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Vol. XXXV No.. 23
Decemeber 8, 2021
First Powhatan Christmas Mother remembered By Laura McFarland Managing Editor
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OWHATAN – Family and friends recently shared their memories of Helen Mason, who helped start one of Powhatan’s most beloved Christmas traditions by serving as the county’s first Christmas Mother. When Mason, 93, died on Thanksgiving Day, she left behind a legacy in Powhatan County of years of service to others and a joyous spirit that sought to bring happiness to anyone she met. That service included, but was not limited to, agreeing to serve as Powhatan’s first Christmas Mother in 1967 without really knowing what it would entail or the tradition she would help launch that has touched countless lives
over the program’s 54 years in existence. She would also remain involved in the program for another 40 years by going in around Christmas time to wrap gifts. On the 50th anniversary of the Christmas Mother program, Mason talked about its simple start in 1967, helping about 30 recipients, ranging from children to seniors. The only cash the program had was $60 given by the Welfare Department, which went to buy fresh fruit, nuts, candy and some canned goods for the recipients. Additionally, the county’s home demonstration clubs were asked to fix up gifts, especially for the children. It wasn’t extravagant, but it was meant to make sure they all knew someone was thinking of them, Mason said in 2017. But as much as Mason was proud of
HELEN MASON that role in the county’s history, she didn’t try to draw attention to herself because of it, said Ben Mason, one of
Helen Mason’s four children with her late husband of 54 years, Les. His mom didn’t talk about the role much, but he recalled hearing stories from others through the years, both about her time as Christmas Mother and the many ways she served the community and earnestly tried to help people. “The real joy for her was behindthe-scenes small things,” he said. “She liked to help the less fortunate. You might not know who receives it. I think she really preferred that.” Longtime friend Ruth Boatwright of Powhatan said Helen Mason’s legacy, outside of her family, is that she genuinely enjoyed touching the lives of people and was eager to contribute her time, money and efforts to projects that made life better in Powhatan. see MASON, pg. 4
Parade, tree lighting to fill Village with cheer By Laura McFarland Managing Editor
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POWHATAN – Powhatan County will embrace the holiday season in earnest this weekend as the Powhatan Christmas Parade and the lighting of the new community Christmas tree fill the Village with joy and laughter. Final preparations are underway for the festivities on Saturday, Dec. 11, which begins with the Powhatan Christmas Parade at 2 p.m. The fun doesn’t stop when the parade ends as people are invited to surround the county’s new Christmas tree immediately after at the lot across from Four Seasons Restaurant on Old Buckingham Road. All the while, people can also visit vendors that will
PHOTO BY LAURA McFARLAND
PHOTO BY LAURA McFARLAND
Attending the planting of the new community Christmas tree on Dec. 2 were Dale Goodman, from left, Mike Byerly, Steve McClung, Karin Carmack, Bill Cox, Ned Smither, David Williams and Robert Watkins.
be set up on the Courthouse Green representing local churches, civic organiza-
tions, artisans and more. There will also be food for sale at the event.
see TREE, pg. 6
Delegate seeks to protect well water from landfills By Laura McFarland Managing Editor
DELIVER TO: Postal Patron Powhatan, VA 23139
This year’s Christmas parade, which is expected to
POWHATAN – A Powhatan-led amendment to state code is expected to be presented to the General Assembly in January 2022 to protect well water users near landfills, but whether or not that change, if passed, will impact a landfill currently being proposed just across the border in Cumberland County is yet to be determined. Del. R. Lee Ware, R-65, sent an email to the Powhatan County Board of Supervisors and fellow state representative Sen. Ghazala Hashmi on Tuesday, Nov. 30 announcing he had submitted a draft request in keeping with one of several legislative priority items presented to Ware and Hashmi by the board for the 2022 session. In their request, the board members
pointed out that Virginia Code Section 9VAC20-81-120 “protects public water sources by prohibiting new landfills within a one mile upgradient of any existing surface or groundwater public water supply intake or reservoir; or within three miles upgradient of any existing surface or groundwater public water supply intake or reservoir.” However, in a rural community such as Powhatan, a significant portion of the population draws their drinking water from private wells, which are not protected under this state code section. The supervisors asked Ware and Hashmi to propose that private wells be included in the water sources protected by the section. Ware’s proposed amendment, simply requests that Section 9VAC20-81120 also “prohibit new landfills within a see WELL WATER, pg. 4
Raymond Jackson Jr. takes a quiet moment to soak in the surroundings of his new rental home, which was renovated through the Coalition of Powhatan Churches.
Coalition helps renovate home to assist family By Laura McFarland Managing Editor
POWHATAN – The Coalition of Powhatan Churches thought outside the box this year to help a family get back on their feet and have a safe place to live. Thanks to the local nonprofit and several dozen volunteers, Raymond Jackson Jr. and his son Raymond III moved into a newly renovated rental home last week that will allow them to stay in the county. The huge undertaking involved in the project was a new experience for the Coalition, which went beyond what it has done before to help the father and son, said Patsy Goodwyn, Coalition president. The house actually belongs to a local family and used to be the home of a Coalition client who died, but it had fallen into disrepair, Goodwyn said. The nonprofit approached the homeowners with an offer this summer – the Coalition would update and clean the house in western Powhatan and the Jacksons would be able to live there rent free for a year. After that, they are hopsee HOME, pg. 5
Residents urged to recycle holiday debris carefully By Roslyn Ryan Richmond Suburban News
With Christmas now less than a month away, many Powhatan residents are no doubt already well into the annual sprint to procure presents, plan holiday feasts, and deck as many halls as they possibly can before the big day arrives. And as that blizzard of bows, boxes and other holiday accoutrements bears down, local recycling centers are once again gearing up for a major influx of material.
According to Julie Buchanan, public relations coordinator for Central Virginia Waste Management Authority (CVWMA), a public service authority that coordinates recycling and solid waste management programs for 13 localities including Powhatan, Goochland and Chesterfield, her organization can expect to see an increase of up to 25% during the holiday season. While that is certainly a good thing from an envisee RECYCLE, pg. 3
PHOTO BY LAURA McFARLAND
Shelley Shust recycles at the Powhatan Convenience Center.
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O B I T UA R I E S JUDITH DUNCAN
DONALD ROBERTS
Dr. Judith "Judy" Duncan, 82, passed away in her Cumberland County home on November 23, 2021, after a long battle with cancer. Judy, who has the distinction of being Virginia's first female superintendent of schools, was a lifelong educator and an active member of the community. She was well-loved, whether she was leading programs at the church, judging garden club competitions DUNCAN across Virginia or spending time with her nieces, nephews and grandchildren. She is survived by her sister, Jean (Tucker) Harrison; her son, Bobby Whittemore; and two grandchildren, Amber Parker and Rhys Whittemore. A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 11 at Oakwood United Methodist Church in Cumberland. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to Voices for Virginia's Children.
Donald "Donnie" Stephen Roberts, 70, of Powhatan, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 1, 2021. Donnie, as known to his family and friends, was preceded in death by his parents, David and Helen Thompson; his sister, Sharon Irby; and two brothers, Scott and Mike Roberts. Donnie is survived by his wife of 27 years, Kathy Roberts; his twin brother, Ronnie Roberts (Jane); ROBERTS four sons, Stephen Roberts (Angie), Paul Roberts (Carolyn), Kevin Roberts (Mary) and Andrew McInturff (Lora); two daughters, Jennifer Skeens (Tommy) and Brittany Taylor (Danny). Donnie also leaves behind 18 grandkids, Josh, Jason, Randy, Matt, Donnie, Caleb, Amanda, Kristin, Ashley, JT, Suzy, Sarah, Raelynn, Katie, Sadie, Presley, Ruby and Lee;
and three great-grandkids. Donnie retired from Dominion Energy after 40 years of service. Donnie was an avid hunter and fisherman who also enjoyed hanging out with his kids and grandkids. Donnie loved going to the Outer Banks and hanging out with his Sea Kove family (Nancy, Boom, Skip, Sue, Cathy, Tommy, Chris Julie, Caroline and many more), weekends at Lake Gaston and taking his boat out on the water. Donnie had an infectious laugh and always found the good in any bad situation and loved to tell funny jokes, even if they only made sense to him. Donnie loved taking care of the grandkids when they were home sick from school, needed a ride to work or school activity and loved to tease the kids about eating their Halloween candy. Donnie always put others first and will be remembered by many as the kindest man. A Celebration of Life will be held Monday, December 13, 2021, at 3 p.m. at Gospel Light Baptist Church, 2109 Anderson Highway, Powhatan, Va. 23139. A reception will follow the ceremony.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR Wednesday, Dec. 8
Powhatan County Public Schools will hold a job fair from 4 to 7 p.m. in the conference room of the Pocahontas Landmark Center, 4290 Anderson Highway Powhatan. The school division is looking for substitute teachers, substitute instructional assistants and substitute bus drivers. The substitute rate for a bus driver has been increased to $18/ hour. The school district’s other contractors, HES (custodial) and Sodex (Food Service) will also be accepting applications. A substitute application can be found by visiting www. powhatan.k12.va.us. Any questions, contact human resources at 804-598-5700.
