February 10, 2011 (12th Edition)

Historic J. D. Bassett High School (HJDB) Bassett Bengal

The Ben Growl Growls Again

Editor Boots Scott Asst. Editor Pat Ross

3289 Riverside Dr. Pg 1 –What makes Bassett/ Thought for the Day Bassett, VA 24055 Pg 2 – Harder’s Drug Store/ Political emails 276-629-1369 Pg 3 – Special emails /Obituaries Pg 4 –Jokes/ Riddles/Recipe Pg 5 – HCFP news/ Event calendar Pg 6- Upcoming events/Historic JDB Pg 7 – Words of Wisdom/Interesting Facts Pg 8 – Donations/Answers to Jokes/Riddles

David Wright Publisher (dew) Harder’s Drug Store featured

WHAT MAKES BASSETT GREAT?

OUR CITIZENS!

OUR BUSINESSES! -- How many times have you purchased products and services and later found there was a place you could have bought or received those same things either cheaper, and/or better, closer than where you got them?

I think most of us can relate to this, yet too often we find ourselves believing bigger or further away is going to be better. This New Year let’s make a resolution to first try to get it local or where our roots are. This way we help the people we care most about.

Thought for the Day (Published in “LEAVES OF GOLD”)

BURDENS- We have all of us sufficient fortitude to bear the misfortunes of others. La Rochefoucauld

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Harder’s Drug Store

Harder’s Drug Store is located on the corner of old Main Street, Fairystone Park Hwy, in Bassett. William Harder is following in the footsteps of his parents, and his great uncle in the pharmacy business. Incidentally, his sister Dr. Susan Morris and her husband Dr. David Morris, are both dentists and have their office next door to the drug store. Harder’s has operated in Bassett for 54 years. William’s father, Albert , after having visited a relative here came to work in Bassett, replacing his uncle as pharmacist at Dee’s Drug Store, located across the street in the Stone Block. Albert met Lucy Lee Brammer, married her, and they decided to make Bassett their home.. They purchased the old Mountain Drug Store, complete with the soda fountain. Ice cream concoctions were available until 1962. In 1968 construction was begun at the present site, which had originally been the location of the First Baptist Church – remember the clock in the church tower? The entire contents of the drug store were moved during the night and the store opened for business the next day. Harder’s was one of the first pharmacies in the area to install a computer system. William began working part-time during holidays, etc. at the drug store, and upon graduating from Old Miss pharmacy school, joined his parents at the store. One of William’s hobbies is reading. He has an extensive library of non-fiction titles which include history, political science, and biographies. Harder’s staff is there to serve you Monday thru Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m.

Pictures of interest

We welcome any old time photographs, class gatherings, etc. of things or events you feel a lot of the alumni would find interesting, over (3,000). They also need to be titled, so those viewing will know what they are seeing. The pictures will be published on a first come first serve basis, and we may have to limit the number published per week.

Political emails

A request has also been made for us to publish humorous and/or informative political emails. We will agree to do so with the following. First it must be understood that in no way, will we be responsible for their content! If you don’t like it, don’t believe it, unless you have www.Snopes.com check it out for you! We simply do not have the time or resources to verify those that come in, and each month we are of course limited as to the amount of space that can be provided on a newsletter.

Each month, it will be on a first come first serve basis. Up to a max of nine inches will be used for all political e-mails received, and no more than 5 attachments per newsletter, with a max of three inches per sender. URL’s will count as an inch so more can be published monthly. You are responsible for getting verification from www.Snopes.com the authoritative source of information, (before submitting statistics, criticizing, or supporting, any political party or office.

You are responsible for the contents you send in, and your name will be attached to it, so check it out first!

2 Special Emails Received

To view a blue link (URL’s), place your pointer over the link then press “Ctrl + left click you mouse to follow link” even though at the top it says “Blocked. Hope you enjoy. To view attachments you may find interesting, look beside the attachment of the newsletter on the email you received and click on it. Pdf attachments can often be read by double clicking on them even though they are posted down in the letter. Roger Spencer sends “Hot chocolate”. A professor counsels former students about stress in their lives. Letha Mills sends “life on a train” comparing the journey of our time here on Earth with a train ride. If you haven’t seen it yet, you will probably be pleased if you do.

HotChocolate.PPS lifeonatrain2.pps

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Mr. President

(Letters that you think the President needs to see ……..FOR OR AGAINST. Your name will be attached to it) Political Emails Received

Betty Little from Chester Va. sends BANKRUPTCY 101. This email is about the alleged cost of illegal immigrants to taxpayers. It contains sources for each statement, however, as always use www.snopes.com to check each and every source shown.

101.pdf

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Obituaries

Mozelle Wright Ingram “Shorty” Class of 1943 passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2011. Funeral arrangements will be posted in the Martinsville Bulletin. (David Wright’s elder sister). www.martinsvillebulletin.com

Reunions (Send in your future class reunions)

Engagements Congratulation to the following on their Engagement!

