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November 17, 2021
Powhatan groups honor Veterans Day By Laura McFarland Managing Editor
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OWHATAN – Powhatan County paid tribute last week to the men and women who have served in the nation’s armed forces with three special Veterans Day ceremonies held around the county. All of the ceremonies held on Thursday, Nov. 11 were aimed at honoring those residents who have served or continue to serve their country featuring music, special speakers and various displays. The observances began with the Powhatan African American Cultural Arts Museum, which has not officially opened but has a temporary display up in the lobby of the gym at the Pocahontas Landmark Center. While the museum held hours from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for people to see the exhibit, it started with a ceremony that honored all veterans but especially highlighted
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Three Powhatan groups held Veterans Day events on Nov. 11. From left, Earl Hobson was one of several speakers at the Powhatan African American Cultural Arts Museum; James Gordon Maxey II holds a photo of his father, Garland Maxey, that was on display at the American Legion Post 201’s Veterans Day program, and James English was the keynote speaker at the 17th annual Huguenot Springs Veterans Day Candlelight Service.
the contributions of veterans of color. Adhering to the origins of Veterans Day’s precursor, Armistice Day, American Legion Post 201 once again held a special ceremony at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month to honor veterans. The ceremony included musical selections, tributes to veterans of different branches of the military and wars and featured a speaker talking about the impact of PTSD on so many veterans.
The day was rounded out by the 17th annual Huguenot Springs Veterans Day Candlelight Service held at the Huguenot Springs Cemetery. The mass grave is the site of burial for approximately 250 confederate soldiers. The ceremony was aimed at honoring veterans of all wars but always has a special recognition of those who died in the Civil War.
School board discusses making mask optional By Laura McFarland
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Foundation awards seven Innovative Classroom Grants
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POWHATAN – Powhatan County School Board members took a tentative step toward a decision to make masks optional in the near future if the change in state leadership yields the pulling back from mandates that many parents are hoping for in early 2022. James Taylor, who represents District 4, added a discussion to the board’s meet-
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Members of the Powhatan County School Board started discussing the possibility of making masks optional if health orders from the state level are rescinded in January 2022.
ing on Tuesday, Nov. 9 about the division being proactive in case Gov.-elect Glenn Youngkin rescinds the health orders issued by Gov. Ralph Northam this summer. A few board members made it clear when adding the discussion item that they didn’t want to take action that night without the public knowing what was happening. Taylor said he wasn’t proposing an immediate mask change, which is what several of the community members who spoke during the public comment period asked for or demanded earlier in the evening. Instead, Taylor said he wanted the board to be in a position where it had thought out its
options and made a decision of how it would handle the situation if and when a change happens at the state level. “This has never been about let’s change the mask mandate now. I think we are all in agreement that everything we are told is that we have to follow the directive coming from Governor Northam’s office through the health department, and we have been doing that,” Taylor said. “This is about being proactive so that if and when Gov.-elect Youngkin rescinds that health order and makes masks optional, which is see MASKS, pg. 4
The Powhatan Education Foundation (PEF) last week awarded seven Innovative Classroom Grants to Powhatan County Public Schools educators to fund projects that will enhance student learning. During the Powhatan County School Board meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 9, Conway Blankenship, a PEF board member, presented checks to the educators for their projects. The Powhatan Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the learning experience for the students, teachers and staff of Powhatan County Public Schools (PCPS) by promoting innovative educational opportunities, recognizing outstanding achievements, and developing community partnerships. Each year the PEF awards Innovative Classroom Grants that present ideas for achiev-
ing the county’s curricular goals, enhancing students’ personal development, and/or encouraging links with the community. This year the nonprofit received over 15 grant requests, and seven grants were fully funded totalling $13,689.72. The projects selected for this year’s grants were: Whiteboard Activity Tables – project leaders Claudia Stocker and Sophia Bastaich, Powhatan Middle School, $2,239.56. The funds will be used to help students become more engaged and motivated in math class by using activity tables. Virtually Changing Our Reality – project leaders Becky Brown and Gillian Lambert, Powhatan Middle School, $2,963. This program provides a style of remote learning with high quality visual stimuli, close to visiting reality, presenting material in 3D format in see GRANTS pg. 3
Health department holds vaccine clinic for 5- to 11-year-olds By Laura McFarland Editor
POWHATAN – Almost 200 children ages 5 to 11 were given the COVID-19 vaccine last week in a clinic held at Powhatan Middle School by the Virginia Department of Health’s Chesterfield Health District. The health department hosted the event at the middle school on Monday, Nov. 8 and saw 241 total vaccinations, including 193 5 to 11-year-olds, PHOTO COURTESY OF POWHATAN COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS said Dennis J. O’Connor, comThe Chesterfield Health District held a vaccine clinic for 5- to 11-year-olds on Nov. munity health response leader. see CLINIC, pg. 3
8 at Powhatan Middle School that saw 193 children receive their first shot.
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O B I T UA R I E S PAUL KING KING, Paul Thomas. Our favorite youngest son, Paul Thomas King of Chesterfield, left the physical world after only 21 years on this Earth. On Wednesday, October 27, 2021, Paul went on his final KING ride with his best friend. Though his death has created a void for those who loved and knew him, his final days were beautiful and filled with the things he loved the most. He leaves to honor and cherish his memory his parents, Richard (Bugsy) and Susan King; his brother, Ritchie and fiance', Caitlin Whitt; his sister, Holly and her husband, Jude Cochran; and his brother, Harrison. He
was loved and will be missed by many including grandparents, PePaw (Richard) and MeMaw (Liz) King of Hot Springs, Va.; grandmothers, Dolores Mergenthaler and Marcia Hargis of Gloucester, Va.; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins; as well as his brothers, Joshua Bland and Jeremy Parrish; plus, many friends and colleagues in the automotive industry. In Paul's 21 years, he lived larger than most people do when given longer. Many of us meander through life searching for something to be passionate about. However, Paul was the exception to the rule as he found his passion at the age of 12 and honored that by pursing it with everything he had. At 16, he had the self-realization that he wanted to get his GED and promptly began working full-time in the automotive industry, turning his dreams into reality. Paul was gifted in
many ways. Put simply, he was an automotive body tech, artist, surfer, skater, snowboarder, avid rider and devoted dog dad. Paul lived for the moment and lived life to the fullest. He was a loyal friend who was always there when needed. In July of 2020, he took to social media through Tik Tok, teaching others how to make automotive body repairs. Due to his passion, personality and energy his followers grew to over 23k #kingbuilt. He had a hard work ethic, incredible strong will and dreamed of having his own business, King Built Custom Auto. We will miss his quick wit, sense of humor, amazing smile, seeing that mischievous gleam in his eye and huge hugs. To honor Paul's legacy, memorial contributions may be made to the JSRCC Educational Foundation, c/o the Paul T. King Memorial Scholarship for Automotive Technolo-
gy, P.O. Box 26924, Richmond, Va. 23261-6924, or by visiting www.reynolds.edu/givenow. A Celebration of Life Service was held Friday, Nov. 5, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Blileys-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Road, Richmond, Va.
DONALD LEFFEL LEFFEL, Donald D., 82, went to be with God in the early morning hours of November 2, 2021, in his home surrounded by family. He was a devoted husband, father and friend. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Lynn; LEFFEL four children and four grandchildren. He was loved and will be missed by many.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR Wednesday, Nov. 17
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: Nov. 17 and Dec. 15. Visit us on Facebook at Feeding Powhatan or call 804-3036431. Community Matters, a free 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. Enjoy time with peers, brainbuilding activities, games, crafts, coffee/food available (bring your own water) and programming made available such as art classes, PCPL bookmobile, YMCA-led gentle Aging Strong exercise, Extension Office demos and presentations such as plant propagation and meal prep etc. Contact 804-698-0438. 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.
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. at May Memorial Baptist Church, 3922 Old Buckingham Road, Powhatan, from September to May. There are no meetings in June, July and August. 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. The Free Clinic of Powhatan serves patients at its location at 2320 Skaggs Road. Services at the Free Clinic include medical, dental, dietary, counseling, and women’s health. Patient appointments are by appointment only. Registration for new patients is Monday from 5 to 8 p.m. by appointment and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesdays by walk-in. Administration hours are from 2 to 8 p.m. on Mondays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesday, and Thursdays, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Fridays. Medical appointments are from 2 to 8 p.m. on Mondays and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursdays. Dental appointments are from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Mondays, noon to 8 p.m. on Thursdays, and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Fridays. Behavior health appointment hours are from 2 to 8 p.m. on Mondays, 2 to 5 p.m. on Wednesdays, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursdays. Contact 804-598-5637.
and Tuesdays at 2500 Batterson Road. Contact the pantry at 804-372-9526 or powhatanvafoodpantry@gmail. com.
Thursday, Nov. 18
Powhatan County Public Library’s fall programming continues on Nov. 18 from 1 to 2 p.m. Join us virtually for “Rosie the Riveter: The Homefront during WWII” presented by The Valentine Museum. This exciting virtual program will explore the lives of women, both in Richmond and nationally, during World War II. This engaging program will include items from their collection. For details, contact Powhatan County Public Library at 804-598-5670 or library@powhatanlibrary.net. A Called to Care Meeting will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Powhatan United Methodist Church. This organization offers both support to persons who have health issues and those who are caring for persons with health issues. The meetings may include guest speakers on a myriad of topics related to aging and good health. Guest speakers have included a nurse practitioner, neurologist, nutritionist, physical therapist and many more. All are welcome to attend. This group is facilitated by Judy Cain-Oliver, licensed clinical psychologist. 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
Extension specialists and industry experts share timely topics for farmers in the Virginia Cooperative Extension Ag Today, held virtually at 9 a.m. every Thursday. These updates are relevant and brief and are recorded for folks who can't join on that day and time. Podcasts (audio only) are posted on Westmoreland VCE webpage and YouTube video recordings can be found at https://www.youtube. com/ playlist?list=PL7_2QU VzrPXDpYsV2HY11CH8KB rluifyO. Contact Stephanie Romelczyk (sromelcz@vt.edu) for information on joining the meeting live. Watched or listened to VCE AG Today? Let us know how we are doing! Find our survey here: https:// vce.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/ SV_6fiYBb914AYRdn7. A free caregiver support group sponsored by Powhatan United Methodist Church and Powhatan Family Counseling will be held at 11:30 a.m. at the church, 2253 Rosson Road. It is an open group for anyone who has family or friends dealing with chronic mental health or physical illness. Some meetings will have a special guest speaker. The group is facilitated by Dr. Judith Cain-Oliver, licensed clinical psychologist. Contact Dr. Oliver at 804-598-9577 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 Charles "Charlie" Knight and he will be speaking on the subject of “Billy Mahone.” Knight is currently Military Curator at the North Carolina Museum of History in Raleigh. He is the author of “Valley Thunder: The Battle of New Market and the Opening of the Shenandoah Valley Campaign, May 1864” (2010), and “From Arlington to Appomattox: Robert E. Lee’s Civil War, Day by Day, 1861-1865 (Nov. 2020). Dinner will be included with a fee of $16 for members and $20 for non-members. To reserve space, contact Pat Whitmer at 240-298-0141 or patwhitmer77@gmail.com. Visit www.powhatancwrt.com. The original Powhatan AA meets from 8 to 9 p.m. every Thursday in the Powhatan Village Building.
