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August 11, 2021
School board reaches out with four town halls By Laura McFarland Editor
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OWHATAN – The four current Powhatan County School Board members recently held individual town hall meetings to engage with the community. The town halls were held over two weeks at different locations as school board members met with their constituents, although others were welcome to attend. Chairwoman Kim Hymel, who represents District 5, held her town hall on Thursday, July 29 at Greenbrier Baptist Church, while Valarie Ayers, District 3, had hers the same night at the Pocahontas Landmark Center. Rick Cole, District 1, held his town hall on Monday, Aug. 2 at Powhatan High School. Susan Smith, District 2, rounded out the
schedule with a town hall on Thursday, Aug. 5 at the landmark center. District 4 did not have a town hall since Joe Walters’ resignation became effective on July 31, but residents could attend any of the other events. Each of the school board members approached their town halls in different ways and saw solid participation from the community. Hymel had the least structured town hall, with the format allowing her to answer some questions from the roughly 60 people in participation but also inviting more comments and discussion from those in attendance. Ayers and Cole both tried to use a system of allowing residents to ask questions or raise concerns for three minutes and then address them directly. Both had between 30 and 35 people in attendance. Smith’s town hall had a similar
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Powhatan School Board member Valarie Ayers holds a town hall for District 3 on July 29. Each current board member held their own town hall.
format but without any time limits and saw about 28 in attendance.
While there were tense moments see TOWN HALLS, pg. 6
PHS honors summer graduates
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Powhatan native Caroline Schollaert was killed on Aug. 4 in Florida, where she was stationed with the U.S. Coast Guard.
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Powhatan High School held a summr graduation ceremony on Aug. 4 that recognized James Fox IV, from left, Savannah Hinson, and Caden Moore as the newest members of the Class of 2021.
By Laura McFarland Editor
POWHATAN – The Powhatan High School Class of 2021 grew by three students last week as the school continued its annual tradition of holding a special summer graduation ceremony. The ceremony was held on Tuesday, Aug. 4 in the high school auditorium, offering an abbreviated version of the May 28 ceremony but still taking the time to honor the graduates for their hard work. The three students honored at the ceremony were James Fox IV, Savannah Hinson, and Caden Moore. In his final graduation ceremony with Powhatan High School as its princi-
pal, Dr. Mike Massa commended the three young people for their achievement. “As your principal, I am confident that each of you encompasses the tenacity to journey through adulthood with the same determination that has earned you your seat today. We have done all we can to prepare you for this new journey, but know that our helping hands are always outstretched to you,” he said during the ceremony. Having a summer ceremony has always been about recognizing those students who took a slightly different path to graduation with the important traditions that mark their hard work and this big transition see GRADUATES pg. 8
Powhatan native killed in Florida remembered By Laura McFarland Editor
POWHATAN – A Powhatan native and eight-year U.S. Coast Guard member who was killed last week at her home in Jacksonville, Florida is being remembered for her kindness, commitment to helping others, and her service to her nation. Caroline Schollaert, 26, was a lifelong native of Powhatan County before she enlisted in the coast guard directly after graduation from Powhatan High School in 2013, according to her father, Pat Schollaert of Powhatan. She was stationed in Jacksonville and assigned to do heavy maintenance for the Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron (HITRON), which is a specialized unit of the Coast Guard that handles drug interdictions, Pat Schollaert said.
He said she loved being in the coast guard for the last eight years and was especially proud of her unit’s work trying to stop drug running. “They had a remarkable record for the amount of drugs they stopped from coming into this nation,” he said. “She was very proud of it. She was one of the few that would volunteer to deploy. Where others didn’t want to be away from home for months at a time, every opportunity she had to go she would try.” Schollaert and his wife Maggie worked last week on arrangements to bring their daughter’s body back to Powhatan. Local efforts were made to meet her when she arrived with a processional along Anderson Highway. At press time, they were scheduled to come see SCHOLLAERT, pg. 3
Christmas Mother program seeks parade sponsors By Laura McFarland Editor
POWHATAN – Powhatan Christmas Everyday Committee is seeking volunteer organizers to ensure that the annual Powhatan Christmas Parade moves forward this December. The committee, which supports the Christmas Mother each year in her work, recently learned that C&F Bank didn’t have the personnel necessary to continue in 2021 as the parade sponsor, said Mary Harrison, publicity
chair. Harrison said the bank has been a fantastic organizer and the committee is grateful for staff members’ hard work in collecting sponsorship fees, registering parade entries, coordinating vendors on the Powhatan Courthouse Green, handling inquiries, collect entry fees, and orchestrating the parade over many years. “They are terrific and we are so grateful they gave so unselfishly FILE PHOTO of their time and their professional resources at the bank to put that The Powhatan Christmas Everyday Committee is see PARADE, pg. 4
looking for a sponsor for the Christmas Parade.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Wednesday, Aug. 11
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 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 or call 804-598-5670.
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The original Powhatan AA meets from 8 to 9 p.m. every Thursday in the Powhatan Village Building.
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.
Friday, Aug. 13
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 lawn chair and friends. The event will have several local vendors with booths set up. Craft beer and wine and food vendors will be on site. No outside food, drinks, pets, or
Graceland Baptist Church hosts Miracles of God Church for those with special needs and their families or caregivers at 2 p.m. at 975 Dorset Road. The church is a special needs fellowship of individuals and families who come together once a month for praise, fellowship, music, poetry, testimonies, puppet shoes, and a message. For more information, contact the church at 804-5983481.
Powhatan AA meets at 8 p.m. every Saturday at Manakin Episcopal Church on Huguenot Trail.
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, Aug. 17
A Native Tree Hike is provided at Powhatan State Park every Tuesday morning in August 2021. The one-hour hike, staffed by Master Naturalists, utilizes the Old Cabin Trail to help participants learn how to identify up to 20 native trees. If you are interested in joining the hike, show up at the Picnic Area of Park at 10 a.m. Wear appropriate shoes for hiking and bring sufficient water to maintain hydration. More information can be obtained by calling the Park Office at 804-5987148.
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.
The Beef Cattle Production 360 Discussion Group meets at 6 p.m. New members are always welcome to join if you are a seasoned beef cattle producer or just getting started. Prior to the pandemic the group typically started with a pot luck meal. Meetings have currently either been held virtually or on farm socially distanced with masks. For more information, contact Rachel Henley at 804-598-5640 or rachelhenley@vt.edu.
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 804-3729526 or powhatanvafoodpantry@ gmail.com. Extension specialists and industry experts share timely topics for farmers in the Virginia Cooperative Extension Ag Today, held virtually at 9 a.m. every Thursday. These updates are relevant and brief and are recorded for folks who can't join on that day and time. Podcasts (audio only) are posted on Westmoreland VCE webpage and YouTube video recordings can be found at https://www. youtube.com/ playlist?list=PL 7_2QUVzrPXDpYsV2HY11CH 8KBrluifyO. Contact Stephanie Romelczyk (sromelcz@vt.edu) for information on joining the meeting live. Watched or listened to VCE AG Today? Let us know how we are doing! Find our survey here: https://vce.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/ form/SV_6fiYBb914AYRdn7.
The Rotary Club of Powhatan will hold a Powhatan Rotary Yard Sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. 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 804-7616518 to make arrangements for pick up or drop-off of items.
Monday, Aug. 16
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. For more information, contact 804-241-1562 or visit www.rvagriculture.org.
The Westchester Commons Concert Series will be held at select Friday evenings in the coming weeks from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Upcoming concerts are: Aug. 13, Danny Kensy and Cedar Creek; Aug. 20, The Mashup and Cozy Condition; Aug. 27, The Krewe; Aug. 28, Southern Tide, and Sept. 3, East of Hollywood. Food and drink will be for sale. Outside alcohol is strictly prohibited. Visit shopwestchestercommons.com.
Saturday, Aug. 14
Thursday, Aug. 12
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: Aug. 18, Sept. 15, Oct. 20, Nov. 17, and Dec. 15. Visit us on Facebook at Feeding Powhatan or call 804303-6431. The Powhatan Branch NAACP will present “An Hour of Knowledge” from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 19 via Zoom. The Powhatan NAACP understands that Critical Race Theory (CRT) has become an issue of intense discussion and debate within our community and that many citizens have expressed confusion regarding this academic theory and body of work. During this event, two panelists will explain, define, and answer your questions about Critical Race Theory, including its origins, uses, and applications in American society. The panelists intend to help participants gain clarity and information during this session. This event is free and open to the public. All participants must preregister using the form below to receive the Zoom link information. Email powhatannaacp@gmail. com for more information. Register at https://forms.gle/ uR1E6q8sQj9AEymT8.
The Virginia Hunting Dog Alliance (VAHDA) Foundation is hosting a Shrimp Feast from 4 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 28 at the Powhatan Rescue Squad building, 3920 Marion Harland Lane, Powhatan. Tickets are $30/person and include fresh shrimp, hushpuppies, slaw, and beans. There will be live music, raffles, and auctions. To buy tickets, visit www.vahda.org/ banquet. Tickets are available until Aug. 15. No ticket purchases at the door. All proceeds benefit the VAHDA Foundation.
year, Backpacks of Love is holding its 2021 Peanut Butter Drive. The community is asked donate peanut butter to help kids during their breaks from school. The goal is to collect 2,021 jars of peanut butter (16 ounces) by Dec. 10, 2021. People can order at the Amazon link and have them shipped directly to Backpacks of Love or drop them off at the pantry. Visit https:// www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ ls/2FQYFYIV4J5S?ref_=wl_share.
Volunteer mental health professionals are needed to staff the expanded behavioral health programs offered by the Free Clinic of Powhatan. Psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners and counselors are needed for adult patients at the Clinic at 2320 Skaggs Road as well as with students on-site at Powhatan Middle and High schools. Times are flexible and can change based on provider availability. Contact Betsy Blandford, volunteer coordinator, at bblandford@ freeclinicofpowhatan.org or 804380-1270.
Parks and Recreation is now offering the following at the Pocahontas Landmark Center Gym (4290 Anderson Highway, Powhatan): Open Gym Pickleball, Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9-11:30 a.m.; Open Adult Volleyball, Thursdays, 7-8:30 p.m. through July 30; Open Dance Fitness, every other Monday night, 7-8 p.m., starting from May 24; Open Senior Community Matters Group through Powhatan County Social Services, Wednesdays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Contact Jayne Lloyd for more information at 804-598-5630 or Jayne. lloyd@dss.virginia.gov, and Paid Momentum Volleyball Club clinics and camps through Cindy Bryant, various days and times. Contact Cindy Bryant by email at momentumvolleyballclub@gmail. com. Follow all COVID guidelines. Everyone will also need to sign a facility use waiver that we will keep on file for one year, and it will cover any activity taking place. Remember we ask everyone to wear rubber soled shoes (no heels) on the gym floor and only allow water in the gym. Contact the Recreation Office at 804-598-5275 with any questions or send an email to mwoodel@powhatanva. gov.