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. The group will not meet on Dec. 22 or 29. Enjoy time with peers, brain-building 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 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.
Pick up an application at the library and turn it into the front desk. Contact Brooke at pcplteens@powhatanlibrary. net.
Thursday, Dec. 9
Powhatan County Public Library’s fall programming continues 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. Fine creek Brewing Company will hold a benefit night for Powhatan Christmas Mother from 3 to 8 p.m. at the brewery, 2425 Robert E. Lee Road. The goal of the Powhatan Christmas Mother program is to provide gifts and food to families in need, especially children and the elderly. The organization consists of volunteers who are committed to making this possible. Powhatan Christmas Mother works hard to ensure that no family in our community goes without food, no child is without toys and clothing, and no elderly person is forgotten as we celebrate the Christmas season. A portion of this night’s proceeds will go to support the Powhatan Christmas Mother. 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.
The Powhatan Food Pantry is open from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursdays, Saturdays and Tuesdays at 2500 Batterson Road. Contact the pantry at 804-372-9526 or powhatanvafoodpantry@gmail. com. 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/93768242 35?pwd=YkZnbmQ4cXNhZGl 2RzhXclBBZkhxZz09. Meeting ID: 937 682 4235. Passcode: Welcome. Powhatan Stars Cancer Support Group, formerly known as Powhatan Supporting the Alliance and Respecting Survivors (STARS), meets at 6 p.m. at The County Seat Restaurant in the back room. The group is for survivors, caregivers and family members to listen and support each other. For more information, contact Sue Bird at 804-212-8651 or Patty Hicks at 804-375-3499. 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.
The Powhatan Rotary Club meets at 7:30 a.m. every Thursday at the County Seat Restaurant.
The Powhatan Republican Committee’s monthly meeting will be held on the second Tuesday of every month at Rosa’s Italian Restaurant. Social time is at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7 p.m.
Awaken to Hope Al-Anon meets at 7:30 p.m. every Thursday at St. John Neumann Catholic Church.
Friday, Dec. 10
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. Bear Creek Lake State Park will hold its eighth annual Drive-Through Light Show from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 10, 11 and 12 at the park,
Huguenot Volunteer Fire Department is pleased to announce that Santa will be coming to the station from 8 to 10 a.m. at 1959 Urbine Road! Join us for our annual Santa Breakfast and enjoy pancakes and much more. The event will include storytelling for everyone by Mrs. Claus and activities for all! The Powhatan Christmas Parade will take place on at 2 p.m. 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. The Holiday Handmade Showcase at Westchester Commons will continue every weekend in December before Christmas at 153 Perimeter Drive (next to Office Max). The remaining events are Dec. 11, 12, 18 and 19. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. For more information, contact Debra at coachdmenger@ gmail.com.
Powhatan AA meets at 8 p.m. every Saturday at Manakin Episcopal Church on Huguenot Trail.
The next club date is from 11 a.m. to noon at the library.
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.
The Powhatan American Legion meeting is held at 7:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month. Members invite all veterans of the armed forces to attend the meetings of American Legion Post 201 held at the Memorial Cultural Arts and Community Center, 2375 Skaggs Road. For more information, contact Chuck Schirer at 804-239-7481.
Sunday, Dec. 12
Old Powhatan Baptist Church, 2202 Old Church Road, will hold a concert of Christmas Songs and Stories with Nashville-based singer/ songwriter Ross King at 6 p.m. at the church. Tickets are free but seating is limited. Reserve tickets at https://www. eventbrite.com/e/christmasstories-a-concert-with-rossking-tickets-208247813817. Powhatan Fire and Rescue’s Junior Emergency Technician program meets at 1:30 p.m. on the second Sunday of each month at different locations in the county. The program is free and open to 12- to 15-yearolds from all parts of the county interested in learning about their local fire, rescue and emergency services organizations. Applications may be picked up year-round at the fire administration office in the Village Building. Contact the office at 804-598-5646 or preams@powhatanva.gov for this month’s location.
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.
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.
The Powhatan Christmas Mother’s Winter Wonderland Ball will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 17 at Bienvenue. The event will include dinner and dancing to live music provided by Steve Bassett and Cornell Jones. Tickets will be available to the public Nov. 12 to the white tie event. Pre-sale sponsorship opportunities are available. Follow the Powhatan Christmas Mother’s Facebook page for updates.
Cartersville Seventh Day Adventist Church, 2294 Cartersville Road, Cartersville, will hold its Cartersville SDA Christmas Program at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 18. It is free and open to the public.
Old Powhatan Baptist Church will hold a Christmas Sunday with Breakfast and Carols at 8:30 a.m. and Combined Worship at 10:15 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 19 at the church, 2202 Old Church Road. All are welcome.
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.
Monday, Dec. 13
Saturday, Dec. 11
The original Powhatan AA meets from 8 to 9 p.m. every Thursday in the Powhatan Village Building.
22 Bear Creek Lake Road. Organized by the Friends of Bear Creek Lake State Park, and set up with the help of many volunteers, the Lights at the Lake event is more than a community happening; it’s become a regional adventure to enjoy while brightening the hearts of so many who too often go without. Admission to the event is the donation of a new, unwrapped toy, or a monetary donation to the Cumberland Christmas Mother. Additional activities include a s'mores roasting campfire, take-away grilled chicken dinner, a handmade quilt raffle and more! The route will lead visitors from the park entrance, down to the lake and back through Chestnut and Black Oak campgrounds. The entire route will be decorated, with many new displays this year. All proceeds from the event benefit the Cumberland Christmas Mother. There will be a decoration station to make your one-of-a-kind Lights at the Lake ornament. Carry out chicken dinners for $12 on Sunday, Dec. 12. Contact Bill or Barbara at 434-466-7046. Holiday themed quilt raffle for $1/ticket. Drawing on Dec. 12. Light fare and seasonal merchandise will be available for purchase at the Lakeside Snack Bar. Lights at the Lake ornaments for sale for $5.
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. Graceland Baptist Church, 975 Dorset Road will hold its annual Miracles of God Christmas Service at 10:30 a.m. with lunch to follow in the dinner hall. The service, which is now in its sixth year, is meant offer an opportunity for people with special needs and their families to worship in an all-inclusive atmosphere. The service includes music, stories, testimonies, poetry and more. It is open to all. For more information, contact Greg LeMaster at 804-615-2632. A Grief Support Group meets from 10 to 11 a.m. on the second Monday of each month at Powhatan United Methodist Church. All are welcome to attend. This group is facilitated by Judy Cain-Oliver, licensed clinical psychologist. Relay for Life South of the James meets at 7 p.m. on the second Monday of the month online. For more information, contact Pat Johnson at 804241-1161 or pjj804@icloud. com. A Powhatan Hope Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meeting will be held from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Monday at PCC Church, 4480 Anderson Highway, Powhatan, Room 102. It is an open discussion meeting. Wheelchair accessible
Tuesday, Dec. 14
Make a difference at the Powhatan County Public Library with the Teen Advisory Board. Help plan, and run teen programs, create library displays, suggest YA books and materials, and get volunteer hours. For local teens aged 13-18 (grades 6-12). Application required to join. Pick up one at the library front desk. The board next meets from 4 to 6 p.m.
Library for All is Powhatan County Public Library’s club for disabled adults. It meets once a month for crafts, a story, and occasionally a guest presenter.
see CALENDAR, pg. 7
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Graceland Baptist holds Christmas Drive Through PHOTOS BY LAURA MCFARLAND
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Special election dates approaching Contributed Report The Powhatan County Office of Elections is preparing for the special election to fill the District 4 seat on the Powhatan County School Board and wants to make sure residents are aware of the important dates tied to the election. The deadline for candidates to qualify for ballot access is Thursday, Dec. 17. To date, three voters from District 4 have submitted initial paperwork to qualify to run for the office, according to Karen Alexander, director of elections. There will once again be a 45-day period for early voting. The first day of early voting will be Thursday, Dec. 30. In-person early voting will take place in the
Office of Elections, located in the basement of the Village Building, 3910 Old Buckingham Road. Curbside voting is available if you call the office at 804598-5604. The deadline to register/ make changes to registration status for voters is Wednesday, Feb. 2. The deadline to apply to vote by mail is Friday, Feb. 4. Absentee voting will be offered on two Saturdays, Feb. 5 and 12. The date of the special election is Tuesday, Feb. 15. Voting locations are at Precinct 401/Powhatan Courthouse, located at Powhatan Middle School, and Precinct 402/Mt. Zion, located at Mt. Zion Baptist Church on Ridge Road.
Protect the ones you love,
get your flu shot today. Graceland Baptist Church held its annual Christmas Story Drive Through on Dec. 3 and 4 at the church. Visitors could stay in their vehicles and drive through displays telling the story of the birth of Jesus Christ and his ultimate sacrifice.
