Utilities hire to help with backlog

gineer position and a grants writer for the county.

ROSLYN RYAN Editor

Help may be on the way for Powhatan’s beleaguered public works department, though not in the form originally requested by county administrator Bret Schardein during the recent county budget process.

On May 1, county supervisors voted 4-1 to eliminate the position of public utilities director from the FY2024 county budget, ultimately choosing instead to fund the addition of an assistant engineer.

According to District 5 supervisor Karin Carmack, who proposed the amendment to the budget, the change allow the county to take the $158,544 in salary and benefits costs for the public utilities director and use it to fund both a junior en -

And while there was disagreement between board members on how much the budget amendment would ultimately help, all board members agreed that something needed to be done.

“When I talk to the utilities department, they tell me they’re drowning,” said District 4 supervisor Bill Cox.

“So what help are they not getting?”

According to Schardein, the original request for the public utilities director was meant to help provide help in both the engineering and facilities areas of the department’s workload, which includes overseeing operations at the county’s recycling and solid waste disposal sites; maintaining all County-owned buildings and grounds; field scheduling for schools and parks and rec activities; and maintaining water and sewer service in both the Flat Rock and Courthouse areas.

Adding a utilities engineer will still be helpful, Schardein said, because it will allow the current deputy county administrator to focus more on the facilities side of the equation.

“If we were to add on one side or the other, this is where I would put our resources,” Schardein said.

The engineer’s position will cost the county around $107,964 in salary and benefits, and will likely provide some relief for a utilities department that saw its manpower halved by the departure of Ramona Carter last year and left with only utilities director Johnny Melis to handle the workload.

WILLIAMS, Charlotte ‘Peggy’ Bass

WILLIAMS, Charlotte

“Peggy” Bass, of Cartersville, age 76, passed peacefully on May 16, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Vernon Williams; and her twin brother, Walter “Ned” Bass. She is survived by her children, Barron Williams (Ollie) and Charlotte Muscat (Gill), both of Powhatan; grandchildren, Braden Williams (Sara Beth) of Cartersville, Emi Williams of Powhatan, Tyler Muscat (Kayla) of Aurora, Colo., Madison Muscat of Chicago, Ill., and Kayla Muscat of Richmond. Peggy was happiest serving her church and community, working in her yard and being surrounded by animals. A Celebration of Peggy’s life will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 25, 2023, at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Columbia, Va. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. John’s Episcopal Church Stained Glass Fund, P.O. Box 853, Columbia, Va. 23038.

WIEGAND, Mr. Jon ‘Pure Fun’

Frank Sr.

WIEGAND, Mr. Jon

“Pure Fun” Frank Sr., 78, of Crewe, Va., passed away on May 14, 2023. Jon was born on May 19, 1944 to Frank and Irene Wiegand in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After graduating from Council Rock High School in 1962, he went on to study at Hope College in Holland, Michigan and Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Jon had many careers in his life, a math teacher, a computer programmer and his longest career was what he was most passionate about, he was an antique dealer, crafter and furniture maker. The highlight of his career was being selected as one of the top 50 vendors from Virginia for QVC’s “50 in 50” tour. He went on to appear on QVC two additional times. Jon was married to the love of his life, Diane for almost 52 years. They were married on June 19, 1971 going on to have four awesome children, Jonathan, Jodee, Heather and Shannon. Jon never really retired always tinkering around his sheds, making great stuff, asking Diane to paint just a few more “things” and all the while going on antique hunts trying to find that one rare piece. Jon was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Irene. He is survived by his wife, Diane; children, Jonathan (Angela), Jodee (Jeff), Heather and Shannon (Chris); grandchildren Caitlin, Madison, Brian, Nick, Bailey and Kyle; sister, Susan Nelson (Roy); and brother, David Wiegand (Nancy); Scatty (their cat) and numerous nieces and nephews. A celebration of life will be held on June 24, 2023 in Powhatan, Virginia. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Princeton Child Development Center (pioneers in Autism Intervention and Research for over 50 years) at PCDI.org. PCDI 300 Cold Soil Road Princeton, N.J. 08540.

