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P.O.1Southside Box 849, Keysville Va. 23947 February 4-10, 2021 Messenger Vol. 17, No.33 INSIDE THIS EDITION Lunenburg Insider Tri County Sports Monthly KFD Responds To Schools Face Tough Choice idden bject Multiple Accidents As Phase 2 Begins O The Southside Messenger H The Southside Messenger Game This thin Blue Line is to recognize Lunenburg Insider B Tri-County Sports Charlotte, Lunenburg and Prince Edward Co. Athletic News and support our law enforcement B5 THE SOUTHSIDE MESSENGER • February 4-10, 2021 THE SOUTHSIDE MESSENGER • February 4-10, 2021 Business of the Year Award Presented to Lewis Welding & Construction Works Big South-Leading Defense Keys Another Win, 49-45 Over Presbyterian agencies. They are the line See Page A5 FARMVILLE - Longwood’s Lancer defense that record- LUNENBURG - The Lewis, Jr. and continues to bounds. There were once just Lunenburg County Chamber help the community in a vari- two employees, now there are lockdown defense contin- ed double-digit steals for the of Commerce recently held a ety of ways. The business was seven, though at times it is ues to reach new heights. Or second time in the past four smaller than usual event to nominated by several people even more.” rather, new lows. games. That led to Presbyte- announce the winner of their this year, demonstrating the The company is also well The latest suffocating rian putting just 15 points on between order and anarchy. Business of the Year Award. fact that the many contribu- known for work it does with defensive effort by the Big the board by halftime, which While the larger banquet will tions to Lunenburg County other businesses in the com- South’s leading defense fea- was the lowest scoring half by hopefully take place when and the community are easily munity such as at Billy’s tured one of the conference’s a Longwood opponent since For Details! bigger gatherings are al- recognizable. Auto, Global Refining Group most stifling performances Charlotte scored 15 in the first lowed per COVID restrictions, The business has been in and helping rebuild Data Care this season, as Longwood shut half of Aldrich’s fifth game as down Presbyterian 49-45 to Thank the police today. Chamber President Ashley operation for over two de- in Victoria. Longwood’s head coach on extend its winning streak to Nov. 19, 2018. Sweitzer presented the award cades with their work be- Lewis Welding & Con- three games Friday evening Longwood junior guard

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not fill all the qualifications the top five. Guilford College FARMVILLE - Being Poll. The Tigers, who finished thirsty paid off big for a staff have added 11 freshmen fine county & community.” Farmville resident as Bri- ons, was picked first with 142 Dr. Andy Mueller an Butler was recently an- nounced as one of the million Thomas R. Salamon dollar winners. Centra Butler said that he had notKFD officials were dispatched on Plank Rd. KFD firefight

planned toChamber officialsbuy stated, a Virginia’s Crash Claims New Year’s Millionaire Raffle Health CEO ticket, but once he stopped at the Sheetznounced new officers located for the at 2016 the Life of South Main Street in Farm- ville for gas and went inside Resigns to get a drink, he saw it pop H-SC Student up on a vending machine and FARMVILLE - Cen- PRINCE EDWARD CO. tra Health CEO Dr. Andy purchased the ticket. The decision to buy the - At 3:38 p.m. on Saturday Mueller is leaving his po- (Jan. 30), Virginia State sition with the local health ticket paid off big time as he Police responded to a sin- company. Mueller took the was the $1 million winner. position as CEO in April Three other top prize-win- gle-vehicle crash in the 2019. Centra sent out a ning tickets were bought Additionally, six tickets, terfield, Poquoson, Smithfield 7600 block of Abilene Road news release saying that in Fredericksburg, Virginia which were purchased in Dan- and Virginia Beach, scored a in Prince Edward County. they have gotten a resig- Beach and Woodbridge. ville, Gloucester, North Ches- $100,000 prize. A 1995 Chevrolet Ca- nation from Mueller and price ran off the right side he has taken a position of the road and struck a with MaineHealth in Port- tree. The driver, Thomas land, Maine, as its CEO. Lunenburg Correctional Inmate Dies from COVID R. Salamon, 21, of Freder- Centra’s board of di- ick, Md., and a student at rectors will be working LUNENBURG - An ad- The recent death can be 67-year-old man who was Hampden-Sydney College, with “an outside executive ditional death was recently attributed to an inmate at taken to VCU-CMH Hospital died at the scene. recruitment firm” over the added to the COVID-19 num- Lunenburg Correctional Cen- in South Hill in mid-Janu- A male passenger was next few months to choose bers for Lunenburg County on ter (LCC) who died after test- ary after having complica- flown to Chippenham a replacement, according the Virginia Department of ing positive with COVID-19. tions from the virus. He later to Thursday’s release. Health website. The inmate was a passed away. Medical Center in Rich- “Dr. Mueller’s lead- mond for treatment of se- ership has been critical in rious injuries. building a talented lead- The crash remains un- ership team, navigating der investigation. the current pandemic, and Farmville Fire Department Helps Extinguish Fire Quickly positioning Centra for the FARMVILLE - A recent future,” stated Amy Ray, fire on January 25 saw Farm- Chairman of the Centra COVID Cases Still Near Peak ville Fire Department working Board of Directors. “He with Buckingham Fire com- will be truly missed by Numbers, Local Counties panies to extinguish a fire at Centra and the communi- Spring Hollow Farm Market Continue to See Increases ties we serve. We are dis- in Farmville. heartened in his decision The call was dispatched to SOUTHSIDE - Virgin- but wish him all success in - the fire departments around ia officials noted an in his new position.” 7:00 p.m. as Buckingham Fire crease of a reported 2,861 Over the last year, Companies in conjunction new coronavirus cases and Centra has thoughtful- with Prince Edward compa- 10 more deaths in a one- ly and successfully navi- nies one and four, respond- day increase last week- gated through a national ed to the 1900 Block of James end. While cases trended pandemic that has greatly Madison Highway for the re- down for most of the state impacted both the organi- during several days last port of a structure fire. zation and the communi- Farmville Fire Department week, deaths have been at ty. Leadership also guided a record level of 56 per day officials said that when they the organization through a arrived, Farmville Engine 1 on average recently. new Just Cause statement crew members deployed a The new cases reached and core values that will They continued, “Thank training opportunities with crosslay and extinguished the 507,640 total, (4,146 per lead them long into the you to all that responded and Buckingham Fire Companies day on average) while fire within 45 seconds of ar- future. Centra’s talented the Farmville Fire Depart- to allow seamless teamwork rival. deaths resulting from and effective leadership ment is thankful for its recent on today’s incident.” COVID-19 are now at team along with the Cen- 6,474 total. Hospitaliza- tra Board of Directors is tions have moved down deeply committed to ser- from the peak, but are still vice and the communities Piedmont Health District COVID Vaccine Supplies “Significantly Limited” near the highest level seen they serve. SOUTHSIDE - The recent to see schools getting some- County Public Schools an- since the pandemic began Over the next few announcement by Virgin- what back to normal. K12 nounced that their teach- and are at 2,441 currently months, the board of di- ia Governor Ralph Northam teachers and staff were- ers in and staff had begunin Virginia to hospitals. rectors, in partnership that the vaccination effortscluded in this 1B group. How- get the vaccines already and Vaccine administration with an outside executive in Virginia would move to 1B ever, the process of getting Fuqua School in Prince Ed- has reached more than recruitment firm, will be groups being allowed to take the vaccines has been slow for ward County announced the 30,000 doses given out per conducting a search to hire the shots was welcome news many in the Piedmont Health same, some Piedmont areas day, but locally the vac- Centra’s new CEO. During for many people in school District counties so far. outside of Farmville still have cines have not been readily See Centra on page A5 systems and parents hoping While Prince Edward See Vaccine on page A5 See COVID on page A5

