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Vol. XXXV No.. 35
March 2, 2022
School board takes deeper dive into budget By Laura McFarland Managing Editor
POWHATAN – The Powhatan County School Board took the time in February to do a deep dive into the fiscal year (FY) 2023 budget to get a handle on it before decisions have to be made regarding a possible $680,000 in cuts to create a balanced budget. During all-day budget workshops held on Feb. 16 and 23, the school board went line by line in the FY 2023 operating budget to see how each department is spending its funds. School board members asked extensive questions about each department’s proposed spending, including their budget creation processes, a detailed look at line items, how those needs relate to state and federal grant funds, and any significant changes for the upcoming year. The in-depth review has all been leading up to the school board needing to make choices about an estimated $54 million budget that still has some significant unknowns. When Dr. Eric Jones, superintendent, and the school board started discussing the budget several weeks ago,
he told them the bad news that key factors such as rising health care costs and a huge hit to the county’s Composite Index, which determines a school division’s ability to pay education costs fundamental to the Commonwealth’s Standards of Quality (SOQ), meant a possible $2.77 million budget dilemma. At the time, the school board had not received an update from the county on what county administrator Ned Smither and staff would be recommending to the board of supervisors as the local portion of the school division’s funding. Nor had it received the health insurance rate increase amount or the official state share based on the final adopted budget. The school division now knows it is facing a 19.1% health insurance increase coming in at $856,000, which is $26,000 less than anticipated, Jones told the board. The state funds won’t become official until the state budget is adopted. Jones said on Feb. 23 that staff members had seen the proposed House and Senate versions of the budget but had not received the calculation tool from the Virginia Department of Education that lets the school division know what it would be receiving in state funds with the House and Senate versions of the budget.
He added he expected to receive that calculation tool within the next few days. “From looking at the budgets, it looks like the Senate version added some additional support positions to help address the support cap, so that is good news. We don’t know what that dollar figure will be for us until we get the (calculation) tool,” he said. “The House version, there is some other language in there that may be helpful to us in terms of getting additional funding from the state, but we won’t know until we get that tool.” While the school board has not yet met with the board of supervisors to begin budget discussions, Jones said he recently heard from Smither that staff would be recommending the county increase its local contribution to schools by about $2.1 million. If the supervisors agree to that figure and other funding amounts remain the same, the school board is still looking at a budget that staff is currently estimating needs to be $683,904 leaner to be a balanced budget. At the end of the Feb. 23 workshop, chair Kim Hymel, who represents District 5, asked Jones how they would proceed in the face of such a significant amount see BUDGET, pg. 4
Wax museum brings history to life
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As part of Field of Honor, the Rotary Club of Powhatan is selling U.S. flags that will be displayed at an event in June. Proceeds benefit local charities.
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Harriet Tubman (Kelsie Ryman) and Albert Einstein (Michael Gibbs, were some of the famous people highlighted in the Fourth Grade Living Wax Museum at Powhatan Elementary on Feb. 24.
By Laura McFarland Managing Editor
POWHATAN – With a simple push of a button, history came to life last week in Powhatan Elementary School’s fourth grade classes. Thanks to the Fourth Grade Living Wax Museum, the entire school was exposed to the stories of important figures past and present on Thursday, Feb. 24. Fourth grade teacher Abbi Williams said the grade level project to teach students about biographies was a massive
success and a great experience for everyone involved. “It was amazing. This group of kids has been so excited from the very beginning. I know they were a little bit nervous, but I think once they all came in and saw each other and how we are a big team together, it was amazing,” she said. The project saw each fourth grader getting to know all about an entertainer, athlete, astronaut, explorer, scientist, inventor, author, adventurer or other key see MUSEUM, pg. 8
Going for the gold
By Laura McFarland Managing Editor
POWHATAN – The Rotary Club of Powhatan is hoping to have a panorama of red, white and blue blowing in the breeze this summer when it hosts its first Field of Honor display. Adapting to the way the COVID-19 pandemic has forced groups to rethink fundraising efforts, the civic organization chose to go a new direction this year in its efforts, Don Smith, public relations chair, recently explained during a visit to the Powhatan Chamber of Commerce. see FIELD, pg. 5
Residents show appreciation to postal worker
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Brenda Smith, center, reacts to Scottville residents surprising her to show their appreciation for her years of service.
By Laura McFarland PHOTO COURTESY OF POWHATAN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Powhatan Middle School sixth graders recently participated in 2022 Winter Olympics-themed projects. Showing off their Olympic torches are Danica Hirsch, Jane Holt, Henry Latimer, Yasmine Smith, Simon Woodard, Dallas Windsor, Braedon Hester, Wyatt Gould and Morgan Borgerding. Photos on page 5
Managing Editor
POWHATAN – As mail carrier Brenda Smith drove up to the gazebo near the entrance of the Scottville subdivision, she caught sight of the large group of people waiting for her and smiled in amazement. Pulling her mail truck up to the curb, she made sure to lock her vehicle and then see POSTAL, pg. 3
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O B I T UA R I E S KITTY CASSELL CASSELL, Kitty M., 78, of Destin, Fla., passed away February 15, 2022. Kitty was born September 14, 1943, in Roanoke, as the only child to Maxwell Benjamin and Kitty Mae (Vaughn) Madison and grew up in many parts of western Virginia, most notably, her Uncle Rodney and Aunt Jane's farm in Falling Spring. Kitty graduated from William Fleming High School in 1961 and RadCASSELL ford College in 1965 with a B.A. and taught Language Arts throughout her life. Kitty was married June 5, 1964, to Charles C. Cassell Jr. (V.T. 1965), of Fancy Gap. They were married 57 years, lived and were active in many communities and blessed with five children. Kitty was a voracious reader, had a great sense of humor, loved good food (espe-
cially a "potluck"), attending sporting events involving her children and grandkids, playing piano and singing in the church choir. Kitty is survived by her husband, Charles Cassell; sons, Trey Cassell, Tim (Ghazaleh) Cassell, Steve (Leah) Cassell, Rodd (Allison) Cassell; daughter, Susie Pierce; grandsons, Jimmy Pierce, Caleb Cassell, Matt (Bela) Pierce, Luke Pierce, Nick Pierce, Beckham and Kian Cassell; granddaughters, Abbey Cassell, Madison Cassell, Jessica Pierce, Virginia Cassell, Olivia and Alisha Cassell, Lilly Cassell; great-grandchildren, Emylia and Mason Pierce; and special cousins, Doris, Lee and Laura Kyle, Lyn and Bill Manson, Reba Ann and Dave Petrosky; and best friend, Roderick Casto. Mrs. Cassell was preceded in death by her parents; special cousin, Warren Kyle; and friend, Curtis Casto. Celebration of Kitty's life was held February 28 at Destin UMC. If desired, her family requests donations be made in her honor to H4H of Walton County at wal-
toncountyhabitat.org.
DEANNA COFFEY COFFEY, Deanna Ahern, 83, of Buckingham, formerly of Powhatan, passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2022. Widow of Alvin Coffey and William Lipscomb; she was preceded in death by her stepson, Richard W. Coffey (Shawn) of Goochland. She is survived by her children, Denise Schmitt of Buckingham and Rowlett Coffey (Robin) of Dillwyn; stepchildren, Myra Federspiel, Nora Vanderpool, both of Midlothian, Carol CoffeySmith (Charles) of Powhatan; 14 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren. She was a longtime employee of Virginia Tech extension office. Services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Powhatan Christmas Mother or the 4H Club for the Shooting Program. Online condolences may be made at bennettbardenfh. com.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR Wednesday, March 2
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 804-598-5670 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 a weekly Story Time at 10:30 a.m. Participants will read stories, sing songs, learn finger plays and more! Weather permitting, the program will be held outdoors; in inclement or cold weather, the program will be held indoors at the fireplace. 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. The Powhatan Lion’s Club will meet at 6 p.m. at the County Seat Restaurant. Contact Mike Jones at 804-794-1440 for more information.
our communities and supporting each other in our beekeeping activities. The group meets from 7 to 9 p.m. in the auditorium of the Powhatan Village Building, 3910 Old Buckingham Road, Powhatan. Visit https:// huguenotbeekeepers.org.
The Powhatan County Fair association meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at the Powhatan Fairgrounds located at 4042 Anderson Highway, Powhatan, Virginia 23139. For more information, visit www.powhatanfair.org.
The original Powhatan AA meets from 7 to 8 p.m. every Thursday in the Powhatan Village Building.
The Powhatan Rotary Club meets at 7:30 a.m. every Thursday at the County Seat Restaurant.
The Fish Friday Dinners at St. John Neumann Catholic Church are back. The 2022 dinners will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. every Friday during Lent, March 4 to April 8, at the church, 2480 Batterson Road. The dinner includes fried and baked fish, soups, macaroni and cheese and more. Powhatan Cruizer’s car club, which is open to any vehicle or motorcycle owner, meets at 6 p.m. on the first Friday of the month at the Powhatan County Fairgrounds. Meetings are open to anyone. For more information, contact Charlie Williams at 804-8980876.
Habitat for Humanity-Powhatan will hold a food drive in support of Backpacks of Love, Inc. from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The nonprofit will be collecting single-serve items such as: raviolis, spaghettios, applesauce, cookies, chips, cheez-its, crackers and breakfast bars.
Powhatan AA meets at 8 p.m. every Saturday at Manakin Episcopal Church on Huguenot Trail.
The second annual Powhatan Animal Control Supplies Drive hosted by realtor Victoria Hall is going on through March 6. People who want to help may donate dog and cat food (wet and dry), dog and cat treats, baby food (meat-flavored), dog shampoo, English slip leads, laundry detergent and bleach, blankets and towels, and gift cards. Donations must be new and unopened except for blankets and towels. Monetary donations can be made to the Medical Fund at Claws and Paws Animal Care or written checks can be made out to Powhatan Animal Control (PAC) and sent to P.O. Box 133, Powhatan, VA 23139.The drop off station for supplies is the Powhatan Chamber of Commerce, 3860 Old Buckingham Road, Powhatan.
