Powhatan Today – 06/17/2020

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Vol. XXXIII No. o. 49

June 17, 2020

Two boards meet to discuss budget concerns

By Laura McFarland Editor

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OWHATAN – The Powhatan County Board of Supervisors and School Board met last week to discuss the complicated issue of figuring out how to plan for the fiscal year (FY) 2021 operating budget when so much is still unknown.

The two boards met in person on Thursday, June 11 to discuss the issue of the school division’s budget. The supervisors approved 90 percent of the county portion of the school board budget on May 14 with the understanding they would work with the school board to determine how to handle the other 10 percent, or about $2.33 million.

Last week’s meeting was about continuing the dialogue about the 10 percent that is still up in the air and what losing it or a percentage of it would mean for the upcoming school year.

Dr. Eric Jones, superintendent, gave a presentation that he had already shown the school board on June 1 about what losing anywhere from 2 percent ($466,935) to 10 percent ($2,334,675) of the school division’s budget would mean.

Just in the 2 percent range, some of the more stark areas the school division would have to look to first if cuts are required include eliminating field trips, eliminating stipends for all athletic, extra-curricular and co-curricular activities, and cutting all department budgets by 10 percent. Anything above that would mean laying off employees.

The board debated a wide variety of topics during the three-hour meeting, but no votes were taken and no official decisions were made. The supervisors had already stated their intention to wait to adopt the county’s budget until the last possible date – their June 29 meeting – to give them as long as pos-

sible to gather pertinent information to make their decision.

Tightening belts At varying times during the night, the discussion didn’t center specifically on the schools but on the current economic uncertainty at the root of why the two boards are talking about the need to look for possible reductions within the county and school division budgets.

They talked about the uncertainty of the county’s tax collection rate and the supervisors’ job of setting a tax rate with that unknown hanging over their heads.

Meanwhile, the school board is faced with the huge unknown of how restrictions from the state are going to impact the upcoming school year and what financial implications that will carry.

CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2020

Blessed Sacrament Huguenot School

In that context, some supervisors seemed in favor of the school board’s request for full funding, its argument that it has already cut $1.36 million from the budget it created in April, and the idea that changes can be made later if there is a shortfall.

Others were not in favor of the waitand-see approach. Supervisor Karin Carmack, District 5, pointed out that over the past 10 years, student enrollment has decreased by 3 percent, but county funding has increased by 17 percent. She said that the schools receive about 58 percent of the county budget as well as the county paying the schools’ debt service. But the supervisors also have to fund all of the other departments that keep the county running, she said.

Carmack said she is worried about the state of the county when you consider issues such as high unemploysee BUDGET, pg. 3

County still faced with uphill battle for broadband

By Laura McFarland

By Laura McFarland

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POWHATAN – The Powhatan County Board of Supervisors recently took another in-depth look at the critical problem the county continues to face with lack of broadband access and the difficulties inherent in getting it.

During its meeting on Wednesday, June 10, the board listened to a special presentation from Dr. Christopher Ali, an assistant professor in the Department of Media Stud-

OWHATAN – Blessed Sacrament Huguenot Catholic School celebrated the 21 young men and women that make up the Class of 2020 with a virtual graduation and separate inperson presentation of diplomas.

The school held a special virtual graduation on PHOTOS BY LAURA McFARLAND Saturday, June 6 to honor After holding a virtual graduation ceremony on June 6, Blessed the BSH seniors for their Sacrament Huguenot Catholic School held individual ceremonies for its achievement in reaching 21 graduates on June 13. Shown left, head of school Paula Ledbetter

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presents a diploma to Haley McCuistan. Khadeis Battle tosses his cap.

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ies for the University of Virginia, where he focuses on rural broadband and public policy. The board organized the meeting as an opportunisee BROADBAND pg. 6

Men build ramp to help Powhatan couple

By Laura McFarland

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POWHATAN – When Frances Rose explained the problem her husband was having safely exiting their home, she never imagined help wasn’t too far away.

During a call with Claudia Farr, who was volunteering to call Powhatan seniors to check on them, Rose told her that because her husband Warren suffered a stroke last fall, he was having issues falling.

This made traversing the stairs outside their home particularly dangerous for him.

The couple had been struggling with the issue for months and they were trying to get the money to install a ramp, but it hadn’t CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS happened yet, she said.

A crew of five men - Charlie Towler, Winston Jones, Don Roebuck, David But on Saturday, June 6, a crew of five see RAMP, pg. 5

Pollard and Thornton Holt - donated their time and money to install a ramp at the home of Warren and Frances Rose of Powhatan.

Schools unlikely to return to full in-person instruction in early fall

By Laura McFarland Editor

POWHATAN – Given social distancing restrictions dictated in Phase II and III of a plan released by the governor about schools reopening, Powhatan County Public School officials say they do not currently see a path for a full-time return to school for all students to begin the year.

Dr. Eric Jones, superintendent, sent out a letter on Friday, June 12 to parents, stu-

dents. and teachers giving an update on what the school district knows about the start of the 2020-2021 school year.

On Tuesday, June 9, Governor Ralph Northam had issued guidance on reopening schools along with the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) and the Virginia Department of Health (VDH).

Local school staff spent the next few days of what will be a long planning process beginning the task of pouring over the 136-page Recover-Redesign-Restart

document that was issued by the state.

Jones had said on June 11 during a joint meeting of the school board and board of supervisors that staff is tirelessly working to examine the document and figure out how to craft the best school year possible for Powhatan students within those guidelines.

Without going into much detail, Jones talked about staff efforts to go through the guidelines and figure out how PCPS see FALL pg. 4

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O B I T UA R I E S DONALD FITCH Donald L. Fitch, 90, of Powhatan, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 10, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Ester Fitch; two daughters, Nancy F. Jones (Tim), Donna Leigh Fitch; two brothers, Harold Fitch (Margaret), Doug Fitch (Virginia); two sisters, Norma Jean Booth, Anne Carwile (James); two grandsons, Matthew, Jason (Stephanie); one great-granddaughter, Morgan; and many nieces and nephews. The family received friends on Friday, June FITCH 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy. (Rt. 60), Powhatan. Funeral services were held on Saturday, June 13 at 11 a.m. in the May Memorial Baptist Church, Powhatan. Interment Powhatan Community Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to May Memorial Baptist Church, 3922 Old Buckingham Rd., Powhatan, Va. 23139. Online condolences may be made at bennettbardenfh.com.

PORTER SMITH Porter Smith. In Loving Memory of Porter Smith.

Porter Smith, the unofficial "Mayor" of Ballsville, transitioned from labor to reward on Wednesday, June 3, 2020, at the Laurels of Willow Creek. He was the last surviving child of the 10 born to Robert and Lucy Smith.

Porter was born August 24, 1919, in Ballsville, Powhatan, Virginia.

He was baptized under the pastoral leadership of the Rev. Shelton Anderson and joined Mt. Pero at an early age. Porter was one of the first members of the "organized" SMITH Ushers Ministry of Mt. Pero. He ushered over 70 years until his health failed and he went to the Laurels. Porter served as Trustee and was sexton for a period. Porter was a faithful member and loved Mt. Pero. In 1941, Porter enlisted in the United States Army.

He was part of the Army Corps of Engineers responsible for building the Alaska-Canada Highway during World War II. The weather was harsh and the conditions that the African-American soldiers had to endure were so bad, Porter said, “One day I got down on my knees and I said to God, if you ever let me get back to Ballsville, I will never leave.” He stayed in Ballsville until he went to the Laurels in 2016. He was honorably discharged in 1945 with eight medals. Among his medals, the Good Conduct medal, the American Campaign Medal and the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal with a Bronze Star Attachment. Witnessing the mistreatment of Black soldiers in the Army, Porter decided to become a part of the solution rather than a part of the problem. It was then Porter became active in the Civil Rights movement. He worked diligently to encourage people to register to vote and made sure once registered voted. He even provided transportation to the voting precincts. Porter was an avid gardener, working around Ballsville for many families. His love of flowers and the outdoors took him to Richmond, where he worked for several families. His last employer was Mrs. Phoebe Antrim and her late husband. They became close friends, and that friendship remained until his passing. Porter has had several birthday parties, the latest was last year when he celebrated his 100th birthday.

Many family members and friends were in attendance.

He really enjoyed the photo-ops and being the center of attention. Porter was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Lucy Smith; four brothers, Richard, Alfred, Collie and Levi; five sisters, Lucille, Adell, Sally, Rebecca and Alean. He leaves to cherish memories nine nieces, three nephews and a host of great-nieces and nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews, many cousins and friends. We, the family would like to thank all the friends who visited him at the Laurels, picking him up, bringing him through Ballsville to the Tobaccoville store to get his favorite "chicken" and cokes. We will always remember Uncle Porter with a laugh and sometimes even a tear. Private graveside services were held on Friday, June 12 at Mt. Pero Baptist Church Cemetery, Powhatan, Va. The Rev. Dr. Patrick W. Bland, pastor, officiated. mariangraythomasfuneralhome.com

PORTER SMITH Mr. Porter Smith, 100, of Powhatan, Va., departed this life on Wednesday, June 3, 2020, at the Laurels of Willow Creek in Chesterfield, Va. He is survived by nine nieces, three nephews, a host of great-nieces and nephews, many cousins and friends. His remains rest at Marian Gray Thomas Funeral Home of Cumberland, Va., where public viewing was held on Thursday, June 11 from 1 to 7 p.m.

Private graveside services were held at Mt. Pero Baptist Church cemetery, Powhatan, Va. The Rev. SMITH Dr. Patrick W. Bland, pastor, officiated. mariangraythomasfuneralhome.com

WILLIAM WORSHAM JR. The Rev. William B. Worsham Jr., 87, of Powhatan, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 7, 2020. He is survived by his daughter, Patty Heath (David) of Powhatan; son, Warren Worsham (Shannon) of Cartersville; stepchildren, David, Benjamin, Keith Williams, Martha Hawkins; brothers, Floyd Worsham of Midlothian and Lloyd Worsham of South Carolina; grandchild, Ashley Woodard; great-grandchild, Blake Spence. The family received friends on Tuesday, June WORSHAM 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy. (Rt. 60), Powhatan. Graveside services were held on Wednesday, June 10 at 11 a.m. in the Graceland Baptist Church Cemetery, Powhatan. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Graceland Baptist Church, 975 Dorset Road, Powhatan. Online condolences may be made at bennettbardenfh.com.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Wednesday, June 17

Lonesome Dove Equestrian Center needs volunteers to help in 2020 with sessions with veterans participating in equine therapy. Helpers are needed starting at 9 a.m. on June 17; July 7, 15, and 21; Aug. 4 and 12; Sept. 1, 9, and 15, and Oct. 6, 14, and 20. The start time goes back to 10 a.m. for sessions on Nov. 3, 11, and 17. No sessions in December 2020.

Both volunteers and veterans will be asked to wear a mask (volunteers are asked to bring their own personal protective equipment). To volunteer, call 804-318-6485. Visit www. ldequestrian.com.

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. 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. Pre-register at https://docs.google.com/ forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf9VL8V DTKVkjnTvSjnSbjkYUUSmn rm9TSJ4F1DwohdHeH_HQ/ viewform

The Free Clinic of Powhatan, located at 3908 Old Buckingham Road, Powhatan offers health services (medical, dental, mental health, women's health) free of charge for uninsured and low income residents of Powhatan County.

Administration hours are from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. On Thursdays, lab services are from 9 a.m. to noon and patient hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. On Mondays, registration for new patients is from 5 to 7:30 p.m. and patient hours are from 4 to 8:30 p.m. All patient visits are by appointment. For more information, contact 804-5985637.

