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March 24, 2021
Supervisors deliberate on lowering tax rate By Laura McFarland Editor
POWHATAN – The Powhatan County Board of Supervisors seemed ready last week to follow through on long-term plans to significantly reduce the county’s real estate tax rate. During a budget workshop held on Friday, March 19, the tax rate was the most pressing issue on the board’s agenda because of the looming June 2021 tax bill. If the board wanted to make a change to the current tax rate of 85 cents that would be effective for that next tax bill, they had to do it by their meeting on Monday, March 22, which occurred after press time. The March 22 deadline for this decision would give time for the commissioner of the revenue’s office and treasurer’s office to make the necessary changes and arrangements before the tax bills are mailed out. In a verbal consensus reached during Friday’s meeting, the board was in agreement that they want the county to “own” a real estate tax rate of 79 cents, starting with the June 2021 tax bill and moving forward. This is part of their plan not only to lower the tax rate but to keep it at
the same level so it does not fluctuate up and down from year to year depending on various factors. However, the only official decision they would be making at Monday’s meeting was regarding amending the current second half of the fiscal year (FY) 2021 tax rate, if they choose to do so. Discussion was held during the meeting about keeping the tax rate at 85 cents for this last tax bill because it would bring in roughly $700,000 in additional revenue before moving to the more austere 79-cent rate. While the four supervisors did not seem inclined to take this option, they also gave county administrator Ned Smither over the weekend to think about whether he feels confident in the county’s ability to safely operate with a 79-cent rate. On Friday, Smither presented the supervisors with scenarios for several different tax rate options and explained that the 79-cent rate didn’t offer as much cushion if future revenue projections don’t happen as expected or there are unforeseen circumstances. Tied to all of this discussion about the tax rate is the board of supervisors’ decision to take the county back from a fiscal year billing cycle to a calendar year billing cycle, said Charla Schubert, director of finance. Accord-
ing to current county ordinance, the supervisors adopt a tax rate in the spring that will be effective for the November bill of that year and the June bill of the following year. The county made the decision to move to this way of billing in 2014 and is one of only five localities in the state that operates this way, Schubert said. If they adopt an ordinance change in the coming months moving Powhatan back to a calendar year billing cycle, the supervisors will vote on a rate each spring that will be effective for the June and November of that calendar year. At the start of Friday’s workshop, Smither presented the board with five scenarios of different tax rates and what the county could accomplish if each were adopted. All five options came with individual packets showing the projected operating budget for the county over the next 10 years given those rates. They also included graphs helping track the county’s debt capacity and its fund balance projections. Two of the options were never discussed because they involved gradually decreasing the tax rate over multiple years, which the supervisors said they didn’t want to do. see TAX RATE, pg. 3
Firefighters use house for training By Laura McFarland Editor
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POWHATAN – Time is running out for a house in the 3000 block of Anderson Highway, but its last weeks will have a lasting impact on the county. The house, which is on land owned by Evergreen Community Church, is being used by the county’s public safety personnel for training purposes before it is torn down later this spring to make way for construction on the property, said Pat Schoeffel, assistant chief. The church reached out to Powhatan Fire and Rescue with an offer to let the county use the house for training purposes, he said. Because there wasn’t an immediate deadline on when the house has to come down, the structure has turned out to be an invaluable resource for ad-
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Powhatan High School Class of 2020 graduates wait in socially distanced lines for their ceremony to start. The governor last week approved school divisions to begin planning graduations with certain restrictions for the Class of 2021.
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Company 1 firefigthters practice engine and truck work in a simulated house fire at a borrowed house in the county.
ditional training of career, volunteer, and future firefighters.
“We are using this house for see TRAINING, pg. 5
Schools make the case for raises By Laura McFarland Editor
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OWHATAN – Powhatan County Public Schools stated its case for increasing employee compensation at the most recent joint meeting between the school board and board of supervisors. While the impact of the evening’s revelations was unknown at the end of the joint meeting on Tuesday, March 16, superintendent Eric Jones, the school board members, and several teachers took the chance to advocate for a 5% raise for all employees and targeted rais-
es to address compression issues among some teachers. The three-hour meeting covered a wide range of topics, most of which tied back in some way to the overall discussion about the fiscal year (FY) 2022 operating budget and school funding. The biggest surprise of the evening came at the beginning of the meeting, when both Jones and county administrator Ned Smither were giving their introductions to the budget discussions. Smither offered a chart that compared the recent projected school budget drafts with his own see RAISES, pg. 6
Local high schools given green light on graduations By Laura McFarland Editor
POWHATAN – Class of 2021 seniors in Powhatan County will be honored at in-person graduation ceremonies this year. What it will look like beyond that is still unknown. Governor Ralph Northam announced on Wednesday, March 17 that K-12 schools, colleges, and universities may hold in-person graduation and commencement events this spring. He expects the preliminary guidance on how those may occur to be included in an April 1 update to Third Amended Executive Order Seventy-Two. Graduation events held
outdoors will be capped at 5,000 people or 30% of the venue capacity, whichever is less, according to the governor’s office. Graduation events held indoors may have up to 500 people, or 30% of the venue capacity, whichever is less. Attendees must wear masks and follow other guidelines and safety protocols to ensure proper distancing. “I appreciate the work that our schools, students, and teachers have put in to get back into the classroom safely, and the efforts of public health officials and education leaders in developing guidelines see GRADUATION, pg. 4
SpaceX Falcon 9 launch visible from Powhatan
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hotographer David Amos went out to his usual haunt in Powhatan County on March 14 to get some pre-dawn pictures of the Milky Way. As he was snapping away, he saw in the distance what looked like a jet but the vapor trail looked odd. As it got closer the huge plume got wider and brighter. He said he was beside himself trying to work out what he was watching as he frantically adjusted his camera’s settings and position to capture the image. It turned out to be an early morning photo of SpaceX Falcon 9. “As it moved from southeast to northeast, there was a break as the stage separated and the exhaust plume bloomed. It was so beautiful to behold. I am so glad i captured it,” Amos said.
PHOTO COURTESY OF DAVID AMOS
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O B I T UA R I E S WALLACE BELL Mr. Wallace Bell, 91, of Powhatan, Va., departed this life on Saturday, March 13, 2021, in Richmond, Va. He is survived by one son, Barry Bell; three daughters, Cathy Blevins, Netfah Bell and Emily McDougald (Neil); six grandchildren, three greatgrandchildren; one sister, Mabel Gilliam; one sister-in-law, Juanita Bell; and a host of nephews, niecBELL es, great-nephews, great-nieces, cousins and friends. His remains rested at Marian Gray Thomas Funeral Home, where a public viewing was held Saturday, March 20, from 1 to 6 p.m. Graveside services were held on Sunday, March 21, at 12 p.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, Powhatan, Va. The Rev. Bryan J. Stevens, Pastor, and Minister Lisa Bell Thompson officiated. mariangraythomasfuneralhome.com
SUSAN BIRD Susan Elaine Bird, 72, of Savannah, Ga., formerly of Powhatan, Va., went to be with her Lord on Friday, March 5, 2021, after a yearlong battle with pneumonia. She was a three time breast cancer survivor. Sue was born in Newton, N.J. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph Watson Bird and Helen Gerard Bird; and brothers, Richard Clark Bird and BIRD Ralph Ronald Bird. She is survived by her children, Michelle Rapole (Todd Tribble) of Blackstone, Va., Jeff Rapole (Wendy) of Keysville, Va., Melissa Clayton (Joe) of Powhatan, Va. and Meggon Rapole (Josh Cahall) of Savannah, Ga.; grandchildren, Morgan Ownby, Ashdin Clayton, Zane Lyons, Alyssa Rapole and Hunter Rapole; great-granddaughter, Blake Kemp; and many nieces and nephews. She grew up in
Sandyston Township in Layton, N.J. and was a 1967 graduate of Newton High School. She was active in 4-H, raising and showing Angus and Jersey cattle, as well as raising and training German Shepherds for The Seeing Eye Dog Foundation. After moving to Powhatan, Va., in 1984, she expanded her love for animals by raising sheep, pigs, cattle and chickens. She was a volunteer 4-H leader to many children in Powhatan, a member of Providence Presbyterian Church and a passionate volunteer for the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life in Powhatan. A graveside service and outdoor Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, March 28, 2021, at 1 p.m. at Providence Presbyterian Church, 1950 Ridge Rd., Powhatan, Va. 23139. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to The American Cancer Society Relay For Life South of the James, Attn: SK 5AKRGF, P.O. Box 4110, Glen Allen, Va. 23058 or Providence Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 417, Powhatan, Va. 23139. The family wishes to extend our sincere gratitude to all of her friends, caretakers and medical professionals who cared for, loved and supported her throughout her many years of battling health conditions.
MICHAEL PAUL LECIK JR. Michael Paul Lecik Jr., 41, passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at his home in Powhatan after a two-year battle with Multiple Myeloma. Mike was born in Steubenville, Ohio. He served as a firefighter in the U.S. Air Force from 1999 to 2008. He then continued his firefighting career working for various agencies, including Navy Region Mid-AtlanLECIK tic, the DLA and, most recently, Ft. Lee as the Chief Fire Inspector. Mike proudly served with the Huguenot Volunteer Fire Department in Powhatan as an Assistant Chief. Mike is survived by his wife, Tiffany; and their three daughters, Amery, Aubry
and Adalyn; along with his parents, Michael Lecik Sr. and Carolyn Lecik; his sister, Jessica Parry (Cory); inlaws, David and Diane Carlton, Taylor Carlton (Cassie) and Laura Horvath (Jason); as well as many nieces, nephews and extended family. A service will be held Saturday, March 27, at the Passion Community Church, Powhatan location at 1 p.m., followed by a reception at the Huguenot Volunteer Fire Department. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Powhatan Huguenot Volunteer Fire Department. Condolences can be made at bennettbardenfh.com.
JESSE SPAINE Mr. Jesse Baxter Spaine, 87, of Richmond, Va., passed away on Friday, March 12, 2021, at his longtime home in Richmond in the loving care of his family and Heartland Hospice. Jesse was born on December 21, 1933, to Lula (Arvin) and Baxter Spaine. He was predeceased by his only son, Timothy Spaine; and his loyal and beloved wife of 58 SPAINE years, Jane Mitchell Spaine. He is survived by his devoted daughter, Jennifer Spaine Lowrey (John) of Saint Simons Island, Ga. He was the proud "PaPa" to Melissa, Matthew, Abigail, Naomi and Jimmy. Although Jesse was an accomplished electrician with Westinghouse Electric Supply Company for 50 years, his zeal was sharing with others about Jehovah God and the promise of living on a paradise earth. He remained a faithful servant to Jehovah since his baptism on September 6, 1952. In lieu of an in-person memorial service at the Kingdom Hall, the service will be held via videoconference using Zoom on Saturday, April 10, 2021, at 2 p.m. Afterwards, all are invited to remain connected for an opportunity to visit. Zoom information will be provided by the McGuire Park Congregation at 804-745-7144, please leave a message if no answer.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR Wednesday, March 24
Powhatan County Public Library has reopened for in-person services. The library will continue its limited operation hours moving forward. The library is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday and Saturday. Face coverings continue to be required inside the library by staff and patrons. While Powhatan County remains under a local state of emergency, library public restrooms will remain closed. Library meeting rooms are also unavailable until further notice. While customers may once again enter and use the library’s resources, 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 804-5985670 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. All returned items will continue to be quarantined before they are returned to circulation. The library remains unable to accept donations at this time; however, the Friends of the Library bookstore will be 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 804-598-5670.
Powhatan County Public Library will hold Facebook Storytime at 10:30 a.m. on the library’s Facebook page, www.facebook.com/pg/ powhatanlibrary Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. Family Storytime is on Tuesdays and Music and Movement is on Wednesdays.
Thursday, March 25
The Powhatan Food Pantry is open from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursdays, Saturdays and Tuesdays and 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursdays at 2500 Batterson Road. Contact the pantry at 804-372-9526 or powhatanvafoodpantry@ gmail.com.
Graceland Baptist Church, 975 Dorset Road, holds a community meal called At the Table at 5:30 p.m. Come enjoy a homecooked meal, a brief Jesus story, fellowship, and music. All are welcome.
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_2QU VzrPXDpYsV2HY11CH8KB rluifyO. 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.
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 Free Clinic of Powhatan is now serving patients at its new location at 2320 Skaggs Road. Services at the Free Clinic include medical, dental, dietary, counseling, women’s health. Patient appointments are by appointment only. Registration for new patients is Monday from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Lab services are Thursday from 9 a.m. to– noon. Patient appointments are from 4 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays. Administration hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesday, and Fridays. The phone number remains the same: 804-598-5637.
The Powhatan Lion’s Club will meet at 6 p.m. at the County Seat Restaurant. Contact Mike Jones at 804-794-1440 for more information.
The original Powhatan AA meets from 8 to 9 p.m. every Thursday in the Powhatan Village Building.
Saturday, March 27
Upcoming
Powhatan AA meets at 8 p.m. every Saturday at Manakin Episcopal Church on Huguenot Trail.
Monday, March 29
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, March 30
The Powhatan Rotary Club meets at 7:30 a.m. every Thursday at the County Seat Restaurant. Awaken to Hope Al-Anon meets at 7:30 p.m. every Thursday at St. John Neumann Catholic Church.
Powhatan County Public Library is excited to partner with the Goochland Powhatan Master Gardener Association to offer a virtual workshop series on a variety of unique gardening topics. Workshops will be held online at 10 a.m. on the following Saturdays: March 27 and April 24. “Ornamental Pollinator Garden Is Not an Oxymoron: How to Use 7 Easy, Native Plants to Produce 6 Full Months of Garden Blooms, Bee Food, and Bouquets” is the March 27 workshop. Master Gardener Cathy McCarthy will demonstrate how native plants are not just for ‘wild’ gardens. Ornamental garden design principles and pollinator support principles will be explored to show how an ornamental garden can also be a functioning, sustainable pollinator garden. To register for this session, visit https://tinyurl.com/ Ornamental-Pollinators21. For more details or registration assistance, contact Powhatan County Public Library at 804-598-5670 or library@ powhatanlibrary.net.
The new Bridge of Reason AA meeting is held at 7 p.m. every Tuesday at Powhatan Mennonite Church, 3549 Old Buckingham Road, Powhatan. It is an open, decision and literature meeting for Powhatan, Goochland, and Cumberland counties. AA meets at 8 p.m. every Tuesday at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church on Huguenot Trail.
