Powhatan Today –10/20/2021

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October 20, 2021

Banner incident brings out underlying tensions

By Laura McFarland Managing Editor

POWHATAN – The issue of a poster in support of LGBTQ History Month that was recently defaced at Powhatan High School spilled over into last week’s Powhatan County School Board meeting as upset residents on all sides of the issue came to make their voices heard.

On the evening of Wednesday, Oct. 6, the high school’s Equity and Diversity Committee, with administration approval, hung a poster in the main hall of the school showing a timeline of events in American LGBTQ moments, said Stephanie Wirt, an art teacher and member of the committee.

By 9 a.m. the next day, the poster had been torn down by a student. Not deterred, students repaired the poster, even incorporating the damage done into the design by coloring the repair lines in the colors of a rainbow, she said.

The poster was put back up, but about an hour later,

it was torn down by another student, wadded up and thrown in the trash, Wirt said.

Eric Jones, superintendent, said last week that both students were disciplined for their actions. However, the incidents caused a substantial disruption in the learning environment with many students and staff upset at the high school, he said.

“After reviewing the incidents and the impact it had on the learning environment at school, the PHS administration, with my full support, decided not to put the banner back up. It was a difficult decision, but one made to protect student and staff’s ability to teach and learn,” Jones said in a statement on Oct. 14.

He added that the school division has seen an increase in bullying behavior to start the school year.

“Students are retaliating and these actions have resulted in students being disciplined. As a result, PCPS’ efforts to combat bullying behavior for any reason is even more important,” he said. “We will continue to support all students, including our LGBTQ students, and work to create a safe and welcoming learning envi-

ronment. We will adhere to our core values, as stated in our strategic plan. Behavior that bullies, insults, or marginalizes students will not be tolerated in our schools.”

But based on comments at last week’s school board meeting, it didn’t seem like anybody walked away satisfied in this situation. Several people criticized the administration’s decision not to put the poster back up, saying it sent a message that the bullies had won and students felt unsafe in their own school. Bigoted hate and actions and discrimination of any kind should not be rewarded with acquiescence, they argued.

Criticism from others was aimed at the school for allowing the poster to be displayed in the first place, saying advocating sexuality has no place in Powhatan schools. Some called for complete neutrality in the schools, arguing advocating or raising awareness of different groups only highlights how people are different rather than the same.

There were also a few comments that did not address the poster incident directly but spoke to the culture in see BANNER, pg. 4

New program offers bike rides for seniors Two state, local

candidates speak at NAACP forum

By Laura McFarland Managing Editor

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POWHATAN – The Powhatan Village area is expected to start seeing a little more traffic of the three-wheeled variety as a new bicycle program aimed at seniors launches this week.

The Powhatan County Department of Social Services is expected to launch Mobility Matters on Thursday, Oct. 21. The program, which is aimed at people 55 and older, will allow residents to borrow threewheeled beach cruiser senior bicycles that they can ride around the Village area to exercise, explore, and socialize, said Jayne Lloyd, the creator of the program.

“It really encompasses

By Laura McFarland Managing Editor

PHOTO BY LAURA MCFARLAND

Shown at the Ribbon cutting of the new Mobility Matters bike program are Sharon Rochelle, from left, Jim Dau, Ramona Thompson, Leonard Maxie, Shirley Royal, Carroll Smith, Karin Carmack, Jayne Lloyd and Tracy Cifers.

a lot. They can meet their peers up here for a bike ride, so it’s social. It is out-

side so anybody who is wanting to avoid the risk of exposure to COVID, you

are more outside,” she said.

“It is health related with the

POWHATAN – The Powhatan County Branch of the NAACP held a Candidate’s Forum this weekend that allowed residents to interact with candidates running in the November General Election.

The Candidate’s Forum was held on Saturday, Oct. 16 and saw Caitlin Coakley, who is running for the House of Delegates District 65 seat, and Amy Kingery, who is running in a special election for the Powhatan Board of Supervisors District 2 seat, sharing why they should be elected.

Andrew D. Snead, vice president of the NAACP and one of the moderators, said all candidates in those two races were invited to the forum.

The small gathering at the Powhatan

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Steve McClung running for supervisor seat in District 2

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Parents plan faux student dance

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Contributed Report Steve McClung is humbly asking for your vote in this upcoming special election for Powhatan’s District 2 Board of Supervisors. His dedication to public service and ability to lead and serve within various civic processes will complement the responsibilities and duties of this position.

For those that do not know him, McClung has been a resident of Powhatan for over 50 years. He and his family were all raised here, graduated here, went to church here, played sports here, and most of them have worked here.

Since the 1970s, McClung has witnessed the county’s major transition from a community with a small town atmosphere with less than 10,000 individuals to a locality that bolsters a population of over 30,000 residents. One of his main objectives is to keep Powhatan rural. As your representative, he will fight to ensure Powhatan has small business growth while still maintaining its rural environment and heritage. It is of the utmost importance to keep Powhatan a great place to raise a family.

As a Republican candidate officially endorsed by the Powhatan Republican Committee, he will stand by what the party has always stood for: freedom, prosperity and opportunity. He will support and fight to ensure that our residents do not receive a tax increase and will constantly monitor for waste and, if possible, reduce the tax burden.

Powhatan’s school system has garnered a lot of attention here lately. McClung is a graduate and a product of

MCCLUNG Powhatan’s school system. His three children were all educated at PCPS. It’s where he met his high school sweetheart, Suzi, who later became his wife.

She taught at the elementary schools and even has a memorial award in her honor. As a supervisor, McClung will ensure the county properly funds the schools to continue quality education for our children, who are our future. He believes parents should be making the decisions for their children.

McClung will always defend our sheriff’s office and our first responders.

They need more funding, and he will work alongside the sheriff to ensure his office always has the resources to carry out its duties. McClung’s goal will always be to keep public safety in the forefront of our community.

McClung said it would be an honor and privilege to serve the people of Powhatan as the next District 2 supervisor.

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Parents of Powhatan High School students organized an alternative Homecoming dance at Independence Golf Course.

By Laura McFarland Managing Editor

POWHATAN – A group of Powhatan parents recently came together and celebrated the idea of “fake it ‘til you make it” to help some Powhatan High School students make one more lasting memory.

Adopting the attitude that “a fake Homecoming is better than no Homecoming,” the group put on the Powhatan FOCO 2021 on Oct. 3 at Independence Golf Course for 250 PHS students.

Tammie Hayden, one of the organizers, said the parents hated that a limit had to be placed on attendance because of the size of the venue. The tickets were sold out in about two weeks and plenty of inquiries were still coming in, so they know it could have been see HOMECOMING, pg. 5

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O B I T UA R I E S FLOYD HENSHAW SR. HENSHAW, Floyd Grant Sr., passed away October 13, 2021, at the age of 87. He was preceded in death by his parents, elder brother; son, Floyd Grant Henshaw Jr.; and grandson, Thomas Michael Urso. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Ruth Craig Henshaw; sister, Dorothy Tilman; and children, Frank Henshaw, Peggy Henshaw Tetterton and Jenneane Henshaw. He was the proud grandfather of seven grandchildren and delighted grandfather to 11 greatgrandchildren. While he worked various jobs throughout his life to support his family, his true calling was farming and he tended his land and animals with the same joy, respect and gentleness as he did his family. A lifelong member of the Church of Jesus HENSHAW Christ of Latter-day Saints, his family was one of the first converts here in central Virginia and, over the course of his life, he watched the congregation grow from 100 that could fit in a single chapel to thousands. A visitation will be held Wednesday, October 20, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home. Also, the family will receive friends Thursday, October 21 from 10 to 11 a.m., with services at 11 a.m. in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,

Powhatan Chapel, 1957 Capeway Road. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, we request that you give donations to the Powhatan Christmas Mother, Powhatan Food Bank or your local food bank in memory of his life of selflessness and service.

Online condolences may be made at bennettbardenfh.com.

WILLIE NASH NASH, Willie R., 83, of Amelia, Va., departed this life on October 11, 2021. He was born January 6, 1938, in Powhatan, Va., to the late Ernest and Annie Nash and was the eldest of seven children. Willie was a proud member of the Hollywood Baptist Church of Powhatan, Va. Willie worked for many years at Wright’s Ready Mix of Amelia, Va. until retirement. Willie was married to his wife of 58 years, Rosa, in 1961, who preceded him in death. He leaves to cherish his fond memories, his children, Arthur (Bonnie), George (Karen), Anthony (Christine), Kenneth (Kathleen); 10 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren; his newfound love and fianNASH cee’, Minister Alice Tyler; close friend, Percell Owens; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR Wednesday, Oct. 20

Community Organization Night - Dinner and Program will be held at May Memorial Baptist Church. The meal will be Johns Baily’s Fish Fry. Meal begins at 6 p.m. with program at 7 p.m. Reservations are required for the meal. We will hear from a number of community organizations, their work and how we can play a part. Groups include Powhatan County Ride Assist Services, Caritas, the Coalition of Powhatan Churches and The Free Clinic of Powhatan.

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: Oct. 20, Nov. 17, and Dec. 15. Visit us on Facebook at Feeding Powhatan or call 804-3036431.

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 (1-800733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device. The two local blood drives currently scheduled are: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 20 at Passion Community Church, 4480 Anderson Highway; 2 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 26 at Spring Creek Baptist Church, 5130 Woolridge Road, Moseley; 1 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 28 at Powhatan County Public Library, 2270 Mann Road; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 24 at Powhatan Moose Lodge, 4140 Old Buckingham Road; 1 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 4140 Old Buckingham Road, and 1 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 28 at Powhatan County Public Library, 2270 Mann Road.

The Powhatan Christmas Mother program is accepting applications for this year. The group serves children 18 and under, seniors 60 and over, as well as anyone receiving disability benefits through the Social Security or Veterans Administration for households with income within 250% of the federal poverty guidelines.

The registration for this year’s services will be held at the Powhatan County Public Library. The upcoming dates are from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on select Saturdays – Oct. 23 – and from 5 to 7 p.m. on select Wednesdays – Oct. 20 and 27.

Applicants are asked to bring proof of residency (current light bill, lease, etc.); proof of all income for all household members (pay stubs, DSS letter, child support statement, retirement statement, alimony, etc.); proof of disability (disability payment statement), and proof of custody (court order), if applicable.

Applicants who prefer not to apply in person can pick up an application from the Powhatan Library, Free Clinic of Powhatan, or St. John Neumann Catholic Church and then return the application with copies of the listed documentation to: Powhatan Christmas Mother, ATTN: Applications, PO Box 461, Powhatan, VA 23139. Failure to include the necessary documentation will slow your application’s approval or result in denial of services. Questions about this process can be directed to the Christmas Every Day Committee at 804337-1346 or powhatancec@

at 2320 Skaggs Road.

Services at the Free Clinic include medical, dental, dietary, counseling, and women’s health. Patient appointments are by appointment only.

Registration for new patients is Monday from 5 to 8 p.m. by appointment and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesdays by walk-in. Administration hours are from 2 to 8 p.m. on Mondays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesday, and Thursdays, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Fridays. Medical appointments are from 2 to 8 p.m. on Mondays and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursdays. Dental appointments are from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Mondays, noon to 8 p.m. on Thursdays, and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Fridays.

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

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Community Matters, a group for Powhatan seniors, meets from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Wednesday at the Powhatan Rescue Squad Building, located at 3920 Marion Harland Lane. The group offers a place for seniors to socialize and participate in activities. It is free and open to all seniors.

Powhatan County Public Library is open for in-person services. The library is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Fridays, and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays.

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 and information. People may also call 804-598-5670.

Powhatan County Public Library will hold Outdoor Storytime at 10:30 a.m. at the grassy picnic area in the library parking lot. If the weather is unpleasant, Storytime will be moved into the library by the fireplace with social distancing rules in place.

The Free Clinic of Powhatan serves patients at its location

Thursday, Oct. 21

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 Woman's Club of Powhatan meets at 10 a.m. every third Wednesday of the month at May Memorial Baptist Church, 3922 Old Buckingham Road, Powhatan, from September to May. To attend a meeting, call membership chairman Kay Watson at 804-240-4896 to let her know you will be coming or just simply drop in; the welcome mat is always out. Visit www. womansclubofpowhatan.org or look up the Facebook pages: Woman’s Club of Powhatan.

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The Total Terror Haunted Attraction will be held on weekends until the end of October at the Powhatan County Fairgrounds, 4042 Anderson Highway. This haunted house is produced by the Total Terror crew, with original props and handmade masks to give thrill seekers an experience unlike any other.

Total Terror has two separate shows. On Thursday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m., Total Terror hosts a special “No-Startle” show which is intended for families with small children.

There will be no actors or startle scares on these nights.

Tickets on Thursdays are $6 per person. On Fridays and Saturdays, Total Terror is open from 7 to 11 p.m. for its regular show. Tickets are $13/person.

Tickets are available online through the website: www. totalterrorhaunt.com or cash at the door.

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

The Virginia Network for Democracy and Environmental Rights (VNDER.org) invites the public to participate in a weekly meeting on Thursdays at 7 p.m. via ZOOM to discuss the growing concern for the right to clean drinking water in Powhatan. The Zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/93 76824235?pwd=YkZnbmQ4c XNhZGl2RzhXclBBZkhxZz09.

Meeting ID: 937 682 4235.

Passcode: Welcome.

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

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

The Powhatan Ruritan Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Rosa’s Pizza and Italian Eatery in Flat Rock. Dinner will be served followed by a program and a brief meeting.

They are a community service organization dedicated to our county. All are welcome. For more information call Jake Berman at 804-651-4503.

The Powhatan Chamber of Commerce luncheon will be held at noon at County Seat Restaurant. Visit www. powhatanchamber.org.

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

Sunday, Oct. 24

Graceland Baptist Church will hold a Trunk or Treat starting at 5:30 p.m. at the church, 975 Dorset Road. The event will be a safe place to bring your kids for Halloween featuring decorated trunks with candy, games, food, and more. A fun night for the family.

Gospel Light Baptist Church will hold a concert featuring The Kingsmen Quartet at 6 p.m. at the church, 2109 Anderson Highway. No tickets required. Love offering will be received. Contact the church office at 804-794-7054.

Monday, Oct. 25

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

The County Seat Restaurant and Gathering Place will hold a Southern Tide Halloween Party beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 30 at the restaurant, 3883 Old Buckingham Road. Live street concert and Halloween party with Southern Tide. Costume contest - top costume wins dinner for two! Cover charge is $8.

Halloween Fun with Westchester Commons will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 30 in the Regal Cinemas parking lot. The event will include a costume contest (socially distanced), WCC merchant trick or treating, treat bags, craft kids, and a pumpkin decorating kit with pumpkins for ages 12 and under. First 250 kid.

Passion Community Church (PCC) will hold a Boo Bash from 3 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 31 at the Powhatan Campus, 4480 Anderson Highway. The event will include “carnival like” fun with games, bouncy houses, and candy.

The event is a free family event. This year, the church is doing tents stations for trickor-treating.

Holly Hills Baptist Church, 1659 Anderson Highway, will hold a Trunk or Treat from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 31 at the church. The event will include themed trunks with candy, a bounce house, a hay ride, hot chocolate, popcorn, a pumpkin walk, carnival games and more. Free hot dogs for the first 75 people. Allergy friendly candy and non food treats available by request.

Old Powhatan Baptist Church will hold a Neighborhood Halloween from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 31 at 3936 Old Buckingham Road. Come out for the best candy, hot cocoa, and a family Halloween classic movie on the lawn!

Chicory Hill Farm will hold a Fall Freedom Festival from 4 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 31 at the farm, 3520 Three Bridge Road. The farm will have lots of food and good ol’ fashioned fun. They will be roasting a whole hog, grilling some chicken and will have plenty of fixins! There will be music, hay rides, a bounce house, face painting and games. There will also be trunk or treat for the kids at 7 p.m. (Volunteers needed to decorate their cars and hand out candy.) Cost is $15 per person for food and fun (12 and under are free).

The Powhatan Leadership Institute’s Class of 2022 is now open for registration.

Registration is $75 for 15 interactive sessions if paid

by Oct. 31, 2021. The fee is $90 after that date. Meetings will be held Tuesday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m. at various county locations starting in early January 2022 through April 2022. Visit plipowhatan. com for more information and to register.

Tuesday, Oct. 26

The new Bridge of Reason AA meeting is held at 7 p.m. every Tuesday at Powhatan Mennonite Church, 3549 Old Buckingham Road, Powhatan.

It is an open, decision and literature meeting for Powhatan, Goochland, and Cumberland counties.

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

Saturday, Oct. 23

Powhatan County Public Library’s Teen Anime Club will meet from 5 to 7 p.m. every Thursday at the library. Bring notebooks to draw cosplays to work on, manga to read, or just come to hang out and watch some anime. Masks are required. Ages 13 and up are welcome. Snacks provided.

Pick up an application at the library and turn it into the front desk. Contact Brooke at pcplteens@powhatanlibrary. net.

