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Vol. XXXIV No. o. 44
May 5, 2021
By Laura McFarland
all. It has been busier than ever here lately, even with the lumber prices extremely high. Powhatan has been very fortunate that we have not seen any impact from COVID or the increase in lumber prices. Between home sales and construction, I don’t think we have felt any impact like other localities have. We have been very fortunate on that, Dunivan said. In 2020, the county issued 218 permits for single family dwellings, which was down 10.66% from 2019, which had 244 residential permits issued, according to data he provided. The number of comCONTRIBUTED PHOTOS mercial permits stayed the same, with 63 Shown rirght, the new site of Classic Granite and Marble will be open in issued in each year. Powhatan near the Chesterfield County line in the fall. Inset, the Artistry
Multiple construction projects to finish in 2021 Editor
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OWHATAN – Powhatan County is once again seeing some big changes in 2021 as several large construction projects get closer to completion in the coming months. Multiple significant construction projects that have been several years in the making have been noticeably taking shape in different parts of the county. Winterfield Phase II, Classic Granite and Marble, Sudzy Malone’s Carwash, and 3D Design and Manufacturing have all made significant progress in recent months, said David Dunivan, building official for Powhatan County. While COVID-19 has slowed down many aspects of daily life, construction in Powhatan has been going strong and continues to keep county staff busy in the areas of planning, zoning, and building inspections, he said. “We actually have not slowed down at
see CONSTRUCTION, pg. 5
at Winterfield is expected to begin leasing apartments this month.
JROTC does heavy lifting at Amnesty Day Board of supervisors
starts discussion on comprehensive plan
By Laura McFarland Editor
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The Powhatan Anti-Litter Council held a free Amnesty Day recycling event on April 24 at the Powhatan County Fairgrounds. Local residents dropped off 1,200 tires and 250 appliances for free to be recycled. Powhatan High School JROTC cadets volunteered to do much of the tough lifting work to make the day happen. See more photos page 8A.
RSN staff win VPA awards By Dave Lawrence
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POWHATAN – The Powhatan County Board of Supervisors’ discussion on the proposed update to the county’s longrange comprehensive plan only got a brief start last week, but it was made clear – at least by one board member – that the document still needs some work. During the board’s meeting on Monday, April 26, the supervisors heard a brief presentation on the significant changes made to the 2019 Long Range Comprehensive Plan by the planning commission. The current comprehensive plan was adopted on June 24, 2019, after nearly three years of review by the planning commission and board of supervisors. But in Au-
gust 2020, the current board of supervisors expressed interest in updating the plan and charged the planning commission with starting the reviewing process. They did that and adopted a recommended update at their meeting on April 6. During last week’s meeting, the planning commission and planning director Andrew Pompei came prepared to answer questions about changes they had made. Pompei and Vicki Hurt, planning commission chairwoman, gave an overview of the changes and the commission’s processes, stressing several times that they recognize their proposal is only a recommendation and the board of supervisors will be making the ultimate decisions on the comprehensive plan. see PLAN, pg. 8
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Powhatan County Fair will be back for its 102nd year on May 14 to 16 at the Powhatan County Fairgrounds.
Powhatan County Fair to be held May 14 to 16 Contributed Report This year’s Powhatan County Fair will look a little different but will still celebrate the things residents hold near and dear —community. The first Powhatan County Fair was held in September 1919 and most likely consisted of a “free”
large community picnic, games, and good music. Organizers are returning to the fair’s roots this year with free admission all weekend! Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the fair will be greatly modified this year. Even though organizers see FAIR, pg. 4
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O B I T UA R I E S CLYDE BODIE JR. Clyde Owen Bodie Jr., 92, passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021, and is now safely in Heaven. Mr. Bodie was born in Clarendon County, S.C. and moved to Powhatan, Virginia in 1934. He was the son of Clyde Owen Bodie Sr. and Mary Virginia Graham. He graduated from Powhatan High School, attended University of Richmond for one BODIE year. Joining the Army in 1946, he was part of the Occupation Army in Japan with the 4th Replacement Depot. He graduated with a B.S. with Honors in Civil Engineering from VPI in 1958. He was a member of Chi Epsilon, Tau Beta Pi and Kappa Phi. He worked as a professional engineer for several consulting firms and re-
tired from Bodie Consulting Engineers in 2010 and became a vintner as a hobby. He loved to hunt with his bird dogs and fishing in the Bay. He was a member of the Powhatan Masonic Lodge No. 295. Surviving are his wife of 68 years, Mary Alexander Bodie; sons, Paul (Heidi), Jim (Stephanie), John; and his daughter, Cheryl Hood (Mark). He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Sarah Bodie; a sister, Ann Bodie Sweeney; and survived by his sister, Virginia Bodie Wingard; and his brother, John Gary Bodie (Diane). He has six grandchildren (Graham (Audra), Grace (Ed), Joshua, Jessica, Raleigh (Lindsey) and Andrea); and five great-grandchildren (Henry, George, Lydia, Max and Ozzy). Special friends are Joe Davis, Melissa Smith and Teressa Harris. A Celebration of Life shall be held later with family and friends. Contributions may be made to the Powhatan Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 247, Powhatan, Va. 23139 in his
memory. Online condolences may be made at Bennettbardenfh.com.
CECIL WALLER Cecil Ray Waller, 58, of Powhatan, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. He was preceded in death by his mother, Joyce Waller; and brother, Billy Cheatham. He is survived by his father, Bill Waller (Donna); daughters, Rebecca Richmond, Ashley Waller, Cortney Hess; sister, Debbie Flinn (Buck); brothers, Ernie Cheatham (Kathy) Walter Waller (Linda); and four grandchildren. The family received friends on Friday, April 30 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy. (Rt. 60), Powhatan. Followed by a graveside service 2 p.m. in the Powhatan Community Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at bennettbardenfh.com.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR Wednesday, May 5
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 5:30 to 7 p.m. on certain Wednesdays at 2408 New Dorset Circle (next to Community Life Church). Upcoming dates are May 5 and 19. Visit us on Facebook at Feeding Powhatan or call 804-3036431. Powhatan County Public Library has reopened for in-person services. The library is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on 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 804598-5670. 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. 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 804794-1440.
A local recognition of the National Day of Prayer will be held at 7 p.m. at the War Memorial Cultural Arts Building, 2375 Skaggs Road, Powhatan. It is open to the public.
The Powhatan Village Farmers Market will open May 6 and will be open from 4 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursdays through the fall. Vendors apply thru www. FarmSpread.com. Email mktmgr@rvagriculture.org with questions. Sign up at https://farmspread.com/ market/14069/powhatanvillage-farmers-market. The Powhatan Food Pantry is open from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursdays, Saturdays and Tuesdays and 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursdays at 2500 Batterson Road. Contact the pantry at 804-372-9526 or powhatanvafoodpantry@ gmail.com. The Huguenot Beekeepers Association is a group of experienced and beginner beekeepers that are dedicated to promoting beekeeping in our communities and supporting each other in our beekeeping activities. The group meets from 7 to 9 p.m. in the auditorium of the Powhatan Village Building, 3910 Old Buckingham Road, Powhatan. Visit https:// huguenotbeekeepers.org. 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.
The original Powhatan AA meets from 8 to 9 p.m. every Thursday in the Powhatan Village Building.
The Powhatan Rotary Club
Awaken to Hope Al-Anon meets at 7:30 p.m. every Thursday at St. John Neumann Catholic Church.
Saturday, May 8
Thursday, May 6
May 18 and June 1 and 15; Passion Community Church, 4480 Anderson Highway, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 30; and Spring Creek Baptist Church, 5130 Woolridge Road, Moseley, from 2 to 7 p.m. on June 22. Make an appointment at www.redcrossblood.org or download the Red Cross app.
meets at 7:30 a.m. every Thursday at the County Seat Restaurant.
The Powhatan Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Department are teaming up this summer for the new Movies in May series. The outdoor movie series is being held in the Village Meadow Field over three consecutive Saturdays to give the community the opportunity to gather for a fun night out of movie classics under the stars. The remaining schedule for the movie series is: “The Sandlot” on May 8 and “The Princess Bride” on May 15. Gates to the field, which is located at 3920 Marion Harland Lane, open at 6:30 p.m. with the movies beginning at dark, or about 8:30 p.m. The cost to attend the films is $10 per carload of people, cash only, but this is not a drive-in movie. People may bring blankets and chairs to sit in the field and watch the outdoor movie. Parking will be in the Rescue Squad field. Updates will be posted to a Facebook event page for Movies in May, which can be found at www.facebook.com/ events/762891547751545. Graceland Baptist Church hosts Miracles of God Church for those with special needs and their families or caregivers at 2 p.m. at 975 Dorset Road. The church is a special needs fellowship of individuals and families who come together once a month for praise, fellowship, music, poetry, testimonies, puppet shoes, and a message. For more information, contact the church at 804-598-3481. Powhatan AA meets at 8 p.m. every Saturday at Manakin Episcopal Church on Huguenot Trail.
Sunday, May 9
Happy Mother’s Day!
Monday, May 10
Relay for Life South of the James team captains meet virtually at 7:45 p.m. For more information, contact Pat Johnson at 804-2411161 or pjj804@icloud.com.
A Powhatan Hope Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meeting will be held from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Monday at PCC Church, 4480 Anderson Highway, Powhatan, Room 102. It is an open discussion meeting. Wheelchair accessible
Tuesday, May 11
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.
Upcoming
The American Red Cross has opportunities to donate blood in Powhatan or nearby at several drives in the coming weeks. Upcoming drives are: Parkway Baptist Church, 8508 Beaver Ridge Road, Moseley, noon to 5 p.m. on May 27 and June 10; Powhatan Moose Lodge, 4140 Old Buckingham Road, from 1 to 6 p.m. on
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 from 3 to 5 p.m. on Wednesdays in May at the Powhatan Extension Office. 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. Contact Powhatan 4-H Extension Agent Cathy Howland at chowland@vt.edu or call the Powhatan Extension Office at 804-598-5640. The 102nd annual Powhatan County Fair will be held May 14 to 16 at the Powhatan Fairgrounds, 4042 Anderson Highway. The event will have free admission and free parking. There will be food, fun, music, arts and crafts, carnival rides, helicopter rides, an antique photography display, and a car show. Visit https:// powhatanfair.org/ 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 5:30 to 7 p.m. on certain Wednesdays at 2408 New Dorset Circle (next to Community Life Church). Upcoming dates are May 19. Visit us on Facebook at Feeding Powhatan or call 804-303-6431.
The Powhatan Community Job Fair will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 20 at 4290 Anderson Highway. The event is sponsored by Powhatan Economic Development, Moslow Wood Products, and the Powhatan Economic Development Authority.
The Pipe Hitters Union Motorcycle Club will be partnering with Steel Horse Harley Davidson in support of Lonesome Dove Equestrian Center on May 22 for a Poker Chip Run. Registration will be held from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at 11501 Hull Street Road. The ride ends at Lonesome Dove in Powhatan, where there will be music, a raffle, a silent auction, and a 50/50. Visit www.LDEquestrian.com and look under events or call Karen Ylimaki at 804-3186485.
Powhatan Bullnanza will be held on Saturday, May 22 at Rocky Oak Farm, 2693 Rocky Oak Road in Powhatan. Gates open at 5 p.m. and showtime is 7:30 p.m. The events include bull riding, cowgirl barrel racing, a mechanical bull, kids mutton bustin’, and team roping. Concessions available. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for ages 6 to 14 and free for ages 5
and younger. Contact Scott Morton at 434-292-3113 or 434-294-1393 or go to www. longbranchrodeo.com.
Powhatan Cooperative Extension will host an upcoming 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.
Powhatan 4-H Junior Camp will take place July 26 to 30 at Jamestown 4-H Center for youth ages 9 to 13. Overnight camps were recently given the green light to re-open this summer. However, we are still trying to work out details to ensure the camp is as safe as possible. Have a young person interested in attending 4-H camp? Are you an adult wanting to make sure our campers have the best summer ever? Contact Powhatan 4-H Extension Agent Cathy Howland at chowland@ vt.edu or call the Powhatan Extension Office at 804-5985640.
or preschool application questions.
The Free Clinic of Powhatan is looking for volunteers to provide front desk assistance on days with and without patients. No special skills needed, just a friendly face and a willingness to help. Front desk volunteers are needed from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday. Patient registration volunteers are needed from 5 to 8:30 p.m. on Mondays and from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Thursdays. Volunteers can work as little as once a month or more frequently if desired. Consider joining the dedicated group of volunteers who are working to keep Powhatan residents healthy in mind, body and spirit. Contact Betsy Blandford, volunteer coordinator, at 804-3801270.
The Coalition of Powhatan Churches has available resources to help people who would like assistance in learning to manage their finances. If you know of anyone who needs or would like to have this service, or to get more information, call Robin Cupka at 804-8019851.
Available now Emergency Housing relief funds to assist with rent, mortgage or other housing concerns. Powhatan Community Action Agency has received funding for housing relief for families in Powhatan County who have been affected by COVID-19 . Contact Renee Van Natter at valerie.vannatter@dss. virginia.gov or via cell at 804 814-5332.
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 804-5985640.
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.
A new 4-H club is now forming in Powhatan for ages 9 to 18 who are interested in animal science. New adult volunteers with a background in showing 4-H project animals are ready to share their enthusiasm with Powhatan youth. Any young people with an interest in learning about various animals - both small and large - and eventually learn to show and have fun, please join us! Meetings will take place on the third Thursday of each month. Contact Powhatan 4-H Extension
Ongoing
Habitat for HumanityPowhatan is looking for donations of gently used appliances such as refrigerators, clothes washers and dryers, and stoves; cabinets, and furniture such as dining room and bedroom sets (no mattresses). Call for a pick up at 804-594-7009.
No one deserves to be abused. Find safety, options and support. Women’s support group based in Powhatan but open to all women impacted by domestic violence. The group is free, confidential and childcare is available. Contact 804-5985630 ext. 2422 or 2420 for more information.
Habitat For Humanity Powhatan is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping our Powhatan neighbors with housing needs. We build homes for sale to qualified individuals and we repair existing homes for those who cannot afford to make repairs themselves. For the work we do at Habitat, we depend on volunteers and on donors. We operate the Habitat Store and the income from the store helps pay for repairs on homes. Volunteers can call 804594-7009 to volunteer with helping with construction, repairs, store staffing and other needs. For those wishing to make donations of acceptable items to the Habitat Store, call 804-5947009. For those wishing to make cash donations, donations can be mailed to P.O. Box 416, Powhatan, VA 23139. Check out our website at habitatpowhatan. org and become a friend on Facebook at Habitat For Humanity Powhatan!
Powhatan County Public Schools kindergarten and preschool registration for the 2021-2022 school year is NOW! It is important to get your child screened and on the rosters as soon as possible. Check the Powhatan County Public Schools website, http:// www.powhatan.k12.va.us, for information or contact your local school with kindergarten registration
see CALENDAR, pg. 7
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month, now what? By Clair Norman
Special to the Powhatan Today
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n the early 1990s, while attending JMU, I recall my communications professor Dr. Mae Franz stating, “Do not list raising awareness as a goal, it is not measurable.” She never said it wasn’t important. I innately knew awareness was required to educate and inspire positive change. I held tightly to its importance, even though it is lofty and immeasurable. Whether shifts occur from conversation or public relations, awareness is key. Thanks to Dr. Franz and lived experience, I learned awareness is the catalyst for positive change which is, in fact, measurable. I was aware my niece, Cameron Gallagher struggled with mental health challenges. I felt deeply for her suffering. Her loneliness caused by stigma still breaks my heart. After a particularly difficult period, which included in-patient hospitalization, my sister asked me to offer Cameron private yoga. I cherish the experience beyond measure. My awareness of Cameron’s mental health challenges grew.
