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Vol. XXXV No.. 32
February 9, 2022
Family donates $3 million+ to private school By Laura McFarland Managing Editor
POWHATAN – Blessed Sacrament Huguenot School is preparing for some big changes throughout 2022 thanks to more than $3 million donated by the Brower family for major improvements in facilities, curriculum and staff retention efforts. Retired Army Col. Keith Brower and his wife Kathleen already had a huge impact on the school in 2019 and 2020, when $2 million they donated in honor of their late granddaughter, Arabella Stuart Brower, who was once a Blessed Sacrament student, was used for infrastructure and technology upgrades as well as building a new playground in her memory. This time around, monies donated by the couple will significantly impact the entire school as it will fund major renovations to several buildings, updates to every classroom and the creation of a new creative arts center for the upper school students. Construction on all of
those projects will take place over this summer, said Paula Ledbetter, head of school. The Browers recently donated $3 million outright, are pledging another $500,000 as part of a capital campaign starting later this year, and are continuing their three-year annual fund match of up to $150,000 each year, which started in 2019 and will continue another three years. This is on top of the scholarships the couple continues to fund annually. The donations will advance the academic offerings for students by getting several teachers certified to teach dual enrollment courses and fund the creation of a new STEAM (science, technology, engineering, agriculture and math) lab, she said. On top of that, the funds will go to investing in staff through guaranteed raises for the next three years. “It is truly unbelievable and every time we talk about it or have meetings it sinks in more and more that this is a reality that is going to happen. It is something that was a dream for so far down the road, and for it to be happening now
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Blessed Sacrament Huguenot head of school Paula Ledbetter, from left, discusses upcoming renovation and expansion plans with Sue Hickey, director of development, and Kathleen and Keith Brower, the couple whose donation made the changes possible.
it is unbelievable. We are incredibly blessed,” Ledbetter said.
On Jan. 26 at a meeting for more than see BSH, pg. 8
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Volunteers Anna Stone, from left, Arlene Booker and Lynne LaPierre load special bags in the vehicle of Frances and Richard Hillard as part of the Community Matters Conference Call Drive-Thru held on Feb. 2.
By Laura McFarland Managing Editor
POWHATAN – Several Powhatan seniors recently got an early Valentine’s Day treat on the go with a bag of goodies filled by local groups and handed out in a special drive-thru. The Community Matters Conference Call Drive-Thru held on Feb. 2 at the Powhatan Rescue Squad saw seniors stopping by to pick up bags filled with food, activities, informational materials and sweet messages from local groups. Several seniors who could not make the drive-thru had the bags delivered to them at home. Community Matters is a weekly group that started meeting in 2020 to provide seniors with a way to stay engaged, continue learning, connect with peers and make new friends, said Jayne Lloyd, pro-
gram coordinator. The group was meeting every Wednesday at the Rescue Squad building, but when COVID-19 cases started rising, Lloyd decided to suspend meeting in person in January and February to minimize risk and evaluate the situation after that. But knowing how important connections are to seniors’ mental, emotional and physical well-being, Lloyd set up weekly phone calls at 11 a.m. on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays that have been a surprising success. The calls have not only opened the group to local seniors who weren’t comfortable or able to meet in person but also speakers who wouldn’t normally be able to travel and meet with them. “Many have missed the meeting in person. However, what we have experienced is that we are connecting on the see SENIORS, pg. 6
contact tracing of COVID cases Staff Report Powhatan County Public Schools made the move last week to immediately end contact tracing as part of its COVID-19 mitigation efforts. In an email sent out to families and staff on Feb. 3, Dr. Eric Jones, superintendent, explained the school division would make the move after information released by the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) found that in most circumstances as the current variant, Omicron, “is now the most common COVID-19 variant and is spreading so quickly, it is not possible or fruitful to track every case.” Instead, the VDH is shifting its focus to following up on outbreaks and cases in highrisk settings, as well as promoting disease prevention and health mitigation strategies. “Contact tracing has placed a significant strain on our building administrators, nurses, teachers, and others who have worked tirelessly over the past 23 months, often seven days a week, to meet these demands while also working to ensure our students receive quality instruction,” Jones wrote in the email. “These efforts are no longer sustainable, and we agree with the VDH’s assessment in this regard.” The school division also recognized that the related quarantining of close contacts has placed a significant burden on Powhatan students and their families, Jones wrote. “Many students have been quaransee CONTACT, pg. 4
Lewis celebrates 80th birthday with clippers in hand By Laura McFarland Managing Editor
POWHATAN – “I was telling the preacher this morning I never thought at 80 years old I would be up here cutting hair. If God had come down and told me years ago that on your 80th birthday you will be cutting hair, I would have said, ‘Lord I think you’re wrong on this one,’ ” Bruce Lewis said with a chuckle. After his greeting, those are some of the first words out of Lewis’ mouth on Feb 1 – his 80th birthday – when he agreed to share some of his story with the Powhatan
Today. At the time, he was busy giving a haircut to a first-time customer, but with the man’s approval, Lewis worked away as he talked about his life, his family, returning to his roots as a barber and why he is still happily cutting hair at his small shop in the Village. Lewis was bemused by the attention. It was his granddaughter’s idea to share his story, but even though he said he didn’t see what the big deal was, he went along with it. PHOTO BY LAURA McFARLAND Next month, Lewis will Powhatan barber Bruce Lewis cuts first-time customer David have run his one-man operasee LEWIS, pg. 5
Throckmorton’s hair at Lewis Barber Shop on Feb. 1, which was also Lewis’ 80th birthday.
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Cumberland man killed in accident in Halifax Contributed Report The Virginia State Police is investigating a single-vehicle crash in Halifax County that killed a Cumberland man. Trooper D.N. Clark is investigating the
crash, which occurred at 4:40 a.m. Monday, Feb. 7 in the 17,000 block of Philpott Road/Route 58. A 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis was traveling east on Route 58 when the vehicle encountered icy road conditions. The
vehicle ran off the left side of the road and into the median where it struck a tree. The driver of the Mercury, Braxton L. Brooks, 47, of Cumberland, died at the scene. He was wearing a seatbelt. The crash remains under investigation.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR Wednesday, Feb. 9
Powhatan County Public Library is open for in-person services. The library is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Fridays, and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays. Library bathrooms and meeting rooms are now open again and rooms may be reserved. Books to Go and Curbside Print services will continue to be available. Books to Go is a convenient contactless pick-up option for those who prefer to quickly obtain library materials in traditional formats. With Books to Go, patrons may reserve print materials, DVDs, and audiobooks online or by phone. Patrons have two options: place items on hold online through the catalog at www. powhatanlibrary.net or call the library at 804-598-5670 to request items. Online hold placement is available 24/7. Depending on their account settings, patrons will be notified that their Books to Go order is ready for pickup either by phone or email. Items are packaged in a new paper bag labeled with the patron’s last name. The bag is then placed on a table in the atrium. PCPL’s Books to Go pickup is available during open hours. Items are held for three business days. The limit of 20 holds per cardholder per day and the 50 item checkout limit per card will remain in effect. Curbside print/copy service will continue to be offered. 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. The library book drop continues to be open 24/7 for patron convenience; however, patrons are asked to return mobile hotspots in the bin below the Books to Go table in the atrium during business hours. The library is once again accepting donations and the Friends of the Library bookstore is open during library business hours. Visit www.powhatanlibrary. net for more details and like the library’s Facebook page for all the latest, up-to-date library news and information. People may also call 804598-5670. Powhatan County Public Library will hold a weekly Story Time at 10:30 a.m. Participants will read stories, sing songs, learn finger plays and more! Weather permitting, the program will be held outdoors; in inclement or cold weather, the program will be held indoors at the fireplace. 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.
The original Powhatan AA meets from 7 to 8 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 Republican Committee’s monthly meeting will be held at Rosa’s Italian Restaurant. Social time is at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7 p.m.
The American Red Cross needs volunteers to help on the ground and blood and platelet donors to roll up a sleeve to maintain a stable blood supply in the face of emergencies. Eligible donors can help overcome the critical need for blood and ensure blood is readily available by making an appointment to give by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device. Upcoming local blood drives currently scheduled for the area are: from 1 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10 at Powhatan Moose Lodge, 4140 Old Buckingham Road, and from 1 to 6 p.m. on Monday, April 25 at Powhatan County Public Library, 2270 Mann Road. Powhatan County Public Library’s Teen Anime Club will meet from 4 to 6 p.m. on the following Thursdays: Feb. 10, March 10 and 24, April 7 and 21, and May 5 and 19. Come watch anime with the Teen Anime Club! Bring manga, notebooks, cosplays, or other projects to work on. We will watch a different anime each meeting. For local teens aged 13-18 (grades 6-12). Application required to join. Pick up one at the library front desk. Pick up an application at the library and turn it into the front desk. Contact Brooke at pcplteens@powhatanlibrary. net. The Powhatan Food Pantry is open from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursdays, Saturdays and Tuesdays at 2500 Batterson Road. Contact the pantry at 804-372-9526 or powhatanvafoodpantry@gmail.com. Powhatan Stars Cancer Support Group, formerly known as Powhatan Supporting the Alliance and Respecting Survivors (STARS), meets at 6 p.m. at The County Seat Restaurant in the back room. The group is for survivors, caregivers and family members to listen and support each other. For more information, contact Sue Bird at 804-212-8651 or
Saturday, Feb. 12
Elementary school-aged children are invited to participate in Craft Time!, a new arts and crafts program at the Powhatan County Public Library. Craft Time! will be held at 10:30 a.m. on the second Saturday of the month. Upcoming programs are: Feb. 12, Sparkly pop-up valentines; March 12, Make your own coaster; April 9, Make a library quilt, and May 14, Mother's Day craft. All supplies are provided. Masks for participants who are over the age of 5 and are not completely vaccinated are required. Register through the library calendar link found at http://powhatanva.gov/247/ Powhatan-County-Public-Library.
Powhatan Volunteer Fire Department Company 1 Life Members (aka our OLD TIMERS) are sponsoring a Brunswick Stew Sale (contactless drive-thru) at the station, 3971 Old Buckingham Road. Cost is $8 per quart. The stew will be ready at noon. Pre-order by contacting 804-6578331, Company 1’s Facebook page, or Fundraising@pvfd1.org.
Graceland Baptist Church hosts Miracles of God Church for those with special needs and their families or caregivers at 2 p.m. at 975 Dorset Road. The church is a special needs fellowship of individuals and families who come together once a month for praise, fellowship, music, poetry, testimonies, puppet shoes, and a message. For more information, contact the church at 804-598-3481.
Thursday, Feb. 10
Extension specialists and industry experts share timely topics for farmers in the Virginia Cooperative Extension Ag Today, held virtually at 9 a.m. every Thursday. These updates are relevant and brief and are recorded for folks who can't join on that day and time. Podcasts (audio only) are posted on Westmoreland VCE webpage and YouTube video recordings can be found at https://www.youtube. com/ playlist?list=PL7_2QUVzrPXD pYsV2HY11CH8KBrluifyO. Contact Stephanie Romelczyk (sromelcz@ vt.edu) for information on joining the meeting live. Watched or listened to VCE AG Today? Let us know how we are doing! Find our survey here: https://vce.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/ SV_6fiYBb914AYRdn7.
On the second and fourth Monday of the month Powhatan County Public Library will host the Brick Slayerz, a LEGO club for 6- to 12-year-olds, from 4 to 6 p.m. Bricks and bases will be provided to attendees. A parent or guardian is required to stay with their child during the program. Upcoming programs will be held on Feb. 14 and 28, March 14 and 28, April 11 and 25, and May 9 and 23. A Grief Support Group meets from 10 to 11 a.m. at Powhatan United Methodist Church. All are welcome to attend. This group is facilitated by Judy Cain-Oliver, licensed clinical psychologist.
Relay for Life South of the James meets at 7 p.m. on the second Monday of the month online. For more information, contact Pat Johnson at 804-241-1161 or pjj804@icloud.com.
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, Feb. 15
A special election will be held to
Lonesome Dove Equestrian Center, which is located at 6137 Old Buckingham Road, provides yearround therapeutic horseback riding exclusively for veterans with special needs and disabilities. Focusing on veterans in Central Virginia, the goal of this program is to improve the quality of life for the participants through activities that are positive to their cognitive, physical, emotional and social well-being. As of Jan. 1, 2021, the program is also welcoming first responders to come ride with the program. Through March volunteers are asked to arrive at 10 a.m. and the riding sessions begin at 11 a.m. Those dates are Feb. 15 and 23, and March 1, 15 and 23. From April through October, volunteers are asked to arrive at 9 a.m. and the riding sessions begin at 10 a.m. Upcoming dates are: April 5, 19 and 27; May 3, 17 and 25; June 7, 14 and 22; July 12, 19 and 27; August 2, 16 and 24; Sept. 13, 20 and 28; Oct. 4, 18 and 26. In November, volunteers are asked to arrive at 10 a.m. and the riding sessions begin at 11 a.m. Upcoming dates are Nov. 1, 15 and 30. There are no sessions in December. LDEC is able to provide a variety of services to the veterans because of dedicated volunteers. Those who would like to help and have fun at the same time are asked to consider becoming a member of one of these teams. For more information about Lonesome Dove, visit http://ldequestrian.com/ or contact 804-356-6324.
