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Vol. XXXV No.. 49

June 8, 2022

Supervisors extend penalty date to Aug. 1 for tax bills By Laura McFarland Managing Editor

POWHATAN – The Powhatan County Board of Supervisors unanimously passed an emergency ordinance Friday that pushes the penalty date for late county taxes back to Aug. 1 after continued delays in mailing out bills. As of Friday, June 3, Powhatan County had not mailed out its personal property or real estate tax bills for calendar year (CY) 2022, although treasurer Becky Nunnally said she was expecting both to go out this week. The board had voted unanimously on May 18 to extend the due date of tax bills until June 24 to allow the county to send out bills that reflect all of the decisions made at the board meeting that day. The board also de-

cided then that the penalty date would still be on the day after the due date, but the interest date was extended to Aug. 1. But at the urging of Nunnally and county administrator Ned Smither, the board acknowledged the need to extend the deadline for the 10% penalty fee. The fee is usually applied the day after the due date to ensure revenue would be collected before the end of the fiscal year. But in an email Nunnally sent to board members June 1, she pointed out that the June 25 penalty date was set assuming that Keystone Information Systems, the county’s new mass appraisal system and countywide ERP system, would have tax bills ready by May 23, “as they stated would be the case.” see PENALTY, pg. 9

Blessed Sacrament Class of 2022 graduates

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Blessed Sacrament Huguenot named three Teachers of the Year: Mindy Zimmerman, from left, Terry Clapper and Beth Yagel.

Blessed Sacrament recognizes three Teachers of the Year By Laura McFarland Managing Editor

POWHATAN – When the votes were in, it was too close to call, so Blessed Sacrament Huguenot School honored three outstanding educators as its Teachers of the Year for 2022. Mindy Zimmerman, Beth Yagel and Terry Clapper were each awarded the honor at the local private school’s May 27 convocation.

Paula Ledbetter, head of school, said the school usually chooses two people, one in the upper and one in the lower school, but the voting was too close this year. Facing such a tough year – even compared to when the COVID-19 pandemic was in full swing – the three teachers showed unwavering commitment and dedication to the students, so the decision was made to honor them all. see TEACHERS, pg. 9

Memorial Day event honors the sacrifices of fallen past, present PHOTO BY LAURA MCFARLAND

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Blessed Sacrament Huguenot School Class of 2022 graduates celebrate the official end of their high school career by tossing their caps in the air. See more graduation content on page 8A.

Added state park staff to increase offerings By Laura McFarland

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POWHATAN – Powhatan State Park will be extending its staff by two thanks to a budget amendment included in the budget adopted last week by the General Assembly. Del. Lee Ware, R-65, requested the addition of $167,776 in a formal budget amendment to finance the salary and employee support for a chief ranger of visitor experience and a park ranger in the fiscal year (FY) 2023 and 2024 budgets. Ware said he felt it was important to support the park, which has continued to increase operations

without increasing staff members. He added he made the case to the appropriations committee and “they clearly believed it was time to bring the staffing in line with the increased use and facilities that are there.” “People can stay overnight there. There are increased trails. There are more amenities that are available. It is time to increase the staff to cover those increased operations. We’ve got a great staff, but they have been really stretched,” Ware said. The budget process itself went entirely too long, Ware said, leaving local governments, and espe-

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While the focus of the 41st annual Huguenot Springs Confederate Cemetery Memorial Day Service was on honoring the fallen, the event also paid tribute to veterans by their branch of service.

By Laura McFarland Managing Editor

POWHATAN – Dozens of people gathered last week for a ceremony to honor the men and women who have served in the armed forces and gave the last full measure of devotion. The 41st annual Huguenot Springs Cemetery Mesee MEMORIAL DAY, pg. 6

see STATE PARK, pg. 3

Sixth graders get hands-on at Civil War Field Day By Laura McFarland Managing Editor

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Powhatan Middle School sixth graders do the Virginia Reel at one of the stations of the Civil War Field Day on June 1.

POWHATAN – From making hard tack to dancing a reel, from learning to use signal flags to getting an up-close look at the tools used in battlefield surgeries, Powhatan Middle School sixth graders had plenty of different perspectives to explore during their Civil War Field Day. Held June 1, the return of the field day after a two-year hiatus marked

another big milestone for the school division’s return to normalcy, as the entire grade level spent the day visiting 12 stations designed to challenge their knowledge and understanding of life in the 1860s. The stations provided a mix of topics for the students to explore either with middle school staff or educators from the American Civil War Museum and Pamplin Historical Park. Most of the stasee FIELD DAY, pg. 5

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O B I T UA R I E S RICHARD BURNS BURNS, Richard "Rick," 77, of Powhatan, Virginia, ended his seven-year battle with cancer June 2, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Mary Burns; also a wonderful and loving family including his brother, Al; sisters-in-law, Judy Burns and Lisa OBrion; and an extended family of loving nieces, nephews and grandnieces and nephews. Richard was a tour bus driver and his good and paBURNS tient nature was frequently challenged but never broken. Rick was a surveyor for power lines and bridges and, at one time, volunteered with the Forest View and Powhatan Rescue Squads. He was a semi-truck driver for Ukrops grocery stores and ended his truck driving career with Martins Grocery Stores in 2017. Richard's love of flying led to a private pilot's license and a glider pilot's license. On one flight, he landed in a farmer's field, taxied to the farm house and asked directions to the local airport. He was like that, friendly and full of life and ready for the next adventure. He had a special talent working with wood. Rick's specialty was creating unique, one-of-a-kind writing pens that he

gave to family and his many friends. The family poodle, Kelly, was his second love. Kelly's energy and love sustained him. A celebration of Richard's life will be held on June 10, 2022, 1 p.m. at the Powhatan State Park Shelter #3, 4616 Powhatan State Park Road, Powhatan, Va. 23139. No flowers please. Consider a contribution to any of the following: HealthWell Foundation, P.O. Box 489, Buckeystown, Md. 21717; Cancer Care, National Office, 275 Seventh Ave., New York, New York 10001; PAN Foundation, Patient Access Network, P.O. Box 30500, Bethesda, Md. 20824. Online condolences may be made at bennettbardenfh.com.

ROBIN JOHNSON JOHNSON, Mrs. Robin Faison, age 57, of Powhatan, Virginia, passed away on June 1, 2022, in the comfort of her home surrounded by her husband and three sons. Robin was born on February 16, 1965, in Richmond, Virginia. She attended Manchester High School, where she met her husband, Lonnie, of 34 years. Robin graduated from VCU in 1988 with a degree in Accounting. She became a Certified Public Accountant in 1991. She completed a Master of Accounting at Auburn University in 1994. Her career included accounting positions at the Virginia Department of Ag-

riculture, Chesapeake Corporation, James River Corporation and the Director of Accounting for the Virginia Tech Foundation. After the birth of her three sons, she left the corporate world to focus on her family and established and managed her own accounting business. She was a devoted wife and mother JOHNSON who loved her family deeply. She was a special person who touched the lives of many, always seeing the good in life and people. She loved her husband, children and just being a mom. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ann Uzel Faison; and father, James Douglas Faison. She is survived by her husband, Lonnie; and her three children, Aaron (Liz), Ethan and Colby; her brother, Ronnie Osterman; niece, Cayla; stepbrothers, Mark and Robert Faison; as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. A Funeral Mass will be held at 1 p.m. on June 16, 2022, at the Church of the Epiphany, 11000 Smoketree Drive, North Chesterfield, Va. 23236. Inurnment will be private. Memorials may be made to the Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute. Online guestbook is available at affinityfuneralservice.com.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Wednesday, June 8

Powhatan County Public Library is proud to partner with Powhatan County Public Schools for the children’s summer reading program. The 2022 theme is “Oceans of Possibilities!” Participants are encouraged to attend summer reading events and check out books at the library. All programs at all locations are free and open to the public. Children’s story times will be held on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. at the library on June 8, 15, 22 and 29, and July 6, 13, 20 and 27. Enjoy stories, songs and rhymes! Contact Powhatan County Public Library at 804-5985670. Community Matters is a resource for all 55 and forward interested in learning, staying active and engaging with peers. Challenge and socialization are powerful combined and crucial at any age! Program is free; requires independent participation. Weekly sessions with a wide range of topics and activities are held on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Rescue Squad Building, 3920 Marion Harland Lane. Information on various offerings, activities and topics presented can be found on Facebook: Powhatan County Reach for Active Services and also by calling the Powhatan Library 804-598-5670 and selecting option 3 to hear an updated recording. Call program coordinator Jayne Lloyd at 804698-0438 for more information. Powhatan County Public Library is open for in-person services. The library is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Fridays, and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays. Library bathrooms and meeting rooms are now open again and rooms may be reserved. Books to Go and Curbside Print services will continue to be available. Books to Go is a convenient contactless pick-up option for those who prefer to quickly obtain library materials in traditional formats. With Books to Go, patrons may reserve print materials, DVDs, and audiobooks online or by phone. Patrons have two options: place items on hold online through the catalog at www.powhatanlibrary. net or call the library at 804-598-5670 to request items. Online hold placement is available 24/7. Depending on their account settings, patrons will be notified that their Books to Go order is ready for pickup either by phone or email. Items are packaged in a new paper bag labeled with the patron’s last name. The bag is then placed on a table in the atrium. PCPL’s Books to Go pickup is available during open hours. Items are held for three business days. The limit of 20 holds per cardholder per day and the 50 item checkout limit per card will remain in effect. Curbside print/ copy service will continue to be offered. Patrons may submit one printing/copying request per day for up to 10 pages of black and white printing at no charge. Requests may be submitted via email to print@powhatanlibrary.net. Staff will notify the patron via email when the print request is ready for pickup on the table in the library atrium. The library book drop continues to be open 24/7 for patron convenience; however, patrons are asked to return mobile hotspots in the bin below the Books to Go table in the atrium during business hours. The library is once again accepting donations and the Friends of the Library bookstore is open during library business hours. Visit www.powhatanlibrary.net for more details and like the library’s Facebook page for all the latest, up-to-date library news and information. People may also call 804-598-5670. Powhatan County Public Library will hold a weekly Story Time at 10:30 a.m. Participants will read stories, sing songs, learn finger plays and more! Weather permitting, the program will be held outdoors; in inclement or cold weather, the program will be held indoors at the fireplace.