My love for her and my compassion for teens grew immeasurably. She educated me through conversation and silence about her difficulties and her hope. Cameron craved healing and peace. She was willing to give yoga a chance. Her awareness of the benefits of yoga led her to the action of practice. Yoga became her hope-in-action. Cameron will always be my catalyst for compassionate action regarding teen mental health. She indeed, raised my awareness. Yoga with Cameron was in full effect. She was reading books, journaling and practicing regularly. It was working and it was cool to her. On the morning of March 16, 2014, we did not know our last class was behind us. When Cameron died of an undiagnosed heart condition just after she met her goal of completing the Shamrock Half Marathon, she left many broken hearts wondering “Now what?” The kind-hearted Cameron left us the biggest PR campaign for teen mental health. It started with raising awareness. Cameron didn’t much like math, so I expect she cared little about how to measure awareness. It started with self-reflection. Cameron
asked questions like, “If I am not afraid to talk about it, why are you?” She stated, “I would love for the community to open their eyes and see this is not an issue we can run away from and pretend it’s not there.” So true. So wise. Now what? Know you are not alone. Everyone has a brain and therefore mental health. Caring for mental health is just as important as physical health. Measures to care for and prevent illness should be as daily as brushing your teeth. Community support for mental health should be fun and active rather than shared in whispered conversations. Step
County highlights importance of building safety Contributed Report The United States, along with many other countries, will celebrate Building Safety Month during May 2021 for the 41st year. This year building safety is especially important as we continue to recover from the coronavirus pandemic, as well as devastating hurricanes and wildfires. Building codes save lives by incorporating the latest technology and providing the safest, most resilient structures for our families and communities. The International Codes, developed by the Code Council and adopted by our community, are the most widely used and adopted set of building safety codes in the U.S. and around the world. No longer are places of residence simply a family living space; they’ve taken on the role of extended work, school, gym, and entertainment centers. With a greater demand to create safe cities of the future, buildings need to account for increased capacity, dangers from natural disasters and resource short-
ages, and a wide range of public safety concerns. Building Safety Month provides homeowners, government officials and the public with the necessary information for ensuring safety in the spaces where they live, work, and learn. First observed in 1980, Building Safety Month raises awareness of critical safety issues from structural to fire prevention, plumbing and mechanical systems, and energy efficiency. Each week of Building Safety Month spotlights a specific area of building safety, including Energy and Innovation, May 1–9; Training the Next Generation, May 10–16; Water Safety, May 17-23; and Disaster Preparedness, May 24-31. The Powhatan County Building Inspection Department, a member of the Code Council, is a Building Safety Month supporter and participant. Powhatan County observes the significant role that building codes establish as shown by continuing to adopt the most recent Uniform Statewide Building Codes. Among the 64,000+ members of
the International Code Council that created Building Safety Month are code officials, plan reviewers, fire inspectors, architects, builders, engineers, design professionals, contractors and others in the construction industry, including staffers in the Powhatan County Building Inspection Department, who work to ensure the safety of the buildings where we live, work, and play. These officials provide the first line of defense against building disasters silent but vigilant guardians who work daily to ensure the safety of our communities. Powhatan County is dedicated to maintaining a safe community. Through continued training and certifications, we continue to stay up to date throughout each code change cycle on the requirements set forth by the Uniform Statewide Building Code. Our goal is to ensure that all structures meet the minimum regulations to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the residents of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
two of Cameron’s PR campaign: design a fun, unique 5k race to celebrate mental health. Results from Cameron’s SpeakUp5k can be measured by the thousands. Cameron continues to raise awareness and provide education. She inspires next steps. Visit www.ckgfoundation.org to learn more. Clair Norman is director of marketing and donor relations at the Cameron K. Gallagher Foundation. A Virginia native, Goochland resident, and JMU alum. Norman has three children and 19 nieces and nephews.
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• One female was charged on April 21 with assault and battery of a family member (Misdemeanor). • One male was charged on April 23 with violating a protective order (M), falsely summoning or falsely reporting to the police (M), and threats of death or bodily injury by letter (Felony). • One male was charged on April 26 with discharging a firearm or missile at an occupied building (F), brandishing a firearm (M), abduction by force, intimidation or deception (F), reckless handling of a firearm (M), and assault and battery of a family member (M).
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School board holds discussion on retirement plan By Laura McFarland Editor
POWHATAN – The Powhatan County School Board made a little headway on the issue of a retirement benefit for school employees that has recently come into question but showed they still have plenty of work ahead before the issue is resolved. A special workshop was held on Tuesday, April 27 with the sole purpose of discussing this benefit, which has been a hot topic at recent meetings. Currently, employees who meet certain criteria when they retire and do not qualify for Medicare because of their age are eligible for a benefit where the school division pays a nice chunk of the health insurance premium. Depending on the plan the retirees are using, the school division is paying anywhere from $604 to $706 toward their premium each month. During budget discussions this spring, the efficacy of that that benefit has been questioned as the school board looks at how to better compensate employees while they are still working. There are 44 retirees currently using the benefit at a cost of $327,528 to the county, said Dr. Eric Jones, superintendent. School board members visibly struggled with the issue at last week’s workshop as they made it clear they are loathe to take away any benefits from retirees or employees. The board might have walked away from the meeting with more questions than answers, but they did come to a consensus on a few issues. Every board member stated categorically that they had no desire to take away the benefit from any of the 44 retirees currently using it. They pointed out that those former em-
ployees had served the school district well and built their retirement plans around this benefit, and they didn’t intend to mess with that. No formal vote was taken, but the board seemed to come to a consensus that, moving forward, an employee must be fully vested in VRS to take advantage of this benefit. The board also seemed in agreement that they wanted to change the minimum years of service required to use this benefit from five years to at least 10 years and those years do not have to be served consecutively. This was a big issue raised by both board members and employees in previous meetings as they pointed out that long-time employees sometimes need breaks for family, health, or other reasons and should not be penalized for that. None of these issues were voted on as part of an official policy at the workshop. The board showed it still has some questions about other issues that will go into if and how they keep this policy moving forward. One of the big questions that may prove to be an issue is “grandfathering.” If the board continues with this benefit, as they seem inclined, they are cognizant of the fact that there are employees who are either currently eligible for the benefit who are thinking about retirement or may be doing so in the next few years. So they are asking themselves how many years into the future do they want to grandfather the policy for current employees to still receive the benefit as it is or with some reductions. According to data Jones provided, there are 56 PCPS employees with 25 to 40 years of service, and 18 of those currently are not eligible for the benefit because of their age. Of those 56
employees, 16 currently meet the VRS unreduced eligibility and are on an Anthem plan, meeting eligibility for the PCPS retiree health insurance supplement. Discussions on how long to grandfather the policy literally ranged across the board, with everything from three years to any employee who was currently hired with the promise of that benefit. The school board has to consider they also only have power over this benefit for as long as they are in office; they can’t bind a future school board’s actions. So even if they work out a plan they like now, a future board could still change or eliminate it. Even if the plan stays the same for now, the board is weighing how they might reduce it somewhat in the future and put those savings toward the health insurance premiums of current employees. The board discussed options such as a fixed amount for all retirees, a tiered fixed amount based on years of services (with five, 10, and individual year of service options), or the percentages they currently use. There is also still the issue of possibly limiting the number of years a retiree can use this benefit. Susan Smith, who represents District 2, pointed out that an employee who comes to work for PCPS in their early 20s and puts in 30 years could still retire well before they are Medicare eligible. Jones and his staff were asked to get more data on these and other issues so the board had some of their questions answered before they make their final decision on the policy. Jones said he would plan to bring back staff’s findings at the school board’s June 8 workshop at the Pocahontas Landmark Center.
We now offer a free Pet Pantry. Inside there is Food for both Cat and Dog, Also, Collars, leashes, and Treats. If you are in need Please feel free to stop by It’s located at 4000 Old Plantation Rd, Powhatan, VA 23139. If you would like to donate something that you feel someone’s fur babies might need, Feel free to leave it beside the pantry. Thank you to everyone for all your support to our shelter!
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Flat Rock Elementary School third nine weeks honor roll First Grade All A:
Lindsay, Ally Loyall, Cody Miller, Serenity Minugh, Raylen Reese, Haven Schiller, Lucas Shell, Rollyson Sletten, Evan Claire Smith, Ashleigh Taylor, Declan Taylor, Zion Taylor, Kiera Tinsley, Dustin Tyson, Henry Zornow.
Wyatt Adams, Julianne Ayers, Ella Barrett, Grant Baughman, Gabe Beasley, Annabelle Blaisdell, Layla Blaisdell, Georgia Boggs, Jackson Boggs, Richard Bolton, Zachary Brunelli, Owen Bullock, Greyson Caudle, Ashby Chester, Kaya Clark, Fabio Conigliaro, Jase Curtis, Owen Davis, Charlie Dunn, Brynn Emery, Avia Fischer, Carlos Fosse, Evan Fuller, Aubrey Goodrich, Sadie Gould, Levi Hackney, Catherine Hall, Hayden Hoover, Hadley Hurt, Chance Johnson, Landon Kerns, Gates Lawson, Josie Levermore, Scarlet Lewis, Joseph Long II, Logan Look, Graham Lyons, Audrey Mapes, Olivia Matthews, Lucas McCord, Harper McCormick, Rylee McDaniel, Rylan Mead, Chase Mesco, Chase Meyer, Charlie Miles, Coen Moore, Peyton Mungo, Charlie Murray, Ava Muse, Addison Nelms, Ellie Nelson, Declan O'Leary, Wyatt Pallett, Marina Pantelejeva, Lucia Ann Pasi, Tristan Ramsey, Ava Reynolds, Madeline Ringstaff, Gio Rivera, Lucas Roudabush, Michael Schwartz, Louis Seivard, Seth Silliman, Sloane Stigall, Sam Thomas, Sonya Tye, Nolan Urban.
Second Grade All A: Harvest Ashman, Jackson Baughman, James Blish, Corbin Brock, Emma Bronson, McKenzie Campfield, Luke Chester, Caroline Chewning, Zoey Columbo-Powell, Anson Dann, Valentyna De La Cruz Maldonado, Sawyer Dunaway, Ava Edwards, Kenny Elder, Jacob Emery, Matthew Farnham, Ryan Fletcher, Shay Fox, Logan Franklin, Landon Gall, Arya Geiger, Symon Gould, Taygen Graham, Ollie Gregory, Harper Hedgepeth, Aidan Hines, Hank Holloway, Olivia Howard, Arabella Johnson, Kyleigh Jordan, Jacob Lai, Drew Laning, Addy Lecik, Jackson Lightner, Caroline McCrory, Holland Mesco, Harry Moore, Evan Owen, Thomas Partusch, Audrey Perkins, MacKenzie Perkins, Alyssa Phillips, Sabrina Quinn, Tessa Quinn, Abigail Selz, Sydney Shelton, Adeline Simpson, Jude Singh, Evan Soderstrom, Brennen Sprouse, Lucas Stopf, Finn Toft, Gabrielle Tunstall, Lily Waller, Grandon Walthall, Pierce Ward, Weston White.
First Grade All A/B: Kollin Brunstetter, T.J. Delaney, Isaac Early, Connor Fessler, Dylan Fridley, Joey Gajewski, Roland Graham, Olivia Hixon, Britney Jones, Patrick Kearns, Arturo Leon, Aria
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are unable to plan a full-scale fair because of COVID restrictions, they are extremely excited to have Virginia’s Finest Amusement Company – Coles Shows comes to Powhatan. You don’t want to miss it! Shake out the picnic blanket, grab your sunscreen and pack your sunglasses; Powhatan County Fair is only nine days away. The gates swing open for its 102nd annual event Friday, May 14 through Sunday, May 16 at 4042 Anderson Highway, Powhatan, just 12 miles west of
Third Grade All A: Landen Allen, Madilyn Batten, Jake Betz, Natalie Blankenship, Evan Brooks, Liam Callaway, Lucas Carpenter, Zoe Clark, Harper Clayton, Brezlun Cooke, Kinley Crockett, Cora Duke, Grace Flippo, Myron Fuller, Michaela Goodman, Easton Green, Reece Harper, McKenna Jenkins, Morgan Jenkins, Layla Keene, Braxton Kerns, Corban Kluis, Berkley Krieger, Stuart Latimer, Kaylee Mawyer, Kaia Lou McClure, Brynn Morrison, Chloe Moser, Amberly Nalder, Ethan Nelson, Mario Ortega, Makena Paulin, Sophia Pitman, Levi Powers, Keziah Raines, Lola Rinker, Kinley Ross, Michael Sabatini, Emma Selz, Leif Smartschan, Wyatt Smith, Quinn Stigall, McKinley Sullivan, Erika Traupman, Henry Vukmer, Tommy White, Dunia Zaki.
Third Grade All A/B:
Carter, Lin Caudle, Aubrey Chase, Halli Chewning, Marley Cintron, Peyson Collins, Gracie Cook, Mason Cook, Isabella Crawford, Wyatt Davis, Kinzley Dekle, Degan Elder, Jaylen Flowers, Abrianna Fox, Samuel Halfon, Rebecca Hall, Collins Harvie, Tristen Hiatt, Asher Ingebretsen, Sophie Jenkins, Morgan Johnson, William Johnson, Ethan King, Jacob Marsh, Kylie McDowell, Landon McNamara, Easton Osborne, Josephina Pasi, Camryn Perkins, Phillip Ramussen, James Riffell, Abby Saunders, Adam Saunders, Jackson Shiflett, Brayden Sprouse, Dylan Strickland, Christopher Terry, Abbie Tinsley, Garrett Underwood, Caden Wheeler, Mason Williams.
Ashman, Daphney Barr, Abigail Biggs, Connor Bozard, Kaylee Chamberlain, Landon Dooley, Liam Edwards, Jessica Elliott, Grace Fitts, Evangeline Frith, MaryCarter Graham, Daniel Gray, Nathan Henry, Rick Hinson, Tucker Jacobs, Chase Jones, Sadie Jones, Aiden Kilbourne, Madelyn Lawson, Charles Levermore, Ethan Look, Lilly Loyall, Aisley Lumpkin, Wyatt Markwith, Landon McCall, Carson Miles, Mattie Monte, Tristen Payne, Kaylie Perritt, Danica Reamer, Brady Rinehart, Summer Rowland, Marshall Scholl, Preston Schwartz, Luke Shultz, Lula Simpson, Jackson Smith, Jaxson Spade, Emmalee Stables, Wyatt Stallworth, Anabelle Stephenson, Colin Sullivan, John Vukmer, Charles Weimer.
Fourth Grade All A: Charlotte Abbondanza, Aily (Piper) Barnes, Alaina Bass, Natalie Bremer, Jeremiah Brooks, Tristan Brunelli, Angelina Coates, Hayden ColumboPowell, Kara Emery, Brooks Fessler, Gabby Hickman, Charlie Jamerson, Chase Kinnier, Caleb Krieger, Damia Laning, Lyla Martin, Benjamin Mayer, Kadence McDowell, Kyleigh Michael, Noah Montano, Mackenzie Ringstaff, Colton Rouse, Jane Smartschan, Connor Smith, Robert Stewart, Jakob Thomas, Sam Thomas, Lucy Thompson, Milo Toft.
