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TABLE OF CONTENTS Numbers to Know . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Board of Supervisors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 County Services Corrections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Powhatan Correctional Center Powhatan Reception Classification Center Deep Meadow Correctional Center Beaumont Juvenile Correctional Center County Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Courts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Economic Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Military . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Post Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Refuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Education School Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Flat Rock Elementary School . . . . . . . . . . 17 Powhatan Elementary School . . . . . . . . . 17 Pocahontas Elementary School . . . . . . . . 18 Pocahontas Middle School . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Powhatan Junior High . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Powhatan High School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Snow closings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Home schooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Private schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Agriculture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Arts and Entertainment Antiques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Book groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Movie rentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Newspaper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Lodging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Recreation Camping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Horses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Youth sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Rentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Restaurants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Community Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Churches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Representatives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Emergency Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Medical Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Advertiser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pg. All American Insurers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Alvis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Piano Lessons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Bennett & Barden Funeral Home . . . . . . . . . . Funeral Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Blackwell Home Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Home Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Bon Secours Medical Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Capital Management Advisory . . . . . . . . . . . . Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Center for Rural Culture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Farmers Markets . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Classic Touches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Home Furnishing . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Clodfelter’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Heating and Air . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Davis & Nycezpir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dentistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Don Murray DDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dentistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Dr. Higley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chiropractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Essex Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Banking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Family Practice Specialists of Richmond . . . . Medical Services . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Fine Creek Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Flatrock Barber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Barber Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church . . . . . . . . . . Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Holy Trinity Anglican Orthodox Church . . . . Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Hospice of VA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Medical Services . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Hunter’s Ridge Equestrian Center . . . . . . . . . Horse Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Inlight Books & Yoga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yoga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Karen Tribble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jewelry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Katrina Blankenship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Event. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Midlothian Animal Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Veterinary Services . . . . . . . . . . 16 Midlothian Family Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Medical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Murray Automotive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Auto Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Napier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 New Horizon Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Banking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 One Hour Heating & Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Heating and Air . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Perception Motor Werks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Auto Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Plaza Pharmacy & Gifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pharmacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Powell Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Powhatan Auto Repair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Automotive Repair . . . . . . . . . . 38 Powhatan County Chamber of Commerce . . Event. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Powhatan Community Church . . . . . . . . . . . . Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Powhatan Family Physicians . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Medical Services . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Powhatan Family Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Optometry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Powhatan Gentle Dentistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dentistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Powhatan Pharmacy Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pharmacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Powhatan Physical Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Physical Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Powhatan Real Estate Settlements . . . . . . . . Real Estate Closings . . . . . . . . . . 5 Premier Limo Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Premier Septic Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Septic Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Progressive Automotive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Automobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 R. Lee Ware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65th District Representative . . 19 R.C. Goodwyn & Sons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lumber & Hardware . . . . . . . . . 35 RadioShack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 RM Bishop Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Robinson’s Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Royall Pump & Well . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pump & Wells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 The Complete Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Framing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 The Hair Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hair Salon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Twiddy Wireless Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cell Phones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 VA Carolina Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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INTRODUCTION

or as long as there have been towns, people have been asking the same question upon arriving: “So…what is there to do around here?” Fortunately, for those of us who call Powhatan home, it’s not a difficult question to answer. From a lazy day spent on the James to an evening of dancing at 4th Fridays, Powhatan residents know how to have a great time. And newcomers will surely find plenty to get excited about as well. Powhatan has options for art lovers and history buffs alike. When it comes to spending time in the great outdoors, we’ve got you covered as well. Like hunting and fishing? We’ve got plenty of that. Is golf more your thing? Look no further. If you’re still looking for something to do, there are plenty of opportunities to pitch in and volunteer as well. And dozens of clubs and organizations offer the chance to get together and meet new people. Yes, Powhatan may look sleepy at first, but you’d be amazed at how much we have to offer. We hope this year’s edition of Powhatan Profiles helps you — whether you are a newcomer or a life-long resident— discover just what you’ve been missing. Roslyn Ryan Editor, Powhatan Today

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NUMBERS TO KNOW POWHATAN GOVERNMENT LISTINGS County Administrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 598-5612 Agriculture Extension Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 598-5640 Animal Control Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 598-5672 Building Inspection and Building Permits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 598-5620 Commissioner of the Revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 598-5619 Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 598-5610 Human Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 598-5610 Treasurer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 598-5625 COMMUNITY SERVICES Capital Area Agency on Aging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Powhatan – 556-4815 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Richmond – 343-3000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 989-2286 Economic Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 598-5605 Erosion Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 598-5623 Family & Consumer Sciences Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 598-5640 Farm Service Agency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amelia – 561-2147 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 528-3276 Forestry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 598-4728 Game & Inland Fisheries Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 598-3706 Highway Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 344-0037 Monacan Soil and Water Conservation District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 556-4936 Planning and Community Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 598-5621 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 598-5692 Powhatan County Farm Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 598-3081 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 598-2140 Powhatan County Health Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 598-5680 Powhatan County Public Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 598-5670 Capital Area Partnership Uplifting People (CAPUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 598-3351 Powhatan-Goochland Domestic Violence Hotline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 598-8510 Powhatan Chamber of Commerce. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 598-2636 Rescue Squad Dispatcher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 598-5656 Social Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 598-5630 Trash Disposal/Transfer Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 598-5673 Victim Witness Assistance Program for Powhatan & Cumberland Counties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 598-5699 Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Chesterfield Area Headquarters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 674-2800 Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Highway Help Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 367-ROAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800-367-7623) Voter Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 598-5604 Zoning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 598-5698 CORRECTIONS FACILITIES Beaumont Juvenile Correctional Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 556-3316 Deep Meadow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 598-5503 James River Correctional Center & Work Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 784-3551 Powhatan Correctional Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 598-4251 Virginia Correctional Center for Women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 784-3582 COURTS AND THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM Circuit Court Clerk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 598-5660 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 598-5663 Commonwealth’s Attorney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 598-5668 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 598-5601 General District Court Clerk Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 598-5665 Juvenile District Court Services Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 598-5666 Juvenile and Domestic Relations Clerk’s Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 598-5665 EMERGENCY NUMBERS Ambulance & Rescue/Fire/Police/Sheriff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 911 Fire Administration/Emergency Management Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . 598-5646 Powhatan VFD Company 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 598-4389 Huguenot VFD Company 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 794-3575 Macon VFD Company 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 492-4810 Fine Creek VFD Company 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 794-4742 Deep Creek VFD Company 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 598-4519 Game Warden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 598-5656 Goochland/Powhatan Community Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 598-2200

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India and Bill Cox check on some of the crops planted at Casslemont, their 120-acre farm in Powhatan.

s he does most days, Bill Cox spent a recent Thursday morning working, checking off chores from the spread sheets he uses to keep his weeks and months – and farm– in order. By mid-afternoon, with the sun up high over his fields, he’s walking through rows of blackberries talking about failed melon crops, soluble-sugar content and the business of a small farm. When he finds a berry he likes he picks it off the plant and passes it back to be sampled.

With a mushroom crop that stalled at launch in a heat wave, and dozens of other projects begging his attention, Bill could, and probably should, plow ahead; but he’s not, he’s talking. It’s important, he says, for Powhatan residents to understand that they’re surrounded by farms and small businesses that are alive and growing. According to the county’s department of economic development, there are 228 farms in Powhatan at an average size of 131 acres. There are more equestrian-based businesses than the county probably has an accurate

count of. There’s at least one flower farm, alpaca farms and vineyards. *** Bill and India Cox’s Casslemonte Farm is 120 rolling, gnarled acres of woods and fields that the couple has spent the past two years working with a singular focus: to produce organic food of unmatched taste. Go to Food Lion, Bill insists, and you’ll get fruits and vegetables there at the same price he sells for, “But my product is ten times better,” he said. “I

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“It’s about growing plants that make sense for where you are ... there’s a business model.” Powhatan Farmer Bill Cox can give you a greater range of taste.” Casselmonte specializes in asparagus, shiitake mushrooms, heirloom tomatoes and berries, but experimentation and variety are the fun and the passion that drive the work. The tomatillo crop- one of Bill’s experimentswas planted because “I don’t know what fresh ones taste like,” he said as he crushed up a leaf from the plant and held it to his nose. “If I like it then we’ll promote it.” And “Maybe we can’t grow melons,” he said, pointing across a field to a cluster of 24 melon hills. He paused with the sun in his face; if that is the case, he said with a smile, “It’ll really piss me off.” Casselmonte comprises a forestry operation and a burgeoning preserve for Bobwhite quail- a small operation, not big enough to profit from quantity, Bill said; so the focus is specialty.

They grow 24 varieties of tomatoes, six varieties of blueberries, five varieties of eggplants, blackberries and mushrooms; there are peach trees, sour cherry trees, apple trees and pear trees. It’s about “growing plants that make sense for where you are,” Bill said. “We’re not doing this just for fun – there’s a business model.” And Bill and India aren’t alone. There’s a sense of community amongst local producers- agribusinesses that represent a growing an important part of the culture in Powhatan- the feeling of a kind of shared fate. When it comes to farming, Bill said, “There’s no proprietary information, really. It’s unbelievable how much help you can get” from the other farmers. Clyde Bodie, the owner of Bodie Vineyards – the county’s first farm winery – agrees; his knowledge, he said, is an aggregate of a lifetime of experience

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and a fascination with the realm of possibilityand that, perhaps, is what we talk about when we talk about rural character. Bill Cox was a white collar businessman – a “corporate gypsy,” he said – before he moved to Powhatan two years ago to work a piece of land. The only experience he had was what he gleaned from keeping a small garden alive in the Fan district of Richmond. So he reached out for help from people in the farming community, from people like Jo and Rob Pendergraph of Manakintowne Specialty Growers. The Pendergraphs have been growing specialty produce in Powhatan since 1985, and they now provide some of the top restaurants in the region with greens and herbs; “They’re doing it right,” Bill said. But at the end of the day, an agribusiness community needs other good producers, he said. *** We’ve been stalking Bill Cox’s fields for three hours now, and the man is still talking about food. “We’ve got a sugar snap that is just great,” he said with a wide-eyed excitement that wasn’t tempered by the heat. For the 67-year-old farmer with two years of farming experience, it’s all about the learning curve. It’s fun,” Bill said. “It’ll either kill me or keep me young, and I don’t care which it is.” “This is our odyssey.”

CORRECTIONS Powhatan Correctional Center 3600 Woods Way State Farm, Va. 23160 (804) 598-4251 Warden: Eddie L. Pearson Established in 1894, the PCC is a medium security male institution with a compound for permanently assigned inmates, a reception and classification area, a medical/mental health facility, a segregation unit and the Powhatan County Jail for male prisoners. Capacity is more than 1,400 inmates. The facility also features a DMV tag shop (which produces all license plates issued in the Commonwealth), a fully functioning print shop and a vinyl/silk screen plant. The Virginia Department of Education offers literacy incentive programs

Organically speaking... A closer look at the trend toward chemical-free crops In recent years, more and more people have embraced organic products as a part of their daily diet. Whereas a decade ago grocery stores may not have had any organic products, nowadays most grocery stores offer an abundance of organic items, and not just those in the produce section. Organic dairy products have increased in popularity, and many stores now even sell organic frozen pizzas. So why such a quick turnaround with respect to how consumers feel about organic products? Perhaps consumers realized that organic products have proven friendly not only to the environment, but to people and animals as well. Organic agriculture can be considerably healthier than crops grown in a traditional fashion. Traditional ways of raising crops have involved the use of pesticides, fertilizers, herbicides and fungicides. These chemicals produce toxic residue that is found on the fruit and vegetables people eat every day. This residue makes fruits and vegetables unnecessarily unhealthy, in particular to infants and children, whose immune systems are not as strong as those of their adult counterparts. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reports indicate that 90 percent of fungicides are carcinogenic, while 60 percent of herbicides and 30 percent of insecticides could potentially cause cancer. People are also at heightened risk of drinking con-

as well as vocational and apprenticeship programs. Anyone interested in taking a guided tour of the complex or having designated staff speak to schools or service organizations should call the warden at (804) -598-4251.

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taminated water the more such chemicals are used to grow fruits and vegetables. Agricultural runoff is one of the leading contributors to contaminated water supplies, which pose great health risks to those who drink or even cook with tap water. But the risk associated with traditional, as opposed to organic, methods of farming is not restricted solely to fruits and vegetables. Treating farm animals with supplemental hormones could prove highly detrimental to anyone who consumes the products of such animals. A 1998 study from researchers at the Harvard Medical School, for example, found that the hormone IGF-1 is a potent risk factor for prostate cancer. That’s particularly alarming when considering that traditional farming methods routinely called for treating cows with recombinant bovine growth hormone, which results in a two- to tenfold increase in levels of IGF-1. Because organic farming methods do not involve the use of hormones, this is not a problem for those who purchase organic dairy products. Animals raised in accordance with traditional farming methods often pay the ultimate price. Because they are fed diets high in grain to promote fast growth, commercially raised cattle receive less fiber than their natural diet calls for. This often results in high acid buildup, making the cattle more susceptible to bacteria such as E. coli. To learn more about organic products and their impact on the environment, visit the Environmental Protection Agency Web site at www.epa.gov. (Metro)

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Part of the Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice, Beaumont dates from the 1920s. Today males between the ages of 15 and 21 may be committed to the facility and generally stay for eight to 12 months before being returned to

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Commissioner of the Revenue Powhatan County Administration Building 3834 Old Buckingham Road Suite C Powhatan, Virginia 23139 (804) 598-5616 (phone) (804) 598-1532 (fax) Commissioner: James B. Timberlake, II

Payment of taxes: Tax bills can be paid by check or money order made out to the Treasurer of Powhatan County and can be made in person or mailed to the treasurers’ office (see above). There is a drop box for after-hours payment. To pay by credit card, visit www.officialpayments.com, or call 1-800-272-9829 to pay by credit card over the phone. Powhatan’s jurisdiction code is 1096. You can also access the Powhatan County Website at www.powhatanva. gov and go directly to your bill to get the amount owed and pay there by credit card. Residents are reminded, especially if paying taxes in person, that payments should be made as early as possible to avoid long lines and wait times.

Personal property taxes Unless an individual is otherwise exempted, Powhatan residents must pay taxes on all personal property (automobiles, motorhomes, motorcycles, trailers, boats, business personal property and tools used in manufacturing). Powhatan does not prorate personal property taxes. Personal property tax forms are no longer required by the Commissioner of the Revenue if the information was correct on the forms are mailed out the first week in March; if you do not receive one, call 598-5616. Real Estate taxes are due twice a year: June 5th and December 5th. Personal Property taxes are due only once a year on December 5th. Personal property tax forms must be filed with the Commissioner of the Revenue by May 1 of each year, whether information has changed or not. Forms are mailed out the first week in January; if you do not receive one, call 598-5616. Assessments are done by the Commissioner of the Revenue’s office. For motor vehicles, the pricing guide used is the January edition of the National Automobile Dealers Association Official Used Car Guide and the Official Older Car Guide. The rate used to calculate taxes is set each year by the Board of Supervisors. Taxes are assessed as of Jan. 1 of each year. Anything bought or sold after this

date will not be considered until the following year. The treasurer’s office will accept partial payments on taxes during the year. Outstanding balances owed after Dec. 5 are subject to penalty and interest.