Joseph Barker and Melissa Newman- She is a 2007 graduate of Bassett High School

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Weddings Congratulation to the following on their Wedding!

Brandon Rakes and Shannon Coleman- He is a 2001 graduate of Bassett High School

Anniversaries (Send in any JDB classmate’s anniversary here)

Birthdays (Send in any JDB classmate’s birthdays here)

Happy 80th birthday to Vallie Hylton of Bassett.

Jokes

1. Why was 6 afraid of 7? 2. What animal keeps the best time? 3. Have you heard the joke about the watermelon? RIDDLES

4. What is the next letter in the series “B,C,D,E,G, ___” Why? 5. What expression is depicted in these letters: GR12”AVE 6. What English word has three consecutive double letters?

The answers for the Jokes and Riddles can be found on the last page of the newsletter.

Recipe

Southern Pecan Cake

Contributed by: Jinky Critz Ingredients: 1 package butter-pecan cake mix 1 can coconut-pecan frosting ¾ cup vegetable oil 1 cup milk 4 eggs

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease and flour a tube pan. Stir all ingredients together until smooth; pour into pan and bake for one (1) hour. (This recipe was contributed as part of a “Cook of the Week” feature.)

4 News from the Henry County Food Pantry (501c3) (Sharon Mills) The monthly distribution of food will be on February 16th from 8:30-11:30am. We are thankful for our network of faithful volunteers and donors that make this much needed community service a reality.

Recently, a mandatory yearly training class at Feeding America was attended by David and Cynthia Wright, Sharon Mills, and Jessica Bowers. We were brought up to date on any changes and reviewed regulations on distribution of USDA food.

Coming Week Event Calendar Friday, February 11 Music Night: 5:30, $3 donation for admission * www.thecentreatspencerpenn.com Henry County Public Schools District Spelling Bee: 7pm, PHCC www.martinsvillebulletin.com Saturday, February 12 Country-Fried Steak Dinner: 3-7pm, donations accepted; High Point Baptist Church www.theenterprise.net Country Breakfast: 6:30-10am, Patrick-Henry Fire Department, Cost-$6 (Adult), $3 (Kids) www.theenterprise.net Square Dance: 7:30-10:30pm, American Legion Post 105 www.theenterprise.net Special Singing: Wayside Community Church, Call for info. 694-7912 www.theenterprise.net Jeff Richardson Church service: 6-8pm, Historic J. B. Bassett High School [email protected] Stained Glass Class: 1-3pm, Cost $110 for three Saturdays * www.thecentreatspencerpenn.com Pancake breakfast: Bassett Rutitan Club www.martinsvillebulletin.com Sunday, February 13 Monday, February 14 Family Aerobics: 6:30pm (Free) * www.thecentreatspencerpenn.com Chair Aerobics: 11:30am (Free) * www.thecentreatspencerpenn.com Open computer lab: 10am-8pm * www.thecentreatspencerpenn.com Zumba: 6:30-7:30pm, Cost $3 per class * www.thecentreatspencerpenn.com Tuesday, February 15 Zumba: 6:30-7:30pm, Cost $3 per class * www.thecentreatspencerpenn.com Drama and Desserts: 7pm, former Henry County Courthouse, cost-$10 www.martinsvillebulletin.com Wednesday, February 16 United Way is offering Free tax preparation: 9am-12pm at Historic John Bassett High School for low income families for additional information contact Tiffany Haworth at United Way. * [email protected] Food Pantry Day: 8:30-11:30 at Historic John D. Bassett High School * [email protected] Thursday, February 17 Chair Aerobics: 11:30am (Free) * www.thecentreatspencerpenn.com Zumba: 6:30-7:30pm, Cost $3 per class * www.thecentreatspencerpenn.com Open computer lab: 10am-8pm * www.thecentreatspencerpenn.com Seniors In The Know: 10am * www.thecentreatspencerpenn.com Photography Club Meeting: $12 annual dues- Jack Wood * www.thecentreatspencerpenn.com Book Discussion Group: 7pm, Meeting in Hylton Library * www.thecentreatspencerpenn.com 5 Other upcoming events you might want to calendar

.Saturday, February 19 Mother-Daughter Candle-Making: National Guard Armory, 11am-1pm, Cost-$8 per pair www.martinsvillebulletin.com Bluegrass at the Rives: Rives Theatre, 5pm; Heather Berry & Tony featured www.martinsvillebulletin.com April 9 MS Auction: at Historic John D. Bassett High School * Historic John D. Bassett H.S. 629-1369 April 16 Tribute to Elvis by Keith Henderson:7:00 p.m. Martinsville High School $12.00 advance tickets - $10.00 children, up to age 12, $15.00 at the door. Tickets available Woodall’s Music, Collinsville, BB&T (Stanleytown), Stanleytown Ruritan Members 673-3950. Historic John D. Bassett High School

See Sharon Mills or Jessica Bowers about reserving space concerning accommodation and catering if needed at Historic J. D Bassett School, whether it be, events, instruction classes, weddings, silent auctions, church services, entertainment, music, or reunions. Other items available are multiple computer access, Exercise equipment, sound system usage including walk around mikes, digital projection usage, and DVD player and flat screen TV. Allow us a chance to match or beat the price of other possible locations! Previous events already hosted at HJDB since 2005 - Your Alma Mata!