Business Network International (BNI) Powhatan chapter meets virtually from 8 to 9:30 a.m. every Wednesday. Visit Www.BNIVA.com for information. To register, visit https://tinyurl.com/ BNIOnFire or contact executive director Dawne Gulla at dawne@bniva.com or 804-690-9220 for more information. The Free Clinic of Powhatan serves residents from Powhatan, Amelia and Cumberland Counties as well as select Chesterfield areas. Services include medical, dental, counseling and women’s healthcare by appointment. Note: Walk-in medical services for current registered patients now available on the first and third Mondays of May and June. Eligibility requirements on website www. freeclinicofpowhatan.org/patients. Registration for new patients by appointment Mondays 5-8 p.m. or walk-in Tuesdays from 10 a.m.1 p.m. For more information or to make an appointment, call (804) 598-5637.

Social time is at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7 p.m.

Friday, June 10

Thursday, June 9

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. 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. Powhatan Stars Cancer Support Group, formerly known as Powhatan Supporting the Alliance and Respecting Survivors (STARS), meets at 6 p.m. at The County Seat Restaurant in the back room. The group is for survivors, caregivers and family members to listen and support each other. For more information, contact Sue Bird at 804-2128651 or Patty Hicks at 804-375-3499. Extension specialists and industry experts share timely topics for farmers in the Virginia Cooperative Extension Ag Today, held virtually at 9 a.m. every Thursday. These updates are relevant and brief and are recorded for folks who can't join on that day and time. Podcasts (audio only) are posted on Westmoreland VCE webpage and YouTube video recordings can be found at https://www.youtube.com/ playlist ?list=PL7_2QUVzrPXDpYsV2HY11CH8KBrluif yO. Contact Stephanie Romelczyk (sromelcz@ vt.edu) for information on joining the meeting live. Watched or listened to VCE AG Today? Let us know how we are doing! Find our survey here: https://vce.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/ SV_6fiYBb914AYRdn7. The original Powhatan AA meets from 7 to 8 p.m. every Thursday in the Powhatan Village Building.

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

The Powhatan Republican Committee’s monthly meeting will be held at Rosa’s Italian Restaurant.

Technician program meets at 1:30 p.m. at different locations in the county. The program is free and open to 12- to 15-year-olds from all parts of the county interested in learning about their local fire, rescue and emergency services organizations. Applications may be picked up year-round at the fire administration office in the Village Building. Contact the office at 804598-5646 or preams@powhatanva.gov for this month’s location.

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 p.m. featuring the KOS Band. The Village Vibe Concert Series is back with a three-concert season in 2022. All shows are free and open to the public, with gates opening at 6 p.m. at the Village Meadow, 3920 Marion Hardland Lane. The upcoming schedule of Friday concerts will feature: KOS Band and the Powhatan Rotary Club’s Field of Honor on June 10 and Jangling Rhineharts on June 24. No outside food or drink. Bring your own lawn chair and friends. No pets or tents.

Monday, June 13

The Free Clinic of Powhatan is offering walk-in medical appointments for active current patients from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of the month at the clinic at 2320 Skaggs Road. No appointment necessary. For more information, contact 804-598-5637.

A Grief Support Group meets from 10 to 11 a.m. at Powhatan United Methodist Church. All are welcome to attend. This group is facilitated by Judy Cain-Oliver, licensed clinical psychologist.

Relay for Life South of the James meets at 7 p.m. on the second Monday of the month online. For more information, contact Pat Johnson at 804-241-1161 or pjj804@icloud.com.

A Powhatan Hope Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meeting will be held from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Monday at PCC Church, 4480 Anderson Highway, Powhatan, Room 102. It is an open discussion meeting. Wheelchair accessible.

Saturday, June 11

Relay for Life of South of the James brings together Chesterfield and Powhatan counties in the fight against cancer. The Relay for Life movement is dedicated to helping communities attack cancer. Through funds donated, time given or awareness raised, the two communities are teaming up to make a difference. Mark your calendar for the 2022 Relay For Life of South of the James on Saturday, June 11 at Midlothian High School from 4 to 9 p.m. The 2022 theme is “Be a Superhero, RELAY FOR LIFE.” Visit Relay for Life of South of the James’ website, www.RelayForLife.org/SOJ, to start a team, register as a survivor, purchase a luminaria or make 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. A special free Cane-Fu Workshop for Veterans will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 11 at the Powhatan War Memorial Building, 2375 Skaggs Road. The event is open to all veterans, even those who do not use a cane. Veterans who use prosthetics, wheelchairs walkers are all welcome. This is a hands-on workshop. Each veteran will receive a free training cane, two hours of instruction and lunch provided by Mission BBQ. Veterans must preregister at info@caneloyalty.com or call instructor Tom Ashmore at 203-788-8466. Ashmore is a certified Cane-Fu instructor as well as a disabled veteran from the Vietnam War. He has over 40+ years of experience training military personnel and emergency service providers. The workshop is limited to 25 veterans.

An Indoor Community Yard Sale will be held on Saturday, June 11 at St John Neumann Catholic Church, 2480 Batterson Road, Powhatan from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Household decor, kitchen items, jewelry, purses, books and toys will be offered for sale. Contact Margery Vitch, margeryvitch@ gmail.com, if you have questions.

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

Sunday, June 12

Powhatan Fire and Rescue’s Junior Emergency

The Cumberland County Landfill Alert (CCLA) is holding the June Community Townhall Meeting at 3 p.m. at the Cumberland County Community Center, 71 Community Center Drive, Cumberland, VA. The speaker Muriel Branch, president of the Pine Grove Project, will talk about recent happenings on the historical site. For more information call 804-308-5748.

Tuesday, June 14

The Powhatan County Public Library Adult Summer Reading Program will feature two summer movie nights! On Tuesday, June 14, adults of Powhatan are invited to join us in viewing “Ghostbusters: Afterlife.” Join us again on Tuesday, July 12 for a viewing of "Death on see CALENDAR, pg. 4

Community college seeks applicants for board

Marc Miller to be special guest speaker at Community Matters

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The Powhatan County Board of Supervisors is seeking an applicant to serve on the Reynolds Community College Board. This volunteer position serves an initial term of July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2026, with the possibility to serve a second four-year term. The mission of the Reynold’s Board is to assist in ascertaining educational needs and enlisting community involvement and support. The board is responsible for as-

suring the community college is responsive to the needs existing within its service region within the statewide policies, procedures and regulations of the State Board. Meetings are typically held once every other month, at 4 p.m., alternating between the Goochland, Parham Road and Downtown campuses. Anyone interested in applying can do so using the Volunteer Application form found at http://www.powhatanva.gov/385/Boards-Commissions.

Community Matters for the 55 and forward community welcomes Marc Miller to share his story and inspire others at noon Wednesday, June 15. Miller will share about his paralysis and the challenges he has faced and overcome. He has excelled in adaptive sports programs and will demonstrate some of the adaptations he accomplishes with his wheelchairs. His positive attitude and sense of humor make spending time with him such a pleasure, so plan to join us! Miller, 55, was paralyzed as a result of a car accident 33 years ago. After going to rehab, he finished college and started working for the federal government. Miller has been married for 24 years and has three children and six

grandchildren. Before he was married, he started playing wheelchair basketball. He found that wheelchair sports are “super exciting” and is great for his health and morale. It has also allowed him to connect and build relationships with other individuals with disabilities who have similar interests and life experiences. Miller has tried rowing, handcycle racing, and is currently playing tennis. He is ranked fourth in the Mid Atlantic. He loves to inspire others in wheelchairs or with disabilities to try different sports. He also enjoys sharing with non-disabled individuals what folks in wheelchairs are capable of and sharing with people how important it is to maintain a positive attitude and challenge themselves.

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Blessed Sacrament breaks ground on arts center Blessed Sacrament Huguenot establishes two new scholarships Contributed Report

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Blessed Sacrament Huguenot School broke ground on a new 2,664-square-foot visual arts center on June 1. The project is the first of several that will make up a $8.25 million update for the school in the coming year.

By Laura McFarland Managing Editor

POWHATAN – Blessed Sacrament Huguenot School officially kicked off a summer of change with a groundbreaking on June 1 for the new 2,664-squarefoot visual arts center that launches Phase 2 of the Knight’s Charge Campaign, supporting the continuing growth at the school. An $8.25 million endeavor, this next stage supports continued facility and curriculum enhancements for all grade levels in the areas of academics, arts and athletics, said Paula Ledbetter, head of school, speaking to a crowd of students, staff, parents, community leaders and key supporters. Improvements will transform the 40-acre outdoor campus, elevate the quality of education and significantly enhance how the school serves students. “This is the most ambitious initiative undertaken by the school in its history,” she said. “In fact, the new visual arts center will be the first new building added to the campus since 1959.” BSH students led the ceremonial digging of the first shovels of dirt on the new arts center, which was scheduled to begin work soon after. In addition to the groundbreaking, Ledbetter announced the establishment of two new scholarships, the Lifeline 6 Knight’s Warrior and the Saint Katharine Drexel Scholarship (see sidebar for details). While a major focus of the groundbreaking was the new arts center, it was also a reminder of the larger project in store for the school this summer and into next fall. Other projects ahead include renovation of the Parker Gym; updates to every classroom and the library; the construction of a new student center beginning in the fall, and funding for academic advancements for educators who will teach dual enrollment classes. Retired Army Col. Keith Brower and his wife Kathleen have become major supporters of Blessed Sacrament in the last few years and are a significant component of Phase 2. Keith Brower spoke at the ceremony, announcing that, in addition to the millions they had already given, of the roughly $2 million the school needs to raise for the $8.25 million project total, he and his wife plan to match dollar for dollar up to $1 million raised by the Knight’s Charge

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cially school boards, waiting to learn about their state funding levels. “I am disappointed it has taken this long, but I am glad we have come to this agreement. And I am well pleased with the general contours of the budget this time,” Ware said. Powhatan State Park, which opened in July 2013, saw a huge increase in visitation during the COVID-19 pandemic for day use and overnight visitors, park manager Matthew O’Quinn said. It seems more people are buying campers and canoes, so park staff has been delighted to be there to accommodate the families who are looking for a place to spend their leisure time. Powhatan State Park currently has four staff members, which is the same number it opened with nine years ago, O’Quinn said. The park has seven to 12 wage staff who mostly work the summers during its busiest times. “I’ve been saying it for years; Powhatan is currently the lowest staff park with overnight facilities in the state of Virginia,” O’Quinn said. “As our visitation and use has more than doubled, staffing has remained the same. Meanwhile, newer parks have opened across the state with more full-time staff. “This low level of staffing is not sustainable, and I am incredibly grateful to Del. Lee Ware for recognizing this need and acting quickly to resolve the staffing disparity,” he continued. “The families