Real estate taxes All property is assessed as of Jan. 1 of each year, with new construction assessed upon final inspection and prorated for the rest of the year. State law requires real estate to be assessed at 100 percent fair market value (defined as the price most people would pay for the property on open market). Real estate assessments occur every four years. The Commissioner of the Revenue’s office is responsible for real estate assessments that occur between assessment cycles. Real estate taxes are due and payable twice a year, June 5 and Dec. 5. Failure to receive a tax bill does not relieve residents of interest and penalties. Questions or concerns should be directed to the Treasurer or Commissioner of the Revenue as soon as they arise.

Business personal property All businesses must file a Business Personal Property Tax Form (blue) with the Commissioner of the Revenue’s office by May 1 of each year. Businesses must itemize personal property and/or equipment stating the date of purchase and the original price. Forms are mailed with license renewal forms the last week of December of each year. The deadline is Dec. 5.

Business licenses Powhatan currently has a flat rate business license cost of $50. All business licenses are renewable by March 1. All prior business and property taxes must be paid before a renewal license will be issued. All persons operating a business or doing business in Powhatan must obtain a Powhatan County Business License. There is a $3000 gross receipts minimum before being required to purchase a license. Contractors licensed by another locality are required to obtain a license once their gross receipts exceed $25,000 for work done in Powhatan. There is a $4000 gross receipts minimum for direct sellers (Avon, Tupperware, etc.) and an application and zoning approval are required before a license can be issued. All businesses operating under an assumed or trade name must be registered with the Clerk of the Court before a business license can be issued. The cost is $10. All corporations doing business in Virginia must be registered with the State Corporation Commission.

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Land use program Landowners who have at least five acres of property that they are farming or 20 acres of timber may receive a reduced assessment, which defers their tax liability. For more information, call 598-5616.

COURTS Courts Powhatan County Courthouse 3880 Old Buckingham Rd. Powhatan, Va. 23139 Circuit Court: 804-598-5660 General District Court: 804-598-5665 Sheriff (non-emergency): 804 598-5656 The Powhatan Courthouse houses a three-court complex, the office of the County Clerk, and the Sheriff’s Department.

Circuit Court The County Circuit Court is part of the 11th Judicial District of Virginia. The court hears criminal cases, law and civil cases, chancery and equity cases and cases that have been appealed from both the General District and Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court. A circuit court is the only court in the Commonwealth of Virginia where cases may be tried by jury.

General District Court General District Court Judge Paul Cella hears cases involving misdemeanors, traffic offenses and civil suits in which damages sought are under $15,000. General District Court meets each Friday at 9 a.m. and also conducts extradition hearings as well as preliminary hearings in felony cases.

Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court Judge Valentine W. Southall, Jr. presides over Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court and hears cases involving delinquency, child and spousal support, custody, spousal abuse, foster care, violation of probation and traffic violations charged against persons under 18. Court meets Wednesday at 9:30 a.m.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Powhatan County Office of Economic Development 3834 Old Buckingham Road, Suite H Powhatan, VA 23139 Phone: (804) 598-5605 Fax: (804) 598-5727 Sherry Swinson Director of Economic Development sswinson@powhatanva.gov

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LIBRARY Powhatan County Public Library 2270 Mann Rd. Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 598-5670 (804) 598-5671 (fax) www.powhatanva.gov The Powhatan County Public Library offers a variety of material and library services. Fiction, non-fiction, reference, large print books, talking books, movies and music CDs, as well as magazines and newspapers comprise the adult, young adult and children’s collections. There are high-speed Internet computers and a wireless network available for public use. The Library’s card catalog and online database subscriptions are accessible onsite or remotely.

Programs and services Children’s story hours are held year round each Monday, Wednesday and Thursday morning at 10:30 a.m. For school age children the library has its annual summer reading program featuring special presenters, games and educational activities. The Library has two meeting rooms available for public use by reservation. During tax season, the library hosts volunteer AARP tax assistants and provides state and federal tax forms. The provides a copier, scanner and fax services for a minimal charge. Books may be returned after hours to the book drop located inside the wall, near the front door. Patrons also may renew by phone or online using their card and pin numbers at www.powhatanva.gov under the card catalog’s Patron Review section.

Clerk of the Circuit Court Circuit Clerk William E. Maxey, Jr., the longest serving clerk in the state of Virginia, is charged with a number of duties from issuing marriage licenses to giving the oath of office to elected officials. The clerk’s office also files documents, collects overdue fines and court costs, and aids those engaged in historical and genealogical research.

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Friends of the Library The Friends of the Powhatan County Library is a group of citizens interested in supporting the Library through fundraisers such as book sales, volunteer programs and general advocacy. Anyone interested in becoming a Friend of the Library should contact the Library.

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REFUSE Clarence “Trapper” Hutchins Solid Waste Center 2405 Mitchell Rd. Powhatan, Va., 23139 (804) 598-5673 (phone) (804) 403-3042 (fax) Hours: Mon-Sun from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed New Years Day, Labor Day, Memorial Day, Thanksgiving, Fourth of July, Christmas Day; closes at noon on Christmas Eve. The Powhatan convenience center replaced the local landfill in 1986 as the

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Electricity There are two electricity providers in Powhatan County, Dominion Virginia Power and Southside Electric Cooperative. Trouble reports, new service requests and problems with bills can be handled by calling (888) 667-3000. Southside Electric Cooperative provides electricity to more than 5,181 customers in Powhatan County, to include portions of Cartersville, Ballsville, Tobaccoville, Glenwood Farms, Fine Creek and the Red Lane/Spencerwood areas. Requests for service or trouble reports may be made by calling the Cooperative’s toll-free number, 1-800-5522118. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. To request new service, customers should call the Cooperative’s call center at the toll-free number. No deposit is required for new

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electric services. Customers may pay their electric bill at SEC’s Powhatan district office, 2370 Emmanuel Church Road, Powhatan, Virginia. A budget-billing program is available to Co-op non-demand metered accounts having a good credit history. SEC also offers an EZPAY plan that allows the Co-op to instruct your bank, credit union, other financial institution or credit card to automatically make your electric bill payment. Additionally, the electric service bill can be paid by telephone using SEC’s Intervoice Retrieval System (IVR) or online at www. sec.coop.

Telephone Verizon provides all local residential telephone service south of the James River. The toll free number for telephone repairs is 1-800-275-2355. New service and changing existing service is available at 954-6222. There is a charge for new service and a deposit may apply. When ordering a new service, Verizon needs name, complete address, how the name is to be listed in the phone book, employment and credit information, telephone number and address of old phone service, type of service desired and choice of long-distance service.

Water and Sewer Water and sewer services in Powhatan are provided mostly by private wells and septic tanks. Regulations and other information regarding wells may be obtained by calling the environmental health specialist at the Powhatan Health Department at 598-5680. In order to draw economic development to the county, Powhatan County operates one water system and two wastewater systems. A Sewer Service District has been created by the Powhatan County Board of Supervisors that encompasses the Village as well as the Route 60 corridor, roughly from Bell Road to Academy Road. A Sewer and Water Service District also exists along Rt. 60 from Academy Road to the Powhatan/Chesterfield boundary. The Fighting Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant was opened in 2000. This facility serves the village, as well as public schools and commercial development along a portion of Rt. 60. Sewer service is currently available in some areas of the village and along Rt. 60 from the Middle School to Academy Road. Powhatan County does not offer water service in the village area, however a private water provider, Aqua Virginia, offers service to this vicinity. The Dutoy Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant was opened in 2003. This

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facility serves two public schools, an industrial/commercial development, and Route 60 from Judes Ferry Road to the Powhatan/Chesterfield boundary. This same area also encompasses the Flat Rock Water System, owned and operated by Powhatan County. A 500,000 gallon elevated storage facility provides pressure for this system as well as storage for fire protection. The County purchases water from Chesterfield County for use in this system. Currently, sewer and water service is being extended along Route 60 from Judes Ferry Road westward to Rocky Oak Road. Future extensions could make water and sewer utilities available within the service districts along Rt. 60 from Rocky Oak Road westward to Academy Road.

EDUCATION School Administration Powhatan County Public Schools 2320 Skaggs Road Powhatan, Virginia. 23139 (804) 598-5700 (804) 598-5705 Fax Superintendent: Dr. Margaret S. Meara

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Board The Powhatan County School Board determines school policy, hires staff and oversees the financial operations of the division. Board meetings are held on the second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at Powhatan High School. The school system is governed by five school board members, each of whom is elected by a specific constituency. The current board members are: H.A. (Rick) Gideons, 1st district, 794-5841; Jason Moore, 2nd District, 598-8851; Valerie Ayers, 3rd district, 598-7290; Debbie M. Jones, 4th district, 598-2118; and Timothy L. Gresham, 5th district, 375-3601.

Budget The budget serves as a planning tool for managing the financial resources of the School Division. Budget administration is the process of monitoring revenues and expenditures during the fiscal year for compliance with the approved budget. Expenditures are monitored to ensure that they do not exceed authorized amounts and that they are used for intended, proper and legal purposes. Revenues are monitored to identify any fluctuations in budget to actual amounts. The Powhatan County Public School Division’s is allowed to spend up to the amount that is appropriated by the

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Board of Supervisors. During the last 15 years, the schools have had a surplus returned to the County almost every year. A large percentage of the budget is allocated for payroll and related benefits. The remaining amount is used for contracted services, utilities, fuel, materials and supplies, and capital items.

Facilities Mr. Russell Wilson, Director of Facilities, oversees the day-to-day cleaning and maintenance of the buildings. He also is responsible for the construction needs and building compliances for the school division.

Food service The Food Service Department is supervised by Ms. Sadá Hill, the Director of Food Services. The Food Service Department feeds approximately 1,200 students every school day.

Instruction Powhatan’s dedicated staff works long hours to ensure the individualized success of each student. According to the mission statement of the school division, “Each student is a unique individual capable of becoming a productive member of society.” Powhatan County Public Schools aim to help each child accomplish this, “to provide the environment where each student is able to reach

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his or her fullest potential.” In order to meet the needs of students with various abilities, numerous interests, and diverse backgrounds, teachers and instructional staff stay up-to-date in their content knowledge and instructional

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In order to help all children find success with a rigorous curriculum, extra help is provided whenever necessary throughout the school year and during summer school. In order to reach every child, instruction which targets all learning styles is utilized. More opportunities for children to reach their potential are available through Powhatan’s participation in the Math Science Innovation Center, the Metro Richmond Science Fair, the Maggie Walker Governor’s School for Government and International Studies, and the Appomattox Regional Governor’s School for the Arts and Technology. In partnership with J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, students may earn college credit in addition to high school credit by taking advanced placement and dual enrollment classes. Students who participate in the College Connection Academy earn nearly a year’s worth of college credit before leaving high school. Through Powhatan’s affiliation with the Richmond Partners in the Arts, many teachers have received grants to bring in visiting artists, musicians, or dancers into their classrooms in order to creatively infuse the arts into teaching the academics with enriching activities. Over the next few years, Powhatan will participate in several instructional partnerships with Richmond Center-

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Stage in order to expand opportunities for students in the arts across the Metro Richmond area. Students may also participate in a Summer Engineering Camp, Future Problem Solving, the Stock Market Game, Virginia Math League, various writing and visual arts competitions, choral competitions, marching band and percussion competitions, color guard and winter guard competitions, talent shows, the annual division-wide Arts Explosion, etc. Although the Virginia Department of Education has not yet released the accreditation ratings for 2009-2010, all schools are expected to be fully accredited by the state for the seventh year. Our high school is additionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Technology Parents have on-line access to their children’s grades and academic information through the parent portal of Star Base, Powhatan’s student information system. Parents will be receiving new usernames and passwords for the 2009-10 school year. Powhatan High School, Powhatan Jr. High School, and Pocahontas Middle school students will receive one with their schedules. Logins and passwords will be sent home with elementary school students by the end of September.

Schools Flat Rock Elementary School 2210 Batterson Road Powhatan, Virginia. 23139 (804) 598-5743 Principal: Tanja Atkins-Nelson Assistant Principal: Rob Williams Flat Rock Elementary School, the third elementary school in Powhatan County, opened on November 5, 2008. The enrollment for this 2-story learning environment is 656 students, encompassing the Early Childhood Education program through fourth grade. Preschool through first grade classrooms are located on the first floor and second through fourth grade classrooms are located on the second floor of the facility. The academic learning community is supported by the media center, a computer lab, a mobile lab, a science lab, art, music, gymnasium, stage, cafeteria, and three age-appropriate play areas, including a preschool play area. The teaching staff consists of general education teachers, special education teachers, a reading specialist, a special education reading specialist, a media specialist, resource teachers specializing in art, music, computer and physical education, school counselors, speech therapists, occupational and physical therapists, instructional assistants, a registered

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nurse and clinic assistant. Resource rooms and courtyard areas provide additional instructional space for students. A multiage 2/3 classroom provides an alternative learning environment to the traditional classroom setting. The Math Hall of Fame and Accelerated Reading programs serve as academic incentives in reading and math. Students are recognized for academic achievement and character development.

Powhatan Elementary School 4111 Old Buckingham Road Powhatan, Virginia. 23139 (804) 598-5730 Principal: Constance Deal Assistant Principal: Isabella Worrell Powhatan Elementary School houses grades Kindergarten through Fourth and the Preschool Head Start Program. School facilities include a library media center, computer lab, art room, music room, gymnasium, cafeteria/multi-purpose room with stage, and age-appropriate play areas. We have numerous computers in the library, computer lab and in the classrooms for students to utilize on a daily basis. Academic program includes many traditional classrooms and one section of 1-2 multiage combined class-

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Pocahontas Elementary School 4294 Anderson Hwy. Powhatan, Virginia. 23139 (804) 598-5717 Principal: Linda Dail Assistant Principal: Ella Harris Helms Children who reside in the northwest sector of the county attend school at Pocahontas Elementary School. The teaching staff includes regular classroom teachers, special education teachers, resource teachers specializing in art, music, physical education, and computer, a gifted resource teacher, a full-time guidance counselor, speech therapists, OT and PT therapists, an RN and clinic assistant, instructional assistants, and a librarian. All of the classrooms have computers for student use. A fully equipped computer lab provides weekly technology-oriented instruction for all students and a mobile computer lab is available to students and teachers for special projects. The facility also includes a gymnatorium, music room,

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Pocahontas Middle School 4290 Anderson Hwy. Powhatan, Virginia. 23139 (804) 598-5720 Principal: Lynn Clayton-Prince Assistant Principal: Thomas Sulzer Pocahontas Middle School houses fifth and sixth grades. The school contains a technology lab, cafeteria, library, art room, band and chorus rooms, gymnasium and several computer labs. There is a large outdoor physical education area, which includes a soccer field, tennis courts, basketball courts, and a baseball and softball field. The school also includes modern science laboratories, which were constructed during an extensive renovation a few years ago. Although parts of the school are more than 60 years old, these were completely renovated and provide a clean, modern facility for students. Security cameras are installed on each hallway and a two-way communication system is in every classroom.