The Powhatan Rotary Club meets at 7:30 a.m. every Thursday at the County Seat Restaurant.
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
will create a holiday craft. 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.
Saturday, Nov. 20
Virginians for Conservation and Community Rights (VCCR.info) 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/9376824235?pwd=YkZn bmQ4cXNhZGl2RzhXclBBZk hxZz09. Meeting ID: 937 682 4235. Passcode: Welcome.
Catholic Church.
Habitat For Humanity Powhatan depends on volunteers and donors. Habitat is blessed with the community’s helpful, kind and generous participation. The Habitat Store at 1922 Urbine Road will be open on the first and third Saturdays of the month from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. During this pandemic, anyone coming into the store must wear a facemask. The office is located in the Habitat Store and the office number is 804594-7009. Call and volunteer! Donate! Help us build!!
Powhatan AA meets at 8 p.m. every Saturday at Manakin Episcopal Church on Huguenot Trail.
The Christian Motorcyclists Association Powhatan chapter Living Wheels will meet at 6 p.m. at Company 4 Fire station at the intersection of Route 711 and Judes Ferry Road. Find out what they have been doing, and where their next ride or event will be. For more information call Tom Barnes at 804-690-4884 or Mark Lewis at 804-432-1831.
Monday, Nov. 22
A Powhatan Hope Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meeting will be held from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Monday at PCC Church, 4480 Anderson Highway, Powhatan, Room 102. It is an open discussion meeting. Wheelchair accessible
Tuesday, Nov. 23
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.
Upcoming
A few seats remain in the Powhatan Leadership Institute’s Class of 2022. The registration fee is $90 for 15 interactive sessions. 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. 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, 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. Elementary school-aged children are invited to participate in a new arts and crafts program at Powhatan County Public Library called “Craft Time!” On Dec. 4 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., children
Join us to Celebrate Advent with a program of Christmas music presented by Juan and Valerie Pineda hosted by Powhatan United Methodist Church’s Monday Night Circle at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 5. Juan is the worship director at PUMC and Valerie is director of music ministries at Welborne UMC. Both are very accomplished musicians. This event is free and open to the public and will take place at Powhatan United Methodist Church. The Heart of Virginia Beekeepers plans to meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 7 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. Powhatan County Public Library’s fall programming continues on Thursday, Dec. 9 from 1 to 2 p.m., Toni Beechaum and Dee Caras, from Senior Connections will host a “Seniors Connection Meet & Greet.” Senior Connections, The Capital Area Agency on Aging, is a private, non-profit 501c(3) organization providing a comprehensive range of home and community-based services and support for older adults, caregivers and persons with disabilities in the greater Richmond area. Come out and learn more about the various services they provide and how you can access these resources. Bottled water will be provided. To register, visit the library’s Facebook page or the link on its website. For details, contact Powhatan County Public Library at 804-598-5670 or library@ powhatanlibrary.net. The Powhatan Christmas Parade will take place at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 11 in the Powhatan Village. The parade route follows along Old Buckingham Road, from Mann Road to the Courthouse area. New this year, a tree lighting is being planned for immediately following the parade in the Courthouse area. Santa will also be present for hearing Christmas wishes and taking pictures. If you would like to participate in the parade or have a spot as a vendor, submit a completed entry form to powhatanchristmas@gmail. com. The form can be found on the Powhatan Christmas Mother website, https:// powhatanchristmasmother. org. There is a $25 donation to participate in the parade line-up and a $30 donation to reserve a vendor spot on the Courthouse green. Make checks payable to “Powhatan Christmas Mother.” All proceeds benefit the Powhatan Christmas Mother Program. The Parade Committee reserves the right to cancel due to inclement weather. Your donation is non-refundable – there will be no refunds due to cancellations. All parade participants should decorate using a Winter or Christmas theme. Lineup for the parade begins at noon in Fighting Creek Park and the parade will start promptly at 2 p.m. with the Tree Lighting to follow the parade. For safety reasons all candy should be handed out and not thrown.
Powhatan County Public Library’s Brick Slayerz program encourages creativity and fun with Legos. The youth not only put their minds to work but their hands and made some amazing creations. Children who you love building and creating may join in the upcoming Brick Slayerz program, which will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Dec. 13.
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: Dec. 15. Visit us on Facebook at Feeding Powhatan or call 804303-6431.
Give your child the opportunity to make gifts in preparation of the holidays! What better way for them to experience the importance of giving to others than letting them get creative? Powhatan 4-H and Parks & Recreation joined forces to provide this educational opportunity for youth ages 9 to 13 to spend time in a fun, “maker” setting, but at the same time learning new skills. The two-day workshop takes place on Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 20 to 21, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will also feature STEM and fitness breaks for participants to stay active and energized throughout the day. Pre-registration is required with limited space. Fee for both days is $40 with several scholarships available. The program will take place at the Pocahontas Landmark Center. Masks will be required for all participants. Contact Powhatan Extension office at 598-5640 or email Cathy Howland, 4-H Extension Agent, at chowland@vt.edu. Registration Link: https://forms. gle/o3RzgSuakdBieYY4A.
Ongoing
No one deserves to be abused. Find safety, options and support. Women’s support group based in Powhatan but open to all women impacted by domestic violence. The group is free, confidential and childcare is available. Contact 804-598-5630 ext. 2422 or 2420.
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 old, we’re seeking new club leaders interested in starting a second Cloverbud 4-H Club in Powhatan. 4-H School Enrichment programs are also available for homeschool groups. Reach out to Cathy Howland, Powhatan 4-H Extension Agent, at 804-5985640 or chowland@vt.edu for details about the 4-H opportunities listed, and/or information on starting new 4-H clubs or programs.
Mobility Matters is a free bike riding program for Powhatan seniors 55+ in the Village area. The program offers a volunteer opportunity and a free mobility resource for seniors. It operates on Tuesdays, see CALENDAR, pg. 7
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Steve McClung sworn in as District 2 supervisor
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Powhatan Education Foundation board member Conway Blankenship, left, presented seven checks to PCPS educators who were recipients of this year’s Innovative Classroom Grants. Shown from left of Blankenship are Allison Yandle, Lisa Brown, Barbara Adcock, Kelly Terry, Greg Ownby, Bob Benway, Marcellus Beasley, Becky Brown, Claudia Stocker and Sophia Bastaich.
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From left, Powhatan County Circuit Court Clerk Teresa Dobbins swears Steve McClung in as the Board of Supervisors District 2 representative on Nov. 8 after he won the special election a week earlier. Del. Lee Ware, who also was re-elected to his seat representing the House of Delegates 65th District, held the Bible as McClung was sworn in.
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The younger children were given the approved Pfizer vaccine while parents who received a booster were administered either Moderna or Pfizer, per their preference. The Chesterfield Health District rollout of vaccines for 5- to 11-yearolds has been three-fold, O’Connor said. First, the health district gave the vaccine to community providers (pediatrics clinics, pharmacies) who are known to parents and families for the best experience. Next, health officials made the vaccine available at the Rockwood Vaccination Center, a state-run community vaccination center (CVC). The center is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The Rockwood Vaccination Clinic offers Kid Pods for children that might need a little extra privacy to feel comfortable getting their vaccine. The health district is also working with local school systems to host school clinics for the younger children, which is what happened last week with the clinic at the middle school. “These clinics are closed to the public; open by invitation to the students, staff and their families. Colonial Heights and Powhatan agreed and had them planned right away,” O’Connor said. “Chesterfield, with a 5- to 11-yearold population of around 30,000, is requiring more planning. However right now, community partners and the CVC have the vaccine available to them.” Powhatan’s afterschool clinic was a “closed” clinic, not open to the public and by invitation only from the school district, and “was well received by the parents,” O’Connor said. COVID outbreaks among children have naturally centered around schools, child care and sporting activities where they congregate. As more children are vaccinated, health officials expect the case numbers and out-
breaks to decrease. “COVID-19 vaccines are a critical tool that can protect our children,” said Director of Chesterfield Health District Alexander Samuel, MD, MPH. “We are excited to offer Kid Pods in our CVC to help children feel comfortable when getting the vaccine. We encourage all parents to get your children vaccinated as soon as possible. It is a step closer to returning to a more normal life, including safely staying in school, visiting family and friends, traveling and taking part in extracurricular activities.” Superintendent Eric Jones said that the health district offered to hold a clinic for young children at a Powhatan school. Once it became evident the vaccine for that age group was likely to be approved, the school division sent out an interest survey and saw more than 600 families indicate they wanted their children to be vaccinated. “Even though it was available at pharmacies and doctors’ offices, we wanted to offer it as a convenience and a service to the community,” he said. While vaccinations are controversial, Jones said there are many Powhatan families who have been waiting for this opportunity for their children to be vaccinated. “They believe it will help keep their child and their families safe. There was some excitement about them finally being eligible, and hopefully it will be another step toward life returning to normal,” he said. The school division was only just starting last week to reach out to the small number of families who have been learning virtually this year to see if getting the vaccination will give them the peace of mind to send their children back to in-person instruction in January, Jones said. He said the vaccines were entirely voluntary and any minor had to have parent consent to receive a shot. The school division helped by providing the facility and assistance, but the vaccination event was
virtual reality activities. Thinking Ahead: SPEAR 2022-2023 Team Funding (Sensational Students Excited About Robotics) – project leaders Bob Benway and Marcellus Beasley along with Mira Strong (12th grade student) and Jackson Roop (10th grade student), Powhatan High School/CTE, $1,350. The funds will be used to help support the SPEAR program and educate the Powhatan community about robotics and STEM careers.