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

Mark your calendars for the next Powhatan Civil War Roundtable meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the County Seat Restaurant. The speaker will be Gregg Clemmer and he will be speaking on the subject of “R.E. Lee…the history that was never taught.” Dinner will be included with a fee of $16 for members and $20 for nonmembers. To reserve space, contact Pat Whitmer at 240298-0141 or patwhitmer77@ gmail.com. Visit www. powhatancwrt.com.

can be picked up at noon on Saturday. Craft vendors are needed. Indoor craft booth rental is $25. Contact Doris Chandler at 804-385-5471.

Outdoor flea market vendors are also needed. Outdoor space rental is $20. Contact Travis Keith at 804-516-4772.

All proceeds from food sales and vendor spaces will benefit Joe’s Lunchbox. Joey Pruitt is a young man that is in need of a kidney transplant. These proceeds will go directly to help his family with medical expenses. Note that craft vendor fees are non-refundable and this event will happen rain or shine. Flea market fees can be refunded if weather prevents it from happening.

Fees can be paid by mail or on the church’s website, www. glbcpva.org. Designated flea market/outdoor or craft/indoor spot.

Episcopal Church on Huguenot Trail.

The Powhatan Sheriff’s Office will hold a DEA National Drug Takeback event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the office, located at 3880 Old Buckingham Road. The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications. This year will be set up outside in the safe exchange zone in the courthouse weather permitting. The sheriff’s office cannot accept liquids, needles, or sharps, only pills or patches. This service is free and anonymous no questions asked.

Upcoming

Powhatan Volunteer Fire Department Company 1 will hold a drive-thru Rabies Vaccine Clinic (canine and feline) from 2 to 4 p.m. at the station, 3971 Old Buckingham Road. Cost is $8 per shot for a three-year vaccine. Bring proof of prior vaccination. Contact 804-598-4389.

Powhatan Volunteer Fire Department Company 1 will hold a Brunswick Stew Sale beginning at noon at the station, 3971 Old Buckingham Road. Cost is $8 per quart.

Pre-order at the station or by contacting 804-657-8331 or fundraising@pvfd1.org.

The Coalition of Powhatan Churches presents a Fall Festival from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 2455 Academy Road, Powhatan. The event will include food, a maze, a tractor pull, entertainment, games, yard sales, craft vendors, and hay tides. Gate admission is by donation. This is the coalition’s annual fundraiser to further its initiatives in helping Powhatan families. For more information about vendors/yard sales/ food/entertainment, contact copcfundraiser@gmail.com.

The First Antioch Baptist Church Pastoral Installation Service of Rev. K. LaMar Gresham that was originally scheduled for Oct. 23 has been postponed to a later date to be announced.

Powhatan AA meets at 8 p.m. every Saturday at Manakin

Habitat for HumanityPowhatan is hosting a series of community meetings at Pocahontas Landmark Center at 4290 Anderson Highway to discuss the history of B Hall and D Hall at Pocahontas Middle School; the present condition and uses; and proposed uses and design for inside the halls, the cafeteria and kitchen, and outside the buildings. The sessions will be moderated by architect Burt Pinnock, principal and chairman of the board of Baskervill. The final session will be cover the Presentation of Final Proposed Concept on Saturday, Oct. 30, at 9:30 to 11 a.m. (tentative).

In late July, AARP awarded Habitat-Powhatan an AARP Community Challenge – AARP’s Liveable Communities grant to explore Habitat’s possible development and design of approximately 15 proposed senior and six workforce housing spaces (studio, 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom residences) in these buildings as well as a “Shed” senior program space for the repair of ReStore furniture. Space is limited and masks are required.

For more information, email executivedirector@ habitatpowhatan.org or call 804-594-7009.

The 30th annual Powhatan Fall Classic will be held at Powhatan High School, 1800 Judes Ferry Road. The event begins at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 30.

Red Lane Baptist Church will hold a Fall Festival from 3 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 30 at the church, 2095 Red Lane Road. The free event includes laser tag, games, candy, popcorn, a cake walk, food, and representatives from the sheriff’s office and the fire department.

Gospel Light Baptist Church, 2109 Anderson Highway, will hold a Fall Craft Bazaar, Joey’s Lunch Box, and Outdoor Flea Market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 30. Breakfast and lunch will be available for sale. Pre-order Brunswick stew by calling Cathy at 804839-3233. They are $9 and

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Powhatan ready to celebrate fall, Halloween Staff Report Powhatan community churches, businesses, nonprofits, and groups are holding a variety of fall festivals, trunk-or-treats, and Halloween events in October.

The following is a list of upcoming community events. Note that a few of the events have a charge.

The Total Terror Haunted Attraction will be held on weekends until the end of October at the Powhatan County Fairgrounds, 4042 Anderson Highway. This haunted house is produced by the Total Terror crew, with original props and hand-made masks to give thrill seekers an experience unlike any other. The house was designed from the ground up to provide an intense and frightening walk that is sure to send chills down the spine! Total Terror has two separate shows. On Thursday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m., Total Terror hosts a special “No-Startle” show which is intended for families with small children. There will be no actors or startle scares on these nights. Tickets on Thursdays are $6 per person.

On Fridays and Saturdays, Total Terror is open from 7 to 11 p.m. for its regular show. Tickets are $13/ person. Tickets are available on-line through the website: www.totalterrorhaunt.com or cash at the door.

Fine Creek Baptist Church will hold a Fall Festival from 3 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 16 at the church at 3619 Huguenot Trail. The church will have games, hot dogs, chili, desserts, hayrides, a devotional time, a trunk or treat, a bonfire, and more.

The church also invites people to join them the next day, Oct. 17, for a mini revival with services at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Hobson’s Chapel United Methodist Church will hold a Harvest Festival on Sunday, Oct. 17 at the church, 6483 Old Buckingham Road. The day begins with a Sunday service outside at 11 a.m. lunch starts at 12:30 p.m., and there will be games from 1 to 3 p.m.. Music by Just Us Country Gospel Group begins at 2 p.m. The event will include a hay ride, hot dogs, piñata, music, games, a crazy hat craft, pumpkin decorating, a cake walk, and s’mores. All outside and free.

The Coalition of Powhatan Churches presents a Fall Festival from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 23 at 2455 Academy Road, Powhatan. The

event will include food, a maze, a tractor pull, entertainment, games, yard sales, craft vendors, and hay tides. Gate admission is by donation. This is the coalition’s annual fundraiser to further its initiatives in helping Powhatan families. For more information about vendors/yard sales/food/entertainment, contact copcfundraiser@gmail.com.

Graceland Baptist Church will hold a Trunk or Treat starting at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 24 at the church, 975 Dorset Road. The event will be a safe place to bring your kids for Halloween featuring decorated trunks with candy, games, food, and more.

A fun night for the family.

Red Lane Baptist Church will hold a Fall Festival from 3 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 30 at the church, 2095 Red Lane Road. The free event includes laser tag, games, candy, popcorn, a cake walk, food, and representatives from the sheriff’s office and the fire department.

Gospel Light Baptist Church, 2109 Anderson Highway, will hold a Fall Craft Bazaar, Joey’s Lunch Box, and Outdoor Flea Market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 30. Breakfast and lunch will be available for sale. Preorder Brunswick stew by calling Cathy at 804-839-3233. They are $9 and can be picked up at noon on Saturday. Craft vendors are needed. Indoor craft booth rental is $25. Contact Doris Chandler at 804-385-5471. Outdoor flea market vendors are also needed. Outdoor space rental is $20. Contact Travis Keith at 804-516-4772. All proceeds from food sales and vendor spaces will benefit Joe’s Lunchbox. Joey Pruitt is a young man that is in need of a kidney transplant. These proceeds will go directly to help his family with medical expenses.

Note that craft vendor fees are non-refundable and this event will happen rain or shine. Flea market fees can be refunded if weather prevents it from happening. Fees can be paid by mail or on the church’s website, www.glbcpva.org. Designated flea market/ outdoor or craft/indoor spot.

The County Seat Restaurant and Gathering Place will hold a Southern Tide Halloween Party beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 30 at the restaurant, 3883 Old Buckingham Road. Live street concert and Halloween party with Southern Tide.

Costume contest - top costume wins dinner for two!

Cover charge is $8.

Passion Community Church (PCC) will hold a Boo Bash from 3 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 31 at the Powhatan Campus, 4480 Anderson Highway. The event will include “carnival like” fun with games, bouncy houses, and candy. The event is a free family event. This year, the church is doing tents stations for trick-or-treating.

Holly Hills Baptist Church, 1659 Anderson Highway, will hold a Trunk or Treat from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 31 at the church. The event will include themed trunks with candy, a bounce house, a hay ride, hot chocolate, popcorn, a pumpkin walk, carnival games and more. Free hot dogs for the first 75 people. Allergy friendly candy and non food treats available by request.

Gospel Light Baptist Church, 2109 Anderson Highway, will hold a Trunk or Treat event from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 31. The event will feature treats and hot dogs.

Old Powhatan Baptist Church will hold a Neighborhood Halloween from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 31 at 3936 Old Buckingham Road. Come out for the best candy, hot cocoa, and a family Halloween classic movie on the lawn!

Chicory Hill Farm will hold a Fall Freedom Festival from 4 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 31 at the farm, 3520 Three Bridge Road. The farm will have lots of food and good ol’ fashioned fun. They will be roasting a whole hog, grilling some chicken and will have plenty of fixins! There will be music, hay rides, a bounce house, face painting and games. There will also be trunk or treat for the kids at 7 p.m. (Volunteers needed to decorate their cars and hand out candy.) Cost is $15 per person for food and fun (12 and under are free).

Graceland Baptist Church will hold its annual Fall Festival from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 6. The event will include a church-wide yard sale and bake sale as well as a Brunswick Stew Sale (available at 1 p.m.) for $9 per quart. The stew may be ordered in advance by calling the church at 804598-3481. Vendor spaces are available for rent at $20 per space and $5 for a table to use. Contact 804598-2578 to reserve a table.

Vaccine hesitancy allows the coronavirus to spread

By Barbara Brown

Special to the Powhatan Today

The Delta variant has put a dent in people's confidence that they can avoid COVID-19. The safety they felt at being fully vaccinated has been shaken. The good news is it turns out that we actually have good data to help quantify breakthrough infection risk. The estimates are based on statistics from three places that report detailed data on COVID infections by vaccination status: Utah, Washington state, and our own Virginia. All three consistently find that about one in 5,000 vaccinated Americans test positive for COVID each day.

As the COVID delta variant is far more contagious than earlier versions of the virus, calls for precautions that were not necessary a couple of months ago, like wearing masks indoors, have reemerged. Vaccine hesitancy allows the virus to spread. A third issue helping spread the virus is the inability to vaccinate young children and an unwill-

ingness to vaccinate older ones. Unlike our earlier experience, new infections are more likely to occur now in children aged 5 and older than the elderly.

The delta variant behaves differently in the noses and throats of the vaccinated and unvaccinated. An analogy that is easy to understand is thinking of the virus as an enemy army facing little resistance. The virus is quickly able to take hold in an unvaccinated person. In a vaccinated person, the immune system launches a powerful response and tends to prevail quickly — often before the host body gets sick or infects others. If a breakthrough infection occurs, it is likely to resemble the flu and is usually a mild case. The unvaccinated person who gets COVID is 29 more times likely than the vaccinated person to be hospitalized.

If you are vaccinated, what are some decision points to use to reduce risk of a breakthrough infection? After all, society does not grind to a halt over the flu. The risk of getting any version of the virus remains small for the vac-

Home FORE Halloween set for Oct. 29-31 Contributed Report

Where do ghosts play?

On a golf corpse, of course.

Habitat for Humanity-Powhatan, for the second year in a row, celebrates another holiday season with a family-friendly and pandemic-safe golf event. This year, it’s Home FORE Halloween at Independence Golf, and you can pick your own time to play from Fri., Oct. 29 through Sunday, Oct. 31.

Pick a partner to play with (a fellow adult or child) and come play nine holes on Independence’s Bear Course. Your $75 ticket-for-two also includes a cart, a Monster Taco lunch, Fine Creek Brewery brews,

and a requisite pumpkin full of treats.

Prizes include those for adult duo winner and adult-child winners. Also a costume contest winner, a pumpkin-mouth putting contest and a witch’s cauldron chipping contest winner will be named. Attendees are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes, but they are not required.

The 2021 supporters at press time include leaderboard sponsor Envestnet MoneyGuide, prize sponsor the Rotary Club of Powhatan, Luck Stone, MiKKon Construction Company, New Horizon Bank, Atkinson Insurance Agency/RHB, RVD Advisors Inc. /Roddy and Cindi Davoud, Clean & Sharp, C&F Bank, Pow-

hatan Today, Blessed Sacrament Huguenot School, the Sabbatini Family, the Jablon Family, Village Concepts Realty Group, Powhatan Real Estate Settlements and Fine Creek Brewing Company. Habitat’s new Young Leaders Guild is hosting the event.

Your participation will support Habitat for Humanity-Powhatan’s critical home repair program, which helps keep many older and disabled county residents safely in their homes longer, and our homeownership program, through which participants qualify for a mortgage on homes Habitat builds.

For more information, visit habitatpowhatan.org or call 804-594-7009.

cinated, and the risk of getting seriously sick is minuscule.

To reduce the risk further, being outside is better than being inside, small groups are better than large and gatherings without children are likely safer than with them.

When in doubt, wear a mask. They work!

Barbara Brown is on the board of directors for the Free Clinic of Powhatan.

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Crash kills 1 in Cumberland Contributed Report On Sunday evening, Virginia State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash in Cumberland County. The crash took place on Route 45 near Davis Lane when a 2005 Toyota Tundra struck a horse-drawn buggy traveling along Route 45.

There were a total of 10 individuals riding in the buggy at the time it was struck. There is one confirmed fatality. Three others were flown to the UVA

Medical Center for treatment of serious injuries. Six others were transported by ambulance to a nearby hospital for treatment of injuries ranging from minor to serious.

The driver of the Toyota was not injured in the crash.

The Virginia State Police Appomattox Division Crash Reconstruction Team responded to the scene to assist with the ongoing crash investigation. Charges are pending.

C R I M E R E P O RT Arrests One male was charged on Oct. 5 with contempt of court.

One male was charged on Oct. 7 with driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated (Misdemeanor).

One female was charged on Oct. 9 with driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated (M).

One female was charged on Oct. 9 with assault and battery of a family member (M).

One male was charged on Oct. 11 with being a fugitive for justice (Felony).

Rain or Shine Brunswick Stew, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs & Much more!

Food sales benefit: Joey’s Lunchbox, Joey Pruitt who is in need of a kidney transplant.

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the schools and especially the problem of bullying. A few comments specifically addressed black students continuing to face racism and racial slurs in Powhatan schools.

As the meeting started to wrap up, the board members did address the various topics in different ways, whether it was talking about the need for communication and respect or the need to have a more neutral school environment.

Chairwoman Kim Hymel, who represents District 5, asked whether there is a way to bring people together on the very emotional issues discussed that night.

While Jones said he is happy to have discussion on the topic, he added that the school division is seeing some student behaviors that it hasn’t seen in the past.

“As I say often, our schools are a reflection of our community – our community locally but also our community at large – and there does seem to be heightened awareness and heightened stress, and I think we are seeing that in our students and what we are seeing in terms of

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Public Library Conference Room 2270 Mann Road Powhatan — Monday, October 25

Hi there! We hope everyone is doing well.

We are in need of Blanket donations!

We are running EXTREMELY low on our “throw” blankets for the dog and cat kennels. If you have some laying around your house that aren’t being used we will gladly accept them! Or if you’d like to order some for us they can be shipped to the Shelter at 4000 Old Plantation Rd, Powhatan, VA. The fur residents would really appreciate your donations. If you have any questions please call 804-598-5672 or email animalcontrol@ powhatansheriff.net Thank you so much! We look forward to getting our blankets stocked up again!

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

behaviors in our classroom. … I do know that the school administration has been aggressive in dealing with student disruptions and inappropriate behavior and that we will continue to do so. But if there are … ideas for us to come together more and not have conflicts on these topics then I am all for hearing those ideas,” he said.

Public comments The public comment periods of the night ran the gamut of emotions, but one thread that came up several times and in various ways was the safety and emotional well-being of the students.

For those in support of the banner and against the decision not to put it back up, they worried about the message it was sending to people about how minority groups can be treated without serious consequence.

Wirt, who spoke during both the school board workshop and meeting, said the banner featured a timeline of events in American history and that tearing it down was disrespectful to those who made it, the division’s LGBTQ community, and anyone who might have learned something by reading the banner.

“It was an act of violence and hate. It was an example of how ignorance breeds fear and fear breeds hate. That is what is happening here. This county is effectively breeding hate by allowing ignorance and fear to supersede learning,” she said. “The timeline was not the distraction to learning. The destruction of the timeline and the emotions it brought out was the distraction to learning. But the real learning will come from what we do next.”

Wirt said that Powhatan County Public Schools is not living up to its job in keeping students safe when they still face harassment because of their race, sexuality or gender identification.