Fourth Grade All A/B:
Juan Alejo, Anthony Bar-
Aubrey Allee, Ryle Anderson, Catherine Barr, OliviaRae Bowlin, Austin Carroll, Samuel
route 288. The fun begins Friday at 5 p.m., and 1 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The event has free admission all weekend. Parking is also free and pets are allowed! Advance Unlimited Ride tickets are just $15 on sale through May 13 while supplies last. Visit www.powhatanfair. org to purchase online. Some of this year’s attractions include, Terror Haunt attraction, helicopter rides, an antique photography display, Discover RVA Civil War Camp and demonstrations, and a Gospel Jubilee. CruzN for a Cause is back by popular demand, as bikes and cars bring non-perishable food to benefit
Backpacks of Love and Feedmore. All guests are encouraged to bring food donations. A free dental clinic for children will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. People can sign up for a free cleaning, flouride treatment, and extractions and filings. Each child will receive a free book from the tooth fairy. Last year’s virtual fair was a big success, and organizers are thrilled COVID restriction were lifted so the community could have the fair this year, said Steve Glazebrook, vice president of the Powhatan County Fair Association (501c3). They are taking ex-
tra precautions for volunteers and the public to create touch free methods. For the first time ever, there is no gate admission to the fair. Donations are accepted and they appreciate your generosity. Organizers are well prepared to keep everyone safe and healthy. They are following the CDC guidelines. Sanitation stations will be located throughout the grounds. They have implemented a strict sanitizing regimen for rides and games. Fairgoers’ safety is their highest priority. They encourage all fairgoers and participants to observe CDC and the Health Department safety and social dis-
Second Grade All A/B:
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don, Annabella Bradley, Teagan Brauburger, Faith Dodd, Anson Dunbar, Devin Ferriby, Bentley Francisco, Cameron Glidewell, Kingston Goode, Bentley Hacthett, Lilly Hinden, Noah Hoppin, Eli Johnson, Colin Kirby, Ryder Mezera, Ariana Muminovic, Joshua Ogo, Zoey Peine, Tyson Sims, Alaina Stephenson, Kellan Walker, Ryder Weeks, Hayden Wood, Austin Zhang.
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Fifth Grade All A: Wyatt Adams, Julianne Ayers, Ella Barrett, Grant Baughman, Gabe Beasley, Annabelle Blaisdell, Layla Blaisdell, Georgia Boggs, Jackson Boggs, Richard Bolton, Zachary Brunelli, Owen Bullock, Greyson Caudle, Ashby Chester, Kaya Clark, Fabio Conigliaro, Jase Curtis, Owen Davis, Charlie Dunn, Brynn Emery, Avia Fischer, Carlos Fosse, Evan Fuller, Aubrey Goodrich, Sadie Gould, Levi Hackney, Catherine Hall, Hayden Hoover, Hadley Hurt, Chance Johnson, Landon Kerns, Gates Lawson, Josie Levermore, Scarlet Lewis, Joseph Long II, Logan Look, see FLAT ROCK, pg. 7
tancing guidelines. This year’s celebration is a Family-a-Fair. So, grab a friend and mingle with your neighbor or make new friends. There’s good times and memories made each year! The weekend is jammed packed with continuous live entertainment, games, and more. For more information, to purchase unlimited ride tickets online, or to become a sponsor, vendor or volunteer, call 804598-9808 or visit www.PowhatanFair.org and Facebook page: Powhatan County Fair and follow the fair on Twitter twitter.com/Fairgrounds_VA ).
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
EVERGREEN COMMUNITY CHURCH (PCA) Proclaiming & Practicing the Gospel of Jesus Christ
Outdoor Worship Service at 10:00 AM Meeting at 2895 Lower Hill Road
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
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Providence Presbyterian Church
Powhatan Christian Fellowship
All Are Welcome!
3308 Pleasants Road, 1/4 mile off of Route 711 Russ Cress, Pastor 598-0733
Sunday Morning Worship “Worshiping and Witnessing 11:00 a.m. in Western Powhatan Sunday School 10:00 a.m. since 1825” Wednesday Night 7:30 p.m. Worship Service 11:00 am
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598-4970
598-8844
Located 1950 Ridge Road (Rt. 627)
Rev. Robert Barnes
St. John Neumann Catholic Church 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
Rev. Walter G. Lewis, Pastor Living As Christ’s Disciples Within Our Hearts and Beyond Our Doors 2253 Rosson Rd.
Just off Rt. 13 in the Village
598-4438
Worship: 8:30 & 10am
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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However, these are only a small percentage of the 2,500 total permits issued in 2020, which includes permits for new pools, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, demolition, signs, certificates of occupancy and more. So far in 2021, the county issued 61 residential permits in the first three months and nine commercial permits.
Winterfield Phase II The biggest of the projects is Winterfield Phase II, which includes 21 golf villas that have already been constructed; 200 apartments that are expected to start accepting tenants soon, and a commercial section that hasn’t started yet. The original rezoning for the project was approved in February 2016, so the project has been steadily moving through the planning and then construction phases in the last few years. The golf villas were finished first, but Casey Sowers, manager of Riverton Associates, which is developing the project, said those homes were more about finishing up Founders Bridge. Artistry at Winterfield is the name of the apartment complex that will be opening this summer near the intersection of Huguenot Trail and Winterfield Road at the northeastern tip of the county. The complex will be made up of 200 one- and two-bedroom apartments spread out over six buildings on 8 acres, said Lisa Gunderson, vice president of asset management for Bristol Development Group. She was optimistic that the first building, which will include the office and clubhouse, would be ready to start leasing out units in early May, and the other buildings would follow throughout the sum-
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mer. Gunderson said construction on the apartments has been going well thanks to the contractor, Katerra, and hard work of county staff. “We have really made a well-appointed project and believe we are delivering at a great location with access to retail across the street already there and more coming. We are really happy with the quality and the delivery of this project,” Gunderson said. Depending on the square footage and layouts, the apartments range from $1,271 to $1,808 a month for a one bedroom and $1,795 to $2,167 for a twobedroom unit, according to the Artistry’s website, www.artistryatwinterfield. com. Once the apartment project winds down, it will clear the way for focus on the commercial parts of the mixed use project, which are being handled by Riverton Associates. Pending approvals, Sowers said he expects to get started on the commercial buildings sometime this summer, with some possibly finished by the end of the year. Current plans for some of the seven to eight commercial projects include a Wawa gas station, an ABC Store, and some medical and office tenants, Sowers said. COVID-19 did impact the commercial side of the project, delaying it about a year, he added.
Classic Granite and Marble Classic Granite and Marble has outgrown its current facility in Chesterfield County, so staff members are excited about the possibilities that come with the business relocating to its new home in Powhatan, which is expected to be ready by the end of October, said Tony Kilic, who co-owns the business with his wife, Rahsan. Tony Kilic said the
80-000-square-foot building currently being constructed on Anderson Highway along the Chesterfield County line is about 40% complete. Once they get possession in the fall, the business will run simultaneously out of both locations until the end of the year but should be completely moved to Powhatan by mid-January 2022, he said. Classic Granite’s current facility was built in 2012, and the business has definitely outgrown the space since then, he said. That exponential growth is the reason he is already thinking about an additional 1,800-square-foot building for future expansion in a few years. “We have outgrown the parking lot, the warehouse space, the production area. It is a good problem to have,” Kilic said. The building currently under construction will have expanded space for the business’s showroom, production facility, and warehouse. The company is currently bringing in about $15 million a year, but in the next five years, Kilic projected that to increase to $30 million. But more than just Classic Granite, Kilic’s project includes plans for several additional businesses. His new building will have rental space that he hopes to fill with home improvement businesses such as tile and roofing companies that will open around the same time as his company. Adjacent to Classic Granite, he is planning a shopping center that is considered Phase II of the project. That center will be focused on small retail and food businesses, he said. Kilic said he is excited about the possibilities the new location in Powhatan will bring but he is more than ready for the project to be done. Construction is three weeks behind because of the rain, which has been a costly delay.
3D Design and Manufacturing Shirley Modlin, coowner of 3D Design and Manufacturing, is beyond excited to see the building taking shape that will house the company she started in 2007 with her husband, David. The couple has needed to expand to a new larger facility for five years and had plenty of opportunities to take their business out of
the county. However, they held out until they could find a commercial property zoned Industrial in Powhatan County. “We are keeping it in Powhatan and we are ecstatic that we can keep it in Powhatan – that we can keep our business in Powhatan, that we do all our business in Powhatan, and that we live in Powhatan,” she said. PHOTO BY LAURA McFARLAND The 6,400-square-foot Sudzy Malone’s Carwash is hoping to open in building on New Dorset July on Anderson Highway and offer the carTerrace will allow the wash, a detailing shop, and vacuums. company to bring more of their operations in house, ing to give us that footprint available free with a wash. The business will use Modlin said. The business to bring a lot of that right recycled water tanks so it does mechanical engineer- into Powhatan,” she said. can recycle roughly 70% ing design and manufacof the water that is being turing and serves custom- Sudzy Malone’s used, Malone said. ers in a wide range of Carwash The business will be industries, including The project that will open seven days a week, homeland security, automotive additives, printing, soon open as Sudzy but Malone is still working sporting goods, medical, Malone’s Carwash on An- on the operator hours. Laura McFarland may hydrogen generation, tow- derson Highway in front of Land & Coates was initial- be reached at Lmcfaring, and more. They have to subcon- ly approved on a condi- land@powhatantoday.com.
CHURCH DIRECTORY
Contemporary – 8:30 a.m. Sunday School – 9:45 a.m. Worship – 11 a.m. Children’s Worship – 11 a.m. Prayer/Bible Study – Wed. 6:30 p.m. 2095 Red Lane Road Children’s Worship (all ages) – 1/2 mile off Rt. 60 on Red Lane Road Wed. 6:30 p.m. 804-598-2455 New Generation Praise & Worship – www.redlanebaptist.org Sunday 6 p.m. Worship Service 9:00 a.m. Lighthouse Youth – Wed. 5:30 p.m. Small Groups 10:30 a.m. Miracles of God Sp. Needs Service: 2 p.m. the 2nd Sat. of each month Wednesday Night Classes for all ages at 6:15 598-3481 • 975 Dorset Road Dr. James Taylor, Pastor www.gracelandbc.org
Sunday School 9:45-10:45 Sunday Morning Worship will begin at 11:00 a.m.
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.
MOUNT ZION
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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804-375-9404
Hollywood
2591 Ridge Road Powhatan, Virginia 23139 804-598-2051
Graceland Baptist Church Dr. Ronald Wyatt, Jr., Pastor
Praise and Worship Service
Sunday School: 10:00-10:45 a.m. Worship Service: 11:00 a.m. 4731 Bell Road, Powhatan, VA 23139 804-598-5491
tional use permit in November 2018, but the property was rezoned from Residential-Commercial (RC) to Commerce Center (CC) in April 2019 when the former was eliminated by the county. Owner Thomas Malone said he is shooting for the middle to end of July for the full service carwash to open. The business will have the carwash and a detail shop on site and selfserve vacuums that are
Above, 3D Design and Manufacturing’s new building is taking shape on New Dorset Terrace. The mechanical engineering design and machining business has needed to expand for five years but waited until they could build in Powhatan.
Reverend Mark A. Divens, Sr. Pastor
“God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things. We walk by faith and not by sight” – Pastor Darnell Carruthers
tract out a good portion of their machining work because they don’t have the necessary facilities at their current location, but Modlin said that will change when they get in their new building, which should be ready in August. “We have been outsourcing because we cannot do it in-house. We do a lot of it and we do all of our mechanical engineering inhouse, but with the machining, this building is go-
PHOTO BY LAURA McFARLAND
1059 Dorset Road Powhatan, VA 23139
GREENBRIER BAPTIST CHURCH
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OLD POWHATAN BAPTIST CHURCH 3619 Huguenot Trail Powhatan, Virginia 23139 www.finecreekbaptist.org Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Worship Service: 11:00 a.m. Traditional
2202 Old Church Road www.powhatanbaptist.org
“Your Community Church”
598-2763 Sunday School at 9:30 am Morning Service at 11:00 am Bible Study Every Wednesday Night at 6:30 pm 3964 Old Buckingham Road
Sundays 10:00 AM Wednesday 6:30 PM Experiencing the presence, power and person of Jesus Christ
Loving, Investing, Fulfilling, Empowering Senior Pastor Justin Wilson Sunday Service 10:30am 2410 New Dorset Circle www.Communitylifechurchpowhatan.org Feeding Powhatan Open 3rd Wednesday of the month
FIRST ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH
Sunday 10am, 11am & 6pm Wednesday 7pm
3920 MAIDENS RD., POWHATAN
804-598-2301
Evening Bible Study 7:00 p.m.
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)
www.glbcpva.org
Just Across from South Creek Shopping Center!
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Cumberland County McCutcheon named division Teacher of the Year Contributed Report The Cumberland County Public School Division Teacher of the Year is Katherine McCutcheon. She will be eligible to compete for the title of Region 8 Teacher of the Year. Margaret Katherine “Kathy” McCutcheon was already named Teacher of the Year for Cumberland Elementary School (CCES). She began teaching at CCES in 2017 as a co-teacher in the preschool classroom. Prior to that, she was a special educator for Greene County for 20 years. Currently she is the sole teacher of the preschool inclusion class and also serves at the lead teacher for pre-kindergarten. She is active in the community, attending tball games to watch her students play, engaging in “lawn learning” at her students’ homes, and communicating with parents in numerous ways. She has sought grants and donations to provide extra resources for her
students, including providing books for their home libraries. Ginny Gills, principal of CCES, stated that McCutcheon “has a passion for learning” and commended her for forming such positive relationships and creating welcoming learning spaces for her students. Jason Adam Mawyer is the Teacher of the Year for Cumberland Middle School (CMS). He is a former graduate of Cumberland County Public Schools. He attended Longwood University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration, with a concentration in marketing. After working in the financial sector for a while, he decided to pursue a career in teaching. He then obtained a Master’s degree in Education from Liberty University. He has taught fifth grade mathematics at CMS for three years. Prior to this he taught two years at a nearby school division.
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Cumberland County Public Schools honored Katherine McCutchon, left, as the school division’s Teacher of the Year. She was also recognized as Cumberland Elementary Teacher of the Year. Her fellow honorees were Jason Mawyer, Teacher of the Year for Cumberland Middle School, and Paul Nelson II, Teacher of the Year for Cumberland High School.
Paul John Nelson II, is the Teacher of the Year for Cumberland High School (CHS). He attended Longwood University and did his student teaching at Cumberland. The following year he joined the CHS faculty, where he has taught history and social science for the past 14 years. He noted that during his tenure as a
Cumberland receives national grant focused on small, rural libraries Contributed Report Cumberland County Public Library has been selected as one of 300 libraries across the country to participate in Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries, an American Library Association (ALA) initiative that helps library workers better serve their small and rural communities. The competitive award comes with a $3,000 grant that will help the library work with local, area, state and federal partners to identify resources available to Cumberland County residents who need assistance. “We are so proud to be chosen for this amazing opportunity,” said Library Director Lisa Davis. “This grant will allow the library to serve our residents better when they need help. The Help4OurOwn project will bring together in one place as many of the services and resources that can be located with the aid of our partners.” As part of the grant, Davis took an online course in how to lead conversations, a skill vital to library work today. The library will host hybrid conversations with local, area, state, and federal agencies, organizations, and individuals where the topic will be to identify services and resources available for helping struggling
residents regardless of demographic. Once the in-person and virtual conversations are complete, copies of the information gathered will be distributed to the community partners for later use with their constituents and also made available to those with online access. Davis added, “Because of the pandemic and its resulting shutdowns, many local residents have had a hard time. Even as things improve, the effects of the last year will continue to have an impact. If we can help our patrons find the assistance they need, then our project will be successful.” If you are interested in getting involved or taking part in the conversations, contact Lisa Davis at 804-492-5807 or visit www.cumberlandcountypubliclibrary.org for more information. Since 2014, ALA’s Libraries Transforming Communities initiative has re-imagined the role libraries play in supporting communities. Libraries of all types have utilized free dialogue and deliberation training and resources to lead community and campus forums; take part in anti-violence activities; provide a space for residents to come together and discuss challenging topics, and have productive conversations with civic leaders, library trustees, and staff.