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 7 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 804303-6431.

Thursday, June 18

The Powhatan Food Pantry is open from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursdays, Saturdays and Tuesdays and 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursdays at 2500 Batterson Road. Contact the pantry at 804-372-9526 or powhatanvafoodpantry@ gmail.com.

The Mill at Fine Creek is now offering a new Thursday night event series to bring live music and drinks under the stars. The Moonlight, Music and Moonshine series will be held at the outdoor venue of The Mill at Fine Creek at 6:30 p.m. and will welcome new performers to play music under the stars while guests enjoy wine and cocktails.

Tickets are $10 and will be sold at the door, first come first serve. (If you would like to call and check seat availability that evening, you can reach us at 379-8211 ext. 1.) The event will be following the CDC and governor’s guidelines with distance assurances making this series at The Mill at Fine Creek the prime social distanced outing venue.

Limited tickets are available for 21+ adults. The event will be weather permitting with cancellations listed on The Mill at Fine Creek’s Facebook page.

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.

Friday, June 19

The Powhatan Chamber of Commerce Village Vibe 2020 Concert Series’ June 19 concert has been canceled.

Organizers are still planning to have the Aug. 14 concert featuring En’Novation. The concert will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. in the Village Meadow, 3920 Marion Harland Lane, Powhatan. Admission is free, donations are appreciated and be certain to buy lots of raffle tickets for the many great prizes offered by sponsors. Gates open at 6 p.m. Bring your lawn chair and friends! Food and drink will be available for sale. No outside food or drink, pets, or tents are allowed. Visit www.powhatanchamber.org.

Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Contact angie@ powhatanchamber.org.

June 27 at Maiden’s Landing in Powhatan County. Visit https://vacanals.org/batteau.

Saturday, June 20

Pastors and men of Powhatan will gather at 10 a.m. on the steps of the Powhatan County Courthouse to celebrate Father’s Day with a clarion call for ALL MEN to come together and lead their families, churches, and communities to unite in prayer.

The 35th annual James River Batteau Festival will be held from June 20 to 27 on the James River. This annual journey down the James River begins on June 20 in Lynchburg and ends on June 27 at Maiden’s Landing in Powhatan. Guests can come watch the boats come into shore on June 26 at Cartersville Landing in Cumberland County or on

Habitat For Humanity Powhatan depends on volunteers and donors.

Habitat is blessed with the community’s helpful, kind and generous participation. The Habitat Store at 1922 Urbine Road will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. During this pandemic, anyone coming into the store must wear a facemask. The volunteer hotline number is 804-3729755. The office is located in the Habitat Store and the office number is 804-5947009. Call and volunteer!

Donate! Help us build!!

and literature meeting for Powhatan, Goochland, and Cumberland counties.

Ongoing

Due to ongoing restrictions and concerns due to the coronavirus, the AARP Powhatan Tax-Aide in-person tax assistance program offered at the Powhatan library will not reopen this tax season, which ends July 15. If you are still in need of assistance, AARP TaxAide is providing access to selected tax preparation software so taxpayers can prepare and file their own tax returns at no cost. Log onto aarpfoundation.org and click eligibility requirements to see the options.

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 8145332.

With school facilities closed, the registration process for students starting kindergarten this fall at Powhatan County Public Schools will be online.

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

Sunday, June 21

Happy Father’s Day

Monday, June 22

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

Wheelchair accessible

Tuesday, June 23

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

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

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Office of elections offers final guidance before primary Contributed Report On Tuesday, June 23, a Republican Primary Election will take place in Powhatan County. The purpose of this election is to vote for the Republican candidate who will appear on the ballot in November running for U.S. Senate against the democratic incumbent, Mark Warner.

The Republican U.S. House of Representative candidate who will appear on the ballot in November running for that office against democratic incumbent, Abigail Spanberger, will be chosen at the 2020 Republican Party of Virginia Quadrennial Convention.

In-person/curbside absentee voting will continue to be offered at the Powhatan County Office of Elections from Monday through Saturday, June 20 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Voters wishing to vote in person from the comfort and safety of their vehicles just need to call the office at 804-598-5604 upon their arrival.

There is designated voter parking near the side door.

The governor of Virginia is urging voters to vote by mail during this COVID-19 pandemic. Applications must be submitted and signed by the requesting voter only in order to receive an absentee ballot by mail. These applications must be received by the Office of Elections no later than Tuesday, June 16. Absentee applications can be submitted on-line or requested by mail. Applicants can use “Reason Code 2A” if voting absentee because of COVID-19. Absentee ballots need to be returned either by mail or inperson using the secure Ballot Drop-Box located outside at the Office of Elections at 3910 Old Buckingham Road. This drop-box is under 24-hour video surveillance and checked by office staff several times each day. You can call the office to check on the receipt of your returned ballot.

All of Powhatan County’s 13 precincts will be staffed and open for in– person voting on Election Day from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Anyone in line by 7 p.m. will be permitted to vote. All registered voters must provide a valid form of pho-

to identification in order to receive a ballot. Significant safety precautions will be taken by the election officials working at each precinct to help ensure the safety of everyone on Election Day. It is requested (but not mandated) that all voters wear masks when voting. Voters will also be expected to follow proper social distancing measures during their voting experience. We also ask that all voters come to their assigned precinct prepared and with patience as these new safety precaution measures may extend the time it takes to process voters thoroughly and thoughtfully.

Director of Elections Karen Alexander asked all Powhatan County voters to be courteous and gracious to your dedicated election officials and precinct volunteers on Election Day as they have each surrendered at least 15 hours of their day, at potential risk to their personal health and comfort, to ensure that you can exercise your right to vote.

It is important to mention that two Powhatan voting precincts will look very different on Election Day. Voters

assigned to vote at “Precinct 103/Flat Rock” located at St. John Neumann Catholic Church at 2480 Batterson Road and also voters assigned to vote at “Precinct 301/Bethesda” located at Blessed Sacrament Huguenot Catholic School at 2501 Academy Road will be voting inside of event tents in the parking lot of those facilities.

Alexander was notified on Wednesday, June 11 that the Catholic Diocese of Richmond just mandated the prohibition of the use of their facilities for any local, state, or federal elections due to COVID-19. Without enough notice to properly relocate those two precincts and provide written notice to all affected voters, it was decided that emergency measures would be taken to adequately accommodate both the voters and the election officials at those precincts, allowing them to remain on site. Every effort will be made to make this transition as seamless as possible for everyone affected. Any questions should be directed to the Powhatan County Office of Elections and Voter Registration.

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Library offers books to go and curbside printing services

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owhatan County Public Library is excited to announce two new services for its patrons: Books to Go and Curbside Print. Both services became available beginning June 15.

With Books to Go, patrons may reserve print materials, DVDs, and audiobooks online or by phone. Books to Go is the library’s latest offering to provide a convenient contactless pick-up option for those who prefer to obtain library materials in traditional formats while the building is closed to the public due to COVID-19.

To take advantage of this service, patrons have two options: place items on hold online through the catalog at www. powhatanlibrary.net or call the library at 804-598-5670 to request items. Online hold placement is available 24/7. Phone service is available Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Holds placed after 4 p.m. (online or via phone) will be available on the next business day. Whether the hold is placed online or via phone, library staff will contact patrons by phone when their items are available for pick up at the

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ment rates, people losing their jobs, tax collections possibly being down, and the unknown long-term effects of COVID-19. She is resistant to arguments to raise taxes, which would disproportionately affect people on fixed and lower incomes, or to wait until November to see how bad the situation becomes.

“I ain’t raising people’s taxes in November if it gets rough. I am not doing it. I would rather do a little more nitty gritty digging in now,” she said before asking the school board members to help come up with a reasonable solution.

Cox pointed to data for the last five years, which he said shows the schools have done a good job of managing their resources, including putting more than $800,000 in a capital maintenance reserve fund and instituting energy savings plans.

Jones had prepared a document that showed in the last 10 years, between the Virginia Retirement System, salary, and health insurance increases, the schools have had to adhere to almost $8.7 million in mandated increases. Yet in the same amount of time, the division only increased its total expenditures by $7.8 million.

Revenue stabilization fund

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that day. Due to limited stock, items not picked up will be placed back into circulation. If the items are not picked up by the deadline, patrons are still welcome to place another hold for pickup on another day. PCPL’s Books to Go pickup is available Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The existing limit of 10 holds per a way to spread the hurt of a revenue drop over time. The biggest unknown in the current budget is how much revenue the county will receive in taxes.

Cox said the county has the money it needs now, but they don’t know what will happen with collection rates in November. The stabilization fund is a “Plan B” if collections rates are below what is anticipated.

Williams said both board leaders and key staff members would work together to create a draft agreement for their review.

Reductions As he had previously with the school board, Jones went through a budget reduction discussion guide he had created to answer the supervisors’ question about what cuts might be made if the schools didn’t receive full funding.

The discussion covered a variety of topics and stances: Cutting stipends for athletic coaches and extracurricular sponsors and field trips: Part of the discussion centered around how much of an issue this would actually be. Carmack pointed out that schools don’t know what athletics and extracurricular activities will even be allowed or feasible once the new year starts. They also don’t know if field trips would be possible, especially give the 6-foot restrictions that are already causing concern about how regular school bus transportation to and from school will be feasible (for more detail, see Schools story on bottom of Page 1A).

Jones said that some of the activities would be possible. The Virginia High School League had announced earlier in the day that it was allowing off-season workouts to resume but pushing back some sports may be necessary.

For example, while Jones didn’t think a fall football season was possible, there have been discussions about pushing the season back and possibly having an abbreviated season later.

Supervisor Larry Nordvig, District 2, said that while he is not in favor of cutting extracurricular activities, if they don’t happen because they are not allowed by the state, costs associated with them would realize savings for the school district.

Staff reductions – Jones answered questions about early retirements (the numbers increased slightly but are still minimal) and furloughs (a one-day furlough of all employees equates to $161,000 a day).

Little was actually said on the specific topic of reducing staff members in the future. There were mentions about staff reductions made in the past for various reasons, including the Great Recession in 2008.

CARES Act – The two boards discussed the CARES Act and how it might help the schools with some of its budget. Multiple people pointed out how many restrictions there are on this money to expenses specifically related to actions taken as a result of the pandemic that they will have to adhere to when using those funds. Jones said the schools, like the county, are carefully tracking all COVID-19-related expenses to try to get reimbursed.

Laura McFarland may be reached at Lmcfarland@powhatantoday.com.

cardholder per day and the 50 item checkout limit per card will remain in effect.

Curbside print/copy service is another service that the library will offer during this time. Patrons may submit one printing/copying request per day for up to 10 pages of black and white printing at no charge. Requests may be submitted via email to print@powhatanlibrary.net.

Staff will notify the patron via email when the print request is ready for pickup on the table at the library’s main entrance.

On June 15, the Library book drop reopened; however, patrons are asked to return mobile hotspots and backpacks in the bin below the Books to Go table. Library staff is unable to accept hand-delivered items from patrons. The library also remains unable to accept donations at this time.

All returned items will be placed in quarantine for 72 hours after return before they are returned to circulation. No fines will accrue until further notice.

During the pandemic, the library has continued to provide reliable online service while adhering to COVID-19

guidelines set forth by the Commonwealth. Library Wi-Fi and e-branch resources will continue to be available 24/7. Library staff will also continue to be available Monday to Friday during regular county business hours to provide service and support to patrons.

Staff encourages Powhatan community members to apply online for a library card. The Powhatan County Public Library card allows you to take advantage of the Books to Go Service and provides access to its professionally curated collection of e-books, e-audiobooks, and digital magazines. To apply online, visit https://tinyurl.com/online-card-registration.