Campaign in the next year. People have asked the couple why they have become such big supporters of the private school when they don’t live in Powhatan, are not Catholic and don’t have a student at the school, Brower said. The couple’s first donations to the school were in honor of their late granddaughter, Arabella Stuart Brower, who was once a Blessed Sacrament student, but since then, they have developed a special relationship with the school. “Kathleen and I want to love and nurture the school because it is uncategorically one of the special places that we know; it is truly special. And as a retired military officer and a globe-trotting corporate soldier in my second career, we have known a lot of places,” he said. “Kathleen and I support BSH with our time, money and spiritual energy because we recognize a good thing when we see it – and BSH is a great thing. “The students here are learning to be great citizens of their community, of our country and of the world, and BSH gives them the tools not only to be successful but to be kind, inclusive and caring individuals,” he continued. Mike Bell, president of M.L. Bell construction, the general contractor on the construction projects, brought the focus back to the visual arts center and the new opportunities the upper school students will have with the big bright space with polished concrete floors, large windows and a new kiln room. “There is going to be a tremendous amount of activity in that building,” he said, adding it should be complete by the fall. Perhaps the most excited of all was Lisa Goodwyn, the middle and high school art teacher who will be introducing students to a wide spectrum of media in the new visual arts center. Goodwyn said she was grateful to be part of the planning process for the new arts center from the beginning. Her priorities were a light-filled space, a large display area for the students, a discussion area for art critique, plenty of storage and plenty of surface area for students to work on their art. The new space will also have three pottery wheels and a kiln, allowing her to introduce a ceramics program to the school. “It will just be outfitted with everything we need to celebrate creating every day,” she said.

who visit Powhatan should have the same access to programming and services that communities near other parks enjoy. So far, our low staffing levels have allowed us to keep the park operating at a minimum, but nowhere near the potential it could have been if we were staffed even remotely close to that of other state parks.” The new positions of a chief ranger of visitor experience and a park ranger are both critical to operations, O’Quinn said. The chief ranger of visitor experience in particular is a full-time programmer, volunteer coordinator and educator who will allow the park to do outreach into local schools to help create good stewards of the county’s natural resources. “The chief ranger position will be a game changer at Powhatan. Our schools, families, campers and community will see positive impacts immediately,” he said. O’Quinn said he is thrilled that Powhatan State Park will finally be staffed at an “acceptable level.” “It certainly demonstrates that Del. Ware has a special place on his heart for our park and its mission. It was also heartening to hear that the Powhatan School board, board of supervisors and other organizations, including the Friends of Powhatan State Park organization, worked collaboratively to support this budget item,” he said. It typically takes one to two months to recruit, interview and hire a candidate for a full-time position, so O’Quinn is looking to see a positive change soon.

During the June 1 groundbreaking ceremony for a new visual arts center, Blessed Sacrament Huguenot School Head of School Paula Ledbetter announced the establishment of two new scholarships. The Lifeline 6 Knight’s Warrior Scholarship is an annual pool of $20,000 that will be awarded to the children of military personnel, including active duty, retired active duty and reserve component individuals currently serving in an active status for a period of at least one year during the year of award. The size of the awards will vary based upon the number of qualified applicants and their grade levels. The other new scholarship, the Saint Katharine Drexel Scholarship, will award $7,500 per year tuition grants to two upper school students (grades six to 12) of color. The two scholarships may be renewed annually. Drexel was the first American-born saint canonized by the Roman Catholic Church. She was the founder of the religious order of the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament and founded two schools in the 1890s in Powhatan County for children of color. Applicants for the scholarships should contact Ledbetter no later than June 30, 2022, for consideration to receive a grant for the 2022-2023 school year.

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Habitat for Humanity-Powhatan will host the second annual Juneteenth Celebration from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 18 on the lawn beside the ReStore at 1922 Urbine Road. Come participate in a family-friendly, fun day. The event will feature food and desserts for purchase, authors, historians, artisans and more. Powhatan’s own EPIC Fit will host a free fitness class at 9:30 a.m. on the lawn. Powhatan Cruizers car club will display their vintage automobiles. The ReStore also will be open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Don’t miss the 50%-off furniture sale that day. Taste Good Authentic Jamaican food truck will be on site, as will locally-owned Planet Snowcone and Barbie’s Cakes & More. Everything is Taste also will feature a menu of grilled chicken, hamburgers and hotdogs and fried fish along

with sides. Dinners-to-go will be available. Habitat-Powhatan’s Juneteenth Celebration will also feature a number of other black-owned businesses including locally owned The Cozy Headband and Kingland Valley Farms, which will be selling produce grown in Powhatan. “As I reflect on last year’s Juneteenth Day, it was an extraordinary and didactic event,” said Grace Anderson-Hawkins, an oral and visual historian/storyteller who again will share a Pocahontas School memorabilia display. “The attendees observed the various artifacts and asked interesting questions, and most importantly, reflected on this important day in African American history.” AndersonHawkins added, “Juneteenth Day is important to me because it gives me the opportunity to honor my ancestors. They encountered many challenges and endured sacrifices throughout their journey to free-

dom. My ancestors never gave up but persevered with hope, faith and love. Today, they would be so proud of our invaluable accomplishments. The main goal is to make a difference and an impact by engaging the attendees in meaningful dialogue as we commemorate our freedom.” Later in the day, also don’t miss “Juneteenth — The Longest Running African American Holiday” from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Powhatan African American Cultural Arts Museum. On Aug. 6, Habitat-Powhatan will host an Upcycle Fair with various vendors at the ReStore. If interested in becoming a potential vendor, email marketing@habitat powhatan.org for details. Habitat for Humanity Powhatan also needs volunteers for upcoming projects and events. Volunteer forms are available on Habitat for Humanity Powhatan’s website https://www.habitatpowhatan.org/.

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C R I M E R E P O RT Arrests Hey Everyone, Hope everyone is doing good. My name is Almond Joy (AJ for short) I was found as a stray and no one came looking for me, Which I really can’t understand why, I am a very good boy, and I was well taken care of, So yeah I’m a little confused. However, I am now looking for a new forever home. I get along with other dogs, love my toys, and I haven’t met a stranger. If you are interested in meeting me please call 804-598-5672 and the staff will be happy to assist you in scheduling a meet and greet. If you would like to help the animals in our care, you can do so by donating to our medical fund at Claws and Paws, 4313 Anderson Hwy., Powhatan, VA 23139 Powhatan Sheriff’s Office | Division Of Animal Control Phone: 804-598-5672 | Fax: 804-598-5109

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One male was charged on May 25 with abuse and neglect of children, reckless disregard (Felony). One female was charged on May 26 with larceny of property (F), grand larceny (F) and unauthorized use of vehicle, boat or animal (F). One male was charged on May 26 with rental car: car not covered by insurance (Misdemeanor), traffic, take possession of inspection sticker (M), driving with suspended or revoked license, operating motorcycle without endorsement, offenses relating to registration, traffic:

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improper display registration plates, eluding officer/fail to stop, and reckless driving – excessive speed. One female was charged on May 27 with assault and battery of a family member (M). One male was charged on May 28 with obstructing justice, aggravated malicious wounding (F), eluding officer/fail to stop, traffic: stop on highway where dangerous. One female was charged May 28 with driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated (M). One male was charged on May 30 with petty larceny (M).

Incident report for May 23 to 29 - Incident type & total calls Abandoned vehicle Advice Animal calls Assist Attempt to locate BOL Child welfare Civil Damaged property Death investigations Disabled vehicle Disorder/disturbance Domestic Drugs Fireworks

1 34 16 14 9 2 3 4 1 1 12 5 6 1 1

Found property Fraud Gunshot calls Hit and run Investigation Larceny Lockout MVAs Noise Overdose Panic alarm Pd alarm Phone threat Project lifesaver Psychiatric

1 2 9 2 7 4 6 11 2 2 1 15 2 1 2

Pursuit Reckless driver Road rage Sex offense Shoplifting Suspicious Traffic hazard Traffic stop Transport Trespass Unknown emergency Vandalism Warrant service Welfare check

1 10 2 1 1 22 24 36 5 1 19 1 6 8

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

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Genito Presbyterian Church

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

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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

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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

Lonesome Dove Equestrian Center, which is located at 6137 Old Buckingham Road, provides year-round 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 wellbeing. 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: June 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

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PHOTOS BY LAURA McFARLAND

Clockwise from top left: Stephen Roszel, Bryant Morris and Riley Averette make hardtack at a station during the Powhatan Middle School sixth graders’ Civil War Field Day; Morrissa Mae Scott, visitor engagement education specialist with the American Civil War Museum, talks about medicine during the Civil War; students practice using signal flags; Ana Edwards, education programs manager for the American Civil War Museum, talks about life on the home front during the war, and Emilee Duttweiler, Jemma Cabaniss and Taylor Shenk look at Civil War artifacts and talk about how they would be used.