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. The Heart of Virginia Beekeepers plans to meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 7 at the Prince Edward County Extension Office near Lowe's in Farmville. Anyone who has bees or is interested in bees is welcome. For more information, call Mary Jane Morgan at 434-315-1433. To check on possible cancellations or changes, visit Facebook or heartofvirginiabeekeepers.org. Unity Community ChurchPowhatan and the Old Landmark Gospel Association will present Unity Fest on Saturday, Sept. 11 at Passion Community Church, 4480 Anderson Highway in Powhatan. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. and the concert starts at 4 p.m. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door. The host is Pastor Cavell Phillips and the special guest pastor is John P. Kee. Other featured guests are Faithful Connection, CMNV, and Da’Twins. Vendor spaces are available. Contact 804-256-4411 or visit www.ucc4me.org.
No one deserves to be abused. Find safety, options and support. Women’s support group based in Powhatan but open to all women impacted by domestic violence. The group is free, confidential and childcare is available. Contact 804598-5630 ext. 2422 or 2420.
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 804598-5637.
Dominion Virginia Power’s 2021 Cool Care Program offers a free box fan or air conditioning unit to eligible seniors in Powhatan and other localities. Seniors must be 60 years old or older, have need for additional cooling in their house, and have a household income of less than $1,788 per month for one person or less than $2,418 per month for two people. The program will run through Sept. 30. Contact 804-343-3005.
The Friends of Powhatan County Public Library’s Bookshop is open during library hours and accepting donations again. The bookshop accepts books, movies, audiobooks, CDs, and magazines. Materials can be given to a library staff member or placed in the book shop corner (tuck them by the file cabinet in the back), which is at the end of the passageway once you come in the front door. Proceeds from the book sale are used for additional library programming.
The Powhatan County Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Help Desk is here for yet another growing season. Although office hours are reduced because of COVID-19 restrictions, the Help Desk is still ready and available. Email questions and detailed photos of your stricken plants to gpmastergardener@gmail.com and volunteers will try and find a solution for you. You can also directly call the Powhatan County
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AA meets at 8 p.m. every Tuesday at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church on Huguenot Trail.
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Many weather experts predict a destructive wildfire and hurricane season this year. The American Red Cross needs volunteers to help on the ground and blood and platelet donors to roll up a sleeve to maintain a stable blood supply in the face of emergencies. Eligible donors can help overcome the critical need for blood and ensure blood is readily available by making an appointment to give by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood. org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device. The two local blood drives currently scheduled are: Aug. 19, noon to 5 p.m., Powhatan Moose Lodge, 4140 Old Buckingham Road, Hwy 13, and Aug. 25, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Passion Community Church, 4480 Anderson Highway.
Lonesome Dove Equestrian Center needs someone who is familiar with horse tack to help with the nonprofit’s used Tack Shop. This involves taking the donations, making sure items are clean, and selling the items in the tack shop, which has many saddles, bridles, blankets, and just about anything for the horse. The group is willing to pay someone to manage this. Call Karen at 804-318-6485.
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 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!
In honor of its 10th anniversary
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JOHN FOXX John Foxx, 79, of Chesapeake, formerly of Powhatan, Va., passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021. He is survived by his daughter, Zabrina McCallister (Vincent); two sons, Christopher Foxx and Jermaine Jonathan Foxx (Aniequo); seven grandchildren, two greatgrandchildren; two sisters, Ella Fox, Hester Fox; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A public viewing is scheduled for Friday, August 13, 2021, from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Marian Gray Thomas Funeral Home, Cumberland. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, August 14, 10 a.m. at Mt. Pero Baptist Church, Powhatan. www.mariangraythomasfuneralhome.com
Free Clinic offers advice on promoting vaccinations By Barbara Brown Special to the Powhatan Today
As regional spikes in new COVID cases occur and vaccine doses go unused, it’s clear that one of the biggest barriers to mass immunity is persuading skeptical adults of all backgrounds to get shots. In particular, young adults are posing a significant challenge. The message used for older people – a vaccine can save your life – does not always work on healthy 20-somethings who know they are less likely to face the severest outcomes of COVID. So how do you encourage a friend or family member to get a COVID vaccine? Consider some simple steps that may be the opposite of what you would instinctively do. Encouraging individuals to get a shot starts with listening. They are more likely to trust someone who understands their fears, respects their perspective, and cares about their welfare. No matter how the conversation goes, you will find that some of your responses move the vaccination discussion forward while others bring it to a screeching halt. When talking with people about getting vaccinated, there are four basic principles to keep in mind. The first principle is to provide for safety and rapport. For people to consider new ways of thinking or behaving, they must feel safe and not judged or seen as ignorant. Vaccine conversations must make others feel comfortable by withholding judgement and validating their concerns about receiving a vaccine. The second principle is to respect another’s autonomy. The choice to get a vaccination is another’s to make, not yours. Focus on what information they got right. Correct misinformation only late in the conversation, after they have fully expressed their concerns, and have given you permission to share what you know. All three conditions need to be met. You can help guide another’s decision-making process, but don’t attempt to dictate the outcome. The third principle is to show understanding and compassion. Before someone will listen to what you say, they need to know you respect and appreciate their perspective. It may take more than one conversation to influence the decision to get the vaccine. The final principle is to engage in collaborative learning. People absorb new information more easily if they are allowed to play a part see FREE CLINIC, pg. 3
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Board honors Nellis for service
Friends Bookshop holds sale
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During the Powhatan County Board of Supervisors meeting on July 26, members recognized Curt Nellis, the county’s emergency management coordinator, and Emergency Services Solutions Inc. for their efforts to bring vaccination clinics to Powhatan. The board unanimously passed a proclamation honoring them for their service. Nellis and ESS Inc. partnered to establish 19 vaccination clinics at the Pocahontas Landmark Center and other locations in Powhatan County. They provided over 8,000 COVID-19 vaccinations for Powhatan County and operated the clinics in an efficient manner to provide the opportunity for citizens, Powhatan County Administration, Powhatan County Public School employees and Blessed Sacrament Huguenot employees to be vaccinated.
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Extension at 804-598-5640 and leave a message. The Help Desk will be in touch. If a real-life diagnosis or determination is needed, large plant samples including root, stem and leaves can be dropped off at the Powhatan County Extension’s office after consulting with Master Gardener volunteer.
Available now Emergency Housing relief funds to assist with rent, mortgage or other housing concerns. Powhatan Community Action Agency has received funding for housing relief for families in Powhatan County who have been affected by COVID-19. Contact Renee Van Natter at valerie.vannatter@dss. virginia.gov or via cell at 804 814-5332. Habitat for HumanityPowhatan is looking for donations of gently used appliances such as refrigerators, clothes washers and dryers, and
off Academy Road. Majestic Hooves 4-H Club meets Saturdays monthly off Maidens Road. Powhatan 4-H Shooting Club meets Sunday afternoons (there is a waiting list – contact the Extension Office to be added). There are also two 4-H Judging teams: Powhatan 4-H Dairy Judging and Powhatan 4-H Meats Judging. Contact Powhatan 4-H Extension Agent Cathy Howland at chowland@ vt.edu or call the Powhatan Extension Office at 804-5985640.
stoves; cabinets, and furniture such as dining room and bedroom sets (no mattresses). Call for a pick up at 804-594-7009.
A new 4-H club is now forming in Powhatan for youth ages 9 to 18 with an interest in archery. The group is seeking additional adults willing to go through training to join our certified instructor. Jerry Fife is the club coordinator. He grew up in 4-H and can't wait to create a positive youth experience locally. Contact Powhatan 4-H Extension Agent Cathy Howland at chowland@vt.edu or call the Powhatan Extension Office at 804-598-5640. Although most of the local 4-H clubs have not met since March 2020, the leaders of the two equine clubs returned to in-person meetings in the fall. Others are making plans to return to in-person meetings this spring! Horses R Us 4-H Club meets the first Wednesday of the month
There are two Powhatan County 4-H clubs with a focus on equine projects now enrolling new members. Both are small but looking to grow! The emphasis of Virginia's 4-H Horse and Pony program is on equine selection, nutrition, management, riding, recreation, fun, and horsemanship. 4-H Clubs are open to all boys and girls ages 9 to 18. For more information on these and
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The Powhatan Library Friends Bookshop is having a sale on its inventory. All DVDs and adult books are 50 cents through Aug. 14. Pay via check or cash in the wall box next to the shop. Proceeds from the book shop benefit library programming and activities.
other 4-H opportunities, contact Cathy Howland, 4-H Extension Agent, chowland@ vt.edu, or contact the Powhatan Extension Office at 804-598-5640.
A new 4-H club is now forming in Powhatan for ages 9 to 18 who are interested in animal science. New adult volunteers with a background in showing 4-H project animals are ready to share their enthusiasm with Powhatan youth. Any young people with an interest in learning about various animals - both small and large - and eventually learn to show and have fun, please join us! Meetings will take place on the third Thursday of each month. Contact Powhatan 4-H Extension Agent Cathy Howland at chowland@ vt.edu or call the Powhatan Extension Office at 804-5985640.
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in the process of discovery. Commanding, advising, lecturing, and shaming don’t work. Share what you know in the form of a story or through a back and forth process of question and answer that helps them learn. Trust your loved ones. When you make an effort to understand their perspective, refrain from judgement, and respect their autonomy, positive change becomes more
likely. Don’t expect it will be done quickly. To speak with a medical provider concerning worries about getting a COVID vaccine, readers may contact the Free Clinic of Powhatan at 804-598-5637. COVID vaccines are available locally and without charge at CVS pharmacies and the Chesterfield Health Department. Barbara Brown is on the board of directors for the Free Clinic of Powhatan.
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back on Tuesday afternoon. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call early on the morning of Tuesday, Aug. 3 about a burglary in progress and arrived at the scene to find an adult female unresponsive with a gunshot wound, according to a release from the agency. She appeared to have surprised the suspect as he was burglarizing a vehicle and she was subsequently shot as the suspect fled on foot. The victim was transported to a local medical facility but subsequently died from her injuries. The sheriff’s office was still seeking two suspects in the incident at press time. While Florida state law prohibited the sheriff’s office from releasing the victim’s name, Schollaert confirmed it was his daughter who died in the confrontation. He said he was told by law enforcement that she caught a man breaking into a car and held him at gunpoint while she called the police, but she was unaware that he had a concealed weapon that he used to shoot her. He added that she was proficient in firearms and was able to return fire after she was shot. Schollaert said his daughter was always a fighter, whether she was standing up for others or for herself. Growing up in Powhatan, she was an advocate for those being bullied and was not afraid to share her opinion, he
Thursday, Aug. 5, listening to stories about what their daughter had accomplished and what she meant to people. Some they knew and others they were touched to learn about their daughter. Caroline Schollaert started a support group for women in the coast guard to be their advocate. When there were opportunities to deploy on cutters, usually to the Caribbean or the eastern Pacific Ocean, she would fight against what she saw as restrictions put on females for the opportunity to serve, her father said. She took pride in her work maintaining the MH-65 helicopters used in search and rescues and armed airborne missions. But Caroline Schollaert also had a love for baking and taking care of others. Inspired by a grandmother who loved to cook and bake, she regularly brought in baked goods to her unit. She also set up a coffee station at work and made sure everyone had their favorite flavors. Pat Schollaert said his family has been touched by the outpouring of prayers and support both from his native Powhatan and from the community in Jacksonville. “She was an exceptional young woman. Our county can be proud of her,” her father said. A private military funeral was held on Tuesday, Aug. 10 at HITRON in Jacksonville. A viewing will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on
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In the garden: When Barbie turned 60 By Virginia McCown Special to the Powhatan Today
Long ago and far, far away a child’s fashion doll, Barbie, was introduced. Barbie and I shared many good times. We grew up together. We went to proms, left home, and then sought out our first jobs. We traveled the stiletto-heeled road together of young womanhood. But even before that, toy Barbie and I began to distance each other. It was those high heel shoes. Using the Metro or subway or simply walking on polished floors left this Barbie with multiple sprained ankles. Around 2015, several toy Barbie’s were designed with flat feet. Thank you, Mattel, for cleverly averting the potentially disastrous Bunion Barbie. The economic losses for a Bunion Barbie doll could have irreparably changed fashion doll history forever.