“Our students are not safe when they are marginalized and told not to investigate or celebrate the accomplishments of those who fought for their rights to live in our society. They are not safe when the adults around them allow the ignorance and hate of a few to stop progress towards a better, more inclusive school,” she said.

Allison Dunaway likened the banner incident to a child in a checkout line throwing a tantrum to get a candy bar and the parent having to decide whether to stand firm or give in to the tantrum. She compared this incident to an LGBTQ-related display at Powhatan Middle School in 2019 that caused disruption and was taken down. That set a precedent that throwing a tantrum would work, and the division is repeating that mistake again and marginalizing LGTBQ students and staff, she said.

“Those students learned that the adults they are told to trust won’t stand up for them. They learned their feelings and experiences don’t matter as long as there is a loudmouth in the room,” she said. “They learned the majority of the adults sitting up on the dais tonight care more about what their community or their neighbors think than they do about the kids they are supposed to protect. You are here to protect and do right by the kids in this community – all of them, not just the ones that look like you or love like you or believe like you.”

However, other speakers at the meeting argued that the school division is pushing thoughts and beliefs on students and only supports certain groups.

Sarah Taylor said the banner was another example of the sexualization of students. Parents can opt their children out of sexual education classes, but they can’t opt them out of “seeing an LGBTQ timeline.” She said it is her place as a parent to decide what a child learns about sexuality while at school “and not the place of the school to plaster it on the wall without allowing the parents an

opportunity to speak about it or to inform them first.”

She said she wants schools to remain neutral and stick to teaching its curriculum and leave parenting up to the parents, saying “we are not interested in co-parenting.”

Steve Barham said that while the students probably shouldn’t have torn the banner down, he questioned why it was allowed up in the first place and whether the school’s willingness to be inclusive would extend to all groups, such as the Sons or Daughters of the Confederacy or the Friends of the NRA Eddie Eagle GunSafety program. The First Amendment should extend to everyone, he said.

Terri Stratton said there is a great deal of hurt going on in Powhatan schools because they are focusing too much on how people are different and not how they are the same. No family has the exact same values on every topic and you cannot force values on each other, she said.

“There is absolutely no way for all of you to make everybody happy. It is just not possible; you can’t do it.

But what you can do is go to a more neutral environment in our schools and go back to core subjects and let the parents do the parenting. Let’s go back to education and not all of this other stuff,” she said.

School board reaction Rick Cole, District 1, said the role of parents in education can only work when it is a partnership. Hopefully, the standard situation is that school staff and parents complement each other, “but there will be times when that doesn’t occur.” When that happens, the parents have every right to share their reasons for not agreeing with the school on those issues, Cole said, adding he hopes it is done in a respectful way.

“It is not wrong to disagree, but it is wrong to be disrespectful and demeaning and threatening. That is always wrong. … I have a right to my opinion. It doesn’t mean that I should say it every time and in every place.

Just because I have the right does not mean it is right to do it,” Cole said.

He added that everything adults do teaches their children far more than what they say.

“As we work our way through controversial issues, whether it is masking, whether it is critical race theory, whether it is Gay Student Alliance or LGBT posters, we have to remember that we are the adults and everything we do teaches,” he said.

Susan Smith, District 2, said the evening’s meeting brought up some very delicate issues and situations and that communication – and especially listening – would continue to be important.

Valarie Ayers, District 3, said PCPS does not teach LGBTQ issues, but it is the job of the school division to support and protect those who come into its buildings as LGBTQ students. As educators, the division’s role is to teach students “how to live successfully in a diverse world and that all of us are different and that it is OK.” Ayers added that one of the laws she swore to uphold as a school board member is nondiscrimination, and “if we don’t support every child, then that is discrimination.”

James Taylor, District 4, said the banner incident was “troubling on every level” and spoke to increased divisions within the community, state, and nation. For that reason, he would like to see the schools become “more of a safe place where students can be free of the culture noise.”

“Let’s just be neutral on all levels,” he said.

The school board did not take any official votes or make any official decisions on this issue.

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

Worship Service at 10:00 AM Meeting at 2375 Skaggs Road, Powhatan.

ECCPCA.ORG

598-8844

Powhatan Genito Presbyterian Church of God 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: Youth 6:30 PM 2480 Academy Road 598-7159 Pastor: Chip Massey

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 Sunday School 10 AM Worship Service 11 AM Pastor John Engle 603-933-0141 3540 Old Buckingham Rd. www.pmchurch.net

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

Visit pccwired.net for services times & locations.

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www.EmmausChristianChurch.org

2253 Rosson Rd.

Just off Rt. 13 in the Village

598-4438

Worship: 8:30 & 10:30am

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

Mount Calvary Baptist Church 1801 Huguenot Trail Sunday School 9am Sunday Worship 10am Wednesday Bible Study 6:45pm Bryan M. Holt, Pastor 378-3607

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

2020 Red Lane Road Powhatan, VA 23139

Pastor, Larry B. Collins Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study 7:30 p.m.

Office 804-598-2398

598-6090

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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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Christmas Mother hopes to Powhatan Food Pantry collects Thanksgiving meals increase reach of program Contributed Report

Contributed Report

This year’s Christmas Mother’s theme is “A Christmas of Unity” and that’s truly her mission.

Dale Goodman says she has no problem looking at her full calendar. The 2021 Christmas Mother found time to be of the essence.

She spent the entire month of September engulfed in full blown duties and meetings of the Christmas Mother organization and loving every minute of it. While spending multiple days substituting within the county schools, visiting and touring the Free Clinic, in-person visits to county businesses, overwhelmed with heartfelt assistance from the office staff of the Powhatan Chamber of Commerce, and sharing her public comments with the board of supervisors, her passion for unity grows even more.

When asking the Christmas Mother if there were any improvements she would like to see within the 53-year-old organization, she said only one thing and that would be to help the Christmas Mother Everyday Committee to find more innovative ways to reach every household of this beautiful county. She truly loves working with the Everyday Committee and respects that they are a very hard-working group.

Does she have any concerns? Yes, finding as many sponsors as possible. This year’s $40,000 goal may be difficult to reach because of the pandemic, but she is a believer.

Awareness? There are more families in need

The Powhatan Food Pantry is once again preparing to hold its Thanksgiving Complete Meal food drive.

The drive, which will accept donations through Nov. 30, is meant to make sure every family has a nourishing meal for the holiday. The food pantry, located at 2500 Batterson Road, will be the point of collection and distribution. Items may be dropped off from 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.

The project is totally dependent on the community. The food pantry serves about 350 people each month. The need is great.

To ensure that every family gets the same identical meal packages, the food pantry asks that people include all of the items in double bags (for strength). Mark each bag “Complete” so volunteers know that every item is in the bag.

If people can only give a few items and are bringing a bag

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much larger.

“We thought, gosh, we want to give it to as many people as we could. I wish we could have had a venue that held more, but we wouldn’t have been able to do that. So 250 was the cap and it was first come, first served.

But after we hit that cap we had so many inquiries. So many people wanted to join,” said Hayden, whose daughter Grace, is a sophomore.

But for those who could attend, organizers were thrilled they could provide some kind of Homecoming dance experience.

“The feedback we have gotten from both parents and students has been overwhelming.

Everyone is really grateful,” Hayden said. “Watching them was a sight for sore eyes. They were having a fantastic time.

They were engaged. They were

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

GOODMAN in this rich county of ours than some of us realize. Goodman has been made aware that folks are hurting.

“I’m praying that pride will not keep families of need from simply filling out an application and leaving the rest to us,” she said.

Applications are being accepted in-person the entire month of October on Wednesdays @ 5 to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Powhatan County Public Library.

Any upcoming major sponsored events?

Yes, the Christmas Parade will be held on Dec. 11 and the Winter Wonderland White Tie Dinner/Dance will be on Dec 17.

dancing and laughing. It was really a great time.”

Freshman Tyler Overboe said having FOCO “really made us temporarily forget about everything going on in the world and let us enjoy a fun night with our friends.”

Freshman Brittany Webb, who also attended, said, “FOCO really helped my friends and I enjoy a few hours without a worry in the world! It helped us forget about all the bad things going on in the world around us right now! It let us be free (to) have fun and just enjoy being teenagers for a bit!”

Kaelin Ortiz, another ninthgrader, said, “having this experience and getting together with my friends and just having a good time is something I will carry with me through all of high school to look back on and remember how crazy this year has been but how we made it better.”

Around Labor Day, a group of PHS parents began talking about the likelihood that the school would not hold the official Homecoming dance because of COVID-19 restrictions, which meant the third-straight school year seeing festivities canceled, said Kelli Krauss, whose daughter Erica is a freshman.

Initially they had the idea to do a small party with their own children but they saw an opportunity to give more students that special memory, even if they couldn’t make it available for all PHS students. The goal, Krauss said, was to focus on the positive as much as possible.

“We were happy and thrilled to be able to do this for the kids.

I won’t pretend to understand anything the school system has to go through. This was not in any way a strike at the school. It was just doing something we felt was really important for the

Parents of Powhatan High School students organized an alternative Homecoming dance at Independence Golf Course.

kids,” she said.

The parents charged admission to help offset the cost of the event, which also included having a DJ and snacks for the students and chaperones. There was no special theme – just the goal of having a good time, Hayden said.

“These kids were having so much fun. No one was embarrassed to dance and have a good

time. They were connecting. It was fantastic to watch,” she said.

Krauss agreed, saying it was heartwarming to see students “from different friend groups all coming together at this dance. It was just so awesome to see.

There was never a dance where the dance floor was without tons of kids out there jumping all together and having so much fun.”

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.

Youth Ministry 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7:30 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.

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that is not complete, leave it unmarked.

Donations of a $10 Food Lion gift card would also be appreciated. People are asked to add one to their bag, if possible.

Clients will be able to purchase meat or other necessary items for their meal.

Checks may be made out to: Coalition of Powhatan Churches and sent to the treasurer, Theresa Fields at 1520 Swiftwood Drive, Powhatan, VA 23139.

To be marked complete, a bag must contain: one 40-ounce can of yams or sweet potatoes; one 13-ounce box of mashed potatoes; one 16-ounce can of cranberry sauce; two 15-ounce cans of corn; two 15-ounce cans of green vegetables; two 10-ounce cans of gravy; two 6-ounce packages of stuffing mix; one box of hot chocolate; one small box or jar of ice tea/ bags, and one complete family dessert item.

For more information, call the pantry at 804-372-9526.

Email copcpow@outlook.com.

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

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movement. Really one of the main precursors to successfully aging in place is remaining mobile, so any way we can encourage mobility is a huge plus.”

To start with, the program’s four bicycles will be available three days a week – from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.

People can reserve a bike by contacting Lloyd at 804698-0438 or RAServices.PVA@gmail.com. But she also intends to have volunteers waiting at The County Seat Restaurant, where the bikes are being stored, who can check out the bikes, depending on availability. Volunteers will be in the ‘buffet’ room of County Seat, and will wear a “Mobility Matters Staff” lanyard. People interested in checking out a bike need to bring in a driver’s license (to be kept for the duration of the bike loan) and sign a waiver when they check out a bike and a helmet. Bike handlebars will be disinfected between uses.

Lloyd brainstormed the idea for Mobility Matters while thinking about the seniors she serves as social services’ program coordinator. Around the same time, she learned about AARP Virginia’s Community Challenge Grant program and thought this program could meet the parameters.

Sharon Rochelle, director of social services, loved the original idea for the program when Lloyd approached her with it and gave the go ahead to apply for the grant.

“It is so unique and more of what we want to do for seniors because they are really the forgotten population in Powhatan. … We just want to build on more opportunities like this,” she said. “This isn’t going to be for everybody, and we know that. But to be able to provide more and different services for them – things that they can enjoy that are going to keep them active and healthy – that is really what it is about.”

So Lloyd wrote the grant, applied for it on April 21 and waited to hear back. When she learned two months later her proposal had been chosen to receive a grant worth $9,995, she was ready to get started. It would be more dif-

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Answering questions during the forum, Coakley talked about her support for Medicaid expansion, including to small businesses; her support for expanding red flag laws and closing loopholes to private gun sales; increasing access to mental health resources; her disappointment in redistricting decisions being kicked to the courts because of partisanship, and her support of the Virginia Green New Deal and working with others at the state and na-

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County Public Library saw the two candidates taking turns explaining their stances on a variety of issues. Both candidates were asked several questions by the moderators, Snead and Ron Mack, the political action chair, but also took questions from the audience.

“We just want answers.

We want to be the best educated consumer when it comes to voting as possible,” Snead said. “The only way you can do that is to ask questions. You have given us an opportu-

ficult than she realized because of a high demand on bikes and trailers, but the materials all eventually came together.

When looking for a location, Lloyd reached out to Tracy Cifers to ask about parking the Mobility Matters trailer at The County Seat Restaurant as a central location from which to explore the Village. Cifers said they already had a great relationship as the place where the Community Matters program was launched and because of the restaurant’s help in first storing and then helping prepare meals for seniors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Cifers said she liked the idea of the program offering seniors a way to keep moving and socialize.

The Community Challenge Grant program was started to help communities at the local level through different programs aimed at taking small, actionable steps in a relatively short amount of time to better meet the needs of current and future residents of all ages, Jim Dau, state director of AARP Virginia, said at a small ribbon cutting event held for the program on Tuesday, Oct. 12.

Lloyd’s proposal was one of seven chosen out of an applicant pool of more than 85 from across the state. There were some brilliant and ambitious proposals that came in, he said, but Lloyd’s application “was one that just kind of shone through the page.”

“What this program will do is just provide another way for people with perhaps different abilities or some mobility challenges to get out and enjoy Powhatan like we hope they can,” Dau said. “It is a real investment in the people of Powhatan and the community itself. We are just thrilled about it. We are glad to be a part of it.”

Powhatan County Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Karin Carmack, who cut the ribbon on the trailer where the bikes are housed, said that when she first heard about the program and was invited to its ribbon cutting, she thought it was an awesome idea. She hopes it launches successfully and does so well that there is a need to expand with more bikes that get seniors out riding around the Village, “which is truly an asset and a gem.”

“I am thrilled with the idea of doing more for seniors, which is an ever-growing population in Powhatan,” she said. tional level on environmental efforts. She also talked about the need for better management and distribution of the American Rescue Plan funds; her support of the $15 minimum wage with future increases tied to the cost of living, and the view that high-speed, reliable broadband should be treated as an essential utility.

Kingery, who is currently a member of the planning commission, talked about taking in all of the information on an issue that comes before the board of supervisors and then making a deci-

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The Heart of Virginia Beekeepers plans to meet Tuesday, Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. at the Prince Edward County Extension Office near Lowe's in Farmviille (100 Dominion Drive, Farmville, VA 23901). Anyone who has bees or is interested in bees is welcome. For more information, call Mary Jane Morgan at 434-3151433. To check on possible cancellations or changes, visit Facebook or our website: heartofvirginiabeekeepers.org.

Graceland Baptist Church will hold its annual Fall Festival from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 6. The event will include a church-wide yard sale and bake sale as well as a Brunswick Stew Sale (available at 1 p.m.) for $9 per quart. The stew may be ordered in advance by calling the church at 804598-3481. Vendor spaces are available for rent at $20 per space and $5 for a table to use. Contact 804-598-2578 to reserve a table.

A David Phelps concert is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Nov.

On the second Saturday of each month, elementary school-aged children are invited to participate in a new arts and crafts program at Powhatan County Public Library called “Craft Time!”

November’s craft, on Nov. 13 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., children will make fidget spinners out of recycled and repurposed materials. On Dec. 11 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., children will create holiday tree ornaments designed to look like stained glass. All supplies are provided. Masks for participants who are over the age of 5 and are not completely vaccinated are required. To register, visit the library’s Facebook page or the link on its website.

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“I think during the COVID crisis, we really realized how many seniors are out there that are isolated and are very depressed because they couldn’t go anywhere, they didn’t see anybody, they have no family,” Rochelle said. “I don’t think anyone should live like that, let alone people that are in their later years. We need to give them dignity and respect and that is really what we are trying to do at this point.”

Lloyd added that the different programs are also a valuable way to raise awareness for the community to think in terms of all life stages not just childhood through adulthood.

“With age comes different challenges that we need to take into consideration to make our community more livable for seniors,” she said.

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Time to increase focus on senior matters

By Laura McFarland Managing Editor

E

verywhere I turn these days, the topic of aging is front and center in one way or another.

On a personal note, as I write this, I am a few weeks away from turning 40. It’s not a big deal to me; 40 is just another number. But as a milestone birthday, it does infuence you to think about getting older and all that encompasses.

But it’s more than just some birthday musings. My last remaining grandparent, my step-father’s mother, is in poor health, so there are worries there. My parents both have their own struggles with their health as well as, I feel, the issue that they have isolated themselves a little too much rather than getting out and making more connections and exploring more interests in their retirement years. While I don’t believe it is imminent, I have also been thinking about my parents getting older and the possibility that one day one or both of them will need to come to live with me or they may need me there.