The Huguenot Ruritan Club meets at 7 p.m. at May Memorial Baptist Church. For more information, contact Tom Grasty at 804-598-0777.
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, March 8
Awaken to Hope Al-Anon meets at 8 p.m. every Tuesday at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church.
The new Bridge of Reason AA meeting is held at 7 p.m. every Tuesday at Powhatan Mennonite Church, 3549 Old Buckingham Road, Powhatan. It is an open, decision and literature meeting for Powhatan, Goochland, and Cumberland counties.
AA meets at 8 p.m. every Tuesday at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church on Huguenot Trail.
Upcoming
Powhatan County Public Library is offering monthly Gentle Beginners Yoga classes with instructor Joanna Bartles. Attendees of this class will learn breathing techniques, postures, and movements to relieve tension and tightness in muscles and joints. Bring a yoga mat, towel and block or extra towel. The library will provide water and snacks. Gentle Yoga will be held 10:30 a.m. on the following Saturdays: March 5, April 23 and May 21. Registration required due to space limitations. Register through the library calendar link found at http:// powhatanva.gov/247/PowhatanCounty-Public-Library. Habitat For Humanity - Powhatan depends on volunteers and donors. Habitat is blessed with the community’s helpful, kind and generous participation. The Habitat Store at 1922 Urbine Road will be open on the first and third Saturdays of the month from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. During this pandemic, anyone coming into the store must wear a facemask. The office is located in the Habitat Store and the office number is 804594-7009. Call and volunteer! Donate!
The opening of the Youth Art Month Exhibit 2022 presented by Powhatan County Public Schools will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on March 6 at the Pocahontas Landmark Center (4290 Anderson Hwy, Powhatan, VA 23139). Work will be on display during normal business hours through April. The event is free and open to the public.
Saturday, March 5
Monday, March 7
Friday, March 4
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. The Huguenot Beekeepers Association is a group of experienced and beginner beekeepers that are dedicated to promoting beekeeping in
A free caregiver support group sponsored by Powhatan United Methodist Church and Powhatan Family Counseling will be held at 11:30 a.m. at the church, 2253 Rosson Road. It is an open group for anyone who has family or friends dealing with chronic mental health or physical illness. Some meetings will have a special guest speaker. The group is facilitated by Dr. Judith Cain-Oliver, licensed clinical psychologist. Contact Dr. Oliver at 804-598-9577
Thursday, March 3
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_2QUVzrPXD pYsV2HY11CH8KBrluifyO. 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.
Sunday, March 6
The Virginia Department of Forestry has announced that a 4 p.m. Burning Law is in effect now through April 30. Residents are not allowed to burn materials until after 4 p.m. if they are within 300 feet of woodland or grass brushland leading into woodlands. A fire must be attended at all times if within 150 feet of woodland or grass or brushland leading into woodland. No fuel may be added or fire rekindled after midnight. The law applies to camp fires, warming fires, brush piles, household trash, stumps, fields of broomstraw and brush, or anything capable of spreading fire. There is a maximum fine of $500.
Community Matters, a resource for all Powhatan seniors, will resume Wednesday, March 9 with in-person weekly activities, presentations and courses. The focus on March 9 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. will be social. Bring a bagged lunch and beverage, meet new friends, socialize with peers and enjoy bingo. Community Matters meets from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. every Wednesday in the Rescue Squad Building located at 3920 Marion Harland Lane. Information on times for various offerings and use of the space will be available ahead of time by calling the Powhatan Library at 804-598-5670 and select option #3 to hear the recording. Call program coordinator Jayne Lloyd at 804-6980438 with any questions. Powhatan County Public Library’s Teen Anime Club will meet from 4 to 6 p.m. on the following Thursdays: March 10 and 24, April 7 and 21, and May 5 and 19. Come watch anime with the Teen Anime Club! Bring manga, notebooks, cosplays, or other projects to work on. We will watch a different anime each meeting. For local teens aged 13-18 (grades 6-12). Application required to join. Pick up one at the library front desk. Pick up an application at the library and turn it into the front desk. Contact Brooke at pcplteens@powhatanlibrary.net.
Elementary school-aged children are invited to participate in Craft Time!, a new arts and crafts program at the Powhatan County Public Library. Craft Time! will be held at 10:30 a.m. on the second Saturday of the month. Upcoming programs are: March 12, Make your own coaster; April 9, Make a library quilt, and May 14, Mother’s Day craft. All supplies are provided. Masks for participants who are over the age of 5 and are not completely vaccinated are required. Register through the library calendar link found at http://powhatanva.gov/247/ Powhatan-County-Public-Library. The Cumberland County Public Schools Foundation Inc.is proud to present to the community the annual Run High Bridge 5k on Saturday, March 12. The event will start at the Camp Paradise entrance of the High Bridge Trail State Park and offers an out and back run across the legendary High Bridge. Proceeds will go to scholarships for Cumberland County School graduates and grants to teachers. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the run begins at 9 a.m. The walker/runner fee is $30 through March 10 and $35 on March 11 and 12. There is a $4 parking at the race site (Camp Paradise Road/Aspen Hill Road, Rice, VA 23966). Visit https:// www.riversiderunners.com/events. May Memorial Baptist Church is hosting a St. Patrick's Day Concert at 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 13 at the church, located at 3922 Old Buckingham Road. A celebration of St. Patrick's Day with Steel Gut, a folk music duet made up of Tom Stevens and Derek Tuttle. A wonderful community concert to celebrate the Patron Saint of Ireland. A reception with heavy hors d'oeuvres will follow in the Commons Area and outdoors under the patio. The event is free and open to the public. On the second and fourth Monday of the month Powhatan County Public Library will host the Brick Slayerz, a LEGO club for 6- to 12-year-olds, from 4 to 6 p.m. Bricks and bases will be provided to attendees. A parent or guardian is required to stay with their child during the program. Upcoming programs will be held on March 14 and 28, April 11 and 25, and May 9 and 23. Make a difference at 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 one up at the library front desk. The board meets from 4 to 6 p.m. on the following Tuesdays: March 15 and 29, April 12 and 26, and May 10 and 24. Lonesome Dove Equestrian Center, which is located at 6137 Old Buckingham Road, provides yearround therapeutic horseback riding exclusively for veterans with special needs and disabilities. Focusing on veterans in Central Virginia, the goal of this program is to improve the quality of life for the participants through activities that are positive to their cognitive, physical, emotional and social well-being. As of Jan. 1, 2021, the program is also welcoming first responders to come ride with the program. Through March volunteers are asked to arrive at 10 a.m. and the riding sessions begin at 11 a.m. Those dates are March 15 and 23. From April through October, volunteers are asked to arrive at 9 a.m. and the riding sessions begin at 10 a.m. Upcoming dates are: April 5, 19 and 27; May 3, 17 and 25; June 7, 14 and 22; July 12, 19 and 27; August 2, 16 and 24; Sept. 13, 20 and 28; Oct. 4, 18 and 26. In November, volunteers are asked to arrive at 10 a.m. and the riding sessions begin at 11 a.m. Upcoming dates are Nov. 1, 15 and 30. There are no sessions in December. LDEC is able to provide a variety of services to the veterans because of dedicated volunteers. Those who would like to help and have fun at the same time are asked to consider becoming a member of one of these teams. For more information about Lonesome Dove, visit http://ldequestrian.com/ or contact 804-318-6485. Three Crosses Distilling Company and Island Glow are partnering to host a “Lucky Dog Fundraiser” beginning at 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 17. The event will raise money toward the purchase of a new K-9 officer for the
Powhatan County Sheriff’s Office as well as collecting donations of food and pet items for Powhatan Animal Shelter.
Library for All is Powhatan County Public Library’s club for adults with disabilities and their caregivers. There will be crafts, stories, movies or even a guest speaker. Caregivers are required to stay with attendees during the program. The upcoming programs are from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the following Tuesdays: March 22, April 19 and May 17.
The Powhatan County Democratic Committee will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the large conference room of the Powhatan County Library on the following dates: March 22, April 26, May 24, June 21 and July 26.
Do you have prediabetes and need to make a change? It’s time to take charge of your health. The Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) can help you make lasting changes to reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes. An information session will be held virtually through Zoom from 11 a.m. to noon on Wednesdays, beginning March 23. The program includes a trained lifestyle coach to guide and encourage you; focusing on the skills you need to lose weight, be more physically active and manage stress, and support from other participates with the same goals. This program is free to qualifying participants. Fees are covered by a grant from the Virginia Department of Health. To enroll, go to www.ext.vsu.edu/dpp.
The Heart of Virginia Beekeepers plans to meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 5 at the Prince Edward County Extension Office next to Lowe's in Farmviille (100 Dominion Drive, Farmville, VA 23901). Anyone who has bees or is interested in bees is welcome. For more information, call Mary Jane Morgan at 434-315-1433. To check on possible cancellations or changes, visit Facebook or heartofvirginiabeekeepers.org.
Have you seen the viral glass painting trend on TikTok? Local teens aged 13-18 (grades 6-12) are invited to join Powhatan County Public Library to learn how to create anime glass paintings! The event will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 14. Contact Brooke at pcplteens@ powhatanlibrary.net.
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. Upcoming local blood drives currently scheduled for the area are: from 1 to 6 p.m. on Monday, April 25 at Powhatan County Public Library, 2270 Mann Road.
The 46th annual Powhatan Lions Club Steer Roast will be held on Wednesday, April 27 at the Rescue Squad Grounds, 3920 Marion Hardland Road, Powhatan. Gates open at 5 p.m. and the meal will be served from 6 to 7 p.m. The event is rain or shine. Live entertainment featuring Legal Tender Party Band. Meal catered by Wildwood Barbecue and will include sliced brisket, macaroni and cheese, baked beans, cole slaw and potato salad. Admission by donation is $25 in advance and $30 at the gate. A $5 charge will be collected on site for a wrist band to consume alcohol.