If you don’t see the item you’re looking for in the catalog, submit a suggestion online at: https://tinyurl.com/recommend-title. Staff welcomes suggestions for materials in a variety of formats: print, audio, DVD, and e-book/e-audio.

Staff members welcome people to visit www.powhatanlibrary.net for more details and like the library’s Facebook page for all the latest, up-to-date library news and information. To reach the library by phone, contact 804-598-5670.

Summer Learning Challenge Contributed Report Powhatan County Public Library has partnered with Powhatan County Public Schools and Virginia Cooperative Extension/Powhatan 4-H to offer Imagine Your Story, a Summer Learning Challenge. The library and partners worked to transform this summer’s program into one that provides a variety of activities for readers of all ages while maintaining safety and social distancing. Participants may register by visiting www.powhatanlibrary.net and clicking the “Summer Learning Registration” button. Summer Learning began June 15 and runs through Aug. 31.

Participants can earn chances to win a summer prize raffle all summer long.

As part of the Summer Learning Challenge, adults and teens are also invited to provide feedback and reviews of library materials. Each submission will earn the participant an entry into a summer prize drawing. In addition, teens may now pick up Summer Challenge Kits from the library. Each kit contains information about virtual teen programs like a shortfilm contest, which will be posted on Discord, as well as materials for other summer activities, including journaling. Participants at teen events will receive additional entries for the summer prize drawing.

Monthly Summer Learning Challenge Kits for children ages 2-12 may now be picked up from the library. Each kit contains a

new book, materials and instructions for art and science projects, as well as additional enrichment activities. Summer Learning Challenge Kits help battle “summer slide” by encouraging children to find the joy of reading and provide opportunities for children to build their own library.

Kits are made possible through the generosity of the Friends of the Powhatan Library, the Powhatan Extension Office and Powhatan County Public Schools elementary parent teacher organizations.

Future kits will be available July 13 and Aug. 3. Kits will also be distributed from both Feeding Powhatan and Powhatan Food Bank each month.

Contactless pick up of Summer Learning Kits and Teen Summer Challenge Kits may be arranged by calling the library at 804-598-5670. All kits are available while

supplies last.

In addition to Summer Learning Kits, the library will offer virtual versions of its Family Storytime and Music & Movement programs at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, respectively. A “Masterpiece Monday” art program, including a story and ideas for a related art activity, will be available for all day viewing on the following Mondays: June 22, June 29, and July 6.

These virtual program offerings will be available at www.facebook.com/powhatanlibrary/.

Visit www.powhatanlibrary.net for more details.

Be sure to like the library’s Facebook page for all the latest library information on all of our summer learning opportunities and digital resources. If you have questions or for assistance selecting summer reading materials, contact the library at 804-598-5670.

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John 17:20-21 “I do not ask on behalf of these alone, but for those also who believe in Me through their word; 21 that they may all be one; even as You, Father, are in Me and I in You, that they also may be in Us, so that the world may believe that You sent Me.” Jesus wanted oneness of all believers based on the apostles’ word. Jesus died for mankind and built His church in 33 AD. Oneness persuades the world but tragically the world sees only division as it watches the many sects begun by Luther, Calvin, Knox, Smyth, Fox, Farnsworth, Wesley and others in the 16th – 18th centuries. Be a Christian. Forsake sects!

If you’re interested in further study of God’s word, meet with us Wednesday evenings at 6:30.

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A few weeks ago, both boards began mentioning the topic of creating a revenue stabilization fund as an additional safety net for the county. While the county maintains a 15 percent fund balance, or “rainy day fund,” actually dipping into it in an emergency could hurt the county’s bond rating, according to some of the supervisors.

The discussion about a revenue stabilization fund continued at the joint meeting as Jones explained that the school division is currently anticipating a year-end savings of about $980,000, largely due to the schools closing because of COVID-19. In the last few years, county policy says that any funds the school division hasn’t used by the end of the year could be rolled over into a capital maintenance reserve fund for the schools to use on capital projects.

However, the discussion at the joint meeting suggested that for this year only, they are considering rolling the almost $1 million in savings into a county-controlled revenue stabilization fund that could be used for any of the county departments if budget shortfalls became an issue.

Chairman David Williams, District 1, owned that the board of supervisors was remiss in the past not to already have such a fund as an additional safety net for the county.

Not all members agreed the schools’ money should be transferred back to the county. Supervisor Mike Byerly, District 3, said that since the schools were the ones that saved the money, even if it was COVID-19 related, it should be used for the schools.

Board members also discussed the need for strict guidelines on how and when a revenue stabilization fund could be used.

Supervisor Bill Cox, District 4, said it is not a “get-out-of-jail-free card” but

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Operation School Supplies Contributed Report Community Life Church is so excited to offer free school supplies (everything on their school supply list) and a brand new backpack to any child who qualifies for the fourth year in a row. This program has been running for a few years now with great success.

Organizers recognized that this year the need will be greater than any other year. This program not only offers immediate financial support to local Powhatan families; it provides a great mental start for children to go to school happy and know they have the tools to succeed. It also serves Powhatan teachers. With the church providing these school supplies, it lets Powhatan’s teachers

save their personal money or put it elsewhere in their class.

The registration form can be found online at https://forms.gle/FH3cu1kWAkWn73nN6.

Pick up dates will be in August.

Those interested are asked to register as soon as possible to provide the church with ample time to supply each child who applies with the needed supplies.

Families must register ahead of time to get the supplies, which is different than years past.

If you need assistance registering come by the church from 1 to 5 p.m. on Wednesdays and ask a volunteer to assist you.

For more information, visit https://www. communitylifechurchpowhatan.org/oss.

Hi Guys and Gals, My name is Captain Ralphie, You may have heard of be before, As I have been the featured pet before. So little more about me. I have been at a trainers for about 6 weeks or so, I am learning obedience and some others things. I am really hoping that when I am released, That I will have a home to go to. I am a really good boy, and this trainer is wonderful, I will need someone that will continue to make sure I do not forget things that I have learned. If you are interested please contact 804-598-5672, and they will be happy to speak with you in reference to me. They can also put you in touch with my trainer so you will understand me better. Look forward to hearing from you. If you would like to help the animals in our care you can do so by donating to our medical fund at Claws and Paws 4313 Anderson Hwy, Powhatan, Va 23139.

If you would like to help the animals in our care, you can do so by donating to our medical fund at Claws and Paws, 4313 Anderson Hwy., Powhatan, VA 23139 Powhatan Sheriff’s Office | Division Of Animal Control Phone: 804-598-5672 | Fax: 804-598-5109

FALL would adhere to them. Because of the complexity of the guidelines, settling on a system that works is going to be a “mammoth undertaking� and is likely to be very costly, he said. “I haven’t slept much since this came out. I knew it was coming and it still wasn’t any better because it is going to be a logistical nightmare. It is going to be very difficult for our families when you are talking about childcare and one day you don’t need it and one day you do need it.

It is going to be very difficult,� he said.

Jones pointed out that most of the state is already in Phase II and he hopes to be in Phase III by the time school starts, which will allow for at least some face-to-face instruction.

But he said the state has not released a date or guidelines for a Phase IV in planning. “A return to school as we know it isn’t on the horizon right now, at least that is not even mentioned in this document,� Jones said. “So I think at best what we are going to be seeing in the fall is some hybrid schedule where kids are in school part of the time and we are transporting half of our students to school on some schedule that we are going to work with the community to come up with and share with the school board for their review and approval. Then there will be days where you will be at home distance learning, and that may look different.�

year; determine how to assess student academic progress and socialemotional needs, and create a plan for curriculum, unit, and lesson development, to include supporting teachers.

The work group reviewed a variety of resources – local, state, and national – about instructional models based on the different needs of students for re-entry into schools, he said.

After discussion of the resources, the workgroup broke into three subcommittees to look at the three main option overviews for the new school year: full-time distance learning; hybrid options, and a fulltime return to school.

On Wednesday, June 24, a Return to Learning 2020-2021 Task Force, composed of teachers, students, parents, staff, daycare providers, and other community members, will meet to review guidance from government and health officials as well as the work of the PCPS workgroup cited earlier.

The school division would also like to provide them with community feedback. Visit the school division’s website, http://www.powhatan.k12.va.us/, and follow the link there to take a short survey and share your thoughts on the different options laid out in Return to Learning 2020-2021.

The work of the task force and community feedback will be presented to the school board in the form of a recommendation on how to reopen Powhatan County Public Schools safely and efficiently.

Formulating plans

Full-time distance learning

Friday’s letter gave an overview of the options PCPS is considering as they work to prioritize the health and safety of students and staff. It also acknowledged that the division is aware some students and staff may have concerns with returning to on-site, face-to-face instruction, and the school district plans to “work individually with students and staff to personalize learning as needed.�

Over the past three months, PCPS staff members have received specific feedback from teachers, parents, and students about the challenges and successes of distance learning, Jones said. Based on that feedback, as well as the need to plan for the fall, the division created a work group to devise options for the fall. The group was asked to identify and plan for instructional delivery models for the 2020-2021 school

Students who are unable to return to face-to-face instruction may optin to a parallel learning option that will allow for continued distance learning during the health crisis.

Based on stakeholder feedback, any future distance learning models will incorporate lessons learned from the spring, modules available from Virtual Virginia, teacher-created lessons at all levels, and additional instructional supports including direct instruction using video conferencing, such as Zoom or Google Meets.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still says full-time distance learning carries the lowest risk of COVID-19 spread.

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Hybrid learning

hybrid learning formulated options that may include one or more of the following concepts. „ The first option would see the schools alternating days for face-toface student attendance of two days per week combined with enhanced distance learning for all grade levels. The division would work with families to align attendance for their children. „ The second option involves staggering face-to-face start dates.

This model would have certain grade levels return to on-site instruction using social distancing and health guidelines. Other grade levels would return to on-site instruction as guidelines change. Students off-site would participate in enhanced distance learning as described above. This model could impact families with children in multiple levels who may not return at the same time. „ The third option would incorporate distance learning with on-site facilitators for weekly coaching and/or in-school support for limited face-to-face activities such as labs, assessments, career and technical, or other hands-on activities.

Full-time return At this time, guidance for Phase II and Phase III does not allow for an option involving full-time return to school buildings.

This option involves enhanced DL421 instruction that will include implementation and enhancement of new strategies and technology, as well as supports needed due to closure. While classified by the CDC as the riskiest of the options, the school division would still continue to follow the Virginia Department of Health’s recommended best practices.

Feasibility During the joint meeting of the two boards, Jones pointed out that while the Recover-Redesign-Restart document has some flexibility, the requirements by the Virginia Department of Health do not. They require some “wise but difficult social distancing procedures.�

Currently, the biggest concern staff has is regarding students being 6 feet apart on a bus. Using those guidelines, they could get roughly 10 students on a bus, with a maximum of 12. Superintendents from across the state have asked for more guid-

The subcommittee working on

CHURCH DIRECTORY

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church SUNDAYS 8AM Holy Eucharist (Quiet Service) 9:15AM Christian Formation (Sunday school for children & adults) 10:30AM Holy Eucharist All are Welcome

For more information visit www.stlukespowhatan.org Route 711 at Three Bridge Road 794-6953

The Bridge The Church of Genito Jesus Christ of Church Presbyterian “Building a Bridge of Hope� Latter-day Saints

Church

Isaiah 58:12

2910 Genito Rd. Powhatan, VA

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

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

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

598-4970

598-8844

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

Rev. Robert Barnes

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Meeting Sundays in Amelia, Farmville, Fork Union, Midlothian, Powhatan and Online.

Visit pccwired.net for services times & locations.