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Obituaries Roy Blanding Hailey John Baxter Walker Keysville, Virginia Keysville, Virginia Roy Blanding Hailey, 75, in the Virginia Air National John Baxter Walker, 79, helped many young hunters of Keysville, Virginia, was Guard as a Technical Sergeant. of Keysville, Va. met his Lord bag their first turkey. called home by our Lord and Roy didn’t know a strang- and Savior on January 25, John graduated from Savior on January 22, 2021. er and always shared jokes 2021. John is survived by Lynchburg College and played Roy is survived by his wife and stories just to see people his loving wife of 56 years, varsity soccer while attend- of 52 years, Faye Dixon Hai- smile. He also spent many Joyce Tate Walker, a son, Rich ing. To this day John is ley, his daughter, Renee’ Hai- years as a member of the Walker of Hoboken, NJ and known as “Wrong Way Walk- ley Conwell (Mark) of Keys- Keysville Volunteer Fire De- a brother, Bobby Walker and er” for intercepting a pass ville and a son, Roy B. Hailey, partment. Before his health wife Jane of LaCrosse, Va. He and scoring a goal for the op- Jr. (Valerie) of Pawtucket, RI.; declined, he enjoyed deer was preceded in death by his posing team. brothers Raymond Aubrey hunting, playing golf, going parents Davies and Helen A graveside service will Hailey, Jr., of Glen Allen, Va. to the beach and riding the ol’ Walker. be held on Saturday, Febru- and Randall Kim Hailey of back roads of Charlotte Coun- John started his career ary 6, 2021, at 2:00 p.m., at Lynchburg, Va., and a sister, ty with his faithful compan- at Peebles Department Store Ash Camp Memorial Cem- Elizabeth Ann Roach (Ed) of ion, Murphy, whom he lost in and then became a sanitarian etery, Keysville, Va. Due to Brookneal, Va. Also left be- April 2020. for Charlotte County Health COVID the family will not hind are six grandchildren, A celebration of his life Department. He later became receive friends prior to the Taylor Conwell Carbone (Dar- is planned for April near his the Piedmont Health District service. Memorial donations ren), Hannah Madison Con- two brothers, Reginald Lee birthday. Memorial contri- Manager before retiring. may be made to Charlotte well, Hayley Morgan Conwell, Hailey and Ronald Nash Hai- butions may be made to the John was known and County Rescue Squad, P. O. and Stephen Aubrey Conwell, ley. Charlotte County Rescue loved by many far and Box 330, Keysville, VA 23947, all of Keysville, James Tibe- Roy retired from the wa- Squad, P.O. Box 330,- wide. Keys He never met a per- or Ash Camp Baptist Church, rius Hailey and Christopher ter treatment plant at Not- ville, VA 23947 or The Alzhei- son with whom he couldn’t P. O. Box 56, Keysville, VA, Michael Hailey of Victoria, Va. toway Correctional Center in mer’s Association, ALZ.org. strike up a conversation. He 23947. He was preceded in death November of 2010 after being The Browning-Duffer Fu- was a jokester and made ev- The Browning-Duffer Fu- by his parents, Raymond A. employed there for over 26 1/2 neral Home is in charge of the eryone laugh. He was an avid neral Home in Keysville, Va. and Anna Lee N. Hailey, and years. He also served 27 years arrangements. hunter and outdoorsman and is in charge of arrangements.

