Inside A6 Cumberland High School Class of 2021 graduates
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Vol. XXXIV No. o. 48
June 2, 2021
Habitat for Humanity-Powhatan celebrates two decades of service By Laura McFarland Editor
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Above, volunteers raise the walls on partner family Jenny Hammond’s home in fall 2019. Below, a 2009 end-of-day gathering of volunteers at the Merrick family home.
OWHATAN – Habitat for Humanity-Powhatan is celebrating two decades of helping Powhatan residents get into a new home or safely remain in in one they already own. The nonprofit will mark its 20th anniversary this weekend with two days of activities – one public, one private – meant to both commemorate all that Habitat has accomplished through the years and look to the future and the good work yet to be done. Habitat for Humanity has been actively engaged in performing hundreds of critical home repairs throughout the county since 2010, when the program started, and built 14 homes since 2001 with the 15th
house set to be finished and dedicated next week, said Susan Winiecki, executive director of the local nonprofit since July 2020. By offering home stability, the nonprofit has sought to empower individuals and families. “Through the dozens of critical home repairs Habitat-Powhatan will do this year, we’ll help residents improve their safety and health, allowing them to remain independent longer,” she said. “By building houses and offering mortgages that do not eat up more than 30 percent of monthly income, families can establish a solid financial footing, begin saving and then planning for their own or their children’s futures.” Habitat is asking the public to come out to the Habitat ReStore on Saturday, June 5 to commemorate
Powhatan High School Class of 2021 graduates
this milestone at the 20th anniversary Sale-A-Bration. The event will be held from 9.a.m to 2 p.m. at the store at 1922 Urbine Road. The celebration will include games for adults and children, a raffle, and tons of new merchandise for sale. All proceeds benefit Habitat’s mission. The nonprofit will round out the weekend with a private event on Sunday, June 6 where it will recognize its founders, show appreciation for 2020-2021 volunteers, donors and sponsors, and share Habitat’s plans for the future. “Building awareness about the need for a variety of housing options across generations, from those in their 20s to older residents who are over-housed and cost-burdened, is part of our roadmap for the next see HABITAT, pg. 5
Businesses band together to fix road
PHOTO BY LAURA MCFARLAND
Powhatan High School Class of 2021 seniors celebrate as they are officially declared graduates. See graduation content in section C.
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Amy Kingery announces run for District 2 seat
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Contributed Report Amy Kingery has formally announced her candidacy for the 2nd District Board of Supervisors position in the upcoming special election on Nov. 2, 2021. Kingery will compete as an independent candidate for the honor of becoming Powhatan County’s District 2 Supervisor in November's special election. Having lived in District 2 for many years, Kingery has seen a lot of growth and change in the county and has a passion for maintaining the county’s peaceful rural character. She will encourage development that adheres to the county’s comprehensive plan, work to increase the commercial tax base and reduce the large subsidies for utilities paid for by residential tax payers. A strong supporter of individual and private property rights, the U.S. Constitution, and the Code of Virginia, she vows to encourage the board of supervisors to embrace and adopt ordinances to protect the rights of all citizens. Kingery has owned and managed a tactical equipment business for the past 23 years, which brings a wealth of experience in business strategy, effective communication, and financial expertise. Twelve years prior experience in the nuclear power industry has provided a well-
KINGERY rounded background in all phases of business and management. Along with her professional experience, her volunteer work has included being a board member of the National Association of Citizens on Patrol, a nonprofit organization that works to improve police and community relations through communitybased policing efforts, and being the treasurer of the Powhatan Republican committee. Kingery currently serves on the Powhatan County Planning Commission. Together with her husband of 34 years, Doug, Kingery moved to Powhatan when her husband retired as a police lieutenant and now calls Powhatan her “forever home.”
Shown is a turn lane on Anderson Highway near Stavemill Road that three local businesses fixed to improve its safety.
By Laura McFarland Editor
POWHATAN – Three Powhatan businesses were recently recognized for initiating and completing a road improvement project on Anderson Highway at their own expense. Benchmark Construction, Colony Construction, and Luck Stone were honored with a proclamation at the Powhatan County Board of Supervisors meeting on Monday, May 24 for the work they did in early 2021 on the Stavemill Crossing Development turn lane extension. The supervisors unanimously approved a proclamation recognizing the businesses for coming together to extend and improve the turn lane in front of the development on Anderson Highway. The project had an estimated value of $10,000, according to the proclamation. The original Stavemill Crossing plans from 2014 called for a turn lane into the development, but did not have it connected all the way back to the light at Stavemill and Route 60, said Bret Schardein, assistant county administrator. While additional shoulder pavement was laid down, it was not a full lane’s width
the whole distance and was not striped as a turn lane. “Sometime after that, VDOT went in and extended the turn lane by re-striping the extra pavement width. This allowed someone turning off of Stavemill onto 60 heading east to get into the turn lane without merging into the thru travel lanes on 60,” he said. “However, because they were restriping the existing pavement, there was a bump out of unpaved section that would narrow down the turn lane, causing most vehicles to have to either put right passenger side wheels off the pavement or put their driver’s side wheels into the main thru lane.” Don Balzer, co-owner of Benchmark Construction, said he would regularly drive by and was bothered by how unfinished the turn lane looked. He said his company was the developer that realigned Stavemill Road many years ago and put a tapered lane that ran into the existing highway. “It was bothering me because it looked like somebody had made a mistake and nobody tried to correct it. I hated seeing it because I live on Stavemill Road. On my way to my see ROAD, pg. 7
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O B I T UA R I E S LOUISE BOWLES Ms. Louise M. Bowles. It is with great sadness that the family of Louise M. Bowles announce her passing on Friday, May 14, 2021, at the age of 90. Louise will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Linda, of North Carolina; and her brother, Roy, of Virginia; and many, many nieces and nephews and other close family members and friends. Preceded in death by her husBOWLES band, Malcolm M. Bowles; Louise was a fun loving mom and wife with great musical skill at the piano. She will be greatly missed and forever in our hearts. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the charity of your choice.
MACKENZIE MORELLE Mackenzie Taylor Morelle, 17, of Powhatan, passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 23, 2021. She was preceded in death by her father, David John Morelle. She is survived by her mother, Jennifer Morelle; brothers, Benjamin and Zachary Morelle; grandparents, Roxanne and Michael "Paw" Wentworth, Michael and Linda Shinn; great-grandparents, Robert and MORELLE Karen Wentworth, Grandpa Phillips; aunt, Dana and uncle, John Cosgrove; uncle, Sam; special cousins, Jackson and Anthony; and many other aunts and uncles and cousins. A visitation was held on Thursday, May 27 from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home Powhatan. Online condolences may be made at bennettbardenfh.com.
VERA BENSON Vera June Benson, age 80, of Powhatan, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 20, 2021. She was a retired wedding consultant. She was preceded in death by both her parents, The Rev. Daniel and Tressa Hershberger; brother, Lloyd Max Hershberger. Ms. Benson is survived by one daughter, Kim Elyse Thomson of Powhatan; one son, Randal Alan Floyd of Indianapolis, Ind.; one BENSON granddaughter, Bobbi Thomson of Powhatan; her children's father, David Alan Garner and wife, Linda; and the entire Garner family in Louisville, Ohio; along with many precious cousins in Ohio; very special nephew, Jeremy Ross and wife, Steffie, of Louisville; also a dear friend from Richmond, Va., Carl Brown. Online condolences may be made at bennettbardenfh.com.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR Wednesday, June 2
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 June 2 and 16, and July 7 and 21. Visit us on Facebook at Feeding Powhatan or call 804-303-6431. 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.
meets at the Powhatan Rescue Squad Building, 3920 Marion Harland Road, starting at 10 a.m. for refreshments and at 10:30 a.m. for the meeting and program. The presenter will be Laurie McIntosh. Her topic will be Landscape Design. The club does not meet in August and January. For more information, contact Laura Divinski at 804-372-9572.
Congratulations Blessed Sacrament Huguenot Catholic School Class of 2021 on today’s graduation.
Habitat for HumanityPowhatan is celebrating 20 years of building community through constructing homes, repairing houses and upcycling goods. The nonprofit is inviting the community to come together from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to the Habitat Powhatan ReStore for one-day specials from name-brand retailers — a first for the store. The building will be filled to the rafters. A tent set up outside will be the site for special on-the-hour games with prizes for adults and children. The store will also have a special raffle bundle that you can buy tickets for and drinks and snacks for sale. A schedule of the events for the day includes: 10 a.m., Adult “Construction” Spelling Bee (no entry fees); 11 a.m., Children’s “Bob the Builder” Spelling Bee; noon, Adult Local Trivia Contest, and 1 p.m., Children’s Local Trivia Contest. That day visitors also can decorate 2-by-4s with special messages. Buy two for $20 and your artwork or your family’s artwork will forever be embedded in the walls of Habitat’s next home.
The Powhatan Lion’s Club will meet at 6 p.m. at the County Seat Restaurant. Contact Mike Jones at 804-794-1440 for more information.
The Powhatan Village Farmers Market is open from 4 to 6:30 p.m. every Thursday through the end of September on the lawn of Bienvenue, located at 3841 Old Buckingham Road. Visitors may come out and peruse vendors selling meat, fruits and vegetables, artwork, crafts, soaps, and more. There are also generally attractions such as a food truck and musicians. Contact 804-241-1562 or visit www.rvagriculture.org. The Powhatan Food Pantry is open from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursdays, Saturdays and Tuesdays and 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursdays at 2500 Batterson Road. Contact the pantry at 804-372-9526 or powhatanvafoodpantry@ gmail.com.
The 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/ play list?list=PL7_2QUVzrPX DpYsV2HY11CH8KBrlu ifyO. 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 Powhatan Rotary Club meets at 7:30 a.m. every Thursday at the County Seat Restaurant.
The Powhatan Garden Club
The 26th annual National Jefferson F. Davis Memorial Service starts at 10 a.m. at Huguenot Springs Cemetery at 907 Old Confederate Road in Midlothian and is sponsored by Virginia Division of the Sons of Confederate Veterans. Music by Virginia Scots Guards Pipes and Drums. Keynote address by actor Patrick Falci, portraying General A. P. Hill, on “Saving President Davis on the Field of Battle,” followed by a wreath laying ceremony, rifle salute by W. C. Wickham Camp #2250 of the S. C. V. and artillery salute by Knibb’s Battery. Refreshments by J. E. B. Stuart Camp #1343 of the S. C. V. Free. Call Jim Cochrane at 804-356-8868 or email commander@ knibbsbattery.org or knibbsbattery@aol.com.
Powhatan AA meets at 8 p.m. every Saturday at Manakin Episcopal Church on Huguenot Trail.
Monday, June 7
A Powhatan Hope Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meeting will be held from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Monday at PCC Church, 4480 Anderson Highway, Powhatan, Room 102. It is an open discussion meeting. Wheelchair accessible
Tuesday, June 8
The original Powhatan AA meets from 8 to 9 p.m. every Thursday in the Powhatan Village Building.
Awaken to Hope Al-Anon meets at 7:30 p.m. every Thursday at St. John Neumann Catholic Church.
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
be served from 6 to 7 p.m. Live entertainment featuring Legal Tender Party Band. Meal catered by Wildwood Barbecue. Cost is $25 in advance or $30 at the gate. There is a $5 charge collected on site for a wrist band to consume alcohol. Children under 12 are free. Event is rain or shine. See any Lions Club member or call 804-794-1440.
Upcoming
Saturday, June 5
Thursday, June 3
Tuesday at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church on Huguenot Trail.
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 June 10; Powhatan Moose Lodge, 4140 Old Buckingham Road, from 1 to 6 p.m. on June 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. Powhatan Home Defense will offer a CPR class for people ages 16 or older at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 13 at Fine Creek Volunteer Fire Department, 1825 Huguenot Trail, Powhatan. Seats are limited to 15 students per class and more classes will be offered in the fall. The cost of the program is $35, with $20 covering the cost of certification and $15 going to Powhatan Home Defense. For more information, contact Ally Cloman at powhatanhomedefense@ gmail.com. Feeding Powhatan is a nonprofit food pantry that exists to feed people who are struggling financially in the Powhatan community. The pantry will be open from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on certain Wednesdays at 2408 New Dorset Circle (next to Community Life Church). Upcoming dates are June 16, and July 7 and 21. Visit us on Facebook at Feeding Powhatan or call 804-3036431. Juneteenth Powhatan 2021, a celebration of commerce, culture, and history, will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 19 on the lawn next to the Habitat Restore, 1922 Urbine Road, Powhatan. The event will include food vendors, local authors, black-owned businesses, vintage cars, and more. C&F Bank holds Cash Mobs on the third Saturday of the month at various businesses around the bank’s market area. Cash Mobs are designed to bring support and awareness to local businesses... because when we shop local, our economy and community win every time! The first 50 customers to mob with us will receive $5 toward their purchase. The next Cash Mob will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 19 at Snack Shack, 4128 Anderson Highway, Powhatan. Unity Community Church will hold a Pre-Father’s Day Concert at 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 19 at the Powhatan Rescue Squad field, 3920 Marion Harland Lane. The concert will feature The Swanee Quintet, Burkett Lyburn and All Together Gospel Singers, David Scott, and The Traveling Angels. Cost of admission is $20 in advance or $25 at the gate. The event will follow CDC guidelines. Food vendors will be onsite. For more information, contact 804256-4411 or www.ucc4me. org. The 45th annual Powhatan Lions Club Steer Roast will be held on Wednesday, June 23 at the Rescue Squad Grounds, 3920 Marion Harland Road. Gates open at 5 p.m. and the meal will
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.