Powhatan Junior High School 4135 Old Buckingham Road Powhatan, Virginia 23139 (804) 598-5782 Principal: Richard Stewart

Assistant Principal: Kathrine Conner The Junior High School houses seventh and eighth grades. When the new high school facility opened in 2003, the existing high school was converted into a junior high school. At the junior high school students have the opportunity to take a number of electives including keyboarding, computer science, foreign languages, technology, band, chorus and work and family studies. Advanced classes are provided including pre-algebra, algebra, and foreign language. Accelerated classes are offered in all core subject areas. Services are provided for gifted students as well. Several extracurricular opportunities are available for students. The junior high school competes in the Southside Middle School Conference, in the areas of girls and boys’ basketball, co-ed soccer, golf, volleyball, baseball, softball, and girls and boys’ track. Academic competitions are also sponsored in forensics, debate, and ACE.

Powhatan High School 1800 Judes Ferry Road Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804)598-5710 Principal: Bob Carden Assistant Principals: Kathryn Garrett, Kris Gwaltney, William Lewis The current Powhatan High School opened in the fall of 2003. This state-ofthe-art facility contains approximately 240,000 square feet of classroom and lab space and has classrooms for 1,500 students and core facilities for 1,750

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students. The school has 40 classrooms, three expanded special education classrooms/ labs, 10 science labs, and 13 computer labs. Other instructional areas include the media center, three art rooms and a photo lab, instrumental and vocal music rooms, and career and technical labs in agriculture, welding, horticulture (including a 2,000 foot greenhouse), building trades, cosmetology, journalism, printing, work and family studies, health occupations, modern technology, occupational foods (which operates as a limited restaurant) A 1,000-seat auditorium, 600-seat dining area, 2,000-seat gymnasium, 5,100- square-feet auxiliary gym are also included in the complex. Outdoor athletic facilities include a competition stadium/field with seating for 3,500, six lighted tennis courts, lighted competition baseball and softball fields, practice baseball and softball fields, and an “all-weather track” and with associated field event venues. Powhatan High School offers a comprehensive secondary program, which includes college preparatory, fine arts, and career and technical education courses. Honor classes are offered in English, mathematics, science and social studies. Student may earn college and high school credit in Advanced Placement and dual enrollment classes. Advanced Placement classes are offered in

English, chemistry, computer programming, U.S. history, and U.S. government. Dual credit courses in psychology, sociology, calculus, auto mechanics, childcare, and horticulture are offered in cooperation with J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College. PHS students also have the unique opportunity to earn college credits in College Connections Academy. Participating high school seniors attend J. Sargeant Reynolds in the mornings and PHS in the afternoons and can earn up to 26 college credits while completing their high school years. Preparation for industry certification is available in occupational foods, horticulture, computer applications, health occupations, and Oracle. Powhatan High School is accredited by the Virginia Department of Education and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and has been a High Schools That Work site since 1993. Students have excelled on end-of-course (SOL) tests for the past three years with overall pass rates that rank as some of the highest in the Richmond area. Over the past five years, approximately 80 percent of Powhatan High School’s graduates continue their education after high school, 44 percent receive advance studies diplomas and 48 percent complete a sequence in career and technical education. Our class of 2009 graduates

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was awarded more than $1.4 million in scholarship monies to continue their education. For the 2008-09 school year, the latest reporting period, 67.4 percent of students taking AP exams scored a three or higher. Also, for 2008-09, students taking the SAT scored an average verbal total of 504, an average math total of 505, an average writing total of 478. Students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of student activities. Curriculum related clubs include art, chemistry, chorus, DECA, drama, FBLA, FCCLA, FFA, foreign language, forensics, German, guitar, HOSA, improv, literary magazine, math, military affairs, newspaper, Reading, Show Choir, Video Technology and yearbook. Other activities or organizations include: Battle of the Brains, Chess, Climbing, Community Problem Solvers Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Future Teachers Association, GSA, Model United Nations, National Honor Society, Peer Mediation, Project Discovery, Quiz Bowl, Ready 4 the Return, SkillsUSA, Show Choir, Students Against Destructive Decisions and Student Cooperative Association (SCA). Community Service organizations include Interact, Ruriteen and WISH (Willing Individuals in Service to Humanity.) In addition there are ensembles and competitive groups in instrumental and vocal music such as guard, marching band, drum line, and

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show choir. Athletic teams at Powhatan High School compete in the Virginia High School League in the Southside District (Region 1, Group AA). The Indians field boys and girls teams in basketball, cross country, soccer, tennis, and track. Other sports include baseball, field hockey, football, golf, girls’ volleyball, wrestling, and softball. The softball team has captured the state championship four times in the last decade and the football team was state champion in 2003 and 1996 and state runner-up in 1998 and the baseball team was state champion in 2007.

Snow Closings Inclement Weather Policy The decision to close school is made by the Superintendent with the advice of many others. On mornings when bad weather is forecast, school division employees begin checking the roads at 3:30 a.m. to 4:00 a.m.. They also consult with law enforcement, weather services, other school divisions, and the highway department. Each section of the county is checked since weather conditions can vary a great deal between the eastern and western areas. The determining factor in making decisions is whether or not it is safe for school buses to travel The two-hour delay is put into effect

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Representative WARE Ware serves in House of Delegates as 65th District rep Lee Ware represents all of the people of Powhatan and citizens residing in the 13 precincts of western Chesterfield in the Virginia House of Delegates for the 65th District. He is serving his sixth full term. With increasing seniority, Ware has gained increasing stature in the legislature, as reflected in his appointment as chairman of a major new joint subcommittee of the Coal & Energy Commission to oversee a study of Uranium Mining protocols in the Commonwealth. Delegate Ware serves on three of the principal standing committees of the House. He is a ranking member of the Finance and Commerce & Labor committees, and he is vice chairman of the committee on Agriculture,

Chesapeake, and Natural Resources. Further, he serves by appointment as chairmen of two major subcommittees. In addition, Speaker William J. Howell has appointed Ware to serve on the Small Business Commission, the Commission on Unemployment Compensation, and the Commission on Civics Education. Previously Ware was chairman of the Special Advisory Commission on Mandated Health Benefits. A Republican, Delegate Ware was first elected to the House in a special balloting in January of 1998. More recently, Speaker Howell has termed Ware “one of my all-time favorite delegates,” and he said that Ware is noted for “the careful and principled

Delegate Lee Ware deliberation he brings to every issue that comes before the legislature.” Ware said that, despite his increasing responsibilities within the legislature, his first priority remains representing the interests and responding to the needs of his fellow residents of

the 65th District. Accordingly, he labors to ensure that every inquiry meets with as prompt and thorough a response as is possible for a citizen-legislator. Ware, 58, served two terms on the Powhatan Board of Supervisors, including one year as chairman, and he was the first public school teacher in modern times to serve, by appointment of Governor George Allen, on the State Board of Education. Ware taught for 15 years in Powhatan High School. Currently he is a teacher of History and Government in Blessed Sacrament Huguenot School. Ware was graduated from Wheaton College with a double major in History and Literature, and he has undertaken graduate work at Harvard College and Virginia Com-

monwealth University. He was named an Outstanding Teacher on the U.S. Constitution by the John Marshall Foundation. He and his wife, Kathy, who is a certified public accountant, are parents of four grown children, each of whom was graduated from our public schools. Ware is a member of St. John Neumann Church of Powhatan and also regularly attends Sycamore Presbyterian Church in Midlothian.

Delegate Lee Ware, 65th Virginia House District P.O. Box 689, Powhatan, Va. 23139 Telephone: 598-6696 Email is Dellware@House. Virginia.gov

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for several reasons, the most obvious being that it allows for a rise in temperatures. Second, the bus drivers have greater visibility because they are traveling in daylight. Third, a two-hour delay is sometimes used to allow more time to observe a situation. Generally, some of the buses are on the road by 6:30 a.m., therefore, a closing or late opening decision is usually made by 6:00 a.m.

How to find out if there is a delay or closing When there is closing, delay, or early closing once school is in session, the schools notify major radio and television stations. Parents can receive text message alerts about school closings, delays, or schedule changes by registering on the SchoolDispatch link on the Powhatan County Public Schools web site at www.powhatan. k12.va.us. Parents can also sign up for email notification about changes in the school schedules by logging on to www.schoolsout.com. Both notification systems are free, although your phone carrier may charge for receipt of text messages. Please do not call the schools, central office, or bus shop. Staff will be unable to take your calls since they are busy trying to check on road conditions.

Creating a plan Sometimes the weather or situation, such as loss of water dictates an early closing. If parents work, they need to develop a plan for the care of their children if school lets out early. Arrangements for responsible adults to meet children at the bus stop should be in place prior to an emergency closing. Teachers need to be made aware of the need to place children on different buses if necessary. When the decision is made to close early, it takes approximately one and a half hours for the buses to be in place and ready to leave. Bus drivers must be located and notified to report to work. Dismissal times are staggered to allow for double-run buses to return for the second pick-up. Please keep in mind that dismissal times are estimates. During bad weather buses move slowly and may take awhile to arrive home. The school system stresses the need for working parents to develop a plan for the care of their children when they are not in school. When school closes, especially after the school day has begun, children need to know specifically where they are to go and what they are to do. Parents need to be very clear in instructing a child to do what they want them to do, such as, go to a grandparent or a trusted neighbor.

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Home Schooling Information for Parents from the Virginia Department of Education’s Home Instruction in Virginia is as follows: Home Instruction Qualifications: As prescribed in § 22.1-254.1 of the Code, any parent who elects to home instruct a child in lieu of school attendance must meet certain requirements annually. A parent may home instruct a child if: I. The teaching parent holds a high school diploma. (Option I) II. The teaching parent meets the qualifications for a teacher prescribed by the Board of Education. (Option II) III. The teaching parent provides a program of study or curriculum which may be delivered through a correspondence course or distance learning program or in any other manner. (Option III) IV. The teaching parent provides evidence that the parent is able to provide an adequate education for the child. (§ 22.1-254.1.A) (Option IV) Parents who wish to homeschool their child(ren) in Powhatan County should submit their Notice of Intent and other documentation to the Powhatan County School Board Office by August 15th each year. The contact person is Brenda Voss, Homeschool Registrar, at 598-5700. Parents need to be aware that they must submit evidence of adequate achievement for each year of home instruction. Home Instruction in Virginia states that “(t)o comply with § 22.1-254.1 of the Va. Code, the parent is required to submit, by the following August 1, evidence of the child’s academic achievement in one of the following ways: 1. Evidence that the child has attained a composite score in or above the fourth stanine on any nationally normed standardized achievement test; or 2. An evaluation or assessment which the school division superintendent determines to indicate that the child is achieving an adequate level of educational growth and progress.” Additional options for supplying evidence of achievement include “(a) an evaluation letter from a person licensed to teach in any state, or a person with a master’s degree or higher in an academic discipline, having knowledge of the child’s academic progress, stating that the child is achieving an adequate level of educational growth and progress; or (b) a report card or transcript from a community college or college, college distance learning program, or homeeducation correspondence school.” The information manual further states that “If the parent does not provide the required evidence of progress, the superintendent may place the home instruction program on probation for

PHOTO BY ROSLYN RYAN

Local high school students (from left to right) Ashley Stewart, Collin Rogers, Lauren Phillips and Brooke Strathy spent a day last year boxing hundreds of pounds of food for the Christmas mother program.

one year. (For the purpose of this provision, “not provided” means either that no information is submitted or the child is not making satisfactory academic progress as determined by the results of testing or the results of an evaluation or assessment.) If this happens, the parent will be required to file a remediation plan and evidence of the ability to provide an adequate education for the child. The superintendent must determine whether these submissions are adequate.” It should be noted that the “evaluation requirement does not apply to children under the age of six as of September 30 of the school year.” “Parents seeking a religious exemption must petition the school board and show that, by reason of bona fide religious training or belief, the pupil, together with his parents, is conscientiously opposed to attendance at school. The term bona fide religious training or belief “does not include essentially political, sociological, or philosophical views or a merely personal code.” (§ 22.1-254.B.1) “

Private Schools Blessed Sacrament Huguenot 2501 Academy Road Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 598-4211 (804) 598-1053 (fax)

Blessed Sacrament Huguenot is a private, Catholic college-preparatory school, preschool-12th grade, dedicated to educating the whole child, spiritually, academically, socially and physically. The diverse school family and the traditional structured environment foster communication among students, faculty, home and administration. Recognizing each child’s uniqueness, the school understands the importance of small class size, which allows the faculty to nurture and develop each child’s God-given potential. To that end, each kindergarten class has a maximum of 16 students, first through fifth grade classes have a maximum of 18 students, and classes in grades six through 12 have a maximum of 20 students each. Honors classes are available for high school students and all upper school students are trained in an intensive “writing across the curriculum” program. Through the upper school seminar classes, students are taught traditional rhetoric, vocabulary, SAT preparation, and power-point presentation skills. BSH strives to equip each and every graduate with the academic skills to excel at the college level. Service to school and community is an important aspect of BSH school life. Social outreach is integral at all levels with active involvement with Jump for Heart, the Christmas Mother, the 2nd

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Chance Animal Shelter, the Sacred Heart Center, the HEN pantry, the Bishop’s Appeal, the Relay for Life, the American Red Cross, the Crisis Pregnancy Center and many others. In addition students give 30 hours of service to the community through an orchestrated Junior Service Week program.

AGRICULTURE Powhatan Extension Office 3910 Old Buckingham Rd. Powhatan, Va. 23139 804-598-5640 http://offices.ext.vt.edu/powhatan Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Virginia Cooperative Extension Office provides educational programs to individuals, families, organizations and communities in areas of natural resources, 4-H youth development, family and community services and food nutrition and health. The office houses an agricultural extension agent, who provides assistance and information to the community in all matters of agriculture and forestry, a 4-H extension agent, and a family and consumer science program associate. The local 4-H program is a community of young people learning leadership, citizenship and life skills by doing projects, attending camps, and competing in local,

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What’s the buzz about? New program helps wannabe beekeepers and pros alike The formation and organization of the area’s first bee keeping group has simply been the blending of one person’s expertise and another’s desire and availability of resources. Last fall, Eric Bowen, Unit Coordinator and Agricultural Extension Agent and Eddie Whitt, operator of E.R. Honey Farms on Route 13 in the County happened to be at the same place at the same time. Bowen was in the field and Whitt was retrieving a swarm of bees from a tree when the subject of raising bees naturally came up. Bowen had the idea there might be enough interest in the area to make a bee keeping class feasible and Whitt had the knowledge to pass along. The two agreed to test the waters with a basic bee keeping class. In October of last year twelve people showed up for that first session to become the nucleus of the new organization. They met on the first Thursday of the month thorough the winter

and the spring, receiving information of bee keeping basics such as diseases, feeding, how to actually build and maintain a bee hive. And, more importantly, how to make it work. In late April the group took the next step of actually purchasing starter hives, complete with a Queen bee and her worker army. Forty of these starter hives were purchased from a dealer in Western Virginia and the bee club became a viable bee keeping community. Currently approximately 20 families are raising bees dependent on the expertise and support of the club. “We have all age groups,” Bowen said “Some of our folks have only one hive and some have as many as 30, but the biggest thing is they know they are not in it by themselves,” he said. “ They have a source of information and research and those connections and resources are local.” It can be more than just a little intimidating, especially for a begin-

ner, to be responsible for a colony of bees that may be as many as 50 thousand per hive, but the fear and uncertainty is reduced when they realize they have well informed and willing experts to call on. “Bees can do some strange things,” Bowen said ,adding that the more experienced members of the group often make house calls to solve problems and ally the fears of the neophyte bee keeper. Participation so far has been by Powhatan County residents as well as from the surrounding counties and the group continues to meet on the first Thursday of every month between seven and nine p.m., most recently at the new armory. Bowen is working on solidifying a permanent home for the group’s meetings and in the mean time suggests that prospective members contact him at the Extension office phone 598-5640. Again he stressed, “it makes no difference if you want to have one hive or 30, we have a spot

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state and national events. The program is available to youth ages 5-18 through a variety of experiential techniques that encourage hands-on, active learning. There are currently nine 4-H clubs in Powhatan which are volunteer-led and cover projects in equine and small animals, shooting sports, outdoor education and more. A weeklong residential 4-H summer camp is held annually at Jamestown 4-H Center for ages 9-13

PCC

Conservation Farm Service Agency

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16351 Church St. Amelia, Va., 23002 804-561-2147 800-528-3276 The Farm Service Agency administers many federal agricultural programs on the county level, including the Conservation Reserve Program, the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program, the Tobacco Buyout Program, the Price Support Loan and Loan Deficiency Program, the Direct and Counter Cyclical (DCP) Program, the Farm Loan Program, and the Crop Disaster Program. The agency also maintains aerial photographs of the farmland in the county and also works with local government agencies in regard to land use. Landowners are encouraged to report crops that have been planted and keep records current.

