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Vol. XXXVI No. o. 01

July 6, 2022

Board discusses financial system vendor’s results By Laura McFarland Managing Editor

POWHATAN – With the dust finally settled on getting Powhatan County’s 2022 real estate and personal property taxes sent out, scrutiny turned last week to what worked and didn’t work in the process. All of the county’s real estate and personal property taxes for the first half of 2022 were mailed out on June 10 – five days after the date when taxes are normally due to the county. This year, the due date had already been extended to June 24 and the penalty and interest dates to Aug. 1 Some of that lateness can be ascribed to the Powhatan County Board of Supervisors not officially making all of the decisions necessary for bills to be completed – such as adopting the real estate tax rate and making the decision to eliminate the vehicle license fee – until May 18. That was the reason the due date was initially pushed back. But the scrutiny last week was fo-

cused on the role that Keystone Information Systems, the company handling the county’s mass appraisal system and countywide ERP system, played in further delays. During the board’s meeting on Monday, June 27, David Williams, who represents District 1, asked a line of questions he said was aimed at getting a handle on the problems that occurred with the system to make the bills late; what efforts were made to reach the agreed upon milestones in the county’s contract with Keystone; what consequences might be in place for unmet contractual deliverables, why a third party contractor had to be used to finish the process, and what will be done moving forward to make sure the process works better to avoid a similar situation. Williams also asked for information on how the project was managed; whether the county documented functional and technical requirements for the system, and how much the county is actually paying for the company’s services.

“I would like to have this conversation tonight because I know we are continuing to have problems,” Williams said during his opening explanation of why he wanted the discussion on the board’s agenda. County administrator Ned Smither said that, more than just the most recent issues with tax bills, Keystone is a system used daily by staff in all departments and the system will bring more functions and capabilities to both staff and taxpayers as the county continues to use it and adapt to it. He acknowledged that some departments have more complicated issues than others that have to be figured out, and that the departments of commissioner of the revenue Jamie Timberlake and treasurer Becky Nunnally in particular have not gotten what they really wanted or needed from Keystone to function fully. But within those issues, Smither praised the way Keystone “has been there for us, fighting the fight, every step

Tax bills for 2022 sent out significantly late By Laura McFarland Managing Editor

POWHATAN – While Powhatan County was up front in letting citizens know that their real estate and personal property taxes would be sent out late this year and even extended the due date accordingly, unexpected delays saw them going out much later than planned. The first half of 2022 real estate and personal property taxes were mailed out on June 10, according to treasurer Becky Nunnally. The county had confirmation see TAX BILL, pg. 5

see BOARD, pg. 4

Endowment created to honor Bailey Band teacher arrested for indecency with a minor PHOTO BY LAURA McFARLAND

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The legacy of former Powhatan Agriculture Extension Agent Johns Baliey, shown front, third from left, has been assured with the creation of the Johns Bailey Endowment Fund. The fund was announced June 27 at the board of supervisors meeting, and several people came to show their support for Bailey.

By Laura McFarland Managing Editor

POWHATAN – Friends and supporters of Johns Bailey aren’t waiting until he is gone to honor his legacy – they are doing it right now and in the most fitting way possible. Powhatan County Cooperative Extension agents last week announced the creation of the Johns Bailey Endowment Fund, which will serve the dual purpose of honoring a man who has spent decades helping people in Powhatan and continuing the work he has done through support of scholarships, programs and more. News of the fund in

Bailey’s honor was announced at the Powhatan County Board of Supervisors meeting on Monday, June 27. A committee made up of community volunteers and staff coordinated the effort in raising funds to both support the county’s extension program and honor Bailey, said Cathy Howland, 4-H Extension agent. “This fund was established in support of scholarships and programs through the Powhatan County Extension Office specifically within the areas of 4-H youth development, agriculture and natural resources, and family consumer sciences,” she said.

Rachel Henley, agriculture extension agent, said the committee has already raised about $11,000 for the endowment fund, which members aim to build up to $25,000 in the next five years. Once it reaches that amount, the endowment will give the office and the community the benefits of the tax deductible gifts people can put into play through the support it gives. Anyone wishing to donate to the fund can get more information at www. tinyurl.com/johnsbaileyendowment. The extension office has wanted to create an endowment fund for several see BAILEY, pg. 6

By Laura McFarland Managing Editor

POWHATAN – The suspended Powhatan High School director of bands and performing arts coordinator was arrested and arraigned Thursday on two counts of taking indecent liberties with a minor by a person in custodial or supervisory relationship. SNEAD Andrew C. see SNEAD, pg. 3

School board votes to approve budget changes By Laura McFarland Managing Editor

POWHATAN – The Powhatan County School Board approved budget changes last week to better reflect updated numbers, part of which, if approved by the board of supervisors, would pave the way to all school employees receiving a bonus. During the school board’s meeting on Tuesday, June 28, the four school see BUDGET, pg. 3

Powhatan County

Students in the Powhatan County Public Schools’ Harry Potter: A Week at Hogwarts Camp show off the Monster Book of Monsters they made during the camp. PCPS offered several camps last week with more to come in July. See photos page 8A.

PHOTO BY LAURA McFARLAND

Powhatan Today, July 6, 2022

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O B I T UA R I E S WILLIAM DUNBAR DUNBAR, William "Bill," 80, of Powhatan, passed away on June 26, 2022. Bill was born in Hopewell, in 1942. He and his wife, Barbara, moved to Powhatan in 1971. He began learning the fine art of plumbing at age 24. Over his 45-year career he became a master plumber/job foreman and worked for Catlett-Johnson, Southworth Mechanical and Baker & Hazlewood Mechanical. Bill loved Powhatan, hunting, fishing and talking; family was his priority and he spent much time with his wife and two boys, inlaws, parents, brothers and sisters. Then there were grandchildren, four of them, who stole his heart. He was also kind and generous, offering a helping hand. He was preceded in death by his father, Anson Dunbar Sr.; mother, Mildred Bogle Dunbar; brothers, Robert, Anson Jr. and Carl Stanley; and sisters, Margie Dowd and Joan Kwosek. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Barbara Moore Dunbar; two sons, Kevin (Stacey) and Jonathan (Kathy); four grandchildren, Shyla, Landon, Ashton and W. Anson; one brother, David (Ora); three sisters, Dolores Dunbar, Linda Marsh (Bob) and Pat Creech; and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held on Thursday, June 30, at 6 p.m. with visitation one hour prior, in the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home in Powhatan. The family requested no flowers. Online condolences may be made at bennettbardenfh.com. A donation to the Powhatan Food Bank would be kind.

PCPS to start charging for school lunches again in fall By Laura McFarland Managing Editor

POWHATAN – When Powhatan County Public Schools returns to session in the fall, any student not eligible for free and reduced assistance will return to paying for meals, which will go up slightly in cost. During the school board’s meeting on Tuesday, June 28, the four school board members present voted unanimously to increase meal prices for student and adult lunches by 10 cents for the 2022-2023 school year. Rick Cole, who represents District 1, was not present to vote. With their vote of approval, the lunch price for grades kindergarten through eighth grade increases from $2.90 to $3 and for grades nine through 12 it increases from $3 to $3.10. The adult meal price increases from $3.75 to $3.85. The breakfast price for K-12 will remain at

$1.50. Federal regulations require School Food Authorities (SFAs) to annually review paid lunch revenues to ensure compliance with the Paid Lunch Equity (PLE) provision that requires SFAs to ensure that sufficient funds are provided for meals served to students that are not eligible for free or reduced price meals. Powhatan County Public Schools has been exempt from this requirement for school years 2020–2021 and 2021–2022 due to COVID-19 and free meals were provided to all students during this period, according to Larry Johns, assistant superintendent for finance, business operations, transportation and food services. However, the free meals program has ended and students that are not eligible for free or reduced price meals will be charged for meals for the 2022–2023 school year. see LUNCHES, pg. 5

COMMUNITY CALENDAR Wednesday, July 6

Powhatan County Public Library is proud to partner with Powhatan County Public Schools for the children’s summer reading program. The 2022 theme is “Oceans of Possibilities!” Participants are encouraged to attend summer reading events and check out books at the library. All programs at all locations are free and open to the public. Children’s story times will be held on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. at the library on July 6, 13, 20 and 27. Enjoy stories, songs and rhymes! Contact Powhatan County Public Library at 804-598-5670. Community Matters is a resource for all 55 and forward interested in learning, staying active and engaging with peers. Challenge and socialization are powerful combined and crucial at any age! Program is free; requires independent participation. Weekly sessions with a wide range of topics and activities are held on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Rescue Squad Building, 3920 Marion Harland Lane. Information on various offerings, activities and topics presented can be found on Facebook: Powhatan County Reach for Active Services and also by calling the Powhatan Library 804-598-5670 and selecting option 3 to hear an updated recording. Call program coordinator Jayne Lloyd at 804698-0438 for more information. Powhatan County Public Library is open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. Meeting rooms are available by reservation; study rooms are available first come, first served. The library offers e-books and materials to borrow in person or by using Books to Go. With Books to Go, patrons may reserve print materials, DVDs, and audiobooks 24/7 online at www. powhatanlibrary or by phone during open hours at 804-598-5670; once the patron is notified that their order is ready, they have three days to pick it up at the to-go shelf. The outdoor library book drop is open 24/7 for returning library items; however, patrons must return mobile hotspots to the circulation desk inside the library. The library accepts donations and the Friends of the Library bookstore is open during library business hours. Visit www.powhatanlibrary.net or call the library at 804-598-5670 for more details, and like the library’s Facebook page for all the latest, up-to-date library news, information and program schedules. Business Network International (BNI) Powhatan chapter meets virtually from 8 to 9:30 a.m. every Wednesday. Visit Www.BNIVA.com for information. To register, visit https://tinyurl.com/ BNIOnFire or contact executive director Dawne Gulla at dawne@bniva.com or 804-690-9220 for more information. The Free Clinic of Powhatan serves residents from Powhatan, Amelia and Cumberland Counties as well as select Chesterfield areas. Services include medical, dental, counseling and women’s healthcare by appointment. Note: Walk-in medical services for current registered patients now available on the first and third Mondays of May and June. Eligibility requirements on website www. freeclinicofpowhatan.org/patients. Registration for new patients by appointment Mondays 5-8 p.m. or walk-in Tuesdays from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. For more information or to make an appointment, call (804) 598-5637.

A Caregiver Support Group will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. the first Thursday of every month at May Memorial Baptist Church, 3922 Old Buckingham Road, Powhatan. Build a support system with people who understand. For more information, contact Jayne Lloyd at 804-6980438. Visit alz.org/grva to learn more about caregiver programs and resources.

The Powhatan Food Pantry is open from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursdays, Saturdays and Tuesdays at 2500 Batterson Road. Contact the pantry at 804-372-9526 or powhatanvafoodpantry@gmail. com.

The Huguenot Beekeepers Association is a group of experienced and beginner beekeepers that are dedicated to promoting beekeeping in our communities and supporting each other in our beekeeping activities. The group meets from 7 to 9 p.m. in the auditorium of the Powhatan Village Building, 3910 Old Buckingham Road, Powhatan. Visit https://huguenotbeekeepers.org.

The Powhatan County Fair association meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at the Powhatan Fairgrounds located at 4042 Anderson Highway, Powhatan, Virginia 23139. For more information, visit www.powhatanfair.org.

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

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

The Powhatan Garden Club meets the first Thursday of the month at the Powhatan Rescue Squad Building, 3920 Marion Harland Road, starting at 10 a.m. for refreshments and at 10:30 a.m. for the meeting and program. The club does not meet in August and January. For more information, contact Laura Divinski at 804-3729572.