A Note To Our Readers

A note to our readers: In years past, Powhatan Today has timed our annual tribute to veterans—in which we publish the hundreds of local veterans’ photos that have been submitted to us over the years—to coincide with our nation’s Memorial Day observance. This year, however, we are making a change. In keeping with the tradition of reserving Memorial Day specifically to honor those who have given their lives in service to our country, we have elected to move our photo tribute to Veterans Day. Please keep an eye out for it this November, and in the meantime send any previously unsubmitted veterans photos to news@powhatantoday.com or call (804) 339-7956 for more information.

Obituaries

Community Calendar

WEDNESDAY, MAY 24

Community Matters is a resource for all 55 and forward interested in learning, staying active and engaging with peers. Challenge and socialization are powerful benefits and crucial at any age! Multiple weekly sessions with a wide range of topics and activities are held at 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at the Pocahontas Landmark Center, 4290 a nderson Hwy, in the training room of Powhatan Parks and Recreation. Information on various offerings, activities and topics presented can be found on Facebook: Powhatan County Reach for a ctive s ervices. Program is free; requires independent participation. Call program coordinator Jayne Lloyd at 804-698-0438 for more information.

Powhatan County Public Library will hold a weekly s tory Time on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Participants will read stories, sing songs, learn finger plays and more! s tory Time generally meets in front of the fireplace, and occasionally in our outdoor space.

<p class=”&rdquo;xmsonormal&rdquo;”>Business network International (B n I)Powhatan chapter meets virtually from 8 to 9:30 a.m. every Wednesday. Visit Www.B n IVa .com for information. To register, visit https://tinyurl.com/B n IOnFire or contact executive director d awne Gulla at dawne@bniva. com or 804-690-9220 for more information.

The Powhatan Lion’s Club will meet at 6 p.m. at the County s eat Restaurant. Contact Mike Jones at 804-794-1440 for more information.

Lonesome d ove e questrian 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 well-being. a s of Jan. 1, 2021, the program is also welcoming first responders to come ride with the program. From a pril through s eptember, volunteers are asked to arrive at 9 a.m. and the riding sessions begin at 10 a.m. Volunteers are asked to arrive at 10 a.m. and the riding sessions begin at 11 a.m. L de C is able to provide a variety of services to the veterans because of dedicated volunteers. Those who would like to help and have fun at the same time are asked to consider becoming a member of one of these teams. For more information about Lonesome d ove, visit http://ldequestrian.com/ or contact 804-356-6327.

THURSDAY, MAY 25

The Powhatan Village Farmers Market opens is open from 4 to 6:30 p.m. every Thursday on the grounds of Bienvenue in the Village Just Kids, an affordable clothing shop selling gently used children’s clothes, sizes newborn to 8 plus, and warm coats, is open. The store is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and s aturdays. The shop is located in the Memorial Baptist Church youth House, 3926 Old Buckingham Road. Just Kids is a ministry of May Memorial Baptist Church. Clothes cost $2 per bag.

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 804-3729526 or powhatanvafoodpantry@gmail.com.

Hey everyone! My name is Ella and I am a three-year-old hound mix. I may be a hound, however I have ultimately decided that the hunting dog life is not for me. Instead of living that life, I have decided that I would like to live the couch and belly scratch life.

I am a super happy gal and love to run and play! I have never met a person that I was not fond of.

Community Calendar or MQRWC’s Facebook page. MQWRC is an active group and interested in expanding. Visitors are always welcome. The Powhatan Ruritan Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Rosa’s Pizza and Italian e atery in Flat Rock. d inner will be served followed by a program and a brief meeting. They are a community service organization dedicated to our county. a ll are welcome. For more information call Jake Berman at 804-651-4503

Mark your calendars for the next Powhatan Civil War Roundtable meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the County s eat Restaurant. d inner will be included with a fee of $16 for members and $20 for non-members. To reserve space, contact Pat Whitmer at 240-298-0141 or patwhitmer77@gmail.com. Visit www.powhatancwrt.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 27

Habitat For Humanity — Powhatan depends on volunteers and donors. Habitat is blessed with the community’s helpful and generous participation. The Habitat Re s tore at 1922 Urbine Road will be open every s aturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The office is located upstairs at the Habitat Re s tore and the office number is 804-594-7009, ext.