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Together with the Department of Conservation and Recreation, the MSWCD works with farmers, schools, governments, developers and citizens to improve the water quality in Powhatan and Goochland. The group assists with erosion and sediment control, as well as helps farmers with spreader, sprayer and seeding calibrations to restore nutrients to the soil. The group also works with schools and civic groups and awards scholarships to students to attend Youth Conservation Camp and Forestry Camp each summer. Two college scholarships are awarded each year to students majoring in conservation related fields and scholarships are also awarded to teachers who wish to attend conservation workshops.

Forestry Powhatan Department of Forestry 3908 Old Buckingham Rd.

Powhatan, Va. 23139 804-598-4728 Forester: Justin Funk The Department of Forestry in the county oversees 127,163 acres of commercial forestland owned mostly by private individuals. The DOF offers a number of programs to both individuals and commercial tree growers, including forest fire suppression, pine and hardwood reforestation programs, water quality inspections and public education.

ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT Antiques Ageless Accents 3958 Anderson Highway Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 598-3022

Blevins Antiques & Collectibles 4171 Old Buckingham Road Powhatan, Va. 23139 Mon-Sat 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (804) 598-4830

Fine Creek Antiques & Collectibles, LLC 1800 Huguenot Trail Powhatan, VA 23139 Friday and Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.-5 p.m. (804) 378-0105

Encore Consignments 2470 Anderson Hwy Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 598-9177 Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday noon to 5 p.m.

Just Friends Antique Shop 2403 Mitchell Road Powhatan, Va. 23139 Mon-Sat 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sun 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. (804) 598-7869

Powhatan Antiques Mall 2895 Lower Hill Road Powhatan. Va. 23139 Fri-Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sun. 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. (804) 598-6528

Tye’s Antiques 4050 Anderson Hwy. Powhatan, Va. 23139 (Thurs., Fri., Sat, 10 p.m. – 5 p.m. ; Sunday noon – 4 p.m. 804) 598-1220 (804) 484-4451

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Book/Writing groups

Movie Rentals Video Square Powhatan Shopping Center 2656 Anderson Hwy # B Powhatan. Va. 23139 Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. (804) 598-3951.

Newspaper Powhatan Today 3229 Anderson Hwy Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 598-4305 (804) 598-7757 (fax) www.powhatantoday.com Publisher: Joy Monopoli Powhatan natives Eddie Crump and David Cole founded Powhatan Today in June 1986. The weekly newspaper focuses on the people, events and government activities of the Powhatan County community. In addition, several special sections

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ROSELAND 1.8 MILES GSLC&CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

Founded by Jane Carroll, the group meets the second Tuesday of every month at 10 a.m. at the Powhatan Library. For more information call 5988771.

897-0260 Child Development Center

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Eclectic Book Group

Church

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The group, founded by Judith Land and Anne Latartara, meets the first and third Tuesday of every month in the Powhatan Library’s small conference room. For more information, call Land at 598-0978.

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Chrysalis Writers Group

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and Child Development Center offers early childhood education in a Christian atmosphere for children 6 weeks through 12 years old. Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m. Come discover something refreshingly different.

Post Office Box 428 Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 598-5553 For more information contact Susan Ash at susan@artsofpowhatan.org www.artsofpowhatan.org The purpose of the Performing Arts Foundation of Powhatan is to bring music and art to our community. The foundation was formed in 2005, and held its inaugural event, a performance by the renowned Shanghai Quartet, in March of 2006. Other events have included a performance by the Richmond Symphony at the Village Building, the annual Jazz in July performance, and the annual Student Art Month to name a few.

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are published annually including spring and fall Home and Garden guides, a yearly Business Profile and our awardwinning Powhatan Profiles, a comprehensive guide to the county. Powhatan Today has subscribers living in locations from the District of Columbia to as far away as Japan. A member of the Virginia Press Association (VPA) since June, 1987, The newspaper was acquired by Media General in 2007 and is now a part of Richmond Suburban Newspapers. Powhatan Today maintains office hours from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Editorial and classified advertising dead¬lines are Monday at noon for Wednesday’s publication. Deadlines for advertising space reservation is Thursday at 3 p.m. for the following Wednesday’s publication. The reserved advertising copy deadline is Thursday at 3 p.m.. Deadlines are subject to change during holidays and for special editions. For more information about advertising in Powhatan Today, contact the advertising department at 598-4305. Subscription rates: one year $23.50, two years: $31.50 and three years: $39.50. The newspaper can also be purchased at various locations throughout the county and in Cumberland and Midlothian.

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LODGING Erin Hill Bed and Breakfast 3840 Old Buckingham Rd Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 598-8808 ErinHillBB@gmail.com This 1770 Colonial style plantation house offers three bedrooms, and recreation facilities including a hot tub and billiards. Erin Hill is located in Powhatan’s historic village area and is owned by Mr. and Mrs. Larry Temple.

Murry + Kuhn Family and Cosmetic Dentistry We are pleased to announce and welcome our new associate: Dr. Donald Murry III

McSweeney Farm B&B 3358 John Tree Hill Road Powhatan, VA 23139 (804) 794-5740 mcsweeneyfarmbandb@gmail.com Wendy and Pat McSweeney opened their bed and breakfast in the summer of 2009 and look forward to many more delightful guests. McSweeney Farm B&B is a colonial style three-story home with a unique English basement, surrounded by a large deck for breakfast, weather permitting. A short hike to the James River would make a lovely appetite enhancer for a hearty hot breakfast. McSweeney Farm B&B offers special rates for family groups and reunions.

Beginning June 1, our office will be open from 7am to 6pm Monday through Thursday and 8am to 5pm on Friday. We participate with most dental insurance companies and Dr. Murry III will also be accepting Metlife patients as well. 3250 Anderson Highway Powhatan, VA 23139 | 804-598-2600 www.mksmi l e s . n e t

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The Inn at Three Bridge

Owned by Jack and Sally Mullikin, The Inn at Three Bridge features a unique colonial bed and breakfast on a ten-acre estate. The Inn offers three large suites, each have separate entrances with private bathrooms, and an inground swimming pool. All rooms offer wireless Internet and cable TV. Open year round and during holidays.

Mill Quarter is an 18-hole, par 72, 6,943-yard championship course that offers a challenge to even the most experienced golfers. Boasting an Edmund Ault design and memberships or public play, the club offers large dent grass greens and Bermuda fairways, a driving range, a putting green, a snack bar and a complete pro shop. Mill Quarter is open everyday except Christmas and snow days, and is a member of the United States golf Association, the Virginia State Golf Association and the Richmond Golf Association.

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Horses

Camping

According to the last official equine survey performed by the Virginia Agricultural Statistics Service, there were over 2,100 horses in Powhatan, or approximately one horse for every 11 people. Thoroughbred horses account for the largest segment of the population, with Quarter horses a close second.

3081 Three Bridge Road Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 598-1171 Email: sally@threebridgeinn.com

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Call for a Current Yoga Class Schedule or See Our Web Site The Natural Living Shop Open: Wed, Friday, Saturday’s 11-3:30pm; Thurs. 1-5:30pm

3835-C Old Buckingham Road, in Powhatan’s Village www.InlightYoga.com * info@InlightYoga.com * 598-0700

Cozy Acres Campground 2177 Ridge Road Powhatan, Virginia 23139 www.cozyacres.com (804) 598-2470 Open seasonally April 1 through November 15, Cozy Acres offers pull thru “supersites” with 30/50 amp electric, water, sewer, and brick paved patio. The facility also features cottages available for week-end rental, a playground, three fishing ponds, game room, swimming pool, fully stocked camp store, snack bar and propane pump station. Also available is a large clubhouse as well as a picnic shelter that can be rented for reunions, weddings or group functions.

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Bits ‘N Spurs 4H Foalin’ Around 4H Powhatan Riders 4H 3872 Old Buckingham Rd. Suite B Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 598-5640

Deep Run Pony Club

Golf

Fairfield Farms 2104 Rock Castle Road Goochland, Va. 23063 http://www.deeprunhuntponyclub.org

Independence Golf Club

Virginia Horse Council

600 Founders Bridge Boulevard Midlothian, Va. 23113 (804) 594-0261 www.independencegolfclub.com Independence Golf Club features an 18-hole, par 72 championship course. Designed by world renowned Tom Fazio, and owned by the Virginia State Golf Association Foundation, Independence Golf Club is the area’s newest daily-fee golf course. The club also features a museum, restaurant and a junior golf program. Tee times can be made up to three weeks in advance for VSGA members and up to two weeks in advance for nonVSGA members.

Post Office Box 665 Mineral, Va. 23117 1-888-HORSEVA www.virginiahorsecouncil.org

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Clubs/Organizations

1525 Mill Quarter Rd. Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 598-4221 golf@millquarter.com

Riding/Stables Garland’s 915 Dorset Rd. Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 598-3657 Barn (804) 598-7423 Fax

Hunters Ridge Equestrian Center 2418 Mill Rd Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 393-1459

Level Green Riding School 3350 John Tree Hill Rd. Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 794-8463

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Experience the Wines of Virginia at Powhatan’s Historic Courthouse Square COURTESY PHOTO

Volunteers from Lonesome Dove Equestrian Center assist a rider during one of the organization’s therapeutic riding sessions for veterans. The program for disabled veterans is one of the only ones like it in the US.

Levremont Farm 3066 Ballsville Rd Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 375-9814

Lonesome Dove Equestrian Center 6137 Old Buckingham Road Powhatan, VA 23139 (804) 357-9524

Mesa Vista Therapeutics 2650 Judes Ferry Rd. Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 598-1543 www.mesavistafarm.com

Oakdale Farm

Trails Belmead Stables and Riding Club 5001 Cartersville Rd. Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 598-4907

Veterinary Services Deer Creek Equine Center Post Office Box 644 Powhatan Va., 23139 (804) 598-3759

Miscellaneous

Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 375-3007 http://www.oakdalehorsefarm.com/

Holly Hawks Stables

Supplies

Hunting and Fishing

Bill’s Supply/Feed

Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries

6495 Old Buckingham Rd. (804) 492-4313

Hertzler Farm and Feed 3209 Buckingham Rd. Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 598-4021

Shady Side Farm and Feed 3260 Maidens Rd. Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 598-4866

Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 556-4561

1320 Bellman Rd. Fredericksburg, Va. 22401 540-899-4169 Game Warden: Jeff Green (804) 367-1000

Fishing and boating The Powhatan Lakes, located at the end of Powhatan Lakes Road (off Bell Road) are one of the area’s best-kept secrets. A number of other fishing spots also exist in the county. Four small ponds on the Powhatan Wildlife Management

Saturday October 23, 2010 11 am until 6 pm (Rain or Shine) Enjoy Live Music & Entertainment from: Steve Bassett & Ammon Tharp Master “The Mystic Soul Bubbas” of Ceremonies Casper, America’s Premier Lite 98 Morning Party Band Show Host

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Tastings from 24 Virginia Wineries

2010 Participating Wineries AmRhein Wine Cellars Barboursville Vineyards Bodie Vineyards Burnley Vineyards, Inc. Chateau Morrisette Winery Cooper Vineyards Davis Valley Winery and Vineyard Delfosse Vineyards & Winery First Colony Winery Grayhaven Winery Horton Cellars Winery Ingleside Vineyards

James River Cellars Lake Anna Winery & Oak Hill Vineyards Mattaponi Winery New Kent Winery Peaks of Otter Winery Rebec Vineyards Rockbridge Vineyard Tomahawk Mill Winery Veritas Winery Villa Appalaccia Winery Wintergreen Vineyard & Winery Woodland Vineyard Farm Winery, LLC

Tickets available through the Powhatan Chamber of Commerce Phone: (804) 598-2636 www.PowhatanWineFestival.com No pets (assistance animals allowed), open bottles, weapons, coolers, picnic baskets, or backpacks. No tents. Legal identification required for admittance.

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Area offer largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie and several brim species. The DGIF maintains two boatlaunching facilities on the James River, offering some of the finest smallmouth bass fishing in Virginia. Maidens Landing is located adjacent to the William Walthall Michaux Bridge on 522 and Watkins Landing is located off Route 711 on Route 652.

Wildlife Management areas The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries manages the 4,462acre Powhatan Wildlife Management Area and the nearby 2,217-acre Amelia Wildlife Management Area. These lands provide the opportunity for hunting, fishing, trapping. Bating and observing wildlife. Hunting opportunities include deer, turkey, rabbit, squirrel, quail, woodcock and waterfowl. Permit details for hunting rabbit, quail and woodcock in the Amelia Wildlife Management Area can be obtained by visiting http://www. dgif.virginia.gov.

Parks Fighting Creek Park Located on Mann Rd Fighting Creek Park provides a vari-

ety of activities for Powhatan residents to enjoy. A number of county facilities including the Powhatan Public Library, National Guard Armory, Powhatan Animal Shelter, Powhatan Fire Company 1 and the Elizabeth Randolph Lewis Powhatan Family YMCA are located within and around the 220-acre area. In addition, the park includes a state of the art athletic complex, a playground complete with equipment for children with disabilities, walking trails and athletic fields. Picnic shelters in the park can be reserved for special events. Future plans include a lake, tennis courts, additional picnic shelters, additional concession/ restroom facilities, softball and baseball fields, basketball courts, a skateboard park and nature trails. To reserve the picnic shelter, call Shirley Goins with the County Administration office, at 598-5781.

Youth sports Powhatan Youth Athletic Association County field condition hotline 598-1304 www.pyaasports.com The PYAA is a volunteer organization, which sponsors athletic activities open to all the youth of Powhatan County. During the fall, the organization sponsors football associated with

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the Chesterfield Quarterback League, and cheering associated with the Chesterfield Cheering League. Baseball and softball are sponsored in the spring and fall and affiliated with the Dixie Youth Baseball, Dixie Boys and Majors Baseball and Dixie Softball. While the organization elects officers, each sport also has its own officers. For more information, visit the PYAA website.

