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August 12, 2020

80 percent of PCPS students to return to classes By Laura McFarland Editor

OWHATAN – About 80 percent of Powhatan County Public Schools students will be heading back to the classroom in person when school begins while 20 percent have chosen the option of attending virtually. After the school board recently voted 3-2 in favor of adopting combination hybrid and virtual models for the return to school, school staff immediately began working to learn which local families would be choosing each model, said Dr. Cheryl Thomas, director of elementary education. Barring changes from the state level, families were asked to choose between a full virtual model where they commit to that option for at least the first semester

and a hybrid return to school model that will see students returning to school either part-time or full-time, depending on their ages. A hybrid model will be in place for all students for the first three weeks, at which point pre-kindergarten through thirdgrade students will began face-to-face instructions full time. Grades four to 12 will remain on the hybrid schedule for at least the first nine weeks, but if the situation goes well, the school division hopes to bring more students back to the classroom all five days. The division has said that families that choose virtual learning will commit to stay with this model through the end of the first semester on Dec. 18. Families who try hybrid and find it doesn’t work can move to the virtual model, but they can’t move back during that first semester, Thomas said.

“We can’t move people back to faceto-face because the numbers are based on social distancing guidelines. Once we have our numbers in those rooms, it becomes difficult to continue to add children and meet those mitigation strategies,” Thomas said. Parents had a week to respond to a survey in which they identified the model their children would be using. After the survey deadline passed, principals began calling families who hadn’t responded to determine which model they would choose, Thomas said. Out of 3,959 responses to the survey, about 80 percent chose the hybrid model and 20 percent chose the virtual model, Thomas said. As of Friday, Aug. 7, the schools were still seeking answers for about 100 students. Because of earlier surveys, school staff members weren’t really surprised

with the makeup of students in the two models for the start of the school year, Thomas said. With the survey results in hand, they immediately began work last week to start assigning educators to their roles for the coming semester for either virtual or hybrid, Thomas said. “This is a challenging time period, but I feel like we are working through that right now. Because the surveys closed out on Tuesday, Wednesday we were calling everybody, and now Thursday and Friday we are looking at staffing. So we are moving as quickly as we can,” Thomas said. Staff is keenly aware of how close the Aug. 24 first day of school is as they make these preparations, Thomas said. New teachers were scheduled to begin new teacher academy on Aug. 11. On the same date, families were supposed to see SURVEY pg. 3A

Elementary STEM honored as state Program of the Year

Local couple donates $500,000 to schools

By Laura McFarland

POWHATAN – Bob and Karla Curtis brought some much needed good news to educators this weekend with the announcement of a $500,000 KARLA AND BOB CURTIS donation to Powhatan County Public Schools. Dr. Eric Jones, superintendent, announced to staff over the weekend that the Powhatan couple would once again be making a major donation to the school division

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POWHATAN – Powhatan County Public Schools’ efforts in science and technology were recently honored as the Virginia Technology and Engineering Education Association (VTEEA) 2020 Elementary Program of the Year. The program honored Powhatan’s science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) program, which educators have been building up for the past decade to become a divisionwide effort reach-

ing students in every school, said Lisa Brown, instructional STEM coach. The VTEEA is a professional organization whose goal is to promote and encourage STEM education. Winning the 2020 award at the state level qualifies Powhatan’s program to be submitted to International Technology and Engineering Education Association (ITEEA) for review for its 2021 Program of the Year. There they will be compared against not only other programs in the United States but in

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Barbara Adcock, from left, Libbey Kitten, and Lisa Brown were recognized by PCPS for their role in the division winning the VTEEA STEM Elementary Program of the Year.

other nations around the globe. “It is an honor that people like us – STEM and technology teachers – actually thought our

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program is as amazing as we think it is. Powhatan has a tremendous STEM program. We teach students from our little preK see STEM, pg. 6A

Powhatan honors summer grads PHOTO BY LAURA McFARLAND

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Floyd Greene, from left, Denver Bonham, Joe Sposa, and Leon Sydnor unload boxes of PPE that will be distributed to local churches, child care centers, and nonprofits.

County to distribute PPE care packages to groups By Laura McFarland Editor

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Powhatan High School held a summer graduation ceremony on Aug. 6 attended by four young women who joined the Class of 2020. In total, six additional students graduated this summer. Story on page 8A.

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O B I T UA R I E S BOBBY MATTHEWS Bobby Vance Matthews, 58, of Ballsville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, after a short illness. The youngest of eight children, Bobby was born on April 10, 1962, at Farmville Hospital, to Georgianne and Bruce Matthews Sr. He graduated from Powhatan High School and in 1990, teamed with his brother, George, to form Matthews Broth-

ers, Inc., a custom home construction company. He was a master carpenter, building scores of homes with his brother across central Virginia for almost three decades. Bobby was an avid MATTHEWS outdoorsman who

loved to hunt, as much for the friendly competition and being with friends and family as for the hunt itself. He loved his family and was a friend to many. Bobby was preceded in death by his father, Bruce Sr., and his beloved mother, Georgianne. Left to share his memory are his seven siblings, Bruce (Shane), Rick (Sarah), George (Rene), Jack (Tonda), Liz Gulick (David), Terri Rexroad (Steve)

and Carolyn Forrester (Tim); 19 nieces and nephews and a large extended family, former co-workers and friends. A Celebration of Life is being planned for the Spring of 2021 and will be announced at a later time. If so moved, please consider making a donation in Bobby’s name to Shepherd Center, 2020 Peachtree Road NW, Atlanta, GA 30309. Online guestbook available at affinityfuneralservice.com.

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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. Staff will contact patrons by phone when items are available for pick up. Items will be packaged in a new paper bag labeled with the patron’s last name. The bag will be placed on a table at the main entrance of the library. When patrons are notified that their items are available for pick-up, the order must be picked up by 4 p.m. that day. Due to limited stock, items not picked up will be placed back into circulation and patrons may place another hold for pickup. Limit of 10 holds per cardholder per day and 50 items checked out total per card. Library WiFi and e-branch resources are available 24/7. Ccontact Powhatan County Public Library at 804-598-5670 or library@powhatanlibrary.net.

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 Aug. 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. Powhatan County Public Library has reopened to the public, but due to COVID-19related safety measures, it will be open for limited hours and occupancy, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Thursday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. For now, the library is closed on Fridays. Books to Go and Curbside Print services will also continue to be available; however, once the building reopens, the pickup stations will move to the library atrium. Library staff will continue to be available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday to provide service and support to patrons. Library programs will remain online at this time. Face coverings are required inside the library. While Powhatan County remains under a local state of emergency, the library restrooms will remain closed to protect public health and safety. The library meeting rooms are also unavailable until further notice. Contact the library at 804-598-5670 or library@powhatanlibrary.net. Powhatan County Public Library is still offering Books to Go. Patrons may reserve print materials, DVDs, and audiobooks online or by phone. This provides a 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

Powhatan County Public Library is now offering Curbside Print. 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 in the library atrium.

Powhatan or call 804-3036431.

Thursday, Aug. 13

Powhatan County Public Library will hold Facebook Storytime at 10:30 a.m. on the library’s Facebook page, www.facebook.com/pg/ powhatanlibrary. Business Network International (BNI) Powhatan chapter meets virtually from 8 to 9:30 a.m. every Wednesday. Visit Www.BNIVA. com for information. To attend a meeting as a guest contact Chapter President Sandy Duncan at sandy6284@msn. com. 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 5 to 7 p.m. every Wednesday at 2408 New Dorset Circle (next to Community Life Church). Income guidelines apply. Visit us on Facebook at Feeding

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to help teachers and staff and meet needs. The Curtises previously made a big splash in August 2019 when they donated more than $400,000 to the school division to be used for teachers, programs, and scholarships. “It really is amazing. I notified the staff early Saturday morning and immediately people were talking about tears of joy,” Jones said. “It is going to be a tough year and there is going to be a lot of stress and uncertainty. To receive this level of support is really a shot in the arm that a lot of our staff, including myself, really needed. It couldn’t have come at a better time.” Not wanting to let COVID-19 derail their plans to make a multi-year investment into the schools, the couple met with Jones last week to discuss some prioritized needs for the schools and how they will approach the new school year while still in the midst of a pandemic. Jones presented them with a list, and since they trust his judgement, they decided to meet every need on that list, said Bob Curtis, founder and co-CEO of PIEtech. The couple is continuing to reinvest a piece of the roughly $500 million they made from the sale of PIEtech to Envestnet in 2019 into the local school system. “We want to invest in the places we think we are going to have a real impact and see the results of what we do. Our whole life is Powhatan. So we wanted to identify those services and organizations in Powhatan who really contribute to the community and can benefit from our help,” he said.

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.

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.

The Powhatan Rotary Club meets at 7:30 a.m. every Thursday at the County Seat Restaurant.