598-1174 pccwired.net

Powhatan 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.

www.EvergreenPowhatan.com

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

Advertise in

1957 Capeway Rd., Powhatan, VA

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

see FALL, pg. 5

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

Church Directory.

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

Powhatan Today, June 17, 2020

CRIME R E P O RT Arrests • One female was charged on June 4 with failure to appear (Misdemeanor).

• One male was charged on June 5 with driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated (M) and texting while driving.

• One male was charged on June 7 with driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated (M) and driving after forfeiture of license (M).

• One male was charged on June 8 with possession of marijuana (M) and reckless driving – excessive speed.

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men - Charlie Towler, Winston Jones, Don Roebuck, David Pollard and Thornton Holt – showed up at the Roses’ home with a ramp and a willingness to volunteer their time and effort to install it for free. Under blisteringly hot heat, the men worked all day and then a few hours of the following day to install the ramp to make sure the Roses had safe access in and out of their home.

“It was great. It was like angels were sent to me. That is the way I see it,” Rose said.

It was inspiring to see the men come out and work so hard out of the goodness of their hearts, said Jayne Lloyd, Ride Assist Services program coordinator and instrumental organizer of widereaching efforts to look after local seniors during the pandemic.

When Farr passed on the information about the Roses to her about six weeks earlier, she thought

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ance on the issue and if there is flexibility if divisions take precautions such as Plexiglas shields between seats, students wearing face shields, or taking their temperature before they get on the bus.

“All of those things are going to cost more money, and while we have the CARES Act and we have those funds available that would certainly offset it, the costs are going to be substantial,” he said.

Even sending half the students to school on a certain day, the reduced passenger allowance would mean increasing the number of school runs, Jones said. The division preliminarily looked at two high school runs to the western part of the county, and under the new guidelines, the two runs would become seven runs. That carries implications for staffing, overtime for bus drivers, and of Holt, who had told her about a men’s group he belonged to in Powhatan that had previously helped another senior replace a window. But she had no idea how predestined this call would seem to be as the group agreed to take on the project, including the expenses.

Holt, who is a Shriner, had previously been given a ramp for his brother-inlaw by another Shriner.

But when his brother-inlaw was given a ramp by a veterans group, Holt held onto the ramp. He had done work with Ride Assist Services, and when Lloyd reached out to him about the Roses’ need, he was able to tell her he had a ramp he could donate.

Holt belongs to a nondenominational men’s ministry group that meets on Friday mornings. He approached them with the project, and four of the members offered to help.

It took about six weeks from the first call to the installation between getting their schedules to match up as well as mak-

maintenance costs increasing on the buses.

The discussion that followed touched on a few efforts being made regarding these new guidelines, including educators across the state lobbying for more money and localities that were not hit as hard by COVID-19 campaigning to have waivers of some of the restrictions.

Supervisor Karin Carmack, who represents District 5, said the state’s plan seems to be unrealistic from the standpoint of both affordability and logistics. She asked if there was anything they could do to help push back.

“Being perfectly blunt, I don’t think we can afford this. How are we going to afford putting 10 kids on a school bus? It just doesn’t work,” she said.

Jones said he encouraged people to reach out to the governor’s office and department of education sharing how they feel about it.

Lonesome Dove reopening Contributed Report Lonesome Dove Equestrian Center is finally ready to get back to having sessions for veterans.

The first session for the reopening is Wednesday, June 17.

The nonprofit, which focuses on veterans participating in equine therapy, has adopted new guidelines to adhere to social distancing and safety standards related to COVID-19.

Volunteers need to bring their own helmets if they wish to ride as well as a face mask. They are encouraged to wear long sleeves.

Either gloves must be changed between each rider, or hand sanitizer needs to be used. All equipment will be wiped down between riders and the saddle will be sprayed.

There are going to be fanny packs with some gloves and hand sanitizer and other first aid items. These will be signed out and need to be returned to LDEC after each session.

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Charlie Towler, Winston Jones, Don Roebuck, David Pollard, and Thornton Holt donated their time and money to install a ramp at the home of Warren and Frances Rose of Powhatan.

ing sure they did the job right.

“I went to the county and got a permit to make

sure that we did it the right way. We didn’t just go in and do something and expect it to be right,”

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

GREENBRIER BAPTIST CHURCH

Holly Hills Baptist Church

“God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things.

We walk by faith and not by sight” – Pastor Darnell Carruthers

www.HollyHillsBaptist.org

(Independent Bible Believing)

Randy Blackwell, Pastor Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Youth Ministry 6:00 p.m.

Adult Bible Study 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7:30 PM

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

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

Hour of Power 7:30 p.m. ---- Tuesday Night Worship & Bible Study

804-375-9404

Hollywood Baptist Church “A Church Where Love Never Fails!”

Pastor Otis B. Lockhart, Jr.

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

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

Rose said she watched the men install the ramp, and despite it being “hot and humid, those guys continued to work in all that heat. I said, ‘Y’all can come back another day.’ They said, ‘No ma’am, we’re going to finish it up.’”

Holt said that the Roses’ took care of them throughout the day with refreshments and making sure they were OK. “It was a joy at the end of the day to really take care of them, and they needed it. The Lord blessed us being able to have a ramp to put up for them,” he said.

Although it had only been a few days, Frances Rose said having the ramp had already made life easier and brought her peace of mind.

“I just wanted to express how grateful I am.

For those guys to be so kind and have that generosity and do this for us – it is a blessing,” she said.

Laura McFarland may be reached at Lmcfarland@powhatantoday. com.

Graceland Baptist Church

Contemporary – 8:30 a.m.

Sunday School – 9:45 a.m.

Worship – 11 a.m.

Children’s Worship – 11 a.m.

Prayer/Bible Study – Wed. 6:30 p.m.

2095 Red Lane Road Children’s Worship (all ages) – 1/2 mile off Rt. 60 on Red Lane Road Wed. 6:30 p.m.

804-598-2455 New Generation Praise & Worship – www.redlanebaptist.org Sunday 6 p.m.

Worship Service 9:00 a.m. Lighthouse Youth – Wed. 5:30 p.m.

Small Groups 10:30 a.m. Miracles of God Sp. Needs Service: 2 p.m. the 2nd Sat. of each month Wednesday Night Classes for all ages at 6:15 598-3481 • 975 Dorset Road Dr. James Taylor, Pastor www.gracelandbc.org

Praise and Worship Service

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Holt said.

It took the group about 11 ½ hours to install the ramp because they had to purchase and create many of the parts, Holt said.

Some of the parts had been stolen when the ramp was being stored, so they had to remake those parts. They also widened the platform at the top of the ramp.

“It was a long day and we picked probably one of the hottest Saturdays we have had this year, but you know what, it was still very rewarding. We had a prayer before we got there and a prayer before we left and Mrs. Rose cried during that prayer,” said Holt, whose granddaughter Lola Holt also helped the crew all day Saturday.

The men’s ministry has done projects to help others before, but this is its largest to date, Holt said. It was a grueling task because of the heat “but nobody wanted to leave. That is what we are all about; we want to help others.”

Dr. Ronald Wyatt, Jr., Pastor

Reverend Mark A. Divens, Sr. Pastor

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

The nonprofit will be serving food and will assign volunteers to carry out this task. People cannot help themselves. Silverware will be wrapped.

There is a detour down Old Buckingham Road. The easiest way to get to Lonesome Dove is to go right down Route 60 until you get to Ridge Road. Turn on Ridge Road and follow that until it ends at Old Buckingham. Turn right and LDEC is just down the road. This detour is supposed to be in place through August.

The nonprofit needs volunteers to help in 2020 with sessions with veterans participating in equine therapy. Helpers are needed starting at 9 a.m. on June 17; July 7, 15, and 21; Aug. 4 and 12; Sept. 1, 9, and 15, and Oct. 6, 14, and 20. The start time goes back to 10 a.m. for sessions on Nov. 3, 11, and 17. No sessions in December 2020.

To volunteer, call 804-3186485. Visit www.ldequestrian.com.

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1059 Dorset Road Powhatan, VA 23139

Sunday School: 10:00-10:45 a.m.

Worship Service: 11:00 a.m.

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Call 804-7461235 ext. 2 for details.

OLD POWHATAN BAPTIST CHURCH 3619 Huguenot Trail Powhatan, Virginia 23139 www.finecreekbaptist.org Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Worship Service: 11:00 a.m.

Traditional Rev. David A. Simpson, Pastor

Brad Russell, Pastor 598-4241 First Worship 8:30 am Bible Study for all ages 9:45 am Second Worship 11:00 am Wed. Family Ministry 6:30 pm

2202 Old Church Road www.powhatanbaptist.org

Family Worship Center “Your Community Church”

598-2763

2901 Judes Ferry Road Powhatan, Va 23139 804-379-8223

Sunday School at 9:30 am Morning Service at 11:00 am Bible Study Every Wednesday Night at 6:30 pm 3964 Old Buckingham Road

Sundays 10:00 AM Wednesday 6:30 PM Experiencing the presence, power and person of Jesus Christ

Loving, Investing, Fulfilling, Empowering Senior Pastor Justin Wilson Sunday Service 10:30am 2410 New Dorset Circle www.Communitylifechurchpowhatan.org Feeding Powhatan Open 3rd Wednesday of the month

Muddy Creek Baptist Church

FIRST ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH

Sunday 10am, 11am & 6pm

Sunday School - 9:45 am Worship - 11 am Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer Service - 7:00 pm

3920 MAIDENS RD., POWHATAN

Wednesday 7pm

Pastor Jeff Beard, MA, MBA 3470 Trenholm Road www.muddycreekbaptist.org

375-9212

804-598-2301 Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Morning Service 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday Mid Day Bible Study 11:30 a.m.

Evening Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

Travis L. Keith- Pastor Church Office: 794.7054 1530 Cook Road (Rt. 636)

www.glbcpva.org

Just Across from South Creek Shopping Center!

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Congratulations Blessed Sacrament Huguenot Class of 2020 Photos by Laura McFarland and courtesy of Blessed Sacrament

Blessed Sacrament Huguenot Catholic School held a virtual graduation on June 6 and then individual graduations for all 21 of its graduates on June 13, shown above.

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this point despite many challenges, including finishing their senior year during a pandemic.

The ceremony was a mix of pre-recorded messages, slideshows, and special videos to commemorate the students’ years at the school.

Head of school Paula Ledbetter said she always knew the Class of 2020 was unlike any other, as demonstrated further by their senior year and graduation – the school’s first virtual commencement ceremony.

Still, she promised it would be an event unlike any other.

“Despite not being able to gather today in person, we are still blessed as family and friends to be able to gather virtually to celebrate the accomplishments of each of our 21 seniors,” she said. “Class of 2020, we know you have long anticipated this day, and you should be very proud for all you have accomplished. Your hard work, perseverance, and faith in yourself have brought you to

this point. You’ve made it!”

For several of the seniors, BSH has been their home away from home since they were 3 years old, representing 15 years of their lives, Ledbetter said.

Others joined the school in their elementary, middle, and high school years.

“We have students who have been here for 15 years, and one student who was here for 34 days after joining in January.

Another special fact about your class is that seven of you have attended Catholic school since at least the first grade,” she said.

“From an outside perspective, a person would not be able to tell who had been here for the longest time or the shortest time, and that is one of the most special things about your class. You embrace one another and you are accepting and inclusive of one another.”

Valedictorian James Hawkins and salutatorian Raymond Avery both gave graduation speeches. Hawkins acknowledged the virtual graduation wasn’t the ideal way to celebrate the end of their high

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ty for supervisors and citizens to discuss challenges and opportunities related to rural broadband and work to develop realistic plans and goals.

