Powhatan Today –07/21/2021

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Vol. XXXV No.. 3

July 21, 2021

Walters, Massa resign from their positions Special election needed to fill school board seat

last week that a majority decision of the board was made not to renew Jones’ contract, which means his current contract would expire on June 30, 2022. Because it occurred in closed session, Ayers declined to say how the votes were split on the matter.

The board had the superintendent’s evaluation as topics to be discussed in closed sessions held on July 13 and 19. It is not known if the school board chose to reevaluate the decision after the second meeting, which occurred after press time.

By Laura McFarland Editor

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OWHATAN – Powhatan County Public Schools is losing two leaders in education with the separate resignations of school board member Joe Walters and Powhatan High School Principal Dr. Mike Massa announced last week.

Walters, District 4 representative, made the announcement at the end of a school board workshop held on Tuesday, July 13 that he would be resigning effective July 31.

Massa gave his notice privately to the school district on July 13 and then sent an email to Powhatan High School staff the next day informing them of his decision.

He said he would continue to work at the school and plan for the start of the 2021-2022 school year until a new principal is named.

WALTERS

Special election

MASSA

Both men cited recent vacations with their families making them realize how much time their school board and administrator commitments, respectively, have taken them away from their loved ones.

While it is not imminent, the school division may be seeing another significant departure in 2022. During a special closed session meeting held by the school board on June 15, the only agenda item was the renewal of the contract of Dr. Eric Jones, superintendent.

Valarie Ayers, who represents District 3, confirmed

Walters’ resignation will mean a special election for the county for the residents of District 4 to fill the remaining two and a half years of his term. Since the deadline has passed for candidates to seek ballot access for the upcoming Nov. 2 General Election (the deadline was June 8), a special election after Nov. 2 would be necessary, said Karen Alexander, director of elections.

The remaining school board members will have until Sunday, Aug. 15 to write to Circuit Court Judge Paul see RESIGN, pg. 6

Community continues to speak out as school board tackles controversial issues

By Laura McFarland Editor

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POWHATAN – How and what Powhatan students are being taught was once again a hotly debated topic at the latest Powhatan County School Board meeting as dozens of residents came to voice their opinions and the board members wrestled with how to address the issues.

During the almost five-hour regular meeting on Tuesday, July 13, time was split evenly between the school board listening to comments from the public and the board members discussing a myriad of topics.

Chief among them was a discussion on the curriculum that en-

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Summer school students complete a P.E. obstacle course as part of the new full-day schedule.

PHOTO BY LAURA MCFARLAND

Powhatan County School board members discuss several hot button issues at the July 13 meeting.

compassed several hot button issues on which community members have been coming out in numbers in recent months to have their say. Some of the most controversial topics among community members have been critical race theory (CRT), the Virginia Inquiry Collaborative, and social emotion-

al learning.

Of the 32 people who came to speak to the school board meeting on July 13, 28 of them were addressing some area of critical race theory, the school division’s involvement in the Virginia Inquiry Collaborative, social emotional see BOARD, pg. 4

Summer recovery efforts see ample participation

By Laura McFarland Editor

POWHATAN – A high number of Powhatan students are working this

summer to recover some of the learning lost during a school year highly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. see SUMMER, pg. 5

Special event recognizes volunteer drivers for Ride Assist Services

By Laura McFarland Editor

POWHATAN – Volunteer drivers who help transport local seniors so they can remain independent were recognized last week for their efforts.

Ride Assist Services volunteer drivers were thanked with a small gathering on Wednesday, July 14 where they waited in the shade while team members from the Chick-fil-A at Westchester Commons washed their vehicles to show their appreciation.

Jayne Lloyd, Ride Assist Services coordinator, said she tries to honor the drivers a few times a year to recognize them for the role they play in helping seniors age 60 and older who cannot drive make essential trips such as doctor’s appointments, picking up prescriptions, or going grocery shop-

ping.

“I know that none of them depend on any of the appreciation events or gifts that we give to do what they do, but I believe our program couldn’t be successful without showing gratitude,” she said. “I hope they walk away feeling valued because what they do is so over and above. Because of what they do, there are several seniors in our program that would otherwise be faced with having to make decisions about whether they can stay in their home before they are ready to face that. To me that is huge.”

For this particular event, Chick-fil-A had reached out to Lloyd looking to do a service project with some of its team members that would be beneficial to the senior population in Powhatan. Lloyd worked with them and they came up with the idea of a car wash for Ride As-

Summer reading outdoor story time PHOTO BY LAURA McFARLAND

Powhatan County Public Library held an Outdoor Storytime on July 14. New youth services librarian Anne Blankman read ‘Lola at the Library,’ “Caps for Sale,’ and ’Is Your Mama a Llama?’ See more photos on Page 5A. The next Outdoor Storytime is at 10:30 a.m. on July 21.

PHOTO BY LAURA McFARLAND

Drivers for Ride Assist Services include Dick Overton, from left, Brad Luxford, Tammy Hagen, Pat Overton, Anna Stone, Ed Allen, and Arlene Booker. Dan Conrad, Tony Hackenberg, Randy Simpkins, Jennifer Skeens, Dean Taylor, Heidi Golden, and Claudia Farr also volunteer for Drivers for Ride Assist Services.

sist’s drivers.

She was grateful that Powhatan United Methodist Church agreed to co-host the event so the drivers didn’t have to drive

too far for their appreciation event. Six out of Ride Assist’s 12 volunteer drivers were able to attend and be recognized. see RIDE pg. 8

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O B I T UA R I E S PATRICIA LEWIS

PATRICIA LLEWLLYN

Patricia Gail Tilson Lewis, 74, peacefully went home to her loving Father on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, with her family by her side.

Born in Erwin, Tenn., she was the wonderful and devoted daughter of the late Buster Tilson and Goldean Crawford Tilson. Pat spent most of her life in the Hampton Roads area, where she met the love of her life, Dale, in 1962. Survived by her loving husband of 59 years, she spent her life serving the Lord, loving her LEWIS husband and caring for her family.

Pat was an active member at Old Powhatan Baptist Church in Powhatan, Va. Pat is survived by her husband, Dale Edwin Lewis Sr.; daughter, Pam Lewis Hash (John); son, Dale Edwin Lewis Jr. (Angie); daughter, Missy Lewis Martin (Tim); sisters, Brenda Burton and Lisa Forrest. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, Sarah (Alec), Katie (Michael), Celeste (Chris), Frank (Brittany), John III (Moya), Claire, Kalynn (Nick), Grace, Anna and Luke. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Shirley Coleman; and her grandson, Bryce Lewis. Pat was also a proud great-grandma to 14 great-grandchildren. The family received friends and loved ones on Sunday, July 18, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Old Powhatan Baptist Church, 2202 Old Church Rd., Powhatan, Va. A Celebration of Life service was held on Monday, July 19 at 11 a.m., also at Old Powhatan Baptist Church. A graveside service followed at 3 p.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in New Canton, Va. Memorial donations in Pat’s name may be made to Bon Secours Richmond Health Care Foundation online at bsvaf.org/makeagift. Donations in Pat’s name can also be made online to Old Powhatan Baptist Church at powhatanbaptist.org/give-online.

services were held on Monday, July 19 at 11 a.m. InPatricia Brooks “Patsy” Llewllyn, 76, of Powhatan, terment private. Online condolences can be made at was called home by Jesus on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. bennettbardenFH.com.

She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Nelson FERRABA SMITH Llewellyn; her four children, Ernie Llewellyn (Candy), Ferraba Irene Smith, departed this life on Friday, Mark Llewellyn (Kim), Penny Henry (Gordon) and Tim Llewellyn (Cathy); three grandchildren, Joseph June 18, 2021. She was born on April 30, 1935, in Swoope, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her Drudge, Kevin Llewellyn (Emily) husband of 59 years, Robert James Smith Jr.; her mothand Ashley Mast (Conrad); and one er, LulaBell Moore Back; her fagreat-grandchild, Adalyn ther, Samuel Henry Back; brother, Llewellyn. Patsy treasured the Lord Norwood Eugene Back; and sister, and her family. She had a smile that Stella Isabelle Back Floyd. She is lit up the room and a laugh that was survived by one daughter, Teresa infectious. She was a longtime Smith Whitaker; one grandson, member of Gospel Light Baptist Kenneth Wayne Whitaker Jr. (TanChurch. Patsy was a beloved wife, ya); three great-granddaughters, mother, grandmother and greatLLEWLLYN Katlyn Marie Whitaker Hughes grandmother and she will be greatly SMITH missed. Visitation hours for friends and family was Fri- (Jeffrey), Jessica Lynn Jack and day, July 16, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Bennett Tawnei Annlyn Whitaker; one & Barden Funeral Home in Powhatan. Her home-going great-grandson, Cole Ryan Whitaker; two great-greatcelebration was held on Saturday, July 17, 2 p.m. in the granddaughters, Layla Ann Whitaker and Adalynn Jean Gospel Light Baptist Church in Powhatan. Online con- Hughes; sister, Joann Back Atkinson; sister, Carolyn Herbaugh Myers (James); and sister-in-law, Donna dolences may be made at bennettbardenfh.com.

Herbaugh; along with many nieces and nephews. She taught Sunday school at Hobson’s Chapel UMC, where EMMETT MORGAN Emmett Darrell Morgan, 76, of Powhatan, died on she also served as Superintendent of Sunday school.

She attended John Tyler Community College, where Monday, July 12, 2021. He is surshe took classes on child care and worked for over 21 vived by his wife, Darlene (Rowe) years as a day care worker at Wee Care Day Care and Morgan; five children, six grandlater at LaPetite Day Care. When her health allowed, children and four great-grandchilshe loved bowling and golf. Most importantly she was a dren. After 28 years, he reluctantly child of God, a wife, a mother, a grandmother, a greatretired from Powhatan Correctiongrandmother (MurMur) and a great-great-grandmother. al Center due to illness. The family A viewing was held at Woody’s Huguenot Road Chapel received friends at the Bennett & on Monday, June 21, and a graveside service was held Barden Funeral Home on Sunday, MORGAN at Greenwood Memorial Gardens on Friday, June 25.

July 18, from 3 to 5 p.m., where

COMMUNITY CALENDAR Wednesday, July 21

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. once a month at 2408 New Dorset Circle (next to Community Life Church).

Upcoming dates are: July 21, Aug. 18, Sept. 15, Oct. 20, Nov. 17, and Dec. 15. Visit us on Facebook at Feeding Powhatan or call 804-3036431.

Powhatan County Public Library will hold an Outdoor Storytime from 10:30 to 11 a.m. on the grass by the picnic table in front of the library.

Remember to bring a blanket to sit on and to wear your sunblock.

Stop in to the Powhatan Library to pick up an elephant bookmark kit from July 19 to 24. This kit will only be available while supplies last.

Teens are invited to stop in to the Powhatan Library to pick up a Warrior Cat take and make kit from July 19 to 24.

This kit will only be available while supplies last.

Pick up a Turtle Scavenger Hunt worksheet from the front

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hold placement is available 24/7. Depending on their account settings, patrons will be notified that their Books to Go order is ready for pickup either by phone or email.

Items are packaged in a new paper bag labeled with the patron’s last name. The bag is then placed on a table in the atrium. PCPL’s Books to Go pickup is available during open hours. Items are held for three business days. The limit of 20 holds per cardholder per day and the 50 item checkout limit per card will remain in effect.

Curbside print/copy service will continue to be offered. Patrons may submit one printing/ copying request per day for up to 10 pages of black and white printing at no charge. Requests may be submitted via email to print@powhatanlibrary.net.

Staff will notify the patron via email when the print request is ready for pickup on the table in the library atrium. The library book drop continues to be open 24/7 for patron convenience; however, patrons are asked to return mobile hotspots in the bin below the Books to Go table in the atrium during business hours. The library is once again accepting donations and the Friends of the Library bookstore is open during library business hours.

Visit www.powhatanlibrary.net for more details and like the library’s Facebook page for all the latest, up-to-date library news and information. People may also call 804-598-5670.

desk at Powhatan Library. On the worksheet, write down the names of the Virginia turtles that you will find in each of the windows of the local stores listed. Bring your completed scavenger hunt back to the library front desk for a small prize.

This is Virtual Safari Stories week for Powhatan Library, and you can join in the fun with our Sofa Safari game show.

We’ll also go on a flashlight safari with an awesome project that’s part craft and part optical illusion. Then we’ll meet David DePasquale illustrator of A Wisdom of Wombats, and lead animator for the Netflix movie Arlo the Alligator Boy. Grab a pencil because David will teach us how to draw Arlo! We’ll also visit Jim Hammond, puppet master from The Lion King and make our own hand puppets.

Finally, we’ll discover what animals have superpowers when we meet Cindi Cavalini from Teachers of Nature and some of her scaly, spiny, sticky, feathered friends. We hope you enjoy this week’s videos from Page Turner Adventures and PCPL. And remember, when you read every day is an adventure! Visit http:// www.powhatanva.com/1667/ Summer-Reading-Program.

