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School division planning for full return in fall Optimum choices are five days of instruction, fewer COVID controls By Laura McFarland Editor
POWHATAN – After more than a year of operating Powhatan County Public Schools (PCPS) under intense COVID-19 restrictions, superintendent Dr. Eric Jones said it is his goal to see operations return as close to pre-pandemic conditions as possible this fall. School division staff plans to have pre-kindergarten through 12th grade return to five-day, in-person instruction for the 2021-2022 school year, Jones said. He pointed out that there are still some unknowns that could impact the school year, but with decreasing cases of COVID-19 and increasing numbers of people
who are vaccinated, he is optimistic about the chances of a much more normal learning experience for students. In a survey sent out to families of Powhatan students, about 97% said they want to return for in-person instruction, Jones said. The remaining 3% said they are interested in virtual, and they will have to apply and be approved for that option. “I was anticipating about 5%, so I wasn’t that surprised. Just as a community and as a state we are trending toward a return to normalcy. I think people are anxious to get back to that, so I anticipated that most of our students and their parents would want them to be back. I was a little surprised it was as low as 3% but happy that was the case,” Jones said. Still, he pointed out that the percentage of students who chose to attend inperson during the school year that just ended was higher at 82% to 85% than any in the region he is aware of, so there
was always a strong commitment for students to be back in a face-to-face environment. While guidelines are always subject to change, Jones said there are goals he has for how the new school year will look, and the school division will be doing everything possible to get to those goals as quickly and safely as possible. He said the state has been focused on the more recent loosening of restrictions and answering questions about that, so it has not released as much information about the new school year. He has been informed by the state that school divisions should anticipate summer school offerings will mirror practices in place at the end of the school year that just ended. That includes masks, social distancing, and some of the other strategies. “The good thing about summer school is we already have smaller numbers in classrooms, so it is not as big of
an impact in terms of social distancing, but if we can get some relief from the masks, even if it is in the middle of summer school, we will certainly take advantage of that,” he said. Jones said that he hopes that by July 1 the state will communicate more about the new school year and any safety and mitigation strategies PCPS needs to put in place to have time to address them before school starts on Aug. 23. Face-to-face learning While many families will be wondering about issues such as masks, social distancing, and class sizes, Jones said it is too early to definitively say how that will play out at the start of the school year. “All I can say is that all the metrics and I think even the steps that the governor has taken are trending toward us resee SCHOOLS, pg. 4
Blessed Sacrament Class of 2021 graduates
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Hilary Holman, an ESS contractor, administers a COVID vaccine to William Duty, 16, a Powhatan High School student. during a vaccine clinic for students sponsored by the school division.
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Class of 2021 members move their tassels after they are officially announced as graduates of Blessed Sacrament Huguenot Catholic School. See more graduation content on page 6A.
Huguenot Springs honors the fallen on Memorial Day By Laura McFarland
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POWHATAN – The men and women who served in the armed forces and paid the ultimate price for freedom were honored last week at a Memorial Day service held on Monday, May 31. The lives of all American service members, with a special emphasis on those who died during the Civil War, were honored at the 40th annual Huguenot Springs Cemetery MemoriPHOTO BY LAURA McFARLAND al Day Service. Retired Army Maj. Peter Amico Retired Army Maj. Peter speaks at the 40th annual Amico of Powhatan was the Huguenot Springs Cemetery see MEMORIAL, pg. 5
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Vaccine clinic serves 184 students, adults By Laura McFarland Editor
POWHATAN – Powhatan County Public Schools took another action to protect students last week when it held a vaccine clinic for local youth ages 12 to 18. The school division gave out the first of two Pfizer shots to 184 people in a clinic on Wednesday, June 2 at Powhatan High School. The second shot clinic will be held on June 23. After the federal and state health agencies announced on May 12 that youth as young as 12 years old could receive the Pfizer vaccine, the Chesterfield Health District reached out to the school division to see if it was in-
terested in holding a clinic, said Lynn ClaytonPrince, assistant superintendent for special education/equity and diversity. Staff decided that was a service they wanted to provide and, with assurance the county would once again help with planning, they began reaching out to the families of eligible students to gauge interest. Initially, 218 people signed up to receive a vaccine, but 184 actually received the first dose on June 2, Clayton-Prince said. This included 151 students and adults who also chose to receive the vaccine. Clayton-Prince said she was surprised that more than 900 people inisee VACCINE, pg. 8
Summer reading fun coming soon to Powhatan Library Contributed Report Powhatan County Public Library, the Friends of the Powhatan Library, and Powhatan County Public Schools are excited to partner once again to offer the annual Summer Reading Program for children in preschool through fifth grade. Maintaining good reading habits over summer break is important for students of all ages. Library summer reading programs battle summer learning loss by encouraging a lifelong love of reading. This year’s theme is Tails and Tales and many fun activities are planned for young readers. Each week features a theme, begin-
ning with Farm & Fairy Tales, and includes a variety of virtual and in-person events. Children will learn about celebrity animal friends, create masterpieces, and go on adventures through reading. Weekly Take and Make craft kits may be picked up from the library’s welcome desk while supplies last. Outdoor Music and Movement Storytime programs for children and their families will be held at the library every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m., beginning June 24. This year, the Friends of the Library have organized a special scavenger hunt to help celebrate Story Safari Week. During the week of July 18, children and
their families are encouraged to visit local businesses to complete an exciting scavenger hunt featuring Virginia animals. As part of this year’s hybrid program model, the library is pleased to feature Page Turner Adventures, brought to you by the Emmy Award-winning team of Jill Nadler and Kenny Mikey. Nadler and Mikey are known for bringing stories to life with their comedic approach at libraries, schools, and theaters across the world. Page Turner Adventures offers virtual access to weekly comedy shows, crafts, recipes, author interviews, see READING, pg. 7
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Wednesday, June 9
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 804-598-5670. Powhatan County Public Library will hold Facebook Storytime at 10:30 a.m. on the library’s Facebook page, www.facebook. com/pg/powhatanlibrary Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. Family Storytime is on Tuesdays and Music and Movement is on Wednesdays.
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 and Aug. 17; 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 Aug. 25, 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. 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
Extension specialists and industry experts share timely topics for farmers in the Virginia Cooperative Extension Ag Today, held virtually at 9 a.m. every Thursday. These updates are relevant and brief and are recorded for folks who can't join on that day and time. Podcasts (audio only) are posted on Westmoreland VCE webpage and YouTube video recordings can be found at https://www. youtube.com/ playlist?list=PL 7_2QUVzrPXDpYsV2HY11CH 8KBrluifyO. Contact Stephanie Romelczyk (sromelcz@vt.edu) for information on joining the meeting live. Watched or listened to VCE AG Today? Let us know how we are doing! Find our survey here: https://vce.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/ form/SV_6fiYBb914AYRdn7. The original Powhatan AA meets from 8 to 9 p.m. every Thursday in the Powhatan Village Building.
The new Bridge of Reason AA meeting is held at 7 p.m. every Tuesday at Powhatan Mennonite Church, 3549 Old Buckingham Road, Powhatan. It is an open, decision and literature meeting for Powhatan, Goochland, and Cumberland counties.
AA meets at 8 p.m. every Tuesday at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church on Huguenot Trail.
Awaken to Hope Al-Anon meets at 7:30 p.m. every Thursday at St. John Neumann Catholic Church.
Powhatan AA meets at 8 p.m. every Saturday at Manakin Episcopal Church on Huguenot Trail.
The Cumberland County Landfill Alert (CCLA) is holding their June Community Townhall Meeting at 3 p.m. at the New Community Center located at 11 Davenport Road, Cumberland. This is an in-person meeting – we are looking forward to seeing everyone. Call 804-308-5748 for more information. Powhatan Home Defense will offer a CPR class for people ages 16 or older at 2 p.m. 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. Powhatan Fire and Rescue’s Junior Emergency Technician program meets at 1:30 p.m. at different locations in the county. The program is free and open to 12- to 15-year-olds from all parts of the county interested in learning about their local fire, rescue and emergency services organizations. Applications may be picked up year-round at the fire administration office in the Village Building. Contact the office at 804598-5646 or preams@powhatanva. gov for this month’s location.
Monday, June 14
Relay for Life South of the James meets at 7 p.m. on the second Monday of the month online. For more information, contact Pat Johnson at 804-241-1161 or pjj804@icloud.com.
A Powhatan Hope Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meeting will be held from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Monday at PCC Church, 4480 Anderson Highway, Powhatan, Room 102. It is an open discussion meeting. Wheelchair accessible
Tuesday, June 15
Powhatan 4-H is excited to host a Watermelon Growing Contest for youth ages 5 to 18 this summer. Powhatan 4-H will provide the seeds and instructions, then the youth plant the seeds at home and care for their own patch. After caring for their melons for about 90 days, kids will bring their “best of the best” produce to the Powhatan Village Farmers Market on Thursday, Sept. 2, for the contest. Drop-off for the weigh-in is from 5 to 5:30pm. Winners will be announced at 6 p.m. Prizes will be awarded for longest, cutest, roundest, heaviest and more!
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 804-5985640 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 COVID19. Contact Renee Van Natter at valerie.vannatter@dss.virginia.gov or via cell at 804 814-5332.
Habitat for Humanity-Powhatan 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.
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The Powhatan Rotary Club meets at 7:30 a.m. every Thursday at the County Seat Restaurant.
Graceland Baptist Church hosts Miracles of God Church for those with special needs and their families or caregivers at 2 p.m. at 975 Dorset Road. The church is a special needs fellowship of individuals and families who come together once a month for praise, fellowship, music, poetry, testimonies, puppet shoes, and a message. For more information, contact the church at 804-5983481.
The Beef Cattle Production 360 Discussion Group meets at 6 p.m. New members are always welcome to join if you are a seasoned beef cattle producer or just getting started. Prior to the pandemic the group typically started with a pot luck meal. Meetings have currently either been held virtually or on farm socially distanced with masks. For more information, contact Rachel Henley at 804-598-5640 or rachelhenley@vt.edu.
Sunday, June 13
Thursday, June 10
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.
Saturday, June 12
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.
Children ages 5 to 8 will only participate; they not compete for prizes. The deadline to register is June 15. Email Cathy Howland, Powhatan 4-H Extension Agent, at chowland@vt.edu to pre-register and instructions for picking up seeds and directions.
such as a food truck and musicians. For more information, contact 804-241-1562 or visit www.rvagriculture.org.
