Powhatan Today –03/30/2022

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Vol. XXXV No.. 39

March 30, 2022

Board keeps real estate tax rate at 79 cents Discussions continue on spending, CIP projects

By Laura McFarland Managing Editor

POWHATAN – The Powhatan County Board of Supervisors took one question off the table in its fiscal year (FY) 2023 budget discussions when it decided in a split vote to keep the real estate tax rate at 79 cents for this calendar year.

Considering the real estate tax rate was not a formal item on the board’s March 22 workshop agenda, which covered a wide range of budget topics. However, after a long discussion about deciding whether to keep the tax rate the same or possibly lower it to provide relief for citizens, the board formally voted 3-2 in favor of keeping the 79-cent rate.

Formal resolutions to fix the real estate tax rate at 79 cents and the personal property tax rate at $3.60 were on the board’s March 28 meeting agenda, which

happened after press time.

Chair Mike Byerly, who represents District 3; Steve McClung, District 2, and Karin Carmack, District 5, voted in favor of the 79-cent tax rate. David Williams, District 1, and Bill Cox, District 4.

While the board discussed a variety of issues during the workshop, the only other vote taken was a unanimous decision to have the county pay $465,000 for the 19.1% health care insurance costs increase faced by participating employees.

Other topics discussed at the meeting included the possible salary increase amounts; transportation projects; CIP projects; charitable contributions, and fire and rescue staffing.

Tax rate Raising the tax rate was never a discussion on the table for the supervisors this budget cycle, but potentially lowering it was. The decision not to lower it goes back to the board’s stated objectives in 2021 regarding setting a tax rate and sticking with it instead of making it a “political football” that gets thrown around every year.

When the board voted in 2021 to lower the tax rate

from 85 cents to 79 cents starting with the November 2021 bill, surrounding it was discussion about choosing a rate the county could stick with to meet its current and future needs but also take some of the burden off the taxpayers. This was done with the understanding they couldn’t bind future boards to that decision and knowing that increases in real estate assessments could mean a property owner’s bill still increases even if the tax rate remains the same.

During this year’s budget discussions, Cox repeatedly brought up the tax rate, saying that if the board wanted to change it this year, the window in which to do so was quickly running out.

Carmack reiterated the board made the decision it did in 2021 because the supervisors wanted to stop seeing the tax rate bounce up and down and leaving the taxpayers with uncertainty every year. So they decided to set the tax rate at 79 cents, which even allowed them to build an annual 3% merit-based raise into the 10-year budget for employees.

Two years ago, the board passed an extremely restricted FY2021 budget since no one knew how the COVID-19 pandemic would impact the tax collecsee TAX RATE, pg. 8

Funds will enable trail extension

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Search consultant Ralph Ferrie speaks to a group of community members on March 23 as part of the school division’s search for a new superintendent.

Consultants seek input for search for new school superintendent PHOTO BY LAURA McFARLAND

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A press conference held March 24 celebrated Powhatan receiving $150,173 in federal funds to build a new trail in Fighting Creek Park.

By Laura McFarland Managing Editor

POWHATAN – State and local leaders gathered last week to celebrate the awarding of $150,173 in federal funding that will lead to the construction of a new walking and running trail in Fighting Creek Park.

The county held a press conference on Thursday, March 24 in the park to talk about the new Education Connection Trail — which Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger, D-7th, successfully secured as part of a House-passed fiscal

year (FY) 2022 appropriations package. President Joe Biden signed the legislation that included the funds for the trail into law on March 15.

Once constructed, the new trail section will run from the entrance of the Elizabeth Randolph Lewis Powhatan YMCA parking lot to a section of land behind Powhatan Middle and Powhatan Elementary schools. While it still has to be designed, the trail is expected to be about half a mile long.

County administrator Ned Smither said there is not yet a timesee TRAIL, pg. 6

By Laura McFarland Managing Editor

POWHATAN – The search to find a superintendent that will be right for Powhatan County Public Schools – and the county as a whole – began in earnest last week with three days of meetings focused on seeking community input.

Representatives from McPherson and Jacobson, the firm hired to do the search, spent March 21 to 23 holding informa-

tion gathering meetings designed to ask not only key stakeholders but the community at large what they are seeking in their next superintendent.

The division’s current superintendent, Dr. Eric Jones, will retire from his position effective July 1, and the stated goal of the Powhatan County School Board is to have someone in place who can start then. So after hiring McPherson and Jacobson, the school board see SUPERINTENDENT, pg. 6

STEM Expo 2022

Huber crowned Mr. Powhatan

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Mr. Powhatan competitors kick off an evening of fun in their opening number on March 18 at Powhatan High School.

By Laura McFarland Managing Editor

POWHATAN – From the first moments of competitors gyrating in the dark discernible only by glow sticks taped strategically

around their bodies, it was obvious the audience at Powhatan High School’s Mr. Powhatan 2022 competition was in for a hysterical evening. see CROWNED, pg. 5

PHOTO BY LAURA McFARLAND

Layla Blaisdell, from left, Karmen Rose, Annabelle Blaisdell and Kaya Clark work together at the straws and connectors station at STEM Expo 2022, held March 24. See more photos Page 8A.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Wednesday, March 30

Community Matters is a resource for all Powhatan seniors interested in learning, staying active and socializing. The free weekly event takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Wednesday at the Rescue Squad Building, 3920 Marion Harland Lane. It includes weekly activities, presentations and informal courses.

Information on times for various offerings and use of the space will be available ahead of time by calling the Powhatan County Public Library at 804-598-5670 and selecting option #3 to hear the recording. Call program coordinator Jayne Lloyd at 804-6980438 with questions or interest in sharing your knowledge on a topic.

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 804598-5670.

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.

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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. at the Powhatan County Fairgrounds.

Meetings are open to anyone. For more information, contact Charlie Williams at 804-898-0876.

Powhatan County Public Library will hold Preserving Your Garden Bounty with Master Gardener Christy Jones at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 2. She will present an overview of various preservation methods to ensure for long-term food storage options. The session is free; however, registration is required. To register, visit the library’s Facebook page or contact the library at 804-598-5670 or library@ powhatanlibrary.net.

Habitat For Humanity - Powhatan depends on volunteers and donors. Habitat is blessed with the community’s helpful, kind and generous participation. The Habitat Store at 1922 Urbine Road will be open on the first and third Saturdays of the month from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

During this pandemic, anyone coming into the store must wear a facemask.

The office is located in the Habitat Store and the office number is 804594-7009. Call and volunteer! Donate!

Help us build!!

Powhatan AA meets at 8 p.m. every Saturday at Manakin Episcopal Church on Huguenot Trail.

Monday, April 4

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, April 5

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. 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.

The Heart of Virginia Beekeepers plans to meet at 7 p.m. 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

The Women in Ag Network meets virtually at 7:30 p.m. The organization’s mission is to foster female farmers. The Women in Agriculture Network will hold monthly Zoom sessions highlighting women farmers, offering opportunities for women to network, and educational opportunities. Register at https://docs. google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdZNI3gWp0zjOAAzwFhvrTWNTK4BBes TRg6UoSH1b3l62o_A/viewform or call 804-598-5640. Pre-registration required. Recorded sessions and more information: https://www. facebook.com/ vawomeninagnetwork.

PowHER Hour+ Monthly Luncheon is held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month at different locations throughout the county.

Visit https://www.powhatanchamber. org/events/powher-hour-monthlyluncheon/.

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: April 12 and 26, and May 10 and 24.

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.

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.

May Memorial Baptist Church will host an Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, April 17th. Please join us for refreshments on the lawn at 9:45 a.m. with the Egg Hunt immediately following at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m..

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: April 19 and May 17.

Senior Connections will be coming to Powhatan County Public Library at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 20 with a Medicare Assistance presentation.

They will provide free and unbiased assistance related to Medicare. Their team will answer any questions people may have related to Medicare.

The session is free; however, registration is required. To register, visit the library’s Facebook page or contact the library at 804-598-5670 or library@ powhatanlibrary.net.

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

Upcoming

Saturday, April 2

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.

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:

The original Powhatan AA meets from 7 to 8 p.m. every Thursday in the Powhatan Village Building.

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 April 11 and 25, and May 9 and 23.

or changes, visit Facebook or heartofvirginiabeekeepers.org.

Friday, April 1

Thursday, March 31

Mobility Matters is once again available to all Powhatan seniors 55+.

Weather permitting, on Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., four beach cruiser senior bicycles are available to borrow and enjoy in the Village area. No reservations necessary. Volunteers will be available to assist with the lending process, which involves accessing the bike(s) from the Mobility Matters trailer in the parking lot, leaving a drivers’ license while bike is in use and signing a waiver. Find our Mobility Matters volunteer inside County Seat Restaurant, inquire at the register if you need help locating the volunteers, but they will be wearing a lanyard as well. These bicycles are three-wheeled, easy to use and a fun way to enjoy movement, fresh air and community! Contact program coordinator, Jayne Lloyd with any questions or to volunteer to help with this project at 804-698-0438.

O B I T UA R I E S

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.

Seeking youth to participate in a Next Generation Youth Market. Join other young people as they learn the basics involved in “owning your own business.” Meet and gain tips from successful entrepreneurs, while developing life skills—marketing, records-keeping, decision-making and public speaking. Educational workshops take place on Thursdays after school starting May 12 through June 2. The 2022 market dates are June 16, July 21 and Aug. 18.

At this time, they will each make a reusable sign to promote their business (supplies provided). Once the workshops are complete, youth have the opportunity to collaborate and setup along with adult vendors to sell their produce and/or products this summer during the Powhatan Village Farmers Market. The youth market is open to all Powhatan youth ages 9 -17. Fee to participate is $5 per child. Registration is required through Powhatan Extension at this link: https://forms.gle/j2NBci7TuVe7tBzX8.

For more information, contact the Powhatan Extension Office at (804) 598-5640 or email Cathy Howland, 4-H Extension Agent, at chowland@ vt.edu.

A Community Matters Health & Wellness Day for Powhatan residents age 55 and above will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 6 at Powhatan Rescue Squad, 3920 Marion Harland Lane. Sponsors of this event, participating vendors and community partners will have valuable information, resources, screenings, activities, giveaways and door prizes for raffles to be held. Registered guests (seniors 55+) at this free event must be present to win one of several raffles. A Slideways Food Truck lunch also provided. Special thanks to the generous sponsors: Dominion Energy, Anthem Healthkeepers, County Seat Restaurant & Gathering Place and United Healthcare.

Powhatan County Public Library’s Teen Anime Club will meet from 4 to 6 p.m. on the following Thursdays: 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: 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-PublicLibrary.

On the second and fourth Monday of the month Powhatan County Public Library will host the Brick Slayerz,

A Powhatan County Earth Day Celebration will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday, April 22 on the Courthouse Lawn. There will be no charge this year to setup an environmentally-friendly booth.