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

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

Relay for Life South of the James meets at 7 p.m. on the second Monday of the month online. For more information, contact Pat Johnson at 804241-1161 or pjj804@icloud.com.

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

The Powhatan County Public Library Adult Summer Reading Program will the second of two summer movie nights! Join us on July 12 for a viewing of "Death on the Nile." Both movies are PG-13 and run from 4 to 6 p.m. Popcorn is on us! Registration is required. For details, contact Powhatan County Public Library at 804-598-5670 or library@powhatanlibrary.net.

Attention Powhatan businesses and start-ups: The Capital Region Small Business Development Center team will be in Powhatan from 2 to 5 p.m. July 12 for business consultation sessions. These are FREE business resources and assistance to businesses of all life stages (start-up, existing and legacy). Sign up for your session at tinyurl. com/PowhatanOfficeHours. Visit https:// capitalregionvasbdc.com/.

Lonesome Dove Equestrian Center, which is located at 6137 Old Buckingham Road, provides year-round therapeutic horseback riding exclusively for veterans with special needs and disabilities. Focusing on veterans in Central Virginia, the goal of this program is to improve the quality of life for the participants through activities that are positive to their cognitive, physical, emotional and social well-being. As of Jan. 1, 2021, the program is also welcoming first responders to come ride with the program. From April through October, volunteers are asked to arrive at 9 a.m. and the riding sessions begin at 10 a.m. Upcoming dates are: July 12, 19 and 27; August 2, 16 and 24; Sept. 13, 20 and 28; Oct. 4, 18 and 26. In November, volunteers are asked to arrive at 10 a.m. and the riding sessions begin at 11 a.m. Upcoming dates are Nov. 1, 15 and 30. There are no sessions in December. LDEC is able to provide a variety of services to the veterans because of dedicated volunteers. Those who would like to help and have fun at the same time are asked to consider becoming a member of one of these teams. For more information about Lonesome Dove, visit http://ldequestrian.com/ or contact 804-318-6485.

Have you ever wondered what tree you were walking by in Powhatan State Park? This walk may be just what you're looking for. Led by a local master naturalist volunteer, the walk is an introduction to the basics of native tree identification. The walk will take approximately 1.5 hours on an easily travelled trail that passes many of the native trees found in central Virginia. Be sure to wear closed toe shoes and bring plenty of water. All ages are welcome. The walk begins promptly at 10 a.m. every Tuesday at the Playground Shelter through the end of August. Call the Park Office at 804-598-7148 for more information.

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

The new Bridge of Reason AA meeting is held at 7 p.m. every Tuesday at Powhatan Mennonite

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

Powhatan Fire and Rescue’s Junior Emergency Technician program meets at 1:30 p.m. on the second Sunday of each month at different locations in the county. The program is free and open to 12- to 15-year-olds from all parts of the county interested in learning about their local fire, rescue and emergency services organizations. Applications may be picked up year-round at the fire administration office in the Village Building.

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

Upcoming

Hobson’s Chapel United Methodist Church will hold Homecoming services at 11 a.m. on Sunday, July 17 at the church, located at 6483 Old Buckingham Road. Special music will be provided by Tarnished Brass and Deana Boyles. Services will be led by Pastor Jerry Drinkard with special guest speaker DS Jay Carey from Farmville. Lunch will be provided following the service. All are invited to join the congregation in fellowship.

Calling all Powhatan area kids! Join us at May Memorial Baptist Church for Discovery on Adventure Island! This Vacation Bible School experience focuses on inviting kids to learn about how God’s light is shining on them and how they can shine God’s light on others. VBS will meet from 9 to noon on July 18 to 21. Children from preschool through fifth grade are welcome! Together we will study the Bible, do crafts, play games, eat snacks and have a great time! On Adventure Island we’ll explore the stories of familiar Bible characters from the Old and New Testaments and see how they were connected with God. We’ll also talk about how our connection with God brings the invitation to shine God’s light in the rest of our world. After the conclusion of the final session, join us for dinner and fun on the May Memorial grounds at 6 p.m. July 21. Our VBS students will share what they’ve learned throughout the week, and we’ll all celebrate God’s light together! You can register for Vacation Bible School now at https://www. maymemorialchurch.org/vbs-2022 or in person the morning of July 18.

Fine Creek Baptist Church will hold Vacation Bible School July 18 to 22 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The church will have classes for ages 3 to kindergarten, grades 1-3 and grades 4-6. There will not be a nursery. Register through the church’s website or Facebook page.

Baking Out of the Box is a new 4-H summer program designed for all youth ages 9-13. Young people with an interest in baking and “all things hands-on in the kitchen” are invited to join the fun in this 4-H class! Learn how to create a variety of different baked goods simply using a boxed cake mix, discover healthy options, kitchen equipment, food safety and much more! This short-term 4-H project will be offered Tuesday/Wednesday, July 19 and 20, from 9 a.m. to noon. Fee per participant is $15. Space is limited so register today. Contact Powhatan Extension Office at chowland@vt.edu or call (804) 598-5640 for online registration or answer questions.

Lonesome Dove Equestrian Center, which is located at 6137 Old Buckingham Road, provides year-round therapeutic horseback riding exclusively for veterans with special needs and disabilities. Focusing on veterans in Central Virginia, the goal of this program is to improve the quality of life for the participants through activities that are positive to their cognitive, physical, emotional and social well-being. As of Jan. 1, 2021, the program is also welcoming first responders to come ride with the program. From April through October, volunteers are asked to arrive at 9 a.m. and the riding sessions begin at 10 a.m. Upcoming dates are: July 19 and 27; August 2, 16 and 24; Sept. 13, 20 and 28; Oct. 4, 18 and 26. In November, volunteers are asked to arrive at 10 a.m. and the riding sessions begin at 11 a.m. Upcoming dates are Nov. 1, 15 and 30. There are no sessions in December. LDEC is able to provide a variety of services to the veterans because of dedicated volunteers. Those who would like to help and have fun at the same time are asked to consider becoming a member of one of these teams. For more information about Lonesome Dove, visit http://ldequestrian.com/ or contact 804-318-6485.

Powhatan Bullnanza will be held on Saturday, July 23 at Rocky Oak Farm, 2693 Rocky Oak Road in Powhatan. Gates open at 5 p.m. and showtime is 7:30 p.m. The events include bull

Tuesday, July 12

Sunday, July 10

Graceland Baptist Church will hold a Vacation Bible School Day Camp the week of July 11 to 15. The camp will be held from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. It is open to first through sixth graders. The camp is free. Children need to bring their own lunch. There will be games, crafts, Bible stories, etc.

Reach for Active Services offers private technology assistance sessions to Powhatan residents (55 & forward) by reservation. Located at the Powhatan Library conference room - bring your device for hands-on learning; call or email to reserve a time slot. Now filling reservations for July 8. Contact the program coordinator at 804698-0438 or RAServices.PVA@gmail.com.

Farmers Market at Tavern 19 is open from 9 a.m. to noon every Saturday through October on the grounds of Independence Golf Course, 600 Founders Bridge Blvd, Midlothian, VA 23113. The new Farmers Market at Tavern 19 is a grower’s market, featuring farm fresh seasonal produce, grass fed meats, fruits and berries, honey, baked goods, value added products and select artisan crafts. Independence Golf Course is the ideal setting for a farmers market – it’s a park-like setting with plenty of parking and grass covered by large shade trees. The market has free Wi-Fi, a stage, electricity, food provided by Tavern 19, picnic tables, live music, kid’s activities and more! Come grab some dinner and stock up for the week on fresh local products! For more information, visit https://rvagriculture.org/.

Church, 3549 Old Buckingham Road, Powhatan. It is an open, decision and literature meeting for Powhatan, Goochland, and Cumberland counties.

Monday, July 11

Saturday, July 9

A Called to Care Meeting will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the first and third

Contact the office at 804-598-5646 or preams@ powhatanva.gov for this month’s location.

Friday, July 8

Extension specialists and industry experts share timely topics for farmers in the Virginia Cooperative Extension Ag Today, held virtually at 9 a.m. every Thursday. These updates are relevant and brief and are recorded for folks who can't join on that day and time. Podcasts (audio only) are posted on Westmoreland VCE webpage and YouTube video recordings can be found at https://www.youtube.com/ playlist?list=PL7_2 QUVzrPXDpYsV2HY11CH8KBrluifyO. Contact Stephanie Romelczyk (sromelcz@vt.edu) for information on joining the meeting live. Watched or listened to VCE AG Today? Let us know how we are doing! Find our survey here: https://vce. az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6fiYBb914AYRdn7.

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

Thursday, July 7

Thursdays of each month at Powhatan United Methodist Church. This organization offers both support to persons who have health issues and those who are caring for persons with health issues. The meetings may include guest speakers on a myriad of topics related to aging and good health. Guest speakers have included a nurse practitioner, neurologist, nutritionist, physical therapist and many more. All are welcome to attend. This group is facilitated by Judy CainOliver, licensed clinical psychologist.

see CALENDAR, pg. 4

Powhatan Today, July 6, 2022

Splendor in the grass By Virginia McCown Contributing Writer

Those deep golden yolks folks love so much don’t come easy. It takes daily, dedicated searches for my chickens’ favorites: clover, dandelions and chickweed. So while gathering “weeds” one cold, early spring morning my myopic eyes espied dozens of bees, butterflies and moths gathering nectar from tiny blossoms in our not yet mowed yard. Call it beautiful chaos in Cumberland. Our lawn wouldn’t be mowed for at least another month. This……. was a good thing. Later I was tasked to root and ship Virginia sweetspire, another essential player in our local ecosystem that supCONTRIBUTED PHOTO ports many native bees, butterflies as This photo shows the leaves and well as birds. I’ve committed to bringing back at least one native plant to my how the Virginia Sweetspire landscape each month. And no… appears just before it blooms. they’re not all weeds or dull-looking Pot in Haste, Regret in Leisure plants. Never belittle preparation. It’s imSo what is Virginia sweetspire? portant even if you’re not intent on shipping plants. Before using, it’s recVirginia sweetspire (Itea virginica) ommended to soak recycled plastic is a tough yet very attractive shrub. I’ve gardening containers in a solution of even spotted volunteers growing at the 10% bleach in tap water for at least 15 bases of my pecan trees. I have more to 20 minutes. This helps rid last year’s emerging along borders of sheds and fungal and bacterial problems that hedges. They coexist with many plants might still remain from the previous including the aggressive native, Camp- growing season. After the pots are sis radicans, or trumpet vine. rinsed and dried, use a sterile—and Virginia sweetspire is a deciduous to reputable—commercial soil mix insemi-evergreen shrub that will grow in tended for plant propagation. moist soils as well as dry. It thrives in The Home and Garden Information either sun or shade. Center at Clemson University (https:// The sweetspire shrub, in nature, hgic.clemson.edu/) recommends taking grows 3 to 5 feet tall. In sunny condi- cuttings of Virginia sweetspire from tions, it’ll appear in an arching and full May to September but divisions of form suited for mass plantings in bor- suckers are easier done in fall. ders, and 4-to 6-inch, white, tubular, I didn’t do that. sweet- scented flowers appear in clusI chose instead to cut bare roots in ters during May in Central Virginia. late winter. Suggestion: it’s best to folTake special care when rooting low the advice from the experts. Had I plants intended for shipping to another cut from leafed out plants, I would’ve state. I felt all warm and fuzzy ship- avoided wasting precious time. Alping these native plants, but I asked though I took meticulous care, I discovmyself, “Are the organisms in the soil ered one trumpet vine (Campsis radinative as well?” If I’m not sure, I could cans) leafing out in one of my starter be complicit in spreading an invasive pots. species or disease. Even the best of inFortunately, most of what I cut was tentions could create an environmental growing as Virginia sweetspire. disaster. Take the Emerald Ash Borer, I divided the suckers in mid-March. for example. It’s spread through fire- Although Virginia sweetspire can be wood crossing state lines into other re- propagated through seeds and other gions.