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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. Visit us on Facebook at Feeding Powhatan or call 804303-6431. 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, blackowned 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 towards 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.
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 804598-5640.
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 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 804794-1440. 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 804-598-5640.
There are two Powhatan County 4-H clubs with a focus on equine projects now enrolling new members. Both are small but looking to grow! The emphasis of Virginia's 4-H Horse and Pony program is on equine selection, nutrition, management, 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 804598-5640.
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
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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 804598-5630 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
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 804-598-5640.
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MARIA PEREIRA Maria Teresa Pereira, 72, of Burke, Va., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, in Powhatan, Va., after a courageous battle with cancer. Her husband and children PEREIRA were by her side. She was preceded in death by her parents, Guillermo and Nery Alcazar; and brothers, Jorge Alcazar and Jaime Alcazar; and sister, Carmen Alcazar. Teresa is survived by her husband, Rolando Pereira; her sons, Eduardo Guillermo Pereira, Rolando Pablo Pereira and Rod Alcazar and her daughter-in-law, Lisa Alcazar; grandchildren, Julian Alcazar and Abigail Alcazar; brothers, Gaston Alcazar and Raul Alcazar; and many nieces and nephews and numerous other family members and friends. Online condolences can be made at affinityfuneralservice.com.
State police investigate motorcycle accident Contributed Report The Virginia State Police is investigating a motorcycle crash that resulted in the death of a Powhatan County man. At 8:29 a.m. on Wednesday, June 2, troopers responded to a crash in the 1600 block of Route 622 (Dorset Road.) The preliminary investigation reveals that a 2007 Yamaha V Star motorcycle was headed south when it ran off the road to the left and struck a fence. The rider and sole occupant, Matthew F. Huvar, 65, of Powhatan, succumbed to his injuries on scene. It is unconfirmed at this time if Huvar was wearing a helmet. The investigation is ongoing.
Ham Radio Field Day event to reach across miles Contributed Report Every year the county’s ham radio operators get together for the national Ham Radio Field Day event. The objective of the exercise is to setup communications equipment off the grid in disaster mode and make as many contacts in the United States and Canada as possible over a 24-hour period. In the past they have made contacts as far away as California, upper Canada, South America, and ships at sea in the Atlantic. Powhatan County Emergency Management supports the exercise with the use of its Mobile Command Trailer and mobile generator. The group sets up equipment and antennas on Friday afternoon and Saturday morning at the Fighting Creek Park Pavilion. The exercise begins at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 26, runs through the night and concludes at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 27. Those who are interested in learning what ham radio is all about are free to stop by and meet the club members.
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Siblings remembered for energy, smiles they brought to a room By Laura McFarland Editor
POWHATAN – The family of siblings Mackenzie and Benjamin Morelle remembered the Powhatan teenagers recently for the way they could fill a room with their energy. Mackenzie, 17, was killed in a single-vehicle crash on May 23, and her brother, 13-year-old “Benny,” died on June 1 as a result of injuries sustained in the accident. The accident occurred on Anderson Highway just east of Stavemill Road. The brother and sister were on their way to King’s Dominion for a day of fun together, said Roxanne Wentworth,
their grandmother, of Powhatan. “Tragedy can happen at any time to anyone. Ours happened on a Sunday afternoon when two teenagers were heading to King’s Dominion. But that is who they were,” she said. Mackenzie, a junior, had recently transferred to Powhatan High School from Monacan High School and was enjoying her new school, Wentworth said. She was playing lacrosse until she got her first paycheck at Dunkin’ Donuts and the allure of working made her shift her focus. “She loved spending her money on eye makeup and hair products,” her grandmother said with a
smile. But beyond the money she was earning, Mackenzie genuinely loved working as well as meeting and being around people, whether it was her coworkers or customers, said Dana Cosgrove, her aunt. It seemed like everybody she met had a different nickname for the vivacious young girl. “It didn’t matter who you were. She was friends with everybody,” she said. Mackenzie was also adventurous and wanted to travel and see different things, Wentworth said. In this she was quite different from her little brother, who at 13 often liked staying home to play games with his cousin and uncle and watch TikTok
videos. But Benny was still active, joining the track and cross country teams at Powhatan Middle School, where he moved halfway through the school year from Midlothian Middle School to finish his eighth grade year. He also loved roller skating. The two teens came to live with their grandparents in November 2020 in Powhatan, and though PHOTO COURTESY OF WENTWORTH FAMILY they had been through Shown are Mackenzie and Benjamin Morelle, some tough situations in Powhatan teens who died as a result of a car their young lives, they accident. didn’t let the past bring them down, their grand- friends with everyone. the Powhatan community, mother said. Ben came to Powhatan all of the kids’ schools, Sam Wentworth, the and was really enjoying emergency services, the siblings’ uncle, said they his time on the track team. VCU PICU unit, and definitely made everyone He really was fitting in,” Ronald McDonald Chariaround them much happier. he said. ties for their support after “Mackenzie made The family thanked the accident.
Library offers summer reading program for teens Contributed Report Powhatan County Public Library’s Teen Summer Reading Program, Tails & Tales, kicks off June 21 and runs through July 31. Themed events for teens include an outdoor Pokémon Terrarium event, Take & Make craft kits themed to the popular book series Warrior
Cats, an online Murder Mystery, and a service project supporting the Powhatan Animal Shelter. Virtual Game Nights will be hosted on the library’s Teen Discord server on weeks that don’t include a themed event. Visit our Instagram page @PCPL teens, or email PCPLteens@powhatanli-
brary.net for the link to join in the fun. Teens may pick up a summer reading packet, including a calendar of events, at the front desk of the library beginning June 21. Participating teens may complete a reading checklist sheet to earn points to win one of three grand prizes featuring themed book bundles
and gift cards. PCPL’s teen summer reading program is open to youth ages 12-18. Maintaining good reading habits over summer break is important for students of all ages. Library summer reading programs battle summer learning loss by encouraging a lifelong love of reading. Summer Read-
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Motorcycle club holds ride to benefit Lonesome Dove Contributed Report On Saturday, May 22, the Pipe Hitters Motorcycle Club did a Poker Chip Run to benefit Lonesome Dove Equestrian Center in Powhatan County. The motorcycle club partnered with Steel Horse Harley Davidson in support of Lonesome Dove. More than 180 bikes participated in the fundraiser, which saw them traveling from the Harley Davidson dealership in Midlothian to the Powhatan nonprofit. “Everyone enjoys just looking them over when they come and while they are parked,” said Karen Ylimaki, board member. The weather could not have been better, she said. The Lee Street Band provided awesome dancing music, the vendors were outstanding, there were many raffle and silent auction items, and there was plenty of food and fun. Also present was the Vet Center of Richmond's Mobile RV and Powhatan Fire and Rescue, which brought a ladder truck to have the American flag flying high. Fort Lee bused over 25 service members, and they added to the festivities, Ylimaki said. The soldiers helped unload hay and washed and groomed all the horses. Lonesome Dove put on a demonstration of what is done for the people who participate in the program. Miniature horse Trouble was bought out and walked around to meet people, which is always a hit. One high point of the day was the presentation of a Suburban vehicle to a Veteran and his family, Ylimaki said. This was done by Josh Jones, president and founder of Vet to Vet Vehicles and a 100% disabled veteran. “All of us at Lone-
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Daily Mass Times: Wednesday at 9:00 AM Thursday at 9:00 AM Friday at 9:00 AM Equestrian Center, visit www.LDEquestrian.com or call Karen Ylimaki at 804-318-6485.