Kindergartners receive books Contributed Report QuickStart Tennis of Central Virginia, Inc. (QCV) is thrilled to report 80 kindergartners at Cumberland Elementary School received six Scholastic Book Club books and fun giveaways thanks to the generosity of Cumberland Timber LLC. Matthew Meares, principal of Cumberland Timber LLC, says, “I drive by the elementary school all the time. I simply want to help these kids have the same opportunities I would want my kids to have. Reading is a clear way to help.” QuickStart Coordinator Lyn-
da Harrill adds, “We’ve had such great success with the preschool book giveaway at Cumberland Elementary, we can’t wait to get started with the kindergartners. We are so grateful to Matthew and Cumberland Timberland for making this possible. Stepping up for kids to build home libraries for them is the best way to help kids develop vocabularies and reading skills, and it’s even more important now during these crazy COVID times. Supporting teachers and kids and making it fun is what Racquets for Reading!!! is all about. Thank you Matthew!”
teacher in Cumberland, he has had the privilege and responsibility of being a participant and leader in organizations and clubs such as PULSAR and New Beginnings. For several years, he served as a member of the School Leadership Team, the History Department chair, a government teacher, the instruc-
tor for Teachers for Tomorrow course, and a history teacher for the afterschool and summer school programs. He is also a huge supporter of Cumberland’s athletic programs through his contributions as the coach of the Cumberland Middle School Baseball and Basketball teams, a member of the “Cumber-
land Crazies” athletic group, and a participant on the CHS Football “CHAIN CREW.” Eugene Williams, principal of CHS, said, “Mr. Nelson is a teacher leader who cares about his community; always maintains a calm, positive demeanor; and takes all opinions into consideration.”
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Each month during the monthly meeting, the Cumberland School Board recognizes the Students of the Month for each school. The following students were recognized at the April School Board meeting, held on April 1: Patricia Murrill, from left, 11th-grader at Cumberland High School, daughter of Fred Murrill of Cumberland; Aaliyah Randolph, third-grader at Cumberland Elementary School, daughter of Kendra Randolph and Anthony Beaty of Farmville, and Peyton Bowman, fifth-grader at Cumberland Middle School, son of Joshua and Kalla Bowman of Cumberland.
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The CuCPS School Nutrition Team includes: front row, Kathryn Garrett (school nutrition coordinator), Roberta Woolridge, Diane Brown (retired), Shirley Banks, Lisa Burton, and Josephine Brooks; back row, Linda Pryor, Tina Trent, Veronica Scott (CHS manager), Marcel Rowe, Susan Jackson (CCES assistant manager), Susie Carter, and Petrina Foster. Not pictured are Queen Townsend and Addie Trent.
School nutrition team recognized Contributed Report At the April meeting, the Cumberland County School Board recognized the members of the School Nutrition Team (SNT) for their commitment and dedication to the goal of providing good, nutritious meals to the students of Cumberland County Public Schools (CuCPS). This commitment and dedication became very evident when schools were forced to close in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Under the initial guidance and direction of Bill Brandt, the SNT implemented a meal
preparation system in which meals were cooked and prepared for delivery to students in the county. Each week, the SNT prepared five breakfasts and five lunches per student. The SNT has continued to prepare meals for distribution and delivery, in addition to preparing and serving meals during the school day, since students returned in person in October 2020. The SNT has prepared an average of 19,000 meals per month. Over half the team has worked for CuCPS 15-plus years, and a third of the team has worked 20-plus years for
the school division. The SNT has been recognized by No Kid Hungry for their efforts in feeding children. In addition, the SNT has implemented initiatives that have resulted in the team winning several awards presented in the Food for Thought competition sponsored by the Virginia School Boards Association (VSBA). Kathryn Garrett, current school nutrition coordinator, stated, “The SNT appreciates the support of the CuCPS School Board, Central Office Team, and building level administrators and staff.”
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Reach out for help when in need of support By Laura McFarland Editor
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OWHATAN – Back in March, I had a bad day. My head hurt, I couldn’t concentrate, and nothing seemed right. Now, I don’t usually put all of my business out on Facebook, but, on this particular day, I felt so alone as I sat at my desk trying to get some work done. So, I posted a simple message asking friends for prayers and some words of encouragement. I cried (in a good way this time) as I read through the remarks and well wishes left by family and friends. They helped – every single one of them. Even after I had moved past that bad day, friends continued to send me love and encouragement. In retrospect, and knowing what some of my loved ones are facing right now, it seems like such a trivial problem. But when your emotions are high, even small things can seem huge and overwhelming. I thought about that moment today (April 28) after a few things happened in the normal course of the day. And it was not because having a bad day was such a momentous problem, but because having that love and support, even it was only through some comments online and a few concerned phone calls, had a huge impact on helping me realize that there were people there for me as I went through that bad day. First, I visited the Free Clinic of Powhatan that morning to do a Facebook Live tour of the new clinic. We have already highlighted the clinic in a few recent
stories, but there is nothing like following executive director Connie Moslow around as she gives you a tour. There is such love and pride in her voice when she talks about the clinic, which is largely made possible because of individual donors, so I thought it would be a good opportunity to let her show off the great new space. We made a special point of highlighting the clinic’s efforts to help those having mental health issues, especially local students in need. The clinic is working with the public school system to offer children and teens trying to cope with the COVID crisis. Their counselor is currently seeing students at Powhatan High School and is accepting referrals for Powhatan Middle School. If your child is struggling with depression, academic or social anxiety, anger management, substance abuse or ADHD, the Free Clinic may be able to help. School counselors can provide an immediate referral or call 804-598-5637 for an appointment. Then, on the way home I had a (hands-free) phone conversation with someone who is very special to me and is going through a rough time because of personal relationships. This person feels constantly attacked and criticized by people who should be offering love and support, and that kind of dejection can build up over time. The person is one of several friends and family members I know going through rough times right now as they struggle with some truly horrible issues – infidelity, divorce, death of a loved one, children acting out, suicidal thoughts, COVID-related pressures, illness, extreme money problems, and so much more. I try to pro-
Hidden gem now available everywhere VPA By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist
I pass by the refrigerated section near the deli most days without noticing the seemingly unending selection of prepared side dishes. Rarely do I even notice the familiar logo that sits atop neatly packed containers of Mrs. Marshall’s Potato Salad. I thought back to the first time I tasted what some consider the South’s finest potato salad rivaled only by its closest competitor, Sally Bell. I was fortunate to have my first helping served up by Mrs. Marshall herself. But, she wasn’t the one responsible for the well-guarded recipe. For that story, you have to go back an additional generation. In recent years, the iconic potato salad has become synonymous with all things Richmond, and the tasty treat is available at markets throughout the area. Back in the early 1980s, the only way to obtain Mrs. Marshall’s potato salad was to go see Mrs. Marshall. She ran a small shop on Strawberry Street and served the best ham biscuits that were lovingly heated and dabbed with homemade mayonnaise. Coupled with a scoop of her freshly made potato salad, it was Southern cuisine at its finest. I became an instant regular and visited the small shop several times a week, always seeing Mrs. Marshall, and, in the early days, Mr. Marshall greeted customers in the small lobby. Robinson Street still maintained a sense of neighborhood in those days complete with small family-owned businesses. Before supermarkets beckoned shoppers to the edges of the city, small neighborhood centers provided goods and services to all within walking distance. The area was enjoying a revitalization in the 1980s, and a new group of Richmonders discovered the hidden
gems of Robinson Street, including Buddy’s, a favorite Richmond gathering spot for decades. And Mr. and Mrs. Marshall still served up their delicious potato salad from the small storefront until they finally took a much-deserved retirement. Donnie Marshall represented the third generation to produce and serve the famous treat, often aided by his wife Mary Anna. Since Donnie was a well-known fixture in the Richmond area, the devoted fans continued to make the trek to Robinson to enjoy the homemade delight. The small storefront became a gathering spot for many of Donnie’s old Freeman High School buddies, and the unique flavor of Mrs. Marshall’s recipe was enjoyed by a new generation of Richmonders. The Marshalls sold their business in 1996, but it wasn’t the end for the famous potato salad. New owners opened Mrs. Marshall’s on Cary Street and more Richmonders were introduced to one of Richmond’s best kept secrets. Today, the Marshall’s namesake is available throughout the Richmond area. Devotees can pick up a pound to go at a number of locations. The familiar colors on the packaging are an immediate reminder of one of those city institutions that stood the test of time and still offers an experience that seems particularly Richmond. It never fails to bring back memories of Robinson Street and those warmed ham rolls prepared by Mrs Robinson and later Donnie and his wife. The Marshalls made their famous potato salad in a small kitchen behind the counter, and the hospitality was served by a family devoted to the product. Donnie and his parents are long deceased, but the dedication and hard work of a family are still providing Richmonders with a culinary treat as unique as Robinson Street itself. And that makes us lucky. 8460 Times Dispatch Blvd., Mechanicsville, Va 23116 Phone: 804-746-1235 Toll Free: 877-888-0449 Fax:804-344-8746
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at Hanover County Municipal Airport. “I really enjoy the variety of photos taken of the planes and the research that [went] into producing this story,” one judge said about the package. Lawrence claimed another second place award in the Sports Column Writing category for his commentaries about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports. “Writing about the crazy world of sports during
vide a listening ear when I can, and when I do sometimes I feel so inadequate to be of any use in the face of such pain and grief. And in some cases, maybe I am not enough. I can be a listening ear and will continue to offer that to people I love, but, sometimes, people need more than that, and it is OK. When I was looking for resources to refer people to for this column and thinking about May being Mental Health Awareness Month – whose purpose is to remove the stigma surrounding mental illness – I came across the National Alliance on Mental Illness’s focus for the month: “You Are Not Alone.” It makes me so sad to think about how many more people we might have had in our lives longer if we could truly make them believe that they weren’t alone in the problems they faced. Even if it seems like no one around can help or will understand, there are so many resources out there that are just a click or a phone call away. I am going to list a few, but I urge readers who may be going through a tough time and need someone to talk with to reach out and seek help. Just a few of the MANY resources available are: National Alliance on Mental Health (1-800-950-NAMI); Anxiety and Depression Association of America (240485-1001); American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (1-800-273-TALK), and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (1-800-662HELP). Laura McFarland may be reached at Lmcfarland@ powhatantoday.com.
the pandemic is a real challenge, and one you met for sure,” a judge said. Vandeloecht won third place in the Sports Writing Portfolio category for a trio of stories he wrote for Powhatan Today. The judges singled out one of his stories, a remembrance of former Powhatan High School football coach Ernie Henderson, who died in November. “The story on the coach stands out from the crowd,” one judge wrote. Lawrence also earned an award for another re-
membrance of a life lost last year. His story, “Remembering the Yellow Jackets’ No. 1 fan: Tommy Inge died after a brief illness,” won third in the Feature Writing Portfolio for a remembrance of Inge, a long-time fixture at Randolph-Macon College, who died of complications of COVID-19 in March. Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@ mechlocal.com. He would like to add that he has no problem being “first loser” to Klein’s excellent photo.
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 804-598-5640.
self-paced virtual course will teach you how to safely preserve your fresh foods for year-round enjoyment using techniques such as canning, freezing, dehydration and fermentation. You'll learn the science behind these techniques and receive step by step guidance on how to do them at home. After registering, you can complete the course at your own pace until Dec. 31. The cost for the course is $15. For more info and to register, go to: tinyurl.com/VCEHomeFoodPreservation.
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Agent Cathy Howland at chowland@vt.edu or call the Powhatan Extension Office at 804-598-5640.
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, nutrition, management,
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Graham Lyons, Audrey Mapes, Olivia Matthews, Lucas McCord, Harper McCormick, Rylee McDaniel, Rylan Mead, Chase Mesco, Chase Meyer, Charlie Miles, Coen Moore, Peyton Mungo, Charlie Murray, Ava Muse, Addison Nelms, Ellie Nelson, Declan O'Leary, Wyatt Pallett, Marina Pantelejeva, Lucia Ann Pasi, Tristan Ramsey, Ava Reynolds, Madeline Ringstaff, Gio
Registration is now open for the Home Food Preservation Virtual Program. The registration deadline is Oct. 15. Fee $15. More people than ever are growing their own food at home. This
Rivera, Lucas Roudabush, Michael Schwartz, Louis Seivard, Seth Silliman, Sloane Stigall, Sam Thomas, Sonya Tye, Nolan Urban.
Fifth Grade All A/B: Riley Averette, Breon Barnwell, Sophia Benton, Chase Blankenship, Ana Blevins, Nolan Blisick, Alexis Boggs, Adelynn Bowles, Mackenzie Brock, Makinley Call, Charlotte Campbell, Dairen Cotton, Shyla Dunbar,
Emilee Duttweiler, Luke Estep, Rylan Fox, Stephen Garrett, Logan Hoppin, Gabriella Humphrey, Blake Johnson, Henry Latimer, Caleb Lewis, Isiah Lombard, Layna Marsh, Alexa MatkoCook, Polina Pantelejeva, Madelynn Perkins, Kara Posey, Miller Redlich, Dylan Reid, Charlotte Rittner, William Smith, Yasmine Smith, Josie Strickland, Brooke Thacker, Tucker Utley, Andrew Watts, Jesse Young.
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JROTC hard at work on Amnesty Day
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After the presentation, most of the initial questions about those adjustments came from Bill Cox, who represents District 4. In particular, Cox, who has made it clear on many occasions that he values keeping the county as rural as possible, took issue with several of the land designations renamed or created by the planning commission in its draft allowing higher residential density. Cox was leading a back-andforth dialogue mostly with Hurt and Pompei about the planning commission’s choices and the reasons behind them when chairwoman Karin Carmack, District 5, and David Williams, District 1, essentially called a halt. They said the planning commission was invited to the meeting to introduce the document and for the board to listen to their explanation of the commissioners’ work. They said the board’s work would now begin with individual meetings with their respective planning commissioners and board workshops in the coming months. Several of the board members thanked the planning commission for its work on the document and stressed to county staff that they want to move expeditiously on their own work on the comprehensive plan to get it adopted. Once that document is approved, they have already made clear their intention to make revisions to the zoning and subdivision ordinances.