The Powhatan Village Farmers Market is held from 4 to 6:30 p.m. every Thursday on the grounds of Bienvenue, an event center located at 3841 Old Buckingham Road. Come support local farmers and producers. The farmers market is scheduled to run through the end of September with the possibility of follow-up pop-up markets in the weeks after, depending on weather. Visit https:// rvagriculture.org/. 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

The key areas the couple believed they could do some good was through health services and education, which is why the Free Clinic of Powhatan and the public schools have been a key focus for them, he added. Karla Curtis said she has been thinking about school superintendents and their staff for months – about how difficult their jobs are because there is no obvious perfect answer of how to do instruction in this environment. “I am glad that we have the resources to help in this really, really uncertain environment,” she said. Jones said he walked out of the meeting amazed that the Curtises agreed to fund all of the needs he presented to them. The meeting far exceeded his expectations and was really the best news he had received since March, he said. One of the biggest surprises of the 2019 donation was the decision to give $1,000 to every teacher and school counselor to be used in their classrooms or for students. This year, the couple will provide $161,674 to cover $1,000 for each new PCPS teacher and counselor as well as providing the additional funds needed to bring each current teacher/counselor's “account” to $1,000, Jones said. So if a teacher spent $400 last year, $400 will be added to their account to bring them back to $1,000 for this year. These funds are immediately available for teachers and counselors to use per guidelines and procedures established last year. The impact of the $1,000 grants during the 2019-2020 school year was huge, even though it wasn’t complete, Jones said. It is common knowledge that a large percentage of teachers spend mon-

Ongoing

The Coalition of Powhatan Churches has available resources to help people who would like assistance in learning to manage their finances. If you know of anyone who needs or would like to have this service, or to get more information, call Robin Cupka at l-804-8019851.

Free gardening help available! Are you worried about your roses, hydrangeas, boxwood, dogwood trees or tomatoes? Would you like an insect, plant, or tree identified? Send us an email (send us your photos too!) and we will try to answer your horticultural questions at the Master Gardener Help Desk. We send our most perplexing cases to Virginia Tech's lab for further analysis. Email gpmastergardener@ gmail.com.

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

Saturday, Aug. 15

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

Monday, Aug. 17

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, Aug. 18

The new Bridge of Reason AA meeting is held at 7 p.m. every Tuesday at Powhatan Mennonite Church, 3549 Old Buckingham Road, Powhatan. It is an open, decision and literature meeting for Powhatan, Goochland, and Cumberland counties.

AA meets at 8 p.m. every

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 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.

Tuesday at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church on Huguenot Trail.

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. Participants may register by visiting www.powhatanlibrary. net and clicking the “Summer Learning Registration” button. Summer Learning 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 short-film contest, which 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,

ey out of their own pockets on their classrooms, so the grants saved them those expenses. With those funds, Powhatan teachers bought materials and supplies for their classrooms, such as expanding the reading nooks in their classroom libraries, Jones said. Other teachers bought manipulatives and instructional materials that gave students more hands-on activities. Still other educators pooled their money for projects such as providing food and clothing to students in need. When Jones told them about the good that teachers were able to accomplish with their individual grants, they felt it was worth continuing, Bob Curtis said. The Curtises are continuing their support of the division’s career and technical education (CTE) program, which benefited last year as well, with $35,000 for software and hardware upgrades for CTE clusters, Jones said. Bob Curtis said he appreciates the division’s CTE program and the way it honors the fact that college isn’t the right path for every student. These programs prepare students for much-needed careers, and he and his wife wanted to support that effort. The donation also includes $120,000 to fund and host daycare at two buildings to meet child care needs for staff members’ school age children, Jones said. The division had heard from teachers who were going to be unable to return to teaching because of school age children at home. Chesterfield County will be all virtual, while even the hybrid model in Powhatan would see some students home two to three days a week. About 90 students in kindergarten

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. Details and required documents for registration can be found on the Powhatan County Public School website www.powhatan.k12. va.us. Online registration forms are available on the division and school websites. After registering, you will be contacted by school personnel to complete the process, share information and answer any questions. Welcome Class of 2033!!

Powhatan County Public Schools has found five

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through seventh grade have been identified to attend the new program, which will have classrooms at Powhatan Middle School and Powhatan Elementary School, Jones said. “We had talked to the county about possibly using county CARES Act funding for it, which they said they would consider and we could put forward, but it was a big need that was still outstanding,” Jones said. “When I met with Bob and Karla and talked to them about it, they wanted to support that as well, which is going to be huge for us in terms of getting teachers back in classrooms and then making sure the students are in a good learning environment.” A sizeable portion of the donation will be used in the area of technology needs tied to the pandemic, Jones said. The donation will include $92,000 to purchase additional touch Chromebooks for elementary students; $6,000 for teacher webcams for virtual instruction, and $35,000 for mobile hotspots for teachers and students who don't have reliable, high-speed internet. Just over $50,000 rounds out the donation and will be kept as an undesignated fund for unanticipated pandemicrelated needs, Jones said. Part of last year’s donation included about $50,000 in scholarships - $5,000 per student – that would re-occur up to the four years they pursue higher education or trade school. Because of the caliber of candidates, they decided to increase the donation and fund 12 scholarships, Karla Curtis said. The couple will offer the scholarships again in spring 2021, but those funds are not included in the $500,000 donation.

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Free Clinic of Powhatan offers mental health services Contributed Report During the many days, weeks and months of COVID-19 the rates of child, spousal, alcohol and substance abuse has risen dramatically. Social isolation has been difficult for the young and the elderly alike. Many problems and issues are occurring. So many folks are sad and not functioning well. The Free Clinic of Powhatan has opened its doors to the folks in Powhatan that need help with these issues now. If you are having difficulties coping, are sad/depressed, anxious, having problems communicating with parents and friends, dealing with social isolation, not sleeping, restlessness, etc., the clinic is here to help you through these stressful times. This help can make a change in your life. The clinic has a professional mental health worker and a psychiatrist on staff to talk to you. If your child is experiencing any of the above issues, contact Powhatan Middle School or Powhatan High School and they can be referred to the clinic. This is a great opportunity to get help, get better, and lead a full happy life. There is no cost for these services. Call 804-598-5637 to ask questions or for more information about this valuable service.

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learn which hybrid model their children have been assigned to, Monday/ Tuesday or Thursday/Friday. Beginning next week, parents will be asked to at-

BUSINESS BRIEFS Habitat Store celebrates its second anniversary with a collaborative store crawl The Habitat for Humanity-Powhatan Store will celebrate its second anniversary on Saturday, Aug. 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with its first Collaborative Store Crawl along U.S. Route 60. Start at the Habitat Store at 1922 Urbine Road, where the “Beaunuts” donut pop-up will sell their Southern buttermilk donuts. Also take advantage of special sales and hear about Habitat’s new “Sponsor-A-Stud” program — purchase and creatively decorate a stud to be used within the walls of the fall house build. The community will vote online for the most creative “stud.” Studs will be sold on Aug. 15. The other six partners

Powhatan-based Chadwick & Son Orchids to open new retail location in West End Chadwick & Son Orchids Inc. recently announced the opening of a new orchid store in the West End of Richmond. The retail space is located in the Gaskins Place Shopping Center and should be ready by September 1, 2020. This new location fills the need for Chadwick’s many West End clients and helps to meet the increased demand for plants in general. Chadwick’s existing store in the Museum District was recently renovated and will remain. The West End clients have been asking to open a store near them for

their children to school, the division has to plan for all students in the model because “at any moment it could be every student.” “The process begins by routing all students. This year routes will be refined

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.

anxious, not sleeping, having alcohol issues, etc.) and need to talk to someone, the Free Clinic’s services are available with no cost to you. The clinic has professional counselors and a psychiatrist that are on staff at the clinic. This service is available to our community to help you get through this stressful and difficult time. For more information, contact 804598-5637.

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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

years and plants are experiencing a surge in popularity right now because so many people are working from home. The company has 11 greenhouses in Powhatan and specializes in a service called “orchid boarding,” where clients pay to have their plants tended. There are currently over 13,000 plants in production. Orchids, in various forms, have been in vogue for over a century – first as corsages, then as collector’s items, now as everyday houseplants. Chadwick & Son Orchids was founded in 1989 by Art Chadwick and his son, Arthur.

tend either an in-person or virtual training regarding the new school year. The school district is also hard at work on creating the bus schedule, Thomas said. Even if hybrid model parents intend to drive

CALENDAR 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 school division saw negligible usage at the Fire Station 5 location and moved the bus from Company 5 to Mount Zion Baptist Church in the hope that it will be a more convenient location for community members to access free internet.

in Chesterfield and Powhatan include: Coalfield Station Antiques, 13597 Midlothian Turnpike, 85 vendors. 10 percent off purchases over $30 (unless marked firm). Izzie’s … Consigning with Grace, 14300 Midlothian Turnpike. Goodwill Powhatan, 1885 Stavemill Crossing Lane, Ask to sign up for their stamp card and in-store specials. Now and Again Consignment, 2470 Anderson Highway, Suite D. Just Friends Antiques and Collectibles, 2403 Mitchell Road. Vintage Antique Shack, 4140 Anderson Highway, 10 percent off for this special Saturday.

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.

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

No one deserves to be abused. Find safety, options and support. Women’s support group based in Powhatan but open to all women impacted by domestic violence. The group is free, confidential and childcare is available. Contact 804-598-5630 ext. 2422 or 2420 for more information.