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Habitat for Humanity to hold Juneteenth celebration Contributed Report Juneteenth Powhatan 2021 will celebrate culture, commerce, and history from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 19, on the lawn next to the Habitat for Humanity-Powhatan ReStore. The Habitat ReStore also will be open. Participants include local author and historian Sandra Morris Kemp; some of Powhatan’s Black entrepreneurs and artisans, and vintage cars from the Powhatan Cruizers. There will also be three food vendors: Power Ice, Favour Cookies, and Elegant Cuizines. Elegant Cuizines will serve some of the traditional red
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turning to normal,” Jones said. “The mask mandate was lifted for most settings other than public transportation and schools. Until that is lifted, we won’t know what it will look like next year, and the same with social distancing requirements. “Our hope in Powhatan and our goal would be to not have social distancing and have classrooms
look as normal as possible next year. But we need to make sure we can do that safely and legally,” he continued. Jones said his staff is planning to have a normal school year with students in classrooms without masks and without social distancing guidelines if they are able to do so. PCPS also intends to have “full and robust” extracurricular and co-curricular activities unless it is prohibited from doing so,
Hello my name is Beans. I am a friendly, loving cuddle bug. I am around 2 years old, and up to date on my shots and I am spayed. I was an owner surrender due to the fact I love my people so much that I was always around Beans them, and they were afraid I would trip them. They really did care about me, but sometimes things just aren’t meant to be. So, Here I am searching for my perfect family. I like to have free roam of my home, and lots of love, and cuddles from my family. If you would like to meet me please contact 804-598-5672, and the staff will be happy to assist in scheduling an appointment for you to meet me. If you would like to help the animals in our care, you can do so by donating to our medical fund at Claws and Paws, 4313 Anderson Hwy., Powhatan, VA 23139 Powhatan Sheriff’s Office | Division Of Animal Control Phone: 804-598-5672 | Fax: 804-598-5109
foods and drinks associated with the day: red velvet waffles, cranberry biscuits, Hibiscus tea (cold and hot), and raspberry limeade. Elegant Cuizines will offer breakfast fare from 9 to 11 a.m. and then switch to lunch fare. Juneteenth — the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States — became a state- observed holiday this year. “Juneteenth has been a missing puzzle piece in the telling of America history,” says Habitat board and ReStore committee member Vernell Straughter. “By recognizing it, we provide a fuller story of our nation.” At the Powhatan event, learn more about the origins he added. As far as transportation, while the school divisions haven’t gotten permission to run routes as normal, it would be best for everyone involved if the school buses are allowed to run at or near capacity, he said. While restrictions may be lifting, the school divisions’ commitment to cleanliness and maintaining a safe atmosphere for students will not, Jones said. Many of the methods implemented to combat the risk of COVID-19 are just good practices to prevent the spread of germs that school staff appreciated and want to see continued. PCPS did administer standards of quality (SOL) tests at the end of the latest school year. While those will not count toward accreditation, they will be helpful in determining if students need extra support and assistance, Jones said. The schools also did end-of-year assessments to see where students stand after a full year of instruction, he added. Staff will be analyzing that data over the coming and making determinations about instructional programs based on students’ needs. “We are doubling the size of our summer program by offering full day for elementary students, and we are really pleased with the response that we have had in terms of stu-
dents signing up for summer school,” he added. “I think that will help us start off next year more normal because those students who need it are going to be getting basically twice the amount of instruction they would get in a normal summer.” COVID concerns Data is showing that as more and more people across the country are getting one of the COVID-19 vaccinations, the number of positive COVID-19 cases is decreasing, Jones said. For the benefit of public safety, PCPS is recommending that people who are eligible be vaccinated, including students who are old enough. PCPS even held a vaccination clinic on June 2 that had 218 people signed up to receive the Pfizer vaccine. The primary target age was students ages 12 to 17. However, the school division also recognizes that it is a family decision and has no plans to mandate that students or staff be vaccinated before they come back to school, Jones said. “If we did that, it would be something that would be dictated by the state and not by Powhatan Schools. At least that is our current thinking,” he said. Some school divisions in the state are running pilot programs offering rapid testing when they think
of Juneteenth, the history of Pocahontas High School, plans for the new Drexel-Morrell Center, and the legacy of the St. Francis/St. Emma school campus. Habitat for Humanity International annually recognizes Juneteenth as a day of reflection, action, and solidarity — a way to mark the nation’s aspiration of liberty and justice for all. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to Habitat for Humanity’s historical and theological imperatives, from its spiritual birthplace at Georgia’s Koinonia farm to its worldwide nonprofit, ecumenical housing ministry today. Visit habitatpowhatan.org. someone might have COVID-19 or have come in contact with someone who tested positive, but Powhatan is currently not participating in that program, Jones said. “That is what is being piloted in areas across the state that we are not currently doing. But it is unknown if that is going to be a recommended practice or even a required practice,” he said. Virtual learning Those families who wish to have their students learn virtually will need to demonstrate they have a medical reason, they have demonstrated success in a virtual environment previously, or they have some other extenuating circumstance that necessitates them being in virtual instruction, Jones said. “This year was voluntary – you could decide to be virtual or not. We did have some students who chose to be virtual who weren’t successful at it, so we want to make sure we provide as much support in a face-to-face environment as we can for students,” he said, The school division is also taking away the requirement that those who sign up for virtual have to commit to a whole semester, as staff would hope they would transition back more quickly. “I talked to a few parents who are concerned
CHURCH DIRECTORY
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
SUNDAYS 8:00 AM in person service in the church 10:30 AM in person service in the church (livestreamed) www.stlukespowhatan.org All are Welcome For more information visit www.stlukespowhatan.org Route 711 at Three Bridge Road 794-6953
EVERGREEN COMMUNITY CHURCH (PCA) Proclaiming & Practicing the Gospel of Jesus Christ
Outdoor Worship Service at 10:00 AM Meeting at 2895 Lower Hill Road ECCPCA.ORG
598-8844
Rev. Robert Barnes
The Bridge
Genito Church Presbyterian “Building a Bridge of Hope” Isaiah 58:12 Church 2910 Genito Rd. Powhatan, VA
372-9074 Worship with us this Sunday Church service @ 9:30 AM Sunday school @ 10:30 AM
Sundays: Morning Worship 10:00 AM Wednesday: Family Life Night 7:00 PM 2480 Academy Road 598-7159 Pastor: Johnathan M. Whichard
Providence Presbyterian Church “Worshiping and Witnessing in Western Powhatan since 1825”
Powhatan Christian Fellowship Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.
Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Night 7:30 p.m. Worship Service 11:00 am All Are Welcome! 3308 Pleasants Road, 598-4970 1/4 mile off of Route 711 Located 1950 Ridge Road Russ Cress, Pastor (Rt. 627) 598-0733
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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St. John Neumann Catholic Church Meeting Sundays in Amelia, Farmville, Fork Union, Midlothian, Powhatan and Online. Visit pccwired.net for services times & locations. 598-1174 pccwired.net
with students who are under the age of 12 that haven’t had a chance to be vaccinated yet. They may want to start them on virtual until they have access to a vaccine and then they want to move them back to a face-to-face environment after they have been vaccinated,” he said. With the smaller number of students expected to learn virtually, Jones said the school division is committing not to have any teachers teaching both virtual and face-toface unless they choose to do so. To maximize PCPS resources, virtual secondary students are more than likely going to receive their instruction from an online private provider that specializes in virtual instruction, such as Virtual Virginia. They would still be considered Powhatan students, he said. At the elementary level, the division is still looking at numbers. There may be a designated teacher for each grade level teaching students from all three elementary schools, he said. “Until we get the final numbers, we don’t know what that will look like. If it doesn’t make sense for us to do it in terms of staffing, then we will be doing Virtual Virginia at the elementary level,” he said. Laura McFarland may be reached at Lmcfarland@powhatantoday. com.
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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Stock Market Game winners recognized Team VA_23_ZZ267 from Flat Rock Elementary School ranked higher than any other elementary school team in the state for the Spring Stock Market Game session for Virginia! Congratulations to students, MacKenzie Ringstaff and Kara Emery, and Gifted Resource Teacher, Lori Wolf. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, they are unable to hold the awards luncheon at the Richmond Federal Reserve Bank. Instead, they held a "live" virtual awards program on May 20. At that time, MacKenzie and Kara briefly described what they PHOTO BY LAURA MCFARLAND learned from and/or enjoyed about their participation in the SMG. They could also choose to describe their investment strategy. The Powhatan County School Board recognized MacKenzie, left, and Kara at its May 11 meeting.
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special guest speaker at the event, which drew more than 50 people. Amico attended West Point and was commissioned a 2nd lieutenant in the Armor Branch in 1976. He served in various posts in the U.S. and overseas until he retired in 1995. He also served several years as the Senior Army instructor of the Cumberland High School JROTC program. Memorial Day is not, as some believe, the unofficial start of summer vacation or a reason for businesses to hold sales, Amico said. “It is a day set aside to honor those who fell in defense of this great nation and the values we hold dear,” Amico said, before sharing some ways he feels people can continue to honor that sacrifice every day. People can honor the fallen by remembering that they represent every region, race, ethnic group, and religious faith, he said. “They embodied one of the great strengths of this country – its diversity, its ability to take people from other nations and assimilate them as Americans while honoring their
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heritage,” he said. “Yes, we have to do a better job of keeping our borders safe and enforcing the current laws, but I hope we never get to the point where we slams hut the gates on what Ronald Reagan so famously called the ‘shining city on a hill.’ To do so would be a disservice to those we honor today.” Amico talked about the origins of Memorial Day in relation to the Civil War as families and friends of those who died came and decorated the graves of the fallen on both side in an event first known as Decoration Day. More than 100 years later, Memorial Day officially became a federal holiday in 1971. Despite these origins, he pointed out that some people might object to honoring the estimated 250 Confederate dead buried at Huguenot Springs Cemetery and those that fought alongside them. But the study of history is complicated, he said, and can’t only be looked at through a modern day lens. “Whatever the cause they fought for, they sacrificed their all for it,” he said. Amico also spoke about the men and women who rest on foreign soil, where they went “to
free the oppressed, end tyranny, and bring peace to the world.” They gave their lives so the United States could become “a more perfect union,” Amico said. He challenged those listening to honor their sacrifice by shutting out the “polarizing invective of the fringe elements of both the left and the right” and being willing to accept the best ideas for moving forward, “no matter where those ideas come from.” “Let us remember that our two greatest documents – the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution – came into existence on clouds of compromise because the founding fathers realized there were more important things than themselves or their individual agendas,” he said. In addition to the guest speaker, the annual Memorial Day Service sponsored by the J.E.B. Stuart Camp #1343 of the Sons of Confederate Veterans was full of traditions those in attendance embrace every year. The event included guests signing “Carry Me Back to Old Virginny”; a special musical tribute of the different branches of the armed forces given by the Virginia Scots Guard Pipes and Drums; a laying of
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wreaths from various groups in Virginia and beyond, and a four-cannon salute offered by Knibb’s Battery, Artillery Regiment, 1st Division, A.N. V. Laura McFarland may be reached at Lmcfarland@powhatantoday. com.
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Graceland Baptist Church Dr. Ronald Wyatt, Jr., Pastor
Contemporary – 8:30 a.m. Sunday School – 9:45 a.m. Worship – 11 a.m. Children’s Worship – 11 a.m. Prayer/Bible Study – Wed. 6:30 p.m. 2095 Red Lane Road Children’s Worship (all ages) – 1/2 mile off Rt. 60 on Red Lane Road Wed. 6:30 p.m. 804-598-2455 New Generation Praise & Worship – www.redlanebaptist.org Sunday 6 p.m. Worship Service 9:00 a.m. Lighthouse Youth – Wed. 5:30 p.m. Small Groups 10:30 a.m. Miracles of God Sp. Needs Service: 2 p.m. the 2nd Sat. of each month Wednesday Night Classes for all ages at 6:15 598-3481 • 975 Dorset Road Dr. James Taylor, Pastor www.gracelandbc.org
Holly Hills Baptist Church www.HollyHillsBaptist.org
(Independent Bible Believing)
Randy Blackwell, Pastor Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7:00 p.m.
379-8930 1659 Anderson Highway 3½ miles east of Flat Rock
5680 Cartersville Road Powhatan, Virginia 23139 Pastor Gregory L. Beechaum Sr. “The church where Jesus is Alive” 9:00 a.m. ---- Sunday School 9:45 a.m.----- Prayer & Praise 10:00 a.m.--- Sunday Morning Worship 5th Sunday at 11 a.m. Hour of Power 7:30 p.m. ---- Tuesday Night Worship & Bible Study
“A Church Where Love Never Fails!” Pastor Otis B. Lockhart, Jr.
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Muddy Creek BAPTIST CHURCH Baptist Church Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Worship - 11 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer Service - 7:00 p.m. Pastor Jeff Beard, MA, MBA 3470 Trenholm Road www.muddycreekbaptist.org
375-9212
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804-375-9404
Baptist Church
11 a.m. – Worship Service 9 a.m. – Church School Wednesday Bible Study 10 a.m. & 7 p.m.