Due to COVID pandemic limitations on gathering, and out of an abundance of caution, the Knights of Columbus will not host the Lenten fish dinners this year. The Knights so enjoy bringing together Powhatan citizens of all faiths in fellowship. Later in the year, when it is safer to gather and socialize, the Knights plan to host themed dinners, with dates and times to be announced in the Powhatan Today. The Knights ask everyone to remember, the pandemic has led to hardships for some of our neighbors. The need for charity never ceases. If you can, continue to support the local food pantries, the Free Clinic, and other outreach programs to help ease their burdens. Powhatan's youngest 4-H club members, the Cloverbuds, started meeting virtually this winter for a six-week 4-H Nature Buds session! They are 5-8 years old with lots of energy and a curiosity for nature. They've explored all about birds, recycling, weather and the environment since January with two sessions to go. Registration for the next virtual offering, 4-H Creative Cloverbuds, is now open. During this four-week session starting April 29, children will learn the importance of color and design through drawing, sculpting, painting and much more! Along with the hands-on virtual program, family activities to do at home will also be included. Sessions take place from 6 to 7 p.m. The fee is $20 per youth (most supplies provided). These programs are a collaboration between Powhatan County 4-H and the City of Chesapeake 4-H. Register by April 2. Contact Powhatan 4-H Extension Agent Cathy Howland at chowland@vt.edu or call the Powhatan Extension Office at 804-598-5640. Feeding Powhatan is a nonprofit food pantry that exists to feed people who are
struggling financially in the Powhatan community. The pantry will be open from 5 to 7 p.m. on certain Wednesday at 2408 New Dorset Circle (next to Community Life Church). Upcoming dates are April 7 and 21. No Income guidelines currently apply. Visit us on Facebook at Feeding Powhatan or call 804-3036431.
A new 4-H club is now forming in Powhatan for youth ages 9 to 18 with an interest in archery. The group is seeking additional adults willing to go through training to join our certified instructor. Jerry Fife is the club coordinator. He grew up in 4-H and can't wait to create a positive youth experience locally. Contact Powhatan 4-H Extension Agent Cathy Howland at chowland@vt.edu or call the Powhatan Extension Office at 804-598-5640.
Although most of the local 4-H clubs have not met since March 2020, the leaders of the two equine clubs returned to in-person meetings in the fall. Others are making plans to return to in-person meetings this spring! Horses R Us 4-H Club meets the first Wednesday of the month off Academy Road. Majestic Hooves 4-H Club meets Saturdays monthly off Maidens Road. Powhatan 4-H Shooting Club meets Sunday afternoons (there is a waiting list – contact the Extension Office to be added). There are also two 4-H Judging teams: Powhatan 4-H Dairy Judging and Powhatan 4-H Meats Judging. Contact Powhatan 4-H Extension Agent Cathy Howland at chowland@ vt.edu or call the Powhatan Extension Office at 804-5985640.
There are two Powhatan County 4-H clubs with a focus on equine projects now enrolling new members. Both are small but looking to grow! The emphasis of Virginia's 4-H Horse and Pony program is on equine selection, see CALENDAR, pg. 3
Powhatan Drug taking appointments for COVID-19 vaccine Contributed Report Powhatan Drug has joined the efforts to help vaccinate Powhatan residents against COVID-19. The business, which is located at 2105 Academy Road, is offering Moderna vaccines on an appointment-only basis to individuals who fall into the 1A and 1B categories at this time. Appointments will all be offered during current business hours, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. Powhatan Drug is not maintaining a list for future groups. This process is for
those who qualify in 1A or 1B, and as new groups are added, the business will post an updated notice. When your group is released to get vaccines, follow the process below to make an appointment. Do not call before your category has been approved for the vaccine. Due to the process to store and prepare vaccines, the business is not able to handle walk-ins. To set up an appointment, contact 804-784-0000 or powhatandrugcovid19@gmail.com with the following information: full name, call back number, COVID group, date of birth, Medicare
number, insurance carrier, member ID, group #, BIN#, and PCN#. The voicemail is checked periodically throughout the day and messages retrieved. If the mailbox is full, try again later. Calls and emails received will be logged and individuals in groups 1A and 1B will be called as soon as possible to schedule an appointment. Currently, employees are trying to return calls and make appointments within a week, but the turnaround time will vary based on volume. All 1A and 1B (essential, underlying health, etc.) will be called prior to others.
Do not call the main store number. This will affect those individuals trying to get prescriptions filled. They will just provide you with the number above and it will reduce the number of return calls the business can place for the vaccine appointments and delay responses to customers. No walk-ins will be taken at the store, everyone must call or email to receive an appointment based on their group. Do not call to find out where you are on the list as employees are not keeping a list for future groups and will not be able to tell you and it takes away from return calls being made.
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Honor society stays active at high school, around community Contributed Report National English Honor Society (NEHS) is an academic society at Powhatan High School that promotes the love of English language, literature, and overall literacy. This chapter is very active around the community, participating in events such as book drives, passing out mints to SOL takers in the spring, inducting new members, holding annual fundraising activities, tutoring students in the PITT tutoring program at the high school, painting famous literary quotes to promote literacy around the school, reading to elementary school students, volunteering to help teachers in need, and various other activities that bring joy to the PHS community. PHS English teachers Penny Robertson, Jennifer Kramer, Nashae Jones, and Beth Wildauer serve as advisors for the group. While the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the NEHS in a variety of ways, including the inability to hold inperson meetings due to the large number of members within the society, that has not stopped the NEHS from continuously impacting the surrounding community. The coronavirus pandemic has deeply impact-
ed NEHS. While the honor society was able to tap new members before schools closed, it was unable to hold its usual spring induction ceremony. This is a significant event as it aims to celebrate the members’ accomplishments, so NEHS was determined to make adjustments that allowed it to occur while ensuring the safety of the community. On Feb. 9, NEHS inducted its 49 new members through a virtual meeting. Despite these obstacles, NEHS is committed to continuing to make a positive impact on others. To achieve this goal, virtual readings to elementary school students and writing mentoring to fifth-grade students have been organized, and these events are planned to continue throughout the spring. Furthermore, the hope is to continue the honor society’s longtime tradition of painting encouraging quotes on the windows of Powhatan High School to make the hallways brighter and motivate the students and staff. The National English Honor Society is determined to persevere and overcome the obstacles that have been presented to it, and it knows that the Powhatan community will come out stronger.
Free Clinic advises on link between cancer and alcohol By Barbara Brown
Special to the Powhatan Today
Are you ready for a glass of wine or cocktail to carry a cancer warning? Public health officials are asking the federal government to add a cancer warning to alcohol labels similar to what is put on tobacco products. The labels would say, “WARNING: According to the Surgeon General, consumption of alcoholic beverages can cause cancer, including breast and colon cancers.” If a link between alcohol and cancer is news to you, you are not alone. Only one in three people are aware of the link. One reason for the lack of awareness is the popular idea that moderate intake of alcohol, especially red wine, is good for heart health. Recent studies suggest it may not be beneficial at all. The American Health Association states that “no research has established a causeand-effect link between drinking alcohol and better health.” The correlation (not causation) of lower rates of heart disease is more likely the effect of healthier lifestyles, better diets, or higher socioeconomic status. Additional analyses have found that moderate drinking can appear to be beneficial in large population studies because the “nondrinkers” who are used for comparison often include those who don’t drink because they have serious health issues or
because they are former heavy drinkers. When studies take these factors into account the apparent cardiovascular benefits of moderate drinking disappear. The latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans now include for the first time strong language about alcohol and cancer, warning that even moderate drinking can increase the overall risk of death from various causes, such as several types of cancer and some forms of cardiovascular disease. “For some types of cancer” the new guidelines state, “the risk increases even at low levels of alcohol consumption (less than one drink in a day). Caution, therefore, is recommended.” Moderate drinking is defined as two drinks a day for men and one drink a day for women. A recent study in the journal Cancer Epidemiology concluded that alcohol accounted for more than one in eight cases of breast cancer in women and one in 10 cases of colorectal and liver cancers nationwide. Does this mean that to avoid the common forms of cancer we must become a nation of teetotalers? That is unlikely to happen. The next best plan is to avoid making alcohol a daily habit. If you do drink, one drink is better than two. Barbara Brown is on the board of directors of the Free Clinic of Powhatan. She has a master’s degree in nursing and a Ph.D. in health administration.
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Middle school team wins chili cook-off CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
The second annual Powhatan County Public Schools Sodexo Chili Cook-off was held on Feb. 9. Teams from all five schools in the division cooked up their own batches of chili that were judged in a tasting contest by people at the school board meeting held that night. Powhatan Middle School was declared the winner of this year’s competition. Shown are Sodexo employee Joann English, center; Samantha Martin, principal, and Dorothy Kohler, general manager for Sodexo Food Services. Not pictured are food staff Yvonne Howell and Ricardo Gonzalez, who also helped make the middle school’s entry.
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Two more options involved scenarios where the county immediately moved to a new lower rate – either 79 or 80 cents – starting with the June 2021 tax bill and stayed there for the entire 10-year projection. The fifth option had the June 2021 tax rate staying at 85 cents and then moving to 81 cents in November 2021 and owning that as the set tax rate for the next decade. Understanding the constants In the scenarios Smither laid out, all of the options – 79, 80, and 81 cents – had certain things in common. He made certain changes to the proposed 10-year capital improvement plan (CIP) that made the lower rates work. The projects he eliminated were: the purchase of a new school site, $2.5 million; the purchase of a new ambulance in FY 2022, $260,000; the purchase of a heavy rescue in FY 2030, $1 million (this item was actually just moved back one year); improvements to Mann Road, $800,000; and a Smart Water Technology update to the county’s water system, $400,000. All of the scenarios also involved deferring the Turner Sports Complex parking expansion for $200,000 to FY 2027 and reducing the projected amount an addition to Company 1 in the Village from $2.9 million to $1.9 million. All of the board members agreed they had expe-
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nutrition, management, riding, recreation, fun, and horsemanship. 4-H Clubs are open to all boys and girls ages 9 to 18. For more information on these and other 4-H opportunities, contact Cathy Howland, 4-H Extension Agent, chowland@vt.edu, or contact the Powhatan Extension Office at 598-5640.
Powhatan Cooperative Extension is hosting a program called Cooking with STEAM, an integration of cooking infused with cool science activities. Virtual sessions will be held at 2 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month through May. Register for one or all sessions. The cost is $15 per child, but scholarships are available upon request. Register at https://forms.gle/ TcQqZZEdx3qefjeYA. Contact Jane Henderson johns59@ vt.edu with questions. Young entrepreneurs prep is being offered for the Powhatan Farmers Market. Have you always thought it would be great to run your own business? Ever dreamed about going on Shark Tank to present the next best product? Now's your turn to learn what it takes to BE YOUR OWN BOSS! The 4-H Young Entrepreneurs workshops will take place virtually on
rienced initial misgivings about a $2.9 million price tag for an addition to the fire station, so they were relieved when Smither suggested it could be done for less. However, they all also agreed that doing the addition was a necessity. David Williams, who represents District 1, was the first to speak about the need for the addition, although the others quickly agreed. He described the cramped personal quarters and locker room, limited facilities, and too small kitchen at Company 1. “I wouldn’t spend the night there – I will be perfectly honest with you – because you wouldn’t get any sleep. And then when you came back after running your call you probably wouldn’t be able to get into the shower for some time,” he said, stressing the project is one “that needs to be done yesterday.” On the CIP, the project is stretched out over FY 2022 and FY 2023. However, Smither pointed out that spending the entire budgeted amount in the first year instead of stretching it out over two years doesn’t have much of an impact on the budget, at which point the board agreed to consolidate it into one year. Another common denominator for all three tax rate scenarios dealt with how the county is funding the CIP – cash versus taking on additional debt. In all of the scenarios, the county is planning to borrow to fund the Fighting Creek Park Expansion Phase 3 ($6.1 million) and expansions made to Pow-
April 14, 21 and 28. The program is designed for fifth grade and older students who want support in starting their own business. Youth will learn about marketing, finances, goal setting, public speaking and so many more life skills. Participants will have the opportunity to sell their products through the Powhatan Farmers Market after the completion of this session! Of course all products sold must be created or grown by the young person only. Registration deadline is April 7. Contact Powhatan 4-H Extension Agent Cathy Howland at chowland@ vt.edu or call the Powhatan Extension Office at 804-5985640.
hatan High School in multiple years ($13.15 million total). Smither pointed out that none of these were binding changes to the CIP and the board could still eliminate or add back CIP projects as discussions continue. “We can use debt to put these things back in or some other projects. But right now I have got minimum debt in the scenarios that you’ve got in front of you. Debt becomes a tool; if you want to put some of this stuff back in we can,” he said. All of the scenarios also incorporated certain recommendations made by staff: providing all employees a 5% raise in FY 2022 and a 3% raise every year after; removing the water line extension project near the high school from the CIP, and moving certain projects from the CIP to the annual operations budget. Understanding the differences The tax rate Smither was the most in favor of because of the flexibility it provides is the scenario of going to 81 cents starting in November. In this scenario, Smither said he was able to keep an estimate of $70 million in new construction each year in the 10-year projections. This is a conservative estimate since the last three years have “been in the $100 million range” each year in combined residential and commercial construction, he said. The only other difference in this sce-
nario is that the Fighting Creek and PHS projects would remain the only ones the county would borrow money to fund. The 80-cent and 79cent scenarios aren’t that different in their moving parts. Both scenarios make their respective tax rates effective starting with the June 2021 bill. Both use a less conservative $80 million in projected new construction. Both also involve borrowing $2.265 million in FY 2024 to pay for fire apparatus. The main difference in the scenarios of 79 and 80 cents was shown on the fund balance projection graphs over 10 years. The 79-cent rate showed the projected fund balance significantly closer to the board’s desired fund balance reserve in the middle of the 10-year projection. Once the supervisors had asked all their questions and fully understood the different scenarios, they all agreed they were comfortable with going with 79 cents. Smither said it could work for the county and his budget projections, but when pressed about his comfort level, he pointed out how quickly “small hiccups” in the budget each year because of unforeseen problems could add up and cause serious problems. It was this point that they said there was still time for all of them to think over the weekend and come to Monday’s meeting with any concerns. Laura McFarland may be reached at Lmcfarland@powhatantoday. com.
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PCPS plans in-person kindergarten registration Contributed Report Powhatan County Public Schools is gearing up for kindergarten and preschool registration for the 2021-2022 school year. April 1 kicks off kindergarten registration in Powhatan and around the region. Registration forms and parent sign-up for appointments and screening go live on this date. Appointments will begin April 15. Parents sign up for specific appointment times once they complete the online registration form.