Of course, with a job like mine in a community like Powhatan, the topic of aging comes up fairly frequently. More specifically, the terms “aging gracefully,” “aging in place” and “aging well” seem to be increasingly prevalent, with good reason.

I hear the terms when I do a story about the amaz-

ing work Habitat for Humanity-Powhatan’s critical repair program does to help people in need fix sometimes monumental issues with their homes that they could not afford to do on their own.

I hear them come up when a discussion on affordable housing begins as people argue that more options are needed for those seniors who can no longer take care of large properties but don’t want to leave their hometown.

I hear the terms when I speak with seniors making careful forays out into the community after being cooped up for way too long because of the pandemic.

I hear them when I share information about Ride Assist Services, which offers rides to seniors who can’t drive but need to travel for doctor visits, grocery shopping and other essential stops.

I hear them when seniors come to board of supervisors meeting essentially begging for a senior center to provide local residents a safe place to go to connect and stay healthy in mind, body and soul.

I hear them when I do stories about great programs like Community Matters, a free Wednesday group for seniors to connect, and Mobility Matters, the new bike program launching this week for seniors in the Village (see full story 1A).

The new bike program unveiling was a special pleasure to cover last week. It’s not an answer to topics such as Medicaid expansion, prescription drug costs,

extreme isolation, scammers praying on seniors, or any number of incredibly serious issues tied to our older citizens. Instead it is a simple program meant to bring joy, enhance health and create connections.

Jayne Lloyd, who spearheads many local efforts aimed at seniors for the Powhatan Department of Social Services, including the new Mobility Matters program, said the project is about raising awareness.

“When we stop to consider our community we need to think in terms of what is offered to our senior residents. We want to value and embrace the entire spectrum of the lived experience that will be reflected in the ways people find to enjoy our community and the resources made available to them,” she said.

She made an excellent point. All of the topics above and so many more are important parts of the discussion about what it means to age in a community like ours, and they are conversations we need to be having because they are not going away.

So whether it is talking to the board of supervisors about prioritizing senior needs in the upcoming budget or looking for opportunities for collaboration between businesses, nonprofits, local government, and community members, now is an excellent time to be shining some light on how Powhatan County should be trying to meet the needs of its local seniors.

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

Sports editor grateful for readers’ attention

When things get tough, who says I can’t

By Nick Vandeloecht

I’ve known for many years that there are, indeed, special angels who walk among us. I’m speaking, specifically, of those with severe disabilities who refuse to allow what some consider weaknesses to dominate or guide their lives.

They awake to unimaginable obstacles each day and navigate them with a grit and determination that is rarely seen in normal individuals. Refusing to focus on what they can’t do, but rather on what they can achieve, these individuals enrich and touch our lives in ways many would consider impossible.

They are equipped with an indomitable spirit that allows them to find joy and happiness in a complicated world that sometimes takes little notice of the obstacles they endure…. yet they thrive and survive.

Rob Mendez is one of those individuals. He was born with tetra-amelia syndrome, a condition that prevents arms and legs from developing during pregnancy. Now, you might think that being born with no arms or legs would prevent Mendez from doing the normal things a child does, or enjoy the simple pleasures that highlight all of our childhoods. You would be wrong.

From day one, Mendez was an active and inquisitive infant who quickly discovered that rolling could be as effective as walking. His friends accepted him as one of their own, and he engaged in all of the things associated with a growing California boy, including acquiring a love for Madden football, a game he played online obsessively.

His love of baseball was quickly replaced with an infatuation with football, its strategies, concepts and team concepts.

Sure, Mendez knew he would never play the game, but he decided early in his life that football would be an integral part of his future. He began his career as an assistant football coach in Northern California and later accepted a job as junior varsity head football coach at Hilltop High School in San Diego.

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When I walked into the Northern Neck News office in the summer of 2012, I was down on my luck. My road to becoming a teacher had hit a dead-end, and I was back at squareone, looking into professions in which I had little to no prior training in college.

But I had done some writing for newspapers in the past. People seemed to like my work. Why not give journalism another shot? Even if, at that moment in time, the only opportunity available at the NNN was freelance work. But I was in no position to turn down even the smallest opportunity. After all, who’s to say it won’t turn into something big?

And it did.

Journalism has been my life now for more than nine years. I’ve held the roles of freelancer, reporter, news editor and sports editor. The trade has taken me to several different corners of the state, and even outside of it. I’ve met a lot of great people, and I’ve had the chance to tell many wonderful stories.

But no job has been better than this one.

The Goochland Gazette and Powhatan Today have been an absolute joy to be a part of. This is the best staff I’ve worked with, and I feel extremely fortunate to have coordinated sports coverage for two of the best and friendliest athletic communities in the state in Powhatan and Goochland. The people here have made the job extremely enjoyable, and when it comes to small-town newspapers, I don’t know if there’s a better sports editor position to hold in Virginia.

But as time goes on, priorities change, and with those changes come new opportunities. And just as was the case nine years ago, another

opportunity has come along that I couldn’t say no to.

Starting October 18, 2021, I begin my new position as a Communications Assistant for the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority.

I’m very excited to work with a new team at Virginia ABC, and the schedule, as well as the desire to move from journalism to communications, reflects my current goals in life.

This will be a major change, but while I’m nervous, I’m just as excited.

With this major change comes another one: I will no longer be serving in the role of sports editor for The Goochland Gazette and Powhatan Today. But please know that this isn’t goodbye. I’m looking forward to the opportunity to assist Richmond Suburban Newspapers as a contributing writer for the foreseeable future. It’s important to me to remain a part of the local sports community no matter how small or large my role.

I also look forward to assisting the new sports editor if and when he or she embraces the role. But I know that person will be in good hands.

For now, Mechanicsville Local sports editor David Lawrence (dlawrence@goochlandgazette.com), RSN managing editor Laura McFarland (lmcfarland@powhatantoday. com) and The Goochland Gazette editor Roslyn Ryan (rryan@goochlandgazette.com) are the best points of contact for contributing sports news and story suggestions for The Goochland Gazette and Powhatan Today. I’ll no longer be the point of contact, but I still look forward to contributing to RSN’s continuing goal of providing superb local coverage of news and athletic events featuring the counties of Goochland, Hanover and Powhatan.

And I still look forward to seeing you on the sidelines.

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His story is chronicled in an ESPN special called “Who Says I Can’t,” which is one of the coach’s signature quips. The special shows Mendez interacting with his players, inspiring and leading them by tenacious example.

While some of his players said it was surprising to learn their new coach had no arms and legs, they quickly looked past his physical shortcomings and realized they were led by a man with an unwavering spirit and overwhelming desire to succeed – a guy who knew the Xs an Os of the game like he had played it all of his life.

Seeing the players interact with Rob was inspiring, even in the times when a coach’s tough love was necessary. They realized early that they were learning much more than the game of football.

Their exposure to Mendez was more of a lesson in life and how to approach it.

Although Mendez suffers through enormous pain and discomfort from those extended hours in his special chair, which he operates by voice and his lips, he never fails to show up for his team.

When they exit the field, he often asks for a fist bump and nods to his shoulder.

Mendez has his eye on a varsity coach’s position in the future but for now is content to learn the game and expand his coaching abilities. Despite his challenges, I’m sure he’ll get there.

But the real takeaway from the Mendez story is the impact he has on the lives he touches. Those who encounter him, especially his players, exit with a new sense of what is important and what should be ignored and a realization that every human being is worthy of respect and admiration.

At some point in the future, they will face some form of adversity or hardship, and will have the wisdom and compassion learned from Mendez to assist them on the journey.

When faced with the most severe challenges or facing seemingly insurmountable obstacles, they will harken back to the words of that man in the chair who always reminded them, “Who says I can’t?”

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Marching band earns Grand Champion title

Contributed Report On Saturday, Oct. 9, the Powhatan High School Marching won the Grand Champion Award at the 14th Annual Showcase of Bands hosted by Midlothian High School.

The Powhatan Marching Band had the highest Music and General Effect scores of any participating band and won first place in Class 4A in the areas of Music, General Effect, Visual Performance, and Percussion and second place for Drum Major, Sydney Lee, and Color Guard.

Director Andrew Snead shared, “We started a bit slower this year, recovering from the impacts of COVID-19, and bad weather, but I’m so happy that we’ve now found our footing. Our students, staff and parents have worked so

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The Powhatan High School Marching Band won the Grand Champion Award at the 14th Annual Showcase of Bands.

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hard to make this season a great one and seeing their faces on Saturday night when we were announced as champions was worth everything.”

The 2021 program is titled “Kingdom” and features the symphonic music from Disney’s The Lion King by composer Hans Zimmer. The marching band was set to compete at Mills E. Godwin’s Invitation on Saturday, Oct.16 and will compete again at the Virginia Marching Band Cooperative’s State Championship on Nov. 6. The band also performs at each home varsity football game.

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Visit the Knights of Columbus Pumpkin Patch through Oct. 31 on the front lawn of Country Living Homes, 2504 Anderson Highway.

The patch will be open from noon to dusk Sundays to Fridays and from 9 a.m. to

dusk on Saturdays. It will close at 3 p.m. on Halloween (Oct. 31). All proceeds benefit charitable causes. In past years, proceeds have benefited Habitat for Humanity, Free Clinic of Powhatan, Boy Scouts, Powhatan EMS Training, Lonesome Dove Equestrian Center, and others.

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Young people in the 4-H community learn leadership, citizenship, and a vast array of life skills that benefit them for the rest of their lives. Through school-based, after-school, and community clubs as well as camp settings, 4-H members pledge to build a

better community, country, and world. The new 4-H year starts Oct. 1 and runs through Sept.

30, 2022, so this is a great time to join a 4-H club! In Powhatan County, 4-H SPIN and project clubs include the following designed for youth ages 9-18: Livestock, Archery, Equine, Dairy Judging, and Shooting Education (waiting list). For our younger youth, ages 5-8 years

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Johnson nets POW honors Powhatan RB voted 804 Varsity player of the week on Oct. 6

By Dylan Garner Richmond Times-Dispatch Powhatan’s Mitchell Johnson, a senior running back and linebacker, was trusted to carry the load in a critical game against Monacan on Friday, Oct. 1. He received 29 carries and powered his way to 202 see JOHNSON, pg. 3B

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Blessed Sacrament Huguenot’s football players are introduced for their Homecoming game on Friday.

BSH unbeaten after Homecoming

By Nick Vandeloecht Special Correspondent

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Powhatan senior running back Mitchell Johnson was named the 804 Varsity football player of the week on Oct. 6.

POWHATAN – Whenever Blessed Sacrament Huguenot’s football players have set foot onto the practice field this year, the competition has been fierce. Head coach Gary Brock said that their players will give their offense fits.

The result?

“These young kids now have the confidence to say, ‘Hey, I can keep up with them,’” Brock said, “and so it has really, really helped us out as far as depth goes.”

And the competition in practice and the depth across the board has definitely helped the Knights in all of their matchups this fall. Playing in front of a packed home see BSH, pg. 2B

Zander Nadeau (11) scored three touchdowns in the Knights’ 60-6 win.

Down 13-0, Powhatan overtakes Clover Hill 36-20

By Nick Vandeloecht Special Correspondent

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Lineman Tanner Palmore (53) played a key role on both sides of the ball in Powhatan’s 36-20 road win over Clover Hill on Oct. 15, 2021.

MIDLOTHIAN – With the help of junior quarterback Dylan Trevillian’s arm, key receptions on both sides of the ball and timely plays on defense, Powhatan bounced back from last week’s loss against James River to overtake Clover Hill 36-20.

“Every time we play these guys, no matter how good or bad we are and how good or bad they are, it’s going to be a good ballgame; it just seems like you can throw the records out when these two teams play,” Powhatan head coach Mike Henderson said while adding: “We continued to play tough and hard and battled, but we’ve really got to clean up some of our self-inflicted mistakes.”

For the second time in the last three years against Clover Hill, the Indians battled their way out of a 13-point deficit. But unlike 2019, when Powhatan overcame the Cavaliers’ lead in the last 5 minutes of the game, the visiting team seized a 14-13 advantage mere minutes before the half.

Powhatan cut into Clover Hill’s lead on senior running back Mitchell Johnson’s 3-yard rushing touchdown, and then 9 seconds after the Indians’ defense held the Cavaliers in check to turn the ball back over to Powhatan’s offense, Trevillian put the ball in the hands of Fisher Hamersley for a game-tying touchdown down strike. The PAT kick gave Powhatan the lead.

Clover Hill, however, would take it back. In the third quarter, the see POWHATAN, pg. 2B

C&F Bank’s Bank’s Athlete C&F Athlete of of the the Week Week FIELD HOCKEY ALL-STAR WHO: LEXI CAMPBELL WHAT SHE DID: The Powhatan High School junior epitomized her standout play in Powhatan field hockey’s 7-0 home win over Clover Hill on Wednesday, Oct. 6. Campbell scored a teamleading four goals in the win. She netted the first two goals of the game: one on a strike that

gave the ball a little bit of air as she slammed it past the goalie from the right side, and one on a short shot in the second quarter. She also netted two goals early in the third quarter, including one off of a long strike, to give her team a 6-0 lead and therefore put the Indians in position to end the game in three quarters.

Campbell scored 18 goals through the first 12 games and has shown game after game that she can score against anyone she faces.

“She just knows how to position herself right now,” Powhatan field hockey head coach Stephanie Tyson said on Oct. 6. “She has had a great season, but I think the last two or three games, she’s really picked it up.

“I’m looking forward to seeing how she progresses through the rest of the season,” Tyson said,” because I feel like things have just clicked for her as far as her goal-scoring.”

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Cavaliers assembled a long drive that was kept alive when Powhatan ran into the punter after it forced a series-opening three-and-out, resulting in a penalty and an automatic first down for the Cavaliers. Clover Hill capped the drive with a 13-yard touchdown rush.

“We have to clean those things up to be a better football team as we continue to play more important games as the year goes on,” Henderson said. “But Clover Hill’s a good team. They have a really good running back, they’ve got a Division-I Power 5 defensive end. They’ve got some really good players, so we’re happy with the win.”

Trevillian gave his Indians the lead for good on a 44-yard touchdown pass to Ethan Dowdy before the end of the third PHOTO COURTESY TIM LLEWELLYN quarter, and Jason Worthington quickly Powhatan’s golfers competed in the Virginia High School Class 4 state tournament as a team last Tuesday. returned possession to his offense when he caught an interception in the first play of the fourth.

“Jason Worthington’s probably the most underrated player on our football years. the team state championship with a team,” Henderson said. “He calls all the Staff Reports For Powhatan, Jack Debord shot a 3-under-par 285. defensive signals in the backfield, gets Powhatan’s golf team had a tre- us lined up right, plays every play pretty Powhatan’s golfers ended their tre- 78, Brandon Washburn a 79, Adam mendous fall 2021 season by compet- Camp an 81, Luke McDaniels an 84, mendous run in 2021, assembling a much on offense and defense…he’s treing in the Class 4 state tournament at Conner Hedgepeth an 86 and Hans consistent run of scores in the 150s mendous.” during the regular season and qualifyGlenrochie Country Club in Abing- Rehme a 93.

Powhatan capitalized on WorthingBlacksburg’s Jake Albert won ing for states as well as earning Class ton’s interception in one play when Trevdon last Tuesday. The competition marked Powhatan’s first state tourna- Class 4 state medalist honors with a 4, Region B honors by defeating Pat- illian found Dowdy once again, this time ment appearance as a team in eight 5-under-par 67, and Blacksburg won rick Henry in a playoff. on a 33-yard touchdown pass, to grow Powhatan’s advantage to 28-20.

Hamersley had missed the first few games after suffering a broken finger in the scrimmage, and he played the next few games with a cast – and still caught the football. Last week marked the first

By Nick Vandeloecht regular-season game he played without a Special Correspondent cast on this fall. Hamersley gave his team an insurance score when he rePowhatan volleyball racked up 50 serturned an interception 7 yards for a pickvice aces in Tuesday’s straight-sets (25-5, 6.

25-6, 25-3) home win over Huguenot.

Dowdy added an interception earlier Senior Faith Henderson racked up a in the contest. whopping 23 service aces and also led the “Those two guys are quite a duo out team with 4 kills. Henderson ended the there – they really are,” Henderson said first set on a 5-0 serving run, as well as of Dowdy and Hamersley. “And they the second set on an 8-0 serving run, and play both sides of the ball. They’re two she added a 14-0 serving stretch in the starting receivers and they’re our two third and final set, with Grace Hayden starting corners. They had a handful of subbing in for Henderson and serving for snaps off the game here and there, not a 3 more points in what was an 18-0 run for whole lot, so they really are something Powhatan. Henderson was able to land else.” multiple jump serves in the third set.