Changes Pompei outlined the most significant changes to the plan made by the planning commission members, who focused much of their attention on the chapters dealing with Transportation and Land Use and Community Character, with particular emphasis on the Countywide Future Land Use Map. In the Transportation chapter, the planning commission re-organized the county’s Major Thoroughfare Plan. In total, the county has $1.13 billion worth of projects on the plan, and the commissioners wanted to organize them in such a way that their general purposes and their priority levels are clearer to the public. The new way of organizing the list shows which projects the county is likely to pursue in the short term versus ones that are several years out or would be better categorized as visionary. In the Land Use and Community Character section, the plan-
ning commission gave names and descriptions to land use designations that clearly describe the types of desired uses and development possibilities within those areas. They eliminated the Rural Enterprise Zone, combined Rural Preservation and Rural Residential into a single Rural Areas designation, and created two new mixed-use designations to use in the Courthouse Village area. They also spent a good deal of time looking at the county’s three growth areas and identified commercial nodes, which are areas surrounding major signalized intersections with existing commercial development in the Route 60 Corridor East Special Area Plan, Pompei said. “The overall concept of the plan remains the same from 2010 and 2019 – direct development to three growth areas. The growth areas themselves make up less than 5% of the county, 80% is rural areas, and the difference between 95 and 80 is our natural conservation areas. Rural preservation plus natural conservation make up more than 95% of the county,” Pompei said. Pompei and Hurt both pointed out that the planning commission worked collaboratively on their recommended updates. They did not all agree on every recommendation, but they tried to come together to create compromises that represent best practices regarding land use in Powhatan. Hurt also stressed in her remarks and in her responses to Cox’s questions that they treated the comprehensive plan as a “visionary document that shows the community what properties would look like over a long-range time period.” She said the planning commission considered different sources to determine what Powhatan citizens want, including a 2018 citizen survey and public comments. “Our overall goals were we wanted residents to be able to work, live, play, shop, and learn without leaving the county. That would be really ideal. We wanted a good balance between growth and preservation of the wonderful natural resources of our beautiful county. We wanted to keep the dominant rural character but realized it had to be supplemented by some sort of mixed residential and business uses for economic and revenue reasons,” she said.
Board comments Most of the questions brought by board members were surrounding the issue of allowed
residential densities in the different land use designations. For instance, in Economic Opportunity, the maximum allowed density is nine units per acre, but in a project area, only 30% of the land can be used for residential. Cox gave a specific land example where the project would be more than the maximum size project allowed by the county. Hurt pointed out any project would still have to be approved by the supervisors using their current ordinances and access management standards. Pompei said the planning commission wasn’t only focused on density numbers, saying “they really tried to look at the overall package of a potential project within each of these designations.” For example, in the Neighborhood Residential designation, which allows a maximum of four units per acre, the commissioners increased the amount of the recommended open space to 30%, he said. Hurt said the planning commission made keeping Powhatan rural a big focus of their deliberations, but they also tried to listen to the people who have said they want alternative housing choices. “I sat back and reflected, and I know other members of the planning commission did as well. There are 30,000 people that live in this county, and I think it is very important to listen to everyone and not just the most vocal handful of people,” she said. Cox pointed out that there have been four high density projects on Route 60 East in recent years, three of which were voted down and one that was pulled by the applicant. He asked repeatedly about the planning commission’s process and why they thought the supervisors would support the plan with the recommended designations. Hurt pointed out that Powhatan does have mixed use designations and it does struggle with how to bring more business into the county to help relieve the tax burden on residents. The back and forth continued for a few more minutes before the discussion was halted and the board instructed staff members to start coordinating with them to set up opportunities for them to begin working on the comprehensive plan again in earnest. The county is expected to have workshops in the coming months to continue work on the plan. Laura McFarland may be reached at Lmcfarland@powhatantoday.com.
Keep friendships to remain healthy By Barbara Brown
Special to the Powhatan Today
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riends give us more than companionship. Having friends and keeping them are key to our mental health. Social isolation increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases and susceptibility to infection as well as feeling “down.” Being chronically lonely is as bad for you as drinking or smoking – by some estimates equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes per day – and worse than inactivity or obesity. Social isolation as a result of pandemic restrictions has taken its toll, but there are options for moving beyond isolation and tuning up friendships. Friendships in the best of times are fragile. Unlike family bonds, they depend on investing enough time and effort to keep the relationship well-oiled and functional. If you see someone less by force of circumstance (pandemic), the relationship weakens. In fact, few friendships stand the test of time and absence: usually no more than three or four, and they tend to be people to whom we were particularly close in early adult life. This occurs, in spite of social media, the internet, and cell phones. Children need at least one friend, a confidant, for their mental wellbeing. According to research, friendships thrive when six rules are followed. The key with the six rules is they all need to be followed, not just one or two. The rules are: Stand up for friends in their absence. Share important news. Provide emotional support when it is needed. Trust and confide in
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one another. Volunteer to help when a friend needs you. Try to make your friends happy. If isolation has led you to feel distant from others, try restarting connections using the six rules. Children may need to be coached about how to feel closer to schoolmates and neighbors after this year of being isolated. If you or your children are experiencing emotional or psychiatric distress that goes beyond restarting friendships, the Free Clinic has resources to help. The clinic’s counselor is seeing students at both Powhatan Middle and Powhatan High Schools. School counselors can provide an immediate referral. Adults can obtain counseling at the clinic. Financial eligibility has been expanded so more students and adults can obtain counseling and psychiatric services at no charge. Patients are eligible at 300% of the poverty level - this means a family of three making $65,160.00 is eligible. Call 804-598-5637 for information on qualification guidelines and to make an appointment. Strengthening or restarting friendships is a good first step for emerging from quarantine. 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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BSH soccer shuts out SHA 2-0 By Nick Vandeloecht Sports Editor POWHATAN -- Tyler Jenkins’ voice was loud and clear throughout Friday’s match. The junior keeper could be heard directing his Blessed Sacrament Huguenot teammates and providing them with leadership from the goal. “It’s crucial getting everybody lined up back there, because it’s one thing to hear it from (your coaches on) the sideline… but when your goalie yells at you from behind, and you respect the heck out of your goalie, you move,” said BSH head coach Patrick Winterrowd. “Tyler can also see things I can’t see – he can see the entire field from the back, so we’ve got a lot of experienced people really helping us a lot, a lot of good upperclassman leadership this year, which has been great to see.” Jenkins and his teammates earned the shutout in their 2-0 win over Southampton Academy to improve to 3-1. The Knights’ leading scorers this season, senior Michael Timmons and sophomore Jackson Hawkins, made the two goals in Friday’s win. “It’s huge for the confidence for next season, huge for our seniors – they wanted to win in front of their home crowd and they
did, and I’m really proud of them,” Winterrowd said. “Michael again had a great game, Emily (Smith) again had a great game. We’re running out of time with them, I’m counting the days. It’s getting closer, I don’t want to see it, but it was nice to send them out with a bang here. We have another home game, but I wanted to get the win today for them.” see BSH, pg. 4B
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Six future collegiate student-athletes take a photo with their Powhatan High School coaches and school leaders during a signing ceremony in the PHS gymnasium last Wednesday.
SIGNING CEREMONIES By Nick Vandeloecht Sports Editor
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Blessed Sacrament Huguenot goalie Tyler Jenkins passes the ball to a teammate in Friday’s home game.
POWHATAN -- After nearly 15 uncertainty-filled months, eight of Powhatan High School’s senior student-athletes were able to come together with their families, coaches, administrators, friends and teammates and celebrate the continuation of their academic and playing careers. PHS on Wednesday held signing ceremonies to honor Powhatan High School wrestling coaches Jonathan Tanaka (left) and softball players Ellie Barton, Zach Olson (right) stand with future collegiate student-athletes A.J. see SIGNINGS, pg. 4B
Gaskin (second from left) and Sean Hall during a signing ceremony.
Powhatan girls, boys soccer teams honor seniors Seniors leading scorers in rout Indians overtake Bird, win 3-1 By Nick Vandeloecht
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POWHATAN -- For Powhatan High School seniors Sarah Amiss, Sarah McFadden and Kat Smith, there was a lot to celebrate Thursday night. It was their second game back on a varsity field since the COVID-19 pandemic first gripped the nation last year in March, as well as their first game back on their own home field. It was also the trio’s Senior Night, and as their coaches, teammates, friends, families, administrators and supporters celebrated the night along with them, the three seniors, through their own efforts, made sure they had even more to celebrate. Amiss, McFadden and Smith were the NICK VANDELOECHT/POWHATAN TODAY three leading scorers in Powhatan girls Powhatan senior Sarah Amiss fends
POWHATAN -- More than a year after the COVID-19 pandemic wiped out what would have been his first regular season leading the Powhatan varsity boys soccer team, head coach Willie Miles finally got to celebrate his first win at the helm when the Indians powered past L.C. Bird 3-1 with the help of two goals in the second half. “It feels amazing,” Miles said. “We lost a great amount of leadership on that (2020) senior class, a lot of minutes that were there. But I am very confident in this group moving forward. We just have to stay composed. Our big philosophy is outworking our opponents and just showing what Powhatan soccer is all about.
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off an L.C. Bird player on Thursday.
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Powhatan senior Cooper Schardt reacts following his team’s 3-1 win.
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versus Richmond Christian on April 19, BSH trailed 1-0 before Timmons, a senior, kicked in the game-tying goal. With 90 seconds left, Timmons netted the penalty kick for the go-ahead and game-winning tally to help lift BSH to a 2-1 triumph.
grass and into the netting on a sliding kick to tie the match. Hawkins, a sophomore, was in on the next three goals to help the Knights win 4-1 over
the Kavaliers. Hawkins’ go-ahead goal was The two players led the way in scoring to help an air ball that narrowly landed inside the left In its April 21 home opener versus Kenston Blessed Sacrament Huguenot’s soccer team Forest, BSH again trailed 1-0 before Timmons goal post and lifted the Knights into the lead win its first two games of the 2021 spring sports season. In the Knights’ season opener in the second half scooted the ball across the for good.
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Coach Niles: ‘It feels so good to be back out here’ By Nick Vandeloecht Sports Editor POWHATAN -- After Powhatan’s varsity boys lacrosse team waited nearly two years to play its first contest of any kind – scrimmage or regular-season game – it’s an amazing feeling to be back on the field, said head coach Joe Niles. “I think all the guys have been wanting to do this for a long time, and it’s so super-nice to be out here, just be together again as a community, it’s really, really nice,” Niles said. “It feels so good to be back out here. Missed it.” In its return to the field, Powhatan boys lacrosse won Monday’s season opener in resounding fashion, routing a young Clover Hill team 20-2. Senior Chase Mahaney scored 6 goals and junior Hayden Somerville had 5. Sophomore Parker Unmussig had 3 goals, sophomore Paxton Sloan had 2 and seniors Nate Gray, Brandon Palmore and Ryland Davis each had 1. “I thought we did really well, especially considering we hadn’t played for two years and we hadn’t had a scrimmage, and so that game was a bit of kind of feeling things out,” Niles said. “The guys played well together, they worked and they hustled…they did everything we normally ask them to do.” In addition to Somerville and Palmore at the attack position and face-off specialists Mahaney and Davis, Powhatan brings back junior goalie Connor Jeffs and senior midfielder Andrew Bastiaensen.
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Powhatan High School sophomore Parker Unmussig (5) possesses the ball in a varsity boys lacrosse game at home versus Midlothian last Wednesday.
“A lot of these guys...have been playing since they were freshmen with me, so that means a lot,” Niles said, “and they can show all the younger guys really what it means to play Powhatan lacrosse.” A lot of the team’s sophomores – including Sloan and midfielders Unmussig, Jack Connelly and Connor Walters – have been doing really well according to Niles, and freshman Tommy Menting is playing for the varsity team as a long
stick midfielder, which Niles said is a hard position to play. “He’s learning, but he’s doing really, really, really well,” Niles said of Menting. Sloan and Unmussig scored both of Powhatan’s goals against Midlothian on Wednesday. Sloan fielded an airtight pass from Palmore and flung in the short-distance shot to cut the Trojans’ early lead to 2-1, and then Unmussig finished off a flowing string of passes from
his teammates to land a long-distance goal and tie the game at 2-2 before the end of the first quarter. While the team allowed two goals in the first stanza, Jeffs was still a wall both in that quarter and for much of the game, saving several more shots including one with the Trojans player in his face trying to make the goal shortly before the first quarter’s end. Ultimately, however, Midlothian scored 12 straight goals from there to win the game 14-2. “I have a lot of respect for Midlothian’s program,” Niles said. “They’re super successful. I told the guys when we came out here today and yesterday: this game is really going to be about learning how to play the game, because they play very well. “And they’re kind of a benchmark for us,” Niles added. “That’s where we want to be eventually. We’re not there yet. But we can be. We’ve got a lot of potential on the team – we’ve just got to tie some things up and that sort of thing, but you learn a lot from Midlothian – how they move the ball, their defense, everything.” As the Indians continue their first regular season in the Dominion District, they will next face Monacan on the road at 6 p.m. “I’m happy to be out here, I’m super excited. It’s nice to be out here in front of the fans again,” Niles said. “The guys are working really hard. They’re really dedicated, great group of kids…it’s my privilege to be able to coach those guys and I enjoy it so much, so I’m excited about what this season holds for us.”
Seven seniors leading softball unit in return By Nick Vandeloecht Sports Editor POWHATAN -- After the entire 2020 regular season was cancelled by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, seven Powhatan High school seniors are embracing the opportunity to play their final varsity season on the softball diamond with the return of spring sports in 2021. Powhatan softball’s 2021 senior class is stacked with talent as it features Ellie Barton (headed to attend and play for Randolph-Macon College), Kayla Davis (Randolph-Macon), Sarah English (Lynchburg University), Emmalee Lawson (Richard Bland College), Autumn McMillen (Ferrum College), Courtney Osterman and multisport athlete Jillian Ratliff. “That gives us a lot of leadership, a lot of experience,” said Powhatan head coach Marie Crump. “However… a lot of those players are playing at different positions – just because of personnel – different positions than they’ve played in the past, so we’re going to have to work through the kinks there and get them feeling more comfortable in the role that they’re playing.” Barton, English, Davis, Lawson and Ratliff all contributed to Powhatan’s
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Powhatan senior Kayla Davis rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run in her first at-bat of the 2021 season at home versus Cosby.
young 2019 team achieving a final record of 15-6 and reaching the regional semifinals. For McMillen and Osterman, this is their first regular season of varsity after 2020 spring sports were wiped out. McMillen, who had put together two strong scrimmages last year, immediately made her presence known in this year’s season opener on April 27 by locking down Cosby’s offense in the first inning from third base. In her first at-bat of the season, Davis – who along with English factored into a powerful middle of the batting
order in 2019 – clocked a two-run home run over the left field fence against the Titans, with the ball landing on top of the batting cage. English opened the season batting No. 4 in the lineup, and she returns as one of Powhatan’s primary pitchers for the season. She is joined by freshman Madalyn Johnson, who pitched four scoreless innings against Cosby. Powhatan’s juniors include Payton George, Carsen Hogston, Emma Phillips and returning players Joy and Savannah Johnson. Both Savannah and Joy were part of Powhatan’s 15-6 season in 2019 as freshmen. In the 2021 opener, Savannah made a huge running catch deep in right field in the fifth inning versus Cosby, and she ran down another flyball from right field to center in the sixth. Also getting hits for Powhatan on April 27 were Barton, Savannah, McMillen and English. Barton slapped a shallow grounder up the middle for a single, then scored off of Davis’ homer in the first inning. In the fifth inning, Johnson laced a single into center field, and then McMillen, quickly shifting out of a bunting stance, slammed a line-drive single into center for a single. With Johnson looking to score from
third, Ratliff was able to load the bases on the bunt against one out, but Cosby got out of the inning on another strikeout and a flyout. English in the sixth hit a groundball single up the middle, and she appeared to score when Savannah appeared to hit a tying double into left field, but officials ruled the ball foul. Cosby narrowly led Powhatan 3-2 until the top of the seventh, when Taylor Norton’s two-run double sparked a four-run frame for the Titans. Cosby sealed the 7-2 win in the bottom of the frame. Powhatan bounced back on Thursday with a resounding 21-1 victory over L.C. Bird. English batted 4 for 4 with three triples and three RBI, Lawson batted 4 for 4 with three doubles and an RBI, Davis batted 3 for 5 with a double, another home run and four RBI, and Barton batted 3 for 5 with two RBI. Madalyn batted 2 for 3, Hogston batted 2 for 4, Savannah batted 1 for 3 with two RBI and a double, Ratliff batted 1 for 2 with an RBI, Joy Johnson batted 1 for 1 and McMillen had an RBI sacrifice fly. “It’s just great to be back on the field again this year,” Crump said. “We want to be able to take advantage of this opportunity that we lost last year.”