Seeking educational, informational booths, along with Earth-friendly children’s activities. If interested, contact Betty McCracken at Betty.

McCracken@vaswcd.org.

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: April 23 and May 21. Registration required due to space limitations.

Register through the library calendar link found at http://powhatanva. gov/247/Powhatan-County-PublicLibrary.

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 Swing for the Symphony Golf and Tennis Tournaments to benefit the Richmond Symphony will be held on Monday, April 25 at the Richmond Country Club, 12950 Patterson Avenue, Richmond. The golf event has a 1 p.m. shotgun start and a Captain’s Choice Scramble. Cost is $150 per person or $600 per four-person team.

Cost includes game, lunch and dinner reception. The round robin tennis is $65 per person. Check in at courts at 2 p.m. and play begins at 2:30 p.m. Reception dinner and awards immediately following tournaments.

Silent auction, raffle and cash bar.

Reception dinner only is available for $50 per person (includes dinner and two beverage tickets). Visit www. richmondsymphonyleague.org.

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: April 26, May 24, June 21 and July 26.

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 see CALENDAR, pg. 3

CARL BROWN SR. BROWN, Carl Sr. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear father, Carl Lee Brown Sr. Please join us for a Celebration of Life at Hollywood Baptist Church, 3964 Old Buckingham Rd., Powhatan, Va. 23139 at 1 p.m. on March 30, 2022.

COUSINS

LARRY COUSINS COUSINS, Larry Alphonso, departed this life on March 16, 2022, in Powhatan, Va. He leaves to cherish loving memories a devoted mother, Mrs. Lillie Cousins; two brothers, Frank Cousins Jr. (Janet), Marvin Cousins; a loving sister, Deborah Cousins; and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Friday, March 25, 1 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery, Red Lane Road, Powhatan, Va., Mr. Robert Clark, officiating, the Reverend Dr. Ethyel Coleman, Eulogist. www.mariangraythomas funeralhome.com

Sheriff’s office receives donations to purchase new K-9 officer

By Laura McFarland Managing Editor

POWHATAN – The Powhatan County Sheriff’s Office can move forward with plans to acquire a new dual-purpose narcotics K-9 officer thanks to local fundraising efforts.

The sheriff’s office had recently retired Argie, a 3 ½-yearold Belgian Malinois that had been with the sheriff’s office as a narcotics dog since December 2019. As a narcotics dog, Argie was trained to alert his handler to five different odors, one of which is marijuana. The General Assembly’s decision in 2021 to legalize up to 1 ounce of marijuana for personal use, effective July 1, 2021, meant Argie was no longer useful as a narcotics dog in Virginia.

Sgt. Kaitlyn Crane, Argie’s former partner, has been leading efforts in recent weeks to purchase and train a new dualpurpose K-9 officer that can be used in both narcotics and patrol and tracking.

Three Crosses Distilling Co. and Island Glow Sunless Tanning and Beauty partnered to hold a Lucky Dog fundraiser on March 17 at the distillery that ended up raising more than $16,000 toward the purchase and training of a new K-9 officer, said Michelle Davenport, co-owner of the distillery. She and Island Glow owner Michelle Walters were “beyond ecstatic” with the fundraiser’s outcome, she added.

“We had hoped to raise $2,000 and we ended up raising $16,000,” she said.

The event also brought in a large amount of food, blankets and other supplies to be donated to Powhatan Animal Control.

The two businesses are already working on their annual Barks, Bourbon and Bronze Glow fundraiser, which benefits animal control. The event is scheduled from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 21 at the distillery.

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Powhatan Today, March 30, 2022

Powhatan High School holds job fair for students

By Laura McFarland Managing Editor

POWHATAN – Powhatan High School held the annual Job/Opportunities Fair for juniors and seniors on March 17. The purpose of the event is to bring awareness to and connect students with relevant job opportunities during and post high school.

Caryn Rehme, school counselor, organized the event with area businesses and organizations. She said it was a wonderful event that could not have been done without so many great people helping.

More than 40 vendors registered for the event, but not all attended, she said. There was a mix of guests showing students the different opportunities they may consider now or when they graduate, including businesses, military, volunteer organizations, technical schools and two-year schools.

Some of this year’s participants included Reynolds Community College, Virginia Masonry Association, Canopy Adventure Park, County Seat Restaurant, Benchmark Construction, Luck Stone Corporation, Napier Realtors ERA, Moslow Wood Products, Chick-fil-A, Habitat for Humanity – Powhatan, several military branches, Firefly Childcare, Powhatan Christmas Mother, Faces of the Future Academy, Full Sail University, Powhatan County Fire and Rescue, Food Lion, Cozy Acres Campground, Powhatan Fire and Rescue, Powhatan Sheriff’s Office, Independence Golf Course and several county departments.

In the past, the job fair was held during the lunches, but this year principal Michelle Martin recommended that it be held in the morning, Rehme said.

“This was a fantastic change that we had because it really allowed our juniors and seniors to focus without having the distraction of lunches. This was really well received by students and we had great feedback regarding the participants we had,” she p.m. featuring the KOS Band.

The flags can be purchased in honor of a “Hometown Hero” of the owner’s choice, living or deceased. People who purchase a flag, which costs $40, can take it home at the end of the event and display them as a continued tribute to the honorees and a memento of the Field of Honor event. Flags may be picked up after a closing event on June 14, which is Flag Day, or on June 15. Final orders for flags purchased from Colonial Flag Foundation, which started the Field of Honor program, are due by May 6. The flags will be delivered on June 6 and stationed on the field on June 9.Sponsor a flag or download the form at www.healingfield. org/powhatanva22.

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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.

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. 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 with host Bill Bevins will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday, June 10.

The ceremony will precede a Village Vibe Concert at 7

PHOTOS COURTESY OF POWHATAN HIGH SCHOOL

Powhatan High School held a Job/Opportunities Fair for juniors and seniors on March 17. The morning event saw students introducing themselves to potential employers and recruiters and exploring future career and education avenues they might pursue.

said.

Rehme gave a great deal of credit to Powhatan Economic Development manager Roxanne Salerno.

The schools have been trying to partner with community businesses to provide opportunities for Powhatan’s students, Rehme added.

The high school has gifted students it its career and technical education (CTE) classes that are willing to work but are not sure of what businesses are looking for, she said.

County Fair will be held May 13 to 15 at the Powhatan County Fairgrounds. Admission and parking are free. Pets are allowed. The event will include food, fun music, arts and crafts, a dental clinic, a beer truck, carnival rides, and helicopter rides. There will also be a Cruz-N for a Cause Food Drive to benefit Feedmore and Backpacks of Love. Visit www. powhatanfair.org.

The 103rd annual Powhatan

At noon on Saturday, May 21, Powhatan County Public Library will welcome Master Gardener Don Smith for Growing Fruit. A local grower himself, Smith will offer insight on how to successfully grow fruit in the local area. The session is free; however, registration is required. To register, visit the library’s Facebook page or contact

the library at 804-598-5670 or library@powhatanlibrary.net.

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

“I am trying to get the local businesses that came (March 17) to come back in November during Career Month to do smaller presentations to our CTE classes and let them know what is offered,” she said.

The culinary department will also be hosting a luncheon for the chefs of local restaurants on April 21.

“The students will be preparing the luncheon and then networking will be taking place afterward,” Rehme said.

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POWHATAN LIONS CLUB

46th Annual Steer Roast

Wednesday, April 27, 2022 (RAIN or SHINE)

Powhatan Volunteer Rescue Squad Field 3920 Marion Harland Rd - off Route 13 in Powhatan Village.

Lions Steer Roast

Located behind the Four Seasons Restaurant.

GATES OPEN AT 5:00 PM-MEALS START AT 6:00 PM.* Take-out meal service available at the gate. Sliced Beef Brisket, sides and beverage catered by Wildwood BBQ - Live entertainment by Legal Tender Party Band - 50/50 Cash Raffle SAVE $5 – buy Advance Tickets for a $25 donation ($30 at the gate) - See any Lions Club member or call 804-794-1440. Children under 12 free.

You may also make tax deductible donations to the Powhatan Lions Club Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization.

Come support your community.

Bring eyeglass and hearing aid donations - collection bins will be available.

Adults with valid photo ID may purchase a beer and wine wrist band for $5 at the event.

E-mail for any questions you have to PowhatanLions@gmail.com Website is www.e-clubhouse.org All net proceeds go to local, regional and national charities - no administrative fees or salary payments are taken.

Stay protected against COVID-19.

Get a booster when eligible.

Learn more at vaccinate.virginia.gov or call 877-VAX-IN-VA

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Participants invited to join monthly Youth Market Contributed Report Seeking youth to participate in a Next Generation Youth Market. Join other young people as they learn the basics involved in “owning your own business.”

Meet and gain tips from successful entrepreneurs, while developing life skills—marketing, record keeping, decision making and public speaking.

Educational workshops take place on Thursdays after school starting May 12 through June 2. The 2022 market dates are June 16, July 21 and Aug. 18.

At this time, they will each make a reusable sign to promote their business

(supplies provided). Once the workshops are complete, youth have the opportunity to collaborate and setup along with adult vendors to sell their produce and/or products this summer during the Powhatan Village Farmers Market.

The youth market is open to all Powhatan youth ages 9 -17. Fee to participate is $5 per child. Registration is required through Powhatan Extension at this link: https://forms.gle/j2NBci7TuVe7tBzX8.

For more information, contact the Powhatan Extension Office at (804) 598-5640 or email Cathy Howland, 4-H Extension Agent, at chowland@vt.edu.

Memory Bags a blast from past Contributed Report

able for a four-week checkout period and may not be renewed. Only one bag per cardholder may be checked out at a time.

Memory Bags must be returned directly to the library’s circulation desk and may not be placed in the book drop. They are available on a first come, first served basis.

Stop by the library to check one out today. For details, contact Powhatan County Public Library at

Powhatan County Public Library introduces Memory Bags, a new circulating collection of book bags that have items to take you back in time.

These kits are a way to entertain and support patrons with memory decline. Each bag contains books dating from the 1930s to 1960s, along with puzzles, a Star Trek DVD and a 1940s music CD. These bags are avail-

804-598-5670 or library@powhatanlibrary. net.

Powhatan County Public Library is dedicated to being a premier library system for all citizens of Powhatan County by anticipating and satisfying the intellectual, educational, artistic, and entertainment needs for growing numbers of our citizens using every resource available, present or emerging.

Preschool application process opens Contributed Report

4 by Sept. 30, 2022. The Virginia Preschool Initiative Program (VPI) is a preschool program open to 4-year-old children who meet eligibility requirements. The program is intended to provide 3and 4-year-olds with access to a free, quality early childhood educa-

Powhatan County Public Schools is now accepting applications for its Virginia Preschool Program and Head Start Program.

The division will accept applications for students that are ages 3 and

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tion experience in preparation for a strong transition into kindergarten.