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,

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. Habitat For Humanity Powhatan is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping our Powhatan neighbors with housing needs. We build homes for sale to qualified individuals and we repair existing homes for those who cannot afford to make repairs themselves. For the work we do at Habitat, we depend on volunteers and on donors. We operate the Habitat Store and the income from the store helps pay for

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Bench to be dedicated to honor Walker By Laura McFarland Editor

POWHATAN – Veteran and longtime planning commissioner Owen R. Walker will be remembered next week with the dedication of a memorial bench in his honor. A ceremony will be held to remember Walker and his contributions to the community at 2 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 21 at the county administration building, 3834 Old Buckingham Road. Walker died on Oct. 10, 2019, at age 78. Supervisor Mike Byerly said he pursued the dedication ceremony for his longtime friend because Walker gave so much to the community and its citizes. “Owen was well respected by all. I had very strong feelings that the

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Owen Walker, shown above at various stages in his life, will be honored with the dedication of a memorial bench named for him at 2 p.m. on Aug. 21 at the county administration building.

county should recognize him for being an outstanding public servant,” Byerly said. Walker was a lifelong resident of Powhatan County, where he attended high school at Powhatan High School (Class of 1958) and was a dairy farmer, Byerly said. His only significant time away from the county was attending Virginia Tech and serving in the U.S. Army.

Walker was a former teacher; served as a planning commissioner for more than 30 years; served in the American Legion for 50 years, and was a member of the Farm Bureau for 55 years, holding numerous offices. He was also a father and grandfather. “Owen Walker is an icon in Powhatan and deserved to be recognized for all his contributions,” Byerly said.

Ride Assist Services in need of volunteers Contributed Report Ride Assist Services is in need of more volunteer drivers. Service has resumed accepting ride requests for medical appointments while in Phase 3 from registered seniors unable to drive themselves. Since developing other ways to reach the senior population during COVID-19, many more seniors have registered as a rider with RAS. Transportation is a great need as seniors age 60+ represent a large and rapidly growing portion of Powhatan County’s population. Jayne Lloyd, transportation coordinator, is looking

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Kevin Lloyd, right, gives Ride Assist Services client George Robinson a ride to an optometrist to have his glasses repaired.

for applicants to help with this effort. Volunteers are free to accept the ride requests that work with their schedule, so this is a convenient way to make a big difference in our community. Mileage reimbursement,

sanitizing products, masks and gloves are also provided to drivers. Call Jayne Lloyd, Ride Assist Services, at 804698-0438 or email RAServices.PVA@gmail.com for information.

for AA/BB and virtual students not participating until after Dec. 18. Drivers will then make contact with families to determine participation to refine routes again for the most efficiency,” Thomas said.

repairs on homes. Volunteers can call 804-594-7009 to volunteer with helping with construction, repairs, store staffing and other needs. For those wishing to make donations of acceptable items to the Habitat Store, call 804594-7009. For those wishing to make cash donations, donations can be mailed to P.O. Box 416, Powhatan, VA 23139. Check out our website at habitatpowhatan.org and become a friend on Facebook at Habitat For Humanity Powhatan!

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.

Sincere Thanks

The family of James (Jim) Byerly wishes to thank everyone for the meals, calls, cards and support shown to us. There is no way we can express personally how grateful we are! Every contact meant so much to us. In such a difficult time, we realized how much you cared for Jim. For those who wish to come, we are having a Memorial Service on August 14, 2020 3PM, at Powhatan Mennonite Church, 3540 Old Buckingham Rd. Powhatan, VA to honor and celebrate Jim’s life.

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County seeks applicants for CARES Act grant funding Staff Report Powhatan County is still seeking applicants for grants designed to help local nonprofits and businesses who have been negatively impacted by COVID-19. The county received almost $2.6 million in CARES Act funds that may be used in response to the COVID-19 crisis. This includes funds for citizen support sub-grants and economic development sub-grants. The citizen support subgrants are available to any Powhatan nonprofit whose primary mission is to provide support and services to Powhatan citizens. The maximum grant per proposal is $25,000 and they would have to be aimed at supporting citizens impacted by COVID-19. Contact

Curt Nellis at 804-5985677 or cnellis@powhatanva.gov. The economic development sub-grants would be available to licensed Powhatan businesses with a maximum $25,000 per proposal. Contact Roxanne Salerno, economic development program manager, at 804-598-5605 or rsalerno@powhatanva.gov. Nellis, emergency management coordinator, gave a presentation to the Powhatan County Board of Supervisors on June 22 outlining a plan on how the funds might best serve the county. The federal emergency relief funds, which have numerous restrictions on how they can be spent, must be used by Dec. 31 to pay expenses directly related to the coronavirus crisis or returned.

Hello Everyone, So my name is Colton, Colt for short and I am around 5 years old. When I came in I was very hungry, covered in fleas and in pretty rough shape. I was immediately taken to the vet and given meds, flea meds. And they also drew blood. When they received the results of the blood test, They informed me I was a slight positive for heartworm. It upset me, but I knew that someone would come to my rescue and help me receive the treatment I need. If you are the person who will help me get better, and give me a forever home please call 804-598-5672. I look forward to meeting 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 Powhatan Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office | Division Of Animal Control Phone: 804-598-5672 | Fax: 804-598-5109

State superintendent waives accreditation for 2021-2022 Contributed ReportÂ Superintendent of Public Instruction James Lane recently exercised emergency authority granted to him by the 2020 General Assembly to waive annual school accreditation for the 20212022 academic year. Schools will be assigned a rating of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Accreditation Waived,â&#x20AC;? the same rating assigned schools for 2020-2021 under a waiver issued in April. Accreditation ratings are based on performance during the previous school year. The statewide closure of schools in March in response to the coronavirus pandemic resulted in the cancellation of spring Standards of Learning testing. Student performance on SOL tests in English, mathematics and science are key metrics under the state Board of Educationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s school accreditation standards. Without spring 2020 SOL results, there is insufficient data for the Virginia Department of Education to calculate accredita-

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gloves, disposable surgical masks, sanitizing wipes, and hand sanitizer. The county decided to provide the care packages knowing it is only a small part of local organizationsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; COVID-19 prevention efforts but wanting to offer some level of extra help in getting appropriate supplies, Nellis said. The organizations that will receive the care packages tend to bring people together as a normal part of their role in the community, and the goal of the extra PPE is simply to make those interactions safer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to protect the citizens. If there is ever some hesitation on peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s part about going to church because of lack of protection because they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have that type of protection, then they can get it when they go to the church or they can get it when they go to the daycare center,â&#x20AC;?

tion ratings for the 2020-2021 school year. And because yearto-year growth in English and growth in mathematics are also accreditation metrics, VDOE wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have sufficient data to calculate ratings for 2021-2022 either, because even if students are able to take tests next spring, the department wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have baseline data from 2019-2020 for measuring growth. In April, Lane appointed a task force comprising division superintendents, testing directors, educators, the vice president of the state Board of Education and representatives of education professional organizations to study the impact of the COVID-19 shutdown on the commonwealthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s school accountability system and make recommendations on accreditation determinations for 20212022. Waiving accreditation until there is sufficient baseline data to measure student growth was one of two options recom-

Nellis said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to try to protect as many of the citizens that live in these areas as possible. They are all really great organizations and they can use the materials for good.â&#x20AC;? The PPE care packages were paid for using a small portion of the almost $2.6 million in CARES Act funds Powhatan received for its response to the COVID-19 crisis, Nellis said. The countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CARES Act plan designated $517,404 to be used for citizen support, and Nellis used $20,573 for the care packages. Nellis said he has been working with RenĂŠe Van Natter, community action coordinator with the department of social services, to reach out ahead of time to already identified organizations that might benefit from the care packages. Churches, preschools, daycare centers, and nonprofit organizations interested in receiving a care package may contact Nellis to see if they are eligible. He can be

mended by the task force. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Waiving annual accreditation for a second year will allow our schools to focus on assessing the impact of the shut down on students, academically and on their social and emotional well-being,â&#x20AC;? Lane said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It will also allow school divisions to make decisions about resuming in-person instruction or reverting to virtual learning that prioritize the health of students and staff, without the added pressure of the possible impact on accreditation. If tests are administered during the upcoming school year, the focus should be on evaluating the impact of the pandemic on student learning and establishing a new baseline for measuring student growth.â&#x20AC;? The Virginia Department of Educationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office of School Quality will continue to support schools implementing improvement plans based on their accreditation ratings for 20192020.

reached at 804-598-5677 or cnellis@powhatanva.gov. The county will distribute the packages to those who have already requested them from 3 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 14 and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 15 at the fire administration entrance at the back of the Village Building, 3910 Old Buckingham Road. Nellis said he is pleased with how the distribution of CARES Act funds is going, but there are still opportunities for the monies to help local organizations. The local plan created citizen support sub-grants that are available to any Powhatan nonprofit whose primary mission is to provide support and services to Powhatan citizens. The maximum grant per proposal is $25,000 and applicants have to use the funds to support citizens impacted by COVID-19. To date, the county has allocated about $175,000 in citizen support grants to local organizations, he said.