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C R I M E R E P O RT Arrests One female was charged on June 24 with petty larceny (Misdemeanor). One female was charged on June 24 with petty larceny (M). One female was charged on June 25

with petty larceny (M). One male was charged on June 26 with petty larceny (M). One female was charged on June 26 with petty larceny (M).

Incident report for June 20 to 26 - Incident type & total calls Abandoned vehicle Advice Animal calls Assist Attempt to locate BOL Child welfare Civil Damaged property Disabled vehicle Disorder/disturbance Domestic Fingerprints Fireworks

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SNEAD Continued from pg. 1

Snead, 36, of Powhatan was arrested as the result of an ongoing investigation by the sheriff’s office, according to a release from Chief Deputy Jeffery S. Searfoss. He is being held without bond at Pamunkey Regional Jail until a bail hearing can be set once defense counsel is appointed or retained. Sheriff Brad Nunnally confirmed the school system had been notified but declined to comment on where the alleged incidents took place or release any details about the victim. The dates of offense listed on the arrest warrants are May 31 for one of the charges, and between April 25 and May 5 for the second charge. Both involve a single alleged victim. Authorities have

Found property Fraud Gunshot calls Hit and run Investigation Larceny Lockout Loud music Missing person MVAs Noise Pd alarm Psychiatric Reckless driver

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served multiple search warrants as part of their ongoing investigation of the case. All but one of those warrants had been sealed by the court as of Friday morning, but after a Richmond Times-Dispatch reporter inquired about the remaining unsealed warrant, authorities moved quickly to have it sealed. When contacted, Tracie Omohundro, assistant superintendent for in-

Sex offense Shoplifting Stabbing Suspicious Traffic hazard Traffic stop Transport Trespass Unknown emergency Vandalism VCIN hit Warrant service Welfare check

struction, released a statement: “PCPS has been notified that there is an on-going investigation of our employee, Mr. Andrew C. Snead. We are fully cooperating with the Powhatan Sheriff’s Office. PCPS has placed Mr. Andrew C. Snead on administrative leave. Any inquiries should be submitted to the Powhatan Sheriff’s Office.” see SNEAD, pg. 4

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BUDGET Continued from pg. 1

board members present voted unanimously to amend the operating budget for fiscal year (FY) 2022-2023 that started on Friday by decreasing it from $54,761,583 to $53,507,389 in accordance with the budget adopted by the General Assembly and amend the food service budget by increasing it from $1,682,387 to $1,757,860 in accordance with the board of supervisor’s appropriation. Rick Cole, who represents District 1, was not present to vote. Larry Johns, who retired as the assistant superintendent for finance, business operations, transportation and food services a few days after the meeting, laid out the changes in the budgets in a brief presentation. The school board approved the operating budget at $54,761,583 and the food service budget at $1,682,387 on April 19. On May 18, the board of supervisors adopted the FY 2023 budget with an appropriation for the school operating budget of $52,669,068 and the food service budget at $1,757,860. The difference in the operating budget of $2,092,515 is because the supervisors placed these dollars, which had been designated by the state for specific uses such as school construction or renovation, in a capital projects fund instead of appropriating them to the operating budget. This change did not negatively impact the operating budget since the school board had also set that amount aside for school construction. When the budgets were passed at the local level, the General Assembly had not yet passed the state’s budget, but that since happened with it signed by the governor on June 21. Decisions at the state level made three main changes that impacted Powhatan. The adopted state budget increased the state-funded part of the FY 2023 operating budget by $425,440, which Johns recommended be added to the fuel budget for this year. Johns explained at a previous meeting that the school division is currently under budgeted in FY 2023 in

fuel costs by about $1 million based on current prices. He acknowledged that with the way prices are fluctuating, that number is a moving target, but the school division is trying to close the gap on what it knows could be the figure now. The remaining deficit based on those projections is estimated at about $575,000. During this fiscal budget cycle, the state was also proposing allocations for each locality for the school construction fund. The House of Delegates and State Senate had different amounts in their budgets for the school construction fund, so PCPS put a placeholder in of the $2,092,515 staff knew at the time. Last week’s vote reduced the school construction amount to $1,794,013 to reflect the final number approved by the state. A third change the state made was to allocate an additional $412,881 in federal American Rescue Plan Act funds to provide a $1,000 bonus to 384 standards of quality (SOQ) funded positions. There is not a local match requirement for the funds to give a bonus to all employees, but as long as the school division spends at least $412,881 on bonuses, it can receive those funds. Since PCPS has 630 positions, Johns recommended a bonus amount of $610 per person, which would cost just over $413,000, already factoring in the F.I.C.A. tax for the division. If approved by the board of supervisors, Johns said he did not know when the bonus for the current fiscal year employees would be administered. He added, based on previous bonuses, that the school board might decide to set the $610 as the amount for full-time employees and have a reduced amount for part-time employees. The school board briefly discussed the bonus money. They agreed while they wish they could give a $1,000 bonus, the lower bonus possible using the state funds only would still be better than staff receiving nothing. The change in the food service budget is only to reflect what the board of supervisors budgeted. Laura McFarland may be reached at Lmcfarland@powhatantoday.com.

THANK YOU To the friends and family of Janie Dean I have always known that mom was a special person. All of your love and support, your cards and letters serve to confirm this in my heart. The hospice grief advisors had mentioned how hard it is once the silence comes. It’s been seven weeks now and incredibly the condolences just keep coming. Thank you to everyone for all the kind words, flowers and memorial treasures you so kindly took the time to send. For those of you who traveled home to spend time with Mom, both she and I are so appreciative. Thank you to all who were able to attend her service and a thank you to everyone else who couldn’t be there but took the time to reach out. I told my mother a few months before her passing “my favorite thing about my life is where I live” and watched her smile from ear to ear. This has less to do with my house or the geographic location (both of which I do like a lot by the way). It has more to do with all the people she has introduced into my life and left behind for me and my family. You all mean more to me than you know and will always have a place in my heart as you did hers. Sincerely, Tracy Cifers

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noon each day for participants from elementary school age to adults. Caregivers are welcome and encouraged to stay with your loved ones. Registration at the door or, starting the first week of July, register online at gracelandbc.org.

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riding, cowgirl barrel racing, a mechanical bull, kids mutton bustin’, and team roping. Concessions available. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for ages 6 to 14 and free for ages 5 and younger. Contact Scott Morton at 434-292-3113 or 434-294-1393 or go to www.longbranchrodeo. com.

A Vacation Bible School for members of the special needs community will be held from July 25 to 29 at Graceland Baptist Church, 975 Dorset Road. The VBS will be held from 9 a.m. to

The Powhatan County Democratic Committee will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the large conference room of the Powhatan County Library on the following dates: July 26.

Powhatan County Public Library is proud to partner with Powhatan County Public Schools for the children’s summer reading program. The 2022 theme is “Oceans of Possibilities!”

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along the way.” Smither said the county and Keystone originally expected to “be finished with everything except for the planning portal – the portal that is going to allow contractors to … file their plans online, make their payments online, check on inspections. That it the only piece of this project we thought would go over 2022. So when you mention we are behind, yes, we are behind.” “Every department has a few things they would like to make perfect, but, in general, the finance department, the payroll department, the building inspection permit center, public utilities are having a nice run with Keystone, and they worked hard to get there and had a nice run,” Smither said. The commissioner of the revenue’s proration of taxes “destroyed the Keystone production effort; they really were overwhelmed with the detail that proration of personal property has, and it took them off their A game trying to catch up with that process,” he said. They

Hello Everyone, Let me introduce myself, My name is Duke and I am around 2 years old. So just a little about myself, I was on the “LIST” at another facility as my hold time was up. The wonderful people here took me in without a second thought, They have been amazing, and I am loving the yards to play in, the toys, and the attention is absolutely amazing. I am a very lovable boy, I am up to date on shots, and neutered. Also I am microchipped. I am currently seeking application on a new home. I was diagnosed with Heartworm and will be receiving treatment soon, which will be paid for. I will need a quiet home to rest, and recover. If someone could just give me a chance, I would greatly appreciate it. I would like to thank Brittany Rose Petography for the beautiful pictures she took of me. Please call 804-598-5672 If you are interested in adopting me.

If you would like to help the animals in our care, you can do so by donating to our medical fund at Claws and Paws, 4313 Anderson Hwy., Powhatan, VA 23139 Powhatan Sheriff’s Office | Division Of Animal Control Phone: 804-598-5672 | Fax: 804-598-5109

Participants are encouraged to attend summer reading events and check out books at the library. All programs at all locations are free and open to the public. The library will wrap up the children’s summer reading program on Thursday, July 28 at 6 p.m. at the library. Celebrate the end of summer reading with a free pizza dinner generously provided by PCPS elementary school PTOs. Contact Powhatan County Public Library at 804-598-5670.

Ongoing

June 30, 2022. Applicants must have lived or worked in Powhatan for at least the past year, and must qualify for an affordable mortgage through our partnership program. Applicants must be experiencing a need for affordable housing and be willing to partner with us through sweat equity service hours. Income guidelines differ based on household size. For example, income guidelines for a family of four range between an estimated minimum annual income of $36,000 through approximately $63,000. Refer to website for details at habitatpowhatan. org. Other factors considered include a valid

Habitat for Humanity-Powhatan is accepting applications for its homeowner program through

didn’t know all they needed to know, he acknowledged. “From our standpoint, we hired a vendor who is battling every day with us to fix these things. They recognize that Mr. Timberlake hasn’t gotten exactly what he wants, and they certainly recognize that Mrs. Nunnally hasn’t gotten what she needs and she is dealing with them daily. But we are going to get there and they are the partner that is going to get us across that finish line,” Smither said. Whatever problems or requests have popped up, Keystone has not said no in response, which is critical, Smither added. “None of us are happy with the fact that we weren’t ready to go in April or May, especially not Keystone. But I just really want to emphasize the fact that we are battling and we need them to battle with us, and to tear them apart in a public session I don’t think is a good strategy on our part right now because we need them to fight the fight with us every day like they have been doing,” he said. Williams said while he is “not interested in throwing anybody under the bus,” he does want accountability. Much of the conversation that followed revolved around the actual contracted amount for Keystone’s services and making sure everyone on the board understood those numbers. When the county decided to implement a new ERP system, the board agreed to allocate up to $1.5 million toward the project. According to the board packet, the original contracted amount was $720,381. Smither said that $707,571 had been paid to the company as of June 1, with $660,681 paid on the contract amount and the rest for the annual maintenance fee. The county still owes $59,758 on the contract. Steve McClung, District 2, said the most important part of the conversation is that Keystone is still always saying “yes” and trying to walk the county through the problems. Karin Carmack, District 5, said every department seems to be “running pretty smoothly with the exception of the treasurer’s office,” adding that variables that may have added to the situation include a new treasurer and billing delays. “I think the reality is with Keystone, we need them to work with us; we don’t have a choice at this point. We have to make this work,” she said. She suggested getting a list of problems from the treasurer and a timeline from Keystone of when they can be fully addressed. Chair Mike Byerly, District 3, agreed the board