The program is designed to promote a child’s school readiness skills and social competencies through attention to education, family support, community collaboration and parental involvement. Eligibility for the preschool program is based on the age of the child, income of the family, and other at-risk factors.

Check the Powhatan County Public Schools website (http://www. powhatan.k12.va.us) for information.

C R I M E R E P O RT Arrests One male was charged on March 16 with two counts of possession of Schedule I, II controlled substance (Felony), firearm: possession with Schedule I or II drug (F), and violate protective order (F).

One male was charged on March 18 with concealed weapon: carry while intoxicated (M) and profane

swearing/public intoxication (M).

One male was charged on March 18 with driving while intoxicated (M) and driving with a suspended or revoked license.

One female was charged on March 19 with petty larceny (M).

One male was charged on March 20 with assault and battery of a family member (M).

Incident report for March 14 to 20 - Incident type & total calls Advice Animal calls Assist Attempt to locate BOL Child welfare Civil CPR Death investigation Disabled vehicle Disorder/ disturbance Domestic Drunk in public Dumping

29 24 11 7 2 3 2 1 1 12 3 11 1 1

Gunshot noise Hit and run Investigation Larceny Lockout Lost property Loud music MVAs Noise Overdose Panic alarm Parking violation PD alarm Psychiatric

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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 a donation. Follow the team on social media: Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ groups/rflsoj/ or Instagram at https://instagram. com/rflsouthofthejames?utm_medium=copy_ link. Relay For Life of South of the James organizers love to work with local businesses for sponsorship opportunities. For more information, contact Pat Johnson at pjj804@icloud.com.

Ongoing A Youth Art Month Exhibit 2022 presented by Powhatan County Public Schools is on display at the Pocahontas Landmark Center (4290 Anderson Hwy, Powhatan, VA 23139). Work will be on display during normal business hours through April. The exhibit is free and open to the public.

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 804-372-9526 or powhatanvafoodpantry@gmail.com.

Volunteer mental health professionals are needed to staff the expanded behavioral health programs offered by the Free Clinic of Powhatan.

Psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners and counselors are needed for adult patients at the Clinic at 2320 Skaggs Road as well as with students on-site at Powhatan Middle and High schools. Times are flexible and can change based on provider availability. Contact Betsy Blandford, volunteer coordinator, at bblandford@ freeclinicofpowhatan.org or 804-380-1270.

Powhatan Parks and Recreation is pleased to offer the following at the Pocahontas Landmark Center Gym (4290 Anderson Highway, Powhatan). Keep in mind when county offices

The Friends of Powhatan County Public Library’s Bookshop is open during library hours and accepting donations again. The bookshop accepts books, movies, audiobooks, CDs, and magazines. Materials can be given to a library staff member or placed in the book shop corner (tuck them by the file cabinet in the back), which is at the end of the passageway once you come in the front door. Proceeds from the book sale are used for additional library programming.

Available now Emergency Housing relief funds to assist with rent, mortgage or other housing concerns. Powhatan Community Action Agency has received funding for housing relief for families in Powhatan County who have been affected by COVID-19. Contact Renee Van Natter at valerie.vannatter@dss.virginia.gov or via cell at 804 814-5332.

CHURCH DIRECTORY

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

SUNDAYS 8:00 AM in person service in the church 10:30 AM in person service in the church (livestreamed) www.stlukespowhatan.org All are Welcome For more information visit www.stlukespowhatan.org Route 711 at Three Bridge Road 794-6953

EVERGREEN COMMUNITY CHURCH (PCA) Proclaiming & Practicing the Gospel of Jesus Christ

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

ECCPCA.ORG

598-8844

Genito Presbyterian Church

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

372-9074

Worship with us this Sunday Church service @ 9:30 AM Sunday school @ 10:30 AM

Providence Presbyterian Church

“Worshiping and Witnessing in Western Powhatan since 1825”

Powhatan Christian Fellowship Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.

Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday Night 7:30 p.m.

Worship Service 11:00 am All Are Welcome!

3308 Pleasants Road, 598-4970 1/4 mile off of Route 711 Located 1950 Ridge Road Russ Cress, Pastor (Rt. 627) 598-0733

2020 Red Lane Road Powhatan, VA 23139

1801 Huguenot Trail Sunday Worship 10am Bryan M. Holt, Pastor 804-378-3607 www.EmmausChristianChurch.org https://www.facebook.com/2emmaus/

Rev. Walter G. Lewis, Pastor Living As Christ’s Disciples Within Our Hearts and Beyond Our Doors 2253 Rosson Rd.

Just off Rt. 13 in the Village

598-4438

Worship: 8:30 & 10:30am

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

Mount Calvary Baptist Church 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

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2910 Genito Rd. Powhatan, VA

St. John Neumann Catholic Church Meeting Sundays in Farmville, Fork Union, Midlothian, Powhatan and Online.

Visit pccwired.net for services times & locations.

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Pursuit 1 Reckless driver 15 Road rage 1 School threat assessment 1 Sex offense 2 Shoplifting 1 Suspicious 28 Traffic hazard 22 Traffic stop 73 Transport 1 Underage possession 4 Unknown emergency 17 Warrant service 2 Welfare check 6

are closed for holidays, inclement weather, etc., activities will not be held unless specifically noted: Open Walking Club, Wednesdays, 9-11 a.m.; Open Gym Pickleball, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9-11:30 a.m.; Open Adult Special Needs Basketball, every Monday, 10 a.m.noon; Paid Momentum Volleyball, Tuesdays and Thursdays through June as well as paid Volleyball Clinics this summer (contact Cindy Bryant by email at momentumvolleyballclub@ gmail.com); Paid Pulse Basketball, Mondays and Wednesdays through March 2022. Contact Brian Griffen by email at vicepresident@ powhatanpulse.com; Senior Basketball coming in April on Monday nights, so stay tuned for more information as the date get closer; Adult Open Gym Basketball will start back up on Wednesday nights beginning March 16; Open Volleyball will start back in the summer, and we are also hoping for a Pickleball night session once gym space opens up. Continue to follow all COVID-19 guidelines. Everyone will also need to sign a facility use waiver that we will keep on file for one year, and there is a $10 non-resident fee for activities. Wear rubber soled shoes (no heels) on the gym floor and only allow water in the gym. Contact the Recreation Office at 804598-5275 with any questions or send an email to mshelton@powhatanva.gov or mwoodel@ powhatanva.gov.

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598-6090

Saturday - 5 p.m.

Sunday - 8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m.

598-3754 www.sjnpowhatan.org Located behind Flat Rock Village Shopping Center

Church Directory.

Call 804-746-1235 ext. 2 for details.

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PHOTOS BY LAURA McFARLAND

Janik Meyer, from left, was the runner up and Ricky Huber was the winner of the Mr. Powhatan 2022 competition. It took a hardworking group to plan the event, shown center with the contestants. Gunner Buzzard, top right, and Cade Van Buskirk, right, compete in the evening wear category during the competition, held March 18 at Powhatan High School.

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Returning after a year off caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, organizers of the uproarious male pageant held Friday, March 18 say the fourth year for the event was a success in every way.

The crowds went wild when a completely shocked Ricky Huber was crowned as Mr. Powhatan 2022 and cheered just as loudly when Janik Meyer was named the runner up.

Sponsored by the PHS Leftovers Club as a fundraiser for Relay for Life, the evening more than met expectations with over $2,500 raised for the fight against cancer, said Christian Miller, the faculty adviser for the club.

But it was the journey to those moments – the tongue-incheek swimwear category, the irreverent talent displays, the playful Q&A interplay – that made it really feel like a sense of normalcy was returning to school life, Miller said.

“It has been an adjustment for all of us lessened and lessened and lessened. We realized there are so many things that we are able to do and it was awesome,” Miller said after the competition. “So our minds were exploding with ‘Wow, we can do this now. Let’s do everything!’ ” The results, which were entirely student planned and exe-

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cuted, were a smorgasbord of fun and frivolity, he said, giving credit to PHS Leftovers members Jordan Krauss, Kendal McMullin, Sheyla Daniels, Logan Anthony, Hans Rehme and Tyler Atchison for pulling everything together.

The 2020 pageant that saw then-sophomore Wyatt Lowe taking home the crown for the third event was one of the last normal schoolwide events before schools shutdown and everything changed. So to have Lowe back as a non-competing contestant along with seven other talented young men was a treat, as well as a few former contestants in the audience showing their support, Miller added.

Lowe competed alongside Ricky Huber, Janik Meyer, Tyler Atchison, Gunner Buzzard, Adam Camp, Wyatt Lowe, Hans Rehme and Cade Van Buskirk.

The contestants competed in swimwear, active wear, talent and evening wear categories and then came back after intermission for a Q&A session with the show’s seven faculty judges.

Throughout the evening, the audience was treated to singing, dancing, a magic show, a cooking demonstration, a live painting demo and even a wisecracking PowerPoint presentation on why the earth is flat.

For his talent, Huber lip synched to Pittbull’s “Fireball”

and was joined in his dancing by the PHS Indianettes dance team to bring the wow factor.

When his name was announced as the winner, Huber, a junior, said he was shocked and happy.

The first-time competitor agreed to participate after catching the excitement of some of the organizers. But the clincher for him was finding out the main goal of the event is to raise money for the fight against cancer.

“Once I heard what it was for, it got a little better. I got a little emotional. My Grandma had cancer and she fought through it, and I have always wanted to do something like this for her,” he said.

Fellow junior Meyer is an exchange student from Germany who is attending Powhatan High School for a year. He joined the competition after a few of his friends signed up but said it was amazing getting to know all of the people involved.

Meyer’s contribution to the talent show was a cheeky magic show, and he even brought teacher Amanda Wilson onstage for the final trick, much to the audience’s delight. When his name was announced as runner up, Meyer looked stunned.

“I thought somebody else was going to win. Then they called my name and I was like, oh my gosh are they really serious,” Meyer said with a big grin.

In addition to the Mr. Powhatan competition, the PHS Leftovers Club will continue its efforts to fight against cancer with the Color-A-Cure Fun Run/Walk at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 7 at the high school, 1800 Judes Ferry Road. This is a FUN 5K featuring several color stations where each participant (dressed in all white) will be doused with color each kilometer. Each color represents a different type of cancer and the fight against it! For more information, visit www.coloracurepowhatan.weebly.com.

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

PHOTOS BY LAURA McFARLAND

Tyler Atchison, above, gave a tongue-in-cheek presentation on ‘why the earth is flat’ for his talent. Below, the contestants answer questions from the judges.

CHURCH DIRECTORY

1059 Dorset Road Powhatan, VA 23139 Reverend Mark A. Divens, Sr. Pastor

Praise and Worship Service Sunday School 9:45-10:45 Sunday Morning Worship will begin at 11:00 a.m.

GREENBRIER BAPTIST CHURCH “God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things.

We walk by faith and not by sight” – Pastor Darnell Carruthers

Sunday School: 10:00-10:45 a.m.