Powhatan girls lacrosse embracing new season By Nick Vandeloecht Sports Editor For head coach Laura Camp and the Powhatan High School girls lacrosse program, being able to have a season this year after the COVID-19 pandemic wiped out all sports last spring means the world to them. “We can all remember the day when we were told that it would be our last practice. It felt like time had stopped and it was all a dream,” Camp said on Tuesday, “so being back out on the field makes us feel thankful and appreciative for each day that we have the opportunity to practice and work with these girls.” Powhatan’s returners include captains Chloe Degroat, Jordan Krauss and Kendal McMullin. The 2021 Indians are young overall as Degroat, who has been part of the program since her freshman year, is the team’s only senior. Camp said that Krauss – a junior and dual-sport leader who also plays field hockey and is committed to Christopher Newport for lacrosse – will bring extensive game experience and a strong lacrosse IQ to the team. Camp also said that McMullin – a junior and one of Powhatan’s leading defenders on the volleyball team – is a natural athlete whose athleticism is dominant on the field.
Camp expects sophomores Isabelle Carson and Sam Flippo to be strong defensively in addition to Lexi Campbell, Kate Adams and Sophie Payne on attack/ midfield. Among the newcomers, freshmen Grace Hayden, Casey Grell and McKayla Brasswell are settling into varsity nicely and showing great potential according to Camp, who added that sophomores Taylor Fitzsimmons, Summer Kantanen, Hannah Johnson, Jessie Fens and junior Grace Cowles have all been great additions to the team. Despite Powhatan’s youth, the varsity unit has gotten off to a very strong start in its first regular season in the Dominion District. The Indians routed Clover Hill 17-5 in their season opener, and they racked up double-digit goals despite their loss to Midlothian, 20-14. Against Clover Hill, Campbell and Adams led the way with 4 goals apiece and were followed on the team by Hayden, Krauss and Payne with 2 goals each and Carson, Flippo and Grell with 1 each. Krauss and Adams each tallied up three assists and Fens and McMullin each had one. Against Midlothian, Adams and McMullin each had 3 goals, Kraus, Flippo and Payne each had 2 and Hayden and Jonson each had 1. Krauss racked up
eight assists and Adams added one. “Our team is fast and the girls are really connecting on their transitions. This is something that took us a while to iron out in previous years, but this year the girls are transitioning the ball well from the start of the season!” Camp said. “They also work really well together in general and have a natural chemistry with each other.” The biggest challenge, Camp said, is trying to teach the players everything they need to know in such a short amount of time. “However, the girls are so receptive and truly eager to learn everything they can! “ Camp said. “They are so happy to have a season this year and they come to practice ready to play each day!” The young team will look to build up its game experience and knowledge as the season progresses. Camp noted that they’ve been doing a lot of teaching when it comes to concepts, positioning and rules in addition to scrimmaging during practice. “Now that we have a JV team, we have the ability to full-field scrimmage,” Camp said, “which has been extremely helpful!” Camp said this is the first year that Powhatan officially has a JV girls lacrosse team, and to Camp, it has been
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Powhatan junior Kendal McMullin is among the returners on the varsity girls lacrosse team for 2021.
incredible seeing the interest in girls lacrosse grow. “We used to hope to have enough players to field a varsity team, and now we easily have two full teams. All of the girls are picking up the sport so quickly and it’s just a wonderful group of girls!” Camp said. “Both the varsity and JV teams have come so far in such a short amount of time. Our future is bright!”
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Powhatan bounces back with rout of Bird Staff Reports Powhatan’s junior-heavy baseball team this past week took on its first regular-season varsity contests since May 2019. The unit bounced back from a season-opening 10-0 loss to Cosby last Tuesday with a dominant 16-5 win on the road over L.C. Bird on Thursday. Senior and lead-off hitter Ben Allanson, looking to make an impact after seeing his junior season on varsity get wiped out by the COVID-19 pandemic, delivered a fiery showing at the plate on Thursday, batting 3 for 4 with a double and bringing home four of his teammates while also taking a walk and scoring two runs. Allanson’s fellow senior Connor Woodel and threesport athlete and junior Andrew Cheatham each clocked a double, tallied up two RBI
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Powhatan senior Ben Allanson lines up to bat in last Tuesday’s varsity baseball season opener versus Cosby.
and scored twice. Junior Thomas Robinson subbed in for Cheatham and also hit a double. Carter Dawson, who along with Cheatham and Woodel contributed to American Legion Post 201’s baseball team this past summer,
racked up three runs scored and batted 1 for 2 with an RBI and two walks. Sophomore Andrew Shiflett, who helped the Legends win the Powhatan Little League Seniors tournament this past August, and junior
and dual-sport athlete Chase Gayness each scored twice. Caden Beil batted 1 for 2 and had an RBI. Josh Boelt, a key middle infielder for Post 201 over the past two summers, batted 1 for 2 and scored a run. Four pitchers held down the mound for Powhatan across five innings. Junior Alex Reeves pitched the opening inning and was credited with the win. Junior Hayden Wasson, who also had a hit in Thursday’s game, put in two innings of work on the mound and struck out three while allowing one earned run and two hits in that stretch. Another key player for Post 201, Stone Talley, pitched a scoreless fourth inning with one strikeout, and Shiflett helped ensure the game ended via the mercy rule in the fifth, striking out one. In Tuesday’s opener versus Cosby, Wasson batted 2 for 2,
and Boelt batted 1 for 2. Woodel, Shiflett, Gayness and junior Connor Yates pitched on Tuesday. Yates allowed one hit, one earned run and one walk while striking out one in 1.2 innings pitched, and Gayness, despite allowing two walks, threw a hitless, scoreless fifth inning. Seniors Talley and Woodel and juniors Gayness and Wasson were among the players who contributed to Powhatan’s 12-7 season and regional quarterfinals appearance in 2019. Powhatan baseball’s senior class includes Talley, Woodel, Allanson and Beil. The junior-laden unit also features two sophomores: Shiflett and Kendrick Sheffield, who also competed on the Post 201 team this past summer. Powhatan’s head coach is Gregg Conner, who was inducted into the Virginia High School League Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2020.
Powhatan boys tennis team edges past Monacan 5-4 Staff Reports
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Powhatan’s Peter Rusin (left) and Noah Lawson return shots in Thursday’s varsity boys tennis match versus Monacan.
Powhatan’s boys tennis team picked up its first victory of the season when it edged past Monacan 5-4 on Thursday. In singles, Peter Rusin defeated Chris Counoupas 6-3, 6-4, Noah Lawson defeated Ajai Upadhyaya 6-0, 4-6, 1-0 (10-4) and Nathan Anderson beat Andon Simpson 6-4, 6-0. In doubles, Rusin and James Frame beat Upadhyaya and Will Dossick 8-6, and Lawson and Kayden Rogers secured the team win by beating Simpson and Chris Johnson 8-2.
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soccer’s 10-0 rout of L.C. Bird. Amiss and McFadden each notched the hat trick with three goals apiece before first half’s end, and Amiss broke through for two goals in the second half - one she scooted through the goalie’s legs, and the other she arched into the left corner of the goal. “Amiss and Smith and McFadden are just delights, man. They’re great,” said Powhatan head coach Jared Rottmund, who added that they’ve been in the program since 2017. “They’re great leaders. Going into this Dominion District with them, I’m excited. But I will certainly miss them after the season’s over.” Joining the three seniors in scoring on Thursday night against Bird were freshman Mara Rutkai and sophomore Morgan Oliver with one goal apiece. While Powhatan this year is very young, the team is stacked with talent. There are just seniors and three juniors: Regan Baltz, Meghan Hodge and Lena Parker. The rest of the team features eight sophomores and five freshmen more freshmen than Rottmund said he has ever had. “We’ve got a phenomenal team this
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“They performed as a group, and it was a total team effort. I couldn’t be prouder of them,” Miles added. “I couldn’t be prouder of my assistant coaches (Paul Smartschan and Zachary York) really giving great input throughout the night...I’m really proud of them being on my staff.” Thursday night’s game against Bird was also about celebrating the team’s four seniors, as captain Zach Shelor, Jackson Tester, Cooper Schardt and Stevie Bigham were honored on Senior Night. All four started in the lineup on Thursday. Tester throughout the night moved the ball up from midfield and narrowly missed scoring on a far-traveling shot in the first half. Shelor, whom Miles said has led by example, sparked Powhatan’s first two goals of the night after the Skyhawks had grabbed an early 1-0 lead. In the first half, Shelor cleared the ball out of the defensive end, and sophomore teammate Paul Bonner picked up the ball and passed it on to junior teammate and UVA commit Parker Sloan. With the immediate space on all sides of him clear and his incendiary speed on his side, Sloan chased the ball up to the goal. He footed it through the keeper’s
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Powhatan senior Kat Smith scores her second of three goals in Thursday’s Senior Night home game versus L.C. Bird as Smith’s teammate Mara Rutkai (14) looks on; senior Sarah McFadden (4) drives the ball towards the goal.
year, man, a lot of young talent,” he said. “I’ve never had this much young talent before, and if we can keep it all together, we’ll do all right, which I think we will...we’ve got some tough opponents, but we’ll do all right.” He praised the team’s speed and ability to connect, and as the season progresses, he’s looking for the players to come together and play well as a team. “We’re heading in the right direc-
tion,” Rottmund said. Thursday’s win marked Powhatan’s first of the season after it fought hard on the road against Cosby, who ultimately won 2-0 over the Indians on Tuesday. “We have them at home at the end of the season,” Rottmund said of the Titans, “and I’m optimistic.” Powhatan will take on two road matches this week with Clover Hill next Tuesday at 7 p.m. and James River
next Thursday at 7 p.m. “The future looks really bright,” Rottmund said of his team, “and my future is every game - I’m not looking forward to next season. I’m looking forward to the next game. I feel really, really good. And the girls are great. They’re just super. “I just love coaching at Powhatan,” Rottmund said. “It’s a great place to be.”
legs and into the bottom netting to tie the game at 1-1. In the second half, Shelor launched the ball towards the goal on another rocketing kick, and sophomore Connor Nickerson drove it in with a header. Nickerson immediately unleashed a joyous outburst upon scoring his first-ever varsity goal, which put Powhatan ahead of Bird at 2-1. The Indians added an insurance goal in the closing stages when Bird’s goalie and another defender went for the save and missed, and Sloan, getting a hold of the ball, passed it to Schardt, who landed NICK VANDELOECHT/POWHATAN TODAY the wide-open short-distance shot up the Powhatan’s varsity boys soccer team’s seniors Stevie Bigham (left), Jackson middle. “Cooper’s a man that just grinds it out Tester (14), Cooper Schardt (8) and captain Zach Shelor (4) stand with and does everything for the team, truly. coaches Zachary York (right) and Willie Miles prior to Thursday’s game. Always asks me what he can do better up. We’ve got to keep it up; we can’t be each and every practice, how he can im- going on.” “They essentially are here to play complacent,” Miles said, “and if we prove,” Miles said. “I’m glad he got that the right way,” Miles said. “We have to keep going at the right angles, we can moment. I’m glad he can contribute as a clean up some things within our game, generate more results like this.” team member.” but tonight, compared to our fi rst conAs the Indians are taking on their Schardt also had a huge clear-out on test against Cosby, they did a much betfi rst regular season in the Dominion defense towards the end of the game, ter job possessing, moving the ball District (last year was supposed to be and junior keeper Tucker Thomas made around, looking up and going from side their fi rst), they’re looking to get to that several big saves to hold the Skyhawks to side.” .500 mark. to one goal on the night. After bouncing back from a 5-0 sea“That five- to six-win mark is achievMiles noted that there’s a lot of young son-opening home loss to Cosby with able with this group if they stay togethtalent to build around on this year’s team. Thursday’s triumph over Bird, Powhater, we make the right impacts here and The 2021 varsity program features nine an will host James River next Thursday there and they truly see the field with sophomores and freshman Brayden Elat 7 p.m. each other,” Miles said. “It’s not a onezey. He praised the team’s commitment “This effort as a team right now is man team. It’s truly an 11-man team.” to “each and every chance that they have
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was part of the field hockey program since eighth grade, will continue her playing career at Roanoke College. After personnel from Roanoke came out and saw her at a tournament, Thompson visited there, and it sparked her interest. “The girls were really nice when I went there,” Thompson said on Powhatan field hockey’s Senior Day in March. “The coach was super nice. I’m Powhatan High School senior and field hockey player Kaitlin Thompson really looking forward to it.” Thompson looks forward to remain(Roanoke) was honored in a signing ing a leader, and to not being shy. ceremony on Wednesday. “It’s going to be a little nervous at lege ever since I can remember, so, to first, just because: freshman year,” me, it’s looking back and seeing every- Thompson said, “but other than that, I thing that got me where I am today, think I’m just going to keep doing me and I am very excited to be pursuing and keep staying positive.” that dream: playing at Ferrum ColPowhatan field hockey assistant lege,” McMillen said last fall, adding: coach Caryn Rehme, who held the role “I am thankful for Coach [Gerald] of head coach for this spring season, Culler giving me that opportunity.” and head coach Stephanie Tyson McMillen complimented Ferrum’s praised Thompson as a great player, small size, academic atmosphere and great leader and great person. The sephysical therapy program, and when nior was key to Powhatan achieving a she visited the school, the team and winning 6-5 season and reaching the coaches seemed like a family – which, Class 4, Region B playoffs this spring. McMillen said, is important in softball Rehme added that Thompson has – “and just knowing you have some- been encouraging to her teammates, one to be there for you in college when and that she set the tone for a positive you leave your own family.” atmosphere. Barton, Davis, English and Lawson “Kaitlin’s a great girl. Through the all contributed to Powhatan’s young season, she got better, and I feel like team achieving a 15-6 season and both (Coach Tyson and I) feel like we’re reaching the regional semifinals in sending her off in a good place,” Rehme 2019, and McMillen, playing her first said. “She’s ready. I think she’s confivarsity season after COVID-19 shut dent, and it’s exciting to know that down all Virginia high school athletic she’ll be able to compete with any of activities last spring, is quickly mak- them.” ing an impact. She also had two strong “She’s worked really hard. She plays scrimmages prior to the shutdown. in the offseason with the Panthers and Wednesday’s signings showcased she’s always been a great leader even the players’ hard work and their dedica- when she was younger,” Tyson said, tion to the game, said Powhatan head noting that Thompson was also a capsoftball coach Marie Crump. tain on the JV team earlier in her career. “To see it finally culminate with “This year she did a great job as a capthem being able to sign and know that tain for (varsity). She’s just a great kid. they’re moving on after high school – She’s a pleasure to coach, she’s got a all the hard work they’ve done all the good attitude. She always comes ready way up from when they very first start- to work hard. ed softball through high school, and it “She’s always one of those kids you doesn’t just start in high school, it starts can always count on,” Tyson added. before that – and just to see them have “You know she’s going to be there for this opportunity is great,” Crump said. every practice. You know she’s going to “They’re great leaders. They are very be there for camp if you need her help, determined young ladies, and it’s going whatever it is, carrying the equipment to be tough to see them graduate.” in...it’s been nice to get to know her Thompson, who was Powhatan field over the years and we’ll miss her.” hockey’s lone senior this season and Attending Roanoke in addition to
Thompson will be Hall, who will help start Roanoke’s new wrestling team as one of the program’s wrestlers. Hall has known the head coach, Nate Yetzer, since he was in fifth grade. “They want really good leaders and motivators,” Hall said this past winter. “I feel like I can help with that a lot.” Hall had praised Roanoke College, surrounded by mountains, as a beautiful campus, and he felt that the school’s small size will be good for him; he wants to be a chiropractor, so he needs that close interaction with his teacher, he had said. Gaskin will wrestle for Ferrum College, where he’ll compete alongside former Powhatan teammate and 2019 Class 4 state champion J.D. McMillin. “I’m excited to see how much better I’ll get when I get there,” Gaskin said on Senior Night this past winter. “I’m excited to go down there and wrestle with them next year.” He likes the environment at Ferrum, and he pointed to how McMillin has gotten a lot better since he started wrestling there. “I just want to go down there in an environment like that,” Gaskin said, “where everyone’s like family.” “Super excited for Sean and A.J. both to continue their careers,” said Powhatan head wrestling coach Jonathan Tanaka. “They’ve been in the Powhatan wrestling program, in youth and wrestling, for so long. They’ve dedicated a lot of time to the program.” Hall, a four-time regional champion and four-time top three state placer, and Gaskin, a 2020 regional champion, were part of a venerable senior class that included Anthony Bastiaensen, Hayden Fitzsimmons, Linwood Hill, Micah Holt, Gavin Timmons and Austin Walter. Hall and Gaskin both contributed to Powhatan’s wrestlers winning this year’s Class 4, Region B championship and achieving an unbeaten regular-season team record of 15-0. Tanaka said that Hall “has just been a model of consistency” and pointed to his high-level performance in the middle of the lineup throughout his fouryear varsity career. “The last two years he’s done a phenomenal job just being a leader and stepping up and helping us, being a leader on the mat, being a coach on the field, so to speak,” Tanaka said. “I don’t think we can measure the contributions that Sean has given to the program, but I think you’ll see his legacy kind of live on and hopefully see kids try to be the next Sean Hall as they grow up.” While Gaskin’s high school career didn’t start off the way he had wanted it to do, Tanaka was “really proud of him fighting through adversity and figuring out what he had to do to get better.” “He did a phenomenal job improving himself throughout his high school career,” Tanaka said, pointing to “the amount of improvement we’ve seen in him physically, and the maturation of A.J. as a person is what we’re more actually excited about or proud of.” Making this 2020-21 athletic season even more special for all of the eight student-athletes who signed is that, even during the ongoing pandemic, they were able to have their senior seasons earlier this year and/or get the opportunity to compete this spring. For Powhatan’s softball seniors, their 2021 campaign is under way after they lost last year’s season. “I think it’s wonderful they’re getting to be back on the field this year and play for high school,” Crump said. “Last year we felt so bad for all the players, especially the seniors, but for these young ladies to have the opportunity to come back and have the opportunity to play their senior year at Powhatan High School is great.” During the first session of signings on Wednesday, Powhatan Athletic Director Tim Llewellyn said of the student-athletes: “The perseverance and the dedication these kids have shown in some really rough times– and hopefully, we won’t ever see anything like this again in our lifetime – but the way they handled themselves has been amazing.”