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tions provided the students with hands-on activities designed to engage them in a different way from what they have learned about the war in a classroom setting over several weeks, said Terrell Fleming, history and social science instructional specialist. “Our perspective as a division is we want to make sure that students have a wide range of experiences and that they can come to terms with what they feel the Civil War was about,” he said. “Our goal was not to tell them but to give them the experiences and allow them to use their critical thinking skills to determine in their own head, the Civil War was about these particular things. It wasn’t particularly one side’s vide or the other side’s view; we wanted them to have the full picture.” At some of the different stations, students examined artifacts to see what they could reveal about their owners and the time in which they lived; heard about the gruesome conditions of a field hospital; discussed slavery

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and the idea of seizing freedom; did marching drills; heard about what life was like in camp when soldiers were not in battle; tried to break codes using a cipher wheel and learned about music from the Civil War. Fleming said he hopes that the students enjoyed themselves and were sparked in a new way by at least one of the station’s topics or experiences. “It’s great that kids learn things in class, but when they get a hands-on opportunity, that is when they really connect with it,” he said. Sixth grader Avabel Cote said she most enjoyed the station where she and other students were taught to dance the Virginia Real by Amanda O’Neal, director of education at Pamplin Historical Park. “It was very interactive and we were learning how to do the dances that they would have been doing during the Civil War. It was really a new experience,” she said. Fellow sixth grader Seth Hull said he also really enjoyed dancing the Virginia Reel, which was one of five stations operated by the Pamplin His-

torical Park outside. “It was a fun way for us to partner up and do something interactive outside,” he said. Seth said going through the stations got him thinking about what it was like living during the Civil War and the conditions they experienced. The fact that so many of them were interactive was a big plus for him. “During COVID we used to not be able to do that, and now we can again, so I think that’s really cool.” Ana Edwards, education programs manager for the American Civil War Museum, said the visit to the middle school was one of the first big outings for the museum since before the pandemic and that they were happy to be there promoting education again in a school setting. Edwards ran a station that focused on life at the home front, particularly how the war impacted civilians through shortages because supplies were prioritized for military personnel and inflation was rampant. While the limited time the students had at each station meant she couldn’t always relate the history

to their current experiences, Edwards said she was surprised when several of the students brought up the similarities to what people are experiencing today. “What I am noticing is that the kids are actually making those connections. I have already had a couple people ask me about the war in the Ukraine and the effect on prices,” she said. These kinds of experiences are important for students in understanding the world around them, she added. People often try to shelter their children from everything happening in the world, not recognizing they are observing things that help them make sense of it all. “It helps them to know that we have been through things in the past and that we have made it through those things as well,” Edwards said. Jessica Minnix, department chair for the middle school history department, said the event featured a little more inhouse stations to both cut down on costs and showcase the talent of the middle school educators in a variety of medium, including art and music.

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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

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

1/2 mile off Rt. 60 on Red Lane Road 804-598-2455 www.redlanebaptist.org Small Group Classes Worship Service

5680 Cartersville Road Powhatan, Virginia 23139 Pastor Gregory L. Beechaum Sr. “The church where Jesus is Alive” 9:00 a.m. ---- Sunday School 9:45 a.m.----- Prayer & Praise 10:00 a.m.--- Sunday Morning Worship 5th Sunday at 11 a.m. Hour of Power 7:30 p.m. ---- Tuesday Night Worship & Bible Study

804-375-9404

Baptist Church “A Church Where Love Never Fails!” Pastor Otis B. Lockhart, Jr.

Muddy Creek BAPTIST CHURCH Baptist Church MOUNT ZION

Rev. Bryan Stevens, Pastor 10 a.m. – Worship Service 8:30 a.m. – Church School

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

9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m.

Dr. James Taylor, Pastor

Hollywood

2591 Ridge Road Powhatan, Virginia 23139 804-598-2051

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

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

The challenge with an event like this is to keep it engaging for the students, who have already spent about five to six weeks studying the Civil War. “Virginia is a Civil War site; two-thirds of the battles of the Civil War took place in Virginia,” she said, adding the field day is a great culmination for studying the war and its impacts.

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OLD POWHATAN BAPTIST CHURCH 3619 Huguenot Trail Powhatan, Virginia 23139 www.finecreekbaptist.org Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Worship Service: 11:00 a.m. Traditional Vern Gilmer, Pastor

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

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PHS Senior Walk carries on tradition of gratitude, inspiration

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For the first time since 2019, Powhatan High School carried on the tradition of the Senior Walk, which began in 2018. About one third of the Class of 2022 recently chose to go on the walk through the division’s three elementary schools. The purpose is to allow students the opportunity to show gratitude for the spaces and people that led to their development. The elementary school children get to see the older students and where they’ll be down the line. Teachers at the elementary schools also love seeing their kiddos all grown up!

State park offers busy June programming schedule Contributed Report Powhatan State Park is kicking it into gear this summer with a wide variety of programs. The park is located at 4616 Powhatan State Park Road. Unless otherwise stated, standard parking fee applies for all events. The park announced the following events for the coming weeks: S’mores and More Campfire – June 11, 18 and 25, 7:30 – 9 p.m. Gather around the campfire with park staff and visitors on Saturday evenings this summer. Each week will feature different nature-related themes, while making sweet culinary creations. The event will be canceled in the

event of inclement weather. Archery – June 11, July 16, Aug. 13 1 – 2 p.m. (meet at Playground Parking lot). Join a certified archery instructor for a lesson in safety and technique, before setting out on the path to proficiency. Be sure to dress for the weather and bring plenty of water. Program is $3/person. Ages 10 and up. Pre-register at least two business days before the program by calling 804-5987148, or by emailing powhatan@dcr.virginia.gov, including “Archery” in the subject field and specifying the program date. Space is limited. Remember to wear closed-toe shoes. No flip flops. Snakeman Speaks- June 11 and July

31, 4–5 p.m. (meet at Shelter 2 by playground bathrooms). Join us for a monthly series on native Virginia reptiles and amphibians (known collectively as “herps”) presented by Ty “Snakeman” Smith. Ty has been studying herps since he was only 7 years old and frequently travels across the state in an attempt to see every species Virginia has to offer. He is a Virginia Master Naturalist, former State Park Naturalist, and a member of the Virginia Herpetological Society (VHS). Come along on a journey to learn about the plight of our wild friends and how we can help them thrive. Native Tree Identification Walk –

June 7, 14, 21 and 28, 10 a.m. – noon. Have you ever wondered what tree you were walking by in the park? This walk may be just what you’re looking for. Led by a local master naturalist volunteer, the program is an introduction to the basics of native tree identification. The walk will take approximately 1.5 hours on an easily traveled trail that passes many of the native trees found in central Virginia. Be sure to wear closed-toe shoes and bring plenty of water. The walk begins promptly at 10 a.m. Early Birder Gets the Bird – June 15 and 29, 7-10 a.m. (meet in the equestrian see STATE PARK, pg. 10

PHOTOS BY LAURA McFARLAND

While the focus of the 41st annual Huguenot Springs Confederate Cemetery Memorial Day Service was on honoring the fallen, the event also paid tribute to veterans who attended (right). The special guest speaker for the day was Retired U.S. Army Brig. Gen. John “Jack” W. Mountcastle (left).

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morial Day Service carried on this tradition on Monday, May 30 by honoring the sacrifices of all American service members, with a special emphasis on those who died during the Civil War. Retired U.S. Army Brig. Gen. John “Jack” W. Mountcastle was the special guest speaker at the event, which took place at the Huguenot Springs Cemetery, where an estimated 250 Confederate dead are buried. Mountcastle is the former Chief of Military History for the Army, a veteran of Vietnam, a Virginia Military Institute graduate, and taught at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Mountcastle’s address focused on the female contributions to the Civil War with a speech called “They also served: Women volunteers in Confederate hospitals.” Memorial Day is an important day for most Americans, but for “old soldiers” like him, Mountcastle said the day is even more special. In addition to his army career, sharing the history of the Civil War has become a passion of his, even leading special tours. While the history of the Civil War battles bring people from across the nation and even other countries to Virginia to learn more, including himself, Mountcastle said as he has read more and more about the role wom-

en played, he has become increasingly fascinated by what they accomplished. Mountcastle spoke about the shock many women experienced when exposed to the horrors of war through the wounded brought in their midst. Initial shock and feelings of powerlessness soon turned to action as many women stepped up to work as nurses, a profession previously dominated by men. “They found out that you can wring your hands, but you can’t roll up your sleeves while you are wringing your hands, so they stopped wringing their hands and they went to work – first by the hundreds and then by the thousands,” he said. In Richmond in particular, women found themselves supporting their families and the war effort in munitions factories, hotels, restaurants, boarding houses and hospitals, he said. The nurses in particular faced not only war wounds but the rampant diseases that came with the unsanitary conditions of the time, all while combatting preconceived notions of male medical professionals and bureaucrats about what their roles should be. He pointed to examples such as Capt. Sally Louisa Tompkins, a Confederate nurse who operated a hospital at her own expense and became the only woman to be commissioned into the Confederate Army. Her private hospital, Robertson Hospital, treated more than

1,300 patients, of whom only 76 died, he said. “In 1916, when Capt. Sally passed away, she was buried with full military honors provided by the Commonwealth of Virginia, which has never forgotten her and what she did,” Mountcastle said. He also brought up local history, talking about the Powhatan women who volunteered to help at the Huguenot Springs Confederate Hospital. The hospital was operated out of the former Huguenot Springs Hotel Resort/Spa, which was converted to a convalescent hospital during the Civil War. The building was burned about 1890. In addition to the guest speaker, the annual Memorial Day Service sponsored by the J.E.B. Stuart Camp #1343 of the Sons of Confederate Veterans was full of returning traditions. The event included a special musical tribute of the different branches of the armed forces given by the Virginia Scots Guard Pipes and Drums as well as the playing of “Amazing Grace” and “Taps”; a laying of wreaths from various groups in Virginia and beyond, and a two-cannon salute offered by Knibb’s Battery, Artillery Regiment, 1st Division, A.N.V. What is usually solemn moment in the ceremony took on a more jubilant tone this time, as master of ceremonies James Cochrane Jr. announced no new names were being added to the Virginia Wall of Honor this year.