Powhatan Soccer Association Recreational League www.powhatansoccer.org The Powhatan Soccer Association is a non-profit, volunteer association dedicated to promoting and teaching soccer in Powhatan. PSA supports two programs, the recreational league and the Fury (below) both of which play fall and spring seasons with additional camps, tournaments, skill developments and off-season activities. The recreational league is instructional and the emphasis is on learning soccer and having fun. Each player will play at least half of every game. These teams practice one a week and games are held Saturdays at either Fighting Creek Park or the Administration field based on age. Each season is typically eight games long with an end of season tournament and team party. Fall registration is the first Saturday in July and spring registration is the last Saturday in January. Announcements are placed in Powhatan Today and on the PSA website. The league is always looking for volunteers, and positions include head coach, assistant coach, team parent, concession and field maintenance. Many of PSA’s coaches hold state coaching certificates and all are offered the opportunity for more training.

PSA Fury The Fury program fields competitive teams in the ADSL (U9-U11) and VSLI (U12-U18). These teams participate in tournaments and outside scrimmages and practice twice a week at the Administration fields. Games are held Saturdays and Sundays. Placement on Fury teams is through try-outs, which are held each season in late May and late November.

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Offering classes & workshops for all levels of experience & ability, and all ages. Classes at the following levels: Beginners, Chair yoga, Gentle, Pregnancy Yoga, Gentle intermediate, Intermediate, Advanced/Intermediate & Private lessons. Classes include movement for joint health, detox practices, cardiovascular movement, strengthening poses, stretching movement, balance poses, energy work, guided relaxation, breathing practices to affect the nervous system and lung capacity, meditation and mental focus practices. Nationally accredited, experienced and professional teachers.

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RESTAURANTS Full Service Allen’s Chinese Restaurant 3430 Anderson Hwy Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 403-3336 Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 Traditional American Chinese cuisine.

Asiana Bistro 1800 D South Creek One Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 594-3600 Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.Sat. 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Traditional American Chinese cuisine, sushi bar, bar.

Charles House Bar & Grill 600 Founders Bridge Blvd. Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 594-0378 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. (Reservations recommended) Salads, sandwiches, appetizers, and entrees such as Maryland Crab Cakes and grilled filet mignon.

County Seat Restaurant 3883 Old Buckingham Rd. Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 598-5000 Monday-Thursday 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Specializes in home-baked bread, cakes, and

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pies. Special services: Banquet facilities, catering, live music on Saturday nights.

El Cerro Azul 2650 Anderson Hwy. Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 598-8400 Tuesday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday 11 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Saturday 11 to 9:30 p.m. and Sunday noon to 9 p.m. Traditional Mexican cuisine.

El Patio (804) 594-0606 1795 Southcreek One Powhatan, VA Monday - Thursday, 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.; Friday, 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.; Saturday, 12:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.; Sunday, 12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Traditional Mexican cuisine

Fine Creek Pizza and Subs (Located inside Lucky’s at Fine Creek 2156 Huguenot Trail Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 897-7535 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner, pizza, pasta, subs appetizers, salads; takeout and delivery.

Four Seasons Restaurant 3867 Old Buckingham Rd. Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 598-9133 Tuesday - Sunday 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Italian, Greek, and American cuisine, including fresh steak and seafood.

Frisby’s 2150 Anderson Hwy Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 794-7553 Mon.- Sun. 6 a.m. - 8 p.m. American fare, open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

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1795 South Creek One Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 378-9961 Sunday through Thursday 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Pizza, sandwiches, American fare and Italian specialties.

Los 3 Potrillos 3452 Anderson Hwy Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 598-3998 Monday – Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m. -10p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Traditional Mexican cuisine

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Rosa’s Italian Restaurant 2470 Anderson Hwy Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 598-5244 Open every day 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Pasta, pizzas, subs, hamburgers, hot dogs, nachos, salads, and ice cream; also serve beer.

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Domino’s Pizza (take-out or delivery only)

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3440 Anderson Hwy Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 598-0900 Hours: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. seven days a week, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. for carryout Pizza, wings, and breadsticks.

Al’s Market Place

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1901-C Anderson Highway (Route 60) Powhatan Station Shopping Center Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 379-1440 Hours: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

South Creek Shopping Center Powhatan, Va. 23139 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. (804) 794-8226. Full menu for both restaurants, including tacos, burritos, nachos, fried chicken and sides.

The Cafe at Maidens 3847 Maidens Road (Route 522) Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 598-1967 Hours Mon. - Sat. 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Full service deli open daily for breakfast and lunch, box lunch delivery and catering.

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McDonald’s 2544 Anderson Hwy. Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 598-6289 Monday to Saturday – open at 5 a.m., lobby closes at 11 p.m., drive-thru closes at midnight, Sunday – open at 6 a.m. Menu excludes shakes and salads.

3844 Old Buckingham Road. Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 598-5122 Hours: Monday - Saturday 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Serving breakfast and lunch, sandwiches, fresh baked pastries, specialty cakes

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Bruster’s 2602 Anderson Hwy Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 598-0599 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week Ice cream cones and sundaes, waffle cones, ice cream pie and cakes, milkshakes, smoothies and Bruster’s Blasts.

China Taste 1800-C South Creek One (next to Food Lion) Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 379-1688 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. seven days a week. Chinese Fast Food Restaurant, takeout only. Lunch and dinner.

Country Food and Furniture Next to Henry’s Market in the Powhatan Station Shopping Center 1901 D Anderson Hwy. Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 794-4454 Monday and Wednesday – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday and Friday – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sandwiches, soup, homemade macaroni and potato salad.

6345 Old Buckingham Rd Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 492-4886 Monday –Thursday 5 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Home cooked food daily, deli

2105 Academy Rd. Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 598-SUBS (7827) Sunday – 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday to Friday – 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. Saturday – 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. Hot and cold subs, cookies, salads.

Two Fellas Located in the Court House Village, at the start of the Village sidewalk Monday, Wednesday, Thursday - 3 to 9; Friday - 3 to 10; Saturday - Noon to 10, Sunday-Noon to 8 Hand-dipped ice cream, milkshakes, sundaes, smoothies and treats.

Vincenza’s Pizza 2300 Genito Rd. Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 598-9878 Tues. - Sun. 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. for lunch; 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. for dinner. Pizza, wings, appetizers.

Wendy’s 1792 Southcreek One Powhatan, VA 23139 804-594-2680 Burgers, chicken sandwiches, ice cream and other items.

3440 Anderson Hwy Powhatan, VA 23139 (804) 598-5500 Mon.- Thurs. 5:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m., Sat. 6 a.m. - 11 p.m., Sun. 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. Fried chicken, potato wedges, side dishes, hot dogs, ribs, bbq, lunch and breakfast sandwiches (deli closes at 6 p.m.)

Chubby’s 4200 Anderson Hwy Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 598-8200

Dinwiddie’s Convenience Store 2895 Anderson Hwy (804) 598-8124 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday to Saturday – 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Hamburgers, corn dogs, fried chicken, homemade salads, deli.

Perrins Bar-Be-Que (804) 598-8801 3454 Anderson Highway Powhatan, VA 23139 Pick up and delivery, catering, box lunches

Powhatan Star Shell/ Blimpies 1300 Anderson Hwy Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 897-2480 Hours: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. Blimpies (subs and salads), pizza and chicken.

Red Barn Between Rt. 13 and 60 (804) 598-4859 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sundays. Barbecue, sandwiches, hot dogs, hamburgers, bologna burgers, fries, and breakfast.

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Intersection of Dorset and Genito 2300 Genito Rd. Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 598-3550 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday. Fried chicken, side dishes, deli sandwiches and daily lunch specials.

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Henry’s Market 1901 Anderson Hwy Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 379-3823 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, Saturday 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed Sunday. Fried chicken, hamburgers, hot dogs, bologna burgers, deli sandwiches, fries, onion rings, chicken livers and salads.

Lucky’s 2156 Huguenot Trail Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 897-7535 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. 7 days a week. Breakfast, subs, and daily lunch specials, delivery available.

Old Tavern Junction 5500 Anderson Hwy at Trenholm Road Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 598-7453 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturdays. Closed on Sundays. Deli sandwiches, subs, hot dogs, hamburgers, and fries.

Beside McDonalds in Flat Rock 2600 Anderson Hwy. Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 598-9474 24 hours a day, 365 days a year Bakery and coffee items plus an MTO (Made-to-Order includes breakfast sandwiches).

4201 Anderson Hwy Powhatan, VA 23139 (804) 598-1128 Mon. - Thurs. 5 a.m. - 10 p.m., Fri. and Sat. 5 a.m. - 11 p.m.’ su. 6 a.m. - 10 p.m.

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Capital Area Partnership Uplifting People Powhatan Office 3930 Anderson Hwy Powhatan, Va. 23139 Powhatan: (804) 598-3351 Goochland: (804) 556-9800

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Katherine Proffitt and Naomi Himmelstein have both been awarded scholarships through Project Discovery, a program designed to help potential first generation college students.

Powhatan High School seniors earn Project Discovery honors The goal of Project Discovery, a program administered through the Capital Area Partnership Uplifting People, or CAPUP, is to help students from low income families —or those who will be the first in their family to attend college — negotiate the often daunting gauntlet of SATs, college applications and financial aide paperwork that all college students invariably face. Two recent PHS graduates serve as near-perfect examples of the Project Discovery program in action. Naomi Himmelstein, the oldest of six children, is the first in her family to attend college. She is headed off to UVa this fall to study accounting. Katherine Proffitt, whose parents did not graduate from high school, will attend Norwich University, a

Demand Response Transportation Senior citizens are transported to congregate meal sites “Friendship Cafes”, the post office, grocery stores, and other essential services in the Counties Goochland, Powhatan, and Hanover.

Food Buying Club The Food Buying Club distributes food shares to its partners and members on the third weekend of each month. Food is purchased from local food suppliers at the lowest possible wholesale prices available and the savings are passed on to all our consumers.

Project Discovery Project Discovery addresses the problem of unequal access to higher

military college in Vermont. She plans to someday become part of the Naval JAG Corps. For both students, getting a college education has been a long-time goal. “Nowadays people say they can’t afford to go to college, [but] you can’t afford not to,” said Proffitt. “You have to ask yourself, ‘Where do you want to be in 20 years.’” Both students say the help they received from thr program was crucial to their success so far. As she does for the other seniors in the program, program coodinator Betsy Lemly took them on college visits, helped them study for their SATs and critiqued their essays. “We really build a bond,” she said. “I’m going to have a hard time saying goodbye to this group.” –Roslyn Ryan

education by low income and/or potential first generation students. Program activities include academic support, counseling, goal-oriented workshops and campus visits. Such activities help low income students set goals for their lives, increase self-esteem and become the first in their family to go to college. Approximately 165 youth are served each year with around 30 high school seniors graduating and going to college.

Virginia Cares Virginia CARES Inc. is a statewide re-entry program for adult prisoners and ex-prisoners released from Virginia state institutions. State responsible ex-offenders released from local jails are also served by Virginia CARES Inc. Virginia CARES helps in making a successful transition from prison to

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the community. Virginia CARES assist ex-offenders with transportation, identification cards, work clothing, temporary housing, food, education, job training and jobs. In addition, clients are provided with life skill training in selected correctional institutions. Case Management, counseling and group activities are also provided.

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Powhatan Community Action Agency (PCAA) has an Emergency Services Program which provides services to assist individuals and families in emergency situations. The program addresses issues within a household with a range of short-term services that can include rent, mortgage, utility assistance, emergency food, transportation, medical cost assistance, emergency heating, and other services that prevent homelessness, loss of employment, hunger and suffering. If you are running out of food before the end of the month they can provide you with a referral to the local food pantry. PCAA programs have various income guidelines and require a completed application. CAA programs are able to support a family that is working hard and long. The Community Action Agency (CAA) is evaluating the need for the changing menu of services depending on the last communities’ assessment of needs and the funds available to assist individuals with a “Hand-up to Self Sufficiency.” (PCAA) provides services that allow needy individuals to get through a difficult period in their life. “Emergencies” come in the form of a lay-off, unexpected medical or dental need, vehicle repair work, taxes and the need for basic food, clothing and adequate shelter. As an agency, the PCAA works very closely with the community’s faith-based institutions, civic organizations, service organizations in order to provide a service and not duplicate a service. They strive to provide a temporary solution, not a lifetime of care. As a result of the recession, low-wage earners and the unemployed can find themselves in a position not able to meet all of their household obligations. Poverty is perceived by many as something unfamiliar. Even some who have experienced incomes below the Federal Poverty Guidelines, they are experiencing economic insecurity and low-wages and are finding that they need some additional resources to help with household expenses. If you find yourself with no income or a low-wage worker economically disadvantaged, Contact the Powhatan Community Action Agency Coordinator, R Vaughan at (804) 598-5630; or visit the Department of Social Services at 3908 Old Buckingham Road, Powhatan,

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Goochland-Powhatan Community Services 3910 Old Buckingham Rd. Powhatan, Va. 23139 804-598-2200 804-598-2697 (emergency) 804-598-3114 (fax) E-mail: gpcsinfo@co.goochland.va.us Website: www.gpcsb.org Goochland Powhatan Community Services provides a continuum of community-based education, prevention, crisis intervention, counseling, rehabilitation and residential services and support to individuals, families and groups in need of mental health, intellectual disability and substance abuse services. GPCS offers mental health and substance abuse outpatient services, including nursing and psychiatric services, and individual, group and family counseling, 24-hour emergency services for crisis intervention in psychiatric emergencies; mental health, substance abuse and intellectual disability case management; residential support (mental health, substance abuse and intellectual disability, group homes, supported apartments, and in-home support); day support services (Monacan Services for adults with intellectual disabilities, Virginia House for adults with serious mental illness); and early intervention for infants and toddlers through age three. The GPCS also places a focus on prevention, providing healthy alternatives to destructive behaviors to youth, families, and individuals.

Powhatan Department of Social Services 3908 Old Buckingham Rd., Suite 2 Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 598-5630 Child Protective Services Hotline: 1-800-552-7096 Adult Protective Services Hotline: 1-888-832-3858 Director: Catherine Pemberton The Department of Social Services aims to help residents triumph over poverty, abuse and neglect to create strong futures for themselves, their families and our community. Social Services administers several complex programs that have significant impact on Powhatan’s neediest and vulnerable residents. Services are generally restricted to Powhatan residents who are either citizens or legal aliens; eligibility for benefit programs is based on income. Benefit Programs available through Social Services include: Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF);

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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as the Food Stamp Program, Medicaid; Low Income Home Energy Assistance and Child Care. Family Services programs include Foster Care and Adoption services; Adult Services; Adult and Child Protective Services; and employment services. Powhatan Social Services also manages the Community Action Program and the Domestic Violence Program. PSS now also offers a GED preparation program on the premises administered through the Cumberland Regional Adult Education Program.