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Due to social distancing, three appointments will be held at a time to complete the registration, screen students, receive kindergarten resources, and take a photo. The school division is asking for the community’s help in reminding anyone with a child that will be age 5 by Sept. 30 to begin enrolling on April 1. This is a special time for schools to welcome their newest students. It is also important to get students screened and on the rosters as soon as possible to be better prepared for the start of the
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for safe graduations and commencements this spring,” said Northam. “We are releasing this guidance early to allow schools to begin planning for this year’s events. While graduation and commencement ceremonies will still be different than they were in the past, this is a tremendous step forward for all of our schools, our graduates, and their families.” Dr. Eric Jones, super-
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new school year. In addition, the preschool (VPI/ Head Start) application process for children turning age 3 and 4 by Sept. 30 will also be available online starting April 1. Check the Powhatan County Public Schools website, http://www.powhatan.k12. va.us, for information or contact your local school with kindergarten registration or preschool application questions. Staff members are so excited and cannot wait to get these students on the PCPS team! METRO CREATIVE
intendent, said last week’s news opens up additional possibilities for Powhatan High School doing an outdoor graduation ceremony “where the Class of 2021 can be together and we can celebrate them as a group.” “We are excited about that possibility. I do not think it will help us in terms of the indoor requirements because of the 500 person capacity. We will be focusing and seeing if we are able to meet the mitigation measures in place and do something outdoors at James Woodson Stadium,” he said. Paula Ledbetter, head of schools, confirmed that Blessed Sacrament Huguenot Catholic School will hold graduation on June 5, but the school is still working on what exactly it will look like. The school is waiting to receive additional guidance from the Diocese of Richmond, she said. In 2020, Blessed Sacrament did both a virtual ceremony and then spent an entire day doing individual graduation ceremonies in 20-minute increments, Ledbetter said. Powhatan High School could not hold an on-time, in-person graduation for the Class of 2020, but instead held five consecutive graduation ceremonies on July 25. Jones said he is proud of that effort and is not entirely discounting the possibility of multiple graduations held indoors because there are still so
many things to plan, but he hopes the school can have a combined graduation. “This opens up some possibilities of both outdoor and possible multiple indoor (ceremonies) and we will consult with our students and our parents and come up with the best plan we can to take advantage of this new flexibility,” Jones said. Preliminary guidance from the governor’s office shows schools will have to adhere to guidelines such as posted signage; spacing requirements for individuals and groups; no food or beverage sales; no social congregation before, during or after the event; mandatory crowd control measures in place; requirements on spacing of any live music groups; queue lines with proper social distancing, and creating a guest flow plan. The news of the governor’s decision to allow graduations came on the crest of a rising wave of frustration across the state. Jones said he and other superintendents in Virginia had been advocating with the governor’s office. The advocacy started with the restrictions on 250 spectators at athletic events, which he felt was too restrictive in terms of how many parents could come and watch their students play. He sent letters to the governor and other elected representatives talking about how the restrictions treated school
events differently than for-profit businesses. “For instance, telling us that we could only have 250 people at our football game, but if somebody rented out our football stadium and held a concert there the next night, they could have 1,000 people. That just didn’t seem fair and equitable to our community,” he said. Then divisions got word that the governor’s office was considering graduations a social event and that they would be limited to 25 people if done indoors and 250 if done outdoors, Jones said. All superintendents were advocating for relief with that and were frustrated that there was no additional word until last week’s announcement. A committee at the high school had already been looking at different options before the governor’s announcement, Jones said. They were already considering a drivethru event like the senior celebration that was held for the Class of 2020 but adding a presentation of the diploma at the end for each senior. “While that was popular in terms of being able to get together and show spirit and celebrate students’ success, we prefer not to do that or do that in conjunction with a more traditional graduation ceremony,” he said. The drive-thru, one large outdoor event, or multiple smaller indoor
CHURCH DIRECTORY The Bridge
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
SUNDAYS Live Stream Worship!
www.stlukespowhatan.org All are Welcome For more information visit www.stlukespowhatan.org Route 711 at Three Bridge Road 794-6953
Genito Church Presbyterian “Building a Bridge of Hope” Isaiah 58:12 Church 2910 Genito Rd. Powhatan, VA
372-9074 Worship with us this Sunday Church service @ 9:30 AM Sunday school @ 10:30 AM
Sundays: Morning Worship 10:00 AM Wednesday: Family Life Night 7:00 PM 2480 Academy Road 598-7159 Pastor: Johnathan M. Whichard
Providence Presbyterian Church
EVERGREEN COMMUNITY CHURCH (PCA) Proclaiming & Practicing the Gospel of Jesus Christ Indoor Worship Service at 10:00 AM Meeting at the Powhatan War Memorial Building at 2375 Skaggs Rd, Powhatan, VA 23139
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Rev. Robert Barnes
Worship Service 10 AM Meeting in the gym
Meeting Sundays in Amelia, Farmville, Fork Union, Midlothian, Powhatan and Online. Visit pccwired.net for services times & locations. 598-1174 pccwired.net
598-4970
Powhatan United Methodist Church Living As Christ’s Disciples Within Our Hearts and Beyond Our Doors 2253 Rosson Rd.
Just off Rt. 13 in the Village
598-4438
Worship: 10 a.m.
www.powhatanumc.us Weekday Preschool (ages 2-5)
598-6090
Mount Calvary Baptist Church 2020 Red Lane Road
Powhatan, VA 23139 1801 Huguenot Trail Sunday School 9am Pastor, Larry B. Collins Sunday Worship 10am Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6:45pm Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study Bryan M. Holt, Pastor 7:30 p.m. 378-3607 www.EmmausChristianChurch.org Office 804-598-2398
Community Church Dr. Cavell W. Phillips, Pastor Where there is Unity, there is always Victory. A church “Where you are welcome” Wednesday: Bible Study Join Us For Sunday Worship 6:30 – 7:30pm ( 60 Minute 11:00AM – 12:30PM Warm Up To Sunday ) Powhatan Village Building 3910 Old Buckingham Road ucc4me.org Powhatan, VA 804-256-4411
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Worship Service 11:00 am Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 am Wednesday Night 7:30 p.m. Located 1950 Ridge Road (Rt. 627) 2/10th of a mile north of Rt. 13
events were the main options being considered before last week’s announcement. “We have heard from our students that they want to do something together as a class, which isn’t surprising because it is the same thing we heard last year. That is why we waited to do the graduations until the middle of July. But we have also heard that they would like to graduate on time this year, which is all of our goals,” he said. Before last week’s announcement, Jones said it felt like the governor’s office was listening to the pleas about what these types of events mean to the community, but they weren’t actually hearing. This was especially felt in Powhatan, where the public schools had been safely operating with about 80 percent of their students in-person since the beginning of the school year, he added. Division leaders weren’t the only ones advocating for graduations to be held. Lynn Stephens of Powhatan is a PCPS special education coordinator but is also a mother of a college senior. This spring she was part of a group of other parents across the state who began advocating for graduations to be held at the high school and college level. The petition, which can be found at http://
3308 Pleasants Road, 1/4 mile off of Route 711 Russ Cress, Pastor 598-0733
St. John Neumann Catholic Church Rev. Walter G. Lewis, Pastor Saturday - 5 p.m. Sunday - 8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. 598-3754 www.sjnpowhatan.org Located behind Flat Rock Village Shopping Center
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its own arson dog, so it relies on other jurisdictions, Sydnor said. The dog is trained to search a property for possible origins of an accelerant. That training can occur both before the house is burned down in a simulated drill and after the live burn.
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non-live fire training. We will eventually burn it down when we get done with it,” Schoeffel said. “The companies can go up there individually and we will also do some multicompany training there as well.” The house became available for training on March 8 and was immediately booked for use by different groups, Schoeffel said. Between March 8 and 17, the house was used by 96 firefighters to do 37 hours of training. Leon Sydnor, assistant fire marshal, said the house is proving to be a priceless instructional tool. He teaches both a Firefighter I class at the high school with 10 students and a night academy with 19 students, and both will be using the house for training while it is available. “They were really excited to be able to go somewhere other than the classroom to do training. They got to go into a smoke filled environment – theatrical smoke – versus using a blacked out mask,” Sydnor said. “It gives them an awesome, realistic feel of what they have to really deal with.” Schoeffel will continue to schedule the house for different groups that want to train there through sometime in May, when the department is planning to hold a live burn to bring down the building – an event that will also be used for training, he said. The date will be dependent on when the church needs the building to be cleared for its building project. Some of the drills the different teams have worked through so far include search and rescue, ventilation, ladders, and hose line stretching, Schoeffel said. During the search and rescue drills, a smoke machine brings visibility in the house down to almost zero, which makes the training as “close to live
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fire as you can get without burning something.” Schoeffel stressed several times how much of an asset it was to have a house like this donated for their use for a few months. The closest burn building the department has access to for similar training is in Blackstone and requires special arrangements. Having a structure in the heart of the county that can be used all week with only a little notice has been extremely helpful. Added to that, the home has a layout that is different from established burn buildings and better simulates what they might find rolling up on a random fire at a home in Powhatan, he added. Having units train at the house even had a surprise side benefit following one particular training exercise. Company 4 members had finished training at the house on March 14 and were driving back to their station when they got a call for a garage fire at a house they just passed, Schoeffel said. They were able to respond immediately and shave several minutes off a normal response time out of the station. The fire was quickly contained and caused minimal damage, he said. The fire department has previously had houses donated for temporary training use, but they haven’t worked out this well in several years, Schoeffel said. Some houses that are offered are unusable because of asbestos levels while
others may not be structurally sound enough to do much interior training. The Rev. Robert Barnes, pastor of Evergreen Community Church, said his congregation is planning to construct their first building on the land once plans go through the approval process with the county. One of the church’s deacons is a former volunteer firefighter who suggested checking to see if the local department could use a house on the land that was going to be torn down. Barnes said it has been exciting to visit and see the firefighters at work. “We are very excited to see the firefighters and the high schoolers that are also being trained have the chance to improve their skills on our structure,” he said. When the church reached out in February, the house had to be evaluated to make sure it met the National Fire Protection Association’s Standard 1403 for live fire training evolutions, Schoeffel said. That was done fairly quickly, enabling them to begin scheduling. In addition to the fire department, the house has been used once for training by the Powhatan County Sheriff’s Office, is scheduled to be utilized by the Chesterfield Police Department twice in April, and will serve as a training ground for Chesterfield’s arson dog at least twice, said Leon Sydnor, assistant fire marshal. Powhatan doesn’t have
Holy Week and Easter St. John Neumann Catholic Church 2480 Batterson Road Powhatan, VA 23139 sjnpowhatan.org
Palm Sunday March 27-28 Saturday evening vigil: 5:00 p.m. Sunday Masses: 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
Holy Thursday April 1, 2021 Mass of the Lords Supper: 7:00 p.m.
Good Friday April 2, 2021 Stations of the cross: 3:00 p.m. Service to commemorate the Passion of the Lord: 7:00 p.m.
Easter April 3-4, 2021 Easter vigil: 8:00 p.m. Easter Sunday Masses: 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
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Contemporary – 8:30 a.m. Sunday School – 9:45 a.m. Worship – 11 a.m. Children’s Worship – 11 a.m. Prayer/Bible Study – Wed. 6:30 p.m. 2095 Red Lane Road Children’s Worship (all ages) – 1/2 mile off Rt. 60 on Red Lane Road Wed. 6:30 p.m. 804-598-2455 New Generation Praise & Worship – www.redlanebaptist.org Sunday 6 p.m. Worship Service 9:00 a.m. Lighthouse Youth – Wed. 5:30 p.m. Small Groups 10:30 a.m. Miracles of God Sp. Needs Service: 2 p.m. the 2nd Sat. of each month Wednesday Night Classes for all ages at 6:15 598-3481 • 975 Dorset Road Dr. James Taylor, Pastor www.gracelandbc.org
Reverend Mark A. Divens, Sr. Pastor
Praise and Worship Service Sunday School 9:45-10:45 Sunday Morning Worship will begin at 11:00 a.m.
“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
Holly Hills Baptist Church
5680 Cartersville Road Powhatan, Virginia 23139
(Independent Bible Believing)
Pastor Gregory L. Beechaum Sr. “The church where Jesus is Alive”
www.HollyHillsBaptist.org
Randy Blackwell, Pastor Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Youth Ministry 6:00 p.m. Adult Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7:30 PM
379-8930 1659 Anderson Highway 3½ miles east of Flat Rock
9:00 a.m. ---- Sunday School 9:45 a.m.----- Prayer & Praise 10:00 a.m.--- Sunday Morning Worship 5th Sunday at 11 a.m. Hour of Power 7:30 p.m. ---- Tuesday Night Worship & Bible Study
Baptist Church “A Church Where Love Never Fails!” Pastor Otis B. Lockhart, Jr.
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Muddy Creek BAPTIST CHURCH Baptist Church
Rev. Bryan Stevens, Pastor 11 a.m. – Worship Service 9 a.m. – Church School Wednesday Bible Study 10 a.m. & 7 p.m.
Sunday School - 9:45 am Worship - 11 am Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer Service - 7:00 pm Pastor Jeff Beard, MA, MBA 3470 Trenholm Road www.muddycreekbaptist.org
375-9212
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Hollywood
2591 Ridge Road Powhatan, Virginia 23139 804-598-2051
Graceland Baptist Church Dr. Ronald Wyatt, Jr., Pastor
1059 Dorset Road Powhatan, VA 23139
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searching in a house setting similar to what they might find if they responded to an emergency. “It is beneficial for us and other agencies to have actual homes, not mocked up houses and anything we have tried to construct,” he said.
Schedule for
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Firefigthters run drills in a simulated house fire with low visibility at a borrowed house in the county.
Sheriff Brad Nunnally said his office used the house for training for its special response team, which is made up of deputies that work in various parts of his office. The team gets practice in maneuvers such as breaching doors, approaching discreetly, and
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
2202 Old Church Road www.powhatanbaptist.org
“Your Community Church”
598-2763 Sunday School at 9:30 am Morning Service at 11:00 am Bible Study Every Wednesday Night at 6:30 pm 3964 Old Buckingham Road
Sundays 10:00 AM Wednesday 6:30 PM Experiencing the presence, power and person of Jesus Christ
Loving, Investing, Fulfilling, Empowering Senior Pastor Justin Wilson Sunday Service 10:30am 2410 New Dorset Circle www.Communitylifechurchpowhatan.org Feeding Powhatan Open 3rd Wednesday of the month
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Sunday 10am, 11am & 6pm Wednesday 7pm
3920 MAIDENS RD., POWHATAN
804-598-2301
Evening Bible Study 7:00 p.m.
Service times are 8:30AM and 10:15AM Worship online at 10:15AM
Family Worship Center 2901 Judes Ferry Road Powhatan, Va 23139 804-379-8223
Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Service 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Mid Day Bible Study 11:30 a.m.