At the start of the two-hour meeting, Ali gave an overview of a locality’s options regarding internet access, the pros and cons of each, and why gaining access to quality service remains such a challenge for counties like Powhatan.

He talked about the ways broadband positively impact a community through economic development, education, health, civic engagement, public safety, and quality of life, and how all of those are negatively affected when broadband is lacking.

And the many people who spoke up during the public comment periods demonstrated that there is definitely a lack of broadband. Residents brought up a wide range of issues related to the topic: children struggling to do homework; adults struggling to work; paying exorbitant rates for poor internet service; distance learning being a continued part of the 2020-2021 school year; real estate prices being adversely affected by lack of internet access; a rising number of people needing the

school years, but it was certainly unforgettable.

Hawkins said he has attended BSH his entire school career along with five other graduates.

He offered thanks to the parents, faculty, and staff who helped support the students on their educational journeys. He also praised his fellow students for the bonds they created “that cannot be replicated.”

“BSH is a place where every single one of you graduates today can call your home, no matter if you attended since the beginning or just joined during your senior year. Each and every one of you has made BSH a place where everyone feels welcome and for that I thank you,” he said.

Moving forward into the future, Hawkins challenged his fellow seniors to pursue the best versions of themselves and not limit themselves to only the “road traveled by most and the road less traveled.”

“I ask you all to take neither the road with heavy traffic nor the road with few people. Take the road that does not exist yet.

Make your own path. Do not

capability to work from home, and that even post-COVID-19, companies may keep many employees working from home.

Bad data One of the key goals of the meeting was to cover the very tricky issue of why Powhatan and other rural communities struggle so much getting broadband. Some of the points were ones those who have been following the issue had heard before – that internet service providers serve the areas with the best potential for a return on their investment, and according to them, rural America is too sparsely populated in terms of numbers and density.

This was already a problem as people struggle to exist in an increasingly technological world, and the COVID-19 restrictions that have seen so many more people trying to operate from home has exacerbated the issue and made it painfully apparent, he said.

“If the wire doesn’t pass by your home or your place of residence, there is nothing you can do tomorrow to get that wire in the ground or strung aerially. It needs to be a community decision if you were going to use public money to do it, for instance, or it needs

compare yourself to others as they may be in a different chapter of their life than you. It would be unfair to compare your Chapter 1 to their Chapter 11,” he said. “On this path in life, the only person that you should compare yourself to is your previous self. You should strive to become better than you were yesterday.”

Avery also extended his thanks to his teachers, classmates, and parents for the impact they had on his and the other students’ time at BSH, as well as thanking God for the many blessings he put in their lives. As the students all go their separate ways to colleges and universities across the state and nation, he challenged them to remember the experiences they have had and the memories they made together.

“We are about to enter a chapter of our lives that is foreign to us all. We will have to say goodbye to our friends and family and navigate this time largely on our own. But no matter where we go or what we do, we will always be Knights,” Av-

to be a market decision,” Ali said.

“What we know is that the market is not interested purely in serving areas like Powhatan because they don’t see the return on investment. They don’t see it as a social good, as a public good.

And it really breaks my heart to have to say something like this.”

Ali pointed out that counties like Powhatan are also fighting against bad data, which can be a hindrance when localities go after grants or funding opportunities. To start, the definition of broadband as set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an “always on” connection of 25 MBPS (megabits per second) download and 3 MBPS upload, which is a 2015 definition that Ali called totally outdated.

This definition does not encompass the United States’ current broadband needs or usage: average download speed is 135 MBPS; average upload speed is 52 MBPS, and average daily data usage is 12 GBPS (up to 15 GBPS during the pandemic). This definition also heavily favors downloads over uploads, which is a hindrance to businesses. Downloading is generally about consumption, such as video streaming platforms, while uploading is about production, such as business transac-

ery said.

The graduation ceremony also included pre-recorded videos that highlighted scholarship winners, special memories from throughout their time at the private school, and advice from the graduating seniors.

A week later, on June 13, the school held individual graduation ceremonies for all 21 students, each accompanied by a few of their family members.

During ceremonies that lasted about 20 minutes, Ledbetter and Meredith Perry, assistant principal, each gave a speech to encourage and challenge the students as they moved on from Blessed Sacrament.

Also during each ceremony, a BSH teacher read a letter written to and about the student.

The letters are usually read at a senior dinner, but since that wasn’t held this year, the school chose to have them read at the students’ individual graduation ceremonies to make each one unique.

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tions, video conferencing, and homework.

Localities are also hamstrung by the fact that broadband data is self-reported by the industry and then collected at the “census block level,” Ali said. For example, if one building in a block is served, the entire block is considered served. And even then, served does not mean “currently served” but rather “can be served” within 10 business days. Internet service providers also only have to report their advertised speeds, not actual speeds.

“We pay an incredible amount of money in this country for poor service,” Ali said at one point.

How does all this impact Powhatan County? According to the FCC’s fixed broadband deployment map, Powhatan County is 100 percent served with broadband (at the minimum 25/3 definition) and 81.58 percent of the county is served by at least three providers.

This map, which was last updated in June 2019, can be found by search on https://broadbandmap.fcc.gov.

Ali shook his head in disbelief as he said, “100 percent served. Otherwise I don’t know what I am doing here for y’all on broadband.” see BROADBAND pg. 7

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Schools make graduations special

By Laura McFarland Editor

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ith every graduation photo, there is a moment that tends to be the most dramatic.

The pomp and circumstance is finished and the excited students who have been sitting through an endless amount of names and speakers are primed and ready to spring. The principal, head of class, superintendent, dean, or whoever is leading the show takes a pause, smiles big, and enunciates “Congratulations Class of 2020!”

Then the students, exulting at the freedom these words bring, take off their mortarboards and tend to toss them in the air anywhere from a few inches to as high as they can manage. *Snap* It’s a great experience as well as an incredibly photogenic moment.

The Class of 2020 doesn’t get that this year – at least not in the same sense. Sure, there have been plenty of televised graduation ceremonies with various celebrities offering pearls of wisdom. But, at least to me, there is nothing like the ceremony with the people who actually went through the experience with you every day, year after year.

Still, schools are doing what they can to make it special. Blessed Sacrament Huguenot Catholic School already held two weekends of graduation activities, and Powhatan High School hopes to hold an in-person graduation on July 25, but that is so far away we have no idea what it will look like.

So, just as they have been doing for

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Ali pointed out that if you adjust the map settings to remove satellite offerings, 18.42 percent of the county does not have access to broadband and 76.73 percent has access to only one provider.

Searching for solutions At the beginning of the meeting, Bret Schardein, interim county administrator, said that Powhatan made a joint application along with Goochland County and Firefly Broadband through the USDA ReConnect program. If awarded, that project would serve about 1,500 homes in Powhatan with high-speed broadband internet. Generally, the coverage area is in areas west of Route 522 and Route 13 and some areas north of Route 711.

“This would be about a $7 million investment

by Firefly. Currently, we have not proposed a local match from the county so there would be no local money required. We have talked about providing some space on countyowned land for a small shelter for their equipment,” he said.

The county should find out in late fall 2020 if the grant has been awarded, Schardein said.

If it were granted, construction would begin in

months, the schools are adapting to try to make this horrible situation we are in just a little bit better for our students.

A week after it held a virtual graduation on June 6, Blessed Sacrament spent all day on June 13 having its 21 seniors come accept their diplomas in person during individual ceremonies. I sat through two of the ceremonies, and the degree of personalization this brought to the graduation experience was incredible. For such a small school whose staff and students often refer to each other as an extended family, this personal touch was important.

Powhatan High School also wanted to have a special day sooner rather than later for its seniors. Since a traditional graduation day was out, students and a few of their family members were invited to the school on June 6 for a special PHS Senior Day. Taking place mostly in their vehicles, the seniors went through a special drive-through celebration. The participation ranged from students who came alone either in cap and gown or street clothes to students accompanied by a few close family members in decorated vehicles. There were even a few party buses.

The cars meandered a path that started at Flat Rock Elementary School and traversed a large part of the high school. Along the way, teachers, administrators, and staff were set up in tents where students were met with cheering, encouragement, and the occasional gift.

They received gift cards, keychains, and other goodies. But as nice as I am sure those treats were, it seemed like the biggest impact on the students was the personal touch the

2021 and it would be a two-year buildout.

During his presentation, Ali talked briefly about a new FCC program called the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund, which will use $20.4 billion over 10 years to help unserved areas. However, it is still relying on outdated maps, meaning that some communities will be left out. It also has relatively low data caps that can be set by internet service providers.

Most problematic, he said, is that areas that have received USDA ReConnect funding or state funding such as Virginia’s VATI are ineligible, “so the FCC is undermining states here.”

Ali pointed out that 5G and low earth orbital satellites, both of which are being touted right now as future solutions for the nation, are unlikely to help Powhatan or other rural communities.

T-Mobile is closest to “nationwide” deployment of 5G but because of the frequencies it is using (600Mhz) the user experience will be akin to 4G LTE speeds, he said. Deployment and initiation of low earth orbital satellites have been delayed, largely because of COVID-19.

Counties should be planning their broadband strategies without factoring in 5G and LEOs, he recommended.

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Ali was hesitant during his presentation and the questions that followed to give some specific answers regarding Powhatan’s situation and what it should do next because every county is different, and he said its solutions will be highly individualized.

However, there are steps every community can take, several of which Powhatan has already been trying, including meetings and conversations, exploring funding options such as Re-Connect while understanding there are limitations, and exploring partnerships with private internet service providers. He also talked about exploring public funding options, and talking to state and federal representatives to change restrictions.

He did add that as the county pursues its next steps, “any option without fiber is useless” because of the speeds needed for current consumption and the limitations of other kinds of technologies.

Something Ali recommend local residents do to help was visit www.

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high school put on this special day.

At the very end, there was an opportunity for the students to get out of their vehicles and take photos in front of the high school and a Powhatan Indians backdrop. There also were a few other great photo opportunities, such as a fire engine and the logo and year on one of the fields.

Over and above the excitement of honoring all high school seniors who participated in this special way, as I walked between the stations, I saw several heartfelt conversations between students and staff members who have spent years cultivating relationships. As I watched, I couldn’t help thinking about some of the special teachers in my life whose amazing impact still makes me smile today.

I saw elementary school staff recognizing students they had taught when they were no higher than their waists. I saw people who have been these students’ cheerleaders, drill sergeants, and listening ears ecstatic to see their students again after a long absence. I saw a few hugs that may not have been social distancing-approved but were powerful in the way they clung together with strong emotion.

We celebrate our Class of 2020 students because of the milestones they have achieved as well as recognizing those college students in the class who are missing their big graduation moment, too.

We all know that life is and will continue to be different now. But I applaud our Powhatan schools for sending the message that different doesn’t have to be less meaningful.

Laura McFarland may be reached at Lmcfarland@powhatantoday.com.

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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; Mount Zion Baptist Church, 2591 Ridge Road; 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.

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

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 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 1-888-597-0828 or email: senior.carenav@rivhs. com.

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

Ride Assist Services is now accepting ride requests. Powhatan county ambulatory seniors age 60+ can call 804-698-0438 or email RAServices.PVA@gmail.com to be registered as a rider in the program. They will then be able to request transportation by volunteer drivers for medical appointments, grocery needs and personal business such as banking.

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Crump family

Cable family

Sill family

Stainback, Fielder & Bryan family

Sunday Supper Club

Gusti & Shamoon family

Westby family

Photos by Anjie Kay A visit with families living in a pandemic

By Laura McFarland Editor

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elcome to the Porches of Powhatan.

For six weeks this spring and early summer, Powhatan Today editor Laura McFarland and freelance photographer Anjie Kay tried to help our readers gain a better appreciation of their community through a feature series highlighting local families.