staffed with health department contract employees supplemented by Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) volunteers. The children will receive their second shot on Nov. 29 and there will be a few adjustments to processes and procedures regarding registration and check-in so there isn’t a bottleneck leading to long lines. Logistically there are many differences between these clinics aimed at young children and the ones previously held for adults and even older teens, O’Connor said. The differences include the vials, quantity, ancillary kits (including needle sizes), mixing and dosing. Staff also depends on “parents to control and help comfort their children, even while our ‘kid-friendly’ staff tries to mitigate their natural dislike of needles.” Jones attended the clinic and said most of the students did very well. “There were a couple who were upset and the VDH staff
Beat Music Making Program Initiative – project leaders Paul Smartschan and Greg Ownby, Powhatan High School, $1,374.98. Initiative to teach others about digital platforms and techniques used in the field of beat music production and sharing, by empowering students to share their unique voices. Exploring Microscopic Worlds – project leader Kelly Terry, Flat Rock Elementary School, $2,815. This initiative will supply the school with technology resources to explore worlds unseen by the human eye
did a very nice job of working with them. Of course their parents were there with them calming them down, but we had a couple screamers and yellers that were not very happy. But for the most part it went very smooth.” He added that the tenor and feeling at the clinic was one of relief and excitement – “not so much on the students who were getting shots but certainly the adults there.” “I had many, many parents and adults thank us for hosting the clinic and making it easy for them,” Jones said. “I think it is going to allay a lot of concerns that some members of our community have. If we do end up not having a mask mandate and going to a choice with masks, I think it will make those families feel more comfortable with the choice, whatever choice they make.” Parents wishing to get their children vaccinated should make an appointment at vaccinate.virginia. gov or call 877-VAX-IN-
with digital microscopes. Learning to Code with Ozobots – project leaders Barbara Adcock and Lisa Brown, PCPS elementary STEM, $2,247.18. Students are able to build fundamental coding skills to be prepared for the future and participate in activities to assist with current curriculum. Pocahontas Plays – project leader Allison Yandle, Pocahontas Elementary School, $700. This initiative will create innovative ideas for both recess time and classroom experiences to promote several types of learning.
VA (877-829-4682, TTY users call 7-1-1). Advanced registration is strongly encouraged to reduce wait times. A parent
or guardian must accompany anyone under 18. Laura McFarland may be reached at Lmcfarland@powhatantoday.com.
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Join us for this fun holiday favorite. The town of Bedford Falls is brought to life, telling the beloved story of irrepressible George Bailey, in the form of a live 1940s radio broadcast. It’s the perfect holiday experience for the whole family.
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Library to host Holiday Wreath Workshop Contributed Report
greenery and how to use them. Fresh-cut greens, grapevine wreaths, wire, and ribbon will be provided. Participants should bring hand pruners and gloves as well as any other small decorations they would like to add to your wreath. Participants can choose from two different times: 9:30 to 11 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, each workshop is limited to 12 participants. Cost is $15
On Saturday, Dec. 4, Powhatan Public Library and Powhatan Extension Office are hosting a Holiday Wreath Workshop. The Goochland Powhatan Master Gardeners (GPMGA) will provide the greenery and assist the participants in creating these holiday projects. Volunteers will demonstrate how natural materials can add a fresh look to your holiday décor. Participants will learn about various types of
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his stated position throughout his campaign and I believe remains the same, we are in a position to do what we want to do, whatever that decision will be.” Taylor said he and many other families were happy when the school division announced this summer that masks would
be optional in the 20212022 school year and disappointed and angry when the governor “made the decision to mask everyone up, taking our choice away.” He advocated making masks optional for students and staff as soon as Youngkin rescinds the health order, if that is what he does. Susan Smith, who represents District 2, said she
Hello there, my name is Muffin! I recently came into the shelter feeling a little under the weather but I’m doing much better! I really hope to see you soon! I’d like to find a family to spend all the holidays with! I’m around 9-10 months old, female, domestic short hair, with some beautiful colors! I enjoy being around other cats and people! I crave all Muffin the attention! I recently got to meet a really nice dog come visit me and I did pretty well with her! When you see me you’ll definitely fall in love with me! If you’d like to come meet me or any of my friends please call 804-598-5672 or email animalcontrol@powhatansheriff.net 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
per workshop. Pre-registration is required and can be completed at this link: https://tinyurl. com/powhatanholiday2021. Deadline to register is Monday, Nov. 29 and payment (cash or check – made out to VA Tech Treasurer) must be received at the Powhatan Extension Office (3910 Old Buckingham Road, Powhatan, VA 23139) by Wednesday, Dec. 1 to hold your spot. We look forward to celebrating the holidays with you soon!
thinks people need a “light at the end of the tunnel” to look forward to if there will be some relief from the masks. She said the parents and students need to know the school board understands the “heavy burden they have carried through all of this,” talking about both the physical and mental toll it has taken on everyone. “So many teachers have also shared with me how concerned they are for their students and what this has done to them emotionally,” she said. The general tenor of the discussion that followed seemed to be that the other board members were open to making masks optional again so that those students and staff who still want to wear a mask may do so. The board decided to hold an official discussion and possibly make a decision in December about how they would act should that change be an option. In the meantime, Smith asked Superintendent Eric Jones to advocate at the state level to reinstitute mask breaks to bring relief to students and staff. “I think this would be a good faith effort on our parts that we understand both sides of this situation – those who feel like they need the masks, they want the masks, that it protects them, and also for those that feel like they are be-
Contributed Report As the leaves begin to turn color and fall is in the air we start to look forward to the joy and excitement that the holidays bring. Gathering with family and friends to share our blessings at Thanksgiving and celebrating old and new traditions at Christmas brings us closer as a family and commu-
ing constrained,” Smith said. Jones said he has been advocating with the local health department and at the state level for flexibility with masks but will bring up the mask breaks specifically. Jones also mentioned the vaccines that are now available for 5- to 11-yearolds and a vaccine clinic that the Chesterfield Health District gave on Nov. 8 for those who wanted the opportunity. If the board waits to take action on making masks optional until January when Youngkin takes office, parents who are still concerned would have time to have their children vaccinated with both shots in that timeframe to allay some of their fears, he said. “I think it does flow nicely with the timeframe of the political change that will occur, but I don’t see any change from the current administration or from the medical experts until those vaccinations, people have had the opportunity to select them,” he said. The board also had a discussion about the possibility of facing legal action or insurance issues if they went masks optional. Jones said he would further investigate the issue. Emotional issue The issue of masks has
nity. The Powhatan Christmas Parade has been part of that tradition for over 50 years and we are happy to see that it is returning this year. On Dec. 11, Powhatan’s current and past Christmas Mothers, friends, neighbors, local businesses, and groups will be rolling down Old Buck-
been a very emotional one, with community members expressing a wide range of emotions, including a great deal of anger, at the schools for masking their children. Several community members addressing the board last week asked or demanded the school board make masks optional again. They talked about the physical and emotional toll it is having on children, the ineffectiveness of masks, and the belief that making an immediate change would have little impact given the outcome of the Nov. 2 election. Jacqueline Anderson said the mask mandate has never been about the health of Powhatan’s children “but has always been about money and control. Northam no longer has the power to eliminate your funding. Our children eat lunch together and are unmasked in P.E. classes without any substantial spreading of COVID,” she said. Vicki Hurt asked the board to make masks a parents’ choice and said the board shouldn’t worry about losing federal grant funds if they don’t comply with the CDC, pointing out that other states have not had an issue receiving their funds without complying. She also pointed out the very low risk of children dying from COV-
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”
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
Sunday School 10 AM Worship Service 11 AM Pastor John Engle 603-933-0141 3540 Old Buckingham Rd. www.pmchurch.net
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
ID-19, saying more children die in a car accident each year but that doesn’t mean children shouldn’t be allowed in cars. She also said masks are ineffective unless people are using an N95 mask. Brad Melton, who later stormed out of the meeting when Jones mentioned the vaccine for children, talked about how disappointed he was when one of his children had to be masked first in summer school and then this new school year. He said Youngkin’s victory was because of “parents who are fired up who want choices in their schools.” Allison Dunaway said she was opposed to the immediate revocation of the mask mandate and didn’t like how the agenda was amended, believing the board might take a vote on the issue right away. Matt Etheridge said he has three children in school district and the masks are infuriating to him, adding the board wouldn’t be meeting if they were really afraid of a virus. He said the mask issue is about power and tyranny, but the results of the election show the people who want the masks off won and they need to come off now. Laura McFarland may be reached at Lmcfarland@powhatantoday. com.
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St. John Neumann Catholic Church Meeting Sundays in Farmville, Fork Union, Midlothian, Powhatan and Online. Visit pccwired.net for services times & locations. 598-1174 pccwired.net
see PARADE, pg. 6
Saturday - 5 p.m. Sunday - 8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. 598-3754 www.sjnpowhatan.org Located behind Flat Rock Village Shopping Center
Call 804-746-1235 ext. 2 for details.
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American Legion Post 201 once again held a special Veterans Day ceremony at the War Memorial Cultural Arts and Community Center that included music, tributes and a speaker, Dr. Harold Young.
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The 17th annual Huguenot Springs Veterans Day Candlelight Service was held at the Huguenot Springs Cemetery. The ceremony was aimed at honoring veterans of all wars but always has a special recognition of those who died in the Civil War.
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
CHURCH DIRECTORY
Contemporary – 8:30 a.m. Sunday School – 9:45 a.m. Worship – 11 a.m. Children’s Worship – 11 a.m. Prayer/Bible Study – Wed. 6:30 p.m. 2095 Red Lane Road Children’s Worship (all ages) – 1/2 mile off Rt. 60 on Red Lane Road Wed. 6:30 p.m. 804-598-2455 New Generation Praise & Worship – www.redlanebaptist.org Sunday 6 p.m. Worship Service 9:00 a.m. Lighthouse Youth – Wed. 5:30 p.m. Small Groups 10:30 a.m. Miracles of God Sp. Needs Service: 2 p.m. the 2nd Sat. of each month Wednesday Night Classes for all ages at 6:15 598-3481 • 975 Dorset Road Dr. James Taylor, Pastor www.gracelandbc.org
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
Hollywood Baptist Church “A Church Where Love Never Fails!” Pastor Otis B. Lockhart, Jr.