Exercise caution when online shopping With online holiday retail sales projected to increase as much as 15% over last year, the Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA) is encouraging people to take some simple steps to stay safe while shopping for their family and friends. “The holiday season is a prime time for hackers, scammers and online thieves who are out there looking to take advan-
tage,” said Virginia’s Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Michael Watson. “The primary threats range from bad actors trying to trick people with fake products, claims of unauthorized credit card activity and even fake shipping details for products. They’ll also try to take advantage of people’s good nature to extract personal and financial information through fake charities or websites.”
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ronmental standpoint, it can also lead to headaches when folks aren’t aware of what should—and shouldn’t—be put into recycling containers. When it comes to wrapping paper, for example, that oh-so-festive glittery gold paper may look fabulous under the tree, but unfortunately it can’t be recycled, Buchanan said. The same goes for that string of holiday lights from last year, tinsel (which can clog recycling machinery) and even the receipts from all of your holiday purchases (see list of recycling no-nos, right). Essentially, said Buchanan, the best way to approach holiday waste is to first reduce it as much as possible in whatever way you can, then find creative ways to reuse what you can. Finally, make sure that whatever you do recycle, such as food packaging, is properly cleaned and sorted. Buchanan was also happy to offer a few other helpful green holiday tips: Decorate with nature. Pine branches, pinecones, berries and acorns look beautiful on tables, doors and mantles. Plus, all can be returned outside when the holidays are over. Wrap gifts in plain paper, newspaper or fresh greenery. Get creative! Reuse bows and ribbons from year to year (these can’t be recycled). Make your own ornaments out of upcycled materials. CVWMA offers plenty of ideas on Pinterest. Send holiday cards made of recycled paper and that can also be recycled. Avoid cards with glitter, gems or other materials as these are not recyclable. Empty and rinse clean all bottles, jugs, jars, tubs and cartons before placing them in the recycling container. Plas-
Here’s what you can do to protect yourself and your family against these cyber threats: Think before you click: Watch out for ads and emails encouraging you to click on links. Instead, go directly to the company’s website to verify the offer is legitimate. Consider your payment options: Using a credit card provides users more financial protection than using a debit card.
tic caps can be reattached. Keep holiday light strands and tinsel out of recycling containers as these can tangle recycling machinery. Reuse bags and boxes. When recycling, flatten boxes before placing them in your container. Johnny Melis, utilities manager for Powhatan County, said the two weeks following Christmas bring the heaviest rush throughout the year, and the week before Christmas is busy as well. “People get packages that they are receiving, all the Amazon boxes, and are trying to get them out of the house,” he said with a smile. That means residents may expect longer wait times than usual at the Powhatan County Convenience Center, said Ramona Carter, director of public works. Additionally, although the county has a regular pickup service hauling trash and recycling away throughout the day, sometimes it can’t keep up and there is the possibility the center has to close early. “Because we only have one convenience center, we don’t have the flexibility to move stuff to the other one yet,” she said, referring to the planned convenience center in eastern Powhatan. While the store-bought recyclables are handled by the convenience center, Powhatan Anti-Litter Council and Yard Works are once again teaming up to provide residents with a place to recycle their live Christmas trees free of charge. The service will start in January 2022 with more details to follow. For more information on local recycling, visit CVWMA’s website at https:// cvwma.com/ or call the organization’s recycling hotline at (804) 340-0900. Laura McFarland contributed to this story.
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“She was really outgoing. She was the kind of person that she would do for anybody. If she found out somebody had a need she would fill that need. And she never wanted any credit for it or to be in the limelight,” she said. In addition to her involvement with the Christmas Mother program, Mason was a founding auxiliary member of the Fine Creek Club, a Powhatan Garden Club member, Class Mother on countless occasions for her children at Huguenot Academy (now Blessed Sacrament Huguenot), and founder of the Powhatan chapter of Girl Scouts U.S.A. She was also the last remaining charter member and a past-president of the Woman’s Club of Powhatan. She had many beloved causes that she supported, including the Coalition of Powhatan Churches, which she appreciated for its ability to build bridges, and Relay for Life. Boatwright remembered all the years she would call Mason when it was time for Relay for Life and her friend would order a long list of luminaries in memory or in honor of people. “Some people live their lives and hardly get involved in anything. Helen was just the opposite. She truly loved people,” Boatwright said.
Contributed Report Powhatan County is being included in a survey by the public service Greater Richmond Transit Company (GRTC). This is an opportunity for Powhatan residents to be counted among the survey results as the study is done. With transportation being among one of Powhatan's greatest needs, it is crucial the county begins looking toward a solution. Many rural areas in the United States are using micro-transit to expand mobility options for their residents. This survey is part of a broader study, the Richmond Region Micro-Transit Study. The study is exploring the feasibility of microtransit throughout the nine jurisdictions (City of Richmond, Henrico County, Chesterfield see SURVEY, pg. 5
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one-mile upgradient of any existing private wells.” But while the amendment, if passed, might help protect water sources in regard to future landfill applications, Ware said he wasn’t sure how much of an impact it would have with an existing application like the one currently under review by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality for the proposed Green Ridge Landfill in Cumberland, which will be located close to the Powhatan border. So on Nov. 22, Ware sent a letter to David Paylor, director for the state DEQ, pointing out the protection state code gives to public water sources in landfill cases and saying it is his judgement “that the same protections should be accorded private wells on private properties.” “I urge you to give serious consideration to this matter, for my concern is shared by the elected Board of Supervisors and School Board of Powhatan County, in the 65th House District that I represent, as your agency reviews applications for development of the proposed Green Ridge Landfill in adjoining Cumberland County,” Ware wrote to Paylor. “I stress the importance of this in the knowledge that any legislation that might ensue on this subject in the 2022 General Assembly would be, if passed and enacted into law, too late to apply to the Green Ridge proposal.” Ware said in a separate interview last week that he hopes bringing the amendment forward raises the issue and affects the considerations made in regard to permitting the landfill. “In tandem with the earlier letter sent to the director, I hope that it will,” he said, later adding he knows it is
As much as she loved serving others, Mason also knew how to enjoy life. She was the leading actress and founding member of “The Fine Arts Five,” a local theatre troupes. The “Ding-a-lings” was her longest-standing lunch group, meeting every Dec. 21 for an incredible 44 years. Mason’s father had been a big advocate for travel as education, including two family transatlantic voyages as a youth, and that love of travel stayed with her throughout her life. Mason was involved in everything her children – Lee, Ann, Ben and Mary Margaret – did and loved to entertain them and their friends as well, Mary Margaret Evans said of her mom. At one point Mason was a school teacher, but she stopped teaching to focus on her family. “She knew everything about her family and extended family, all of her friends, all of her kids’ friends. She was an amazing woman,” Evans said. Mason had an amazing memory and to the very end she was “sharp as a tack,” Evans said. Her mother was interested in everybody and everything that came into her presence and “she remembered something about everyone she met.” “She always made you feel like you were special when you were in her presence. Whoever she was talking with or whoever she was around, she was ex-
“an issue of great importance for a lot of citizens.” Board of supervisor chair Karin Carmack, said having the protections for the wells as a legislative agenda item was largely driven by local citizens who were concerned about the issue. “It is a priority for the board due to the potential landfill in Cumberland County. Currently, a landfill can’t be located within 1 mile of a public water system or supply. We thought that, being our private citizens’ well water could be affected by the landfill, the same protection should be extended to well water as well,” she said. While the board recognizes that the amendment might not have an impact on the Green Ridge application, “at least going forward we can protect other citizens from the same type of circumstance,” she added. Don Silberbauer of Powhatan, a member of the Cumberland County Landfill Alert (CCLA) group opposing the Green Ridge Landfill, is one of several citizens fighting against it. He was one of the citizens that brought the well water issue forward for the board’s consideration, pointing out how much of the county relies on wells as their main water source. “The fact that there is already code in place that protects public water, and since private water wells are predominant as to where people get their potable water, it would seem to me that if it applies to one it ought to apply to the other,” he said. Silberbauer added that public water systems have filtration systems that would do a better, if not perfect, job of filtering out toxins that could be harmful to people, but most well systems are likely to have more rudimentary filters, putting people more at risk. Concerns about the Green Ridge Landfill have been
tremely interested in getting to know them and making them feel special, as if that person had known Mom forever,” Evans said. Laurie Paquette met Mason 31 years ago when the former’s family started attending Providence Presbyterian Church. Her first memory of the older woman was hearing Mason sing a solo during a morning service. “The sun shined through the stainedglass window on her as she sang ‘In the Garden.’ It was then that I knew what people meant when they say someone sings like a bird,” Paquette said. In the decades that followed, Paquette said she became close friends with Mason despite a large age gap. She said the greatest layer of their unique friendship and the one she’ll miss the most was how Mason encouraged and affirmed her, whether it was raising four children of her own, continuing her education, making a huge career change, or showing by example how to bless others. “That is the greatest life lesson she taught me. Her generosity is well known, and you won’t find anyone in Powhatan, and beyond, who can talk about Helen without mentioning how they were blessed by her,” Paquette said. Laura McFarland may be reached at Lmcfarland@powhatantoday.com.