Anita Martha Richardson David Berkley Cobb Charlotte Court House, Virginia Farmville, Virginia Anita Martha Richard- as her husband did. As an David Berkley Cobb, 84, son, 95, died peacefully with Avon sales representative, she of Farmville, Virginia passed family at her side on January delighted in visiting residents away on January 16, 2021 at 29, 2021. She is survived by around the county, as much Lynchburg General Hospital. her three children, Leslie T. for community and conver- Berkley was born in Cullen, Richardson Jr., Anita Rich- sation as sales. She was a de- Virginia on March 20, 1936 ardson Holmes, and Mel- voted mother, an ambitious to Virgie Etta and John Beach vin Lee Richardson; her two gardener, and an avid walker, Cobb. grandchildren, Sophia Isa- rain or shine. She very much Berkley is survived by bella Holmes and Naomi Lil- enjoyed playing tennis and daughters, Virginia E. Dy- ian Holmes; and her brother, played until the age of 92. dak of New York, and Davi- Adolf Hörnler. She was pre- The family wishes to thank na Goodman (John) of Mary- ceded in death by her hus- the many friends, neigh- land; two grandchildren, Jes- band, L.T. Richardson; her bors, caregivers, and rela- sica Norsworthy (Richard) parents, Johan Hörnler and tives near and far who have and Anastasia Green (James); Anni Eicherning Hörnler; her been part of Anita’s life as great-grandchildren, Joseph sisters, Anni Hörnler Edlinger we celebrate her adventurous and Ryleigh; sister, Phyllis and Hanni Hörnler Nata- and vivacious spirit and love speak about Austria at local Cobb Atkins of Cullen, Vir- li; and her brothers, Hansel of life, family, and friends. schools, which she thorough- ginia, and many nieces and Hörnler and Adam Hörnler. A graveside funeral ser- ly enjoyed because her love of nephews. Anita, her given name An- vice will be held on Satur- children was enormous. She Berkley was preceded in tonia, was born in 1926 in day, Feb. 6, at 11:00 a.m. at was active in the Charlotte death by brothers Berlie F. Ferndorf, Austria, and grew Evergreen Cemetery, Ever- Court House United Methodist Cobb, John B. Cobb, Jr., and Cullen. He later moved into up during a time when World green Road, Charlotte Court Church and grew flowers at George Melvin Cobb; sisters, an apartment at the Wood- War II imprinted the lives of House, VA 23923, assisted home with an eye toward the Ida South and Beatrice Hartig. land in Farmville, where he most Europeans. She moved by Browning-Duffer Funer- fresh arrangements she often He served four years in enjoyed the company of the to Germany as a young adult al Home of Keysville. Due to provided at church services. the United States Air Force residents there. Berkley was and assumed secretarial work COVID-19 restrictions masks She served on various orga- with the Air Police, where he a bright light to many of the in Bamberg before relocat- and social distancing are re- nizational committees locally received the Medal of Good residents at the Woodland, ing in Heidelberg. There she quired. Please consider a met an American soldier, L.T. and was involved in groups Conduct. He was honorably as well as his many family contribution to CCH Unit- Richardson, who was sta- for military families, VA Tech discharged on December 1, members in tioned at the U.S. Army head- alumni families, and tennis. ed Methodist Church or Ev- 1961. He also served in the Virginia. Myrtle Beach quarters during the Korean She clearly enjoyed attending ergreen Cemetery in lieu of United States Air Reserves was his happy place and he War and would become her Hokie football games as much flowers. until January 12, 1963. Berk- spent many vacations there, husband in 1955. She immi- ley spent most of his life in enjoying the ocean breeze. grated to America where the Maryland where he worked as On many Saturdays you could couple raised a family and re- Ruth Clark Walker a Union Electrician for IBEW find Berkley hanging out at sided for their 65-year mar- Charlotte Court House, Virginia Local Union 26. His work in- Town and Country Furniture, riage, with 53 of those years cluded 15 years for the U.S. savoring time spent with his in Charlotte Court House, Va. Mrs. Ruth Clark Walk- Government as an electrician family and friends. He will be Because of her background er, affectionately known as foreman at the Architect of greatly missed. and German language skills, “Tinka,” age 66, of Charlotte the Capitol. After retirement, Puckett Funeral Home in Anita was often asked to Court House, passed away Berkley moved back home to Farmville assisted the family. quietly on January 13, 2021, in Lynchburg. She was the daughter of Mr. William Wal- lace Clark and the late Mrs. Richard Lee Hardy Regina Faye St. John Clark. Bracey, Virginia In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by Richard Lee “Ricky” Har- Va.; a son, Joseph Staton of her son, Jerrod D. Spencer. dy, age 59, of Bracey, Virgin- Madison Heights, Va.; and She is survived by her hus- ia, joined his Heavenly Father a beloved grandson, Caiden. band, Mr. David Kent Walker, on Wednesday, January 27, A graveside funeral service Sr. of the home; her son, Da- 2021. He was an employee of was held at 11 a.m., Monday, vid Kent Walker, Jr. (Jimesha) First Fleet in Petersburg, Va. February 1, 2021, at Trinity Buying or of Charlotte Court House; her Ricky was preceded in death Memorial Gardens, Rice, Va. father, Mr. William Wallace by his father, Jessie Har- Due to COVID-19 restrictions Selling a dy; a brother, Howard Har- mask and social distancing Clark of Phenix; two sisters, aunts, uncles, nieces, neph- dy; a sister, Lois Har- were required. Public view- Belinda Clark of Phenix and ews, cousins, and friends. Home? dy; and a brother-in-law, ing was held on Sunday, Jan- Elnora Davis (Roy) of Jack- A graveside service was John “Bubba” Murphy. uary 31, 2021, at the Brown- sonville, NC; three brothers, held on Saturday, January 30, He is survived by his fiancée, ing-Duffer Funeral Home in William Glenn Clark of San 2021, at 1:00 p.m. at White Donna Staton; his mother, Keysville, Va., from 9 a.m. to Dempsey Jones, ABR, GRI Antonio, TX, Rodney Hes- Oak Grove Baptist Church in Mary Hardy; three siblings, 5 p.m. RE/MAX Advantage Plus ter of New York and William Phenix. Condolences may be Peggy Murphy of Bracey, Va., The Browning-Duffer Fu- 318 S Main St, Farmville, Va 23901 Carter of Jackson, MS; cous- expressed at www.Jeffress- Offi ce: (434)392-1999 Mary Amatrona of Batavia, neral Home is in charge of the ins with whom she was raised FuneralHome.com. Arrange- Cell: (434)391-4663 New York, and Ronnie Har- arrangements. as brothers and sisters, Larry ments were by Jeffress- Fu Home: (434)392-1053 dy (Lehlia) of Mechanicsville, Fax: (800)886-2429 Copeland, Tony Copeland, and neral Home of Charlotte Court [email protected] Mark Copeland; and a host of House.