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Hollywood
Rev. Bryan Stevens, Pastor
Powhatan Extension Office at 804-598-5640.
Above, dozens of people attended the 40th annual Huguenot Springs Cemetery Memorial Day Service to pay homage to the nation’s fallen service members. Below is a cannon salute offered by Knibb’s Battery, Artillery Regiment, 1st Division, A.N. V.
Sunday School 9:45-10:45 Sunday Morning Worship will begin at 11:00 a.m.
2591 Ridge Road Powhatan, Virginia 23139 804-598-2051
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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
residents healthy in mind, body and spirit. Contact Betsy Blandford, volunteer coordinator, at 804-380-1270.
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OLD POWHATAN BAPTIST CHURCH 3619 Huguenot Trail Powhatan, Virginia 23139 www.finecreekbaptist.org Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Worship Service: 11:00 a.m. Traditional
2202 Old Church Road www.powhatanbaptist.org
“Your Community Church”
598-2763 Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Morning Service at 11:00 a.m. Bible Study Every Wednesday Night at 6:30 p.m. 3964 Old Buckingham Road
Sundays 10:00 a.m. Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Experiencing the presence, power and person of Jesus Christ
Loving, Investing, Fulfilling, Empowering Senior Pastor Justin Wilson Sunday Service 10:30am 2410 New Dorset Circle www.Communitylifechurchpowhatan.org Feeding Powhatan Open 3rd Wednesday of the month
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Sunday 10am, 11am & 6pm Wednesday 7pm
3920 MAIDENS RD., POWHATAN
804-598-2301
Evening Bible Study 7:00 p.m.
Service times are 8:30 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Worship online at 10:15 a.m.
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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Blessed Sacrament Huguenot
GRADUATION
Blessed Sacrament Huguenot Class of 2021
Katherine Alicia Dana
Margaret May Lewis
Alyssa Nicole Shively
Haleigh Winchester Davis
* Owen Sibeon Howes Long
* Emily Grace Smith
* Kathleen Shaw Forward
Zachary Mitchell Miles
George Cromer Smith
Caroline Elizabeth Avery
Emma Grace Garavalia
Giang Hoang Huong Nguyen
Michael Edward Timmons
Jackson Colby Carmack
Nhat Minh Huynh
Chloe Alexis Norman
Lindley Selden Waters
Marisa Jane Claud
* Jessica Taylor Johnson
Hayden Hunt Roudabush
* Carson Riley Connor
John Henry Kiefer
* Gabriela Saenz-Murillo
Blessed Sacrament Huguenot Class of 2021 gradautes:
* Denotes Honor Graduate
Blessed Sacrament valedictorian and salutatorian honored By Laura McFarland Editor
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OWHATAN – Jessica Taylor Johnson and Gabriela Saenz Murillo lead the 2021 Class of Blessed Sacrament Huguenot Catholic School (BSH) as valedictorian and salutatorian respectively, with grade point averages of 4.3 and 4.23. Johnson is the daughter of Susan Cooper and James Johnson of Pow-
hatan. She plans to attend the College of William and Mary in the fall and major in psychology. “I’m honored to hold the rank of valedictorian and plan JESSICA JOHNSON on working toVALEDICTORIAN
wards a doctorate in psychology to become a clinical psychologist in the future,” she said. While at BSH, Johnson was a student GABRIELA MURILLO ambassador; SALUTATORIAN
played varsity tennis and cross country; served in Student Government (vice president 2018-2019), and belonged to National Honors Society, National Junior Classical League, Latin Club, Book Club, and Stage Crew. Outside of school, she was involved in peer tutoring; volunteered for Chesterfield Parks and Recreation, and was a cheer coach for a nonprofit organization called Athletes in Motion East see BSH, pg. 7
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Schools did great job honoring graduates By Laura McFarland Editor
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ne of my favorite moments in most graduation ceremonies is when students are invited to move their tassel from the right side of the cap to the left. I love how such a small gesture can convey so much. Many of our readers, if they have given this any thought lately, would realize that the significance of this moment is the students symbolically declaring that they are moving from being a student to being a graduate. I have gotten to see that gesture several times in the last few weeks as I covered the four graduation ceremonies of three local high schools, and every single time it was still a great moment. For a reader like me who often equates new beginnings to “starting a new chapter” this small gesture seems appropriate with that idea. I have always liked that symbology more than the idea of a fresh start anyway. Sure, there is always some element of a clean slate when you have such a momentous shift in life. But everything they are and have done before graduation is still part of them after they are handed their diplomas. And it is those moments as much as their future potential that we celebrate with these ceremonies, and rightly so.
We celebrated the students of Cumberland High School, Powhatan High School, and Blessed Sacrament Huguenot Catholic School in this edition of the Powhatan Today and two previous issues with graduation ceremony photos, the Class of 2021 lists, and recognition of the top students. But I also would like to add a few words here to say what an amazing job all three schools did in commemorating this occasion for these students and their families. Each school did things a little differently, and they were all wonderful in their own way. On May 14, I attended two fantastic indoor graduation ceremonies at Cumberland High School. Rather than hold one large outdoor ceremony, the school division decided to hold two almost identical ceremonies a few hours apart in the school gymnasium. While it was a shame the Class of 2021 couldn’t celebrate together, the school staff did an amazing job making each ceremony special for their graduates. All of the students got to hear from valedictorian Angela Finchum and salutatorian Heavenly Gass. Principal Eugene Williams Jr. shared the students’ many achievements and made it clear that the staff would always care about them and consider them as part of the Cumberland family, and there wasn’t anything they could do about it. Powhatan High School had a truly amazing, if warm, outdoor ceremony on May 28 in James Woodson Stadium. My commendation to valedictorian Mad-
die Ferguson and salutatorian Isabell Torrijos, who equipped themselves well and highlighted their accomplishments and their hopes for the future. As principal Mike Massa pointed out, the Class of 2021 persevered in their senior year through unprecedented times “with grit, determination, and support of one another.” Blessed Sacrament also had a fantastic outdoor ceremony on June 5 to honor the 23 seniors that make up the Class of 2021. Valedictorian Jessica Johnson and salutatorian Gabriela Murillo shared great memories and inspiring words for their fellow graduates. Head of School Paula Ledbetter expressed that while the last year brought challenges, it also brought gifts, and the Class of 2021 was one of them. The students lived their lives to the fullest despite the pandemic and showed they have the capacity to make a great mark on the world. I briefly considered ending this column with a little advice, but I decided against it, because it is the achievements of the graduates and all of the people who helped them along the way that should remain the focus if this conversation. We celebrate not only their senior year, which undoubtedly did not play out how they would have wished in so many respects, but all of the years that led up to it as well, both good and bad. Congratulations, Class of 2021. You more than earned this. Laura McFarland may be reached at Lmcfarland@ powhatantoday.com.
Fried chicken and roadside memories
BSH
By Jim Ridolphi
Coast. Johnson said she is grateful that she pursued the entirety of her high school career at Blessed Sacrament Huguenot. “I’ve made incredible lifelong friends, been supported and taught by the most dedicated teachers, encouraged and pushed to do my best by outstanding coaches, and have overall been surrounded by a loving group of people that I will forever consider family,” she said. Murillo is the daughter of Yulenny Murillo and Edson Guel of Powhatan. She will be attending Virginia Tech in the fall and major in business marketing. While at BSH, Murillo was a stu-
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In addition to denoting one of America’s most solemn holidays and celebrating the brave men and women of our Armed Services who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country, Memorial Day weekend also has become the nation’s unofficial start of summer. Like many families, we spent part of the weekend lounging at the pool and grilling hamburgers and hot dogs, but, most importantly, the bulk of the time was spent with the ones who mean the most to us. Aside from the most important significance the holiday represents, that accompanying concept of Memorial Day brings back a myriad of memories from past experiences and the excitement that only the beginning of summer can bring. As a youth, we spent both the beginning and end of summer at my grandmother's house in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The old house was big enough for several families to gather and enjoy the peacefulness and solitude of rural, at that time, Maryland. It always seemed pleasantly different, almost foreign, as we settled in, and the clean cool air was a welcomed respite from hot and humid days and nights in Montgomery, and, later in life, Richmond. While it might seem hard to imagine today, the highlight of our weekend was always a road trip that included a picnic lunch. The destinations were foreign and exotic to me and my cousins, but the picnic lunch that always accompanied had become predictable and well-anticipated. Preparation for the outing began the day before, as my grandmother butchered and fried dozens of pieces of chicken in a huge cast iron pan on the stove. The aroma was almost too enticing to endure, but not tempting enough for any of us to enter Nannie’s domain as she performed her magic. That might explain why I’ve not met a single person in my family who has her recipe for fried chicken. While the chicken cooked, she prepared several pans of homemade rolls, the kind that tasted just as good cold as they did when heated.