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needs more definitive answers about where the situation is at this point but also pointed out the county needs a solution and that is most likely to come from Keystone, who will be the county’s partner moving forward. No staff members were asked to speak about their experiences during the meeting, but in response to the happenings of the June 27 meeting, Nunnally sent an email to the board of supervisors and Smither taking issue with some of the things said in the meeting and offering clarifications. Although she is a new treasurer, having served in the position about a year, Nunnally pointed out she has 22 years of experience in the office and is “well aware of the operations and expectations required for software to be successful. To infer I somehow lack the ability to do so is disrespectful, to say the least, and blatantly false.” She pointed out several issues with Keystone, such as the county’s online real estate public inquiry system portal being taken down Nov. 10, 2021, and not made available again, which is a big inconvenience to residents and companies needing information that is required for every real estate transaction. Prior to November 2021, this information was readily available online and the treasurer’s office rarely had to field questions in the office, Nunnally wrote, adding the emails and phone calls the office receives consumes a large part of the day for her and her staff. “We have been told ‘we’re working on it’ since January, but apparently, they have been unable to convert the data correctly,” she wrote. “Almost 8 months seems considerably longer than necessary to convert data. This has been frustrating for not only my office, but the professionals who used this platform daily. Many have even added disclaimers to their documents stating they will not be liable for any misinformation regarding tax status. That is not only embarrassing for them, but my office as well.” Nunnally also criticized the daily workings with the newer system’s functionality, which they have said will get better but the office has “yet to see any significant progress,” the email read. “Our single dedicated programmer is so busy fixing the daily problems that arise that I can certainly understand why everything is pending, but that puts my office at a tremendous disadvantage. Each and every one of us is disappointed with the capabilities we currently have at hand. We were all open to change, a couple were even excited, but it became quickly evident that the product we were promised, is not what was being delivered,” Nunnally wrote.

ther information will be released at this time due to the ongoing investigation but asked that if anyone has any information to contact

the sheriff’s office at 804-5985656. RTD reporter Mark Bowes contributed to this story

CHURCH DIRECTORY

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

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

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

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

598-8844

Genito Presbyterian Church 2910 Genito Rd. Powhatan, VA

372-9074

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

Providence Presbyterian Church

“Worshiping and Witnessing in Western Powhatan since 1825”

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

Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Night 7:30 p.m. Worship Service 11:00 am All Are Welcome! 3308 Pleasants Road, 598-4970 1/4 mile off of Route 711 Located 1950 Ridge Road Russ Cress, Pastor (Rt. 627) 598-0733

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

Meeting Sundays in Farmville, Fork Union, Midlothian, Powhatan and Online. Visit pccwired.net for services times & locations. 598-1174 pccwired.net

2020 Red Lane Road Powhatan, VA 23139

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

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

Just off Rt. 13 in the Village

598-4438

Worship: 8:30 & 10:30am

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

Mount Calvary Baptist Church Pastor, Larry B. Collins Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Office 804-598-2398

Advertise in

598-6090

Saturday - 5 p.m. Sunday - 8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. 598-3754 www.sjnpowhatan.org Located behind Flat Rock Village Shopping Center

Church Directory.

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

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Program aims to get local youth baking Baking Out of the Box is a new 4-H summer program designed for all youth ages 9-13. Young people with an interest in baking and “all things hands-on in the kitchen” are invited to join the fun in this 4-H class! Learn how to create a variety of different baked goods simply using a boxed cake mix, discover healthy options, kitchen equipment, food safety and much more! This shortterm 4-H project will be offered Tuesday/Wednesday, July 19 and 20, from 9 a.m. to noon. Fee per participant is $15. Space is limited so register today. Contact Powhatan Extension Office at chowland@vt.edu or call (804) 598-5640 for online registration or answer questions.

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from Keystone Information Systems, the company handling the county’s mass appraisal system and countywide ERP system, that staff would be able to send a file to the printer on May 23, “when in actuality, that did not happen until June 2 for personal property and June 6 for real estate, with an additional real estate file for owners of multiple parcels submitted to the printer on June 9. Our printer was able to turn all the bills around and mail everything within the week,” she said. With the extended deadline approved by the Powhatan County Board of Supervisors, the county should have been able to generate bills and allow close to 30 days to remit payment, Nunnally said. “Unfortunately, our new software was unable to produce the files needed to send to the printer until June 6, so we regrettably were only able to mail the bills within the mandatory 14 days prior to the due date,” she said. The county’s phone

calls and emails increased exponentially during this billing cycle, although “the public has been very understanding of all the obstacles we have overcome and we have actually not heard many complaints,” she said. The most common issue the treasurer’s office heard is either citizens did not receive a bill or the bill does not reflect vehicles that were disposed of after Jan. 1, 2022. Taxpayers were very appreciative that the board voted to extend the penalty and interest dates until Aug. 1, she added. Despite the late bills and many people seeing significant increases either because of increased home assessments or vehicle valuations, Powhatan residents have a good history of paying their taxes, and Nunnally doesn’t expect that to change for this billing cycle. “Given the lines in the office and the trays of mail we have received, I believe we will see our usual high rate of payments processed,” she said.

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“The reimbursement rates that we are going to be getting for next year, FY 23 and 24, are lower than what we have had this year,” Johns said. “Because of COVID there were several exemptions such as if you have 40% or more of your students on free and reduced lunch, then you can get reimbursed for your federal meals at a higher rate. We don’t have that. We are less than (20%), so the reimbursement rate that we have gotten the last two years is decreasing and going back to the rate that we had prior to COVID.” Johns added that this will decrease

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The November billing cycle should run much more smoothly as those bills are already calculated and payable in the system, Nunnally said. June has always been the more important as the totals are produced for the entire year and split in half to accommodate semi-annual billing, she said. One of the main problem for this June came with the new Keystone system the county has implemented, which Nunnally said has potential but “should have never been implemented in the timeframe agreed upon by the county and Keystone.” “There is still an incredible amount of development that needs to be done before this system is comparable to the system we were previously using,” she said. “We are facing several challenges with the new system, including that it is account number driven instead of parcel number or social security number driven, so it is very difficult to ensure we are providing accurate and reliable data.” Transactions are tak-

the revenues in food service, but the account has a healthy fund balance right now because of the waivers PCPS had the last two last years. Sales are likely to drop with people needing to pay for meals again, but the fund balance in food service should cover it, he said. He also said there has been discussion about extending the federal waivers, but the division is waiting on word from the Department of Education on that and is moving forward with plans for a return to paid lunches unless it hears otherwise. The last price increase for Powhatan was a 10-cent increase for the 2019– 2020 school year. The PLE calculator

Sheltons celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Francis and Sandy Shelton recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. The couple was married on May 26, 1962. They are parents to Monica Sutton Mott (Bryan), three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The Sheltons have been residents of Powhatan County for 58 years and dedicated members of May Memorial Baptist Church for over 57 years. May God continue to bless your marriage.

ing much more time to process as there is a different screen for each type of transaction instead of a generic cash register screen where everything can be entered at once, she said. The county has received numerous complaints concerning the ability to pay online, as well not having an online public inquiry portal for real estate since November 2021. “We have basically been stripped of all the efficiency we had built up over the last several years so it feels as though we have gone back in time,” she said.

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

GREENBRIER BAPTIST CHURCH “God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things. We walk by faith and not by sight” – Pastor Darnell Carruthers

Sunday School: 10:00-10:45 a.m. Worship Service: 11:00 a.m. 4731 Bell Road, Powhatan, VA 23139 804-598-5491

2095 Red Lane Road

2390 Emmanuel Church Road 804-372-9254 www.newwalkbible.org Sunday Worship 10:00 AM Sunday School 9:00 AM Bible Study Wed. 7:00 PM

Holly Hills Baptist Church www.HollyHillsBaptist.org

(Independent Bible Believing)

Randy Blackwell, Pastor Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.m.

379-8930

1659 Anderson Highway 3½ miles east of Flat Rock

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

Muddy Creek BAPTIST CHURCH Baptist Church MOUNT ZION

Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Worship - 11 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer Service - 7:00 p.m.

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

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

Dr. James Taylor, Pastor

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

804-375-9404

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

10 a.m. – Worship Service 8:30 a.m. – Church School

es more than 10 cents per year or provide a subsidy to Food Service from the General Fund. Valarie Ayers, District 3, stressed that the school division needs to give families plenty of notice of the change so they can start planning. “I think they have gotten used to the kids going in and getting food for free, and I think it is really important for them to start maybe even planning now to have that extra cost again. If you’ve got four kids and they buy lunch several times a week, that is a lot in your budget,” she said. Laura McFarland may be reached at Lmcfarland@powhatantoday.com.

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

Baptist Church

Rev. Bryan Stevens, Pastor

William Wright

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Hollywood

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

Owen McFadden

indicates that the division prices should increase by 29 cents, but there is a 10cent cap provision that allows PCPS to only increase prices by 10 cents instead of 29 cents. There is also a provision this year that exempts the school division from the PLE requirement if the Food Service Fund had a positive balance on Dec. 31, 2021. Although PCPS meets the requirements for this exemption, Johns still recommended a 10-cent price increase due to rising food costs. Staff does not expect the fund balance exemption to be available for the 2023–2024 school year. The concern is that in the future PCPS may have to either increase pric-

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

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Advertise in Powhatan Today’s Church Directory. Call 804-746-1235 ext. 2 for details.

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

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

2202 Old Church Road www.powhatanbaptist.org

“Your Community Church” 2901 Judes Ferry Road Powhatan, Va 23139 804-379-8223

Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Morning Service at 11:00 a.m. Bible Study Every Wednesday Night at 6:30 p.m. 3964 Old Buckingham Road

Sundays 10:00 a.m. Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Experiencing the presence, power and person of Jesus Christ

Loving, Investing, Fulfilling, Empowering Senior Pastor Justin Wilson Sunday Service 10:30am 2410 New Dorset Circle www.Communitylifechurchpowhatan.org

FIRST ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH

Sunday 10am, 11am & 6pm Wednesday 7pm

3920 MAIDENS RD., POWHATAN

804-598-2301

Evening Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

Brad Russell, Pastor 598-4241

Family Worship Center

598-2763

Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Service 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Mid Day Bible Study 11:30 a.m.

Contemporary – 9:00 a.m. Sunday School – 9:45 a.m. Worship – 11 a.m. Children’s Worship – 11 a.m. Praise & Worship – 6 p.m. Lighthouse Youth – Wed. 5:30 p.m. Bible Study – Wed. 6:30 p.m. Children’s Worship (all ages) – Wed. 6:30 p.m. Miracles of God Sp. Needs Service: 2 p.m. the 2nd Sat. of each month 598-3481 • 975 Dorset Road www.gracelandbc.org

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

www.glbcpva.org

Just Across from South Creek Shopping Center!

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Pocahontas Elementary fourth nine weeks honor roll First Grade All A: Riley Aiden Albert, Adalynn Arnett, Alyssa Brice, Raelynn Campbell, Cooper Cosgrove, Claire Dillon, Christian Donathan, Ella Eakin, Benjamin Eggleston, Ivy Ellinghausen, George Evans, Gavin Helton, Addison Hudson, Avery Lanpher, Maybrie Lloyd, Easton Martin, Robert Martin III, George May, Maylynn Muuse, Sadie Oulette, Brooke Pennington, Hadley Taylor, Alexander Upson, Liam Vargas, Kade Ware, Olivia Wyatt.

First Grade All A/B: Adley Grace Ailor, Berklee Atkins, Kyle Brammer, Xavier Campbell, Phineas Chowanski, Konstantine Chowanski, Dawson Cornell, Ellie Dickerson, Case Fortin, Easton Garner, Henley Goree, Addison Hall, Jase Kellam, Brantley Martin, Patrick McCormack, Isaiah Nichols, Chase Powell, Riley Rhodes, Val Roberts, Rilynn Sadler, Jaxson Saur, Finley Shenk, Bryson Trevillian, Adalynn Turley.