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Great News for Trying Times… EasternView Farms MEC Electric Bills Drop! Meat Processing SOUTHSIDE - Following John C. Lee, Jr., who also better yet, at a competitive a year of challenges and dif- serves as chairman of the rate.” ficulties due to the COVID-19 ODEC board comments, “I’m Lee continues, “At MEC, • Beef pandemic, Mecklenburg very proud of the job we have we know that the past year Electric Cooperative (MEC) is done at ODEC in managing has been a difficult one, to very proud to announce that the growing costs associat- say the least, for many of our • Pork its member-consumers will ed with the generation and members. The effects of the be benefiting from yet- transmission an of energy for pandemic have had a consid- other decrease on their elec- our member cooperatives. erable economic impact on • Sheep tric bills. By effectively managingour ourregion, and we care about For 2021, both the En- generation fleet, implement- those who live here, and we ergy Adjustment (EA) and ing long-term power sup- are pleased that we can share • Goat WPCA (Wholesale Power Cost ply contracts for purchased this piece of good news, es- Adjustment) costs have de- power, as well as continually pecially during these unprec- creased. The typical resi- growing our own mix of re- edented times.” • Venison dential member, using 1,000 newable generation resourc- Mecklenburg Electric kWh per month on the Farm es, we have been able to suc- Cooperative (MEC) proudly and Home Rate Schedule, will cessfully keep rates down at powers over 31,000 homes, Livestock save $6.65 per month… to- our power supplier and pass farms and businesses in the Available taling nearly $80 for the year! those savings along to its counties of Brunswick, Char- “You Find Them, The EA dropped from $0.0009 member cooperatives, like lotte, Greensville, Halifax, to $0.00078 and the WPCA MEC.” For Purchase We Grind Them” decreased from $0.02427 to MEC Board chairman, Da- Lunenburg, Mecklenburg, $0.01774. vid J. Jones, also represents Pittsylvania, Southamp- These savings are a re- Mecklenburg Electric on the ton, and Sussex in Virgin- sult of MEC passing along ODEC board of directors, ia and portions of Granville, Custom Sausage Making cost reductions from its states, “The decisions made Northampton, Person, Vance, wholesale power provider, at ODEC have a significantand Warren counties in North Old Dominion Electric Coop- impact on our members with Carolina. It is headquartered Drakes Branch, VA erative (ODEC). ODEC is the nearly 70% of every month- in Chase City and has district wholly-owned generation ly bill going back to ODEC to offices in Chase City, Va.; and transmission subsidiary cover the cost of power that Emporia, Va.; Gretna, Va.; of MEC and 10 other electric we deliver to homes, farms, and Bracey, Va. For more in- 434-208-8602 cooperatives across Virginia, and businesses. ODEC’s staff Maryland and Delaware. is doing an outstanding job formation, please visit www. MEC President and CEO, providing reliable energy and, meckelec.org. Local Pickup & Delivery Available