Senior lineman Tanner Palmore was Emilie McDaniels and Olivia Moss crucial to Powhatan’s victory on both each had 6 aces. McDaniels served for sides of the ball. Palmore went up two separate 3-0 bursts and Moss opened against Clover Hill’s Division I defenthe match on a 5-0 serving run. Kendal sive lineman, and Palmore more than McMullin had 5 aces and served in a 6-0 held his own blocking him. Palmore run in the second set, and Sam Flippo had also played on the defensive line in key 4 aces. Flippo closed the match on a 4-0 situations when they knew Clover Hill serving run. was going to run the ball. Despite playAvah Etheridge and Colby Wright ing 12 to 15 snaps, he came up with PHOTOS BY NICK VANDELOECHT/POWHATAN TODAY were among the players who had kills in Powhatan’s Avah Etheridge serves and Colby Wright reacts after a kill. three key tackles in key situations. the team’s win.

“He’s every bit as good as anybody around,” Henderson said of Palmore.

“We’re getting down to the last career pass on a 6-yard reception, BSH Trevillian, who stepped into the role of three ballgames, people are looking at Case barreled 41 yards to the end zone starting quarterback at the beginning of Continued from pg. 1B the film – they’re going to pack the to help his team lead by more than 50 this season, continued to deliver big rebox (against us),” Brock said. “It was points. sults as he threw for three touchdowns in crowd on Homecoming, BSH re- a little frustrating because everything Will Fichter scored the Knights’ the victory. He’s also taking tremendous mained unbeaten this past Friday that we had done inside had worked last touchdown of the night on a goalcare of the ball in his first full varsity seawhen it routed Richmond Christian on the other ballgames, but this, we line rush. son as the signal caller. He’s scored 14 60-6. had to look at it and say: okay…we’ve The Warriors picked up their first touchdowns and has thrown just two in“It means a lot – it puts us high up got to go outside, we’ve got to throw a touchdown of the game with 49 secterceptions in seven games played. in the seeding, it gives us good posi- couple times, things like that, and try onds remaining.

“He’s really settling in – he had a tion in the playoffs, I think all-around to loosen things up. Then after we did The Knights scored all six of their it just helps in the best way possible,” that, things started materializing. The two-point conversions on runs. Case great week of practice, worked on a few things that he’d struggled with the week said Zander Nadeau, who had five car- kids played a good ballgame.” had three, Decker had two and Lee before, and he was able to correct those ries for 120 yards and three touchAfter Decker’s touchdown, Harri- had one. downs for BSH (7-0). “It was a great son Lee recovered his Knights’ onside The Knights’ defense epitomized things and really was a huge difference team win. It started a bit slow, but we kick, setting up his team on the War- their season-long standout play with maker for us last night – I think he’s all really came together as we always riors’ 47. After Decker carved out 11 Friday’s incendiary performance. been a huge difference maker for us all do. It was a hard-fought win and I’m yards on the next rush, Nadeau Smith racked up 16 tackles with two season,” Henderson said of Trevillian proud of them.” zoomed through another hole and for loss, Musselman terrorized the the day after the game. “His decisionOnce the Knights overcame an on- sprinted across the clear green field quarterback and dished out 12 tackles, making just keeps getting better and side recovery by the Warriors on the for a 36-yard touchdown and his third Harrow and Lee each had eight tackles better. Last night…we had pretty good opening kickoff and a first-quarter score within the first 17 minutes of and Roberts and Bishop each had six. protection, but he was calm in the pockfumble that gave Richmond Christian game time.

Roberts forced both fumbles that et…I thought last night might’ve been short field, the BSH offense became “We’ve been working for almost the Knights recovered and also had a the best game he’s played for us, and unstoppable. After Josh Decker (seven four years – a lot of our seniors are he’s had some good ones.” carries for 64 yards and a touchdown) linemen. They’ve just been working sack. Smith, Bishop, Musselman, In addition to the turnovers it generrecovered a Warriors’ fumble near the for years,” Nadeau said of his offen- Decker and Mann were in on the other ated, Powhatan’s defense was able to red zone and returned it to the Knights’ sive line. “They’ve gotten really big, four team sacks. get timely stops, and it kept its team in The Warriors, trailing 32-0 right 33, Nadeau gave the home team both really strong, and they’re able to move the mix during the early stages on Frithe lead and the momentum for good. a lot of guys. They work really hard… before the half, had pushed up to the day.

Knights’ 5-yard line with less than a On the first sweep that his team ran, the line is mainly why we do it.”

“They provide a solid presence each minute to go in the second quarter. But Nadeau received the snap, saw a hole, In the third quarter, Nathan Roberts’ Mann and Smith pushed the quarter- and every week – they come to play,” took it, broke a few tackles and set sail fumble recovery on the Warriors’ 4thHenderson said, pointing to the unit’s the rest of the way to complete a 67- and-long play set up a 9-yard drive for back back to the 10 and forced the bounce-back effort after the loss to Warriors to rush out the fourth-down yard touchdown romp. the Knights. The home team capped it James River. “We did a much better After Garrett Musselman tackled the with Harrow’s 6-yard strike to David play and the final play of the half with job…we still have room for improveWarriors’ ball carrier to force a turnover Mann, who had gotten behind the de- no timeouts left. From there, Roberts ment. I don’t think anyone is satisfied on downs for the second time in the first fenders in the end zone for the team’s and Smith got to the quarterback in time to end the quarter and bring up with how we played last night, but we quarter, Nadeau capped an 11-play, 52- lone passing touchdown of the night. certainly improved. We did miss some halftime. yard drive when he danced his way into After Ethan Bishop delivered a “The defense definitely is the key tackles last night, and I don’t think anythe end zone from 4 yards out. sack for the Knights, Lee picked off – they’ve been the key for…the sec- body on the defense will tell you that Another turnover on downs gave the quarterback and took the intercepthe Knights a 37-yard short field. BSH tion more than 50 yards to the house ond half of the season…there’s no we were happy with our tackling, but question,” Brock said. “They come to- our overall intensity and scheme and quarterback Afton Harrow dished out for the pick-6 touchdown. gether, they’re playing well together. being able to get some stops when we back-to-back passes to David Mann On the Warriors’ next drive, Gage We’ve just got to keep everybody needed them was vastly improved. But and Hunter Case to push his team up Smith tackled the ball carrier to force healthy – that’s the biggest thing.” we still have some work to do.” to the Warriors’ 20-yard line, and yet another turnover on downs, and Powhatan (5-2) will look to keep the The Knights will play at SouthDecker broke loose on a 20-yard sprint two plays after Patrick Maynes, celemomentum rolling with Friday’s upcomampton Academy on Friday, Oct. 22, for a rushing touchdown that helped ing 7 p.m. home game versus L.C. Bird. brating his birthday, caught his first at 7 p.m. elevate his team’s advantage to 24-0.

Powhatan golf competes at states

Volleyball unit serves 50 aces in 3-0 victory

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Powhatan field hockey splits games with Manchester, Cosby

By Nick Vandeloecht Special Correspondent POWHATAN -- Powhatan field hockey celebrated the eight seniors who have contributed to Powhatan’s successes both this season and in prior years with last Wednesday’s Senior Night home match versus Cosby.

Hope Burton, Bella Day, Catherine Griffith, Carsen Hogston, Joy Johnson, Savannah Johnson, Jordan Krauss and goalkeeper Peyton Tuttle were honored prior to the game.

“This senior class has been huge for the program. Most have been with us for four years and understand what we are trying to accomplish as a program,” said Powhatan head coach Stephanie Tyson. “They have been pivotal in setting the example for our younger players both on and off the field. They all understand hard work and what it takes to win.

I am very proud of them all; sad to see them leave the program, but excited to see what the future holds for them.”

“It was amazing,” Griffith said, adding: “We played a really good game...we worked really hard.”

“I’m just really proud of the entire team. We really came together at the end of the season and we’re really ready for the playoffs,” Tuttle said, “and really happy with everything they did for us (for Senior Night); it was so sweet.”

It was a hard-fought match for Class 4 Powhatan, who took Class 6 Cosby all the way to shootouts, with Cosby shooting 2-for-3 in the 1v1 shootout round and fending off Powhatan 2-0 in that stretch to take the match overall on a final score of 2-1. After Cosby fended off Powhatan’s constant pressure in the first half, the Indians broke through late in the third quarter to lead 1-0.

But the Titans scored with 6:51 left in the game to tie the match and force overtime.

Despite the loss, Powhatan’s defensive

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Powhatan field hockey seniors Joy Johnson, Savannah Johnson, Jordan Krauss, Peyton Tuttle, Carsen Hogston, Catherine Griffith, Bella Day and Hope Burton, standing with their loved ones, were honored during Powhatan’s Senior Night home game versus Cosby last Wednesday.

play was tremendous.

Izzy Carson was a wall, Savannah Johnson and Catherine Griffith both had huge clearouts, Chloe James excelled at pushing to the ball and getting it out along with Carson, and Casey Grell wore down the field with her constant trips from end to end, intercepting several passing and clearout attempts by Cosby along the way.

“Izzy had a great game on defense, and was especially tough in the 7 vs. 7 overtime. She NICK VANDELOECHT/POWHATAN TODAY has really come into her Caroline Camp (right) scores a goal in last Wednesday’s home match. own this year as a leader and defender we can of the midfield especial- passes, get it down, get of the cage to give her count on. She is ex- ly as we transitioned to to the goal, and then get team the lead with less tremely competitive and offense,” Tyson added. a corner...if not, we kept than a minute to go in left everything out on the “She had many opportu- it up there for the most the third quarter.

“Joy and Caroline field for the seniors to- nities and really led our part.” offense along with getTeam depth keyed were ready to go coming night,” Tyson said. “Our ting key stops on dePowhatan’s goal in reguoff the bench,” Tyson defense as a whole fense.

This was probably lation.

Senior Joy Johnsaid, adding: “Joy has played great tonight. Saher most effective game son and freshman Caroscored and made things vannah and Chloe James of the season so far.” line Camp both came off happen the past few all had key stops. The “The speed was what of the bench to factor games and it has not goal they scored was rekept us going with them into the goal; Joy got a gone unnoticed.

I am really unlucky for us and for the most part, and hold of it on the right ally proud of her effort one we would definitely getting it out,” Griffith side and fired off the in practice as well. She like to have back.

“Casey Grell had an said. “Open spaces were pass to Camp, who works hard and puts her amazing game tonight. the best things because drilled it up the middle heart and soul into this She really took control we were able to do quick and into the right corner team.”

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yards and three touchdowns on the ground. He also made an impact in the passing game, taking a screen pass 53 yards to the house in the second quarter to give the Indians a lead they wouldn’t relinquish again.

Powhatan, which had lost three consecutive games to Monacan by at least two scores, secured a 39-28 victory at home.

“Going in, we knew they were going to be a tough team. We owed them for the last few years. We had a little bit of a grudge. We just wanted to play hard, keep the screens from happening. That’s how they beat us before, they’re really fundamentally sound…

Being able to shut out those screens from happening is a big thing that helped us win,” he said.

Powhatan forced a Monacan fumble on the opening kickoff, which Johnson said gave the Indians an immediate spark.

“That was incredible,” he said.

“Having that momentum from the beginning, that really set us up.”

Johnson said that carrying the load offensively means a lot to him.

“How close I am with the coaches is very important,” he said. “It’s nice to know I can trust the coaches’ calls and they can trust me with the calls

that they make. And especially in a big game like that, it can be stressful sometimes.

“For them to be able to trust you and get the ball in your hands with the game on the line, it’s surreal sometimes.”

Johnson highlighted the screen pass as his favorite play from the game, and he was effusive in his praise for his linemen and blockers.

“Tanner [Palmore] is an amazing lineman, the best guard we have. Ethan [Dowdy], Fisher [Hamersley], Jason [Worthington], they’re all blocking their tails off, and it shows. And I believe that play got everyone going.”

Coach Mike Henderson, in his third year coaching Johnson and the Indians, has a saying for these moments: “Mitchell does Mitchell things.”

“Once he gets the ball in the open with blockers in front of him, that’s not something I want to be on the other side of,” Henderson said.

Johnson’s performance led to him being voted the 804 Varsity football player of the week on Oct. 6. He received 2,142 votes in the poll.

“It’s amazing. It’s surreal. To have the community behind you like that is very important. It’s humbling,” Johnson said, adding: “I’m excited for every Friday night, not just to show what I can do, but to put on a show for the community.”

Johnson said he wanted to start football way younger, but he didn’t

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Powhatan High School senior running back Mitchell Johnson received more than 2,000 votes in the poll to be voted the 804 Varsity football player of the week on Oct. 6.

start until he was 10 years old.

“Just talking about football, throwing the football around in the yard, and seeing people play and everything. ... I wanted to be like that one day,” Johnson said. “I wanted to be a part of something. That brotherhood, that family. I put everything I had out there, and that’s how my love for the game started.”

Johnson is a fan of NFL running

Prior to Wednesday’s match, Powhatan went to Manchester High School on Monday and shut out the Lancers 5-0.

Lexi Campbell led the Indians with 2 goals and Joy, Erica Krauss and Kate Adams each scored 1. Campbell, Grell, Jordan Krauss and Chloe Holt each had an assist.

Powhatan was slated to close out the regular season this past Tuesday with a 7 p.m. match at James River. After that, Powhatan will take on postseason play.

“This game was huge for us, and especially on senior night,” Tyson said of Wednesday’s game versus Cosby. “You obviously want to come away with the win on a night like this, but we were even more excited for the rematch after a close game the first time we played Cosby this season.”

“This is a big motivational thing for me, because it was a tough team, and we kept up with them,” Griffith said.

“It felt really good on my part, I think everyone else felt really good, and I think we can play well.”

“We’re just all really excited and I feel like all of us have the passion that we need to get to states,” Tuttle said, “and that’s a big part of our team, is the passion that we have for this sport, and that’s kind of what gets us through these tough games.”

“I do not think this loss will hurt us moving forward. We still have an outstanding record and are playing well as a team as we move towards regionals,” Tyson said. “If anything, it may be helpful for us. We told them that we played well, but it just didn’t fall our way, and sometimes that happens. We need to continue to work hard and remember this feeling to motivate us in practice and the upcoming games.

“They have absolutely nothing to be ashamed of tonight,” Tyson said of her players last Wednesday. “I am very proud of the effort, and we played extremely well as a team.”

backs like Christian McCaffrey of the Carolina Panthers, Saquon Barkley of the New York Giants and Derrick Henry of the Tennessee Titans. He appreciates McCaffrey’s ability to rise to stardom despite people doubting if he was big enough or fast enough.

“He’s constantly working,” Johnson said of McCaffrey. “He’s a great, humble guy.”

Johnson also looks up to the running style and leadership qualities of Barkley.

Outside of football, Johnson likes working out and going out with friends, although not necessarily big groups. He typically keeps things lowkey with friends in Powhatan and where he used to live in Chesterfield.

He’ll spend time on YouTube watching football documentaries, and he likes to try new things. Learning guitar and snowboarding are next on the list.

Despite getting into weightlifting “kind of late,” Johnson takes the process seriously.

“If I go in there and lift, I’m not going to waste my time,” he said. “I’m going 110% every time.”

Henderson noted how Johnson’s work ethic influences others. Johnson defaults to the first-in, last-out mentality when it comes to work and preparation, and it impacts younger players.

“It makes life easy,” Henderson said. “It makes coaching easy.”

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Women’s College Soccer WWE Friday Night SmackDown (In Stereo) Å Bowling Football College Football: Tulane at SMU. (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) Å Wheel Jeopardy Station 19 (N) Å Grey’s Anatomy (N) Big Sky (In Stereo) News Kimmel News Holly Sheldon United-Al Ghosts B Posi Bull “Bull Undone” News Colbert Big Bang Pregame NFL Football: Denver Broncos at Cleveland Browns. (In Stereo Live) Å News ET Inside The Blacklist Å Law & Order: SVU Law & Order News J. Fallon On Balance Dan Abrams Live NewsNation Prime Banfield (N) Å On Balance Deck the Halls Å David’s Down-Home Christmas (N) (Live) Å PBS NewsHour (N) Dismantling Walk: Death in Paradise Amanpour-Co Untamed Taste Tell Me Culture Voice of America: Touch-Sound: PBS NewsHour (N) E. B. OutFront Anderson Cooper Cuomo Prime Time Don Lemon Tonight Don Lemon Tonight The ReidOut (Live) All In With Rachel Maddow The Last Word The 11th Hour Shepard Smith Shark Tank Å Shark Tank Å Shark Tank Shark Tank Å FOX Primetime Tucker Carlson Hannity (Live) Å Ingraham Gutfeld! (N) Å Chrisley Chrisley Chrisley Chrisley America’s Big Deal Chrisley Chrisley Chrisley Chrisley Tip-Off NBA Basketball: Mavericks at Hawks NBA Basketball: Clippers at Warriors Big Bang Pregame MLB Baseball: Los Angeles Dodgers at Atlanta Braves. (N) (Live) Å The First 48 Å Streets-Talking The First 48 Å The First 48 Å The First 48 Å ›››› “Raiders of the Lost Ark” (1981, Adventure) “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” (1984) Friends Friends Friends Friends Office Office Office Office Daily South Pk Homestead Rescue Homestead Rescue (In Stereo) Å Homestead Rescue “Tropic Thunder” Dr. Mercy Dr. Mercy Dr. Mercy Dr. Mercy Dr. Mercy Last Frontier Last Frontier Last Frontier Last Frontier Last Frontier “Huntsman War” ››‡ “Maleficent” (2014) Angelina Jolie.