19. Contact Renee Van Natter at valerie.vannatter@ dss.virginia.gov or via cell at 804 814-5332.
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.
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 or preschool application questions.
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.
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, 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.
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 Agent Cathy Howland at chowland@vt.edu or call the Powhatan Extension Office at 804-598-5640.
Ongoing
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.
Dominion Virginia Power’s 2021 Cool Care Program offers a free box fan or air conditioning unit to eligible seniors in Powhatan and other localities. Seniors must be 60 years old or older, have need for additional cooling in their house, and have a household income of less than $1,788 per month for one person or less than $2,418 per month for two people. The program will run through Sept. 30. Contact 804-343-3005.
The Friends of Powhatan County Library’s Bookshop is open during library hours and accepting donations again. The bookshop accepts books, movies, audiobooks, CDs, and magazines. Materials can be given to a library staff member or placed in the book shop corner (tuck them by the file cabinet in the back), which is at the end of the passageway once you come in the front door. Proceeds from the book sale are used for additional library programming.
The Powhatan County Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Help Desk is here for yet another growing season. Although office hours are reduced because of COVID-19 restrictions, the Help Desk is still ready and available. Email questions and detailed photos of your stricken plants to gpmastergardener@ gmail.com and volunteers will try and find a solution for you. You can also directly call the Powhatan County Extension at 804-598-5640 and leave a message. The Help Desk will be in touch. If a real-life diagnosis or determination is needed, large plant samples including root, stem and leaves can be dropped off at the Powhatan County Extension’s office after consulting with Master Gardener volunteer. 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-
Powhatan Today, June 2, 2021
Board considers rezoning case By Laura McFarland Editor
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OWHATAN – The Powhatan County Board of Supervisors spent a significant portion of its meeting last week on a rezoning case that was ultimately deferred to allow for more time to gather information and deliberate. During the board’s meeting on Monday, May 24, the supervisors were scheduled to hear connected rezoning and conditional use permit cases regarding a property in the western end of the county that houses a tow truck business. They spent more than 50 minutes on the rezoning case before voting to defer both cases without taking action. The applicant, James Sumrell II, applied to rezone 4.665 acres of land located on the east side of Maidens Road, approximately 600 feet south of its intersection with Old River Trail at Michaux (4050 Maidens Road). The request to rezone from General Commercial to Crossroads was being made to allow the operation of an automotive wrecker service on the property. Two people spoke at a public hearing on the first case, raising concerns about noise, the potential for ground water pollution, the impact on residents and the nearby
Michaux-St. James Foundation, the number of cars allowed to be stored, possible repair working being done, and more. Afterward, the questions the board members asked took the discussion in a variety of directions but didn’t even fully cover all of the issues they said they had with the project. Some of the topics included the number of cars allowed to be stored; storing them inside versus outside; whether or not to require a fence; improvements to the property; allowed uses for the property now and in the past based on its zoning; and whether or not any existing or potential entrance on the property can meet the county’s access management standards. Sumrell said he has already been operating the business successfully at the site and has been a good neighbor, including making improvements to the property and cleaning up tons of trash that had been dumped there. He answered questions about his business history in the county and elsewhere; the improvements he has made and plans to make to the property, and existing buildings on the property. The board also questioned why Sumrell’s business isn’t on the sheriff’s office’s approved tow list and even asked Sheriff Brad Nunnally to speak to the issue.
Recognizing that they still had too many issues and unanswered questions, the board voted unanimously to defer the case until June 28. Other business handled at the meeting included: The board voted unanimously to approve a conditional use permit to allow an accessory dwelling unit at a home within the Woodlands subdivision. The supervisors did not raise any issues with the dwelling itself, but they made a point of making sure the applicant knew that the board approving the conditional use permit did not supersede the fact that the neighborhood has covenants that do not allow the accessory dwelling. A resolution to amend the fiscal year (FY) 2021 operating budget and appropriate $892,844 in the School Grants Fund for Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funding was originally on the consent agenda. Bill Cox, who represents District 4, asked for it to be pulled off and considered as new business. Cox had questions about what the funds will be used for in the school division and if any of the monies can be used to supplement the operating budget and potentially see BOARD, pg. 4
Residents can create a free emergency health profile Contributed Report Powhatan County residents will have the ability to create a free Emergency Health Profile at emergencyprofile.org to share opt-in medical information with the Powhatan County 911 (Public Safety Communications) Department in the case of an emergency. Emergency technology company RapidSOS teamed up with the American Heart Association, the American Red Cross, and Direct Relief to launch this initiative in an effort to get first responders vital information in an emergency, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. This health portal is supported and maintained by RapidSOS. Powhatan County 911 only uses this health portal data as an approved entity. The nation’s 911 infrastructure was built in the 1960s for landline phones, requiring individuals to verbally speak critical data to responders in an emergency. To address this challenge, RapidSOS’s emergency response data platform
links real-time health and location information from connected devices, apps, and profiles with 911, providing context beyond what the caller in the crisis is able to convey. This data helps Powhatan 911 communication officers accelerate response and provides first responders with life-saving information. Powhatan 911 has been an active RapidSOS user for two years. Their call-takers use the RapidSOS Portal, a free browser-based tool, to access accurate location and additional life-saving information when responding to mobile 911 calls. Thomas Nolan, Powhatan’s Public Safety 911 Communications director, said, “Being able to receive a caller’s opt-in health information will better inform our staff during an emergency response. I urge our community to become RapidSOS Ready by creating their free Emergency Health Profile, ensuring they are able to share critical data with 911 (when making a mobile-911call) to help
Contributed Report Powhatan County Parks and Recreation has released METRO CREATIVE its schedule for the new offerings that will be held at the Pocahontas Landmark Center gym. In addition to Open Gym Pickleball on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9-11:30 a.m., Parks and Recreation is pleased to now be offering the following at the gym, which is located at 4290 Anderson Highway: Open Adult Volleyball: Thursdays, 7-8:30 p.m., starting May 20 and going through July 30. Open Dance Fitness: Every other Monday night, 7-8 p.m., starting May 24. Open Senior Community Matters Group through Jayne Lloyd and Social Services: Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Contact Jayne Lloyd for more information at 804-598-5630 or Jayne. lloyd@dss.virginia.gov. Paid Momentum Volleyball Club Clinics and Camps through Cindy Bryant, various days and times. Contact Cindy Bryant by email at momentumvolleyballclub@gmail.com. Gym Pickleball, Volleyball, Fitness, and Senior Community Matters Group are for Powhatan County residents only. Follow all COVID guidelines such as social distancing and wear a mask as you enter the building. Everyone will also need to sign a facility use waiver that will be kept on file for one year, and it will cover any activity taking place. Remember staff asks everyone to wear rubber soled shoes (no heels) on the gym floor and only allow water in the gym. They are still working on basketball and other activities and hope to offer more soon. Contact the Recreation Office at 804-598-5275 with any questions or send an email to mwoodel@ powhatanva.gov.
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Contributed Report Dominion Energy and the Library of Virginia have partnered again to celebrate the achievements of five African-American leaders through the Strong Men & Women in Virginia History program, which honors prominent African Americans past and present who have made noteworthy and admirable contributions to the Commonwealth, the nation, and their professions. The program, which combined Dominion’s Strong Men and Women: Excellence in Leadership series and the Library of Virginia’s African American Trailblazers in Virginia History, operates only in Virginia, and was inaugurated in
January 2013. “Powhatan County Public Library is proud to host the 2021 Strong Men & Women in Virginia History traveling exhibit,” said Whitney Berriman, library director. The 2021 honorees are: Krysta Jones, Arlington, political activist and mentor; Dr. Lerla G. Joseph, Richmond, physician; L. Louise Lucas, Portsmouth, Virginia State Senator; Stan Maclin*, Harrisonburg, social justice activist, and Evelyn Reid Syphax*, Arlington, educator. *Denotes a posthumous honor. Berriman adds, “The Strong Men and Women 2021 exhibit provides us with the opportunity to celebrate the achievements and contributions of fellow Virginians.
Exhibits curated by the Library of Virginia are always interesting, informative, and educational. We are grateful for the opportunity to host the traveling exhibition for our patrons and visitors.” Strong Men and Women in Virginia History 2021 will be on display in the main reading area of the library from May 26 to July 2, 2021. This exhibition from the Library of Virginia is made possible with support from Dominion Energy. Photos and biographies of this year’s honorees are available at edu. lva.virginia.gov/changemakers/ strong-mw-2021. For more details, contact Powhatan County Public Library at 804-598-5670 or library@powhatanlibrary.net.
STUDENT NEWS
Two local students were recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Mason Basdikis of
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protect lives.” People can create their free RapidSOS Ready Emergency Health Profile at emergencyprofile. org and enter pertinent medical and profile information, such as: name, date of birth, and address; pre-existing conditions; allergies; medical notes; COVID-19 symptoms, and emergency contacts. “Our 911 agencies and first responders do incredible work every day to keep our communities safe,” Arrests said Karin Marquez, RapidSOS se- • One male was charged nior director of public safety. “We on May 20 with driving hope that the Emergency Health a motor vehicle while Profile will provide Powhatan 911 intoxicated (MisdeCommunication Officers and first meanor). responders with another tool to • One female was help them respond quickly and charged on May 21 with appropriate care.” To ensure data privacy, information is associated with an individual’s mobile phone number and is only made available to first responders when a mobile 911 call is placed from the associated phone number. To learn more and create a free emergency profile, visit www. emergencyprofile.org.
Library hosts Strong Men and Women in Virginia exhibit
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi inducts two local members
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Powhatan at Longwood University and Laura Matthews of Powhatan at Longwood University were both inducted. They are among approximately 30,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and ap-
proval by a chapter. Only the top 10% of seniors and 7.5% of juniors are eligible for membership. Graduate students in the top 10% of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction. Phi Kappa Phi was founded in 1897 under the
leadership of undergraduate student Marcus L. Urann who had a desire to create a different kind of honor society: one that recognized excellence in all academic disciplines. Today, the society has chapters on more than 325 campuses in the United States and the Philippines. see STUDENT, pg. 4
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Powhatan residents earn award from Western Governors Two local residents have earned an Award of Excellence at Western Governors University. The award is given to students who perform at a superior level in their coursework. Joanne Goodman of Powhatan has earned an Award of Excellence at Western Governors University College of Business. Austin Lambert of Powhatan has earned an Award of Excellence at Western Governors University College of Business. Established in 1997 by 19 U.S. governors with a Paid Advertisement
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mission to expand access to high-quality, affordable higher education, online, nonprofit WGU now serves more than 133,000 students nationwide and has more than 210,000 graduates in all 50 states.
Liliana Holcombe graduates from Eastern Mennonite Eastern Mennonite University hosted the 2021 Commencement ceremony in May. The university awarded 351 total degrees, including 209 undergraduate degrees, 104 master's degrees, 37 graduate certificates, and one doctorate. Liliana Holcombe of Moseley graduated with a Bachelor of Science in mathematics. A leader among faithbased, liberal arts universities since 1917, Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) emphasizes peacebuilding, sustainability, service to others and social justice to students of diverse religious and cultural backgrounds.