Worship Service: 11:00 a.m.

4731 Bell Road, Powhatan, VA 23139 804-598-5491

2095 Red Lane Road 1/2 mile off Rt. 60 on Red Lane Road 804-598-2455 www.redlanebaptist.org Worship Service 9:00 a.m.

Small Groups 10:30 a.m.

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

Wednesday Night Classes for all ages at 6:15

Dr. James Taylor, Pastor

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.

Muddy Creek BAPTIST CHURCH Baptist Church MOUNT ZION

2591 Ridge Road Powhatan, Virginia 23139 804-598-2051 Rev. Bryan Stevens, Pastor 10 a.m. – Worship Service 8:30 a.m. – Church School

Graceland Baptist Church Dr. Ronald Wyatt, Jr., Pastor

Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.

Worship - 11 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer Service - 7:00 p.m.

Pastor Jeff Beard, MA, MBA 3470 Trenholm Road www.muddycreekbaptist.org

Advertise in Powhatan Today’s Church Directory.

Call 804-746-1235 ext. 2 for details.

OLD POWHATAN BAPTIST CHURCH 3619 Huguenot Trail Powhatan, Virginia 23139 www.finecreekbaptist.org Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Worship Service: 11:00 a.m.

Traditional Vern Gilmer, Pastor

Service times are 8:30 a.m. and 10:15 a.m.

Worship online at 10:15 a.m.

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.

Brad Russell, Pastor 598-4241

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.

Contemporary – 9:00 a.m.

Sunday School – 9:45 a.m.

Worship – 11 a.m.

Children’s Worship – 11 a.m.

Praise & Worship – 6 p.m.

Lighthouse Youth – Wed. 5:30 p.m.

Bible Study – Wed. 6:30 p.m.

Children’s Worship (all ages) – Wed. 6:30 p.m.

Miracles of God Sp. Needs Service: 2 p.m. the 2nd Sat. of each month 598-3481 • 975 Dorset Road www.gracelandbc.org

Travis L. Keith- Pastor Church Office: 794.7054 1530 Cook Road (Rt. 636)

www.glbcpva.org

Just Across from South Creek Shopping Center!

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Student shares thoughts on life in middle school Editor’s note: The Powhatan Middle School PTO held a contest for students to write about the best thing about middle school. Seventh grader Kirsten Pritt wrote the winning essay, which the Powhatan Today is sharing with readers in our ongoing effort to highlight local students.

By Kirsten Pritt Special to the Powhatan Today

“Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today,” Malcolm X had once said. From time to time middle school can be difficult, but you have to try your hardest to succeed. Personally, one of the best things about being in middle school is the fact that you know that these years will shape you into who you are as a person.

One of my favorite things about Powhatan Middle school is the building itself. I love all of the natural light the windows let in. The school is just big

KIRSTEN PRITT

enough to where it’s not too crowded, but it’s not too much open space either.

Although, my favorite thing about the building is that it isn’t hard to get around. The hallways aren’t difficult to memorize, and the great thing about the hallways is that all of them connect so if

Callie Mikita makes PHS chorus history

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

On the weekend of Feb. 12, 24 Powhatan students represented Powhatan High School in District 3’s All District Chorus event. During this event, the All Virginia State Chorus auditions were held as well. Out of the 44 altos who auditioned, only the top eight altos were chosen as delegates.

Powhatan High School’s own Callie Mikita earned a position as a delegate in that top eight group, earning a chance to represent Powhatan as one of the altos from District 3. Mikita has also made Powhatan history as being the only delegate from Powhatan High School to make All Virginia State Chorus two years in a row! Shown, PHS choral director Terrell Dean hands the All Virginia State music packet to Mikita.

you go the wrong way, it will just go back to where you need to go. That is why I love the middle school building so much.

It isn’t just the building I love, it's the teachers in the building as well. There are about 102 teachers that work at this school, and they are all amazingly talented and kind people. One of the biggest parts of school is who is teaching you. If you don’t have a good teacher your mind is more likely to pay more attention to the fact that you don’t have a good teacher. If you have a good teacher then your mind tends to pay attention to what the teacher is teaching.

Therefore, you need good teachers to succeed in life. A good environment is important as well as good teachers, and the students are a big part of the environment, too.

The absolute best thing about middle school is my friends. I don’t have very many, but the friends I do have are

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line attached to when the trail will be opened. In addition to the design and engineering that would already need to be done, the county and school division will be working together to ensure safety measures are taken into consideration since the trail will be connecting to schools. Smither said staff members also need to determine what in-house work could be done to maximize how the federal money can be used to build the best trail possible.

In 2021, the U.S. House of Representatives implemented a new effort as part of its annual appropriations process, which allowed for specific community project funding requests — like the Education Connection Trail in Powhatan County.

To be eligible, projects had to be sponsored by local or state government entities or nonprofit organizations and had to be projects that would otherwise meet the qualifications to apply for federal grant funding. The purpose of Community Project Funding is to ensure direct, local engagement as part of the federal appropriations process. In line with this goal, funding applications must demonstrate significant local support for the projects through extensive documentation.

Spanberger worked with community leaders in all 10 counties of the 7th District to gather community-focused requests for her submissions.

All 10 of the requests, which came to a combined total of more than $6.4 million, were signed into law.

Spanberger said last week she was excited to come help celebrate the project because it is important to Powhatan citizens, which is the purpose of the community-focused initiatives and had to be clearly demonstrated in the application process.

She said she was incredibly proud of what those funds have made possible in the 10 localities she currently

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made an effort to move quickly to bring the search consultants out to start the process.

Last week, search consultants Ralph Ferrie and David Rizor started the week by meeting with key stakeholder groups who were invited to some and share their thoughts: directors and assistant superintendents; principals and assistant principals, instructional specialists, athletic director, instructional coaches; county leadership, sheriff and school resource officers, planning commission, parks and recreation, board of supervisors; bus drivers, support staff, maintenance, nurses, computer technicians, secretary; a staff town hall; lead teachers; parent groups, school advisory committees, PTOs, boosters; community groups such as Lions Club, Ruritan, Powhatan First, YMCA, No Left Turn in Education, NAACP, Powhatan Anti-Racism Coalition and Powhatan Extension Services.

The duo also met with diverse groups of students at Powhatan High School and Powhatan Middle School and had a brainstorming session with the school board at its March 22 workshop. They ended the week with two community town halls open to anyone in the afternoon and evening of March 23.

At the school board workshop, the focus was on characteristics the board wants to see in a new superintendent, which the firm will use in coordination with staff to help create a brochure about the county and a job description to formally post on key recruiting websites, hopefully by the end of the month, Ferrie said.

At each of the other meetings, Ferrie and Rizor asked four questions designed to get at both what would make Powhatan and its school division an attractive place to work, what challenges a new superintendent

phenomenal. Friends can have a huge impact on how we feel about school, if you have rude or bad friends you won’t be very happy. If you have good friends then they can make you feel positive. I love friends because each of them have different talents. I have friends that play all sorts of things from baseball to cheer to football, and that is why extracurricular activities are a great way to meet new people.

Extracurricular activities are a fun way to meet new people and try new things. I don’t do any activities, but I know people that do them. From what I’ve heard from numerous people, doing sports and joining clubs are a great time consumer. All in all, extracurricular activities can be a fantastic way to make friends and find a hobby.

Middle school is a place that nobody ever wants to go, but there are those little things that can make your day so much better even when your day is bad.

services, whether it is a new office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court in Amelia County; money for a new van for GoochlandCares to serve local residents in need; a 24-hour center to provide same-day inpatient detox services in Henrico County, or an aerial ladder fire truck for the Blackstone Volunteer Fire Department.

“Seeing the different projects that the different counties chose really demonstrates the slightly unique personality county to county, and that has been interesting to see,” she said.

Virginia has a long history of making its communities healthier and more resilient, but efforts to work on trails and outdoor recreation projects are often stymied by lack of funding, she said. Particularly as the state rebuilds from the pandemic, it is important to find smart ways to invest in recreational opportunities such as the Education Connection Trail.

“I am excited to be standing here today because I know what this project will do for Powhatan. I know the value that it will have to the citizens, and really the impact that it will have on the community, on school kids.

The idea that the next generation can be riding their bikes or meeting their friends or learning outdoors in this space is pretty tremendous, and I am so proud that we have been able to be a part of it,” Spanberger said.

Powhatan Board of Supervisors Chairman Mike Byerly, who represents District 3, said the results of a community survey done several years ago to determine how Powhatan residents feel about existing services and in what areas they want to see greater development clearly showed that increasing Powhatan’s trail system was important to them.

So when Spanberger reached out to the county about what community project local leaders wanted to prioritize, expanding a trail system that connects many of the county’s most valuable resources – the YMCA, ath-

will face, and what characteristic are desirable in the right candidates.

After the final session on March 23, both consultants said the meetings in Powhatan went great and yielded important information that will help the firm bring quality candidates for the school board’s consideration.

“All of the groups were very open and forthright. We heard positions that were different from each other, but people didn’t hold back; they let us know the things that they liked about the schools, the things they wanted to see in a superintendent,” Rizor said. “The kids were amazing. When we went to the high school and middle school, the kids here are super. They not only knew what the issues were, they offered solutions. They understand that there is a community that needs to start talking to one another to make things better, not just in the schools but in the community.

“We got a lot of information that now we can try to match the candidate pool with what the community wants,” he added.

Ferrie agreed people were passionate about what they want to see in Powhatan’s next educational leader.

The in-person meetings were one of part of the information gathering for the search firm. Those who could not attend a meeting can still give their opinion through midnight today, March 30 in an online survey.

The survey is provided in both English and Spanish.

The link to the survey in English can be found at https:// www.surveymonkey.com/r/PowhatanVAEnglish. The link for the survey in Spanish is at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PowhatanVASpanish.

McPherson and Jacobson will collate information from both the in-person meetings and the online survey and create an executive summary that will be shared with the school board and the community and should be posted on the school division’s website along with

letic fields, the library – seemed like a perfect fit to add to more than 2 miles of existing trails and the longest disc golf course on the East Coast.

Expanding the trail system will only further solidify the county’s growing reputation for being a healthy place to live that values outdoor recreation, he added.

“More people are starting to recognize what we have known for a while – that Powhatan is a wonderful place full of beautiful, natural areas, and this trail will give the public access to even more of it,” he said.

Byerly thanked Spanberger for putting the project forward for consideration for federal funding. He also praised county staff for promoting the idea and getting her staff the information they needed to bring the project to fruition.

Powhatan County Public Schools already uses Fighting Creek Park for upper elementary students who are mentored by high school students to do a project each spring looking at soils, flora and fauna and observing a natural environment, said Tracie Omohundro, assistant superintendent for instruction. Now at least two schools will be even closer to the resources the park offers.