Elizabeth Randolph Lewis YMCA 2269 Mann Road Powhatan, VA 23139 (804) 598-0250 (804) 403-6040 (fax) The Elizabeth Randolph Lewis Powhatan YMCA is a branch location of the YMCA of Greater Richmond, a nonprofit, charitable organization whose mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Program areas include wellness, child care, aquatics, youth sports, older adults, family and camping. The 10,500square-foot facility includes a wellness center, child watch area, aerobics room, locker rooms, and a family-friendly, six-lane indoor/outdoor pool with slide, interactive play fountain and children’s wading pool. Membership types include Youth, Adult and Family Branch-Only and Metro Memberships. Metro Memberships allow access to all 15 YMCA of Greater Richmond branch locations. There are no contracts for YMCA Memberships, and the Open to All financial assistance program and Income-Based Rate Scale ensure the YMCA is accessible to all regardless of income. Hours of operation are MondayThursday, 5:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday, 5:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday, 7 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Sunday, 12-6 p.m. The summer pool hours for family recreational swim are Monday - Thursday, 11 a.m.-8 :15p. m.; Friday , 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m.; Saturday 11:00am to 8:00pm: and Sunday 12-7 p.m.

Organizations Powhatan Chamber of Commerce 3887 Old Buckingham Road Powhatan, VA 23139 804 598-2636 info@powhatanchamber.org www.powhatanchamber.org

www.powhatanwinefestival.com www.powhatan4thfriday.com As the Powhatan Chamber of Commerce works toward making a difference in the economic climate and quality of life in Powhatan, it continues to grow in number and significance in the Powhatan community. The Chamber promotes economic growth, which in turn strengthens the community. It serves as a liaison between business and community support groups, and disseminates tourist and community information. Earlier this year, the Chamber decided to occupy a building in the heart of the Courthouse, making its presence to members and residents more visible. An expansion of space will allow for more opportunities for our members to learn and to help us to spread the word about their business. Several years ago the Chamber launched their ongoing “Give Powhatan the Business” campaign to encourage County residents to shop locally. The Chamber continues this campaign designed to keep sales tax dollars at home by creating the awareness that when residents spend their money for services within the County, not only do local merchants benefit, the County benefits from sales tax revenues generated. The Chamber serves as a link between businesses and community support groups, and provides a detailed county map as well as the Membership Directory and Consumer Guide. A primary attraction for new business growth in the County is the absence of a gross receipts-based business, professional and occupational license tax (BPOL tax). The Chamber is proud to stand up publicly against this unfair tax. The Chamber is a nonprofit association guided by a volunteer Board of Directors. They are: Ray Dewey, Coley Eckenrode, Dan Jones, Mary Kay Gates, Kathy Grasty, Christy Polster, Coley Eckenrode, Tuck Pulliam, Ron Smith, and Heather Williamson. Sherry Swinson serves as an ex officio member of the board. The board officers change each year, with board members serving 3 years terms. The Heritage Photo Project was kicked off early in 2010. Chamber members throughout the county are displaying iconic black and white photos of people and days gone past in our county. We hope that this will help to bring more traffic into those businesses as they desire to catch a glimpse of Powhatan’s unique history. Last year the Chamber kicked off one of Powhatan’s most exciting and beneficial community events with Powhatan’s 4th Fridays. This event takes place the 4th Friday of each month from April thru September and is held

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at the newly created “Friday Park” in Southcreek. This event showcases local businesses and features a charity each month which receives half of the money collected at the gate. Through the Chamber, these businesses and charities provide volunteers that get together to bring our county together and have given over $20,000 back to the community since its inception in 2009. The 8th annual Powhatan’s Festival of the Grape continues to be an exceptional event with 26 wineries, over 100 arts and craft and food vendors and live music and is the Chamber’s primary fundraiser. Hosted in our beautiful and historic courthouse square, this year the 23 of October event will bring up to 6000 attendees to enjoy Virginia wines and spend their money in our county. Currently, over 200 businesses are joined under the Chamber and we welcome businesses and citizens who wish to work with us to bring great people together to make exceptional things happen. If you would like more information, please contact Tina or Diane in the Chamber office at 598-2636.

Christmas Mother The Christmas Mother program was formed in 1967 by the Powhatan Extension Service/Homemakers Clubs to meet the needs of the less fortunate in our community. In 1988 the program became the Powhatan Christmas Mother’s Everyday Committee, which assists neighbors in need throughout the county. It is in operation throughout the entire year to help families (especially children and the elderly) with special emergencies. The Committee and the Christmas Mother work closely with the Social Services Department. As this is strictly a volunteer program, manpower and funds must be donated by the community. Each year the schools, churches, businesses, community groups and residents donate goods and the funding to purchase gifts, food, clothing and toys. The Christmas Mother program accepts monetary donation or contribution at any time throughout the year. Next season’s Christmas Mother will be announced in the fall.

Habitat for Humanity Powhatan Post Office Box 416 Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 794-1700 hfh.powhatan@verizon.net www.habitatpowhatan.org Habitat for Humanity-Powhatan was established in 2001. The affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International has completed 5 homes in Powhatan and is

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Two revelers at one of Powhatan’s 4th Friday events dance the evening away. COURTESY PHOTO

Chamber’s 4th Friday events have kept county residents groovin’ Officially, summer begins June 21st that’s when it’s the … summer solstice – the longest day and shortest night of the year. If you’re looking for a fun time in the summer on a Friday night, plan to attend a Powhatan’s 4th Fridays” outdoor concert . Now in its second year, the summer concert series hosted by Powhatan Chamber of Commerce, began April 23rd expanding its schedule from April 23rd through September 24th. It runs on the fourth Friday of each month and takes place on the grassy knoll behind South Creek Business Park on Carter Gallier Boulevard. The events are emceed by local television and radio personalities Bill Bevins and Shelly Perkins from WTVR 6 and Lite 98. The idea for Powhatan’s 4th Friday’s started in 2008 when a couple of hometown buddies got together for an evening of fun. During their deep discussion of where exactly to “find fun”, the idea for a monthly summer event involving friends, good music and cold beverages, was born.

working on the 6th. Habitat for Humanity is an ecumenical, Christian ministry, founded on the basic principle that all people should have simple, decent housing. Habitat partners with families and helps them build and then move into their own home. While the building of a house is what HFH is most well known for, the work of the affiliate goes on all year. Standing committees include construction, public relations, family selection, family support, fund raising and volunteers. There are many people working behind the scenes with the ultimate goal of building a house for another deserving partner family.

“From there, we decided to make this event one that not only benefits a few, but also charitable organizations and Powhatan’s local businesses,” explained Sandy Duncan, past Chamber president and 4th Friday’s Marketing Chair. The summer concert series offers a place for people of all ages to have a good time. Friends, family, and colleagues can enjoy musical entertainment, dancing, children’s activities, optional food and beverages all while benefiting local businesses and charities. Half of the gate admission price to the concert benefits a local charity. In May, the Rotary Club of Powhatan was presented with a $4,000 check. Powhatan’s 4th Friday’s also brings area bands of different genres togetherincluding oldies, Motown, beach music and classic rock to the stage, with audience favorite, “The Janitors” closing the event in September. – Latika Lee

Volunteers and donations are always welcome. People wishing to serve should contact the habitat office at (804) 794-1700.

Huguenot Ruritan Club (804) 598-0777 www.ruritan.org The Huguenot Ruritan Club has served Powhatan County since 1976. The civic organization is open to those who are interested in improving the community. Monthly meetings include dinner and are held on the first Monday of each month at Old Powhatan Baptist Church (2202 Old Church Rd.), beginning at 7

p.m. Traditionally, fund raising activities within the Ruritan Club have included yard sales, raffles and concession sales at many Powhatan-area auctions and horse shows. In addition to contributing to numerous organizations throughout the county, including Hunters for the Hungry, Operation Post Prom, and the Powhatan Volunteer Fire Departments and Rescue Squads, the HRC sponsors the annual Powhatan County volunteer Citizen of the Year award. The award recognizes a resident of Powhatan County who exemplifies the spirit of volunteerism promoted by the National

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Ruritan organization. The club presents a plaque to each year’s recipient, as well as making a contribution in the recipient’s name to a charity of their choice. The Huguenot Ruritan Club is also active in several ecological projects, most notably the Virginia Department of Transportation’s Adopt A Highway program, where the club organizes quarterly trash pickup along Page Road. A 30-by-50 foot picnic shelter, financed and built by the Ruritan Club, sits in the new Fighting Creek Park. The shelter is available for use by all Powhatan residents with no fee by calling the county administrators office to reserve a date.

Powhatan County Historical Society 3880 Old Buckingham Road (behind the Courthouse) Post Office Box 562 Powhatan, Va. 23139 804-598-1139 www.powhatanhistoricalsociety.org Founded in 1975, the Powhatan County Historical Society is open to all interested persons. Dues are $15 per year for individuals, $25 per year for families. The membership year begins June 1 and ends May 31 and an application can be downloaded from the organization’s website. Meetings are held quarterly with speakers commonly reserved for the spring and fall sessions. The group also hosts a summer picnic in June and a December Christmas social, both of which are held at historic Powhatan homes. The Historical Society operates a museum, which is open for selected exhibits, at specified times and by appointment. They also hold historical tours of the courthouse area and provide articles about Powhatan’s past in the Powhatan Today.

Powhatan Leadership Institute 3910 Old Buckingham Road Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 598-5640 (804) 598-2477 (fax) bowen@vt.edu The Powhatan Leadership Institute, formed in 2005, encourages citizens to get involved in community activities and local government functions. According to its mission statement, the PLI “informs, educates and enlightens interested citizens about issues facing the county to foster citizen involvement in making Powhatan an even more desirable place to live, work and enjoy life.” Through involvement in this class, graduates are acquainted with day-to-day operations of County

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government, and increased awareness of opportunities and problems being faced in Powhatan. Potential leaders are identified through participation in this program and encouraged to take a more active role in the community. Many graduates of the PLI are already actively serving in the community. This year the program graduated 28 students and will begin taking applications for the next session in late 2010.

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Meetings held 1st and 4th Wed, 6:00 p.m. County Seat Restaurant 3867 Old Buckingham Road Powhatan, Virginia The Powhatan Lions Club has been providing services and funds to county residents for 30 years. One of the club’s main services is to help the people who have trouble with their eyesight. In addition to paying for the eye exams and glasses for eight to 15 deserving people who qualify financially every year, the club provides funds to help blind persons get seeing eye dogs, and special radios to the sight impaired so they can hear broadcast of the Virginia Voice. Contact: Ron Marchand (804) 5983178 The Rotary Club of Powhatan meets weekly for fellowship, breakfast, and an informative and interesting presentation from a guest speaker.

Powhatan Rotary Club Meeting Time: Thursdays at 7:30 a.m. County Seat Restaurant 3383 Old Buckingham Road Powhatan, Va. 23139 Rotary is an organization of business and professional leaders united worldwide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. In more than 160 countries worldwide, approximately 1.2 million Rotarians belong to more than 30,000 Rotary clubs. Rotary club membership represents a cross-section of the community’s business and professional men and women. The world’s Rotary clubs meet weekly and are nonpolitical, nonreligious, and open to all cultures, races, and creeds. The main objective of Rotary is service — in the community, in the workplace, and throughout the world. Rotarians develop community service projects that address many of today’s most critical issues, such as children at risk, poverty and hunger, the environment, illiteracy, and violence. They also support programs for youth, educational opportunities and international exchanges for students, teachers, and

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other professionals, and vocational and career development. The Rotary motto is Service Above Self.

Powhatan Ruritan Club Meetings are on the second Thurs. 6:30 p.m. Powhatan United Methodist Church 2253 Rosson Rd. Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 598-5194 The Powhatan Ruritan Club is a civic organization open to those who are interested in improving the community. The club holds fundraisers such as stew sales, barbeque sales and a variety of activities to raise money to help people in the community in time of need or crisis. All proceeds raised go to people chosen for these needs. The PRC sponsors clubs such as Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts and cuts firewood to deliver to the elderly in cold weather months.

Powhatan Garden Club (804) 598-2650 The Club is affiliated with the Virginia Federation of Garden Clubs and has been active in Powhatan for over 40 years. Members learn about growing plants and floral design. For further information about the Garden Club, please contact Pam Mann at 598-2650.

Powhatan Tomorrow http://www.powtom.org/ Powhatan Tomorrow is a public organization devoted to helping shape the future of Powhatan County. Membership to the group is free. According to their vision statement, the group strives to “ensure Powhatan is a county with a vibrant and diverse community, a healthy environment and a vigorous economy that provides an enhanced quality of life for all residents. Our purpose is to preserve, protect and retain our rural character while promoting low impact economic development by actively participating in a comprehensive process where citizens, business/civic leaders, developers and our governing body all cooperate to achieve mutually beneficial community goals.”

Powhatan Woman’s Club The Powhatan Woman’s Club meets the third Wednesday of every month from September to May. A social and service organization, the group runs the Powhatan Clothes Closet and contributes to charitable organizations and scholarships. For more information contact June Giuliani at (804) 598-0818.

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Powhatan Junior Woman’s Club (804) 598-2160 The Powhatan Junior Woman’s Club is a non-profit, volunteer organization, which was organized and federated in 1964. The purpose of the club is to promote friendship, share talents within the community, encourage interest in education, philanthropy, public welfare, moral values and fine arts and to enrich its member’s lives and the lives of others by becoming an active volunteer. The Powhatan Junior Woman’s Club sponsors and supports various projects and events within the community including the Annual Holiday Gift Harvest, the Powhatan Christmas Mother, Relay for Life, the Powhatan County Public Library and more. In addition, the club provides scholarships to local high school students. The Powhatan Junior Woman’s Club meets the third Tuesday of every month from September to May. Meetings are held in the Armory Building at 7:00 p.m. Membership is open to women over the age of 18. For information on the club or on becoming a member, please call membership chair Joy Matkowsky at 492-3038.

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Before losing her courageous battle with cancer in 2003, Sharon Pike started the county’s first Relay for Life event 11 years ago. Volunteers work tirelessly to raise significant amounts of money so research, education, advocacy, and service can be available to those facing the disease. Powhatan County consistently ranks among the highest counties in the nation per capita in fundraising.

Retail Merchants Association (804) 662-5500 lhoffman@retailmerchants.com www.retailmerchants.com The Retail Merchants Association is pleased to offer retailers and other businesses in the growing Powhatan region the opportunity to become members and take advantage of the RMA’s many benefits. The RMA is the only trade association with representatives living and working in the multiple jurisdictions we represent throughout Central Virginia. Local Retail Merchants Association members enjoy numerous benefits, including ways to save on advertising and marketing, representation at the Virginia General Assembly, and networking events with fellow retailers and other businesses at local RMA Powhatan Chapter meetings.

The Richmond Revolution (indoor football team) mascot waves to the crowd during this year’s Relay for Life event. Powhatan is a consistent top performer in the American Cancer Society fund raiser.

CHURCHES Baptist Churches Faith Free Will Baptist Church Genito Road (804) 598-2431 (fax)

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 1401 Old Hundred Road Midlothian, VA 23114 (804) 897-0262 www.GoodShepherdMidlo.com Service at 10:30 a.m.

Fellowship Baptist Church 2901 Judes Ferry Rd. Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 794-8939

Graceland Baptist Church 975 Dorset Rd. (804) 598-3481 Powhatan, Va. 23139 Service 11 a.m., early contemporary worship service 8:30 a.m.