Belmont University announces Spring 2021 Dean's List Two
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reduce the county transfer. He did not try to stop the funds from being appropriated but said that with these and future federal funds, he wanted better descriptions about how they would be used and what restrictions had been placed on the school division with allowed uses. The board had a conversation with Ramona Carter, director of public works, to get an update on the courthouse parking lot expansion project, a capital project that was part of a previous bond project. The supervisors have been very critical of the
achieved the Dean's List at Belmont University for the Spring 2021 semester. Eligibility is based on a minimum course load of 12 hours and a quality grade point average of 3.5 with no grade below a C (inclusive of audit, pass/ fail courses and zero-credit courses). Jillian O'Shea of Moseley and Alexandra Dickinson of Powhatan were both recognized. Approximately 53% of Belmont's 6,170 undergraduate students qualified for the Spring 2021 Dean's List. Belmont Provost Dr. Thomas Burns said, “Students achieving the Dean’s List recognition at Belmont have clearly demonstrated enormous commitment to their educational endeavors - they have invested deeply in their studies and in their future. We are happy to celebrate their success and know that their continued, consistent and comprehensive dedication to their academic work will equip them to embrace future opportunities to engage and transform our world.” Belmont is nationally ranked and consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report for its innovation and commitment
justification for this project and its high price tag, and the fact that Carter said estimated costs have increased was not well received. She said this was due to construction costs going up and fewer companies being interested in the project, which means bidding would not be as competitive. When asked about justification, Carter said that before the pandemic, she heard frequently from local businesses who were upset that people showing up for court dates were parking in their lots. She also said that a temporary lot built behind the courthouse where court and clerk’s office staff now
to teaching
Myers named to Dean's List at Bob Jones University Bethany Myers, a junior elementary education major from Powhatan, was among approximately 800 Bob Jones University students named to the Spring 2021 Dean's List. The Dean's List recognizes students who earn a 3.00-3.74 grade point average during the semester. Located in Greenville, South Carolina, Bob Jones University provides an outstanding regionally accredited Christian liberal arts education purposely designed to inspire a lifelong pursuit of learning, loving, and leading. BJU offers over 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in religion, education, fine arts and communication, arts and science, health professions, and business.
Nebraska, founded in 1894, is a fully accredited, coeducational university located in Seward, Nebraska, which currently serves over 2,500 students. Concordia offers more than 100 undergraduate, graduate and professional programs in an excellent academic and Christ-centered community that equips men and women for lives of learning, service and leadership in the church and world. For more information, visit cune.edu.
SUNDAYS 9:00 AM Zoom service 10:30 AM in person service in the church
Dana Ganaden of Powhatan earned a M.Ed. from Concordia University, Nebraska. Concordia University,
Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) recently honored two local students for being named to the Winter 2021 President's List. The winter term runs from January to May. Full-time students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above are named to the President's List. Ashley Vaughn of Powhatan and Lapas Ledford of Moseley were both recognized. Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) is a private, nonprofit institution with an 88-year his-
park has alleviated part of the problem. The board members were completely against spending $558,929 on redoing the gravel sheriff’s parking lot that lies between the commonwealth’s attorney’s office and Four Seasons Restaurant. They said the money would be better spent elsewhere and asked staff to make a list of potential projects that could benefit from the funds. The board ultimately decided to move forward on paving the temporary lot between the courthouse and the commonwealth’s attorney’s office that is used by staff. That comes with a price tag of
$21,871. While they didn’t authorize any changes to the off street parking area on Old Buckingham Road, they did say staff could reach out to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and see if the agency could help with that project to bring costs down. Bret Schardein, assistant county administrator, led a discussion with the board about revising the county’s inoperable vehicles policy. The discussion centered not only on the number of allowed inoperable vehicles but where they can be located and how they need to be shielded. After a brief dis-
cussion, the board decided there was enough interest in looking at the policy and asked staff to bring back some suggested revisions. The board decided to begin the review of the proposed updates to the long-range comprehensive plan recommended by the planning commission. They scheduled workshops on the comprehensive plan for 3 p.m. on four consecutive Wednesdays – June 9, 16, 23, and 30 in the Village Building. The meetings are open to the public. Laura McFarland may be reached at Lmcfarland@powhatantoday. com.
Dana Ganaden earns M.Ed. from Concordia University, Nebraska
SNHU names local students to Winter 2021 President's List
The Bridge
Genito Church Presbyterian “Building a Bridge of Hope” Isaiah 58:12 Church
www.stlukespowhatan.org
2910 Genito Rd. Powhatan, VA
All are Welcome
Worship with us this Sunday Church service @ 9:30 AM Sunday school @ 10:30 AM
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
372-9074
Sundays: Morning Worship 10:00 AM Wednesday: Family Life Night 7:00 PM 2480 Academy Road 598-7159 Pastor: Johnathan M. Whichard
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
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
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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Providence Presbyterian Church
ECCPCA.ORG
Meeting Sundays in Amelia, Farmville, Fork Union, Midlothian, Powhatan and Online. Visit pccwired.net for services times & locations. 598-1174 pccwired.net
Jane Patrick named to UM Spring 2021 Dean's Honor Roll Jane Elizabeth Patrick of Moseley was recently named to the University of Mississippi's Spring 2021 Honor Roll lists. Patrick was named to the Dean's Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.50-3.74. In order to be eligible for honor roll designation, a student must have completed at least 12 graded hours for the semester and may not be on academic probation during the semester. The University of Mississippi, affectionately known as Ole Miss, is the state's flagship university. Its 16 academic divisions include a major medical school, nationally recognized schools of accountancy, law and pharmacy, and an Honors College acclaimed for a blend of academic rigor, experiential learning and opportunities for community action.
CHURCH DIRECTORY St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
tory of educating traditional-aged students and working adults. It now serves more than 150,000 learners worldwide.
Saturday - 5 p.m. Sunday - 8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. 598-3754 www.sjnpowhatan.org Located behind Flat Rock Village Shopping Center
Call 804-746-1235 ext. 2 for details.
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Library serves as outreach partner for Emergency Broadband Benefit Contributed Report Powhatan County Public Library recently announced that it is working to help build consumer awareness about the Emergency Broadband Benefit, a new Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program. The temporary benefit will help to lower the cost of broadband service for eligible households during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The $3.2 billion Emergency Broadband Benefit program provides a discount of up to a $50 per month toward broadband service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for qualifying households on qualifying Tribal lands. The benefit also provides up to a
$100 per household discount toward a one-time purchase of a computer, laptop, or tablet if the household contributes more than $10 and less than $50 toward the purchase through a participating broadband provider. A household is eligible if one member of the household meets at least one of the criteria below: • Has an income that is at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines or participates in certain assistance programs, such as SNAP, Medicaid or the FCC’s Lifeline program; • Approved to receive benefits under the free and reduced-price school lunch program or the school breakfast program, including through the USDA Community Eligibility Provision, in the
2019-2020 or 2020-2021 school year; • Received a Federal Pell Grant during the current award year; • Experienced a substantial loss of income through job loss or furlough since Feb. 29, 2020, and the household had a total income in 2020 at or below $99,000 for single filers and $198,000 for joint filers; or • Meets the eligibility criteria for a participating provider’s existing low-income or COVID-19 program. Emergency Broadband Benefit enrollment began on May 12, 2021. Eligible households can enroll through a participating broadband provider or directly with the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) using an online or mail-in application.
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Proclamation honors telecommunicators PHOTO COURTESY OF POWHATAN COUNTY
During its meeting on April 26, the Powhatan County Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a proclamation recognizing National Telecommunicators Week from April 11 to 17 and the telecommunicators of Powhatan’s 911 center. The proclamation recognized that communications officers are the first and most critical contact citizens have with emergency services and are the single vital link for Powhatan’s deputies, firefighters, and emergency services personnel through monitoring their activities by radio, providing them information, and ensuring their safety. Since the first 911 call was made on Feb. 16, 1968, in Haleyville, Alabama, the nation has come to understand that calling this number is supposed to provide immediate help at any time, day or night, across the county. The prompt response of sheriff’s deputies, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel is critical to the protection of life and preservation of property, and the safety of those personnel can be dependent upon the quality and accuracy of information obtained from citizens who telephone 911. Shown are supervisor Cory Chaffins, manager Cindy Gillespie, director Tom Nolan, and dispatcher David Samuel.
SECOND ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH
two to three years,” Winiecki said. “Our roadmap includes goals of acquiring a 40-acre or more property for a possible conservation subdivision where we could focus our efforts for a few years; increasing ReStore revenue by expanding our merchandise network; and expanding our ever-burgeoning critical repair program to include a weekend team of volunteers, coached by a Habitat repair manager. But we’d also gratefully accept any 2-acre lot that someone may have in his or her back pocket!”
A legacy of caring Habitat has had a rich history in Powhatan, with countless numbers of people pitching in through the years by helping with builds, repairs, fundraising, donations, event planning, serving as board members, working in the Habitat ReStore, and more. The direct impact of all of that hard work and dedication can be found in the stories of homeowners whose lives were changed by the help they received from Habitat, Winiecki said. The story of Habitat for Humanity-Powhatan starts a little over two decades ago. Jim Washburn and Robert Butler, two Powhatan residents, attended a Lions Club meeting out of the county and heard about a Habitat chapter that had been started there. Washburn said he brought the topic up with thencounty administrator Steve Owen, who was very supportive of Pow-
hatan having is own chapter. At the time, Owen told him that Robert “Bob” Partlow, rector at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, was looking for an opportunity for his congregation to become involved in the community. A meeting was held to gauge general interest in helping with the new nonprofit, and from there an official board of directors was formed. The nonprofit officially received its certificate of incorporation on Jan. 24, 2001, and in it was a list of the 15 people who made up the first board: Mary Halvorsen, Patsy Goodwyn, Sister Emma K. Flaherty, Sal Paciello, Wanda Long, Rusty Gates, Willis Funn, Jim Washburn, Thomas Tokarz, Bob Partlow, Jim Doyle, Pete Peterson, Diane Nash, Terry Paquette, and Jim Wheeler. As far as Washburn remembers, the new nonprofit was generally well received in Powhatan. It was something that was needed in the county and it filled a void, he said. “There was more cooperation and good fellowship than any organization I think I have been a part of. They just came together. People came to work and they came to be social as well, and between the two they were very successful,” he said. Washburn recalled the first two houses, which were built on Old Buckingham Road on two lots the nonprofit bought from a woman whose husband received them to pay a debt. The early years were largely possible because of volunteers from several local churches as well as involvement from local civic organi-
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
Advertise in Powhatan Today’s Church Directory. Call 804-746-1235 ext. 2 for details.
804-375-9404
Hollywood
2591 Ridge Road Powhatan, Virginia 23139 804-598-2051
zations, said Don Whitley, Habitat’s first executive director. Part of the reason it was so successful in Powhatan was that residents liked that they were “offering a hand up, not a hand out” since Habitat families still take on a mortgage and commit to sweat equity as part of being chosen, he added. But while local residents were more than willing to give their time and money, the biggest hurdle facing Habitat was finding buildable, affordable lots in Powhatan County. After a few years in operation, the topic of Habitat’s growth and impact started coming up in meetings. The nonprofit had built the first three houses fairly quickly in 2002, 2003, and 2004, but boomsee HABITAT, pg. 8
Graceland Baptist Church
Contemporary – 8:30 a.m. Sunday School – 9:45 a.m. Worship – 11 a.m. Children’s Worship – 11 a.m. Prayer/Bible Study – Wed. 6:30 p.m. 2095 Red Lane Road Children’s Worship (all ages) – 1/2 mile off Rt. 60 on Red Lane Road Wed. 6:30 p.m. 804-598-2455 New Generation Praise & Worship – www.redlanebaptist.org Sunday 6 p.m. Worship Service 9:00 a.m. Lighthouse Youth – Wed. 5:30 p.m. Small Groups 10:30 a.m. Miracles of God Sp. Needs Service: 2 p.m. the 2nd Sat. of each month Wednesday Night Classes for all ages at 6:15 598-3481 • 975 Dorset Road Dr. James Taylor, Pastor www.gracelandbc.org
Praise and Worship Service
Sunday School: 10:00-10:45 a.m. Worship Service: 11:00 a.m. 4731 Bell Road, Powhatan, VA 23139 804-598-5491
Board member Joe Romeo is shown with a Powhatan homeowner who received a critical home repair from Habitat.
Dr. Ronald Wyatt, Jr., Pastor
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
PHOTO COURTESY OF HABITAT FOR HUMANITY-POWHATAN
CHURCH DIRECTORY
1059 Dorset Road Powhatan, VA 23139
GREENBRIER BAPTIST CHURCH
Visit the Powhatan County Public Library EBB Resource page at https://tinyurl.com/PCPL-EBB-21 to access the library’s curated information on the Emergency Broadband Benefit. Additional information about the EBB is also available at www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit, or by calling 833-511-0311 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. daily. Powhatan County Public Library is currently open Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Library staff, public computers, business services (copier, fax, wireless printing), 24/7 WiFi access, and public restrooms are available. For more details or assistance, contact Powhatan County Public Library at 804-598-5670 or library@powhatanlibrary.net.