Welcome Suddenly 60 Barbie Yep, she arrived but not in your favorite stores – just in real life. Here are her recommendations: Suddenly 60 Barbie’s Anecdotal Gardening Advice Wear practical shoes: Most Barbie feet are permanently frozen into one shape and that shape fits into stiletto high heels only…… Except for aerating the lawn, stiletto shoes are good for little else. Through trial and error, Suddenly 60 Barbie learned
Hey everyone!! My name is Q-Tip. I have been at the shelter since June 14th, I was brought here from another facility where I was almost out of time. I’m thankful for everyone here at Powhatan Animal Control for saving me. I’m a hound mix (of some sort), weigh 52 lbs, spayed, microchipped and around 1-2 years old. I’m a really sweet girl who enjoys playing with toys and hanging out with people! I need to be taught some manners. When it comes to food I tend to guard it so, I would need Q-Tip some training to help me with that. If you’d like to meet me please call 598-5672 or email animalcontro@powhatansheriff.net and the staff will be happy to set up an appointment. See you soon!!
If you would like to help the animals in our care, you can do so by donating to our medical fund at Claws and Paws, 4313 Anderson Hwy., Powhatan, VA 23139 Powhatan Sheriff’s Office | Division Of Animal Control Phone: 804-598-5672 | Fax: 804-598-5109
that vent-free Crocs and waterproof gum shoes are her first choice for garden footwear. For heavier jobs such as the rototiller or mower, steel toe work shoes or boots – not be as comfy as Crocs – are reliably safer while using heavy equipment. Build raised beds: Bending has become an issue for Suddenly 60 Barbie. Raised beds are easier to work in and access plants. But Suddenly 60 Barbie understands that raised beds require more watering, unlike in-ground garden beds. It’s a trade-off. Save water or save your back? In urban areas where soil quality, chemical residue, pesticide, and herbicide content is questionable, constructing raised beds is necessary. Suddenly 60 Barbie compromised. She has both raised beds and a traditional in-ground vegetable garden. She also utilizes more and more containers. Good news: drip irrigation systems have dropped in price. They’re affordable for everyone and in many settings including container gardening. Clothing and color: Television’s Living Dead is filmed in the Richmond metro area. Suddenly 60 Barbie might be confused with someone applying as a series extra. Her gardening clothes consist of capris or cut-off light-weight pants, a beat up shirt, and an old cargo vest. The cargo vests holds twine and light weight tools. A wide-brimmed hat is essential and comfort is key. Color is important. Insects tend to be attracted to flowery colors – particularly yellow. Wear muted colors. If you wear a mask for work in a community garden, choose your mask color with this in mind. Tools and repetitive action in the garden: Some wonderful hand tools for older people as well as for the handicapped are available. You can find these online and even in some stores. Yet, there are other things to consider. Suddenly 60 Barbie has learned that constant repetitive motion is one of her worst enemies. She survived carpal tunnel syndrome. This can be disputed by professionals, but Suddenly 60 Barbie finds by using a timer if necessary that if she assigns certain chores to a specified time period and alternates her movements she avoids a lot of aches, pains, numbing, and muscle cramping. For example, she finds changing and alternating her garden tools and gardening chores every half hour helps
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parade on successfully,” she said. “But at this time they don’t have sufficient manpower, so we are back where we were about six or seven years ago when we said we need somebody to sponsor the parade.” C&F Bank issued a statement expressing how much staff enjoyed the many years of partnership with the Powhatan Christmas Mother Program and commending its members for their selfless support to families in the community. “They have allowed us the fortunate opportunity over the years to join them and help spearhead the annual Christmas parade, which honors the Christmas Moth-
considerably. She never stays with one chore or one tool for over an hour. Gloves: A good pair of gloves is vital to the health of your hands and nails. But just one good pair you ask? Not necessarily. Suddenly 60 Barbie buys ‘em by the dozen when they’re on sale. This includes soft cloth work gloves as well as the ones with latex coated palms. Word of advice: don’t leave gardening gloves inside a hot shed or in your car all season. Launder them in cold water and store them inside the home. Do this, and they’ll last a lot longer. Never a Girl Scout: That’s right. Suddenly 60 Barbie was in the Civil Air Patrol as a youth. She wasn’t a Girl Scout. She also knows planting native plants is the way to go. Planting native species helps native bees and other plants. Yet she confesses liking some of the foreign invaders. Some of those invaders are legacy transplants from family members. What to do? She compromises. While keeping her beloved pet favorites, she’s planted as many native species as possible. Cone flower (Echinacea) and butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa) are interspersed all over. Aggressive native plants such as trumpet vine (Campsis radicans) and poison ivy (Rhus radicans) are thriving denizens of her gardens as well. Sweet Orchard Farm Barbie: Mattel has introduced a flat-footed Barbie that’s devoted to farming. Sweet Orchard Farm Barbie is keen on keeping traditions and helping her community. Her little red boots, her farm/garden clothing are really quite stylish. Okay, okay…. Eventually toy Barbie, real Barbie and Suddenly 60 Barbie will resemble a women’s true reality. She’s getting there. Suddenly 60 Barbie has offered the above gardening suggestions but realizes she is not a health care professional by any means. Her recommendations are only a brief summary of what she’s experienced while aging in the garden. Will there be a Suddenly 70 Barbie? I sure hope so. I doubt it’ll be all that SUDDEN, however. Her recommendation? Use common sense and never stop gardening!
er and the hard work of so many throughout the year. While our role may be different this year we look forward to continuing to support the efforts of the Powhatan Christmas Mother and giving back to our beloved Powhatan Community including through our Santa Tree Program,” according to the bank. With the Christmas Mother and her committee already focused on running the program each year, they don’t have the time to also coordinate the parade, Harrison said. But with the annual Powhatan Labor Day Parade already canceled for lack of a group that had the time and manpower to run it, Harrison said the committee is hoping the community won’t lose the Christmas parade as well.
They are hoping one or more groups, nonprofits, or businesses would be willing to volunteer to sponsor the parade, which generally is the first or second Saturday in December. If it moves forward, it will be the first Christmas Parade since 2018 since the last several have been canceled because of weather and the pandemic. The parade is also a fundraiser for the Christmas Mother Program, earning $1,775 in 2019 and around $1,500 the two years before that. Anyone who is interested may contact the Powhatan Christmas Everyday Committee at powhatancec@verizon.net. Laura McFarland may be reached at Lmcfarland@powhatantoday. com.
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)
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
598-6090
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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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Elk Hill CEO Ronald Spears named to State Executive Council
Powhatan native killed in Chesterfield shooting
Contributed Report
A Powhatan native was one of the two men killed one of the two men who died in a shooting last week outside of a bar in Chesterfield County. Daquan K. Berry, 24, now lives in Chesterfield but grew up in Powhatan and graduated from Powhatan High School. He was identified by the Chesterfield County Police Department as one of three men involved in a shooting that occurred around 3:15 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 6 at the Your Bar and Grill located at 101 Wadsworth Drive. Police responded to a shots fired call and upon arrival discovered three adult male shooting victims in the parking lot, according to a release from Capt. Michael Breeden, criminal investigations commander. One of the victims, identified as Ockelle Ty-Quan Duncan, 23, of the 20000 block of Creighton Rd in Richmond, died at the scene and the other two victims were transported to an area hospital, Breeden said. One of those two victims, identified as Berry, died at the hospital. The third victim remains hospitalized with life-threatening injuries. Many in the Powhatan community shared tributes to Berry over the weekend, talking about his pride in
Governor Ralph Northam appointed long-time Powhatan resident, Ronald K. Spears, Chief Executive Officer of Elk Hill, to the State Executive Council of Children’s Services. Spears was first appointed to the Executive Council in April 2021 to fill an open vacancy. Earlier in July, Northam reappointed him to the position for three additional years. Spears’ 40-year career has been dedicated to improving the lives of children across the Commonwealth of Virginia. He has been with Elk Hill for 38 years, beginning his tenure as Chief Executive Officer in July 2020. “I am incredibly honored to serve on the Children’s Services Executive Council and appreciate the confi-
Ronald Spears dence Governor Northam has in my ability to help guide policy decisions that will improve the lives of Virginia’s youth” Spears said. “Ron Spears is uniquely qualified to serve in this role,” stated Elk Hill’s Board Chair, Charles E. Bradshaw III. “Ron has spent decades working with children, families, schools, and
the community to design solutions that allow children impacted by mental health challenges to overcome overwhelming obstacles and dream of bright futures.” Elk Hill, a nonprofit organization, has been providing a continuum of mental health services to youth across Central Virginia for over 50 years. Services include individual and group mental health therapies, specialized schools, residential programs, prevention services, community outreach, and daily therapeutic treatments. Elk Hill served more than 900 children ages, birth through 18, during the pandemic and anticipates an increased need for services as schools begin in-person instruction in September. For more information visit ElkHill.org.
Couple brings Powhatan Today to Belgium
Staff Report
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Dip and Nancy Spiller of Powhatan recently traveled to Normandy (Omaha and Utah Beaches) France, Bastogne and Battle of the Bulge, Belgium and the Siegfried Line (vicinity of Losheimergrabin, Belgium and Helenthal, Germany) with Dip’s cousin Bob Spiller and his wife Bruce Spiller. They traced the footsteps of Bob’s father during World War II with the 2nd Armored Division as the division raced across Northern Europe. Some other points of interest they visited included La Roche Guyan Castle, headquarters of Field Marshall Erwin Rommel, Commander of the “Atlantikwall” defenses; Sainte Mere Eglise; Normandy American Cemetery; Mont Saint Michel; Reims Museum of the surrender on May 7, 1945, at 2:41 a.m.; Houffalize, where on Jan. 16, 1945, the 2nd Armored Division blunted the German Spearhead short of the Meuse River during the Battle of the Bulge and helped close the enemy salient. The couples took their Powhatan Today when they visited MacAuliffe Square in Bastogne, Belgium, shown here.
SECOND ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH 1059 Dorset Road Powhatan, VA 23139 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.