Fine Creek Baptist Church 3619 Huguenot Trail Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 598-3070

Greenbrier Baptist Church 4731 Bell Rd. Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 598-5491

First Antioch Baptist Church, 3920 Maidens Rd. Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 598-2301 Sunday school 10:15 a.m., service 11 a.m.

Guildfield Baptist Church 2550 Manakintown Ferry Road, Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 794-3109

First Baptist Church of Powhatan 2109 Anderson Hwy Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 794-7054 Morning service 11 a.m., evening service 7 p.m.

Holy Trinity Anglican Orthodox Church Bishop R. Dennis Campbell, Rector (804) 561-0859 Meets every Sunday at 10 a.m. at the Powhatan Library www.HolyTrinityAnglicanOrthodoxChurch.org

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Holly Hills Baptist Church 1659 Anderson Hwy Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 379-8930 Service at 11 a.m.

Mt. Pero Baptist Church Located on Cook Road Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 492-9135 Services are the first and third Sunday of every month at 11 a.m.

Hollywood Baptist Church 3964 Old Buckingham Rd., Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 598-2763, Service at 11 a.m.

Mt. Zion Baptist Church 6271 Ridge Rd. (.5 mile off Rt. 60) Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 598-2051 Service at 11 a.m.

Little Zion Baptist Church 5680 Cartersville Rd. Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 375-9404, Service at 11 a.m. May Memorial Baptist Church Route 13 in the Village 3922 Old Buckingham Rd. (804) 598-3098 Service at 11 a.m. Mt. Calvary Baptist Church 2020 Red Lane Rd. Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 598-2398 Service at 11 a.m. Mt. Moriah Baptist Church 5780 Mt. Moriah Rd. Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 598-5328 (804) 690-9447 Service at 11 a.m.

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Powhatan Community Church 4480 Anderson Hwy. Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 598-1174 www.pccwired.net Services are Sundays 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Services are also held at the Westchester Campus (at the Regal Cinema in the Westchester Commons shopping center at Routes 288 and 60) at 9:30 a.m. every Sunday

Muddy Creek Baptist Church 3470 Trenholm Rd. Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 375-9212 Service at 11 a.m.

Red Lane Baptist Church 2095 Red Lane Rd. Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 598-2455, Service at 11 a.m., contemporary service 8:30 a.m.

Old Powhatan Baptist Church 2202 Old Church Rd. Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 598-4241 Services Sun. at 8:45 a.m. and 11 a.m.

St. James Baptist Church Lee’s Landing Road Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 598-2667, Service at 11 a.m.

Pine Hill Baptist Church 609 Worsham Rd. Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 329-1259

Second Antioch Baptist Church 1059 Dorset Rd., Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 598-4409, Service at 11 a.m.

Pleasant Grove Baptist Church 3090 Judes Ferry Rd. Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 379-8402, Service at 11 a.m.

Shiloh Baptist Church Old River Trail Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 598-5430 Service at 11 a.m.

Episcopal Churches Emmanuel Episcopal Church 2390 Emmanuel Church Rd. Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 598-2946, Services at 9:15 a.m. Manakin Episcopal Church 985 Huguenot Trail Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 794-6401 Services Sun. at 8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. St. Luke’s Episcopal Church 2245 Huguenot Trail Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804)794-6953 Services Sun. at 9:15 and 11 a.m.

Other Denominations Bethesda Church of God 2480 Academy Rd. Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804)598-7159 Services Sun. at 10:30 a.m. Emmaus Christian Church 1801 Huguenot Trail Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 378-3607 Services Sun. at 10 a.m.

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Family Worship Center 1348 Anderson Hwy Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 379-8223 Services Sun. at 10 a.m.

Powhatan United Methodist Church 2253 Rosson Rd. Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 598-4438, Services Sun. at 8:30 and 11 a.m.

Full Gospel Church 5415 Old Buckingham Rd., Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804)598-8583 Services Sun. at 11:30 a.m.

Providence Presbyterian Church 1950 Ridge Rd. Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 598-4970 Services Sun. at 11 a.m.

Genito Presbyterian Church 2910 Genito Rd. Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 598-2086 Services Sun. at 9:45 a.m.

Refuge Assembly of Yahweh Yahoushua The Messiah 2080 Huguenot Trail Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 794-8119

Gospel Way Tabernacle 2840 Huguenot Trail Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 598-7947 Services at 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sun.; 7 p.m. Thurs

Rocky Oak Pentecostal Church Rocky Oak Road

Hobson’s Chapel United Methodist Church Route 13 near Tobaccoville (804) 492-4366 Services Sun. at 9:45 a.m.

St. John Neumann Catholic Church 2480 Batterson Rd. Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 598-3754 Services Sat. at 5 p.m.; Sun. 8:30 and 11 a.m.

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses 3228 Buckingham Rd. Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 598-7588 New Harvest Assembly of God 3931 Old Buckingham Rd. (804) 403-3100 Services Sun. at 10:30 a.m.; Youth service at 6 p.m. New Hope Fellowship 3958 Anderson Hwy Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 598-HOPE (804) 492-3258 Services Sun. at 10:30 a.m. New Jerusalem Holy Temple Old Buckingham Road Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 598-3352 Powhatan Christian Fellowship 3308 Pleasants Road (804) 598-0733 Services Sun. at 11 a.m. Powhatan Community Church Meets at Powhatan High School 1600 Judes Ferry Road Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 598-1174 Services Sun. at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Powhatan Mennonite Church 3540 Old Buckingham Rd. Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 598-0240 Services Sun. at 11 a.m.

Shekinah Christian Fellowship Powhatan Village Building Services Sun. at 10 a.m.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints 1957 Capeway Rd. Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 403-3963 Services at 10:20 a.m. The Faith Word Church 3895 Old Buckingham Rd. Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 598-1364 Services at 10:30 a.m. Towerlight Faith Center 4000 Anderson Hwy Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 598-1454 The Coalition of Powhatan Churches, a gathering of many of the religious groups in the county for the purpose of strengthening the community, meets the third Tuesday of each month at Red Lane Baptist Church at 7 p.m. For more information call Patsy Goodwyn at 5984464.

REPRESENTATIVES Delegate Lee Ware 65th Virginia House District P.O. Box 689 Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 598-6696 Email: Dellware@house.virginia.gov Lee Ware represents all of the people of Powhatan and citizens residing in the thirteen precincts of western Chester-

field in the Virginia House of Delegates for the 65th District. He is serving his sixth full term. With increasing seniority, Ware has gained increasing stature in the legislature, as reflected in his appointment during the 2008 Session as chairman of a major new joint subcommittee of the Coal & Energy Commission to oversee a study of Uranium Mining protocols in the Commonwealth. Delegate Ware serves on three of the principal standing committees of the House. He is a ranking member of the Finance and Commerce & Labor committees, and he is vice chairman of the committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake, and Natural Resources. Further, he serves by appointment as chairmen of two major subcommittees. In addition, Speaker William J. Howell has appointed Ware to serve on the Small Business Commission, the Commission on Unemployment Compensation, and the Commission on Civics Education. Previously Ware was chairman of the Special Advisory Commission on Mandated Health Benefits. A Republican, Delegate Ware was first elected to the House in a special balloting in January of 1998. More recently, Speaker Howell has termed Ware “one of my all-time favorite delegates,” and he said that Ware is noted for “the careful and principled deliberation he brings to every issue that comes before the legislature.” Ware said that, despite his increasing responsibilities within the legislature, his first priority remains representing the interests and responding to the needs of his fellow residents of the 65th District. Accordingly, he labors to ensure that every inquiry meets with as prompt and thorough a response as is possible for a citizen-legislator. Ware, 58, served two terms on the Powhatan Board of Supervisors, including one year as chairman, and he was the first public school teacher in modern times to serve, by appointment of Governor George Allen, on the State Board of Education. Ware taught for 15 years in Powhatan High School. Currently he is a teacher of History and Government in Blessed Sacrament Huguenot School. Ware was graduated from Wheaton College with a double major in History and Literature, and he has undertaken graduate work at Harvard College and Virginia Commonwealth University. He was named an Outstanding Teacher on the U.S. Constitution by the John Marshall Foundation. He and his wife, Kathy, who is a certified public accountant, are parents of four grown children, each of whom was graduated from our public schools. Ware is a member of St. John Neumann Church of Powhatan and also regularly attends Sycamore Presbyterian Church in Midlothian.

State Senator John Watkins 10th District Post Office Box 159 Midlothian, Va. 23113-0159 (804) 379-2063 Jnwatkins@aol.com When the General Assembly is in session: Post Office Box 396, Richmond, Va. 23218 (804) 698-7510 Email: District10@sov.state.va.us John C. Watkins, a Republican, began serving in the Virginia State Senate in 1998. Senator Watkins was elected to complete the unexpired four-year term of Senator Joe Benedetti and was then reelected for the 2000 and 2004 terms to serve the citizens of the 10th District. The district includes Amelia and Powhatan counties, part of Chesterfield, Cumberland, Goochland and Henrico counties and part of the City of Richmond. Prior to his Senate election, he represented Chesterfield and Powhatan counties for 16 years as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates. Watkins serves on the following committees in the Senate: Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources, Commerce and Labor, Finance and Transportation. Senator Watkins also serves as Chairman for the Virginia Geographic Information Network Advisory Board, the Commission on Unemployment Compensation and the Virginia Chairman for the Virginia-North Carolina High-Speed Rail Compact Commission. Additionally, Senator Watkins serves on the Commission on Electric Utility Restructuring, the Board of Trustees of the Virginia Tobacco Settlement Foundation, the Southern States Energy Board, the Joint Commission on Technology and Science, the Secure Commonwealth Panel, the Virginia Housing Commission and the Joint Subcommittee on Open Space and Farmland Preservation. He sits on the Board of Directors of CJW Medical Center and serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Bank of Powhatan. Watkins is also involved in many civic organizations including the Midlothian Rotary Club, the Chesterfield Business Council, American Legion Post 186, Chesterfield Historical Society, Powhatan Performing Arts-Board of Trustees, Midlothian Friends of the Library, Virginia Tech Alumni Association and the Habitat for Humanity-Powhatan as honorary board member. The senator received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture/Horticulture from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. He served in the United States Army from 1969 to 1971.

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Watkins has three sons and two grandchildren. He and his wife, Kathy, currently reside in Midlothian.

Congressman J. Randy Forbes Virginia’s Fourth District 307 Cannon House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 202-225-6365 Colonial Heights Office 2903 Boulevard, Suite B Colonial Heights, Va. 23834 (804) 526-4969 Randy Forbes represents the Fourth Congressional District of Virginia. Elected in a special election in 2001, he is now serving his fourth term in the U.S. House of Representatives. Forbes focuses his efforts in Congress on protecting the security and sovereignty of our nation, preserving the moral and historical roots of our country, strengthening our military and supporting veterans, growing educational opportunities for our children, and promoting economic development through fiscal responsibility. As a member of the House Judiciary committee, Forbes addresses significant national issues including illegal immigration, combating terrorism, balancing the federal budget and reforming healthcare. He is Ranking Member on the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security. He received national recognition for his work to protect communities by authoring the Alien Gang Removal Act, which provides for the immediate deportation of aliens who are found to be members of violent criminal gangs. He also sits on the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security and Claims. On the House Armed Services Committee, Forbes works to provide our military with the proper tools, facilities, and training. He is the founder of the Congressional Modeling and Simulation Caucus, the Congressional China Caucus, and co-chair of the Navy and Marine Corps Caucus. Since taking office, Forbes has sponsored legislation ranging from the prosecution of Weapons of Mass Destruction to the reformation of the military mail system. Forbes also sits on the Armed Services Readiness Subcommittee, which oversees the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) process. His work in the most recent BRAC process nearly doubled the personnel assigned to Ft. Lee and kept the Defense Supply Center Richmond open. In addition, Forbes was awarded the U.S. Navy’s highest civilian honor, the Distinguished Public Service Award, for his committed service and leadership in advancing the U.S. Navy.

Forbes is the founder of the Congressional Prayer Caucus whose purpose is to recognize the vital role that prayer by individuals of all faiths has played in Congress and in America. A life-long resident of Virginia, Forbes began his career in the private practice of law and ultimately became a partner in the largest law firm in southeastern Virginia. From 1989-2001, he served the Commonwealth of Virginia in the General Assembly. As a member of the House of Delegates, he served seven years, quickly establishing himself and serving as the Republican Floor Leader until his election to the State Senate in 1997. One year later, he became the Senate Republican Floor Leader. He served in the State Senate for 3 1/2 years, until his election to the U.S. House of Representatives. Forbes was chief patron of some of Virginia’s most important legislation in the past decade ranging from state funding for school construction to the abolition of parole. From 1997-2001, he also served as the Chairman of the Republican Party of Virginia. Forbes graduated from Great Bridge High School in Chesapeake in 1970. He was valedictorian of his 1974 class at Randolph-Macon College. In 1977, Forbes graduated from the University of Virginia School of Law. He was born and raised in Chesapeake, Virginia where he still resides with his wife Shirley. He and Shirley have been married since 1978 and have four children: Neil, Jamie, Jordan, and Justin.

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Powhatan County Fire Department 3872 Old Buckingham Rd. Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 598-5646 Emergency: 911 Chief of Fire and Emergency Medical Services: Rick Bucher Powhatan County is still a rural county in terms of firefighting, relying mostly on a tanker shuttle operation to deliver water to fire scenes. The fire companies are staffed by all-volunteer firefighters. The Powhatan Fire Administration office is located at 3872 Old Buckingham Rd. and is staffed by parttime county fire chief, a part-time assistant fire chief, a full-time office manager, and a volunteer medical office. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. • Company 1 is located at 3971 Old Buckingham Rd and operates with

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about 30 members. The company operates a tanker, a brush truck, and a pickup vehicle to respond to emergencies. • Company 2, located at 1922 Urbine Rd. new fire station. The company operates a fire engine, a tanker, a brush truck, a heavy rescue rig and a Suburban for responding to life threatening medical emergencies. • Company 3, located at 6377 Old Buckingham Rd, operates a fire engine, a tanker, a four-wheel drive attack vehicle and a Suburban. • Company 4, located at 1895 Huguenot Trail operates a fire engine, a tanker, a squad rig for salvage and hazardous materials operations, a gator for brush fires, and a Suburban. • Company 5 is located at 5631 Anderson Highway and operates a fire engine, a tanker, a brush truck and a GMC Jimmy.

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Powhatan County is still a rural county in terms of firefighting, relying mostly on a tanker shuttle operation to deliver water to fire scenes.

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Post Office Box 247 Powhatan, Va. 23139 Non-emergency (804) 598-2911 Dispatch (804) 598-5656 Emergency: 911 The Powhatan Volunteer Rescue Squad serves residents and visitors of Powhatan County as a 24-hour emergency medical service at both the basic and advanced life support level. The squad works hand in hand with local fire departments and is dispatched to calls by the Powhatan County Sheriff’s Department. Volunteers undergo rigorous training classes on an ongoing basis to ensure that the best possible patient care is rendered. Services are provided free of charge for field treatment and transportation to an appropriate emergency medical facility in the Richmond Metropolitan area. While many volunteer squads in the Richmond area have begun charging for services, Powhatan’s rescue squad continues to operate 100 percent free as a result of the community’s generous donations. Anyone wishing to become a member of the rescue squad must fill out the appropriate forms (available at www. Powhatanrescue.com) and meet before the Board of Directors and general membership at the monthly squad meeting. The squad meets the third Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. to discuss business matters. EMT certification is not required for membership, but interested persons may participate in EMT training during the first year of membership.