Second Grade All A: Addison Ballou, Beau Barnes, Nolan Batten, Ben Brammer, Logan Campbell, Riley Chamreun, Andress Chinnis, Eiley Crist, Welsh Easton, Emersyn Garner, Alice Geary, Thomas Golden, Grace Harper, Madisyn Haynie, Addison Hess, Natalia Infante, Lucy Kennedy,

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methods, I chose to divide a well-established plant crown. With a very sharp knife, I cut off a root section emanating from the shrub traveling along the ground’s surface. Clemson recommends rooting Virginia sweetspire in a mix of three parts perlite and one part peat. Rooting hormone is not necessary. I used what I had on hand – a commercial potting mix. Success! I’m send the plants in mid-May before the weather became too hot for shipping. They’re going to a new home in a new housing development where there is no established native landscaping. Relax you purists, the rooted seedlings aren’t trav-

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years, Henley said. As it started coming together recently, the committee thought Bailey’s contributions to Powhatan made him the perfect person to have the fund named in his honor. He believes so much in the mission of the office and the 4-H programs to make people’s lives better, and he showed that through the years with countless hours of his time and support, she said. “We really wanted to honor him while he was alive so he could feel what impact he has on the community and people can share their kind words and their gratitude for what he has done, whether it is with a gift or just a word or helping spread

the word. I think it is a positive thing for the community,” she said. “Yes our office hopes to benefit to be able to then have the citizens of the county benefit from our services and what we can help support and offer, but I think it just breeds positivity, community support and awareness.” Bailey spoke briefly at the supervisors meeting, saying he felt honored and blessed to have had good health and the parents and youth he worked with through the years. “I consider this truly a great honor and I thank each and every one of you all and those that came to support tonight,” Bailey said while surrounded by a group of supporters. Bailey was employed as Powhatan’s agriculture

Claire Kerns, Kellan Lewis, Emmett Llewellyn, Cruz Lopez, Cole McQuiddy, Cooper Merchant, Lorelai Nice, Schaefer Nice, Ally Nichols, Landon Painter, Landon Porter, Rachel Reynolds, Noah Robertson, Everlee Sauerbrey, Anna Walker, Harper Webb, Easton Welsh, Allie Whitlow, Ainsley Wilson, Elijah Wilson.

Second Grade All A/B: Jeremy Boland, Aiden Bukas, Libby Carter, Riley Chamreun, Adalynn Douberly, Paisley Drake, Bradley Frohman, Ryder Hipp, Cindy Howell, Jayse Jones, Lindsey Lewis, Field Mays, Chase Phelps, Kaydance Seay, Halee Shepperson, Chloe Sherman, Khloe Smith, Abram Spainhour, Graham Wagner.

Third Grade All A: Austin Corcoran, Colton Foor, Catherine Gerow, Addison Graves, Colby Hicks, Katherine Isley, Symone Johnson, Magnolia Koch, Everret Morales, Adalene Pantle, Katleigh Sadler, Noah Spence, Maddox Steele, Maci Thompson, Rylan Williams, Trey Woodson, Olivia Wright.

Third Grade All A/B: Abigail Ascencio, Aiden Black, Weston Campbell, Blake Costello, Gage Crist, Liam Douglas, Reed Fillman, Chesney Florence, Mason Garner, Charlotte Gregeling out-of-range. Virginia sweetspire (Itea virginica) thrives on the East Coast in planting zones 5 to 9. Cultivated Varieties In addition to plants acquired in the wild, several modern cultivars of Virginia sweetspire are available from nurseries. Popular varieties include: ‘Henry’s Garnet’ – If you’re looking for vivid fall color, this cultivar is for you. Growing 4 to 5 feet in height Henry’s Garnet boasts beautiful red-purple leaves in autumn. Its colored foliage remains attached well into winter. ‘Little Henry’ – At 2 to 3 feet in height, Little Henry is the dwarf version of Henry’s Garnet.

ory, Reed Griffin, Landry Hamilton, Piper Herring, Lanie Jastram, Walker Kronmeister, Brantley Lynch, Coleman Marshall, Landon McPherson, Caleb Ortiz, Alejandro Ovalle Becerra, Joshua Pendleton, Trace Pennington, Adrian Pereyra Garcia, Mason Roberts, Lillian Roszel, Chase Sanders, Jackson Saunders, Charlotte Sheets, Clara Shirkey, Natalie Simmons, Eleanor Striker, Zaiden Wall, Ethan Webb, Bella Worsham, Kayleigh Young.

Fourth Grade All A: Jordyn Batchelor, Graham Bilthuis, Allison Burkhart, Amelia Chavez, Hailey Conlon, Matthew Dickerson, Colin Dillon, Elise Fitch, Michael Gibbs, Kirsten Hayton, Cutler Johnson, Parker Kellam, Isla Kimsey, Mason Lloyd, Colton Madures, Stetson Nice, Charlie Saur, Brendan Staffieri, Hannah Taylor, Julia Wilson.

Fourth Grade All A/B: Grayson Allen, Jackson Arnett, Brantley Barker, Lilly Batchelder, June Boyer, Maelynn Campbell, Andrew Collison, Luke Cottone, Logan Fields, Kaylin Gibson, Sophia Gittin, Jonathan Harris, Austin Kantzler, Taylor Landess, Maddox Nelson, Lucy North, Molly Nusbaum, Tristan O’Neil, Grey Roberts, Kelsie Ryman, Ryleigh Scott, CJ Simons, Summer Spainhour, Jaxon Stringfield, Thomas Walker, Gabe Wilson, Mark Young. see HONOR ROLL, pg. 7

‘Sarah’s Eve’ – Growing 4 to 6 feet in height, pale pink blooms are its distinguishing feature. ‘Scentlandia’ – Introduced by Proven Winners, this shrub is noted for its very fragrant flowers. Individual shrubs grow 24-36 inches in height and tend to mound. ‘Shirley’s Compact’ – This cultivar grows only 18 inches tall and is 3 feet wide. ‘Beppu’ – Reaching a height of 2 to 3 feet, this cultivar spreads and suckers well making it an excellent ground cover. Virginia McCown is a master gardener and master food volunteer living in Central Virginia along with her vegetable garden and assorted creatures both great and small.

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The legacy of former Powhatan Agriculture Extension Agent Johns Baliey has been assured with the creation of the Johns Bailey Endowment Fund. Bailey is famous in Powhatan for his barbecues, which benefited churches and nonprofits. He is also known for helping educate youth, as he did here when he coached 4-H Meats Judging team members at a grocery store in 2015.

Extension agent for 24 years, from 1975 to 1995, Henley said. There were more than 25 dairies between Powhatan and Amelia counties when Bailey started his career with the Cooperative Extension, and much of his focus at the time was

working with dairy herd improvement. She added he continues today to impact the community by supporting local producers. His career led into youth education as Bailey coached dairy judging teams at the local level. He continues to educate local 4-H youth in dairy and meats judging. “I was lucky enough to have met Johns my first day on the job and have really appreciated so much his mentorship, his giving nature, and was

even fortunate to have him, on a very cold night, barbecue for my wedding,” she said. Bailey has truly touched the lives of so many with his giving personality and setting an example of what giving really means, which made him a natural choice as the honoree for this fund, Howland said. One of the lasting impacts Bailey had on the community was through his talent barbecuing, she added. One role many people will remember

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Bailey for was the Friday evening barbecues at the Red Barn food store, with each event supporting a different nonprofit in the county. Numerous organizations have benefited from his fundraisers through the years, she said. David Williams, who represents District 1, commended Bailey for all the barbecues he did for different causes through the years. He said he got to know Bailey when Williams was serving on the planning commission and found him to be an “exceptional guy.” “You can’t know Powhatan County without knowing Johns Bailey – an exceptional individual, a great human being and I am proud to have him in the community,” Williams said. Chair Mike Byerly, District 3, also talked about the years he attended high school and knowing on Fridays there would be a barbecue with a civic organization or a group that would benefit from Bailey’s kindness, generosity and efforts. “Johns you are an icon in this county; there is no doubt,” he said, speaking to Bailey during the presentation. “I am very proud to know you and very thankful for your support and conversations that you have given me over the years.”

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Juneteenth celebrates freedom for all Americans By Laura McFarland Managing Editor

Initially, I hesitated to write a column about Juneteenth this week. It wasn’t that I have an issue with the celebration – quite the contrary, I think the decision to make June 19 a federal holiday in 2021 was a huge milestone in American history and long overdue. The problem was that because I am a participant every year in the James River Batteau Festival, I have missed the last two years’ worth of local Juneteenth celebrations. Habitat for Humanity-Powhatan held its second annual Juneteenth Celebration on June 18 at its ReStore, and later that day, the Powhatan Branch NAACP’s Juneteenth Program was held at the Powhatan African American Cultural Arts Museum. The main goal of the staff members at the Powhatan Today is first and foremost to have the newspaper focused on our community in a fair and balanced way, and getting to attend those events would have added a greater Powhatan connection to my perspective on this larger national holiday that I could bring to my column. I did get the opportunity to stop by the museum the day before the celebration to talk to the organizers of the event and see the special exhibit on display about the genealogy efforts of 10 Powhatan families. I was thoroughly impressed by the great amount of local information they incorporated with the cooperation of the Drexel-Morrell Center and happy to hear about their eagerness to help other families with their genealogy searches. Even without the extra insight of getting to attend the events, I still wanted to talk about Juneteenth for a minute and why I think it is such an important holiday to celebrate.

For those still not familiar with what it is, Juneteenth traces its origins to Galveston, Texas more than 150 years ago. It commemorates June 19, 1865 – the day when the last community of enslaved Americans received word that they had been freed by the Emancipation Proclamation and the decree was enforced by the Union Army. Many of you may remember that I grew up in Texas. The majority of my first 25 years on this planet were spent as a resident of some part of the Lone Star State. Since Juneteenth was officially made a Texas holiday in 1980, the year before my birth, it has been something I was aware of in some way or another most of my life. But talking with a friend from Texas recently, I reflected on how the recognition I remembered from my childhood could be strange from the state’s perspective. Of course, the day that all people in the United States were finally freed is a huge thing to celebrate. But when you consider that the news of the slaves being freed came more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation, and Texas’ claim to fame in relation to this holiday is being the last state to end slavery, it adds a different tone. Juneteenth became a federal holiday through the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act. Think about that name for a minute. Some people have bristled at it. Some have argued it is trying to take away what is special about July 4th. Some people in different states opposed it because they said it did not represent their state’s history. But this is my perspective. As I wrote this, I was making plans to attend the two Powhatan July 4 celebrations scheduled for the weekend we just had, weather permitting, and enjoying all of the joy and celebration that goes with it. I fully believe in why we

Boomers not the only ones who retired to the Keys By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist

Traveling down Route 1 through the Florida Keys headed to the most southernmost point in the United States, you might encounter just about anything. The Florida Keys don’t attempt to conceal their fascination with the unique, weird or unusual people or subjects, and it’s hard to predict what might eventually sink to the bottom of the contiguous states. But a small sign next to the Holiday Inn in Key Largo caught my attention as I made my way southward in the 1980s. “The Original African Queen” was the message painted on a wooden sign on what seemed to be a normal fishing pier, one of many in the Keys. To my surprise, the old Queen was there, sitting shabbily in the quiet waters surrounded by fishing vessels and pleasure craft. Even after all the years, the ship used in the famous movie was still recognizable, even though most of its original equipment has long been stripped. But for me and several other Bogart aficionados who arrived as I snapped a few photos, the dingy vessel still held a fascination and represented a link to a movie still admired and watched to this day. That brief encounter begged the question how did the Queen find it final resting place thousands of miles from its home port. The ship was originally assigned to East Africa in the Belgium Congo and Uganda, where most of the movie was actually filmed. There are legendary accounts of the making of the African Queen – most centered around the excessive drinking exploits of star Humphrey