Awaken to Hope Al-Anon meets at 8 p.m. every Tuesday at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church.
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.
The Powhatan Junior Woman’s Club meets at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month from September to May. The nonprofit volunteer organization is open to women over the age of 18. The club promotes friendship, community service and leadership. For information about the club, meeting locations or becoming a member, call Joy Matkowsky at 804492-3038.
AA meets at 8 p.m. every Tuesday at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church on Huguenot Trail.
Monday, Feb. 14
assured that clients’ tax documents will be secured the entire time they are in Tax-Aide’s possession between the first and second appointment. TaxAide will be open for appointments every Wednesday and Friday as usual. People are able to schedule their first appointment online on the library website. In order to better manage the appointments, Tax-Aide will only be posting a few appointment days at a time. Additional appointment times will be added as earlier times are filled. Clients should make an appointment only once they have received all their tax documents.
Local teens aged 13-18 (grades 6-12) are invited to Powhatan County Public Library’s Anti-Valentine's Day Party. Make crafts, play games, and poke fun at romance. The event will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Feb. 15. Contact Brooke at pcplteens@powhatanlibrary. net.
The Beef Cattle Production 360 Discussion Group meets at 6 p.m. New members are always welcome to join if you are a seasoned beef cattle producer or just getting started. Prior to the pandemic the group typically started with a pot luck meal. Meetings have currently either been held virtually or on farm socially distanced with masks. For more information, contact Rachel Henley at 804-5985640 or rachelhenley@vt.edu.
Powhatan AA meets at 8 p.m. every Saturday at Manakin Episcopal Church on Huguenot Trail.
Powhatan Fire and Rescue’s Junior Emergency Technician program meets at 1:30 p.m. at different locations in the county. The program is free and open to 12- to 15-year-olds from all parts of the county interested in learning about their local fire, rescue and emergency services organizations. Applications may be picked up year-round at the fire administration office in the Village Building. Contact the office at 804598-5646 or preams@powhatanva. gov for this month’s location.
Library for All is Powhatan County Public Library’s club for adults with disabilities and their caregivers. There will be crafts, stories, movies or even a guest speaker. Caregivers are required to stay with attendees during the program. The upcoming programs are from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the following Tuesdays: Feb. 15, March 22, April 19 and May 17.
Sunday, Feb. 13
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elect a Powhatan County School Board member for District 4. The two precincts where District 4 residents can cast their votes are: 401 / Powhatan Courthouse Precinct, located at the Powhatan Middle School gymnasium, and 402 / Mt. Zion Precinct, located at Mt. Zion Baptist Church on Ridge Road. The polling places will open at 6 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. on Election Day.
Patty Hicks at 804-375-3499.
Volunteers from AARP Tax-Aide will be returning to the Powhatan Library to provide free tax preparation services, but the processes will look a little different this year due to new COVID19 protocols. The biggest difference this year is that AARP Tax-Aide is not offering same-day tax preparation services. Instead, volunteers will offer drop-off services, which will require two separate short appointments to complete a client’s tax return. The taxpayer will make one appointment with Tax-Aide to complete all the required paperwork and leave all tax documents with them. Once volunteers have all the information they need, the taxpayer will have a quick interview with a tax counselor and be given a second appointment at a later date to return to pick up and sign their completed tax return. Be
Powhatan-based nonprofit Virginians for Conservation and Community Rights (VCCR) is hosting a Powhatan #ShareTheLoveInPowhatan Event, celebrating Valentine's throughout the month of February. The goal is to engage the Powhatan community and to support Powhatan local businesses. Organizers are hosting several opportunities to play along with $5 for each entry. Participants in the Powhatan Puzzle Hunt will receive the addresses of 10 local businesses. A small container will be located at each business holding a puzzle piece for each registered participant. The goal is to complete the puzzle first, by visiting all of the locations. Whoever sends us a photo of the completed Heart puzzle first, will win a prize worth $100, to be announced. There will also be a basket raffle and a 50/50 raffle with 50% of the cash going directly to the Coalition of Powhatan Churches and the other 50% going to the raffle winner. To register, go to Powhatan In The Know Uncensored Facebook Group or VCCR.info/events to register. Must be a Powhatan resident to participate. Drawings to be announced Feb. 28, 2022.
Powhatan County Public Schools will hold a Talent Expo 2022 from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Feb. 26 at Flat Rock Elementary School, 2210 Batterson Road, Powhatan. Anticipated teaching positions for the 2022-2023 school year are in the following areas: elementary, special education, world languages (Spanish and French), science, English, math, history and administrative. Interviews will be held in person and virtually. To register or for more information, visit the division website at http://www. powhatan.k12.va.us/home_page. Click on Departments > Human Resources or call Human Resources at (804) 598-5700.
Powhatan County Public Library is offering monthly Gentle Beginners Yoga classes with instructor Joanna Bartles. Attendees of this class will learn breathing techniques, postures, and movements to relieve tension and tightness in muscles and joints. Bring a yoga mat, towel and block or extra towel. The library will provide water and snacks. Gentle Yoga will be held 10:30 a.m. on the following Saturdays: Feb. 26, March 5, April 23 and May 21. Registration required due to space limitations. Register through the library calendar link found at http://powhatanva.gov/247/PowhatanCounty-Public-Library.
For those interested in seniors’ issues, the Senior Action Committee of Powhatan will hold a Town Hall meeting at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 27 at the Village Building, 3910 Old Buckingham Road. It takes the whole community to improve Powhatan for all generations. The committee will share the mission and goals for seeing Powhatan become inclusive for all ages.
Make a difference at Powhatan County Public Library with the Teen Advisory Board. Help plan and run teen programs, create library displays, suggest YA books and materials, and get volunteer hours. For local teens aged 13-18 (grades 6-12). Application required to join. Pick one up at the library front desk. The board meets from 4 to 6 p.m. on the following Tuesdays: March 1, 15, and 29, April 12 and 26, and May 10 and 24.
Powhatan County Public Library’s Teen Anime Club will meet from 4 to 6 p.m. on the following Thursdays: March 10 and 24, April 7 and 21, and May 5 and 19. Come watch anime with the Teen Anime Club! Bring manga, notebooks, cosplays, or other projects to work on. We will watch a different anime each meeting. For local teens aged 13-18 (grades 6-12). Application required to join. Pick up one at the library front desk. Pick up an application at the library and turn it into the front desk. Contact Brooke at pcplteens@powhatanlibrary.net.
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Elementary school-aged children are invited to participate in Craft Time!, a new arts and crafts program at the Powhatan County Public Library. Craft Time! will be held at 10:30 a.m. on the second Saturday of the month. Upcoming programs are: March 12, Make your own coaster; April 9, Make a library quilt, and May 14, Mother's Day craft. All supplies are provided. see CALENDAR, pg. 5
BRENDA KIDWELL KIDWELL, Brenda Lee Gray, 60, of Powhatan, Virginia, passed away on January 26, 2022. She was the wife of John Timothy Kidwell Sr. The family received friends Friday, February 4 in the St. John Neumann Catholic Church, Powhatan, Va., beginning at 5 p.m.; services started at 6:30 p.m. to allow people to share a memory. A Funeral Mass service was scheduled for 11 a.m. at St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Powhatan, Va. 23139. Online condolences may be made at Bennettbardenfh.com.
AARP issues fraud alert for Theft Protection Week Contributed Report The first week of February is Identity Theft Awareness Week. It’s a good time to think about a sobering reality: your personal information has most likely already been stolen. Many entities have our personal information – credit card and bank account numbers, Social Security numbers, and health-related information – and data breaches have exposed it. So, what can we do to protect ourselves after the fact? Here are three steps to protecting yourself against identity fraud. 1) Place a security freeze on your credit accounts with the three big agencies so no one can open a new credit line in your name; 2) Establish online access to your financial accounts and monitor regularly (you can typically set up text alerts for activity on these accounts); 3) Use unique passwords for every online account; consider purchasing a password manager that creates complex passwords and stores them securely. Be a fraud fighter! If you can spot a scam, you can stop a scam. Visit the AARP Fraud Watch Network at https:// www.aarp.org/fraudwatchnetwork or call the AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline at 1-877-908-3360 to report a scam or get help if you’ve fallen victim. With nearly 1 million members in Virginia, AARP is the largest organization working on behalf of people age 50+ and their families in the Commonwealth. To learn more about AARP Virginia, like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/aarpvirginia and follow @AARPVa on Twitter at www.twitter. com/aarpva.
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Indianettes named Grand Champion in final season competition
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The Powhatan High School Indianettes competed at the Kelly Green Invitational at Clover Hill High School on Feb. 4 and took home the title of Grand Champion in their last competition of the season. The members also won first in Jazz and Hip Hop and second in Pom. Jenn Lyman is the team’s coach. Shown are the full team with their trophies, clockwise from top left; senior dancers Mikie Sanchez, Macy Milburn, Abby Baldwin, Ana Buczkowski, Brynne Smith and Tiffany Scrivner with their coach in the center; the group’s Pom routine to ‘On the Floor’; and their Jazz dance to ‘Call Me.’
Local Girl Scouts to hold 4-H members collect funds for disaster victims drive-thru cookie sales event
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Powhatan 4-H members conducted fundraisers totaling $1,078 to support tornado/flooding victims through the ‘4-Hers Helping 4-Hers’ relief fund through Kentucky 4-H. Sisters Kyra Pantos and Maddie Monte raised $189 in just two hours with a booth at Tractor Supply in mid-December. They quickly challenged other 4-H clubs ‘to beat us in donations for a worthy fundraiser.’ Members of Powhatan’s Majestic Hooves 4-H Club rose to the challenge and spent a day during their holiday break at Tractor Supply and raised an additional $889 in donations. Born out of the 2021 historic floods in Eastern Kentucky, this relief fund was set up to support 4-H members through major disasters such as a flood, tornado, loss of home due to fire or serious illness. Donations made to the fund will be disbursed to meet the needs of 4-H’ers and their families. Thanks to Powhatan Tractor Supply Store for allowing local 4-H members to set up onsite, and a huge thanks to the community for supporting our 4-H youth in their endeavor! Shown left are Mattie Monte and Kyra Pantos. Shown right from Majestic Hooves 4-H Club are Emma Stigall, assistant club leader Darleen Stigall and Mady Winall. For additional information, visit https://kentucky4hfoundation.org/relief-fund/.
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It’s cookie time again. Join the girls for their third annual Girl Scout cookie drive-thru at Virginia Family dentistry, 2625 Anderson Highway, Powhatan. The event will be held each Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. from Feb. 26 through March 25. Help girls reach their goals, manage money and gain customer service skills by coming out to pick up your favorite cookie.
C R I M E R E P O RT Arrests One female was charged on Jan. 21 with assault and battery of a family member (Misdemeanor). One female was charged on Jan. 27 with assault and battery of a family member (M). One female was charged on Jan. 27 with petty larceny (M).
Board looks at value of solar panels By Laura McFarland Managing Editor
POWHATAN – The Powhatan County Board of Supervisors recently agreed to make a change in the way solar panels were considered in the most recent tax assessment after complaints were made by property owners. During their Jan. 24 meeting, the five board members agreed to remove supplemental assessments on solar panels installed on residential properties for fiscal year (FY) 2022. County administrator Ned Smither explained that 99 property owners who had installed varying numbers of solar panels on their residential properties had seen their assessments go up because the panels were valued by the assessment consultant at $800 each using the cost basis of appraisal. However, staff agreed based on historical sales data that panels should not impact the assessed value because under the sales approach to appraisals they do not believe the solar panels would increase property values. Using that sales approach, he recommended putting a zero value on panels. Rather than asking the board to exempt solar panels from assessment, Smither recommended using the sales approach and, with the board’s agreement, re-assessing panels with that zero value approach. By doing that, staff could take the agreement to the Board of Equalization and review it as a class, so “all 99 residents in the county that have solar panels and have received assessment would get a blanket credit back on their assessment for the assessment we sent out at $800 per panel.” The board spent several minutes discussing the best approach to this problem, ranging from the board voting on the exemption to Smither’s suggestion of simply instructing staff to take the sales approach. Smither
said an exemption would mean the panels would have to be reviewed each year, so the less formal approach would be easier on taxpayers. The board didn’t take an official vote on the action but all gave their agreement to go with the zero value and sales approach. During the public comment period, Jamie Timberlake, commissioner of the revenue, called in and clarified that in 2019, when his office was working with the outside contractor doing the county’s assessment, he did the same sales analysis of the homes that had solar panels at that time. He also found that the “sales did not justify an increase in them being worth something.” The change to $800 was made for the first time with this assessment, he said. Other business handled at the meeting included: The board unanimously and with no discussion passed a resolution authorizing Smither to execute a contract with DJG Inc. for architectural design services for the expansion of Powhatan Volunteer Fire Station Company 1. The expansion project was approved in May 2021 by the board as part of its FY 2022 Capital Improvement Plan with $300,000 budged for architectural design. An evaluation committee negotiated with the firm for $272,118. The board unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the acceptance of several parcels of land that surround the Pocahontas Landmark Center. On Jan. 11, the school board agreed it no longer needed those parcels, while the county has interest them for possible future development. The school board agreed to declare the properties surplus and convey the title to the county. In the resolution, the board of supervisors agreed that “no development of the Designated Property will occur that is not acceptable to the Powhatan see BOARD, pg. 6
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Flat Rock Elementary second nine weeks honor roll First Grade All A:
First Grade All A/B:
London Adams, Virginia Rae Allee, Wyatt Allen, SJ Amiss, Murphy Andrus, Mia Barker, Ella Barnard, Harrison Bedard, Allison Betton, Jaxson Beverly, Orville Bowles, Ella Bronson, Jaxon Brooks, Colt Call, Caitlyn Carson, Sophia Carter, Eli Coates, Eleanor ColumboPowell, Teegan Cooke, Madison Daughenbaugh, Franklin Edwards, Braxton Elliott, Finley Emerson, Wyatt Estep, Mason Estes, Zane Franklin, Harper Friend, Nolan Gall, Ryland Goode, Wyatt Goodman, Merris Gregory, Forest Hampton, River Hampton, Cohen Hilldrup, Morgan Holloway, Alaina Ingebretsen, Mari Jackson, Savannah Jensen, William Kinnan, Psalm Krieger, Geofferson Loughrey, Jackson Mayer, Allie Mcnamara, Iker Membreno, Taegan Mercer, Jackson Montgomery, Lilly Muse, Savannah Nalder, Matthew Newcomb, Jacob Norton, James Norton, Dominic Ortega, Armani Owens, Liam Pugh, Anabelle Rinker, Thomas Rinker, Oliver Roberts, Lilyana Rockwell, Easton Rouse, Catie Sabatini, Kira Selim, Leah Serre, Olivia Shearin, Mason Sill, Beckham Smith, Neal Smith, Karis Smyser, Addington Stallworth, Eli Steele, Lucas Teel, Braxton Tiet, Aida White, Tyler Wood.