CHURCH DIRECTORY

St. Lukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Episcopal Church SUNDAYS 8AM Holy Eucharist (Quiet Service) 9:15AM Christian Formation (Sunday school for children & adults) 10:30AM Holy Eucharist All are Welcome

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

The Bridge

Genito Church Presbyterian â&#x20AC;&#x153;Building a Bridge of Hopeâ&#x20AC;? Isaiah 58:12 Church 2910 Genito Rd. Powhatan, VA

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

Sundays: Morning Worship 10:00 AM Wednesday: Family Life Night 7:00 PM 2480 Academy Road 598-7159 Pastor: Johnathan M. Whichard

Providence Presbyterian Church

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 Christâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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

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

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

www.EvergreenPowhatan.com

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

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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

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

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CRIME REPORT Arrests • One male was charged on July 28 with driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated (Misdemeanor) and speeding. • One male was charged on July 29 with possession of marijuana (Civil) and failure to obey highway sign. • One female was charged on July 29 with failure to appear. • One female was charged on July 29 with assault and battery – simple. • One male was charged on July 30 with selling/giving/ distributing marijuana (Felony), failure to wear seatbelt, and speeding. • One male was charged on July 31 with driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated (M). • One male was charged on Aug. 1 with possession of marijuana (M), driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated (M), and reckless driving – excessive speed. • One male was charged on Aug. 1 with driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated (M). • One male was charged on Aug. 1 with profane swearing/public intoxication (M). • One male was charged on Aug. 2 with possession of marijuana (M), driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated (M), and speeding. • One male was charged on Aug. 2 with driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated (M) and speeding.

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Director of elections warns of fake absentee ballots Contributed Report The Center for Voter Information recently mailed absentee ballot applications to Virginia residents. The Powhatan County Office of Elections nor the Virginia Department of Elections has any affiliation with this group nor coordinates with any

third party groups on campaign efforts. They are aware that voters in multiple localities have received an absentee ballot application and were given pre-paid return envelopes addressed to the incorrect registrar’s office. The Virginia Department of Elections encourages all voters

that would like to receive an absentee ballot for the November election to request one from their local registrar or apply electronically on its website, www.elections.virginia.gov/voterinformation. People who have already applied for an absentee ballot do not need to submit a new appli-

Bastiaensen receives honors from AMDA College of the Performing Arts Cassidy Bastiaensen of Powhatan attended her first two years with AMDA in New York City, and her last two years at the AMDA Campus in Los Angeles. She graduated in 2020 with a degree of Bachelor of Fine Arts Performing Arts, with a concentration in CASSIDY dance. Her honors BASTIAENSEN were the result of her maintaining a 3.9 grade point average over four years on a 4.0 scale.

Mikayla Dunford earns a MOT degree from Emory & Henry College Emory & Henry College congratulates the Class of 2020 on earning their degrees. Mikayla Dunford of Moseley has earned a MOT degree from Emory & Henry College. Located in the Highlands of Virginia, Emory & Henry College has devoted itself since 1836 to the belief that education can have a transformative effect on an individual, a place and ultimately the wider world. Emory & Henry College is consistently ranked among the nation's best private liberal arts institutions. The college's many accolades include the Presidential Award for Service Learning, the highest national recognition for community service and service learning; top tier recognition in Washington Monthly, USA Today, Newsweek and we are also listed among the top 40 schools in Colleges that Change Lives.

Ethan Taylor named to All-ODAC Academic Team Emory & Henry College and the Old Dominion Athletic Conference are pleased to announce that 132 E&H student-athletes from the College's 20 NCAA Division III

sports have earned ODAC All-Academic Team honors for the 2019-20 academic year. Emory & Henry students making the list include Ethan Taylor of Powhatan. Taylor was a member of the men's soccer team. Eligibility for the ODAC All-Academic Team is open to any student-athlete that competes in an E&H varsity sport, regardless of academic class. He or she must achieve at least a 3.25 grade point average for the year to be considered.

Green completes SVCC Power Line Worker Training Program Andrew Green of Powhatan completed the Southside Virginia Community College Power Line Worker Training Program on July 23. He is a graduate of Powhatan High School. The 11week program provides both classroom and hands-on training in safety, climbing techANDREW GREEN niques, electrical theory, aerial framing, rigging, operation utility service equipment and commercial drivers’ license training. SVCC offers the Power Line Worker class in Blackstone at the Occupational/ Technical Center in Pickett Park. For information, visit southside.edu/workforce.

Briana Shearer makes President's List at Shenandoah University Briana Shearer of Moseley is one of nearly 500 students to make the President's List at Shenandoah University for the spring 2020 semester. Students who have achieved this presti-

Holly Hills Baptist Church

5680 Cartersville Road Powhatan, Virginia 23139

(Independent Bible Believing)

Pastor Gregory L. Beechaum Sr. “The church where Jesus is Alive”

www.HollyHillsBaptist.org

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

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

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

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

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Muddy Creek BAPTIST CHURCH Baptist Church

11 a.m. – Worship Service 9 a.m. – Church School Wednesday Bible Study 10 a.m. & 7 p.m.

Sunday School - 9:45 am Worship - 11 am Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer Service - 7:00 pm Pastor Jeff Beard, MA, MBA 3470 Trenholm Road www.muddycreekbaptist.org

375-9212

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804-375-9404

Hollywood

Rev. Bryan Stevens, Pastor

Three Powhatan residents have earned a degree from Western Governors University (WGU). The online, nonprofit university has graduated over 190,000 students from across the country since its inception in 1997. Danielle Brammer of Powhatan received a Bachelor of Science, nursing. Ruth Ricketts of Powhatan received a Bachelor of Science, nursing. Sara Rutherford of Powhatan received a Bachelor of Science, nursing. WGU has recognized 7,734 undergraduate and 5,254 graduate degree recipients who have completed their degrees since April 1, 2020. Their areas of study include business, K-12 education, information technology, and health professions, including nursing. The average time to graduation for those earning a bachelor's degree was 2 years, 3 months, while the average time to degree for graduate programs was 1 year, 5 months. The average age for those who graduated is 37 years old.

Southside Opportunity Fund awards scholarships to local graduates Eighteen high school graduates from see STUDENT, pg. 6

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

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

2591 Ridge Road Powhatan, Virginia 23139 804-598-2051

Powhatan residents earn degree from Western Governors University

Dr. Ronald Wyatt, Jr., Pastor

Praise and Worship Service

Sunday School: 10:00-10:45 a.m. Worship Service: 11:00 a.m. 4731 Bell Road, Powhatan, VA 23139 804-598-5491

gious academic recognition attained a grade point average of at least 3.90. Shenandoah University was established in 1875, and is headquartered in Winchester, with additional educational sites in Clarke, Fairfax and Loudoun counties. Shenandoah is a private, nationally recognized university that blends professional career experiences with liberal education. With nearly 4,000 students in more than 200+ areas of study in seven different schools, Shenandoah promotes a close-knit community rich in creative energy and intellectual challenge. Shenandoah students collaborate with accomplished professors who provide focused, individual attention, all the while leading several programs to be highly nationally ranked.

CHURCH DIRECTORY

Reverend Mark A. Divens, Sr. Pastor

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

cation. The first day that absentee ballots will be mailed is Sept. 18, 2020. Other inquiries regarding this mailing can be directed to the Center for Voter Information. For more information, contact the Powhatan County Office of Elections and Voter Registration at 804-598-5604.

STUDENT NEWS

1059 Dorset Road Powhatan, VA 23139

GREENBRIER BAPTIST CHURCH

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OLD POWHATAN BAPTIST CHURCH 3619 Huguenot Trail Powhatan, Virginia 23139 www.finecreekbaptist.org Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Worship Service: 11:00 a.m. Traditional Rev. David A. Simpson, Pastor

2202 Old Church Road www.powhatanbaptist.org

“Your Community Church”

598-2763 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

FIRST ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH

Sunday 10am, 11am & 6pm Wednesday 7pm

3920 MAIDENS RD., POWHATAN

804-598-2301

Evening Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

Worship on the Lawn Service Times 8:30AM and 10:15AM OPBCKids during 10:15AM service

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

Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Service 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Mid Day Bible Study 11:30 a.m.

Brad Russell, Pastor 598-4241

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

www.glbcpva.org

Just Across from South Creek Shopping Center!

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PHOTOS COURTESY OF POWHATAN COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Top left, fourth-graders test the homes they built for the culmination of a STEM Day on severe weather. Top right, kindergartners plan the layout of a 3-D map of a community they are designing. Bottom right, first-graders use hand lenses to take a closer look at the STEM lab’s ant farm.

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all the way up to 12,” Brown said. “Sometimes STEM is ignored when people talk about STEM education as if it is only for the older students – the high school and middle school. So it is quite an honor that people recognize how great Powhatan is in our elementary schools and that it is an encompassing program that reaches every child, not just one child or one particular class.” Winning the award was based not on a few activities or a few outstanding teachers but on the entire division’s dedication to creating opportunities to engage students in STEM education, said Barbara Adcock, instructional STEM coach. When she and others were interviewed by VTEEA for consideration for the award, the interviewer told them he appreciated that he was evaluating an entire division’s efforts and not only the passion of a few teachers at a single school. “He was impressed that it was a program throughout the whole county not just one school and that it did include all students,” Adcock said. The comments were especially fitting since they represent how far the STEM program has come in Powhatan, said Libbey Kitten, science and STEM

specialist. When the STEM program at the elementary level started, it actually was mainly driven by a few teachers at Pocahontas Elementary School, including Adcock, who was described by her colleagues as an integral part of the development of the program. It took a big commitment to make that a critical focus across all schools. “The demand for the STEM program within Pocahontas got very high. And us being a small community, Powhatan and Flat Rock parents were also interested in getting their child into it,” Kitten said. “They had a study and they actually looked at creating a separate school, sort of a STEM academy. But they realized the demand for STEM learning was so high that it made more sense to go the route we did, where we have more STEM coaches and we have STEM embedded in each school as opposed to a separate school. So it is every child we reach not just parents that enrolled their child in a STEM academy.” Brown pointed out that STEM is not a separate subject. It is a way of teaching that involves the whole child and the whole community. By setting up the program this way, PCPS could bring this pedagogy to every child and every teacher, she said. Pulling that off requires the buy-in of educators,

and Adcock pointed out that the three lead STEM teachers at each elementary are a big part of making the program work: Sandy Morin (Pocahontas), Jill Dewey (Powhatan), and Mary Lisa Watts (Flat Rock).