2. Call and volunteer. Help us at the Re s tore, perform critical repairs and/or with our upcoming builds. Powhatan aa meets at 8 p.m. every saturday at Manakin episcopal Church on Huguenot Trail. Powhatan s tate Park has planned a series of monthly Ranger Led Hikes to explore the park throughout 2023. each month, park visitors can join in a hike on a different trail in the park and learn about local history and wildlife. a ll hikes begin at 10 a.m. Registration is required and limited to nine hikers per trip. e mail Powhatan@dcr.virginia.gov with the subject line “hiking series” including the desired date/hike to reserve your spot. This month join Coyote Run Trail, meet at e questrian LotWear comfortable, closed-toed shoes and bring plenty of water. Children are welcome but be aware that some hikes may exceed 4 miles and require navigating uneven terrain in all weather conditions.

MONDAY, MAY 29

The 42nd annual Huguenot s prings Cemetery Memorial d ay s ervice will start at 2 p.m.

Upcoming

s cout Troop 3029 is helping the Huguenot Volunteer Fire department achieve a long-held goal of building a memorial to honor the victims of the terrorist attacks of s ept. 11, 2001 at the station. The Girl s couts are selling 411 bricks inscribed with the name, rank and company of a firefighter, law enforcement officer or paramedic killed during the attacks. a donation of $23 will cover the cost of one inscribed brick in honor of a first responder. To purchase a brick, visit www.bricksrus.com/ donorsite/memorial911. Checks payable to Troop 3029 may also be mailed to Laura Baltz at 1510 Holly Hills Road, Powhatan, Va 23139. For more information, contact Baltz at 804-467-4313 or Ljbal65@aol.com.

Lonesome d ove e questrian 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 well-being. a s of Jan. 1, 2021, the program is also welcoming first responders to come ride with the program. From a pril through s eptember, volunteers are asked to arrive at 9 a.m. and the riding sessions begin at 10 a.m. Upcoming dates are: sale, themed laps, a s urvivor’s Lap, luminaria that can be purchased in honor or in memory of a loved one, and much more.

June 6, 20 and 28; July 11, 18 and 26; aug. 1, 15 and 23; s ept. 12, 19 and 27. From October through n ovember, volunteers are asked to arrive at 10 a.m. and the riding sessions begin at 11 a.m. Upcoming dates are: Oct. 3, 17 and 25; n ov. 7, 14 and 29. There are no sessions in december. LdeC is able to provide a variety of services to the veterans because of dedicated volunteers. Those who would like to help and have fun at the same time are asked to consider becoming a member of one of these teams. For more information about Lonesome d ove, visit http://ldequestrian. com/ or contact 804-356-6327.

Contact event lead Pat Johnson at pat.rflsoj@gmail.com. s aturday Under the s tars at Powhatan s tate Park will be hosted by the Richmond a stronomical s ociety throughout 2023. e vents are open to the public and held at the e questrian / Trailhead parking area. Visitors are welcome to bring their telescopes and test them out under a dark sky with assistance from our astronomers. This is a great opportunity to try out a new telescope that might have been a holiday gift. n o telescope is required, though. you can always check out the views through ours or just bring a comfortable chair. e vent times are listed below, but volunteer astronomers will be on site before the event to provide telescope assistance. n ote that the $5 park fee applies at all times; park fees are waived for volunteer astronomers who are sharing their expertise or equipment for the event and volunteer astronomers are welcome to continue to observe through the night after the public hours. a stronomers that can help with any of these events, send a message to president@richastro.org. Upcoming dates are: 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. July 22; 8 to 10 p.m. s ept. 16; and 5 to 7 p.m. d ec. 9.

Ongoing

I have been here at the shelter for a while now and don’t get me wrong, it’s not bad, I get lots of treats and Peanut Butter but I think it is time for me to move onto the next chapter in my life. I am spayed and up to date on all my shots which doesn’t leave much for a new family to do besides love me. If you would like to come and meet me, which I sure hope you do, you can call the shelter at 804-5985672 to schedule a meet and greet. I hope to see you soon!