The Free Clinic of Powhatan serves patients at its location at 2320 Skaggs Road. Services at the Free Clinic include medical, dental, dietary, counseling, and women’s health. Patient appointments are by appointment only. Registration for new patients is Monday from 5 to 8 p.m. by appointment and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesdays by walk-in. Administration hours are from 2 to 8 p.m. on Mondays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesday, and Thursdays, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Fridays. Medical appointments are from 2 to 8 p.m. on Mondays and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursdays. Dental appointments are from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Mondays, noon to 8 p.m. on Thursdays, and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Fridays.

Behavior health appointment hours are from 2 to 8 p.m. on Mondays, 2 to 5 p.m. on Wednesdays, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursdays. Contact 804-598-5637.

Powhatan County Public Library is open for in-person services. The library is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

Library bathrooms and meeting rooms are now open again and rooms may be reserved.

Books to Go and Curbside Print services will continue to be available. Books to Go is a convenient contactless pick-up option for those who prefer to quickly obtain library materials in traditional formats.

With Books to Go, patrons may reserve print materials, DVDs, and audiobooks online or by phone. Patrons have two options: place items on hold online through the catalog at www.powhatanlibrary.net or call the library at 804-5985670 to request items. Online

(puppy/kitten, too); dog and cat leashes, dog and cat toys, and dog and cat treats. Bring your four legged friends, family and come on out for fun. A portion of all proceeds will go to support the animal shelter.

Graceland Baptist Church, 975 Dorset Road, holds a community meal called At the Table at 5:30 p.m. Come enjoy a homecooked meal, a brief Jesus story, fellowship, and music. All are welcome.

Extension specialists and industry experts share timely topics for farmers in the Virginia Cooperative Extension Ag Today, held virtually at 9 a.m. every Thursday. These updates are relevant and brief and are recorded for folks who can't join on that day and time. Podcasts (audio only) are posted on Westmoreland VCE webpage and YouTube video recordings can be found at https://www.youtube. com/ playlist?list=PL7_2QU VzrPXDpYsV2HY11CH8KB rluifyO. Contact Stephanie Romelczyk (sromelcz@vt.edu) for information on joining the meeting live. Watched or listened to VCE AG Today? Let us know how we are doing!

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Thursday, July 22

The third annual Barks, Bourbon, Bronze Fundraiser will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. at Three Crosses Distilling Company, 3835 Old Buckingham Road. Island Glow and Three Crosses Distilling are joining together again for this night of cocktails, great food, and raffles to raising money for a good cause! The RVA Dog Food Truck will be onsite. For dog owners that love to spoil their beloved fur babies, The Dog Food Truck is the perfect store for you! The Dog Food Truck travels around the Richmond area in a renovated vintage camper and provides a unique retail experience for all things DOG! Vanilla & Bourbon is back with us for this annual event! Sweet treats will be for purchase to eat onsite or take home. Donations are requested for Powhatan Animal Control Shelter: dog and cat food

The Powhatan Rotary Club meets at 7:30 a.m. every Thursday at the County Seat Restaurant.

Awaken to Hope Al-Anon meets at 7:30 p.m. every Thursday at St. John Neumann Catholic Church.

Saturday, July 24

Stop in to the Powhatan Library to pick up butterfly magnet craft kit from July 26 to 31. This kit will only be available while supplies last.

This is Creepy Crawly week at Powhatan Library, and we’ll get up close and personal with some amazing insects and arachnids on the virtual summer reading program programming. First, we’ll meet Felix, a flea who wants to join the circus in The Smallest Show on Earth. Then we’ll make climbing spiders from popsicle sticks and string. Our author is the amazing Candace Fleming with her Sibert Medal winning book Honeybee: The Life of Apis Melifera and Cubs in the Tub. And we’ll make a Bug Bite recipe that you’ll want to bite back. Finally, we have storyteller extraordinaire, Bobby Norfolk who will tell us the tale of Anansi the Spider and the Dancing Granny. We hope you enjoy this week’s videos from Page Turner Adventures and PCPL. And remember, when you read every day is an adventure!

Visit http://www.powhatanva. com/1667/Summer-ReadingProgram.

Powhatan Bullnanza will be held at Rocky Oak Farm, 2693 Rocky Oak Road in Powhatan. Gates open at 5 p.m. and showtime is 7:30 p.m. The events include bull riding, cowgirl barrel racing, a mechanical bull, kids mutton bustin’, and team roping.

Concessions available. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for ages 6 to 14 and free for ages 5 and younger. Contact Scott Morton at 434-292-3113 or 434-294-1393 or go to www. longbranchrodeo.com.

lawn chair and friends.

The Rotary Club of Powhatan will hold a Powhatan Rotary Yard Sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 14 at the Powhatan County Fairgrounds.

Donate unwanted items to the sale and help the club in its mission to help the Powhatan community! If you have items to donate send a message on the group’s Facebook page or call Joe Brice at 804-761-6518 to make arrangements for pick up or drop-off of items.

The Rural Substance Abuse Awareness Coalition will hold its second annual Overdose Awareness Walk virtually from Aug. 23 to 28. This event will raise awareness of an overdose in the community and acknowledge the grief of the families who have been affected. Organizations willing to host teams may sign up at rsaacwalks.eventbrite.com by Aug. 3.

The Steel Warriors Veterans Motorcycle Club will hold its eighth annual Horses for Heroes Ride to benefit Lonesome Dove Equestrian Center on Saturday, Sept. 4.

Registration begins at 9 a.m. at West Creek Athletic Sport Complex, 12575 West Creek Parkway, Henrico, VA 23238.

Kickstands up at 11 a.m. and the ride to Lonesome Dove begins. Cost is $20 per rider and $10 per passenger and includes lunch, live music, vendors, door prizes, a silent auction, and a 50-50 raffle.

Event is rain or shine. For vendors or information, call Sam at 301-807-9305. Visit our Facebook page @ Steel Warriors MC-Battlefield Chapter or visit www. steelwarriorsmc.org.

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, July 27

The original Powhatan AA meets from 8 to 9 p.m. every Thursday in the Powhatan Village Building.

Powhatan AA meets at 8 p.m. every Saturday at Manakin Episcopal Church on Huguenot Trail.

Monday, July 26

The Powhatan Food Pantry is open from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursdays, Saturdays and Tuesdays at 2500 Batterson Road. Contact the pantry at 804-372-9526 or powhatanvafoodpantry@gmail. com.

Powhatan County Public Library will hold Facebook Storytime at 10:30 a.m. on the library’s Facebook page, www.facebook.com/pg/ powhatanlibrary Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. Family Storytime is on Tuesdays and Music and Movement is on Wednesdays.

Business Network International (BNI) Powhatan chapter meets virtually from 8 to 9:30 a.m. every Wednesday. Visit Www. BNIVA.com for information. To attend a meeting as a guest contact Chapter President Sandy Duncan at sandy6284@ msn.com.

The Powhatan Village Farmers Market is open from 4 to 6:30 p.m. every Thursday through the end of September on the lawn of Bienvenue, located at 3841 Old Buckingham Road.

Visitors may come out and peruse vendors selling meat, fruits and vegetables, artwork, crafts, soaps, and more. There are also generally attractions such as a food truck and musicians. Contact 804-2411562 or visit www.rvagriculture. org.

Join Powhatan Library on Discord from 4 to 5 p.m. for Teen Game Night, hosted weekly during the Summer Reading Program! Earn points towards the summer reading grand prizes by winning games. Ages 12-18 welcome.

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.

Ongoing

No one deserves to be abused. Find safety, options and support. Women’s support group based in Powhatan but open to all women impacted by domestic violence. The group is free, confidential and childcare is available. Contact 804-598-5630 ext. 2422 or 2420.

The Powhatan Food Pantry is currently seeking volunteer drivers who can pick up food from local grocery stores on Saturday mornings and transport them to the nonprofit at 2500 Batterson Road. Contact the pantry at 804-372-9526 or powhatanvafoodpantry@gmail. com.

Powhatan 4-H Teen Council is a group of young people who come together from different 4-H clubs to do charity and service projects together for the betterment of our community. The group’s current project is to help area veterans by gathering donations of new socks and underwear for them.

Donations will be accepted at the Powhatan County Public Library, 2270 Mann Road, or in the Powhatan Extension Office, 3910 Old Buckingham Road. The Helping Hands

AA meets at 8 p.m. every Tuesday at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church on Huguenot Trail.

Upcoming

Powhatan County Public Library will hold an Outdoor Storytime from 10:30 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 28 on the grass by the picnic table in front of the library. Remember to bring a blanket to sit on and to wear your sunblock.

Powhatan Chamber of Commerce’s Village Vibe will be back on Aug. 13 with a performance by Southern Tide at 3920 Marion Harland Lane Powhatan. The concert is at 7 p.m. and gates open at 6 p.m.

Admission is free. Bring your

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Powhatan Today, July 21, 2021

PLI alumni collect trash to serve community

Church’s summer Vacation Bible School aimed at people with special needs

By Laura McFarland Editor

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On June 26, five Powhatan Leadership Institute (PLI) alumni collected trash along the stretch of Route 13 between the traffic circle at the Administration Building and Plainview at Route 60. This is a quarterly commitment PLI has undertaken as part of its mission for making Powhatan an even more desirable place to live, work, and enjoy life.

The Powhatan Anti-litter Council supplied the equipment. Pictured from left are Robert Barnes, Mike Asip, Jim Carver, and Kim Usry.

Not pictured: Leslie Baskin-Asip.

School board to hold town halls Staff Report The Powhatan County School Board decided at its July 13 regular meeting to begin holding individual town hall meetings to allow residents to have one-on-one conversations with their school board members.

Four individual meetings have now been set up for four of the districts. Joe Walters, who represents District 4, announced last week that he was resigning from his position effective July 31, so there is no District 4 meeting scheduled.

The following town hall meetings have been set:

District 1: 7 p.m. on Aug. 2 at Powhatan High School, 1800 Judes Ferry Road.

District 2: 6 p.m. on Aug. 5 at the Pocahontas Landmark Center, 4290 Anderson Highway.

District 3: 7 p.m. on July 29 at the Pocahontas Landmark Center, 4290 Anderson Highway.

District 5: 7 p.m. on July 29 at Greenbrier Baptist Church, 4731 Bell Road.

School board members didn’t restrict attendance to the meetings but agreed they would give their own constituents first priority in making comments.

POWHATAN – Graceland Baptist Church will be calling “All Aboard” this summer with the Rocky Railway Vacation Bible School.

The week-long program is designed for people ages elementary to adult with special needs who want to experience a Vacation Bible School.

The program will be held from 9 a.m. to noon from July 26 to 30 at the church, 975 Dorset Road. It is a free nondenominational program and all are welcome. Those who are interested may register online at www.gracelandbc.org or contact Greg LeMaster at 804-615-2632.

LeMaster, associate pastor of outreach, started the summer program at Graceland in 2008 and has held it every year except for 2020, when it was canceled because of COVID-19 restrictions. LeMaster and his wife, Christina, wanted their son Daniel, who is now 28 and has special needs, to have the opportunity to experience Vacation Bible School and knew there were other families who felt the same.

After holding the program for many years, he said he is excited to get back to it after not being able to meet in summer 2020. More than anything, he loves seeing the joy the program brings to the participants as they sing, dance, do crafts, play games, hear stories, and more.

“I see joy and enthusiasm. The whole atmosphere is just such a blessed time and such a joyful time. This

CRIME BRIEF On July 11, the Powhatan County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence in the 1000 block of Urbine Road in reference to a domestic disturbance, according to a release from Chief Deputy Jeffery S. Searfoss.

While patrol deputies were on scene they observed a dog that appeared to be living in inadequate conditions.

On July 14, deputies from the Animal Control Division responded to the residence and observed the dog in question as well as 18 other dogs outside the residence. The sheriff’s office ultimately

seized 19 dogs. A seizure hearing will be scheduled in the near future and the ongoing investigation may result in criminal charges such as animal cruelty.

While the Powhatan County Animal Shelter is currently at full capacity deputies will continue to respond to calls for service and take animals into emergency custody whenever needed.

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Greg LeMaster, left, and his son Daniel promote the railroad theme for Graceland Baptist Church’s vacation Bible school, which is designed for people with special needs of all ages.

year I think is going to be exceptional because a lot of these folks have been pent up for a while,” he said.

Parents or guardians may either stay and participate in the vacation Bible school or drop someone off.

Snacks will be served but those with special dietary needs may bring their own.

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C R I M E R E P O RT Arrests • One male was charged on July 7 with possession of a Schedule I, II controlled substance (Felony), firearm: possession with Schedule I, II drug (F), driving with a suspended or revoked license, and reckless driving – excessive speed.