Chelsea Ackerman, Dawson Allen, Alex Avery, Gracelynn Berry, Sebastian Carrillo, Levi Dulin, Avery Fulcher, Ryan Hager, Laylon Hall, Cole Hatchett, Quinn Howard, Caleb Huppert, Emilie Johnson, Rowen Jones, Calianne Lopez, Lucas Lund, Stella Michael, Shawn Reamer, Maddox Reid, Logan Rinehart, Aiden Rodriguez, Madelyn Trueman, Regan Wilkes, Camden Willis.
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tined multiple times, resulting in lost instructional time, at a time when we cannot afford it. Further, we continue to see very low numbers of in-school transmission, even after the shift to optional masks,” he
Have you ever wanted to spend some time with a lost, lonely, and forgotten fur baby? Our fur babies would love for you to come spend time with them, Rather it’s for a walk or taking them into one of our fenced in yards for toy time. If you have a little extra time and trying to figure out something to do,, Look no further. Stop by our shelter, and fill out an application to Volunteer, Must be 21 yrs of age. Come on out and show some love and in return you will get sloppy kisses, huge cuddles, and unconditional love from our fur babies. If you would like to help the animals in our care, you can do so by donating to our medical fund at Claws and Paws, 4313 Anderson Hwy., Powhatan, VA 23139 Powhatan Sheriff’s Office | Division Of Animal Control Phone: 804-598-5672 | Fax: 804-598-5109
Second Grade All A: Wyatt Adams, Jack Alexander, Julianne Ayers, Ella Barrett, Grant Baughman, Annabelle Blaisdell, Layla Blaisdell, Jackson Boggs, Richard Bolton, Greyson Caudle, Ashby Chester, Kaya Clark, Lewis Collins, Fabio Conigliaro, Jase Curtis, Owen Davis, Charlie Dunn, Issac Early, Brynn Emery, Connor Fessler, Carlos Fosse, Dylan Fridley, Mason Goff, Catherine Hall, Hadley Hurt, Chance Johnson, Landon Kerns, Samuel "Gates" Lawson, Josie Levermore, Eleanor Long, Graham Lyons, Ariana Mangan, Audrey Mapes, Austin Markland, Olivia Matthews, Rylan Mead, Chase Meswrote in the email. The VDH sent out information on Jan. 25 about its decision to refocus COVID-19 investigation efforts to target congregate settings. The agency pointed out that, thanks to effective COVID-19 vaccines, most people getting infected with Omicron have mild illness. However, Omicron is causing a high number of cases, which is straining Virginia’s health care system. “COVID-19 continues to spread across the Commonwealth in high volumes, and Virginians should act quickly when illness is suspected. Please get tested, stay home when you are infectious, and notify your contacts,” said Colin M. Greene, MD, acting state health commissioner. Working in conjunction with Chesterfield Health District officials and the Powhatan County School Board, the school division decided to immediately institute new measures in its approach to COVID-19 quarantines and contact tracing. PCPS will no longer contact trace for individual COVID-19 cases in Powhatan schools, following the Virginia Department of Health’s lead, according to the email. Students who are currently at home as a result of being identified as a close contact were allowed to return to school if they were asymptomatic and feverfree for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medications. For children identified as being exposed to an outbreak, school administration was supposed to contact them to discuss next steps. The number of students exposed to an outbreak is very small. Students who test positive for COVID-19 must continue to isolate themselves at home for five days from the onset of their symptoms or their positive test result, whichever occurs first. Upon returning to school, those students will be required to wear a wellfitting mask for five days. Employees who test positive must isolate for five days from the onset of symptoms or positive test result, whichever occurs first. They may return to work if they are asymptomatic without the use of fever re-
co, Charles Miles, Serenity Minugh, Coen Moore, Ava Muse, Alayna Napier, Declan O'Leary, Marina Pantelejeva, Lucia Ann Pasi, Tristan Ramsey, Esme Richel, Madeline Ringstaff, Lucas Roudabush, Haven Schiller, Michael Schwartz, Louis Seivard, Rolly Sletten, Evan Smith, Nathan Stallings, Sloane Stigall, Roan Sullivan, Ashleigh Taylor, Samuel Thomas, Sonya Tye, Dustin Tyson, Charlotte Wilkes, Aubrie Willis, Henry Zornow.
Second Grade All A/B: Benjamin Aldrich, Georgia Boggs, Owen Bulluck, Caleb Clanton, T.J. Delaney, Tristin Dillard, Evan Fuller, Sadie Gould, Levi Hackney, Louis Hatch, Chase Hatch, Hayden Hoover, Faith Johnson, Britney Jones, Maci Jones, Patrick Kearns, Scarlet Lewis, Grayson Lindley, Aria Lindsay, Zinnia Long, Everett Lonnstrom, Allison Loyall, Axel McClendon, Harper McCormick, Rylee McDaniel, Chase Meyer, Peyton Mungo, Charles Murray, Addison Nelms, Ellie Nelson, Wyatt Pallett, Brianna Price, Raylen Reese, Brooklyn Samuel, Seth Silliman, Zion Taylor, Kiera Tinsley, Nolan Urban, Brayden Williams. see FLAT ROCK, pg. 8
ducing medications, and will be required to wear a well-fitting mask for five days. The school division will continue to communicate the number of positive cases to the community using its COVID-19 Dashboard on the main website and staff will notify the Chesterfield Health Department of any outbreaks that occur in PCPS buildings. From Aug. 23, 2021, to present, the school division reported 83 employees and 802 students testing positive for COVID-19. “We recognize this decision represents another significant change in the ever-changing pandemic landscape,” Jones wrote. “However, this shift allows our educators and staff, who have spent significant time during the pandemic on contact tracing, to focus on teaching and caring for the complex needs of our students, as well as the successful operation of our schools.” The school division will continue with other health mitigation strategies, such as encouraging physical distancing to the greatest extent possible, cleaning buildings daily, encouraging hand washing and good hygiene and routinely checking the ventilation systems to ensure they are functioning properly. Jones urged all members of the school community to continue to use the self-screener provided by the division and to stay home when sick, even if symptoms are mild. Families are asked to continue to report any positive cases to their school nurses. The health department pointed out on Jan. 25 that its new direction makes the most sense now, but the virus that causes COVID-19 continues to mutate (change genetically). As new variants emerge, the way the virus affects people could change, and Virginia’s prevention strategies would need to be adapted to keep Virginians safe. The health department continues to encourage citizens to protect themselves by getting vaccinated. To find a vaccine or an appointment at a Community Vaccination Center (CVC) or another location near you, visit vaccinate.virginia.gov or call 877-VAX-IN-VA (877-829-4682, TTY users call 7-1-1).
CHURCH DIRECTORY
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
SUNDAYS 8:00 AM in person service in the church 10:30 AM in person service in the church (livestreamed) www.stlukespowhatan.org All are Welcome For more information visit www.stlukespowhatan.org Route 711 at Three Bridge Road 794-6953
EVERGREEN COMMUNITY CHURCH (PCA) Proclaiming & Practicing the Gospel of Jesus Christ
Worship Service at 10:00 AM Meeting at 2375 Skaggs Road, Powhatan. ECCPCA.ORG
598-8844
Genito Presbyterian Church 2910 Genito Rd. Powhatan, VA
372-9074
Worship with us this Sunday Church service @ 9:30 AM Sunday school @ 10:30 AM
Providence Presbyterian Church
“Worshiping and Witnessing in Western Powhatan since 1825”
Powhatan Christian Fellowship Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.
Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Night 7:30 p.m. Worship Service 11:00 am All Are Welcome! 3308 Pleasants Road, 598-4970 1/4 mile off of Route 711 Located 1950 Ridge Road Russ Cress, Pastor (Rt. 627) 598-0733
St. John Neumann Catholic Church Sunday School 10 AM Worship Service 11 AM Pastor John Engle 603-933-0141 3540 Old Buckingham Rd. www.pmchurch.net
Meeting Sundays in Farmville, Fork Union, Midlothian, Powhatan and Online. Visit pccwired.net for services times & locations. 598-1174 pccwired.net
1801 Huguenot Trail Sunday School 9am Sunday Worship 10am Wednesday Bible Study 6:45pm Bryan M. Holt, Pastor 378-3607 www.EmmausChristianChurch.org
Rev. Walter G. Lewis, Pastor Living As Christ’s Disciples Within Our Hearts and Beyond Our Doors 2253 Rosson Rd.
Just off Rt. 13 in the Village
598-4438
Worship: 8:30 & 10:30am
www.powhatanumc.us Weekday Preschool (ages 2-5)
Mount Calvary Baptist Church 2020 Red Lane Road Powhatan, VA 23139
Pastor, Larry B. Collins Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Office 804-598-2398
Advertise in
598-6090
Saturday - 5 p.m. Sunday - 8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. 598-3754 www.sjnpowhatan.org Located behind Flat Rock Village Shopping Center
Church Directory.
Call 804-746-1235 ext. 2 for details.
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Hendel honored for 35+ years of service
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Masks for participants who are over the age of 5 and are not completely vaccinated are required. Register through the library calendar link found at http://powhatanva.gov/247/ Powhatan-County-Public-Library.
PHOTO COURTESY OF FINE CREEK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
Fine Creek Volunteer Fire Department held its appreciation dinner on Feb. 5 where the department presented a plaque to Paul Hendel, center, commemorating his 35+ years of service to the county. The department is honored to serve the citizens of Powhatan County with Paul and his family, who are also members. Shown with him are his wife, Robin Hendel and his son William Hendel. All three are members of the department.
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tion, Lewis Barber Shop, on Old Buckingham Road for 20 years. He only works two days a week – Tuesdays and Wednesdays – and takes customers by appointment. Some days he might have a few hours of down time and others his revolving barber chair is constantly full. “I will admit if I have 15 head of hair in a day I will be on my feet all day and leave here almost crawling. It is hard to stand on your feet all day,” he said. But despite getting tired sometimes, Lewis has no intention of stopping anytime soon. He likes the work, the people and the chance to get out of the house a couple days a week and be busy. “It is a blessing to be able to cut hair and not be shaking and quivering,” he said. Barbering is not a lifelong passion for Lewis, but it is an occupation that has taken up roughly three of his eight decades on the planet. It started as a family business. Growing up in south Richmond, Lewis’ father, Cabbard Lewis Jr., was a barber. He wanted his two sons to learn the business as well, but only part time. When he started cutting hair in his father’s shop in the summer of 1959, Lewis didn’t have a license yet. He had been enrolled in barber school for two months when someone in his father’s shop called out sick. His dad asked the instructor if the man thought the teenage Lewis could do a good enough job to fill in, and he agreed. He ended up getting his certification in three months, when it normally took six months. “I am sure I wasn’t the best in the world but I thought I was. Everybody paid me and didn’t give me any arguments,” he said with a smile. Lewis was part of a work programat John Marshall High School that saw him attending school part of the day and getting class credit for working in his fa-
SECOND ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH 1059 Dorset Road Powhatan, VA 23139 Reverend Mark A. Divens, Sr. Pastor
Praise and Worship Service Sunday School 9:45-10:45 Sunday Morning Worship will begin at 11:00 a.m.