Ella

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 e xtension specialists and industry experts share timely topics for farmers in the Virginia Cooperative e xtension a g 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 VC e webpage and youTube video recordings can be found at https://www.youtube. com/ playlist?list=PL7_2QUVzrPX d p ysV2H y 11CH8KBrluifyO. Contact s tephanie 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_6fi y Bb914 ay Rdn7.

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

Mill Quarter Republican Woman’s Club (MQRWC) at Italian d elight restaurant, 1795 s outh Creek One, Powhatan. Fellowship begins at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7 p.m. The organization meets the fourth Thursday of every month unless otherwise advertised in the a Powhatan Hope n arcotics a nonymous ( na ) meeting will be held from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Monday at PCC Church, 4480 a nderson Highway, Powhatan, Room 102. It is an open discussion meeting. Wheelchair accessible.

It is co-sponsored by the J. e B. s tuart Camp #1343 of the s ons of Confederate Veterans and Huguenot s prings Cemetery Foundation. The event will include bagpipe music by Virginia s cots Guards, an address by Benjamin Barrett entitled ‘Why d o We Have Memorials,” and an artillery salute by Knibb’s Battery and refreshments. The ceremony will take place at 915 Old Confederate Cemetery Road, in Midlothian off Huguenot s prings Road just west of Route 288 and south of Route 711 (Robious Road) in Powhatan. For more information, call (804)356-8868 or e-mail KnibbsBattery@aol.Com or Hug s prCemetery@Gmail. Com. The Free Clinic of Powhatan serves residents from Powhatan, a melia and Cumberland Counties as well as select Chesterfield areas. s ervices include medical, dental, counseling and women’s healthcare by appointment. e ligibility requirements on website www. freeclinicofpowhatan.org/patients. Registration for new patients by appointment Mondays 5 to 8 p.m. or walk-in Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information or to make an appointment, call 804-598-5637.

TUESDAY, MAY 30 aa meets at 8 p.m. every Tuesday at s t. Luke’s e piscopal Church on Huguenot Trail.

The Powhatan County d emocratic Committee meets from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Powhatan County Library. The new Bridge of Reason aa meeting is held at 7 p.m. every Tuesday at Powhatan Mennonite Church, 3549 Old Buckingham Road, Powhatan. It is an open, decision and literature meeting for Powhatan, Goochland, and Cumberland counties.

SATURDAY, JUNE 3

Indoor yard s ale will be held by the Women’s Organization of s aint John n eumann Catholic Church located at 2480 Batterson Road in Powhatan from 8 a.m. to 2pm, rain or shine. Proceeds benefit church ministries.

Powhatan s tate Park has planned a series of monthly Ranger Led Hikes to explore the park throughout 2023. each month, park visitors can join in a hike on a different trail in the park and learn about local history and wildlife. a ll hikes begin at 10 a.m. Registration is required and limited to nine hikers per trip. e mail Powhatan@dcr.virginia.gov with the subject line “hiking series” including the desired date/hike to reserve your spot. Upcoming events are: June 24: River, Gold d ust and Turkey Trail, meet at e questrian Lot; July 29: Cabin Trail/Big Woods Trail, meet at the playground area; a ug. 26: Pine Trail, meet at yates Parking a rea; s ept. 30: Coyote Run Trail, meet at e questrian Lot; Oct. 28: River, Gold d ust and Turkey Trail, meet at e questrian Lot; n ov. 25: Cabin Trail/ Big Woods Trail, meet at the playground area; and d ec. 30: Pine Trail, meet at yates Parking area. Wear comfortable, closedtoed shoes and bring plenty of water. Children are welcome but be aware that some hikes may exceed 4 miles and require navigating uneven terrain in all weather conditions.

The Westchester Concert s eries is back with a full summer 2023 lineup planned. a ll concerts are from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Westchester Concert Field. e ach concert will benefit a different nonprofit. Upcoming performances are: June 1, e n’ n ovation ( a utism s ociety of Central Virginia); June 15, The e nglish Channel (Chesterfield Historical s ociety of Virginia); June 29, The Jangling Reinharts (Free Clinic of Powhatan); July 13, 64 Crayons Band (RVaG); and July 27, Good s hot Judy (Fatherhood Foundation of Virginia). For more information, visit www.shopwestchestercommons.com.