• One male was charged on July 8 with drugs: meth mix, distribute 10 grams or more (F), transporting controlled substances (F), weapon possession by felon (F), and firearm: possession with Schedule I or II drug (F).

• One female was charged on July 8

with possession of Schedule I, II controlled substance (F) and firearm: possession with Schedule I, II drug (F).

• One male was charged on July 9 with driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated (F), driving with a suspended or revoked license, offense relating to registration, license plates: improper use/display, reckless driving – excessive speed.

• One male was charged on July 10 with driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated (Misdemeanor), DWI, refusal of test, first offense (M), obstructing justice, and traffic lane violation.

State experiencing bird mortality event Contributed Report Virginia is one of a growing number of states in the mid-Atlantic and greater Ohio River Valley regions currently experiencing a situation where large numbers of birds have become sick, incapacitated, or died. Although extensive investigation and testing is underway, a causative agent has not yet been identified. Not all bird species appear to be affected; those most affected so far have been Common Grackles, Blue Jays, European Starlings, American Robins, and various finch species. At this time, there does not appear to be any indication of transmission to or impact for humans, but residents are urged to not come into direct contact with nor handle any birds until such time as a causative factor has been determined.

At this time, residents are being asked to immediately do the following: Take down all bird feeders, empty and properly dispose of any unused contents, clean and disinfect (with 10% bleach solution) the feeders, and let air dry before putting them into temporary storage. Do not refill or replace feeders until directed that conditions are safe to resume feeding. Although there is no evidence to suggest that hummingbirds currently are being impacted by this event, it is recommended that all hum-

mingbird feeders also should be a part of this sanitation effort.

Empty, clean, and disinfect (with 10% bleach solution) any bird baths or other receptacle used to provide birds with water for drinking or bathing; do not refill until directed.

Keep companion animals away from sick or dead birds.

Do not touch or handle sick or dead birds unless necessary for safety reasons; where contact is necessary, wear disposable gloves that then can be disposed safely without exposing others to potential hazard.

If sick and/or dying birds are encountered, complete and submit a reporting form (https://dwr.virginia.gov/ wildlife/diseases/bird-mortality-reporting-form/) to the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources.

Many local wildlife rehabilitators are overwhelmed with requests to provide care. Call ahead and make sure a facility is willing and capable of accepting additional patients and to obtain instructions on how to legally and safely transport an animal in need of care.

Visit (https://www.usgs.gov/news/interagency-statement-usgs-and-partnersinvestigating-dc-area-bird-mortalityevent).

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learning, or the continued need for a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The focus of this meeting was the board sitting down and discussing these and other issues that have been weighing on everyone’s minds. But while the four board members at the meeting (see story about Joe Walters’ resignation on 1A) held plenty of discussion during the meeting and indicated plans that seemed to have general support, they did not take any official votes or actions.

Critical race theory In recent months, those who are opposed to any use of critical race theory (CRT) in schools have requested the school board members to issue a complete ban of its use in Powhatan County Public Schools (PCPS). Those calls for action continued at the July 13 meeting.

Of the 32 people who spoke at the beginning and end of the meeting, 16 of them referenced not wanting critical race theory in Powhatan schools or a related topic. Objections continued to be raised about CRT being divisive, creating hate and anger among children, making children pay for the sins of the past, being a “cult,” and not belonging in K-12 education. Some pointed to other states and institutions that are already banning CRT in their public schools. Some charged the schools to stop teaching lessons that should be taught in the home and focus on core subjects and basic life skills.

Of those same 32 people, 12 asked the school board

to continue to show support for diversity, tolerance, and inclusion in Powhatan schools. Several people talked about the school division’s role to prepare students for life after high school in a world where they will have to know how to work alongside people with different backgrounds and ideas. Some called the information being spread by “extremists” in the community misinformation and fear-based rhetoric. Some called for academic integrity by being inclusive of many voices.

There were people on both sides of the argument who offered praise and support to teachers.

School board and staff members have stated repeatedly that CRT is not in use in the school division and asked for anyone who had evidence to the contrary to bring it to them so it could be addressed. And in reference to an outright ban, there were requests to approach the issue with caution and a clear definition of what was being banned.

Last week, the school board actually began discussing what, if any, official stance they want to take on CRT. Rick Cole, who represents District 1, said rather than starting with a strict ban of CRT, the school board should start with its mission.

“I think each of us at some point has stated that we are not endorsing critical race theory. It is not appropriate for high schools students, at least what I understand as critical race theory. But I want to make sure when we do say that publically and take a vote on it that we also reaffirm our commitment to our mission statement on diversity, equity, and inclusion and, as part of that, we clearly define what those items are,” he said.

Chairwoman Kim Hymel, District 5, agreed with Cole’s suggestion and said she would like to also include the Anti-Racism Resolution the school board adopted on June 16, 2020.

Dr. Eric Jones, superintendent, said staff would use those two documents as a start and draft something for the school board to review at its next meeting.

Virginia Inquiry Collaborative

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During the June 22 joint meeting with the board of supervisors, the school board was questioned heavily about its involvement in a group called the Virginia Inquiry Collaborative (VIC). Board members were questioned about its purpose, its methods, and how it could impact Powhatan students.

Some of the questions about VIC were present again during public comments at last week’s meeting, with emphasis on stating the goal of the organization is to create curriculum, which is contrary to what the public was being told.

During the meeting, Dr. Eric Jones, superintendent, said the collaborative is not a pilot program but a “professional development learning group of several school divisions that came together to try to learn how to teach history using inquiry based methods.” Each year the group took a different topic and each school division’s participants built their own sample lessons and then brought them back to their school divisions, mainly in the area of history.

PCPS joined the collaborative after a Powhatan High School teacher received an invitation to participate and accepted with approval from the division.

Other teachers participated as well and the participation was made public in previous board meetings, Jones said. He said it was approved “because it was based on inquiry-based learning, which is something that we are working on in history to bring history more alive, to

have students delve deeply into it, to ask essential questions about history, to look at primary sources and to review them and look at history from different perspectives. Those are all things we are trying to do instead of just lecturing and memorizing names and dates.”

After the June 22 meeting, in which Jones said the school division was “blindsided” by the board of supervisors on the topic, there was also plenty of community feedback questioning Powhatan’s participation in the collaborative.

Since the collaborative had become a flashpoint for the community and, based on the knowledge that the school division had already learned what it needed to about the inquiry-based model the collaborative was offering, PCPS decided to pull out of VIC, Jones said.

He said the school division will “continue to do the important work of looking at essential questions and history through primary sources.”

Susan Smith, District 2, asked about the continued use of the inquiry-based model with age appropriateness in mind so students aren’t pushed too fast.

Jones pointed out that two third-grade inquiry-based lessons developed as part of the division’s participation in VIC are posted on the school division’s website. He said there is nothing in either lesson dealing with race, which is a concern for some in the community, and they are age appropriate. The two lessons can be viewed at www.powhatan.k12.va.us/groups/66646/instruction/ instruction.

“We will have better control over that if it is done in house with our staff, and, certainly, everything we want to do is age appropriate and within our standards and our curriculum,” he said.

Professional development Discussion about the collaborative naturally flowed into a conversation about professional development.

Teachers are required to complete 270 professional development points for renewal of their 10-year teaching license in Virginia.

Jones pointed out that the school division does offer a robust amount of in-house activities that teachers can do, but it also allows them to find outside opportunities that interest them, especially if they are in a specialized subject.

PCPS does have teachers that attend conferences in their content area where they have professional development, special seminars, opportunities provided by associations, and many more. There are hundreds of opportunities that they may choose to pursue, he said.

“Our teachers put in request to do that. Sometimes that request is led by the specialist in that area where they go and ask teachers to participate because they have reviewed the conference and think it is a good conference. … Sometimes the teachers come to us that is something they find and they want to do and then there is an approval process that goes through the principal,” he said.

Chairwoman Kim Hymel, District 5, pointed out that if teachers pursue a professional development opportunity on their own time and at their own expense, they are not required to let the school division know.

Social emotional learning Hymel specifically brought up the topic of social emotional learning (SEL) because she said many peosee BOARD pg. 6

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 2375 Skaggs Road, Powhatan.

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”

Church Directory.

Powhatan Christian Fellowship Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.

Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday Night 7:30 p.m.

Worship Service 11:00 am All Are Welcome!

3308 Pleasants Road, 598-4970 1/4 mile off of Route 711 Located 1950 Ridge Road Russ Cress, Pastor (Rt. 627) 598-0733

St. John Neumann Catholic Church Worship Service 10 AM Meeting in the gym

Meeting Sundays in Amelia, Farmville, Fork Union, Midlothian, Powhatan and Online.

Visit pccwired.net for services times & locations.

598-1174 pccwired.net

Rev. Walter G. Lewis, Pastor Living As Christ’s Disciples Within Our Hearts and Beyond Our Doors 2253 Rosson Rd.

Just off Rt. 13 in the Village

598-4438

Worship: 8:30 & 10am

www.powhatanumc.us Weekday Preschool (ages 2-5)

598-6090

Mount Calvary Baptist Church 2020 Red Lane Road

Powhatan, VA 23139 1801 Huguenot Trail Sunday School 9am Pastor, Larry B. Collins Sunday Worship 10am Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study 6:45pm Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study Bryan M. Holt, Pastor 7:30 p.m.

378-3607 www.EmmausChristianChurch.org Office 804-598-2398

Community Church Dr. Cavell W. Phillips, Pastor Where there is Unity, there is always Victory.

A church “Where you are welcome” Wednesday: Bible Study Join Us For Sunday Worship 6:30 – 7:30pm (60 Minute 11:00AM – 12:30PM Warm Up To Sunday) Powhatan Village Building 3910 Old Buckingham Road ucc4me.org Powhatan, VA 804-256-4411

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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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More than 600 Powhatan County Public Schools students will participate in some type of summer recovery or summer boost program to help them move forward to their next steps by the end of summer.

The bulk of the classes were scheduled for two two-week sessions, from June 21 to July 1 and from July 12 to 22, with a week off in between. Powhatan Middle School, where the secondary classes are being held, also added a third session solely focused on math recovery from July 26 to Aug. 5 to help keep class sizes down.

While numbers are up across the board, the largest impact by far is being seen at the elementary level, which is serving 323 students in pre-K through fifth grade in the midst of several large modifications to the way it was run this year. Elementary summer school in 2020 had 106 students and had 201 students in 2019.

The elementary program, which is being held over four weeks at Powhatan Elementary School this summer, transitioned to a full-day of instruction from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for students this year, said Dr. Cheryl Thomas, director of elementary education. The division had received feedback from parents that participating with a half-day summer school program was difficult for working families.

“We had gotten that information over some time, but recovery money allowed us to do it …. and then it extended the children’s learning time as well,” she said.

The longer day led to several other changes to summer offerings, staffing, food services, and transportation, said Isabella Worrell, assistant principal of Powhatan Elemen-

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tary School. All of those changes presented some challenges, but she added the “challenges came from the operational side not from the academic side.

The teachers rock out the academics.”

While the numbers aren’t as high at the middle and high school levels, they are still higher than in the past.

Christine Phaup, assistant principal at the middle school, said she will have 32 students in recovery classes over three sessions and 13 students in an optional boot camp for students who wanted to have some enrichment to be prepared for next year’s grade level.

At the high school level, 88 students are coming to the middle school for face-to-face recovery courses and 161 are doing online credit recovery, said Mike Barak, PHS assistant principal. Although there are higher numbers than usual, he said the summer is going well.

“Summer school has been a wonderful experience, and our staff have worked tremendously hard to engage our kids and help make them successful,” he said.

In the midst of all this, the school division learned halfway through summer school that the executive order regarding mask wearing in K-12 settings had been extended through July 25. Previously, PCPS made the decision that masks would be optional.

The state health commissioner issued an order “finding that a public health emergency due to COVID-19 continues to exist, and requiring all individuals aged five and older to wear masks when indoors at public and private K-12 schools in order to inhibit the spread of the virus.”

The order does allow for certain exceptions depending on the person’s health or what activity

they are doing. Dr. Eric Jones, superintendent, said at the July 13 school board meeting that families may contact the schools about any exceptions applicable to their children.

He added that despite the unwelcome news about masks being added back at summer school, the school division is planning for the 2021-2022 school year to have masks as optional rather than required.

Summer reading in the Great Outdoors

Elementary students As they do every summer, the academic portion of elementary summer school connects with the gaps teachers have seen with the students participating, Thomas said.

With rising kindergarteners, whether they attended pre-kindergarten or have never been in school before, the summer program is considered a learning booster. Called Countdown to Kindergarten Camp, it is focused on skills the student screeners have identified as areas where they need more preparation before they start kindergarten, she said. PCPS partnered with the United Way of Greater Richmond this summer - a new step that allowed the school division to expand from two to three classes.

Kindergarten through fifth grade classes are focused on recovery in reading and math, she said.