Powhatan Sheriff’s Office Post Office Box 133 Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 598-5652 The Powhatan County Sheriff’s Office is the chief law enforcement agency in Powhatan, and is under the direction of Sheriff Gregory A. Neal. The Sheriff’s Office is responsible for courtroom security, civil process, inmate transportation and housing, criminal investigations, patrol, traffic control, emergency 911 dispatch, animal control and victim/witness assistance. Undersheriff Chris DeHart and Chief Deputy Dan Giardini serve alongside Sheriff Neal. Chief Deputy Giardini is in charge of overseeing investigations, dispatch, civil process and victim/witness. He serves also as Asset Forfeiture coordinator and is in charge of the Crime Solvers Program. This program allows citizens who have information regarding crimes to call 403-4357 (HELP), and they are not required to give their names or testify in court and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000 for information. Giardini is also the Sheriff’s Office contact person for Powhatan County’s new TRIAD program. Undersheriff DeHart oversees uniform operations, animal control, school resource and training divisions. Undersheriff DeHart also commands the Sheriff’s Special Response Team (SRT). The SRT handles high risk calls such as arrest/search warrants, hostage situations, armed, mental or suicidal subjects, and provides mutual aid to State Police and surrounding counties where specialized equipment or training is needed. DeHart also serves as a representative of the county on the Richmond region’s Citizen Transportation Advisory Committee and as a member of the county’s local Emergency Planning Committee. The Sheriff’s Office support staff are Lisa Fleming, Administrative Staff Specialist; Anne Reynolds, Crime Analyst; and Cathy Neal, Courts and Civil Process Assistant. The Courtroom/Civil Process Division is supervised by Sgt. Robert Smith and has two full-time and two part-time deputies. This division averages over three days a week providing courtroom security for the General District, Juvenile-Domestic, and Circuit Courts. These deputies also serve all of the civil process warrants and subpoenas as well as handling the prisoner transportation to and from courts and jails. Larry Barden holds a part-time position and is a Virginia licensed polygraph examiner who conducts polygraphs for the Sheriff’s Office. The communications division receives calls for service and dispatches emergency services personnel, including police, fire and rescue. They entered nearly 22,000 calls for service in 2009. Donna Skeens is the Communications Manager and oversees eleven full-time

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dispatchers and three part-time dispatchers. Lt. Kevin Wolfe supervises the detective division, which has three full-time investigators, one of whom is a narcotics investigator. The detective division is responsible for criminal investigations and handles all evidence for the Sheriff’s department as well as extraditions. Training, supervised by 1st Sgt. Scott Lane, ensures that all deputies meet basic and in-service training requirements mandated by the Dept. of Criminal Justice Services and coordinates all special and elective training. He also oversees highway safety programs involving education and enforcement. Undersheriff DeHart and Lane are responsible for writing grants that assist with equipment purchases, overtime and additional law enforcement personnel. Patrol deputies are supervised by Lt. Randy Stickels and 1st Sgt. Adam Sadler. Three Corporals within the patrol division supervise the various shifts. Patrol deputies answer calls for service, take preliminary reports on crimes, perform fingerprinting, conduct DUI checkpoints, and are responsible for traffic control, speed enforcement, crash investigations, assist civil process with inmate transports, and do business and residential security checks. Patrol deputies also participate in special events within Powhatan County, give civic talks, and conduct bicycle safety clinics. The patrol division has two deputies trained to conduct commercial motor vehicle inspections. The patrol division also has a specialized substance/drug canine to aid in the detection of narcotics as well as a multi-trained canine for drugs, searches, patrol, etc.. Four deputies are assigned to the School Resource Division including the supervisor, Sgt. Mark Johnson. SRO’s provide education to students during the school year through Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE), Class Action programs, and other classroom education. They assist school administration with safety and truancy issues, and provide security during school hours and at extracurricular events. SRO’s also conduct school-related criminal investigations. During the summer months one SRO deputy is assigned to summer school while the remainder assist in other divisions of the Sheriff’s Office. Sgt. Christine Boczar leads

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the Animal Control division with two full-time deputies and one office assistant. The deputies have law enforcement certifications in addition to animal control training and are responsible for animal protection and enforcement of state and local laws. Animal Control handles primarily domestic animal calls, but is also called upon for removal of snakes or rabid animals. The majority of wildlife calls are directed to the Dept. of Game and Inland Fisheries. The Animal Control Shelter is located at 4000 Old Plantation Road and hours are Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and by appointment. Anyone wishing to adopt an animal may call 5985672. The Victim/Witness coordinator for Powhatan and Cumberland County is Wendy McClellan. Her office falls under the direction of the Sheriffs of both jurisdictions by order of the Commonwealth, and is a grantfunded position obtained by the Powhatan County Sheriff’s Office. Ms. McClellan advises crime victims of their rights pursuant to the Crime Victims Bill of Rights Act, which involves the areas of protection, financial availability, notification, victim input and courtroom services. She is a past member of the State Crime Commission’s Sex Offender Registry Task Force and former President of the Virginia Network for Victims and Witnesses of Crime. Ed Boyer and Bob Wood are Powhatan County Magistrates and work directly for the Supreme Court, not the Sheriff. Their office is located within the Sheriff’s Office. To set up an appointment with a magistrate, please call the Sheriff’s Office dispatcher or the Magistrate’s office at 598-5658. The Sheriff’s Office has a bike unit used for traffic and crowd control, pedestrian and bicycle safety, security, parades, bike rodeos, graduations and large community events. A list of the phone numbers for the various Sheriff’s Office departments is included for your reference. Sheriff Neal states,“The population of Powhatan County continues to grow at a fast pace. In conjunction with this growth, crime, traffic, County activities and calls for service increase as well. The Sheriff’s Office has stayed abreast of the County’s significant growth and is dedicated to the highest level of protection

For law enforcement, times have certainly changed Former Powhatan County Sheriff Nelson Batterson likes to say that, when he served, one of the best tools he had to work with was the one between his ears. “I knew what the law was,” said Batterson, who started with the department in 1961, “and I tried to apply common sense.” As important as common sense remains, Batterson had a good reason for relying so heavily on it back then: particularly in the early years of his career, it was pretty much all he had. When Batterson was elected Sheriff in 1971, taking over for Sheriff Floyd W Simpson, he had one deputy, no radio system, and a single government issue .45 automatic pistol. He had no dispatchers, and if he needed to respond to a call — back then, said Batterson, he was familiar with “around 90 percent” of the county’s 7,696 residents and knew where they lived — he had to drive his own car. A decade later, when current Powhatan County Sheriff Greg Neal began his career, police work was still heavily dependant on many of the same communication techniques officers had used for decades. Granted, the population in Powhatan was still considerably smaller than it is today, and that may have accounted for the somewhat less technical way directions were sometimes doled out to officers. “Years ago a dispatcher might send you to a street address, and have to say ‘Go to the pine tree, [and] turn right at Curtis’ house,’” remembers Neal, whose officers now rely on in-car computers and GPS to pinpoint exact locations. Needless to say, plenty of other things have changed as well. Fingerprints used to be taken by rolling a person’s fi ngers in ink; now there are computerized scanners for that. When Batterson started there were no bulletproof vests; now that equipment is standard issue.

Two decade ago, officers looking for background information on a suspect would likely have found themselves engaged in an exchange with other police departments involving phone calls, faxing and sending information through the mail. Now the Powhatan Sheriff’s Department is part of the LINX system, a network that allows county officers to share data throughout the Central Virginia region. The system gives Powhatan law enforcement the ability to access arrest records and other reports from over 100 other departments. Over at Area Six State Police headquarters, First Sergeant D. Wayne Holland is surrounded by daily reminders of how far technology has advanced everything from communications to forensic science. He’s also not immune, however, to its occasional shortcomings. “Computers are some of the best things and some of the worst things,” he said pragmatically a few months ago, just days after a power outage had him and his office feeling somewhat “disconnected from the world.” He has also had to overcome his own occasional reluctance to get on the new technology bandwagon. “It’s been a gradual thing [for me],” said Holland, noting that new troopers often come to the force already comfortable with things he is just getting used to. There is also, of course, the obvious fact that for all the time and trouble that technology might save, even the most expensive piece of equipment can’t do everything. When it comes to things like interview and interrogation, there is no substitute for experience and face to face contact. “I consider it an art,” said Neal. “To be successful you have to be good at it. I don’t see that changing a whole lot.” – Roslyn Ryan

THEN & NOW COMMUNICATION

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Then: As late as the 1970s, residents looking to get a hold of the sheriff might have to call his wife to track him down.

Then: Background info. on suspects had to be tracked down by phone and sent through the mail or hand delivered from one police department to another.

Then: Officers had guns — and little else.

Now: E-mail and Blackberries make it easy to find anyone instantly.

Now: The LINX system makes it possible for officers in over 100 counties to instantly share information.

Now: Bullet proof vests protect officers and Tasers and asps (batonlike weapons) offer an alternative to lethal force.

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and services to its citizens and businesses. I am fortunate to be the Sheriff of Powhatan County and am proud of my personnel. Our excellent working relationship with the Dept. of Virginia State Police, the Commonwealth Attorney’s office, the private and public school systems and other Sheriff’s Offices enables us to serve Powhatan’s citizens most effectively. “

Powhatan Sheriff’s Office Contact Numbers Administrative Office Main Number ..............598-5652 Administrative Staff Specialist – Lisa Fleming .........................................................598-5655

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Sheriff’s Department when requested. The Virginia State Police also has a medflight program that serves the Richmond metropolitan area that includes Chesterfield, Powhatan and Amelia counties and Colonial Heights. Those with any requests for civic programs, crime prevention programs, drug abuse programs, or assistance in general, should contact their local state trooper or the Area Six office 24 hours a day.

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Dispatch Supervisor – Donna Skeens .............. 598-5760

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Patrol Supervisor / Operations – Lt. Randy Stickels ................................................598-5751

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Training – 1st Sgt. Scott Lane ............................. 598-5931

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Dispatch Emergency ....................................................... 911 Dispatch Non-Emergency ...................................598-5656

Administrative and Patrol – 1st Sgt. Adam Sadler........................................... 598-5931 TRIAD / Crimesolvers Coordinator – Chief Deputy Dan Giardini ............................598-5653 Crime Analyst – Anne Reynolds .......................598-5657 Investigations Supervisor – Lt. Kevin Wolfe ..598-5937 Investigators ............................................................598-5654 Civil Process Supervisor – Sgt. Robert Smith.598-5758 Civil Process Administrative Assistant – Cathy Neal.............................................................598-5758 School Resource Officers Supervisor – Sgt. Mark Johnson ..............................................403-3533 Powhatan High School SRO ...............................403-3533 Powhatan Jr. High and Elementary SRO ......... 598-1375 Pocahontas Middle and Elementary SRO......................................................598-0981 Animal Control Supervisor – Sgt. Christine Boczar..........................................598-5775 Animal Control ......................................................598-5672 Magistrates - Bob Wood, Ed Boyer ....................598-5658

State Police Virginia State Police Area Six Headquarters 1765 Anderson Hwy. Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 379-8645 (804) 553-3445 (24 hour dispatch) #77 (cell phone) Troopers assigned to Area Six are also responsible for Amelia and Chesterfield counties and the City of Colonial Heights. First Sgt. D. Wayne Holland supervises approximately 45 sworn and non-sworn personnel. Area Six State Police handle requests made of them 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Troopers investigate motor vehicle crashes, work radar, patrol all primary and secondary highways, answer calls for assistance, give safety talks to the public and private school systems, and perform crime prevention assessments upon requests for residential and commercial establishments. Area Six State Police provides the use of their canine (K-9), tact team, search teams and helicopters for the

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Wellness First Integrative Health Center 15871 City View Drive, Suite 140. Midlothian, Va. 23113 Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Closed Sat. and Sun. (804) 897-3478

Dental Baxter Perkinson Jr., DDS & Associates 2625 Anderson Hwy. Powhatan, Va. 23139 Mon.-Fri 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (804) 598-3000

Family Dentistry E. Tracy Spaur, DDS 3852 Old Buckingham Rd. Powhatan, Va. 23139 Mon., Tues., Thurs. and Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wed. 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (804) 598-3500

Dr. Peter Matkowsky 1664 Anderson Hwy, Suite C Powhatan, Va. 23139 Mon. -Thurs. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays reserved for sedation appointments (804) 897-3339

Don Murry, DDS 3250 Anderson Hwy. Powhatan, Va. 23139 Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (804) 598-2600

Powhatan Gentle Dentistry 2105 Academy Road Mon.-Thurs. 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fri. by appointment (804) 598-8951

Physicians Midlothian Family Practice 3510-A Anderson Highway Powhatan, Va. 23139 There is a physician on call 24 hours a day. Office hours are Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (urgent care is available on Sat. from 8:30-noon at the Midlothian Family Practice Village office. This office is located at 13332 Midlothian Turnpike, Midlothian, Va. (804) 794-5598) (804) 598-3100

Powhatan Family Physicians 2615 Anderson Hwy. Powhatan, Va. 23139 Doctors are on call 24 hours a day. Office hours are Mon. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tues.– Fri. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sat. 9 a. m. until noon. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. (804) 794-1555

Powhatan Medical Associates 3452 Anderson Highway Suite D Powhatan, Va. 23139 (804) 285-6050 Fax: (804) 598-2481 Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. Patients are seen by appointment. In most circumstances, the office can accommodate same-day appointments. Please contact them 24 hours in advance if you need to cancel your appointment.

Veterinarians Capital Home Veterinary Care PO Box 29735 Richmond, VA 23242 Phone: (804) 432-2534 Fax: (804) 598-7891 Email: dr.dexter@capitalhomevetcare. com Hours: Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sat 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Early Morning & Weekend Appts. Available

Claws and Paws 4313 Anderson Hwy Powhatan, Va. 23139 Dr. Thomas Fore, Dr. Patricia Morgan

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Deer Creek Equine Clinic 2884 Maidens Rd Powhatan Va., 23139 Dr. Cindi Arledge 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (After hours emergencies 965-1881) (804) 598-3759 Specializes in the care of horses, with a well-equipped mobile clinic. Emergency calls accepted after hours.

Elam Animal Hospital and Reproductive Center 1403 Anderson Hwy Powhatan, Va. 23139 Mon-Fri 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dr. C. Nick Elam, Jr. (804) 794-4105 A full service animal hospital equipped with radiology, laboratory, and ultrasound. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins will be worked in as necessary.

Midlothian Animal Clinic 14411 Sommerville Court Midlothian, Va. 23113 Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. 2nd and 4th Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (804) 794-2099. (804) 794-3015 (fax) macvet@mindspring.com Provides medical care, general dentistry and oral surgery, digital radiography, endoscopy, in-house laboratory, ultrasound and surgical services.

Powhatan Animal Hospital 2540 Anderson Hwy Powhatan, Va. 23139 Drs. Stephen R. Larrick and Rebecca Knight Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat 8 a.m. to noon (804) 598-3168 (804) 598-1253 (fax) Appointments are required except Saturdays, when walk-ins are accepted.

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