Inspired by Kay’s portraits of local families, the series offered snapshots of Powhatan families doing the best they can to live their daily lives in extraordinary times.

Before we completely close out the series, we wanted to once again take the time to highlight some of the faces that make up the Powhatan County community. As always, their stories are simultaneously unique and ordinary. We hope our readers will be challenged and encouraged to learn a little more about their “neighbors” in this community and find yourself seeing the value of porch time and spending more time getting to know each other.

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Left: Powhatan High School senior Emma Barnett (seated at center) signed to attend and play soccer for Roanoke College; right: Class of 2020 player Savannah Wood (14) looks to challenge a Matoaca High School player for possession of the ball during a 2019 preseason scrimmage in Powhatan.

The ‘right group of seniors’ to lead the way

By Nick Vandeloecht Sports Editor

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or head coach Jared Rottmund, the 2020 preseason marked a couple of firsts.

It was his first time coaching seniors who were playing in Powhatan High School’s girls soccer program as eighth graders during the same year he first started coaching the varsity unit.

This year was also the first in which he had six freshmen on the team.

But with his six seniors – Emma Barnett, Emily Matthews, Camden McCullough, Violet Parks, Reese Vandell and Savannah Wood – leading the way, Rottmund wasn’t too nervous about bringing on the younger competitors.

“I feel like I had the right group of seniors to lead a young team and just to be that mentor, because we had a lot of ninth graders,” Rottmund said. “These girls were hyped up, and they were ready to step into that leadership role, without a doubt.”

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From left, clockwise: Emily Matthews (20) controls the ball in a 2020 home scrimmage versus Prince George; Reese Vandell clears the ball away from the goal; Violet Parks (9) maneuvers the ball in a 2019 home season game versus Louisa; Emily Matthews (20) goes for the header while her teammate Camden McCullough looks on from the goal.

The beginnings Family was a major motivator in bringing what Rottmund described as a “first-class” group of seniors into the sport. Wood, who started when she was 5 years old, played with her older brother growing up.

“I always looked up to my brother,” Wood

10 years now.

Both of McCullough’s parents are coaches – there are baby pictures of McCullough in a soccer jersey with a soccer ball – and she’s been playing for as long as she can remember.

said. “I loved watching him play.”

Parks’ dad, who used to live in Europe, also played soccer.

“It’s always been a big part of our life,” Parks said. She’s been playing for a little over

It’s the same for Matthews. Her parents registered her for Powhatan recreational soccer when she was four. Her mom played soccer all throughout her own high school years.

“It was only fitting

for her to want my siblings and me to play soccer,” Matthews said.

Vandell’s parents wanted her to get involved with a sport and stay active when she was a kid, so they signed her up for soccer at the

YMCA around three or four years old.

Barnett has also been a lifetime player, starting when she was three. She hasn’t stopped since.

The people she’s gotten to know are among see SENIORS, pg. 2B

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Thhe Class of 2019 goalkeeper for Powhatan High School suummed up her play throughout that home match versus Fluvanna on April 11, 2019, when she leaped up to block a irect free kick skywards in the closing minutes of the first half. hhe game would end in a 1-1 draw between the two teams.

Thhe highlight reel for McCarthy did not end there. At the 30

minute mark of the second half, she rushed out of the goal to intercept a hard-charging Fluvanna player coming at her with the ball on the fast break; she slid to the ground, grabbing hold of the ball for the save while the incoming player flew over her. She had another attacker roll overhead after making a diving stop inside the final two minutes of regulation.

McCarthy also hit the ground to haul in a big shot with less than 18 to play. The same opponent came challenging again at the 9:30 mark, but McCarthy jumped up and reached up to get her hands on the strong shot and block it. Fluvanna also tried to head in a corner-kick with about four minutes left to play; the hard-hit ball bounced once, but McCarthy was there for the stop.

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VHSL reinstates out-of season practice activities Staff and Contributed Reports CHARLOTTESVILLE – In alignment with the Virginia Governor Ralph Northam’s “Virginia’s Return to School Plan” announced on Tuesday, June 9, the Virginia High School League (VHSL) Executive Committee cleared the way for schools to begin out-of-season practice activities beginning Monday, June 15.

By a majority vote taken on Wednesday, June 10, the Executive Committee reinstated the Out-of-Season Practice

Rule 27-7-1 and suspended the Summer “dead period” for all athletic teams during the week of June 29 through July 4.

This only applies to the 2020 season.

Powhatan athletic director Tim Llewellyn said Thursday via social media that Powhatan High School won’t be starting workouts until its health plan is finalized and approved by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE), and until it has all of the supplies needed for the safe return of Powhatan’s athletes.

According to VHSL, all schools must submit health plans to VDOE outlining compliance with Virginia Department of

Health (VDH) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) mitigation strategies before any out-of-season activity can begin.

“The VHSL Executive Committee believes that getting students back into some level of education-based activities will be supportive of their physical and mental health and well-being,” said VHSL Executive Director Dr. John W. “Billy” Haun. “Allowing students and coaches the opportunity to begin out-of-season extracurricular activities and athletics will allow school communities the ability to begin mov-

ing in a positive direction.

“Our student-athletes have been out for over three months,” Haun said.

“Conditioning and acclimation will be critical as coaches and athletes prepare for the upcoming fall season.”

The VHSL Sports Medicine Advisory Committee (SMAC) is completing work on the VHSL Guidelines for Reopening Sports/Activities.

The committee is also finalizing the document to ensure it is in alignment with guidelines released by the Governor’s “Return to School Plan” as well as with the VDH and the CDC.

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the reasons why.

Barnett has played with the same teammates in Powhatan for 10 years, and she’s also gotten to meet a lot of new people through the game.

Vandell started to fall in love with the sport when she was given the position of keeper around the age of eight.

“I was good at it,” she said, “and people always cheered me on.”

Parks likes the pace of the game of soccer.

“It’s just a very quick pace.

It’s very competitive,” Parks said. “There are a lot of patterns, too, that you have to think about.”

Matthews fell in love with soccer because of both the competition and the team element that it provides.

“I love being around my teammates,” Matthews said.

“They have truly become some of my lifelong friends.”

Wood loves “the rush you get when you’re on the field” as well as the connection she has both on and off the field with her teammates and coaches.

“They continue to support me,” she said.

McCullough loves the creativity of the game.

“The opponent can use a creative move or a good move on you and I can still appreciate the level of skill they have, even though I’m playing against them,” McCullough said. “It’s just that concept of the creativity of the game and the different styles of all players, because nobody plays the game the exact same way.”

Bringing their talents to Powhatan soccer Barnett, Matthews and Parks played for Powhatan’s varsity unit since their sophomore seasons and Wood has been with the team since her junior year. Vandell played varsity as a freshman and senior, but in her sophomore year, she had to move down and play for JV because there were no other lower classmen goalies.

“It was really fun though,” Vandell said. “We had a really good season and we all got along pretty well and had good chemistry.”

This would’ve been McCullough’s first season playing for the high school team.

She and Vandell entered the 2020 season as the varsity team’s goalies, Matthews as center defender and Barnett, Parks and Wood as forward strikers.

Parks inspired her younger teammates with her nonstop intensity and her focus on never giving up.

“I remember telling Jared when we were talking to the younger girls, that my big thing – I guess one of the big things is – just don’t stop,” Parks said. “Just keep going.”

Wood brought positivity and was one of Powhatan’s best distributors, being able to both pass and control the ball under pressure. McCullough brought the willingness to step up into the tough position of

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Powhatan High School varsity girls soccer’s players, including Savannah Wood (1), huddle together during a 2020 home scrimmage versus Prince George.

But the regular season would never come.

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Powhatan High School varsity girls soccer player Emma Barnett (3) pushes the ball upfield in a 2019 season scrimmage at home versus Matoaca.

defending the goal. Vandell brought another voice and a sense of communication to the field that helped bring the players together, and she was able to help her teammates with her ability to see the entire field in the keeper position.

Barnett also attested to being able to see the field very well when she played centermidfield, and she also brought work ethic and leadership.

Matthews brought encouragement, and she led by example.

“I pushed hard in practice with my teammates,” Matthews said, “which translated to the field when we played together.”

Matthews, Barnett, Wood and Parks were all part of a 2019 team that made improvements and enjoyed shining moments in spite of dealing with several injuries.

Highlights from last season included the Indians besting Midlothian 1-0 and fighting hard in a narrow loss to Western Albemarle.

So, going into this year, Rottmund was expecting a great season.

“I told a couple of them, trying to get them motivated – and I think we would’ve had our picture on the wall – I said, ‘I’m going to have a state champion team; it’s whether or not you’re in the picture with me,’” Rottmund said.

“And I really felt that these girls could’ve been – we would’ve gone far this season, no doubt.”

McCullough was really excited about getting to play with Powhatan’s varsity team

for the first time this spring.

“I was really looking forward to it,” she said, “and I was really looking forward to working hard and challenging myself.”

Powhatan was switching to a new district, which, to Parks, was something to look forward to. After taking on a grind in the Charlottesvilleheavy Jefferson District for years, the Indians’ new Dominion District opponents would have included their Chesterfield County neighbors, as well as Richmond’s Huguenot High School.

“Also, we had a really young team this year, so it was kind of interesting to see how it was all going to play out, but I think I was actually surprised in the first two games how well we did,” Parks said. “I feel like this season would’ve been: we would’ve picked it up and we could’ve been a really good team.”

“Some seasons you would go into the season thinking we can only get better, and some seasons we went into it only thinking about how much we would dominate on the pitch,” Vandell said. “But every season, you expected to have fun.”

The expectation set, Matthews said, was that each player would try their hardest, do their best and always be ready for practices and games.

Wood was ready to give it her all, all the time.

Barnett was looking forward to playing with her new teammates – and with her little sister, Sarah, for the first time on varsity.

“If there’s something in your way, there are still so many ways you can go around it, and even if times do get hard, don’t take it personally, because there are a lot of people around you to help you.”

Violet Parks on lessons she learned from soccer

The Opening Day for Virginia High School League’s spring sports was three days away when the COVID-19 pandemic began to grip the nation, leading to the NCAA shuttering their winter and spring sports championships, and to professional sports leagues putting their seasons on hold.

First, the VHSL spring seasons were delayed. But when schools across the state were ordered by Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam to close for the rest of the school year, they were cancelled altogether.

“I was kind of shocked at first. It didn’t really hit me, and then I kind of thought about it – and I’m not playing in college. . . . It’s pretty much the majority of my lifetime, too, that I’ve spent on a field,” Parks said. “It was hard. It was upsetting, because, when something’s a big part of your life, it’s like: you want it to stay that way, but it can’t always last.”

“I was really upset too,” Barnett said. “I’m playing college soccer, which is – I’m really lucky, because this is not the end of my soccer career – but it’s still really hard to finish high school like this.”

“I really didn’t process it at first that we weren’t going to get to finish it out,” McCullough said. “I was really looking forward to playing with this group of girls, the challenge of the new district.”

“I didn’t process it either.

It was just overwhelming,” Wood said. “I thought we were going to be out for two weeks. I didn’t really expect to be out for the rest of the year. I thought we were going to come back…and then it just took a turn.”

“It really sucked hearing that there was going to be no season this year,” Vandell said.

“I cried when I found out there was no more – no senior night, no parents walking me onto the field – it was my senior year and it was cancelled.”

“It was heartbreaking,” Matthews said. “I was ready to have a great senior season. I was excited for senior night and all the senior activities that go along with it. Planning senior night last year made me excited for my own senior night, which made it really hard this year to not have one more season.”

But the pandemic has helped Matthews to become more independent, which she believes will help her tremendously in college.