Each child arrived with information from their end-of-year screening tests that helped identify the areas summer school teachers need to focus with them. She added that staff put together kits that expand the reading and math programs and provide some highly interactive activities that focus on different skills.

“It is a targeted focus on the skills the students need to have prior to going to the next grade,” Thomas said. see SUMMER pg. 7

Powhatan County Public Library held an Outdoor Storytime on July 14 on the grass by the picnic table as part of the summer reading program. New youth services librarian Anne Blankman had a captive audience, including 35 young children, as she read ‘Lola at the Library,’ “Caps for Sale,’ and ’Is Your Mama a Llama?’

CHURCH DIRECTORY

Contemporary – 8:30 a.m.

Sunday School – 9:45 a.m.

Worship – 11 a.m.

Children’s Worship – 11 a.m.

Prayer/Bible Study – Wed. 6:30 p.m.

2095 Red Lane Road Children’s Worship (all ages) – 1/2 mile off Rt. 60 on Red Lane Road Wed. 6:30 p.m.

804-598-2455 New Generation Praise & Worship – www.redlanebaptist.org Sunday 6 p.m.

Worship Service 9:00 a.m. Lighthouse Youth – Wed. 5:30 p.m.

Small Groups 10:30 a.m. Miracles of God Sp. Needs Service: 2 p.m. the 2nd Sat. of each month Wednesday Night Classes for all ages at 6:15 598-3481 • 975 Dorset Road Dr. James Taylor, Pastor www.gracelandbc.org

Reverend Mark A. Divens, Sr. Pastor

Praise and Worship Service Sunday School 9:45-10:45 Sunday Morning Worship will begin at 11:00 a.m.

“God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things.

We walk by faith and not by sight” – Pastor Darnell Carruthers

Sunday School: 10:00-10:45 a.m.

Worship Service: 11:00 a.m.

4731 Bell Road, Powhatan, VA 23139 804-598-5491

Holly Hills Baptist Church 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

Baptist Church “A Church Where Love Never Fails!”

Pastor Otis B. Lockhart, Jr. 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

Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.

Worship - 11 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer Service - 7:00 p.m.

3920 MAIDENS RD., POWHATAN

2591 Ridge Road Powhatan, Virginia 23139 804-598-2051 Rev. Bryan Stevens, Pastor

Pastor Jeff Beard, MA, MBA

10 a.m. – Worship Service 8:30 a.m. – Church School

3470 Trenholm Road www.muddycreekbaptist.org

375-9212

3619 Huguenot Trail Powhatan, Virginia 23139 www.finecreekbaptist.org Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Worship Service: 11:00 a.m.

Traditional Vern Gilmer, Pastor

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.

2202 Old Church Road www.powhatanbaptist.org

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

Sunday 10am, 11am & 6pm Wednesday 7pm

804-598-2301 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

“Your Community Church”

598-2763

FIRST ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH

OLD POWHATAN BAPTIST CHURCH

Family Worship Center 2901 Judes Ferry Road Powhatan, Va 23139 804-379-8223

Muddy Creek Baptist Church

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Call 804-746-1235 ext. 2 for details.

804-375-9404

Hollywood

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Graceland Baptist Church Dr. Ronald Wyatt, Jr., Pastor

1059 Dorset Road Powhatan, VA 23139

GREENBRIER BAPTIST CHURCH

PHOTOS

BY LAURA MCFARLAND

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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Powhatan celebrates Independence Day

CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS

Powhatan residents shared so many photos to show how they celebrated July 4 that the submissions needed to be split over two editions.

RESIGN

Joe Walters Continued from pg. 1

Cella requesting that he issue a writ ordering Alexander to hold a special election to fill the vacancy that Walters will be creating upon his resignation effective July 31, she said.

The remaining school board members have until Tuesday, Sept. 14 to appoint a qualified voter in District 4 to fill the vacancy until the special election is held, Alexander said. If the school board does not or cannot make a decision within that time frame, the circuit court would make the interim appointment. The interim District 4 school board member would serve in this capacity until the winner of the special election is sworn into office. The interim would be allowed to run for office. Whoever is elected in the special election would serve the remaining time of Walters’ original term through Dec. 31, 2023.

The earliest possible special election date would be Tuesday, Dec. 28, although it would be extremely inconvenient due to the holidays, Alexander said. It is also a legal option to request that the judge hold the special election in conjunction with the 2022 General Election, which would save the county a significant amount of money and give potential candidates plenty of time to decide to run and campaign for office.

In his comments during the meeting, Walters said it has been his honor and privilege to serve on the school board for five and a half years, four of those as chairman, but he has “recognized that I simply do not have the personal time necessary at this point in my life to continue to dedicate to this important position, my professional career, and, most importantly, my family.”

“As the other board members are aware, the time necessary to serve in this position has increased significantly over the past 18 months,” he said. “My family has faithfully supported me without hesitation as I have served our wonderful community as a school board member, and I owe them, and they deserve, much more of my time than I am currently able to provide.”

Waters said he is proud of the school board’s accomplishments during his years in office, including the school division’s response to COVID-19 and projects such as the construction of Powhatan Middle School and the joint transportation facility, both completed on schedule and under budget.

“No one could have imagined the impact of COVID-19 on our school system, but I firmly believe the decisions made utilizing established health and safety protocols, consistent with guid-

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ple have been describing it as a form of critical race theory, which it is not. She shared a Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) link that addressed what social emotional learning is, found at https://www.doe. virginia.gov/support/prevention/social-emotional/index.shtml#content.

Social emotional learning is the “process through which all young people and adults acquire and apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to develop healthy identities, manage emotions and achieve personal and collective goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain supportive relationships, and make responsible and caring decisions,” Hymel read from the VDOE website. “Social emotional learning begins at home and continues through adulthood. Embedding SEL intentionally in school culture advances the work that begins and continues at home.”

In accordance with HB 753, passed during the 2020 Virginia General Assembly, the Virginia Department of

ance from the Virginia Department of Health, kept our students and staff safe and permitted valuable learning opportunities to continue in the classroom and virtually,” he said.

He also thanked the District 4 residents who offered encouraging comments, calls, and emails.

All of the items on the 7 p.m. meeting agenda were discussion items, so Walters said he would not attend it. He suggested the school board begin discussion about the steps they need to take next, but the members tabled discussion on the matter until they have more information on the steps they need to take.

At the end of the regular meeting, Ayers thanked Walters for his service, saying he has been an extraordinary board member and that he was always calm and a mediator.

“I understand his desire to be with his family and his children, but it is a loss for this board not to have him here with us,” she said.

In a separate interview, Jones also thanked Walters for his five and a half years of service on the school board.

“His steady leadership, professionalism, and integrity enabled the school system to reach new heights during his tenure.

We will miss his expertise in human resources and, on a personal level, I will miss his unwavering support and clear guidance,"

Jones said.

Mike Massa In his letter to PHS employees, Massa said he recently took a road trip with his family through the Great Lakes region and realized it was the most time he had spent with them in a while. He realized that “while I have given everything I have in me to support our students at PHS, I am not able to say the same related to the attention, time, and engagement I have been able to give my family.” The realization prompted him to submit his resignation on July 13.

“This was a very difficult decision for me; however, it is one that I know will benefit the needs of my wife and children,” he wrote in a letter to staff.

Massa told the high school staff that working for them for the last five years has been the best years of his professional life.

“Your dedication to our craft, the strength of your instruction, and your support and care for our students have been inspirational to me. The courage you have shown in providing our students with a safe learning environment and quality instruction during COVID was a resounding and remarkable success,” he wrote.

In addition to thanking his staff, Massa praised Jones and the division leadership team for

Education (VDOE) established a uniform definition of social-emotional learning and developed the Virginia Guidance SEL Standards for all public students in grades kindergarten through 12th grade in the Commonwealth, according to the website.

Jones said those standards are still being developed and are supposed to be finished this summer. However, Powhatan does not have to adopt the state standards for social emotional learning.

“If there is something in there that we feel like doesn’t meet our needs or our students’ needs or reflect our community, we do not have to adopt those standards. So we do have flexibility there to devise a social emotional learning program that meets the needs you said earlier but for our community,” he said.

Two years ago, teachers asked the division for more consistency with SEL, which led to the division looking for programs that could help, Jones said. One of those programs, Sanford Harmony, has been criticized recently in public meetings in the way it approaches SEL in some areas.

their support and accessibility over the years “I can’t imagine there is another county with such available, engaged, and supportive central office personnel. I have also been blessed to have worked with a great administrative team.

I will miss them dearly as they are not just my coworkers but also people who I admire and who I am proud to now call my close friends,” he wrote.

Massa finished by saying he didn’t know what he would be doing next but it would be an adventure that allows him to have time and energy for his family “while also finding the time to support public education.”

Jones said the school division will miss Massa's leadership and passion at Powhatan High School and praised him for the work he has done in the last five years to “ensure that each and every student had the opportunity and support needed to succeed.”

“Whether it was driving a homeless student to school every day to make sure he could finish his senior year or a simple conversation with students in the Commons, Dr. Massa's personal connection and commitment to students served as an example that will not be forgotten. I wish him the best as he takes time to be with his family and know that he will be successful in whatever path he chooses to take next,” Jones said.

The last year has been a pilot year using the SEL programs, which are large programs the school division has been able to pick from to find lessons that work in Powhatan, Jones said. The school division has been receiving feedback from teachers and staff that is overwhelmingly positive, he added. The division also has a community group that will be meeting to evaluate the programs, how they are being used, and if they are an asset.

“As I talked about with VIC, now that we have a year’s experience and we have been able to pull what lessons work for us, we could not use Sanford Harmony anymore and just build our own lessons moving forward,” Jones said. “Now that we have some experience in doing it, we could put together a committee of primarily teachers that could build next year’s lessons that would build on what we have done, or we could continue using Sanford Harmony, or we could look at a different program.”

Laura McFarland may be reached at Lmcfarland@ powhatantoday.com.

What roads in Powhatan do you think need the most attention?

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Road projects will be key to county development

By Laura McFarland Editor

P

OWHATAN – Country roads, take me home, to the place I belong.

John Denver’s song is about the beautiful and windy roads of West Virginia, but it wouldn’t be out of place to listen to it while driving through some of Powhatan’s more scenic roads with the windows down. Some people, including cyclists, come here specifically to experience those beautiful country vistas.

But there are others who don’t know they exist.

Like it or not, for some people traveling through Powhatan, the only impression they are ever going to have of the county is the major thoroughfares – in particular Route 60. And we all know that is not anything like the country roads Denver was singing about, except maybe the very real threat of deer and other wildlife crossing the road.

A story ran in the July 14 edition of the Powhatan Today about the U.S. 60 Corridor Study recently released by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). The purpose of the study was to give Powhatan and other localities in the 103-mile stretch studied some cost-effective innovative intersection design improvements that are tailored for submission as SMART Scale applications. SMART Scale is a statewide competitive funding program for transportation projects in Virginia.

Most relevant for our readers, the study looked at eight intersections along Route 60 in Powhatan and made a recommendation for a significant change at every single one of them.

During interviews with them, both VDOT (Virginia Department of Transportation) and county staff members stressed that these are recommendations on how to improve traffic safety based on current information and projected growth. None of them are offi-

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She pointed out that even with the high number of students attending classes this summer, they have kept class sizes to 15 or less.

Having elementary students attend summer school for a full day led to some big operational changes that took a great deal of planning and collaboration, Worrell said. But it also led to some changes that further enhanced the experience for the children enrolled in summer school.

One of the facets she was most excited about was the summer camp component. Students attend academic recovery classes in the morning and have lunch. The afternoons have been set aside for physical education and week-long camps, she said.

Special summer camp teachers are assigned to a class each week in subjects such as French, Spanish, dinosaurs, pirates, mindfulness, art, LEGOs, games, and leatherwork.

“Before with half day they did academics and went home. This allowed kids to have the whole day experience and then to have camp experiences they may not have had before,” Worrell said.

The rising sixth-graders have also been attending some of their camps at the middle school, working with school counselors and doing activities to help them get used to their new school, Worrell said.

“It is nice for them because they are getting to see the building over there so it won’t be so new for them when they get over there,” she said.

Summer school transportation for the elementary students was a huge undertaking for the transportation department, Worrell said. Instead of the hub pick-up and drop-off locations,

cial SMART Scale applications – much less approved projects – until they have gone through a full vetting process with public input and the approval of the board of supervisors.

But the fact that the report is an advisory document doesn’t make it less valuable or less important, especially as the subject of how Powhatan wants to grow in the next 20 to 30 years continues to be such a potent issue.

Writing that story was time consuming – in large part because it took a good amount of time to simply read it and understand the report enough that I felt comfortable asking the VDOT representative some pointed questions. I have no background in transportation issues and the bulk of what I do know has been gleaned from covering county government in Powhatan for the last seven years. The key, I have found, is using every resource you can.