Omohundro said at the press conference that staff is currently trying to identify grant funding that could pay for an outdoor classroom at the part of the trail closest to the schools.

“This will really create an opportunity for us instructionally to connect a lot of the natural resources that are so important to instruction in the county,” she said. “Also, it will be an opportunity for us to use it from an athletic perspective for our middle schools students in their cross country endeavors, and as well as our physical education program at the middle school and our outdoor physical activity at the elementary school.”

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any other materials related to the search, Ferrie said. He pointed out the information will include both feedback specific to those different stakeholder groups and themes they saw across the entire process.

“We really believe it is important, and I know you do as well, that the individuals who come and share their thoughts and concerns and issues with us know that we heard them and that we captured them and included them in that report,” Ferrie told the school board on March 22.

Ferrie said to the board and in a separate interview that the document is not only important to the school board in terms of what it is looking for but to candidates in knowing if they might be a good fit for Powhatan.

“When you apply for a job for superintendent you want to make sure the community you are applying to move to is congruent with your philosophies and background. It is kind of like a marriage between the candidate and the district. We really emphasize longevity as much as we can,” he said.

Ferrie proposed the last day for applications as April 28 and possibly the second week in May to begin presenting the candidates’ information. In his experience, depending on the search criteria, Ferrie said they typically present four to eight candidates, all of whom would be asked questions agreed upon ahead of time by the school board in the first round of interviews. Ferrie suggested at least two, possibly more, rounds of interviews. Depending on how the interviews go, they might be able to select a new superintendent by early June.

Ferrie acknowledged the search timeline is “fairly aggressive,” largely fueled by there being more than 870 vacancies nationwide for school superintendents, making it a very competitive market.

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

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Expo celebrates excellence of STEM program

By Laura McFarland Managing Editor

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s I stared around the front hallway of Powhatan High School last Thursday, I joked to a teacher standing nearby, “Don’t you hate it when you go to the trouble of planning something and nobody shows up?”

The joke, of course, would be obvious to anyone who was there to see the school packed with people for the division’s STEM Expo 2022. At the end of the night I learned that 531 school-age students had signed in for the event, and that didn’t even take into consideration the parents, grandparents and older and younger siblings there with them and the 171 volunteers there making the evening possible.

Back in February 2020, organizers were thrilled with an attendance of about 217 children and their families, so to say the 2022 event was a success is both accurate and a strong understatement.

The Powhatan County Public Schools STEM Expo is a free event designed to showcase many of the STEM activities students engage in at the high school but also just give preschool through eighth-grade students the opportunity to explore various aspects of science, technology, engineering and math through hands-on activities.

At an event like this, where you had interactive activities everywhere you looked, it would be impossible to truly represent the full scope of the experience organizers created for visitors. I was there for 90 minutes of the two-hour event and I couldn’t make it to all the stations spread throughout the building. However, what I did see highly impressed me.

Before I get into some specific experiments I enjoyed observing, I am going to first give the biggest kudos to the STEM Ambassadors – PCPS students who were there running the experiments and explaining the science to the younger children. I was incredibly impressed with their patience, kindness and

knowledge of not only the experiments but the subject matters as a whole. I think students can approach teaching the mechanics of their experiments in a different way than a teacher might and brought a distinctive quality to the event that made it so much more engaging for other students.

I saw that a few minutes after my arrival when I watched Zachary Durrbeck, a STEM Ambassador and Powhatan Middle eighth grader, explaining the Parachute Drop to Jackson Waters, 9, and his brother Deacon, 7. After children built a parachute to spec at a nearby table, Zachary and other great volunteers used a device to pull them up and release them so they could float to the ground. The look of wonder on the young children’s faces was incredible.

I spent a few minutes at The Longest Chain station, which saw children and adults challenged to create the longest chain they could using only a single sheet of paper, some scissors and tape. It’s such a simple task, but it draws on you to think about your available resources and how to maximize them, which is a skill we all need.

There were tons more experiments in the Commons that were definitely capturing the students’ interest, whether it was a Break the Code station, A Slimey Experiment (children got to make their own slime), or familiar favorites like Legos and other building/engineering toys.

Back up in the main hallway, I watched a young girl perched on a small rolling cart being pulled around by Tug Bot, a robot built by Powhatan SPEAR, the high school’s robotics team, specifically for the STEM Expo. It was one of several stations I saw where students were lined up for their chance to engage in something that obviously looked fun and exciting to them.

One room I entered but didn’t linger in dealt with biology and anatomy. I was impressed but also admittedly a little grossed out by the large Operation-style drawing laid out with actual animal organs placed in the spaces where human organs would normally be found.

I did not glove up and touch them. Nearby, two pig

lungs were also on display – one healthy and one blackened and scarred that had been soaked in nicotine.

“It is like the equivalent of someone smoking 10 years,” PHS biology and anatomy teacher Cheri Ashman told me of the blackened lung’s condition.

In another nearby room, children got an age-appropriate introduction to the concept of an oil spill. Bird feathers, vegetable oil and water were put in a container, and the children used sponges to clean the feathers, just as real birds are cleaned during an oil spill so they have a chance to fly again.

Such a simple but effective lesson couldn’t have been summed up better than when 7-year-old Quinn Ellis finished and yelled, “I love saving parakeets!”

A group of experiments at the end of one hall was labeled Amazing Physics, and the demonstrations lived up to the name, whether it was a child spinning on a special stool to demonstrate rotational inertia (which PHS teacher Bob Benway explained in terms of how figure skaters spin); a chain of children experiencing static electricity using a Van De Graaff generator, or a volunteer parent agreeing to lay down on a bed of nails with a cinderblock on his chest and allow Mr. Benway to break it with a sledgehammer.

I ended the night back near the front entrance, observing children fascinated by watching small drones fly around and using virtual reality devices.

As I said before, I simply did not have the time to get to everything at the STEM Expo, but what I saw was high caliber. Seeing the school division’s emphasis on STEM concepts through awesome events like this – supplementing the fantastic work they are already doing in classrooms – was a testament to Powhatan’s commitment to STEM education. Most of all, it was fun and engaging, and that is what sparks the interest of a child. I wonder what sparks were lit at the expo that may result in passion for a certain subject or possibly even a future career.

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L E T T E R S TO T H E E D I TO R Kindness is more inclusive than diversity training

ceed in life.

Patricia A. Meadows Powhatan County

Dear Editor, Mike Rodgers' March 16 response to an earlier letter to the editor provided many important facts along with the best reason to avoid teaching Critical Race Theory in our county school system: human nature.

In an effort to learn more about CRT, I read Ibram X. Kendi's book "How to be an Antiracist," which is often cited as one of the resources recommended by those who support diversity training in education. The book is extremely complex as it delves into not only racial bias, but also ethnic, cultural, class, and gender bias, and even areas where those groups intersect or overlap. The concepts he presents are valid and are worth discussing, but definitely not at an elementary or even high school level.

Mr. Kendi draws heavily on his extensive research into the beginnings of slavery and his years of African American studies; he is painfully honest about his own struggles with racist ideas and his early duel between antiracism and assimilation. Many of the concepts are based on his personal experiences, which gives him a perspective to which many of us cannot relate. He acknowledges that "How we frame the problem-and who we frame as the problem-shapes the answers we find." Ultimately, that is the problem; his book is his opinion of racism as it exists today.

His conclusion is that “We are all either racist or antiracist,” even as he writes of the "duality" of racist and antiracist ideas that are common in all of us, because in the final analysis, our biases are against human failings rather than racial or ethnic groups.

Teaching the history of our country, including the evils of slavery and cruelty of segregation, is vastly different than promoting CRT, which is a THEORY, and has no place in the classroom. Rather than burdening our already overworked teachers with diversity training, a simpler concept would be to treat everyone with kindness; it's all-inclusive and not offensive to anyone, and would enable teachers to focus on teaching the basic educational skills needed to suc-

Focus on real problems facing children, not division Dear Editor, The discussion of banning books and teaching divisive topics serves little purpose in addressing the real problems facing students. The genuine issues and their solutions must focus on children’s exposure to social media, the alarming trend of drug related deaths among teens and the increased suicide rate of children ages 10-19. In 2021, suicide among children ages 1019 became the second leading cause of death in this age group. According to the CDC, 38% of gun-related deaths among children ages 14-17 are suicides and over 3,000 children have died from unintentional drug overdoses. These are sobering facts. Ask yourself why these are not in the forefront of our discussions about policies impacting our children.

Taunting that CRT or books are the cause of stress in children has become political fodder and overshadows the real problems that need our attention. For example, look at your child’s social media. There you will see bullying, vicious posts about your child or another and much more. While fighting over banning books, we are spending useless time and resources overlooking the real need to reign in social media, problem-solving regarding gun safety, addressing drug abuse among our children and the mental health crisis among children of all ages. Studies have shown the suicide rate among our children is increasing and correlated with social media. This should ring alarm bells throughout the country. Advertising on social media is inherent body shaming, particularly of adolescent girls, to sell products. Facebook poses dangers to adolescent girls as predators lurk in the shadows waiting to victimize an unsuspecting teen. There are many nightmarish stories of out-of-control social media – too many to share here.

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TikTok, a popular social media platform with teens, posted challenges that include assaulting teachers, tearing up school bathrooms and bringing a weapon to school. Sadly, children have acted on these challenges, thus threatening our teachers, disrupting classrooms, as well as taxpayers footing the bill to fix the damages. These incidences have happened not just in big cities but here in Virginia and close to home.

Depression and anxiety disorders are increasing among our children. Research has shown that depression and anxiety directly impact a child’s cognitive functioning, thus their academic success. Conversely, mental health services for children have decreased over the last 10 years as funding policies have put mental health services for children as less of a priority.

I hope that the community will open its eyes to the real problems facing our children. Strong voices and advocacy by parents and the community directed at both the local level and state level will help move us away from the useless divisive politics and forward to constructive solutions and policies that foster our children’s physical, emotional and academic wellbeing.

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Studies show masks help prevent spread of COVID-19 Dear Editor, Regarding the statement made in Powhatan Today

by Ms. Howard that “there is no empirical evidence that masks work.” I would like to present a study reported in May of 2020 with hamsters that shows the efficacy of proper masks.

Hamsters are as (or more) susceptible to COVID-19 than people. This study removes the tendency of people to act inappropriately and deny it.

Infected hamsters were placed in a cage next to healthy hamsters with air flow from infected to healthy. This is a non-contact study. see LETTERS, pg. 8

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PCPS promotes learning, fun at STEM Expo

PHOTOS BY LAURA McFARLAND

The Powhatan County Public Schools STEM Expo 2022 held March 24 at Powhatan High School saw 531 school-age children coming to see demonstrations and do hands-on activities in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math.

LETTERS Continued from pg. 7

Two thirds (66%) of healthy hamsters were infected within 1 week.

Surgical mask material (level 1 low risk ear loop mask material) placed over the healthy cage resulted in about one third (35%) COVID transmission – about half as much.