The next morning, we carried out numerous boxes of food and loaded them into the several cars that would transport over a dozen anxious travelers on our journey. The destinations were varied but many times included historical sites like Harpers Ferry, Antietam or Gettysburg, and also included places like Beverly Beach or Cowen’s Gap. Before we reached any of those sites, my uncle, who drove the lead car, searched and always found a wayside park, usually located beside a stream. Wayside parks were then well-maintained and clean spots to picnic. It was there the true brilliance of Nannie’s work was fully exposed, laid out in plate to bowl fashion that filled the top of one picnic table. We waited impatiently for the nod to proceed and formed a small line, paper plates in hand. Drinking iced tea from a large thermos jug or grabbing a bottle of cola from a Scotch cooler may seem like small pleasures to today’s generation, but the memories of sitting at a picnic table and eating Nannie’s fried chicken and rolls still seem like, to me, the perfect start to the season. We would sometimes fall asleep on the ride home and would awaken as folks grabbed those boxes, much lighter than earlier in the day, and moved them back to Nannie’s kitchen where she’d gather the remains and put them on plates for a late night buffet in her large dining room. The next day we’d ride our bikes to the small downtown area and watch the parade, a sure sign that Memorial Day weekend was indeed coming to an end … and summer was beginning. I wish I could fry chicken like my grandmother and I also hope my children will always enjoy the peace of mind and enjoyment that a simple picnic lunch can provide. I’m also aware that wayside parks, for the most part, no longer exist, and eating by the side of the road with strangers is probably not my kids’ idea of a meaningful outing. But, remembering those days gone by somehow documents their importance and ensures that someone will, hopefully, recall those seemingly more peaceful days of road trips and Scotch coolers. 8460 Times Dispatch Blvd., Mechanicsville, Va 23116 Phone: 804-746-1235 Toll Free: 877-888-0449 Fax: 804-344-8746
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guest performers, and more. Page Turner Adventures features intrepid “Storyologist” Page Turner (Nadler) and Kenny, her slap-stick sidekick. Together, they transform children into “Storyologists” and send them on comic quests to collect, tell, and write stories. Each week this summer, young viewers will journey through the “Once Upon a Time Machine” for virtual adventures based on themes such as farmyard friends, fish tales, pet pals, celebrity critters, safari stories, and creepy crawlies. Page Turner Adventures may be accessed online at www.powhatanlibrary.net beginning June 22. Powhatan County Public Library’s Tails and Tales program runs June 22 to July 31. To register, visit
dent ambassador; a member of the National Honors Society; and involved in Latin Club (president 11th grade), cheerleading, Drama Club, Book Club, Art Club, and journalism. She also grew up in and was active at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Richmond and has a part-time job. Murillo said she feels very lucky to have been given the opportunity to experience the atmosphere Blessed Sacrament had to offer. “The teachers and students truly made every day an enjoyable experience, and the tight-knight relationships I built with everyone will be missed. I am truly honored to be the salutatorian of the Class of 2021 at The Blessed Sacrament School and can’t wait to see what the future holds,” she said. www.powhatanlibrary.net and click the “Tails and Tales Registration” button, or stop by the library’s welcome desk. Each registered participant will receive a packet of summer activities, a new book, and a summer reading lanyard, to encourage them to “read and bead” all summer long. Packets will be available for pickup at the library’s welcome desk beginning June 22. When they check out material each week at the library, young readers will earn a special themed bead from June 22 to July 31. Summer reading materials are made possible through the generosity of the Friends of the Powhatan Library and Powhatan County Public Schools. For more details on the program, contact Powhatan County Public Library at 804-598-5670 or library@powhatanlibrary.net. Program details are also available online at www.powhatanlibrary.net. The cost for the course is $15. For more info and to register, go to: tinyurl.com/VCEHomeFoodPreservation.
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such as canning, freezing, dehydration and fermentation. You'll learn the science behind these techniques and receive step by step guidance on how to do them at home. After registering, you can complete the course at your own pace until Dec. 31.
Volunteer dentists and hygienists are needed to staff the expanded dental services that will be available when the Free Clinic of Powhatan moves into its new location after the New Year. Providers can see CALENDAR, pg. 8
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High school honored with a continuous improvement award
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Powhatan High School was recognized by the Powhatan County School Board at its May 11 meeting for receiving the 2020 Board of Education's Continuous Improvement Award through the Exemplar School Recognition PHOTO BY LAURA MCFARLAND Program. This award is for being accredited or accredited with conditions in the 2019-2020 school year and for significantly improving academic and school quality indicators for the past three years. To qualify, schools must have demonstrated one or more of the following: an increase in the academic achievement of all students in reading or mathematics; an increase in academic achievement for two or more student groups in reading and mathematics; an increase in graduation rates and a decrease in students who dropout of high school. This award was delayed due to operating and distribution concerns over the past year due to the pandemic. Dr. Mike Massa, principal, received the award on behalf of the staff and faculty of Powhatan High School.
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The Powhatan County School Board recognized the Support Staff of the Year at its May 11 meeting. Shown are Lisa Harris, from left, Mary Smith, and Angela Clarke. Amy Tucker is in individual shot. Not pictured are Veronica Sanders and Jarrod Lisker.
Contributed Report The Powhatan County School Board recognized the important contributions of transportation employees and school support staff at its May 11 meeting. The school board honored those individuals for building level awards of Support Staff of the Year as well as the transportation award of Bus Driver, Bus Assistant, and Mechanic of the Year. The following staff members have been recognized by their school or department for their hard work and dedication to our students and the profession. Support Staff of Year 2020-21: Flat Rock Elementary, Veronica Sanders, secretary/bookkeeper; Powhatan Elementary, Angela Clarke, Mary Smith, and Donna (Lisa) Harris, Sodexo staff; Pocahontas Elementary, Amy Tucker, instructional assistant; Powhatan Middle, all support staff; and Powhatan High, Jarrod Lisker, computer technician. Bus Driver of the Year: David Funkhouser – There's a quote that “Being a school bus driver is not just a job, it's an adventure." Earlier this year, a PCPS driver encountered a situation that clearly illustrates this statement. In an unexpected encounter with wildlife on the bus, David Funkhouser’s professionalism as a driver was very apparent. Funkhouser maintained a calm, reassuring demeanor as he safely brought the bus to a stop to allow the surprise passenger to exit the bus. The professional manner in which he conducted himself in an unexpected event was an excellent example of how seriously Powhatan drivers take the safety of students they transport. Bus Assistant of the Year: Yvonne Howell – Although to some, Yvonne Howell may be a quiet
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The Powhatan County School Board recognized David Funkhouser, left, as the Bus Driver of the Year and Vincent Holman as Mechanic of the Year. Not pictured is Yvonne Howell, Bus Assistant of the Year.
presence, her impact on others is great. Described as helpful, caring, and reliable, it is no surprise that she is well loved by the students on the bus in which she serves as an aide. Sharing her wealth of experience to others as well as educating others on historical events, she positively impacts all those around her. Mechanic of the Year: Vincent Holman – While it is hard to single out one PCPS mechanic, Vincent Holman is this year's Mechanic of the Year. His professionalism and mechanical knowledge make him a great asset to PCPS transportation staff and students. As others, he has gone above and beyond this year, even filling in on bus routes that needed driver coverage.
Contributed Report Powhatan 4-H is excited to host a Watermelon Growing Contest for youth ages 5 to 18 this summer. Powhatan 4-H will provide the seeds and instructions, then the youth plant the seeds at home and care for their own patch. After caring for their melons for about 90 days, kids will bring their “best of the best” produce to the Powhatan Village Farmers Market on Thursday, Sept. 2, for the contest. Drop-off
for the weigh-in is from 5 to 5:30 p.m. Winners will be announced at 6 p.m. Prizes will be awarded for longest, cutest, roundest, heaviest and more! Children ages 5 to 8 will only participate; they not compete for prizes. The deadline to register is June 15. Email Cathy Howland, Powhatan 4-H Extension Agent, at chowland@vt.edu to pre-register and instructions for picking up seeds and directions.
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tially expressed interest in the student vaccine and then more than 200 actually signed up. “I figured that it would be a lot lower in the sense that parents would want to wait over the summer to determine if they wanted to get them vaccinated. I would have thought it would be lower but I am happy to see the number that we had that responded,” she said. Ahead of the clinic, the division let families know what vaccine would be available for their children and the benefits of them being vaccinated in the coming school year beyond the overall health protection and the potential benefit of moving the schools closer to a return to normal, she said. “If they are vaccinated and they come in contact with someone who tests positive, they will not be required to miss time from sports or from other activities,” she said. As a county employee, LaToya Turner of Powhatan had already been vaccinated at a countysponsored clinic that went well. She brought her son, 14-year-old Deric Cypress, to receive his vaccine after talking to him about it. “I did ask him how he felt about it. In discussing it with him, we just felt the best alternative was to get it. The main thing was he felt comfortable getting it also,” she said. Robin Duty of Powhatan brought her two sons, Matthew, 15, and William 16, to the clinic to receive their first doses.
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Joe Sposa, an ESS contractor, administers a Pfizer vaccine to Madeline Gordon, 15, while her dad Scott Gordon watches.
Although William was eligible earlier because of his age, the family waited until the teens could get them at the same time. “They are both traveling for a national bowling tournament in Indianapolis, and I know that is sort of a hot spot right now for COVID. We wanted to make sure they were vaccinated,” she said. Duty appreciated that the school division offered the clinic and said the whole process was easy. They also liked that the boys would receive the Pfizer shot, which carried less worry about side effects for them. She added that having had a mild case of COVID-19 that still sidelined her for two weeks, she wanted to protect against it happening again for her or her family. William said he felt safe getting the vaccine and wanted to be part of the solution of keeping more people from getting sick. Scott Gordon of Powhatan said he and his
wife, Tammy, were already vaccinated through their work with Cumberland County Public Schools and their oldest child had received both doses as well. They were waiting to hear that younger people could be vaccinated so their daughter, Madeline, 15, was eligible and were eager to bring her to the school division’s clinic. “Madeline was the last one standing in our family who was not vaccinated, and we wanted to make sure that Madeline had the same opportunity to get the vaccination protection that the rest of us have. And she was actually eager to be vaccinated,” he said. Madeline said she was a little scared but also excited because of the freedom of movement that is expected to come with more people being vaccinated. The rising sophomore said it will be nice next year to go to school not as worried about catching the virus.
Powhatan families ready to plan for the future, dealing with a health crisis, or with questions about how to plan for and pay for long-term care can now get help from a familiar face. Powhatan native Lelia (Palmore) Winget-Hernandez and her husband and law partner, Michael Winget-Hernandez, are announcing the opening of Commonwealth Life and Legacy Counsel in Powhatan Courthouse. Services include estate planning, powers of attorney, long-term care and Medicaid planning, probate and estate administration, and elder law. The firm also focuses on special needs planning for loved ones with disabilities who may need long-term support through a trust or other financial strategies. For Lelia, who was born locally and graduated from Powhatan High School, the new office is an exciting homecoming. Many locals knew Lelia’s mother, Nancy Palmore, who was the librarian at Powhatan High School for more than 30 years. “I’m so thankful for the chance to provide these important services to the community that raised me,” Lelia said. “Michael and I have seen that many rural communities have limited options for elder law and estate planning needs, and it was important to us to offer these services here in my hometown. Anyone who has known me for more than five minutes knows that I love Powhatan.” The firm offers free initial consultations to help prospective clients understand their legal situation and ways the firm could help in a confidential and relaxed setting. “Of course, we are litigators, but our goal is always to keep families out of court and out of conflict,” said Michael. “High-quality, intentional estate planning today is the best way to prevent those
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painful legal conflicts in the future.” Through their efforts and education, the couple has established themselves as a voice for senior advocacy. On May 24, Lelia moderated a panel discussion at the Virginia Governor’s Conference on Aging. The topic was “Challenges and Opportunities in Addressing Elder Abuse During the Pandemic.” The discussion featured state and local elder abuse investigators and a long-term care ombudsman explaining their roles and giving suggestions for professionals (and the general public) on how to prevent, detect, and report elder abuse. The Powhatan office is located in Suite C of the Richardson Harris Boatwright Building at 3829 Old Buckingham Road. It is the third location for Commonwealth Life and Legacy Counsel. Their other offices are located at Zion Crossroads (Fluvanna County) and Lake Anna (Louisa County). Lelia and Michael have recently been named finalists in the Louisa County Chamber of Commerce’s Businessperson of the Year recognition program, and the firm was previously voted the Readers’ Choice Best Law Firm by the readers of the Rural Virginian Newspaper.
are flexible and can change based on provider availability. Consider joining the dedicated group of volunteers who help keep Powhatan residents healthy in mind, body and spirit. Contact Connie Moslow at 804-379-6484.