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Commentary BLM Rally This weekend we drove where you don’t have a legal past a BLM rally in a town in right to be you are illegal. The the Northern Neck of Virgin- Pro-Trump Protestors at the ia. While I agree that black Capitol were illegal and are lives matter, many of the BLM being charged for it. If some- protests seem contradictory. one comes into your home This one, like many oth- without permission they are ers, was entirely White, illegal. Reader Expresses Thanks 30-ish-year-olds and mostly How many people who female. Why? In the begin- support “open borders” have Dear Southside Messenger and Kathleen Mitchell, ning of BLM I attended sever- EDITOR the same policy with their I just want to take a moment to say a great big THANK al rallies in support and took own homes? YOU to Kathleen. I really enjoy her stories each week, they my Grand-boys. Frankly an- AVERETT JONES How many people who always have a wonderful message. gry white privileged children support “open borders” Kathleen is a GREAT ASSET TO YOUR PAPER, GOD BLESS don’t seem to be the proper have volunteered to take in a YOU FOR DOING WHAT YOU DO, MY LADY! spokespeople for BLM. homeless person, feed them GOD BLESS, I think it is somewhat in- gal humans. China has a one and provide them with med- Helen Pugh sulting and condescending to child law. More than one is ical care? hold a rally on behalf of an- illegal. There are fines and I would be willing to bet other race without their sup- penalties for giving birth to that not one person pro- Minimum Wage port and participation. an illegal child. Is anybody testing for open borders (if These protestors were protesting that? In various they came home from a ral- I recently read your article on minimum wage. I found also holding signs that read African countries, mixed race ly and found a stranger in that your article was extremely misleading, full of false infor- “There are no illegal hu- children are also illegal. In their home) would welcome mation on the minimum wage for 1970. The minimum wage mans.” I assume that isone a of Trevor Noah’s mono- that person and let them stay in 1970 was $1.60 an hour. If you worked a full-time job, you reference to illegal or undoc- logs he states that he was il- long-term. would make $ 76.80 a week. A gas cost .36 cents a gallon. I umented aliens. legal. As usual it is all about will give you .25 cents for a coke because a bottle of RC cost Globally there ARE ille- Any time you are some- symbolism over substance. .25 cents. I would suggest you research your information and make sure they are accurate before publishing it. The public Shutting Down the Pipeline needs to receive accurate information. L.K. Kennedy President Biden just shut because Big Government If business can’t trust down the Keystone Pipeline wanted to do so. our government they can’t Note: The editor’s response will be published in next week’s edi- putting thousands of people How can anyone do busi- do business. No legal permit tion of The Southside Messenger. out of work. But that isn’t ness if their project can be should ever be revoked for the real issue. The price of gas shut down arbitrarily? political reasons. will increase, but that isn’t Suppose you get a build- Suppose you get a permit A Call to Remembrance the real issue. ing permit to build a house. to build and open a business, The real issue is that You hire a builder, prepare any business. Then you are Dear Editor, America lost credibility with your land, put in a well and shut down not for violations By the time this article gets printed in the newspaper, the business community and septic and your house is half but just because someone my husband Samuel Russell, Jr., will have been gone to be other countries. built when the building in- doesn’t like your business. with the LORD nine months ago. It seems that time is swift- The issue is the Keystone spector comes in and shuts What better way to kill busi- Pipeline was approved by it down. His explanation is ness? Not just your business ly passing by, and I really can’t believe we’re in a new year. various Government agencies. “some folks don’t want you but all business. Since I haven’t written a letter to the newspaper since before Untold millions were spent to build your house.” Who is going to open a his death, I’d like to thank all the church people and friends in the process, in surveying, You have no recourse. You business when they can be who prayed for his recovery from cancer. To a lot of people rights of way and in laying may go bankrupt. All because shut down for no reason? he knew, his adventure with death was a surprise. He never pipe. Then with the stroke of your legal permit is revoked Small business provides wanted anyone to know that he was sick. My husband and I a pen, President Biden shut it for no reason. the majority of jobs in Amer- bravely turned down the chemotherapy treatments that were down. Would you ever try to ica. Kill them and you will offered in Lynchburg five years before he actually died. We Keystone wasn’t shut build another house? Would bankrupt the country. know about the side effects of chemotherapy and had read down for mistakes, illegal ac- any bank make a building Is that what President many testimonies of people who got much worse or even died tions, pollution or any other loan? Biden is trying to do? as a result of chemotherapy and other therapies to “fight issue. They were shut down cancer.” Instead, we decided to go the herbal route, and I Gamestop am very glad we did. Most of the time, Sam did well making and drinking a tea named Essiac, a four-herb tea specifically A group of Hedge Fund suddenly worried about the based on the Hunts buying known for healing cancer among other illnesses. Of course, operators just took a beat- independent investors. “They and the buying of others who he tried organic ways of eating and making life-style chang- ing at their own game. They may lose money,” they say. jumped on the bandwagon. es. But, I have to admit there were times he didn’t stick with agree to sell stock they don’t They were fine with investors Then it started dropping to the eating regimen. It’s hard to discipline yourself with the a low of $6.32 in 2001. The own in a company. Then they losing money as long as the food issue when so many relatives, friends and church people announce the company is go- Hedge Fund made money. same thing happens in the Gold Market. aren’t doing it. But, he was told when he finally got so weak ing to go broke. The sheep The Stock Market is sim- and had to enter Lynchburg Hospital in April last year, that sell their stock, the price ple. When more people want It is my opinion that when drinking that tea seemed to have given him more years with- drops, the hedge fund buys to buy than sell, the price goes Gold, Silver or any stock stock at less than they agree up. When more people want starts going up someone is out all the side-effects of the chemical treatments. to sell for, the company goes to sell than buy the price of a buying and causing that in- Some may have remembered Sam as the man years ago broke and the Hedge fund stock goes down. crease. When it gets high who stood at the corner intersection of Hardees and Sheetz makes millions. In the late 1970’s I enough they will sell and the in Riverdale area of South Boston, VA with our son-in-law Last week a group of in- watched when the Hunt price will go down. Todd, holding a scripture sign and preaching “repent or per- dependent investors at Reddit Brothers from Texas tried to There are enough billion- ish, prepare to meet they God!” I do know there were some beat them at their own game. corner the World Silver Mar- aires to manipulate any stock. churches I attended later where someone would ask me if When you see an ad to BUY The independents bought ket. They had billions of dol- we were going to go back down on the street. I remember Gamestop instead of selling lars and they started buying XYZ I would consider selling XYZ. how happy it made me feel that someone remembered us be- as they were instructed to silver. Keep in mind nothing ing there. The obituary write-up was meant to bring out the do. The price of the stock in- changed. There wasn’t a new Don’t listen to the whin- things that Sam did that most people wouldn’t even know creased and the Hedge Fund use for silver. ing Hedge Funds. They lost lost billions. Silver prices went from at their own game. Good for about. Now there we are in February 2021! Perilous times Now the Hedge Fund is $11.00 to $48.70 per ounce Reddit. have come upon our land. We are fighting many battles along with cancer. I can’t wait to go be with my LORD Jesus Christ. I can’t imagine what life would be like not knowing my eternal Wuhan Virus destiny would be in heaven. In case you don’t believe there’s a literal burning hell, don’t bet on it! My plea is don’t wait till The White House released Asian Americans and Pacific Cantaloupes, Vidalia On- you’re in that place deep, down, underneath your feet to find a memorandum condemning Islanders in the United States. ions, French Kiss, French the use of references to COVID All I can say is: Pox, Florida Oranges, Made out you were played the food thinking hell isn’t real! As my in USA, Swiss Watch, French “by the geographic location Spanish Flu, Swine Flu, husband would say, “It’s not worth it, my friend!” Wine… and there are hun- Alice Russell of its origin.” Hong Kong Flu, German dreds of others. President Joe Biden signed Chocolate, French Fries, Rus- Things are often named Randolph, VA the memo that condemns sian Caviar, Swiss Cheese, for their place of origin or rising racism, xenophobia, Montezuma’s Revenge, Bos- their creator. 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Absurd Politics