GREENBRIER BAPTIST CHURCH “God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things. We walk by faith and not by sight” – Pastor Darnell Carruthers
Sunday School: 10:00-10:45 a.m. Worship Service: 11:00 a.m. 4731 Bell Road, Powhatan, VA 23139 804-598-5491
ther’s shop. When he graduated in 1960, he went to work there full time. When Lewis started cutting hair, a haircut was $1. Shaves were 75 cents and children were 75 cents, he added. Lewis stayed with the profession until 1969, during which time he started a family. He and his wife Shirley will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on April 21. Lewis said the combination of being young and wanting a more active job – there can be a great deal of downtime between customers – and the realities of being a married father of two made him decide to switch careers. A job with no vacation, sick leave or insurance wasn’t ideal for a man with a young family, he said. He went into vending machines instead and ended up running his own vending company, Capital City Vending, for 20 years. During that time, he and his family moved to Powhatan in May 1973. Eventually, Lewis said his small company couldn’t compete with the larger competitors, so he sold the business. But Lewis was only in his 50s and not ready for full retirement. On a visit to Flat Rock Barbershop, which was run by John Meyerhoeffer, he asked if the barber needed any part-time help. Meyerhoeffer agreed, and despite the decades away from the profession, Lewis said he eased right back into the old role – “almost like riding a bicycle. I picked it right up.” “When I first moved to this county in 1973 nobody knew I was a barber. They only used me as a vending owner. A lot of people were shocked I could cut hair because I didn’t talk about it. I probably didn’t cut but 10 haircuts in 28 years. When I quit, I quit,” he said. Lewis worked part time at the shop for several years, but when he broke his ankle in 2001 and couldn’t work, the position had to be filled, which Lewis said he understood. But burgeoning thoughts about open-
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Powhatan barber Bruce Lewis cuts first-time customer David Throckmorton’s hair at Lewis Barber Shop on Feb. 1, which was also Lewis’ 80th birthday.
ing his own shop and a chance meeting with Johns Bailey with the Farm Bureau saw Lewis finding out about a vacant space in the Farm Bureau building and seizing the opportunity. He opened his own shop in March 2002. “I didn’t intend to be here but a few years but now here I am going into my 20th year,” he said. Being a barber hasn’t changed much in all that time except for the price, Lewis said. He likes to schedule his customers one at a time every 30 minutes so he can take his time on the cut and share a little conversation. “At a barber shop you learn a whole lot about what’s going on in the county and you find out a lot of information that most people don’t hear. … I learn stuff about people that other people don’t know but that is just part of barbering. People sometimes talk about things in barbershops they don’t tell anywhere else. It is the same in a beauty shop,” he
said. Talking to people is what he would miss the most if he had to give it up, Lewis said. At two days a week, he isn’t in it for the money. He sees his abilities as a talent God has given him. That’s why, when on occasion a friend, church member or long-time customer has been too ill to come to him, he has gone to their homes. It’s what you do when you love what you do. “It gives me somewhere to go two days a week, something to look forward to, and I enjoy the people coming in and finding out what is going on in the county. All of my customers are like good friends except you only see them when they come in for a haircut,” Lewis said. “I have said all along it is God’s will I have been here 80 years. I hope I am here 90 or 100, but I don’t know.” Laura McFarland may be reached at Lmcfarland@powhatantoday.com.
Graceland Baptist Church Dr. Ronald Wyatt, Jr., Pastor
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
Pastor Roger Epperson 2390 Emmanuel Church Road 804-372-9254 www.newwalkbible.org Sunday Worship 10:00 AM Sunday School 9:00 AM Bible Study Wed. 7:00 PM
Holly Hills Baptist Church www.HollyHillsBaptist.org
(Independent Bible Believing)
Randy Blackwell, Pastor Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Youth Ministry 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.m.
379-8930
1659 Anderson Highway 3½ miles east of Flat Rock
5680 Cartersville Road Powhatan, Virginia 23139 Pastor Gregory L. Beechaum Sr. “The church where Jesus is Alive” 9:00 a.m. ---- Sunday School 9:45 a.m.----- Prayer & Praise 10:00 a.m.--- Sunday Morning Worship 5th Sunday at 11 a.m. Hour of Power 7:30 p.m. ---- Tuesday Night Worship & Bible Study
804-375-9404
Baptist Church “A Church Where Love Never Fails!” Pastor Otis B. Lockhart, Jr.
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of emergencies. Eligible donors can help overcome the critical need for blood and ensure blood is readily available by making an appointment to give by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device. Upcoming local blood drives currently scheduled for the area are: from 1 to 6 p.m. on Monday, April 25 at Powhatan County Public Library, 2270 Mann Road.
Muddy Creek Baptist Church
2591 Ridge Road Powhatan, Virginia 23139 804-598-2051
Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Worship - 11 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer Service - 7:00 p.m.
Rev. Bryan Stevens, Pastor
Pastor Jeff Beard, MA, MBA
10 a.m. – Worship Service 8:30 a.m. – Church School
3470 Trenholm Road www.muddycreekbaptist.org
375-9212
Advertise in Powhatan Today’s Church Directory. Call 804-746-1235 ext. 2 for details.
OLD POWHATAN BAPTIST CHURCH 3619 Huguenot Trail Powhatan, Virginia 23139 www.finecreekbaptist.org Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Worship Service: 11:00 a.m. Traditional Vern Gilmer, Pastor
2202 Old Church Road www.powhatanbaptist.org
“Your Community Church” 2901 Judes Ferry Road Powhatan, Va 23139 804-379-8223
Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Morning Service at 11:00 a.m. Bible Study Every Wednesday Night at 6:30 p.m. 3964 Old Buckingham Road
Sundays 10:00 a.m. Wednesday 6:30 p.m. 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
FIRST ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH
Sunday 10am, 11am & 6pm Wednesday 7pm
3920 MAIDENS RD., POWHATAN
804-598-2301
Evening Bible Study 7:00 p.m.
Service times are 8:30 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Worship online at 10:15 a.m.
Family Worship Center
598-2763
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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Mentors aid young writers PHOTOS COURTESY OF POWHATAN COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Powhatan High and Pocahontas Elementary students recently participated in the NEHS Writing Mentors kick-off day. This is a partnership between the fifth grade class of Rebecca Bowman and Sherrie Eacho and the Powhatan High School National English Honor Society students (sponsored by Penny Robertson). This is the second year of this project, which was inspired by the COVID-19 pandemic. The NEHS mentors review writing completed by the fifth graders and give them constructive feedback virtually in an effort to help support the younger writers. They meet once a week online (starting last week). The high school currently has eight NEHS mentors who serve on this project.
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phone, we are connecting at a much more meaningful level. Because we are not in person, we are really hearing each other and sharing thoughts and participating in the call,” Lloyd said. Each conference call is different, she added. Wednesday calls are focused on learning and connection, usually including a speaker. Thursday calls focus on encouraging words and getting to know each other. Fridays are focused on mental health and could include readings or brain exercises. Paid Political Advertising
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School Board.” At that Jan. 11 meeting, the school board kept ownership of the property that has an unused and deteriorating section of the building, wanting to further evaluate its future possibilities. The board unanimously approved amending the FY 2022 operating budget to budget and appropriate $20,120.70 for public safety communications staffing needs for the remainder of the fiscal year. The Powhatan Public Safety Communications Department had presented a need for some staffing changes and needs, including a dedicated VCIN-Audit Inspections Supervisor. The office currently has an employee with extensive knowledge in this area to fill this role. They would also need to hire a supervisor and a new communications officer. In order to maintain the quality assurance they need to maintain accreditation to give medical instructions they need these positions filled in FY 2022. On an annual basis, the position changes will cost about $65,000, Smither said. Although the item was eventually deferred, the board had a lengthy discussion about the comprehensive plan. Bill Cox, who represents District 4, pointed out several flaws with the comprehensive plan that was updated and adopted in 2021 but has still not had the final document released and published on the county website. Additionally, Cox pointed out a section in the plan that he said was not reviewed or voted on by the board but was somehow changed by staff. The board did spend part of the discussion clarifying points they had argued about during the comprehensive
plan update. However, they came back to the point of wanting to hold a discussion in February to get more answers from staff about changes being made or not made to the plan, especially without board approval. They voted unanimously to defer the discussion. The board unanimously approved changes to the its Zoom by-laws to mirror changes made by the state. The key change will allow emergency remote meetings by law, county attorney Tom Lacheney explained. David Williams, District 1, asked to pull five of the minutes off of the board’s consent agenda. He went through all of the minutes in question pointing out where there was little or no description of what was said during board discussions and public comments. He asked for more detail for transparency. The board heard a presentation from Dr. Paula Pando, president of Reynolds Community College, via Zoom. Pando pointed out that 122 Powhatan students are currently enrolled at the college, 17% of which are first generation college students. Powhatan High School has 88 students enrolled at the college through the Advance College Academies working toward an associate degree at the same time they are earning their high school diplomas. Pando also gave a variety of other updates on the community college, including starting a program that helps students nearly at graduation who hit stumbling blocks still graduate; reevaluating what fields of study it wants to offer to meet workforce needs; creating new programs, and evaluating what directions to go with the college’s Goochland campus.
The idea for the drive-thru started as a way to give handouts that would be used during future conference calls, she said. But when Lloyd shared with other groups what she was doing, they started reaching out to bring their own special touches to the bags. By the time several dozen bags went filled last week, they included the already planned handouts for upcoming arts activities and a lecture on exploring the Red Sea. But they also contained various meals and snacks; handmade Valentine’s Day cards with uplifting notes; a craft take-and-make kit; a senior
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Community Matters program coordinator Jayne Lloyd greets Roberta Brown and Cordelia Davis during the Community Matters Conference Call Drive-Thru held on Feb. 2.
law handbook; information on senior issues; puzzles; games and more. “I think it is going to make their entire February. There is so much love in these bags,” Lloyd said. Lloyd thanked the County Seat Restaurant and Gathering Place; members and groups related to Powhatan United Methodist Church and Passion Community Church; Isabella and Conner Hiatt; United Way of Greater Richmond and Petersburg; Powhatan County Public Library; Art on Wheels; Elizabeth Randolph Lewis Powhatan YMCA; the Powhatan Extension Office and local 4-H groups; The Pearl at Watkins Center; Lelia Winget-Hernandez of Commonwealth Life & Legacy Counsel, and Senior Connections. Volunteers met earlier that day to pack all of the goodies into the bags to get them ready for the drive-thru. “It is going to show seniors how much they are valued by their community, and I think incorporating the younger generations is a big factor. They are going to have three different things that involve younger generations, and it is going to bring so many smiles,” Lloyd said. Frances Hillard and her husband Richard were the first to arrive in the line, each receiving a bag to take home and explore. Frances said she was overwhelmed when she started pulling items out of the bag by so many groups and individuals showing so much love and support. She was surprised to find enough food to feed them for several meals. “There was a lot of support in that bag. This was just an example of how when the people of Powhatan get together they can really support each other,” she said. Hillard acknowledged that not having the in-person Community Matters to visit every Wednesday has been an emotional letdown because they were always anxious to see their friends. There is nothing that can substitute for face-toface conversation with people in your
own peer group, she said. The couple has been dialing into the calls every week because they have been informative, whether it was a lawyer giving advice on elder care or a psychologist talking about the importance of seniors socializing. Hillard praised Lloyd for all the hard work that has obviously gone into planning them. But she added that they are also counting the days until they can meet in person again. Cordelia Davis of Powhatan said the first thing she did when she got home after the outing with her friend Roberta Brown to pick up their bags was see what they contained. She appreciated the different meals and snacks, the handmade cards and the information materials meant to help seniors make informed decisions. “Jayne said there was a lot of goodies and information, but I was totally surprised because there were crafts and things to do for the next few weeks,” she said. Like the Hillards, Davis said she has been disappointed Community Matters isn’t meeting in person. But she has loved the conference calls and what she is learning about other group members. She has joined in, offering encouraging words during the Thursday calls that she hopes brings some light to people going through darker times. “I say we all go through these stages where we need encouragement. I love it. I get up and prepare myself,” she said. To join one of the weekly Community Matters calls, contact Lloyd at 804698-0438 to get the conference call phone numbers and access code. Call the library at 804-598-5670 and choose Option 3 to hear the topics of upcoming calls. For those interested in seniors’ issues, the Senior Action Committee of Powhatan will hold a Town Hall meeting at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 27 at the Village Building, 3910 Old Buckingham Road. The committee will share the mission and goals for seeing Powhatan become inclusive for all ages.