Relay For Life of South of the James brings together Chesterfield and Powhatan counties in the fight against cancer. The Relay for Life movement is dedicated to helping communities attack cancer. Through funds donated, time given or awareness raised, the two communities are teaming up to make a difference. Mark your calendar for the 2022 Relay For Life of South of the James on Saturday, June 11 at Midlothian High School from 4 to 9 p.m. The 2022 theme is “Be a Superhero, RELAY FOR LIFE.” Visit Relay for Life of South of the James’ website, www.RelayForLife. org/SOJ, to start a team, register as a survivor, purchase a luminaria or make see CALENDAR, pg. 4
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Sheriff’s office says farewell to K-9 officer PHOTO BY LAURA McFARLAND
The Powhatan County Sheriff’s Office had a farewell party for K-9 officer Argie, who is a narcotics dog, on Feb 24. The legalization of marijuana in 2021 means Argie can no longer be used as a narcotics dog in Virginia, but he will be going to another state to hopefully continue working in law enforcement as a narcotics dog. Shown are Chief Deputy Jeff Searfoss, from right, Detective Sgt. Austin Schwartz, Trooper Mitchell Lawson, Deputy Ryan Houtsma, Deputy Travis Brooks, Deputy Channing Ward, and front, Sgt. Kaitlyn Crane with Argie. Three Crosses Distilling Company and Island Glow are partnering to host a “Lucky Dog Fundraiser” beginning at 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 17. The event will raise money toward the purchase of a new K-9 officer for the sheriff’s office as well as collecting donations of food and pet items for Powhatan Animal Shelter.
PCPS makes masks optional on school buses Contributed Report Starting on Monday, Feb. 28, masks will be optional on Powhatan County Public School buses and other school vehicles. This change is in accordance with updated Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance that came out on Feb. 25 that states, "Effective February 25, 2022, CDC is exercising its enforcement discretion to not require that people wear masks on buses or vans operated by public or private school systems, including early care and education/child care programs." Dr. Eric Jones, superintendent, said in an email sent out Monday that the school division’s other COVID-19 mitigation strategies remain in place, in-
cluding the requirement that students and staff stay home if they are sick and abide by quarantine and isolation guidelines if they test positive for COVID-19. This includes the requirement that staff and students practice enhanced mask wearing following a five-day isolation period after testing positive for COVID-19. “We continue to recognize that there are many different opinions and feelings surrounding this topic,” Jones wrote. “We appreciate your ongoing partnership and continue to expect everyone - students and adults - to treat one another with respect, care, and kindness, no matter what their choice or opinion may be on masks or otherwise.”
PROTECTING YOUR FAMILY, ASSETS, AND RETIREMENT
PHOTO BY LAURA McFARLAND
Mail carrier Brenda Smith, fourth from left, is shown with Scottville residents who surprised her on Feb. 24 to show their appreciation for not only doing her job but going over and above for them through the years.
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walked across the lawn to the waiting crowd of 20 human and two canine Scottville residents, every once in a while shaking her head in disbelief. The hugs that followed – first for the dogs and then the humans – were filled with emotion on both sides. The informal gathering held in the frigid cold on Thursday, Feb. 24 was meant to show the residents’ love, support and gratitude for Smith, who has been the main mail carrier in the subdivision since it began in 2005. Smith would have her last day carrying mail to the neighborhood and the rest of her route the following day before she was scheduled to undergo hip surgery earlier this week. She will return to work after recuperating, but, because of the physicality of the job, she doesn’t believe she will be able to return to her route before she plans to retire later this year. In April, she will have been with the post office 32 years, she said. “It has truly been the hardest thing for me to tell these people I am leaving. I don’t want to because I enjoy seeing them every day. I look forward to it. If somebody doesn’t pick their mail up out of the mailbox two or three days in a row I go and knock on the door because I am concerned,” Smith said. Kakki Aydlotte, who has lived in Scottville nine years, said the residents came together to see Smith off and give her cards to show their appreciation for the way she has gone the extra mile as their mail carrier since the neighborhood was first created. “She does things above and beyond. For example, she gives out dogs treats all the time, she brings the mail to the door, she introduces herself when you come to the community for the first time. She is not like any other postal carrier we have ever had in other places we’ve lived, because she makes it personal,” said Aydlotte. In return, the residents of Scottville made their farewell to her special, giving her dozens of cards and personal notes to let her know how much she meant to them, Aydlotte added. Olga Vance, a resident for the last 16 years, said she met Smith shortly after moving into the neighborhood’s third
home with her late husband. Through the years, Vance said she has become friends with Smith and found her to be one of the funniest people she knows. “She just makes life fun. She smiles all the time,” Vance said. “And when you have a package, she doesn’t even try to put it in the mailbox. She comes up on the porch, puts it on the porch and knocks on your window to let you know it’s there.” Nancy Flower, who has lived in the neighborhood since 2005, attended the gathering with her dog Duke, who was thrilled to see Smith coming across the lawn. Seeing Smith, who she described as both professional and warm, is often a highlight her German Shepherd, who looks forward to the treats she brings. “Any time he is out in the back on his tether and she is delivering mail, he knows to go up and sit and wait for her,” Flower said. “It says that she cares. She loves animals and she likes to know about him. He had a serious illness and we almost lost him this year and she was so concerned and asked every day how he was doing.” Karen Bolte agreed when she moved to Scottville and her dog Lucky was having trouble adjusting, “Smith was a godsend.” “Brenda always gives the dogs of this community biscuits. She will stop and talk to me, or if I am not out there and my dog is out there, she will flip Lucky a biscuit,” she said. She grinned as she added that Smith was one of the first people who greeted her when she moved to the neighborhood and she has grown to love the “crazy, kooky and perky” mail carrier. Smith said she was incredibly moved by the Scottville residents’ farewell to her. It was a surprise but also not one at the same time, because they treat each other and her with such kindness and respect, she said. She added it was difficult to tell the residents that she wouldn’t be delivering to their neighborhood anymore because she looks forward to seeing them every day. “They have always supported me. They love me, and I love them right back,” she said. Laura McFarland may be reached at Lmcfarland@powhatantoday.com.
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4-H camp registration opens Contributed Report Powhatan County 4-H sponsors a fun-filled, week-long residential summer camp each year. Under the guidance of caring, trained, professional staff and local teen counselors, youth between the ages of 9-13 years will laugh, grow and learn through a variety of wonderful activities. From riflery to marine science, canoeing to archery, we offer exciting and educational hands-on activities for campers in a socially-positive environment. Campers also learn life skills such as independence, responsibility and sharing. Powhatan 4-H Junior Camp will operate close to capacity this year during the week of July 4-8, 2022, at Jamestown 4-H Center in Williamsburg. Registration for all campers opens on Wednesday, March 2. Camp scholarships are also available. Camp applications will only be accepted through the website portal. Email the Powhatan Extension Office at chowland@vt.edu for a direct link to the 4-H Camp registration site. Spots are given on a first come, first serve basis and are reserved for Powhatan County residents. Camp fees will cover lodging, meals, class supplies and daily snacks. Transporta-
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of the budget to be cut. “How are we going to be doing this? We don’t know exactly how much money we have but we can’t put our head in the sand and pretend that we are funding this year’s budget because we do have a big health insurance raise. How are we to go through and start talking about what we are going to change,” she questioned. Jones said that staff would work over the next two weeks to find areas in the budget to cut and come back at the March 8 meeting with a balanced budget proposal for the school board to review. “Unfortunately, there are a lot of unknowns still. But we will at least have a first look at what that will be moving forward,” he said. Included in the budget discussions were some big questions about choices the school board has to make, especially with regard to employee compensation. The school board has been discussing a 5% raise for all employees, which is incentivized by the state offering to fund the SOQ portion of a 5% raise. However, in the past, wording in the budget has given school divisions the flexibility to give raises that amount to an average of
tion for campers will NOT be provided this year. There are limited spaces available and slots will fill quickly. Campers from Powhatan are joined by youth from Goochland and Hanover counties during the week. They will participate in a variety of classes and recreational activities, including paddle board, kayaking, Maker projects and more. Jamestown 4-H Camp is situated on 16 wooded and open acres, located outside of Williamsburg along the banks of the James River. The facilities include air-conditioned cabins and lodges, swimming pool with diving board, air rifle and archery ranges, amphitheater for campfire programs and picnic pavilions. The recreation hall and dining facility are also air conditioned. Jamestown 4-H Camp maintains a rustic, country atmosphere. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association, so you can rest assured that your child will have a safe and quality camping experience with 4-H. For questions or concerns, contact Cathy Howland, 4-H Extension Agent at the Powhatan Extension office, at 804-598-5640 or email chowland@vt. edu. the proposed increase, which has allowed them to give targeted raises instead of the same raise across the board. Powhatan compares itself to 12 other localities when considering compensation and competitiveness. In recent years, the school board has aimed to stay in the middle of the pack when compared to those localities’ salary scales. Powhatan ranked as above the median this school year for teachers and school bus drivers, but saw lower rankings with some other positions. At the board’s request, Jones presented them with some funding scenarios for the different positions on the lower end of the comparison rankings for consideration. However, it was pointed out several times that with many of the other school divisions considering 5% raises or better, Powhatan’s efforts to offer competitive wages continues to be a moving target. The board had lengthy discussions about federal grant dollars, some of which may be of help after the operating budget is finalized for items that couldn’t be funded. They also discussed many of the items that were requested by different staff members and departments but remained unfunded in the proposed budget because of how tight the budget was expected to be this year.
Arrests One male was charged on Feb. 15 with possession of a firearm on school property (Felony) and two counts of disorderly conduct in public (Misdemeanor).
One male was charged on Feb. 19 with driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated (M). One female was charged on Feb. 19 with assault and battery of a family member (M).