If you read the story, you might notice I provided a few website addresses. One was the actual study website, where you can download the 235-page report with the findings and all of its supporting documentation. The website is https://www.virginiadot.org/projects/lynchburg/route-60-corridor.asp.

If you had trouble understanding the VDOT recommendations outlined in the story, I understand.

Even though I am a writer, I am a visual learner. I only really understood the options with visual aids. Specifically, I recommend looking in the report at Appendix C: Sketch Recommendations (pages A-65 to A-70 were really helpful).

If you still have questions, visit www.virginiadot. org/innovativeintersections/. The VDOT website offers overview videos and more explanations on the different types of innovative intersections that VDOT is starting to recommend as alternatives to more signalized intersections. Some of them would be a real departure from anything we have in the county.

So what is the point of mentioning all this? If any

which the middle and high schoolers still use, 19 buses are traveling the county and picking up each student at their homes.

Worrell said the transportation department has been supportive of the summer school program, as has Sodexo, which is serving breakfast and lunch. She added that the meals are free for any child who wants them.

Secondary students Summer school at the secondary level is going well, and the approach isn’t much different from previous years’ summer schools, said Phaup.

The reasons why students didn’t achieve passing grades and needed the additional help are varied though, she added.

“Some of the students were virtual and that didn’t work out for them and when they switched to hybrid they couldn’t catch up. Some families were impacted by COVID and it was difficult for the students to be able to recover what they missed,” she said.

“We did offer an after school recovery program during the school year and that helped a lot of students to recover the assignments they were missing.”

The middle school had more students who needed to focus on math recovery this summer than English, Phaup said. The offerings in the first two sessions will be English and math, but the third session at the end of the month will only focus on math.

“It is the eighth-graders in the third session. It is closer to the beginning of ninth grade so it will be fresher when they start high school,” she said.

Because of the spacing, the school was also able to keep class sizes at 10 students or less, she added.

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road in Powhatan County matters to the county’s future growth and development, it is Route 60. It affects so many residents’ lives in their commute to and from work and our basic travel in and out of and around the county. It is where much of the commercial growth that the county would like to see (or not see) is likely to occur.

While the applications for the next round of SMART Scale won’t be due until 2022, discussions will start in the coming months as the board of supervisors begins to hear recommendations from staff and narrow down their choices.

At the same time, they are currently updating the county’s long-range comprehensive plan. As part of that, the supervisors are talking about updating the county’s Major Thoroughfare Plan to make it much more realistic. Considering the current plan lists $1.13 billion worth of potential projects that is definitely a good idea.

And on top of all that, the county is now receiving funds from the Central Virginia Transportation Fund (CVTA) that can be used on transportation projects.

After the first year of collections, the county has already received $1.08 million in CVTA funds and that number will go up by a few hundred thousand dollars as the fiscal year is closed out. That opens up doors to possibly fund our own projects or offer matching/ complimentary funds to make any applications for grants Powhatan applies for more competitive.

All of this is simply to say, the coming year could be a key time in transportation and how it develops in Powhatan County. There are many things people may not feel passionate about, but how long they are stuck in traffic while driving to or from work and how risky the roads are for them, their children, and even their grandchildren when they start driving is a key part of life in Powhatan County and worthy of our attention.

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who wanted to have some enrichment to be prepared for next year’s grade level. This program covers math and English content.

The high school offered both faceto-face teachers available at the middle school and virtual classes for the students needing online credit recovery, she said. She pointed out that the school also had students taking advancement courses such as driver’s education and physical education so they didn’t need to take them during the regular school year.

High school students have been able to recover certain classes in person while others are only offered online, Barak said. The face-to-face offerings include English 9, 10, and 11, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra Functions, and Biology. Other subjects are offered for online credit recovery.

“Math and English courses make up the majority of our face-to-face students. As such, we certainly hire in a manner consistent with creating smaller class sizes,” he said.

Online instructors Lisa Simonick and Karen Wilson have been utilizing resources from APEX and Virtual Virginia, but students are only enrolled through these programs in a small number of cases, Barak said. They are assigned work through Schoology and closely monitored by Wilson and Simonick.

“There are many students who choose to come to the building to work with our online instructors face-toface, even though their course is presented online. Some students choose this option as a means of having access to an instructor, some choose it for internet access, and some simply work better in a more structured, school environment,” he said.

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L E T T E R S TO T H E E D I TO R Uncontaminated well water not a guarantee Dear Editor, Most families who move to our Powhatan community from an area with public (city) water, think that their well water is as pure and clean as Rocky Mountain Spring Water. Not so fast. Your well can be easily contaminated by illegal dumpling; by buried rusted and leaky heating oil, diesel, or gasoline tanks; as well as by improperly applied pesticides. These contaminants can travel underground in the water table from a neighbor’s property or from a property some distance away. If you have a shallow well less than 100 feet in depth your drinking water is at greater risk from contamination.

When you buy a home with a well in Powhatan, Virginia only requires the seller to test for coliform bacteria. Other than the coliform test, Virginia has no regulations or requirements that protect private residential wells. Part of our rural character includes having clean drinking water.

Buttt...all is not lost; there are things that can be done locally in Powhatan with the help of our Board of Supervisors to protect our Virginia Constitutional right to Clean Drinking Water.

Please stay tuned for further information.

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collection effort will accept items through Monday, Sept.

6. For more information about this project or joining a 4-H club, contact Cathy Howland at the Powhatan Extension Office at 804-598-5640.

Backpacks of Love is collecting wine corks as a fundraiser called Wine Corks of Love, which will run through October. People can turn them in at Backpacks of Love at 3035 Lower Hill Road, Powhatan or visit www.backpacksoflove.org for more drop off points!

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Alternative prom block party group donates proceeds to Company 2 CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

In June, the committee that planned the Powhatan High School alternate prom block party donated the excess funds raised for the event to the Huguenot Volunteer Fire Station. The $500 donation was made from funds raised for the Powhatan Community Prom in honor of the Senior Class of 2021 and Amery Lecik, whose late father Mike Lecik served with the fire station.

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Drivers for Ride Assist Services were recognized on July 14 when team members from Chick-fil-A at Westchester Commons washed their cars, shown above. Several local seniors also attended.

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Nathan Boehm, trainee director for the Westchester Chick-fil-A, said the restaurant tries to do service project in the local communities it serves. The projects not only help the community but encourage their team members, many of whom are teenagers, to develop skills and an appreciation for helping others. He and six team members completed this project.

“Something like this service is to help them understand that giving is a vital part of who they are.

It raises their value with a company – whoever they

are working for – if they have a heart of giving,” he said.

Other recent projects have included tending the garden of a senior who recently had back surgery or holding lunches where they sit and talk to seniors.

All projects are voluntary and done outside of work hours, he said.

Ryan Buffa, 18, of Powhatan was one of the team members who participated in the event. He has been working for the restaurant about a year and this was his first project with Chick-fil-A. He said it was a good chance to chip in and do something and he liked knowing he was do-

ing something nice for the volunteer drivers.

“I think it was a good thing to do for those people who have these cars and are doing a good thing by helping seniors out. It was good to help them out,” he said.

Arlene Booker of Powhatan was one of the drivers who had her vehicle washed. Booker has been a volunteer driver for a year and a half and got involved

because she wanted to serve the community however she could.

“It is a great way to meet people. The people I have given rides to are very appreciative and it is a good time. I have given medical rides. I have taken people to the grocery store and the drug store. They love the program,” she said.

Booker said she appreciated having her car

washed and the thanks, but she was actually the most excited to talk with the other drivers. Since people do individual rides on their own schedule, there aren’t many opportunities to meet up and get to know each other better.

Booker said there is a need to give more attention to seniors in Powhatan who can’t travel around.

“It becomes a forgotten generation in some ways. I think it is good for the community because it keeps the people here.

They don’t have to find alternative housing. They don’t have to pay a cab or an Uber. And it is good for the people who can volunteer to serve those who can’t do for themselves,” she said.

In addition to the drivers, Lloyd invited some active local seniors out to gather and show their appreciation for the volunteer drivers.

Ride Assist Services began offering services in early 2020 but came to an abrupt halt when COVID-19 struck, Lloyd said.

She has been slowly building the program back up since September 2020

and is pleased that the program is growing at a healthy pace with both riders and drivers.

“One of the things I learned in gerontology is that a huge factor in aging in place successfully is self-determination – being able to decide Wednesday I would like to go to the grocery store instead of waiting for your granddaughter to come in town.

That self-determination is a huge part of not only aging successfully but feeling like you are a part of a community,” Lloyd said.

As the program grows, it will continue to need more drivers. Lloyd pointed out that riders make requests, the need is sent out to the driver pool, and someone who is available agrees to drive. Volunteering is very flexible and based on a driver’s availability.

For more information about Ride Assist Services or to see about becoming a volunteer driver, contact 804-698-0438 or raservices.pva@gmail. com.

Laura McFarland may be reached at Lmcfarland@powhatantoday. com.

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Sarah English makes First Team All-Metro

By Nick Vandeloecht Sports Editor

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Powhatan High School Class of 2021 graduate Sarah English (center) is introduced as part of Powhatan softball’s Senior Night. English was named to the First Team All-Metro softball team in 2021.

Across her standout softball career, Powhatan High School Class of 2021’s Sarah English contributed to tournament triumphs in travel ball, to Powhatan Middle School softball winning the 2016 and 2017 conference championships, and to Powhatan’s varsity softball team achieving a combined record of 23-9 across the last two seasons.

Her impact and successes in her senior year helped her make the Richmond Times-Dispatch’s prestigious All-Metro softball First Team for utility in 2021.

“When Coach (Marie) Crump called me to let me know that I had been selected for First Team All-Metro, I was honored to be selected for this,” English said, adding that it validated that all of her hard work, and the extra training she had done throughout her high school career, had finally paid off.

“I have always taken so much pride in representing my county on the softball team,” English said, “and being part of the legacy.”

Her trademark versatility shined once more in her final season on the varsity diamond as she helped lead Powhatan softball to an overall 8-3 record in 2021. She was able to play wherever she was needed on the field, whether it was at first base, in the outfield or in the pitcher’s circle, in which she assembled a 5-3 pitching record.

Her fielding percentage was .973.

English was also a leader on offense, batting a fiery .571 with 15 RBI, nine runs scored, three doubles and five triples.

English contributed to arguably two of the biggest wins by any Powhatan varsity team in the 2020-21 athletic season. After Kayla Davis, who received All-Metro Honorable Mention, had hit a game-tying double in the bottom of the seventh inning against two see ENGLISH, pg. 3B

Breaking records

Muminovic delivers 7 best new times in RMAL season Staff Reports Powhatan Middle School studentathlete Aidin Muminovic has been enjoying a record-breaking summer while representing ACAC in the Richmond Metro Aquatic League for the 2021 swimming season.

As of Sunday, July 21, Muminovic had broken seven RMAL records, including one that had stood for 37 years.

He will look to break some of his own NICK VANDELOECHT/POWHATAN TODAY records in today’s Champs meet at Swim RVA. Photo at left: Powhatan player-coaches Brynna Tester (left) and Samantha Martin take a photo with a camper Earlier in the season, Muminovic at Powhatan’s summer soccer camp; photo at right: Powhatan player-coaches Fischer Daniel (left) and Shaw broke the 100-meter individual medley Stancil move a water cooler prior to the start of a drill during the camp at Powhatan High School last Tuesday. record (1:07.54) that was previously held by Marc Macomson (1:10.59), the see MUMINOVIC, pg. 3B

Coaches bring soccer camp to Powhatan

By Nick Vandeloecht Sports Editor

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Powhatan Middle School’s Aidin Muminovic, standing with two awards he received at NOVA’s recent SC awards ceremony for the SC 20-21 season, has set several new records in the RMAL season.

POWHATAN – The first soccer summer camp led by Powhatan High School varsity head coaches Willie Miles and Jared Rottmund kicked off this past week with around 40 participants turning out to learn and enjoy the game of soccer.

The vision for the camp, said Miles, is to grow the sport of soccer in Powhatan County to the best of the coaches’ ability, as well as help enhance Powhatan’s soccer program.

“It’s a great first year; Will has done a fabulous job of putting it all together, getting the details right,” added Rottmund, the head varsity girls soccer coach, “and then what I’m most impressed with is – number-one, the turnout for the first year – and numbertwo, the amount of varsity players that we had want to come out and volunteer four days of their time over the summer, get up early, and come out

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Powhatan’s Mara Rutkai (right) helps coach campers during a shooting drill at the summer soccer camp last Tuesday at Powhatan High School.

and work with these kids. I think it’s awesome.”

“It’s a good instructional time for our leaders within our program to give back to the community as well,” said

Miles, the head varsity boys soccer coach, “and maybe one day, these kids could be the future them one day.”