Brad Russell, Pastor 598-4241
Travis L. Keith- Pastor Church Office: 794.7054 1530 Cook Road (Rt. 636)
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Robotics team overcomes challenges for great season Contributed Report When the 2020-2021 school year began in August, extracurricular activities were secondary to safely getting Powhatan students back in the classroom. As a result, many of the students on Powhatan High School’s S.P.E.A.R. (Sensational People Excited About Robotics) Robotics Team didn’t think they would be competing this year. This was unfortunate because the team has numerous seniors, a couple of which have been on the team for over four years. However, when the PCPS leadership encouraged the team to put together a safety plan for after school meetings and competitions, everyone on the team was ready and willing to do whatever it took to bring some sense of normalcy to their lives. Once the safety plan was approved, the seniors on the team jumped into action and put together a season that culminated in participation at the district championship competition. One of the seniors and long-time member, Freddie Douglas, assumed the role of CEO and led the team as they analyzed this year's First Tech Challenge (FTC) game: Ultimate Goal. The objective of the game was designed as such where teams would have to pick up small foam rings and launch them into different goals of varying heights as well as hit certain targets to score points. The students chose to focus on picking
up these rings and being able to effectively and efficiently launch them into the goals and hit the other targets. Once this was decided, the students were ready to design and build prototypes to be able to accomplish these objectives. In the beginning, one of the senior members, Jeremy Paden, designed a simple drive train, a four-wheel drive base, used to attach ring launchers or pickup devices that were designed and built. Two of the leading members, senior Leanne Lightsey and freshman Elaina Buczkowski, worked together to create a prototype they called The Catapult. This prototype was designed so that it launched the rings vertically into the goal. While they were working on their prototype, another prototype was being built by senior Nico Rodriguez and junior Mira Strong. It was designed as a channel that had gears and motors that launched the rings at a high rate of speed. At the same time, a third prototype nicknamed The Arc was being designed and built by seniors Landon Hooks and Victoria
Payne. This prototype involved a single wheel spinning over 7,500 rpm in the middle of a curved path for the ring to pick up speed and fire into a goal with relative accuracy. After testing these prototypes, The Arc was the most reliable, and therefore was chosen as the team’s launcher and attached onto the robot. Once it was attached, a 3-D model of the robot was created by junior Erik Glanden to allow the students to visualize the placement of the other parts necessary to make the robot function (pick-up mechanism, control board, battery). The team faced numerous challenges this year, such as a limited number of students participating and available work hours due to the pandemic. One specific challenge was junior Hanna Nash being all virtual throughout her involvement in the programming of the robot, which made communication harder throughout the design process. Throughout the design, build, and testing process their eyes were on going to the district championship.
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Powhatan High School’s S.P.E.A.R. (Sensational People Excited About Robotics) Team had a great season and participated at the district championship. Shown are, above from left, Freddie Douglas, Jeremy Paden, Lizzie Dickson, Bob Benway. Shown left are Leanne Lightsey, Marcellus Beasly, Erik Glanden, and Elaina Buczkowski. Top left is their robot.
This year, the team competed in two different South Eastern Virginia Regional Qualifiers. The first regional qualifier showed the students that they needed to improve the robot’s autonomous programming. High school senior Elizabeth Dickson was a key contributor in the improvement of the autonomous code. At the second qualifier, the team was a part of the winning alliance, which qualified Powhatan S.P.E.A.R. to compete in the district championship. The district championship consists of the top 40 of 350 teams in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. This is the third con-
secutive year the team has competed in the district championship. Even during a pandemic, Powhatan S.P.E.A.R. was still able to build a district championship qualifying robot. The team did as well as they hoped and managed to learn valuable lessons for future competitions and careers. Throughout the season, there have been many opportunities for members to further their own development as engineers and emerging adults. Specifically, the team members worked on their communication, collaboration, and problem solving skills while having fun building a robot.
Finally, and perhaps most importantly in this timeframe, the team has been a great resource for the students’ mental health as many members have stated that they enjoy coming to meetings to unwind after a stressful day of studying and completing work at school or virtually at home. Powhatan S.P.E.A.R. would like to thank their gracious sponsor, the Curtis Foundation, for their generous support. Without their contributions, the team would not have been able to acquire the resources they needed to be able to progress as far into the competitive scene as they did.
CRIME REPORT Arrests • One male was charged on March 10 with assault and battery (Misdemeanor).
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most recent projection – which hadn’t been seen by either board. The school division’s version of its budget was projected at $50,554,827 while Smither’s budget was $50,340,688 – a reduction of $214,139 over what the school division was budgeting. After the school division received information about the level of funding it could expect from the state, $24.5 million, the amount was higher than originally projected. That amount included the state portion of what it would cost to give all school division employees a 5% raise. The state only pays its part on Standards of Quality (SOQ) positions, which is about 62% of the division’s workforce. However, instead of absorbing all of the state money increase, as the school board’s version did, Smither’s projection decreased the local contribution to the schools, creating the difference of $214,139 in the two versions. Neither versions presented by Jones or Smither have been approved by their respective boards. And while the school board asked for the 5% plus targeted raises and some of the supervisors gave supportive but noncommittal responses, at the end of the night, the
• One male was charged on March 11 with petty larceny (M) and larceny from a motor vehicle (M). • One male was charged on March 12 with shooting, stabbing with intent
budget’s future direction was still unclear. The evening was also punctuated by several passionate speeches from Powhatan teachers talking about either the role teachers played in the lives of students in the last year or specifically about the issue of raises and compression. Nancy Taylor, a Powhatan High School math teacher, brought up the issue of salary compression and how teachers with more than 23 years of service were making less than a teacher in that position would have made in 2008. The salaries ranged from $400 to $3,500 less than the same position made in 2008, depending on the years of experience. Several other teachers, including some with more than 23 years of experience, also spoke on issues such as compression, the need for raises, health care benefits for retirees, Powhatan’s competitiveness in attracting and retaining employees, and the simple desire to know that their work is appreciated. The two boards and county staff covered a wide range of topics during the three-hour meeting.
Employee compensation A large portion of the discussion about the FY 2022 budget centered on the issue of employee
compensation. Members of the two boards talked about how competitive Powhatan is in terms of salaries and benefits when stacked against their neighbors. The discussion touched on both retaining qualified employees and hiring new ones rather than losing them to other localities. The board members discussed information Jones provided about how the county ranks in a comparison with 13 other schools on how their salaries compare. Jones said the goal wasn’t to be at the top of the pack in terms of salaries but somewhere in the middle and definitely not in the lower end, where most of the positions he highlighted were located. A good portion of time was spent discussing the school board’s thoughts on a 5% employee raise for division staff. To be eligible to receive state funds for the raises, the school board could either give a blanket 5% raise to all employees or give targeted raises to employees that add up to the total amount of the 5% raise for all employees. Either option carries a price tag of $1.45 million, with $722,531 from the state and the local portion being $727,303. A great deal of discussion centered on targeted raises – both questioning why the compression of teachers with more than 23 years of experience has
(Felony). • One male was charged on March 13 with driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated (M). • One male was charged on March 15 grown so much and why it wasn’t previously addressed by the school board. Jones said that the school board has addressed compression on two previous occasions in recent years but the salary scale faces compression at all levels and usually has to be addressed in the areas with the greatest needs when the funds are available. Jones said it would take $127,183 to give raises that target compression for certain long-term teachers to get them above what the same position (in this case specifically teachers) would have been paid in 2008 at the corresponding years of experience.
FY 2022 budget Beyond compensation, some of the discussion around the FY 2022 budget centered on expected enrollment and Powhatan’s Composite Index. Jones pointed out that because of the county’s Composite Index, Powhatan has lost a total of almost $4 million in state funding since FY 2016. Part of the reason the school division gets dinged every year on the Composite Index is because the county only does assessments every two years instead of annually. During the public comment period, commissioner of the revenue Jamie Timberlake advocated for
with aggravated sexual battery – victim under 13 years (F). • One male was charged on March 15 with driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated (M).
annual assessments and pointed out the state rewards localities for taxing citizens fairly and equally on the fair market value of their property and punishes them for not doing it in a timely manner. When asked about lower enrollment and how it impacts staffing levels, Jones said the administration looks at the issue every year and makes decisions based on that year’s enrollment and needs. This turned into a broader discussion about state funding for SOQ positions and how many more employees are needed over that amount. Board members and staff also discussed how Powhatan’s per pupil cost compares not only to the state but other comparable jurisdictions. Originally the school division was asking to fund six new positions, but that request has been narrowed down to a school counselor position mandated by the state, a bookkeeper at Powhatan Elementary that has been vacant a year, and an assistant director of transportation.
Health insurance The boards have been happy to learn that county employees would not see an increase on their health insurance premiums this year. Instead, last week’s discussion about health insur-
ance premiums and coverage focused on two main issues: the difference in county and school division contributions toward health care and a benefit the school division offers of covering a portion of retirees’ premiums while they are still under age 65. On the employer cost comparison, Jones gave a detailed comparison of how the county and school division differ in their contributions to employee health care and the costs that would be incurred if they tried to equalize it so they were using the same approaches. There were a few key areas where the county and the school division differ in their compensation plans. The county pays a larger percentage of the employer contribution, and to bring the school division up to the same level would cost $336,240, Jones said. The county also offers employees who choose not to take the county’s insurance an annual $1,000 payment. The county currently has 37 employees using that benefit, at a cost of $37,000. If the school division were to offer it to the 189 employees currently not using its insurance, it would cost $189,000. The other main difference between the plans is that the county offers a lower contribution to its employees’ Health Savsee RAISES, pg. 8
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New signs of normal life blooming this spring By Laura McFarland Editor
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o you ever stop and notice the first buds of spring? It happened to me a few weeks ago. I arrived early at the Pocahontas Landmark Center to cover a meeting of the Powhatan County School Board. It was one of those truly gorgeous days before Second Winter arrived, so in the roughly 20 minutes before the meeting started, I just walked along the sidewalk outside of the building. On this walk, I noticed a tree with new growth in a beautiful shade of red. I leaned in for a closer look and smiled at the sign of new growth. It was a simple moment, but a reason to smile is never wasted. I have been thinking about that moment in the last few weeks because it felt like we as a society are experiencing that
moment. After a long winter, we are getting the chance to come out and bloom a little. It started when I got information from the Powhatan County Cooperative Extension about all of the great 4-H clubs and programs they are planning for the spring. The roster of programs coming up in the next few months will see children exploring nature, art, archery, animal science, horse care, shooting, and more. So many learning opportunities and chances to socialize have been lost in the past year, so it is great to see them coming back. The library reopened on March 15. I have never made it any secret that I am a strong supporter of the library and its role in the community. It is not back to its full capability – the meeting rooms, which are such a great resource, are still closed – but everything they felt they could safely bring back they did. Just the act of being able to go in and browse the
shelves or sit at a table and do a little work is such a small pleasure, but one I will not take for granted again. It was cool to help put out information about advances being made for both our youngest and oldest students in this week’s edition. Kindergarten registration is back to being in-person, which is awesome. I love attending this rite of passage every year to take photos. It still amazed me when a school staff member reached out with the information to see information for the Class of 2034. I know exactly what year it is – the one that followed the Year That Shall Not Be Named – but that doesn’t stop me from seeing references to 2034 and thinking about science fiction movies about dystopian futures. There also was great news for Powhatan High School seniors. The governor announced on March 17 that graduations will be allowed to return this spring, albeit in a modified manner. Su-
perintendent Eric Jones said the division and high school staff had already been working on different scenarios on how to make graduation possible for the Class of 2021, and the guidance from the state gave a few viable options they will be pursuing. Let’s not kid ourselves – we’re not where we want to be yet. It would be way easier to fill this space with all the things that are frustrating and just plain hurting us than it is to look for a few rays of hope. I fully admit our way of life is nowhere near what it was before COVID-19 or what we hope it will be someday soon. But you have to start somewhere, and I am hoping these tiny buds of normal life will soon blossom into a full array that brings us back together as a community. And so I’ll smile, and it still isn’t a wasted effort. Laura McFarland may be reached at Lmcfarland@powhatantoday.com.
L E T T E R S TO T H E E D I TO R Adopt better waste disposal laws for all Dear Editor, When did Virginia become the second largest dumping ground in America? Industrial facilities dumped 11,821,961 pounds of toxic chemicals into Virginia’s waterways in 2012, making Virginia’s waterways the fifth worst in the nation, according to a new report by the Environment Virginia Research & Policy Center. Almost 7.3 million tons came to the Commonwealth in 2006, with most of it from Maryland, New York, and Washington, D.C. Virginia remains the No. 2 trash-importing state in the nation, behind only Pennsylvania. Virginia’s Department of Environmental Quality’s solid waste report for 2018 shows the total amount of solid waste received increased from 2017 by more than 214,000 tons, which is almost 1 percent. Virginia’s willingness to be a major dumping ground has been going on for many years and it’s growing, but our rules and regulations are not. Virginia’s code for trash handling hasn’t changed in 30 years. While other states have updated their codes, Virginia has not. Landfill specifications like double liners (traps liquid from penetrating sub-soil) and locating landfills far away from private water wells and away from major waterways are just a few common sense regulations that Virginia has not adopted. Virginia’s Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) HAS NEVER DECLINED to issue a landfill permit. The current legislative session has declined to implement a few simple changes to Virginia’s code to: get agreement from neighboring counties when a landfill will impact that county’s environment, traffic, health and safety; protect historic sites from the encroachment of a landfill, and allow new “fuel from waste” processing without environmental impact review. It makes one wonder, if politicians claim to be interested in preserving our health, welfare, and environment then why aren’t they willing to step up and make meaningful changes? Money and influence I suppose. Besides the above issues, we live in a changing world. New chemicals are in-
troduced that continue to challenge our ability to cope with their impacts and for which we have no answers. As an example, the CDC reports that PFAS (polyfluorinated substances) are a group of chemicals used to make coatings and products that resist heat, oil, stains, grease, and water. They do not break down in the environment, can move through soils and contaminate drinking water sources, and they build up (bioaccumulate) in fish and wildlife. PFAS have been found in rivers and lakes and in many types of animals on land and in the water. The long-term health effects are yet to be determined. In summary, unless we as a nation get serious and involved in implementing updated laws governing waste disposal we can kiss our environment, and our health, good-bye. Tim Kennell Cumberland County
Citizens have a right to more transparency Everyone involved in Dear Editor, budgeting is shining Government of the people, by the people, for the people. This phrase does not seem to apply to Cumberland County residents as there continues to be a lack of transparency on things taking place in this county. For example, I attended the board of supervisors workshop in December. In that meeting the statement was made “we have visitors and there are things we cannot discuss.” One of the subjects was the slaughterhouse proposal presented for approval at the February 2021 board meeting. This is one example of many things that are done behind “closed doors” and not presented before the citizens. Other items include the proposed mega landfill, Braven Plastics, and, more recently, the proposed roundabout at 45 and 690 in Cartersville. Nothing was said at any of the board meetings by either the board members or the VDOT representative. We as citizens have a right to know what is happening in our county and the board of supervisors, as our representatives, have the responsibility to keep us informed and listen to our voices. Then there are the mailers sent out by Green Ridge, one stating they were making a donation of $250,000 for three 8460 Times Dispatch Blvd., Mechanicsville, Va 23116 Phone: 804-746-1235 Toll Free: 877-888-0449 Fax:804-344-8746
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Dear Editor, I had occasion to attend the March 5th Powhatan County Board of Supervisors meeting where the entire agenda was devoted to the FY2022 revenue/ expense budget to include the longterm Capital Improvement Plan. I want my fellow citizens to rest assured of our being blessed to have an elected group of leaders who came to the meeting well prepared and actively engaged throughout. Without exception all presented themselves as fiscal conservatives dedicated to honoring all who pay county taxes. The county department heads participated virtually and acquitted themselves well as the board carefully scrutinized all their funding requests. I’d be remiss if Mr. Ned Smither wasn’t mentioned. While only my first meeting observing him firsthand, I believe the county is very well served and professionally led, especially in all matters concerning fiscal management. From my vantage point I believe we are in good hands. Robert W. Powers Powhatan County
New board member needs diverse outlook Dear Editor, The following statement reflects the opinions of the Powhatan Anti-Racism Coalition Inc. executive board. The statement has been voted on and confirmed by all PARC executive board members. Since our founding in the summer of 2020, the Powhatan Anti-Racism Coalition has worked to provide a space for members of our community to voice their concerns about racism and prejudice in Powhatan County. We would like to express our thoughts on the County Board of Supervisors position for District 2 and trust this vacancy will be filled by an applicant that demonstrates a desire to unify and represent the diverse citizenship of Powhatan County. It is important to our organization that our Powhatan brothers and sisters understand that to help heal the divisions and wounds within our community, we must select leaders that represent anti-racist values with integrity, resilience, humility, and vision. Over the last few years, Powhatan County has undergone a noticeable cultural shift toward acceptance of and the willingness to embrace diversity. This shift has been met with resistance by some members of our community, but we stand fast in the belief that our community will continue to progress toward an equitable and peaceful place where people can simply exist without fear of being judged or treated differently based upon their race, color or creed. While change may be a terrifying prospect for some, it is also an inevitability that must be championed by strong community leaders who are not afraid to speak out against racism and regressive thought. The choices that we make now will impact how we will be viewed in the future, and we can choose to be either on the right or wrong side of history. The leader that we select for this position must show the willingness to work toward the benefit of someone else, even if there is nothing to be personally gained. They must be able to see and understand the humanity of see LETTERS, pg. 8
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ings Accounts ($85 to the school division’s $100). Reducing the school division’s contribution to match the county would save $11,160, while increasing the county amount to match the schools would cost an additional $5,580. More of the time on health insurance was spent talking about the school division’s contribution toward retirees’ healthcare if they meet the eligibility requirements but retire before age 65. The school division picks up anywhere from 32% to 87% of the monthly employer contribution, depending on the insurance plan and whether it is for single, dual, or a family. The school division currently has 44 retirees using this benefit at an annual cost of $327,528, but those numbers fluctuate as retirees age out or employees retire and start using the benefit. Jones pointed out that no other school division in Central Virginia offers the level of benefit that PCPS does for its retirees’ health care, which has long been an excellent recruitment tool. Jones talked about how this long-time benefit of the school division can often be a cost saver for the county because employees retire and are usually replaced by staff with fewer years of experience and thus lower salaries. In a snapshot comparison of six retirees and their replacements’ salaries, the net savings to PCPS was still $60,255, he said. While no decisions were made during the meeting, there were suggestions of phasing out the retiree benefit.