Weekly incident report for Feb. 14 to 20 - Incident type and total calls Advice Animal calls Assault Assist Attempt to locate Breaking and entering Child welfare Civil Damaged property Disabled vehicle Disorder/ disturbance Domestic Drugs Drunk in public Dumping Follow-up
34 18 4 12 10 1 3 1 1 16 4 5 3 1 1 2
Found property 1 Fraud 1 Gunshot calls 2 Hit and run 2 Investigation 5 Larceny 11 Lockout 4 Loitering 1 Lost property 1 Motor vehicle accidents 16 Noise 1 Overdose 4 PD alarm 9 Phone threat 5 Project lifesaver 2 Protective order violation 1
AARP Virginia fraud alert: crypto scams Contributed Report Cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin are soaring in popularity these days. Indeed, these virtual currencies, which are not regulated, can lead to profit for some investors. But while many consumers are new to crypto, scammers aren’t, and they are finding all sorts of ways to run successful scams. Here are several schemes: Websites promising huge returns if you invest in crypto with the company. “Celebrities” offering investment opportunities in virtual currency via their social media accounts. Online love interests who either ask for financial help via cryptocurrency or seek to convince you to invest in crypto with them. And more recently, a call from a government agency or business warning that you must pay some alleged debt to avoid a bad outcome (such as arrest due to nonpayment of back taxes, your utilities being cut off, your Social Security number being suspended). In
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the latter, criminals direct targets to withdraw cash from their bank account and deposit it in a cryptocurrency ATM as a mean of paying the alleged debt. Cryptocurrency is the wild west of investing and deceiving. Make sure you understand fully the risks associated with this currency before engaging in any way. Be a fraud fighter! If you can spot a scam, you can stop a scam. Report scams to local law enforcement. For help from AARP, call 1-877908-3360 or visit the AARP Fraud Watch Network at www.aarp.org/fraudwatchnetwork. With nearly 1 million members in Virginia, AARP is the largest organization working on behalf of people age 50+ and their families in the Commonwealth. To learn more about AARP Virginia, like us on Facebook at www.facebook. com/aarpvirginia and follow @AARPVa on Twitter at www.twitter.com/aarpva.
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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
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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
Genito Presbyterian Church
Sunday School 10 AM Worship Service 11 AM Pastor John Engle 603-933-0141 3540 Old Buckingham Rd. www.pmchurch.net
Mount Calvary Baptist Church 1801 Huguenot Trail Sunday School 9am Sunday Worship 10am Wednesday Bible Study 6:45pm Bryan M. Holt, Pastor 378-3607
www.EmmausChristianChurch.org
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
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.
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St. John Neumann Catholic Church Meeting Sundays in Farmville, Fork Union, Midlothian, Powhatan and Online. Visit pccwired.net for services times & locations. 598-1174 pccwired.net
Psychiatric 3 Reckless driver 8 School threat assessment 3 Sex offense 2 Stalking 1 Suspicious 18 Traffic hazard 12 Traffic stop 81 Transport 6 Trespass 2 Unauthorized use 1 Underage possession 4 Unknown emergency 18 VCIN hit 1 Warrant service 1 Welfare check 5
Rev. Walter G. Lewis, Pastor Living As Christ’s Disciples Within Our Hearts and Beyond Our Doors 2253 Rosson Rd.
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Going for the gold PHOTOS COURTESY OF POWHATAN MIDDLE SCHOOL
What better way to learn about b fi figurative i llanguage than h with the 2022 Winter Olympics? Recently, sixth graders in Becky Brown and Laura Bradbury’s English classes at Powhatan Middle School had the opportunity to design and build models of winter sporting events during lessonss in the Innovation Lab. The teachers teamed up with Donia Spott, STEM coach at PMS, and developed an Olympicsthemed lesson that combined hands-on innovation and creativity with figurative language skills and practice. The Th h students t d t chose h from f events like bobsledding, skiing or ice skating and built small scale models using craft materials in the Innovation Lab. Some even incorporated Bing Dwen Dwen, the adorable Olympic mascot, in their designs. They also wrote about their creations using figurative language examples and some students composed poems. Students also got to explore electric circuits by putting together Olympic torch bookmarks using small LEDs, copper tape and coin cell batteries.
SECOND ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH
CHURCH DIRECTORY
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
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
2390 Emmanuel Church Road 804-372-9254 www.newwalkbible.org Sunday Worship 10:00 AM Sunday School 9:00 AM Bible Study Wed. 7:00 PM
Holly Hills Baptist Church www.HollyHillsBaptist.org
(Independent Bible Believing)
Randy Blackwell, Pastor Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Youth Ministry 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.m.
379-8930 1659 Anderson Highway 3½ miles east of Flat Rock
5680 Cartersville Road Powhatan, Virginia 23139 Pastor Gregory L. Beechaum Sr. “The church where Jesus is Alive” 9:00 a.m. ---- Sunday School 9:45 a.m.----- Prayer & Praise 10:00 a.m.--- Sunday Morning Worship 5th Sunday at 11 a.m. Hour of Power 7:30 p.m. ---- Tuesday Night Worship & Bible Study
804-375-9404
Hollywood Baptist Church “A Church Where Love Never Fails!” Pastor Otis B. Lockhart, Jr.
MOUNT ZION BAPTIST CHURCH
Graceland Baptist Church Dr. Ronald Wyatt, Jr., Pastor
1059 Dorset Road Powhatan, VA 23139 Reverend Mark A. Divens, Sr. Pastor
The Field of Honor will see Rotary members selling U.S. flags that will be on display from June 10 to 14 at the Village Meadow, located at 3920 Marion Harland Lane. An opening ceremony Scan the QR to visit the with host Bill Bevins will Field of Honor website. be held at 6 p.m. on Friday, June 10. The ceremo- ber of commerce and partny will precede a Village ner on a weekend when a Vibe Concert at 7 p.m. Village Vibe would take place is because they featuring the KOS Band. But more than just a “want this to be a celebrabunch of flags in a field, tion of the good things.” “People right now are the event allows people to purchase flags in honor of being saturated with so a “Hometown Hero” of the much negativity out in the owner’s choice, living or media. … With the Field deceased. That person can of Honor, we want to take be a veteran, active or re- a break from that. We tired military, nurse, medi- want to stop and say ‘what cal personnel, teacher, fire- are the good things that fighter, police, family people are doing to make member or any other per- Powhatan a good place to son that someone wants to live,” he said. Executive director Anhonor with his or her own gie Cabell said the Chamflag, Smith explained. “So if your first grade ber of Commerce and Roteacher made a real posi- tary have long been tive impression on you excellent community partand you’ve always wanted ners, so any way they to say thank you for it, you could support this endeavcan purchase an American or was a welcome opporflag. If you were sick and tunity. Add to that, she is some nurse took care of hoping the event will genyou and you are looking erate more interest in the for a way to say thank Village Vibe concert seyou, you can purchase an ries, which will have three events this year. The series American flag,” he said. People who purchase a opens April 22 with flag, which costs $40, can Southern Tide, continues take it home at the end of May 13 with the Jangling the event and display it as Rhineharts and finishes a continued tribute to the June 10 with the KOS honorees and a memento Band. They all will have of the Field of Honor free admission. She added that having event. Flags may be picked up after a closing KOS Band perform on event on June 14, which is that weekend was an intentional choice because Flag Day, or on June 15. The first $5,000 the Ro- they play a wide variety of tary receives from the pro- music to appeal to a large ceeds will be divided to audience and bring an award scholarships of abundance of energy. Final orders for flags $2,500 each to students of families that work for Pow- purchased from Colonial hatan County Fire and Res- Flag Foundation, which cue and Sheriff’s Office, started the Field of Honor Smith said. The balance of program, are due by May 6. the funds will be awarded The flags will be delivered to the various charities and on June 6 and stationed on projects that Rotary sup- the field on June 9. Sponsor a flag or download the ports in the community. Smith said the decision form at www.healingfield. to reach out to the cham- org/powhatanva22.
Muddy Creek Baptist Church
2591 Ridge Road Powhatan, Virginia 23139 804-598-2051
Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Worship - 11 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer Service - 7:00 p.m.
Rev. Bryan Stevens, Pastor
Pastor Jeff Beard, MA, MBA
10 a.m. – Worship Service 8:30 a.m. – Church School
3470 Trenholm Road www.muddycreekbaptist.org
375-9212
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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” 2901 Judes Ferry Road Powhatan, Va 23139 804-379-8223
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
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
598-2763
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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Cumberland County Cumberland Library to offer classes focused on finances Contributed Report
Cumberland County Public Library has scheduled a set of classes to help community residents make sound financial decisions. Entitled “Financial Management 101,” the four-part course will be held on Monday nights in March from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and is available either in-person or by Zoom. One participant will receive a free copy of “The Total Money Makeover” by Dave Ramsey at the end of the course. According to library director Lisa Davis, “As prices have continued to increase in many areas of our economy over the last two years, it has become harder for local residents to stretch the amount of money they receive. Therefore, it is very important that they use their money wisely and get the best use of any funds that are available. This course will help people become more aware of how they are currently spending the money they receive and will offer tips to make their money go further.” The classes will focus on different topics each week with an at-home personal assignment for several of those
weeks. The assignments will entail looking at where their money comes from, looking at where money is spent, and developing a basic personal budget. “None of the assignments are turned in,” says Davis. “They are simply designed to get the participants actively looking at every penny that comes in or goes out. We can easily say we don’t have enough money; but, on the other hand, it’s important to know WHY we don’t have enough money. Once we know why, then we can account for our money better by setting up a budget that shows how much money we have to spend, how much is needed for our bills, and how much is left for us to use for things that aren’t really necessities.” Visit the library’s webpage at https:// www.cumberlandcountypubliclibrary. org/adult-classes/ for more information. To enroll in the course, which will be held on March 7, 14, 21 and 28, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., call the Cumberland County Public Library at 804-492-5807 to register and let them know if you will be attending in person at the library or by Zoom.
Staff recognized for service PHOTO COURTESY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Each month, staff members are recognized at the Cumberland County Public School Board. The following teachers were presented to board members at the Feb 3 meeting: Lethia Minor, (from left) bus driver for Cumberland County Public Schools; Stephanie McCoy, career adviser for Cumberland High School, and Charity Gold, (not pictured) paraprofessional at Cumberland Elementary School.