GREENBRIER BAPTIST CHURCH “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
Graceland Baptist Church Dr. Ronald Wyatt, Jr., Pastor
Contemporary – 8:30 a.m. Sunday School – 9:45 a.m. Worship – 11 a.m. Children’s Worship – 11 a.m. Prayer/Bible Study – Wed. 6:30 p.m. 2095 Red Lane Road Children’s Worship (all ages) – 1/2 mile off Rt. 60 on Red Lane Road Wed. 6:30 p.m. 804-598-2455 New Generation Praise & Worship – www.redlanebaptist.org Sunday 6 p.m. Worship Service 9:00 a.m. Lighthouse Youth – Wed. 5:30 p.m. Small Groups 10:30 a.m. Miracles of God Sp. Needs Service: 2 p.m. the 2nd Sat. of each month Wednesday Night Classes for all ages at 6:15 598-3481 • 975 Dorset Road Dr. James Taylor, Pastor www.gracelandbc.org
Pastor Roger Epperson 2390 Emmanuel Church Road 804-372-9254 www.newwalkbible.org Sunday Worship 10:00 AM Sunday School 9:00 AM Bible Study Wed. 7:00 PM
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
804-375-9404
Baptist Church “A Church Where Love Never Fails!” Pastor Otis B. Lockhart, Jr.
BAPTIST CHURCH
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Muddy Creek Baptist Church
2591 Ridge Road Powhatan, Virginia 23139 804-598-2051
Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Worship - 11 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer Service - 7:00 p.m.
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
Advertise in Powhatan Today’s Church Directory. Call 804-746-1235 ext. 2 for details.
OLD POWHATAN BAPTIST CHURCH 3619 Huguenot Trail Powhatan, Virginia 23139 www.finecreekbaptist.org Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Worship Service: 11:00 a.m. Traditional Vern Gilmer, Pastor
2202 Old Church Road www.powhatanbaptist.org
“Your Community Church”
598-2763 Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Morning Service at 11:00 a.m. Bible Study Every Wednesday Night at 6:30 p.m. 3964 Old Buckingham Road
Sundays 10:00 a.m. Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Experiencing the presence, power and person of Jesus Christ
Loving, Investing, Fulfilling, Empowering Senior Pastor Justin Wilson Sunday Service 10:30am 2410 New Dorset Circle www.Communitylifechurchpowhatan.org Feeding Powhatan Open 3rd Wednesday of the month
FIRST ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH
Sunday 10am, 11am & 6pm Wednesday 7pm
3920 MAIDENS RD., POWHATAN
804-598-2301
Evening Bible Study 7:00 p.m.
Service times are 8:30 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Worship online at 10:15 a.m.
Family Worship Center 2901 Judes Ferry Road Powhatan, Va 23139 804-379-8223
Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Service 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Mid Day Bible Study 11:30 a.m.
Brad Russell, Pastor 598-4241
Travis L. Keith- Pastor Church Office: 794.7054 1530 Cook Road (Rt. 636)
www.glbcpva.org
Just Across from South Creek Shopping Center!
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STUDENT NEWS Powhatan resident graduates from College of William & Mary Curtis Rogers from Powhatan recently graduated from the College of William & Mary with a Bachelor of Science degree. Founded by royal charter in 1693, William & Mary is the second oldest educational institution in the nation. During the past 300 years, the college has educated three U.S. presidents – Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, and John Tyler – numerous senators and members of congress, and other national and international leaders. William & Mary is currently ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities and has been designated a “Public Ivy.”
University of Alabama honors spring academic achievements A total of 11,813 students enrolled during the spring 2021 term at The University of Alabama made the Dean's List with academic records of 3.5 or above (on a 4.0 scale), or the President's List with academic records of 4.0 (all A's). The UA Dean's and President's lists recognize full-time undergraduate students. The lists do not apply to graduate students or to undergraduate students who take less than a full course load. Kelly Simmons of Moseley was
named to the Presidents List. The University of Alabama, part of The University of Alabama System, is the state's flagship university. UA shapes a better world through its teaching, research and service. With a global reputation for excellence, UA provides an inclusive, forward-thinking environment and nearly 200 degree programs.
Apuy named to Worcester Polytechnic’s 2021 Dean's List Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) has announced that Clark Apuy, a member of the class of 2023 majoring in physics, was named to the university's Dean's List for academic excellence for the spring 2021 semester. A total of 2,148 undergraduate students achieved the criteria required for WPI's spring 2021 Dean's List. The criteria for the WPI Dean's List differs from that of most other universities as WPI does not compute a grade point average (GPA). Instead, WPI defines the Dean's List by the amount of work completed at the A level in courses and projects. WPI, a global leader in project-based learning, is a distinctive, top-tier technological university founded in 1865 on the principle that students learn most effectively by applying the theory learned in the classroom to the practice of solving
real-world problems. WPI offers more than 70 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs across 17 academic departments in science, engineering, technology, business, the social sciences, and the humanities and arts.
Vanessa Casado graduates from Saint Francis University Vanessa Casado of Moseley graduated with a master’s degree from Saint Francis University during the May 8-9, 2021, commencement exercises. Vanessa was among more than 700 students who received degrees. Saint Francis University in Loretto, PA is the oldest Catholic-Franciscan college in the United States. Its mission is to help students grow into compassionate, successful professionals through a culture of generosity, respect, discovery and joy.
Southside Electric Cooperative gives laptops to area students A dozen rising high school seniors across Southside Electric Cooperative’s (SEC) 18-county service area received new laptop computers this summer through the YouthTECH program. Students had a choice of a Dell personal computer or an Apple MacBook.
SEC created YouthTECH after the annual Electric Cooperative Youth Tour to Washington, D.C., was canceled this summer due to continuing concerns about COVID-19. Among the students selected were Mariah Paras, Cumberland High School, and Hans Rehme, Powhatan High School. “We are pleased to recognize these outstanding students with a new laptop, which will be a wonderful asset as they finish high school and head off in many directions. In today’s digital world, having an electronic device is a necessity,” said Lloyd Lenhart, SEC’s director of community relations. YouthTECH was open to any 11thgrade student who lives and attends school in one of SEC’s 18 counties. Students’ parents or guardians did not have to receive electricity from SEC. This was the second year Youth Tour was canceled because of the pandemic. In 2020, SEC provided a cash award to the students who had been selected for Youth Tour before it was canceled.
Wheaton College students named to Spring Dean's List Alexis De Haas and Jonathan de Haas, both of Moseley, received Dean's List honors at Wheaton College. see STUDENTS, pg. 8
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and raised voices a few times at each of the town halls, they mostly retained a civil atmosphere. The school board members generally seemed to agree the town halls were overall positive experiences and that they would be open to more in the future. Cole said he appreciated the opportunity to try to hear residents’ concerns and respond to them in that moment, which isn’t possible at school board meetings. Ayers agreed, saying she was “hoping for a diverse dialogue about different topics and that is what happened.” Hymel said she was pleased with how her first town hall went and added she wants to hold them quarterly for her constituents moving forward. “It helps me learn what they are feeling and how they want me to represent them. That is what my job is – to represent the people of District 5,” she said.
Critical race theory The District 5 town hall spent a good portion of its time focused on critical race theory (CRT) – a topic that has been a hot-button issue in recent months at both school board and board of supervisors meetings. The discussion that flowed focused not only on concerns but on having a deeper understanding of CRT and its purpose. While the school division has repeatedly said CRT is not being embedded in Powhatan schools, questions and concerns raised at all the town halls demonstrated there are still doubts and distrust on the issue. A few of the board members were asked about what systems or protocols are in place to ensure that teachers are not bringing CRT, political beliefs, and other biases into their classrooms. Cole said in his town hall that the school board is looking at policy and the school division is examining outside resources, whether that is organizations where a membership is held or actual materials they use. It is also a topic that will be discussed with teachers going into the new school year. However, he reiterated that while CRT does not need to be in K-12 education, the school division is still committed to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion. He also pointed out that while it would be won-
PHOTOS BY LAURA McFARLAND
Each current Powhatan County School Board member held their own town hall in recent weeks. Shown are Kim Hymel’s District 5 meeting, top left; Rick Cole’s District 1 meeting, top right, and Susan Smith’s District 2 meeting, below. Each town hall had a slightly different format and was aimed at hearing resident questions and concerns.
derful if every student could come to school with no worries and ready to learn, they often do have concerns that are weighing them down and distracting them. That is why social emotional learning, which is about helping students to be socially and emotionally ready to learn, is so important, he said. “I don’t want to be in a school where we focus 99.9% on academics. Our goal is to teach them to learn, but it is also to teach them to cope with the world,” he said. All of the board members emphasized that whether a parent had concerns about CRT or any other sensitive topic or the way something was handled in the classroom, they recommend first taking their concerns to their child’s teacher to see if it can be addressed directly. If the concerns aren’t answered, the school administrators should be the next step. The problem isn’t that school board members don’t want to help, Ayers said, but that they aren’t going to be in the schools as much as a staff member who works there every day and knows what is going on. On the flip side of the question about making sure teachers were complying with school policies about not introducing their biases into their lessons, many people also expressed concerns that teachers are being vilified, targeted, intimidated, and not supported by the school division.
Masks Another hot topic at the town halls was the subject of masks with people speaking strongly on both sides of the argument. The meetings had some people demanding or begging the school board not to try to mandate masks, talking about their ineffectiveness and the negative physical and psychological affects they have had on children. On the flip side, others argued that since many students
are too young to be vaccinated, masks should be required in the new school year. The subject got especially detailed during Smith’s town hall, which was the only one to occur after Governor Ralph Northam’s press conference earlier that day. Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction James Lane said on Aug. 5 that localities could face “significant legal pressure” if they don’t follow the recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control that teachers, students, and staff should wear masks indoors regardless of their vaccination status. The CDC’s announcement was prompted by the delta variant of COVID-19 that shows to have an increase risk to children younger than 12, who are ineligible to receive a vaccine. Whether this announcement will impact the previous announcement made by Dr. Eric Jones, superintendent, that Powhatan County Public Schools would make masks optional in school buildings this fall was not clear at press time. The one point on the subject of masks everyone agreed on during the discussion at Smith’s town hall was that, if masks remain optional, there should be a zero tolerance policy on bullying of students who choose to wear them.
Other topics Valarie Ayers handled questions and comments at her town hall that covered a wide range of topics. Some of the comments she heard from constituents touched on concerns about teacher quality; wasteful spending of taxpayer money; details of the superintendent’s compensation; concerns about school board member access to the division’s attorney; concerns about the changes in laws about reporting misdemeanors in schools; questions about school board member responsibilities, sources of information, and how they arrive at
their decisions; approaching history in a sensitive way; loss of the parents’ trust; balancing the needs of the “majority” and the “minority,” and questioning how much school board members visit schools. Ayers also said during the meeting and confirmed afterward that while she intends to finish her current term, she does not plan to seek re-election. Kim Hymel’s town hall saw discussion both between Hymel and her constituents and among the constituents. After introducing herself and setting a few ground rules, she started a round robin-type discussion that she said would hopefully allow dialogue to flow naturally. In addition to the topic of critical race theory, the District 5 town hall discussion touched on people being tired of negative treatment of fellow residents, especially on social media; asking how the school division is protecting and supporting teachers; raising concerns about residents trying to intimidate others, and a request to not let the tense discussions happening right now change the narrative that PCPS is a great school system. Rick Cole’s town hall had a new hot topic in the question of what books are being used in school libraries. Inspired by concerns raised in another county, some local residents looked at the Powhatan High School Library catalog and found a few books they said contained graphic content that doesn’t belong in schools. This led to a lengthy discussion
about how books are chosen and vetted, how they can be challenged by concerned parents, and to what degree people should be allowed to censor the reading material of students who are not their children. Cole also asked about where he gets the information he uses to help make decisions. The topic of the higher time commitment for school board members this year was met with both sympathetic understanding and calls to fulfill the promises school board members made when they were sworn into office. Susan Smith’s town hall lasted the longest at three hours. In that time, a good portion of time was spent on CRT and masks. Other topics brought up by residents included school library book vetting; questions about Smith’s opinion that CRT doesn’t belong in K-12 education; asking how the governor’s announcements last Thursday might impact Powhatan schools; scrutinizing professional development opportunities, resources, and collaborations with other organizations; approaching sensitive subjects in an age-appropriate way; wanting to have a citizen committee that is a watchdog on school spending; Jones’ contract renewal; the need for social emotional learning, and virtual learning. Some parents pointed out that they had to make a decision about virtual learning before they knew the division’s position on masks and they may be changing their minds.