Juneteenth Powhatan, a day of celebration, culture and history, will be held from noon to 4 p.m. June 17 both inside and outside at the Pocahontas Landmark Center, 4290 a nderson Highway. a ctivities will include an exhibit and program, food and vendors, music and a kids zone. The event is rain or shine. It is free and open to the public. d onations are welcome.

Relay for Life s outh of the James, the combined Relay for Life event for Powhatan and Chesterfield counties, will be held from 4 to 10 p.m. s aturday June 10 at Powhatan High s chool, 1800 Judes Ferry Road. Come support the fight against cancer by walking laps and fundraising as a team or participating in the event and supporting the different teams’ fundraisers. Highlights include enthusiastic teams joining together in the fight against cancer, performances, food for

The Powhatan Village Farmers Market season will be open from 4 to 6:30 p.m. every Thursday through Oct. 26. The market is on the grounds of Bienvenue in the Village. you’ll love reconnecting with your favorite vendors and meeting over 15 new ones! The market offers a huge variety of local goods like seasonal produce, unique breads and baked goods, coffee, honey, pastured meats, kombucha, eggs, mushrooms, artisan creations, selfcare products, flowers and even dog treats. While you shop enjoy live music and a tasty food truck dinner! This season Powhatan’s local Parks and Recreation will provide kids’ activities every week and they have all sorts of fun stuff planned for opening day! Prizes for the kiddos and friendly dogs are always welcome. This season your family will also love visits to the booths of the Powhatan s tate Park, Powhatan library, Master Gardeners and so many more critical community organizations.

The Powhatan Coalition of Churches is looking for one or more volunteers to manage the Food Pantry which serves over 100 households each month. Primary responsibilities include training and coordinating volunteers, overseeing purchasing and inventory, record keeping and reporting, and publicity and communications.

If you feel called to this vital ministry to neighbors in need please contact Theresa Fields at powfields@comcast.net or 804-372-9526. a gricultural lands in Goochland and Powhatan counties continue to be eligible for conservation assistance funds from Monacan s oil and Water Conservation d istrict ( s WC d ) for stream exclusion fencing, establishing rotational grazing fields, developing water resources, wells, springs and stream access points, reforestation of critical areas and establishing or enlarging buffer areas along waterways. Funds are also available for nutrient management plan development and implementation, cover crops and numerous other conservation practices. Monacan encourages producers to explore options now since program options have recently been revised and significantly improved for the producer. The d istrict has highly skilled employees who are well trained in both the technical aspects of conservation management and program delivery. s taff members assist producers in developing conservation plans that work for their operation and navigating program opportunities. n ot all programs are created equal and staff members assist applicants in understanding the options and choosing the program that suits their farm’s needs. a nyone interested in exploring the many benefits of conservation planning can contact d istrict conservation specialists Betty McCracken at (804)556-0935 or Colton s ullivan at (804)556-0143.

The Coalition of Powhatan Churches has available resources to help people who would like assistance in learning to manage their finances. If you know of anyone who needs or would like to have this service, or to get more information, call Robin Cupka at 804-801-9851.

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CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS

Powhatan’s sgt. Christine Boczar was recognized and received an award from the attorney General’s office last week for her leadership and work on a recent investigation in Cumberland County that resulted in the rescue of thousands (yes, thousands) of beagles from a facility. First sgt. arthur Gregory, left, and Capt. danny smith were on hand to congratulate Boczar as well.

Riders taking part in the May 10 Police Unity tour wave to bystanders as they travel along Route 522 in Powhatan. the tour is an annual ride from Portsmith to washington d,C. to raise awareness of the sacrifices of those officers who have died in the line of duty.

Members of the Fine Creek Volunteer Fire department (VFd) recently had the opportunity to take part in a training exercise focused on extrication and vehicle fire suppression. the week started with a joint training exercise with some members of Powhatan Volunteer Rescue squad on patient extrication and care. then Fine Creek VFd members had sessions on extrication that wrapped up with a fire suppression exercise. .