“It has motivated me towards my future goals by teaching me to do everything

to my best ability,” she said, “because you’ll never know if it’s your last time.”

The pandemic has also definitely affected Vandell’s goals for the future. Since she never really got her last year of soccer, she’s been craving more.

“I wasn’t sure if I was going to play club soccer in college,” Vandell said. “But now I feel like I have to. I feel like I’m not finished with the sport.”

Motivation has been hard to find during this time, Parks said, but she’s definitely going to be playing intramural sports at college – and find a group she clicks with – when she arrives.

MCullough has been stepping up her workout routine and focusing on continuing to work hard throughout this time. Wood decided that she would probably play club soccer in college.

The pandemic has further motivated Barnett for college.

She will be attending and playing soccer for Roanoke College, where she plans to major in pre-health sciences.

Her career goal is to become a nurse.

Wood will be going to William and Mary, where she plans to major in chemistry and minor in marine sciences.

McCullough will be attending Virginia Tech on an Air Force scholarship.

Parks will also be going to Virginia Tech in the fall and majoring in biology. She’s planning to follow the pre-veterinarian track and then attend vet school.

Matthews will attend Liberty University to major in business administration: finance and minor in mathematics. She would also like to play club or intramural soccer in college.

Vandell will attend Longwood University, where she plans on playing club soccer.

When it comes to staying in shape and staying conditioned, Vandell has been able to work out at home and go for long walks and runs.

Matthews runs every morning and does at least another hour of some kind of physical activity, whether it be following along with an exercise/ workout class on YouTube or going to play outside with her younger siblings.

Wood has been following online workouts from Chloe Ting, and she’s also been running every once in a while in her neighborhood, as well as taking her dogs for walks.

McCullough has also been running a lot, and she’s been utilizing her home’s workout area, which includes a treadmill, exercise bike and fullbody workout machine.

Barnett has been running, too, and sometimes she’ll go to the high school with her sister to play soccer. In addition to runs around her neighborhood, Parks, like Wood and Matthews, has also been following online workouts.

From the pandemic, the seniors have seen how important it is to stay connected with your friends and family, and to not take time for granted.

They’ve also seen how see SENIORS, pg. 3B

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people around them have stepped up and helped one another throughout this time.

From soccer itself, Parks has learned there’s a lot of ways through which you can overcome a problem.

“If there’s something in your way, there are still so many ways you can go around it,” Parks said, “and even if times do get hard, don’t take it personally, because there are a lot of people around you to help you out.”

Dealing with different personalities on and off the soccer field has taught Barnett how to talk to different people and handle problems, and McCullough has seen that, if you face a team in any given game, you can still win, so keep trying, keep pushing and keep playing.

“This game helped me to see deeper into my teammates,” Vandell said, “and that what you say and how you say it can really affect someone, and you never know what someone is going through.”

Wood learned the ability to work as a team and have each others’ backs – something she can use later in life – and Matthews, through soccer, realized how important perseverance, especially through hard times, and teamwork both are.

“Soccer has also helped me realize how important it is to work hard,” Matthews said, “and have discipline.”

A supportive unit Powhatan is a close community, Matthews said, and for the seniors, that sense of community reverberates throughout the team.

“Most of my teammates now, I played rec with them when I was lit-

tle,” Matthews said. “Although as we got older [and] we drifted to other travel teams, we still remained friends throughout school, which makes Powhatan soccer unique.”

“Everybody was really together on everything, working together . . . helping each other with homework if we needed it,” McCullough said.

Parks noted that “there’s not really a lot of beef on the field,” with which Wood agreed.

“If anyone gets upset, it’s usually resolved I feel like on the field at least,” Parks said. “After the game, even if we lose, even if we’re all kind of upset, we go and we’ll get ice cream after or something and we’ll just have fun with it either way.”

To Barnett, Powhatan soccer has given her the best soccer experience she’s had.

“I think that we’re all really close.

We went to dinner together before every game,” Barnett said. “It was just really fun and it was cool playing for your school, too.”

Vandell said her teammates and coaches were amazing.

They were fun, very skilled,” she said, “and just all-around really good people.”

The teammates were all really supportive of each other, Wood said.

“If you ever had a skill that you didn’t know, you could always ask them,” she said. “They would always help you.”

McCullough agreed.

“They were always willing to work on you. If you needed something that you thought you needed extra help with or wanted to work on – certain techniques – you could always talk to them and they would help you,” McCullough said. “If you had something like a passing skill you needed to work on, they would tell you the drill that

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bus rides home, the team dinners and just chatting with the players. And these girls, he said, are the ones you want to coach.

“I guess the best word for them was first-class,” Rottmund said. “To me, it was just awesome, because they always wanted to learn – very supportive of each other – and they just knew how to bring out the best in each other, in each other as seniors and each of their teammates.

“I always say you need to learn what your teammates’ weakness is and you need to build off of that, you need to help them with that, and you need to find their strength, and you need to build off of that.”

To Rottmund, that’s what these seniors did.

“I really appreciate them showing up every day and leading the team, without a doubt.”

He had several parents tell him that this class of seniors was “tenacious.”

“And they are,” Rottmund said. “I was really looking forward to the season, truly I was.”

But he looks forward to staying in contact with his players, and he hopes that they’ll be able to come to some of Powhatan’s games in the future.

All of her coaches, Matthews said, have been “super supportive” and pushed her to do her best.

“I truly enjoyed every moment I had as a player for the coaches.”

you could do on your own at home or with a friend.”

McCullough also recalled how, in one of their scrimmages, she got taken down while defending the goal, and everyone checked on her to make sure she was all right.

In tryouts and conditioning, when there were still teammates finishing up their runs, the team was there waiting at the end, clapping for the last person, saying, “Come on, you can do this!” and making sure that no one slowed down and everyone finished, Parks said.

She also reflected fondly on the times she and her teammates shared together after games.

“Everyone’s all hyped up, and then we either hit up a McDonalds or a Chick-fil-A, and everyone’s inside, we’re all packed together, excited,” Parks said. “Then we just kind of hang out after the game, just like a family.”

Barnett’s favorite memories were beating Midlothian and going to the pre-game dinners. Wood loved the times they went to Chick-fil-A before games, and Matthews loved scrimmaging at practice and just being around her teammates.

“I looked forward to going to soccer practice and games after school every day,” Matthews said. “It was always my favorite part of the day.”

Coach Rottmund always enjoyed the team camaraderie after games – the

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It’s expected that the official season will begin the first week of July.

Post 201 anticipates having two teams.

Last year’s 19-year-olds are invited to come back as well.

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CNBC American Greed American Greed American Greed American Greed The Story Tucker Carlson Hannity (Live) Å Ingraham Fox News at Night Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Mod Fam Mod Fam Bones (In Stereo) ››‡ “The Accountant” (2016) Ben Affleck. ›› “Walking Tall” (2004) ››› “Ready Player One” (2018) Tye Sheridan. Å (DVS) ›‡ “Red Dawn” (2012, Action) Live Rescue Å Live Rescue (In Stereo) Å Live Rescue (In Stereo) Å Two and Half Men Two Men Two Men Yellowstone Å Yellowstone Å ›› “Deep Impact” Chap Chap Chap Chap Chap Chap Roy Wood Jr.: Chap Chap Bering Sea Gold Bering Sea Gold Dino Hunters Å Homestead Rescue: Surviving the Wild 90 Day Fiancé 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? (N) 90 Day 90 Day Fiancé 90 Day River Monsters River Monsters: Deadliest Man-Eaters River Monsters River Monsters Fam Guy Fam Guy Fam Guy ››‡ “Jumanji” (1995, Children’s) Robin Williams.

The 700 Club Å Andy G. Andy G. Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond “Night & City” ››› “Rebel Without a Cause” (1955) ››› “They Live by Night” (1948) Å “Fashionably Y” “A Christmas Love Story” (2019, Drama) Golden Golden Golden Golden King King ››‡ “It’s Complicated” (2009) Meryl Streep. Å “A Mother Knows Worst” Design Dream Dream Dream Dream Home Dream Dream Dream Dream Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners BET Star Cinema BET Star Cinema American “Guardians of the Galaxy 2” ››› “The Fifth Element” (1997) Bruce Willis. Å Futurama Futurama Showcase “Lethal Weapon” ›› “Lethal Weapon 4” (1998, Action) Mel Gibson. Å Last Man Last Man Mom Mom Mom Mom Mom Mom Mom Mom American Pickers American Pickers American Pickers American Pickers American Pickers

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NASCAR Xfinity Greatest Games: MLB (N) Å AFL Premiership Fight Night UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Volkov (N) (Live) SportsCenter (Live) Wheel Jeopardy The Last Dance The Last Dance The Rookie News Secre Bensin Carbon NCIS: Los Angeles 48 Hours (In Stereo) 48 Hours (In Stereo) News Know Big Bang Big Bang 24 Hours-Hell LEGO Masters Å News America Ultimate Tag 12 News Paid Prg. Dateline NBC (In Stereo) Å Saturday Night Live News SNL Blue Bloods Å Blue Bloods Å Blue Bloods Å Blue Bloods Å Blue Bloods Å Isaac Mizrahi Live! Clarks Footwear (N) NuFACE Anti-Aging Josie Maran Argan Oil Cosmetics (Live) Lawrence Welk Call Home Midsomer Murders Murder Songs Song of Mountains Prehistoric-Trip Spy in the Wild NOVA (In Stereo) Azadi Independent Lens (In Stereo) Situation Room Situation Room Situation Room CNN Special: CNN Special: MSNBC Live Å All In With Rachel Maddow The Last Word The 11th Hour Undercover Boss Undercover Undercover Boss Undercover Boss Undercover Boss Life, Liberty Watters’ World Å Justice Judge Greg Gutfeld Watters’ World Å Chicago P.D. Chicago P.D. Chicago P.D. Chicago P.D. Dirty John “The Accountant” ››› “Wonder Woman” (2017, Action) Gal Gadot. Å (DVS) “Batman v Sup” “Ant-Man” (2015) ›››‡ “Black Panther” (2018, Action) Chadwick Boseman.

Full Alice Movie (In Stereo) Movie (In Stereo) Court Court Court “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” (1989) Å ›››› “Raiders of the Lost Ark” (1981, Adventure) ››‡ “Men in Black 3” (2012) Will Smith. ››› “Men in Black” (1997, Action) Å “Men in Black II” Dirty Jobs Å Dirty Jobs Å Dirty Jobs Å Dirty Jobs Å Dirty Jobs Å Hoard-Buried Hoard-Buried Hoard-Buried Hoard-Buried Hoard-Buried Bronx Tales The Zoo (In Stereo) Saved By The Barn To Be Announced The Zoo (In Stereo) “Hotel Transylvania” (2012) ›››‡ “Coco” (2017) Voices of Anthony Gonzalez.

“The Parent Trap” Two Men Two Men Two Men Two Men Two Men Two Men Two Men Two Men Two Men Two Men “Lawrnce-Arabia” “A Matter of Life and Death” (1946) ››‡ “A Guy Named Joe” (1943) Å “Love in the Forecast” (2020, Romance) “Love Under the Olive Tree” (2019) Å “Summer to” “Twisted Twin” “Birthmother’s Betrayal” (2020) Å “The Au Pair Nightmare” (2020) Å Love It or List It Love It or List It Love It or List It Love It or List It Love It or List It Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners BET Star Cinema ›› “Harlem Nights” (1989, Comedy) Eddie Murphy. Å ››› “John Wick” (2014) Keanu Reeves. Futurama ›››‡ “Speed” (1994, Action) Keanu Reeves.