Policies The board members had two brief discussions on different policies that affect their two bodies. The school board sought assurance
that after being suspended for a year, the school division’s agreement with the county that any unused school funds would go to a PCPS Capital Maintenance Reserve Fund would be back in place at the end of this fiscal year. The supervisors gave assurances that it would. The boards were also presented with a draft of the Revenue Stabilization Reserve Policy, which was established as an additional rainy day fund for the county in 2020 using unused funds from FY 2020. The two boards will now have a chance to review the policy, which was created by staff members.
Pocahontas Landmark Center Discussion about the future of the currently vacant portions of the Pocahontas Landmark Center was brief and centered mostly on Smither’s recommendation of pursuing the possibility of a public-private partnership. The goal would be to seek proposals involving private investment and operation that is mindful of the space’s proximity to an elementary school. “We are looking for proposals from the private sector that will be conducive to this site and one that best suits Powhatan citizens,” he said. Smither’s recommendation followed a recent presentation on the unused space to the board of supervisors, who weren’t in favor of the suggestions of either putting only a new roof on that part of the building or a total renovation without hard numbers and a better plan. Part of the issue is that the entire Pocahontas Landmark Center is still owned by the school division, which Bill Cox, District 4, pointed out specifically. But Rick Cole, District 1, talked about the school board’s stated desire for several years of transferring the unused part of the building to the county and reminded the supervisors of the goal of having a joint ven-
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others and work to create an environment where everyone can flourish and prosper safely and without prejudice. They must be able to resist adversity and wither the outside pressure to stand down on issues of importance. When confronted with facts, research-
based studies, and rational arguments, our candidate must have the emotional intelligence and humility to listen to evidence and provide adequate solutions based on the information provided. The candidate must be willing to innovate and to problem-solve creatively to address community concerns. They must ultimately be able to envision a better Powhatan where our
ture. David Williams, District 1, agreed with him but said the problem is they want to do a joint venture but haven’t been able to come up with viable options they can all buy into. Smither plans to bring back the results of his request for proposal.
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chng.it/vbxk59NK, received more than 2,500 signatures before the governor’s announcement last week. Stephens said when she teaches history to her students, she talks about civic duty and being the peaceful voice of change when they see something they don’t like. So she started the online petition aimed at having graduations in Virginia designated an event, not a social gathering, which has much more restrictive guidelines. They also wrote to the governor’s office and other legislators asking for the change. Stephens said they were especially frustrated by the inconsistency of the governor’s office allowing concerts and sporting events but not graduations. “It is also about choices. If you as a parent or faculty member do not feel safe attending, that is your right not to attend an in-person graduation. They can make an alternative virtual graduation occur for those who don’t want to attend in-person. But everybody should have the choice, I feel,” Stephens said. “That is the logical facet of it. “The mom in me comes out and it is the emotional piece of this. This Class of 2021 in high school and college have been impacted in ways that significantly altered their entire school experience. Graduation, what do we hear? It is a rite of passage. It is a time-honored tradition. These kids have been working so hard. They have endured so much. That light at the end of the tunnel is graduation,” she said. More information about the two graduations will be shared as it is made available.
Public comments Of the nine people who spoke during the meeting’s two public comment periods, eight were Powhatan educators. They gave passionate speeches about a range of topics and made several requests and points to the two boards. Penetha Robertson pointed out that in reviewing salary scales since 2008, she found that the difference in salary scale for her position and years of experience now versus in 2008 is -1.38%. At the current rate, she will be making 2.48% less in two years that the same position in 2008. Blythe Samuels talked about the strides PCPS has made to create quality programs that get students college and career ready. Doing that takes sacrifice and sweat equity on the part of teachers, which should be recognized by the county, she said. Brooks Bradbury Smith talked about FY 2021 budget discussions and the promise that when the November 2020 tax collection rates were known, the issue of compensation would be revisited, which didn’t happen. She pointed out that the county budgeted for a 92% collection rate but actually saw a 97% rate. She also questioned board members picking and choosing how Powhatan compares itself to other jurisdictions or even private corporations in the benefits and compensation it offers based on where they want to cut costs. Laura McFarland may be reached at Lmcfarland@powhatantoday.com.
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citizens do not have to worry about hostile actions or intent toward them or their families. Our community deserves someone representing them that embodies these ideals, someone that strives to make a positive difference in our community and our world. We cannot afford to take even one step backwards in the fight for equity and justice. We implore the Pow-
hatan County Circuit Court judges to choose a candidate that embodies the values that we have highlighted. With your help, we know that Powhatan County will continue to grow into the inclusive and accepting community we know it can be. Dr. Marlene C. Cooper-Cravey President, Powhatan Anti-Racism Coalition Inc.
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Lawson commits to RBC
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Sports Editor Powhatan High School senior Emmalee Lawson recently made her commitment to the two-year junior college of Richard Bland, where she will compete for the women’s softball team. “It’s seriously a blessing,” said Lawson, who plays at the catcher position on Powhatan’s varsity softball team. “Once the pandemic hit, I was not looking to play college ball, or didn’t even know if my health was going to be okay to play college ball, so once (Richard Bland softball coach Jessica McCabe) reached out to me, it was like: ‘Maybe I can,’ and it really opened my mind to believe in myself more. “It really built up my confidence,” Lawson said, “and pushed me to make the decision.” Initially, Richard Bland College see LAWSON, pg. 2B
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Powhatan catcher Emmalee Lawson recently committed to attend and play softball for Richard Bland.
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Powhatan’s Keyon Bethea scores his second rushing touchdown in the Indians’ 53-0 shutout win over Cosby in Friday’s Homecoming game.
Powhatan dominates PHS routs Cosby 53-0, rushes for 450 yards By Billy Fellin Special Correspondent POWHATAN -- Powhatan’s opening drive against Cosby on March 19 at James W. Woodson Stadium was emblematic of their entire game. The Indians’ ground game led the way with bruising runs that took up chunks of yards. The passing game was sprinkled in there to mix it up and found success as well. Powhatan racked up 450 rushing yards against the Titans as they rolled to a 53-0 win and a 3-1 record on the season. “We’ve been able to run the ball pretty well all year,” said Powhatan head football coach Mike Henderson. “We were really happy with how we performed in all facets of the game. We shut them out, which is super exciting. Scoring 53 points, running for 450 yards, we were clicking in all facets. We were able to throw the ball when we needed to. We felt good about all of it.” That opening drive for the Indians set the tone for the game, with Hans Rehme and Mitchell Johnson ripping off big runs to quickly move Powhatan down the field. Rehme ran it in from 15 yards out for the opening score.
Dual-sport standout Jordan Krauss has quickly emerged as a leading contributor to her teams at Powhatan High School. She joined her former teammate Hailey Camp as one of the leading scorers on Powhatan’s lacrosse team when she was a freshman, and she holds the role of captain alongside senior Kaitlin Thompson on the field hockey team. She’s only in her junior year, but Krauss now knows where she will attend and compete collegiately. She recently made her commitment to the NCAA Division III school of Christopher Newport University, where she will play lacrosse and study physical therapy. “It’s kind of humbling honestly to be seen and recruited to play at the college level,” said Krauss, who feels that she wouldn’t be where she is today without her support systems, her friends, her coaches, and her parents. The coaches of CNU’s women’s lacrosse team remind Krauss of her Powhatan lacrosse and field hockey coaches and her travel coaches, all of whom she see KRAUSS, pg. 3B
Powhatan senior Aaron Nash runs in a touchdown in the Indians’ Homecoming varsity football game versus Cosby on Friday.
Johnson scored his first of two on the night on the Indians’ next drive, when he plunged in from a yard out to make it 13-0 after an unsuccessful two-point conversion. He led all Powhatan rushers with 125 yards. “We knew we needed this one,” Johnson said. “Now that we have this momentum going, we’re feeling really confident.” Junior Andrew Cheatham churned out a whopping 104 yards on just five carries. Early in the second quarter, Rehme found Tye Morris all alone in the Titans’ see POWHATAN, pg. 3B
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Powhatan’s Jordan Krauss (left), seen scoring a goal in a 2019 season lacrosse game at Clover Hill, has committed to attending and playing for Christopher Newport University.
Powhatan volleyball wins thriller over Goochland By Nick Vandeloecht Sports Editor POWHATAN – Both teams are following up on dominant 2019 seasons. Powhatan had reached the Region 4B semifinals and was three points shy of a state tournament berth. Goochland won the Region 3B championship and had reached the Class 3 state semifinals. Both teams lost tremendous senior leaders, but both teams had brought back a wealth of talent and depth. With the two programs going headto-head at Powhatan High School on Tuesday, the recipe for a classic was in place. They served up a match to remem-
ber. Fiery hits from both sides, monster rallies by the home team and a thrilling, back-and-forth fourth set were all present in Powhatan’s wild 3-1 victory (29-27, 25-23, 18-25, 32-30) over Goochland. For head coach Cindy Bryant and the Indians, their bounce-back win, which came one night after a straightsets loss to Cosby, was much-needed. “It’s huge. We needed this tonight,” Bryant said. “Cosby was good. They beat us fair-and-square. We did not play well against them. But I will say: we as coaches take a lot of ownership in that. We were not in our sweet lineup, and I really think we found our sweet lineup tonight. We’re excited
about that…we feel like we found the spot where everybody’s skills are utilized the most effectively.” Once Powhatan emerged victorious from its first rally, neither team could be counted out in any given set. The Bulldogs led 19-9 in the first, and they led by 9 points in the second, but the Indians rallied in both, and they overtook the visitors in tightly contested finishes in both to win the first 29-27 and the second 25-23. see VOLLEYBALL, pg. 2B NICK VANDELOECHT/POWHATAN TODAY
Powhatan’s Natalie Mueller (8) attacks in last Tuesday’s varsity volleyball match featuring Goochland at Powhatan High School.
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National Championships in Virginia Beach with a meet-record time of 21.52 against some of the country’s fastest runners in his age group. Nazzio John from Texas was second in 21.63, and Washington State’s Anthony Smith, who had the fastest time in preliminaries (21.75), took third in 21.66. Greenhow improved upon his preliminary run of 21.76, which was second fastest prior to finals. This was also Greenhow’s first time making the
finals in the 200 at nationals. Greenhow’s triumph in the 200 came 12 days after he won his first two VHSL track and field state championships, which came in the 55-meter and 300-meter dash events held during the indoor state meet at Liberty University on March 1, 2021. Greenhow has signed to attend and run track for the University of South Carolina.
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“It’s nice knowing that we can come back from the difference in the score,” said Powhatan junior Libero Kendal McMullin. “Now we just know we can keep fighting and still come out with a good outcome.” “I think it took just working together as a team instead of individuals. We’ve been talking about that a lot, how we need to come together as a team and put all the pieces together and work as a whole,” said Powhatan senior Natalie Mueller. “I think we were just playing well as a team.” Both Mueller and McMullin complimented the team’s energy, and Bryant added that there was “no focus on the scoreboard.” “We literally were saying: one point at a time; win the next point, and…tonight, we (the coaches) were giving them the play to win the next point,” Bryant said. “We were saying: ‘Set this person this ball,’ and they pulled them out one-by-one.” Helping fuel Powhatan’s rally in the first set were Mueller, whose power shined throughout the match, and junior middle hitter Faith Henderson, who mixed the lighter dink attacks into her fiery swing to get some of her attacks past Goochland’s strong defense via misdirection. McMullin served in a crucial late stretch to aid Powhatan’s rally in the second set, and sophomore Hunter King, who subbed into the rotation, put it away with a kill across Goochland’s court to give the Indians a twoset lead. The third set stayed tight through the middle stages, with both teams tying at 10-10 and Powhatan trailing Goochland 14-13. But with Goochland senior Taylor Michaels serving and Layla Ford bringing power and blocking ability up the middle, the Bulldogs grabbed a 5-point lead. After the hammering arms of Powhatan’s Mueller and Goochland junior Nova Wonderling traded kills, a couple of Powhatan attacks went out-of-bounds to help extend the Bulldogs’ advantage to 24-17. Michaels put away the set at
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Powhatan senior Kenzie Urbine (right) attacks in last Tuesday’s home varsity volleyball game versus Goochland, which Powhatan won 3-1.
Powhatan’s Kendal McMullin (foreground) receives the ball while teammate Allie Dulio looks on in last Tuesday’s home match.