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Don’t underestimate the power of a field trip By Laura McFarland Managing Editor

ooking back on my educational experiences, the memories that stand out the most tended to be special in some way. Sure you can learn about life on the frontier through reading a textbook or playing the Oregon Trail computer game (dysentery and snake bites are seriously no joke). But growing up in Houston, a trip to the George Ranch Historical Park was the way I remember getting a hands-on experience of the life of a Texas pioneer, complete with watching food cooked over an open fire or spinning your own cloth. When I think of Powhatan’s students and the myriad of experiences they were missing out on during the COVID-19 pandemic, it was always with a rush of disappointment on their behalf. Near the top of that list was the awesomeness that was the field trip. Even if the destination wasn’t the most fun, the experience of getting out of the classroom always made it worth it. I recently had a fantastic conversation with Terrell Fleming, history and social science instructional specialist and world language leader, about the reintroduction of field trips for Powhatan students in the last few months. As he talked about some of the experiences, I couldn’t help but be so thrilled for the students. One of the classes that hit the ground running as

soon as they were allowed was the African-American History class. Terrell told me the class got in one good field trip before excursions were shut down in the second week of school, visiting “The Dirty South” exhibit at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. But this semester, as soon as the embargo was lifted, they were on the move. They visited Virginia State University; took a tour of the Moton Museum in Farmville; explored Longwood University; took a walking tour of Jackson Ward facilitated by the Valentine Museum, and most recently, traveled to the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. The Advance College Academy students visited Washington and Lee University to learn about archival work and see some intriguing primary source materials. This year saw the return of the annual community helpers field trip, which had kindergartners traveling around the community to visit a fire station, library, grocery store, bank, and even Powhatan High School to have lunch at Bailey’s Café. “Every kindergarten student across our division went on this trip over the course of four days. That is one of our goals for elementary school is to make sure we create common experiences for kids,” Terrell told me. Those trips were split up. In April, the division had all of the fifth graders heading west together to visit the Frontier Culture Museum in Staunton to

learn and experience materials related to the content in their social studies classes. Terrell said that was the first large-scale class excursion in a few years and everyone was over the moon to have the opportunity. Not long after, first graders got a similar opportunity when they visited Henricus Historical Park. And the fourth graders got to visit stations at Fighting Creek Park for a meaningful watershed environmental experience courtesy of the STEM staff and some fantastic volunteers from a Powhatan High School ecology class and the community. Don’t get me wrong – I absolutely commend our Powhatan teachers for the work they have been doing to engage their students within the realm of all of the restrictions that were placed on them. They created so many experiences within the school walls that made for amazing learning opportunities. But to see students getting out again to explore a world beyond their school walls is incredibly exciting and such an important part of enriching their education and, hopefully, sparking their interests in a new way. Most importantly, I hope they had fun while doing it. “I think the common theme has been joy,” Terrell told me. “You see the joy on the students’ faces now. It was hard to see that previously just because of the restrictions in place. But you can really see the joy and excitement from getting out.” Laura McFarland may be reached at Lmcfarland@ powhatantoday.com.

L E T T E R S TO T H E E D I TO R Max Timberlake worked hard to keep Powhatan rural Dear Editor, We lost Max Timberlake recently after a valiant battle with cancer. Max was a friend to many. His good humor, bonhomie, and warmth always brightened a room when he entered. He was a man of the earth, ending his emails and letters with that which was very important to him: “I am Just a Farmer, Plain and Simple.” He was President of the Powhatan Farm Bureau and Chairman of the Ag-Forestal District Advisory Committee; he was a vocal defender at the local and state Farm Bureau. He was an outspoken advocate for land-use taxation and other tools to help farmers and foresters keep their land in production. He was committed to the County Comprehensive Plan (CP) and he labored to craft the Farm Bureau’s Strategic Plan to parallel and support the county’s CP as much as possible. He believed in keeping land in farming and forestry. What many do not realize was that his efforts also reinforced the people’s oft-repeated desire to “keep Powhatan rural.” He used the tools available and his own passion to do just that: protect the productive farming and forests, clean water and air, and the vistas of open space. These define rural Powhatan and Max was one who didn’t just talk about it—he did what he, as a leader, could do to turn good intentions into action on the (literal) ground. But there is yet another aspect of the phenomenon that was Max Timberlake. In a time of escalating incivility, bad feelings, and gratuitous insults, Max remained the gentleman. As such, he chose to hurt or insult no one, even while passionately advocating for an idea with which others might find fault. As such, Max’s legacy is bigger than his work in the Farm Bureau and among farmers: he was a man many of us deeply admired and respected. Carson Tucker Powhatan County

Stopping mass shootings will take working together Dear Editor, There is one thing that both gun safety and second amendment advocates agree on. We need to prevent mass shooting incidents. When tragedies occur, we seem to discard any agreement and run to our default

positions. This led me to think about something different, and I would like to suggest an alternative approach to firearms safety. No changes in rules for “standard” firearms used in self-protection and hunting. I am not an expert, but these would include 22 rifles, shotguns and pistols with limited magazines. No overall ban on semi-automatic rifles and pistols. However, there could be a tiered system like that utilized for drivers’ licenses. Ownership of this class of weapon should require a higher level of: * Training and evaluation - Those wishing to own these weapons should be extensively trained in their safe use and pass both written and practical tests. * Psychological testing - This will be utilized to “weed out” those who have obvious behavioral issues that could lead to violence. * Background check - Beyond standard examinations into prior arrests, these checks should investigate any domestic violence or other violent incidents. Juvenile records should be examined if the age to purchase is not raised from 18 years old. This would not automatically disqualify an individual, but would be a factor in deciding whether someone should be allowed to own this class of firearm. * Insurance - There should be a certain level of liability insurance required to own these firearms. I am not bold enough to say whether this idea is better than any of the others currently out there. However, it is a different approach that I hope all sides might consider. Bob Kelly Powhatan County

‘Root cause’ of killings, violence bigger than labels Dear Editor, As words are overused they often become cliché, almost trite. Such has become apparent in use of the word “racist” and the phrase “hate crime” or simply assigning the catch phrase, “he’s mentally ill.” When such labels are applied attention is consumed in the charge, the denials, and the counter-charges; a focus contributing absolutely nothing to discovery of root causes, much less arriving at anything approaching a solution. In fact, when those words are leveled all meaningful dialogue comes to a screeching halt. From the time the charge is leveled all we read, see, and focus on is the parties, one trying to out-charge the other, but over duration of an ever shortening news cycle we see the events precipitating the situation melt away.

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For example, the event in Buffalo in May was given explanation by pinning two descriptors on a young man’s act of horrendous violence, namely “racist” and “domestic terrorist,” all punctuated by the phrase “hate crime.” As is often the case, assignment of those words is shown inaccurate as the mental health history of the young man is given light. Without question he was possessed with hatred for black people and with malice and forethought focused his evil against that community. But, to jump immediately to an accusation of his being “racist,” a “terrorist” or “mentally ill,” suggests those leveling the charge were given access to all existing between his ears…i.e., insight to his core motivation. With very few exceptions, those who so quickly assign such labels do so to advance political fortunes or to give impetus to making changes to laws that seldom address the root cause. As focus is shifted the labelers’ short-circuit attempts by the reasonable among us to develop meaningful solutions. Unfortunately, as those paths are pursued an overly secularized society completely misses the mark. In large measure the root cause stems from removal of God from both the classroom and the public square. Removal giving ground to most not seeing the actions of the young men in Buffalo, NY and Uvalde, Texas as a manifestation of evil. We make a mistake assigning the terms “racist,” “white supremacist” or even the collective label of “mentally ill.” Such labels are tactically used to redirect and dissuade us from the reality of evil as the root cause of all violent acts. Evil too often manifested by actions targeted at select communities all made distinct by skin color, religious practice, or belief. So what’s the solution? Pouring money at the “behaviors” is often the go-to approach offered by many on both the left and the right. And of course the left always envisions “gun control” as the all-encompassing answer. But clearly doing so over decades to the tune of trillions has not resulted in a “solution” or anything approaching one. Certainly, more focus must be placed on an inadequate mental healthcare system as well as the need to cross-tab information between law enforcement with those with a long-standing history in the mental health system. However, the “root solution” is a return to the tenants of our Christian-Judeo foundation, a return to honoring God, a commitment to prayer, a return to church, as well as a parents and teachers who in unison watch and listen while insisting on accountability from those in their charge. Robert Powers Powhatan County

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Blessed Sacrament Huguenot

GRADUATION

Blessed Sacrament Huguenot Class of 2022

PHOTO COURTESY OF AARRON SALDIVAR- RIVER CITY PHOTOGRAPHY

The Blessed Sacrament Huguenot School Class of 2022 gathered for a class photo shortly before heading to their graduation ceremony on June 4.

Joshua Allen Decker

Nicolas Michael Mi h l Honsharuk H h k

Mariana M i Mendoza M d

Stephen Gray Dinora

Tyler Lee Jenkins

Garrett Thomas Musselman

Haley Katelyn Henderson

Braelyn Ellse Lawhorn

Zander Michael Nadeau

Julian Roderick Alcazar

Kenneth Patrick Hickey

Harrison Tyrell Lee

Hailey Elizabeth Rice

Ethan Wells Bishop

Colin Robert Hipps

Soobin Jasmine Lee

Timothy Gage Smith

Sara Caroline Cline

Emily Allyson Hobson

Patrick Michael Maynes

Bl d Sacrament Blessed S t Huguenot H t Class of 2022 graduates:

Blessed Sacrament valedictorian and salutatorian honored By Laura McFarland Managing Editor

OWHATAN – Braelyn Lawhorn and Colin Hipps lead the class of Blessed Sacrament Huguenot’s Class of 2022 as valedictorian and salutatorian with GPAs of 4.32 and 4.3, respectively. Lawhorn is the daughter of Lisa and Richard Lawhorn of Midlothian. Lawhorn was an active member of her school’s theater program, being involved since the moment she was able to, in eighth grade. She worked behind the scenes as stage manager while also having lead roles

BRAELYN LAWHORN VALEDICTORIAN

COLIN HIPPS SALUTATORIAN

such as James in ‘James and the Giant Peach.’ Along

with this, she also was a part of BSH’s art club, gardening club, Spanish club, and acted as a student ambassador as well. In her senior year, she acted as class secretary, and throughout her high school career, she was a part of the National Honey Society. For her community, Lawhorn has over 80 service hours and is extremely active with organizations such as Atlantic Outreach and Hands on RVA. “They offer opportunities for students to gather materials and donate them to those in need. With them, I have made kits, such as emergency hygiene or snack kits for fellow students who may not be able to see BSH, pg. 10

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Private technology classes offered for seniors Contributed Report Awareness of the needs represented among Powhatan seniors has grown during recent years and circumstances surrounding the pandemic. As support efforts increased, Reach for Active Services program coordinator Jayne Lloyd connected with seniors of all ages, socioeconomic statuses and situations and with any number of desires, needs and questions. Based on those interactions new programs were developed, she said. “Throughout the past two years, technology assistance specific to a person’s device has been requested most often by far,” Lloyd said. “I saw a large part of Powhatan’s population feeling left behind as the