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Shown left, Ja’Ona Johnson and Shakira Gregory were recognized at the February 2022 Cumberland School Board Meeting for being named Students of the Month for December 2021. [Not pictured is Mekhi Blakey.] Shown right, Asher Beal and Calvin Foster were recognized at the February 2022 Cumberland School Board Meeting for being named Students of the Month for January 2022. [Not pictured is Aiden Savoye.]
Students of the Month honored Contributed Report Each month during the monthly meeting, the Cumberland School Board recognizes the Students of the Month for each school. The following students were recognized at the February school board meeting, held on Thursday, Feb. 3: Ja’Ona Johnson (Student of the Month for December 2021), kindergartener at Cumberland Elementary School, daughter of Tiana Branch and Jamal Johnson, of Cumberland. Asher Beal (Student of the Month for January 2022), pre-kindergartener at Cumberland Elementary School, son of Lexi and Tyler Beal, of Cumberland. Shakira Gregory (Student of the
Month for December 2021), eighth grader at Cumberland Middle School, daughter of George and Saketra Gregory, of Dillwyn. Aiden Savoye (Student of the Month for January 2022), seventh grader at Cumberland Middle School, son of Christina Cesark, of Farmville. Mekhi Blakey (Student of the Month for December 2021), 12th grader at Cumberland High School, son of Tanya and James Blakey, of Cumberland. Calvin Foster (Student of the Month for January 2022), 12th grader at Cumberland High School, son of Kim and Curtis Foster, of Cumberland.
CuCPS celebrates School Board Appreciation Month
Clothes Closet supports library PHOTO COURTESY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
The Cumberland Clothes Closet recently made a donation in support of programs at the Cumberland County Public Library. The Clothes Closet, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit located on the old Luther P. Jackson Elementary School property and open on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., supports many initiatives in the local community from the proceeds of their sale of donated clothing and household items. These donations were in support of the annual fundraiser Sweets in the Stacks (to be held at the library on April 30 from 4 to 6 p.m.), for the upcoming summer reading program, and for the library’s newest initiative, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Library director Lisa Davis said, “We are so appreciative of the support from the Clothes Closet. Their hard work throughout the year helps many organizations provide programs which benefit the community.” Shown receiving the check from Clothes Closet director Barbara Daniels is library director Lisa Davis.
Habitat accepting applications Contributed Report Piedmont Habitat for Humanity will soon be accepting applications to become Habitat homeowners and holding information meetings to share more information. The applications will be accepted between April 1 and May 15. A meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, March 7 at Luther P. Jackson Center at the Cumberland School Complex, 1541 Anderson Highway, Cumberland, VA 23040. There is also an online Zoom option at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 22. Visit piedmonthabitat.org and click the link
for Application Meeting. You must have been a resident in one of the participating counties for at least 12 months. They are Prince Edward, Buckingham, Cumberland, Nelson, Charlotte and Nottoway counties. Applications can also be requested in other ways: by calling 434-3943001, emailing info@piedmonthabitat. org, visiting piedmonthabitat.org and clicking on Housing Help, or in person at 1512 South Main Street, Farmville, VA 23901. If you are fully vaccinated, you are not required to wear a mask. Masks are required if not vaccinated.
PHOTOS COURTESY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Shown above, members of the Cumberland School Board include Lee Dowdy, Ginger Sanderson, Leigh McCrea and Latesha Anderson. Not pictured is Dr. Christine Ross. Shown left, clerks of the School Board for Cumberland County Public Schools include Dr. Elizabeth Jamerson and Bernice Ford.
Contributed Report In recognition of School Board Appreciation Month, members of the Cumberland County School Board were honored at the Feb. 3 meeting. Members were treated to dinner prepared by the culinary arts students prior to the meeting. They were then presented with gifts from each of the schools. Elementary school students had also written them thank-you cards for all that they do for students and staff.
School board members include the following: Ginger Sanderson (District 1, chair), G. Lee Dowdy (District 2), Latesha Anderson (District 3), Leigh McCrea (District 4), and Dr. Christine Ross (District 5, vice chair). Since Feb. 15 to 19, 2022, is also School Board Clerks Appreciation Week, clerks of the school board were also recognized. These included Dr. Elizabeth Jamerson (clerk) and Bernice Ford (deputy clerk.)
CuCPS readies for preschool registration Cumberland County Public Schools will hold Preschool Registration on March 21, 23, 24, 28 and 30. All children must attend to be screened during registration. Preschool is a creative learning program for children ages 3 and 4 years old (must be 3 by Sept. 30, 2022). Call 804-492-4212 to make an appointment. Items to bring: birth certificate, current physical with immunization, proof of Cumberland residency and proof of income. Parents and children must wear a mask.
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Exhibit gives a glimpse of Powhatan’s past By Laura McFarland Managing Editor
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hildren at play in a school yard. Of all of the items on display in the Powhatan African American Cultural Arts Museum’s new exhibit, “The History of Pocahontas School,” that one candid photograph struck me the most. I had the chance to visit the exhibit last Wednesday while on lunch break during an all-day school board budget workshop. Needing to walk around after hours of sitting, I headed over to the exhibit in the lobby at the Pocahontas Landmark Center gym building. The gym was not open and in use at the time, but if staff is there, as someone was that day, they can buzz you in to look at the free exhibit. It’s a great local history exhibit that not only looks at the Pocahontas School’s history but celebrates the oneroom schools that taught children of color throughout the county, many of which I had never heard of since I didn’t grow up in Powhatan. I first got a glimpse of “The History of Pocahontas School” as it was being installed on Feb. 12. I came in the afternoon as volunteers were setting up the exhibits, and, in between taking photos of the setup, I had the chance to take a closer look at what items were already on display. As someone who didn’t grow up here and only has a limited amount of knowledge about the county’s history regardless of race, what had the most appeal initially for me was the class photos from the late 1950s and into the 1960s. The appeal, you see, is identifying the people I have actually had the
opportunity to meet in my seven plus years with the newspaper. A few of the volunteers there were graduates, and they pointed out their pictures or those of siblings. A few more I found on my own, either recognizing their names or their pictures, although it was harder with women listed by their maiden names. Going back last week to see the fully installed exhibit, I first walked through the hallway leading to the lobby. On the windowsills on either sides, the exhibit coordinators lined up framed histories of the county’s many community schools for black children and old black and white photographs taken of the buildings, teachers or students. To help put it all in perspective, they created a large map of the county with the former locations of the 20 schools marked. The write ups about the community schools varied in detail, usually giving the location of the school, what grades were taught there, and names of possible students and teachers. But there were also a few personal touches. On the short description of Ballsville Black School, you could read how a “dedicated teacher named Mrs. Sadie Hopkins Green taught here. She walked the one and one half miles every day.” On the information for the Logansville School, you learned that “it was a two room school that had a large vestibule for hanging coats. There was no cooling and the students brought their lunches in pales.” Pine Hill School had one teacher for grades one through seven. The “classroom had no electricity or running water. However, water was pumped by hand from a well in the yard. Heat was provided by a wood stove near the rear
L E T T E R S TO T H E E D I TO R Ignoring history doesn’t erase it Dear Editor, Last Monday I visited the exhibit on black schools in Powhatan at the Black History Museum in the Pocahontas Landmark Center. It is a well-documented and lovingly prepared exhibit on what education for the black Powhatan community was like before desegregation in the 1960s. It also documents the role of local officials in wanting to keep segregation in place. This is certainly not ancient history, as many who perused the exhibit were students in these schools at the time or recognized family members on the many photos that were on display. Most attendees were elderly and masked. A local elected official stood out as she wove her way through the rather crowded room and spoke to many in attendance. She was unmasked. I fully understand that this official feels it is her personal right and freedom to not wear a mask. However, what has happened to compassion for and kindness to your neighbors and fellow human beings? We now know that masks not only protect ourselves from catching COVID (or many other viruses for that matter), but also prevent us from spreading the disease. The latest variant, Omicron, presents itself in a mild form to
many, even unvaccinated, people. You may not even know that you are infected, but you can certainly spread COVID to those who are immune-compromised, elderly, or have other health issues and can become severely ill, and as we see every day, can die from COVID. Additionally, we do not know the long-term effects of even mild COVID. On the day I visited, I saw mostly black people in attendance, with a sprinkling of white people. It would have been a good start for the wider Powhatan community to learn from this exhibit. Many white parents these days object to black history and the oppression of black people by this country being taught because it makes their children “feel bad” or somehow, I don’t know how, threatens their place in society, or whatever reasoning is being used. As white people, we can’t ignore history and wish it away. That does not help us move forward collectively. It only makes history repeat itself, as we are beginning to see now. Just like during the period of the nadir after Reconstruction, we are experiencing a period of white backlash to the racial protests of the summer of 2020. I love living in Powhatan and I hope we can talk more across the racial divide that goes deep in this county. Claudia Rankins Powhatan County 8460 Times Dispatch Blvd., Mechanicsville, Va 23116 Phone: 804-746-1235 Toll Free: 877-888-0449 Fax: 804-344-8746
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of the room. The girls would help Mrs. Sadie Green prepare lunch for students.” As I mentioned at the beginning of this column, a photograph of children at play in the school yard caught my eye. There was no date, simply a label that said “Mrs. Canady’s class Mohemenco School.” The photograph showed smiling children doing some kind of activity outside. They looked to me like they were dancing, and there was something about the unguarded moment that reached out to me across the untold number of decades. Once you are past the front hallway,
there is still plenty to see. There were numerous displays of photographs from Pocahontas High School’s graduating classes. The later years had more students, but one for the Class of 1938 only featured three young women standing poised in front of the school. There were also numerous class photographs of students of all ages. As I looked at them I felt like commiserating with the photographers, who obviously faced that age-old struggle of getting every single person to be looking at the camera and have their eyes open. It was fascinating that a few minutes after reading those short sentences about Mrs. Green at Ballsville Black School and Pine Hill School, I saw a group photo of Pocahontas School faculty in another part of the exhibit and was able to possibly put a face to the name (as long as there weren’t an abundance of teachers named Sadie Green in the county). Around a corner, a large bulletin board gave the history of the desegregation of Powhatan County Public Schools using newspaper articles, photographs and school records of some of the students who led the way. The timing of the opening in February might prompt some people to think of the exhibit in terms of Black History Month and not give it a second thought now that we are into March. However, when I was examining the exhibit, I never felt like it belonged in the category of another Black History Month event, although that would be a good category to call home. Rather, it is a local history exhibit that goes beyond a one-month celebration, focusing on Powhatan’s black community and the educational opportunities that helped shaped it. It will be open at least through March.