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 Secretary of Education Atif Qarni visits Cumberland schools By Laura McFarland Editor
CUMBERLAND – Virginia’s Secretary of Education Atif Qarni recently visited Cumberland Elementary School as part of an effort to recognize Teacher Appreciation Week at schools around the state. Qarni and several staff members toured the Cumberland school on Thursday, May 7, visiting several classrooms and interacting with students and teachers along the way. He was joined on the visit by Dr. James Lane, state superintendent. Qarni said that he and others in the state government, including Lane and Governor Ralph
Northam and his wife Pam, do these visits to schools in a variety of localities every year, but this year it felt even more imperative. “Especially this year we wanted to be much more engaged with the schools and get to as many schools as possible. It has been a tough year through the pandemic, but our teachers and staff have worked really hard making sure that we are getting our communities through the pandemic, and we just want to show our appreciation for him,” he said. For Qarni, who was a teacher for 10 years, visiting schools in different localities has been great because he has seen first-
hand the innovations teachers used to engage their students. As part of Teacher Appreciation Week, Lane said he wanted to take the time to thank teachers for everything they do, especially what they did during the pandemic. “Our teachers have worked so hard and tirelessly to meet student needs through a variety of different learning modalities,” he said. That week, Lane planned to fulfill his goal of visiting every school division in the Commonwealth. During that time, he said he consistently saw a focus on student safety and wellness but also a “community rallying around children to
PHOTO BY LAURA McFARLAND
Virginia Secretary of Education Atif Qarni reads to Cumberland Elementary students while Dr. James Lane, state superintendent, watches during their May 7 visit.
make sure they are successful, even during these trying times
of the pandemic.” see QARNI, pg. 8
Congratulations Cumberland High School Class of 2021 Photos by Laura McFarland
The Cumberland High School Class of 2021 graduated in two in-person ceremonies held on May 14. Valedictorian Angela Finchum and salutatorian Heavenly Gass spoke at both events. Before handing out diplomas, principal Eugene Williams Jr. talked about the challenges the students had faced, especially in the last year during the pandemic, as well as their achievements.
Cumberland High School Class of 2021 graduates:
Nyasia Booker
Ziayah Dungee
Devondre Holman
Regan Martin
Keion Rose
Alexandra Tavernier
Michael Boyles
Matthey Dunlop
Olivia Hut
Anaya McClinton
Isaiah Ruffin
Haley Taylor
Landon Brown
Jennifer Edwards
Rickey Jackson
Georgia Meadows
Ashton Saunders
Brianna Thornton
Mikayla Bryant
Kasaan Evans
Dyamonte Johnson
Ja’mese Miller
Sierra Schoolcraft
Samantha Tillett
Antonio Allen
Thomas Bryant
Kyle Fant
Jeremy Johnson
Joshua Muhammad
Breanna Scott
Christian Trent
Alexander Alvarez
Brianna Carter
Angela Finchum
Mya Johnson-Taylor
Denise Mullins
Teriah Scott
Janai Trent
Ebony Arauz-Tellez
Tanai Carter
Akira Foster
Justin Jones
Brianna Newsome
Vydez Scott
Shaomi Walker
Essence Ayers
Antonio Cooper
Muzzammil Fulani
Rolayani Julia
Nicholas O’quin
Maleeyah Seaver
Julie Westbrook
Emilie Baker
Jordynn Cromer
Heavenly Gass
Harmony King
Alexander Parker
Serenity Shelton
Nicolas Williams
Gabriella Baker
Geneva Curtain
Ivan Godoy
Felipe Lopez
Ale’ya Patterson
Jordan Smith
Jonathon Woolard
Joseph Benardo
Chase Davis
Vincent Harris
Javon Marion
Christina Pencee
Howard St. Claire
Brandon Beverly
Damouray Davis
Caitlin Hartley
Patrick Marion
Jaydon Pompey
Jenna Stringfield
Michal Blevins
Penelope Dorsey
Dawn Helton
Harley Marsh
Tyler Rhoten
Julianna Sustaita
* Julian Bonilla Code RVA graduate and valedictorian
How did you feel about the mask madate ending on May 28 for those who are vaccinated? E-mail answers to editor@powhatantoday.com or share them on the Powhatan Today’s Facebook page.
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Nothing beats making a dream come true By Laura McFarland Editor
“I never thought I’d be here.” Those are the words my Mom recently said to me as we sat together looking up at the Assateague Lighthouse. During a recent visit that saw her coming to see me from Houston, I had the privilege of making a lifelong dream of hers come true. When we discussed her visiting me this May, Mom told me that if we were going to take a trip together instead of staying in Powhatan all weekend, she wanted to go somewhere we hadn’t been yet. That is when I thought of Chincoteague Island. Mom grew up in Texas around horses, and Marguerite Henry’s book “Misty of Chincoteague” was one of her favorites as a child. Later, when she gave birth to her own horse-crazy daughter, she eventually introduced me to the book as well. For years now, we would look at a map of Virginia when deciding where to take a trip and Chincoteague Island has been mentioned several times. Yet we didn’t make the trek – until now. When deciding what to do on the short three-day weekend away from Powhatan, first and foremost was always doing our best to try to see the wild ponies of Assateague. We booked a boat tour for Saturday, which I will talk about in a minute, and a walking tour that would include a visit to the real Beebe Ranch made famous by Henry’s books. When we arrived in Chincoteague late Friday afternoon after many hours in the
car, I didn’t think we would have time to do much. But we enjoyed exploring Main Street and seeing some beautiful homes and water views. We also made our way to the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, which is where we visited the lighthouse. I was incredibly grateful that the refuge has a handicap accessible parking lot right across from the lighthouse so Mom, who has mobility issues, was able to see it. After taking some photos, we sat on a bench in the shadow of the lighthouse. That is the moment when Mom told me how grateful she was I suggested the trip – a trip she seemed to doubt would ever happen. The wildlife refuge is an amazing place to visit. In addition to the lighthouse, we pulled to the side of the road and saw some ponies far in the distance. We could barely make out the swishing of their tails. At the time, I prayed it wouldn’t be the only sighting. We also traveled to the opposite side of Assateague to walk out on the beach and view the Atlantic Ocean – always a bold, beautiful sight to behold and especially gorgeous on the first of three perfect weather days. We ended the night on the balcony of our hotel, watching the sun set over the water, listening to the wild birds, and noticing the boats passing nearby. It barely seemed possible, but Saturday dawned even more beautiful than the day before. The boat tour was amazing and we were fortunate in all we got to see. We started the journey by finding a pod of dolphins and joined other boats there to watch the
amazing creatures as they surfaced for a few seconds at a time. I am not going to admit to the amount of water footage I got while trying to capture a decent photo of the dolphins. Then came the moment our boat sidled up to the shores of Assateague where one of the bands of wild ponies was grazing and lazing not far from the water’s edge. You could tell they are used to gawking at humans by now as several large boats filled with people and a whole group of kayakers watched them without once spooking any of the ponies. Our guide identified this particular band as being led by Riptide, a beautiful chestnut stallion whose father was the famous Surfer Dude. While the ponies weren’t the only topic of the boat tour, they featured heavily. Our guide talked about Chincoteague’s annual Pony Swim, which normally occurs at the end of July but has been canceled again in 2021. While the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company owns the ponies, Assateague Island is owned by the federal government. The ponies are allowed to graze the refuge thanks to a permit issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, but it restricts the size of the combined herds to 150 adult animals to protect the other natural resources there. During three roundups held each year – the most famous of which is the big July event – the foals are auctioned off to bring the number back to roughly 150 in accordance with the permit and also raise money for the fire department. The experience of seeing the ponies of Assateague – something I have read about
since childhood – in the flesh was incredibly exciting. At the same time, it was utterly calming to observe the stallion as he calmly watched over his good-sized herd of mares and adorable foals. If I could have pulled up a chair and sat and watched them for hours, I would have done it. As the boat drove away, I kept stealing glances back at the ponies, still placidly enjoying the sunny day while another boat drifted into the spot we had just vacated. To top off the perfect trifecta, while angling to get a good view of the lighthouse from the water, the guide spotted two bald eagles we were able to see through our binoculars. I don’t want to turn this into more of a travelogue than it already is, so I will simply say the rest of the day was taken up by great moments like learning some of Chincoteague’s history on a walking tour, trying delicious homemade ice cream at a local shop, taking the Pony Express (a seasonal trolley service that only costs 50 cents a person) around the island, and exploring more of the back roads and the myriad of houses of different sizes and styles to see. As amazing as it was to see the ponies, I didn’t think anything could beat that moment of quiet gratefulness with Mom sitting beneath the lighthouse. But that was before we officially saw the ponies up close. As we left the shore behind and I kept looking back at the ponies, Mom was obviously emotional as she said, “I don’t think I’ve ever had any more fun than this.” It doesn’t get much better than helping a loved one’s lifelong dream come true.
L E T T E R S TO T H E E D I TO R Critical race theory is not meant to be divisive
It’s a jungle out here in the rural landscape
Dear Editor, I want to first of all thank Mike Asip for his thoughtful letter to the editor a few weeks ago about the 1619 Project. Today I want to talk to you about critical race theory (CRT), which some people are equally confused about, and do not want to be taught to their children in public schools. I have seen posts on my neighborhood Facebook page that parents wanted to homeschool their children if CRT was taught to them in Powhatan schools. What exactly is CRT? It is a concept coined decades ago by legal scholars, sociologists, and others. CRT seeks to understand inequality and racism in the U.S. as expressed by its laws. For example, school segregation was once a law and had a devastating effect on the education of Black people, especially in the South, where schools for Black students were definitely not equal. Some of us are old enough to clearly remember that. The way our immigration laws are written leads to unequal treatment of certain groups of immigrants, usually Black and Brown immigrants. CRT didn’t remain confined to legal studies as it does a good job explaining and clarifying racial inequity. Scholars have used the framework (as it is called)
to explain inequities in politics, policies, education, etc. A social science framework introduces and describes a theory that explains why somebody studies a certain research problem. So that is what critical race theory is – it is a social science framework used by social and educational scientists in their research on racial inequities. That is all it is. What exactly is critical race theory NOT? It is NOT a way of life, it is NOT a belief, it is NOT doctrine. It is NOT meant to be divisive. It does NOT place any race over another. If this explanation makes sense to just a few of my Powhatan neighbors, it was well worth writing this letter. An education is supposed to expose our children to a variety of viewpoints or even frameworks. We can’t be afraid that a viewpoint that opposes our own will somehow damage or hurt our children. My son had to listen to a lot of stuff in school he did not need to hear, really. But he grew up smart enough to form his own opinions and make his own decisions, even though he was taught things he did not agree with. Wishing you peace and happiness and a wonderful summer for your children. Claudia Rankins Powhatan County
Dear Editor, Clad in my protective gear while pulling up my Powhatan poison ivy 3.0 by its stubborn invasive roots, I’ve come to realize that it’s a jungle out here. Not the safe kind like you’ll find on the Jungle Cruise at Disney World with music and groan awful puns from your tugboat’s skipper, either. No siree. But the dangerous kind filled with... insects. I have zero remorse at killing mosquitos, flies, and cockroaches. No going to the confessional for them and their ilk. They deserve to die. The universal question is why did God put them on this earth to pester us? This is gist for a sermon by any of the Baptist preachers to ponder at one of their many churches along Route 711. You might ask, “What about spiders?” I like spiders. They’re fascinating to watch, especially while making their webs. But if there’s one spotted in our house, I have to be jack-rabbit quick to catch him in a glass and let him do his spider walk outside before my Bride spies him with her “My babies!” instinct. Her being the judge and jury, it’ll be a death sentence for him in a lickety-split moment. They don’t ter-
rify me like they do the female persuasion in our household. Our cat, Sweet Potato, came in the house one evening and jumped up on the counter, and I spied a bit of vegetation debris on her fur. I plucked it off and set it on the counter and it started to crawl away. The kind of crawling that only ticks do. I notice things like that. Ticks. Now they conjure up my primitive instincts to squash them. Like head lice under a magnifying glass, they are seriously ugly. Plus, they suck your blood. And get fat on your blood. And when you squash them after that… Well, you know. Yuck. Why did God make them, too? I can keep our Baptist preachers busy with sermon ideas on life’s queries. Seems like a waste of God’s time and talent to me in creating them. What purpose do ticks serve other than to horrify us and go after our A-positive? I wonder if there are any bats lurking around? Maybe they have an appetite for ticks. If that’s the case I’m zooming over to the Tractor Supply Company to buy some bat houses. It’s important to be proactive. It’s a jungle out here. Joe Ondishko Powhatan County
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den it would run out of pavement. Now it doesn’t; now you can keep going to the entrance almost at Bojangles,” Balzer said. The sight finally irked Balzer so much that he decided to act. He reached out to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and learned they were aware of the project but didn’t currently have funds to fix it. So he talked with Colony Construction and Luck Stone to see if they would like to help him fix the problem.