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“However, it is now June 1 and we still do not have accurate tax files to send to the printer,” Nunnally wrote in the email. “This timeframe does not give the taxpayer adequate time to pay their bill without penalty, given that there is no possible way to mail bills before next week. Aside from changing the due date, this seems a viable option to provide a ‘grace period’ due to all the shortcomings we have encountered.” The board members all supported extra efforts to inform the public of this change, including additional public notices in the Powhatan Today and posting the information on the county’s website and social media pages. David Williams, who represents District 1, pointed out there is probably a great deal of confusion in the county right now because bills are usually long mailed out by this point with the total due on June 5. He talked about calls he has gotten from frustrated residents wondering where their bill is going to be, arguing for the need to get the information out to residents. He pointed out the issue some residents who are going on vacations might have if they haven’t received their bills before departing. Chair Mike Byerly, District 3, thanked Williams for his comments representing citizens’ concerns, agreeing it is difficult to get the word out to all citizens to create an awareness of what is going on. He said he hasn’t had

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“I was really happy for them because they deserve it. They worked very hard to meet the needs of their students and go above and beyond,” Ledbetter said. Mindy Zimmerman is the lead teacher of the 3-year-olds. She has been with Blessed Sacrament for 19 years, first as a substitute for several years and then as a cheerleading coach and preschool teacher. In her nomination by a fellow staff member, she was recognized for her creativity and how hard she works to meet the needs of each individual student, Ledbetter said. “She is a wonderful co-worker with the early learners team. She will really do anything to make sure that each student is succeeding,” Ledbetter said. Zimmerman said she was shocked when her name was called at the allschool convocation and felt incredibly honored once the initial disbelief wore off. Blessed Sacrament feels like a second home, she said, so she felt honored her work with the children was noticed and lauded.

world turned to technology during COVID. Continued learning, support groups, doctors, grocery stores, pharmacies and more all leaning heavily toward online portals or at the very least online accounts required. The people age 55+ I spoke with were always faced with needing technology in a way they weren’t familiar - or they didn’t have internet - or in some situations they just wanted a resource for learning and being in control of settings and options on new devices they had purchased.” Because technology encompasses such a wide range of device types, application preferences and rapidly evolving system changes, private assistance sessions are being offered. Two group classes have

been held with great success, but addressing each need and question more efficiently is now the goal. Reach for Active Services will offer private technology assistance sessions to Powhatan residents (55 and forward) by reservation. Located at the Powhatan Library conference room - bring your device for hands on learning; call or email to reserve a time slot. Now filling reservations for Friday, July 8. Anyone reserving a time slot should plan to bring their smartphone, laptop or tablet. If a follow-up session is needed, these dates will be held ongoing at the library and the team of assistants has already grown. To reserve a slot, contact 804-698-0438 or RAServices.PVA@gmail.com. Space is limited.

the same phone calls Williams talked about but he knows they are coming. Williams also criticized the issues the county has had with Keystone since it was implemented in 2021 and its current failure to meet expectations. Williams asked for a copy of the county’s contract with the vendor and asked if there is a backup plan. Karin Carmack, District 5, asked for a Keystone representative to be invited to speak with the board this month at an upcoming meeting to discuss the issues they have had and get their perspective as well. Smither pointed out that the system conversion is complicated and stressful because each locality handles business in its own way. “Keystone has worked with our departments over the past 12 months to install their system to meet Powhatan’s needs,” he said. “Tax billing is extremely complicated, and our (commissioner of the revenue) and treasurer have worked diligently to get the system installed and to issue real estate and personal property bills.” County attorney Tom Lacheney pointed out that the board passed an emergency ordinance, but because it needs a public hearing, the issue will come back at a regular meeting this month for formal approval. Nunnally said in a separate interview that she hoped to mail out the personal property tax bills by midweek. However, in a discussion with Keystone on June 2, “they said they were not going to be able to provide the

real estate file to us until Monday.” “Every year we have to have a land book done in order to run the real estate bills. That book has not been produced yet. It is almost there; they have the figures. They just need to go back and put exemptions on them right now,” Nunnally said, adding that the county’s lone dedicated Keystone programmer had to take off Friday, so the land book wouldn’t be signed off until Monday at the earliest. Nunnally said Friday that she was not comfortable where the county is right now and how much they are relying on Keystone to produce. Everything has been delayed so far, she added. “I have to have bills– by code of Virginia they have to be out 14 days ahead of the due date, which gives me until (June 10) to get bills out,” she said. “That is providing that I get correct files from them and I can get it through the printer, and the printer has new software as well. We have learning curves everywhere we go. Every avenue we are on, we have a learning curve.” Regarding the revenues coming in so much later than usual, Smither said it should have a minimal impact on the fiscal year (FY) 2022 budget because “in every fiscal year the county accrues back anything that is received for 60 days. So anything that comes in in July or August automatically accrues back to the previous fiscal year.” Laura McFarland may be reached at Lmcfarland@ powhatantoday.com.

“I try to make sure the kids are happy and they feel safe and loved. I try to make sure they get the academics they need because we are a kindergarten preparatory program. I try to make sure the academics are there but, more importantly, their social emotional skills – feeling loved and safe in their surroundings,” she said. Beth Yagel has been a fourth grade teacher at Blessed Sacrament for eight years. This year, she taught the entire fourth grade, 24 students, which was a challenge at times. She appreciated being named one of the Teachers of the Year in recognition of how she handled that extra pressure. Yagel is an excellent teacher who holds her students to high standards in her classroom and has great rigor in her instruction, Ledbetter said. “Her co-worker said she is a master of differentiation and she had the largest class this year. She had 24 students but she handled it beautifully. It is really tough to do in a class that size but she did a really good job,” Ledbetter said. In the beginning of the school year,

students are admittedly surprised by the high standards she insists on, Yagel said, but they learn to appreciate it and strive to live up to it. “I think they really start to see it as a challenge and want to live up to it because they want to do well,” she said. “If I write super on their paper they really know they have exceeded my expectations and they find that gratifying.” Yagel added that she loves teaching at Blessed Sacrament and finds her fourth graders an intriguing group to teach because “they are really starting to analyze and think about their place in the world.” “I just love that grade because they are becoming such interesting little people. It is really sad for me at the end of the year because I have seen them develop into these interesting little people and off they go, but it is still great because I get to see them all the way through high school,” she said. Terry Clapper is a middle school science teacher who has been with Blessed Sacrament for five years. She and her husband relocated to Virginia to be closer to their children and Clapper, who had been working for a small Catholic school in Texas before the move, said she was incredibly happy to find a similar atmosphere where she could continue teaching and feel like a part of a family.

The co-worker who nominated Clapper noted how she nurtures her middle school students but also holds them accountable to meeting her high expectations, and they work to do that, Ledbetter said. “Middle school can be such a challenging time for students, but she provides excellent support – both personal and academic support – and she oversees eighth grade graduation and other activities in middle school. She is an advisor to the middle school students but she has great relationships with the kids, which is so important at that age,” Ledbetter said. When her name was announced at the convocation, Clapper said the validation from her peers was important, but it also meant a great deal to her that several high school students she taught came up to hug and congratulate her. Knowing they are happy and doing well makes her feel like she did her part to help them along, she said. “With middle schools students it is an age where they still need you but they are just starting to become independent,” Clapper said. “My goal is to make them independent thinkers, not just in my subject area but all areas of their lives. That is how I was with my own kids and all kids of this age. I want them to understand they can do anything they set out to do.”

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Extends our appreciation to our Local Corporate Sponsors For Support in the 46th Annual Steer Roast April 27, 2022

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Special thanks to Wildwood Bar-B-Que, Jimmy Minter, Colonial Farm Credit, Billy Melton and Village Bank. Our heartfelt thanks to the citizens of Powhatan and neighboring counties who supported this event with donations and by purchasing tickets to the event. All this support enables the Powhatan Lions Club to help the sight and hearing impaired and deserving groups and individuals – primarily within Powhatan County.

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parking lot). Spring migration is here and so are the fascinating, musical songbirds. Come out early to hear the chatter, and see our warm weather migrants in their beautiful breeding plumage. We will bird by both sight and sound; all skill levels are welcome. Bring binoculars if you have them to assist with long distance viewing. We will journey along Turkey, River, and Gold Dust Trails. Wear comfortable shoes, dress for the weather and bring plenty of water. We will make many stops along the way, which will require participants to remain still and quiet. Virginia State Parks History and Culture Day - History Hike- June 18 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. (meet at overflow parking by River Bend Campground). Have you ever wanted to learn more about the history of Powhatan State Park? Then join us for our Virginia State Parks History and Culture Day for a hike on Coyote Run Trail, where you will get to witness a piece of history when we visit the cemetery. Space is limited and pre-registration is required to par-

ticipate. Pre-register by emailing powhatan@dcr.virginia.gov, or by calling the park office during posted business hours. Include “History Hike” in the subject field. This hike will cover roughly 3 miles of varying terrain, so make sure to wear closed toed shoes and to bring plenty of water. Hike begins promptly at start time. Ranger Led Hike – River, Gold Dust, Turkey Trail. June 25, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. (meet at equestrian parking lot). Would you like to have the chance to explore all of the trails in Powhatan State Park and meet new people? If so, you may enjoy our hiking series. Each month we will hike a different trail in the park and learn about local history and wildlife. Pre-register by calling the park office at 804-598-7148, or email powhatan@dcr.virginia.gov. Include “Hiking Series” in the subject line and specify date(s), or alternates in the event a particular hike is fully booked. All hikes begin at 10 a.m. Registration required and limited to nine hikers per trip. For more events at Powhatan State Park, visit https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/ Upcoming state-parks/powhatan. Powhatan County Public Library is proud to

Gary and Jackie Nester celebrate 50th anniversary

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The American Red Cross needs volunteers to help on the ground and blood and platelet donors to roll up a sleeve to maintain a stable blood supply in the face of emergencies. Eligible donors can help overcome the critical need for blood and ensure blood is readily available by making an appointment to give by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood. org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-7332767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device. Upcoming local blood drives currently scheduled for the area are from: 2 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 14 at Holly Hills Baptist Church, 1659 Anderson Highway; 1 to 6 p.m.

Awaken to Hope Al-Anon meets at 8 p.m. every Tuesday at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church.