and holding his own throughout. I’m really glad that he is with us and look forward to his continued development over the rest of this season and in the future.” The win followed a hard-fought 3-0 setback to Isle of Wight Academy on Monday. Winterrowd said that, due to COVID and injuries, they were down to everyone playing the game with very little substitutions for 90 minutes. “We ran ourselves ragged against a really, really good team, and that gave us a lot of confidence for today,” Winterrowd said. “We hung with them for most of the game…it really gave us the boost
though he added that they did not keep their shape like he wanted them to do. “We’re still going to be working on that a lot – a lot of us were kind of flowing around the field in different spots, but really if we stay where we’re meant to stay and help out when we need to, we can do a lot less running; we’re running ourselves ragged in the back a little bit,” Winterrowd said Friday, “but we were very solid on defense today.” BSH is currently slated to face Brunswick Academy on the road on Wednesday at 4 p.m.
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Kayla Davis, Sarah English, Emmalee Lawson and Autumn McMillen, field hockey player Kaitlin Thompson and wrestlers Sean Hall and A.J. Gaskin for taking their careers to the collegiate level. Barton and Davis will both play softball for Randolph-Macon College. Barton has wanted to attend Randolph-Macon for as long she can remember; her sister started softball before her and took batting lessons with RMC’s assistant softball coach, Chip Bailey. After every one of her sister’s lessons, coach Bailey would take the time to let Barton hit as well. “I fell in love with the campus and atmosphere of the school immediately,” Barton told the Powhatan Today last fall, adding: “I feel like all my hard work has paid off, and that’s something I’m proud of...I’m super excited to play in college and can’t wait to continue working hard and getting better.” Barton last fall spoke to wanting to major in Pre-Law and pursue a career as an IP attorney or family lawyer. She’ll be joined by Davis, who, after a visit to Randolph-Macon, knew she could see herself there, both academically and athletically. “The players and coaches are amazing. The players answered all the questions I had about softball and about college in general,” Davis said last fall. “The coaches have also helped me tremendously throughout the process. The school is beautiful and small, which I like.” She’s looking forward to still being able to play softball while pursuing the degree that she wants: a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. She wants to become a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist after college. “It means so much to me to be able to play in college,” Davis said. “Ever since I was a little girl, I dreamed of playing in college. It gives me four more years to be able to play the game that I have loved since I was 4.” English will take her softball career to Lynchburg University. From the minute she stepped onto the campus, she immediately fell in love with the environment. “I was looking for a college with smaller class sizes, and this is exactly what Lynchburg had to offer,” English said last fall, adding: “Lynchburg has a great softball program and coaching staff that makes you feel at home... Coach (Dawn) Simmons is very open to talk with and encouraging to her players both on and off the field.” She plans on majoring in Elementary Education with a concentration in Special Education. “It feels great to know that all my hard work has paid off,” English had said, “and that I have accomplished my dream.” Lawson is headed to Richard Bland College. Initially 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 coach Jessica 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. “It’s seriously a blessing,” Lawson said in March. “Once (Coach McCabe) reached out to me...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.” McMillen will compete for Ferrum College. “I’ve wanted to play softball in col-
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Eighth grader Ryder Hansen continued his strong first season on the Knights’ varsity team with his performance in Friday’s game. “Ryder Hansen has been a huge addition to our team. His ability to control and distribute the ball has been very important in the development of our offense,” Winterrowd said. “He is a tough kid starting on varsity as an 8th grader against some really physical opponents
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Powhatan High School wrestlers and seniors A.J. Gaskin (Ferrum, seated) and Sean Hall (Roanoke, standing, center) take a photo with their classmates and teammates during a signing ceremony on Wednesday.
Powhatan High School seniors and softball players Autumn McMillen (from left, Ferrum), Kayla Davis (Randolph-Macon), Ellie Barton (Randolph-Macon), Sarah English (Lynchburg) and Emmalee Lawson (Richard Bland) stand together during a signing ceremony on Wednesday.
that we needed today to know that we can hang with experienced teams with good soccer players.” Following Monday’s game, the Knights had a long week to rest, and while it was really hot during practice, they ran anyway. “We’re getting tough, and I think that showed today – we had the gas to go for the entire game,” Winterrowd said, “and I think at the end, I think the other team wore down a little bit, and that helped us quite a bit.” Winterrowd said the Knights played a lot better on defense this week, al-
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The Spring League Football: Alphas vs Aviators. (Live) Å The Spring League Football SportsCenter Å ESPN Original Documentaries ESPN Original Documentaries SportsCenter Wheel Jeopardy Station 19 (N) Å Grey’s Anatomy (N) Rebel (In Stereo) News Kimmel News Holly Sheldon United-Al Mom (N) B Posi Clarice (In Stereo) News Colbert Big Bang Big Bang Name That Tune Last Man Let’s Be Fox News at Ten DailyMail Mod Fam ET Inside Manifest (In Stereo) Manifest (In Stereo) Law & Order: SVU News J. Fallon The Donlon Report NewsNation Prime NewsNation Prime Banfield (N) Å The Donlon Report HP Computer Work. Down Home with David (N) (Live) Å PBS NewsHour (N) Untamed (In Stereo) Baseball (Part 7 of 9) Å Aman Untamed Saman American Masters (In Stereo) Å (DVS) Afropop: Cultural 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 Shark Tank Shark Tank Å FOX Primetime Tucker Carlson Hannity (Live) Å Ingraham Gutfeld! (N) Å Law & Order: SVU ›› “Sweet Home Alabama” (2002) Å ›› “Sweet Home Alabama” Big Trick NBA Basketball: Brooklyn Nets at Dallas Mavericks. NBA Basketball: Lakers at Clippers Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Wipeout (In Stereo) Wipeout (In Stereo) Conan Wipeout The First 48 Å The First 48 Å The First 48 Å Nightwatch (N) Å The First 48 Å ››‡ “Draft Day” (2014, Drama) Kevin Costner. ››‡ “I, Robot” (2004, Science Fiction) Will Smith. Office The Office Å Office Office Office Office Office Daily Yankers Homestead Res Homestead Rescue: Raney Ranch Å Homestead Rescue Homestead Rescue My 600-Lb. Life My 600-Lb. Life (N) (In Stereo) My 600-Lb. Life “Rena & Lee’s Story” Lone Star Law Lone Star Law: Uncuffed (N) (In Stereo) Lone Star Law Lone Star Law “Shrek 2” (2004) ››‡ “Shrek Forever After” (2010) Å Every Every The 700 Club Å Andy G. Andy G. Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond King King “Elvis: That Way” ›››› “West Side Story” (1961, Musical) Natalie Wood. “Mean Streets” “Playing Cupid” “Under the Autumn Moon” (2018) Å Golden Golden Golden Golden Rizzoli & Isles Å Rizzoli & Isles Å Married at First Sight (N) Å To Be Announced No Demo Reno No Demo Reno (N) Flip Flip Hunters Hunt Intl Hunters Hunt Intl Beat Beat Beat Beat Restaurant: Im. Chef Boot Camp Beat Beat ›› “Think Like a Man Too” (2014) Adam Brody. Survivors ››‡ “Life” (1999) Eddie Murphy. Å “Transformers: Last Knight” ››› “Ant-Man” (2015, Action) Paul Rudd. “Cabin-Woods” “Silence-Lambs” ››› “The Fifth Element” (1997, Science Fiction) Bruce Willis. ›› “Deep Impact” Last Man Last Man ›› “Runaway Bride” (1999, Romance-Comedy) Julia Roberts. ››‡ “Serendipity” Swamp People Swamp People Swamp People (N) Swamp People Å Swamp People
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Post MLS Soccer: Austin FC at Sporting Kansas City. (N) MLS Soccer MLB Baseball: Philadelphia Phillies at Atlanta Braves. (N) (Live) SportsCenter (Live) SportsCenter (Live) Funny Videos American Idol “417 (Mother’s Day)” Å The Rookie (N) News NCIS 60 Minutes (N) Å The Equalizer Å NCIS: Los Angeles NCIS: New Orleans News The Simpson Bless Simpson TheBurgers Fam Guy News Attkisson The ROH American Ninja Warrior (N) (In Stereo) Zoey’s-Playlist Good Girls (N) News Greta NewsNation Prime NewsNation Prime Banfield Å Banfield Å NewsNation Prime Vionic - Footwear: Tweak’d by Nature Susan Graver Style Sunday Night Q With Jen and Rachel (N) Finding Your Roots Rise of the Nazis: Atlantic Crossing World on Fire: Austin City Limits Eyes on the Prize Eyes on the Prize Baseball (Part 7 of 9) Å Stanley: CNN Newsroom Special Report Story of Late Night United Shades 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 Sunday Show Life, Liberty Law & Order Law & Order Law & Order Law & Order Law & Order: SVU “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1” (2014) “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2” (2015) Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Chad Chad Chad Chad Macho Man: Biography: Booker T: (N) (In Stereo) Å WWE’s Most WWE’s Most Bar Rescue Å Bar Rescue Å Bar Rescue Å Bar Rescue Å Bar Rescue Å ››‡ “Step Brothers” (2008) ››‡ “Old School” (2003) Luke Wilson. South Park Å Naked Naked and Afraid XL “Gat-R-Done” Å Six Degrees Naked 90 Day Fiancé 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? (N) Extreme Sisters (N) 90 Day Fiancé North Woods Law Lone Star Law Louisiana Law (N) Lone Star Law Lone Star Law ›› “Second Act” (2018) Jennifer Lopez. Å ››› “Cinderella” (2015, Children’s) Cate Blanchett. Two Men Two Men Two Men Two and Half Men Two Men Two Men Two Men Two Men Two Men Hollywood: “So This Is Paris” (1926) ›››‡ “The Goodbye Girl” (1977) Fame “A Country Wedding” (2015, Romance) Calls the Heart Golden Golden Golden Golden “Stalked by Ex” “Burning Little Lies” (2021, Suspense) “My Father’s Other Family” (2021) Å Home Town Home Town Home Town Å Beach Beach Mediterr. Mediterr. Guy’s Games Guy’s Games Worst Cooks in America Å Beat Beat Beat “I Can Do Bad All By Myself” Mother: ›› “Nobody’s Fool” (1986) Rosanna Arquette. Å “White House Down” (2013) ››› “Avengers: Age of Ultron” (2015) Robert Downey Jr. Futurama Fear the Walking Fear the Walking Dead Å Gangs ›› “U.S. Marshals” Fear the Walking Mom Mom Reba Reba Reba Reba Reba Reba Reba Reba Built America Built America Built America Snack Snack Snack Snack
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NASCAR Race Hub PBA Bowling: PBA Playoffs: Round of 8. PBA Bowling: PBA Playoffs: Round of 8. SportsCenter Å MLB Baseball: Los Angeles Angels at Houston Astros. (Live) SportsCenter Wheel Jeopardy ›››‡ “Finding Dory” (2016, Children’s) The Good Doctor News Kimmel News Holly Neighbor Bob All Rise (In Stereo) Bull “Snatchback” News Colbert Big Bang Big Bang 9-1-1 (N) (In Stereo) 9-1-1: Lone Star (N) Fox News at Ten DailyMail Mod Fam ET Inside The Voice “Live Top 17 Performances” Debris “Asalah” (N) News J. Fallon The Donlon Report NewsNation Prime NewsNation Prime Banfield (N) Å The Donlon Report Fashion’s Night In Å PBS NewsHour (N) Antique Roadshow Antique Roadshow POV “Through the Night” Å Aman Richmond City Council 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 Å Shark Tank Shark Tank Å FOX Primetime Tucker Carlson Hannity (Live) Å Ingraham Gutfeld! (N) Å Chicago P.D. WWE Monday Night RAW (N) (In Stereo Live) Å Miz & Miz & “Hellboy-Army” ››› “Ant-Man and The Wasp” (2018) Paul Rudd. “Ant-Man and The Wasp” Fam Guy Fam Guy Fam Guy Fam Guy Fam Guy Fam Guy American Final Sp. Conan Seinfeld Hoarders Å Hoarders “Margie” (N) (In Stereo) Å Intervention Å Intervention “Mike” ››› “Coming to America” (1988, Comedy) Eddie Murphy. ›››‡ “My Cousin Vinny” (1992) Å Office Office Office Office Office Office Office Office Daily Office Street Outlaws: Full Street Outlaws “Slick Moves” (N) (In Stereo) Å Street Outlaws Å Seeking Sister Wife Seeking Sister Wife Return to Amish (N) Unexpected (N) Extreme Sisters Alaskan Bush Alaskan Bush People: Wild Life “Winter Closing In” (N) Homestead Rescue ›› “The Wedding Planner” (2001) Jennifer Lopez. The 700 Club Å ›› “Second Act” (2018) Å Andy G. Andy G. Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond King King “Belle of NY” ››› “Waterloo Bridge” (1940, Romance) ››› “Marie Antoinette” (1938) Å Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man Golden Golden Golden Golden Rizzoli & Isles Å Power of Women: Rizzoli & Isles Å Rizzoli & Isles Å Rizzoli & Isles Å $50K Three Ways $50K $50K Inside Out (N) Å Home Town Home Town Beat Beat Beat Beat Best Baker Chopped Sweets Chopped Sweets ›› “Nobody’s Fool” (1986) Å ›‡ “A Madea Christmas” (2013, Comedy) Tyler Perry. Å “Avengers: Age of Ultron” ››‡ “X-Men Origins: Wolverine” (2009, Action) Futurama Futurama ››› “Grease” (1978, Musical) ››› “Twister” (1996, Action) Helen Hunt. Å The Secrets Last Man Last Man Mom Mom Mom Mom Mom Mom Reba Reba Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars “Atomic Pawn; Gold Rush” Pawn Stars