Mask material over the infected cage resulted in less than one-seventh (15%) COVID transmission – about one quarter as much.

Overall viral load was decreased in all hamsters that became infected.

Masks do work to prevent the spread of COVID. You do a disservice to the community when you report as facts statements by Bloggers with an agenda. This study was simple and was easily found had you attempted. Studies using T-Shirt material and home-made cloth masks have been debunked. Most were not properly performed and are not good science or evidence-based.

Dr. Jerry L. Bayer, DVM Midlothian (Powhatan)

TAX RATE Continued from pg. 1

tion rate, but the “doom and gloom” fears didn’t come to pass, she said. She added she wasn’t opposed to adjusting the capital improvement plan (CIP) if the board chose to do that, but she didn’t want to pass a budget as if a recession is imminent when no one knows what is going to happen.

McClung agreed with Carmack, saying he wasn’t on the board when that decision was made in March 2021, but he liked the steadiness of having a set tax rate. However, he expressed willingness to look at the issue again in 2023.

Byerly, who ultimately made the motion to keep the tax rate level, said he wants Powhatan to become a “stable county,” to remove the uncertainty for taxpayers each year.

“To me the economy is going to go up and the economy is going to go down. We don’t control that.

We do control the tax rate in this county; that is the one thing we do control,” he said.

Byerly pointed out that if the “doom and gloom” does come, the board can adjust its budget, putting off CIP projects to reduce spending.

“I don’t know what the economy is going to do, but I know at 79 cents and the CIP that we have has been structured out over 10 years, if we have a problem financially we are going to be OK in this county.

We are going to be fine. We don’t have to buy certain things in our CIP; we can leave them alone and keep our tax rate the same,” he said.

First Cox and then Williams argued for lowering the tax rate, although they didn’t give a specific number. Cox affirmed Carmack’s representation of the discussions the board had last year. However, he pointed out the world has changed dramatically since then and the board needed to constantly reassess its decisions, not stay stuck on one number. He argued the board should find a way to give some money back to citizens either through a reduced tax rate or some type of refund because “they are hurting, too.”

Cox advocated for a budget that includes less emphasis on spending and pushing some planned CIP projects out to further years.

“I would like for us to kind of marshal our resources expecting that it is going to get worse,” he said. “I don’t see any reason to believe it is going to

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get any better. So as a tone I would like to have the budget, not to the extent we did it in 2020, but that served the county well.”

Williams said he still saw merit in the board’s decision to have a set tax rate, but when they made that decision, they didn’t know gas prices would be over $4 a gallon, inflation would be at a 40-year high and the state would be enticing the county toward a 5% raise by offering a percentage of the raise, which are circumstances they didn’t anticipate last year.

“It makes sense that we could find some modicum of relief for the taxpayers,” he said.

He added that there was still work to be done on the budget, including deciding on school funding, and areas where possible cuts could be made to bring down the budget.

Other business handled at the meeting included: The board voted unanimously to agree to pay $465,000 to cover the 19.1% health care increase participating employees will experience this year.

The county administrator included the amount of the increase in his budget projections, so the board was agreeing to that decision and approving the new rate set by Anthem Local Choice.

The board had a brief discussion about salary increases for staff members. The county had built annual 3% raises into its 10-year budget but has been considering 5% raises because of incentive dollars from the state. County staff offered a comparison of the difference in cost between the two raises, which was a difference of $593,954 more for the 5% with the state paying a portion. However, these are not final numbers since the state budget and the language about how the raises may be given had not been approved when this presentation was made.

The board discussed a request made by fire and rescue to hire more full-time employees in place of using contracted services, which chief Phil Warner said was financially the best decision. In reference to earlier data requests from the board, Warner explained he wasn’t requesting a staff increase in terms of coverage– just suggesting bringing some of the positions currently staffed by contractors in-house.

Carmack made a recommendation to the board to begin using Central Virginia Transportation Authority (CVTA) gas revenues to begin funding prioritized projects. In the past, the board has focused a

good deal of its efforts on apply for SMART Scale funds, which is a very competitive process. The board hopes that CVTA funds it is now receiving annually will allow it to offer local contributions to projects, thus improving its chances in receiving SMART Scale funding.

But even if a project was approved, it would take several years before construction was likely to move forward and the county’s local dollars would have to be produced. To that end, Carmack suggested discussing projects the county could use some funds to move forward with immediately, thus putting a stake in the ground and making some progress.

Williams said he didn’t disagree with Carmack’s suggestion but wanted staff to create a possible funding list that incorporates immediate county projects and long-term SMART Scale earmarks that would make sure the local dollars are there down the line if the county is approved for one or more projects.

The board had a CIP discussion that touched on several topics, including new additions staff is recommending to add to the 10-year CIP list; CIP projects staff is recommending come out of the school division’s capital maintenance reserve fund, and more immediate projects.

Repaving the existing convenience center had it priority increased as the board discussed the current conditions. Byerly suggested the repaving could be done at the same time as the gravel parking lot in the Village that is going to be paved.

The board had discussions about how to use unused funds versus federal grant funds that have specific timelines and restrictions. The board discussed the merits of using federal dollars now instead of pay-as-you-go dollars vs. keeping them in case of unforeseen circumstances.

Also as part of the CIP discussion, Carmack brought up the idea of adding a new senior center to the CIP. The board asked for more research and discussion on the topic.

The board discussed the county’s miscellaneous contributions to different organizations and nonprofits. After a long discussion on the various requests, the only group the board decided at this point not to fund that was in the county administrator’s proposed budget was $5,000 for Central Virginia Legal Aid.

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Bishop pitches BSH’s first perfect game

By Robby Fletcher Sports Editor

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t wasn’t until the fourth inning of Blessed SacramentHuguenot’s game against Grace Christian School that senior Ethan Bishop realized how close he was to a perfect game and a no hitter, a feat that has never been accomplished in the program’s 55-year history.

In the fifth inning, it began to sink in that it was a real possibility, with Bishop holding complete confidence in himself to finish the job.

“I wasn’t really nervous at all because I felt really good,” he said.

In the sixth inning with a chance at history and the team just two runs away from the mercy rule ending the game early, Bishop and team-

mate Hayden Campbell hit their pitches and scored two to not only give the Knights a 10-0 win, but also the school’s first ever perfect game and no hitter within the same game. Bishop had 16 strikeouts, allowed zero hits and finished the game without a runner reaching base either by hit, baseon-balls or error to accomplish the miraculous achievement.

Somehow managing to add even more to his special performance, Bishop had two hits on four attempts at-bat, recording two RBIs and two runs in the process. He was one of three Knights to finish with two hits at-bat, with the team finishing in total with seven hits and five PHOTO BY ROBBY FLETCHER RBIs. Bishop and the Knights Senior Ethan Bishop successfully steals for third base with a slide in the first inning of Blessed had little time to celebrate Sacrament-Huguenot’s 23-16 win over Quantico on March 26. The game came a day after Bishop see PERFECT, pg. 3B

threw the program’s first ever perfect game and no hitter.

Girls lacrosse takes down Atlee

By Robby Fletcher Sports Editor

A PHOTO BY NICK COOLEY

Senior Kenny Hickey (12) passes the ball with a challenger defending him in the Knights’ 3-0 win over Brunswick on March 25.

Knights blank Brunswick, move to 4-0

By Robby Fletcher Sports Editor

The Blessed Sacrament-Huguenot Knights have become a team to be feared in the early parts of their soccer season, outscoring their first three opponents 21-1. They added to that remarkable scoring differential in their fourth contest on Friday, March 25, when they took down the Brunswick Academy Vikings, 3-0.

The Knights were led in the scoring department by forward Stephen Dinora, who scored two goals in two minutes in the early moments of the second half to push the Knights ahead by three goals.

The three-goal win was Blessed Sacrament’s closest game of the season, a telling figure that shows just see KNIGHTS, pg. 3B

t the start of the season, Powhatan girls lacrosse coach Laura Camp had a goal in mind to have her team emphasize complete team work. She wanted them to not just work as a team on the field, but also celebrate as a team and come together after every goal to figure out together how a goal was scored against them and how they can prevent the next one.

On Friday, March 25, when Powhatan knocked off the deadly Atlee Raiders on their own field, the girls stormed the field in celebration together, punctuating a programdefining 11-10 victory to move their record to a perfect 4-0.

“That game was a win from every single player out there,” Camp said.

“Each of them contributed in such a monumental way, it took every ounce of effort from every single player for us to get that win, and we are just so incredibly proud.”

The result is a far cry from Powhatan’s last matchup against Atlee, which came during the 2020-21 season that saw Powhatan limited to just a few scrimmages for the year. The Raiders domi-

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Powhatan junior Kate Adams sets up the offense behind the net just before she slashes through the Atlee defense for her fourth goal in Powhatan’s 11-10 win on March 25.

nated that game 20-1.

Now, it’s the Indians who hold the bragging rights thanks in large part to their swarming second-half defense that was able to shut down the Raiders’ power players.

Once they were able to adjust to Atlee’s speed and power in the first half, it opened the door for Powhatan’s own marquee talents to get chances at the net.

The two teams went back and forth in the first

half while Powhatan continued adjusting, but two straight goals by senior Jordan Krauss tied things up 4-4 with 11:33 to go in the half. Krauss finished the night with three goals and an assist.

After Atlee took the lead back a minute later, something awoke in Powhatan junior Kate Adams, who tied the game back up with just under five minutes left in the half for her first of a teamhigh four goals.

The lefty attacker with a quick first step has been one of Powhatan’s most lethal scorers in front of net this year, and Camp says the hard work she put in during the offseason helped her hone in on the low attack position, allowing her to consistently capitalize on her crease drives. That improvement was evident on the team’s fifth goal of the game, when Adams set the offense up behind see LACROSSE, pg. 3B

C&F Banks AthleteAthlete of the of Week C&F Bank’s the Week LACROSSE ALL-STAR WHO: JORDAN KRAUSS WHAT SHE DID: In Powhatan’s opening week of lacrosse, star senior Jordan Krauss was at her very best for the Indians as her efforts propelled the team to a 2-0 start.

In their 19-9 win over Cosby on March 16, Krauss was vital to the team’s dominant second-half performance, accounting for a game-high seven goals.

With Krauss leading the charge, Powhatan’s pace became too much to handle for the Titans, who initially managed to get the Indians to play to their style.

“We were using each other in the correct way, we did exactly what we needed to do and that showed in the score,” Krauss said.

It was as good a start to Krauss’ final high school season as it gets, as the senior hopes to end her Powhatan career on a high note as she prepares to play for Christopher Newport University next season.

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On March 22 and 25, two questions would be answered for the Indians boys tennis team: is senior Jacob Pfab ready to start his journey as a state title contender, and have his teammates raised their level of play to knock off schools as tough as Midlothian and James River?

With Midlothian and James River each taking 6-3 team victories despite strong fight by Powhatan, both questions were answered.