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Don’t view civic involvment as a threat By Laura McFarland Editor
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esident involvement shouldn’t be a threat; it should be a promise. For the last seven years, my job covering local happenings in Powhatan County has included being at almost every single board of supervisors and school board meeting I could when I wasn’t sick, on vacation, or literally being asked to be in two places at once by competing events. Even if I couldn’t be there in person, I would often be watching the video remotely or on Youtube in the days that followed. The last nine months or so have been a bit of a departure with consistently higher attendance numbers and an increase in people speaking out during public comment period on a regular basis. The myriad of emotions that have been heard by the boards in the last several months has ranged from supportive and complimentary to disappointed to angry to complete outrage and everything in between. In that time, there have been topics that have hit a nerve with people, whether it was the first African American History class that will begin this fall at Powhatan High School, worries about critical race theory being implemented in public schools, mask mandates and COVID-19 vaccinations, and the defense of medical freedom. These are all important issues, and tensions have been extremely high at some of these meetings. Since many of them are ongoing issues that will be covered in this newspaper, I will continue to refrain from tak-
ing sides in them so I can make every effort to provide our readers with objective accounts of what is happening in the county. I won’t claim to be perfect, but it is always my utmost priority. What I really wanted to address was a line of comments I have heard at both boards’ meetings in recent months. The basic gist is, “we have woken up and we are staying wide awake and will continue to be coming to speak about issues with the boards.” My problem with that is people keep saying it like a threat – like the board should be afraid because citizens are sharing their concerns. On the contrary, I believe it should be a promise on the part of residents to continue to stay involved, even if the hot-button issues cool off. Do I want every public comment period to last two hours and have meetings that consistently run four, five, and even seven hours long? Not particularly. Anybody who has attended these meetings can attest the chairs are not that comfortable. But do I strongly believe that people need to be paying attention to what is going on in their communities, including their local government and their schools? Absolutely! I have been advocating local involvement in this column for years. The budget is being reviewed – come to the meetings. The comprehensive plan is being reviewed – come to the meetings. Road projects that could have a huge impact on Powhatan traffic are being discussed – come to the meetings. I have felt like a broken record on more than one occasion but said it again anyway because I think it is important.
I remember sitting in meetings with public hearings where millions of taxpayer dollars were being discussed and not a whisper was heard. I remember many a school board meeting where former Chairman Joe Walters was introducing the public comment period and lingering, sometimes awkwardly, in hopes that someone would come forward and share their thoughts. Imagine that scene in “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” where the character played by Ben Stein keeps repeating the title character’s name but insert Mr. Walters saying, “Anyone? Anyone at all?” Yeah, that feeling. Being engaged in your community is not a menace to elected officials or staff; it is how things are supposed to be. Having opinions on issues such as the tax rate, the budget, land use cases, parks and recreation offerings, future developments, board policies, county ordinances, public safety, or anything else the boards deal with is not only acceptable, it is encouraged. Wanting to volunteer for county committees or involvement in your children’s schools now that visitors are allowed again is a show of support, not a nuisance (unless you embarrass your teenager, but that is a whole other issue). Promoting and protecting the quality of life in Powhatan County is not the sole responsibility of 10 elected officials, no matter how much I advocate for voter participation. If something has the ability to impact the day-to-day life and quality of life of this community, you have the right to have a say in it, too. Laura McFarland may be reached at Lmcfarland@ powhatantoday.com.
L E T T E R S TO T H E E D I TO R Supervisors didn’t give enough reasons for denying resolution Dear Editor, The rationale Messrs. Williams, Cox and Berry offered at the July 26th Board of Supervisors meeting for rejecting the First Amendment and Medical Freedom Resolution is certainly perplexing. Why, you might ask. First, the overwhelming sentiment expressed by those attending was given no consideration. Not acknowledging constituent wishes suggests a serious dereliction of duty. Second was the insight offered by our unelected board member, whose only rationale was fear of being called upon to decide on what was or was not constitutional. Evidently, he believed the resolution might force him to make such a determination – a duty the resolution would never place before either he or the other board members. Third was the reaction of Cox, Berry and Williams to the clarification given by the county attorney. Evidently, they did not factor his point-by-point answer clearly identifying the resolution as aspirational. The attorney was clear in advising that the document imposed no binding obligations or have the power of law. Fourth was the notion that the existence of laws on the books already gave all the right to be exempted from a medical procedure in conflict with religious beliefs. While acknowledging the existence of that exception, it remains objectionable that gaining one’s rights would require application to the government. The resolution does nothing to amend any of the laws referenced, so objections based on their existence offer no reasonable explanation for not supporting the resolution. Fifth was one of the more ridiculous objections concerning the organizational structure of the resolution. Again, it was nonsensical and easily addressed by the suggestion of alternative language, but no such motion was offered. The same supervisor explained his objection was based on not wanting support to be interpreted as tantamount to making promises he couldn’t honor. Again, a spurious position since it came after the county attorney’s explanation clearly stating nothing in the resolution obligated the county to anything and made no promises. In total, a thoughtful person is challenged to discover a plausible reason to vote against the resolution. In consideration of all that transpired, lets sincerely hope Messrs. Cox, Williams, and Berry at least remain supportive of the 1st Amendment – an end one might well doubt having witnessed their “performance.” In light of the feeble rationale offered for their nonsupport, one’s left with the suspicion that their action was caused by personal dislike or strong ideological differ-
ences with the resolution’s author. Regardless, no valid reasons were offered for not supporting a non-binding statement simply reaffirming support for our 1st Amendment rights. The actions of Cox, Berry and Williams demonstrated complete disregard for wishes of those assembled. One would have hoped those three elected officials would have stood up in support of the 1st Amendment, if only to reaffirm its place as a guarantee preventing our being forced to take any action trampling on our Constitution. Robert W. Powers Powhatan County
Negative comments will not change county or its future Dear Editor, Responding to a Letter to the Editor from August 4, 2021, “Divisiveness has put county’s good reputation on the line” by Ms. Rebecca Courtright (author). Time and time again people with a liberal ideology leave their hometown for more conservative areas for reasons of lower taxes, less government control and intrusion in their lives and businesses. But often these newly-arriving residents find the area they’ve chosen doesn’t have the amenities, services or ideals they desire. So they vote to make changes such as higher taxes, more ordinances, revise zoning for affordable/ higher density housing, and, in the case of this letter to the editor, the author wishes to change how our children are educated. The author had chosen Powhatan for our great schools and rural lifestyle but brought her ideology with her. It is therefore no surprise that a relative newcomer to Powhatan – two years by her own admission – can now be so critical of our county. In particular she points to Mr. Byerly’s comments at the May 3rd BoS meeting as starting the negative sentiments of divisiveness, animosity and misinformation. It may come as a surprise to the author but Mr. Byerly has lived in Powhatan for over 59 years, was educated here, owned a business here for 23 years that dealt directly with the public and knows the culture of Powhatan better than anyone I know. He spends countless hours meeting and speaking with residents both in and outside of his district, attending school board meetings and stepped up to be a county supervisor. So to imply that Mr. Byerly was a catalyst for dessent is ludicrous and totally without merit. The author goes on to ask several questions about Powhatan’s future and its reputation. Powhatan will survive just fine. Don Silberbauer Powhatan County
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Think there is no light at the end of the tunnel? Consider the story of Drew Robinson. To the outside observer, and even those closest to the budding minor league baseball star, his life appeared to be almost perfect. Unfortunately what seems idyllic to the majority is actually not even close to the reality of a person struggling through mental illness and depression. Robinson came from a baseball family and followed his brother Chad to the world of professional baseball, skipping a college career. He was rated among the top rookies of the 2010 draft, rated among top rookies like Bryce Harper, and landed a spot with the Houston Astros organization. He enjoyed some powerful seasons during a seven-year minor league career but also suffered the ups and downs associated with life in the pros. Although he had a comprehensive support system in the form of a loving family and a devoted girlfriend, Drew knew something was missing, and he eventually began to detest his life. Outside, it all looked perfect. But inside, Drew was becoming increasingly disturbed with a life he didn’t think he deserved, a daily existence he had learned to hate, and struggled to find self-worth and happiness. Brief stints in the major leagues and almost instant returns to the minors didn’t help with Robinson’s plight. The almost euphoric sensation of a call up to the big leagues was immediately replaced with the disappointment of failure and the selfdoubt that accompanied. In April of 2020, it all became too much for Robinson to endure, and, in an instant, he grabbed a pistol and shot himself. It was what he thought would prosee REASON, pg. 8
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Local church congregations hold school supply drives Contributed Report Local congregations of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are gathering school supplies to benefit area elementary schools. Community members are invited to join the supply drive. Donations should be made prior to Aug. 22. Supplies such as scissors, crayons, glue and notebooks can be purchased online at Amazon.com/registeries/custom (search for “Midlothian Stake”) or visit https://www. amazon.com/registries/custom /1U90GBSJVTRL7/guestview?ref=cm_sw_em_r_gr_ un_9gQIlXV21HS1I. In addition, new school supplies can be dropped off on Sundays between 9 and 11 a.m. at various churches in Chesterfield, Powhatan, Burkeville and Buckingham counties. Addresses of collection sites are listed below. “With online options for purchasing needed supplies, people can do-
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canning, freezing, dehydration and fermentation. You'll learn the science behind these techniques and receive step by step guidance on how to do them at home. After registering, you can complete the course at your own pace until Dec. 31. The cost for the course is $15. For more info and to register, go to: tinyurl.com/VCEHomeFoodPreservation.
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provide front desk assistance on days with and without patients. No special skills needed, just a friendly face and a willingness to help. Front desk volunteers are needed from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday. Patient registration volunteers are needed from 5 to 8 p.m. on Mondays and from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays. Volunteers can work as little as once a month or more frequently if desired. Consider joining the dedicated group of volunteers who are working to keep Powhatan residents healthy in mind, body and spirit. Contact Betsy Blandford, volunteer coordinator, at 804-3801270.