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MLB Baseball: Philadelphia Phillies at Atlanta Braves. (N) (Live) MLB Postgame NASCAR Xfinity MLS Soccer UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Dillashaw (N) (Live) SportsCenter (Live) Wheel Jeopardy VAX-Concert: American Idol “416 (Disney Night)” Å News NCIS USL 1 Soccer VAX-Concert: 48 Hours (In Stereo) 48 Hours (In Stereo) News Storm of The MLS MLS Soccer News Mod Fam VAX-Concert: 12 News Paid Prg. Dateline NBC Å Dateline NBC Å Saturday Night Live News SNL NewsNation Prime NewsNation Prime Banfield Å Banfield Å NewsNation Prime Shoe Shopping Belle by Kim Gravel - Fashion (N) (Live) Fashion Day Finale (N) (Live) Å Lawrence Welk Father Brown Å Midsomer Murders Murder Blue Song of Mountains Untamed Changing Thunberg-Year Human-World Independent Lens (In Stereo) Darley CNN Newsroom CNN Newsroom United Shades Story of Late Night The Seventies Å American Voices Week-Johnson Week-Johnson American Voices Week-Johnson Undercover Boss Undercover Boss Undercover Undercover Boss Undercover Boss Life, Liberty Watters’ World Å Justice Judge Gutfeld! Å Watters’ World Å “Avengers: Age” ››› “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” (2017) Chris Pratt. “Guardians 2” “The Heat” (2013) ››‡ “Captain Marvel” (2019, Action) Brie Larson. ››‡ “Captain Marvel” (2019) ›››‡ “Black Panther” (2018, Action) Chadwick Boseman. Big Bang Big Bang Chad Wipeout “Lost World” Biography: Macho Man Randy Savage: WWE’s Most WWE’s Most ›››› “Forrest Gump” (1994) Å ›››› “Forrest Gump” (1994, Comedy-Drama) Tom Hanks. “Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues” ››‡ “Step Brothers” (2008, Comedy) Will Ferrell. Yankers Homestead Rescue Homestead Rescue Homestead Rescue Homestead Rescue Homestead Rescue Little People, World Little People, World Little People, World Little People, World Little People, World Pit Bulls and Parolees “Life in a Cage” Pit Bulls and Parolees (In Stereo) Å Pit Bulls-Parole ››› “Cinderella” (2015, Children’s) Cate Blanchett. Wonder ›››‡ “Brave” (2012, Children’s) Å Two Men Two Men Two Men Two and Half Men Two Men Two Men Two Men Two Men Two Men “Bullitt” (1968) ››› “They Won’t Believe Me” (1947) ›››‡ “Lady Sings the Blues” (1972) “My Secret Valentine” (2018) Å “Baby, It’s Cold Inside” (2021) Å “Very Valentine” “Pool Nightmare” “Memories of a Murder” (2020) Å “The Secret Sex Life of a Single Mom” Fixer to Fabulous Chateau Unsellable Houses Unsellable Houses Unsellable Houses Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners ›‡ “Big Momma’s House 2” (2006) Å ››‡ “Tyler Perry’s I Can Do Bad All By Myself” (2009) Å “Olympus Has Fallen” (2013) ›› “White House Down” (2013, Action) Channing Tatum. Futurama ››‡ “XXX” (2002) ››‡ “2 Guns” (2013, Action) Denzel Washington. ›› “U.S. Marshals” (1998) Along ››‡ “Mamma Mia!” (2008) Meryl Streep. Å ›› “He’s Just Not That Into You” (2009) American Pickers American Pickers American Pickers American Pickers American Pickers
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RaceDay NASCAR Truck Series The Spring League Football: Sea Lions vs Blues. NBA NBA Basketball: Boston Celtics at Chicago Bulls. NBA Basketball: Nuggets at Jazz Wheel Jeopardy Shark Tank (N) 20/20 (In Stereo) Å News Kimmel News Holly MacGyver 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!: Fash. Women, Control LOGO by Lori Candace Fashion Summer Fashion PBS NewsHour (N) Wash Hoover Great Performances “Uncle Vanya” (In Stereo) Å Aman Buzz Unwine’d Antique Roadshow The Vietnam War “Deja Vu” (In Stereo) 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 Jay Leno’s Garage Jay Leno’s Garage Jay Leno’s Garage Jay Leno’s Garage FOX Primetime Tucker Carlson Hannity (Live) Å Ingraham Gutfeld! (N) Å Chicago P.D. ››› “Avengers: Age of Ultron” (2015) Robert Downey Jr. Chicago P.D. Bones (In Stereo) ›››‡ “Crazy Rich Asians” (2018) Constance Wu. “Crazy Rich Asians” (2018) ›››‡ “Black Panther” (2018, Action) Chadwick Boseman. ››‡ “Barbershop” (2002) Ice Cube. Å The First 48 Å The First 48 Å The First 48 Å Streets-Talking The First 48 Å ›››› “Saving Private Ryan” (1998, War) Tom Hanks. Å ›››› “Saving Private Ryan” (1998, War) Office Office Creek Creek Creek Creek Creek Creek Doing Doing Gold Rush: D. Turin Gold Rush Å Bering Sea Gold (N) (In Stereo) Å Gold Rush 90 Day Fiancé 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? (N) 90 Day Extreme Sisters 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 “Man-Be King” Plan 9 From Outer Space: › “Plan 9 From Outer Space” “Grease 2” (1982) “Unleashing Mr” “The Christmas Cottage” (2017, Drama) Golden Golden Golden Golden Major Crimes Å Major Crimes Å Major Crimes Å Major Crimes Å Major Crimes Å Dream Dream Dream Happily Dream Dream Dream Dream Dream Dream Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners ›› “Think Like a Man Too” ››‡ “Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins” (2008) T. Perry’s The Oval “Ant-Man” (2015) ›› “London Has Fallen” (2016, Action) Van Helsing (N) Futurama Futurama “Fifth Element” ››‡ “Demolition Man” (1993) Sylvester Stallone. ›› “Road House” (1989) Å Last Man Last Man Mom Mom Mom Mom Skyville Live: Reba Reba Ancient Aliens Ancient Aliens Ancient Aliens Ancient Aliens Ancient Aliens
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eNASCAR Ser. eNASCAR iRacing Pro Series Hub CONCACAF Champions League Soccer SportCtr MLB Baseball: Los Angeles Dodgers at Chicago Cubs. (Live) SportsCenter W/Van Pelt Wheel Jeopardy Gold Home E. Conners Conners Million Little News Kimmel News Holly Darndest Things SEAL Team (N) S.W.A.T. (In Stereo) News Colbert Big Bang Big Bang The Masked Singer Game of Talents Fox News at Ten DailyMail Mod Fam ET Inside Chicago Med (N) Chicago Fire (N) Chicago P.D. (N) News J. Fallon The Donlon Report NewsNation Prime NewsNation Prime Banfield (N) Å The Donlon Report Northern Nights In the Kitchen With David - PM Edition The Joy of Jewelry(R) Sale (Live) Å PBS NewsHour (N) Thunberg-Year Human-World Human-World Amanpour-Co Inside Time/By Rise of the Nazis: Atlantic Crossing World on Fire: 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 Shark Tank Shark Tank Å FOX Primetime Tucker Carlson Hannity (Live) Å Ingraham Gutfeld! (N) Å Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Queen of the South Law & Order: SVU “Jack Reacher” All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite (Live) Å ››‡ “The Accountant” (2016) “Solo: Star Wars” Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Full Conan Full Court Court Court Court Court Court Court Court Court Court “Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby” ››‡ “Draft Day” (2014, Drama) Kevin Costner. South Pk South Pk South Pk South Pk South Pk South Pk South Pk Yankers Daily South Pk Expedition Un. Expedition Un. Expedition Unknown (N) (In Stereo) Å Expedition Un. My 600-Lb. Life My 600-Lb. Life (N) Save My Skin (N) Stories of the ER North Woods Law North Woods Law: Uncuffed (In Stereo) Journals Journals North Woods Law ››› “Shrek 2” (2004, Children’s) Å The 700 Club Å ›››‡ “Shrek” (2001, Children’s) Å Andy G. Andy G. Raymond Love-Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond King King “Diabolique” (1955) ›››› “12 Angry Men” (1957, Drama) ›››‡ “Anatomy of a Murder” (1959) Golden Golden Golden Golden Golden Golden Golden Golden Golden Golden Married-Sight Married-Sight Married-Sight Married-Sight Married-Sight Property Brothers Property Brothers Bargain Block Å Hunters Hunt Intl Hunters Hunt Intl Guy’s Games Guy’s Games Guy’s Games Guy’s Games Guy’s Games American Gangster Survivors Twenties American Gangster ›‡ “No Good Deed” (2014) Idris Elba. ›› “Transformers: The Last Knight” (2017, Action) Mark Wahlberg. ››‡ “Escape Plan” (2013) “O Brother-Thou” ›››‡ “Moneyball” (2011, Drama) Brad Pitt, Jonah Hill. Å “G.I. Jane” (1997) Last Man Last Man Mom Mom Mom Mom Mom Mom Mom Mom Forged in Fire Forged in Fire Forged in Fire Å Forged in Fire Forged in Fire
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VIRGINIA:
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF POWHATAN COUNTY
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF POWHATAN
IVAN STRATTON
BETTY LOU MILES AYRES, Plaintiff
Plaintiff,
vs.
V. Case No.: CL21000269-00
HEIRS, KNOWN AND UNKNOWN, OF EGBERT G. MILES Defendants.
The unknown heirs, descendants, devisees, assigns, and/or successors in title to RUTH E. STAPLES (a.k.a. RUTH MAYO), DAVID MAYO, JESSE D. ABRAHAMS, and KATE T. ABRAHAMS if any there be, the consorts of any of the said unknown heirs who are married, the lien creditors of the said unknown heirs, if any, and other persons who may have an interest in the subject matter of this suit, whose names are unknown and are included in the general description of "UNKNOWN HEIRS and PARTIES UNKNOWN" SERVE: By Order of Publication Defendants. ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to claim title to a certain parcel of land situated in the County of Powhatan, Virginia, being previously owned by Ruth E. Staples, more particularly described as follows: ALL that certain tract, piece or parcel of land, with all improvements thereon and appurtenances thereto belonging, lying and being in Macon District, Powhatan County, Virginia, containing 21.61 Acres, and identified in the Powhatan County tax assessor’s office as parcel number 004-61, and commonly known as 5780 Cartersville Road, Powhatan, Virginia. The unknown heirs, descendants, devisees, assigns, and/or successors in title to Ruth E. Staples, David Mayo, Jesse D. Abrahams, and Kate T. Abrahams have or might have an interest in the property by deed, by inheritance, or by duly recorded liens.
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It is ORDERED that the unknown heirs, descendants, devisees, assigns, and/or successors in title to Ruth E. Staples, David Mayo, Jesse D. Abrahams, and Kate T. Abrahams, and other unknown heirs or parties who have an interest in the subject matter of this suit, who are proceeded against as Unknown Heirs and Parties Unknown, appear before Court on or before May 14, 2021 to protect their interests, if any, in this suit. Enter: 25/MARCH/2021 S/JOSEPH M. TEEFEY, JR., JUDGE I ask for this: Lynn M. Tucker, Esq., V.S.B. #25384 Savannah K. Sargent, Esq., V.S.B. #96184 DANKOS, GORDON & TUCKER, P.C. 1360 East Parham Road, #200 Richmond, VA 23228 Telephone: (804) 262-8000 Facsimile: (804) 262-8088 Email: ltucker@dankosgordon.com Counsel for Plaintiff
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Affidavit having been made and filed that due diligence has been used without effect to ascertain the identities and/or locations of certain parties to be served, and that there are or might be persons whose names are unknown, interested in the subject matter of this suit;
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Case No. CL21-263
ORDER OF PUBLICATION The above-styled action is a partition suit pursuant to Section 8.01-81 et seq. of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, concerning certain parcel of real property located in the County of Powhatan, Virginia designated by the Treasurer of Powhatan County, Virginia as Tax Map Parcel No. 054-28, containing approximately ten (10) acres, more or less. Plaintiff, Betty Lou Miles, is an owner of an undetermined undivided interest in the Property with other heirs of Egbert G. Miles. The Court hereby sets the following date by which any parties with an interest shall file responsive pleadings or otherwise appear June 1, 2021 after which time the Court shall convene the parties in interest in person or by their authorized representatives who are advised to appear to do what is necessary to protect his or her interests in this action. An Affidavit for Service by Order of Publication has been made and filed by the attorney for the Plaintiff who is unable to ascertain whether or not there are any potential heirs, owners or persons claiming any interest in the real property besides those named as parties in this action. Endorsements of counsel are waived pursuant to Rule 1:13 of the Rules of the Supreme Court in Virginia. ENTERED: 7/APRIL/2021 S/PAUL W. CELLA, JUDGE
POWHATAN’S PAPER OF RECORD
I ask for this: A. Russell Watson (VSB No. 29406) GORDON, DODSON, GORDON & ROWLETT 10303 Memory Lane, Suite 101 Chesterfiled, Virginia 23832 (804) 748-8153 (804) 748-3287 (facsimile) Counsel for Betty Lou Miles Ayres
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Powhatan County Agricultural and Forestal District (AFD) Advisory Committee Regular Meeting The Agricultural and Forestal District (AFD) Advisory Committee will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 (9:30 a.m.) at the Huguenot Volunteer Fire Department Conference Room (1959 Urbine Road). For additional information, contact the Department of Community Development at (804) 598-5621.
Notice of Destruction of Confidential Student Information Powhatan County Public Schools are in the process of purging special education records for students who graduated, transferred or withdrew from Powhatan County Public Schools during the 2015-2016 school year. If you or your child meets the above criteria you may have the original record. Please contact Powhatan High School to arrange to pick-up the records. We request advance notice of two business days prior to pick up. Office hours available for pick-up are 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Files not picked up by June 1, 2021 will be destroyed.
General Reassessment Information Representatives from Wampler Eanes Appraisal Service are in the process of visiting each parcel of property located in Powhatan County for the purpose of general real estate reassessment effective for tax year 2022. During this process, assessors will be viewing and verifying physical characteristics of all properties and improvements. You may see the Wampler Eanes Appraisal Services vehicles with the County Seal on the door riding through your neighborhood. If they feel they need further review, the property may be identified for a return inspection. As always, the County has requested that all personnel associated with Wampler Eanes wear a picture ID that will be clearly visible. All vehicles will have County Seals displayed on the sides of the vehicle. If you have additional questions about the reassessment process, please call (804) 598-5799 or (804) 598-5616 to speak with the Commissioner of the Revenue Office.
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