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volunteer as little as once a month or more frequently. Coverage initially needed one morning or one late afternoon/ early evening. However times
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Churches has available resources to help people who would like assistance in learning to manage their finances. If you know of anyone who needs or would like to have this service, or to get more information, call Robin Cupka at 804-801-9851.
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Pfab wins regional singles championship By Nick Vandeloecht Sports Editor MECHANICSVILLE – Every day, at least for two hours a day, Jacob Pfab has kept his game sharp on the tennis court. Even when it would rain, or when it was cold, he’d work out. He’d do sprints. He’d run cone drills. As Powhatan boys tennis’ head coach Lee Kelley put it, Pfab would make those calls to him, saying: “Hey coach, I need to put some time on the court.” And when it’s nice out, the Powhatan High School junior will play five hours a day. Those long sessions – and all the work he’s put in – came into play. Not long after he had played a three-set regional semifinal doubles
match that had lasted around 2 hours, Pfab’s ability to run down shots, cover the edge and slam powerful groundstrokes from baseline to baseline never wavered as he defeated Hanover opponent Ethan Belote 6-2, 6-0 to win the Class 4, Region B boys tennis singles championship. “It feels good – all the work paid off,” said Pfab, who secured his first regional title in singles. “Ethan’s a great player. It definitely wasn’t easy. I had to come out here and hit my shots. I didn’t take anything for granted.” “It all paid off…practicing in the cold, running cone drills in the rain, it paid off,” Kelley said. “He deserves it – he definitely NICK VANDLOECHT/POWHATAN TODAY deserves it.” Powhatan’s Jacob Pfab returns a ball during a Class 4, Region B see PFAB, pg. 2B
boys tennis tournament match at Hanover High School.
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Powhatan High School assistant softball coach Linda Farmer was honored for the 50 years she has dedicated to coaching Powhatan softball last Wednesday on Powhatan High School’s softball field.
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Powhatan assistant softball coach Linda Farmer (right) shares a fist-bump with Carsen Hogston after Hogston reached first base on a single in Powhatan softball’s 10-0, five-inning win over L.C. Bird last Wednesday at Powhatan High School.
POWHATAN -- From her storied coaching career – one that has spanned half a century and features 34 district championships, 21 state tournament appearances, two state runner-up finishes and five state championships – Linda Farmer particularly remembers the players she coached across all of those years. She praised their dedication – their willingness to come out and work hard. Their love for the game. “Just great kids,” Farmer said. “We’ve been blessed with talent, but, more importantly than that, we’ve been blessed with good people, and that’s so important.” On Wednesday, many of those former players came out to celebrate the 50 years that Coach Farmer has dedicated to coaching Powhatan softball. “I can’t tell you what that meant to me. That was just an overwhelming day for me, it really was, just to know that softball has meant so much to them and that I possibly played a part in hopefully making them better people and certainly making them responsible citizens,” Coach Farmer said. “That’s been my goal all along, and it was overwhelming to see all of them come back today.” see FARMER, pg. 2B
Last July, Anthony Greenhow ran a blazing personal-record time of 21.31 seconds in the 200-meter dash during an electronically timed run on Powhatan High School’s track. While that time - along with an incendiary 10.49 that Greenhow ran in the 100 dash on the same day helped increase schools’ interest in him, it didn’t go down as a Powhatan High School record because it wasn’t run during an official meet. Nearly a year later, Greenhow made sure that it did. Barreling past his competitors at a blistering pace through the corner and setting sail down the front straightaway on his home track, the Powhatan High School senior and University of South Carolina signee ran yet another 21.31 to take first in the 200-meter dash during Powhatan High School’s Senior Day track and field home meet, which was held Wednesday. Making Greenhow’s win even more special was the 1-2 finish that see GREENHOW, pg. 3B
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Powhatan’s Anthony Greenhow runs in the boys 100-meter dash.
CC&F & F Bank’s Bank’s Athletes theWeek Week Athlete ofofthe Monacan High School, Timmons, a senior, won the boys 1600-meter WHO: OLIVIA GOODRICH (RIGHT) run in 4:38, which tied his personal AND GAVIN TIMMONS record in the event.
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Timmons also led a Powhatan sweep of the top six positions in the boys 3200-meter run. Timmons was followed by Ian Timmons in second, Eli Timmons in third, Sean Seibel in
fourth, Josh Holland in fifth and Liam Clancy in sixth. At the same meet, Goodrich, a Powhatan High School freshman, won the girls 3200-meter run with a time of 13:05. Goodrich also broke 6 minutes with her second-place run of 5:59 in the girls 1600.
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Powhatan baseball storms past Bird 15-4 By Nick Vandeloecht Sports Editor POWHATAN -- As the rain picked up over the course of Wednesday’s home finale, home plate was flooded by Powhatan’s base runners in the bottom of the fourth as they poured in 9 runs in the frame alone to ensure a 15-4 victory over L.C. Bird via the 10run rule in five innings. “It’s great for the seniors,” said junior Chase Gayness, who added of the fourth inning: “It was a great momentum shift, so that definitely helped get the momentum in our favor. We just took it from there.” Andrew Cheatham smashed a 3-run home run in the Indians’ 9-run frame, following up Thomas Robinson’s NICK VANDELOECHT/POWHATAN TODAY 2-run double. Also in the inning, GayPowhatan’s Andrew Cheatham gets ness walked in senior teammate Cona lead off of first base in the Indians’ nor Woodel, senior Ben Allanson home finale versus L.C. Bird. Cheatham scored on a passed ball and Josh Boelt drove in Gayness and Andrew Shiflett had a 3-run home run in the victory.
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Coach Farmer first started coaching softball in the spring of 1972. She remembers how they used to have all of their games and all of their practices at Lonesome Oak Field near the Administration Building. Usually their run of the day consisted of going from home plate to the oak tree and back. One of the many players that Farmer coached was Marie Crump, who first played under Coach Farmer in her first year of high school, graduated from Powhatan High School in 1976 and James Madison University in 1980 and became Powhatan’s head softball coach in 1981. Coach Crump and Coach Farmer have been working side-by-side ever since, and along with the hundreds of players they have coached, they have built one of the most successful and storied softball programs in Virginia. Earlier in the year, Powhatan High School senior and current varsity softball player Emmalee Lawson said she was always told that “if you were playing for Coach Crump and Coach Farmer, that you were blessed, because they’re some of the best coaches in Virginia, and
on a 2-run line-drive single to left field. L.C. Bird led 2-0 after the gameopening half-inning, but the Indians responded with 3 runs in the bottom of the first. After Boelt scored on a base hit from Carter Dawson, Woodel, facing 2 outs, bounced the 3-2 pitch into play, and an error by the first baseman not only enabled Woodel to reach base, but also allowed Cheatham and senior Stone Talley to score. After the Skyhawks tied the game in the top of the third, Powhatan went ahead for good in the bottom half-inning when Robinson rushed home on an infielder’s error. Woodel, who was up to bat when Robinson scored, plated Talley on an RBI triple for the insurance run. He would soon score off of a sacrifice at-bat by Allanson. The Skyhawks scored a run in the top of the fifth as the rain came down harder, but Gayness, who was the third pitcher to take the mound for Powhatan in the inning, persevered in
have been for everyone to know.” “It’s been great, and I wouldn’t want to coach with anybody else,” Coach Crump said. “It’s always special when you’ve been able to maintain the same coach, and I think that says a lot to the program, and I think that’s one reason we’ve had the success that we’ve had: just consistency.” “She was a pretty incredible athlete herself,” Coach Farmer said of Coach Crump. “She loves the game just like all the other kids, but softball is just a very contagious sport.” To Coach Farmer, one of the common traits shared by all of the different players who have come through the program over the past half-century has been NICK VANDELOECHT/POWHATAN TODAY their love of softball. Powhatan assistant softball coach Linda Farmer is surrounded by her “Softball’s a great game, and I love it, current Powhatan softball players as she is honored last Wednesday at and the kids loved it, and we just share Powhatan High School for her 50 years of coaching Powhatan softball. that love,” Farmer said. “It’s just an intime,’ and then a new group comes in field from third base to first. credible game.” With her players, both past and pres- and you say, ‘I can’t leave these kids And you can tell, Coach Crump said, that Coach Farmer “loves the game, and ent, standing behind her, Coach Farmer hanging.’ You go right back to it.” Softball has been a huge part of she loves working with the players, and gestured to them, emphasizing their role in Powhatan softball’s successes over Coach Farmer’s life. that’s what it’s all about.” “I don’t know what I’d do without During the ceremony, the group of the decades. “They are the reason I’m here,” it...I’d get bored to death,” Farmer said current and former players, administrators, teachers and coaches who came out Farmer said. “A lot of people have asked with a laugh. “But hopefully I’ve had an to celebrate Coach Farmer’s 50 years of me… ‘Why do you stay in coaching so influence on some of the kids’ lives and coaching stretched all the way across the long?’ And it’s because of them, be- have helped make them better people lower diamond of Powhatan’s softball cause, every year, I say, ‘Well, maybe it’s and better citizens. That’s been my goal.”