Registration is now open for the Home Food Preservation Virtual Program. The registration deadline is Oct. 15. Fee $15. More people than ever are growing their own food at home. This self-paced virtual course will teach you how to safely preserve your fresh foods for year-round enjoyment using techniques such as
The Monacan Soil and Water Conservation District has approved approximately $260,000 dollars of funding to area farmers and landowners. The funding is from the Virginia Agricultural Cost Share Program (VACS). The purpose of this funding is to cover a portion of the cost for farmers to install conservation practices to reduce erosion and nutrient runoff to improve water quality. This funding will implement approximately 144 separate conservation practices in Goochland and Powhatan counties. These practices included converting erosive cropland to permanent grassland, installing fencing and excluding livestock access and waste from streams, continuous no-till cultivation of crops, and several new practices to
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vide a sure solution to years of suffering with mental illness. When he was with the San Francisco Giants, Robinson was well aware of his personal demons but was unable to communicate his desperation to anyone, even those closest to him. His off-and-on girlfriend since high school had endured it all. The optimistic promises, the deep pits of depression and his seemingly uncaring behavior were not enough to force her departure. After abruptly ended engagements and a cancelled wedding, the two pursued separate lives, but she never lost her commitment to the boy she had fallen in love with in high school. Robinson thought of her as he awakened the next morning in intense pain,
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in their lives, Massa said. “This is always one of my favorite ceremonies. I think it goes back to what makes Powhatan such a special place to live, go to school, and work,” he said after the ceremony. “And it meets part our strategic plan, which is to make sure that each one of our students have a personalized education. That means that everybody is going to go at a different pace. Whether you are graduating early or you need a little bit more time, we are going to do what we have to do to make sure that everybody is as ready as possible.” Massa said that it was bittersweet and emotional to perform his last graduation ceremony at Powhatan High School but added that “if these are my last three graduates, I am proud for these to be it.” Hinson was originally supposed to be part of the Class of 2022 but graduated a year early because she was ready to go into the workforce. She said graduating a year early at 17
nate without leaving home,” explained Kary Young, director of public affairs for the Midlothian Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “We want to make it convenient and safe for people to be able to serve the children in our communities.” Among the elementary schools slated for donations are: Powhatan Elementary, Crenshaw Elementary, Buckingham Primary, Amelia Elementary and Nottoway Primary schools. Church collection sites (for drop off Sundays 9 to 11 a.m.): 1957 Capeway Rd., Powhatan 23139; 4601 North Bailey Bridge Road, Midlothian 23112; 10660 Duryea Drive, Richmond 23235; 400 6th St. NW Plum St., 360-460 Byp, Burkeville 23922; and 75 Old Fort Rd, Buckingham 23921. For more details about this and other community service projects, visit justserve.org.
Powhatan County government has recently welcomed several new employees to its roster. The new employees are: Logan Simmons, IT Technician; Frank Hopkins, Planning Director, Community Development Department; Jesse Dodd, Librarian; Madison Shelton, Recreation Technician, Parks and Recreation Department; Anne Blankman, Librarian; Christina Thompson, Deputy Treasurer Clerk I; Jason Pistolarides, Public Safety Communications Officer I; Kaitlyn Thompson, Public Safety Communications Officer I; Charles Evers, Chief Assessor; Angela Daniel, Deputy Treasurer Clerk I; Renee Cotton, Family Services Specialist, Social Services,
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FireFly Fiber Broadband needs residents to help identify the unserved areas of Powhatan County. The information will be used to help the county in its efforts to apply for grant funding for broadband in the county. Residents are asked to take a few minutes to fill out the survey at the following link, https://www.fireflyva.com/ rise/, and help the broadband provider show the widespread areas in the county without internet. A full presentation by Firefly CEO Gary Wood can be heard at the July 26 board of supervisors meeting at https://youtu.be/JxLhpZXhUcs.
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being a father, his devotion as a son, and his kindness and loyalty as a friend. Police continue their investigation into this incident but are not seeking any additional suspects.
Dean's List honors are earned by undergraduate students who carry 12 or more credit hours and achieve a 3.5 grade point average or higher on the 4.0 scale.
The Coalition of Powhatan Churches has available resources to help people who would like assistance in learning to manage their finances. If you know of anyone who needs or would like to have this service, or to get more information, call Robin Cupka at 804-801-9851.
Habitat For Humanity - Powhatan needs appliance and furniture donations for the Habitat Store. Email hfh.powhatan@gmail.com or call 804-594-7009. Habitat does pick-ups for a $20 donation to the Critical Repair program.
and Jamie McDaniel, Human Services Assistant, Social Services Department.
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more efficiently use and prevent runoff in the application of nitrogen and phosphorous from cropland. The grant of funds from the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation for this program is the largest amount of funding the Monacan District has received in the last ten years. There are still funds available to assist other farmers and landowners with installing additional practices. For information, contact the Monacan Soil and Water Conservation District at 804-556-4936.
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and quickly realized the extent of the damage. He sat in the exact place he’d been 20 hours earlier when he fired the shot and faced the most important decision of his life. Holding the pistol in one hand and a phone with 9-1-1 keyed in the other, he contemplated his future. He chose life and dialed for emergency assistance. Robinson survived the shot that destroyed his right eye and spent 12 days recovering in the hospital and another five days at a psychiatric hospital. Due to COVID, no in-person visits were allowed. That did not deter his soulmate, Daianna, from driving to the parking lot each night just to be close and text support. After the incident, Drew addressed his mental health issues. He became open with his family and friends, un-
wasn’t too hard, but it did take determination to “work at it every single day.” “It’s just determination, make sure you get your homework done, study, and that’s about it,” she said after the ceremony. Fox also graduated a year early, agreeing with Hinson that it took hard work and determination. He plans to attend John Tyler Community but is already on his way to a job in the electrical field. While at the high school, Fox earned his electrical code specialist certification and OSHA 10 card through the career and technical education (CTE) program and is currently working as an electrical apprentice. Moore was always supposed to be in the Class of 2021 but said he needed a little extra time to get there. He said the beginning of the school year was difficult for him and it took him longer to catch up. He expressed appreciation for all of teachers who put in the extra work to help him get to graduation. “This feels pretty great. I
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rider registrations from Powhatan county seniors, age 60+, and unable to drive. Call 804-698-0438 or email RAServices.PVA@gmail.com to be registered as a rider in the program. Registered riders are able to request transportation by volunteer drivers for medical, dental appointments and personal business such as grocery, pharmacy, local agencies.
Ride Assist Services is accepting applications from those interested in making a positive impact in our community! Join our amazing team of volunteer drivers, and provide rides when you're able - for Powhatan County seniors age 60+ who are unable to drive but want to remain in their homes. Call Transportation Coordinator at 804-698-0438 or email RAServices.PVA@gmail.com to sign up or to learn more. The Free Clinic of Powhatan is working in conjunction with local schools to help children and teens cope with the COVID crisis. Their counselor is currently seeing students at Powhatan High School and is accepting referrals for Powhatan Middle School. If your
afraid to issue a hug or express an “I love you,” and now attends regular therapy sessions. He’s not afraid to acknowledge a bad day or express feelings of depression to friends and family. He told a reporter that the bullet that entered his head that frightful day had not killed him, but had killed his ego, and a man that had one year earlier hated himself, learned to love life. His passion for baseball also returned. One year after the incident, Drew took the field in his hometown of Las Vegas. After a decent run with the minor league club, Robinson announced his retirement and accepted a job in the San Francisco front office as a mental health advocate this summer. Drew’s story is disturbing, the details troubling and the reality too intense to fathom, but it’s a story he’s
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child is struggling with depression, academic or social anxiety, anger management, substance abuse or ADHD, the Free Clinic may be able to help. Income qualifications have been expanded to help more people obtain counseling and mental health services at no charge. School counselors can provide an immediate referral. Call 804-598-5637 for an appointment or more information on qualification guidelines.
Habitat For Humanity - Powhatan is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping our Powhatan neighbors with housing needs. We build homes for sale to qualified individuals and we repair existing homes for those who cannot afford to make repairs themselves. For the work we do at Habitat, we depend on volunteers and on donors. We operate the Habitat Store and the income from the store helps pay for repairs on homes. Volunteers can call 804-5947009 to volunteer with helping with construction, repairs, store staffing and other needs. Call 804-594-7009 or visit habitatpowhatan.org for information.
willing to share if it assists others who suffer. He encourages them to share their distress, trust in the love of family and friends, and address mental issues early and often. According to reports, Daianna and Drew remain best friends and are taking it one day at a time. Drew explains that his life was spared so he could share his story and help others come forward who are suffering, and he has found peace in a life that, although it appeared absolutely perfect to many on the outside, in reality provided only turmoil. I think it’s fair to say we are all rooting for him, and thankful for the lives his message will impact. Assistance is available at the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800273-8255.
PHOTOS BY LAURA McFARLAND
Powhatan High School held a summer graduation ceremony on Aug. 4 that recognized Savannah Hinson, top left; Caden Moore, top right, and James Fox IV, bottom right.
don’t mind that it was later; at least I did it,” he said with a grin. Moore said he wants to attend college and become a music teacher. He said he was inspired by his chorus teachers, Terrell Dean and Cami Gra-
ham. He added that the graduation ceremony felt amazing. He was a little disappointed earlier this summer when he learned Massa had resigned, believing he wouldn’t be at the summer graduation. So when
Moore pulled into the parking lot and saw his principal’s car, he was over the moon to know he would get to walk across the stage and shake his hand. Laura McFarland may be reached at Lmcfarland@powhatantoday.com.
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Powhatan baseball’s new head coach By Nick Vandeloecht Sports Editor
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Duane Partusch has been named Powhatan High School’s new head varsity baseball coach.
POWHATAN – After Duane Partusch got hired at Powhatan High School as a teacher for the 2014-15 school year, he called Powhatan’s head baseball coach at the time, Gregg Conner. Partusch had known Conner not only from when he student-taught with him, but also from when Partusch both played for and coached nearby Cumberland High School’s baseball teams. Partusch recalled telling Conner when he called him: “I’m willing to take on any role that you have; I’ll volunteer. Whatever you need, I will do.” Over the past seven years, Partusch’s dedication shone through as he helped the pro-
gram as the JV head coach for two seasons, then as a varsity assistant coach with the main role of coaching the pitchers. Now, he’s leading Powhatan’s baseball program as the head varsity coach. With the retirement of Coach Conner – one of the Virginia High School League’s all-time winningest baseball coaches in the state’s history and a Virginia High School Hall of Famer – Partusch becomes the program’s first new varsity leader in 37 years. He’s also the fourth head coach in Powhatan baseball’s history since the 1960s. The two head coaches preceding both Conner and Partusch were Bob Baltimore, who was with Coach Conner as an assistant coach throughout Conner’s entire head coaching ca-
reer, and Bill Pelot, who helmed the Indians for 10 years. Pelot carved out his legacy not only at Powhatan, but also as the head coach of Louisa baseball. “The level of baseball coach that has been through there – it’s something to be taken very seriously,” Partusch said. “I’m extremely honored to have been chosen to be the guy to continue it.” When he started his coaching career, the very first mentor that he had was Keith White, who was a longtime coach at Cumberland as well as the county’s Recreation Director. White, who passed away in 2016, was always involved with the youth league and with helping the youth in Cumberland. Partusch first started see PARTUSCH, pg. 2B
Greenhow’s undefeated 2021 season By Nick Vandeloecht Sports Editor Anthony Greenhow wanted to end his senior year undefeated, and while the Virginia High School League spring season had concluded, he had another huge meet in which he could compete for victory prior to heading to college: the USATF National Junior Olympic Track and Field Championships. After putting together three fiery runs of 21.17, 21.15 and 21.23 over three sweltering days in see GREENHOW, pg. 2B
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Anthony Greenhow won the men’s 17-18 200-meter dash at the USATF National Junior Olympic Track and Field Championships.