Balzer reached out to the county and VDOT and offered their services at no charge, which was approved. Benchmark Construction coordinated the project with VDOT and provided labor for the road cut out and project, Balzer said. Colony Construction contributed asphalt, conducted traffic control, and provided labor for the project, and Luck Stone provided shoulder stone for the project. VDOT finished the proj-
ect off by providing the white striping. Jamey Epps, Luck Stone Powhatan Plant manager, said the company agreed to supply the stone for the project because it was a service they could provide for the Powhatan community. “It was the right thing to do. I think it helped with the traffic. It helped with the flow. Hopefully it makes it easier for our neighbors to get in and out of those establishments,” he said.
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office or if I was going into Midlothian, I would see it every day,” he said. In addition to the unsightliness of the turn lane before it was fixed, Balzer pointed to the safety hazard it presented. “It was more of a safety hazard than it looked bad. If you turned into that lane or you came through that light doing 45 mph and you are in that third lane, all of the sud-
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ingstill trying land prices had slowed progress considerably. The board members decided they wanted to do more. Whitley’s work in the information technologies field was seasonable, so he was tapped to become the first part-time executive director in 2007 and help the nonprofit move forward. In the roughly two years Whitley was in the position, he said his greatest contribution was buying several plots of land that would be used to build homes long after he stepped away. Whitley found out about an auction taking place in the county of foreclosed properties. He was able to buy several properties at that auction and believes he was so successful because people knew why he was there. “I do know that at that auction there was somebody bidding on one of those lots at least and somebody standing close to him sort of punched him in the ribs and said, ‘You are bidding against Habitat here.’ Then he quit bidding,” Whitley said with a laugh.
Renewed energy When Terry Paquette took over as part-time executive director in January 2009, he had already been involved in building the first three Habitat houses. There had been a lapse in builds because of lack of land, but that was rectified with the properties
Whitley purchased at auction. Habitat was busy in the years that followed. House No. 4, which was started under Whitley, was finished in 2009. From there, Habitat built one house a year until 2014, when two houses were constructed. During Paquette’s tenure as executive director from 2009 to 2016, he said Habitat completed nine homes. Building a home very year felt great, but it wasn’t enough for Paquette. Powhatan County was special because the majority of homes in the county were owned, not rented. But many of those homes were owned by elderly people who could not physically keep up with repairs or afford to pay someone to fix problems. “It is expensive to keep up a house. We realized we wanted to touch more families, and there was really a need. These older folks with houses just didn’t have the income to put on a new roof or whatever they needed to do,” he said. So in 2010, Habitat started a new venture for the local nonprofit called the critical repair program. The first repair involved crawling under a home and shoring up the floor. The program represented somewhat of a shift for the local nonprofit since repair recipients are not asked to repay Habitat for the labor or materials. But just as there was a need to start the Habitat chapter when the founders noticed the
need in the county, Paquette saw the repair program as evolving to fill another need. And he doesn’t regret it. Paquette said he felt just as proud of the 70 critical repairs Habitat completed while he was executive director as he is of the nine new homes they built.
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Habitat has continued to evolve through the years. Tim Bowring became executive director in July 2016 and served in the position until May 2018. During that time, he completely changed how the nonprofit financed home builds to make it more sustainable. Habitat began using a loan program with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that serves low- to moderateincome families in rural areas and has very similar qualifications to Habitat. Until that time, Habitat would build a house on land it had bought or that had been donated and the nonprofit controlled the deed. Habitat would own the mortgage and the resident would slowly pay it off over time. With the USDA loan program, a family that already has been prescreened applies to that organization for funds to buy land from Habitat, purchase a house or pay contractors for their work. In this scenario, Habitat becomes the contractor and the USDA holds the mortgage, offering affordable rates and mortgages. This shift significantly changed the way Habitat’s cash flow operated.
Shown left, board President Terry Sanders and her grandchildren buy a stud to decorate and then place inside the walls of Sheila Hayes’ home, which will be the 15th home built by Habitat for Humanity-Powhatan. Shown right, critical repair volunteer John DiFiglio Sr. works on a veteran’s home off Huguenot Trail in fall 2020.
Habitat also began work on another huge milestone for the nonprofit – the opening of a ReStore in Powhatan that would help fund the nonprofit. Work began under Bowring’s leadership to renovate the old Huguenot Fire Volunteer Fire Station on Urbine Road to be used for this purpose. The new store officially opened a few weeks after Roseleen “Spud” Rick took the helm on June 1, 2018, as Habitat’s first full-time executive director. Having the store raised the nonprofit’s profile in the community, and a designated source of income was a great step forward. Rick, who resigned from the Habitat board to take the job, said she wanted to renew focus on home building and getting more of the community involved with Habitat again. “The enthusiasm for Habitat had waned a bit in the previous years. I think having a full-time director allowed Habitat to become more involved on a com-
munity level,” she said. Another big push in the two years she worked there was doubling down on the critical repair program, because it was so important to helping vulnerable Powhatan residents in dire situations. “I think that critical repair is important because it allows people to stay in their homes and it makes that housing safer and more sanitary. That is one of the things we are interested in doing,” she said.
Credit where it is due In looking forward to the 20th anniversary, Winiecki said she wanted to try to encapsulate Habitat’s story, “because it has been an amazing one.” The nonprofit created a video that tries to capture some of the story from those impacted by it through the years. The video will be released next week on Habitat’s website, www.habitatpowhatan.org. It is a story of new generations of homeowners
who could provide stability to their families. “The impact that the nonprofit has speaks volumes when you go back and talk to a family who has been in their home for many years. You see the impact it has on their children’s lives as far as giving them stability, providing a yard for memories over the years,” she said. Habitat’s story is also about the countless volunteers who gave up their weekends or other days to hammer nails, build walls, repair roofs, replace rotting floors, paint rooms, serve food, fetch and carry, pick up donations for the store, stock the shelves, run the cash register, and do whatever else was necessary to help those in need, she said. It is a story of numerous donors through the years who supported Habitat as it grew and expanded its scope. For more information, contact 804-594-7009. Laura McFarland may be reached at Lmcfarland@powhatantoday.com.
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Qarni and his staff also visited Cumberland Middle School, where they recognized Lewis Longenecker and some of his history students. They entered the state’s Black History Month Historical Marker Contest and were chosen as one of five winners from around the state to have their entry turned into a historical marker. The group’s entry nominated Samuel Bolling, who was born into slavery in 1819 but later became a successful entrepreneur and was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates as a member of the Readjuster Party, a biracial coalition that accomplished significant reforms in the 1880s. Dr. Chip Jones, Cumberland’s superintendent, said he was excited to have Qarni and Lane visit so they can see the great things Cumberland students, teachers, and staff do on a daily basis. The school division chose areas of the elementary school to visit that really highlight innovations teachers and staff made to meet their students’ needs during the pandemic, he said. For instance, they visited Emily Overstreet’s art room, where students were painting colorful images of sunflowers. Students presented both Qarni and Lane with paintings of Virginia that include students’ thumbprints to make it special to Cumberland. “I wanted to highlight Mrs. Over-
street and how she has transformed art during the pandemic. She has made lessons virtual and has given step-by-step directions … so that they could create,” Jones said. The tour also highlighted early childhood education with a visit to Lauren Bryant’s kindergarten room. Qarni sat on the floor with the children and read them “The Little Butterfly That Could” with plenty of interaction with the students. The school also made sure to highlight the Little Dukes’ Discover Room, an innovative lab where students are exposed to hands-on activities and can do early career exploration. The goal of the stops was to show Qarni and Lane how Cumberland’s dedicated teachers and schools continued to provide a quality education during trying times, Jones said. Qarni said he loved seeing the elementary school’s innovation and how they are providing opportunities where students can be hands-on in their learning in the Little Dukes’ Discover Room. “Education is not about worksheets or taking standardized tests. That is not the foundation of education. Education should be based on creative thinking and being able to communicate, collaborate, and work in teams,” Qarni said. “So those kinds of spaces are really good models and we want to encourage those all across Virginia.” Laura McFarland may be reached at Lmcfarland@powhatantoday.com.
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Another wild rally By Nick Vandeloecht Sports Editor Going into the seventh and final inning of regulation, Powhatan’s softball team trailed hosting Manchester 3-1. But the Indians, through overcoming deficits of 8-3 and 11-6 to walk-off 1211 over James River earlier in the season, showed that they could find a way to get back ahead, no matter the inning. They proved that again against Manchester. Pinch hitter Emma Phillips got things
Powhatan girls soccer routs Manchester 5-0 By Nick Vandeloecht Sports Editor POWHATAN -- Powhatan head coach Jared Rottmund said his philosophy is that, if you weigh in, you buy in. And at halftime, the Powhatan varsity girls soccer team’s players sat together and discussed what they needed to do to break a scoreless tie with
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Powhatan High School senior Brandon Palmore (left) fends off Manchester’s Brian Nicks (35) while driving towards the goal in last Monday’s home game.
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Powhatan’s Jillian Ratliff plays at second base in Thursday’s game.
Powhatan fends off Lancers By Nick Vandeloecht Sports Editor Powhatan’s junior-heavy baseball team continued to roll on Tuesday, grabbing a 3-0 lead in the top of the frame en route to winning 5-3 over hosting Manchester. Powhatan head coach Gregg Conner praised the pitching and said they see BASEBALL, pg. 2B
On to the playoffs! Boys LAX defeats Lancers 11-7, heading to regionals By Nick Vandeloecht Sports Editor NICK VANDELOECHT/POWHATAN TODAY
POWHATAN – Powhatan weathered both the on-and-off rain and Manchester’s pressure to close out the 2021 regular season with an 11-7 victory and a record of 6-3. The Indians have also secured their place in the regional tournament. “It was really nice, especially after the last game we had (against Cosby) where we kind of underperformed and then we let our emotions kind of get the best of us. It was really nice to come out and get a win, finish the regular season, get one more game for the seniors to play,” said Powhatan head coach Joe Niles. “Very proud of how our guys played and how hard they played.” see BOYS LAX, pg. 2B
Morgan Oliver (17) possesses the ball in last Tuesday’s home match.
Regionals to follow 7-2 season By Nick Vandeloecht Luca Blevins competes in Powhatan’s regular-season finale last Monday.
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Sports Editor Powhatan’s young varsity girls lacrosse team is heading to the regional tournament after assembling its winningest regular season by percentage with a record of 7-2. “For as young of a team as we had, see GIRLS LAX, pg. 2B
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Blessed Sacrament Huguenot seniors Emily Smith (left) and Zack Miles were named the school’s 2021 Female and Male Athletes of the Year.
POWHATAN -- Seniors and multisport athletes Zack Miles and Emily Smith were named Blessed Sacrament Huguenot’s 2021 Male and Female Athletes of the Year at a school ceremony held Thursday morning. Miles was the recipient of the Gary Brock Male Athlete of the Year award, and Smith received the Jeff Zimmerman Female Athlete of the Year award. Miles competed in baseball and football was named to First Team AllState in both sports. He anchored the football team up front on both the offensive and defensive lines, and he helped lead his baseball team from besee BSH, pg. 2B
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Grace Hayden (foreground) goes for the ball on a draw vs. Cosby.
CC&F & F Bank’s Bank’s Athletes theWeek Week Athlete ofofthe Blevins added an assist. “Luca…being a freshman, he plays above his years,” Powhatan head boys WHO: LUCA BLEVINS (LEFT) AND lacrosse coach Joe Niles said of Blevins. BRANDON PALMORE “He really has a firm understanding of the game. He sees the field so well, and WHAT THEY DID: because he’s not a big guy, he’s kind of Blevins, a freshman, and Palmore, sneaky, and this is the first time he started a senior, each scored 3 goals to help for us, and he played really, really well. He lead Powhatan boys lacrosse to an made a very strong argument as to why we 11-7 victory over Manchester in the need to keep him in there for sure.” Indians’ 2021 regular season finale.
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Niles added of Palmore: “Brandon’s one of those great kids – I’ve had him for four years now – gives me the same effort game after game after game…He brings a great attitude to the team, too. He has fun while he’s out there. He’ll definitely be missed.” Powhatan boys lacrosse, after finishing the regular season 6-3, is currently scheduled to play in regionals on June 14.