Highlights Fully describing all that is involved in such a large and comprehensive program would be impossible, but the STEM coaches did pick out some highlights. Part of the award application process was demonstrating the program’s growth over time, Adcock said. She gave the example of how the elementary schools embraced STEM Day. Many divisions will hold a day of activities that are fun and engaging, which is good, she said. But PCPS took it a step further. In the morning children would learn about different science concepts, do experiments, and write about them. Then in the afternoon, they are faced with some kind of real world problem to solve. “For example, our second-graders did experiments with weathering and erosion all through the morning. Then in the afternoon they were faced with the problem of our beaches eroding,” she said. “We had to bring it down to a scale they could do, so they had plastic shoeboxes with sand in them and they

had to use some kind of natural elements to create something that would stop the erosion of the waves. And then we tested them by shaking the boxes to make those waves.” Adcock talked about how important community partnerships are to the program, such as the relationships with Powhatan Cooperative Extension, the Monacan Soil and Water Conservation District, and Central Virginia Waste Management Authority. Those organizations helped with the recycling program and by doing workshops with the children. Kitten highlighted the involvement of older PCPS students in putting on programs for younger students. The examples are prolific and impressive: camps and activities where older computer science students work with younger children; environmental science students run the Meaningful Watershed Experience at Fighting Creek Park; science honor society members offer camps after school as an outreach, and students across the board in programs and clubs at the high school demonstrate the possibilities for the future to elementary students at the districtwide STEM Night.

The future Talking about building a program and the successes of the past is im-

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across Southside Electric Cooperative’s service area have earned college scholarships awarded by the Southside Opportunity Fund. The fund’s board of directors reviewed the nearly 30 scholarship applications and made its selections in early July. Graduates, who represented 11 counties served by SEC, received scholarships of either $2,000 or $1,000. “These students have worked hard and shown diligence both in and out of the classroom, and the Southside Opportunity Fund board was pleased to be able to make these awards,” said Lloyd Lenhart, SEC’s director of

portant, but Kitten acknowledged it took time, a great deal of hard work, and some trial and error. Now, as the STEM program seems to be at the pinnacle of achievement, the coaches are completely redesigning it again as they go into a new school year where virtual and hybrid in-person learning present a new world of challenges. Kitten talked about how important the virtual STEM classroom will be for students to provide them with not only relevant instructional materials to work on their lessons but additional content to engage students further. “The hope is that our virtual teachers will be able to use this exclusively, and our hybrid teachers can use it in tandem with what they would do in the classroom,” Kitten said. She also talked about creating STEM activities that will focus on science and engineering practices that can be done at home, either with materials normally found in the home or with kits sent home with students. When it comes to designing in-school activities, concessions have to be made for social distancing and keeping materials sanitized while still keeping students engaged. “It is not what we would normally do, but I do feel like we have a solid plan for how our children

will still get to do science and engineering as opposed to just reading about it or watching videos about it,” Kitten said. Collaboration on projects with other students, which is an important part of learning how to interact with others, will be at more of a distance this year but is still an important element, Adcock said. Brown added that while the initial realization about the limitations of STEM activities within the virtual and hybrid models brought out feelings of sadness and frustration, they are now trying to approach it as a “tremendous challenge.” The new ways they find to reach students may not be the ideal, but it is an exciting challenge to still make it a great experience, she said. “Part of STEM is taking real world problems and finding solutions, so we are kind of living STEM at the moment. We are hoping the kids see that,” Brown said. “It may not be the way that everybody wants it to be. The kids want to be together and we want them there at our school. But maybe they will see that humans can overcome real world problems and find tremendous solutions that are still exciting and engaging. We just need to take that positive attitude and move forward.”

community relations. “We wish the students the very best as they continue their education in pursuit of their dreams.” Selected for $1,000 scholarships were Jordan Smith and Caroline Seal, Cumberland High School, and Kayla Tibbs and Alexis Beaty, Powhatan High School. To be eligible for scholarships in 2020, graduates’ parents or guardians must be SEC members, and applicants had to receive a high school diploma or GED by this fall and must be planning to enter their first semester of college or trade/technical school this fall. Scholarships are funded by proceeds from the annual Southside Oppor-

tunity Fund Golf Classic and Southside Opportunity Fund Skeet & Trap Classic, along with Hooper Park rentals and other donations. The scholarships are an integral part of SEC’s community outreach. In five years, 89 scholarships totaling nearly $100,000 have been provided for young people heading to college, plus $15,000 has been donated for future lineworkers going to the Power Line Worker Training School. Information about applying for scholarships next year will be available in the early 2021 at www.sof.coop and from guidance counselors at high schools in SEC’s service territory.

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Workers’ impact can’t only be measured in years By Laura McFarland Editor

aying goodbye is easier when you have high hopes for what comes next. Recently, the Powhatan County local government said goodbye to four employees who retired with almost 120 years of service among them. The county said farewell on July 1 to Norman “Chubby” Boatwright Jr., who served almost 21 years with the custodial department. On Aug. 1, the county also lost the services of Cherl Jessie, who worked for 42 years in the commissioner of revenue’s office; Anne Reynolds, who served more than 31 years in the sheriff’s office, and Penny Reams, who worked for 25 years for the fire department. In the six-plus years I have worked for the Powhatan Today, I had the opportunity to meet and/or work with all four of these great employees, and I am so glad for those experiences. They didn’t serve Powhatan in the most glamourous of jobs or the ones that usually get the most attention in the media, but from everything I heard from other employees and witnessed on my own, they were an integral part of the running of our local government, and their hard work will be missed. They will be missed, and I am including myself in that statement. My main memory of knowing Cherl is interviewing her in 2018 when fellow long-term employee Linda Jones retired as the human resources manager. What struck me the most about talking to Cherl at the time was how dedicated she was to her work for the county. One of the first things she said, and I am not joking, was “I am going to die at my desk.” Even as she was happy for her friend, Cherl told me she couldn’t imagine not coming to work every day. Cherl found work she enjoyed and was good at doing, and she performed it well for more than four decades.

Because of this memorable experience, I was more than a little surprised to hear that she was going to start working on the next chapter of her life. But I will say to her now what she said two years ago about Linda’s retirement – I hope retirement and the experiences it brings is everything you could wish for and more. Usually when I think about county employees, there is a location attached in my head. You can’t say that about Chubby because he was everywhere. In a job that sees me interviewing and gathering information from various county employees on a regular basis, I have lost count of the number of times I would see Chubby in the course of his custodial duties in one building or another. Sometimes we got a chance to talk. I honestly was worried about him trying to balance work and dialysis treatment for his kidney failure, and that was before I found out he had a second job as well. His strength and dedication were amazing, and what made his story even more impressive was that, as he bore all that weight and stress, Chubby didn’t let them rob him of his kindness. Every time I saw him he smiled and greeted me and others around me. I had missed seeing him around and will continue to do so. That said, I was pleased to note when I wrote the retirement story about the four employees that he looked not only healthier but happier a month into retirement. Hearing him say it was the best decision he could have made for himself was wonderful, and I hope it only continues to get better. When I talk about associating someone with a place, Penny comes to mind. If I walked into the fire and rescue administration office and she wasn’t there, one of the first things I usually asked was about her whereabouts. Even if you could tell she had something on her mind, she still greeted me with welcoming kindness every time. I loved sitting and chatting with her at her desk,

looking at her wall of photos and drawings from grandkids, and grabbing a piece of candy (or two) from her candy bowl. Whether I was there to interview someone in fire administration or just popping by to check in, no visit seemed complete without one of Penny’s smiles. She said she wanted to spend more time with family in retirement, and I hope they enjoy the togetherness. When I visited the sheriff’s office for the first time six years ago and met then-sheriff Greg Neal, he gave me the single best advice he could have given – make friends with Anne Reynolds, the crime analyst. While I had been a reporter for many years, there was much about covering crime that was still new to me, and Anne was integral to helping me through that transition. A good working relationship soon turned into a genuine friendship. I could tell many stories, but that would get me in trouble with Anne. But I will say, a few years ago, I needed to have surgery on my neck. Before and after the surgery, Anne would nag me about the bags I carried loaded down with stuff because she knew it wasn’t good for my neck or shoulders. She nagged me like a mama would, which my own mom appreciated when I told her because it meant someone was looking out for me when she is so far away. What always amazed and touched me was that she was so worried about the load I was carrying on my shoulders when I know she was carrying much heavier burdens in her own life. I don’t know how many lives these four individuals touched in their collective almost 120 years of experience working for Powhatan County, but I know it was significant just from the small fraction of it I witnessed. For that, I join with many others in saying to you all, thank you for your service. Laura McFarland may be reached at Lmcfarland@ powhatantoday.com.