Bogart and producer John Huston, but back to the story of the boat. It was built in 1912 in England and shipped to Africa to service small ports on Lake Albert. After the filming ended in 1951, she continued service on the lake until she was purchased in 1968 and shipped to California for charters, eventually sold and shipped to Oregon for the same purpose until she landed in Ocala Florida. In 1982 attorney and Bogart super fan Jim Hendricks found the old girl languishing in a cow pasture and purchased the vessel for $65,000. After renovation, the ship moved to its current location in Key Largo, again offering charters for the nostalgic minded and adventure lovers. In addition to her fame as the centerpiece of the award winning movie, the Queen was shipped to England for the Queen Mother’s 90th Birthday celebration. In 2001, the Queen quit running, and it sat on display at the Holiday Inn until 2012, when Lance and Suzanne Holmquist leased the boat and brought renovations to completion, replacing old familiar parts and returning the vessel to its movie condition. Today, visitors to the Keys can take a ride on the famous vessel, and relive memories of Hepburn and Bogart gracing her decks and enjoying dinner excursions and canal cruises. It’s a fitting end for a boat that is synonymous with a movies that was rated the 17th most popular movie of all time by the American Film Institute. Hepburn was nominated for her fifth academy award and Bogart won his first for their roles in the blockbuster. 8460 Times Dispatch Blvd., Mechanicsville, Va 23116 Phone: 804-746-1235 Toll Free: 877-888-0449 Fax: 804-344-8746

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celebrate July 4th as our Independence Day. On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress unanimously adopted the Declaration of Independence and announced our freedom from Great Britain. That document declared to the world that “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” It was a promise of a nation to come, not a nation as it was in that very moment. The first payment of that promise was fulfilled on Oct. 19, 1781, when Gen. Charles Cornwallis surrendered on behalf of the British at Yorktown and we became an independent nation. But we have continued to build on those promises in so many ways with every step forward and some steps back as people gained some of those “unalienable rights” previously denied them despite the words of the Declaration of Independence. Similarly, when President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation on Jan. 1, 1863, considering we were still a nation at war, it was a promise of freedom to come for far too many. On June 19, 1865, the nation was living up to the word “liberty” in the truest sense for all people, and that ideal was solidified later that year when the 13th Amendment abolishing slavery was ratified on Dec. 6, 1865. So to be fair, there are three perfectly good dates right there that all could have been great candidates for a federal holiday marking the full freedom of our nation. The federal government chose June 19, which feels appropriate to me. But regardless of which one it chose, if you claim to love that America is the “land of the free and the home of the brave,” you should want to honor any holiday that fully celebrates freedom for all.

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Powhatan Food Pantry is currently seeking volunteer drivers who can pick up food from the local Food Lions on different days between 8:30 and 10 a.m. and transport them to the nonprofit at 2500 Batterson Road. Contact the pantry at 804-372-9526 or powhatanvafoodpantry@gmail. com.

Powhatan Parks and Recreation is pleased to offer the following at the Pocahontas Landmark Center Gym (4290 Anderson Highway, Powhatan). Keep in mind when county offices are closed for holidays, inclement weather, etc., activities will not be held unless specifically noted: Open Walking Club, Wednesdays, 9-11 a.m.; Open Gym Pickleball, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9-11:30 a.m.; Open Adult Special Needs Basketball, every Monday, 10 a.m.-noon; Paid Momentum Volleyball, Tuesdays and Thursdays through June as well as paid Volleyball Clinics this summer (contact Cindy Bryant by email at momentumvolleyballclub@gmail.com); Paid Pulse Basketball, Mondays and Wednesdays through March 2022. Contact Brian Griffen by email at vicepresident@powhatanpulse.com; Senior Basketball coming in April on Monday nights, so stay tuned for more information as the date get closer; Adult Open Gym Basketball will start back up on Wednesday nights beginning March 16; Open Volleyball will start back in the summer, and we are also hoping for a Pickleball night session once gym space opens up. Continue to follow all COVID-19 guidelines. Everyone will also need to sign a facility use waiver that we will keep on file for one year, and there is a $10 non-resident fee for activities. Remember we ask everyone to wear rubber soled shoes (no heels) on the gym floor and only allow water in the gym. We are still working on other activities as well. Contact the Recreation Office at 804-598-5275 with any questions or send an email to mshelton@ powhatanva.gov or mwoodel@powhatanva.gov.

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credit history, debt ratio, and ability to verify a stable income for at least two years. If you have had a bankruptcy, it must be a full three years since it has been discharged. In addition, Habitat will begin a Pathways to Homeownership Program in autumn 2022 for those who wish to work toward applying in 2023. Those interested are encouraged to read the information published on the Habitat website, or contact to executivedirector@habitatpowhatan.org or call 804-594-7009, ext. 2.

Do you enjoy talking with people? The Free Clinic of Powhatan is looking for volunteers to work at the Front Desk. Duties include greeting & checking in patients, scheduling new appointments, answering the phone, coordinating with other volunteers to insure smooth daily operations, and other projects as needed. If this opportunity appeals to you, contact Betsy Blandford, Volunteer Coordinator, Free Clinic of Powhatan (804)-380-1270 or visit the freeclinicofpowhatan.org and click on the About Us button and follow to Volunteers. There you will find the online volunteer registration forms and further information about the Free Clinic.

Backpacks of Love, a nonprofit committed to eliminating hunger in school-age children by providing nourishing food for their weekend, needs help. BPOL is looking for delivery drivers that would be available to deliver on Thursdays. They are in immediate need of a driver to deliver to Cumberland County and or Amelia County. These are great jobs for students looking for community hours. Always accepting food donations of single serve raviolis, spaghettios, apple sauce, cereal, cookies, crackers and more. Contact Kevin Hardy at 804-350-1127 for more information.

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Fifth Grade All A: Dylan Allen, Madison Baldwin, Abby Boland, Savannah Campbell, Luke Cheatham, Sydney Conlon, Tyler Dickerson, Lily Frame, Clarke Gibson, Christian Hayden, Russell Heinike, Landin Henke, Mason Henley, Mason Kerns, Haden McQuiddy, Berkeley Nice, Mason Riley, Wyatt Saur, Stella Sheets, Gavin Slang, Rylan Snovell, Caroline Striker, Nathaniel Upson, Bristol Vaughan, Hadley Wagner, Gavin Welsh, Chase Willis.

Ben Arrington, Nala Batten, Dylan Borgerding, Kayla Carnahan, Kaylee Carver, Kaleb Chaffins, Michael Corcoran, Finn Douglas, Tiago Erazo, Anna Falconer, Macie Farrow, Catherine Firda, Charlie Fountain, Berkley Garner, Gavin Harvey, Hailey Henry, Nicole Howell, Isabella Jenkins-Fontana, Matthew Jones, Braelyn Jones, Addison Layman, Casey Luna, Bryor Mays, Cody Merchant, Liam Mues, Ali Osborne, Peyten Proper, Addison Raynor, Jack Scioscia, Jackson Shupp, Rylan Tronge, Jackson Wells.

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Camps enrich students’ summer Tech Experts Collaborate and Help Camp

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P h Powhatan County C Public P bli Schools S h l is i offering ff students a variety of summer camps this summer. Last week, three enrichment camps were offered. The First Responders Camp run by Sue Farrell saw the campers earning their CPR and first aid certifications as well as doing fire safety and fire extinguisher training. The Tech Experts Collaborate and Help (T.E.C.H.) Camp is for rising seventh and eighth graders at Powhatan Middle School who will become the leaders of the school’s new T.E.C.H. Club. The camp involved coding drones, creating 3D environments in CoSpaces, navigating those environments using virtual reality goggles, and more. The camp was led by Gillian Lambert and Morri Pace. Carol Mack brought back her Harry Potter: A Week at Hogwarts Camp with a variety of activities, including making gilly water, playing Harry Potter trivia and games, playing Capture the Dragon Egg and doing a variety of art projects.

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PLL softball All-Stars are district champions By Robby Fletcher Sports Editor

he Powhatan Little League 8/9/10 All-Star girls softball team is the new District 5 champion. It wasn’t an easy path by any means for the electrifying group though, who had to play two games in the double elimination tournament final against Atlee in order to claim the title. After Atlee took the first game 4-2 in an intense matchup that took an extra inning to find a victor on July 1, Powhatan came back the next day with a vengeance. Led on the mound by pitcher Raegan Tucker, Powhatan put on an excellent display of textbook defense to hold Atlee scoreless in a 9-0 title-winning game at Manchester High School. Tucker made impact plays all over the field for her team, striking out multiple batters with heaters over the plate, making catches off line drive shots near the mound and even scoring some runs on the offensive end. Tucker and Layla Dorin started off the scoring for Powhatan in the first inning to give the All-Stars a 2-0 lead. Tucker then added the team’s third run of the day in the third inning off a RBI triple from Skyler Jones. In the fourth, Powhatan’s defense got off the field quickly after a double play that saw Tucker catch an out and throw out a runner caught between first and second. After that, Powhatan’s offense exploded, adding four runs to its lead to take a 7-0 advantage. The runs came courtesy of Dorin off a Jones RBI, Adkins off a Sadie Holmes RBI, Jones with a score of her own and Holmes off a passed ball. In the sixth and final inning, Powhatan cushioned the lead to 9-0 after more runs from Adkins and Dorin after Holmes hit a fly ball that sailed over third base into a soft spot in Atlee’s defense. Needing three quick outs to send the girls home with a championship trophy to their name, Tucker again stepped up with some impressive pitching, striking out three batters to officially make Powhatan the District 5 champs. With the win, the team now qualifies for the state tournament.

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Above, Autumn Adkins pitches for the Powhatan Little League All-Star 8/9/10 girls softball team in the District 5 Tournament Championship on July 1. Right, the Powhatan players hold up their District 5 championship banner after winning the final against Atlee on July 2.

Newly-hired AD excited for opportunity at Powhatan By Robby Fletcher Sports Editor

fter leaving behind a career in education and high school athletics to take a job in the private sector three years ago, Chip Boone didn’t think he’d ever go back into his previous profession as an athletic director. That is, until Powhatan High School athletic director Tim Llewelyn — who announced his retirement from the position this past spring — made a tempting pitch to get Boone back into the world of sports. “To be honest with you, I wasn’t looking to get back into things. It wasn’t on my radar,” Boone said after hearing about the job opening. After initially not considering the position, Boone took another moment to consider what

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Chip Boone starts his tenure as Powhatan High School’s new athletic director on July 5 after Tim Llewellyn retired from the position.

Llewelyn had said, and a few days later, he called Llewelyn back and expressed interest in returning to the career he left behind years ago. After going through the interview process, he was eager to accept the job. “I hung up and sort of sat on it, and thought

about Powhatan County, thought about Powhatan High School, thought about Tim Llewellyn and the job he does there, and it felt like it might be the place to be,” Boone said. “To be honest, I don’t think I would’ve come back if it wasn’t for the situation.”