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While possessing the ball, senior Brandon Palmore powered through several hits from the opposing Lancers and came away with 3 goals. “Brandon’s one of those great kids – I’ve had him for four years now – gives me the same effort game after game after game,” Niles said. “He brings a great attitude to the team, too. He has fun while he’s out there. He’ll definitely be missed.” Joining Palmore in scoring 3 goals on Monday was freshman Luca Blevins, who made an incredible shot in the fourth quarter when, after positioning himself in front of the goal, he quickly raised his stick, highpointed a pass from Paxton Sloan and in a split-second flung the ball into the netting. “Luca…being a freshman, he plays above his years,” Niles said. “He really has a firm understanding of the game. He sees the field so well, and because he’s not a big guy, he’s kind of sneaky, and this is the first time he started for us, and he played really, really well. He made a very strong argument as to why we need to keep him in there for sure.” Senior Ryland Davis put the Indians on the scoreboard in the opening seconds, and Powhatan never trailed from there. Manchester tied the game briefly at 1-1, but Sloan and Blevins netted the go-ahead and insurance goals respectively, with Sloan and Blevins assisting one another on their tallies. Davis also assisted Brandon Palmore on a goal to make it 4-1, and Palmore finished the first half having netted 3 total to help his team lead 6-2 before the midway break. Jaden Cabaniss added a goal in the third quarter, and Sloan netted his second of the night off of a transition that was begun by Austin Hurt’s recovery of the ball on the defensive side. Robert Smith brought the pressure to help free the ball from Manchester’s possession and enable Hurt to pick it up. “I think our defense has been doing very well,” said Niles, who also pointed to the role of Haven Pope on the defensive side. “Haven Pope – an amazing guy, he was injured for the first part of the season, he had a meniscus problem, then he took a shot the other day and he had bruised his sternum,” Niles said, “but he’s still out there playing and battling. That’s amazing.” Senior Nate Gray netted Powhatan’s final goal of the game. Junior goalie Connor Jeffs continued to make big saves, including one on a laser that he and his team cleared out, eventually leading to Blevins’ spectacular shot. “Connor is amazing. I remember when he came to me as a freshman and said, ‘Coach, I want to play goal,’ and I said, ‘That’s great; I need a goalie,’” Niles recalled, “and he’s put in so many hours of work and he makes it kind of look easy, but he’s put in thousands and thousands of hours of work and shots and stuff like that. He’s always like: ‘Hey coach, can we work out today?’ (And I’ll say) ‘Yeah, sure, whenever you want to go out, I’ll be there.’” With the upcoming regional tournament, Powhatan’s next opponent could feature a school from the Charlottesville area. “A couple years ago we were in the Jefferson District, and so we know a lot of those teams out there: well-coached, super-talented teams,” Niles said. “It’ll be a challenge for us. We look forward to it.” In reflecting on how well his guys have been playing, Niles remembered recently saying to one of the coaches: “Our guys had not played for a year, and it’s like we finally figured it out over these last few games how to play.” “It’s kind of come back to us,” Niles said, “and it’s really nice to see the guys get back and really, really do well. Superproud of how hard they’ve worked.”
Conner said. After Powhatan surrendered two unearned runs in the bottom of the sixth, junior Chase Gayness stepped onto the mound and limited Manchester’s batters to three hits, no runs and one walk over the final two frames. The Lancers loaded the bases on two of those hits and the lone walk issued by Gayness against one out in the bottom of the seventh (the final half-inning of reg-
ulation), but Gayness sat down the next batter on straight strikes, and the final batter hit a fielder’s choice groundball to Robinson at third base. Gayness overall struck out three batters. Boelt batted 2 for 4. The win followed up the Indians’ 4-3 triumph over Midlothian, making it back-to-back wins for the junior-heavy unit against its new Dominion District opponents. “We’ve got a young team and we’re playing these guys for the first time and we’re kind of feeling our way along,” Conner said, “and trying to make them understand they belong.” Powhatan will look to bounce back from a 7-1 setback to Cosby on Thursday with today’s (Wednesday’s) home finale versus L.C. Bird at 6 p.m. “It’s nice playing good competition every day and it’s really nice playing people close,” Conner said Thursday after the game against Cosby. “We’re learning along the way, we’re having some ups and downs like anybody, but for the most part, we’re playing pretty well. We had a bad day today, but for the most part, I’m happy with how we’re playing.”
The Indians continued to strike gold, scoring thrice more – two more times on corner kicks – to rout Manchester 5-0. “We just had to turn up the heat,” Rottmund said of the adjustment from the first half to the second. “We had to play our game – we had to play to our level, and that’s exactly what we did.” Goals number three and four for Powhatan came off of two more corner kicks. “Anytime we can score off of a corner, it’s beautiful,” Rottmund said. When their go-to player for corner kicks, Oliver, wasn’t on the field, Parker from the corner delivered a short kick to Regan Baltz, who got it to the net, where Holland Weyer powered it in for a 3-0 lead. “It was really good – it was just a way that we can adapt with not having a player on the field,” Rottmund said.
About 3 gametime minutes later, Oliver’s second corner for a goal was finished off by Meghan Hodge’s short-distance strike on the ground. Hodge later in the half was able to get the ball downfield with no defenders around her and challenge Manchester’s goalie 1-on-1. The goalie deflected Hodge’s kick away, but the save pulled the goalie out of position, and the ball remained in play. Powhatan senior Sarah Amiss pounced on the ball, tapping it in for her team’s final goal of the night. Powhatan’s regular season continued this past week against Monacan. The Chiefs narrowly fended off the Indians 2-1. Powhatan (5-4) closes out the regular season on Thursday (June 3) at home versus Cosby at 7 p.m.
fashion, they rallied, came back, they finished super-strong. They played well together as a team.” On Wednesday, Powhatan faced an unbeaten Cosby team in its regular season finale and cut the home unit’s team to 5-3 and then to 13-8 on 3 straight goals early in the second half. Cosby would pull away to win 18-9, thus capping Powhatan’s winning streak at 6 straight, but Camp commended her team’s perseverance. “Cosby was definitely the toughest team we’ve played this season, and we knew that going into it,” Camp said. “I’m really proud about how the girls... didn’t give up the whole game. They finished strong. They worked together. Defense was a little quiet in the beginning, but they started communicating, and that’s a work in progress, is just communicating and knowing where your teammates are, and that’s something that we’ll just build upon for next year for sure.” Krauss netted 4 goals in Wednesday’s
loss and added three assists. Kendal McMullin and Sophie Payne each scored 2 and Lexi Campbell had 1, and all three players had 1 assist each. “Our offense, they had some really pretty plays. They had some really pretty feeds and quick sticks into the goal, and it was just really beautiful lacrosse,” Camp said. “Definitely they’re doing what we’ve worked on in practice, which makes me really proud of them.” Goalies Casey Grell and Jessie Fens combined for 17 saves. Powhatan will begin play in regionals on Monday, June 14. Camp said they’re going to be facing competition similar to Cosby. “This was a really good wakeup call for us to see what level of competition we’re going to be facing in regionals,” Camp said. “It was really good practice and kind of a reality check as far as where our game needs to be if we want to compete against teams like Cosby.”
ed both English and herself on a 2-run blast. The six seventh-inning hits that they strung together, including the two homers for five runs total, catapulted the Indians into a 7-3 triumph over the Lancers. “This was a good comeback win for the team. We’d made decent contact all game, but everything we hit was right at their defense,” said Powhatan head coach Marie Crump. “Finally in the seventh we found some gaps and got runners on, setting the stage for the two home runs. “These girls know it’s never over until that final out,” Crump said. “They just stepped up and made the comeback.” Johnson batted 3 for 4 with the 2-run
home run, Barton batted 2 for 3 with an RBI, Ratliff batted 2 for 4 with the 3-run home run and English batted 2 for 4. English pitched the first inning, and then freshman Madalyn Johnson pitched the final six, scattering three hits and securing the win in the circle. Ratliff added six assists on defense. In Thursday’s 10-0 setback to Cosby, Ratliff made an unassisted double play in the bottom of the second inning when she high-pointed a catch on the overhead reach for a lineout, then hustled to second base to force out a runner who had too big of a lead off of the bag. Powhatan will look to bounce back with a 6 p.m. home game featuring L.C. Bird today (Wednesday).
an embodiment of a team player and one of the toughest players they had coached; she grew as a player and a leader on and off the field. Her work ethic was commended as being “beyond her years,” and her coaches pointed to her dedication, her genuine love for her teammates and her passion to do good at whatever she is doing. Senior Henry Kiefer, who played baseball and basketball, was the recipient of the Jean Lawson Manley Spirit of a Knight Award, which recognizes a student-athlete’s sportsmanship and teamwork. According to Poore at the ceremony, BSH head basketball coach Chris Hamner said that Kiefer was laid back mentally, which let him thrive in pressure situations. “I think he would’ve surprised a lot of people in our conference if COVID
hadn’t cancelled his senior season,” Hamner was quoted as saying. “He was a great leader for us.” Kiefer’s leadership could also be seen on the baseball diamond, Poore added, as he helped the team improve throughout the season. “He is the ultimate teammate,” Poore said. “He is an example of what younger athletes should aspire to be.” Smith and senior Carson Conner, who played baseball and basketball for BSH, were recognized at the ceremony for having been named the school’s nominees for the Richmond Times-Dispatch 2021 scholar-athletes of the year. “Both Carson and Emily embody the meaning of the student-athlete,” Poore said. “Their work on the field and off the field has been exemplary. They both are great representatives of the BSH athletic program.”
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“swung the bats well...played really good defense” and had timely hits. “That was a good win - good team win,” Conner said. Thomas Robinson shined in the cleanup hitter spot as he batted 2 for 4 and brought in teammates Josh Boelt and Andrew Cheatham on his line-drive single to center field for a 2-0 lead in the top of the first. He would also score that inning off of a hard-hit groundball single from senior Connor Woodel. Cheatham grew Powhatan’s lead to 4-1 with a second-inning RBI double that brought home senior Stone Talley, who batted 2 for 3, hit a double and walked in Andrew Shiflett with the bases loaded in the top of the seventh. Woodel was sharp on the mound, earning the win as he scattered five walks, one hit and a single run (none earned) in five innings pitched. He added three strikeouts. “Connor’s been going at it every game and giving us five innings or so, and putting us in a position to win,”
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Manchester. The Indians needed less than 2 minutes of the new half to prove they had the answers. Lena Parker wheeled the ball down the right sideline, and a Lancers player knocked it out, setting up Powhatan’s first corner kick of the game. Morgan Oliver took the kick. Her teammate Bella Russell slammed the air ball into the net on her short-distance header, breaking the goose egg and putting Powhatan ahead. The second half was not even 5 minutes old when Oliver herself rocketed a long-distance shot over the goalie and through the frame for a 2-0 lead.
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I didn’t really know what to expect,” said Powhatan head coach Laura Camp, “but seeing these girls give their heart and soul to every single game and never give up and finish strong and work so well together and just be more of a powerhouse than I thought we would be really makes me excited for next year and happy for the girls.” The Indians opened the week with a dominant 24-7 victory over Manchester. Kate Adams had 5 goals in the game, Hannah Johnson netted 4, Jordan Krauss and Sophie Payne each had 3 and Krauss added four assists while Lexi Campbell had three. “We definitely came out a little slower than we had in the past, but the girls rallied,” Camp said. “It was kind of a physical game, so that was one challenge that we were facing, but the girls, as in normal
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going for Powhatan with a lead-off single. Carsen Hogston doubled to left-center, advancing Phillips to third base. Senior Ellie Barton hit an infield single to plate Phillips, cutting the Lancers’ lead to 1 run. And then Jillian Ratliff had a hit to remember. The senior smashed a 3-run homer over the right-center fence, propelling the Indians into a 5-3 lead. That wasn’t their last homer of the inning either. Senior Sarah English singled to right center, and then Savannah Johnson plat-
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hind the plate at the catcher position. “His athleticism separates him from other players along with his team-first attitude,” said BSH athletic director and head baseball coach James Poore. “He always puts the team ahead of himself.” His coaches described him as a quiet leader who: leads by example with his play on the field; celebrates everyone’s success; and is looked up to by his peers. Smith competed in soccer, cheer and basketball. She was one of the Knights’ two senior captains on the soccer field along with Michael Timmons; Smith helped anchor the defense and she contributed to the team’s standout 5-1-1 record in the short 2021 spring season. According to her coaches, Smith was
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Powhatan’s Connor Woodel (left) tags out a Cosby runner on Thursday.
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Powhatan’s distance runners earned multiple wins in last Wednesday’s track and field meet held at Monacan High School. Senior Gavin Timmons won the boys 1600-meter run in 4:38, tying his personal record in the event. Timmons also led a sweep of the top six positions in the boys PHOTOS BY NICK VANDELOECHT/POWHATAN TODAY 3200-meter run. Timmons was followed by Ian Tim- From left: Olivia Goodrich competes in the girls mons in second, Eli Tim- 1600-meter run, and Gavin Timmons runs in the mons in third, Sean Seibel boys 1600 in Wednesday’s track meet. in fourth, Josh Holland in fifth and Liam Clancy in Olivia Goodrich won the broke 6 minutes with her sixth. girls 3200-meter run with second-place run of 5:59 Powhatan freshman a time of 13:05. She also in the girls 1600.