MOUNT ZION BAPTIST CHURCH
Graceland Baptist Church Dr. Ronald Wyatt, Jr., Pastor
Muddy Creek Baptist Church
2591 Ridge Road Powhatan, Virginia 23139 804-598-2051
Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Worship - 11 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer Service - 7:00 p.m.
Rev. Bryan Stevens, Pastor
Pastor Jeff Beard, MA, MBA
10 a.m. – Worship Service 8:30 a.m. – Church School
3470 Trenholm Road www.muddycreekbaptist.org
375-9212
Advertise in Powhatan Today’s Church Directory. Call 804-746-1235 ext. 2 for details.
OLD POWHATAN BAPTIST CHURCH 3619 Huguenot Trail Powhatan, Virginia 23139 www.finecreekbaptist.org Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Worship Service: 11:00 a.m. Traditional Vern Gilmer, Pastor
2202 Old Church Road www.powhatanbaptist.org
“Your Community Church”
598-2763 Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Morning Service at 11:00 a.m. Bible Study Every Wednesday Night at 6:30 p.m. 3964 Old Buckingham Road
Sundays 10:00 a.m. Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Experiencing the presence, power and person of Jesus Christ
Loving, Investing, Fulfilling, Empowering Senior Pastor Justin Wilson Sunday Service 10:30am 2410 New Dorset Circle www.Communitylifechurchpowhatan.org Feeding Powhatan Open 3rd Wednesday of the month
FIRST ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH
Sunday 10am, 11am & 6pm Wednesday 7pm
3920 MAIDENS RD., POWHATAN
804-598-2301
Evening Bible Study 7:00 p.m.
Service times are 8:30 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Worship online at 10:15 a.m.
Family Worship Center 2901 Judes Ferry Road Powhatan, Va 23139 804-379-8223
Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Service 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Mid Day Bible Study 11:30 a.m.
Brad Russell, Pastor 598-4241
Travis L. Keith- Pastor Church Office: 794.7054 1530 Cook Road (Rt. 636)
www.glbcpva.org
Just Across from South Creek Shopping Center!
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ingham Road from Mann Road to Marion Harlan Road. Decorated in Christmas and Winter themes, organizers expect a variety of floats and marchers along with an appearance by Santa. This year, an old tradition of lighting the Christmas tree will also be back. Following the parade, the community tree will be lighted in the lot at the corner of Marion Harland Road and Old Buckingham Road across from the Four Seasons restaurant. There will also be vendors beginning at 1 p.m. on the Courthouse lawn and the Powhatan Christmas Moth-
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er will be selling sweatshirts and other items to raise funds to help those in need. If you would like to participate in the parade, visit https://powhatanchristmasmother.org/ or contact PowhatanChristmas@gmail.com for more information. The parade will begin at 2 p.m. Come join your friends and neighbors for a Christmas of Unity, and help to make the holidays merry and bright for many. Bundle up for the parade in the 2021 Christmas Mother sweatshirts, which are $25 each. All proceeds will go to the Christmas Mother. Contact flpkick@ msn.com or text at 804-912-6482. Submitted by the Christmas Every Day Committee. throughs that afternoon and was open Nov. 12 and 13.
African American Museum American Legion While the Powhatan African American Cultural Arts Museum isn’t expected to have its grand opening until summer 2022, organizers wanted to take advantage of the space to honor local veterans, especially black veterans, with a display of photos, uniforms, awards and more to shine a light on local history, said Gail Ferguson, president of the Powhatan chapter of the NAACP. The Veterans Day ceremony began with the roughly 25 veterans present at the event marching into the lobby in unison and introducing themselves, along with their military branch and years of services. Instead of having one keynote speaker, visitors heard from several Powhatan veterans about their experiences in the various branches. Powhatan resident Freddie Morris, who served in the U.S. Army infantry from 1958 to 1960, talked about the origins of Veterans Day and great black military leaders who came before, including General Colin Powell, who died on Oct. 18. Morris led a moment of silence for Powell in honor of his service to the nation. Chico Bradley, who joined the U.S. Air Force in 1974, thanked those who came before him. He said his path wasn’t always easy, but he knows they helped pave the way to make it better than it once was. He recalled meeting black veterans of the Vietnam War and seeing the toll the war took on them. “These guys they were black soldiers and they came back from Vietnam and had served our country, but still there wasn’t 100% total acceptance and respect as an American. I remember thinking then God is going to make a way where we can keep our honor and keep our respect and let the nation realize the sacrifices they had made for the country,” he said. In the 28 years and six months he served, Bradley said he saw a great many things, found God and came to appreciate the military for all it taught him. Claudette Holmes, who joined the U.S. Navy in 1959, talked about leaving home in North Carolina to go to her first assignment and the years and opportunities that followed as she served first in the Navy and then in the reserves. It was during her time in the reserves, she said, that she got to see more of the world. “I said Lord if my grandmother could see me now because I’m in Japan and all these foreign counties – Italy – and I knew I didn’t have money to travel to Italy. But I thank God for the experience,” she said, adding she was treated well by people in other countries. Earl Hobson, who served in the Air Force from 1958 to 1963, talked about the culture shock of attending his first integrated classes in the military after growing up in segregated classes. He served in Valdosta, Georgia, for nine months, which “was not a pleasant experience,” before jumping at the chance to serve in England for three years as a flight planner. Hobson shared what it was like to go from living in England, which was integrated, to coming back to Dover Air Force Base and a “reality” where he couldn’t go to certain restaurants or other businesses. Hobson said he was one of four sons, all of whom served in the military, were sent overseas and were honorably discharged. “I have nothing bad at all to say about the Air Force. I enjoyed my stay and I am just thankful that I was able to serve,” he said. The ceremony also included musical selections and a lighting of memorial candles for those veterans who have died or those who never came home. The museum stayed open for walk-
With the American Legion Post 201 Veterans Day event, organizers put it together much as they have in the past. The large room where the ceremony was held was well decorated with the photographs of Powhatan men and women who have served. The keynote speaker of the event was Dr. Harold Young, a neurosurgeon who served with the 312th Evacuation Hospital in Chu Lai, Vietnam and later went on to serve as the chair of VCU School of Medicine’s Department of Neurosurgery from 1985 to 2015. Young started his speech by pointing out that 2021 was the first Veterans Day in the last two decades held without the United States being involved in a war. But the main thread of his speech focused on the impact of service on veterans. He talked about the devastating effects of PTSD on so many veterans. “There is no wound – no bullet hole or entry site. It is an invisible injury, and many people doubt it. I have heard so many people blow veterans off. They say I can’t build relationships; I have bad dreams. PTSD is a real entity,” Young said. He also pointed out that the United States sees more than 17 suicides a day among veterans and has had more than 30,000 since the Iraq/Afghanistan wars started. He shared the number of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-8255, and urged those veterans present to take care of themselves. PTSD is gaining more recognition and better programs are evolving to help veterans, he said, but people still have to take care of themselves and seek help when needed. “We should take care of each other and stay well, stay healthy,” he said as he concluded his speech. The ceremony also featured a recognition of veterans by their different branches of service and any of them who served during the different wars and conflicts. Michael DeHart sang two patriotic songs, and a laying of a wreath was followed by Taps. Huguenot Springs Cemetery The annual Huguenot Springs Veterans Day Candlelight Service once again took place in the darkened Huguenot Springs Cemetery, which was lit with lights spread throughout the grounds. After greetings from the J.E.B. Stuart Camp #1343, Sons of the Confederate Veterans and the cemetery foundation, a musical tribute was played on the bagpipes by Pipe Major Lord David L. Hinton. James English, a member of J.E.B. Stuart Camp #1343 and an Air Force veteran, was the keynote speaker, reading his prepared speech using a flashlight in the darkened cemetery. English talked about being sworn into the Air Force in 1971 and being sent to the Panama Canal, where he ran the “teletype and the crypto room,” sending messages back and forth with aircraft coming or going. He said he then was assigned to a base in Kettering, Ohio, where he handled top secret messages. English said he was injured by a drunk driver during his years in the Air Force and he separated with a disability rating. To this day, he said he wishes he had re-enlisted and retired from the military. “I loved serving my country and was very proud of the work that I had accomplished. I am a proud veteran and I would do it all over again,” he said. The ceremony concluded with an artillery salute by Knibb’s Battery and Hinton playing “Amazing Grace” on the bagpipes. Laura McFarland may be reached at Lmcfarland@powhatantoday.com.
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Return of events gives Veterans Day more depth By Laura McFarland Managing Editor
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eterans Day felt like Veterans Day again this year. Nov. 11 is a day I look forward to every year, because it usually means attending some combination of events aimed at honoring the men and women who have bravely served our nation in one or more branches of the military. We were robbed of that opportunity in many ways in 2020 as fears about COVID-19, and especially surrounding some of our older veterans, meant that most organizations who usually hold events chose not to do so. Thankfully, they came back in 2021 with a vengeance. Powhatan saw three local organizations hold Veterans Day events throughout the day – one new and two returning celebrations. Timing was a little tight in the morning, but I got to attend them all, and it was once again an honor to do so. The new event this year was held at the Powhatan African American Cultural Arts Museum, which hasn’t officially opened yet but appears poised to do a series of temporary exhibits until the grand opening in 2022. Currently, the lobby of the Pocahontas Landmark
Center gym has been outfitted with the photos, military uniforms, medals, awards and more of local black veterans who served their country. What I appreciated about this ceremony most was the way veterans who spoke were open about some of the hardships they faced as people of color in the military but also appreciative of their time served and experiences and deeply proud of both. Powhatan resident Freddie Morris, who served in the U.S. Army infantry from 1958 to 1960, didn’t talk much about himself when he gave the introduction to Veterans Day’s history and talked about honoring the men and women who paved the way for them. I got his number when I went to check the spelling of his name, and when I called him later to confirm his dates of service, we talked for a few minutes more about both the festivities earlier that day and his time in the Army. Morris, who was in the Pocahontas High School Class of 1953, told me that after the crowds cleared, he walked around and looked at all of the displays and veterans’ photographs. He and his brothers all served in the military though in different branches. All three had photos on display in the museum and he enjoyed seeing them there.