a priority in the board’s legislative agendas since 2019, according to the board’s agenda packet on Nov. 22. SB 1761 and SB 1762 both attempted to address some impacts related to the landfill in the 2019 session, however, neither were passed. In 2019, requests were made to VDOT’s Commissioner to further study the traffic impacts of the proposed landfill. While a Route 60 corridor study was completed, it was very general in nature, looking at Route 60 from Chesterfield to Amherst. It did not specifically study the impacts of heavy truck traffic on the safety and functionality of this critical highway corridor. In addition to the well water and the landfill issue, Ware said there are two other items from the board of supervisors’ 2022 Legislative Agenda that he will seek to address in the upcoming session. Ware said he intends to introduce a bill that would require reimbursing locality for the added cost of early voting and no-excuse absentee voting. “I have heard from all of the localities that I represent that the non-state-funded cost of the early voting for 45 days and absentee voting along with it has dramatically increased the cost to localities without any correlative to state funding,” he said. He will also seek a budget amendment to increase staff funding at Powhatan State Park because he heard that it was the only state park without an environmental education program staffed with a full-time ranger. “We have been patient and it is time to insist that we ought to have that staffing. Our staffing at the state park has not increased since it was opened and they are stretched very thin,” Ware said. Laura McFarland may be reached at Lmcfarland@ powhatantoday.com.
CHURCH DIRECTORY
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
SUNDAYS 8:00 AM in person service in the church 10:30 AM in person service in the church (livestreamed) www.stlukespowhatan.org All are Welcome For more information visit www.stlukespowhatan.org Route 711 at Three Bridge Road 794-6953
EVERGREEN COMMUNITY CHURCH (PCA) Proclaiming & Practicing the Gospel of Jesus Christ
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 Jeff Lambert
Providence Presbyterian Church
“Worshiping and Witnessing in Western Powhatan since 1825”
Church Directory.
Powhatan Christian Fellowship Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.
Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Night 7:30 p.m. Worship Service 11:00 am All Are Welcome! 3308 Pleasants Road, 598-4970 1/4 mile off of Route 711 Located 1950 Ridge Road Russ Cress, Pastor (Rt. 627) 598-0733
St. John Neumann Catholic Church Sunday School 10 AM Worship Service 11 AM Pastor John Engle 603-933-0141 3540 Old Buckingham Rd. www.pmchurch.net
Meeting Sundays in Farmville, Fork Union, Midlothian, Powhatan and Online. Visit pccwired.net for services times & locations. 598-1174 pccwired.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
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Saturday - 5 p.m. Sunday - 8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. 598-3754 www.sjnpowhatan.org Located behind Flat Rock Village Shopping Center
Call 804-746-1235 ext. 2 for details.
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Raymond Jackson Jr., far left, is shown in his new residence with family members and volunteers who helped renovate the house.
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ing the tenant and landlord can work out an affordable arrangement for both. And while the project ended up being more involved than they imagined when they first proposed it, when a small gathering was held in the house on Nov. 28 to give Jackson the keys and have him meet some of the volunteers involved, Goodwyn said she was floored by the difference six months and a great deal of hard work had made. “There has been an unbelievable amount of work that went in this house to make it livable,” she said. Although he didn’t see the home in its original condition to know how far it had come, Jackson was similarly in awe of the place. “It feels great. I didn’t know it took that many people but we are glad they were able to help,” he said, glancing around again at his new surroundings. But the story actually goes back even further than this summer. Jackson, a musician by trade, was living with his son in New Jersey until back-toback blows of a debilitating stroke and a fire in their apartment building caused the pair to come stay in Powhatan with Jackson’s sister.
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
They stayed there for a while, but the space was too crowded with the two families and Jackson needed to find a place for himself and his son. However, still recovering from his stroke and unable to work, they didn’t have a viable alternative. In early 2021, the family reached out to Habitat for Humanity-Powhatan, which referred them to the Coalition. The Jacksons moved into the Coalition’s transitional house, which is not meant for long-term stays, and the nonprofit eventually came up with the idea in June 2021 to renovate the house to help the father and son on their journey forward. Taking that step forward has only been possible because of donations and countless hours of work from upwards of 50 volunteers, Goodwyn said. Organizers knew the home needed work, but they had no idea how much until the construction work started. Honor Construction LLC, which is based in Powhatan, had reached out to Habitat because owner Sheila Harrison wanted to find a project in the community where they can help. Her business mainly deals in building substations for power companies, but there are lulls in the season in summer and winter so she could make crews
available to help. Habitat again helped make the connection to the Coalition, which brought up this home project. Harrison said the home condition when they came to see it the first time was unlivable and a far cry from the small projects she originally anticipated doing. The floor had to be replaced and water damage on the back wall meant it had to be entirely replaced as well. Using materials requisitioned through the Coalition of Powhatan Churches, Harrison provided the labor and her crews worked on the house in between other jobs in July and August to make it structurally livable. “The way it turned out you would not even know this is the same house. It is still an older house, but it is very livable, clean and safe, so I am very pleased with how it turned out,” she said at the Nov. 28 gathering. Also at the gathering was Taylor Todd of Powhatan, who replaced the roof on the house in July with the help of two high school students. The choice of helpers was deliberate because he knew the roof, which he said was in “deplorable condition,” would not have supported three fully grown men. Todd offered his services while representing the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and
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County, Hanover County, New Kent County, Powhatan County, Goochland County, Charles City County and the Town of Ashland) that make up the Central Virginia Transportation Authority. The survey is being made available in a number of ways and closes Dec. 12. People are asked to take the survey before the deadline. The survey site is https://grtc. metroquest.com/. The survey link as well as links for PDF versions of the survey and the survey flyer with
QR code will also be on the Powhatan County website www.powhatanva.gov and the Powhatan County Public Library website www.powhatanva.gov/247/PowhatanCounty-Public-Library. The Powhatan Public Library and the Powhatan County Administrator's office will make the flyer and survey available in print at their locations as well. Anyone that prefers to fill out the survey in print, can mail in their response to: GRTC, Ashely Mason, 301 East Belt Blvd, Richmond, VA 23224.
In Memory of Chuck DeNoon May 19, 1950 – December 11, 2009
You are not forgotten Chuck Nor will you ever be As long as life and memory last We will always remember thee.
Love Pat, family and friends
Graceland Baptist Church Dr. Ronald Wyatt, Jr., Pastor
Contemporary – 8:30 a.m. Sunday School – 9:45 a.m. Worship – 11 a.m. Children’s Worship – 11 a.m. Prayer/Bible Study – Wed. 6:30 p.m. 2095 Red Lane Road Children’s Worship (all ages) – 1/2 mile off Rt. 60 on Red Lane Road Wed. 6:30 p.m. 804-598-2455 New Generation Praise & Worship – www.redlanebaptist.org Sunday 6 p.m. Worship Service 9:00 a.m. Lighthouse Youth – Wed. 5:30 p.m. Small Groups 10:30 a.m. Miracles of God Sp. Needs Service: 2 p.m. the 2nd Sat. of each month Wednesday Night Classes for all ages at 6:15 598-3481 • 975 Dorset Road Dr. James Taylor, Pastor www.gracelandbc.org
Pastor Roger Epperson 2390 Emmanuel Church Road 804-372-9254 www.newwalkbible.org Sunday Worship 10:00 AM Sunday School 9:00 AM Bible Study Wed. 7:00 PM
Holly Hills Baptist Church www.HollyHillsBaptist.org
(Independent Bible Believing)
Randy Blackwell, Pastor Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Youth Ministry 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.m.
379-8930 1659 Anderson Highway 3½ miles east of Flat Rock
5680 Cartersville Road Powhatan, Virginia 23139 Pastor Gregory L. Beechaum Sr. “The church where Jesus is Alive” 9:00 a.m. ---- Sunday School 9:45 a.m.----- Prayer & Praise 10:00 a.m.--- Sunday Morning Worship 5th Sunday at 11 a.m. Hour of Power 7:30 p.m. ---- Tuesday Night Worship & Bible Study
804-375-9404
Baptist Church “A Church Where Love Never Fails!” Pastor Otis B. Lockhart, Jr.