25-18 on a kill to force a fourth round between the two teams. With Carly Rehme and senior Kenzie Urbine contributing to the lineup, Powhatan went back and forth with Goochland through the fourth set until it grabbed a 19-17 lead and pulled away at 22-18, powered by Mueller’s
attack and Henderson’s serving. But Michaels helped keep a crucial point alive that tightened Powhatan’s lead to 22-19, and Michaels went back to serve, helping her Bulldogs leapfrog the home team to get a shot at set point with a 24-22 lead in the fourth. But Rehme and junior Allie Dulio, who went back to serve for Powhatan, helped tie the match at 24-all, which meant that one team would need a 2-point lead over the other to win the set. After the two teams tied up to 27all, Urbine delivered multiple clutch kills to help Powhatan go-ahead 3130, and while Goochland’s versatile sophomore setter Nicole Brown had a spectacular third hit in which she redirected a mid-to-low floating pass on a falling one-armed hit that sent the ball arching high and into Powhatan’s shallow court, the Indians were able to set the ball high for Mueller, who crushed the kill for match point. “It’s very rare to see a set like that, and it’s very exciting, because it also doesn’t happen often,” Mueller said of the 32-30 fourth set. But she added that it was a matter of “just keeping up the energy, and be willing to play until (the score is) 45…just have fun with it.” Bryant was very impressed with Al-
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(RBC) was not on her radar, and Lawson had known that she wanted to study architectural design, which she said very few Virginia schools have. But after McCabe contacted her, asking to meet, Lawson “instantly loved her ideas for the team and her vision.” “And I think we just have a similar mindset that really helped me feel like I could continue playing.” Academically, it turned out to be perfect for Lawson, considering she’s always wanted to go to James Madison University in Harrisonburg, and through studying for two years at RBC, she could transfer from there to JMU. Lawson had originally planned to go to JMU and play club ball, but after talking to the coaches and getting to understand how Richard Bland was set up, she realized: “It was just meant to be.” “They had everything I needed, all of my classes to transfer over,” Lawson said, “and since it’s a small campus, which was exactly what I always wanted. It was just perfect – close to home; (I’ll be able to get) very close with my teachers.” Lawson, who has played softball for nine years, loves how challenging the sport is – “how there’s never a dull moment; there’s so much happening, and you have to assess and think about every play, and then you also just build great bonds with everyone you meet.” She was recruited as a catcher. From behind the plate, she loves how she can see everything and visualize the plays before they even happen. “I love the bond I get to build with my pitchers and everyone on the team, how we can all communicate without even talking.” In Lawson’s freshman year on varsity in 2018, Powhatan’s talented, senior-heavy softball team made it all the way to the state championship game. “It was just an incredible experience to see and be a part of a team that has so much grit to make it all the way there.” One of the seniors and catchers on that team, Teri Jackson, also committed and went to Richard Bland. “I’ve always just looked at her as such a great team player and had so much sportsmanship,” Lawson said. “After watching her play at Richard
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Powhatan softball player Emmalee Lawson (from left) and coach Linda Farmer react during a varsity softball game.
Bland for a game, all of the girls just seemed so upbeat and together, and then after talking to Coach McCabe, she just seemed like she had such a great mindset and knew what she wanted to get done.” Even with several newcomers to the 2019 varsity team, Lawson and her Powhatan teammates achieved a 15-6 record and reached the regional semifinals. Lawson’s highlights included a defensive gem of a performance in Powhatan’s 2-1 regular-season win over Monticello. Immediately after clasping the pitch from teammate SarFILE/POWHATAN TODAY ah English on a called strikeout, Law- Emmalee Lawson catches in a 2019 son hurtled the ball from behind home season game for Powhatan. plate all the way to shortstop Maddy Hayden at second base to catch a Mon- malee, and her work ethic has helped ticello runner stealing in the fourth in- her development offensively and dening, and that was after Lawson had fensively,” said Powhatan head softcaught a pop fly in foul territory be- ball coach Marie Crump. “We look hind the plate in the second frame to forward to her senior season and are help strand a runner at third. excited that she will continue playing Lawson emphasizes consistency in softball at Richard Bland.” her game. She said she works hard no Alongside the triumphs she’s matter what, and she’s always one to earned, Lawson has also endured trials go 100% in everything. throughout her journey. “I put the team first and me second; Lawson has postural orthostatic I’ve never let myself come before sup- tachycardia syndrome, or P.O.T.S. It’s porting my teammates,” Lawson said, a condition that involves the body’s “and I’m definitely known to be a loud nervous system, and it most commonone in the dugout; everyone says they ly affects women between the ages of can hear me from the other fields. But 15 and 50. P.O.T.S. can cause a wide I’m just always so excited for every- range of full-body symptoms, with one else. fainting, brain fog, dizziness, head“Even if I’m not doing my best that aches and exhaustion all among them. game, I’m going to cheer everyone on Lawson added that up-and-down moto the best of my ability, no matter tions can get to her. what.” But the big thing that all doctors “No one works harder than Em- have recommended immediately,
lie Dulio, who ended the game with 7 digs and 1 ace. “This young lady gets the balls that usually you think they’re going to hit the floor, and then she’s just right there,” Bryant said. Mueller led Powhatan with 15 kills, added 2 aces and had seven digs. She also had a .357 hitting percentage. “Anything when you get over that .25 mark is really going to set you up for success,” Bryant said, “so to be over .3 – that is the difference maker, and we needed to see ourselves do that against a good team.” And Bryant was impressed by Goochland. “They’re a good team,” Bryant said. “They pull off stuff that nobody else does…one of their setters, Nicole (Brown), she’ll tip the ball from anywhere on the court where I’ve never seen a setter do that, and it just takes you totally off-guard, but I know that, and we had prepared our team for that, so…I think only one of their second balls got us.” For Powhatan, Henderson’s statline matched her ability to make plays all over the court as she complemented 11 kills and 2 aces with seven assists and two digs. Henderson, who recently earned VHSCA All-State Honorable Mention in basketball, has played high school volleyball for a couple of years. She moved from the JV volleyball team to varsity during her sophomore season in 2019 and since then has established herself as a key contributor to the varsity volleyball team’s successes. “I definitely think it helps to play other sports,” Henderson said, adding: “It’s really good coaching, good teammates, good environment to build me up and help me build my confidence.” Powhatan’s new setter for this year, Sydney Wade, had 14 assists, seven digs, 3 kills, and 1 block. McMullin had a 2.0 pass average and added 14 digs. The Indians were playing Tuesday’s match without their leader in kills going into the game, as Nina Marsho was sidelined due to injury. Powhatan is slated to return to action on Wednesday, March 31 with a 7 p.m. home match versus Clover Hill. Lawson said, is to exercise. “I am so thankful that I have been athletic for most of my life,” she said. “Having softball and getting with a personal trainer who works with most sports, it just made my health so much easier to deal with, and kept me feeling like I was just like everyone else. It was never really something I had to tell people before they got to know me.” And while P.O.T.S. has had a big effect on her life and softball career, Lawson said she’s “always made sure to never let it be an excuse and never let it stop me.” “Once I told the coaches at Richard Bland, they said it just inspired them more to have me on the team,” Lawson said, “which made me really excited.” And the medical team at RBC, Lawson added, is very understanding. “It just made me feel like home,” she added of Richard Bland, “and everybody was so welcoming.” Lawson has always been an advocate for staying healthy – for nutrition, fitness, mental strength, and physical well-being – and she said of RBC: “They all have such a great mindset on making sure everyone is their best self.” For Lawson, it’s been a big honor to be a part of Powhatan softball “because it is just known everywhere.” “I was always told that, if you were playing for Coach Crump and Coach (Linda) Farmer, that you were blessed, because they’re some of the best coaches in Virginia, and have been for everyone to know,” Lawson said. “It’s just been a great way to show me to be very intense all the time, and…to give it all you’ve got no matter what, and has really shown me that I do have the skills to play at the next level.” After the 2020 season was cancelled due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Lawson and her teammates, among them several seniors, have all been waiting for this upcoming 2021 varsity softball season, which is slated to begin in late April. “It’s so exciting to be able to represent Powhatan definitely through hard times like this, and show that we aren’t going to let it affect us,” Lawson said. “It was really heartbreaking last year seeing our seniors lose their last season, but it pushed us to work hard over the offseason, so we know that we’ll be able to come out even stronger definitely in this new district this year.”
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Powhatan field hockey shuts out Manchester By Nick Vandeloecht
during a corner in the second quarter when Carsen Hogston tapped in the ball off of the goalie deflecting a long strike from Hogston’s teammate and senior
captain Kaitlin Thompson. After Powhatan led 1-0 at the half, junior captain Jordan Krauss, who recently committed to Christopher Newport University for lacrosse, scored twice in the third quarter, and in between Krauss’ two goals, Joy Johnson forced the ball past the defenders and into the corner of the box to net a goal of her own. Megan Shortridge sent in a shortdistance shot past the keeper in the fourth quarter, and Hope Burton added another shove-in against the Lancers’ defensive wall to shorten the game via VHSL field hockey’s 45-minute, 6-goal mercy rule. Rehme noted that the players improved in going to the ball in the second half, and that they attacked the right side well. “And they’re learning to do different things, some nice little pullback moves that we’ve been working on in practice, pulling back and going in to the feet to
buy us some time,” Rehme said. “They’re getting a little bit more creative, and they’re starting to think on their own a little bit with some more mature moves. That’s good to see.” Jordan Krauss and Lexie Campbell also did well in working together, and Campbell, a sophomore, continued her improvement from last year. Krauss and freshman midfielder Casey Grell have both been strong for the Indians, and Thompson’s two most recent games have so far been her best of the season, according to her coaches. “Some people are stepping up, looking better,” Rehme said. “They’re just looking more composed.” Powhatan the following Wednesday took a 3-0 setback to Cosby and was set to play Midlothian on Tuesday. Powhatan will next play James River on Thursday at 3 p.m. at the River City Sportsplex.
The Titans defense didn’t adjust to the Indians’ run game throughout the night, which was something Powhatan’s offense keyed in on. “We just did what we do,” Johnson said. “We ran hard and played physical.” Powhatan’s defense didn’t allow much movement at all from the Cosby offense as they stuffed runs and pressured the Titans’ quarterback all night long. They held the Titans’ offense to 60 yards total: 38 rushing and 22 passing. Fisher Hamersley, Zach Karanian
and Landon Hutchison each had an interception for the Indians’ defense. Following Hutchison’s pick, Aaron Nash quickly worked his way into the end zone with a 51-yard run for a 40-0 lead and a running clock. Powhatan’s Keyon Bethea scored two more touchdowns, each from the doorstep of the goal line, for the final 53-0 tally. Henderson said he hopes that this win, following its thrilling overtime triumph over Clover Hill, has given the Indians momentum moving forward.
“You still have to take each week as it comes,” Henderson said. “But we’re playing pretty well right now. We’re excited to continue to get better.” Johnson said his team “needed” this win, especially after last season’s heartbreaking 18-15 loss to the Titans, but said he knows there’s more work ahead. “We feel really good about it,” he said. “We have to put it behind us now. We have to get ready for the next game.” The Indians travel to Monacan on March 26 for a 7 p.m. kickoff.
was also her first year attending school in Powhatan. “I loved that team; it was so much fun,” Krauss said. “That was the most fun experience with that team, and just playing with all of them felt like…playing with all my sisters.” As a freshman, Krauss contributed to Powhatan girls lacrosse’s winningest season to date (9-6), and this past summer season, she and her Storm travel team went undefeated in all of their games. They also only lost one game this past fall, and they went undefeated in a 7v7 tournament a couple of weekends ago. In addition to the friendships she’s made through lacrosse, Krauss loves the sport’s competitiveness. “I feel like lacrosse is the sport where…it’s more like mind games… you could be super athletic, but you have to be very smart and know the field and know the players to be good at lacrosse,” she said, “and I enjoy that about lacrosse, because it’s harder to get better at it because you have to understand where everyone needs to be... that’s why I love playing.” Krauss has also emerged as a standout on Powhatan’s field hockey team. She first started playing field hockey when she was in seventh grade while attending Steward, and she spoke to playing it because it was what her friends were doing at the time. “And then when I came to Powhatan in ninth grade, my mom wanted me to try out for this team,” Krauss said, “and then I just fell in love with the coaches and the team, and I’ve kind of taken it on as my second sport now. I wouldn’t want to trade it for anything else.” Through playing field hockey, Krauss said “it opens your mind to see the field and the positioning and everything so much differently,” but it’s also a sport that you can relate to lacrosse “especially with the cutting and the
movement and where you need to be on the field at a certain time.” “And I think that when I came into field hockey here at least, having a background of playing lacrosse helped me a lot, because it kind of gave me the foundation that I needed for playing on the field to know where to cut at a certain time, and to know that I need to get back to help my midfielders who have been running the whole game,” she said. “I think that playing both sports have definitely benefited me in the best ways possible.” Krauss praised Powhatan’s field hockey and lacrosse coaches for “keeping me disciplined and giving me what I need to know in terms of playing on a team and always having
each other’s back.” And when it came to the recruiting process, she described how her mom would stay up with her late at night, writing the e-mails with her to the college coaches, as well as helping her make her recruiting videos and helping her circle herself and zoom in on herself in these long films of full-field games where they’d have to find when she did a play. “Your film has to be perfect because coaches can’t really see you play in person, so the film is the only thing that they’re kind of going off of, so you have to have your film perfect for them to see,” said Krauss, who added of her mom: “She definitely helped me get to where I am today.”
Sports Editor MIDLOTHIAN -- Powhatan overcame a slow start to Monday’s game to shut out Manchester 6-0 in less than four quarters and earn its third straight win halfway through the condensed 2020-21 regular season. “We’ve got to pick up our pace a little bit sooner, especially when we’re getting this far into the season; we only have 10 games, we can’t afford to start games slow,” said Powhatan field hockey coach Caryn Rehme. “But I think the lineup is strong…we got everybody (into the game) today – a lot of the girls that are young (and) haven’t played a lot got in pretty much most of the second half, so that was good. Good cheering from the sidelines and the girls that usually play.” The Indians scored their first goal
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secondary for a 29-yard touchdown pass. The next time the Indians touchdown the ball, a double move from JaySun Carroll allowed him to run free behind the Cosby defense, and Rehme put it on his hands for a 14-yard strike. Johnson scored his second of the night just before halftime on a 3-yard rush for a 33-0 lead as the rout was on.
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loves. “I really think that I thrive in those types of coaching environments,” Krauss said, “and I could kind of get the sense that she was going to be like them.” She added: “CNU caught my interest just because of how pretty the campus was, and when I toured with the coach, I really, really enjoyed her, and I really enjoyed the campus and the athletic facilities, and I met a couple of the girls on the team while I was there, and it was really enjoyable.” She also didn’t want to be too far from her family, and her mom, her dad and her head lacrosse coach Laura Camp – who is also a really close family friend – all want to come watch her games. “It was a good location for me to be close enough to my family, but still kind of away at college,” Krauss said of CNU, “and they do have a competitive lacrosse program, which I enjoy, and… they have hospitals that are tied to their physical therapy program, and when I went and toured there, my tour guide… he was going to be a doctor, but he said he had a lot of friends that were taking the physical therapy route and how they really enjoyed it, and how many opportunities they had after college.” She is currently looking at majoring in occupational therapy and minoring in psychology. “I’ve really always enjoyed physical therapy, and that’s always kind of been my thought after I had my knee surgery because I was so close with the physical therapist and I really enjoyed learning and doing more with them,” she said. “That’s why I’ve chosen physical therapy as my track.” Krauss has really enjoyed playing for Powhatan lacrosse. She joined the varsity team her freshman year, which
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Powhatan captains Jordan Krauss (13) and Kaitlin Thompson come away from the goal following Krauss’ first of two goals in last Monday’s win over Manchester.