Olympics offer unexpected gem By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist
The grades are out for the recently completed 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing, and it appears most Americans paid little to no attention to the international competitions. NBC announced that ratings for the games were down 40% from the most recent winter games in South Korea four years ago, and some traditional events with loyal viewers achieved lower marks than expected. Industry experts listed a number of reasons for the lukewarm reception that included continuing concerns regarding the pandemic that resulted in small crowds for all events and China’s current relationship with the United States that highlights political differences. For many Americans, viewing the winter games is a tradition that evokes memories of snow covered mountains and small villages filled with athletes from around the world. In our house, the Alpine events always garnered the most attention, and, as youths we sat around the television and marveled at the achievements of skiers from across the globe as they plowed through powdery snow and what appeared to be a winter wonderland. I had that same type of anticipation as I attempted to follow the Alpine events at this year’s games, but something seemed apparently different as I tuned in to the first event. The snow was manufactured and the surrounding mountains were bare due to the lack of significant snowfalls. For the first time in my Olympic viewing memory, and despite my best efforts, I could not get interested in the events. When a doping scandal erupted in the first week of the games, I decided the games had become a victim of politics and, for the most part, tuned out.
But, I realized my relationship with the 2022 games had not ended when, quite by accident, I landed on a curling competition. It wasn’t the first time I’d seen the sport, but I had always dismissed it as slow and unwatchable. After giving the sport a decent chance, I learned my first assumptions were, as usual, wrong and developed a real respect for the athletes and the game. I tuned in night after night to see the matches and was enlightened with a tiny bit of more information with each viewing. Now, I must admit I still don’t understand the intricacies of the game, or many of the terms associated with the sport. Curling is a game of strategy and a sport that I imagine had its origins on a frozen lake in some foreign country that has evolved into a widely accepted and professional competition, complete with organized leagues and World Cup events. Watching those curling events also exposed me to some other snowboarding and freestyle skiing events that were not included in the games of my memories. I was again amazed at the athletic ability of these dedicated competitors and their ability to perform under such enormous pressure and difficult conditions. As the closing ceremony approached, I realized I had watched as many hours during these games as the ones in the past, and although some of the events had changed or been added and others recently recognized and appreciated, the spirit of the games was evident. Despite the best efforts of those who attempted to distract or dismiss the games, the Olympic flame still represents a quest for peace and unity. Shortly after the flame was extinguished in a beautiful closing ceremony, I heard the first pundit describing the games as disappointing. Obviously, that observer had not witnessed the curling competition.
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Powhatan heads to region finals By Robby Fletcher Sports Editor
For the first time in program history, the Powhatan girls basketball team is going to the VHSL 4A State Championship tournament. After beating Mechanicsville and Matoaca in the 4B Regional Tournament on Feb. 22 and 25, Powhatan earned the state tournament bid and a chance at the regional title with the final against Eastern View. In their win against the Mustangs on Tuesday, it wasn’t all smooth sailing for the 17-7 Indians, who played without junior Sam Flippo due to injury. They were also without senior and primary scorer Faith Henderson for most of the game after she suffered a pulled hamstring in their matchup with L.C. Bird. Henderson sat until the final 90 seconds of the third quarter, and in what could be described as a moment straight out of a movie, she stepped out onto the floor with the Indians down seven and completely changed the outcome of the game. Before her appearance, the Indians played strong defensively, with freshman Emma Terry and sophomores Shauna Callahan and Corynn Lampman stepping up in Henderson’s absence. “I’m so proud of them, I love them,” Henderson said of her teammates. “We worked so hard for this. They deserve it, we deserve it, I’m so proud of us.” After a 6-6 first quarter, forward Katherine Cerullo and Lampman attacked the paint and created offense that helped keep the game close as the Mustangs took a 19-18 lead into
TOP AND BOTTOM LEFT PHOTOS BY ROBBY FLETCHER
Above, senior Katherine Cerullo (middle) celebrates a three-point play with her teammates against Mechanicsville on Feb. 22. Bottom left, Cerullo fights to get a shot up. Right, sophomore Corynn PHOTO BY NICK COOLEY Lampman finishes a layup in traffic against Matoaca on Feb. 25.
the half. Cerullo’s impact went beyond just scoring though. The senior made a difference all over the floor with her constant high-effort play. She was diving for loose balls, taking charges and handling elbows to the face without a single com-
plaint. Her hard-nosed defense has been crucial to the team’s success this season. “Ever since I was little, if I couldn’t capitilize on offense, it was defense, defense, defense,” Cerullo said. “That’s where I knew I could capitilize.”
Powhatan struggled scoring in the third quarter, going six and a half minutes without a point while Mechanicsville built the lead up to seven. It would be Henderson who finally got the Indians on the board, scoring on a drive to the
hoop on her first touch of the game. “We just needed someone to push us, and as soon as she took that layup, you could tell the whole chemistry changed in our team,” Cerullo said. On the following possession, she picked up an
assist on an entry pass to Cerullo, who scored two of her 17 points to cut the lead down even more. By the end of the quarter, it was just a three-point Mustangs lead entering the final frame. The momentum was fully in Powhatan’s favor by that point, as Cerullo scored 11 points in the fourth quarter while the team outscored Mechanicsville 25-13 to move on to the semifinals. Senior Kayla Terry also added seven of her 12 points in the quarter. In the next matchup with the Warriors, it wasn’t nearly as close a battle. Powhatan took control of the lead early, leading by 10 after the first quarter and building that lead up to 17 going into the half. Powhatan held that double-digit lead for most of the game, with Kayla Terry leading the scoring charge with 19 points, 12 of which came in the first quarter alone. Lampman and Cerullo added 14 points apiece while Henderson scored 12 points. It was a strong night of outside shooting for the Indians, who hit seven threes and forced the Warriors into playing their brand of basketball. Though a late stretch of scoring pulled Matoaca within single digits, it was far too late in the game to change the outcome, as Powhatan came away with its 17th victory of the season. Powhatan’s state tournament opponent in the quarterfinals has yet to be determined, but regardless of the matchup, head coach Kristy Henderson and her team look ready to handle whatever is thrown their way.
Abdul-Saboor finishes 13th in Olympic bobsled events By Robby Fletcher Sports Editor
In his second go around with the U.S. Olympic bobsled team, Powhatan native Hakeem AbdulSaboor and his team improved on their results and left the 2022 Beijing Olympics with a lot to feel proud about. Abdul-Saboor, a former Powhatan High School football player,
first competed in the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang for Team USA. Taking the role of a pusher in the 2-man and 4-man events, the 2018 teams placed 21st and 19th in their events. This time though, Abdul-Saboor and his teammates built on those results significantly, placing 13th in the 2-man event and 14th in the 4-man bobsled competition. In the 2-man event, Abdul-Sab-
oor paired with Frank Delduca, who took on the role of pilot. Both teammates serve in the U.S. milisee BOBSLED, pg. 2 FILE PHTOTO
Hakeem Abdul-Saboor, shown working out, is a former football player at U.Va.-Wise. A torn ACL suffered early in his senior season ended his college career.
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big part in the team’s run to the final game against Wyatt Middle School, which Powhatan lost 32-30 off a goahead Panthers bucket with nine seconds left. Still, Flippo played a stellar game, pouring in a team-high 19 points while playing some ferocious on-ball defense to hold the undefeated Panthers to an unusually low scoring output. In the semifinal game against
Bluestone, Flippo added 21 points, nine rebounds and three steals in a 59-33 victory. “It was really good, I felt like the team worked really well together,” Flippo said after the semifinal win. Though Powhatan wasn’t able to take home the championship trophy, it was a valiant effort from the team as a whole as well as the star player leading the charge.
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Powhatan’s R.J. May wins second state title By Robby Fletcher Sports Editor
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fter finishing as the runner-up in the 182-pound VHSL Class 3 state championship in his junior year, Maggie L. Walker senior R.J. May had the goal in mind to take one step further upon the podium in his final states competition. When he made it to the finals yet again this year, he wouldn’t let the opportunity go to waste, as he was crowned the 182-pound state champion on Feb. 19. This was May’s second state title in his wrestling career, with his first coming in his freshman year when he won the Class 2 138-pound weight division. Sandwiched between those two championships were two more top-4 finishes for May, who has committed to the University of Virginia to continue his wrestling career. While May considers this Class 3 title to be the more rewarding of the two due to the increased level of competition compared to the Class 2 level, he still described it as just a small stepping stone in an otherwise massive journey for his overall wrestling career. “I’m not going to let it define me,” May said. “It’s nice that I got there and it’s nice that I got one of my smaller goals, but I have a lot more to look forward to.” During his run to the state finals, May finished his senior season with a miraculous 34-1 record and earned a chance to compete in the state championship after going 2-0 in
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tary, with their chance to compete being partially funded by the World Class Athlete Program, which aims to help soldier-athletes prepare for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, while also maintaining professional military careers. Like Abdul-Saboor, Delduca was a multisport athlete before joining the bobsled team. The pilot was a state champion in alpine skiing in high school and was a football player before tearing his ACL. The two were the only Americans to make the 20-team field for the 2-man competition and in their performance at the Yanqing National Sliding Centre on Feb. 15, they recorded a final time of 4:00.10, 3.21 seconds behind gold medalists Francesco Friedrich and Thorsten Margis, who hail from Germany. Germany captured all three medals in the event. In their first training heat on Feb. 10, the pair had a fifth place finish in 1:00.01 after starting ninth in the event order. Their 1:00.02 finish in
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Above, senior R.J. May stands atop the podium after winning the 182pound VHSL Class 3 state title and honors his friend Kieran Hathaway, who passed away in January. Right, May takes control of New Kent wrestler Nathaniel Fly’s arm and goes for a takedown in the semifinals. May beat Fly in a 5-3 decision to move forward to the title matchup with Liberty Christian Academy’s Toby Schoffstall.