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as a Coalition member. He said he was motivated by the Jacksons’ story. “I have never been without a home before. When (Patsy) told me about their story and seeing the condition, I knew we could do it. It was going to take time but it was great. They deserve it and it is a beautiful little place,” Todd said. Jackson said he has never been involved in something like this project and he can’t believe so many people did so much to help him. He also praised his son for all the work the 13-year-old has done in supporting his father with everything that has happened and as he relearns skills lost to the stroke. Nancy Alexander, who serves on the Coalition’s board of directors, said that in addition to Honor Construction and Todd, a great deal of effort went into the home renovation. Some of the others that helped with donations, deep discounts, volunteer services or in-kind donations included: Habitat for Humanity-Powhatan, Bon Air Baptist Church, Redeemer Episcopal Church, Providence Presbyterian Church, Jimmy's Carpet, Pleasant Grove Baptist, May Memorial Baptist, Gospel Light Baptist, Salisbury Presbyterian Church Foundation Providence Presbyterian Church, Shiloh Baptist Church, Guildfield Baptist Church, Lapp Metals in Farmville, and Mattress Direct in Powhatan. Furniture and other furnishings were donated by numerous people as well as a few trees and shrubs that were donated and planted, she added. For more information about the Coalition of Powhatan Churches, visit www.coalitionofpowhatanchurches.com/. Laura McFarland may be reached at Lmcfarland@powhatantoday. com.
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Muddy Creek Baptist Church
2591 Ridge Road Powhatan, Virginia 23139 804-598-2051
Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Worship - 11 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer Service - 7:00 p.m.
Rev. Bryan Stevens, Pastor
Pastor Jeff Beard, MA, MBA
10 a.m. – Worship Service 8:30 a.m. – Church School
3470 Trenholm Road www.muddycreekbaptist.org
375-9212
Advertise in Powhatan Today’s Church Directory. Call 804-746-1235 ext. 2 for details.
OLD POWHATAN BAPTIST CHURCH 3619 Huguenot Trail Powhatan, Virginia 23139 www.finecreekbaptist.org Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Worship Service: 11:00 a.m. Traditional Vern Gilmer, Pastor
2202 Old Church Road www.powhatanbaptist.org
“Your Community Church”
598-2763 Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Morning Service at 11:00 a.m. Bible Study Every Wednesday Night at 6:30 p.m. 3964 Old Buckingham Road
Sundays 10:00 a.m. Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Experiencing the presence, power and person of Jesus Christ
Loving, Investing, Fulfilling, Empowering Senior Pastor Justin Wilson Sunday Service 10:30am 2410 New Dorset Circle www.Communitylifechurchpowhatan.org Feeding Powhatan Open 3rd Wednesday of the month
FIRST ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH
Sunday 10am, 11am & 6pm Wednesday 7pm
3920 MAIDENS RD., POWHATAN
804-598-2301
Evening Bible Study 7:00 p.m.
Service times are 8:30 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Worship online at 10:15 a.m.
Family Worship Center 2901 Judes Ferry Road Powhatan, Va 23139 804-379-8223
Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Service 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Mid Day Bible Study 11:30 a.m.
Brad Russell, Pastor 598-4241
Travis L. Keith- Pastor Church Office: 794.7054 1530 Cook Road (Rt. 636)
www.glbcpva.org
Just Across from South Creek Shopping Center!
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Additionally, the Rockwood CVC offers first, second and additional primary COVID-19 vaccines at no cost to the public. The Moderna vaccine and the single-dose Johnson & Johnson are available for anyone 18 and older. The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is available for anyone 5 and older. A parent or guardian must accompany anyone under 18. To make an appointment visit vaccinate.virginia.gov or call 877-VAXIN-V(877-829-4682, TTY users call 7-1-1). Assistance is available in English, Spanish, and more than 100 other languages. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are strongly encouraged,
Effective immediately, the Virginia Department of Health’s Chesterfield Health District will offer booster shots for all three of the COVID-19 vaccines for all adults at the Community Vaccination Center (CVC) located in the Rockwood Shopping Center at 10161 Hull Street Road in Midlothian. The booster vaccine can be obtained by anyone 18 and older at least six months from the date of their second mRNA (Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna) COVID-19 vaccine or at least two months from the date of their Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.
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have about 50 entrants, will start on Mann Road and come down Old Buckingham Road into the Village area. People are invited to line up along the parade route to wave and cheer as the parade passes by them. The parade was sponsored by Luck Stone, which will also help coordinate on the day of the event, and organized by new chair Grace
Cardenuto. Powhatan High School JROTC’s Color Guard will lead the parade. Be on the lookout for JoAnn and Jim Woodson, Christmas Mother and Father 2020, who will be the grand marshals of the parade. The couple didn’t get the opportunity to preside over their own parade because of the COVID-19 pandemic, so people are invited to show their appreciation for the Woodsons’ hard work in 2020.
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especially for children, to reduce wait times. Individuals with an appointment should plan to arrive no earlier than 20 minutes prior to the appointment time. Normal hours are from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Individuals who are eligible to receive a COVID-19 booster dose may choose which vaccine product they would like to receive as a booster. For those individuals that choose a different product than their primary series, VDH urges you to consult with your doctor or healthcare provider who can assist you in making the best decision for your own situation.
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Arrests One female was charged on Nov. 23 with possession of controlled substances (Felony), possession of Schedule III controlled substance (Misdemeanor), driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated (M), and traffic: failure to drive on right side of the road. One female was charged on Nov. 23 with driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated (M). One male was charged on Nov. 26 with assault and battery of a family member (M). One female was charged on Nov. 26 with assault and battery of a family member (M). One male was charged on Nov. 26 with assault and battery of a family member (F).
Christmas Mother 2021 Dale Goodman will be warming hearts with her big smile and dynamic wave as she reminds paradegoers of this year’s theme, A Christmas of Unity. She will be followed by the past Christmas Mothers, who have helped carry on the tradition of this program since it began in 1967. Another new exciting first for this parade is the Powhatan High School cheerleaders performing a unity cheer created by Goodman, who is a PHS alumna and former cheerleader. The parade will represent the wide spectrum of life in Powhatan County, including local scouting groups, church organizations, civic groups, motorcycle and antique auto clubs, local first responders and more Santa Claus will be at the courthouse at 1 p.m. for photos before he leaves to join the parade. He will have a seat of honor to watch the Christmas tree lighting and take additional photos there after the parade. When the parade ends, people are invited to surround the new Christmas tree, a 10-foot Norway spruce donated and planted by Watkins Nursery on Dec. 2. Owner and president of Watkins Nursery Robert Watkins said the tree was propagated in Powhatan and field grown in Amelia County, so seeing it replanted in the Village is almost like a homecoming for the tree. The tree is a slow-growing variety, which means it will grow alongside generations of Powhatan families, he said.
The Norway spruce was chosen because it is a sturdy, disease-resistant tree that is expected to do well in this environment. The small crowd that gathered on Dec. 2 to watch the tree planted in its new home surprised Watkins. “We certainly didn’t want all this excitement but we were glad to do it. We are pretty well rooted in Powhatan, and any opportunity we get to do something for the community, we like to take advantage of that,” Watkins said. Powhatan County Board of Supervisors Chair Karin Carmack, who first suggested the Christmas tree to the board, was there at the planting along with her fellow board members, Goodman representing the Christmas Mother program, and several county staff members. Carmack said the Christmas tree lighting event will include music provided by choirs from Mount Moriah Baptist Church, Little Zion Baptist Church and May Memorial Baptist Church, who will sing individual songs and then sing together. Circuit Court Judge Paul Cella will light the tree, which was set to be decorated this week courtesy of sponsorships from Dominion Energy and Southside Electric companies and the decorating skills of staff. Goodman said watching the tree planted put her in a festive mood “to know that this tree is going to be here forever and a day. It’s so beautiful. I am looking forward to the ceremony.” Laura McFarland may be reached at Lmcfarland@powhatantoday.com.