“Ocean’s Twelve” ››› “Ocean’s Thirteen” (2007) George Clooney. Å Line of Duty Å 17 Again ››‡ “The Internship” (2013, Comedy) Vince Vaughn. Å “Paul Blart: Mall Cop” (2009) Ancient Aliens Å Ancient Aliens Å Ancient Aliens Å Ancient Aliens Å Ancient Aliens Å

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“Hoosiers” (1986) Greatest Races: NASCAR (N) Å NASCAR Last 2020 ESPYS Countdown (N) The 2020 ESPYS (N) SportsCenter Funny Videos Celebrity Fam Press Your Luck Match Game (N) News NCIS: LA 60 Minutes (N) Å United We Sing-Grammy Tribute: NCIS: New Orleans News Elmntry Last Man Duncan Simpson Bless Burgers Fam Guy News America This Week ROH Game Night The Titan Games America’s Got Talent “Auditions 4” Å News Greta Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man Married Married Oil Cosmetics Dooney & Bourke Susan Graver Style (N) (Live) Å Oil Cosmetics Last Tango Royal Myths Grantchester Beecham House Austin City Limits Somewhere South NOVA Wonders Wonders Great Performances “Ann” (In Stereo) Art CNN Newsroom Situation Room Situation Room Special Report State of the Union Kasie DC (N) Å Dateline Extra Å Dateline Extra Å Dateline Extra Å Shark Tank Å Shark Tank Å Shark Tank Shark Tank Shark Tank Fox News Sunday Life, Liberty Revolution Watters’ World Å Life, Liberty Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Mod Fam Mod Fam Snowpiercer (N) Snowpiercer ›› “Pain & Gain” ››› “Wonder Woman” (2017, Action) “Thor: Ragnarok” Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Laughs Laughs The First 48 Å The First 48 Å The First 48 Å The First 48 Å The First 48 Å Yellowstone Å Yellowstone Å Yellowstone Å ››‡ “Jack Reacher” (2012) Tom Cruise. ›‡ “Blended” (2014) Adam Sandler. › “Grown Ups 2” (2013, Comedy) Adam Sandler.

Thats My Naked and Naked and Afraid Naked and Afraid Naked and Afraid: Naked and Afraid 90 Day Fiancé 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? (N) sMothered (N) 90 Day Fiancé North Woods Law North Woods Law North Woods Law Lone Lone Lone Star Law ››› “The Parent Trap” (1998, Children’s) Lindsay Lohan. Å ›››‡ “Coco” (2017) Å Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond Two Men Two Men Two Men Two Men “Courtship of Ed” ›››‡ “Life With Father” (1947) Å ›››› “Father of the Bride” (1950) “Love Under the Olive Tree” (2019) Å Good Witch Å Golden Golden Golden Golden “Escaping Dad” “His Double Life” (2016, Suspense) Å “My Stepfather’s Secret” (2019) Å Home Town Å Renovation Island Bahamas Bahamas Mexico Mexico Lake Lake Diners, Drive Diners Diners Worst Cooks in America Å Beat Beat Beat 2019 BET Awards: Å ›› “Love Don’t Cost a Thing” (2003) Nick Cannon.

Parkers Debate ››› “John Wick” (2014) Keanu Reeves. ››› “John Wick: Chapter 2” (2017) Keanu Reeves.

Vegas “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” (1989) NOS4A2 (N) Å NOS4A2 Å Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man To Be Announced ››› “The Lincoln Lawyer” (2011) Å World War II: World War II: World War II: Race to Victory: (In Stereo) World War II:

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The Herd with Colin Cowherd Speak for Your. Undisputed Varied Hub Varied SportsCenter NFL Live The First Jalen Ques SportsCenter SportsCenter Pandemic-You General Hosp. Mel Robbins Dr. Phil 8 News 8 News News ABC Young Bold The Talk Ellen Show CBS6 News News News News CBS Amer 25 Maury Injury Injury Steve Wilkos Judge Judge Fam Fam Days of Lives Kelly Clarkson Tamron Hall News at 4PM News News News News Heat of Night Heat of Night Blue Bloods Blue Bloods Blue Bloods Blue Bloods Varied Programs Gourmet Varied Programs Splash Molly Hero Arthur Wild Odd Ready Cyber SciGirls Biz Kid News Varied VA TV VA TV VA TV Varied Programs Aman Varied CNN Newsroom CNN Newsroom CNN Newsroom Jake Tapper Situation Room Situation Room MSNBC Live Deadline: White House MTP Daily The Beat With The Exchange Power Lunch Closing Bell Fast Varied Mad Money Outnumbered Daily Briefing Bill Hemmer Neil Cavuto The Five Special Report Varied Programs Law & Order Supernatural Supernatural Varied Programs Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends Amer. Amer. Amer. Amer. Family Family The First 48 The First 48 The First 48 The First 48 The First 48 Var. Programs Bar Rescue Mom Mom Mom Mom Two Two Two Two Two Two Varied Programs Office Office Office Office Varied Programs Varied Programs Varied Programs Movie Varied Programs Simp Simp Movie Varied Programs Gunsmoke Gunsmoke Gunsmoke Griffith Griffith Griffith Griffith Griffith Griffith Movie Movie Varied Programs Movie (12:00) Movie Movie Movie Movie King King King King King King King King King King King King Varied Programs Varied Programs Browns Browns Var. Programs Movie Varied Programs Movie Var. Programs Movie Varied Programs Movie Varied Programs King King King King King King Last Last Last Last Last Last Varied Programs

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Greatest Games (N) Å Greatest Games: MLB (N) Å The 2020 ESPYS 30 for 30 SportsCenter Wheel Jeopardy The Bachelor: The Greatest Seasons -- Ever! “Ben Higgins” News Kimmel News Holly Neighbor Bob All Rise (In Stereo) Bull (In Stereo) Å News Colbert Big Bang Big Bang 9-1-1 “Monsters” 9-1-1: Lone Star Fox News at Ten DailyMail Mod Fam ET Inside The Titan Games The Wall (In Stereo) Dateline NBC Å News J. Fallon Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man Fashion’s Night In Å PBS NewsHour (N) Antique Roadshow Antique Roadshow Independent Lens Amanpour-Co Richmond City Council PBS NewsHour (N) E. B. OutFront Anderson Cooper Special Report CNN Tonight CNN Tonight Decision 2020 All In With Rachel Maddow The Last Word The 11th Hour Special Report Shark Tank Å Shark Tank Å Shark Tank Shark Tank Å The Story Tucker Carlson Hannity (Live) Å Ingraham Fox News at Night Chicago P.D. WWE Monday Night RAW (N) (In Stereo Live) Å Mod Fam Mod Fam ››‡ “Rampage” (2018, Action) ››‡ “Rampage” (2018, Action) ›› “Pain & Gain” Fam Guy Fam Guy Fam Guy Fam Guy Fam Guy Fam Guy American American Conan Laughs Murder-Laci Murder-Laci The Murder of Laci Peterson The Murder of Laci Peterson To Be Announced “Creed” (2015) Office Office Office Office Office Office Office Office Daily Office Street-Memphis Street-Memphis Street Outlaws Å Diesel Brothers (N) Diesel Brothers 90 Day: Other 90 Day Fiancé 90 Day: Other 90 Day: Other Find Love LIVE (N) The Last Alaskans The Last Alaskans Alaska: The Last Frontier: Open Season The Last Alaskans ›››‡ “Shrek” (2001, Children’s) Å The 700 Club Å ››› “Matilda” (1996) Mara Wilson. Å Andy G. Andy G. Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond Two Men Two Men King King “The Apartment” “Jazz on a Summer’s Day” “Thelonious Monk” Jammin Shadows “Love, Order” “Valentine Ever After” (2016, Romance) Golden Golden Golden Golden The First 48 Å The First 48 Å The First 48 Å The First 48 Å The First 48 Å Home Town Home Town: Stay Lake House Home Town Å Home Town Å Guy’s Games Guy’s Games Big Time Bake Å Duff/ Duff/ Chopped Sweets BET Star Cinema ››› “Love & Basketball” (2000) Å ››‡ “The Mummy” (1999) Brendan Fraser.

Futurama ››› “John Wick: Chapter 2” (2017) “Knight and Day” ›› “White House Down” (2013, Action) Channing Tatum. Å ››‡ “Man on Fire” Last Man Last Man Mom Mom Mom Mom Mom Mom “This Is 40” (2012) Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars (N) Pawn Stars

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WWE Royal Rumble (N) (In Stereo) Å WWE Backstage ESPN Original Documentaries Boxing Boxing SportsCenter Wheel Jeopardy Conners Conners black-ish mixed- Genetic Detect.

News Kimmel News Holly NCIS “No Vacancy” FBI “Crossroads” FBI: Most Wanted News Colbert Big Bang Big Bang Hell’s Kitchen 24 Hours-Hell Fox News at Ten DailyMail Mod Fam ET Inside America’s Got Talent “Auditions 5” Å World of Dance (N) News J. Fallon ››› “There’s Something About Mary” (1998) Å Married ›‡ “Grown Ups” (2010) Adam Sandler.

Jane’s Secrets Shoe Shopping The Find with Shawn Killinger - Beauty Edition Å PBS NewsHour (N) American Masters “Toni Morrison” Å Frontline (In Stereo) Amanpour-Co Saman Keep Up Call Home Midsomer Murders Murder Untamed 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 Å Shark Tank The Profit Å The Story Tucker Carlson Hannity (Live) Å Ingraham Fox News at Night Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Dirty John (N) Law & Order: SVU “Tokyo Drift” ›› “Fast & Furious” (2009) Vin Diesel. ››‡ “Non-Stop” (2014) Liam Neeson.

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The Powhatan County Board of Equalization will hold public hearings pursuant to Section 58.1 3378 of the Code of Virginia-1950, as amended, for the purpose of equalizing real estate assessments and for hearing complaints of alleged irregularities due to lack of uniformity or errors in acreage. Upon hearing such complaints, either oral or written, the Board will give consideration AND INCREASE, DECREASE, OR AFFIRM such real estate assessments. Before a change is granted, the taxpayer, or his agent, must overcome a clear presumption in favor of the assessment. The taxpayer or agent must provide substantial evidence that the property is not uniform with other similar properties or prove that the property is assessed in excess of its fair market value.

Meetings of the Board to hear objections will be held at 3910 Old Buckingham Road, Powhatan, VA 23139. The date(s) and time(s) are: June 16th, 2020 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM June 23rd, 2020 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM June 30th, 2020 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

June 18th, 2020 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM June 25th, 2020 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM July 9th, 2020 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR POWHATAN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Pursuant to Section 15.2-1427 of the Code of Virginia, notice is hereby given that the Powhatan County Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing on Monday June 22, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. This meeting is being held electronically in accordance 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. The purpose of the public hearing is to receive public comment on the following: • Ordinance O-2020-09 Amending the Powhatan County Code of Ordinances, Appendix A Fee Schedule, to update certain fees and to increase the following fees:

Fee

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Proposed

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$25.00

$10.00

$20.00

Convenience Center Fees: White Goods with CFC’s e.g. air conditioners, refrigerators, freezers, ice machines Court Fees: Courthouse Security Assessment

30-70

Copies of the proposed ordinance may be reviewed by appointment only at the Powhatan County Administrator’s Office located at 3834 Old Buckingham Road, Suite A, Powhatan, Virginia, during normal business hours, or on the County website at www.powhatanva.gov. All interested persons are invited to participate in the public hearing.

Members of the public may participate remotely by joining a webinar at https:// us02web.zoom.us/j/83998792911 or by dialing in by phone at 1-929-205-6099 OR 1-312-626-6799, then typing in the webinar ID 839 9879 2911. 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/LiveStream-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 22nd, 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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