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Participants of the Powhatan’s youth cheer camp play a game of red light, green light prior to doing cheers and dances together at Powhatan High School’s track on Wednesday, July 28.
Summer youth cheer camp returns! Staff Reports POWHATAN -- When the attendees of the recent summer camp joined Powhatan’s cheer teams and coaches in heading down to Powhatan High School’s James W. Woodson Stadium, and when they set foot onto the front stretch of the track and performed multiple cheers and a dance while facing the bleachers, they were able to glimpse the experience that their teachers – Powhatan’s Cheerleaders and coaches lead the campers through a the varsity and JV cheerleaders – cheer during the Powhatan youth cheer camp, which returned to get to embrace during Powhatan’s Powhatan High School for the first time in several years. home football games. “One of the big pieces why we wanted to bring the kids down to the track as well was to let them step into those shoes and what it could be like for them,” said cheer coach Jessie DeHart, “and I know that’s exciting.” Immersion, games and the chance to learn the skills and fundamentals of cheerleading were all present at the recent Powhatan youth cheer camp, which returned to Powhatan High School for the first time in several years. For coaches Mary Florence, Hannah Bradshaw and Jessie DeHart, the camp was a means of Campers and cheerleaders on Powhatan High School’s cheer teams see CHEER, pg. 2B
perform cheers during the Powhatan youth cheer camp.
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meet with a dominating performance at the long course age group state championships July 22-25.
Swimming for NOVA of Virginia Aquatics, Muminovic earned seven gold medals and five WHAT HE DID: silver medals. Individually, he took first places The Powhatan Middle School student- in the 50-meter freestyle (27.02), the 200-meter individual medley (2:28.01), the 400-meter freestyle athlete continued his torrid pace through the water this summer as he followed up a (4:29.01) and the 400-meter individual medley sweep of his events in the Richmond Metro (5:15.90). He added second places in the 50-meter Aquatic League’s season-ending CHAMPS butterfly (29.59), the 100-meter freestyle (58.66),
the 100-meter butterfly (1:06.42) and the 200-meter freestyle (2:08.21). His three relay wins came in the 200-meter medley relay with NOVA teammates Eric Pelham, Ben Franks and Josh Farnsworth (2:06.23), the 400-meter medley relay with the same teammates (4:39.21) and the 400-meter freestyle relay with Franks, Farnsworth and Charlie Harrington (4:08.43). He also took second in the 200-meter freestyle relay with Franks, Harrington and Cole Dameron (1:53.65).
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bringing the community back together and giving the girls, as well as the boys who attended the camp, something fun, energetic and exciting to do after COVID. The campers, who ranged in age from kindergartners to rising eighthgraders, learned different cheers along with stunting, jumps, dance motions and a little bit of tumbling. They also enjoyed plenty of group games, including the summer-camp staple of “red light, green light,” which preceded three different cheers and a dance that the campers and Powhatan’s cheerleaders did together at the stadium on Wednesday morning. “We want the younger girls to learn the basics of cheer, but we most importantly want them to have fun,” Bradshaw said. “Those games bring in that fun, energetic, exciting aspect, too.” For not only the campers, but also for the Powhatan JV and varsity cheer
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Jacksonville, Florida, Greenhow – a rising freshman and an incoming track athlete at the University of South Carolina – ensured that he stayed unbeaten in his final prep year by winning the Men’s 17-18 200-meter dash and becoming a national champion for the second time in five months. “Winning nationals for the second time, it was even better. It’s like a great relief off my shoulders, like: man, I really just did all of that my senior year. Just to cap it off with another national championship, it feels great,” said Greenhow, who earlier this year had won the AAU National Indoor Championship in the 200, as well as the 55 and 300 dash events at the VHSL indoor state championships and the 100 and 200 dash events at the outdoor state championships. “This year really shows that hard work really does pay off,” Greenhow said. “Working through this year has just been challenging – a lot of obstacles I overcame this year during my indoor and outdoor season, but it all matters at the end when I won states and nationals. It means a lot – feels good to finish that off this year.” During his indoor and outdoor seasons, Greenhow said he wasn’t run-
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coaching with White when Partusch was in college and volunteering in the youth league as a football coach. As Partusch moved into a high school coaching role, White volunteered to be his first assistant coach. “Looking back, he was really the head coach; he guided me,” Partusch said. “I always, as a part of my career, I’ve always looked back on: when I make mistakes, or when I do something well, that’s who I always think of.” Partusch started as a JV coach for his alma mater in 2005 and worked his way up to varsity assistant and then to the head coaching position on Cumberland’s varsity baseball team. He led the Dukes for five years before heading to Powhatan as a teacher for the 2014-15 school year. He’s been part of Powhatan High School and the baseball program ever since, and he plans on keeping it that way. “I’m here because I plan on continuing the tradition until I’m ready to retire from teaching permanently,” he said, “and that’s a long time from now.” To Partusch, working with Coaches Conner and Baltimore has been an “unbelievable experience that most people will not be lucky enough to experience.” Every day, he said, was a learning experience with them. “I feel like I’m confident and know a lot about baseball, but I think one of the things that you find – especially as a teacher – you have to be a lifelong learner,” Partusch said. “And being around guys who’ve seen so much more – and they’ve also seen the game evolve and change, I was in kindergarten when Gregg started coaching the baseball team at Powhatan; when Coach B was the head baseball coach, my parents were probably still middleschool age – so what they’ve seen over the years…they have a lot more to compare things to, is what was helpful. “The things that they say really have meaning,” Partusch said, “and
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Campers and cheerleaders on Powhatan High School’s cheer teams perform cheers during the Powhatan youth cheer camp at Powhatan High School.
teams who turned out in full force to lead them, this week of camp was an opportunity for them to bond as a team. “It’s very important for our girls... they needed that time together, too, to
kick off the summer,” Florence said, “and then it gives them a sense of responsibility as well.” And the cheerleaders, Bradshaw said, came up with the skills they
wanted to teach and how they wanted to teach them. “And they have full ownership of teaching the younger kids those skills,” she said.
ning as fast as he wanted to – he didn’t feel like he was getting faster or running the times that he wanted to run. But he didn’t let that get the best of him, and it all came down to states and nationals where it really showed him, “Oh, I can run that fast.” “I trusted the process,” he said, “and it came out in my favor.” Weeks prior to the national meet, Greenhow, his dad and his coach Keilah Tyson talked about how he would have to run three times across Friday, Saturday and Sunday in order to win the event, so Greenhow worked hard in preparing for that meet, knowing that: “It’s going to take a toll on my body running three days straight, and I’ve got to run fast each of those days.” While he spoke to being nervous on Friday, July 30 (the day he ran the preliminaries), he notched a 21.17 to propel himself into the semifinals the next day. On Saturday, July 31, he did even better, running a 21.15 to head into Sunday’s final as the top seed. He stayed consistent on Sunday, Aug. 1, fending off the competition with a 21.23. The reason he was able to run fast those three days, he said, was recovery in between races. After he’d run, he’d go eat and recover at the hotel. Hydration was a big factor as well, as the Florida heat played a role in the outdoor meet. The coolest day, Greenhow said, was Sunday when he ran a little be-
fore 10:30 a.m. in the morning, but it got up to 95 degrees on Friday and Saturday. Events even had to be postponed to later in the day on Saturday because of the heat; Greenhow was supposed to run his semifinal at 3 p.m., but with the postponement, he competed after 7:30 p.m. “We knew it was going to be hot, so drinking a lot of water, and electrolytes, was going to be a big part of me feeling good within those races so I wouldn’t cramp up…or dehydrate myself,” Greenhow said. He knew this would be the hardest competition that he would face this year; the runner who had finished runner-up to Greenhow in the indoor nationals, Anthony Smith, also finished second to him at the Junior Olympic meet. Greenhow knew he was going to be a big factor, and he knew his strengths and weaknesses. He also knew that they ran their 200’s a little differently. “I prepared myself on…okay, how am I going to run this curve or run this straightaway? How is he going to run this curve or run that straightaway?” Greenhow praised Smith for being a great starter, but Greenhow’s own strengths in coming off the curve and finishing strong – two strengths that were also on display in his state titlewinning, state meet record-setting run in the 200 in June – ultimately pushed Greenhow ahead of his national com-
petition and kept him ahead when he reached the finish line on Aug. 1. Greenhow said his parents and Coach Tyson were excited, and also that his coaches at South Carolina – head track and field coach Curtis Frye, assistant head coach Delethea Quarles and assistant coach Kevin Brown – saw him run. “It just felt good to perform in front of my coaches that I’ll see in a couple weeks,” Greenhow said. “I had to pull off the win in front of them.” Greenhow praised Coach Tyson, who coached him at Powhatan High School and worked with him this summer going into the national meet. “She’s probably one of the best coaches in Virginia,” Greenhow said. “It’s great, man…she’s a great coach, and it’s special that I could be coached by her, because she’s been there. She’s run at a professional level and been to the Olympic trials. “Just to have a coach of that caliber, it’s special, and she’s definitely the reason why I’m able to run fast now, is because of her.” Greenhow ended his final prep year as a four-time state champion, a twotime national champion, and a twotime All-American. “It’s amazing,” he said, adding that he’s “just getting ready to go to South Carolina and start all over again and hopefully make the same impact.”