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Don’t erase imagination from childhood By Roslyn Ryan Richmond Suburban News
Here’s a quick question for you: Remember when robot-vacuums were considered cutting edge? How about self-parking cars? Voice-controlled homes? Remember when learning about all of these things felt like you were standing on the edge of a strange, new landscape in which modern technology was working overtime to ensure your waking hours would pass with as little stress or strain as possible (push-button adjustable “smart beds” could pick up the slack at night, but that technology suddenly seems positively quaint by comparison). Depending on your needs, I suppose all of these advances are just fine. After all, if a tiny robot can handle the vacuuming and you don’t really need to get up to adjust the thermostat, there doesn’t seem to be anything wrong with outsourcing our daily tasks to non-sentient beings. Right? I used to think that, I really did. And then the other day I happened upon an online ad for a new product that appears to offer the chance to take “outsourcing”
to a whole new level. In the simplest terms, this new tech “miracle” is a robot that promises to help young children with social and emotional learning. It promises them friendship, adventures, and a place to share their secrets. It also offers a personalized experience designed to help improve social skills and increase confidence. Kids lucky enough to be gifted this robot are able to read stories to it and even do relaxation exercises. How to categorize this new product is still kind of up in the air. At over $1,500 (plus a yearly subscription fee), it seems pretty strange to call it a toy. It isn’t really a gadget either, at least not in the sense of a smart phone or a tablet. And that, I suppose, is where the sad part comes in. What this robot seems to be, even if its inventors did not explicitly intend for it to be, is a replacement. And what it is replacing is just about everything many of us consider sacrosanct about childhood: friendships, pets, parental guidance and even boredom (yes, boredom, that great driver of imaginative play). Please don’t get me wrong, I’m sure there is some use viable use for this kind of tech. Maybe for some
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What’s your favorite Thanksgiving song? I didn’t pay much attention when Arlo Guthrie released “Alice’s Restaurant” in 1967 and could not have predicted the enormous popularity the song would enjoy for generations. I was never sure exactly what the song was about, and its length made it difficult to decipher the lyrics. It’s even more difficult to understand how the song became a Thanksgiving favorite, but I heard it on several radio stations last week. Some even played the 18-minute full version of the recording. That still didn’t quench my thirst for knowledge regarding the song and its holiday connection, so I searched for answers. Here’s what I found. In the fall of 1967, Guthrie and musician friend Rich Robbins were in Massachusetts. The talented son of folk hero and icon Woodie Guthrie, Arlo, was contemplating a career as a park ranger as they stopped to visit a friend. The pair was visiting their friend, Alice, who lived in a church outside of Stockbridge. She had planned a huge Thanksgiving dinner for her friends at the church that was often the gathering place for what locals called “a bunch of hippies.” The next day, Guthrie and Robbins decided to help Alice clean the mess left behind by the gathering and piled the huge pile of debris into the their VW van and headed for the dump. But, the dump was closed, and the pair searched for alternative sites. In desperation, the pair finally settled on a hillside that was infamous as an illegal dumping site, and unleashed the load down the hill, where it joined other discarded items. Police Chief William J. Obanhein, known as Officer Obie in the song, arrested the pair for littering hoping it would provide a warning to others and serve “as an example to others who are careless about the disposal of rubbish.” Although widely accepted as a protest song, Guthrie later explained that the song was more or an anti-bureaucracy
rant about the arrest and a series of events that followed. So, besides the fact that Alice’s dinner takes place on Thanksgiving, it’s hard to understand the connection with an 18-minute anti whatever song and one of America’s favorite holidays. When Guthrie appeared on WBAI in New York for an interview, the station played the full-length version of the song. After that first airing, the station used the song in a pledge campaign on Thanksgiving and listeners who donated were rewarded with an airing of the song officially titled Alice’s Restaurant Massacree. Guthrie described the song as a series of events that happened surrounding the dinner at Alice’s, and although many considered the song an anti-war anthem, the artist said it was more about anti-idiocy. From those humble beginnings, the song became a Thanksgiving favorite, played in large cities and small communities each year usually at noon as families sit and gather for the holiday. Guthrie and Robbins were convicted of littering and fined, and the story was filed away as an absurd memory of a set of unusual circumstances told in the form of a song until… Guthrie appeared at the Draft Board months later where he was denied admittance to the armed services on the basis of that arrest and his criminal record as a litterbug. As Robbins and Guthrie watched that bundle of trash cascade down the hillside, little did they know the incident would provide Guthrie an exclusion from the draft. I suppose that’s where the anti-war theme of the song is derived. On Thanksgiving Day at noon, I turned on the radio in my car to confirm what I had learned, and, sure enough, the song was playing on several stations. And now, I too am convinced that Alice’s Restaurant has essentially become the Thanksgiving Song, which leads to another question to be pondered. While we have songs for almost every holiday, there weren’t really any songs that I associated with Thanksgiving…. until now. 8460 Times Dispatch Blvd., Mechanicsville, Va 23116 Phone: 804-746-1235 Toll Free: 877-888-0449 Fax: 804-344-8746
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Powhatan Food Pantry is currently seeking volunteer drivers who can pick up food from the local Food Lions on different days between 8:30 and 10 a.m. and transport them to the nonprofit at 2500 Batterson Road. Contact the pantry at 804-372-9526 or powhatanvafoodpantry@gmail.com.
Volunteer mental health professionals are needed to staff the expanded behavioral health programs offered by the Free Clinic of Powhatan. Psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners and counselors are needed for adult patients at the Clinic at 2320 Skaggs Road as well as with students on-site at Powhatan Middle and High schools. Times are flexible and can change based on provider availability. Contact Betsy Blandford, volunteer coordinator, at bblandford@freeclinicofpowhatan.org or 804-380-1270.
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 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 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 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.
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.
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children in certain circumstances—those with special needs, perhaps—it could serve a purpose. But in just about any other case, and I’m just being honest here, it seems sort of…disturbing. I don’t want to be the “well, back in my day” kind of person, but nothing about a child relying on a robot for socialization and friendship seems right. Yes, real live people can be cruel—especially kids—but they also offer the kind of complex, nourishing, character-enriching relationships that go far beyond anything even the savviest programmer could recreate. And the idea of a parent handing off the task of reading with a child to a computer is just plain depressing. If this is some kind of harbinger of what’s to come, I’m finding it tough to get on board. This Christmas, as parents go about picking out gifts to fill up stockings and stash under the tree, I kind of hope the mini-robot friend won’t be among them. Call me old-fashioned if you want to (I’ll cop to that) but I think we’ve probably given the robots just about enough to do. Let’s keep the child-raising for ourselves.
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 1-800RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device. The two local blood drives currently scheduled are: 1 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 4140 Old Buckingham Road, and 1 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 28 at Powhatan County Public Library, 2270 Mann Road. The Powhatan Food Pantry is usually open from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursdays, Saturdays and Tuesdays at 2500 Batterson Road. The food pantry will be closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. It is also closed for inclement weather if Powhatan Public Schools is closed and on Saturdays if the roads are bad. Contact the pantry at 804-372-9526 or powhatanvafoodpantry@ gmail.com.
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No one deserves to be abused. Find safety, options and support. Women’s support group based in Powhatan but open to all women impacted by domestic violence. The group is free, confidential and childcare is available. Contact 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 804-598-5640 or chowland@vt.edu for details about the 4-H opportunities listed, and/or information on starting new 4-H clubs or programs.
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 804318-6485.
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St. John Neumann to hold First Real Santa Workshop Contributed Report St. John Neumann’s is hosting its First Real Santa Workshop and Brunch to benefit Habitat for Humanity-Powhatan on Sunday, Dec. 19, from noon to 2 p.m. Enjoy a tasty buffet brunch with pancakes, mac and cheese, bacon, strata, fruit and more in Santa's ski lodge (where his elves live!). After eating, head to Santa's workshop to make a “house” ornament to take home. Then head outside to visit and take a picture with the Real Santa in his outdoor gazebo. Masks required indoors for all, unless eating and drinking. Only six people seated at a table. St. John Neumann’s Hall is located at 2480 Batterson Road. Individual tickets are $12.50 and available via Eventbrite. For infor-
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Indians open season with 2 victories, 1 loss By Rod Short for Powhatan Today
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OWHATAN – After winning just three games during an abbreviated schedule last season, the Powhatan Indians opened its 2021-22 boys basketball season with two solid wins out of three games played. The home season opener saw Coach Ryan Marable’s young team pick up a confidencebuilding 58-38 home win over the Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School. Leading from the start, 6-foot-2 Jack DeBord used a flurry of three-pointers to lead the team in scoring with 28 points as Powhatan dominated throughout the game. Guards Matthew Hempfield and Matthew Henderson contributed another 9 points each. “I told them I was proud of them for getting the win,” Marable said after the game. “With having so few players, one of things we’ve struggled with this year in simulating game situations. You can bring a couple of JV guys up in practice, but it’s really not the same as playing other teams with varsity caliber players. Those things early in the season are going to be something we struggle with, but it’s our job to come in and work on them. We’re probably not going to be able to replicate those situations in practice, so we’re going to have to
get better within the game.” Going in against a bigger and more experienced team two days later, those comments proved to be true when Powhatan faced Dominion district rival Manchester at home. Ranked among the top 10 Richmond-area teams, the Lancers proved to be worthy of that accolade as Manchester blitzed the Indians to a 43-8 lead at the half after DeBord was knocked out of the game due to injury. Regrouping after the half, the short-handed Indians cut into that deficit with an 18-point third quarter, but still came out of the game with a 78-32 loss at the end. Hempfield, the team’s only senior and returning starter, led the Powhatan players with 12 points on the night. Sophomore Teddy Anderson was promoted up from the JV team to play in this contest and contributed some muscle under the net while also chipping in a basket. “It was good to play against those guys because it only makes us better and helps us reach our potential sooner rather than later,” Marable said about the lopsided loss. “You just have to go through these things just to gain experience. I was proud of our guys because we got better as the game went on. We stopped doing the same things over and over again. They gave us a lot of body blows and punished us, but I was proud
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Clockwise from top, Matthew Henderson (22) pushes the ball down the court after receiving a pass from Matthew Hempfield (3). Jack DeBord scored 49 points in two appearances for Powhatan against Maggie Walker and George Wythe. Seen here driving towards the basket, junior guard Oscar Whitley contributes on both ends of the floor with scoring and defense.