Example #1 not have voted to censure any Some legislators believe senator of any party for exer- that we should eliminate cising those rights. idden bject the death penalty, claiming As it moved to the full H O moral reasons despite that it Senate, it was obvious that is reserved for the most vile some Democrats agreed with Game crimes. However, many of me and would uphold the those same people whole- constitution. The resolution heartedly support putting to was, therefore, rewritten to death the most innocent – the include many other things February Hidden Object - Cupid unborn. that she has said and done. Example #2 Many of her actions have been HOW IT WORKS: Each month there will be a new Hidden Some legislators want unacceptable in a moral so- to reverse state law and al- ciety. However, because the Object to find within the pages of the Southside Messenger, low parole possibility for any resolution was not sent back prisoner that reaches the age to committee to be reconsid- two in the A section and two in the B section. Find all of of 66, with little or no con- has seen few bills that were ered, as required by rules, it them, fill out the form below, and mail it to us at P.O. Box sideration of why they were of great concern to the av- was not properly before us. imprisoned or at what age the erage citizen. One that did Even though her actions were 849, Keysville, VA 23947, or drop it off at our offices at inmate may have committed was geared to speed up the totally unacceptable, I could that crime. Does the public process of providing the not vote for the resolution. 490 Railroad Avenue, Keysville. PLEASE BE SURE TO really feel safe when we re- COVID-19 vaccines by allow- Her actions should be judged PUT “HIDDEN OBJEST CONTEST” SOMEWHERE ON lease cold blooded murderers ing more folks to volunteer or by her constituents, not by after just a few years? The be hired on a temporary ba- other legislators since she THE ENVELOPE! Entries must be received by noon on legislation proposed to do just sis to assist in the vaccina- had broken no laws. that was thankfully killed in tions. It had the support of Several bills that constit- the last Wednesday of each month. Winners will be drawn committee Friday. This is offevery Senator and the Gov- uents had requested for me and announced the last week of each month, and the new the table for this session, but ernor. It went to the House to introduce were stalled in it will be back next year if this early in order to quicken the committee. Considering the monthly Hidden Object will be announced. Winners will fall’s elections don’t turn the pace of vaccinations. There it number of bills that are in- tide in Richmond. has been left in suspension in troduced every year, it is not receive in the mail a gift card to a local shop or restaurant. Example #3 order for them to get a simi- abnormal that many die in Every day there are sto- lar version out. The game the committee. In most cases, Happy Hunting! ries of rising murder rates in House leadership is playing is there is logic as to why some most every city in our nation. purely political. They did not fail. Others die for purely po------Yet delegates and senators want a Senate Republican bill litical reasons. One such bill that represent those cities to accomplish what needs to that I proposed dealt with February 4-10, 2021 are sponsoring bill after bill be done. To the House lead- absentee voting. It simply to weaken laws that lead to ership, who gets recognition added the requirement that Hidden Object Entry Form the arrest of those that ter- is more important than sav- whoever witnessed the voter rorize their own communi- ing lives. Disgusting! was the one that voted would Section A objects are on pages ____ & ____ ties. Legislation that would Censure include their printed name tie the hands of those that are Likewise, we spent way and address. This would be Section B objects are on pages ____ & ____ expected to protect seems to too much time in the ef- no challenge for a friend or be the only thing important fort to censure one member family member. However, to them. of the Senate. Earlier in the the Democrats realized this Wasted Time session, a censure resolution could impede their “vote har- Name ______This week the session was was proposed against Senator vesting” efforts, therefore, in full action, most of it in Chase of Chesterfield Coun- they voted it down, as they committees. For my commit- ty. It focused on remarks did every proposal offeredAddress ______tees, several mornings start- that she had made in regard that reinstituted trust in the ed at 7:30 and the last went to the turmoil in Washington, electoral process. to 9:30 at night. Again this nothing that she has done in City ______State_____ week, some were acceptable the Senate. I voted against We love to hear from you! but most did not conform to the resolution in committee You can reach us at Sen.Ruff@ the standards I have set in my because I believe in the First verizon.net, 434-374-5129, service for you. Amendment of our United or P. O. Box 332, Clarksville, Zip Code ______Phone______-______-______The full Senate session States constitution. I would VA 23927. Send this entry form to: P.O. Box 849, Keysville VA 23947 Vaccine readily available. In addition, of Health website also stated, the amount of time it takes to “Vaccine supply is extremely Continued from Front get both doses of the vaccine limited at this time. Expect ATTN: Hidden Object Game not gotten word on when they can be over a month. long wait times. For infor- may be in line for schools or Information from Virginia mation on how to register to individuals to have this more Department of Health Public be vaccinated, contact or visit information Officer Brook- the website of the local health ie Crawford stated, “Vaccine department in the locality COVID demand is extraordinarily where you live or work. If you high and supplies are -signifiare eligible for vaccination THIS MONTH’S PRIZE Continued from Front cantly limited. We are work- because of your job/occupa- available even to the groups ing to quickly and effectively tion, please contact the lo- that are supposed to be able get the vaccine into the arms cal health district where you FOOD LION to get them thus far. of Virginians. But, logistical work.” For the week, Char- issues, like changes in sup- Some people have report- lotte County saw another ply, variances in staffing,edly started going to other ar- $20 GIFT CARD big increase in cases as they supplies and equipment can eas in an attempt to get vac- jumped nearly 50 cases and greatly impact distribution. cinations more quickly, while are now at 633 cases on Mon- We encourage everyone to be some have even gone to oth- day. Lunenburg increased to patient.” er states where the vaccina- 571 cases this week while Crawford also stated, “We tions seem to be more readily Prince Edward County saw are currently working with available and distributed. their numbers jump from the K-12 school systems to VDH officials said that for Would your business like to 1,562 last week to 1,734 this vaccinate staff. Each divisionpeople who have gone to oth- week. Mecklenburg has 1,792 in the Piedmont Health Dis- er locations outside of where positive cases and 46 deaths. trict has provided a roster of they live to get the first vac- donate a monthly prize? Nottoway now has 1,652 pos- staff desiring the vaccine andcination, “It is strongly en- itive cases. we are working to facilitate couraged to go to the same administration. K-12 stafflocation for your second dose Centra are asked not to call the lo- for two reasons 1.) To ensure Call our office at 434-736-0152 cal health department direct- that you get the same man- Continued from Front ly. It will take time for us to ufacturer as your first dose the transition, the Centra work through all seven school 2.) Second doses are allocat- Board of Directors has named systems in the district.” ed based on where first doses ATKINS REAL ESTATE, INC. Richard Tugman as interim The Virginia Department were given.” 211 S Main Street President and CEO. Farmville VA 23901 Tugman, an attorney by Office: 434 392-6412 profession, has been with Fax: 434-392-8293 Centra since 2016 and cur- Home: 434 392-4968 rently serves as the President and CEO of Piedmont Com- www.garyatkinsrealestate.com munity Health Plan (a wholly GARY L. ATKINS owned subsidiary of Centra). PRINCIPAL BROKER “Mr. Tugman is a rec- ognized leader who has de- [email protected] veloped strong relationships Robert E. Hawthorne cell: 434 547-7910 across the organization and with key community stake- Robert E. Hawthorne, Jr. holders,” Ray said. “We are confident in his ability to Derrick P. Fellows move the organization for- Susan G. Andrews ward in this time of transi- tion.” Tugman’s appointment is Kenbridge: (434) 676-3275 • Victoria: (434) 696-2139 effective immediately, to en- Blackstone: (434) 292-7676 • Farmville: (434) 392-9425 sure Centra remains a thriv- Keysville: (434) 736-8451 ing and effective organization for the communities it serves. Mr. Tugman and Dr. Mueller will work closely together to www.hawthorne.law accomplish a smooth transi- tion.WE PREFER EMAIL! Send your letters, releases and photos to [email protected]; ad inquiries to [email protected]; calendar listings to [email protected] A6 February 4-10, 2021 The Southside Messenger