when they talk, I would listen…because it’s important when you have somebody with that much knowledge that there’s always, always something to be learned.” Partusch also recalled how they went to a number of coaching clinics, and how, at the sessions, Coach Conner would write things down. “He wasn’t above learning something new, and I think that’s something else that I took away from them, is that they weren’t above learning something new after all of these years,” Partusch said. “I think that’s something that really helped me to be well-rounded, and to learn that, just because something works well, doesn’t mean you can’t find a way to make it work better.” As for what’s made Powhatan’s program unique to him, Partusch praised it not only for the ability of the overall group of players and the pace of the game, but also the continuity – “the fact that there has been an established expectation there for so long.” “Things are done the right way,” he said. And the Powhatan coaches’ expectations for how their players were supposed to behave, act, dress and conduct themselves on the field, towards other teams and towards the umpires across the years also lined up with Partusch’s own emphasis on the players presenting themselves in a respectable manner. For Partusch, his philosophy is less about the game and more about how the players approach it. That includes accounting for the simple things like making sure that your jersey is buttoned up and tucked in whenever you have it on. “They have an understanding of how things are supposed to be,” Partusch said of the players, “and when I can convey that philosophy to them, that you carry yourself in a way that makes you be respected, you will be respected, whether you’re a 20-0 team or you’re a 1-19 team. You’ll still be respected by the way you carry yourself, and generally, in my experience, that also carries over into better play.” The high expectation – the standard that is expected of them – also helps Powhatan’s baseball players
stand out, Partusch said. He described how they work out with the players from the fall to the end of the spring. They always have something planned and going on, he said, so there’s always a lot of organization. “The kids know what to expect, we have a system in place – everything is set up and ready for them to learn,” Partusch said, adding: “Our kids are really committed, and they’re really well-behaved, and I think that also the type of player that we have are guys that…work hard; they’re hard workers. Even the ones that are struggling, they’re always working hard.” The upcoming Powhatan baseball team is projected to feature a mix of young players and several returning seniors. “There’s a lot of experience on this team. There are some guys out there that have been working with us hard for a long time,” Partusch said. “There are some younger guys that we’ve had out there that were on the varsity team, and there’s also a few guys who worked out with us in the offseason, so they’re very familiar with everything that’s going on, and the ones that are going to become varsity players, I feel like it’s going to be seamless.” And the expectations will remain high. “I think they should be, and they always are at Powhatan,” Partusch said. “For us, the bar is going to be high, and I expect, even in a tough district where there are a lot of really good teams, that we can compete, and we showed that last year.” Midlothian was one of the district’s top teams in the Dominion District this spring, and Powhatan went to the Trojans’ place and beat the Trojans 4-3. The Indians from there made it backto-back wins when they fended off Manchester 5-3. “We’re capable of doing a lot,” Partusch said. “We’ve just: we’ve got some guys that need to make a few improvements and be a little bit more consistent and be a little bit more confident, and I really think that we can do really well.” With Powhatan baseball, Partusch
said that they can always keep themselves in the game defensively – they really spend a lot of time working on defense, he said – and at the plate, their bread and butter is that they’re not going to get beat on the fast ball. When it comes to pitching, he noted there are a lot of variables when it comes to being a successful pitcher. “We’ve had a lot of success with some guys in the last couple years, and we’ve been up and down with pitching, and the hope is to be more consistent with our pitching,” Partusch said. “In high school baseball, that’s really what makes the difference. If you can get consistent, good pitching, you can win a lot of games.” Partusch said they put a lot of attention on that this past season, and he noted how their rotation within the last year featured some of the younger players. “I think moving into this year, I think they’re going to be better,” he said. “Now we can pick up where we left off, do a few more things and hopefully have a little bit more success.” Since he first came to Powhatan, Partusch said that people have always been nice to him. “When I made the move to Powhatan after my high school career in Cumberland and starting my teaching and coaching career there – I spent a lot of time there – and to make a move away from home, it’s always one of those weird things that: you’re not sure how well you’re going to be received I guess maybe as an outsider, and I was never made to feel that way,” Partusch said. “People treated me with respect, and I always felt right at home.” He praised the Powhatan community’s support system. “I’ve always appreciated the support of the parents and how well they support their kids at games, and showing up at games and providing team meals and all the things that they’ve done,” Partusch said. “Those are things that I’ve always enjoyed.” He’s looking forward to this next step. “I’m excited,” he said. “I’m nervous, but I’m looking forward to it for sure.”
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Scenes: Powhatan Moose Family Center holds golf tournament Staff Reports The Powhatan Moose Family Center held a Golf Tournament Fundraiser to benefit Powhatan Moose charities and local charities on Saturday, July 31, at the Mill Quarter Plantation Golf Club in Powhatan. The team of Mike Byerly, Gordon Batterson, Chad Byerly and Josh Byerly won first place and a prize of $400 with a low score of 52. The team of Chester Ward, Jim Woodson, David Pleasants and Eric Mangnuson won second place and a prize of $200 NICK VANDELOECHT/POWHATAN TODAY and also had a low Golfers land birdies on Hole 2 during the Powhatan Moose Family Center’s golf tournament at Mill Quarter Plantation Golf Club. score of 52.
Above and below: Golfers compete in the Powhatan Moose Family Center’s golf tournament at Mill Quarter Plantation Golf Club on July 31.
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Notice is hereby given that the Powhatan County Board of Supervisors will conduct public hearings on Monday, August 23, 2021, at 6:30 PM in the Powhatan County Village Building Auditorium, 3910 Old Buckingham Road, to consider the following matters:
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The Richmond Times-Dispatch is seeking a Full-Time Distribution Supervisor in the Henrico, South Boston, and Farmville / Blackstone areas. Job Responsibilities: To recruit, motivate and train carrier force to provide good service while increasing/ maintaining circulation volumes and meeting service goals. Assist in maintaining overall distribution center operations. All Distribution Supervisors are responsible for achieving consistent, proper and on-time delivery to subscribers. Handle customer’s problems and service requests to the customer’s satisfaction. 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. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Valid Drivers’ License and proof of insurance required, the ability to work well with others in a team environment and the ability to follow all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to attendance standards. Education and Experience: High School diploma or equivalent. Must successfully pass Criminal Background Investigation and Drug Screen. Please contact Teresa Brandon 804-801-7653 or tbrandon@tim esdispatch.com
Ordinance O-2021-23 Case #21-03-AZ: The County of Powhatan requests an amendment to the County Code of Ordinances to amend Chapter 83 (Zoning Ordinance), Article XI (Definitions) to add weekly rental to the definition of bed and breakfast, adds a primary residence requirement, broadens the application to different types of structures, and removes specifics on types of renters and serving meals. Ordinance O-2021-22 Case #21-07-REZC: Nancy Stillwell (District #1: Subletts/ Manakin/Flat Rock) request to rezone Tax Map Parcels 43A-2-1, 43A-2-2, 43A-2-2A, 43A2-3, 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 with proffered conditions. The proffered conditions address vegetative buffering to the north and east of the subject parcels. 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. Ordinance O-2021-21 (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 Long-Range Comprehensive Plan designates the subject property as Rural Preservation and Natural Conservation on the Countywide Future Land Use Plan. Ordinance O-2021-24: Amendment of Fee Schedule: Third Party Plan Review Credit: The County of Powhatan requests amendment of the Code of the County of Powhatan, Virginia, Appendix A (Fee Schedule) to add a credit to applicants of $500 for Single Family dwellings under 1,500 square feet and $750 for Single Family dwellings 1,500 square feet or greater, when the applicants choose to utilize pre-approved third party to review building permit plans. This credit may be put in place when the staff has determined review times for building plans are expected to exceed a reasonable turnaround time. 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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2021 regular season schedule set for Indians By Nick Vandeloecht Sports Editor The Virginia High School League is planning a normal athletic schedule for the 2021-22 school year, and one of the signs that normalcy is indeed returning – at least, as far as high school sports in Virginia are concerned – has come in the form of the release of the league’s 2021 Master Football Schedule. After VHSL football teams played a truncated six-game schedule this spring, the 10-game regular-season slates are back for this fall. For Powhatan Football, who went 4-2 in the condensed 2020-21 season, the first play date will be Thursday, Sept. 2 at 7 p.m. The Indians will play on the road against Class 4, Region B opponent Mechanicsville. From there, Powhatan begins its nine-game stretch in the Dominion Dis-
trict at Huguenot on Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. The last time the two teams met, the Falcons edged past the Indians 20-14 in 2019. Following their first two games on the road, the Indians will hold their first home game of the 2021 fall season on Friday, Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. Powhatan will host Manchester, who earlier this spring narrowly beat Powhatan 28-23. A special home game follows on Friday, Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. When the Indians host another returning Class 4, Region B opponent in George Wythe, Powhatan will honor the late Ernie Henderson, who was a legendary player and longtime coach and beloved by the Powhatan community, with a dedication of the field house. In 2019, Powhatan routed George Wythe 46-8. The Indians will play their third of
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four consecutive home games on Friday, Oct. 1, at 6 p.m. when they host regional and district opponent Monacan. In their last game, the Chiefs defeated Powhatan 26-14. Powhatan concludes its four-game home stretch on Friday, Oct. 8 against Class 6 team James River at 7 p.m. When they last played, Powhatan shut out James River 24-0 on the Indians’ Senior Night. This time, Powhatan will play James River as part of the Indians’ Homecoming Game. On Friday, Oct. 15 at 7 p.m., Powhatan will play on Clover Hill High School’s football field for the third consecutive season. Powhatan this spring powered past Clover Hill 43-42 in a triple-overtime thriller. On Friday, Oct. 22, Powhatan will return home for the fifth time to play L.C. Bird at 7 p.m. Earlier this year, the
Indians set the tone for their winning season by shutting out the Skyhawks 16-0. Powhatan will play its last road game of the 2021 regular season at Midlothian High School on Friday, Oct. 29, at 7 p.m. Earlier this year, Powhatan denied Midlothian 20-13. Powhatan will close out the 2021 fall regular season with its Senior Night home game versus Cosby on Friday, Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. Powhatan this spring routed the Titans 53-0. Prior to the regular season, Powhatan also has two scrimmages scheduled. The Indians play on the road at Caroline High School on Thursday, Aug. 19 at 7 p.m., and then at home versus Collegiate School on Thursday, Aug. 26 at 7 p.m. The schedule is subject to change.
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Residential • Commercial • Industrial • Geothermal Heat Exchangers • Bored Wells • Drilled Wells • Water Pump Supply Systems • Water Conditioning Systems • Sales • Service • Installation
Jay Robinson (Owner) Licensed & Insured cumberland_electrical@yahoo.com
Fax Richmond Powhatan 598-8147 (804) 598-1291 276-1711
24 Hr. Emergency Service No Job
(804) 492-3335
Miscellaneous
LAWSON FENCING, LLC.
WE BUY HOUSES!
Specializing In Quality Fencing
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(804)439-3163 JumpStartProper�esVA@gmail.com JumpStart Proper�es is not a real estate brokerage nor are we realtors. We are a local, family owned investment company aiming to serve our neighbors.
Custom Built Storage Sheds, Barns, Garages and Animal Buildings
Grading
K.N. Williams Driveway grading Gravel road maintenance Gravel spreading & hauling Lot clearing & grading Topsoil & fill dirt hauled
1627 Anderson Hwy, Cumberland VA 23040 *Pricing Online www.buggytop.com buggytop18@outlook.com 804-492-4444 Like us on Facebook
804-347-3299
Painting
Heating and Cooling
home - 804.561.6113
Free Estimates!
cell - 804.714.7777
LIC# 2705-014253
Sales • Service • Installation • Water Heaters • Attic Fans
All Makes All Models All Brands Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. 2421 New Dorset Terrace 804-598-7260 Powhatan, VA 23139
clodfeltersheatingandair.com
Standard Roofing Co. 784-7027 Hotline 837-7240 No job too small - all types of roofing FREE Estimates
Licensed/Insured
Septic Services
SEPTIC TANK CLEANING 24-HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE AVAILABLE
FOR FAST, PROFESSIONAL SERVICE, CALL TODAY!
(804) 598-1049
Tree Service
Fully insured • Free Estimates Competitive Prices
804-543-6583
Powhatan
Senior Citizens Discount
Roofing
Licensed & Insured
we service all brands • maintenance agreements available REPAIRS • REPLACEMENTS heat pumps • oil • gas • water heaters
598-8192 794-8192 www.barnettsheating.com
Roofing Services
email - rsperlingpaint@aol.com
Serving Powhatan County and Surrounding Areas since 1972
Financing Available Free Estimates Senior Discount
www.royallpumpandwell.com
Southside Virginia’s Oldest Storage Shed Manufacturer
Kirby Williams
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Licensed/Insured Member: HBAR/ VWWA
Too Small
Fencing
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2958 Anderson Highway • Powhatan, VA 23139
Pet Sitting
Water Treatment
Lida’s Pet Sitting Peace of Mind When you can’t be there LICENSED • boNDED • FULLY INSURED
• Equine Care/Plant Care • Exercise/Play • Personalized Attention • Medications • Single or Multiple Visits
LIDA PROFFITT Home 598-5448 Cell 305-3285
SERVING CENTRAL VIRGINIA WITH QUALITY WATER FOR OVER 36 YEARS! Learn more of our efficient and safe water filtration systems.
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