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Musical embraces human side of tragedy By Laura McFarland Managing Editor
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he transition from laughter to tears and back again never felt forced. When I was driving to downtown Richmond last Wednesday on my way to see a musical called “Come From Away,” I was talking to my mom on the phone. I mentioned carrying a pack of tissues in my purse because I knew that at some point the tears could be flowing. To be fair, going to see a musical revolving around what happened to some of the flights in the air at the same time as the terror attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, was bound to have some emotional moments. I debated writing this week’s column about the experience of seeing this musical because it has never been my intention to make this space a place for theater reviews. (Although I love the idea of going to the theater enough that writing a regular review might even be possible.) But as I was walking out of the theater and hurrying to the parking garage to begin the hour-long drive back to my home in Powhatan, what struck me most about this fantastic production was the way it so captured the complexity of humanity. If you’ve never heard of the production “Come From Away,” it is a musical based on the true life experience of 38 commercial planes that were grounded in Newfoundland on Sept. 11, 2001, and for several days afterward and the communities there that opened their arms to nearly 7,000 strangers from around the world. With that kind of story to tell I had no idea how they were going to condense so many possible experiences into such a short amount of time in any kind of meaningful way. While I said this wasn’t going to be a theater review, I do have to give kudos to an amazing cast that transitioned
– sometimes in a matter of seconds – from one character to the next to accomplish that amazing feat. One second an actor was housewife collecting supplies to give to people stranded on the tarmac and the next she was a terrified passenger completely in the dark about the monumental tragedy that had occurred roughly 1,100 miles away, only knowing she was stuck in a giant metal tube with hundreds of others equally in the dark. It was strange to think that while I was in college in Texas watching nonstop news footage of the wreckage and rescue efforts, they were being held on those planes on a runway in Gander, many completely unknowing of how our world had just changed forever. We got glimpses of people for a few seconds – a few minutes at most – but those abbreviated moments were enough to give us a taste of the myriad of experiences that could come out of the same event. We saw a worried mother from New York not knowing what happened to her first responder son. We saw terrified people who didn’t speak English and couldn’t understand why they were in what must have looked like a military operation calmed when someone could cross the language barrier by finding a scripture in the Bible telling them not to be afraid. We saw the very real moment of stranded passengers being grateful to be put up in an emergency shelter but looking anywhere but at the volunteer asking them to take turns cleaning the toilets. We saw the dedicated manager of the Gander and Area SPCA, who saw the passengers were being taken care of but asked the question, what about the animals in the airplane holds? We saw a pilot sharing her love for flying and then her feelings of betrayal at the knowledge that terrorists used what she loved the most as a weapon to hurt others. We saw a Middle Eastern man
looked at and treated with mistrust and fear because of the way he looked, spoke and prayed. We saw people having fun with the locals in a pub and others not understanding how they could possibly be laughing at a time when the world seemed to be falling apart. We saw the beginnings of love and the ends of love. We saw a community coming together to help thousands of total strangers, going out of their way to offer assistance in so many different ways, and content to receive nothing in response except a thank you. We saw people working so hard they didn’t have time to consider the reality of what was going on with the attacks. We saw fear, uncertainty, hope, camaraderie, angst, kindness, attempted distraction, resistance to distraction, and so much more. In short, we saw the human condition and the countless ways people respond to a tragedy. I had a brief thought of Powhatan during the show – and it was truly brief because it really was an enthralling story – and the way our community prides itself on being there for each other. I mulled on it more during my drive home, thinking about the recent snow storm where people helped first responders cut down trees to clear roads or opened their homes to neighbors without power. I thought of the way people respond to news of someone dying or becoming sick by surrounding them with love and way too much food. I thought of people having knockdown drag-out disagreements about things but being willing to work together for a greater good. So while, yes, I thoroughly enjoyed the singing, dancing and acting, what I walked away with in a more lasting way, I hope, was a deeper appreciation for how humans respond in a crisis and how, when a community comes together, the impossible can sometimes become possible.
L E T T E R S TO T H E E D I TO R Beauty in the beholder’s eye – a view of ‘dysfunctional’ Dear Editor, I find it interesting, bordering on ridiculous, to suggest that the Board of Supervisors (BOS) is “dysfunctional.” Perhaps a bit long winded, with some routinely summarizing everything uttered over the previous 45 minutes, but certainly not “dysfunctional.” To the contrary, the Board operates as do most county governing bodies chartered to execute as both “executive” and “legislator.” From my vantage point, the BOS functions well, demonstrating a democratic voting process consistently producing plans, budgets, resolutions, ordinances, and appointments all done in a timely manner. I suspect some misassign the term “dysfunctional” since recently votes of any consequence have been recorded along a 3-2 split with the same supervisors voting in concert i.e., Mr. Byerly, Mrs. Carmack, and Mr. McClung. Last time I checked doing so is simply evidence of democracy at work where the majority wins and the minority doesn’t. Now some may not agree with the majority position, but it’s simply not accurate to call the BOS or any of its members as being “dysfunctional” simply due to the way votes turn out. Similarly, to suggest the BOS as being “contentious” or that heated disagreements equate to the Board “…never working well together for the voters who elected them,” is simply incorrect. Frankly, discord is just fine so long as expressed with respect and a commitment to decorum due the citizens of the county. Disagreement, passionate debate tempered by the search for compromise is EXACTLY what we should expect from those we elect. I applaud our Board for striv-
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impacted by domestic violence. The group is free, confidential and childcare is available. Contact 804598-5630 ext. 2422 or 2420.
Powhatan Food Pantry is currently seeking volunteer drivers who can pick up food from the local Food Lions on different days between 8:30 and 10 a.m. and transport them to the nonprofit at 2500 Batterson Road. Contact the pantry at 804-372-9526 or powhatanvafoodpantry@gmail.com.
Reader supports Thompson for school board position Dear Editor, In the recent School Board Meeting of January 11, 2022, there was a discussion by the School Board concerning a book titled “Monday’s Not Coming” written by Tiffany D. Jackson. I believe that we must ensure
by the Free Clinic of Powhatan. Psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners and counselors are needed for adult patients at the Clinic at 2320 Skaggs Road as well as with students on-site at Powhatan Middle and High schools. Times are flexible and can change based on provider availability. Contact Betsy Blandford, volunteer coordinator, at bblandford@ freeclinicofpowhatan.org or 804-3801270.
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ing to do so. As for the censure of Mr. Cox, I suspect the entire affair could have been handled differently. However, since all we see is what transpires during the 2-3 hours of the public meeting, it might be prudent to assume that many conservations and informal meetings may have occurred without a resolution leaving Mrs. Carmack with no viable alternative. I suspect all would have been better off to have not been subjected to Mr. Cox’s 45 minutes video argument or the tit-for-tat shown by Mrs. Carmack. I’d be willing to chastise both parties for subjecting us to such a display. One last point, I don’t see any evidence of Mr. Cox being “ostracized” or in any way limited in his ability to effectively represent those in District 4. Having attended or watched the recorded video of all meetings since the censure, I have seen no evidence of Mr. Cox being diminished in any way. He continues to articulate his positions operating as a stalwart defender of CIP processes and achievement of perfection in the county’s Comprehensive Plan. Fortunately, he seems to have been strengthened in his resolve following the censure. Robert Powers Powhatan County
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that our First Amendment Rights are always protected. This book is appropriate for adults. As stated, it clearly demonstrates a different view and lifestyle. You can view this conversation at 3:56:45 minutes into the board meeting at the following link, https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=qaETtH0vzjg. During this meeting there was concern that this book may not be appropriate for certain grade levels and that such should be governed by the parents, which I strongly support. (The book details students having sex on the teacher’s desk.) However, I question, if the book is checked out of the library, is the parent notified so they can be aware the student has the book? I would hope the School Board with their decision would have ensured this protection, but it was not discussed. “Parents Matter” according to Dr. James Taylor. Parents in Powhatan requested the book be removed from the library, which he stated that he would not allow (or want?) his daughters to read, so why is it okay to have the book in the library without any notification to parents if the book is checked out? Dr. Taylor says he is a conservative and that parent’s matter, but did his vote demonstrate it? Also, our neighboring county of Goochland removed the book from the library, but Powhatan did not. On February 15, 2022, the citizens of Powhatan who live in District #4 can send a clear message to Dr. Taylor and the Powhatan County School Board that parents do matter by voting for Connie Thompson. Connie is a conservative who listens to parents and is endorsed by the Republican Committee of Powhatan. I am supporting Connie and I ask for your support on February 15, 2022. You can also vote early. David Robinson Powhatan County
The Friends of Powhatan County Public Library’s Bookshop is open during library hours and accepting donations again. The bookshop accepts books, movies, audiobooks, CDs, and magazines. Materials can be given to a library staff member or placed in the book shop corner (tuck them by the file cabinet in the back), which is at the end of the passageway once you come in the front door. Proceeds from the book sale are used for additional library programming.
The Powhatan County Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Help Desk is here for yet another growing season. Although office hours are reduced because of COVID-19
restrictions, the Help Desk is still ready and available. Email questions and detailed photos of your stricken plants to gpmastergardener@gmail.com and volunteers will try and find a solution for you. You can also directly call the Powhatan County Extension at 804598-5640 and leave a message. The Help Desk will be in touch. If a real-life diagnosis or determination is needed, large plant samples including root, stem and leaves can be dropped off at the Powhatan County Extension’s office after consulting with Master Gardener volunteer. If you have plants/ shrubs/trees needing identification in your yard, or are new to the area, we also offer free site visits.
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PowHER Hour offers chance for businesswomen to connect
PHOTOS BY LAURA McFARLAND
PowHER Hour+ Monthly Luncheon is held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month at different locations throughout the county. The meeting is an opportunity to socialize and network with other professionals in the area. In February, the group met at the new 1933 Public House in the Village. For more information, visit https://www.powhatanchamber.org/events/powher-hour-monthly-luncheon/.
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Third Grade All A:
Fourth Grade All A:
Jackson Baughman, Cora Chapman, Luke Chester, Rylee Cline, Anson Dann, Sawyer Dunnaway, Tessa East, Logan Franklin, Landon Gall, Arya Geiger, Harper Hedgepeth, Joshua Helms, Aidan Hines, Olivia Howard, Arabella Johnson, Jackson Lightner, Holland Mesco, Ariana Muminovic, Julianna Russo, Abigail Selz, Tyson Simms, Brennen Sprouse, Lucas Stopf, Gabrielle Tunstall, Kellan Walker, Lily Waller, Grandon Walthall, Hayden Wood.
Owen Adcock, Jake Betz, Natalie Blankenship, Evan Brooks, Steele Callaway, Zoe Clark, Kinley Crockett, Cora Duke, Grace Flippo, Myron Fuller, Michaela Goodman, Easton Green, Reece Harper, Collins Harvie, Corbin Kluis, Berkley Krieger, Madison Markland, Kaylee Mawyer, Kaia McClure, Alexa Miller, Amberly Nalder, Ethan Nelson, Mario Ortega, Josie Pasi, Makena Paulin, Sophia Pitman, LeeAnne Price, James Riffell, Michael Sabatini, Emma Selz, Sophia Quinn Stigall, Dylan Strickland, Erika Traupman, Tommy White, Dunia Zaki.
Third Grade All A/B: Harvest Ashman, Caleb Austin, Anthony Bardon, James Blish, Annabella Bradley, Teagan Brauburger, Emma Bronson, Caroline Chewning, Zoey ColumboPowell, Aubrey Combellack, Valentyna De La Cruz Maldonado, Faith Dodd, Jacob Emery, Matthew Farnham, Beckett Fisher, Ryan Fletcher, Shay Fox, Bentley Frank, Liam French, Kingston Goode, Symon Gould, Taygen Graham, Ollie Gregory, Sadie Harbison, Bentley Hatchett, Hank Holloway, Noah Hoppin, Bella Justice, Colin Kirby, Jacob Lai, Drew Laning, Adalyn Lecik, Jackson Lilly, Floyd Loftis, Ayden Long, Caroline McCrory, Ryder Mezera, Harry Moore, Evan Owen, Zoey Peine, Audrey Perkins, John Petrini, Alyssa Phillips, Sabrina Quinn, Sydney Shelton, Adeline Simpson, Jude Singh, Evan Soderstrom, Gabriel Stallings, Krissa Sweeny, Finn Toft, Pierce Ward, Ryder
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250 parents, BSH announced the receipt of a second major gift from the Brower family, Ledbetter said. Staff was told earlier in the month but sworn to secrecy. After all the advances the private school was able to make a few years ago, staff worked this summer to identify the next phase for the school to handle a heavy increase in enrollment – up 35% in the last three years – and evaluate its short- and long-term priorities, Ledbetter said. With an enrollment that now reaches 366 students, she said the lower school is at maximum capacity, and it was necessary to look at the space they have currently but also evaluate the needs as those younger students grow older and move into the upper school. “That began with looking at facilities and grew into looking at students programming and our faculty needs – a holistic look at strategic planning for the school,” Ledbetter said. She pointed out that when they did this exercise, it was for the school’s planning. After the assessment was finished, the Browers asked to receive the information and let staff know in late 2021 how much they wanted to donate. Keith Brower said that when he and his wife reached out to Blessed Sacrament after their granddaughter’s death in 2015, they visited the school she once attended and fell in love with the people and the place. What started as scholarships they created in Arabella’s memory led to other projects in 2019. The couple always knew they wanted to do more, he said, and stayed in contact, believing it to be a special place. Their initial involvement was about keeping Arabella’s name and presence alive, but he said that is no longer the primary reason they continue to take such an interest in Blessed Sacrament. “The motivation now is it is just a great place for children. It is what my wife and I want to do with our money,” he said. Kathleen Brower agreed they are vested in the well-being of the school and keeping it going. “In these years of our lives, we want to leave a legacy. I don’t want a yacht or
Fifth Grade All A: Charlotte Abbondanza, Ben Armstrong, Piper Barnes, Jeremiah Brooks, Jordyn Brown, Angelina Coates, Hayden Columbo-Powell, Kara Evans, Brooks Fessler, Gabby Hickman, Chase Jones, Chase Kinnier, Caleb Krieger, Mia Laning, Daniel Lilly, Wyatt Markwith, Lyla Martin, Ben Mayer, Carson Miles, Mattie Monte, Mackenzie Ringstaff, Preston Schwartz, Jane Smartschan, Anabelle Stephenson, Jakob Thomas, Lucy Thompson, Milo Toft.