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Permit Center Manager Position Open Until Filled The new Permit Center will be structured to provide customer service directly to the public, providing answers to questions including the permitting process, managing inspection requests, permit status, zoning restrictions, and setback requirements. Powhatan County desires to hire a skilled, experienced, visionary leader, who is a confident communicator who can engage and inspire others to achieve the department’s goals of providing timely and organized permits. The Permit Center Manager shall be a well-regarded, resourceful, results-oriented and highly qualified change leader, who is an expert at building relationships, is experienced in the local permitting and zoning process with a proven record of cultivating strong business relationships and meeting or exceeding organizational goals and objectives. This diplomatic and expert problem solver can work collaboratively and is proficient at communicating technical information in plain language to a diverse audience including citizens, staff, peers, and other constituencies. Candidates should enjoy the challenges of starting a new Permit Center and the transition to a new ERP system installation. The Keystone system will offer many new options for improving online services for the public. Any combination of education and work experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university. Preferred Candidates would have five (5) years of work experience for a Virginia locality, or equivalent, preferably including some supervisory capacity and experience with GIS. Go to www.powhatanva.gov for more information and to apply for this position.
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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. LEGAL DISPLAY ADS
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING POWHATAN COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION Notice is hereby given, pursuant to § 15.2-2204 of the Code of Virginia, that the Planning Commission of Powhatan County will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at 6:00 PM in the Powhatan County Village Building Auditorium, 3910 Old Buckingham Road, to consider the following requests: Case #21-05-REZC: Timbercreek Building and Design, LLC (District #1: Subletts/ Manakin/Flat Rock) requests the rezoning of Tax Map Parcels #42-57F and 42-68 from Light Industrial (I-1) with proffered conditions (Case #04-04-REZC), General Commercial (C), and Agricultural-10 (A-10) to Light Industrial (I-1) with proffered conditions and amendment of the zoning district map of approximately 7.89 acres of land located on the north side of U.S. Route 60 (Anderson Highway) approximately 500 feet east of its intersection with State Route 1343 (Carter Gallier Boulevard) (1700 Block of Anderson Highway). Proffered conditions address adherence to a conceptual plan, building elevations, perimeter buffers, shared access with adjacent parcels, and permitted uses. Office/warehouse space and a self-service storage facility are proposed. The 2019 Long-Range Comprehensive Plan designates the subject property as Commerce Center (Route 60 Corridor East Special Area Plan) on the Countywide Future Land Use Plan. Case #21-03-CUP: Chris and Vicki Smith (District #5: Smiths Crossroads/Pineville/ Tobaccoville) request a conditional use permit (CUP) to allow a rural event venue within the Agricultural-10 (A-10) zoning district per Sec. 83-162 of the Zoning Ordinance of the County of Powhatan. The use is located at Tax Map Parcel #22-13A (6100 Anderson Highway) in western Powhatan County. The 2019 Long-Range Comprehensive Plan designates the subject property as Rural Preservation and Natural Conservation on the Countywide Future Land Use Plan. Case #21-04-CUP: David L. and Jan Gentry Bradley (District #1: Subletts/Manakin/Flat Rock) request a conditional use permit (CUP) to allow a commercial landscape operation within the Agricultural-10 (A-10) zoning district per Sec. 83-162 of the Zoning Ordinance of the County of Powhatan. The use is located at Tax Map Parcel #32-4-1C (2862 Huguenot Springs Road) in northeastern Powhatan County. The 2019 Long-Range Comprehensive Plan designates the subject property as Rural Preservation and Natural Conservation on the Countywide Future Land Use Plan. Case #21-01-AZ: The County of Powhatan requests an amendment to the County Code of Ordinances to amend several sections of Chapter 83 (Zoning Ordinance) to define a new use called Artisan Food and Beverage Production; establish use standards for Artisan Food and Beverage Production that address the size and character of the use; establish minimum off-street parking requirements for Artisan Food and Beverage Production; and add Artisan Food and Beverage Production to the list of permitted uses within the Crossroads (CR), Village Center (VC), Courthouse Square Center (CHSC), Commerce Center (CC), Village Center Planned Development (VC-PD), Commerce Center Planned Development (CC-PD), Light Industrial (I-1), and Heavy Industrial (I-2) zoning districts. Members of the public may also participate remotely by joining a webinar at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89655087654 or by dialing in by phone at 1-929-205-6099 OR 1-312-626-6799, then typing in the webinar ID 896 5508 7654. During the public comment period, participants may raise their hand using the zoom controls on the computer screen, or (if dialing in) by pressing *9 on a phone. The meeting may be watched live by visiting http://powhatanva.gov/432/Live-Stream-ofPowhatan-County-Meetings. All Planning Commission meetings are open to the public and interested persons are encouraged to attend on the day and time specified above. Copies of the proposed plans, ordinances, and amendments may be reviewed in the Department of Community Development in the Powhatan County Administration Building (3834 Old Buckingham Road) between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM of each business day. Copies of staff reports are available prior to the Public Hearing upon request and will be available online at least five (5) days prior to the meeting at http://powhatanva.gov/agendacenter. Please call (804) 598-5621 with any questions. LEGAL DISPLAY ADS
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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, June 15, 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.
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Powhatan’s James Frame (left) and Jacob Pfab, seen competing earlier in the 2021 season, are advancing to the next round of doubles in regionals.
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Powhatan’s boys tennis duo of Jacob Pfab and James Frame won their first match in the Class 4, Region B doubles tournament to advance to the next round on Thursday. Playing at Mechanicsville, Pfab and Frame defeated Spotsylvania’s Josh Madison and Drew Diflippo 6-0, 6-1. Frame came in lacking tournament experience, but he learned quickly, and he leveled off his play with consistent cross court shots that allowed Pfab to feast at the net, where Pfab put away numerous high volleys. After Frame and Pfab earned a bagel set in the first six games, Madison and Diflippo’s play started picking up. They won the first game of the second set, winning break
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point with Frame serving, and they looked to preserve the break in the second game, in which they served. The duo had a few well-played tight points in the game, but Pfab delivered delicate drop shots and Frame rocked a consistent cross-court backhand to take back the momentum. From there, Frame and Pfab swept the next six games for the 6-1 second-set win. The doubles tournament continues on Thursday, June 3, at 12:30 p.m. at Mechanicsville High School. June 3 promises also to be a busy day for Pfab. He will play his first match of the singles tournament at 11 a.m. The singles tournament will also continue at 2 p.m. Pfab will look to continue his unbeaten singles season in the tournament.
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ood morning fellow students, parents, guests, and faculty and congratulations to the class of 2021. I know everyone is here to watch their student walk, so I’ll try to make this short and sweet. I want to thank everyone who has helped me get to where I am today, and a special thank you to Mrs. (Christy) Thomas. She has inspired me over the years to pursue a career in biochemistry. We are here today to celebrate all of our accomplishments and commemorate the new paths we are all forging for ourselves, whether that is work, college, the military, or any other avenue that you may be taking.
I encourage everyone to take advantage of the opportunities that come to you, and understand that while the unknown may be scary, it can be incredibly rewarding in the end. Every graduate sitting here today is capable of greatness, both today and in the future. We all have the ability to succeed. I believe success should not be measured by someone else or determined by society. I’ve heard the saying, “don’t measure your success using someone else’s ruler.” Success should be determined by each individual and your measures can change in five years or even five minutes. Throughout all of our successes, small or
large, we have each had our good, bad, and some pretty ugly moments. But nonetheless, we have made it to today as a class, and we can finally say through it all that we are graduating and moving on to our next adventure. I sincerely want to congratulate every graduate here today for continuing on Powhatan’s legacy, and I wish everyone the best of luck in your future endeavors. As Mae C. Jemison once said, “Don’t let anyone rob you of your imagination, your creativity, or your curiosity. It’s your place in the world; it’s your life. Go on and do all you can with it, and make it the life you want to live.” Thank you.
Maddie Ferguson Valedictorian
Salutatorian
Isabelle Torrijos Salutatorian
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irst of all, hello to all friends, family, fellow soonto-be graduates, teachers, and community members. Some of you sitting here today may have gotten to know me over my thirteen years as a PCPS student. Sometimes I was the quietest person in the room, and other times I could never shut up. I guess I like
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the element of surprise. Since my freshman year, I knew I wanted to be up here speaking just like my mom did at her graduation from Powhatan High School thirty years ago in 1991. Well mom, here I am. And this time, it’s not a surprise. I thought for a while about what I was going to say -- almost four years to be exact. But one specific topic came to mind. As some of you may know, I was actively involved in various art forms, including dance, theatre, and band. My evenings were almost always consumed with rehearsals, with a few hours of homework for Mrs. Thomas worked in. I loved being able to explore the opportunities that were given to me. And so, of course, taking this route came with its drawbacks. For example, some classes were weighted differently than others, and sometimes the electives that I enjoyed the most carried a lesser credit value than another AP. This often bothered me. As I contemplated with Mr. Snead, I realized that I wouldn’t trade my time in the band program for the world. I wouldn’t trade any of my
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activities for a slightly higher GPA because these experiences led me to where I am today and where I will be in August. I may not always be part of band or theatre, but I am indebted to the arts for giving me a space to engage in many activities. So. Here’s where this applies to you. All of us have experiences in some capacity. They may not be playing on sports teams or participating in the arts, but we all have hobbies and interests that will unintentionally lead us down our own paths. Whether this is college, trade school, work, military, or other plans, we can’t lose what inspired us to get there. We have to support our interests even after we grow out of them because they shaped who we are. Do it for yourself, and do it for your coaches, teachers, and directors that practically watched you grow up. With this being said, I like to think that we’re a diverse class. We all have different interests and hobbies, and we all have something to bring to our future friends and families. While many of us have lived here almost our entire lives, we all have
different futures. From Colorado to Florida to Pennsylvania, our individual paths and personalities are what make us unique. Some of us will stay here, some will move away and come back, and some may never return. And that’s okay. We’re allowed to go after the future that we worked so hard to achieve. As a class, we each have a different story to tell, and I hope that all of us get the chance to share it one day. Still, keep in mind where you came from. We may share many experiences up until this point, but after today, we are free to explore beyond Powhatan, Virginia. When you do, remember that you are a PHS graduate and remember what led you to explore your path. As a member of the Class of 2021, I want to thank Powhatan’s fantastic staff and administration that helped all of us for as long or short as we’ve been students here. From providing calculators during tests to reading to us on the carpet. You all helped us get here, and I think that we are all grateful. I also want to recognize you, the soonto-be graduates, for showing your
peers the value of friendship, sportsmanship, patience, character, and determination. Powhatan schools are where many of us met our best friends, and where we learned to be caring towards others. Before I close out my last time talking to some of you, I want to quickly bring up someone that many of us know and love. If you attended Powhatan schools in seventh grade or earlier, you may know Sylvia Paxton, a fellow member of our class. Sylvia was one of my best friends in elementary school, but she sadly passed away in 2015 due to cancer. She was a massive Penn State fan, and I know she would have loved to move to Pennsylvania with me in August. Sylvia loved participating in soccer, her church, and the PMS band where she was a percussionist. But most importantly, Sylvia had a massive heart and loved everyone she met. I know she would be proud of all of us, and she deserves to be remembered one last time with the Class of 2021. Well, thank you all for a great 13 years, and I wish you all the best of luck in the future.