of our guys of maintaining respect for the game.” In its second district game on Dec. 3, the maturing Indians picked up
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‘The Mighty Nine’ capture victory over Warriors By Rob Witham For Powhatan Today
NORTH CHESTERFIELD – They’re called “The Mighty Nine.” Powhatan Indians girls basketball may not wow you when they first enter the gymnasium for warm-ups, as most every team they’ll face this year will have more players on their rosters. Once the ball is tipped off, however, a combination of chemistry, discipline, and conditioning takes over, as was the case Saturday night at the 2021 Edgar T. Rawles Memorial Invitational at Monacan High School, as the Indians overcame a slow start to capture a 6557 victory over the Matoaca Warriors, one of four new members of Class 4, Region B, where Powhatan, too, resides. “We always pride ourselves in giv-
ing our best effort, and I know a lot of them were gassed, but we just kept asking them to plug along,” noted Powhatan head coach Kristy Henderson. “I took two timeouts just to rest them, to give them a break.” That strategy paid off in the fourth period, but to get there, Powhatan (2-1) had to find the key to the offensive ignition, seeing Matoaca score the game’s first seven points. As the period wound down, the Indian offense fired up, keeping Matoaca in reach as the Warriors grabbed a 21-13 lead after eight minutes. Then, both sides of the ball began to gel, and, when Kayla Terry nailed a three-pointer with 3:12 to go in the first ROB WITHAM / FOR POWHATAN TODAY half, the Indians took their first lead of Powhatan sophomore Corynn Lampman (11), blocks a pass by Matoaca’s the contest at 25-24. The dominant play Maia Pettaway (1) during the Indians’ 65-57 victory over the Warriors continued as Powhatan took a 32-26 see GIRLS, pg. 2B
Saturday evening at the Edgar T. Rawles Memorial Invitational held at Monacan High School.
C&F Banks AthleteAthlete of the of Week C&F Bank’s the Week FIELD HOCKEY ALL-STAR WHO: LEXI CAMPBELL WHAT SHE DID: Powhatan High School junior Lexi Campbell was the leading scorer for the girls varsity field hockey team this year and a big part of the Indians’ successful 12-4 season. With 20 goals and five assists this season,
she was the leading scorer for all 12 teams in Region 4B, so it was no surprise she was one of three Powhatan players named to the VHSL First Team All-Region for the area.
has been a starter at center forward ever since.
“This is a huge accomplishment considering the caliber of teams in our region,” head coach Stephanie Tyson said.
Tyson said Campbell has a great attitude and is the epitome of a dedicated student athlete. She works hard on and off the field, comes to every game and practice with a positive attitude and is a fantastic role model who leads by example.
Campbell has been on varsity since she was a freshman despite being new to the sport. She immediately made an impact and
She scored the game-winning goal in multiple games this season, including sudden death overtime against Douglas Freeman.
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Powhatan swim and dive takes down Orange County By Robby Fletcher Sports Editor
Powhatan’s boys and girls swimming and diving teams took care of business on Saturday night in their first meet of the season. Taking on the Orange County Hornets, the Indians boys 200 medley relay and 400 freestyle relay teams broke their own school records with times of 1:57.94 and 4:13.64 respectively. The Indians dominated nearly every event and finished with a 186-67 combined total score, with the girls team winning with a 106-37 score. The 200 medley team consisting of Nathan Orban, Wyatt Malkerson, Brandon Vallent and Cole Malkerson opened up the meet with a convincing and decisive race
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lead to the break, having outscored Matoaca in the second period by a 19-5 count. Now, the job for Henderson and her team was to keep the momentum going and survive the inevitable Matoaca come-
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Left, Becca Ray and Payton George dive in for the Girls 200-yard Freestyle Relay on Dec. 4 in the Indians’ opening meet of the season against the Orange County Hornets. Right, Margaret Compton performs the breaststroke in the Girls 200-yard Medley Relay.
before the girls 200 medley team consisting of Mia Wilson, Summer Kantanen, Jenna Autry and Rowan Blashfield immediately followed that up with a 2:11.50 finish for eight
back attempt as, on this night, The Mighty Nine were down one important player. “Katherine Cerullo, she’s an awesome player. She was in a boot, so we did miss her,” Henderson opined. “Things were a little different for us tonight than our nor-
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points in Powhatan’s favor. After contributing in the 200 meter medley, Cole Malkerson also took home first place honors in the 200 freestyle and the 100 backstroke
mal starting lineup, but all the kids stepped up, got in there and did what they needed to do to help us come up with a win.” With three and a half minutes left in the third, down 10, Matoaca head coach Kim Pond called timeout, trying to light a spark in the Warriors. They finished the period strong, cutting the deficit, but a beautiful Terry assist to Corynn Lampman near the horn upped Powhatan’s lead to 4841. Now, Henderson’s
events. Another highlight during the night was Wilson’s firstplace finish in the 100 backstroke event. Wilson finished with a time of 1:14.16 and was
timeouts came in handy, using one after leading scorer Faith Henderson drove to the bucket for two to make the score 55-46 with 4:38 left. The Indian defense finished the job, as their lead never went under eight points again. Faith Henderson scored 29 points to lead Powhatan, including a 6-for-7 performance at the free throw line. Terry went for 19 points, including three critical treys in that gamechanging second quarter, while Sam Flippo
nine seconds ahead of teammate Leanne Wrenn. Powhatan’s next meet comes on Dec. 18 when they compete in the Hawk Invite at SwimRVA.
added 12 points and Erin Almond contributed five. Lauryn George led Matoaca with a 16-point performance, Hannah Williams scored 13, while Allyson Booth added 10. With Class 4, Region B planning to send 12 of its 17 teams into postseason play come February, it’s entirely possible these two teams could see each other again, as Matoaca joined Atlee, Henrico and Varina in moving from Class 5 to Class 4 this past fall.
In the meantime, the Indians will become battle-tested during their run through the rugged Dominion District. Powhatan hosts Huguenot Thursday, then has a week to prepare for their return to Monacan, this time to face the Chiefs, Dec. 16. The Indians will be in action over the break at the “Battle at the Bird Cage” Tournament at Hanover High School, beginning with a semifinal against another Region 4B rival, King George, at 1:30 p.m. on Dec. 21.
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from-behind 64-53 victory at George Wythe. Coming off an injury from the game before, Jack DeBord threw in 21-points. Matt Henderson knocked in 19 while Matthew Hempfield chipped in another 17 points to lead the scoring. Oscar Whitley was also recognized by Marable for his defense, which kept the Indians in the game. “We really embraced getting better after the second half against Manchester,” Marable said afterwards about the George Wythe victory. “We had a great practice on Thursday, but started off a little slow and were down at halftime, but we started getting better and making shots later on in the game.” In upcoming Dominion district play, the Indians will face arch-rival Midlothian today, Dec. 8 and the travel to Huguenot to face the Falcons on Friday. Powhatan’s last
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Clockwise from top left, Playing at forward for the Powhatan Indians, Austin Hurt (30) is one of the tallest players for the Indians at 6-foot-4. Against Manchester, senior Matthew Hempfield (3) led the Indian in scoring with 12 points. Despite being one of the youngest players on the team, 6-foot-3 Matthew Henderson (22) has already been a solid contributor thus far this season.
game before the Christmas break will be against Monacan on Friday, Dec.
17. All three games are scheduled to begin at 7:15 p.m.
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Santa teams up with fire companies Contributed Report Powhatan County Volunteer Fire companies are once again planning to visit the communities they accompanied by Santa Claus with the return of the much anticipated Santa Runs.