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After Belote won the first game of the championship match and led 30-15 in the second, Pfab gained momentum with his serve. He went-ahead 40-30, then tied the set at 1 game apiece on both a groundstroke return from the baseline and a powerful first serve, both of which Belote hit into the net. Pfab set the tone in the third game when he stayed on the run in a wild rally before delivering a clear winner down the right set while in transition for the first point. He took a 30-15 lead when Belote netted Pfab’s backhand return, then held out for the break point and a 2-1 lead after Belote double-faulted twice. Pfab in the fourth game rallied from an advantage-out point with the help of another fiery first serve and won the game for a 3-1 lead thanks to another backhand return. Belote swept the fifth game to trail 3-2, but Pfab rallied from a 30-15 deficit to win his next game while serving, then broke Belote’s serve again on straight points to lead 5-2. That seventh game featured one of the points that saw Pfab draw Belote to the net on a drop shot, catch hold of Belote’s return shot and drive the winner past Belote and into clear court. “Sometimes you’re just guessing, but sometimes you can see a little flicker in his eye,” Pfab said. “You can just see, ‘Oh, he’s going to my backhand,’ so you step over there, but sometimes it’s just guessing.” “Again, it’s all based on practice,” Kelley said. “If you have a plan, you execute that plan, you get the results that you need…and the intensity of executing that plan will be the results, and you could see it.” Pfab won a similar point to open the eighth game of the first set with a 15-0 lead, then went up 40-0 after quickly covering the left edge on a powerful return shot from Belote for his second, and also after seeing Belote hit out one of Pfab’s first serves. Pfab bounced back from a doublefault to deliver a winner on a low re-
the wet conditions. Facing one out when he took over, Gayness forced a flyball to right fielder Allanson, then struck out the last batter for the final two outs of the game. “It was tough,” Gayness said of pitching in the rain, “but: just do your job, throw strikes, get it done.” Cheatham batted 1 for 1 with the 3-run homer and 2 runs scored. Boelt batted 3 for 3 with 2 RBI and 2 runs scored. Woodel batted 1 for 2 with an RBI, 2 runs and a triple. He also got the win in 4 innings pitched, scattering six hits and 3 earned runs and striking out four. He walked no one in Wednesday’s win. Robinson batted 2 for 4 with 2 RBI, 2 runs and a double. Dawson batted 2 for 4 with an RBI and a run scored. Talley batted 1 for 2 with 2 runs scored. Gayness took two walks, scored 2 runs and had an RBI.
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From left: Region 4B singles boys tennis champion Jacob Pfab, from Powhatan, stands with regional runner-up Ethan Belote, from Hanover; Powhatan’s Jimmy Frame serves in the regional semifinals for doubles.
turn shot and take the first-to-6 set in eight games. The first set was a matter of patience, Kelley pointed out. “He knows and I know that the first four games of any match pretty much determines the momentum,” Kelley said. “He rode it out. That was it. The tidal wave happened.” Pfab bounced back from a 40-15 deficit in the first game of the second set to break Belote’s serve when he ran down a shot, then responded to Belote’s return stroke with a volley that Belote hit out. From there, Pfab seized the momentum and rolled out to a 3-0 lead with the help of quick defending and powerful groundstrokes. He also persevered in an 18-point fourth game while serving, and he put away the sixth and final game of the set and the match with a winner down the right side. Pfab had reached Thursday’s Region 4B final by winning two tournament matches in singles the day before. In the first round he won 6-0, 6-0 over Mechanicsville’s Preston Edmonds, whom
Pfab earlier this year had defeated via a tiebreaker in a USTA Juniors tournament. Kelley noted that, “through hundreds of hours of training and playing some of the top area players, Jacob was able to take his game to another level.” Pfab broke his opponent’s serve in the first game of the first set and won most rallies throughout the match. Edmonds put up a fierce battle in the fourth game, but the constant pressure of Pfab’s serve won out, and Pfab took the fourth game en route to sweeping the set. Pfab remained resilient in spite of what Kelley said were some excellent rallies from Edmonds to deliver a 6-0 second set, adding two service winners and two bounding rallies to Edmonds’ backhand in the closing stretch. In the regional semifinals, Pfab rallied out of a 3-1 deficit to overtake Courtland’s Matthew Leonard 7-5 in the first set and then close out the match with a 6-0 run in the second to advance to the final. The second set was all Pfab’s set, said Kelley, who pointed to his serves finding their mark, his unreturnable forehand and footwork that helped
Pfab chase down all of Leonard’s best shots. In the Class 4, Region B boys tennis doubles tournament Pfab and his partner Jimmy Frame also stunned the No. 1 seed of Leonard and Gabe Avelino from Courtland to reach the semifinals. Powhatan was the first to strike, and surprised everyone with a 4-1 lead. Playing off each other’s shot placements and court coverage, the Powhatan duo won the first set with Pfab serving it out to ensure the 6-3 set win. Courtland didn’t surrender. Helped by strong shot making, Leonard and Avelino broke Pfab’s serve to go-ahead 3-1 and then held serve for a 4-1 secondset lead. But Frame in the next game held serve, and his and Pfab’s net play and hand speed started taking over. Aided by key volley exchanges at the net, Pfab and Frame earned the points they needed to get back into the match. They broke Avelino’s serve, and then Pfab held serve to tie the match at 4-all. Leonard was serving for a 5-4 lead with his fans coming alive, but strong communication and courageous play gave Powhatan the break point, with Frame serving in the next game. Courtland rallied to force deuce, but Frame delivered a service winner, and a reaction shot that landed deep into the corner helped secure the 6-4 second set and match win for Powhatan. Frame and Pfab’s run in doubles, however, would end the next day in the semifinals against Mechanicsville’s Edmonds and Matthew Lavinder, who eventually finished the tournament as regional runners-up. Frame and Pfab fended off the duo to win the first set 6-4, but Edmonds and Lavinder won both the second and third sets 6-2 and 6-3. Pfab will play his Class 4 state semifinal match on Friday, June 11 at Huntington Park in Newport News at 10 a.m. Pfab plans on going into that match with a winning mindset. “You’ve got to be confident when you’re out here,” Pfab said. “You’ve just got to be confident and you’ve got to play your game. Sometimes it’s all you can do. If you lose, so what? At least you played your game.”
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Powhatan boys soccer sweeps L.C. Bird Staff Reports In its final week of the 2021 campaign, Powhatan showed the improvement it made over the course of the season when it blanked L.C. Bird 3-0 for its second shutout win of the season and its third overall. Following a seasonending 3-0 loss to Cosby - another improvement from when Powhatan lost 5-0 in its opener - the Indians will look to continue to grow under secondyear head coach Willie Miles, who was also taking on his first regular season at the helm after COVID-19 cut the 2020 season short. “The two biggest signs of improvements that I have seen since our second game of the year to (our) ninth game when we played the Skyhawks and other opponents within our squad has been the
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Powhatan’s boys soccer team comes together during last Tuesday’s game at L.C. Bird.
more consistent play with our back line and the progression of moving the ball confidently in the final third more,” Miles said. “Within our backline, it took some shuffling around within our personnel to get a sound unit that clicks in unity.” And they’ve made life a little easier for their sophomore keeper, Tucker Thomas, to operate and allow them to not have to defend constantly, Miles added. “Within our attacking
methods, we have progressed well into diversifying our approach against these teams,” Miles said. “We have also played it more to our playmakers in the middle and have allowed them more freedom to create chances. That has been evident in our past three contests and I am confident to see that same mindset moving forward.” In the victory over the Skyhawks, Fischer Daniel put the Indians on the
scoreboard with a goal off of an assist from Parker Sloan. Senior captain Zach Shelor netted the insurance goal on a penalty kick set up by Colton Hiatt, and Connor Nickerson added goal no. 3, with Daniel making the assist on Nickerson’s goal. “Even though it took longer than expected, we finally put most of what we have been trying to achieve as a team together with the principles that we emphasized in this game from start to finish,”
Miles said. “We created over six realistic chances at goal in the first 10 minutes of the game and at least finished one into the back of the net. “Of course, we want to score as many goals as we can, but it was awesome seeing the guys put the pressure on the opposition to battle back instead of us having to come from behind like we have done in previous contests,” Miles said. “From there, it went relatively smoothly the rest of the game.”
The biggest boost, Miles added, was having Shelor, back in the mix after he was out due to injury. “He brought that needed energy back into our team, especially with our attacking presence in the central midfield,” Miles said. “I am happy he was able to contribute effectively like he has done in the past over three years. We will miss him and the other seniors greatly next year.” As a young team in age and varsity experience, they knew there were going to be multiple learning moments throughout the entire year, Miles said. And after Miles got to see the concepts that their new Dominion District opponents threw at them, he’s ready to implement an effective offseason initiative across the board to get the program ready for the 2022 campaign.
Indians became 2nd team in 2021 to score on Cosby By Nick Vandeloecht Sports Editor POWHATAN -- Cosby’s girls soccer team not only went into Thursday’s match at Powhatan High School on an unbeaten record, but it had only given up goals – two total – to just one team this season: James River. Seconds before the end of the first half, Powhatan became the second team to score on this year’s Titans. Taking hold of a free kick, Bella Russell smashed it in an upward trajectory, and Cosby’s goalie got an outstretched hand on it. She deflected the ball higher and into the topshelf netting behind her, propelling the Indians into a 1-0 lead. Ultimately, the stunner would not happen. Ella Knight hit a game-tying goal 12 minutes inside the second half, and Abbey Muir notched the goahead shot with 5:30 to play, ultimately pushing Cosby past Powhatan 2-1 and keeping the Titans undefeated going into the playoffs.