L E T T E R S TO T H E E D I TO R Missing church inspires resident to write poem

The radio and TV reports often talk about coronavirus, COVID-19, I never see #Jesus flash across the TV screen, Only Jesus knows when the end will come, He is still inviting us and He still loves everyone.

Dear Editor, I was just concerned about the churches being locked because of COVID-19. We couldn’t get in for worship service. I had some thoughts and concerns that I felt like other members of churches had also.

I still have faith, even though it’s a lot I don’t understand, I do believe that He loves me, and I trust that I will never forget his precious name, I believe that this is another warning to us, I also pray that in Him we all put our trust.

Church Doors Locked I never imagined seeing our church doors locked, And to worship together we would have to go to the parking lot, I think of the pews being empty, no one singing from a hymn book, Have you imagined how this would look? Not seeing Bibles in the hymn book stands, No one walking around shaking hands, No Sunday school, no Bible study at church, Just thinking about this, it really does hurt.

Flag issue begs the question, who do we choose to hate?

No choirs singing the opening song, No music or hand claps to help the choir along, No visitors entering in, No members saying “please come again.” Imagine no bulletins stating it’s Community Time, No diaconates helping to serve bread and wine, I believe God knew about this before we were born, These actions make me think more about our heavenly home. I never imagined no ushers standing at the doors or around the walls, No prayers being prayed, not even an alter call. No clerk taking stand, With no announcements in her hands. Never thought of not serving a minister, Lifting up the holy book, And not telling all of the worshipers, Where in the Bible to turn and look. Had you thought about all the church ministries being at a stand? These thoughts make me more thankful, For the Lord’s outstretched hands.

Thank you Lord for hearing my prayers, Thank you Lord for always being there, Remember the door to God is always unlocked. Yvonne Vaughan Campbell Powhatan County

Dear Editor, The Powhatan Today editorial (July 29, 2020) went on to great lengths to talk about the Confederate flag in society and our schools. I fully agree with Ms. McFarland that schools need to be a safe place for our children. Children are the most precious and vulnerable of people. What one wears to school is a matter for the school board and its need to respect the rights granted by our Constitution and Bill of Rights. I am confident that the school board will consult with an attorney knowledgeable in these matters and will follow that advice. It may come down to everyone having to wear a plain shirt or a uniform. What color shirt, slacks, dresses or shoes is another question. Have we gotten so politically correct that the school board has to decide these issues? I don’t know the answer. Let’s remember that the Civil War ended 155 years ago. Last time I checked, all of the former Confederate states rejoined the Union and virtually all their leaders swore allegiance to the Constitution. Do we continue to use this terrible struggle as a reason to riot, tear down priceless art, burn cities, and divide us as a nation? Do we prohibit Japanese, German and Italian cars from the school parking lot because their long dead leaders attacked us in WWII 79 years ago, costing over 300,000 American lives? Do we prohibit shoes made in

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Board’s approach to budget needed more belt tightening Dear Editor, I agree with your editorial in the 8 July 2020 issue of Powhatan Today that the FY 2021 county budget process lacked transparency. One would have expected that, in these difficult economic times, the process would be more in-depth and thorough. The Board of Supervisors established a “lower” rate of $0.85 per hundred for FY 2021, as compared to $0.88 for FY 2020, but on a significantly higher assessed value. My simple math shows that taxes will be lower in FY 2021 only for those whose assessments increased by less than 3.5 percent. Since the average county assessment increased by about 10 percent (per the county’s data), the vast majority of residents will see a tax increase. The board’s priority appeared to be to “fully fund” the schools and county government as far as possible, rather than tightening belts for all and sharing the pain of the economic crisis more equitably. Although there was some minor “nibbling at the edges” of the proposed school and county budgets, I believe the board took the lazy person’s approach (using Supervisor Nordvig’s words) to budgeting by not thoroughly evaluating must-have versus nice-to-have programs and activities. The pain of the economic crisis will be borne primarily by the taxpayers and not the tax users. I fear that, in the event the tax collection rate is less than the projected 92 percent, the board believes taxpayers have unlimited means and will seek to increase taxes further instead of implementing cuts in the school and county government budgets. Ranjit Mazumdar Powhatan County

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Powhatan High School holds summer graduation

By Laura McFarland Editor

OWHATAN – The Powhatan High School Class of 2020 expanded by six students this summer, including four who participated in a special summer graduation. Just two weeks after the high school held five back-to-back graduations for graduating seniors, four more students joined their ranks, walking across the auditorium stage to receive their diploma. Looking out at the four young women who attended the ceremony on Thursday, Aug. 7, Dr. Mike Massa, principal, said he was seeing many bright, hopeful fu-

tures and a room full of promise. The four young women who participated in this year’s summer graduation ceremony were Te’Asia Monique’ Dickerson, Brianna Elizabeth Fox, Mercedes Nicole Franco, and Madison Paige Lovgren. Also graduating this summer were Hunter Ray Highsmith and Sarah Elizabeth Martinez. “Tonight we celebrate the graduation of these young women, who have worked hard to complete a grand accomplishment that we are all very proud of. Your high school careers are officially complete,” he told them. With every ending, there is a new beginning, and the students’ new beginning “may arguably be your most rigor-

ous challenge yet,” Massa said. “Being an adult can be very trying. There are barriers that need to be shattered and problems that need to be solved that may be more complicated than what you have so far experienced,” Massa said. “However, as your principal, I am confident that each of you encompasses the tenacity to journey through adulthood with the same determination that has earned you the very seat you are in today.” Each of the graduates present were being honored at the summer graduation because they refused to give up and continued to believe in themselves, said Massa, adding that he will miss them and is very proud of their accomplishment.

The summer graduation followed a similar pattern of the five graduations held on July 25 with students allowed to invite four guests who were spaced apart to meet social distancing guidelines. The students were also spaced apart in the center of the auditorium. Dr. Eric Jones, superintendent, rendered the charge for the graduates, saying how proud he was of the students joining the ranks of the Class of 2020. After moving their tassels, the graduates’ names were called and they walked onstage to receive their diplomas. School board members Valarie Ayers and Rick Cole were also in attendance. Laura McFarland may be reached at Lmcfarland@powhatantoday.com. PHOTOS BY LAURA McFARLAND

Powhatan High School held a summer graduation ceremony attended by four young women who joined the Class of 2020. Individual students shown center are, Mercedes Nicole Franco, from left, Madison Paige Lovgren, Brianna Elizabeth Fox, and Te’Asia Monique’ Dickerson.

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Summer baseball concludes By Nick Vandeloecht Sports Editor

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This year’s Powhatan Youth Athletics Association Debs became the first PYAA softball team to win a Dixie Softball World Series game during the first weekend of August in Alabama. Front row (from left): Brianna Coerper, Taylor Baker, Olivia Bryant, Hannah Chilton and Haiey Fox; back row (from left): coach Chris Bryant, Nikki Hurt, Kiara Berry, Brianna Fox, Tiara Tinsley, Megan LaTulip and coach Wayne Baker.

With win, Debs make history By Nick Vandeloecht Sports Editor

he odds were stacked against them. From having just a couple weeks to get ready to go to the Dixie Softball World Series after they had gotten the final answer that they would be going, to battling three tough teams from different states across the Southeast region, head coach Chris Bryant and his Powhatan Youth Athletics Association Debs softball team faced adversity at every step. Bryant and his team refused to quit.

That led to history. The Debs became PYAA’s first softball team to win a World Series game, fending off Alabama 5-4 in its second contest in Oxford, Alabama. “That alone was like winning the Series for us,” Bryant said. “I can’t tell you how special this is. It’s unbelievable what happened after we got a group of girls to go down there and play.” “It definitely wasn’t the easiest with having short practice time, but it’s not always the time you have to practice – it’s about coming together as one and playing the game we all know how and love to play,” said Debs player Kiara

Berry. “Winning that first game for Powhatan was amazing! I think it really brought us all closer together as a team! Seeing Chris cry and seeing how much it meant to him was probably the best part for me, because I see him as a second dad, and seeing him happy like that impacted us all big time!” Olivia Bryant, who pitched eight innings for the Debs in the tournament, had gone down to the World Series once before with some of the girls on the team. “We didn’t win a single game, we were in Coach Pitch, it was a long time

see POST 201, pg. 2B

see DEBS, pg. 2B

For Ponytails, a trip to remember By Nick Vandeloecht Sports Editor With the COVID-19 pandemic still ongoing, everything has changed. Businesses continue to operate differently, schools are preparing for unprecedented approaches to the upcoming academic year and sports seasons are getting delayed from fall to spring. But for the girls on the Powhatan Youth Athletics Association Ponytails 12u team, the opportunity still arose for them to play softball in a tournament setting, go somewhere they had never been and spend time with their friends. The team embraced that opportunity with this year’s Dixie Softball World Series, held the first weekend in August in Oxford, Alabama. The girls made the most of their situation given the COVID-related restrictions in place on what they could do. A group of the players went hiking. Some of them had a Saturdaynight parking lot tailgate party because they weren’t allowed to use any of the facilities. They put up some tents and awnings in the parking lot, pulled up some chairs, got pizza, got some music going and had a good time. They played hide-and-seek with each other in the hotel, and some of