Legals TRUSTEE SALES NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SALE 2520 Old Tavern Road, Powhatan, VA 23139 By virtue of the power and authority contained in a Deed of Trust dated November 15, 2012, and recorded in Deed Book 830, Page 209 in the Clerk’s Office for the Circuit Court for Powhatan, VA, securing a loan which was originally $160,500.00. The appointed SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE, Commonwealth Trustees, LLC will offer for sale at public auction at the front steps of the Circuit Court, located at 3880 Old Buckingham Road, Powhatan, Virginia 23139 on:
The schedules are as follows: Powhatan Volunteer Fire Department (Company 1) Santa and his Company 1 elves are pleased to announce the Santa Run schedule for Powhatan Volunteer Fire Department District 1 this year. Santa Runs will be nightly from 6 to 8/8:30 p.m. from Monday, Dec. 13 through Friday, Dec. 17. The group will be leaving the station around 6 p.m. each evening headed to the neighborhoods listed below. The station will announce Santa’s location and arrival nightly on its Facebook page. Santa and his elves apologize ahead of time, but the Santa Runs will be no contact again this year. Volunteers hope to see all of you during their visits! Monday, Dec. 13 – Pierce Road, Fox Rest, Fox Rest Terrace, Running Fox Drive, Maddox Crossing Court, Worsham Road to Watercross Court. Tuesday, Dec. 14 – Mill Quarter Road, Mill Station Drive (main road), Lower Mill Drive (main road), Fighting Creek Drive (to Olmstead), Olmstead Drive, Olde Links Drive, E. Overlook Drive, Bent Arrow Drive. Wednesday, Dec. 15 – Courthouse and Scottsville, Fairpine Drive (main
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road), Tower Hill, Red Lane (to Mountain View), Mountain View, George's Road, Janet Lane and Edith Lane. Thursday, Dec. 16 – Farish (Three Bridge to Steger), Steger Creek Drive (main road), Steger Creek Road, Branchway Creek Drive, Archie's Way, Branch Forest Way, Richards Run, Goodwyn Road (to Goodwyn Lake to Branch Lake to Royce Court), Pineacre Drive (main road). Friday, Dec. 17 – Tilman Farms, Jefferson Woods Drive (main road), Westlake Subdivision, Millmount Drive (Trail, Place, Terrace, Lane, Court). Huguenot Volunteer Fire Department (Company 2) Santa is once again coming to Huguenot Volunteer Fire Department to visit several neighborhoods on two more nights this holiday season. Santa
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improved real property, with an abbreviated legal description of All that certain lot, piece or parcel of land with improvements thereon and appurtenances thereto belonging, lying and being in Macon District of Powhatan County, Virginia, containing 2.297 acres and designated as Parcel A containing 2.197 acres and Parcel A1 containing 0.100 acre on plat of survey of Burruss Land & Survey Company, dated December 7, 2004, and recorded March 23, 2005, in Plat Cabinet H, Slide 1 in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of Powhatan County, Virginia, and as more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. TERMS OF SALE: The property will be sold "AS IS," WITHOUT REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND AND SUBJECT TO conditions, restrictions, reservations, easements, rights of way, and all other matters of record taking priority over the Deed of Trust to be announced at the time of sale. A deposit of $20,000.00, or 10% of the sale price, whichever is lower, will be required at time of sale, in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order by the purchaser. The balance of the purchase price, with interest at the rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date said funds are received in the office of the SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE, will be due within fifteen (15) days of sale. In the event of default by the successful bidder, the entire deposit shall be forfeited and applied to the costs and expenses of sale and Substitute Trustee’s fee. All other public charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges, whether incurred prior to or after the sale, and all other costs incident to settlement to be paid by the purchaser. In the event taxes, any other public charges have been advanced, a credit will be due to the seller, to be adjusted from the date of sale at the time of settlement. Purchaser agrees to pay the seller’s attorneys at settlement, a fee of $465.00 for review of the settlement documents. Additional terms will be announced at the time of sale and the successful bidder will be required to execute and deliver to the Substitute Trustees a memorandum or contract of the sale at the conclusion of bidding.
POWHATAN’S PAPER OF RECORD
FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Rosenberg & Associates, LLC (Attorney for the Secured Party) 4340 East West Highway, Suite 600 Bethesda, MD 20814 301-907-8000 www.rosenberg-assoc.com
see SANTA, pg. 5
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS POWHATAN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Notice is hereby given that the Powhatan County Board of Supervisors will conduct public hearings on Monday, December 20, 2021 at 6:30 PM in the Powhatan County Village Building Auditorium (3910 Old Buckingham Road) regarding the following matters. O-2021-28 (Case #21-11-REZ): Maple Grove at Fine Creek LLC (District #3: Fine Creek Mills/Jefferson) requests an amendment of the proffer statement for Maple Grove Subdivision (Case #0613-REZC), specifically the removal of Proffer #15, requiring the creation of a stub road to connect with a “future grey walls section” and amend the zoning district map. The subject property is identified as Tax Map Parcel #18-12, is approximately 206.56 acres in size, and located on north side of Three Bridge Road approximately 0.3-miles east of Academy Road. The property was rezoned in Case #06-13REZC from A-1 to Rural Residential-5 (RR-5) in 2006. The 2021 Long-Range Comprehensive Plan designates the subject property as Rural Areas. O-2021-29 (Case #21-12-REZ): Powhatan County (District #1: Flat Rock/Subletts) requests the rezoning of Tax Map Parcels #42-9F from General-Commercial (C) to Heavy Industrial (I-2) and amendment of the zoning district map of approximately 19.7 acres of land located on the north side of State Route 60 (Anderson Highway). The County is seeking to build a convenience center for public use with additional land set aside for future industrial/ commercial development. The 2021 Long-Range Comprehensive Plan designates the subject property as Industrial (Route 60 Corridor East Special Area Plan) on the Countywide Future Land Use Map. 21-01-EXC: Ricky B. Andrews (Smiths Crossroads/Pineville/ Tobaccoville) requests an exception to standards set forth in Sec. 68-125 of the Powhatan County Subdivision Ordinance, which prohibits the owner of a parcel created as part of a family division from transferring the land to a non-family member for a period of five (5) years. The applicant plans to create one (1) family division out of Tax Map 17-18B, which will include the existing single-family dwelling at 3148 Huguenot Trail. The subject property is zoned Agricultural – 10 (A-10) and is designated Rural Preservation on the Countywide Land Use Map. Members of the public may also participate remotely by joining a webinar at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83998792911 or by dialing in by phone at 1-929-205-6099 OR 1-312-626-6799, then typing in the webinar ID 839 9879 2911. During the public comment period, participants may raise their hand using the zoom controls on the computer screen, or (if dialing in) by pressing *9 on a phone. The meeting may be watched live by visiting http://powhatanva. gov/432/Live-Stream-of-Powhatan-County-Meetings. Public comments may also be submitted to administration@powhatanva.gov or by leaving a voicemail at (804) 598-5612. Any comments received prior to 5:00 PM of the date of the public hearing will be recorded in the meeting minutes. All interested persons are invited to participate in the public hearings and to present their views and/or to submit written comments. Persons requiring special assistance to view or participate in those hearings should contact the Powhatan County Administrator’s Office at (804) 598-5612 at least three days prior to the meeting. Full text and documents related to these proposals can be reviewed by contacting the County Administrator’s Office at administration@powhatanva.gov or (804) 598-5612.
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Powhatan Today, Decemeber 8, 2021 through Dec. 22. The group will leave the station around 6 p.m. each evening headed to the neighborhoods listed below. The station will announce their arrival in each neighborhood on the station’s Facebook page. Santa apologizes ahead of time, but the Santa Runs will be no contact again this year. They hope Powhatan families will come out and greet Santa, Rudolph and all the Fine Creek volunteers with a shout and a wave as they drive by! The 2021 schedule is: Friday, Dec. 17 – Maple Grove East, Maple Grove West, Spencerwood, and Spencerwood West. Saturday, Dec. 18 – Aston, Oak Leaf, Sea Sail, and Timberview. Sunday, Dec. 19 – Woodberry Mill, Country Town, Norwood Creek, and Valley Springs. Monday, Dec. 20 – Shadow Creek, Huguenot Pointe, and French Hill. Tuesday, Dec. 21 – St. Mary’s, Elioch Manor and King William Woods. Wednesday, Dec. 22 – Wood Dale Acres, Woods Way and Sherwood.
SANTA Continued from pg. 4
will depart Company 2 around 5:30 p.m. each night. Monday, Dec. 13 – Dorset Ridge, Walkers Ridge, Kimberly Farms (Corso, Avatar Dr/Ct), Timber Trace, Pineview (Sparrow's place/Landing), Appomattox Trace, Winterbrook. Wednesday, Dec. 15 – Pine Creek Bluff, Genito West, Dorset Meadows, Loch Gate, New Dorset (Genito Princess and Rally), and Huguenot Springs Area. Powhatan Volunteer Fire Department Company 4 (Fine Creek) Santa took some time off from the preparations at the North Pole and stopped by the station to make sure the tanker is ready for Company 4’s Santa Runs this year! Santa Runs will begin on Dec. 17 and continue each night
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1292 MILLERS LANE MANAKIN-SABOT, VA 23103 Spacious custom built brick home with walk-out lower level, attached two-car garage + oversized detached garage with storage above, vaulted ceilings, large windows with lots of natural lighting. 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths. Private 3.48 acre setting. $499,950
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As deep as Hank Cosby’s roots run in Powhatan, he’s never been one to take his community for granted. His love for the area and its heritage have inspired him to do his best as a real estate professional. For Hank, his family’s deep local roots are a symbol of dedication to the Powhatan community. True to its name, Hank Cosby Real Estate brings the same kind of commitment to helping you achieve your goals. They know buying or selling a home is a big investment, so they commit all their energy and knowledge to helping you make the most of this exciting time. If you’re buying, selling, or renting a home in Powhatan or the surrounding communities, Hank Cosby 804-241-3902 count on Hank Cosby Real Estate. Their time honored approach to real estate helps you see that Hank@HankCosby.com These Roots Run Deep. Contact Hank Cosby Real Estate today -- you’ll be glad you did.
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