Queens “1999” (N) The 700 Club Å Andy G. Andy G. Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond King King “Dracula A.D.” ››› “Du Barry Was a Lady” (1943) Å ›› “The Big Street” (1942) Henry Fonda.

“South Beach” “Advice to Love By” (2021) Å (DVS) Golden Golden Golden Golden “Hom Christmas” “People: Once Upon a Main Street” “The Christmas High Note” (2020) Å Love It or List It Flip Flip Flipping 101 Hunters Hunt Intl Hunters Hunt Intl Kids Baking Worst Cooks Worst Cooks in America Å Beat Beat Beat ›‡ “Law Abiding Citizen” (2009, Suspense) Jamie Foxx. Å ››› “American Gangster” (2007) Å Future ››› “Back to the Future Part II” (1989, Comedy) ››› “Back to the Future Part III” (1990) ››› “The Omen” (1976, Horror) Gregory Peck. ›› “The Omen” (2006, Horror) Liev Schreiber. Å Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man Mom Mom Mom Mom Reba Reba Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars

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OCT. 23

Off Road MLS Soccer: Revolution at Lions PBA Bowling: CP3 Celebrity Invitational.

SportsCenter Å SportCtr Formula 1 Racing: United States Grand Prix. (N) SportsCenter (Live) Funny Videos Celebrity Wheel Supermarket Queens “1999” News Bull Å Football 60 Minutes (N) Å The Equalizer Å NCIS: Los Angeles SEAL Team (N) News Simpson Burgers Simpson TheBurgers Fam Guy News Attkisson The ROH Football Night in America (N) NFL Football: Indianapolis Colts at San Francisco 49ers. Å News Dan Abrams Live NewsNation Prime NewsNation Prime Banfield Å On Balance Holi-Deals Wk Susan Graver Style VitaMix: Blend Holi-Deals Weekend (N) (Live) Å Finding Your Roots Call the Midwife (N) Grantchester Baptiste-Master Austin City Limits Mary Chapin: Independent Lens Dismantling Twice Born -- Stories-Special Stories: CNN Newsroom CNN Special: Diana “Di Mania” This Is Life Diana Å American Voices Mehdi Hasan Ayman (Live) Å “Civil War” (2021, Documentary) Å Shark Tank Å Shark Tank Shark Tank Shark Tank Shark Tank Sunday Night Life, Liberty Revolution Sunday Night Life, Liberty Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU “Ant-Man” (2015) “The Meg” (2018) ››‡ “It: Chapter Two” (2019, Horror) Jessica Chastain. Å (DVS) Insidious “Avengers: Age” Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang “Money Talks” The First 48 Å The First 48 Å The First 48 Å The First 48 Å The First 48 Å ›‡ “Blended” (2014) Adam Sandler. Å ›‡ “Grown Ups” (2010, Comedy) Adam Sandler.

HappyGil ›› “Happy Gilmore” (1996, Comedy) ›‡ “The Waterboy” (1998, Comedy) South Pk Alaskan Bush Alaskan Bush Homestead Rescue (N) (In Stereo) Å Homestead Rescue 90 Day: Other 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way (N) Love-Mama’s Boy 90 Day: Other North Woods Law Louisiana Law Ground Truth Louisiana Law Lone Star Law ››‡ “Hocus Pocus” (1993) Bette Midler. Å “Mrs. Doubtfire” ››‡ “Ghostbusters” (2016) Two Men Two Men Two Men Two and Half Men Two Men Two Men Two Men Two Men Two Men “North by NW” “What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?” (1962) Å ››‡ “Strait-Jacket” (1964) “Boyfriends-Past” “The Santa Stakeout” (2021) Å “A Christmas Carousel” (2020) “Switched-Birth” “Danger Next Door” (2021, Suspense) “A Professor’s Vengeance” (2021) Å Love It or List It Property Brothers Property Brothers Renovation, Inc Property Brothers Guy’s Games Halloween Wars Halloween Wars (N) Out. Pumpkins Halloween Baking ››‡ “Notorious” (2009, Biography) Angela Bassett. Å ››‡ “Sparkle” (2012) Jordin Sparks.

Harry P ››› “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” (2009) Daniel Radcliffe.

Futurama Futurama “Final Destinatn” Fear the Walking Fear the Walking Walking Dead Fear the Walking To Be Announced ››‡ “The Intern” (2015, Comedy-Drama) Robert De Niro.

Built America Engineering-World Engineering-World Things-Wrong Engineering-World

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The Herd with Colin Cowherd SportsCenter This Just In GMA3: What General Hosp.

Young Bold The Talk Steve Wilkos Wendy Williams Days of Lives Kelly Clarkson Heat of Night Blue Bloods Varied Programs Se Donkey Tiger Go Varied Curious British Baking CNN Newsroom CNN Newsroom MTP Daily Reports The Exchange Power Lunch America Reports Varied Programs Supernatural Supernatural Friends Friends Friends Friends First 48 Varied First 48 Varied Bar Rescue Mom Mom Varied South South South Varied Programs Varied Programs Pit Bulls-Parole Pit Bulls-Parole Movie Varied Programs Gunsmoke Gunsmoke Movie Varied Programs (12:00) Movie Movie The Closer Major Crimes Varied Programs Varied Programs Martin Martin Martin Martin Movie Varied Programs Movie Varied Programs Mike Mike King King Varied Programs

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OCT. 25

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MLB Baseball: Teams TBA. Å ››› “Bull Durham” (1988) Å Monday Night NFL Football: New Orleans Saints at Seattle Seahawks. (Live) Post SportsC. Wheel Jeopardy Dancing With the Stars “Horror Night” The Good Doctor News Kimmel News Holly Neighbor Bob NCIS “1mm” NCIS: Hawai’i News Colbert Big Bang Big Bang The Masked Singer The Big Leap (N) Fox News at Ten You Bet DailyMail ET Inside The Voice “The Knockouts Premiere” (N) Ordinary Joe (N) News J. Fallon On Balance Dan Abrams Live NewsNation Prime Banfield (N) Å On Balance Fashion’s Night In Å PBS NewsHour (N) Antique Roadshow Antique Roadshow POV (N) (In Stereo) Å (DVS) Aman Art De Art De American Masters (In Stereo) Twisted Tales Twisted PBS NewsHour (N) E. B. OutFront Anderson Cooper Cuomo Prime Time Don Lemon Tonight Don Lemon Tonight The ReidOut (Live) All In With Rachel Maddow The Last Word The 11th Hour Shepard Smith Shark Tank Å Shark Tank American Greed (N) American Greed FOX Primetime Tucker Carlson Hannity (Live) Å Ingraham Gutfeld! (N) Å “Ant-Man” (2015) WWE Monday Night RAW (N) (In Stereo Live) Å America’s Big Deal “Hancock” (2008) ››› “Ant-Man and The Wasp” (2018) Paul Rudd.

“Ant-Man and The Wasp” Burgers American American American American American Close American American American Hoarders Å Hoarders “Tiffany” (N) (In Stereo) Å Intervention Å Hoarders Å ››‡ “Twilight” (2008, Romance) Kristen Stewart. Å “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” (2009) Office Office Office Office Office Office Office Office Daily Seinfeld Street Outlaws Street Outlaws (N) (In Stereo) Å The Family Chantel The Family Chantel 90 Day: Single Life 90 Day: Single Life 1000-Lb. Sisters Homestead Rescue Homestead Rescue (In Stereo) Homestead Rescue “Paradise in Peril” ››‡ “Shrek Forever After” (2010) Å The 700 Club Å ››› “Shrek 2” (2004, Children’s) Å M*A*S*H M*A*S*H Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond King King “Rules of Game” ››› “Honeysuckle Rose” (1980) Å ››‡ “Falling From Grace” (1992) Å “Christmas Hou” “On the 12th Date of Christmas” (2020) “A Christmas Tree Grows in Colorado” Castle “Last Call” Castle “Nikki Heat” Castle (In Stereo) Castle (In Stereo) Castle “Lucky Stiff” Love It or List It (N) Love It or List It (N) Help-Wrecked Love It or List It Love It or List It Halloween Baking Halloween Baking Halloween Baking Championship Å Halloween Wars ››‡ “Life” (1999, Comedy-Drama) Eddie Murphy. Å ››‡ “Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins” “Curse of Chucky” “Cult of Chucky” (2017) Fiona Dourif.

Chucky Å (DVS) Chucky Å (DVS) “Thirteen Ghosts” ›‡ “Ghost Ship” (2002, Horror) Å ›› “House of Wax” (2005, Horror) Å Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man Mom Mom Mom Mom Mom Mom American Pickers American Pickers American Pickers American Pickers American Pickers

TUESDAY EVENING

To Be Announced To Be Announced To Be Announced College Football: Tennessee at Alabama. (N) Scores Boxing Football College Football: Teams TBA. (N) (In Stereo Live) Å News Bull Å The List Bensin CSI: Vegas Å NCIS: Los Angeles 48 Hours (In Stereo) News Storm of To Be Announced The Masked Singer Alter Ego Å News Mod Fam Game of Talents 12 News College Football: USC at Notre Dame. (N) (In Stereo Live) Å News SNL Dan Abrams Live NewsNation Prime NewsNation Prime Banfield Å On Balance Belle Beauty Belle by Kim Gravel Shawn Saves Christmas (N) (Live) Å Father Brown Å Death in Paradise Murder Midsomer Murders Front and Center Song Secrets of Dead Nature Å (DVS) NOVA (In Stereo) POV “La Casa de Mama Icha” Children: CNN Newsroom CNN Newsroom Diana Å Diana Å CNN Special: American Voices Ayman (Live) Å Ayman (Live) Å American Voices Ayman Å American Greed Shark Tank Å Shark Tank Shark Tank Undercover Life, Liberty Watters’ World Å Justice Judge Unfiltered with Watters’ World Å Chicago P.D. Chicago P.D. Chicago P.D. Chicago P.D. Chucky Å (DVS) “The Meg” (2018) All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite (Live) Å Rhodes Rhodes “Rampage” (2018) Pregame MLB Baseball: Atlanta Braves at Los Angeles Dodgers. (N) (Live) Å Court Court Court Court Court Court Court Court Court Court “Anchorman: Legend of Ron” “Dumb & Dumber” ›› “Tommy Boy” (1995) Chris Farley.

Office Office Seinfeld Seinfeld Seinfeld Seinfeld Seinfeld Seinfeld Seinfeld Seinfeld Moonshiners Å Moonshiners: Outlaw Cuts “Here Comes the Shine” (N) Å Moonshiners Å 1000-Lb. Sisters The Family Chantel 90 Day: Single Life 90 Day: Single Life 1000-Lb. Sisters The Zoo (In Stereo) Bronx Tales The Zoo (In Stereo) Born Mucky The Zoo (In Stereo) “Hocus Pocus” ››‡ “Ghostbusters” (2016, Comedy) Melissa McCarthy. Å Fright Two Men Two Men Two Men Two and Half Men Two Men Two Men Two Men Two Men Two Men “There-Crooked” ›››‡ “Bird” (1988, Biography) Forest Whitaker. Å “Unforgiven” (1992) “You, Me-Trees” “Boyfriends of Christmas Past” (2021) “The Nine Lives of Christmas” (2014) “Good Father” “Switched Before Birth” (2021, Drama) “Revenge Delivered” (2021, Suspense) Flipping 101 Outgrown (N) Good Bones Good Bones Good Bones Å Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners The Temptations Å ››‡ “Sparkle” (2012) Jordin Sparks. ››› “Die Hard 2” (1990, Action) Bruce Willis.

“Die Hard-Veng.” ›››‡ “Die Hard” (1988) “Christine” (1983) ›››‡ “Poltergeist” (1982, Horror) Craig T. Nelson. ›››‡ “The Fly” (1986) Å ››› “Beetlejuice” (1988) Å ›› “Clue” (1985, Mystery) Eileen Brennan. Å “The Lost Boys” Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars (N) (In Stereo) Å (DVS) Pawn Stars

OCT. 20 - OCT. 26

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OCT. 24

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DAYTIME AFTERNOON

To Be Announced To Be Announced To Be Announced NBA NBA Basketball: Nets at 76ers NBA Basketball: Suns at Lakers Wheel Jeopardy Shark Tank (N) 20/20 (N) (In Stereo) Å News Kimmel News Holly S.W.A.T. “Sentinel” Magnum P.I. Å Blue Bloods (N) News Colbert Big Bang Big Bang WWE Friday Night SmackDown (N) News First Spo You Bet DailyMail ET Inside Home Sweet Home Dateline NBC (N) (In Stereo) Å News J. Fallon On Balance Dan Abrams Live NewsNation Prime Banfield (N) Å On Balance JAI Jewelry (N) (Live) Å Gemstone Jewelry Artisan Silver & Gems Sale (Live) Å PBS NewsHour (N) Wash Hoover La Frontera Food Food Amanpour-Co Daytrip Two Antique Roadshow “Waging Change” Unchained-Trauma: PBS NewsHour (N) E. B. OutFront Anderson Cooper Cuomo Prime Time Don Lemon Tonight Don Lemon Tonight The ReidOut (Live) All In With Rachel Maddow The Last Word The 11th Hour Shepard Smith Deal or No Deal Deal or No Deal Deal or No Deal Deal or No Deal FOX Primetime Tucker Carlson Hannity (Live) Å Ingraham Gutfeld! (N) Å Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man All Elite Wrestling Rhodes Tarzan ›› “Godzilla: King of the Monsters” (2019) Kyle Chandler. ››› “Thor: Ragnarok” (2017, Action) Chris Hemsworth. ›››‡ “Black Panther” (2018, Action) The First 48 Å The First 48 Å The First 48 Å The First 48 Å The First 48 Å ››› “Beetlejuice” (1988, Comedy) Å ››‡ “The Addams Family” (1991) Anjelica Huston.

Addams Office Office Office Office Office Office Office Office South Pk South Pk Gold Rush: Pay Dirt Gold Rush (N) (In Stereo) Å Gold Rush The Family Chantel 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way (N) 90 Day The Family Chantel 90 Day Treehouse Masters Treehouse Masters: Ultimate Builds (N) Treehouse Masters Treehouse Masters Fam Guy Fam Guy Fam Guy Fam Guy Fam Guy Fam Guy Fam Guy Fam Guy The 700 Club Å Andy G. Andy G. Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond King King “House Haunt” ››› “Jason and the Argonauts” (1963) ›››‡ “Harlan County, U.S.A.” (1976) “Five Star Cmas” “You, Me & the Christmas Trees” (2021) “Christmas Next Door” (2017) Grey’s Anatomy ››› “Pretty Woman” (1990, Romance-Comedy) Richard Gere.

“Christmas in” Selling Selling Dream Dream Selling Selling Dream Dream Dream Dream Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners T. Perry’s The Oval Games People Play Tyler Perry’s Sistas ›‡ “Law Abiding Citizen” (2009) Å “Saw-Final Chp” ›‡ “Jigsaw” (2017, Horror) Tobin Bell.

Day of the Dead (N) “Die Hard” (1988) “Carrie” (2013) ›‡ “Ghost Ship” (2002, Horror) Å History of Horror Fear the Walking Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man Cheerleaders Mom Mom Mom Mom Ancient Aliens Ancient Aliens: Declassified (N) Å Proof Proof Ancient Aliens

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OCT. 20

TBA PBA Bowling: CP3 Celebrity Invitational.

NFL Mexico Primera Division Soccer NBA NBA Basketball: Celtics at Knicks NBA Basketball: Nuggets at Suns Wheel Jeopardy Gold Wonder Conners Home E. Superstar (N) News Kimmel News Holly Survivor (In Stereo) Tough as Nails (N) CSI: Vegas (N) Å News Colbert Big Bang Big Bang The Masked Singer Alter Ego (N) Å Fox News at Ten You Bet DailyMail ET Inside Chicago Med (N) Chicago Fire (N) Chicago P.D. (N) News J. Fallon On Balance Dan Abrams Live NewsNation Prime Banfield (N) Å On Balance Gourmet Holiday In the Kitchen With David - PM Edition Josie Maran Argan Oil Cosmetics (Live) PBS NewsHour (N) Nature Å (DVS) NOVA (In Stereo) Secrets of Dead Amanpour-Co Inside Time/By Call the Midwife (N) Grantchester Baptiste-Master PBS NewsHour (N) E. B. OutFront Anderson Cooper Cuomo Prime Time Don Lemon Tonight Don Lemon Tonight The ReidOut (Live) All In With Rachel Maddow The Last Word The 11th Hour Shepard Smith Shark Tank Å Shark Tank Jay Leno’s Garage Jay Leno’s Garage FOX Primetime Tucker Carlson Hannity (Live) Å Ingraham Gutfeld! (N) Å Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU The Sinner “Part II” Chucky Å (DVS) NHL NHL Hockey: Boston Bruins at Philadelphia Flyers.

