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Russ Holland seeks another term as District 1 Seat of the Powhatan County Board of Supervisors

The campaign website can be found at http://www.russholland.com

Get out and vote - November 6, 2007.

The Powhatan County Public Library is presenting free beginner level computer classes Sept. 5th, 12th and 19th from 10:30am - 11:30am.  The series of 3 classes will begin with Microsoft Word, then move on to Web searching and email usage.  The instructor is Karen W. Scott, a licensed occupational therapist with experience in assistive technology instruction. To register, call the Library at 598-5670.  Class size is limited.

The Faith Word Church located at 3895 Old Buckingham Road (in the Powhatan Courthouse area) is having its Annual Yard & Bake Sale on Saturday, May 19th from 8 AM until 2 PM.

Come early to get Mrs. Tyler’s “world famous” Buttermilk and Lemon Chess Pies.  For more information, call Mrs. Sharon Bassett at (804) 320-5080.

The annual Memorial Musical Show will be held on May 27th @ 3:30 pm. at Powhatan High School.  This is a musical tribute which honors Veterans of all wars and the men and women who are presently deployed around the world to protect our freedom.  The pictures of Powhatan Veterans and Military will be on display.  The event is free to the public.

For more information, contact Ruth Boatwright @ 598-3074. 

Joe Walton announces campaign for the District 1 seat of the Powhatan County Board of Supervisors

The campaign website can be found at http://www.joewalton.com

Hunter Ridge Equistrian Center is sponsoring “A Saddle Up Event” to raise funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to be held on April 29, 2007 at the Powhatan Wildlife.  If you would like to join us on the trail ride, please contact Kathy Pitt at (804) 393-1429 or Nancy Bruce at (804) 744-4241 to obtain a pledge card and additional information.

The following students enrolled at Virginia Tech were named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2007 semester. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must attempt at least 12 credit hours graded on the A-F option and earn a 3.4 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) during the semester.

Andre Cortbawi, a junior majoring in finance in the Pamplin College of Business.
Allyson E. Hix, a sophomore majoring in apparel and housing resource management in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.
Jillian C. Lyttle, a freshman majoring in music in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.
Richard B. Mustian, a freshman majoring in university studies in Interdisciplinary Studies at Virginia Tech.
Helen M. Simmons, a sophomore majoring in chemistry in the College of Science.
Glenn J. Sturm, a freshman majoring in business in the Pamplin College of Business.
Christine M. Balzer, a senior majoring in psychology in the College of Science.
Mark C. Benusa, a senior majoring in mining engineering in the College of Engineering.
Caitlin J. Cook, a junior majoring in education in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.
Corey G. Dunn, a sophomore majoring in biological sciences in the College of Science.
Amber N. Ellis, a senior majoring in landscape architecture in the College of Architecture and Urban Studies.
Adam M. Hart, a freshman majoring in biological sciences in the College of Science.
Katherine M. Hipsman, a junior majoring in management in the Pamplin College of Business.
Julia A. Hunter, a sophomore majoring in human nutrition, foods, and exercise in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
Courtney L. Krajewski, a freshman majoring in business in the Pamplin College of Business.
Benjamin A. Lillywhite, a senior majoring in horticulture in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
Lisa C. MacPherson, a freshman majoring in human nutrition, foods, and exercise in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
Kelley A. McQuiddy, a sophomore majoring in chemistry in the College of Science.
Lydia S. Patterson, a senior majoring in aerospace engineering in the College of Engineering.
Gary Landy C. Pavalonis, a sophomore majoring in university studies in Interdisciplinary Studies at Virginia Tech.
Jacquelyn A. Peters, a sophomore majoring in communication in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.
David B. Reilly, a freshman majoring in general engineering in the College of Engineering.
Lance D. Shields, a junior majoring in civil engineering in the College of Engineering.
Andrew H. Snead, a senior majoring in management in the Pamplin College of Business.
Jessica N. Walters, a sophomore majoring in animal and poultry sciences in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

When I read the news that Powhatan County was about to get its very own state park, I got a little excited. You see, I don’t know much about the county. The Times-Dispatch recently did a Stepping Out profile of Powhatan, which was a good starter. I’ve considered taking a trip to the Powhatan Wildlife Management Area, but need to pick a warmer time (and outside of hunting season, right?) What else is there to see and do? What are the favorite attractions for the area? Don’t tell me that heading into Chesterfield is the only fun thing to do in Powhatan!

Phil Riggan
DiscoverRichmond.com

Michael Paul Williams of the Richmond Times-Dispatch wrote an article today on how Powhatan County is one of the healthiest communities in Virginia. Check it out here:

http://www.timesdispatch.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=RTD/MGArticle/RTD_BasicArticle&c=MGArticle&cid=1149193065180&path=!news&s=1045855934842

Monday, Jan. 29
-Pre-school story hour will be at 10:30 a.m. at the Powhatan County Library. This story hour is for children 2 to 5 years old.

Tuesday, Jan. 30
-AA and Al-Anon meet every Tuesday at 8 p.m. at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church on Huguenot Trail.

-BINGO at the Powhatan Moose Lodge every Tuesday. Games start at 7 p.m. for information call 598-2809.

-The Goochland-Powhatan Master Gardener Horticultural help desk will have a person on duty at the Powhatan Extension Office from 9 a.m.- 12 noon.

Wednesday, Jan. 31
-Patti-cake story time is at the Powhatan County Library at 10:30 a.m. This story hour is for children up to 2 years old.

-Red Lane Baptist Church will hold its children’s youth and adult programs at 6:30 p.m. with nursery offered. For information call Debbie Howard at 598-2455.