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Athlete CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying Match CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying 2021 NIT Basketball Tournament 2021 NIT Basketball Tournament SportsCenter (Live) Wheel Jeopardy Station 19 (N) Å Grey’s Anatomy (N) Million Little News Kimmel News Holly Sheldon B Posi Mom Bob Clarice (In Stereo) News Colbert Big Bang Big Bang Hell’s Kitchen (N) Kat Last Man Fox News at Ten DailyMail Mod Fam ET Inside Super Super Law & Order: SVU Dateline NBC Å News J. Fallon The Donlon Report NewsNation Prime NewsNation Prime Banfield (N) Å The Donlon Report Hello Spring (Live) Down Home with David (N) (Live) Å PBS NewsHour (N) Not Done: Women: Baseball (Part 2 of 9) Å Amanpour-Co Untamed R. Jewish Film Showcase Å Eva: A-7063: (In Stereo) Å PBS NewsHour (N) E. B. OutFront Anderson Cooper Anderson Cooper CNN Tonight CNN Tonight The ReidOut (Live) All In With Rachel Maddow The Last Word The 11th Hour Shepard Smith Shark Tank Shark Tank Shark Tank Shark Tank FOX Primetime Tucker Carlson Hannity (Live) Å Ingraham Fox News at Night Law & Order: SVU Chrisley Chrisley Chrisley Chrisley Chrisley Boss Chrisley Chrisley Misery NBA Basketball: Trail Blazers at Heat NBA Basketball: 76ers at Lakers Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Conan Full The First 48 Å The First 48 Å The First 48 Å Nightwatch (N) Å The First 48 Å ›››› “Raiders of the Lost Ark” (1981) “Indiana Jones & the Temple” “Indiana Jones” Office The Office “Finale” Office Office Office Office Office Office Office BattleBots: Bounty BattleBots: Bounty Hunters (In Stereo) BattleBots (In Stereo) Å OutDaughtered OutDaughtered OutDaughtered OutDaughtered OutDaughtered Lone Star Law Lone Star Law: Uncuffed (N) (In Stereo) Lone Star Law Lone Star Law ›››‡ “Shrek” (2001, Children’s) Å The 700 Club Å ›››› “WALL-E” (2008, Children’s) Å Andy G. Andy G. Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond King King “Lawrence-Arab” ›››› “My Fair Lady” (1964, Musical) Audrey Hepburn. Å “Children’s Hr.” “Love on the Sidelines” (2016, Drama) “Playing Cupid” (2021) Å Golden Golden Rizzoli & Isles Å Married-Sight Married at First Sight (N) Å “40-Year-Old Vir” Home Town Å No Demo Reno (N) Flip Flip Hunters Hunt Intl Hunters Hunt Intl Beat Beat Beat Beat Restaurant: Im. Dinner: Impossible Beat Beat Wives Bigger Ruthless ››‡ “Just Wright” ›› “Tyler Perry’s Meet the Browns” (2008) Å “Gods of Egypt” ››› “The Fifth Element” (1997) Bruce Willis. Å ›› “Colombiana” (2011) “Jurassic Park III” ›››‡ “Jurassic Park” (1993, Adventure) Sam Neill. Å “Lost World” Last Man Last Man ››› “Dumb & Dumber” (1994) Jim Carrey. Å To Be Announced Swamp People Swamp People Swamp People Swamp People Swamp People
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MAR. 27
CONCACAF Match Day (Live) CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying Soccer NCAA Women’s Basketball NCAA Women’s Basketball SportsCenter (Live) Funny Videos American Idol (N) (In Stereo) Å The Rookie (N) News NCIS 60 Minutes (N) Å The Equalizer Å NCIS: Los Angeles NCIS: New Orleans News The Cherries Bless Simpson TheBurgers Fam Guy News Attkisson The ROH Ellen’s Game Ellen’s Game Zoey’s-Playlist Good Girls “Dave” News Greta NewsNation Prime NewsNation Prime Banfield Å NewsNation Prime NewsNation Prime iRobot Home Susan Graver Style (N) (Live) Å Sunday Night Q With Jen and Rachel (N) Finding Your Roots Gr’t Performances Howards End Howards End Austin City Limits Music Row: Baseball (Part 2 of 9) Å Medicine Game: Forgotten Fame: CNN Newsroom CNN Newsroom CNN Special Report (N) Å State-Union American Voices Mehdi Hasan Week-Johnson American Voices Mehdi Hasan Shark Tank Å Shark Tank Å Shark Tank Shark Tank Shark Tank Å Justice Judge Life, Liberty Revolution To Be Announced Life, Liberty Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU “Journey-Center” ›››‡ “Avengers: Endgame” (2019, Action) Robert Downey Jr. Å (DVS) 2021 NCAA Basketball Tournament 2021 NCAA Basketball Tournament Storage Storage Storage Storage Storage Storage Storage Storage Storage Storage Bar Rescue Å ›››‡ “My Cousin Vinny” (1992) Joe Pesci. Å “Coming to America” (1988) “Anchorman 2” ››‡ “Step Brothers” (2008, Comedy) Will Ferrell. ››‡ “Old School” (2003) Å Naked and Afraid Naked and Afraid Naked and Afraid Naked and Afraid Naked and Afraid 90 Day Fiancé 90 Day Fiancé “Second Guessing” (N) Sister Wives (N) Seeking Sister Wife Lone Star Law Lone Star Law Lone Star Law (N) Lone Star Law Lone Star Law Cars 3 ›››‡ “The Lion King” (1994, Children’s) ››› “Mulan” (1998, Children’s) Å Alice Two Men Two Men Two Men Two and Half Men Two Men Two Men Two Men Two Men Two Men “Arthur” (1981) ›››‡ “I Want to Live!” (1958) Å ››‡ “Back Street” (1961, Drama) “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart” (2021) Calls the Heart Golden Golden Golden Golden “All That Glitters” “V.C. Andrews’ Hidden Jewel” (2021) “Family Pictures” (2019, Drama) Å Home Town Å Home Town Å Home Town Å Home Town Å Home Town Å Tournament Tournament of Champions (In Stereo) Food Truck Race Beat Beat Image Awards: T. Perry’s The Oval Tyler Perry’s Sistas Parkers Parkers The Parkers Å “Fantastic Beasts” ›› “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald” (2018) Futurama Futurama The Walking Dead The Walking Dead The Walking Dead Talking Dead Å The Walking Dead To Be Announced To Be Announced Built America Built America Built America Modern Marvels (N) Built America
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The Herd with Colin Cowherd Speak for Your. Var. Programs Fox Skip SportsCenter Jalen Ques NBA: The Jump NFL Live Around Pardon GMA3: What General Hosp. Drew Barrymore Dr. Phil 8 News 8 News Young Bold The Talk Ellen Show CBS6 News News News Funny Funny Wendy Williams Maury Steve Wilkos Judge Judge Days of Lives Kelly Clarkson Tamron Hall News at 4PM News News Heat of Night Heat of Night Blue Bloods Blue Bloods Blue Bloods Varied Programs Curious Elinor Cat in Arthur Wild Odd Cyber Curious SciGirls Biz Kid Varied SciGirls Curious Biz Kid Varied Programs CNN Newsroom CNN Newsroom CNN Newsroom Jake Tapper Situation Room MTP Daily MSNBC Live MSNBC Live Deadline: White House The Exchange Power Lunch Closing Bell Fast Varied America Reports The Story Neil Cavuto The Five Law & Order Var. Programs Law & Order Varied Programs Supernatural Supernatural Varied Programs Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends Amer. Amer. Amer. Family Varied Programs Bar Rescue Mom Mom Mom Mom Two Two Two Two Varied Programs Office Office Office Office Varied Programs Varied Programs Pit Bulls-Parole Pit Varied Lone Star Law Varied Programs Movie Varied Programs Movie Varied Programs Gunsmoke Gunsmoke Gunsmoke Griffith Griffith Griffith Griffith Movie Varied Programs Movie Varied Programs Movie Var. Programs Movie Var. Programs Movie Major Crimes Major Crimes Major Crimes Rizzoli & Isles Rizzoli & Isles Varied Programs Varied Programs Prince Prince Prince Prince Varied Programs Movie Varied Programs Movie Varied Programs Movie Movie Varied Programs King King King King King King Last Last Last Last Varied Programs
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New York Greatest Games: MLB Å Soccer NCAA Women’s Basketball NCAA Women’s Basketball SportsCenter (Live) Wheel Jeopardy American Idol (N) (In Stereo) Å The Good Doctor News Kimmel 2021 NCAA Basketball Tournament 2021 NCAA Basketball Tournament Big Bang Big Bang 9-1-1 (In Stereo) Amer. Most Wanted Fox News at Ten DailyMail Mod Fam ET Inside The Voice “The Battles Premiere” Å Debris “Earthshine” News J. Fallon The Donlon Report NewsNation Prime NewsNation Prime Banfield (Live) Å The Donlon Report Fashion’s Night In Å PBS NewsHour (N) Antique Roadshow Antique Roadshow Independent Lens (In Stereo) Aman Fascism in Europe: “After Auschwitz” Joshua Bell: Art in the 21st PBS NewsHour (N) E. B. OutFront Anderson Cooper Cuomo Prime Time CNN Tonight CNN Tonight The ReidOut (Live) All In With Rachel Maddow The Last Word The 11th Hour Shepard Smith Shark Tank Å Shark Tank American Greed (N) American Greed FOX Primetime Tucker Carlson Hannity (Live) Å Ingraham Fox News at Night Chicago P.D. WWE Monday Night RAW (N) (In Stereo Live) Å Rock Miz & Snowpiercer (N) Snowpiercer (N) Snowpiercer ›››‡ “Avengers: Endgame” (2019) Fam Guy Fam Guy Fam Guy Fam Guy Fam Guy Fam Guy American American Conan Seinfeld Hoarders Å Hoarders “Forrest” (N) (In Stereo) Å Intervention Å Intervention Å To Be Announced ››› “Scarface” (1983, Crime Drama) Al Pacino. Office Office Office Office Office Office Hall of Flame Daily Office Street Outlaws: Full Street Outlaws “The Hard Way Back” (N) (In Stereo) Å Street Outlaws Å Seeking Sister Wife Seeking Sister Wife Return to Amish (N) Unexpected (N) Unexpected To Be Announced To Be Announced To Be Announced To Be Announced To Be Announced ››‡ “Jumanji” (1995, Children’s) Robin Williams. The 700 Club Å ››› “The Goonies” (1985) Andy G. Andy G. Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond King King Barretts MGM ››‡ “That Touch of Mink” (1962) Å ››› “The Thrill of It All” (1963) Å “Love, Take Two” “Falling for Vermont” (2017, Romance) Golden Golden Golden Golden Rizzoli & Isles Å Rizzoli & Isles Å Rizzoli & Isles Å Rizzoli & Isles Å Rizzoli & Isles Å Windy City Rehab Rock the Block (N) Rock the Block (N) Dream Dream Dream Dream Guy’s Games Guy’s Games Spring Baking Easter Basket The Big Bake “Tyler Perry’s the Family That Preys” ›› “Diary of a Mad Black Woman” (2005) Kimberly Elise. “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” ›‡ “Gone in Sixty Seconds” (2000) Nicolas Cage. Futurama “Bad Boys” (1995) ›› “Bad Boys II” (2003, Action) Martin Lawrence. Å “Law Abiding” Last Man Last Man Mom Mom Mom Mom Mom Mom Reba Reba Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Å Pawn Stars (N) Å Pawn Stars
TUESDAY EVENING
NASCAR RaceDay NASCAR Truck Series iRacing NASCAR UFC 260 Prelims UFC 260: Miocic - Prelims SportsCenter (Live) SportsCenter (Live) Wheel Jeopardy Shark Tank American Idol (In Stereo) Å News NCIS Bensin Carbon 52nd Annual NAACP Image Awards: (N) 48 Hours (In Stereo) News Storm of Big Bang Big Bang The Masked Singer Game of Talents News Mod Fam I Can See Your 12 News PiYo Figure Skating Saturday Night Live News SNL NewsNation Prime NewsNation Prime Banfield Å NewsNation Prime NewsNation Prime Garden Party Refresh Your Home & Garden (Live) Å Roberta’s Unique Gardens (N) (Live) Å Lawrence Welk Father Brown Å Bletchley Circle Independent Lens (In Stereo) Song Fast-Forward: Nature (In Stereo) NOVA (In Stereo) Independent Lens (In Stereo) Unwine’d CNN Newsroom CNN Newsroom Special Report Stanley Tucci Stanley Tucci American Voices Week-Johnson Week-Johnson American Voices Week-Johnson Undercover Boss Undercover Boss Undercover Boss Undercover Boss Undercover Boss Life, Liberty Watters’ World Å Justice Judge To Be Announced Watters’ World Å Chicago P.D. Chicago P.D. Chicago P.D. Chicago P.D. Chicago P.D. “Godzilla” (2014) ›› “The Meg” (2018) Jason Statham. Å ›› “The Meg” (2018) Å 2021 NCAA Basketball Tournament 2021 NCAA Basketball Tournament “Jack Reacher” ››‡ “Jack Reacher” (2012, Action) Tom Cruise. Å Nightwatch Å “White House” 52nd Annual NAACP Image Awards: (N) ››‡ “The A-Team” (2010) Liam Neeson. “Dodgeball-True” 52nd Annual NAACP Image Awards: (N) “Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story” Airplane Repo Å Airplane Repo “Close Calls” (In Stereo) Airplane Repo Å Airplane Repo Å 1000-Lb. Sisters 1000-Lb. Sisters 1000-Lb. Sisters Pig Royalty Å 1000-Lb. Sisters The Zoo (In Stereo) The Zoo (In Stereo) The Zoo (In Stereo) The Zoo (In Stereo) The Zoo (In Stereo) ››› “Mary Poppins Returns” (2018, Children’s) Emily Blunt. Willy ››› “Tangled” (2010) Å Two Men Two Men 52nd Annual NAACP Image Awards: (N) Two Men Two Men Two Men Two Men “Bridge on Kwai” ›››› “A Man for All Seasons” (1966) ››› “Luther” (1973) Stacy Keach. “You’re Bacon Me Crazy” (2020) Å “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart” (2021) “Nature of Love” “Pearl in the Mist” “V.C. Andrews’ All That Glitters” (2021) “To Have and to Hold” (2019, Drama) Dream Dream Chateau No Demo Reno Love It or List It Love It or List It Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners “Coming-Amer.” 52nd Annual NAACP Image Awards: (N) DJ: 52nd- NAACP Image Awards: “Harry Potter-Azkaban” ››› “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” (2005) Daniel Radcliffe. ››‡ “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” (2012, Fantasy) “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” “Twister” (1996) 52nd Annual NAACP Image Awards: (N) ››‡ “The Guardian” (2006, Drama) Å Barrett-Jackson American Pickers American Pickers American Pickers American Pickers