“I felt a lot of joy. The military duty for me was pretty pleasant. It disciplined me. I learned to obey orders and then at times I had to give orders because I became a squad leader,” he said. I had to leave the museum a few minutes before the ceremony ended to get to the one American Legion Post 201 was holding at the War Memorial Cultural Arts and Community Center. I have been attending this ceremony for several years now, and although it changes very little from year to year, it is always capable of squeezing your heart a little. Dr. Harold Young, a neurosurgeon who served in the Vietnam War, was the keynote speaker, and his focus on the devastating effects of PTSD on our veterans and the rampant rate of suicide among veterans was sobering. At one point, he talked about something veterans with PTSD have told him about living with a condition in a world that isn’t always tolerant of it. “I’ve had men tell me, ‘I wish I had a bullet hole; then they’d no it is real,’” Young said. The day was rounded out with another familiar stop, the Candlelight Service held at Huguenot Springs Cemetery. The cemetery was decorated
A soldier’s boots carry a story that will never be told By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist
When my father returned home from World War II, he left most of the reminders of Army life behind, and unlike many of my friends’ dads, he left the uniforms, weapons and mementos of war behind. He had other things on his mind, namely a newlywed wife and a strong desire to get on with his life. Besides a couple of trunks that sat in our attic never opened for years and a pair of old worn combat boots, that portion of his life seemed buried. As children, we would gather the few items he did retrieve and play army in our backyard. Two old shelter halves and some rickety poles served as our headquarters, and we huddled in what we called our bivouac and made plans to defeat the Germans. I had my father’s old canteen, a few badges and medals whose meanings I hadn’t a clue and an old hat from his days as a lieutenant in the quartermaster corps. It seemed my friends had much more WWII paraphernalia, and some wore old uniforms, donned battle worn knapsacks and bragged that their father still had a knife from the war. How lucky could a kid get, I thought to myself. I never paid much attention to the old boots, but they somehow seemed like his most valued memento from his war days. Despite my mother’s insistence that we throw the old eyesores out, he
managed to hang on to those boots. We only saw him wear the boots when it snowed, and while the rest of us struggled with nonforgiving rubber boots, he slipped on what must have been familiar feeling boots. He would tuck in his tailored pants into the worn boots, and as he stood outside, you could sense the boots transformed him to his days in the Army. We thought the boots looked funny with his pleated pant legs tucked neatly around the tops, but we showed him and the boots the respect they deserved. As the years passed, the boots were relegated to a corner in our furnace room. Each year, they became more weathered and worn, finally approaching what looked to be an unwearable condition. The boots were there on Christmas Eve 1960 when he died unexpectedly from a massive heart attack. My mother always believed my father’s time in the Army contributed to his early demise, and the boots became a reminder of that sad reality; but, somehow, they survived and remained tucked in that corner, undisturbed. Decades later I returned to my mother’s house to change the filter on the furnace and noticed that the boots were no longer there. I didn’t ask. I didn’t have to. I was convinced the boots had finally received their just reward from my mother. Years later, when my mother passed, my daughter and I were 8460 Times Dispatch Blvd., Mechanicsville, Va 23116 Phone: 804-746-1235 Toll Free: 877-888-0449 Fax: 804-344-8746
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cleaning out an old jewelry box and discovered all of those old medals we wore as children tucked away in a small pouch. The fact she had saved the faded silver and gold bars, the brightly colored decorations from the campaigns in which he served and the numerous patches from his uniforms surprised me. It shouldn’t have. I realized that because those things were important to my father, they were valuable to my mother, an important memento of a span in his life. I immediately thought of those boots and had a degree of lament as I considered their fate. Still more years later, the furnace finally quit and had to be replaced, and I went by the house to watch as workers removed the old furnace. After much banging and tearing, the old behemoth surrendered. The old furnace room was empty for the first time in my lifetime, and sitting from what must have been a position behind the old furnace sat those old boots. I surmised that my mother garnered the fortitude to move the boots, but couldn’t bring herself to throw them out. The boots now sit in my closet, and hopefully, someone will take the care to preserve them once that clean out takes place. As beaten as they are, they are precious to me because they were important to my father and eventually important to my mother. And that makes them priceless to me.
with lights in rows on either side of the monument that stands in the middle, giving it a soft glow. James English, a member of J.E.B. Stuart Camp #1343, Sons of the Confederate Veterans, was the keynote speaker, reading his prepared speech using a flashlight in the darkened cemetery. English talked about his time in the Air Force, which included duty assignments in Panama and Ohio, before an accident caused by a drunk driver injured his back and knees and he received a disability rating. Once again, the most haunting moment for me during the ceremony was the playing of “Amazing Grace” on the bagpipes by Pipe Major Lord David L. Hinton. I know the bagpipes aren’t for everybody, but I love them. As usual, as Hinton neared the end of the song, he turned and walked away across the cemetery, the music getting softer as the distance increased. It is always a moment that makes me pause and think of all the men and women who have served and all they gave up. And isn’t that kind of introspection and recognition of their courage what Veterans Day is all about? Laura McFarland may be reached at Lmcfarland@powhatantoday.com.
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the Free Clinic of Powhatan. Psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners and counselors are needed for adult patients at the Clinic at 2320 Skaggs Road as well as with students on-site at Powhatan Middle and High schools. Times are flexible and can change based on provider availability. Contact Betsy Blandford, volunteer coordinator, at bblandford@ freeclinicofpowhatan.org or 804380-1270.
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Thursdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (weather permitting and with the exception of U.S. holidays). Find a Mobility Matters staff (wearing lanyard!) in County Seat Restaurant to borrow one of our four threewheeled beach cruiser senior bikes located outside the restaurant! Come to the back door of the restaurant. Leave your license, sign a waiver and enjoy the Village area with your peers with this fun new way to stay active! For questions about the program, call 804-698-0438.
Lonesome Dove Equestrian Center needs someone who is familiar with horse tack to help with the nonprofit’s used Tack Shop. This involves taking the donations, making sure items are clean, and selling the items in the tack shop, which has many saddles, bridles, blankets, and just about anything for the horse. The group is willing to pay someone to manage this. Call Karen at 804-318-6485.
The Powhatan Food Pantry is currently seeking volunteer drivers who can pick up food from local grocery stores on Saturday mornings and transport them to the nonprofit at 2500 Batterson Road. Contact the pantry at 804-372-9526 or powhatanvafoodpantry@gmail. com.
In honor of its 10th anniversary year, Backpacks of Love is holding its 2021 Peanut Butter Drive. The community is asked donate peanut butter to help kids during their breaks from school. The goal is to collect 2,021 jars of peanut butter (16 ounces) by Dec. 10, 2021. People can order at the Amazon link and have them shipped directly to Backpacks of Love or drop them off at the pantry. Visit https://www. amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ ls/2FQYFYIV4J5S?ref_=wl_ share.
Volunteer mental health professionals are needed to staff the expanded behavioral health programs offered by
Powhatan Parks and Recreation is now offering the following at the Pocahontas Landmark Center Gym (4290 Anderson Highway, Powhatan). Keep in mind when County Offices are closed for holidays, inclement weather, etc., activities will not be held unless specifically noted: New museum “preopening” African American Veterans Day Exhibit on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, November 11-13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; New Fun DIY Holiday Gift Making Workshop for Ages 9-13, Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 20 and 21 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., $40 per child, register through Powhatan Cooperative Extension at 804-598-5640 or chowland@vt.edu; New Open Walking Club, Wednesdays, 9-11 a.m.; Open Gym Pickleball, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9-11:30 a.m.; Open Dance Fitness, every other Monday night, 7-8 p.m., skipping holidays (Nov. 15 and 29) and after Nov. 29, the class will break until the spring; Open Adult Special Needs Basketball, every other Monday, 10 a.m.-noon; Paid Momentum Volleyball, Tuesdays and Thursdays, December through April. Contact Cindy Bryant by email at momentumvolleyballclub@ gmail.com; Paid Pulse Basketball, Mondays and Wednesdays, Nov. 15 through March 2022. Contact Brian Griffen by email at vicepresident@ powhatanpulse.com. Follow all COVID guidelines such as social distancing and wear see EVENTS, pg. 8
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Powhatan African American Cultural Arts Museum
PHOTOS BY LAURA MCFARLAND
The Powhatan African American Cultural Arts Museum had a display of local military artifacts and veteran photos on display for its Veterans Day program, which honored all veterans but especially highlighted the contributions of black veterans.
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Arrests One male was charged on Oct. 27 with prohibited acts by a contractor (Misdemeanor). One female was charged on
Nov. 3 with profane swearing/public intoxication (M). One male was charged on Nov. 5 with contempt of court. One male was charged on Nov.
6 with brandishing a firearm (M) and concealed weapon violation (M). One male was charged on Nov. 8 with trespassing (M).
a mask as you enter the building. Everyone will also need to sign a facility use waiver that we will keep on file for one year, and there is a $10 non-resident fee for activities. Remember we ask everyone to wear
rubber soled shoes (no heels) on the gym floor and only allow water in the gym. We are still working on other activities and hope to offer more soon. Contact the Recreation Office at 804-598-5275 with any questions or send an email to mshelton@ powhatanva.gov or mwoodel@ powhatanva.gov.
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Knights secure state championship
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Above, Blessed Sacrament Huguenot football celebrates winning the Virginia Independent Schools football League Division II state championship 54-12 over Kenston Forest School on Saturday at the Dinwiddie Sports Complex. Bottom right, senior Josh Decker (2) reacts after recovering a fumble on Kenston Forest School’s 10-yard line. Bottom left, senior Zander Nadeau (11) scores a touchdown.
By Nick Vandeloecht for Powhatan Today
DINWIDDIE — It was during last season that Blessed Sacrament Huguenot senior Josh Decker started feeling that his team could do something special. “We had so many times that we were just so close to winning everything, winning all four games that we had, but it never happened, and it was always some little mistake that was holding us back,” Decker said, “and we had so much time — so much time to iron out all those mistakes. “It was bound to happen,” Decker said. “It had to happen.” The Knights came together, learned from each other and worked hard through the shortened spring season and through the offseason months that followed. They built up their conditioning — and their bond with one another. The result that followed was eight straight victories going into their regular-season finale at home this fall. But in came Kenston Forest. The Knights struggled, and the Kavaliers capitalized, winning 26-16. The Knights could no longer say they had beaten everyone they had faced this season.