The new Bridge of Reason AA meeting is held at 7 p.m. every Tuesday at Powhatan Mennonite Church, 3549 Old Buckingham Road, Powhatan. It is an open, decision and literature meeting for Powhatan, Goochland, and Cumberland counties.

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

The Powhatan American Legion meeting is held at 7:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month. Members invite all veterans of the armed forces to attend the meetings of American Legion Post 201 held at the Memorial Cultural Arts and Community Center, 2375 Skaggs Road. For more information, contact Chuck Schirer at 804-239-7481.

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afford them,” she said. After graduation, she plans to attend Maryland Institute College of Art in the fall and wants to study game and interactive media design, illustration or drawing. Lawhorn said she wanted to thank her school for this opportunity and the experiences she had at Blessed Sacrament.

Powhatan. All are invited.

Powhatan County Public Library is proud to partner with PCPS for the children’s summer reading program. Participants are encouraged to attend summer reading events and check out books at the library. All programs at all locations are free and open to the public. Jonathan the Juggler will perform twice on Thursday, June 30, first at 11 a.m. at the library, and later at 1 p.m. at Flat Rock Elementary School. This interactive performance will leave kids laughing as Jonathan the Juggler rides a unicycle, tells jokes and performs magic tricks. Contact Powhatan County Public Library at 804-598-5670.

partner with Powhatan County Public Schools for the children’s summer reading program. The 2022 theme is “Oceans of Possibilities!” Participants are encouraged to attend summer reading events and check out books at the library. All programs at all locations are free and open to the public. Children’s story times will be held on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. at the library on June 15, 22 and 29, and July 6, 13, 20 and 27. Enjoy stories, songs and rhymes! Contact Powhatan County Public Library at 804-598-5670.

Tuesday, June 28 at Powhatan County Public Library, 2270 Mann Road.

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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.

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High school sweethearts Gary and Jackie Nester celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 3, 2022. The Powhatan couple has one son and two daughters, all happily married, and seven wonderful grandchildren. They celebrated with many friends and family members at a 50th anniversary party on June 5.

Mark your calendars for the next Powhatan Civil War Roundtable meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 16 at the County Seat Restaurant. Dinner will be included with a fee of $16 for members and $20 for non-members. To reserve space, contact Pat Whitmer at 240-2980141 or patwhitmer77@gmail.com. Visit www. powhatancwrt.com. Powhatan County NAACP will present the Juneteenth program “Learn Through Exhibits, Songs and Skits” about the longest-running African-American holiday” at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 18 at the Powhatan African American Cultural Arts Museum, 4290 Anderson Highway,

“During my time at this school, which I’ve attended since the fourth grade, I have had only pleasant experiences and interactions with both my teachers and my peers,” she said. “In eighth grade I was able to earn the title of valedictorian and decided to make it my goal to reach it my senior year of high school as well. With this, I feel I have established a dedicated mindset to accomplishing my goals, and for my future I hope to apply this to my art career as well.” Hipps is the son of Robert and Shaun Hipps of Pow-

hatan. During his time at Blessed Sacrament, Hipps was a member of the National Honor Society, National Latin Honor Society, Latin Club, varsity soccer and junior varsity basketball teams, and part of the stage crew. He plans to attend Christopher Newport University as a part of the President’s Leadership Program and pursue a business degree. “I really enjoyed my time at BSH and being with my classmates for so long. I think that all of us are prepared to be successful in our future endeavors,” he said.

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Powhatan boys soccer heads to states By Robby Fletcher Sports Editor

ust moments after the Powhatan boys soccer team closed out a 3-0 victory over Patrick Henry on May 31 in the Region 4B semifinals, the team was quickly ushered off the field so the girls lacrosse team could warm-up for its own high-stakes tournament game. As the lacrosse teams strolled out onto the field to the song “Jump Around” by House of Pain, the irony of it all was that it was the boys soccer team on the sidelines that were getting into the music, as the ebullient Indians celebrated together what would be a program-defining victory that sent the team off to its first appearance in the state tournament since 1995. “We worked all year long for this,” junior Paul Bonner said. “We’ve had

ond half. Sloan, who has been an offensive force in his time at Powhatan, has seen it all in his time with the program, but he says he couldn’t think of a better way to end his Powhatan career than with a historical moment. “It’s kind of surreal because even from being here in the eighth grade, there was never even a chance for us,” Sloan said. “For 2022 to go into the rafters and that be on the soccer banner for as long as the school stands is so surreal.” It’s also fitting that guys like Sloan, sophomore Brayden Elzey and junior Fischer Daniel, who scored the third and PHOTO BY ROBBY FLETCHER final goal with his first career header, never felt Senior forward Parker Sloan celebrates a first half goal scored against Chancellor in the 4B like the moment was too Regional Championship on June 2. Sloan also scored the opening goal in the semifinals against big for them. Patrick Henry to send the Indians to their first state tournament since 1995. The dynamic offenon the pitch in the game, a pass to freshman speed- sive attackers were conups and downs, but we’ve locker room.” Senior Parker Sloan scoring the first goal in ster James Davis that stantly fouled hard and fought back as a team. It’s just a family environ- gave the Indians fans yet the first two minutes and gave the Indians a 2-0 baited into playing emoment we’ve created in the another dazzling display later earning an assist on lead heading into the secsee SOCCER, pg. 2B

Girls lacrosse’s historic season comes to an end By Robby Fletcher Sports Editor

It was a dream season for the Powhatan girls lacrosse team. With the team advancing to its first ever state tournament appearance, as well as going undefeated all the way up until the Region 4B Championship game, the Indians did what no team before them ever could, but like all dreams, it eventually came to an end. After falling to Western Albemarle in a matchup for the regional title,

16-6, Powhatan traveled to Rockbridge County to take on the Wildcats on June 5 in the Class 4 State quarterfinals, where the team saw its season end after a 16-5 result. “I want them to be really proud of what they’ve accomplished this season,” head coach Laura Camp said after the region final. “I’m so proud of the girls and their progress so far, and we just didn’t play our game.” Western Albemarle County and Rockbridge were the first team to truly stifle what was an unstop-

pable Powhatan offense that only faced one true down-to-the-wire finish all season. The Warriors had success cutting off the Indians’ off-ball movement toward the net, while also trapping the ballcarrier with two defenders to the ball on nearly every possession. Camp says that kind of pressure was not something the Indians were used to facing. “They had incredible defense, they were able to force turnovers on us and PHOTO BY ROBBY FLETCHER I don’t think we’ve faced The Powhatan girls lacrosse team celebrates around senior Kendall that this season, so we McMullin after a goal against Western Albemarle in the 4B Regional see LACROSSE, pg. 2B

Championship on May 31.

Pfab, Williams win regional titles in convincing fashion By Robby Fletcher Sports Editor

For the second straight year, Jacob Pfab is a regional champion. Only this time around, the senior tennis star was able to share the glory with a teammate, as Pfab won the singles competition as well as the doubles final alongside freshman Jamison Wallace to advance the two players to the VHSL Class 4 State Semifinals on June 9. Taking on Hanover freshman Will Hart in the singles final at Mechanicsville High School’s courts on June 1, Pfab took control of the first set with a 6-1 win and had to overcome some personal struggles in the PHOTOS BY ROBBY FLETCHER second set to take the matchup with a 6-4 final on his way to another region title. Left, senior Jacob Pfab delivers a two-handed shot in his region title-winning singles match “It’s a similar feeling, but it feels good,” Pfab said. against Hanover’s Will Hart on June 1. Right, freshman Jamison Wallace hits the ball on the basesee TITLES, pg. 2B

line in the regional doubles final against Hart and senior Ethan Belote.

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Just a week removed from a close loss to Cosby to end the regular season, Johnson and the Indians had a chip on their shoulders to start the postseason with a win, and behind Johnson’s arm, the Indians were able to do just that.

Powhatan softball pitcher Madalyn Johnson continued her impressive Johnson pitched a no-hitter to start sophomore season in a must-win matchup the playoff run, stifling the Cyclones with against Eastern View to kickstart Powhatan’s regional tournament run. 12 strikeouts and just two walks allowed.

After four scoreless innings, the Indians defense transitioned over to their batting on offense, as they dominated the final stretch to run away with a 7-0 victory and advance their season on to the quarterfinals against Atlee, where Johnson once again played a huge role in the team’s 6-2 win on the road that sent them to the semifinals.

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Indians have two athletes compete in track state finals By Robby Fletcher Sports Editor

In the final track meet of the season at the VHSL Class 4 Track and Field State Championships on June 3-4, the Indians were represented on the big stage by sophomores Mayson Jenkins and Leyla Sakrisson. The two Powhatan athletes, participating after impressive showings in the 4B Regional Championships on May 24-25, took to the track at Liberty University in Lynchurg, Virginia and gave it their all to wrap up their seasons and add a state-qualifying result to their list of athletic accolades. Jenkins, participating in the 400-meter dash final, responded to her regional time of 1 minute, 1.30 seconds with a finishing time of 1:02.22. While Jenkins’ regional time placed her in fourth place, her run in states placed her in 12th. Heritage High School junior Madison Whyte won the contest with a time of 56.05 seconds. Sakrisson competed in the discus final, placing 15th in the event with a throw of 76 feet. With her final performance of the season, Sakrisson’s throw of 89-6 in the regional final remains unmatched, as that throw gave her third place in regions to send her off to Liberty. Sherando High School senior Ella Carlson won the discus final with a throw of 133-05.

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tionally against the Patriots, but rarely responded and instead focused on closing the game out. Before the season started, Daniel knew for a fact that the team wasn’t getting the respect he felt they deserved. Now, Daniel says everyone will have an eye on the Indians as a contending program. “I think people 100% are definitely going to know who Powhatan is from now on, and they should be giving us respect because day in and day out, we’re putting in the hard work and getting the results,” he said. Head coach Willie Miles, meanwhile, stood outside the team clubhouse while his team celebrated the victory. Miles, in his fifth year coaching at Powhatan, simply stopped and soaked in every second of the exultant scene alongside assistant coach Zachary York. This was a moment Miles had always imagined as he helped elevate this program to the heights it’s seeing today.

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Freshman forward James Davis runs onto a ball sent in by senior Parker Sloan that Davis turned into a goal to give the Indians a 2-0 lead entering halftime against Patrick Henry.