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NASCAR “Blink of an Eye” (2019) Michael Waltrip. Athlete PokerStars Players PokerStars Players NBA NBA Basketball: Celtics at Bucks NBA Basketball: Hawks at Warriors Wheel Jeopardy Shark Tank (N) 20/20 (In Stereo) Å News Kimmel News Holly MacGyver (N) Å Magnum P.I. Å Blue Bloods (N) News Colbert Big Bang Big Bang WWE Friday Night SmackDown (N) News First Spo DailyMail Mod Fam ET Inside The Blacklist Å Dateline NBC (N) (In Stereo) Å News J. Fallon The Donlon Report NewsNation Prime NewsNation Prime Banfield (N) Å The Donlon Report Fri-YAY!: With Jane Shoe Shopping With Jane (N) (Live) Å Miz Mooz Shoes DaretoShareBeauty PBS NewsHour (N) Wash Hoover American Masters (In Stereo) Beyond Amanpour-Co Backyard Unwine’d Antique Roadshow Inside Harrods: Forgotten Fame: PBS NewsHour (N) E. B. OutFront Anderson Cooper Cuomo Prime Time CNN Tonight CNN Tonight The ReidOut (Live) All In With Rachel Maddow The Last Word The 11th Hour Shepard Smith American Greed American Greed American Greed American Greed FOX Primetime Tucker Carlson Hannity (Live) Å Ingraham Fox News at Night Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Bones (In Stereo) ››‡ “Godzilla” (2014) Aaron Taylor-Johnson. “Kong: Skull Island” (2017) ››‡ “ATL” (2006) Tip Harris. Å Repla ››‡ “Roll Bounce” (2005) Bow Wow. Å The First 48 Å The First 48 Å The First 48 Å The First 48 Å The First 48 Å “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” (1984) “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” (1989) Å Office Office Creek Creek Creek Creek Creek Creek Comedy Roast Gold Rush: D. Turin Gold Rush: D. Turin Gold Rush: Parker’s Trail “Family Trust” Gold Rush Å Dr. Pimple Popper 90 Day Fiancé (N) (In Stereo) 90 Day Return to Amish 90 Day Tanked (In Stereo) Tanked: Sea-Lebrity Edition (In Stereo) Tanked (In Stereo) Tanked (In Stereo) Fam Guy Fam Guy Fam Guy Fam Guy Fam Guy Fam Guy Fam Guy Fam Guy The 700 Club Å Andy G. Andy G. Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond King King “King Kong” (1933) ›››‡ “Places in the Heart” (1984) Å ››› “To Sleep With Anger” (1990) Å “All of My Heart” (2015) Lacey Chabert. “Christmas at the Plaza” (2019) Å Golden Golden Rizzoli & Isles Å ››› “Bridesmaids” (2011, Comedy) Kristen Wiig. Å ›› “Bad Teacher” Fixer to Fabulous Dream Dream Every Every Dream Dream Dream Dream Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners “Meet the Browns” ››› “The Nutty Professor” (1996, Comedy) Eddie Murphy. T. Perry’s The Oval “Fifth Element” ›› “Colombiana” (2011) Zoe Saldana. Wynonna Earp Å Resident Alien Å ›››› “Forrest Gump” (1994, Comedy-Drama) Tom Hanks. ›››‡ “The Green Mile” (1999, Drama) Last Man Last Man Mom Mom Mom Mom CMT Crossroads CMT Crossroads Ancient Aliens Å Ancient Aliens Å Ancient Aliens Ancient Aliens Å Ancient Aliens
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MAR. 24
iRacing iRacing CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying Athlete Sports. NBA Basketball: Celtics at Bucks NBA Basketball: Nets at Jazz Wheel Jeopardy Gold House Conners Call Your The Con (In Stereo) News Kimmel News Holly Tough as Nails (N) SEAL Team (N) S.W.A.T. “U-Turn” News Colbert Big Bang Big Bang The Masked Singer Game of Talents Fox News at Ten DailyMail Mod Fam ET Inside Chicago Med Chicago Fire Chicago P.D. News J. Fallon The Donlon Report NewsNation Prime NewsNation Prime Banfield (N) Å The Donlon Report Gourmet Holiday In the Kitchen With David - PM Edition TATCHA Care Tweak’d by Nature PBS NewsHour (N) Nature (In Stereo) NOVA (In Stereo) Fast-Forward: Amanpour-Co Inside Time/By The Windermere Children: Howards End Howards End News E. B. OutFront Anderson Cooper Anderson Cooper CNN Tonight CNN Tonight The ReidOut (Live) All In With Rachel Maddow The Last Word The 11th Hour Shepard Smith Shark Tank Shark Tank Shark Tank Shark Tank Å FOX Primetime Tucker Carlson Hannity (Live) Å Ingraham Fox News at Night NCIS “Pyramid” WWE NXT (N) (In Stereo Live) Å ››‡ “Cold Pursuit” (2019) Liam Neeson. “Hellboy-Army” All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite (Live) Å ›› “The Legend of Tarzan” (2016) Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Full Conan Full Court Court Court Court Court Court I Sur I Sur Court Court ›› “Four Brothers” (2005, Crime Drama) ››‡ “The Hitman’s Bodyguard” (2017) Ryan Reynolds. Å South Pk South Park “The Black Friday Trilogy” South Pk South Pk South Pk Daily South Pk Naked and Afraid Naked and Afraid “The Devil’s Woods” Naked and Afraid Naked and Afraid My 600-Lb. Life My 600-Lb. Life (N) (In Stereo) Feet-Killing Me Feet-Killing Me North Woods Law North Woods Law: Uncuffed (In Stereo) North Woods Law North Woods Law Good Trouble Å The 700 Club Å ››› “The Parent Trap” (1998, Children’s) Lindsay Lohan. Å Andy G. Andy G. Raymond Love-Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond King King “Call of the Flesh” ››› “The Mask of Dimitrios” ››‡ “The Verdict” (1946, Crime Drama) 3 Strngrs “Appetite for Love” (2016) Taylor Cole. “A Valentine’s Match” (2020, Romance) Golden Golden Married Married Married at First Sight (N) Å Marrying Millions Married-Sight Property Brothers Property Brothers Farmhouse Fixer Hunters Hunt Intl Hunters Hunt Intl Guy’s Games Guy’s Games Guy’s Games Guy’s Games Guy’s Games “Why Married?” Tyler Perry’s Sistas Tyler Perry’s Sistas Wives Bigger Disrupt- Disma. “Olympus Has” ›› “London Has Fallen” (2016, Action) Resident Alien Å DevilThe Pole “Back-Future II” ››› “Back to the Future Part III” (1990, Comedy) “Jurassic Park III” (2001) Å Last Man Last Man Mom Mom Mom Mom Mom Mom Mom Mom Forged in Fire Forged in Fire Forged in Fire (N) Assembly Required Forged in Fire
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WWE Friday Night SmackDown (N) Å CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying SmackDown NCAA Women’s Basketball NCAA Women’s Basketball SportsCenter (Live) Wheel Jeopardy Pooch Perfect Å black-ish mixed- Soul of a Nation (N) News Kimmel News Holly NCIS (In Stereo) FBI “Crazy Love” FBI: Most Wanted News Colbert Big Bang Big Bang The Resident The Masked Singer Fox News at Ten DailyMail Mod Fam ET Inside Rock Kenan This Is Us New Amsterdam News J. Fallon The Donlon Report NewsNation Prime NewsNation Prime Banfield (Live) Å The Donlon Report Calista - Hair Shoe Shopping HairMax: Sci. Cheers! to Shopping with Leah PBS NewsHour (N) Va. Home Grown American Experience (N) (In Stereo) Amanpour-Co Travel Keep Up Father Brown Å Bletchley Circle Press-Masterpc PBS NewsHour (N) E. B. OutFront Anderson Cooper Cuomo Prime Time CNN Tonight CNN Tonight The ReidOut (Live) All In With Rachel Maddow The Last Word The 11th Hour Shepard Smith Shark Tank Å Shark Tank The Profit (N) Å The Profit Å FOX Primetime Tucker Carlson Hannity (Live) Å Ingraham Fox News at Night Law & Order: SVU Law-SVU Law & Order: SVU Law-SVU Temptation Island Temptation Island ›››‡ “American Sniper” (2014, War) Bradley Cooper. ››‡ “The Mule” (2018) Clint Eastwood. 2021 NCAA Basketball Tournament 2021 NCAA Basketball Tournament Storage Storage Storage Storage Storage Storage Storage Storage Storage Storage ››‡ “The A-Team” (2010, Action) Liam Neeson. Å ››‡ “Red 2” (2013, Action) Bruce Willis. Office Office Office Office Hall of Flame Hall of Flame Daily South Pk Moonshiners Moonshiners Å Pig Royalty (N) Å Moonshiners Å Moonshiners Å OutDaughtered OutDaughtered (N) The Blended Bunch Counting On (N) Sister Wives Animal Cribs Treehouse Masters: Ultimate Builds (N) Crikey! It’s the Irwins (N) (In Stereo) ››› “Wonder” (2017, Drama) Julia Roberts. Å The 700 Club Å ››‡ “Jumanji” (1995) Å Andy G. Andy G. Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond King King “Bonnie-Clyde” “The Green Promise” (1949) ››› “Rebel Without a Cause” (1955) Insi “Flip Romance” “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart” (2021) Golden Golden Golden Golden Rizzoli & Isles Å To Be Announced Rizzoli & Isles Å Rizzoli & Isles Å Rizzoli & Isles Å Unsella Unsella Unsella Unsella Unsellable Houses Hunters Hunt Intl Hunters Hunt Intl Chopped Å Chopped Å Chopped (N) Å Chopped Å Chopped Å “Diary of a Mad Black Woman” (2005) T. Perry’s The Oval T. Perry’s Ruthless T. Perry’s The Oval “Gone in Sixty” ››› “Salt” (2010, Action) Angelina Jolie. ››‡ “I, Robot” (2004) Will Smith. ›› “Bad Boys II” ››‡ “Now You See Me” (2013) Jesse Eisenberg. “Talladega Nights:” Last Man Last Man Mom Mom Mom Mom Mom Mom Reba Reba Curse-Island To Be Announced Curse-Island Assembly Required Curse-Island
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Case #21-02-REZ: Michael C. Woody (District #1: Subletts/Manakin/Flat Rock) requests the rezoning of Tax Map Parcel #43-25A from General Commercial (C) to Commerce Center (CC) and amendment of the zoning district map of approximately 1.3 acres of land located on the north side of U.S. Route 60 (Anderson Highway) at its intersection with Douthit Court (1701 Douthit Court). This request is being made to allow a contractor’s office on the subject property. The 2019 Long-Range Comprehensive Plan designates the subject property as Commerce Center (Route 60 Corridor East Special Area Plan) on the Countywide Future Land Use Plan.
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Case #21-03-REZ: Other Side LLC (District #2: Powhatan Station/Graceland) requests the rezoning of Tax Map Parcel #53-110 from Commerce Center (CC) to Rural Residential-5 (RR-5) and amendment of the zoning district map of approximately 7.53 acres of land located on the south side of State Route 604 (Genito Road), approximately 500 feet east of its intersection with State Route 622 (Dorset Road). This request is being made to allow residential uses (single-family dwelling) on the subject property. The 2019 Long-Range Comprehensive Plan designates the subject property as Rural Residential on the Countywide Future Land Use Plan.
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Homes for Sale Real Estate Policy All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Virginia Fair Housing Law, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, elderliness, familial status, or handicap.”
2021 Long-Range Comprehensive Plan: The County of Powhatan requests review and adoption of the proposed 2021 Long-Range Comprehensive Plan, which includes the Countywide Future Land Use Plan and the Major Thoroughfare Plan. The Long-Range Comprehensive Plan is a general guide for public officials, citizens, and other stakeholders regarding the physical development of Powhatan County, establishing a framework for decision-making. §15.2-2223 of the Code of Virginia requires that every governing body adopt a Long-Range Comprehensive Plan. The current Powhatan County Long-Range Comprehensive Plan was adopted on June 24, 2019.
We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate that is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all the dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.
Members of the public may also participate remotely by joining a webinar at https:// us02web.zoom.us/j/89655087654 or by dialing in by phone at 1-929-205-6099 OR 1-312-626-6799, then typing in the webinar ID 896 5508 7654. During the public comment period, participants may raise their hand using the zoom controls on the computer screen, or (if dialing in) by pressing *9 on a phone. The meeting may be watched live by visiting http://powhatanva.gov/432/LiveStream-of-Powhatan-County-Meetings.
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All Planning Commission meetings are open to the public and interested persons are encouraged to attend on the day and time specified above. Copies of the proposed plans, ordinances, and amendments may be reviewed in the Department of Community Development in the Powhatan County Administration Building (3834 Old Buckingham Road) between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM of each business day. Copies of staff reports are available prior to the Public Hearing upon request and will be available online at least five (5) days prior to the meeting at http://powhatanva.gov/agendacenter. Please call (804) 598-5621 with any questions.
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Legals LEGAL NOTICES VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE CITY OF RICHMOND GREGORY E. HOLMES, Plaintiff, V.
Case NO. CL20-6179-8
GREEN ELITES LANDSCAPING, LLC, MOHADMED KASSIM, and RICKY ANDREWS Defendants. ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this action is to obtain a judgment in favor of the Plaintiff, Gregory E. Holmes, set forth in his Complaint from Defendant Ricky Andrews (a.k.a. "Rickey B. Andrews") on the ground of breach of contract. It appearing by affidavit that the Defendant’s last known address was 3150 Huguenot Trail, Powhatan, VA. 23139, the Plaintiff sought service process on the Defendant at his last known residence, and the Sheriff of Powhatan County, Virginia has filed a return of service stating that he has been unable to make service of process as Defendant was "Not Found," it is ORDERED that the Defendant appear before this Court on or before May 5, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. and protect his interest herein. ENTERED: 2/25/2021
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Notice is hereby given, pursuant to § 15.2-2204 of the Code of Virginia, that the Planning Commission of Powhatan County will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at 6:00 PM in the Powhatan County Village Building Auditorium, 3910 Old Buckingham Road, to consider the following request:
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Powhatan County’s Garrett Manes, seen racing at the virtual Daytona International Speedway earlier in the year, earned his first top-10 finish in the eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series, the premier NASCARsanctioned eSports league, with a 10th-place result at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Manes’ run is also the first Coca-Cola iRacing Series top 10 for his virtual race team, Elliott Sadler eSports, owned by fellow Virginian and former NASCAR driver Elliott Sadler. Manes, with his second top 15 in the first four races, moved up to 28th in points in the 18-race season.
Clarence N. Jenkins, Jr. Judge of the Circuit Court City of Richmond, Virginia I ASK FOR THIS: Freddie W. Nicholas, Jr. (VSB No. 78878) Counsel for Plaintiff Gregory E. Holmes
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