They rectified that two weeks later. BSH rematched Kenston Forest this past Saturday — only this time, the Virginia Independent Schools Football League Division II state championship was on the line. The Knights didn’t just avenge their loss. They won 54-12. Blessed Sacrament Huguenot football’s dominant triumph in Saturday’s state final secured the school its first state championship in football since 2013. When the Knights took a knee, the players on the sideline exploded into jubilant cheers, and the strong crowd of fans who filled out the away-side bleachers soon joined the on-field celebration. Veteran coach Gary Brock, who took the helm of the Knights in 2019, only needed three words in his victory speech to ignite another
round of cheers: “We’re No. 1!” “It’s unbelievable how much work we put in through the offseason and during the season — just countless hills, countless reps at the sled, on the bags and everything,” said senior offensive utility player Zander Nadeau, who was among the Knights’ leading signal callers this year. “It was just constant work. Coach Brock put us through it, and he always told us it would pay off, and it definitely did.” The previous game against Kenston Forest
was also “100% motivation” for Saturday’s state final, Nadeau said. “We knew we didn’t play at our best in that game, and we knew we could play much better. We wanted to prove it to them,” Nadeau said. “We definitely did tonight.” “After we didn’t play that well the first time, we were prepared and we worked harder this week, because we knew we had to get it back,” said senior Harrison Lee. “It was very important to bring it back to the school.” — The BSH offense put
the exclamation mark on its phenomenal seasonlong run game with 469 yards rushing on 66 carries on Saturday. Leading the way was Lee with a whopping 203 yards and two touchdowns on 22 carries and a two-point conversion, Nadeau with 142 yards and two touchdowns on 12 carries, and Decker, who reached 1,055 yards rushing and 16 touchdowns for the season with a state-final showing of 100 yards and two touchdowns on 16 carries and two twopoint conversions. Sophomore Hunter
Case added 27 yards and a touchdown and led the team with three twopoint conversions. Quarterback Afton Harrow completed 2-of3 passes in the game for 26 yards. Playing at center for BSH all season long was Nathan Barras, who never missed a snap at the position this year. “He was priceless,” Brock said of Barras. “We couldn’t have done it without him in the middle.” Senior Garrett Musselman kept the Kavaliers’ quarterback off-balance throughout the game with nine QB hurries and a fumble recovery to go along with 7.5 tackles. He spoke of getting good speed off the line to get past Kenston Forest’s offensive linemen. On offense up front, Musselman also saved two early fumbles by the Knights to help his team keep possession of the ball. Decker thrived on defense. He delivered a couple of key tackles for loss, recovered a fumble to set up a 10-yard touchdown drive, added a QB hurry and totaled a teamleading 10 tackles on Saturday. — David Mann, who see KNIGHTS, pg. 3
C&F Banks AthleteAthlete of the of Week C&F Bank’s the Week FOOTBALL ALL-STAR WHO: FISHER HAMERSLEY WHAT HE DID: Hamersley played a huge role in Powhatan’s 42-6 trouncing of Cosby on Nov. 5 that will see the team back in the playoffs for the first time since 2018. A week after the team’s stunning 42-7 domination of Midlothian, the team was back with a strong offense that amassed 398 yards on the same night it honored its seniors.
Among those seniors was Hamersley, who caught two passes for 69 yards and carried the ball twice for 66 yards and a touchdown. The combined 135 yards he gained represented 34% of the team’s total offense that night. After he tackled Cosby’s ball carrier on fourth down to force a change of possession on Powhatan’s 47 yard-line in the second quarter, Hamersley took the handoff from quarterback Dylan Trevillian and shot along the right side. He appeared to bounce off a Cosby defender before he barreled to his left and into open field.
Hamersley’s 53-yard touchdown romp helped Powhatan lead 27-0 over Cosby before the half. After a Titan score in the third quarter, Hamersley scooped up Cosby’s kickoff and whisked it past the Titans’ defenders, delivering a fiery return that put his team on Cosby’s 19-yard line. “At first I thought I could get to (the ball), and then it ended up dropping more in front of me than I thought,” Hamersley said of Cosby’s kickoff, “but I ended up picking it up, some guys came over, set some blocks, I was able to get around them.”
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Indians fall to Varina in first round of playoffs By Nick Vandeloecht for Powhatan Today
HENRICO — Powhatan’s winningest season since 2016 came to a close in a hard-fought first-round playoff game, with Varina (9-1) narrowly holding on in double overtime to win 28-27. “We know Varina’s a great football team and we think we’re pretty good, too,” said Powhatan head coach Mike Henderson. “We’re not going to take any moral victories. . . . It’s tough, it’s very frustrating, very tough to take, but they got one point better than us.” Powhatan overcame two missed red-zone chances in the first half and a 14-0 deficit in the third quarter to tie the game and even lead 2114 in overtime. But the Blue Devils scored a goal-line touchdown on fourth-and-1, converted the PAT and added another score on a 7-yard play after they got the ball first in the second overtime period. Dynamic senior running back Mitchell Johnson, however, tightened the game up once more. Fielding his second straight direct snap of the series and faking the handoff before charging up the middle for the second straight time, the Powhatan High School senior standout dove 6 yards forward for the touchdown, bringing Varina’s lead back down to one point. Similar to how it won this spring’s triple-overtime thriller over Clover Hill, Powhatan went for the two-point conversion. But the play fell short, ending the game and ensuring the win for Varina. Powhatan had the early momentum, taking the ball all the way to the Blue Devils’ 3-yard line with the help of a 20-yard strike from quarterback Dylan Trevillian to senior Ethan Dowdy and 27 yards rushing from Johnson within the opening drive alone. And then, Powhatan lost the ball on a costly fumble. But the Indians’
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Clockwise from above, Mitchell Johnson (34) runs over Varina defender Dennis Giles (27); Ethan Dowdy (12) finds room between Varina defenders; Chase Gayness (44) runs Varina Jordan Edwards (10) out of bounds, and Fisher Hamersley (14) is consoled by a classmate after Powhatan failed to covert a two point conversion. The Indians overcame a 14-0 deficit before finally falling in overtime 28-27 at Varina.
early momentum on offense quickly transferred to the defense, who held Varina to a 3-and-out and a punt. Powhatan drove again, firing up the short passing game and taking the ball down to Varina’s 4. But a botched snap on an attempted fourthdown play turned the ball over to Varina again, and the Blue Devils quickly powered their way to Powhatan’s 7. An overhead snap of Varina’s own, however,
forced the Blue Devils into a fourth-down situation, and Powhatan senior Mekhi Langhorn successfully defended the intended receiver to ensure the incomplete pass and a turnover on downs. Four-year starters and defensive centerpieces Chase Gayness and Wyatt Lowe forced another possession back into the hands of the Indians’ offense when they tackled the ball carrier on a fourth-and-2 play and held him shy of the first-
Weimer finishes 30th at VHSL championship Staff reports Powhatan freshman Ellen Weimer finished 30th out of 102 runners in the Virginia High School League Class 4 cross country championships at Great Meadow in The Plains Saturday. Weimer finished in 20:18, 4.5 seconds off her pace at the Region 4B championships at Pole Green Park in Mechanicsville on Nov. 3, but the state course has, on the whole, more challenging topography than the Mechanicsville course does. Loudoun Valley’s Ava Gordon won in 17:53, comfortably ahead of second-place Caroline Bauer of Jamestown (18:10). The top finisher from the Richmond metro area was Hanover’s Alli Crytser, who finished fifth in
down marker at Powhatan’s 48. But the Indians ultimately punted, and the Blue Devils broke through this time, putting themselves on the board on an 18-yard touchdown strike, caught by Kaveion Keys, with 48 seconds left in the half. Varina padded its lead early in the third quarter
on a 23-yard touchdown run, but Powhatan responded. Johnson barreled all the way to Varina’s 29 on a huge play, a call against the Blue Devils’ secondary pushed the Indians further up to the 11, and Trevillian, facing fourth and 4, delivered a play-action pass to Lowe, who secured the 6-yard touchdown reception to slash the Blue Devils’ ad-
vantage back down to one possession. Varina marched to Powhatan’s 16 on its next drive, but versatile, hardhitting senior Andrew Cheatham blew up a screen pass on a tackle for loss to force third and 13. Senior Fisher Hamersley stuck to the receiver see INDIANS, pg. 3
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Powhatan’s Ellen Weimer, shown here competing on Nov. 3 at the Region 4B championships, placed 30th in the Virginia High School League Class 4 cross country championships at Great Meadow in The Plains Saturday.
18:31. Patrick Henry’s Logan Nuckols finished ninth in 18:59. Teamwise, Loudoun Valley finished first with 73 points, followed by
Blackburg (97), Jefferson Forest (105), Tuscarora (112) and Jamestown (131). Hanover finished seventh with 141 points and Atlee ninth with 245.
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event. The work is mostly nights and weekends. But we pay our correspondents in coin of the realm rather than the oft-promised “exposure.” We prefer people with some journalism training – published clips (even as a student reporter) are best – and need people who can consistently turn around compelling content on time and to the assigned length. For more information, contact sports editor Dave Lawrence at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.
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Above left, Blessed Sacrament Huguenot senior Garrett Musselman (56) hurries the Kenston Forest quarterback in the state championship game; above right, Nathan Barras (54) was a centerpiece on the offensive line for the Knights all season long.