“Since I’ve been in this program for five years, it’s been just a progression up and down,” Miles said. “Bottom line, going from last year at 3-6-1 to this progression and this unity that we possess this year, it’s just been amazing. They are a special group.” York, a trusted tactical and motivational assistant on the sideline next to Miles, is someone Miles says he couldn’t do this job without. Entering

the match with complete knowledge on the Patrick Henry roster and who the top players were, York knew exactly how to attack their opponent’s weaknesses and had just two words to describe what allowed Powhatan to gain the upper hand and better chances: speed kills. “We knew coming in that their backline was shaky, we knew their impact players and that the front half of the team was

great, but the bottom half was slow. We knew we could punish them,” York said. With their first chance at a state title in over two decades, the years dedicated to building this program into a bonafide contender have all paid off with one incredible season that has implications of even more to come for Powhatan soccer. Robby Fletcher can be reached at rfletcher@ powhatantoday.com.

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Powhatan’s Mayson Jenkins (1041), Hanover’s Jaelynn Joiner (468), and Tuscarora’s Natalie Tikalsky (1239) run in the girls 400-meter dash in the VHSL Class 4 outdoor track and field championships at Liberty University on June 4.

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haven’t faced a team of this level yet, it was a good wakeup call for us,” Camp said. “Western Albemarle outplayed us, they’re an amazing team and it’s probably humbling to lose and know that there are some really good teams out there and that we have to raise our own game.” Still, the big second half deficit in the region final did not discourage the Indians from playing until the final whistle. After Powhatan’s final goal with just minutes left, the team huddled around each other in celebration, with smiles on their faces and an infectiously upbeat attitude that’s been prevalent throughout the season.

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“I was a little worried coming into the singles match. I knew he was a very good player and was very consistent, so I had to play my game.” While playing on a day with a high of 96 degrees, Pfab took hold of a 2-0 lead in the second set, but lost two of the next three sets and later lost consecutive sets to make it a 5-4 score, with Pfab struggling with his serve and giving up points on unforced errors. Those errors didn’t prove to be too costly though, as Pfab dug deep to win every point in the final game to give him the victory. “I had a little mental lapse in the second set. I let him get a couple games and I was serving for it, but other than that I

For the third year in a row, the Powhatan Legends have taken the Senior Division crown. Part of Powhatan Little

League, the Legends managed to 3-peat thanks to a perfect season, finishing with an impressive 16-0 record en route to yet another championship trophy. With a schedule against

senior-level teams such as Tuckahoe, Chesterfield, Huguenot, Central Chesterfield and Richmond, no one could match up to the Legends once again, as the team led by coaches Jamey Layman, James Poore and

Jamie Timberlake cruised through another successful year. Manager Alex Higgins will be saying goodbye to the Legends, announcing that it would be his final year with the team.

“They have a great attitude just in general,” Camp said. “They have realistic expectations, and I think the fact that they can still celebrate and still keep their chins up after a loss just tells me about their character and how they’re not going to give up.” With the season over, the Indians now bid farewell to seniors Jordan Krauss and Kendall McMullin, who were instrumental to Powhatan’s historic season. McMullin finished her Powhatan career with a great string of performances, including a four-goal game in the region final. Krauss, who signed to Christoper Newport’s lacrosse team, leaves as one of Powhatan’s most decorated lacrosse stars.

Front row from left to right Nathan Shelton, manager Alex Higgins, Willie Poore and Justin Frasier. Top row from left to right Wyatt Tackett, Caleb Perez, Cyrus Dooley, Gradie Mingee, Mathew Layman, Josh Layman, Clayton Timberlake, Mason Timberlake, coach Jamie Layman and coach James Poore.

thought I played pretty solid,” he said. With a 45-minute rest from the grueling heat, Pfab came out and played even better alongside Wallace in the doubles final against Hanover’s Hart and senior Ethan Belote. With Pfab controlling the pace of play from the baseline with an impressive shot variety headlined by a lethal slicer, Wallace was finishing plays in front of the net, including a smash shot to start the first game of the first set. “I feel like we play really good together,” Wallace said. “We always talk after every point, and I think it gives us a really good advantage.” Pfab and Hart had some entertaining backand-forth play from their baselines, but Pfab would ultimately have the fresh-

er legs over the freshman, and with a few aces on an improved serve compared to the singles final, Hanover’s duo could only keep up for so long. In the end, the Wallace-Pfab pairing took the first set 6-2, and Pfab ended the game with a match point shot into the left corner for another 6-2 final to give the Indians two region champions in as many matches on the day. Looking ahead, Pfab now hopes to win his first state title when the two Indians head to Huntington Park on June 10. After finishing as a runner-up last year, Pfab aims to play his brand of tennis in order to make it a step further in his final states run. “Last year I played a little too out of my head, but as long as I can stay within myself, I can take the title,” he said.

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A day after the boys soccer team was just a goal away from winning the VHSL 4B Regional Championship against Chancellor on June 2, Indians defender Carter Hubley made his decision to continue his soccer career with the Northern Vermont University-Johnson Badgers. Hubley still has a chance to help bring the Indians their first state title in school history as the team heads to the Class 4 state quarterfinals against Great Bridge.

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Emergency management offers Moose Lodge supports Bucks resources for hurricane season

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Contributed Report The 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season began June 1, and Powhatan County joins its state and federal partners in encouraging individuals, families, businesses and communities to begin preparing for hazardous weather that may result from hurricanes and other tropical systems. “It is not uncommon for residents of inland communities to think hurricanes and tropical systems are unlikely to impact them where they live, but that is not necessarily the case. Tropical weather systems can have severe impacts hundreds of miles inland from the coast. A storm does not need to be a major hurricane to cause damage, and it only takes one to change your life,” said Travis Lindsey, Powhatan County Emergency Management Coordinator. Additionally, the COVID-19 pandemic is still an ongoing hazard that could influence residents’ hazardous weather plans when it comes to evacuation and sheltering. This is something to strongly consider when preparing for hurricane season. For example, people may need to adjust their plans if they are unwilling to gather in a group setting such as a public emergency shelter. Take action today to prepare for hurri-

canes and other tropical systems: Know your risk. These storms are not just a coastal threat. Extreme flooding and damaging winds could occur hundreds of miles inland from the coast. Begin planning. Know what you’ll do if a storm is coming to your area, how to stay in touch with family and friends, and where you will go if your home is unsafe. Visit http://www.powhatanva. gov/234/Emergency-Management or ready.gov for preparedness and planning tips. Make a kit. Make sure you have nonperishable food items, water, essential documents, flashlights, a battery back or other means of charging your cell phone, NOAA weather radio, toys or comfort items for kids, and any supplies needed for your pet. Have enough supplies to last at least 72 hours but preparing to be on your own for up to a week is a good idea. Learn more at ready.gov/kit. Stay informed. Enable Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) on your mobile phone to receive emergency alerts from the National Weather Service. A NOAA Weather Radio can also provide these lifesaving emergency alerts. Pay attention to weather forecasts in see HURRICANE, pg. 5

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING POWHATAN COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Notice is hereby given, pursuant to § 15.2-2204 of the Code of Virginia, that the Board of Zoning Appeals of Powhatan County will conduct a public hearing on Thursday, June 23, 2022 at 9:00 AM in the Powhatan County Village Building Auditorium (3910 Old Buckingham Road) to consider the following request: Case #22-01-VZ: Vincenzo DiFilippo (District #1: Subletts/Manakin/ Flat Rock), has submitted an application for a variance of two (2) feet from the required forty (40) foot rear building setback (minimum rear yard depth) within the Agricultural-10 (A-10) zoning district per Sec. 83-160(C) of the Zoning Ordinance of the County of Powhatan. The purpose of the variance is to remedy an encroachment in the rear setback made by the builder of the single-family dwelling on the property. The subject property consists of 1.78 acres and is located at Tax Map 32-4-12B (2793 Huguenot Springs Rd). The Countywide Future Land Use Plan Map in the 2021 Long-Range Comprehensive Plan designates the subject property as Rural Areas. Members of the public may also participate remotely by joining a webinar at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83130249215 or by dialing in by phone at 1-929-205-6099 OR 1-312-626-6799, then typing in the webinar ID 831 3024 9215. During the public hearing, participants may raise their hand using the zoom controls on the computer screen, or (if dialing in) by pressing *9 on a phone. All meetings of the Board of Zoning Appeals are open to the public and interested persons are encouraged to attend on the day and time specified above. The application 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 the agenda packet 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.

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for Powhatan County, will meet on the day’s hereafter listed for the purpose of hearing complaints of inequalities including errors in acreage. Upon hearing such complaints, either oral or written, the Board will give consideration AND INCREASE, DECREASE OR AFFIRM such real estate assessments. Before a change can be granted, the taxpayer or his agent must overcome a clear presumption in favor of the assessment. The taxpayer or agent must provide a preponderance of the evidence that the assessment of the property is not uniform with the assessments of other similar properties or that the property is assessed in excess of its fair market value. Appointments will be scheduled every 20 minutes to minimize waiting. To appear before the Board of Equalization, please call 804-598-5799 from 8:30 A.M. and 5:30 P.M. Meetings of the Board to hear objections will be held at: 2270 Mann Road, Powhatan, VA 23139. The date(s) and time(s) are: June 8th, 2022 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM June 14th, 2022 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM June 16th, 2022 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM June 20th, 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM (Additional dates and times will be scheduled if necessary and advertised). By order of the Powhatan County Board of Equalization

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because I am getting to serve the community, and that is a big part of who I am.” “Carol has a proven track record of excellence within the utility industry, and I look forward to the value she is going to bring to the member-owners of SEC in her new role as chief financial officer,” said Loehr, who takes over as CEO on Aug. 1.

tive’s accounting, billing, purchasing, IT, warehouse, and buildings and grounds departments. Myers came to SEC in March 2021 as director of finance. “I’m really excited to continue serving our membership in the new role,” Myers said. “I have been so happy here. I love the culture at the Cooperative. Every person here works so hard to serve the membership. I am so lucky to be here

Carol B. Myers has taken over as Southside Electric Cooperative’s new chief financial officer, the first woman to hold that senior management position in SEC’s 85-year history. Myers began her duties April 30 after being appointed by SEC’s incoming CEO Jason Loehr. As chief financial officer, Myers will oversee the Coopera-

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