NHL Hockey: Blues at Golden Knights Big Bang Pregame MLB Baseball: Atlanta Braves at Los Angeles Dodgers. (N) (Live) Å Court Court Court Court Court Court Killer Cases Å Court Court ››› “Star Trek” (2009) Chris Pine. Å ››‡ “Man of Steel” (2013, Action) Henry Cavill. Å South Pk South Park Å South Pk South Pk South Pk Nora South Pk Daily South Pk Moonshiners Å Moonshiners (N) (In Stereo) Å Master Distiller Master Distiller Dr. Pimple Popper Dr. Mercy Dr. Mercy (N) My 600-Lb. Life “Brianne’s Story” Lone Star Law Lone Star Law: Uncuffed (N) (In Stereo) Lone Star Law Lone Star Law “Men in Black II” Simpson Simpson Simpson Simpson Simpson Simpson The 700 Club Å Andy G. Andy G. Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond King King “Blithe Spirit” Å ›››‡ “The King and I” (1956) Deborah Kerr. Å ››› “Carousel” (1956) Å “Bottled-Love” “A Country Wedding” (2015, Romance) Golden Golden Golden Golden Rizzoli & Isles Å Married at First Sight “Country Chaos” Married-Sight Married-Sight Good Bones Å Joined Houses With His Hunters Hunt Intl Hunters Hunt Intl Guy’s Games Guy’s Games Guy’s Games Guy’s Games Guy’s Games Tyler Perry’s Sistas Twenties Twenties Tyler Perry’s Sistas ›‡ “Tyler Perry’s A Madea Christmas” “Transformers: Last Knight” ›› “Transformers: Dark of the Moon” (2011, Action) Shia LaBeouf. ›‡ “Thirteen Ghosts” (2001, Horror) ›› “House of Wax” (2005, Horror) Å ›‡ “Ghost Ship” Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man Mom Mom Mom Mom Mom Mom Counting Cars Counting Cars Counting Cars (N) Counting Cnt. Cars Counting Cars

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Pregame Pregame Women’s Soccer Post NFL MLB Postgame Playoff Top 25 NHL Hockey: Golden Knights at Avalanche MLS Soccer Wheel Jeopardy The Bachelorette (In Stereo) Å (DVS) Queens (In Stereo) News Kimmel News Holly FBI (In Stereo) Å FBI: International FBI: Most Wanted News Colbert Big Bang Pregame 2021 World Series: Game 1: Teams TBA. (In Stereo Live) Å News You Bet ET Inside The Voice (N) Å La Brea “The Fort” New Amsterdam News J. Fallon On Balance Dan Abrams Live NewsNation Prime Banfield (N) Å On Balance tarte beauty (Live) Shoe Shopping Lancer-Skincare Cheers! to Holiday Shopping With Leah PBS NewsHour (N) Va. Home Grown American Veteran Frontline (In Stereo) Amanpour-Co Canvas Keep Up Father Brown Å Wendell Castle: Victorian Slum PBS NewsHour (N) E. B. OutFront Anderson Cooper Cuomo Prime Time Don Lemon Tonight Don Lemon Tonight The ReidOut (Live) All In With Rachel Maddow The Last Word The 11th Hour Shepard Smith Shark Tank Å Shark Tank Shark Tank Shark Tank Å FOX Primetime Tucker Carlson Hannity (Live) Å Ingraham Gutfeld! (N) Å “Taken” (2008) WWE NXT (N) (In Stereo Live) Å Chucky Å (DVS) “Taken” (2008) Tip-Off NBA Basketball: 76ers at Knicks NBA Basketball: Nuggets at Jazz Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Last O.G. Last O.G. Last O.G. Last O.G. Storage Storage Storage Storage Storage Storage Storage Storage Storage Storage “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse” (2010) Å ››‡ “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” (2009) Kristen Stewart.

Office Office The Office Å Office Office Office Office Daily Seinfeld Street Outlaws Bering Sea Gold Secrets in the Ice Expedition Un. Expedition Un. Welcome Fat Fabulous Fat Fabulous Welcome Love-Mama’s Boy North Woods Law North Woods Law: Wildside (In Stereo) North Woods Law North Woods Law ››‡ “Maleficent” (2014) Angelina Jolie.

The 700 Club Å ››‡ “Shrek Forever After” (2010) Å Andy G. Andy G. Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond King King “Them!” (1954) “Crazed Fruit” (1956, Drama) One-Way Ticket to Love: “Warped Ones” “Cross Country” “Christmas With the Darlings” (2020) “A Shoe Addict’s Christmas” (2018) Castle “Setup” Castle Å Castle (In Stereo) Castle (In Stereo) Castle (In Stereo) Nate & Jeremiah Nate & Jeremiah Nate & Jeremiah Hunters Hunt Intl Hunters Hunt Intl Chopped Å Beat Beat Beat Beat Dinner: Impossible Beat Beat Payne As. Liv T. Perry’s The Oval Games People Play T. Perry’s The Oval ››‡ “Life” (1999) “Jeepers Creep” ››› “John Wick” (2014) Keanu Reeves. Chucky Å (DVS) “Scary Stories” ››‡ “Carrie” (2013, Horror) Å ›‡ “Friday the 13th” (2009, Horror) Å ›‡ “Ghost Ship” Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man Mom Mom Mom Mom Mom Mom Drilling Down Curse-Oak Island: The Curse: Cities/Underworld Drilling Down

Powhatan Today, October 20, 2021

G OV E R N M E N T B R I E F Economic development offers updates The Powhatan County Economic Development Department sends out a monthly update of significant happenings in the local government and business world.

In the recent reports, the department reported that business licenses were approved for 12 businesses (nine home occupations): one retail and 11 services (professional & non-professional.

The industrial rezoning of Timbercreek Designs to Light Industrial to allow for a 44,000-square-foot office/

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Powhatan Today in Kentucky CONTRIBUTED REPORT

Jackie Nester and her sister Bev Mann took along a copy of the Powhatan Today when they visited the Ark in Kentucky on Sept. 30.

see ECONOMIC, pg. 8B

Business & Service Directory CARPENTRY WORK Carpentry Repair, Painting, Staining, Powerwashing & MORE! Call or Text, Bernal at 804-988-9866 or 804-874-9184

CONCRETE WORK Bernard’s Concrete Services Concrete, Retaining Walls, Pavers, Brick, Sidewalks. Install & repair.

Free Estimates. Licensed & Insured.

References. Please call 804-874-9184

LAWN SERVICES A &C Lawn Care - Leaf Removal, Mulching, Aerating, Pruning, Grass Cutting, Hedge Trimming, Storm Removal & More! Free Est. Licensed/Insured.

Call 804-514-2459 or 804-398-9122

TREE SERVICE Bernard’s Tree Service Tree Removal, Stump Grinding, Landscaping, Cleanout, Mulching, Planting & More! Free Est. Licensed & Insured References. Please Call 804-874-9184

Merchandise FIREWOOD & FUEL Seasonal Firewood - Oak & Hickory $90 per load/ 8 foot bed Delivery extra charge.

Please text James at 804-356-8020

SEWING MACHINE & ITEMS Bernina 880 Sewing Plus Embroidery Machine Sell $5,500 / Firm.

Non-Negotiable!

Please call 804-598-0790

Recruitment CONSTRUCTION & TRADES

FLAGGERS Traffic Plan seeks Flaggers to set up & control traffic around construction sites. A valid drivers license is a must, good pay, and benefits. If interested please fill out an application online at www.trafficplan.com

GENERAL Dump Truck Drivers, CDL Class A required. Top pay for qualified applicants. Clean driving records a must. Call 804-794-4100 New Walk Bible Church is searching for people who would be willing to play the piano or another instrument during our 10:00 AM worship service. Our longterm goal is to find musicians interested in developing a music program. If God is leading you in this direction, please contact us at 614-256-0211 or 804-372-9254.

The Richmond Times-Dispatch is seeking Full-Time Distribution Supervisors in the northside, southside and surrounding area. 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.

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SCIENCES & GENERAL R&D Sr. Microbiology Analyst needed w/Bach’s deg or Foreign Equiv in Microbiology or Biology or Biological Science & 1 yr exp as Sr. Microbiology Analyst or Microbiology Analyst performing following job duties: Perform QC procedures. Collaborate & maintain validation of samples types & quantitation determined under the Polarized Light Microscope examination.

Perform polarized light microscopy methods in accordance w/ EPA 600/R93/116 & EPA 600/M4-82-020. Determine visual percentages & optical properties of Bulk Sample. Analyze & doc Sample findings & characteristics in Lab Info Mgmt System (LIMS) according to their rush status & due time for delivery. Analyze reference materials, proficiency samples & other QC samples. Evaluate & maintain QC procedures, SOPs & QA manuals produced by the lab. Analyze samples according to scientific methodology in compliance w/ co. QA prgms & SOP’s. Calibrate & maintain Lab eqpmt & instruments. Verify that lab operation continues to comply w/ the reqmts of its quality system. Job Locations: Midlothian, VA. Mail Resumes to: Hayes Microbial Consulting, LLC, 3005 E Boundary Terrace, Ste F, Midlothian, VA 23112.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS POWHATAN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Notice is hereby given that the Powhatan County Board of Supervisors will conduct public hearings on Monday, October 25, 2021 at 6:30 PM in the Powhatan County Village Building Auditorium (3910 Old Buckingham Road) regarding the following matters.

Ordinance O-2021-26 (Case #21-07-CUP): Belmead on the James, Inc. (District #5: Smiths Crossroads/Pineville/Tobaccoville) requests a conditional use permit (CUP) to allow a community center within the Agricultural-10 (A-10) zoning district per Sec. 83-162 of the Zoning Ordinance of the County of Powhatan. The use is located at Tax Map Parcel #14-77 (4747 Cosby Road) in northwestern 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.

O-2021-27 (Adoption of the 2021 Long-Range Comprehensive Plan): The County of Powhatan requests review and adoption of the proposed 2021 Long-Range Comprehensive Plan, which includes the Countywide Future Land Use Plan and the Major Thoroughfare Plan. The Long-Range Comprehensive Plan is a general guide for public officials, citizens, and other stakeholders regarding the physical development of Powhatan County, establishing a framework for decision-making. §15.2-2223 of the Code of Virginia requires that every governing body adopt a Long-Range Comprehensive Plan. The current Powhatan County Long-Range Comprehensive Plan was adopted on June 24, 2019.

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-Streamof-Powhatan-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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LEGAL NOTICES Powhatan Family Physician/Physician Care Clinic Closure Notice Powhatan Family Physician/ Physician Care Clinic 2615 Anderson highway, Suite A formal closure notification.

If you would like to request or transfer your medical record, please contact (804)-794-1555.

VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE COUNTY OF POWHATAN COUNTY OF POWHATAN, VIRGINIA, a Political Subdivision of the Commonwealth of Virginia, Complainant, V.

Case No. CL21-973

JORDAN COY, ET AL., Respondents, ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to enforce the lien of the Complainant, County of Powhatan, Virginia, for delinquent real estate taxes against certain real property located in the County of Powhatan, Virginia, described as follows: Tax Map No. 036-82 Account No. 5795 All of that one certain tract or parcel of land, together with the improvements thereon and appurtenances thereunto belonging, lying and being in Powhatan County Virginia containing 10 acres more or less and described as follows: On the land owned or formerly owned by the South side of Buckingham Road; adjoining lands owned or formerly owned by Gabriel Brown on the east, land owned or formerly owned by M.B. Porter on the South and by land owned or formerly owned by E.R. Martin, and on the West and North.

And being the same real property conveyed to Jordan Coy from E.R. Martin and Mary L. Martin by Deed dated March 29, 1878 and recorded on July 28, 1881 in the Circuit Court Clerk’s Office in Powhatan County, Virginia in Deed Book 24, Page 241.

This description is made subject to all easements, conditions, agreements, restrictions, and reservations of record which affect the property herein described.

IT APPEARING that an Affidavit has been made and filed stating that due diligence has been used, without effect, to ascertain the identity and location of certain parties to be served, that the last known addresses for the Respondents herein are as follows: Jordan Coy, who is believed to be deceased and whose last known address is c/o Harry Coy 2171 Old Tavern Rd., Powhatan, Virginia 23139; Jesse Coy aka Jessie Coy, who is believed to be deceased and whose last known address is unknown; Patsy Coy Hobson, who is believed to be deceased and whose last known address is unknown; Mary Elizabeth Coy Goode Ryland, who is believed to be deceased and whose last known address is unknown; Emeline Coy, who is believed to be deceased and whose last known address is unknown; Nancy Coy Jasey Townes, who is believed to be deceased and whose last known address is unknown; William Powhatan Coy, who is believed to be deceased and whose last known address is unknown; Virginia Coy Mayo, who is believed to be deceased and whose last known address is unknown; Jordan Coy, who is believed to be deceased and whose last known address is unknown; Rebecca Coy Anderson, who is believed to be deceased and whose last known address is unknown; Josiah Coy aka Joseph Coy, who is believed to be deceased and whose last known address is unknown; Jane Coy Spencer, who is believed to be deceased and whose last known address is unknown; James Coy, who is believed to be deceased and whose last known address is unknown; Nannie Coy, who is believed to be deceased and whose last known address is unknown; Levy Coy, who is believed to be deceased and whose last known address is unknown; Phoebe Elizabeth Coy, who is believed to be deceased and whose last known address is unknown; Santy B. Coy, who is believed to be deceased and whose last known address is unknown; Tax Map Number 036-82, Account number 5795 and that any officers, heirs, devisees, and successors in title of the Respondent named herein are made parties Respondent to this action individually and/or by the general description of Parties Unknown; it is hereby ORDERED that the parties herein and all Parties Unknown and/or whose location cannot be ascertained appear on or before November 19, 2021 in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of the County of Powhatan, Virginia, and do what may be necessary to protect their interests in this cause.

ENTERED: 12/OCTOBER/2021 TERESA HASH DOBBINS, CLERK Gregory L. Haynes, Esq. Taxing Authority Consulting Services, PC P.O. Box 31800 Henrico, Virginia 23294-1800 Phone: (804) 545-2500 Facsimile: (804) 545-2378

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VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE COUNTY OF POWHATAN

Complainant, Case No. CL21-979

AGATHA E. MICHAEL, ET AL., Respondents, ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to enforce the lien of the Complainant, County of Powhatan, Virginia, for delinquent real estate taxes against certain real property located in the County of Powhatan, Virginia, described as follows: Tax Map No. 004-76 Account No. 100 All that certain tract, piece or parcel of land lying and being in the Macon Magisterial District of Powhatan County, Virginia and containing six (6) acres more or less on State Route No. 684 and being designated as Tax Map No. 00476 in the Powhatan County, Virginia land records.

And being the same real property conveyed to Agatha E. Michael and Jean E. Jenkins from Paul Miller, Florence R. Cleghorn and Allen Eugene Cleghorn by Quitclaim Deed dated July 23, 1985 and recorded on September 9, 1985 in the Circuit Court Clerk’s Office in Powhatan County, Virginia in Deed Book 175, Page 159 This description is made subject to all easements, conditions, agreements, restrictions, and reservations of record which affect the property herein described.

IT APPEARING that an Affidavit has been made and filed stating that due diligence has been used, without effect, to ascertain the identity and location of certain parties to be served, that the last known addresses for the Respondents herein are as follows: Jean E. Jenkins, who is believed to be deceased and whose last known address is unknown; James H. Brown, who is believed to be deceased and whose last known address is unknown; Cheri Hanna, who is believed to be deceased and whose last known address is unknown; Akinde Hanna Cherif, whose last known address is unknown; and that any officers, heirs, devisees, and successors in title of the Respondent named herein are made parties Respondent to this action individually and/or by the general description of Parties Unknown, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties herein and all Parties Unknown and/or whose location cannot be ascertained appear on or before November 19, 2021 in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of the County of Powhatan, Virginia, and do what may be necessary to protect their interests in this cause.

ENTERED 12/OCTOBER/2021

Announcements made on the day of the auction take precedence over any prior written or verbal terms of sale.

The Special Commissioner reserves the right to cancel the live portion of the auction due to changes in government policy or recommendations and may proceed with a timed, online-auction.

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Property Owner(s)

Account Numbers

Description

1.

Alberta Brown Mayo, et al.

Tax Map No. 024-21 Account No. 2150 TACS No. 659747

Macon District; Crowder; unimproved; wooded; near Old Tavern Rd; 24.0 Acres +/-

2.

Dennis Holder, et al.

Tax Map No. 026-90J Account No. 14141 TACS No. 659894

Spencer District; Route 615; unimproved; 1.69 Acres +/-

3.

Robert Johnson, et al.

Tax Map No. 031-37A Account No. 4822 TACS No. 659870

Huguenot District; Scott; unimproved; 9.0 Acres +/-

4.

Sydanham Lightner, et al.

Tax Map No. 027-35 Account No. 2861 TACS No. 659810

Spencer District; unimproved; wooded; near Academy Rd; 25.0 Acres +/-

5.