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along with Nathan Roberts joined Musselman in pressuring the Kavaliers’ quarterback with five hurries, had four tackles including one for loss. Lee made 6.5 tackles while also catching an interception. Defensive powerhouse and senior Gage Smith delivered six tackles, and senior Julian Alcazar, who had a huge pass breakup to help force Kenston Forest into a turnover on downs early in the game, made five tackles, including one where he ran down and tackled a Kenston Forest player to prevent a bigplay touchdown late in the game. Roberts had three tackles, senior Ethan Bishop added two and Harrow made a big one at the end of the first half. The Knights worked to overcome an early 6-0 deficit and two lost fumbles in the first half, including a turnover on the Kavaliers 1-yard line early in the second quarter. But Kenston Forest only advanced as far as its own 7 before punting the ball to its 34, setting up a short field for the Knights. BSH’s multipronged rushing attack continued. Lee picked up 29 yards on the ground within the drive, and Case powered into the end zone from 3 yards out. Case would mirror his run on the very next play to cross the goal line for the two-point conversion and catapult his Knights into an 8-6 lead — a lead that his Knights would never lose. The Kavaliers, hampered by an intentional grounding call, ended up turning the ball over on downs at their own 20yard line with an incomplete pass. Harrow at quarterback zipped the ball to
Mann for a 16-yard gain, and Lee capped the drive with a 3-yard TD rush of his own. Decker ran in the extra two points to make it a two-possession game. The Kavaliers responded, chipping their way downfield before scoring on a 14-yard pass play from Tyler Turman to Trey Lewis, who earlier in the game had also notched a touchdown on a fiery 80-yard run. But Decker stuffed the ball carrier on the attempted two-point run up the middle to keep him out of the end zone. The Kavaliers briefly seized momentum right after that as they recovered the kickoff and pushed up to the Knights’ 19-yard line. With two seconds left in the half on fourth-and-short, Musselman knocked the ball out of the quarterback’s grip. Kenston Forest junior Daniel Henshaw scooped it up and tried to take it to the end zone, but Harrow tackled him out of bounds to end the half. The final two quarters of the state final belonged to the Knights. A botched snap early in the third led to the Kavaliers turning the ball over on downs at their own 24-yard line. Nadeau put away the drive on a sweeping 19yard touchdown run along the right side. A short punt by Kenston Forest was followed by a blazing 47-yard sprint from Nadeau, and Decker notched his first touchdown of the night on a goal-line rush. Not long after that, Decker recovered a fumble at the Kavalier 10, leading to a 6-yard score from Nadeau. The Kavaliers’ next drive also ended in a turnover, as Musselman hurried the quarterback into throwing an interception to a ready and waiting Harrison Lee, who went on to end his
Knights’ drive with a sweeping short touchdown run to the left side. “We made sure we had to shut down their weapons. . . . This week we were prepared to make sure we got to shut all of them down,” Lee said, “and just play our game.” “We were playing tough. We came together on defense,” Nadeau said. “We knew who we needed to stop, and we knew we needed to hold onto the football, and that’s all we really needed to fix.” Lee later ripped off an incendiary 74-yard run in the fourth quarter; two plays later, Decker notched his second TD of the game on an 8-yard rush. The architect of this year’s defense was Patrick Winterrowd, who has coached alongside Brock these past few seasons. “They’ve done more than I’ve ever seen a team do in a single season. It’s amazing,” Winterrowd said of the Knights. “They’ve been building for this for 12 months — through the weight room all winter, then the spring season getting cut short. That made them strong, made them tough.” “These kids have been resilient all year,” Brock said. “We’re just so proud of them and what they’ve accomplished and what they’ve done.” “This is a testament to the kids and how hard they worked. They deserved this,” Winterrowd said, adding that the team has “been a family all year — they’re really good about putting individual stuff aside for the team, and it showed tonight. When we got down and we were making mistakes early, they didn’t quit. They stuck together. You can’t ask for more as a coach.” Getting to be a part of
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Above, BSH players react after winning the Virginia Independent Schools football League Division II state championship 54-12 over Kenston Forest School on Saturday. Below, senior Harrison Lee (50) scores a touchdown.
the state championship team as a coach was Michael Kemp, who as a Class of 2019 BSH alumnus had gotten to play with some of this year’s seniors back when they were freshmen. “Watching them become the players they were today, really I wasn’t surprised to see who they had become,” Kemp said. “But I was surprised to see what they were able to achieve, and I could not be more proud.” After the years they’ve dedicated to the game and to their team, the Knights’ senior class of Josh Decker, Julian Alcazar, Gage Smith, Zander Nadeau, Patrick Maynes, Ethan Bishop, Harrison
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as he defended Varina’s third-down pass, and the Blue Devils’ fourth-down play fell shy of the marker at the 7. From there, Powhatan needed just three plays and 95 seconds to cover 93 yards. After Johnson muscled 10 yards forward on consecutive rushes, Trevillian landed the pass in the hands of Dowdy, who made the jumping catch in space and set sail on an 83-yard bomb play to help tie the game at 14-14. The game remained knotted up for the rest of regulation, and Dowdy would strike again, this time on a 6-yard scoring rush in the first overtime series. Dowdy caught four passes for 116 yards and a touchdown and added 14 yards and a TD on three carries. Johnson put the bow on one of the best seasons by a Richmond-area running back this year with an explosive performance of 157 yards and a TD on 25 carries in Friday’s game. Trevillian completed 12-of-19 passes for 146 yards
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Ethan Dowdy (12) scores six points in overtime as the Indians meet the Varina Blue Devils in the 4B Regional Championship game. The Indians overcame a 14-0 deficit before finally falling in overtime 28-27 at Varina.
Lee and Garrett Musselman are ending their varsity football careers on top as state champions. “It’s amazing,” Nadeau said. “I know I’ll remember this for the rest of my life.” “It’s everything to me because . . . four years of high school and five years of Little League, I’ve never gotten a championship before, and senior year — it’s like a Cinderella story. It’s an amazing feeling,” Musselman said. “Four years with them, we’ve dreamed of this, talked about this since freshman year; and senior year, to get it, it’s amazing. I love it.” It means a lot to Lee,
who was among the freshmen who had the chance to play with and learn from the “Group of 14” seniors, including Kemp, who led the team to a 7-3 record in 2018. Lee described how they taught them a lot about the value of hard work — about becoming a family. “It’s been a lot of time where you’re just playing to play, and you can’t have too much hope because you don’t want to be disappointed,” Decker said. “But there was so much hope, there was so much certainty that we earned it, and we deserved it this year.” Nick Vandeloecht can be reached at sports@ mechlocal.com.
and two touchdowns against two interceptions. Friday’s matchup drew the curtain on many standout varsity careers at Powhatan High School. In addition to the seniors mentioned above, players who helped make the team go — like linemen Zack Karanian and Tanner Palmore and receiver/defensive back Jason Worthington — also played their final high school snaps for Powhatan (7-4) on Friday. “There are so many things that you can talk about, so many players to talk about — they’re so special,” Henderson said. “It’s a special, special, special senior class. . . . I can tell you stories about each one of them. It’s a great class.” While irreplaceable, Powhatan’s seniors have “100 percent” set the tone, Henderson noted, for those players who will lead and contribute to Powhatan football in 2022. “We told the guys here . . . ‘Pay attention to what these seniors did,’ ” Henderson said. “It’s a special class, a special group.” Nick Vandeloecht can be reached at sports@mechlocal.com.
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STUDENT NEWS
Flat Rock Elementary first nine weeks honor roll First Grade All A:
First Grade All A/B:
Second Grade All A/B:
Chelsea Ackerman, London Adams, Virginia Rae Allee, Dawson Allen, Wyatt Allen, SJ Amiss, Murphy Andrus, Mia Barker, Ella Barnard, Harrison Bedard, Gracelynn Berry, Allison Betton, Jaxson Beverly, Orville Bowles, Ella Bronson, Jaxon Brooks, Caitlyn Carson, Sophia Carter, Eli Coates, Eleanor Columbo-Powell, Madison Daughenbaugh, Franklin Edwards, Braxton Elliott, Finley Emerson, Wyatt Estep, Mason Estes, Zane Franklin, Harper Friend, Avery Fulcher, Nolan Gall, Ryland Goode, Wyatt Goodman, Merris Gregory, Forest Hampton, River Hampton, Cohen Hilldrup, Quinn Howard, Caleb Huppet, Alaina Ingebretsen, Amariana Jackson, Savannah Jensen, Emilie Johnson, Rowen Jones, William Kinnan, Psalm Krieger, Calianne Lopez, Geofferson Loughrey, Lucas Lund, Jackson Mayer, Allie McNamara, Iker Membreno, Taegan Mercer, Stella Michael, Jackson Montgomery, Lillian Muse, Savannah Nalder, Matthew Newcomb, Jacob Norton, James Norton, Dominic Ortega, Armani Owens, Liam Pugh, Anabelle Rinker, Thomas Rinker, Oliver Roberts, Lilyana Rockwell, Aiden Rodriguez, Easton Rouse, Catie Sabatini , Kira Selim, Leah Serre, Olivia Shearin, Mason Sill, Beckham Smith, Neal Smith, Karis Smyser, Addington Stallworth, Eli Steele, Lucas Teel, Braxton Tiet, Aida White, Regan Wilkes, Tyler Wood.
Alex Avery, Colt Call, Sebastian Carrillo, Teegan Cooke, Ryan Hager, Laylon Hall, Cole Hatchett, BrookeLynn Michael, Shawn Reamer, Maddox Reid, Logan Rinehart, Madelyn Trueman.
Wyatt Adams, Benjamin Aldrich, Ayden Barker, Annabelle Blaisdell, Georgia Boggs, Zachary Brunelli, Kollin Brunstetter, Owen Bulluck, Jase Curtis, T.J. Delaney, Tristin Dillard, Roland Graham, Levi Hackney, Hayden Hoover, Faith Johnson, Maci Jones, Patrick Kearns, Arturo Leon, Aria Lindsay, Ally Loyall, Axel McClendon, Harper McCormick, Rylee McDaniel, Chase Meyer, Charles Murray, Ava Muse, Declan O'Leary, Brianna Price, Tristan Ramsey, Raylen Reese, Ava Reynolds, Esme Richel, Haven Schiller, Louis Seivard, Lucas Shell, Rolly Sletten, Declan Taylor, Nolan Urban, Brayden Williams.
Business & Service Directory CARPENTRY WORK Carpentry Repair, Painting, Staining, Powerwashing & MORE! Call or Text, Bernal at 804-988-9866 or 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
POWER WASHING Affordable Quality Wash Houses, Decks & More! Lic & Ins. Call 804-550-2345 /873-5125. Serving Powhatan for over 22 years. Angie’s List Highest Rating!
SIDING Miller’s Exterior Works All types of repair jobs, or new jobs! Specializing in replacement windows, decks, replacing entry doors, wheelchair ramps & all your handyman needs. Insured. Marlin Miller 804-512-3131
Jack Alexander, Julianne Ayers, Ella Barrett, Grant Baughman, Layla Blaisdell, Jackson Boggs, Richard Bolton, Greyson Caudle, Caleb Clanton, Kaya Clark, Lewis Collins, Fabio Conigliaro, Owen Davis, Charlie Dunn, Isaac Early, Brynn Emery, Connor Fessler, Carlos Fosse', Dylan Fridley, Evan Fuller, Sadie Gould, Catherine Hall, Hadley Hurt, Chance Johnson, Britney Jones, Landon Kerns, Gates Lawson, Josie Levermore, Scarlet Lewis, Grayson Lindley, Eleanor Long, Everett Lonnstrom, Graham Lyons, Audrey Mapes, Austin Markland, Chase Mesco, Charles Miles, Coen Moore, Peyton Mungo, Alayna Napier, Addison Nelms, Eleanor Nelson, Wyatt Pallett, Marina Pantelejeva, Lucia Ann Pasi, Madeline Ringstaff, Lucas Roudabush, Michael Schwartz, Seth Silliman, Evan Smith, Nathan Stallings, Sloane Stigall, Roan Sullivan, Zion Taylor, Ashleigh Taylor, Sam Thomas, Sonya Tye, Dustin Tyson, Charlotte Wilkes, Aubrie Willis, Henry Zornow.