But the result didn’t keep Powhatan’s season finale from being a strong end to the very young team’s strong debut in the formidable Dominion District. For both senior captains Sarah Amiss and Sarah McFadden, it was a season to remember. “I’m just really glad we were able to play this year,” said McFadden, who had come back from an injury to contribute to Powhatan’s standout showing in its finale. “It’s been incredible. I’ve been on this team for four years, five years now. I’m just happy to be here.” “I think everyone left it on the field, and this was definitely the best team I could ask for, and Sarah could say the same for our senior year,” Amiss said. “We really went out with a bang.” “This was definitely our season,” McFadden said. “I’m really happy with how it went down.” In its challenging district, Powhatan’s young team – featuring at least eight sophomores and five freshmen – swept James River 2-1 and 1-0, defeated Clover Hill 3-1
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he and fellow senior teammate Aaron Nash delivered in the 200. Nash, who was a standout player for Powhatan football and also made a positive impact on Powhatan basketball this past winter, ran a time of 22.86. Earlier in the day, Greenhow ran another school-record time of 10.64 to win the boys 100 dash. Nash added a fourth-place finish of 11.33 in the 100. Also winning first place for Powhatan was senior Gavin Timmons, who dominated the boys 3200 run with a PR of 10:11.36. Also from Powhatan, freshman Sean Seibel took third place in the 3200 in 11:18.35, and sophomore Liam Clancy finished fourth in 14:06.98. Asher Timberlake earned two podium finishes for Powhatan, placing third both in the boys discus with a throw of 112 feet, 8 inches, and in the boys shot put with a throw of 39 feet, 8 ¾ inches. Timberlake’s teammate and fellow junior Jack Altieri placed fifth in the shot put with a throw of 36 feet, 6 inches. Mayson Jenkins led the girls with a podium finish as she took third in the girls 200 dash in 28.42. Also from Powhatan, Hanna Vosburg finished fourth in the 200 in 28.55, and Ari Taylor ran the race in 32.96. In the girls 100, Jenkins, Vosburg and Taylor ran respective times of 13.85, 13.93 and 15.45. Freshman Ian Timmons led Powhatan’s runners in the boys 1600 with a fourth-place time of 4:54.06. Freshman Eli Timmons won the first heat of the
and blanked both L.C. Bird 10-0 and Manchester 5-0. Three of the Indians’ five losses were by 1 goal, including two narrow 2-1 setbacks to Region 4B opponent Monacan. When it came to challenging Cosby in Thursday’s home match, McFadden was really happy with how they played the Titans. “Especially being a young team…we’ve improved so much,” McFadden said. To Amiss, everyone was there for the team. “And there were so many bonds created,” Amiss said, “and I definitely think this is the tightest team we ever had.” “I’m just happy to be connected,” McFadden said. “I don’t even care how the score went down. I made so many good friends here. I’m really happy with how we connected. It’s amazing.” Powhatan head coach Jared Rottmund praised this year’s senior leadership, calling it phenomenal. “These ladies stepped up with the most ninth
1600 in 5:08.69. Also running in the boys 1600 for Powhatan were sophomore Joshua Holland (5:19.52) and freshman Tane Jeffs (5:27.97). Eli, Holland and Jeffs also ran respective times of 2:18.21, 2:21.27 and 2:32.56 in the boys 800. Freshman Olivia Goodrich led Powhatan’s runners in the girls 1600 run with a time of 5:52.99. Sophomore Raquel Iga and seniors Marissa Lampkin, Alexis Elzey and Carly Dolan ran respective times of 6:35.63, 6:36.54, 6:37.22 and 7:47.58 in the 1600. Goodrich, Lampkin, Elzey and Dolan also ran respective times of 2:45.51, 3:02.58, 3:04.38 and 3:37.92 in the girls 800. Additional boys discus competitors from Powhatan were Altieri (88 feet, 8 inches), sophomore Richard Huber (87 feet, 1 ½ inch) and Jack Dennis (79 feet, 11 inches). Huber also competed in the boys shot put with a throw of 33 feet, 3 inches. In the girls field events, freshman Leyla Sakrisson had throws of 61 feet, 6 inches in the girls discus and 24 feet, 8 ½ inches in the girls shot put. Also from Powhatan, freshman Madeline Barnswell had throws of 44 feet, 5 ½ inches in the discus and 17 feet, 6 ¾ inches in the shot put. Sakrisson also ran a time of 1:00.83 in the girls 300-meter hurdles. Amanda Eacho ran a 1:21.83 in the girls 400. Powhatan’s Senior Day meet honored the efforts and contributions of seniors Carly Dolan, Alexis Elzey, Anthony Greenhow, Micah Holt, Marissa Lampkin, Aaron Nash and Gavin Timmons.
graders – I mean it was a young, young team,” Rottmund said, “and these ladies made just everything fun…they will be missed.” “It was such a great opportunity to take them under our wings,” Amiss said. “I feel like they have so much experience now just from where we started (to) where we are now,” McFadden said. “I can’t wait to come home and see what they’re doing,” Amiss said of their younger teammates. “It’s going to be great.”
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Powhatan head girls soccer coach Jared Rottmund stands with senior captains Sarah Amiss (left) and Sarah McFadden (right) following Powhatan girls soccer’s 2021 season finale versus Cosby at Powhatan High School on Thursday.
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Gardening: In search of the lost Umami By Virginia McCown
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n Japanese, umami means “essence of deliciousness” and is sometimes referred to as the “fifth taste.” The umami sensation challenges the definitions of sweet, sour, salty and bitter. In my little world of tomato gardening, umami remains elusive. Heirloom tomatoes are still the best when it comes to taste and substance, but they are often difficult to grow. I confess I love the taste of ‘Cherokee Purple.’ Yet, at the end of each season, I vow, “Never again!” For all the bother growing a ‘Cherokee Purple’ tomato plant, I still plant one every season. If I’m lucky I’ll get six acceptable eating tomatoes a year. What’s left is fed to my chickens. ‘Cherokee Purple,’ like many heirloom varieties, is subject to every disease our Central Virginia summers throw at it. It’s why we don’t see heirloom tomatoes in grocery stores. Big growers and suppliers find that growing
heirlooms simply isn’t worth the bother. Don’t get me wrong. I love the heirlooms, truly I do. But if you’re looking to prepare, can or preserve your own salsa or sauce, they’re simply unreliable. Do you want plenty of plump, fresh tomatoes? My advice is to grow hybrid disease resistant varieties. Yet…… could some umami be better than no umami? Darn straight. Odd-sounding names such as ‘Box Car Willie,’ ‘Aunt Ruby’s German Green,’ ‘Mortgage Lifter,’ and ‘Costoluto Genovese’ are only a few old heirlooms available to grow from seed. Each has its own interesting history. “My favorite large heirloom is still ‘Barnes Mountain Orange,’” says Edmund Frost of Common Wealth Seed Growers in Louisa County (www.commonwealthseeds.com). “It tastes really good, is beautiful, and cracks less than other large heirlooms.” “I also liked ‘Arkansas Traveler’ a basic small to medium round pink salad tomato,” Frost continued. “It’s productive,
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tastes good and doesn’t split.” He also recommended ‘Ruthje,’ a cherry tomato, and the light yellow-colored ‘Garden Peach.’ Imagine a warm summer’s day nibbling on heirloom slices with a little salt and some freshly ground pepper – or chowing down a squishy tomato sandwich prepared with homemade mayonnaise… Mmm…..mmm… mmm…. Umami!
Tomato Growing 101 Even if your harvest is small, your own home grown tomatoes are a reward in and of themselves. Success means choosing varieties that are a good fit for Central Virginia’s hot, humid summers. What characteristics are you looking for? Do you live in an apartment, a townhouse or a larger suburban or rural site? Let’s discuss some basics. Determinate v. indeterminate Determinate tomato varieties tend to be shorter and bushier. Most ripen at about the same time. Determinate varieties are handy if canning salsa or sauce is your end goal. Indeterminate varieties tend to be taller and more sprawling or vining in nature. They don’t ripen all at once. Their harvest is spread out over the season. Midget, patio or dwarf These are varieties with compact vines best grown in containers. They are primarily cherry or salad size tomatoes. Although small, these are hardy plants with a lot of natural disease resistance. Two plants will provide a family of four with tomatoes all season. Of the heirlooms cherry-size tomatoes are the hardiest. Fruit Characteristics Yes, tomatoes are a fruit and not a vegetable. This fruit comes in many sizes and qualities. Cherry Cherry tomato plants range from dwarf (Tiny Tim) to plants that grow to more than 17 feet (Sweet 100) Beefsteak These are the large tomatoes that easily fit on a single hamburger patty. One Beefsteak tomato can weigh up to two pounds or more! Paste These are the plum or pear-shaped fruits with very meaty interiors. The seeds are centralized within the core of the fruit so paste tomatoes are ideal for making salsa or pasta sauce. Some varieties hail originally from Sicily and volcanic regions where the soil is said to influence the taste.
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Growing: Site size Make sure your planting site is sunny. Tomatoes grow well in 5-gallon buckets, raised beds or directly in the ground. Each plant needs plenty of room – at least 6 square feet per plant. If this is impossible to accomplish, remember that the main goal is to keep the plants’ leaves aerated. Aggressive weekly pruning will be necessary if you chose to grow your tomatoes close together. Soil Tomatoes prefer loose soil with a pH of 6 or 7. Add a handful of bone meal or some calcium to the soil when transplanting outside. Extra calcium early at the beginning of the growing season will help eliminate blossom-end rot later on. Calcium can be found in composted chicken manure, Epsom salts, and even human over-the-counter calcium supplements. Moisture Water steadily and evenly. Individual plants require at least a gallon of water per week. Drought can slow plant growth. An excess of water after a dry spell or drought can cause individual fruits to crack. Support Plants should be staked or caged. Trellising between tall, strong poles is another method. A heavy-duty twine weaved between the poles acts as a very effective support. Whatever tomato variety you choose, have fun growing it. For more information including directions on growing tomatoes from seed, consult Virginia Cooperative Extension publication 426-418, “Tomatoes,” and “Vegetables Recommended for Virginia,” publication 426-480. Virginia McCown is a master gardener living in Central Virginia along with her garden and assorted creatures both great and small.
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Powhatan School Board recognizes nurses for service PHOTO BY LAURA MCFARLAND
Since 1972, May 12 has been designated National School Nurses Day to recognize school nurses and foster a better understanding of their role in the academic setting (NASN. org). This year Powhatan County Public Schools’ nurses have been challenged with the task of working beyond the clinic, and being a big part of our COVID task force team. They have gone above and beyond the call of duty with our tracing process. The Powhatan County School Board recognized the division’s school nurses at its May 11 meeting. Shown are Harriette Jamerson, from left, and Vickie Maxey (Powhatan Middle); Arla Thompson (Pocahontas Elementary), and Cathy Vaden (Powhatan High). Not pictured are MaryAnn Huber and Jennifer Lawson (Flat Rock Elementary), Ashley Sloan (Powhatan Elementary), and Tammy Willis (Pocahontas Elementary).
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