the Class 3, Region B tournament. He won both of those matches by pin in less than a minute. In the state championship, he started similarly, winning the opening two matches with first-period pins. Once he reached the semifinals, things weren’t nearly as easy for May, who went wire-to-wire
with New Kent’s Nathaniel Fly, who May has competed with as a club teammate as recently as middle school. May took a 4-1 lead heading into the third period led by an early takedown, and was able to hold off a strong third period by Fly to win the watch in a 5-3 decision. May’s endurance, he
says, was key to maintaining his composure in the tight matchup. “I just trusted that I had better conditioning than the other guys, and that I worked harder,” he said. For his preparation heading into his matchup with Toby Schoffstall of Liberty Christian Academy, May says he found it to be a favorable matchup
based on his own skillsets when he watched Schoffstall’s game tape. After studying his style and strengths, May aimed to target Schoffstall’s upper body in order to set up a takedown, which helped lead to a 6-3 decision win for the Maggie Walker star. “Going into the match I had an idea of what I want-
the second training heat was third among the 28 bobsled teams. In the 4-man event, Abdul-Saboor competed alongside Delduca, Carlo Valdes and James Reed. The 34-year-old Powhatan native was the youngest competitor of the bunch and helped the team improve on the 2018 result with a time of 3:57.65, 3.35 seconds behind first place. The competition was yet again won by the German legend Friedrich, who along with Margis,
Candy Bauer and Alexander Schueller, finished with a 3:54.30 result. Abdul-Saboor’s 4-man group wasn’t the only American team competing in the event, with the group consisting of olympians Hunter Church, Joshua Williamson, Kristopher Horn and Charlie Volker finishing in 10th place with a 3:57.06 finish. Before starting his bobsled career, AbdulSaboor was a multi-sport athlete at Powhatan,
competing in the long jump, triple jump, shot put, discus, hurdles and the 100 and 200-meter dash. He focused his talents on football when he went to UVA-Wise, where he was a standout running back that finished his career fifth in school history in rushing touchdowns with 31 scores. After tearing his
ACL, Abdul-Saboor became a speed-agilityquickness coach and personal trainer, and his remarkable athleticism and jumping ability was discovered by Brad DeWeese, a strength coach from the Olympic Training Site at Eastern Tennessee State University. When DeWeese saw a video of Abdul-Saboor displaying explosive jumping ability when he
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ed to do, and I ended up executing pretty well to win the match.” Finally finding himself at the top of the podium, May sported a shirt that said “Long Live Kieran,” honoring his friend Kieran Hathaway, a Powhatan wrestler who died in January. May also says the win was in tribute to his mother, who had surgery for breast cancer two weeks prior to the tournament. “It was my motivation going into the tournament,” May said. “You’re never guaranteed anything. It just gave me motivation to go out there and wrestle my best. There’s a lot on my mind.” May credits Maggie Walker head coach Donald Blanton, Powhatan coaches Jonathan Tanaka and Zach Olson and VA Team Predator coaches Mark Strickland and Austin Coburn for his development into a championship wrestler. While May has more tournaments to focus on in the summer, he’s taking this time off from wrestling to focus on an entirely new sport: soccer. After making a deal with wrestling teammate Jack Laroche to try soccer after wrestling season was over, May is using this as an opportunity to try a new challenge. Though even he’ll admit he’s still in the process of understanding the game, he sees it as a humbling experience and one he enjoys figuring out. “I just wanted to go out there and have some fun,” he said. “Wrestling season is coming to an end, so there’s a little bit of downtime in between so I’m just trying to stay busy.” touched his head to the ceiling, he extended an offer to him to train for the bobsled. The rest is history for the Indians graduate, who has proudly represented his country and his alma mater on the Olympic stage for the second time. Robby Fletcher can be reached at rfletcher@ powhatantoday.com.
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Native cactus is a surprising gem By Virginia McCown Special to the Powhatan Today
I recently watched a mother in Madagascar feed her children raw prickly pear cactus paddles. After years of drought, it’s the only thing left to eat. Could this ever happen here? Whether or not global warming is historically natural or man-made matters little. In 2002, Virginia experienced its worst drought since the Dust Bowl of the 1930s. In 2002, the Rapidan River went dry. Household water wells gave out. Yet, 2002 was followed by one of the wettest years on record. Our collective memory promptly forgot the hard times. But back in 2002, the health and beauty of the prickly pear cactus was one of the few show pieces in my landscape. My young orchard died. Worried about our household needs, livestock and pets, I couldn’t afford to water trees. Unhappily, I watched my hard work and hopes slowly dry up. The year 2001 was the worst in my life, and 2002 only compounded my heartache. The droughts of 1998 and then 2002 were a wake-up call that triggered the Virginia General Assembly to require localities create long-range plans ensuring water supplies accommodate population growth. Of course, droughts occur periodically in Virginia’s history. So it really shouldn’t be a surprise to learn Eastern Prickly Pear or Opuntia humifusa is a native plant. Yes, a native cactus grows in Virginia. It gave me pause to wonder…. “Was our green East Coast always so green?”
Growing Your Own In urban areas, we seldom see our native cactus plants. Yet when I saw a cactus growing in the dunes while attending a beach wedding on the Delmarva Peninsula, I snatched up a ripe “pear” or “tuna” and tucked it in my purse. After I got home, I planted the entire tuna in potting soil. I waited. I waited. I waited. After many months, I gave up waiting. I chucked the contents of the pot against a rock wall, a section of a garden bed. Months later, during garden spring cleaning, I discovered a tiny, tiny prickly thing rising from the soil! This wee prickly pear beside the rock wall would become my mother plant. Later I learned how it’s much easier to simply cut a portion, pad or paddle and plunk it in the soil. Opuntia humifusa takes root very easily. It’s not particular about conditions either. I’ve planted broken paddles in winter and summer. I’ve thrown broken parts in the compost. They just keep coming up. They’ve come up in puppy dog’s noses. They’ve come up in children’s tender hands. Could this prickly “problem” be part of the reason for their decline in East Coast landscapes? Answer: More than likely. Regardless, our native Eastern Prickly Pear is hardy from Florida to Ontario, Canada (USDA Plant Hardiness zones 4a through 9b)!
Beautiful, utile and edible In Central Virginia, the prickly pear blooms from the ends of its pads in early summer. My cactus flowers are entirely yellow. However, east of the Appalachian Mountains orange to red centers have been observed. Prickly pears will grow well in shade but will flower more in full sun. In late September and early October, the small 2-inch “pears” begin to ripen. These burgundy-colored fruits or “tunas” are edible and used to make a delicious jelly. Birds and squirrels can’t resist the ripe pears. So if you plan to make prickly pear jelly – be quick about it! When the temperatures dip below freezing, the cactus paddles begin to shrink or wither in size. This is normal when the plant prepares for winter. The cactus paddles are also easier to handle as the spines and glochids tend to shrivel as well. Glochids are the tiny, nearly invisible thorns. The BEST time to eat prickly pear paddles is in spring when the paddles are their most tender. That’s also the time when the spines and glochids are their most treacherous. It takes skill to remove all of them. Use gloves, tongs and handle with care!
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Above is a patch of prickly pear cactus with ripe pears, or tunas. Below, prickly pear cactus is shown mixed with autumn mums.
How to cook and dine on cactus paddles Paddles or nopales are the large green sections between the joints of the prickly pear. They are a popular ingredient in Mexican cuisine. The texture is meaty yet mild – sometimes described as a cross between okra and asparagus in flavor. While cooking they release a slime similar to okra. If this is a problem, simply rinse the cooked paddles once or twice before adding them to your recipe. Warning: use gloves to remove spines! I can’t repeat this enough. Some cooks easily de-thorn a paddle without wearing gloves. I strongly recommend using them. Despite practice, I’ve learned removing spines is still not one of my skill sets. Begin by laying a cactus paddle flat on a cutting board or similar surface. Run a sharp knife back and forth along the surface of the paddle. Most of the spines will come off but some will need a little extra care in removal. Once the spines and glochids are removed from both sides of the paddle, cut away the outside edge of the paddle as well as the bottom half inch off the base. Add enough water to a large pot making sure the cleaned paddles are completely covered. Bring the water to a boil and cook until tender—about 10 minutes. Once tender, thoroughly rinse the paddles in fresh water. The boiled paddles can be sautéed and served with only a brief sprinkling of salt and pepper. The cooked pieces can be a meat substitution in tacos or added to fresh salads.
Prickly Pear and Nutrition The fruits or tunas are rich in vitamin C and calcium. The paddles contain iron and vitamin A and are also high in vitamins C and K, calcium, riboflavin, magnesium, potassium and dietary fiber. The paddles are a good source of water for desert animals as well as livestock as they are about 85% water. Prickly pear is a Native American remedy for diabetes. According to WebMD, early research shows that prickly pear supplements may lower blood sugar levels by 17% to 46% in some people. It’s also known to lower blood pressure levels.
Recipes (from the University of Nevada, Reno)
Prickly Pear Lemonade Ingredients ¼ cup cactus juice Juice of two lemons 3 cups sugar 4 ½ cups water Directions Juice the prickly pears and the lemons. Combine the juices, add the sugar and stir. Once the sugar is dissolved, add the water and enjoy! Grilled Nopales (paddles) Ingredients Cactus paddles, pads or nopales Olive oil Directions Although simple, nopales can be delicious grilled. Take the prepared nopales after being cut, brush olive oil onto the skin, and grill to the desired level of tenderness. Virginia McCown is a master gardener and master food volunteer living in Central Virginia along with her garden and assorted creatures both great and small.