Mother Nature this past week washed out what would have been American Legion Post 201’s final two games in this year’s summer baseball series featuring six Legion-sponsored teams in Virginia. But neither the weather nor the COVID-19 pandemic could spoil a memorable month of local baseball. In the end, some of the top high school and college players from the Chesterfield, Fluvanna, Goochland and Powhatan communities got to represent Post 201 in seven games together, winning four and staying in every one of them to the very end. “I think that this year was absolutely phenomenal. The talent level that was on the field was extraordinary,” said Post 201 head coach Eric Mead. “I think it was good baseball, some of the best baseball that’s probably been played at the Legion level in a long time, a lot of local talent out there.” And this summer baseball series, he noted, was needed not only by the players, but by the community as well. “With everybody being locked down and shut in for so long and not sure whether there was any normal to be seen, I think this allowed not only

PLL seniors tourney on Staff Reports Powhatan Little League baseball’s Seniors double-elimination tournament is under way. The series, featuring the Yard Goats, Outlaws and Legends, began this past week, with the Outlaws defeating the Yard Goats by forfeit on Tuesday and the Legends defeating the Outlaws on Friday. Luke Burkhart threw a no-hitter in 66 pitches. see PLL, pg. 2B

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The 2020 Powhatan Youth Athletics Association Ponytails competed in this year’s Dixie Softball World Series. Front row (from left): Summer Mitchell, Jaelynn Jones, Lily Barr, Kristi Sottile, Natalie Stopf, Liza Watkins; back row (from left): Madison Taylor, Brooklynn Narbut, Arlena Johnson, Haylee Miller, Addison Gillespie, Mckenley Fox; not pictured: coaches Stony Gillespie, Alex Narbut and Nathan Miller.

the players saw interesting things in their travels, including the famed Peachoid, a 135-foot water tower in South Carolina that is painted and designed to look like a giant peach. Powhatan’s Ponytails played two games in the Series. They were win-

ning on Saturday, but Mississippi came back in the last inning to overtake them, 8-5. In the elimination game on Sunday, Powhatan was ready to go, and then on the first out, one of Powhatan’s standsee PONYTAILS, pg. 2B

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Jacob DeHart (14) was among the 10 Seniors players honored by Powhatan Little League in last Monday’s aging-out ceremony.

C&F BANK’S ATHLETE OF THE WEEK two RBI, a double and a run scored to help Post 201 win 7-5 over Post 284 at Shepherd Stadium. He went on to add an RBI in Post 201’s 7-4 loss to Post 361 WHO: JAMES NELSON on July 30 at Powhatan High School and was in on two double plays across both games. He also threw out a runner going for third in the WHAT HE DID: July 30 game. Nelson the week before placed third in The Trinity Episcopal Class of 2020 the Home Run Derby, which featured top hitters from alumnus, future Longwood University the teams sponsored by American Legion posts 39, 125, baseball player and Post 201 first baseman on July 28 batted 2 for 3 with 137, 201 and 361, and was held at PHS.

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Ten players who are aging out of the Powhatan Little League baseball program were honored in a ceremony last Monday. From left: Eric Hilbert, Sam Turner, Michael Leonard, Fonze Hensley, Connor Yates, Jacob DeHart, Josh Weeks, Elijah Bodie and Bryce Higgins. Not pictured: Dylan Martin.

PONYTAILS Continued from pg. 1B

out players stepped on third base to get an out and rolled her ankle, putting her out of the game. That took the wind out of Powhatan’s sails, and the opposing team from Florida won that game en route to winning the whole World Series. Some of the teams Powhatan competed against had been playing for longer, whereas Powhatan had only been going for a month-and-a-half, if that. And yet, Powhatan was still able to challenge for the win up to the last inning in its first game. PYAA Ponytails head coach Stony

Gillespie praised the parents for bringing the girls down to Alabama, as well as the people who made donations and their sponsors for helping make the trip to the World Series possible. “Overall the girls had a good time,” Gillespie said. “They wanted to represent as much as they could, and they did. “I’m very super proud of all the girls for what they did. They worked hard, they tried hard, and they had a good time, and that was the main point there.” CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

The Powhatan Youth Athletics Association’s Ponytails players, coaches and friends spend time on their World Series trip together.

DEBS

packed with extra innings and two lightning delays of nearly 30 minutes each. “It was the longest game I’ve ever played,” Chris said. Both teams went into the final frame tied 9-9, but after the officials called obstruction on what would’ve been an out at third base, North Carolina scored six of their seven runs in the inning, pulling away to win 16-9. But the final score didn’t reflect the overall 10-inning game that the two teams played. “I don’t think any of us were disappointed about how we played or the losses we had, because the team had to well-earn them to beat us,” Olivia said. “We did not just give up.” “Our last game would probably have to be my favorite part of the whole trip; seeing the team come together and try to fight for that win was something I’ve never experienced in my entire softball career,” Berry said. “The team did have a little bit of drama at first but, in that game it didn’t matter – we all came together as one and tried to pull that W out.

“Yes, it may not have happened, but I can definitely say we were all proud of how we played and I was definitely proud of the girls not giving up and fighting – and not just for ourselves, but for our coaches and families that took the trip with us!” Nikki Hurt pitched 13 innings for Powhatan and did an outstanding job of throwing according to her coach. Megan LaTulip hit an inside-the-park home run and brought the team to life with her play in the first game. Chris said Berry took over as the leader of her team on the field and peptalked her teammates to bring them together and get them focused. And Haley Fox delivered the best play at third base that Chris believes he’s ever seen. She took hard shots out of the dirt and made outs out of them, and she always had her head in the game, he said. Chris also praised his assistant coach Wayne Baker, who helped him strategize on which way to go and who to play where. “Without him, I would’ve been lost, too,” he said, “and definitely thanks to all these parents who have spent their money and their time and efforts coming down – all the way down – to Alabama, and I did not hear one cross word or one regret of having to do all this work and everything to get down there.” He also pointed to the support and donations they received from businesses, saying it wouldn’t have been possible for them to play in the World Series without their help. The trip down to Alabama was about 10 hours, and to LaTulip, that’s always an experience getting to see different

states and all the different things those states have that Virginia doesn’t. “Being in a complex with around five different states was really interesting because you find out so much just from talking to someone who lives somewhere different,” LaTulip said. “Between watching other games, going out to eat and trying new foods, and simply playing the game, the whole experience for my team was one of a kind.” For Olivia, it was awesome getting to travel with her dad, coach Chris Bryant. And the whole team, she said, hung out together all the time. “We were all at different hotels,” she said, “but we always made it work.” The World Series was an amazing opportunity, LaTulip said, and being able to play to represent Powhatan, Virginia meant a lot to her. “COVID was only a small setback because of social distancing at the field and having to be mindful of the people we were coming in contact with, but it didn’t alter the game,” LaTulip said. “We played ball and got to play other states, which is more than we could have asked for during the pandemic.” Berry was nervous to go at first with everything going on. “But I can say it was the best experience I’ve had, and the best thing throughout the whole COVID situation,” she said. “I wouldn’t trade that experience for anything!” None of it, LaTulip said, would have been possible without their coach, Chris Bryant. “He made everything possible for us,” she said, “and gave us the opportunity to go into Alabama and play like we know how to.”

made a walk-off play when he smashed a line drive to the right-center wall to lift his team past Post 361, 14-13, in the bottom of the 10th. Post 201 never had a shortage of talented pitchers. Balisteri, Christian Chambers, Tommy Preston, Colby and Andrew Cheatham, Carson Conner, Carter Dawson, Kendrick Sheffield, Stone Talley, Billy Thackston and Connor Woodel all helped make a difference on the mound. They saw a lot of good arms as well. Mead said they asked their college players what they benefited the most from during this five-week stretch. “All of the college players said that the pitching that they faced is what they needed to see to help them to be ready to play college baseball,” Mead said. Chambers, a James Madison University player and Post 201’s primary lead-off batter, scored and walked in every game Post 201 played. He led the team in both categories (12 runs, 12 walks). He had an on-base percentage of 0.667, took four hits by pitch and struck out only once all summer. “That’s just phenomenal as a lead-off batter to find a way, and that’s what I like about Christian a lot,” Mead said. “He doesn’t care how he gets to first base – he’s just going to try to get to first base.”

Eike played all seven games. He scored seven runs, walked seven times, hit two doubles and two home runs and tallied up seven hits and eight RBI. In six games played, Balisteri batted .458 with a .958 slugging average, a teamleading 11 hits and 12 RBI, nine runs, two homers, four doubles and a triple. Taking on the role of cleanup hitter when he joined the team, Trinity Episcopal graduate and Longwood baseball player James Nelson led the team in batting average with .500, and he also had five RBI, two runs, two doubles and four walks in five games played. Catcher Trevor Waters, who is going to Georgetown College in Kentucky, caught three runners stealing, had a fielding percentage of .967, allowed only two passed balls and called every game from behind the plate. No signals, Mead said, were given to him from the dugout. Waters was also third on the team in batting average with .350. Caleb Kersey made big plays on defense with a diving catch in Post 201’s first matchup with 284 and a key catch deep in right field to secure both the final out and the win in the second. This was the second year that Stone Talley and Josh Boelt had been in the middle infield for the Post 201 seniors,

and that combination of two players who have been playing together for a long time “just seems to get better every year,” Mead said. And the addition of Fluvanna’s Cameron Shields, another standout infielder, gave the team flexibility in its rotation as Shields was able to roam to different positions, including second and third bases, when another infielder was called to pitch. Mead praised Powhatan High School Athletic Tim Llewellyn and Powhatan County Public Schools for giving them the opportunity to play at PHS. He noted it took a lot of work from the coaching staff, Post 201 and Llewellyn to: get the season started; make sure they set the guidelines correctly; and provide a safe environment for both the student-athletes and supporters to enjoy the game, given the ongoing COVID-19 situation. He also spoke highly of all the fans who came out to support the players and the program. “I think it was enjoyable baseball. The community support this year, especially going through everything that we’ve gone through and the players have gone through, and to be able to pull the amount of fanbase that we’ve had this year, was phenomenal,” Mead said. “We had support from the board of supervisors all the way down to the parents.”