Paul Martin, et al.

Tax Map No. 026-31 Account No. 2402 TACS No. 659905

Macon District; unimproved; road frontage on Anderson Highway; 1.59 Acres +/-

6.

Julia Randolph, et al

Tax Map No. 036-73 Account No. 5782 TACS No. 659793

Macon District; 2175 Ridge Rd; improved; 15.0 Acres +/-

7.

Gus Royall, et al.

Tax Map No. 004-73 Account No. 93 TACS No. 659701

Macon District; 5630 Cartersville Rd; improved; Abraham; wooded; 2.50 Acres +/-

8.

J. S. Smith, et al.

Tax Map No. 024-45 Account No. 2192 TACS No. 659568

Macon District; Mt. Rose; unimproved; wooded; near Old Tavern Rd; 12.50 Acres +/-

9.

Blanche Wilson, et al.

Tax Map No. 052-48 Account No. 8585 TACS No. 659610

Huguenot District; Jones; unimproved; near Genito Rd; 0.83 Acres +/-

VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE COUNTY OF POWHATAN IN RE: ESTATE OF BARRY GOINS, DECEASED NOTICE OF TAKING PROOF OF DEBTS AND DEMANDS At the request of the Executor of the Estate of Barry Goins, deceased and pursuant to Section 64.2-550 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, I have fixed the 2nd day of December, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. as the time, and my office located at 3866B Old Buckingham Road, Powhatan, Virginia, as the place for receiving debts and demands against Barry Goins, deceased, or his estate.

Thornton L. Newlon Commissioner of Accounts 3866B Old Buckingham Road P.O. Box 383 Powhatan, Virginia 23139 Telephone: 804-539-7162 VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE COUNTY OF POWHATAN IN RE: ESTATE OF CAROL PERKINS HOBSON, DECEASED NOTICE OF TAKING PROOF OF DEBTS AND DEMANDS At the request of the Executor of the Estate of Carol Perkins Hobson, deceased and pursuant to Section 64.2-550 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, I have fixed the 2nd day of December, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. as the time, and my office located at 3866B Old Buckingham Road, Powhatan, Virginia, as the place for receiving debts and demands against Carol Perkins Hobson, deceased, or her estate.

Thornton L. Newlon Commissioner of Accounts 3866B Old Buckingham Road P.O. Box 383 Powhatan, Virginia 23139 Telephone: 804-539-7162 VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE COUNTY OF POWHATAN IN RE: ESTATE OF JERRI J. NILES, DECEASED NOTICE OF TAKING PROOF OF DEBTS AND DEMANDS At the request of the Executor of the Estate of Jerri J. Niles, deceased and pursuant to Section 64.2-550 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, I have fixed the 2nd day of December, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. as the time, and my office located at 3866B Old Buckingham Road, Powhatan, Virginia, as the place for receiving debts and demands against Jerri J. Niles, deceased, or his estate.

Thornton L. Newlon Commissioner of Accounts 3866B Old Buckingham Road P.O. Box 383 Powhatan, Virginia 23139 Telephone: 804-539-7162

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Pursuant to the terms of those certain Decrees of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of Powhatan County, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer the following parcels for sale to the highest bidder at a Timed-to-Live Simulcast (starts online-only and ends with a simulcast online and in-person) public auction to be held at 3910 Old Buckingham Rd, Powhatan, Virginia 23139 in the Village Building Auditorium, on Thursday November 4, 2021 at 1:00 pm, EST, or as soon thereafter as may be effected. The sale of such property is subject to the terms and conditions below and any such terms and conditions which may be announced on the day of the auction.

TERESA HASH DOBBINS, CLERK Gregory L. Haynes, Esq. (VSB No. 37158) Taxing Authority Consulting Services, PC P.O. Box 31800 Henrico, Virginia 23294-1800 Phone: (804) 545-2500 Facsimile: (804) 545-2378

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION SPECIAL COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE POWHATAN COUNTY, VIRGINIA

COUNTY OF POWHATAN, VIRGINIA, a Political Subdivision of the Commonwealth of Virginia,

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GENERAL TERMS OF SALE: All sales are subject to confirmation by the Circuit Court of Powhatan County.

The Special Commissioner has the right to reject any bids determined to be unreasonable in relation to the estimated value of the Property. Properties are conveyed by Special Warranty Deed, subject to any easements, covenants, agreements, restrictions, reservations, and any and all rights of record which may affect the property.

Properties are offered for sale as-is, where is, with all faults and without any warranty, either expressed or implied. Persons are encouraged to make a visual inspection of the property within the limits of the law and to obtain an independent title search, at their own expense, prior to bidding on any of the properties to determine the suitableness of the property for their purposes. It is not guaranteed that the property has a right-of-way or that it is not landlocked. Property is sold in gross and not by the acre. There is no warranty as to the accuracy of the GIS system, nor is the information contained therein a legal representation of any of the features of the property which it depicts.

Subsequent taxes will be prorated from November 4, 2021 and the highest bidder will be responsible for taxes from that date forward. Any unsold property will be offered for sale again at the next auction, whenever that may be.

There will be a 10% buyer’s premium added to the final bid. The buyer’s premium is due upon the close of the auction and will be in addition to the required deposit amount. The highest bidder shall make a deposit in the amount of twenty-five percent (25%) or One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), whichever is higher. Deposits shall not exceed Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00), per parcel. Such sum shall be held by the Special Commissioner and credited towards the purchase price following confirmation of the sale. Bids which are less than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) must be paid in full at the time of the auction.

In-Person Bidders Terms: The deposit and buyer’s premium are due on the day of the auction. Payments may be made by personal check, traveler’s check, cashier’s check or money order. No cash will be accepted.

Online Bidders Terms: All interested parties must register and be approved by the Auctioneer. Registration and bidding are free of charge and are done through the Auctioneer’s website at www.forsaleatauction.biz/auctions.

The highest bidder will receive their purchase contract and balance due via email following the close of the auction. The contract shall immediately be executed and returned to TACS. The balance due must be received in full no later than November 12, 2021. Time is of the essence. All payments must be made in the form of certified funds (cashier’s check, money order or wire transfer). Cashier checks and money orders shall be made payable to Powhatan County and forward to TACS at the address shown below. Wire transfer instructions will be provided to the highest bidder upon request. Cash and personal checks will not be accepted.

GENERAL TERMS OF SALE: The balance of the purchase price shall be deposited by the highest bidder with the Special Commissioner within fifteen (15) days of confirmation of the sale by the Court. Recording costs for deed recordation will be the responsibility of the successful bidder and will be due with the balance of the purchase price.

The sale of property is not contingent upon obtaining financing. Financing if needed is the sole responsibility of the high bidder. By bidding, parties are entering into a legally binding contract, waive all rescission rights, and understand that their bid is immediately binding, irrevocable, and enforceable. Additionally, by bidding, parties are representing that they have read, and agree to be bound by, all terms and conditions for this sale. Failure to complete the property purchase will result in forfeiture of any funds paid and may subject the highest bidder to additional damages, which may include expenses and any deficit upon resale.

To qualify as a purchaser at this auction, you may not owe delinquent taxes to Powhatan County.

Questions concerning the registration and bidding process should be directed to the Auctioneer; online at www.forsaleatauction.biz,, by email to: inquiry@forsaleatauction.biz or by phone, at (540) 899-1776.

Questions concerning the properties should be directed to TACS online at www.taxva.com, by email to taxsales@taxva.com, by phone to (804) 548-4424 or by writing to the address below.

Jeffrey A. Scharf, Esq. Taxing Authority Consulting Services, PC Re: Powhatan County Judicial Auction P.O. Box 31800 Henrico, Virginia 23294

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Staff honored for inspiring, empowering, innovating CONTIBUTED PHOTOS

Contributed Report Powhatan County Public Schools Human Resources Department implemented a divisionwide recognition award called The Helping Hands Award.

The concept behind The Helping Hands Award is anyone (student, parent, colleague or supervisor) can nominate any PCPS staff member who is inspiring, empowering, or innovating to receive recognition.

During the month of September, Dr. Eric Jones, superintendent, surprised staff members during their workday to inform them they were nominated and selected to be a Helping Hands Award winner.

They were given a poster of recognition to display in their classroom or work location and a gift card donated by corporate sponsors.

The following staff are our October 2021 Helping Hands Award winners: Beth Nanny was nominated by a member of our community, Gay Bartlett, for Inspiring.

Bartlett wrote: Ms. Nanny is always pleasant and positive with employees and visitors who come into the building. She helps wherever needed without being asked and is always willing to help employees with questions about completing forms and technology.

Using her experience from a different school division, Ms. Nanny has provided suggestions and ways to improve the operations of the Transportation Department.

April Harris was nominated by a parent, Sharon Blisick, for Inspiring. Blisick wrote: I am a single mom and my children are often home alone until I get home from work. On April 20, 2021 my boys’ Godfather came for a surprise visit in the afternoon, prior to me coming home from work. Ms. Harris saw the "strange man" walking around my yard and asked my son if he knew the man before allowing him to get off the bus. Words cannot describe the depth of my appreciation for Ms. Harris for ensuring my son's safety. Had she allowed my son to get off the bus and had this man been a stranger, the outcome could have been much worse. Please acknowledge Ms. Harris and the extra effort she took to ensure my son's safety.

Jennifer Lawson was nominated by a Flat Rock parent, Mona Morris, for Innovating. Morris wrote: Ms. Lawson has been caring and administering daily medications for my daughter for several years.

She shows so much care and love for the kids. She does whatever it takes to help my daughter feel better, calmer or to administer the different medications.

At my daughter’s request, Mrs. Lawson provided her a spoonful of applesauce to help her with swallowing her lunchtime medications which helps relieve anxiety. Ms. Lawson even provided all the medication forms to the Powhatan Elementary nurse for the summer school program so all I had to do was bring in the medication. That was so helpful! I feel blessed and am grateful for Mrs. Lawson who has taken such great care of my

JENNIFER LAWSON

KELSEY BRICE

BETH NANNY

CATHY VADEN

BLYTHE SAMUELS AND NANCY TAYLOR

APRIL HARRIS

daughter during her visits to the clinic - Thank you Mrs. Lawson!

Kelsey Brice was nominated by her supervisor, Dr. Tracie Omohundro, for Inspiring.

Omohundro wrote: Because the gymnasium at PLC is being used for Powhatan County COVID vaccinations, the PCPS office at PLC has received innumerable inquiries from local citizens about vaccination. Kelsey Brice has become a main point of contact for those citizens looking for assistance. While her role is to support schools, she has professionally and graciously answered questions from the general public about vaccinations, clinics, and registrations.

She has reached out to find answers to their questions if she was not able to answer them. She has treated each citizen with respect and patience. I am thankful that the citizens of Powhatan County have had such a kind and supportive person to assist them during these challenging times. Thanks, Kelsey, for inspiring us with your grace, respect, patience and kindness!

Blythe Samuels was nominated by one of her students, Katelin Stocker, for Innovating. Katelin wrote: As a student in her AP Computer Science Principles class, I have witnessed the extent at which Mrs. Samuels has been able to innovate her classroom to best fit the virtual and hybrid environments. The countless hours that she spends outside of school striving to innovate her class to best fit her students is strongly evident, and her passion for teaching remains untouched.

With all of her hard work, her students are able to succeed in their learning.

Nashae Jones was nominated by not one but two of her students, for Empowering.

Katelin Stocker wrote: Mrs. Jones is always striving to empower others through providing equal opportunities for success for every student. She continually advocates for her students and coworkers, despite their backgrounds.

Her strong work ethic and high level of empathy empowers every soul around her to be the best version of themselves.

Sheyla Daniels wrote: Mrs. Jones never fails to support her students. She empowers all of us in our own way. She makes it

clear we can always come to her with issues outside the classroom. I’ve truly learned to be a better, wellrounded thinker because of her. For a teacher to teach lifelong skills in conjunction with her standard curriculum demonstrates a special teacher

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who is too often overlooked and underappreciated.

Nancy Taylor was nominated by one of her parents and fellow PCPS employee, Dorothy Tribble, for Empowering.

Tribble wrote: Teaching Calculus is challenging

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under normal circumstances. Mrs. Taylor has been teaching AP Calculus during the very difficult COVID year of 20-21 and has done an amazing job. When your high school senior comes home on her one day a week with this teacher and abso-

lutely shines because not only is she learning, she is excelling, that is quite a feat. Mrs. Taylor has a way of teaching and challenging her students and making them feel good about themselves at the same

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NOTICE OF DELINQUENT TAXES AND SALE OF REAL PROPERTY POWHATAN COUNTY, VIRGINIA Pursuant to Virginia Code §58.1-3975, the following real property will be auctioned for sale to the highest bidder at a Timed-to-Live Simulcast (starts online-only and ends with a simulcast online and in-person) public auction to be held at 3910 Old Buckingham Rd, Powhatan, Virginia 23139 in the Village Building Auditorium, on Thursday November 4, 2021 at 1:00 pm, EST, or as soon thereafter as may be effected. The sale of such property is subject to the terms and conditions below and any such terms and conditions which may be announced on the day of the auction.

Announcements made on the day of the auction take precedence over any prior written or verbal terms of sale.

The auctioneer reserves the right to cancel the live portion of the auction due to changes in government policy or recommendations and may proceed with a timed, online-auction.

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Property Owner(s)

Account Numbers

Description

N1.

Ronald Jasper

Tax Map No. 016-12C Account No. 1213 TACS No. 659862

Spencer District; PT Jones; unimproved; wooded; near Jefferson Landing Rd; 1.0 Acre +/-

N2.

Rosa Richardson

Tax Map No. 054-46A Account No. 9102 TACS No. 660057

Huguenot District; Cheatham; unimproved; near Moseley Rd; 1.0 Acre +/-

N3.

Grace Trent

Tax Map No. 005-4B Account No. 118 TACS No. 660050

Macon District; Scott; unimproved; near Cartersville Rd; 0.5 Acre +/-

GENERAL TERMS OF SALE: Properties are offered for sale as-is, where is, with all faults and without any warranty, either expressed or implied. Persons are encouraged to make a visual inspection of the property within the limits of the law and to obtain an independent title search, prior to bidding on any of the properties to determine the suitableness of the properties for their purposes. It is not guaranteed that the property has a right-of-way or that it is not landlocked. Property is sold in gross and not by the acre. There is no warranty as to the accuracy of the GIS system, nor is the information contained therein a legal representation of any of the features of the property which it depicts. Powhatan County has the right to reject any bids determined to be unreasonable in relation to the estimated value of the property. Any unsold property will be offered for sale again at the next auction, whenever that may be.

Properties are conveyed by Special Warranty Deed, subject to any easements, covenants, agreements, restrictions, reservations, and any and all rights of record which may affect the property. Subsequent taxes will be prorated from November 4, 2021 and the highest bidder will be responsible for taxes from that date forward.

There will be a buyer’s premium of 10% of the highest bid or $150.00, whichever is greater, added to the winning bid, and deed recordation costs, as determined by the Powhatan County Circuit Court, added to the winning bid to determine the “final contract price”.

In-Person Bidders Terms: The highest bidder shall make payment in full of the final contract price on the day of the auction.

Payments may be made by personal check, traveler’s check, cashier’s check or money order. No cash will be accepted.

Online Bidder Terms: All interested parties must register and be approved by the Auctioneer. Registration and bidding are free of charge and are done through the Auctioneer’s website at www.forsaleatauction.biz/auctions. The highest bidder will receive their purchase contract and balance due via email following the close of the auction. The contract shall immediately be executed and returned to TACS. The final contract price must be received in full no later than November 12, 2021. Time is of the essence. All payments must be made in the form of certified funds, cashier’s check, money order or wire transfer.

Cash and personal checks will not be accepted. Certified checks and money orders shall be made payable to Powhatan County and forwarded to TACS, at the address shown below. Wire transfer instructions will be provided to the highest bidder upon request.

GENERAL TERMS OF SALE: The sale of property is not contingent upon obtaining financing. Financing, if needed, is the sole responsibility of the high bidder. By bidding, parties are entering into a legally binding contract, waive all rescission rights, and understand that their bid is immediately binding, irrevocable, and enforceable. Further, they are representing that they have read, and agree to be bound by, all terms and conditions for this sale. Failure to complete the property purchase will result in forfeiture of any funds paid and may subject the highest bidder to additional damages, which may include expenses and any deficit upon resale.

In order to qualify as a purchaser at this auction, you may not owe delinquent taxes to Powhatan County. Questions concerning the registration and bidding process should be directed to the Auctioneer; online at www.forsaleatauction.biz, by email to: inquiry@forsaleatauction.biz or by phone, at (540) 899-1776. Questions concerning the properties should be directed to TACS online at www.taxva.com, by email to taxsales@taxva.com, by phone to (804) 548-4424 or by writing to the address below.

Jeffrey A. Scharf, Esq. Taxing Authority Consulting Services, PC Re: Powhatan County Non-Judicial Auction P.O. Box 31800 Henrico, Virginia 23294

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