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NASCAR Xfinity NASCAR RaceDay NASCAR Truck Series College Basketball NBA NBA Basketball: Milwaukee Bucks at Chicago Bulls. NBA Basketball: Knicks at Suns Wheel Jeopardy Shark Tank (N) 20/20 (N) (In Stereo) Å News Kimmel News Holly Undercover Boss Magnum P.I. Å Blue Bloods (N) News Colbert Big Bang Big Bang WWE Friday Night SmackDown (N) News First Spo You Bet DailyMail ET Inside The Blacklist Å Dateline NBC (N) (In Stereo) Å News J. Fallon On Balance Marni Hughes Dan Abrams Live Banfield (N) Å On Balance Fri-YAY! Style Shopping (N) (Live) Spring Home Sunday Riley DaretoShareBeauty PBS NewsHour (N) Wash Hoover Secrets-Wives: Secrets-Wives: Secrets-Wives: Daytrip Unwine’d Antique Roadshow Legacy List Retro Report PBS NewsHour (N) E. B. OutFront Anderson Cooper Special Report Don Lemon Tonight Don Lemon Tonight The ReidOut (Live) All In With Rachel Maddow The Last Word 11th Hour Shepard Smith American Greed American Greed American Greed American Greed Jesse Watters Tucker Carlson Hannity (Live) Å Ingraham Gutfeld! (N) Å Chicago Fire (N) Chicago Fire (N) Paralympics Paralympics Para Para “Get Hard” (2015) ››‡ “Central Intelligence” (2016) All Elite Wrestling Ram Spider American American ››› “Rush Hour” (1998) Jackie Chan. ›› “Rush Hour 2” (2001) Jackie Chan. The First 48 Å The First 48 Å Cold Case Files (N) Serial Killer The First 48 Å ›› “Tommy Boy” (1995, Comedy) Chris Farley. ›‡ “Big Daddy” (1999) Adam Sandler. Tommy Office Office Office Office Office Office Brooklyn Brooklyn Brooklyn Brooklyn Gold Rush: Pay Dirt Gold Rush “Whatever It Takes” (N) (In Stereo) Å Blind Frog Ranch Gold 90 Day Fiancé 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days (N) 90 Day Fiancé 90 Days 90 Day Treehouse Masters Treehouse Masters: Branched Out (N) Treehouse Masters Treehouse Masters Fam Guy Fam Guy Fam Guy Fam Guy Fam Guy Fam Guy Fam Guy Fam Guy The 700 Club Å Andy G. Andy G. Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond King King “Cabaret” (1972) ›››› “Network” (1976) Faye Dunaway. ›››› “The French Connection” (1971) “Hearts Down” “The Nine Kittens of Christmas” (2021) Golden Golden Golden Golden Castle (In Stereo) Castle “Bad Santa” Castle (In Stereo) Castle (In Stereo) Castle “I, Witness” Dream Dream Dream Dream Dream Dream Dream Dream Dream Dream Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners To Be Announced N.Y. Undercover N.Y. Undercover T. Perry’s The Oval “Underworld: Rise of the Lycans” (2009) ›› “Underworld: Awakening” (2012) Resident Alien “The Fugitive” Å ››‡ “Man on Fire” (2004, Crime Drama) Denzel Washington. ››› “Training Day” Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man To Be Announced Ancient Aliens Ancient Aliens Ancient Aliens (N) Proof Proof Ancient Aliens
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College Basketball College Basketball College Basketball NBA NBA Basketball: Knicks at 76ers NBA Basketball: Trail Blazers at Suns Wheel Jeopardy Gold Wonder Conners Home E. Million Little News Kimmel News Holly The Amazing Race (N) Å Good Sam (N) Å News Colbert Big Bang Big Bang I Can See Your Next Level Chef (N) Fox News at Ten You Bet DailyMail ET Inside Chicago Med (N) Chicago Fire (N) Chicago P.D. (N) News J. Fallon On Balance Marni Hughes Dan Abrams Live Banfield (N) Å On Balance Diamonique JAI Jewelry (Live) Diamond Jewelry Silver Jewelry Sale -- Big Bonanza (Live) PBS NewsHour (N) Nature “Bears” NOVA (In Stereo) Beyond a Year: Amanpour-Co Inside Time/By All Creatures Great: Sanditon on Masterpiece (In Stereo) PBS NewsHour (N) E. B. OutFront Anderson Cooper Anderson Cooper Don Lemon Tonight Don Lemon Tonight The ReidOut (Live) All In With Rachel Maddow The Last Word 11th Hour Shepard Smith Shark Tank Å Shark Tank Shark Tank Shark Tank Jesse Watters Tucker Carlson Hannity (Live) Å Ingraham Gutfeld! (N) Å 9-1-1 “Haunted” (N) 9-1-1 (N) (In Stereo) 9-1-1 “Hen Begins” 9-1-1 (N) (In Stereo) Law & Order: SVU Bri NHL Hockey: St. Louis Blues at New York Rangers. NHL Hockey: Predators at Kraken Big Bang Big Bang All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite (Live) Å Go-Big Show Sheldon Sheldon Court Court Court Court Court Court Neigh Neigh Court Court ›››‡ “Gladiator” (2000) Russell Crowe. ››‡ “Shooter” (2007, Action) Mark Wahlberg. (In Stereo) Å South Pk South Pk South Pk Fairview South Pk South Pk South Pk South Pk Daily South Pk Moonshiners Moonshiners “Broken Spanish” (N) Å Master Distiller Master Distiller Unexpected Dr. Pimple Popper Dr. Pimple Popper Stuck (N) Stuck (In Stereo) River Monsters River Monsters: Deadliest Man-Eaters River Monsters River Monsters Office Office Office Office Office Office Office Office The 700 Club Å Andy G. Andy G. Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond King King “La Strada” (1954) ›››› “Gigi” (1958) Leslie Caron. ›››‡ “The King and I” (1956, Musical) “Once Upon” “A Winter Princess” (2019) Natalie Hall. Golden Golden Golden Golden “The Proposal” Married at First Sight (N) Å My Killer Body Married-Sight Love It or List It Inspector Joe Inspector Joe Hunters Hunters The Ho. The Ho. Guy’s Games Guy’s Games Guy’s Games Guy’s Games Guy’s Games Tyler Perry’s Sistas First Bigger Tyler Perry’s Sistas ›› “All Eyez on Me” (2017, Biography) Resident Alien (N) Astrid & Lilly “Se7en” (1995) ››› “Zombieland” (2009, Comedy) Å ››‡ “Cold Pursuit” ››‡ “The A-Team” ››› “The Rock” (1996, Action) Sean Connery. Å Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man Mom Mom Mom Mom Mom Mom Modern Marvels Modern Marvels Modern Marvels (N) Modern Marvels (N) Modern Marvels
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››› “Bull Durham” (1988) Å
Bowling Undisputed College Basketball College Basketball SportsCenter Wheel Jeopardy The Bachelor (N) (In Stereo) Å (DVS) To Tell the Truth News Kimmel News Holly FBI “Ambition” Å FBI: International FBI: Most Wanted News Colbert Big Bang Big Bang The Resident (N) I Can See Your Fox News at Ten You Bet DailyMail ET Inside American Grand This Is Us “Taboo” The Thing-Pam News J. Fallon On Balance Marni Hughes Dan Abrams Live Banfield (N) Å On Balance L. Geller Makeup Shoe Shopping Belle by Kim Gravel Girls’ Night in With Courtney & Jane (N) PBS NewsHour (N) Henry Louis Gates Jr.: Captur Frontline (In Stereo) Å Aman Buzz Keep Up Father Brown Å 20 Things-Midsomer: Portraits PBS NewsHour (N) E. B. OutFront Anderson Cooper CNN Tonight (Live) Don Lemon Tonight Don Lemon Tonight The ReidOut (Live) All In With Rachel Maddow The Last Word 11th Hour Shepard Smith Shark Tank Shark Tank No Shark Tank Jesse Watters Tucker Carlson Hannity (Live) Å Ingraham Gutfeld! (N) Å Law & Order: SVU WWE NXT (N) (In Stereo Live) Å America’s Got Talent: Extreme Game NBA Basketball: Pelicans at Grizzlies NBA Basketball: Clippers at Warriors Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Wipeout (In Stereo) Wipeout (In Stereo) Sheldon Sheldon Storage Storage Storage Storage Storage Storage Deep Deep Storage Storage Movie (In Stereo) Å Movie (In Stereo) Å Office Office Office Office Office Office Office Office Daily Seinfeld Street Outlaws: Street Outlaws: Gone Girl (N) (In Stereo) Street Outlaws Å Street Outlaws Å Doubling Down Doubling Down 7 Little Johnstons Doubling Down Doubling Down To Be Announced To Be Announced Pig Royalty “Trouble With the Tyks” (N) To Be Announced Office Office Office Office Office Office Office Office The 700 Club Å Andy G. Andy G. Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond King King “Cover Girl” (1944) ›››› “Going My Way” (1944, Musical) ›››› “The Philadelphia Story” (1940) “Autumn Dreams” “Love, Romance & Chocolate” (2019) Golden Golden Golden Golden Castle (In Stereo) Castle “XY” Å Castle “XX” Å Castle “PhDead” Castle (In Stereo) Fixer to Fabulous Fixer to Fabulous Fixer to Fabulous Hunters Hunt Intl Hunters Hunt Intl Chopped Å Chopped Å Chopped (N) Å Chopped Å Chopped Å To Be Announced T. Perry’s The Oval T. Perry’s Ruthless Bruh Bruh ››› “The Fifth Element” (1997) Bruce Willis. Å Prom ››‡ “Maleficent” (2014) Angelina Jolie. “Field of Dreams” ››‡ “Bruce Almighty” (2003, Comedy) ›› “Evan Almighty” (2007) Steve Carell. Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man Mom Mom Mom Mom Mom Mom Digging Deeper Digging Deeper Curse-Island Beyond Oak Island Curse-Island
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