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OWHATAN – Maddie Ferguson and Isabelle Torrijos lead the 2021 Class of Powhatan High School as valedictorian and salutatorian respectively, with grade point averages of 4.68 and 4.679. Ferguson is the daughter of Peggy and Michael Ferguson of Powhatan. She plans to attend Virginia Tech Honors College for a double major in biochemistry and microbiology with a minor in chemistry. Ferguson was part of the Advance College Academy (ACA), a partnership between Powhatan County Public Schools and Reynolds Community College that allows students to obtain an Associate of Science degree in social sciences, as well as a high school advanced diploma. She was among the Class of 2021 that graduated from Reynolds on May 15. “I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to be a part of the Advanced College Academy, which allowed me to take dual enrollment courses through Reynolds Community College. Being part of a cohort offered me both support and the chance to build lasting relationships,” she said. In addition to ACA, Ferguson’s school involvements includ-
ed Science Olympiad; Science National Honors Society (vice president); Future Problem Solving; Community Problem Solving (president); Stock Market Club (president); National Math Honors Society; National Honors Society, and National English Honors Society. Ferguson also did volunteer work through various organizations such as Powhatan Soccer Association, Powhatan Santa Breakfast, and Special Olympics. Torrijos is the daughter of Tanya and Robbie Torrijos of Powhatan. She was accepted to Roanoke College, Pennsylvania State University, Gannon University, Alfred University, University of Virginia, Villanova University, and Lehigh University but narrowed her choice down to Lehigh University, where she will study materials science and engineering. Like Ferguson, Torrijos was part of the Advance College Academy, and she was among the Class of 2021 that graduated from Reynolds on May 15. “High school was very tough in a variety of aspects, but overall, it helped shape me into a person that is prepared to enter the adult world. Since I was in ACA, I feel that I learned a bit more about different teaching styles under the pressure of time restraints that will be mimicked in a college setting,” she said. In addition to balancing a heavy course load, Torrijos
Shown during the Powhatan High School Class of 2021 graduation are valedictorian Maddie Ferguson, from left; salutatorian Isabelle Torrijos, and co-class presidents Emily Nuckols and Iyana Palmore. A Special Supplement to Powhatan Today
participated in the PHS Ambassadors, Chick-Fil-A Leader Academy, National Honor Society (secretary), Computer Science Honor Society (vice president), National English Honor Society, International Thespian Society, Drama Club, Science National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta Honor Society, Powhatan High School Wind Symphony, Theatre, Dance, and Future Problem Solving. Outside of school, she was involved in Community Problem Solving and the National Honor Society’s Animal Control Collection Drive and Service. Every year (except 2020 due to COVID-19), she gathered with a group of band friends to play live Christmas music at local retirement homes. Torrijos said she is thankful for all of the teachers that helped her get the grades that she worked so hard to achieve and for writing the numerous letters of recommendation that she requested. “In the future, I hope to work in the plastics field so that I can help address the abundant usage of plastics and its effect on the environment. Overall, I am thankful for my time as a Powhatan student, and I wouldn’t be who I am without growing up here,” she said. Laura McFarland may be reached at Lmcfarland@powhatantoday.com.
Powhatan High School Class of 2021 seniors enter the field ahead of the graduation ceremony on May 28. PHOTOS BY LAURA McFARLAND
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Powhatan HS Class of 2021 Graduates Below is the list of Powhatan High School graduating seniors Eddie Gene Adkins III
Anthony Michel Bastiaensen
Hunter Joseph Breaux
Aliza Dawn Cloud-Lwanga
Gloria Jessica Alejo
Cody James Bateman
Cole Garret Bullock
Tyler Matthew Cochran
Benjamin Lee Allanson
Cody Landon Beach
Luke Austin Buzzard
Alora Xen Condra
Andrew Reed Allen
Luke Ryan Beaty
Cora Marie Callahan
Alexandria Kiara Conway
Olivia Carol Allmon
Caden Andrew Beil
Michael Lee Callaway
Jonathan Joseph Cooper
Jon Wali Alston Jr
Jackson Clifford Bell
Brian Tyler Cardwell
Olivia Campbell Cosgrove
Sara Paige Amiss
Jetta Lynn Willow Belton
Brenden Taylor Carney
Sarah Michelle Cottone
James Wesley Anderson
Ethan Wayne Benkovitz
Morgan Alexis Carr
Zaniya Kathlyn Cox
Zachary Taylor Atkinson
Daniel Mason Bennett
Lilliana Elizabeth Carreon
Olivia Grace Crawford
Tristan Addison Ayscue
Katelynn Marie Bennett
Naydelin Gabriela Carrera
Windsor Alexandra Crist
Hannah Elizabeth Bailey
Keyon Antonio Bethea
Alexis Jade Carrington
Mason Thomas Crockett
Brea Ann Baldwin
Steven Neal Bigham
JaySun Anthony Carroll
Kailee Mertie-Ann Dalton
Matthew Thomas Bales
Ashlee Lynne Blankenship
Jordan Scott Cary
Grant Isaac Dauley
Kiely Faith Ball
Carter Wallace Blanning
Colton Dale Castlebury
Jason Ryland Davis
Ryan Samuel Barden
Cody Scott Boykin
Isabella Anne Cerullo
Kayla Marie Davis
Ellie Nicole Barton
Carter David Branch
Kurtis Kay Cherry-Jackson
Madilyn Riley Dawson
Andrew Philip Bastiaensen
Trevor Jacob Branch
Karalyne Rylee Chester
see GRADUATES, pg. 7
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Powhatan HS Class of 2021 Graduates Hope Alexandra Green
Joseph Bradford James
Thomas Jackson Major
Anthony Lamarr Greenhow Jr
Taylor Nicole Jarrett
Joseph Robert Manderbaugh
Chloe Nicole DeGroat
Aliah Marie Greenhow
Savannah Hope Jessel
Charlize Eden Marion
Truman James Delong
Chloe Elisabeth Grell
Abigail Louise Johnson
Jacob Thomas Markland
Elizabeth Ann Dickson
Michael Andrew Griggs
Lauren Mackenzie Johnson
Kayla Ann Markwith
Rachel Lynn Dickson
Gracie Danielle Gusti
Nathan Christopher Johnson
Caris Abigail Martin
Jordyn Faith Dippold
Brandon Douglas Hall
Palmer Theodore Johnson
Gabrielle Elizabeth Sue Martin
Connor Scott Doane
Savannah Jennifer Hall
Patricia Adelaide Johnson
Sebastian Lynn Maupin
Jonathon Ashby Dobbins
Sean Richard Hall
Tania Ja’Nae Johnson
Kyler Marie McCauley
Carly Emma Dolan
Olivia Brooke Hamby
Quinn Kelly Jones
William Connor McClung
Lucas Kyle Dooley
Brayden Michael Hamilton
Makayla Nicole Kammerman
Nathan Riley McCoy
Frederick Thompson Douglas
Gabriel Ryan Harlow
Ramneet Kaur
Sarah Alexandra McFadden
Kristin Elyse Drumheller
Abigayle Grace Harrell
Zachary Alan Kidd
Evelyn Claire McManus
Madeline Annette Dumont
Gabriel William Harris
Jesse James Kilgore
Autumn Brooke McMillen
Krystal Nicole Durrbeck
Mason Lee Hartz
Trista Dawn Kimble
Adelaide Rose Meade
Carrie Rose Elrod
Hanna Brooke Hathaway
Cole Jonathan Kimmich
Kaitlyn Elizabeth Meador
Alexis Marie Elzey
Ryan Mason Hathaway
Hannah Elizabeth Kingery
Lance Norman Gerhard Melchert
Sarah Elizabeth English
Liam Michael Healy
Dalton James Kinyoun
Joshua Scott Merrick
Kayla Simone Eppes
Isaiah Javon Henderson
William Blaine Knight
Robert Conway Miller
Gabriel Hunter Erwin
Carl Lee Hess
Alexander Morgan Knowles
Kristen Martelle Minbiole
Madison Eleanor Faverio
James Eugene Hess
Kira Magno Knudsen
Kayla Nicole Mizelle
Julie Anne Fens
Nicholas Gabriel Hibbard
Ethan Hughes Kramer
Samuel Christopher Moniz
Maddie Leigh Ferguson
Linwood Kallin Hill
Marisa Louise Krumm
Cecilia Dawn Moore
Kiley Grace Fields
Micah Daniel Holt
Keeley Elizabeth Lamm
Sean Gabriel Morgan
Kaleb Ashton Fisher
Landon Hayes Hooks
Lauren Marissa Lampkin
Thomas Isaac Morin
Richard Hayden FitzSimmons
Logan Scott Houtsma
Ryan Edward Langer
Alexis Rene Morris
Ella Blakely Fleshood
Nadia Christine Howell
Dylan Ray Lawson
Phoenix Owen Morris
Alisha Hellen Marie France
Dakota Lee Howie
Emmalee Rae Lawson
Tye Allen Morris
Hailey Jennifer Gallaher
Miles Dominick Hoyt
Kylie Rae Le-Jenkins
Grace Elizabeth Moss
Angel Nicole Garcia
Sydney Victoria Hubbard
Amery Makenna Lecik
Ryan Wesley Moss
Thomas Ray Garland
Kara Marie Huber
Perri Matthew Leipold
Natalie Virginia Mueller
Anthony Purcell Gaskin
Maddison Dianne Hughes
Isabella Grace Lhuillier
Cooper Dayle Mullins
Andrew Micah Gilman
Noah Lane Hurd
Leanne Lynn Lightsey
Elizabeth Erin Mullins
Brodie Christopher Glanden
Brooke Adel Hurst
Bradey Christian Lindhjem
Cassie Jean Murray
Christian Davant Glidewell
Ashton Elizabeth Ingle
Austin Wallace Long
Gavin Walter Myers
McKenzie Charlton Goacher
Emily Nikole Islip
Hunter Trigg Lowe
Aaron Demarco Nash
Nash Alexander Gober
David Monroe Jackson
Cavan Garrett Lowery
Amber Lee Nevius
Carlos Miguel Gomez
Demetrius Romello Jackson
Olivia Ann Mack
David Isaiah Newcomb
Nathan Daniel Gray
Dominec Montre Jackson
Chase Elliott Mahaney
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Madison Isabel Newcomb Mandy Elizabeth Newcomb Nicole Ivon Newton Bethany Elaine Nichols William Christopher Nichols Kelsey Nickerson Jaylyn Michele Nixon Emily Grace Nuckols Julia Paige Nuckols Janey Grace Nye Alyssa Irene Oatman Declan Joseph Obradovic Summer Nicole Oglesby Jacob Alan Oliver Gabriel Augustus Orendorff Alexis Michelle Osborne Collin Brice Osborne Courtney Elizabeth Osterman Jeremy Nathaniel Paden Kristian Thomas Pafford Brandon Milton Palmore Iyana Lay’Marie Palmore
Kenneth Perron Pantos
Nico Luciano Rodriguez
Timothy Hunter Tomlin
Daniel B. Paquette
Eliza Anne Samuels
Isabelle McClane Torrijos
Seth Curtis Parker
Benjamin Charles Scaparo
Elisabeth Hope Townsend
Nicholas Aidan Payne
Cooper Reid Schardt
Brianna Leigh Tribble
Victoria Jade Payne
Angelina Rose Schott
Sadie Marie Tucker
Justin Naff Peck
Jakob Kurt Schubert
Jeffrey Christopher Tye Jr
Lilian Kathryn Peck
Samuel George Schuette
McKenzie Lynn Urbine
Kaedriel Paul Pena-Beckwith
William Shepherd Searcy
Marran Ruth VanSickle
Emily Rose Pennebaker
Dawson Richard Seaver
Reid Victoria Vonderharr
Randy Lee Pollard
Luke Christian Shaw
Connor Joseph Voorhees
Morgan MacEllyn Post
Zachary Hunter Shelor
Avery Nicolas Walls
Kassadie Elaine Price
Kathryn Elizabeth Smith
Austin Michael Walter
Robert Connor Prince
Parker Finley Snellings
Sarah Nicole Webb
Danielle Louise Pullin
Katelin Emily Stocker
Sidney Therese White
Michal Antoni Rafter
Brianna Hope Sweet
James Robert Whitver
Brylan Christopher Rather
Ashleigh Alexandra Syfrett
Eric Conrad Willersdorf
Jillian Elizabeth Ratliff
Keith Stone Talley
Austin Blake-Lee Williams
Samantha Scout Rea
Garrett Edward Taylor
Jasmine Elizabeth Williamson
Kelly Nicole Reed
Davis Benjamin Tester
William Sheppard Winall
Aspen Mylissa Richardson
Jackson Ray Tester
Julia Anne Wood
Elizabeth June Rini
Shane Michael Thacker
Connor Lee Woodel
Garrett Edward Ritz
Kaitlin Paige Thompson
Emma Faye Worsham
Aliyah Alexandria Robertson
James Barksdale Timberlake III
Scott Owen Wyman
Jacob Roc Robinson
Gavin Michael Timmons
Lani Anne Yohman
Nicholas Shane Palmore
TOP 10 Steven Bigham Isabella Cerullo
CLASS OF 2021 ACHIEVEMENTS Graduates .......................................... 315
Advanced Studies Diplomas ........... 177
Seniors with a GPA of 4.0
CTE Completer ................................. 201
Alexis Elzey Maddie Ferguson Ashton Ingle Adelaide Meade
or higher .......................................... 50
or higher) ........................................ 108
Cooper Schardt Katelin Stocker Davis Tester
Total college-bound.......................... 251
Honor grads (GPA of 3.5 Four-year schools........................... 116
CTE Seals .......................................... 165
Two-year schools/Trade ................ 135
Board of Education Seals .................. 51
Workforce ............................................ 53
Civics Seals ....................................... 111
Armed Forces ..................................... 11
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