This isn’t the first time Boone’s followed Llewelyn up as an athletic director. In June 2014, Boone replaced Llewelyn as James River High School’s new head of the athletic department while Llewelyn returned to teaching and coaching. A standout baseball player at the collegiate level at the University of Richmond, Boone entered college with a desire to make sports his profession, following in the footsteps of his father, Chuck, who was the athletic director at the University of Richmond from 1977 to 2000. In his career, Boone has worked as a history teacher, an assistant coach for Chesterfield County’s baseball and football teams, a head coach for Glen Allen baseball and eventually an athletic director and teacher at James River. He was also the head

coach for Powhatan in the American Legion league in 2008. With the Chesterfield area being a community he’s called home for much of his life, Boone says it was easy adjusting to his first athletic director position because he was so familiar with the community and his staff. This time, he says, he’s focused on being active quickly so that he can get to know his new Powhatan community members. “When I took over at James River High School, I knew everyone there because I had worked there for 10 years, so really the biggest task is getting to know people and figuring out the lay of the land and establishing a relationship of trust,” he said. The tight-knit community, the impressive reputation of Powhatan’s athletic programs and some further high praise from Llewelyn were the main

reasons that Boone felt drew him to this position, and with his first day on the job on July 5, he’s looking forward to helping the school continue its immaculate track record as a top-tier athletic department. Boone says one of his first priorities on the agenda is to find a new boys basketball coach. “I know Powhatan really well, and just the idea of being part of that community interested me,” he said. “I’m looking forward to meeting people and seeing if I can do anything for them.” While it’d be hard for anyone to follow up what Llewelyn was able to accomplish for the Indians, Boone brings in a plethora of experience and passion for the job that leaves the school in good hands for the foreseeable future. Robby Fletcher can be reached at rfletcher@ powhatantoday.com.

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WHAT THEY DID: The Powhatan Little League 8/9/10 All-Star team has shown off its star power this past week, running through the first two rounds of the

Virginia District 5 Tournament. In a true team-effort, the AllStars kicked off the tournament with a convincing 12-0 win over Mechanicsville that ended in the mercy rule on June 25. Powhatan’s offense didn’t have a single walk or strikeout all afternoon. The next day, the All-Stars came together in a closer, more defensiveminded battle with Huguenot that

ended in a 2-1 score. After four scoreless innings and some great pitching from Powhatan’s Autumn Adkins, the All-Stars finally got the scoring edge after Skyler Jones delivered a two-run RBI on a 3-2 count with two outs and bases loaded to give Powhatan a 2-0 lead. Huguenot earned a run in the last inning, but Powhatan was able to close things out with a thrilling nail-biter of a win.

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The Belles Division All-Star team (left) and the Darlings Division All-Star team (right) celebrate after winning District 5 titles.

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Powhatan Fastpitch Softball’s Belles Division All-Star team won the 2022 Dixie League District 5 Championship on Friday, July 1, advancing to the state tournament that will be held in Amherst, Virginia. The Powhatan Belles All-Star team won games through the mercy rule in two of the three games played in a three-team bracket with Amelia and

Fluvanna during the district tournament held June 17-19 at Turner Complex in Powhatan. The team took the District 5 title in a 9-0 win against Fluvanna, where pitcher Anna Yarbrough threw a one-hitter game. Another standout performance was given by Olivia Snider, who had two home runs during the first game played against Fluvanna in the double elimination tournament. This standout All-Star Belles team enters the

state tournament with hopes of capturing the state title that would advance them to the Dixie League World Series held in Louisiana on July 29. The team is coached by Chip Payne, Josh Fox, Chuck Osterman and Cody Osterman. The roster consists of Lilly Barr, Kensley Blaska, Izzie Chandler, Kaylee Cooper, Makaela Doyle, McKenley Fox, Madison Jenkins, Kaelyn Keaton, Hayden Payne, Shelby Reed, Lila Robertson, Olivia Snider,

Anna Tingle and Anna Yarbrough. Also, Powhatan Fastpitch Softball’s Darlings Division All-Star team won the 2022 Dixie League District 5 Championship, which also advances them to the state tournament held in Lunenburg County on July 8. The Powhatan Darlings All-Star team brought home the District 5 Championship in a 6-team, double elimination tournament hosted in

Buckingham. Participating teams included Amelia, Buckingham, Cumberland, Fluvanna and Goochland. The team won the championship in two actionpacked wins with scores of 9-8 and 10-6 against an undefeated Buckingham team. In the top of the final inning, Powhatan drove in seven runs to take the lead and secure the victory. With a state title win in Lunenburg, this stellar group would also have the

opportunity to advance to the Dixie League World Series on July 29. The team is coached by Jason Weaver, Justin Jones, Josh Williams and Jessie Whitlock. Its roster consists of Addison Ballou, Kaylnn Bareford, Audrey Berger, Lana Basic, Ashby Chester, Ryleigh Daniel, Mackenzie DeBois, Maci Jones, Caroline Kelley, Allie McNamara, Kate Weaver, Avery Williams, Claire Whitlock and Raygan Wood.

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Even with no school sports going on in the summer, Powhatan cheerleading is still showing team spirit. Led by cheerleading coaches Mary Florence and Hannah Bradshaw, Powhatan High School was host to a youth cheer camp that let future Indians have fun and learn some new cheers. With kids ranging from kindergarten through the fifth grade, the camp helped the campers learn the basics of cheer stunting, jumps, cheers and dance. They also played tons of games, learned line dances and brought kids together to create new friendships and bonds that extend beyond the cheer squad. With the school year and all of its athletic activities still months away, school spirit is still alive and well thanks to Powhatan cheerleading’s youth camp. PHOTOS BY LAURA MCFARLAND

Powhatan High School played host to a youth cheerleading camp from June 27 to 30 that allowed children ranging from kindergarten through the fifth grade to come out and learn some fun new cheers. In these images taken June 28, the campers rotate between stunting, jumps, cheers and dance stations learning age-appropriate skills.

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Eric Jones honored

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Powhatan NAACP made a presentation to several Powhatan County Public Schools staff on June 16 to honor them for their contributions to the community. Honored during the meeting were Eric Jones, Larry Johns, and Linda Hockaday. Dr. Jason Tibbs was absent at the presentation. Sarah Law was honored at the meeting as the NAACP Rovenia J. Vaughan Scholarship recipient. Karen Carmack, District 5 Board of Supervisors representative, also spoke at the meeting. Shown presenting the awards on behalf of the NAACP are Gail Hairston and Andrew D. Snead.

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Pocahontas Elementary School Honor roll - fourth nine weeks First Grade All A: Riley Aeschlimann, Alexis Babb, Greyson Chamberlain, Mason Connelly, Harlynne Crain, Parker Daniels, Clayton Davis, Abigail Fairchild, Hailey Fishburne, James Gibson, Reed Golden, Sophia Graham, Jett Hansen, Riley James, Jocelynne Lahham, Isaac Lane, Avery Lessner, Campbell Moore, Mason Morrison, Connor Murphy, Jacob Nicholson, Natalie Palmore, Morgan Persaud, William Plunkett, Alondra Rutherford, Hunter Smith, Madison Williams, Steven Yellis.

First Grade All A/B: Hayden Bartlett, Aidan Belcher, Dylan Bellot, Benjamin Bernard, Kaiden Carey, Wyatt Carpenter, Noah Cloman, Landon Craig, Kathy Dickerson, Riley Harris, Declan Hessick, Foster Hill, Wyatt Horner, Tobias Leandro, Edward Lewis Jr., Deklen Moore, Jakoby Pierce, John-Logan Samford, Ryan Saunders, Kayelynn Scott, Logan Taylor, Molly Thomas, Annalise Toney, Jaxxon Vancampenhout, Elliott Wagner, Kamden Wagner, Kinsley Wills, Anna Wright.

Second Grade All A: Joshua Alston, Anaiyah Bailey, Chase Baker, Kalynn Bareford, Ethan Barley, Matilda Brooks, Megan Brooks, Rory Buchholz, Charleigh Burgess, Raelynn Cardwell, Brooklyn Carmichael, Colin Castillo, Piper Clark, Cheyenne Clarke, Kinsley Congdon, Kian Cosgriff, Mia Crawford, Keegan Crawley, Amelia Cumbea, Ryleigh Daniel, Ellie Dinch, Robert Fobes, Kayleigh Freeman, Joseph Gajewski Jr, Kennedy Gibson, Jillian Gills, Easton Gordon, Dylan Graham, Austin Green, Kali Green, Teagan Greenway, Harrison Hailey, Lindsee Harold, Corby Henderson, Hayden Higginbotham, Damian House, Dominic House, Carter Huff, Jocelyn Hunter, Kensington Ickes, Briar Jarrell, Carter Jastram, Emma Jenkins, Jesse Justus, Langston Kantzler, Abigail Knight, Amanda Knight, Emma Lane, Wyatt

Leonard, Richie Lewis, Fletcher Lindsey, Ella Long, Walker Losch, Weston Lourinia, Kinsley Maher, Whitley Maher, Santiago Manzanilla Leon, Hunter Marshall, Lily Martin, Josiah Matney, Lucas McCord, Elaina McMillion, Colby Melton, Dalton Morrison, Ellie Nebel, Declan O'Reilly, Liam Olsen, Miranda Ortiz, Hensley Patterson, Emory Paulin, Ariana Phifer, Katherine Pierson, Tannar Pine, Xander Raymond, Nevaeh Reddick, Trey Redmond, Rylan Rezek, Molly Schwend, Collin Smith, Kendall Sopp, James Taylor, Kate Weaver, Virginia Weiss, Harper Westby, Claire Whitlock.

Second Grade All A/B: Jase Allard, Kamden Belles, Jacob Beran, Olivia Bortree, Connor Brooks, Addilyn Church, John Coon, Silas Corey, Abigail Cox, Vincent DeBois, Patrisha Doyle, Justin Franklin, Cory Fridley, Brody Gravely, Gwendolyn Herasymchuck, McKenzy Homer, Andrea Lascurain Flores, Faith Legette, Hayley Moorhouse, Connor Murray, Paisley Parker, Thaddeus Pierce Jr, Kensley Pigg, Cameron Putnam, Shelton Russell, Archer Shiver, Kayden Smith, Kendyl Southers, Taylor Stauffer, Magnus Stover, Maddox Traylor, Zayne Trotman, Elizabeth Williams, Aiden Yanez, Vincent Yates.

Third Grade All A: Kasi Anderson, Kezziah Anderson, Savannah Berry, Aubrie Bryant, Hailey Campbell, Brantley Coley, Wesley Cox, Kylie Crawford, Ellison Davis, Katherine Davis, Willow Eagan, Chesney Elder, Evan Ford, Austin Frasier, Lillian Gildea, Maryah Greenstreet, Olivia Griffin, Jack Henry Hendrick, Carson Hessick, Allison Howard, Dylan Kaloski, Liam Lavender, Layla Leandro, Tyler Ledford, Jaxon Lilly, Jordynn Lilly, Clayton Miller, Kinsley Partridge, George Richter, Levi Richter, Clay Shock, Theodore Shultz, Charlotte Smith, Lane Smith, Blake Stewart, Katelyn Tackett, Abigail Trevilian, Eleanor Watson, Anastasia Wilder, Howard

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Third Grade All A/B: Avery Alexander, Maggie Altizer, Aubree Bondurant, Janiya Brown, Harper Burton, Lillian Chassereau, Grayson Cole, George Cox, Liam Crawford, Conner Credlin, Austin DeKeyser, Zakary Elton, Alexander Erie, Claire Fairchild, Alexander Fife, Sophie Fontenot, Bryce Gee, Dani Gentry, Zane Gilliam, Mason Gills, Madelyn Hancock, Callum Hoyt, Dylan Marshall, Ava Martin, Joshua Matney, Brantley Matthews, Landen Mauck, Sydney Maxwell, Skylar Montgomery, Haven Moore, Jiovanni Moses, Trevor Moseley, Jaxon Newton, Lillyana Outman, Kayden Pizzeck, Emmett Pritt, Kennedy Robertson, Sophia Rodriguez, Landon Rogers, Zayden Ryan, Thomas Smith IV, Brooklyn Smith, Caylee Snellings, Jackson Stinnett, Lucian Strader, Lillian Stroud, Ivy Tanaka, Eden Tomblin, Jesse Townsend, Richard Walton, Jackson Waters, Aaralyn West, Bethany Willis, Ashton Wood, Selena Wright, Milena Yancey.