GENERAL
GENERAL
Third Grade All A: Harvest Ashman, Caleb Austin, Jackson Baughman, James Blish, Teagan Brauburger, Emma Bronson, McKenzie Campfield, Cora Chapman, Luke Chester, Zoey Columbo-Powell, Anson Dann, Valentyna De La Cruz Maldonado, Sawyer Dunaway, Tessa East, Talley Eastwood, Avalyn Edwards, Matthew Farnham, Ryan Fletcher, Logan Franklin, Landon Gall, Kingston Goode, Symon Gould, Arya Greiger, Sadie Harbison, Harper Hedgepeth, Joshua Helms, Aidan Hines, Olivia Howard, Arabella John-
Become an independent contractor, delivery carrier QUALIFY FOR A
$1,500 SIGNING BONUS
Benefits of this part-time, contract opportunity with the Richmond Times-Dispatch team: • Manage your own schedule and free up most of your day; work only 3-4 hours between 1-6 a.m. daily • Excellent supplemental income – Earn up to $1,800 per month All you need is a dependable vehicle and a valid Virginia driver’s license for consideration. Signing bonus is for a limited time, so don’t miss out. Contact us NOW at Richmond.com/Carriers or (804) 649-6872 to learn more.
Bernard’s Tree Service Tree Removal, Stump Grinding, Landscaping, Cleanout, Mulching, Planting & More! Free Est. Licensed & Insured References. Please Call 804-874-9184
GENERAL
CONSTRUCTION & TRADES Electrical Technician for growing process automation company, Electrical & PLC experience helpful but not required. Travel required with all expenses paid. Full benefits package. Contact Diane at 804-372-6428 or email resume Diane@etheridgeautomation.com
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 $15 per hr & $500 Sign-On Bonus for FT Experienced House Cleaners at HandiMaids in Midlothian! * Top Pay, Tips * Full Health Benefits * Paid Time Off & more! Visit handimaidsinc.com/careers OR text the word "CLEAN" TO 804-294-2963
Juan Alejo, Anthony Bardon, Tyrone Beasley, Annabella Bradley, Corbin Brock, Caroline Chewning, Aubrey Combellack, Anson Dunbar, Jacob Emery, Beckett Fisher, Shay Fox, Bentley Frank, Liam French, Addison Gaters, Cameron Glidewell, Taygen Graham, Ollie Gregory, Bentley Hatchett, Lilly Hinden, La'Corei Holland, Hank Holloway, Noah Hoppin, Danilo Izaguirre, Leland Jackson, Bella Justice, Jacob Lai, Richard Laning IV, Adalyn Lecik, Lorenzo Leon, Jackson Lilly, Floyd Loftis, Ayden Long, Evan Owen, Thomas Partusch, Zoey Peine, Mackenzie Perkins, Sabrina Quinn, Sydney Shelton, Gabriel Stallings, Alaina Stephenson, Kellan Walker, Ryder Weeks, Hayden Wood, Austin Zhang.
Apartment Referral Services Policy Apartment referral service companies sell lists of available apartments for rent in your area. Please read contracts thoroughly to ensure that you understand and agree to all the terms and the cancellation policy of the contract.
HOUSES UNFURNISHED
FOR RENT 3480 Trenholm Road Powhatan, VA 23139 4 bedrooms, 2 baths $1,795/month
TREE SERVICE
Recruitment
Third Grade All A/B:
Residential for Rent
GENERAL
Short on Cash?
CONCRETE WORK Bernard’s Concrete Services Concrete, Retaining Walls, Pavers, Brick, Sidewalks. Install & repair. Free Estimates. Licensed & Insured. References. Please call 804-874-9184
Second Grade All A:
son, Colin Kirby, Jackson Lightner, Alyssa Long, Caroline McCrory, (Logan) Holland Mesco, Ryder Mezera, Harry Moore, Ariana Muminovic, Audrey Perkins, John Petrini, Alyssa Phillips, Julianna Russo, Abigail Selz, Adeline Simpson, Tyson Sims, Jude Singh, Evan Soderstrom, Brennen Sprouse, Lucas Stopf, Finn Toft, Gabrielle Tunstall, Lily Waller, Grandon Walthall, Pierce Ward, Weston White.
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. Please contact Teresa Brandon 804-8017653 or tbrandon@timesdispatch.com
SOCIAL SERV. & NON-PROFIT
SOCIAL SERV. & NON-PROFIT
Goochland-Powhatan Community Services is now seeking the following professionals:
SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER CLINICIAN (2) Full time , 40 hrs/wk with one Monday evening until 7 pm, Will provide evidence-based counseling techniques to consumers that have substance use and mental health disorders. Master’s degree in a human services field and license eligible status required; license preferred.
SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST/SERVICE COORDINATOR For ITC of Goochland Powhatan. Full time, salaried position, with benefits. Candidate hired as an employee of Goochland Powhatan Community Services. Agency Application required. Closing date 4:30 pm. 11/29/21 p.m.
DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (DSP) PRN and part time. Will work with individuals with Developmental Disabilities. Part Time DSPs are needed for in home support programs; PRN DSPs are needed in day support programs.
TRANSPORTATION DRIVERS Part-time. To transport individuals to and from facilities in Goochland and Powhatan Counties. Qualified applicants must be 25 yrs. or older. Must be able to work morning hours and late afternoon hours. A valid VA Driver’s License w/good driving record, pre-employment drug screening, and criminal background check required. $13/hour.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES ASSISTANT Full Time to provide clerical services. High school diploma and experience with payment processing, and standard office software required. Experience with electronic health records and knowledge in insurance billing is a plus. Starting Salary $30,000. Closing date: 11/19/21. All positions are open until filled unless specified otherwise. For full job descriptions and to apply visit
www.gpcsb.org
EOE
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES Call for help with your rental property VISIT HankCosby.com Click RENTAL PROPERTIES for additional photos & information on available rentals.
see HONOR ROLL, pg. 6
HOUSES UNFURNISHED House for rent in Powhatan off Academy Rd. 4 bedroom, including master, 2 1/2 bath, attached garage, on two acres, available December 15th. $1,950 per month. Shown by appointment only. Call 804-598-4887 and leave a message.
Legals ABC LICENSES Village Hospitality Group LLC Trading as: 1933 Public House, 3844 Old Buckingham Road, Powhatan County, Virginia 23139-7019. The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) AUTHORITY for a Wine and Beer On and Off Premises, Mixed Beverage Restaurant license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages. Amy Potter / Member NOTE: Objections to the issuance of this license must be submitted to ABC no later than 30 days from the publishing date of the first of two required newspaper legal notices. Objections should be registered at www.abc.virginia .gov or 800-552-3200.
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HONOR ROLL
ley Sullivan, Abigail Tinsley, Noah Tinsley, Caden Wheeler, Mason Williams.
Tommy White, Dunia Zaki. Continued from pg. 5
Fourth Grade All A/B:
Fourth Grade All A: Aubree Allee, Jacob Betz, Natalie Blankenship, Evan Brooks, Steele Callaway, Marley Cintron, Zoe Clark, Kinely Crockett, Cora Duke, Grace Flippo, Myron Fuller, Michaela Goodman, Easton Green, Elizabeth Harvie, Tristen Hiatt, Braxton Kerns, Corbin Kluis, Berkley Krieger, Madison Markland, Kaylee Mawyer, Kaia Lou McClure, Landon McNamara, Amberly Nalder, Ethan Nelson, Mario Ortega, Josie Pasi, Sophia Pitman, Levi Powers, LeeAnne Price, James Riffell, Lola Rinker, Abby Saunders, Emma Selz, Leif Smartschan, Quinn Stigall, Dylan Strickland, Erika Traupman, William (Henry) Vukmer,
Owen Adcock, Landen Allen, Ryle Anderson, Olivia Andrews, Catherine Barr, Madilyn Batten, Aubree Carnes, Austin Carroll, Sam Carter, Lin Caudle, Aubrey Chase, Halli Chewning, Mason Cook, Gracie Cook, Brezlun Cooke, Wyatt Davis, Kinzley Dekle, Peyton Elliott, Averie Estep, Jaylen Flowers, Samuel Halfon, Reece Harper, Alaina Hill, Asher Ingebretsen, Sophie Jenkins, Morgan Johnson, Layla Keene, Ethan King, Stuart Latimer, Kylie McDowell, Khloe McDowell, Bella Michael, Alexa Miller, Brynn Morrison, Chloe Moser, Easton Osborne, Makena Paulin, Keziah Raines, Phillip Rasmussen, Michael Sabatini, Adam Saunders, Owen Smith, McKin-
Cleaning Services
YARD CLEANUP & JUNK REMOVAL
Fifth Grade All A: Charlotte Abbondanza, Piper Barnes, Alaina Bass, Connor Bozard, Jeremiah Brooks, Jordyn Brown, Hayden Columbo-Powell, Liam Edwards, Kara Emery, Brooks Fessler, Gabriella Hickman, Rick Hinson, Chase Jones, Chase Kinnier, Caleb Krieger, Mia Laning, Tucker Lyons, Lyla Martin, Ben Mayer, Landon McCall, Carson Miles, Noah Montano, Mattie Monte, Tyler Pallett, Marshall Scholl, Preston Schwartz, Jane Smartschan, Connor Smith, Anabelle Stephenson, Robert Stewart, Jakob Thomas, Lucy Thompson.
Powhatan Power Washing Houses - Decks - Walks - Driveways - Fences Staining & Sealing Licensed and Insured
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Plumbing Emergency Service Residential & Commercial Work
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Home Improvement
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Fifth Grade All A/B:
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Roofing Services
Fencing
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Miscellaneous Custom Built Storage Sheds, Barns, Garages and Animal Buildings
Grading
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Driveway grading Gravel road maintenance Gravel spreading & hauling Lot clearing & grading Topsoil & fill dirt hauled
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Septic Services
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