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Fourth Grade All A/B: Aubrey Allee, Ryle Anderson, Olivia Andrews, Catherine Barr, Madilyn Batten, Sam Carter, Lin Caudle, Aubrey Chase, Halli Chewning, Marley Cintron, Peyson Collins, Mason Cook, Brezlun Cooke, Isabella Crawford, Wyatt Davis, Kinzley Dekle, Averie Estep, Lillian Fewings, Jaylen Flowers, Samuel Halfon, Becca Hall, Tristen Hiatt, Alaina Hill, Jacob Huppert, Asher Ingebretsen, Sophie Jenkins, Morgan Johnson, Layla Keene, Braxton Kerns, Ethan King, Stuart Latimer, Kylie McDowell, Khloe McDowell, Landon McNamara, Chloe Moser, Levi Powers, Keziah Raines, Phillip Rasmussen, Lola Rinker, Abby Saunders, Adam Saunders, Jackson Shiflett, Leif Smartschan, Wyatt Smith, Brayden Sprouse, McKinley Sullivan, Christopher Ter-
fancy this, that or the other. Educating these children is really the most important and we get a great deal of satisfaction from knowing that is what we are doing, not only with our scholarship people but the other children who are there. They are so beautifully educated and taken care of and it is such a family atmosphere,” she said. Keith Brower said they had a smaller number in mind initially, but when they saw the school’s goals, “it was hard to say no.” He pointed out that setting part of their donations as matching gifts was important to them, whether it was asking the Catholic Diocese of Richmond to contribute or reaching out to current families or alumni. “There is a virtually infinite list of requirements, and while we have been blessed to have resources, they are finite. I want others to have a vested interest in this,” he said. When doing its assessment in 2021, the school made taking care of investing in the faculty the No. 1 priority, providing them a raise this year with the promise of raises for the next three years, Ledbetter said. Another staff-driven priority will also impact students. The school wanted to offer dual enrollment classes for high school students, so it will be using part of the Browers’ funds to pay for several teachers’ graduate courses so they can become certified, said Sue Hickey, director of development. “When we were meeting with all the faculty in department meetings it was really about what was the best for the students, taking what they are learning and improving on it. We want them to get the most out of their education, and providing the dual enrollment opportunities not only helps them while they are here but in college because it starts to take care of college-level courses. There is a real value there for students and parents,” Hickey said. However, the facilities improvements set to take place this summer will be the biggest game changer in terms of determining space not only for next year but in the next three to five years, Ledbetter said. That led to creative thinking about how to add new classroom space while
ry, Noah Tinsley, William (Henry) Vukmer, Caden Wheeler, Mason Williams, Kendall Williams.
Karen Alejo, Charleston Ashman, Alaina Bass, Abby Biggs, Reid Boggs, Connor Bozard, Tristen Brunelli, Kaylee Chamberlain, Landon Dooley, Liam Edwards, Grace Fitts, Dawson Gilbert, MaryCarter Graham, Rick Hinson, Alyssa Jackson, Charlie Jamerson, Catherine Jones, Sadie Jones, Aiden Kilbourne, Rebekah Kunze, Hadley Loveday, Lillian Loyall, Aisley Lumpkin, Tucker Lyons, Kash Mays, Kadence McDowell, Kyleigh Michael, Kai Monk, Noah Montano, Tyler Pallett, Tristen Payne, Brady Rinehart, Dayana Rodas, Colton Rouse, Summer Rowland, Abby Sadler, Marshall Scholl, Luke Shultz, Lula Simpson, Jackson Smith, Jaxson Spade, Wyatt Stallworth, Robert Stewart, Colin Sullivan, Sampson Thomas, Ariyanna Walker, Liam Wheat.
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Students in Varna Redlich’s kindergarten class at Blessed Sacrament Huguenot School build winter animal habitats in the school’s STEAM lab. A new state-of-the-art STEAM lab is part of renovations planned for the campus for this summer.
also enhancing the programs the school already has, which will involve a combination of renovations and new construction. All 34 classrooms will be renovated with new flooring, LED lighting and paint, Ledbetter said. Parker Gym will be completely overhauled with new roofing and flooring, new LED lighting, new bleachers, renovated concessions and locker room spaces, A new training room will be added. The school will also see its parking lot redone and the library renovated. Blessed Sacrament will be replacing three unused cottages toward the back of the campus with a new Upper School Creative Arts Center, which will have large classroom space for middle and high school art classes that will allow for the expansion into new art programs, she said. The school’s current multi-purpose center currently includes an underused gym, the cafeteria, classrooms and offices, she said. That space will be totally renovated and built up to include a renovated gym and cafeteria space and the addition of a second story mezzanine
that will house the state-of-the-art STEAM lab. The school is expecting to add some elementary school teachers but Ledbetter said she doesn’t anticipate adding to the high school staff. The key through all of this has been making sure Blessed Sacrament maintain its goals and core values, like small class sizes and maintaining a family feel, as it grew. “The improvements are really enhancing the environment we already have. It is not creating a different culture. We want to and we are staying true to who we are,” she said. Ledbetter said the current school year has been great, with a full return to sports, activities and school events. Blessed Sacrament went mask optional on Jan. 24, which was well received by families, she added. Major renovations and ground-breaking are scheduled to begin in May for completion by the beginning of the 2022-2023 school year, Hickey said. “It will be a busy summer at BSH,” she said. Laura McFarland may be reached at Lmcfarland@powhatantoday.com.
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Johnson commits to Wasps football By Robby Fletcher Sports Editor
Powhatan star Mitchell Johnson is taking his football career to the next level. The senior running back announced his commitment on Jan. 31 to Emory & Henry, where he’ll be joining a Wasps team that’s fresh off of a 6-4 season in their last year with the Old Dominion Athletic Conference. Starting in the 2022-23 season, Emory & Henry will be a Division II athletic program after joining the South Atlantic Conference. Johnson fielded offers from Christopher Newport, VMI, Hampden-Sydney and Chowan University. He also received an offer as a preferred walk-on at the University of Virginia. Johnson leaves Powhatan as a decorated athlete after a tremendous senior season. He was one of the most important figures in Powhatan’s 7-4 season, rushing for 1,502 yards on 207 carries with 16 touchdowns. Johnson also brought in 17 receptions for 168 yards and three more touchdowns. In his career, he leaves Powhatan with 2,534 yards rushing and 25 rushing touchdowns on 417 carries. For his efforts, Johnson received loads of accolades after the season, including being named on the VHSL Class 4 Second Team All-State team and a VHSL First Team All-Region honoree. Johnson was also named Second Team All-Metro and Powhatan’s offensive MVP for the season.
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Powhatan senior running back Mitchell Johnson poses in his new Wasps uniform.
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Indians built around family By Robby Fletcher Sports Editor
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here are many factors that play into the success of Powhatan’s girls basketball program. There’s the team’s unselfish ball movement, combination of seasoned veterans and up-and-coming youth and college-level star talent that undoubtedly plays a role in the team’s 12-5 record, but how this team performs at such a high level could be traced back to the multiple family ties that are scattered throughout the program’s core. Like a genealogical study of any family line, all of Powhatan’s family ties start at the very epicenter with head coach Kristy Henderson. Henderson has been fortunate to have her family dispersed throughout Powhatan athletics. While her husband Mike is the head coach for Powhatan’s varsity football team, all three of her kids have been a part of the school’s basketball program. She was able to first coach her oldest daughter Katie for two seasons before she graduated in 2019, but now she’ll watch as her middle child Faith prepares for the final few games of her senior season. Matt, the youngest child and a freshman at Powhatan, is just beginning his athletic high school career, playing a key role in some of the Indians’ varsity basket-
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Junior forward Corynn Lampman goes up for an uncontested layup after getting a steal in the second quarter of Powhatan’s 52-44 win over Clover Hill on Feb. 3.
ball best performances of the season. “Sports have just been a big part of who we are, and the kids have played a lot of different sports,” coach Henderson said. “It’s just been part of our lives, and it’s been fun to see them grow up and do what they do.” Faith says that the games she played with her two siblings growing up fueled the competitive edge that’s driven her to the games she plays today.
“That definitely shaped my competitive nature and passion for the sport I play now,” Faith said. “The relationship between my family and sports has done so much for me to get me where I am today, and I wouldn’t trade it for the world.” Perhaps one of the biggest challenges of being a parent and a coach, Henderson said, was finding the right balance between being a coach and being a supportive
parent. “I think that was a learning process to figure out when it was time to be the parent and time to be the coach,” she said. “I think we’ve kind of got it down now. There were some ups and downs, but we figured that out.” Junior varsity head coach Trevor Lampman shares similar sentiments in a familiar situation. Coach Lampman, who joined Powhatan’s see FAMILY, pg. 3B
Sanchez wins title at Virginia Girls Championship By Robby Fletcher Sports Editor
At the Virginia Girls Championship on Saturday, Jan. 29, Powhatan wrestler Natalia Sanchez came away a winner. Sanchez, a junior, won the 106-pound championship after going 3-0 at the tournament held at Hayfield High in Alexandria. “She’s somebody that we hold in high respect, she puts in a lot of work, hones her craft and all of the success she has is very well-deserved,” Powhatan wrestling coach Jonathan Tanaka said. “Our whole program and whole team couldn’t be happier for
her.” Sanchez won the first matchup in an 11-5 decision over Kellam High School’s Mia Goodwin after Sanchez picked up five points in the third period. Three of those points came on a near fall toward the end of the match, which solidified Sanchez’ victory and a spot in the next round. Sanchez made quick work of her next opponent, beating Spotsylvania wrestler Aiden Romasser by pin in a miraculous 39 seconds. Sanchez picked up yet another pin in the final against John Lewis High School’s Yisabeau Cifuentas, though this one
took a bit longer to finish. This pin came 36 seconds into the second period, when Sanchez completed the match and became the tournament victor. The tournament is sanctioned by the VHSL, though the wrestlers who won at the Virginia Girls Championship are not recognized as state champions since there is not yet a sanctioned women’s division. Still, the VHSL is using the tournament as a chance to see if participation numbers warrant a women’s division in the near future. Robby Fletcher can be CONTRIBUTED PHOTO reached at rfletcher@ Junior wrestler Natalia Sanchez stands atop the podium after winning powhatantoday.com. the 106-pound Virginia Girls Championship on Jan. 29.
C&F Banks AthleteAthlete of the of Week C&F Bank’s the Week BASKETBALL ALL-STAR WHO: MATTHEW HENDERSON WHAT HE DID: While the Indians lost to the Huguenot Falcons in a close 76-75 thriller on Jan. 26, there were plenty of positive signs from the team. At the top of the list was a spectacular performance from freshman forward Matthew Henderson, who scored a
season-high 32 points in the game. From the start, Henderson was dominant, scoring 12 of the team’s 17 points in the opening frame, while adding 16 points total at the end of the first half. The rising star showed true three-level scoring in the rematch with the Falcons, showcasing his sharpshooting from the 3-point line, his
ability to drive into the paint and finish through contact and his ability to track rebounds and score on the interior. While the Indians fell just short, they had a chance to win with a final shot from guard Oscar Whitely that fell just short. Henderson was double-teamed on the final play and used his vision as a passer to find an open Whitely for a potential buzzer-beater.