FAMILY FEATURES ull days of learning and educational growth, whether taking place in the classroom or at home, require filling breakfasts, snacks and family dinners. Help fuel Fyour loved ones and students with tasty recipes that cover everything from morning meals to nighttime treats. Start the day strong with Pastry Brunch Cups perfect for separating into appropriate servings. Serve up a comforting meal in the evening like Cheesy Baked Mushroom Chicken then cap off the night with Homemade Oatmeal Creme Cookies that can also be enjoyed as a daytime snack. Find more school-day recipes at Culinary.net.

Cheesy, Comforting Chicken A quick and easy way to get comfort food on your dinner table is this recipe for Cheesy Baked Mushroom Chicken. Add some green beans and mashed cauliflower for a well- rounded meal for your family after a day of learning. For more comfort food recipes, visit Culinary.net.

Cheesy Baked Mushroom Chicken Nonstick cooking spray 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1/2 cup flour 4 tablespoons butter 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced 1/2 cup chicken broth 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated 1/4 cup green onions, sliced Heat oven to 375 F. Prepare baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Cut each chicken breast in half. Place flour in resealable bag. Place chicken in resealable bag with flour; toss to coat. In large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Add chicken to skillet; brown all sides. Transfer chicken from skillet to 11-by-7-inch baking dish. In skillet, saute sliced mushrooms in remaining butter until softened. Add chicken broth, salt and pepper. Bring to boil then cook 5 minutes. Spoon over chicken. Bake 15 minutes. Sprinkle with cheeses and green onions. Bake 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

Cheesy Baked Mushroom Chicken

A Sweet School Day Treat 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract A long day of learning and activities calls for 1 tablespoon heavy cream a well-deserved snack, and cookies are just the solution for many families. To make Oatmeal Cookies: Preheat oven to Soft, chewy oatmeal cookies sandwiched 350 F. Line baking sheet with parchment together with a fluffy vanilla bean buttercream paper and set aside. create the perfect treat with these Homemade In bowl of stand mixer fitted with paddle Oatmeal Creme Cookies. Because they take just attachment or in large bowl with electric mixer, an hour to create using flavor-boosting ingredients cream butter, brown sugar and golden sugar like Domino sugars, you’re left with plenty on medium-high speed until light and creamy, of time for helping with homework or simply about 2 minutes. Add eggs and vanilla; mix enjoying moments together with loved ones. until combined, scraping down sides of bowl as Find more dessert inspiration needed. Set aside. at DominoSugar.com. In medium bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves and oats. With mixer on Homemade Oatmeal Creme Cookies low, slowly add oat mixture to wet ingredients, Recipe courtesy of Michael Johnson on behalf of mixing until just combined. Domino Sugar Using large cookie scoop, scoop dough onto Prep time: 45 minutes prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 1/2 inches Cook time: 15 minutes between each cookie. Bake 12-14 minutes, or Servings: 10-12 until lightly golden brown around edges. Allow cookies to sit on pan about 3 minutes before Oatmeal Cookies: removing to wire rack to cool completely. 1 cup unsalted butter, To make Vanilla Bean Creme Filling: In bowl room temperature of stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment or 1 cup Domino Dark Brown Sugar in large bowl with electric mixer, beat butter on 1/2 cup Domino Golden Sugar medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 2 large eggs 5 minutes. 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Turn speed to low and gradually add 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour confectioners’ sugar, mixing until completely 1 teaspoon baking soda incorporated. Add vanilla bean paste and heavy 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt cream; mix until combined. 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Turn mixer to medium-high speed and 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves beat 3-5 minutes until buttercream is fluffy. If 3 cups rolled old-fashioned oats necessary, add cream 1 teaspoon at a time until desired consistency. Vanilla Bean Creme Filling: To fill and assemble, pipe or spread about 3/4 cup unsalted butter, 1 1/2 tablespoons Vanilla Bean Creme Filling room temperature on bottom halves of Oatmeal Cookies; top 2 1/2 cups Domino Confectioners’ Sugar with remaining halves.