Fourth Grade All A: Kinley Ayers, Jack Bruno, Degan Cornell, Madilynn Crompton, Hunter Hall, Bryson Kantzler, Avery Quinones, Hannah Shaw, William Stotler, Thomas Timberlake, Harper Yandle.

Fourth Grade All A/B: Coleson Bakes, Liam Bean, Savannah Benkovitz, Trevor Blowe, Allison Bohn, Kinleigh Brooks, Cora Burgos, Brooke Carter, Riley Clark, Harlan Coleman, Leah Coley, Ella Congdon, Genevieve Cosgrove, Canyon Crain, Shannon Crews, Brooke Crone, Macey Davenport, Markus Dickerson, Emily Durrbeck, Phoenix Edwards, Jackson Fife, Abraham Flores Lopez Jr, Carson Franklin, Tanner Gills, Alesis Green, Evelyn Hawkins, James Hicks IV, Isaac Hill, Luke Hudson, Marissa Hughes, Cole James, Stuart Jeffress, Jacob Kerley, Joseph Lazo Ota, Emmarose Lewis,

Fallon Ligatti, Noah Lunde, Lydia Martin, Levi McGee, Chase Melton, Aubrey Miller, Emma Palmore, Natalei Pine, Ryleigh Plummer, Tavyn Rama, Sydney Raymond, Caleb Reinke, Sydney Richardson, Nicholas Rucci, Skylar Ryan, Zachary Seibel, Cayden Senger, Jolee Shepperson, Cristofer Smith, Charlotte Snider, Ethan Stepko, Da'vyon Taite, Morgan Talamantes, Mason Whitehead, Natalie Whitlock.

Fifth Grade All A: Riley Aeschlimann, Alexis Babb, Greyson Chamberlain, Mason Connelly, Harlynne Crain, Parker Daniels, Clayton Davis, Abigail Fairchild, Hailey Fishburne, James Gibson, Reed Golden, Sophia Graham, Jett Hansen, Riley James, Jocelynne Lahham, Isaac Lane, Avery Lessner, Campbell Moore, Mason Morrison, Connor Murphy, Jacob Nicholson, Natalie Palmore, Morgan Persaud, William Plunkett, Alondra Rutherford, Hunter Smith, Madison Williams, Steven Yellis.

Fifth Grade All A/B: Beauly Amos, Avery Bauer, Brooke Bellamy, Brayden Blankenship, Rachel Bohn, Ashlynn Braswell, Anabella Castillo, Elizabeth Caudle, Kennedy Coles, Mackenzie Corker, Aidan Cosgriff, Cameron Counts, Corbin Cridlin, Ryan Dalton, Natalie Danburg, Isabella Desmet, Liam Dinch, Jonathan Ellis, Hunter Freeman, Kylee Gordon, Liam Greenway, Tara Guy, William Harris, Lillian Hendrick, Nathan Henry, Emmett Horner, Emma Huff, Joshua Hughes, Madeline Hutchinson, Sage James, Chloe Johnson, Ryleigh Kaloski, Hunter Kantzler, Addison Leary, Camden Lilly, Nhadala Martin, Madelyn McMichen, Rylee McNutt, Shakira Morris, Tiffany Mosby, Preston Parker, Elena Paulin, Korbyn Powers, Christian Ramirez, Chloe Reese, Owens Reynolds, Louis Ruqus V, Marlin Salinas, Leland Sumpter, Ethan Swan, Kainoa Tanaka, Ella Terry, Lana Wagner, Hayleigh Walton, Alice Watson, Everett White, Annabel Williams, Michael Williams, Devin Willis, Tyler Wilson, Levi Woodfin, Julian Yancey.

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Powhatan State Park will be bustling in July Contributed Report Powhatan State Park is keeping the momentum going this summer with a wide variety of programs in July. The park is located at 4616 Powhatan State Park Road. Unless otherwise stated, standard parking fee applies for all events. The park announced the following events for the coming weeks: Arks for Parks Adventure Packs – July 16, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Overflow Parking (River Bend Campground) Campfire Ring. Packs are provided by Arks for Parks, an allvolunteer organization partnered with Virginia State Parks. Contact Roger Pinholster (850-728-2121) or Allison Crews (804-3079608) with questions. Adventure Packs are backpacks or totes filled with hands-on activities focused on Virginia's wildlife and natural environment, and are designed for school aged children. Contents include art project supplies, board games, books and other activities you and your family can borrow for free. Staff will provide a content overview of each learning pack and information on how to use the mate-

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rials for a fun and engaging experience.*This activity will be canceled in the event of inclement weather.* S’more and More Campfire – July 9, 16, 23, 30, 7:30 – 9 p.m. Overflow Parking (River Bend Campground) Campfire Ring. Gather around the campfire with park staff and visitors on Saturday evenings this summer. Each week will feature different nature-related themes, while making sweet culinary creations. The event will be canceled in the event of inclement weather. Native Tree Identification Walk – July 12, 19 and 26 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Playground Parking. Have you ever wondered what tree you were walking by in the park? This walk may be just what you're looking for. Led by a local master naturalist volunteer, the program is an introduction to the basics of native tree identification. The walk will take approximately 1.5 hours on an easily traveled trail that passes many of the native trees found in central Virginia. Be sure to wear closed-toe shoes and bring plenty of water. The walk begins promptly at 10 a.m. Snakeman Speaks – July 9 4 – 5 p.m. Shelter #2.

Join us for a monthly series on native Virginia reptiles and amphibians (known collectively as "herps") presented by Ty “Snakeman” Smith. Ty has been studying herps since he was only 7 years old, and frequently travels across the state in an attempt to see every species Virginia has to offer. He is a Virginia Master Naturalist, former State Park Naturalist, and a member of the Virginia Herpetological Society (VHS). Come along on a journey to learn about the plight of our wild friends and how we can help them thrive. James River Canoe Trip – July 12 and 31, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. $15 per person. Canoe launch A. Soak up the sun and get ready for a fun and relaxing adventure as you experience the James River during this ranger-led canoe trip. The excursion will take us from Powhatan State Park to Maidens Boat Landing. Participants will be shuttled back to the park at the end of our journey. The trip includes a brief overview of canoeing safety and techniques, as well as on-thewater interpretations of natural and cultural features. All boating equipment and personal flotation

devices will be provided. Participant expectations: arrive 15 minutes early; bring plenty of water and sunscreen; wear comfortable clothes you don't mind getting wet or muddy; closetoed shoes are required at all times, so sandals or flipflops are not allowed; personal flotation devices must be worn and properly fastened at all times within 15 feet of the river; children under 6 years old are not permitted, and children under 14 years old must be accompanied by an adult. The program is capped at nine participants. No more than two adults and one small child per canoe are permitted. Attendees must register (with payment) at least two days in advance at the park office or by calling (804) 598-7148. Event is subject to cancellation due to inclement weather. Birds and Worms – July 15, 9–10 a.m. Playground Parking. Join a ranger for a fun and interactive scientific investigation that will allow children to discover the importance of camouflage. This activity incorporates science, math, teamwork and a little physical activity. There is some running involved, so be sure to wear appropriate

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clothing and close-toed shoes. Remember to bring plenty of water. This program is suitable for kids aged 8 years and up. Archery – July 16, 1–2 p.m. Playground Parking. Join a certified archery instructor for a lesson in safety and technique, before setting out on the path to proficiency. Be sure to dress for the weather and bring plenty of water. Program is $3/person. Ages 10 and up. Pre-register at least two business days before the program by calling 804-598-7148, or by emailing powhatan@dcr. virginia.gov, including "Archery" in the subject field and specifying the desired program date. Space is limited. Remember to wear closed-toe shoes. No flip flops. Early Birder Gets The Bird – July 20, 7–10 a.m. Equestrian Parking. Spring migration is here and so are the fascinating, musical songbirds. Come out early to hear the chatter, and see our warm weather migrants in their beautiful breeding plumage. We will bird by both sight and sound; all skill levels are welcome. Bring binoculars if you have them to assist with long distance viewing. We will journey along Turkey, River and Gold Dust trails. Wear close toed shoes, dress for the weather and bring plenty of water. We will make many stops along the way, which will require participants to remain still and quiet. Been There, Done That – July 22, 9–10 a.m. Playground Parking. Have you ever taken a walk in the woods and thought to yourself, "Where are all of the animals?" Just because you don't see them does not mean that we can't find evidence that they have been there. Join a ranger for a read aloud of Been There Done That by Jen Funk Weber, followed by a short walk to see if we can find any signs that animals or insects have been there before. Remember to wear close-toed shoes. Walking Stick Creation – July 29, 9–10 a.m. Playground Parking. Hiking sticks can be very helpful and useful, but have you noticed that they all look the

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same? Come join a ranger and decorate your very own hiking stick. Learn how to wrap the handle and have fun being creative to make a design that you like. All materials are provided. Please wear close-toed shoes and bring plenty of water, as we typically take a walk while the sticks are drying. This program is suitable for kids ages 8 years and up. Limited to 10 participants, and pre-registration is required. Call the office at (804) 598-7148 or email powhatan@dcr.virginia.gov (put "walking stick program" in the memo line) to reserve your spot at least one day in advance. Ranger Led Hike – July 30 10 a.m.-1pm. Playground Parking. Would you like to have the chance to explore all of the trails in Powhatan State Park and meet new people? If so, you may enjoy our hiking series. Each month we will hike a different trail in the park and learn about local history and wildlife. Pre-register by calling the park office at 804-598-7148 or email at powhatan@dcr.virginia. gov. Include "Hiking Series" in the subject line and specify date(s), or alternates in the event a particular hike is fully booked. Be sure to wear comfortable, closedtoed shoes and to bring plenty of water. Children are welcome, but please be aware that some hikes may exceed 4 miles and require navigating uneven terrain in all weather conditions.*Preregistration required due to group size limitations **Hikes start promptly at 10 a.m. Galaxy Quest – July 31, 5 p.m.-midnight. Equestrian Parking. Do you enjoy looking at the nighttime sky? Meet us under the stars and learn about the cosmos from folks with the Richmond Astronomical Society. They will have telescope equipment to share for close up views of stars, planets, and galaxies. You can even bring your own equipment if you’d like. For those interested in learning the best viewing techniques and more, feel free to come out before it gets dark and talk with their knowledgeable staff. This is a fun family event for all ages!

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2600 MAPLE GROVE LANE POWHATAN, VA 23139

Beautiful 2.42 acre building lot in Powhatan’s Maple Grove neighborhood, convenient to schools, shopping, park, library and YMCA! $85,000

2330 BRANCHWAY CREEK DRIVE POWHATAN, VA 23139 New and ready to move right in! Convenient location close to schools, shopping & village area. Open floor plan with lots of natural lighting, great room with gas fireplace, sunny dining area, granite & stainless kitchen with large island, 1st floor primary bedroom with tile bath, three spacious bedrooms upstairs, attached two-car garage, covered rear porch overlooking private 2 acres. $599,950

Powhatan Today –07/06/2022

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