Pfab certainly looks ready for action though and after limited play, his pounding groundstrokes continue to decimate opponents, leaving them staring at out-of-reach passing shots as they whizzed by.

His Trojan opponent Jonathan Fogle was able to endure the onslaught during the first three games, trailing 1-2.

Pfab sharpened his angles though, which laterally drew Fogle wider and wider off the court, thus opening the court for untouchable winners.

Pfab was ultimately able to take both sets for a crucial win, with results of 6-1 and 6-0.

“It feels strange to be back because the past two years my life was just tennis and then the jury,” Pfab said.

Powhatan freshman Jamison Wallace held down the second singles spot.

He gained a lot of experience at number one for the first two matches with Pfab still resting.

Wallace started well up 4-1, but Midlothian’s Griffin Bennett started finding his angles and made the taller Wallace reach for passing shots, which opened lanes for even better passing shots.

With a score of 5-4, Wallace’s serve enabled him to pull out a 6-4 win in the first set.

In his second set, Wallace was in control throughout.

Pounding cross-court forehand winners or sharp backhand angles that left Bennett chasing shots, Wallace closed out the second set, 6-1.

Midlothian’s 3-6 seeds showed their experience to respond with fewer

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Freshman tennis player Jamison Wallace warms up before a doubles event against Goochland on March 15.

double faults and better pressure on returns of serves. They were able to sweep the last four matches to give Midlothian a 4-2 lead.

The doubles duo of Pfab and Wallace would again put on a display of great tennis to pull ahead 6-1, but the match momentum changed, and Midlo’s Fogle and Bennett fought back to a 7-4 score, but it was broken at love. Pfab and Wallace would ultimately win it

8-4.

On March 25, after being postponed by stormy weather, the team traveled to the river’s edge to challenge the Rapids of James River High School.

The Rapids were raised and agitated after a loss to Cosby in their first match of the season.

The Indians knew their journey wouldn’t be smooth sailing, and the Rapids knew they would drown the unfocused and claim the unskilled.

Out of nine matches that set sail, only three survived the Rapids, as James River claimed six and Powhatan escaped with three.

The highlight match was Wallace fighting off the turbulent strokes of James River’s Nick Owen.

Owen soaked up the first set 7-6 after winning the set tiebreaker. For the second set, Wallace floated to a 6-2 victory, forcing a third set match.

The Powhatan freshman needed to clear points to get to the other side for victory as he entered a dramatic battle that had the people in attendance on their feet.

With diving volleys, knee scraping digs and elevated overheads, they battled to the very end.

At 6-5, a back and forth volley exchange with wide angle digs ensued, with Wallace hitting a touch wide volley that had both players tumbling to the court.

When it was all said and done, Wallace claimed the victory with a 10-5 win in the set.

“Better focus enabled me to win this one,” Wallace said.

The dramatic victory would be the high point of the day for the Indians, who were overwhelmed by a talented and deep James River roster.

Still, there was a great deal to be excited about for Indians tennis fans, who are seeing a young team slowly but surely figure things out.

Powhatan plays again on March 31 when it takes on L.C. Bird on the road.

Late penalty kick gives Mustangs win over Lady Indians

By Robby Fletcher Sports Editor

Searching for their first win of the season in a game that was all tied up 1-1 for almost all of the second half, Powhatan’s girls soccer team was locked into a tied up score playing on the home field of the Mechanicsville Mustangs that was broken by a penalty call that sent the crowd into a frenzy.

The penalty, called on Powhatan senior Sydney Arnold for contact in the box with a Mustangs player, gave Mechanicsville a penalty kick with three minutes remaining in the game, which they scored en route to a 2-1 victory.

The call was not wellreceived by most of those on the field and on the sideline for the Indians, including head coach Jared Rottmund, who saw Arnold not facing the fouled player in the box.

“That was totally a bogus call, that should have never happened,” Rottmund said.

It wasn’t the only call to draw a reaction from the people in attendance.

Nine minutes prior to the penalty kick, the Mustangs thought they had the go-ahead goal, but the goal-scorer was ruled offside, saving Powhatan’s hopes for a win for a few moments more.

Powhatan had the opening goal with no controversy, as freshman Sadie Redlich put the ball in the net in the second minute of the game. After Redlich’s goal, it became a true defensive battle between the two teams.

Opportunities in front of net were few and far between for both sides until Mechanicsville’s Mackenzie Joly leveled the score before the halftime whistle.

As Joly tied things up, Powhatan’s offense was able to create a spark just

before halftime as well, railing off three shots on goal in quick succession that were spearheaded by a corner kick by junior Morgan Oliver. Her corner ended up coming right back to her feet for a chance on goal, which led to an even better look off the rebound, with the ball getting cleared right on the white goal line.

In the second half, the Indians controlled possession for the early parts of the half, but the Mustangs did well in limiting clean looks inside the box, forcing the Indians to play through the wings.

With 25 minutes to go, Redlich recorded another shot on goal when she ripped one from 30 yards out, but it was scooped up by the keeper to maintain the level score.

With just over 17 minutes left, Powhatan earned its best chance of the second half when Oli-

ver took a shot at the top of the box that flew off the post, robbing Powhatan of a potential goahead golazo.

Minutes later, the Mustangs began to take the momentum, which led to their game-winning penalty shot with minutes to go, crushing the Indians’ hopes.

Now 0-2-1 and without four starters due to injury, including ailments to defensive anchor Rachael Webb and offensive initiator Lena Parker, the Indians are relying on a batch of young talent and junior varsity contributors to help while they await the return of some key players, but Rottmund is confident that his team will figure things out with a few big matchups on the horizon.

“This is another really big week for us coming up, we’ve got some really big games and I think

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Junior midfielder Morgan Oliver looks to switch the field as she dribbles the ball at midfield in the second half of Powhatan’s 2-1 loss to Mechanicsville on March 24.

we’ll come together and start having more success than what we’ve had,” he said. “It just takes time, it’s a young team.”

One of those big matchups coming up is against the James River Rapids, who Powhatan is set to play on March 31 at

home. The game starts at 7 p.m.

Robby Fletcher can be reached at rfletcher@ powhatantoday.com.

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Indians compete at Fluvanna Invitational

By Robby Fletcher Sports Editor

On a gusty Saturday morning, Powhatan’s track and field team traveled to Fluvanna County High School for the Fluvanna Invitational along with 13 other schools.

Powhatan had two first-place finishes from standouts Mayson Jenkins and Asher Timberlake along with 21 other top-10 finishes to leave the Fluvanna track feeling good about their overall performances.

Jenkins, who has made a living all year at the very front of the pack in her running events, continued her strong sophomore season with a remarkable 1 minute, 3.8 second time in the 400-meter dash.

Jenkins beat out 21 other runners in the event, including three runners representing the hosting PHOTO BY ROBBY FLETCHER Flying Flucos. She was Junior Angel Cedillo leaps in the triple jump event at the Fluvanna County High School Invitational on March 26. also three seconds ahead of second-place finisher finished fifth in the run with times of Halifax County’s Javei- fourth in the 200-meter put, finishing third next Terri Admore from Hali- 100-meter dash with a 12:13.62 and 12:50.28. on Gooden, who finished dash at 24.40 seconds to fellow Indians athlete fax County, who fin- time of 13.89 seconds, The 4x100 relay team in second place. and 10th in the triple Richard Huber, who finished with a time of freshman Powhatan also had jump; junior Brandon ished in eighth.

Nevaeh also finished in third 1:06.08.

Rounding out their Gareau finished ninth in with a time of 53.41 sec- four runners finish top- Loredo with his eighthIn Jenkins’ second the 200-meter dash at onds.

10 in the boys events, place mark in the big-time performances competition of the day, 29.12 seconds and freshOn the boys side of with one of the best re- 400-meter dash, and was senior Lin Wood’s she finished 11th of 22 man Chloe Proffitt took the invitational, Timber- sults coming from senior sophomore Tane Jeffs fifth place finish in the in the long jump, leaping 10th place in the lake earned his top hon- Mekhi Langhorn finish- with an eighth place fin- long jump and his eighth into the sand with a re- 800-meter dash at or in a crowded discus ing fifth in the 100-meter ish in the 3200 run. The place finish in the triple sult of 13 feet, 9 inches. 3:19.92. State-qualify- competition, where he dash. Langhorn hit the 4x100 relay team also jump. In the long jump, There were 10 other ing freshman Ellen crushed every thrower finish line in a blazing finished third with a time Wood leaped to a 17Indians in the girls com- Weimer and her team- with a miraculous dis- 12.16 seconds. foot, 10.25-inch result of 47.18 seconds. petitions to finish within mate Ella Green also fin- tance of 121 feet, 11 Multi-sport star that just got him past Other notable results the top-10. On the track, ished second and fifth, inches. That result was came from junior Angel Mitchell Johnson also Lousia County’s Wyatt senior Shaniece Morris respectively, in the 3200 over 16 feet ahead of Cedillo, who finished competed in the shot Snyder for a top-5 finish.

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the perfect game as they faced Quantico the next day at home. Bishop was able to rest his arm this time, with the Knights rotating four other players at pitcher on a gusty day of baseball.

The Knights jumped out fast in this one, running off an eye-popping 14 runs in the first inning alone.

The lead eventually grew to 20-6 in the third

inning, but the Warriors of Quantico refused to go down without a fight.

They took advantage of multiple errors, errant pitches and some nice work at the bat to make it a 20-12 game by the end of the fourth, causing some concern that the momentum was fully in the Warriors’ favor.

Once it became 20-16 heading into the bottom of the fifth, the Knights responded with the same hitting that earned them a 13-run lead in the first

place.

Bishop was at the forefront of the hitting that halted the Warriors’ momentum after he hit a tworun in-park home run to make it a 23-16 Knights lead.

After two scoreless innings, the Knights were able to weather the storm and capture their second consecutive win.

They’ll look to keep the momentum up in their next game on March 31 when they host Richmond Christian.

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Senior Ethan Bishop stands with head coach James Poore just moments after Bishop pitched Blessed Sacrament-Huguenot’s first ever perfect game on March 25.

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how dominant they’ve been against their earlyseason opponents. Head coach Patrick Winterrowd credits the Vikings for their stingy defense that made things tougher than usual for the Knights.

“Lot of credit to them, they held us to our lowest scoring output of the season, but we responded really well at the beginning of the second half,” he said.

In the first half, the Knights offense got start-

ed early when senior striker Kenny Hickey scored in the third minute to continue the team’s high-scoring ways that have been a staple in their 4-0 start.

After the Vikings tightened up their back line, Winterrowd says things weren’t clicking for the rest of the first half, though the defense did well in holding the Vikings scoreless entering halftime.

Once the second half started, Dinora took over almost immediately. The

senior scored in the 46th and 48th minutes to create separation with their opponent.

“Stephen has been having a really incredible season so far. He’s really been a dominant player for us,” Winterrowd said.