Through the four-day summer prosee SOCCER pg. 3B

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WHAT THEY DID: Lovasz and Dawson were both crucial to the American Legion Post 201 Seniors’ 11-10 walk-off triumph over Post 125 on Friday, July 9 at home. Lovasz, who will attend and play Division I baseball for the College of William

and Mary, batted 3 for 5 with 2 RBI and a run scored and delivered the gamewinning single in the bottom of the seventh inning while facing two outs to bring home Christian Chambers for the walk-off run.

With his team down 10-9 and an out away from a loss to 125, Dawson got his first hit of the game on Friday when he singled on a 1-2 pitch to bring home Ethan Robinson and tie the game at 10-10.

Thomas Robinson then took a hit by pitch, bringing Lovasz up to the plate for the

decisive, game-winning play.

With Post 201 rematching Post 125 on the road on Sunday, Dawson had a base hit, took two walks and scored two runs in Post 201’s 6-3 victory. Dawson also earned the save on the mound as he threw 12 pitches to retire Post 125’s side in order in the bottom of the seventh. Dawson struck out the final two batters and forced the first batter of the last half-inning into hitting a lineout to Dawson’s teammate Connor Woodel at first base.

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That’s because they make amazing gifts for children, grandchildren and loved ones. Just imagine the look on their face when you hand them one of the State Restricted Rolls — they’ll tell everyone they know what you did for them.

■ GOT ‘EM: Residents all across Virginia who get their hands on these State Restricted Silver Walking Liberty Bank Roll are definitely showing them off. That’s because they are the only ones known to exist. And here’s the best part, these Bank Rolls are loaded with U.S. Gov’t issued Silver Walking Liberty coins some dating back to the early 1900’s and worth up to 100 times their face value so everyone wants them.

Last State Restricted Silver Walking Liberty Bank Rolls go to Virginia residents Virginia residents get first dibs on last remaining Bank Rolls loaded with U.S. Gov’t issued Silver Walking Liberties dating back to the early 1900’s some worth up to 100 times their face value for the next 2 days STATE DISTRIBUTION: A strict limit of 4 State Restricted Bank Rolls per VA resident has been imposed VIRGINIA - “It’s a miracle these State Restricted Bank Rolls even exist. That’s why Hotline Operators are bracing for the flood of calls,” said Laura Lynne, U.S. Coin and Currency Director for the National Mint and Treasury.

For the next 2 days the last remaining State of Virginia Restricted Bank Rolls loaded with rarely seen U.S. Gov’t issued Silver Walking Liberties are actually being handed over to Virginia residents who call the State Toll-Free Hotlines listed in today’s newspaper publication.

“I recently spoke with a numismatic expert in United States of America coins and currency who said ‘In all my years as a numismatist I’ve only ever seen a handful of these rarely seen Silver Walking Liberties issued by the U.S. Gov’t back in the early 1900’s. But to actually find them sealed away in State Restricted Bank Rolls still in pristine condition is like finding buried treasure. So anyone lucky enough to get their hands on these Bank Rolls had better hold on to them,’” Lynne said.

“Now that the State of Virginia Restricted Bank Rolls are being offered up we won’t be surprised if thousands of Virginia residents claim the maximum limit allowed of 4 Bank Rolls per resident before they’re all gone,” said Lynne.

“That’s because the dates and mint marks of the U.S. Gov’t issued Silver Walking Liberty Half Dollars sealed away inside the State of Virginia Restricted Bank Rolls have never been searched. But, we do know that some of these coins date clear back to the early 1900’s and are worth up to 100 times their face value, so there is no telling what Virginia residents will find until they sort through all the coins,” Lynne went on to say.

And here’s the best part. If you are a resident of the state of Virginia you cover only the $39 per coin state minimum set by the National Mint and Treasury, that’s fifteen rarely seen U.S. Gov’t issued Silver Walking Liberties worth up to 100 times their face value for just $585 which is a real steal because non state residents must pay $118 per coin which totals $1,770 if any coins remain after the 2-day deadline.

The only thing Virginia residents need to do is call the State Toll-Free Hotlines printed in today’s newspaper publication before the 2-day order deadline ends.

“Rarely seen U.S. Gov’t issued silver coins like these are highly sought after, but we’ve never seen anything like this before. According to The Official Red Book, a Guide Book of United States Coins many Silver Walking Liberty Half Dollars are now worth $115 - $825 each in collector value,” Lynne said.

“We’re guessing thousands of Virginia residents will be taking the maximum limit of 4 Bank Rolls because they make such amazing gifts for any occasion for children, parents, grandparents, friends and loved ones,” Lynne continued.

“We know the phones will be ringing off the hook. That’s why hundreds of Hotline Operators are standing by to answer the phones beginning at 8:30 am this morning.

We’re going to do our best, but with just 2 days to answer all the calls it won’t be easy.

So make sure to tell everyone to keep calling if all lines are busy. We’ll do our best to answer them all.” Lynne said.

The only thing readers of today’s newspaper publication need to do is make sure they are a resident of the state of Virginia and call the National Toll-Free Hotlines before the 2-day deadline ends midnight tomorrow. ■

SILVER: one of the last silver coins minted for circulation

VALUABLE: minted in philadelphia, denver & san francisco

ENLARGED TO SHOW DETAIL: year varies 1916-1947

RARELY SEEN: minted by the u.s. mint in the early 1900’s

FACTS:

HOW TO CLAIM THE LAST STATE RESTRICTED BANK ROLLS If you are a Virginia State Resident read the important information below about claiming the State Silver Bank Rolls, then call the State Toll-Free Hotline at 8:30 am: 1-800-979-3771 EXT: RWB1191

Are these Silver Walking Liberties worth more than other half dollars:

Yes. These U.S. Gov’t issued Silver Walking Liberties were minted in the early 1900’s and will never be minted again. That makes them extremely collectible. The vast majority of half dollars minted after 1970 have no silver content at all and these Walking Liberties were one of the last silver coins minted for circulation. That’s why many of them now command hundreds in collector value so there’s no telling how much they could be worth in collector value someday.

How much are State Restricted Walking Liberty Silver Bank Rolls worth:

It’s impossible to say, but some of these U.S Gov’t issued Walking Liberties dating back to the early 1900’s are worth up to 100 times the face value and there are 15 in each Bank Roll so you better hurry if you want to get your hands on them. Collector values always fluctuate and there are never any guarantees.

But we do know they are the only Virginia State Silver Bank Rolls known to exist and Walking Liberties are highly collectible so anyone lucky enough to get their hands on these Silver Bank Rolls should hold onto them because there’s no telling how much they could be worth in collector value someday.

Why are so many Virginia residents claiming them:

Because they are the only State Restricted Walking Liberty Silver Bank Rolls known to exist and everyone wants their share. Each Bank Roll contains a whopping 15 Silver Walking Liberties dating back to the early 1900’s some worth up to 100 times their face value. Best of all Virginia residents are guaranteed to get them for the state minimum set by the National Mint and Treasury of just $39 per Silver Walking Liberty for the next two days.

How do I get the State Restricted Walking Liberty Silver Bank Rolls:

Virginia residents are authorized to claim up to the limit of 4 State Restricted Walking Liberty Silver Bank Rolls by calling the State Toll Free Hotline at 1-800-979-3771 Ext. RWB1191 starting at precisely 8:30 am this morning.

Everyone who does is getting the only State Restricted Walking Liberty Silver Bank Rolls known to exist. That’s a full Bank Roll containing 15 Silver Walking Liberties from the early 1900’s some worth up to 100 times their face value for just the state minimum set by the National Mint and Treasury of just $39 per Silver Walking Liberty, which is just $585 for the full Bank Rolls and that’s a real steal because non state residents are not permitted to call before 5 pm tomorrow and must pay $1,770 for each Virginia State Restricted Walking Liberty Silver Bank Roll if any remain.

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Powhatan swimmers compete at meet in Midlothian Staff Reports The YMCA of Greater Richmond hosted Woodlake in a Richmond Metro Aquatic League regular-season swim meet on Monday, July 12, with the home team winning the combined team meet over Woodlake 775-739.

Both teams featured swimmers who are from and/or have competed for Powhatan.

William Blashfield, representing the YMCA of Greater Richmond, won the silver division of the boys 11-12 100-meter individual medley (1:21.24) and the 50-meter butterfly (38.42) and took second in the gold division in the 50 freestyle (32.76).

Ember Brown won the girls 7-8 25-meter backstroke (28.96) and the 25 butterfly (31.35) and took second in the 25 free (25.90) as well as in the mixed 8 and under 100 freestyle relay with Carson Hessick, Catherine Chavez and Weston White (1:38.43).

Brinn Brown won the girls 9-10 50 butterfly in 59 seconds.

Brady Rinehart won the silver division of the boys 9-10 50 breaststroke (56.98).

Elizabeth Vallent, representing Woodlake, won the gold divisions of the girls 11-12 100 IM (1:25.39), the 50 freestyle (32.33), the 50 butterfly (37.26) and the gold division of the mixed 200-meter freestyle relay with Patrick Grinsell III, Leighana Abell and

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outs, English completed Powhatan’s rally out of an 11-6 deficit by hitting the game-winning extra base hit over the right fielder’s head.

English’ clutch play to bring home Davis propelled the Indians past James River 12-11.

“Being able to come through for my team in a high-pressure situation is something that I will forever remember.”

Powhatan later in the season found itself trailing Manchester 3-1 in the top of the seventh, but six hits by the Indians in the inning - including the go-ahead, 3-run home run by Jillian Ratliff, a follow-up single by English and a two-run homer by Savannah Johnson – catapulted Powhatan into a 7-3 lead, which it preserved through the bottom half-inning to defeat the Lancers.

English called the late rallies against James River and Manchester “a prime example of how much heart this team has.”

“We never gave up even when we were down,” English said. “We all contributed to the games any way we could.”

After English and her teammates lost the 2020 season due to COVID-19, and after “not knowing for sure if we would ever play again together,” this year’s team meant a lot to her.

“Most of us have played together since middle school,” English said, “and have developed a bond on and off the field, which made my senior season even more memorable.”

English feels that the pre-season workouts they did as a team, as well as her own training, helped her prepare for school ball and for the University of Lynchburg, where she will attend classes in the fall and play college softball.

“The coaches really challenged us,” English said, “and made sure we were in the best shape we could be in so we could be prepared for the Dominion District.”

For English, to be able to play one last time for Powhatan softball meant so much to her.

“Powhatan softball has always been a legendary sport in our county,” English said, “and to be able to say I played for Coach Crump and Coach (Linda) Farmer is something I will forever be grateful for.”

According to the Times-Dispatch, coach Crump – a Virginia High School Hall of Famer who has led Powhatan varsity softball as head coach for 40 years and is the winningest softball coach in Virginia High School League history – said English is one of the best offensive players she’s ever coached.

To English, that is the biggest honor of her entire high school career.

“Coach Crump has coached a lot of talented athletes over the years,” English said, “and to be put in that category is amazing.”

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From left, clockwise: Elizabeth Vallent swims the freestyle, William Blashfield swims the butterfly, Brinn Brown swims the freestyle, Sadie Tucker swims the backstroke and Tommy White reacts after winning an event at last Monday’s swim meet featuring Woodlake and YMCA of Greater Richmond at the Midlothian Family YMCA.

Ethan Mooney ( 2:13.11).

Brandon Vallent, also representing Woodlake, won the gold division of the boys 15-18 50 free (28.42), the gold division of the 50 butterfly (30.98) and the gold division of the 200 free relay

with Brooklyn Scoby, Ben McVey and Ashley Dyer (1:57.79).

Powhatan winners in the 50 back included Greater YMCA of Richmond swimmers Tommy White in boys 9-10 (51.02) and Leah Zhuang in girls 11-

Post 201 splits games Staff Reports

American Legion’s Post 201 Seniors split their games on Sunday and Thursday last week. The Seniors picked up their second straight win last Sunday by defeating Post 125 6-3.

Carter Dawson scored 2 of 201’s 6 runs and added a hit and two walks.

Jack Carris had a double, an RBI and a run scored. Thomas Robinson batted 2 for 3 with a run scored, and Ethan Robinson had a hit and 2 RBI. Paul Broussard had a hit and scored 2 runs.

Connor Woodel had a hit and an RBI and also earned the win on the mound, scattering three hits, 2 runs and one walk and striking out four in 3 innings pitched. Dawson earned the save as the closing pitcher, striking out two and locking down the side in 12 pitches in the bottom of the seventh inning.

Post 201 grabbed an early 3-0 lead in the top of the first inning. Carris’ double on a line drive to center field brought home Dawson for the first run of the game, and Ethan hit a line-drive single to plate both Carris and Broussard.

Post 125 tightened the Seniors’ lead to 3-2 in the bottom half of the opening

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American Legion Post 201 Seniors pitcher Jackson Toler warms up on the mound in Thursday’s game versus Post 284 at Shepherd Stadium in Colonial Heights.

inning, but Dawson gave his team insurance by scoring on a passed ball against two outs in the top of the second. 125 shrunk the lead back down to 4-3 in the fourth, but 201 responded with 2 runs in the top of the seventh.