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Since Carter was the only professional engineer in the office, this also meant a significant increase in the number of engineering projects that required approval from an outside consultant before they could go forward.

To add one more chal- lenge, when Carter left the county, former county administrator Ned Smither changed the open position to that of deputy county administrator.

The move “left Mr. Melis with 100% of the work,” said District 1 supervisor David Williams. “This is a lesson is organizational management—on how not to do it. It just doesn’t make sense to me.”

Congratulations to the Powhatan Volunteer Fire department Company 1 members who recently completed Firefighter I certification and received their black helmet (from district Chief Carroll smith) indicating they are now interior firefighters. to reach this point, the volunteers completed 200+ hours of training, completed live burns and passed several state tests. Pictured here, from left to right, are Carroll smith, James Battle, Jack Blair, nathan anderson and Richard Clark. not pictured is Matt anton.

Williams said he would have liked the budget change request to have been made earlier, but that he felt the situation could not wait.

“I’m not going to vote against getting Mr. Melis help,” Williams said.

“That said, I’m going to be watching, and I’m going to be asking how well this position is working out going forward.”

Obviously, Moslow had pegged the need exactly right. She set about to create something more permanent.

“I’m good at organizing things,” she said. “I knew I could do this.”

While she’s had a lot of help along the way, Moslow has been the driving force behind the clinic. As founder and executive director, she has expanded the clinic exponentially, and the population the clinic serves has grown as well.

In 2021, coming off the Covid-19 pandemic, the clinic served 550 people. Last year, in a new, larger building, there were 2,200 patient visits. So far this year, 950 residents have sought treatment, which puts the clinic on track for about 3,000 visits in 2023.

The clinic has a paid staff of six medical professionals, with 20 volunteers who serve as RN case managers, physicians, specialists, dentists and dental hygienists. There are five paid administrative staff members, backed by more than 40 volunteers, who pitch in for everything from database management to community outreach to fundraising. It all started with Moslow, herself a clinic volunteer who has never taken a salary for running the show. But all things come to an end, and Moslow has decided a change is due for the clinic’s leadership.

Connie Moslow, retiring Powhatan Free Clinic executive director can get to their meetings, but I think there’s an older population out there who just aren’t able to go to meetings,” Moslow said. “I want to see what can be done for them.” birthday & above announcement submissions can be e-mailed to news@powhatantoday.com or call 804-363-1577

For good reason, Moslow says she is proud of what has been accomplished in both her professional and personal life.

As of May 12, her title and work passed on to the new executive director, Elizabeth Ream.

Why the decision to leave now? At 85, Moslow’s age may have been a consideration, but she also cites four goals she made during her tenure at the clinic: “move into a new building, have a good board of directors, bring a great staff on board, and be financially sound.” She has accomplished all those objectives, and feels this is the right time for her to retire. And while she said she may do some traveling and give more attention to an old passion—painting—Moslow isn’t hanging up her volunteer cloak. She is currently helping put together a clinic advisory board comprised of patients, people from the community, Powhatan government representatives, and, of course, herself. The group will serve under the clinic’s board of directors, with a goal of studying issues important to the community that the clinic may need to address.

She’s also looking into the county’s senior population’s needs.

“Community Matters [a group for seniors that holds regular meetings] does a great job of serving those older folks who

“As for the clinic, I’m most proud I, along with the efforts of volunteers, donors, and board members, was able to help a lot of people,” Moslow said. “They’re so appreciative. And I really appreciate the staff and the patients we all serve. But in my life, the clinic comes second.

I’m most proud of my job as a mom, raising good, productive, kind – that’s huge – people into adulthood. If you’ve done that, you’ve done a good job.”

Powhatan Free Clinic is located at 2320 Skaggs Road. Services include medical, dental, mental health, women’s health, vision exams, lab services, imaging and prescriptions. Patients are seen by appointment only. The clinic may be reached at (804) 598-5637.

More information may be found at www.freeclinicofpowhatan.org.