Dinora, who is averaging two goals a game with eight goals so far this season, got the first on a nice pass from freshman Ryder Hansen from the left wing that was placed right in front of the net. With Dinora hustling to the ball, he calmly buried it

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the right side of the net and slashed her way through multiple defenders to rifle a shot into the goal.

Two minutes later with Atlee once again up by a goal, Powhatan had two goals in under a minute from Adams and junior Lexi Campbell, with Campbell’s goal coming with eight seconds left in the half to give Powhatan a 7-6 lead entering the halfway point.

Like in their win over Cosby on March 16, Powhatan came out looking like the more motivated and energetic team in the second half. It showed in their performance.

Adams in particular seemed to be on another level, scoring yet another goal less than 30 seconds into the half.

Powhatan dominated the possession battle throughout the half, which resulted in multiple looks in front of net that Adams and freshman Caroline Camp were able to take advantage of to make it a 10-7 Powhatan lead

with 15:30 left in the game.

On Camp’s lone goal of the night, she received a great feed by Krauss, who found a cutting Camp stride toward the net and delivered a quick catch-and-shoot goal with no hesitation.

After a timeout to regroup, Atlee nearly stormed back, running off a two-goal run in three minutes to make it just a 10-9 Powhatan lead with 12 minutes left.

With pressure mounting on an Atlee comeback, Powhatan found the dagger goal they needed to create just enough separation when Campbell added her second goal of the night with 2:28 left in the game.

Campbell took it upon herself to create the look that would give the Indians a two-goal edge when she wrapped around the back of the net and threw a low shot to the goalie’s feet.

One more Atlee goal with 40 seconds left made things interesting, but goalie Jessie Fens and the Powhatan defense held strong and swarmed the ball in the final desperation attempts for a gametying goal.

Despite playing in Atlee’s home stadium, it was the Powhatan fans in attendance that were the loudest when the clock struck zero. Adding further to the celebration was the entire Powhatan roster sprinting onto the field to celebrate a win that they knew meant so much more than just a game in the win column.

“This win is just showing me how far we’ve come in the last couple years,” Camp said. “To come out two years later and beat them really shows how much our program has grown in such a short period of time.”

Though there’s still a ton of lacrosse left to be played this season, the Indians have proven to themselves and to the opponents on the opposite side of the field that they’re a threat to beat anybody and everybody this season.

Now winners of four straight conference games to lead atop the Dominion District, they see this as just the beginning to a truly special season.

Robby Fletcher can be reached at rfletcher@ powhatantoday.com.

for the second score of the game to make it 2-0.

Dinora’s second goal came when he anticipated a pass that was meant to go back to the Vikings keeper that he jumped on and ultimately took advantage of.

With the win, the Knights now prepare for a tough upcoming schedule headlined by a matchup on April 1 with Isle of Wight Academy, one of the school’s biggest rivals, PHOTO BY NICK COOLEY Robby Fletcher can be reached at rfletcher@ Junior captain Jackson Hawkins takes a touch on the ball. powhatantoday.com.

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Powhatan Today, March 30, 2022

AUCTION SALES

Announcements AUCTION SALES

**AUCTION** Estate of Jesse and Betty Claud 1707 Hillenwood Drive, Powhatan, VA 23139

SAT. April 9, 2022 @ 9AM! Antiques, Quality Furniture, Lawn items Signed Artwork and more!

Antique German China Closet, Hand Hammered copperware, stain glass, China: Noritaki, Lennox, Spode, Haviland and more.

Fall front secretary w/ bookcase, leather seating, Antiques, Nadar lamps, sideboards, oriental rugs, Whirlpool stainless refrigerator, washer & dryer, lawn/garage tools, furniture and much more!

Terms: Cash or Check Only 10% Buyers Premium

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INFORMATION, CONTACT:

TOM JONES @ (804) 402-6538 FOR FURTHER DETAILS OR UPCOMING AUCTIONS, visit www.CarwileAuctions.com, AUCTIONZIP.COM and join us on Facebook!

Business & Service Directory CARPENTRY WORK CARPENTRY / WELDING SERVICES All Types of Small Carpentry and welding services. Carpentry: Structural, Drywall, Trim & Doors. On-site Welding or off-site fabrication with steal, aluminum or stainless.

Just call Paul 804-347-4408!

POWER WASHING

We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate that is in violation of the law.

All persons are hereby informed that all the dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

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

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Signing bonus is for a limited time, so don’t miss out.

Contact us NOW at Richmond.com/Carriers or (804) 649-6872 to learn more.

www.HankCosby.com Click RENTAL PROPERTIES for more details.

HOMES RENTALS ACREAGE

Recruitment ADMIN. & OFFICE WORK Office Manager / Administrator for Advanced Living Facility in Powhatan.

M-F, 8am-5pm. Wonderful work environment. Must be reliable. Resume is required. Also, looking for a Board Certified Med Tech for evenings. Please contact Karen Lewis, 804-598-5415

Miller’s Exterior Works All types of repair jobs, or new jobs! Specializing in replacement windows, decks, replacing entry doors, wheelchair ramps & all your handyman needs. Insured.

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

Free Estimates. Licensed & Insured.

References. Call or Text 804-874-9184

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Rentals Available in Powhatan & Surrounding Areas

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Affordable Quality Wash Houses, Decks & More! Lic & Ins. Call 804-550-2345 /873-5125. Serving Powhatan for over 25 years.

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CONCRETE WORK

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Real Estate Policy All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Virginia Fair Housing Law, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, elderliness, familial status, or handicap.”

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Homes for Sale

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CONSTRUCTION & TRADES

CDL DUMP TRUCK & LOW BOY DRIVERS Full or or Part time . Top pay for qualifed applicants Call: Southern Paving Corp. (804)794-4100.

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CALL POWHATAN TODAY 1.800.476.0197x16 LEGAL DISPLAY ADS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING POWHATAN COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION Notice is hereby given, pursuant to § 15.2-2204 of the Code of Virginia, that the Planning Commission of Powhatan County will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at 6:00 PM in the Powhatan County Village Building Auditorium, 3910 Old Buckingham Road, to consider the following request: Case #22-01-AFD: Roger Walker has requested that tax map parcel #50-27 be added to the Appomattox River AFD. The proposed addition is approximately 24.5 Acres in size and will be added to the 1,083.14 Acres already incorporated into the AFD.The parcel is located along the Appomattox River and is adjacent to Tax Map Parcel #51-3 which is included in the core of the Appomattox River AFD. Tax Map Parcel #50-27 is located near the southeast end of Worsham Rd. The parcel is currently zoned Agricultural-10 (A-10) and resides in Electoral District #4: Powhatan Courthouse/Macon.

The Richmond Times-Dispatch is seeking Full-Time Distribution Supervisors.

Job Responsibilities: To recruit, motivate and train carrier force to provide good service while increasing/ maintaining circulation volumes and meeting service goals. Assist in maintaining overall distribution center operations.

All Distribution Supervisors are responsible for achieving consistent, proper and on-time delivery to subscribers.

Handle customer’s problems and service requests to the customer’s satisfaction. Work with carriers to meet retail collection goals and resolve problems with retail outlets. Collect all open routes and collect payments from carriers. As a Distribution Supervisor, you are responsible for the successful overall performance of your assigned area within the distribution center. Starting salary is $40,000 plus commission.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Valid Drivers’ License and proof of insurance required, the ability to work well with others in a team environment and the ability to follow all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to attendance standards. Education and Experience: High School diploma or equivalent. Must successfully pass Criminal Background Investigation.

Please contact Teresa Brandon 804-8017653 tbrandon@timesdispatch.com or Gregory Whitlow 804-640-3360 gwhitl ow@timesdispatch.com

Hiring

ALL-STAR PAVING IN POWHATAN HIRING EXPERIENCED ASPHALT LUTE MAN, AND LABORERS TO START IMMEDIATELY. THESE ARE FULL TIME POSITIONS, MONDAY-FRIDAY, 8-10 HOUR DAYS, NO NIGHTS OR WEEKENDS EVER. MUST HAVE OWN TRANSPORTATION, BE DEPENDABLE AND HARD WORKER. HEALTH, DENTAL, LIFE INSURANCE, PAID HOLIDAYS. COMPENSATION IS BASED ON SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE. CALL 804-598-0799

Hiring

Class A CDL Dump Truck Driver to start immediately for residential paving company based out of Powhatan. Applicant must have experience pulling heavy equipment trailer, own transportation, Class A CDL License with current medical card and air brakes endorsement. We are looking for a safe, dependable, hardworking driver with a good DMV record – No Reckless or DUI Charges.Top pay for qualified applicant.

We work Monday – Friday, 8-10 hour days, no nights or weekends ever!

Call 804-598-0799 INSTALLATION & REPAIR HVAC Service Technician Needed We are looking for an experienced service tech for residential and light commercial.

Top pay, 3+ wks paid vacation. All benefits of working for a big company with the flexibility and freedoms of a small family owned business.

Contact us at 804-355-7767

Case #22-02-AFD: Kathy Toombs has requested that tax map parcel #50-27A be added to the Appomattox River AFD. The proposed addition is approximately 24.5 Acres in size and will be added to the 1,083.14 Acres already incorporated into the AFD. The parcel is located along the Appomattox River and is approximately 400 feet west of #51-3 which is included in the core of the Appomattox River AFD. Tax map parcel #50-27A is located near the southeast end of Worsham Rd. This parcel is within a mile of the already established Appomattox River AFD and would be contiguous if Tax Map Parcel #50-27 were to be added to the AFD. The parcel is currently zoned Agricultural-10 (A-10) and resides in Electoral District #4: Powhatan Courthouse/Macon.

The meeting may be watched live by visiting http://powhatanva.gov/432/ Live-Stream-of-Powhatan-County-Meetings.

All Planning Commission meetings are open to the public and interested persons are encouraged to attend on the day and time specified above.

Copies of the proposed plans, ordinances, and amendments may be reviewed in the Department of Community Development in the Powhatan County Administration Building (3834 Old Buckingham Road) between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM of each business day. Copies of staff reports are available prior to the Public Hearing upon request and will be available online at least five (5) days prior to the meeting at http://powhatanva.gov/ agendacenter. Please call (804) 598-5621 with any questions.

POWHATAN’S PAPER OF RECORD

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Cleaning Services

YARD CLEANUP & JUNK REMOVAL

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Plumbing

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804-492-4772 804-347-2638 Bucky Cell Roll-Off Containers Available

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Licensed & Fully Insured for YOUR Protection FREE Estimates Tree & Stump Removal • Leaf Removal • Yard Work Hauling - Mulch, Gravel, Stone

Financing Available Free Estimates Senior Discount

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Call Dorton Bros., Inc. to schedule a FREE Estimate on Mitsubishi Electric Cooling & Heating Systems. Ideal for homes, garages and additions. Financing available!!

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