Woodel hit a line-drive single to plate Broussard, and Thomas scored on a 125 fielder’s error against two outs.

In Thursday’s 10-1 loss to Post 284, Stone Talley hit a double and Ethan Smith scored a run. Post 201 was slated to play Post 280 this past Sunday.

12 (41.11).

Zhuang also won the silver division of the girls 11-12 50 butterfly (39.90) and the silver division of the 200 free relay with Savannah Hufner, Cameron Pace and Ruth Zhandira (2:42.00).

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50-meter butterfly record (30.14), previously held by Julian Zimmer (30.86) and the 50-meter freestyle record (27.62) that was held for 37 years by Briarwood’s Greg Burgess.

Muminovic is also now the league’s record holder in the 50-yard free (24.66), the 50-yard fly (27.05) and the 100-yard IM (1:00.84), which he broke twice this year.

He set the new 100 IM mark during last Monday’s regular-season RMAL swim meet between ACAC and Shenandoah to narrowly break his own record of 1:00.86.

Muminovic secured three individual wins and one relay victory in last Monday’s meet. All three individual wins came in the boys 11-12 blue division, with Muminovic earning overall first-place finishes in the 100 IM (1:00.84), the 50 backstroke (28.26) and the 50 fly (27.23).

In the mixed 11-12 200-yard freestyle relay, Muminovic earned the gold-division win and the overall first-place finish alongside Kendall Kryszon, Malcolm Hess and Kylie Kryszon (1:51.59).

The RMAL Champs Swim Meet will be held today (Wednesday, July 21) at Swim RVA. Following the meet, Muminovic will swim in the long course states July 22-25 at Swim RVA. He is also set to compete on the Virginia Zones team at Eastern Zones Aug. 4-7 at Swim RVA.

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gram, the participants worked on the fundamentals of the game, from ball control to spatial awareness to passing situations to finishing technique to establishing themselves in a defensive position, all-the-while receiving the benefits of the all-encompassing fitness aspect of the camp.

“They’re moving around the entire time,” Miles said, “and truly the coachcounselors that are seeing it – the varsity players – they’re like, ‘Wow, we do move around a lot.’”

On a bright and sunny late Tuesday morning on the lower field behind the high school, the campers battled one another for possession of the ball, smiled as they took shots on goal and both learned and received praise from varsity soccer players who took on the roles of coach-counselors.

“It’s really interesting to kind of see how the program is going to change, and I like to see what the younger, the future generation is. I can see their skill level, and I just like being part of it,” said Powhatan High School rising senior Keegan McCullough. “I’m just glad that we can do more for the people in the community and help even get kids who maybe haven’t started playing soccer, get them playing, get them interested, and maybe they can go play it further.”

“I just like helping them and seeing them how they are as little kids…and how they’re going to develop and grow,” said Powhatan High School rising sophomore Mara Rutkai. “I hope

PHOTOS BY NICK VANDELOECHT/POWHATAN TODAY

From left: Powhatan head boys soccer coach Willie Miles (left, kneeling) talks to participants in a summer camp at Powhatan High School.

this helps grow soccer for Powhatan. I hope more people get into it…because I grew up with Powhatan soccer and it was super fun. It really helped me.”

While the camp provides a means for the varsity players to help the campers learn the game, it also presents multiple benefits to the varsity players themselves. Communication – Rottmund pointed out – is one of them.

“They’re on the other side of the drill now; they need to communicate how the drill is run, and then execute the drill,” Rottmund said. “I hear it from both sides, from the girls and the boys, is that: ‘Oh, I see how hard it really is to run a practice,’ which is great…it just makes them adaptable on the field.”

“I also think it teaches me how to be a mentor for maybe further days when I grow up and get older,” Rutkai said.

“It’s good experience.”

Additionally, the camp helps rein-

force the players’ own fundamentals and understanding of the game.

“When you work with the kids, you kind of see what mistakes they do, and you can kind of translate it to what I’m doing,” McCullough. “You can do some self-reflection and…you can remember it for yourself to work on.”

The players have also enjoyed getting to teach the campers.

“They’re super-cute and funny, and they really like soccer,” Rutkai said.

“It’s really fun teaching them.”

Rottmund pointed to their emphasis on teamwork within the camp.

“We trying to show them the teamwork from the counselor side right down to the camper side,” Rottmund said. “You’ve got to work as a team, and Will has done a nice job…I’m hoping this is the first of many of these camps, and he’s done a fabulous job of building a solid foundation.

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2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup Gold Cup Day 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup MLB Baseball: Chicago White Sox at Milwaukee Brewers. (N) SportsCenter (Live) SportsCenter (Live) Funny Videos Celebrity Fam The Chase (N) To Tell the Truth News NCIS 60 Minutes (N) Å Big Brother (N) Å Love Island (N) (In Stereo) Å News The Duncan House Simpson TheBurgers Fam Guy News Attkisson The ROH 2020 Tokyo Olympics: Triathlon, Gymnastics, Swimming. (N) (In Stereo Live) Å News NewsNation Prime NewsNation Prime Banfield Å Banfield Å NewsNation Prime Classic Christmas Decor with Jane Å The Joy of Christmas (N) (Live) Å Finding Your Roots Secrets Unforgotten Professor T Å Austin City Limits Icon: Music The War: (In Stereo) Å (DVS) Silent Soldier: Craft in America CNN Newsroom CNN Special: History of the Sit Jerusalem-Faith CNN Special: American Voices Mehdi Hasan Week-Johnson American Voices Mehdi Hasan Undercover 2020 Tokyo Olympics: Skateboarding, Rugby. (N) (Live) Å Olympics Olympics Sunday Night Life, Liberty Revolution Sunday Night Life, Liberty Tokyo Olympics Tokyo Olympics 2020 Tokyo Olympics: Softball Tokyo Olympics “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” (2017) Animal Kingdom (N) Animal Kingdom “Just Friends” Å “Star Wars: For” ›››‡ “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” (2017) Mark Hamill.

“Star Wars: For” Lost for Life: Kids Who Kill: (In Stereo) Å Juvenile Lifers: Killer Kids Å Bar Rescue Å Bar Rescue Å Bar Rescue Å Bar Rescue Å Bar Rescue Å “Shrek Forever” ››‡ “Bee Movie” (2007, Children’s) Å South Pk South Pk South Pk South Pk Naked and Afraid Naked and Afraid Naked and Afraid Naked and Afraid Naked and Afraid 90 Day Fiancé 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? (N) You, Me & My Ex 90 Day Fiancé North Woods Law North Woods Law North Woods Law North Woods Law North Woods Law ›››‡ “Coco” (2017) Voices of Anthony Gonzalez.

Jumanji ››‡ “Despicable Me 3” (2017) Å Two Men Two Men Two Men Two and Half Men Two Men Two Men Two Men Two Men Two Men “Bonfire-Vanit.” ››‡ “Dragonwyck” (1946) Gene Tierney. ›››‡ “Jane Eyre” (1944) Joan Fontaine.

“Christmas Under Wraps” (2014) Good Witch Å “The Nine Lives of Christmas” (2014) “Nxt.-Nightmare” “Murder on Maple Drive” (2021) Å “Secrets of a Marine’s Wife” (2021) Å Renovation Island Renovation Island Battle on the Beach Beach Mediterr. Mediterr.

Guy’s Games Buddy vs. Duff Å Buddy vs. Duff Å Buddy vs. Duff Å Beat Beat ›››‡ “Ray” (2004, Biography) Jamie Foxx, Kerry Washington. Å Martin ›› “Ride Along” “The Magnificent Seven” ››‡ “Constantine” (2005, Fantasy) Keanu Reeves.

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2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup Gold Cup MLB Baseball: Teams TBA. SportsCenter (Live) SportsCenter (Live) Wheel Jeopardy The Bachelorette “Men Tell All” (N) Celeb-Dating News Kimmel News Holly Neighbor Bob Sheldon United-Al NCIS: Los Angeles News Colbert Big Bang Big Bang Hell’s Kitchen House Duncan Fox News at Ten DailyMail Mod Fam ET Olympic 2020 Tokyo Olympics: Diving, Gymnastics, Triathlon, Swimming. (N) Å News The Donlon Report On Balance NewsNation Prime Banfield (N) Å The Donlon Report Fashion’s Night In Å PBS NewsHour (N) Antique Roadshow Antiques Antiques POV “Mayor” (N) (In Stereo) Aman Richmond City Council PBS NewsHour (N) E. B. OutFront Anderson Cooper Cuomo Prime Time Don Lemon Tonight Don Lemon Tonight The ReidOut (Live) All In With Rachel Maddow The Last Word The 11th Hour Shepard Smith Tokyo Olympics Tokyo Olympics Tokyo Olympics Tokyo Olympics FOX Primetime Tucker Carlson Hannity (Live) Å Ingraham Gutfeld! (N) Å Tokyo Olympics WWE Monday Night RAW (N) (In Stereo Live) Å Tokyo Olympics Equalizer ›› “Shaft” (2019, Action) Samuel L. Jackson.

Titans “Origins” (N) ›› “Fallen” (1998) Fam Guy Fam Guy Fam Guy Fam Guy Fam Guy Fam Guy American Rick TucaMiracle Hoarders Å Hoarders: Coming Clean “Sherry” Å Dirty Rotten Hoarders Å ››‡ “Draft Day” (2014, Drama) Kevin Costner. ››‡ “The Guardian” (2006, Drama) Kevin Costner.

Office Office Office Office Office Office Office Office Office Office Street-Memphis Street-Memphis Getaway Driver (N) Getaway Driver Street Outlaws Å Darcey & Stacey Darcey & Stacey sMothered (N) So Freakin Cheap Germophobia: “Jaws” (1975) ››‡ “Jaws 2” (1978, Suspense) Roy Scheider.

I Was Prey: River “Back-Future II” ››› “Cast Away” (2000, Drama) Tom Hanks. Å The 700 Club Å Andy G. Andy G. Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond King King “Cool Hand Luke” ›››‡ “Johnny Belinda” (1948, Drama) ›››‡ “Now, Voyager” (1942, Drama) “Jingle Bell Bride” (2020) Julie Gonzalo.

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MLB Baseball: Tampa Bay Rays at Cleveland Indians. (Live) Gold Cup 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Dillashaw (N) (Live) SportsCenter (Live) SportsCenter (Live) Wheel Jeopardy Funny Videos Shark Tank The Good Doctor News NCIS Bensin Carbon Magnum P.I. Å 48 Hours (In Stereo) 48 Hours (In Stereo) News Storm of Big Bang Big Bang Hell’s Kitchen LEGO Masters News Mod Fam Game of Talents 12 News Olympic 2020 Tokyo Olympics News NewsNation Prime NewsNation Prime Banfield Å Banfield Å NewsNation Prime philosophy - beauty Northern Nights Susan Graver Style (N) (Live) Å Northern Nights Lawrence Welk Father Brown Å Trouble-Maggie Trouble-Maggie Song of Mountains Steve Backshall Andes: Kingdoms: Magic Numbers: POV “Stateless” (In Stereo) Good CNN Newsroom CNN Newsroom History of the Sit Jerusalem-Faith CNN Special: American Voices Week-Johnson Week-Johnson American Voices Week-Johnson Undercover Boss Tokyo Olympics 2020 Tokyo Olympics: Softball Tokyo Olympics Life, Liberty Watters’ World Å Justice Judge Unfiltered with Watters’ World Å Tokyo Olympics 2020 Tokyo Olympics: Skateboarding. (Live) Å Tokyo Olympics Olympics Ocean 8 ›› “Godzilla: King of the Monsters” (2019) Kyle Chandler. ››‡ “A Knight’s Tale” (2001) “Star Wars: Return of the” Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Miracle Miracle “The Other Guys” ›› “Pain & Gain” (2013, Action) Mark Wahlberg. Å Seatbelt Seatbelt Die Hard ››‡ “Fast & Furious 6” (2013, Action) Vin Diesel. ›››‡ “Die Hard” (1988) Bruce Willis.