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Hempfield dazzles in senior night win over Cavaliers By Robby Fletcher Sports Editor
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s the lone senior celebrating senior night, Matthew Hempfield treated this game like any other, focused solely on picking up the win in Powhatan’s 71-60 home victory over Clover Hill on Friday. “I treated it as a normal game because we needed this one. We needed this bad,” he said. While Hempfield’s been a truly reliable backcourt presence for the Indians boys varsity basketball this season, something felt different in his performance against Clover Hill, whether he’d admit it or not. The team captain was spectacular in his night of celebration, nearly recording a double-double with his 15-point, nineassist finish en route to a convincing victory. The victory was Powhatan’s second straight win after knocking off Dinwiddie on Feb. 2, 7366; Hempfield added 17 in that win. “He has put in so much time and work, and he certainly deserved to be out there until the end. I couldn’t be happier for him,” head coach Steve Washburn said. Hempfield was in complete control of the offense with the ball in his hands, but it was junior Jack DeBord who
led the way in the scoring department. The sharpshooter knocked down a remarkable six 3-pointers during the game, including five in the second quarter alone. “It’s kind of second nature when they start dropping,” DeBord said. “When you see one start dropping for all shooters, you just know every one’s going to fall.” Behind DeBord in scoring was freshman Matthew Henderson, who scored 18 points, 11 of which came in the fourth quarter. Clover Hill jumped out to an early 8-2 lead in the first quarter, but Hempfield set the tone from then on with five straight points and an assist on a DeBord three to give Powhatan its first lead of the game, 10-8. On one play, the senior guard weaved through traffic for a crafty layup. Hempfield then proceeded to assist DeBord on another catch-andshoot 3-point shot, a highlight of unselfish play that would define the Powhatan win. DeBord would carry that unselfish passing onto the very next possession, where he’d link up with a cutting Henderson for a layup at the basket. Going into the second quarter with an 18-17 lead, Hempfield started piling up the assists, first finding Henderson in the
post, who finished with a pretty spin and hook shot. Then he found DeBord on a pull-up mid-range look before finding junior Tanner Wyatt alone in the corner for an easy three. When it was all said and done, Hempfield recorded eight assists in the first half alone, as Powhatan cruised to a 44-34 lead after an impressive offensive stretch in the second quarter. “After the first quarter when we had some holes defensively, I thought we shored those things up; we rebounded the ball better, took care of the ball,” Washburn said. “I thought our offense was great from start to finish, we did a great job of finding open guys and knocking down the shots that we had.” To start the second half, Hempfield scored a grown man layup that saw him absorb a ton of contact at the rim. He wasn’t done just yet though, as he scored a crafty layup through contact for a three-point play after forward Paul Bonner grabbed a tough offensive rebound in traffic. After hitting his free throw, the Powhatan lead grew to 13 with 3:07 left to play in the third quarter. Topping off another impressive quarter, DeBord showed off his playmaking by calmly handling a trapped pickand-roll by delivering a
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Above, senior Matthew Hempfield surveys the floor as a passer in Powhatan’s 71-60 win over Clover Hill on Feb. 4. Hempfield scored 15 points with nine assists on his senior night. Right, junior guard Jack DeBord tightropes the baseline while looking for a cutting teammate in the second quarter against the Cavaliers.
pass to a rolling Bonner for a layup, giving the Indians a commanding 6146 advantage heading into the fourth quarter. Powhatan kept the lead at double digits for the remainder of the game, focusing more on draining the clock, clearing the benches and soaking in their second hardfought victory in as many games.
“It felt pretty good,” Hempfield said. “We came out and played good, just came out strong.” The two wins give Powhatan the most momentum they’ve seen all season, and it comes at just the right time. With four games in four days, the 5-10 Indians have a chance to sneak into the region
playoffs with a strong close to the season. “There’s a lot of excitement from tonight,” Washburn said. “We knew this was the time to turn things around.” Powhatan plays a big game on Thursday, Feb. 10 when they take on the Mechanicsville Mustangs on the road. The late-season clash will tip off at 7:30 p.m.
Powhatan wrestling dominates senior night tri-meet By Robby Fletcher Sports Editor
It was as good a senior night as it gets for Powhatan wrestling, as the Indians dominated the competition while honoring their eight senior wrestlers on Thursday night. Powhatan took down Matoaca 67-6 and Maggie Walker 59-9, winning both in convincing fashion in large part due to the performances of its senior class. “It’s always good to have a nice night on senior night,” head coach Jonathan Tanaka said. “Every class is special in its own little way.” Against Matoaca, Powhatan won every matchup, with Matoaca’s lone six points coming from a forfeit in the 220-pound weight class. Junior Natalia Sanchez, who recently won the 106-pound weight class at the Virginia Girls Championship, kicked things off with a bang, winning the first matchup of the night by fall in 20 seconds. Luke Wells followed that up with a pin in the second period in the
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Powhatan’s senior class of wrestlers pose together for a picture after the Indians knocked off the Matoaca Warriors and the Maggie Walker Dragons on Feb. 3. Powhatan won the tri-meet by a combined 108 points, with seniors Mitchell Johnson and Dylan Coward leading the way with perfect 2-0 records.
113-pound class, giving Powhatan a 12-0 lead. Star senior Dylan Coward faced a tough battle that went the distance in the next matchup. It was 1-1 in the third period, with neither competitor gaining much traction. After a low attack, Coward maneuvered and struck, getting the goahead takedown with 34
seconds left on his special night in front of the home crowd. Coward nearly was taken down at the very end, yet somehow escaped with a 3-2 decision win. After a series of forfeits from the short-handed Warriors, pins by Andrew Cheatham and Mitchell Johnson in the 170 and 195-pound class-
es ended things in an allIndians victory. In the second matchup of the night, the Indians faced the Dragons, who provided slightly better resistance against the Powhatan team. Sanchez had her second pin of the night to open things, taking down Chance Howell in 35 seconds.
After two forfeits, Coward earned a pin in the second period of his matchup with Jack Laroche, pushing Powhatan’s lead to 24-0. Britton Proffitt proceeded to dominate the 145-pound event against Nihal Pothunoori, winning by technical fall in a 20-4 win. Nathan Holt then won by fall in the
170-pound class, beating Hugo Seehaver in 1:07. In Johnson’s final home matchup, he earned his second pin in as many matches after beating Tim Graff in 1:15 to cap off a perfect night of wrestling for the Indians. It’s been an eventful week for Johnson, who also announced his commitement to play football at Emory & Henry. “We were just happy to have a nice night that they’ll be able to remember for a little bit, and it gives us some momentum rolling into the postseason,” Tanaka said. It’ll be an exciting postseason for the Indians, who have multiple wrestlers with a chance to make some serious noise during the regional tournament that’s slated to start on Feb. 11. Tanaka believes his group is up to the challenge. “We’re trying to peak at the right time just like everybody else,” he said. “We feel good, we’re battle-tested, we feel really good about the schedule we’ve gone through and preparation that we’ve put in.”
Powhatan grad to compete in Olympics for second time By Robby Fletcher Sports Editor
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Hakeem Abdul-Saboor, shown training, is a Powhatan graduate and former football player.
Most athletes dream of representing Team USA in the Olympics. For SPC. Hakeem Abdul-Saboor, he’ll be able to live the dream for a second time. A Powhatan High School graduate and United States Army soldier, Abdul-Saboor will compete in the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics
with the Team USA bobsled team. He was also on the bobsled team during the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang. There, he and his team placed 19th in the fourman event and 21st in the two-man bobsled. Alongside SPC. Frank Del Duca, an infantryman from Bethel, Maine, Abdul-Saboor was selected to compete in the Olympics through the U.S.
Army World Class Athlete Program. With the U.S. Army, Abdul-Saboor is a Biomedical Equipment Specialist. Abdul-Saboor graduated from Powhatan in 2005, where he was a talented running back on the football team. He later played football at UVAWise, where he finished his football career with 1,292 rushing yards and 23 rushing touchdowns in
32 games. Abdul-Saboor began bobsledding in 2015 when he was discovered by the Olympic bobsled coach while working as a speed and agility coach in Knoxville. The men’s bobsled events start on Feb. 14 when the two-man heats begin at 7:05 a.m. Robby Fletcher can be reached at rfletcher@ powhatantoday.com.
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Powhatan swim has busy week as they gear up for regions By Robby Fletcher Sports Editor
In their final week of the regular season before they gear up for regionals, Powhatan’s swim and dive team had three meets in quick succession as they got tons of last-minute experience in time for the postseason. On Monday, Jan. 31, they met with Hanover and Goochland in a meet that took place at Burkwood Swim & Racquet Club. Powhatan beat Goochland 59-46 in points for men, while the women beat Goochland, 92-15. Both lost to Hanover, who, for the most part, dominated the event. Hanover won the first two events, but Powhatan got a first-place winner on the board in the third event when junior Cole Malkerson won the 200 freestyle with a time of 1 minute, 57.19 seconds. That time was Malkerson’s best of the season in the event, and it came in a competition where he was the lone Indians competitor as he
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staff going into the 202021 season, shares the court next to his daughter, sophomore Corynn Lampman, who has carved out a vital role in the Indians frontcourt. Before joining the team, he also coached Faith on the AAU basketball team at RockIt Sports. Coach Lampman has been a personal coach to Corynn for her entire life, teaching her the game and providing feedback thanks to his experience coaching at the high school and Division I levels. When he started coaching her in the fifth grade, Corynn knew she had a unique opportunity that a lot of other players didn’t have. “I don’t think of it as much of a challenge, I think of it like a blessing because I get to have him tell me the honest truth and I can rely on him to make me be better and push me,” she said. “He’s taught me everything I know about the game.” Like coach Henderson, coach Lampman understands the potential added pressure and obstacles of having a close family member also be the main leader on the sidelines, but he applauds those kids who can handle it and show growth from the situation. “I think we all want what’s best for our children, but then you get on a court and you really expect a lot out of your child,” he said. “It takes a special kid to be coached by their parent, and I am lucky to have that.” Lampman says as his daughter has grown older, he’s prioritized patience in his approach to feedback and criticisms, allowing her the space to take the available advice whenever she’s ready. “To her credit she’s always ready to listen. I think it’s harder for them to be coached by their parents than it is for us to coach our kids,” he said. When Lampman was hired last season, he wasn’t the only new staff
was surrounded by four Hanover swimmers and one Goochland swimmer. Another highlight came from sophomore Nathan Orban in the 200-yard individual medley, who beat his seed time of 2:39.31 with a season-best 2:36.18 final time, good enough for fourth in the competition. In the girls 200-yard individual medley, junior Summer Kantanen finished third with a 2:40.24 time behind Hanover standouts Jordyn Dillard and Cere Duplissey. Sophomore Brandon Vallent followed up Kantanen’s performance with a thirdplace finish of his own in the 50-yard freestyle, swimming a time of 25.78 seconds. In the girls 100-yard butterfly, freshman swimmer Jenna Autry finished third with a 1:11.73 time, though Goochland’s Callie Horst won the event with a 1:04.20 time. Staying in line with the third place finishes, senior Mia Wilson won third place in the 100-yard freestyle with a member to come in with family relations. Varsity assistant coaches Brock and Madison Geiman joined last year as well. The two Christopher Newport alums were engaged when they joined the staff and are now yet another piece of the Powhatan family. Madison was in the second grade when she first met coach Henderson, attending one of her intramural basketball camps and eventually coming full circle as a coach herself alongside Henderson. On the floor for the Indians, sisters Kayla and Emma Terry also share a Powhatan bloodline to the team. Emma, a freshman, has seen plenty of minutes in her first varsity season, while her sister is one of the team’s senior captains spearheading a dynamic offensive attack. Kayla, a Lynchburg College commit, has had a spectacular final season for the Indians, and believes playing alongside her sister to be one of the top highlights of her high school tenure. “Playing with my sister is such a blessing,” Terry said. “She has come a long way and has improved so much, and I am beyond proud of her.” Terry also said this is the first time playing alongside her sister, making it an entirely new experience for her as a mentor off the floor. She says she’s balanced both a hands-on and hands-off approach to her sister’s on-court experiences. “I try taking her out of her comfort zone and push her to be the best that she can be to grow as a basketball player and a person,” she said. “On the other hand, I also like to watch her develop on her own and learn new things and see her confidence level increase as a result.” Regardless of the teaching method, Emma says she’s embracing every single moment with her sister before she leaves for college. “I get to spend time with my best friend doing what we both love
1:02.39 time, just behind Hanover sophomore Delany Wetzel in second place at 1:01.39. Powhatan also closed with a string of solid performances. Orban finished in second in the 100 backstroke, beating his seed time with a final time of 1:06.36. Then, Wilson finished second in her 100 backstroke event, finishing with a 1:13.93 result. Three days later, Powhatan followed up that match with a rescheduled meet-up with Colonial Heights, Goochland and Orange County at SwimRVA. Powhatan had a few highlights at the packed meet, including two firstplace finishes from Cole Malkerson. He won the 200 freestyle with a 2:00.53 time and the 100yard backstroke 16 events later by completing the race in 59.33 seconds. Wilson also won an event at the meet, taking top honors at the 100 freestyle by beating a multitude of competitors with a 1:01.14 time. The Indians had an
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Senior swimmer Payton George swims the backstroke in the 100-yard backstroke event against Hanover and Goochland on Jan. 31.
even quicker turnaround from that meet, facing Patrick Henry on Friday. Though Patrick Henry girls won the meet 79-76, it was a solid night of swimming from Powhatan. Patrick Henry had swimmers in first place in the first seven events of the meet, but Powhatan’s talented bunch came back swinging with a string of
nice performances. In the girls 50-yard freestyle, Kantanen won a crucial event with a 28.28-second finish. Later, Cole Malkerson continued his strong week with a win in the 100 backstroke, recording a 1:04.22 time. Powhatan would win two of the final three events to nearly comeback and topple Patrick Henry, with Autry winning the
100-yard breaststroke with a 1:23.38 time. Then, Kantanen, Wilson, Rowan Blashfield and Payton George worked together to win the 400-yard freestyle relay for the Indians. Powhatan will carry 18 swimmers into the Class 4 Region B Swimming Championships held at Hanover High School on Friday, Feb. 11.