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ago,” she said. “So getting to go again with them meant a lot.” They all went down there to win one game, she said. “We knew that it was a long shot if we won the tournament – we just wanted to win the one,” Olivia said, “and then when we did, we all were crying because it’s never happened before, and then we celebrated. “The next game, we just kept saying: all pressure’s off, this is for fun now, so let’s just go out there and do what we know how to do.” Every game the Debs played was a nail biter. “No one down there can say Virginia didn’t bring a team down there to play ball,” Chris said. In its first game, Powhatan fell behind Florida 7-0 in the first inning, but came right back to tie it up at 7-7 in the very next frame. Powhatan led 9-8 going into the bottom of the seventh, but Florida, the eventual tournament runner-up, rallied in the last half-inning to win 10-9. “I think with the team, when it was so close like that, we got more fired up and we were not as much in our heads if we messed up or anything, because we just had to pick each other up, because we had to keep going. We did not have a good enough of a lead to get down on each other or ourselves,” Olivia said. “We just had to keep going, and we did.” In the third game, Powhatan went back-and-forth with North Carolina in a 5-hour, 13-minute marathon of a contest

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the players who had lost either their high school season or lost their college season an opportunity to find some normalcy in their life – I’m hoping that we did the same thing for the community, gave the community a little bit of normalcy as well.” Not a single game that Post 201 played in this summer was decided by more than three runs. “I don’t know that you can ask for anything better than that,” Mead said. “That’s what we were hoping to get out of this league and I think that we succeeded. I know the coaches from the other American Legion teams felt absolutely the same way, that every team that you faced, you could beat (them) that night or get beat by them that night.” Post 201 homered five times in seven games – Walters State Community College player Alex Balisteri and North Carolina Tar Heel Brandon Eike each did so twice, and Mary Baldwin’s Colby Cheatham hit a grand slam. One of Balisteri’s homers was a three-run walk-off in the bottom of the eighth inning over Post 284. Goochland’s Cole Bashinski also

The tournament continued Monday night (weather permitting) after press time with the Outlaws playing the Yard Goats in an elimination game. On Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at Fighting Creek Park, the Legends will host the winner of Monday’s game. An ifnecessary game would be played Friday, also at Fighting Creek Park at 7:30 p.m. Powhatan Little League last Monday held a ceremony honoring 10 players who are aging out of the program: Elijah Bodie, Jacob DeHart, Fonze Hensley, Bryce Higgins, Eric Hilbert, Michael Leonard, Dylan Martin, Sam Turner, Josh Weeks and Connor Yates.

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Powhatan Debs player Megan LaTulip slides home in a Dixie Softball World Series game.

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Powhatan High School Class of 2020

PHOTO BY LAURA McFARLAND

While Powhatan High School did not hold its official graduation as scheduled in June, staff put together five back-toback ceremonies to honor students on July 25. Because of the spread out nature of the ceremonies and the students, the Powhatan Today staff decided to run additional graduation photos to honor as many students as possible. Congratulations again to the Class of 2020!

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING POWHATAN COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to § 15.2-2204 of the Code of Virginia, that the Planning Commission of Powhatan County will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at 6:00 PM (postponed from Tuesday, August 4, 2020 due to inclement weather) in the Powhatan County Village Building Auditorium, 3910 Old Buckingham Road, to consider the following requests: Case #20-04-CUP: Robert and Josephine Pendergraph (District #1: Subletts/Manakin/Flat Rock) request the renewal of a conditional use permit (CUP) to continue to operate a country inn within the Agricultural-10 (A-10) zoning district per Sec. 83-162 of the Zoning Ordinance of the County of Powhatan. The use is located on Tax Map Parcel #32-4-12D (2815 Huguenot Springs Road), which consists of 12.41 acres. The 2019 Long-Range Comprehensive Plan designates the subject property as Rural Residential and Natural Conservation on the Countywide Future Land Use Map. The originally-approved CUP (Case #18-01-CUP: Approved September 24, 2018) expires in September 2020. Case #20-02-AZ: The County of Powhatan requests the amendment of provisions set forth in several sections of Chapter 68 (Subdivision Ordinance) and Chapter 83 (Zoning Ordinance) to eliminate single cut subdivisions; remove references to single cut subdivisions within Chapter 68 (Subdivision Ordinance) and Chapter 83 (Zoning Ordinance); and to remove language within Chapter 68 (Subdivision Ordinance) and Chapter 83 (Zoning Ordinance) referring to parent tracts as parcels lawfully recorded prior to April 18, 1988. Members of the public may also participate remotely by joining a webinar at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89655087654 or by dialing in by phone at 1-929-205-6099 OR 1-312-626-6799, then typing in the webinar ID 896 5508 7654. During the public comment period, participants may raise their hand using the zoom controls on the computer screen, or (if dialing in) by pressing *9 on a phone. The meeting may be watched live by visiting http://powhatanva.gov/432/ Live-Stream-of-Powhatan-County-Meetings.

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All Planning Commission meetings are open to the public and interested persons are encouraged to attend on the day and time speciﬁed above. Copies of the proposed plans, ordinances, and amendments may be reviewed in the Department of Community Development in the Powhatan County Administration Building (3834 Old Buckingham Road) between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM of each business day. Copies of staff reports are available prior to the Public Hearing upon request and will be available online at least ﬁve (5) days prior to the meeting at http://powhatanva.gov/agendacenter. Please call (804) 598-5621 with any questions.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS POWHATAN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Notice is hereby given that the Powhatan County Board of Supervisors will conduct public hearings on Monday, August 24, 2020 at 6:30 PM in the Powhatan County Village Building Auditorium (3910 Old Buckingham Road) regarding the “following matters. Ordinance #O-2020-04 (Case #19-06-REZC): Markel Eagle Partners, LLC (District #1: Subletts/Manakin/Flat Rock) requests the rezoning of Tax Map Parcels #42-55A, 42-55B, 42-57G, 42-72 and a portion of Tax Map Parcel #42-55 from Agricultural-10 (A-10) and General Commercial (C) with proffered conditions (Case #06-14-REZC) to Commerce Center (CC) with proffered conditions and Village Residential Planned Development (VR-PD) with proffered conditions and amendment of the zoning district map of approximately 43.15 acres of land with frontage along the north side of U.S. Route 60 (Anderson Highway) at its intersection with State Route 1101 (Holly Hills Road) and along the south side of State Route 675 (Page Road) at its intersection with State Route 1110 (Old Powhatan Estates), including 1680 Anderson Highway and 1647 Page Road. Approximately 5.06 acres will be rezoned to CC with proffered conditions and approximately 38.09 acres will be rezoned to VR-PD with proffered conditions (Maximum Density: 79 Dwelling Units/2.07 Dwelling Units Per Acre). Proffered conditions associated with the proposed CC zoning district address building materials, parking lot surfacing, and shared access. Proffered conditions associated with the proposed VR-PD zoning district address adherence to a master plan, maximum residential densities (up to 79 single-family dwelling units), perimeter buffers, stormwater management, transportation improvements, provision of age-restricted units, and cash proffers. The 2019 Long-Range Comprehensive Plan designates the subject properties as Commerce Center and Village Residential (Route 60 Corridor East Special Area Plan) on the Countywide Future Land Use Plan, with maximum recommended densities in the Village Residential land use designation being four dwelling units per acre. Members of the public may also 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 839 979 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) 598-5612. Any comments received prior to 5:00 PM of the date of the public hearing 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.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE COUNTY OF POWHATAN INTENT TO AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2021 ADOPTED BUDGET There will be a public hearing on the proposed amendments and appropriations to the Fiscal Year 2021 adopted budget at 6:30 pm on August 24, 2020. 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. On May 14, 2020 and June 29, 2020 the Powhatan County Board of Supervisors adopted the Fiscal Year 2021 Powhatan Operating Budget in the amount of $112,844,944. The Code of Virginia Section 15.2-2507 states that any locality may amend its budget and must hold a public hearing if any such budget amendment exceeds one percent of the total expenditures of the currently adopted budget. Resolution R-2020-48 amends the FY2021 adopted budget in the amount of $2,820,104.66 for the second half of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act of 2020, which is 2.499% of the original budget. The resolution is available for review in the County Administrator’s office by appointment only. All public meetings are accessible to persons with handicap conditions 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/ Live-Stream-of-Powhatan-County-Meetings. Public comments may also be submitted to administration@powhatanva.gov or by leaving a voicemail at (804) 598-3639. Any comments received prior to 5:00 PM on Monday, August 24th, 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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