“Shrek 2” (2004) ››‡ “Shrek Forever After” (2010) Å South Pk South Pk South Pk South Pk Homestead Rescue Homestead Rescue (In Stereo) Å Homestead Rescue “Stuck in the Mud” Say Yes, Dress Say Yes to the Dress (N) (In Stereo) Å sMothered sMothered The Zoo (In Stereo) The Zoo: Bronx-Sized (N) (In Stereo) The Zoo (In Stereo) The Zoo (In Stereo) Despicbl ››‡ “Minions” (2015, Children’s) Å ››‡ “Despicable Me 3” (2017) Å Future Two Men Two Men Two Men Two and Half Men Two Men Two Men Two Men Two Men Two Men “Robin Hood” ›››‡ “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” (1968, Children’s) ›››‡ “Tom Thumb” (1958) “Crown for Christmas” (2015, Romance) “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” “Christmas Card” “Neighbor-Wind” “Next-Door Nightmare” (2021) Å “Evil Stepmom” (2021, Suspense) Å Home Town Å Vacation House Vacation House Love It or List It Love It or List It BBQ Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners “Fist Fight” (2017) ›› “Ride Along” (2014, Comedy) Ice Cube. Å “Welcome Home Roscoe” ››‡ “The Magnificent Seven” (2016) Denzel Washington. ››‡ “Cowboys & Aliens” (2011) Å “Perfect Storm” Eden: Untamed Planet Å ››› “Only the Brave” (2017, Drama) Josh Brolin.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING POWHATAN COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION Notice is hereby given, pursuant to § 15.2-2204 of the Code of Virginia, that the Planning Commission of Powhatan County will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at 6:00 PM in the Powhatan County Village Building Auditorium, 3910 Old Buckingham Road, to consider the following requests: PHOTOS BY NICK VANDELOECHT/POWHATAN TODAY

American Legion’s Post 201 Juniors team talks prior to the start of a halfinning in the Juniors’ game versus Post 125 at Douglas Freeman High School last Wednesday. Post 125 walked-off 3-2.

Post 201 Juniors face 125 Staff Reports

Case #21-03-CUP: Chris and Vicki Smith (District #5: Smiths Crossroads/ Pineville/Tobaccoville) request a conditional use permit (CUP) to allow a rural event venue within the Agricultural-10 (A-10) zoning district per Sec. 83-162 of the Zoning Ordinance of the County of Powhatan. The use is located at Tax Map Parcels #22-13A and #22-13C (6100 Anderson Highway) in western Powhatan County. The 2019 LongRange Comprehensive Plan designates the subject property as Rural Preservation and Natural Conservation on the Countywide Future Land Use Plan.

Case #21-07-REZ: Nancy Stillwell (District #1: Subletts/Manakin/Flat Rock) request to rezone Tax Map Parcels 43A-2-1, 43A-2-2, 43A-2-2A, 43A-2-3, 43A-2-4, 43A-2-4A, 43A-2-5, and 43A-2-6 from the General Commercial (C) zoning district to the Light-Industrial (I-1) zoning district. The properties are located on Douthit Court, which is located on the north side of U.S. Route 60 (Anderson Highway), approximately 0.45 miles west of the Chesterfield County line. The 2019 Long-Range Comprehensive Plan designates the subject properties as Commerce Center in the Route 60 Corridor East Special Area Plan on the Countywide Future Land Use Plan.

Defense shined for American Legion Post 201’s Juniors throughout much of Wednesday’s game at Douglas Freeman High School, but two key innings - the first and the last - ultimately led to Post 125 walking-off 3-2 for the victory in the tightly contested matchup.

Outside of the first inning in which Case #21-03-AZ: The County of Powhatan requests an amendment to the County 125 took a 2-1 lead, Post 201’s defense Code of Ordinances to amend Chapter 83 (Zoning Ordinance), Article XI (Definitions) to was airtight up until the final frame. 201’s Post 201’s Max Altieri scores a run. add weekly rental to the definition of bed and breakfast, as well as remove references starting pitcher Matthew Layman struck to generally taking place in single family homes, whether or not meals are served and Defensive plays included Will Karaniout six in six innings pitched, initiated specifics about the types of renters.. two 1-3 plays, caught a floating come- an going to one knee as he tracked down backer in the fifth and completed a 3-1 and caught a flyball in left field to com- Members of the public may also participate remotely by joining a webinar at play with a catch in transition in the sixth. plete a three-up, three-down second in- https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89655087654 or by dialing in by phone at 1-929-205-6099 He kept batters off-balance late in the ning for Post 201. Catcher Zach Smith OR 1-312-626-6799, then typing in the webinar ID 896 5508 7654. During the public also reeled in a pop fly near home plate in comment period, participants may raise their hand using the zoom controls on the game with his breaking-ball pitches. computer screen, or (if dialing in) by pressing *9 on a phone.

Layman also put the first scoring run the fourth.

The defense’s momentum eventually of the game on base with his walk in the The meeting may be watched live by visiting http://powhatanva.gov/432/ top of the first. Layman’s courtesy runner shifted to the offense in the top of the sev- Live-Stream-of-Powhatan-County-Meetings.

Max Altieri scored to make it 1-0 when enth; after reaching first base on a walk, his teammate Luke Burkhart hit a ground- Sam Shevrin stole both second and third, All Planning Commission meetings are open to the public and interested persons are er to second base and 125’s attempted 4-3 then scored off of Henry Bowman landing encouraged to attend on the day and time specified above. Copies of the proposed play deflected off of the first baseman’s the ball in play in right field against two plans, ordinances, and amendments may be reviewed in the Department of Community outs. The two teams entered the bottom of Development in the Powhatan County Administration Building (3834 Old Buckingham glove.

Post 125 took away the lead with the the seventh with the game all tied up at Road) between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM of each business day. Copies of staff reports are help of a couple of errors, a base hit, a 2-2. available prior to the Public Hearing upon request and will be available online at least Facing a new pitcher, Post 125 loaded five (5) days prior to the meeting at http://powhatanva.gov/agendacenter. Please call stolen base and a sacrifice fly in the bottom of the first. But 201 settled in, allow- the bases on two walks - one intentional - (804) 598-5621 with any questions. ing only two runners on base in the fourth and an error. From there, the home team inning and none in the second, third, fifth knocked a groundball single up the midNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS dle to bring home the walk-off run. and sixth frames.

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Recruitment EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT Executive DirectorGoochland Powhatan Community Services is seeking an experienced, mission driven leader to fill the role of Executive Director.

Degree in social work, psychology, or rehabilitation counseling preferred. Experience reporting to a board of directors in a non-profit organization preferred.

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Application deadline is 4:30p on 7/26/2021. EOE.

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NEWSPAPER CARRIER WANTED for the western Powhatan/eastern Cumberland area. Good supplemental income. Carriers are independent contractors and must have: dependable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and Virginia insurance. Hours of availability are 1:00 AM – 6:00 AM, seven days a week. For more information, call Kara Eagle 804-337-7574 or email keagle@ timesdispatch.com.

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Work with carriers to meet retail collection goals and resolve problems with retail outlets. Collect all open routes and collect payments from carriers. As a Distribution Supervisor, you are responsible for the successful overall performance of your assigned area within the distribution center. Starting salary is $40,000 plus commission.

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HEALTHCARE CONTRACT OUTPATIENTTHERAPIST Provide individual and family therapy to child, adolescents, and adults up to 16 hrs./wk., flexible hours, $50.00/hr.; no benefits, active LPC, LCSW or other applicable license required. Visit www. gpcsb.org or call Goochland Powhatan Community Services at 804-556-5400 for details. Deadline: Friday, 7/23/21, by 4:30 p.m. EOE. DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (DSP) - GPCS is seeking to fill their PRN and part time DSP positions working with individuals with Developmental Disabilities. Part Time DSPs are needed for in home support programs and PRN DSPs are needed in day support programs.

Visit www.gpcsb.org for application & job descriptions, or call (804) 598-2200.

Open until filled. EOE EMERGENCY SERVICES CLINICIAN Goochland Powhatan Community Services is seeking 1 Full Time ES Clinician.

Master’s Degree in human services field and License or License Eligible required. Certified Pre-screener highly preferred. Regular work hours are M-F 8a-4:30p with NO ON-CALL responsibilities. See www.gpcsb.org for details or call (804) 556-5400. Position closes on 7/23/21. EOE. MENTAL HEALTH C L I N I C I A N S Goochland Powhatan Community Services is seeking 3 Full Time Mental Health Clinicians. Duties include assessment and therapy with children and adults. LMHP or License Eligible required. Electronic Health Record experience is a plus. See www.gpcsb.org for Application and Details. Application Deadline is Friday, 7/23/21 by 4:30 p.m.

EOE. MENTAL HEALTH PEER SUPPORT SPECIALISTS- Goochland Powhatan Community Services is seeking 2 Full Time Mental Health Peer Support Specialists.

The position provides Peer Support Services to clients in multiple CSB Programs. Must either be Certified as a Peer Recovery Specialist or have completed the DBHDS training and need 500 hours of supervised practice which can be completed at GPCS as part of the position duties. See www.gpcsb.org for Application and Details. Application deadline is Friday, 7/23/21 by 4:30 p.m.

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HEALTHCARE Needed in-home caregiver, Powhatan.

Hemiplegic stroke patient. Requires lifting, assisting w/daily living activities, meal prep, light household chores.

Night/weekend availability. CNA license & CPR preferred. Email resumes w/references to creekside240@aol.com PSYCHOSOCIAL REHAB SPECIALIST Goochland Powhatan CSB is seeking a Psychosocial Rehabilitation Services Specialist for a clubhouse model day support program for adults with SMI. FT w/ benefits, QMHP-A required. Visit www.gpcsb.org for an application and job description. Salary commensurate with experience. Open Until Filled. EOE. VETERAN SERVICES CLINICIANGoochland Powhatan Community Services is seeking a Full Time Clinician to provide therapy and case management services to Veterans and their families.

Experience with Veterans. LMHP or License Eligible required. Electronic Health Record experience is a plus. Or Veteran status a plus. See www.gpcsb. org for Application and Details. Application Deadline is Friday, 7/23/21 by 4:30 p.m. EOE.

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We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate that is in violation of the law.

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Notice is hereby given that the Powhatan County Board of Supervisors will conduct public hearings on Monday, July 26, 2021 at 6:30 PM in the Powhatan County Village Building Auditorium (3910 Old Buckingham Road) regarding the following matters.

Case #21-05-REZC: Timbercreek Building and Design, LLC (District #1: Subletts/ Manakin/Flat Rock) requests the rezoning of Tax Map Parcels #42-57F and 42-68 from Light Industrial (I-1) with proffered conditions (Case #04-04-REZC), General Commercial (C), and Agricultural-10 (A-10) to Light Industrial (I-1) with proffered conditions and amendment of the zoning district map of approximately 7.89 acres of land located on the north side of U.S. Route 60 (Anderson Highway) approximately 500 feet east of its intersection with State Route 1343 (Carter Gallier Boulevard) (1700 Block of Anderson Highway). Proffered conditions address adherence to a conceptual plan, building elevations, perimeter buffers, shared access with adjacent parcels, and permitted uses. Office/warehouse space and a self-service storage facility are proposed. The 2019 Long-Range Comprehensive Plan designates the subject properties as Commerce Center (Route 60 Corridor East Special Area Plan) on the Countywide Future Land Use Plan.

Case #21-06-REZC: Goodwyn LLC (District #3: Bethesda/Lee’s Landing) requests the rezoning of Tax Map Parcels #27-7 and 27-8 from Commerce Center (CC) to Agricultural-10 (A-10) with one (1) proffered condition and amendment of the zoning district map of approximately 15.41 acres of land located northeast of the intersection of U.S. Route 60 (Anderson Highway)/State Route 1005 (Skaggs Road). One proffered condition addresses future consolidation of the subject properties. The 2019 Long-Range Comprehensive Plan designates the subject properties as Commerce Center (Courthouse Village Special Area Plan) on the Countywide Future Land Use Plan. The A-10 zoning district allows residential densities of up to one unit per ten (10) acres.

Case #21-05-CUP: Alexcia S. Yellis (District #5: Smiths Crossroads/Pineville/ Tobaccoville) requests a conditional use permit (CUP) to allow a detached accessory dwelling unit within the Rural Residential-5 (RR-5) zoning district per Sec. 83-183(b) of the Zoning Ordinance of the County of Powhatan. The use is located at Tax Map Parcel #34A-3-3 (2002 Walnut Tree Court) in western Powhatan County within the Walnut Creek subdivision. The 2019 Long-Range Comprehensive Plan designates the subject property as Rural Preservation on the Countywide Future Land Use Plan.

Members of the public may also participate remotely by joining a webinar at https://us02web. zoom.us/j/83998792911 or by dialing in by phone at 1-929-205-6099 OR 1-312-626-6799, then typing in the webinar ID 839 9879 2911. During the public comment period, participants may raise their hand using the zoom controls on the computer screen, or (if dialing in) by pressing *9 on a phone.

The meeting may be watched live by visiting http://powhatanva.gov/432/Live-Stream-ofPowhatan-County-Meetings.

Public comments may also be submitted to administration@powhatanva.gov or by leaving a voicemail at (804) 598-5612. Any comments received prior to 5:00 PM of the date of the public hearing will be recorded in the meeting minutes.

All interested persons are invited to participate in the public hearings and to present their views and/or to submit written comments. Persons requiring special assistance to view or participate in those hearings should contact the Powhatan County Administrator’s Office at (804) 598-5612 at least three days prior to the meeting. Full text and documents related to these proposals can be reviewed by contacting the County Administrator’s Office at administration@powhatanva.gov or (804) 598-5612.

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