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Left, senior point guard Kayla Terry passes the ball in a warm-up drill at Monacan on Dec. 16, 2021. Right, freshman Emma Terry dribbles out of traffic in Powhatan’s win over Huguenot on Dec. 19.
most before she goes to college,” she said. “I have come to realize just how grateful I am for this season with Kayla.” Emma also believes the way her sister pushes her has allowed her to push herself to improve. “I am much more aware of my talents and skills because of her,” Emma said. “I now consistently push myself to be a better player, athlete and person as a whole because of her.” That type of sisterly connection has been touted by team members as the core of the relationships on Powhatan’s roster. The players, related or not, have talked about growing to love and respect each other like family, creating a distinctive type of chemistry that extends beyond their performances on the court. “We spend so much time together whether it’s basketball or outside of it,” Faith said. “We love it and love each other, we look forward to basketball every day. I think the family ties in our program makes our team bond even stronger because we all know each other even better and it’s just a comfortable, fun environment.” For a game so built around communication, teamwork and respect, Powhatan’s basketball program has proven to embrace every positive aspect of team culture that makes the game so special to so many people. Win or lose, this Powhatan team intends to ride with each other until the end.
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STUDENT NEWS Bethany Myers named to President’s List at Bob Jones University Bethany Myers, a senior elementary education major from Powhatan, was among approximately 660 Bob Jones University students named to the Fall 2021 President’s List. The President’s List recognizes students who earn a 3.75 or higher grade point average for the semester. Located in Greenville, South Carolina, Bob Jones University provides an outstanding regionally accredited Christian liberal arts education purposely designed to inspire a lifelong pursuit of learning, loving and leading. BJU offers over 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in religion, education, fine arts and communication, arts and science, health professions, and business. BJU has over 3,000 students from nearly every state and more than 40 countries. We are committed to the truth of Scripture and to pursuing excellence in all we do.
Ellen Whitton named to University of Vermont Fall 2021 Dean's List Ellen Whitton, Psychological Science major, has been named to the Dean's List for the fall 2021 semester at
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the University of Vermont. Whitton of Moseley is in the College of Arts and Sciences. To be named to the Dean's List, students must have a grade-point average of 3.0 or better and rank in the top 20% of their class in their respective college or school. Since 1791, the University of Vermont has worked to move humankind forward. Committed to both research and teaching, UVM professors – world-class researchers, scholars, and artists – bring their discoveries into the classroom and their students into the field. Located in Burlington, Vermont, one of the nation's most vibrant small cities and top college towns, UVM is a Public Ivy and top 100 national research university educating 10,700 undergraduate students, 1,627 graduate students, 776 certificate and non-degree students, and 478 M.D. students in the Larner College of Medicine.
Shenandoah University honors students’ academic achievements Shenandoah University recently honored the students who achieved academic excellence in the fall. Robert Hubley of Moseley is one of 428 students at Shenandoah University who made the President's List for
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the Fall 2021 semester. Students who achieved this prestigious academic recognition attained a grade point average of at least 3.90. Shenandoah honored 1,024 students who made the Fall 2021 Dean's List. To be considered for the Dean's List, students must complete at least 12 semester hours and earn a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher. Local students who earned this honor are Emma Walker of Moseley and Robert Hubley of Moseley. Shenandoah University was established in 1875, and is headquartered in Winchester, Virginia, with additional educational sites in Clarke, Fairfax and Loudoun counties. Shenandoah is a private, nationally recognized university that blends professional career experiences with liberal education. 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.
Kayli Shenk named to President's List at Coastal Carolina Nearly 1,000 students were named to the President's List at Coastal Carolina University for the Fall 2021 semester, in-
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Stettler makes Eastern Mennonite University's Fall 2021 Dean's List Congratulations to Kendall Stettler of Powhatan for earning Fall 2021 Dean's List honors from Eastern Mennonite University. The Dean's List, compiled at the end of each semester, includes degree-seeking students who achieve a semester GPA of at least 3.75 with no W, I, or F grades for 12 semester hours of standard grades.
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Emily Cress named to fall 2021 Dean's List at Grove City College Emily Cress of Powhatan was named to the Dean's List for the fall 2021 semester at Grove City College. Students eligible for the Dean's List have a GPA of 3.40 to 3.59; for the Dean's List with Distinction a GPA of 3.60 to 3.84 and for the Dean's List with High Distinction a GPA of 3.85 to 4.0. Grove City College is a highly ranked, national Christian liberal arts and sciences see STUDENT pg. 6B
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Legals LEGAL NOTICES VIRGINIA: THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE COUNTY OF POWHATAN COUNTY OF POWHATAN, VIRGINIA, a Political Subdivision of the Commonwealth of Virginia, Complainant, V. Case No. CL21001125-00 L. W. DRAKE, ET AL., Respondents ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to enforce the lien of the Complainant, County of Powhatan, Virginia, for delinquent real estate taxes against certain real property located in the County of Powhatan, Virginia, described as follows: Tax Map No. 025-52 Account No. 2293 All that certain lot, piece, or parcel of real property, now or formerly owned by Pocahontas Fariss Jones, et al., lying and being in Powhatan County, Virginia, designated and bearing Tax Map No. 025-52 and being 29 acres, more or less. This description is made subject to all easements, conditions, agreements, restrictions, and reservations of record which affect the property herein described. IT APPEARING that an Affidavit has been made and filed stating that due diligence has been used, without effect, to ascertain the identity and location of certain parties to be served, that the last known addresses for the Respondents herein are as follows: L. W. Drake, who is believed to be deceased and whose last known address is unknown; Tax Map No. 02552 (Account Number 2293), whose last known address is unknown; Pocahontas Fariss Jones aka Mary Pocahontas Fariss Jones aka Pocahontas Fariss, who is believed to be deceased and whose last known address is unknown; Calvin C. Jones aka Calvin Cecil Jones, who is believed to be deceased and whose last known address is unknown; Audrey Caldwell Jones aka Audrey Mae Jones Caldwell, who is believed to be deceased and whose last known address is unknown; David Jones, whose last known address is unknown; Susan E. Fariss Caskie aka Susan Emily Fariss, who is believed to be deceased and whose last known address is unknown; Walter Caskie, Jr. aka Walter Allison Caskie, Jr., who is believed to be deceased and whose last known address is unknown; Allison Sue Caskie aka Allison Sellers aka Allison Kingston, who is believed to be deceased and whose last known address is unknown; Donald Fariss Caskie, who is believed to be deceased and whose last known address is unknown; Donald R. Caskie aka Donald Ross Caskie, whose last known address is 2368 Madison Avenue, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23455; Susan F. Caskie aka Susan Francis Caskie, whose last known address is 1239 Kelley Neck Road, Lancaster, Virginia 22503; Daniel L. Caskie, whose last known address is 10216 Scots Landing Road, Mechanicsville, Virginia 23116; John E. Fariss aka John Edward Fariss, Sr., who is believed to be deceased and whose last known address is unknown; John Edward Fariss, Jr., who is believed to be deceased and whose last known address is unknown; Cary P. Fariss Wright aka Cary Pocahontas Fariss, who is believed to be deceased and whose last known address is unknown; Miles Wesley Wright, who is believed to be deceased and whose last known address is unknown; William M. Fariss, Sr. aka William Marshall Fariss, Sr., who is believed to be deceased and whose last known address is unknown; Alice Cole Richards aka Alice R. Fariss, who is believed to be deceased and whose last known address is unknown; C. Mason Fariss aka Calvin Mason Fariss, who is believed to be deceased and whose last known address is unknown; William M. Fariss, Jr. aka William Marshall Fariss, Jr., who is believed to be deceased and whose last known address is unknown; Alice Christine Fariss aka Christy O’Brien aka Christine O’Brien, whose last known address is 6260 Violet Circle, Mechanicsville, Virginia 23111 ; Edward R. Fariss aka Edward Richard Fariss, who is believed to be deceased and whose last known address is unknown; Dorothy Earle Carter aka Dorothy Morris Fariss, who is believed to be deceased and whose last known address is unknown; Thomas E. Fariss aka Thomas Elton Fariss, who is believed to be deceased and whose last known address is unknown; and that any officers, heirs, devisees, and successors in title of the Respondent named herein are made parties Respondent to this action individually and/or by the general description of Parties Unknown, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties herein and all Parties Unknown and/or whose location cannot be ascertained appear on or before March, 14 2022 in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of the County of Powhatan, Virginia, and do what may be necessary to protect their interests in this cause. ENTERED 2/FEBRUARY/2022 TERESA HASH DOBBINS, CLERK I Ask For This: John A. Rife Taxing Authority Consulting Services, PC P.O. Box 31800 Henrico, Virginia 23294-1800 Phone: (804) 545-2500
NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SALE 2026 Old Tavern Road, Powhatan, VA 23139 By virtue of the power and authority contained in a Deed of Trust dated August 31, 2011 and recorded at Book 809 Page 1266 in the Clerk’s Office for the Powhatan County Virginia Circuit Court, Virginia, securing a loan which was originally $116,500.00. The appointed SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE, Commonwealth Trustees, LLC will offer for sale at public auction at the front steps of the Powhatan Circuit Court located at 3880 Old Buckingham Road, Powhatan, Virginia 23139. March 11, 2022 at 10:00 AM improved real property, with an abbreviated legal description of the following described property, to wit: All that certain lot, piece or parcel of land, lying and being on the east line of State Route 629, Macon District, Powhatan County, Virginia, designated as 1.00 acre, more or less, as more particularly described on a plat of survey made by Potts and Minter, P.L.S., dated September 17, 1987, entitled "Plat Showing Two Parcels of Land Situated on the Eastern Line of State Route 629, in the Macon District of Powhatan County, Virginia," said plat is attached to and made a part of Deed recorded December 3, 1987, in Deed Book 196, Page 187, and to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description of the property herein conveyed, and as more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. TERMS OF SALE: The property will be sold "AS IS," WITHOUT REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND AND SUBJECT TO conditions, restrictions, reservations, easements, rights of way, and all other matters of record taking priority over the Deed of Trust to be announced at the time of sale. A deposit of $20,000.00, or 10% of the sale price, whichever is lower, will be required at the time of sale, in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order by the purchaser. The balance of the purchase price, with interest at the rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date said funds are received in the office of the SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE, will be due within fifteen (15) days of sale. In the event of default by the successful bidder, the entire deposit shall be forfeited and applied to the costs and expenses of sale and Substitute Trustee’s fee. All other public charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges, whether incurred prior to or after the sale, and all other costs incident to settlement to be paid by the purchaser. In the event taxes, any other public charges have been advanced, a credit will be due to the seller, to be adjusted from the date of sale at the time of settlement. Purchaser agrees to pay the seller’s attorneys at settlement, a fee of $470.00 for review of the settlement documents. Additional terms will be announced at the time of sale and the successful bidder will be required to execute and deliver to the Substitute Trustees a memorandum or contract of the sale at the conclusion of bidding. FOR INFORMATION CONTACT Rosenberg & Associates, LLC (Attorney for the Secured Party) 4340 East West Highway, Suite 600 Bethesda, MD 20814 301-907-8000 www.rosenberg-assoc.com
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Powhatan in the fall 2021 semester. For more than 150 years, Lehigh University has combined outstanding academic and learning opportunities with leadership in fostering innovative research. The institution is among the nation's most selective, highly ranked private research universities. Lehigh's five colleges - College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, College of Education, College of Health, and the P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science - provides opportunities to 7,000+ students to discover and grow in an academically rigorous environment along with a supportive, engaged campus community.
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college that equips students to pursue their unique callings through an academically excellent and Christ-centered learning and living experience distinguished by a commitment to affordability and promotion of the Christian worldview, the foundations of a free society and the love of neighbor. Established in 1876, the college offers students degrees in more than 60 majors on a picturesque 180-acre campus north of Pittsburgh, Pa.
Isabelle Torrijos named to Dean's List for fall 2021 semester at Lehigh University
Dickinson, O’Shea named Dean's List status, which is awarded to students who earned a to Belmont University’s Fall scholastic average of 3.6 or better 2021 Dean's List while carrying at least 12 hours of regularly graded courses, has been granted to Isabelle Torrijos from
Two local students achieved the Dean's List at Belmont University for the fall 2021 semester.
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Eligibility is based on a minimum course load of 12 hours (exclusive of audit and pass/fail courses this semester) and a quality grade point average of 3.5 with no grade below a C (inclusive of audit, pass/fail courses and zero-credit courses). Alexandra Dickinson of Powhatan and Jillian O'Shea of Moseley were both named to the Dean's List. Located 2 miles from downtown Nashville, Tennessee, Belmont University consists of nearly 8,800 students who come from every state and 33 countries. Belmont brings together the best of liberal arts and professional education in a Christ-centered and student-focused community of learning and service. With more than 115 areas of undergraduate study, 41 master's programs and five doctoral degrees, there is no limit to the ways Belmont University can expand an individual's horizon.
Tymothy Hart makes Dean’s List at Hampden-Sydney Tymothy Hart, a 2019 graduate of Powhatan High School, has made the Dean’s List at Hampden-Sydney College in Farmville for the fall 2021 semester. Hart is an English major and a member of the Tiger Baseball team and hopes to graduate in 2023.
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