Charitable- Kid’s Café, Food Distribution (40+), Food Preparation (50 +), MS Auctions, Health Fair, Vol. App. Day, Amazing Race, Charitable Fish fry and chicken wings with desert and drinks benefit (2) Education- C.I.M.S. (4/ 3 day), HIPAA, Anti-terrorism, Access Control, Doc. Security, E-signatures, Prep. Critical Incident, Defensive Tactics, Legalities of Security Systems, Legalities of Document Imaging, Hardware Network Management, Electrical Power Management, Information Retention and Destruction, Train the Trainer, Financial Fraud, Scanners/Applications, Identity Theft, Document Imaging, Storage and Destruction, Equipment & Software, Investigative Sources, Harassment, Self Defense, Concealed Carry, Workplace Violence, Document Imaging In & Out, Agenda Manger, Electronic Signature, Effective Communication, New for Laserfiche, Kray Maga Self Defense, Choosing the Right Scanner, Retention And Destruction, Scanning in the Real World, Laserfiche 2008, RAC’s in 2008, Security for Healthcare Records, Electronic Capture Handwriting, Why Microfilm, Internet Intelligence Gathering, Fair Labor Standards, Storage/Retrieval/Destruction, Employment Law, Surveillance Systems, Workplace Fraud, Mind under Stress, Laserfiche 2010, Workflow, Extending the Life of Your Scanner, Web Access, Nuts and Blots, Security Camera 101, Disruptive Behavior in Healthcare, ICD-10, Preserving History and Reducing Liability Organization- Veterans of Foreign Wars, Bassett Historical Sympo., Graduations, Kodak Demo, Chamber After Hours, Greater Bassett Meetings, PRCJA Training/Grad., Defensive Driving Class, Anixter, Church services Reunions- Class of 64, Tours, Class of 55, Class of 56, Class of 64 Private Party with Dinners- Class of 60 Tours, Election Results, Wide Turkey Federation, Bassett Garden Club

News from Greater Bassett (John Smokey Pegram and Ruby Davis)

Next meeting is February 21, 2011 at Historic John D. Bassett High School

Words of Wisdom, Instruction, and Comfort

KJV Proverbs Ch. 3:7-8 6 7. Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil. 8. It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones.

KJV Psalms Ch. 3: 7-8

7. Arise, O LORD; save me, O my God: for thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the cheek bone; thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly. 8. Salvation belongeth unto the LORD: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah.

Interesting Facts

Two Confederate Legends in Henry County (Submitted by Pat Ross by email)

Recently the Mildred Lee Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy loaned the staff at Bassett Historical Center old scrapbooks, photographs, information that has been stored at the old Henry County Courthouse for years. This information has opened our eyes to several things that have been told and believed over the years that we found to be incorrect. One such “legend” is that of the two cannons which were placed in front of the old Henry County Courthouse. Oral history has been passed down through the years and we were told that elephants from a traveling circus moved the cannons from the train station to the old Courthouse, moving them slowly up Broad Street from the train station. We now have found papers voicing the remembrances of Mrs. Kathleen Teague Carter who remembered vividly that there were no elephants involved; she remembered because she watched mules pulling the cannons while swinging on the gate in her front yard. It took almost a month for the mules to pull these two cannons to the old courthouse as it kept raining, and the cannons would get bogged down in the mud. This kept happening until the mud dried. Then, the mules would try again! These cannons figured in the Revolutionary War, were used for defense for the South in the Civil War, and were used at Fort McHenry, Maryland prior to being shipped to Martinsville.

The Confederate monument that graces the old Courthouse lawn was to have been placed at Oakwood Cemetery. On October 3, 1895, a cornerstone of the monument was laid at Oakwood. However, the Mildred Lee Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy decided, as ladies do change their minds, and with permission of the Henry County Supervisors, that the monument would be erected on the Courthouse lawn. On January 26, 1901, the monument arrived and was drawn from the train station on a wagon decorated with the Confederate colors. It was veiled, only to be unveiled on June 3, 1901, the fortieth anniversary of the departure of the Henry County Guards, the first organized company of Confederate soldiers to leave Henry County for the War Between the States. The two large cannons were then placed on either side of the monument.

Pat Ross

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Recognition to largest contributors of email addresses this past month

For the most local email address including out of state Alumni (1935-1978) of John D. Bassett School and their close friends, provided you feel they would enjoy reading about events in our local area. These email addresses will be used solely for the news letters and we will remove anyone’s email address, if requested. We simply want the newsletter to reach as many people as possible, for the greater good of our local community and the enjoyment of all.

Answers: 1. Because 7 8 9 2. The watch dog 3. It’s pitiful 4. The next letter would be “P”. They all rhyme 5. One foot in the grave! 6. Bookkeeper

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