Homemade Oatmeal Creme Cookies

Bite-Sized Breakfast 2 cups diced ham chopped fresh Appetizer-sized portions and green onions small bites of all sorts are ideal Heat oven 375 F. for breakfast before a day of In small saucepan, melt schooling, and these Pastry butter. Whisk flour with butter. Brunch Cups are perfect for Gradually pour in milk, whisking a quick morning snack. Try each time. Bring to simmer, baking a batch and separating whisking until mixture starts to into appropriate serving sizes thicken. Remove from heat; stir for a simple way to meal prep in Swiss cheese. Set aside. heading into a new week. Use rolling pin to thin out Find more breakfast recipes puff pastries. Cut each into nine at Culinary.net. squares. Line pastry squares in muffin cups, pressing bottoms down firmly and moving pastries Pastry Brunch Cups up sides for edges to come up just 2 tablespoons butter over muffin tins. Fill each cup 2 tablespoons flour with 1 teaspoon cheese sauce. 1 1/2 cups milk Crack one egg into each cup and 1 cup shredded sprinkle each with diced ham. Swiss cheese Bake 10-15 minutes until 2 sheets puff pastry eggs set. Sprinkle with chopped 18 eggs green onions. Pastry Brunch Cups

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SOUTH BOSTON - The es will meet on Mondays and Southern Virginia Higher Ed- Wednesdays from 5:30 until ucation Center (SVHEC) is still 8:30 p.m. beginning March 8, here to serve you, and is now and Tuesdays and Thursdays enrolling for its Spring 2021 from 9 a.m. until noon be- classes. Opportunities for en- ginning March 9. rollment are available in IT Financial assistance dead- Fundamentals+, Welding, lines are quickly approaching, HVAC, Automation Techni- so interested persons should cian and OSHA10 job training, call 434-572-5660 or toll free as well as career studies cer- 1-800-283-0098 ext. 5660, tificates or associate degree or email kellyshotwell@ programs offered through its svhec.org as soon as possible. educational partners, Dan- Welding ville Community College and Welding@SVHEC is a Southside Virginia Commu- short-term, accredited train- nity College. ing program providing stu- IT Fundamentals+ dents with instruction in The SVHEC’s IT Academy MIG, TIG, Stick, and Pipe (ITA) is now recruiting for welding. Individuals attend IT Fundamentals+ day and training three days a week, available. Level 2 (residential), EPA 608 ern production environments evening classes. IT Funda- for four hours per day, over Training is slated to begin Refrigeration, and OSHA 10 that use automated tech- mentals+ is an introductory a 10-month period. This March 9. For questions, or to certifications. Financial- as nologies, such as advanced course designed for individu- non-credit program is ac- get started, email welding@ sistance is available. manufacturing, maintenance als with no prior IT training credited by the National Cen- svhec.org or call Training is slated to be- and repair, and electrical or experience. The class will ter for Construction Educa- 434-572-5475. gin March 9. For questions orand electronics engineering. allow students to test out the tion and Research (NCCER). HVAC to get started, email hvac@Training is ideal for individu- IT field without taking the full Individuals who success- HVAC@SVHEC is a hands- svhec.org or call als in related occupations like CompTIA A+/Server+ course. fully complete the program on training program offering 434-572-5475. information technology, who For individuals who decide will have the opportunity to the skills and certifications Automation Technician want to become proficient in to pursue the full A+/Serv- earn their NCCER Welding needed for success. Train- Automation Technician diagnosis, troubleshooting, er+ training and certification,certification. This portable,ees may earn their National (Mechatronics) is a short and repair of automated sys- this course will provide them third party-validated indus- Center for Construction Edu- term, non-credit training tems. Financial assistance is with the background needed try credential is recognized cation and Research (NCCER) program that prepares stu- available. to be successful. by employers across the na- CORE, NCCER HVAC Level 1 dents to succeed in advanced Training is slated to be- IT Fundamentals+ class- tion. Financial assistance is (residential), NCCER HVAC operation positions in mod- gin in March. For questions, or to get started, email work- [email protected] or call 434-572-5475. College Degrees Board of Supervisors Chairman, Mecklenburg Electric In addition to its job train- ing programs, the SVHEC is served by two community colleges: Danville Commu- CEO Appointed to SVHEC Board of Trustees nity College and Southside Virginia Community College. SOUTH BOSTON - On band, Inc. Mr. Lee serves on Together, they offer a -vari January 30, Governor Ralph numerous boards including ety of career studies certif- Northam appointed Halifax Southern Virginia Higher Ed- icates and Associate degree County Board of Supervisors ucation Center Foundation programs. Popular programs Chairman, the Honorable board (director), Old Domin- include nursing, human ser- Hubert Pannell, to the South- ion Electric Cooperative board vices, business management, ern Virginia Higher Educa- (chairman), and the Nation- and the university parallel tion Center’s Board of Trust- al Rural Electric Cooperative transfer program. ees. The governor also reap- Association (director). According to the commu- pointed Mecklenburg Electric “We are pleased to have nity colleges’ off-site coor- Cooperative and EMPOWER John Lee re-appointed to an- dinator, Kathy Whitt, there Broadband, Inc. CEO Mr. John other term on the board. No is still time to complete the Lee to the Board of Trustees. Honorable Hubert Pannell Mr. John Lee one has been a more passion- FAFSA (Free Application for Pannell and Lee have been ate champion for the SVHEC, Federal Student Aid) and to appointed to serve four-year and his support is needed explore what opportunities terms. the pandemic, will serve us and is pastor of the Hackberry more than ever during these for enrollment are available. “The SVHEC has been well,” said Dr. Betty Adams,Missionary Baptist Church in trying times,” Adams stated. Counselors and financial aid blessed with a long history of SVHEC Executive Director. Sutherlin, VA. The SVHEC Board of specialists are available to Mr. Pannell was elected to Mr. Lee was initial- solid board leadership. Chair- Trustees meets quarterly.help you get started today. the Halifax County Board of ly appointed to the Board of man Pannell’s appointment Due to COVID-19, meetings For more information, email to the SVHEC Board of Trust- Supervisors in 2014, and se- Trustees in 2018 to fulfil theare being held virtually and [email protected] ees follows in this tradition. lected as board chairman in unexpired term of Dr. John livestreamed on the SVHEC’s His extensive record of com- 2020, and again in 2021. In Charles Lee. He currently Facebook page (www.face- or call 434-572-5453. munity service, including his addition to his commitments serves as the president and book.com/svhed). For more information on recent and impeccable lead- as an elected official, Pannell CEO of Mecklenburg Electric To learn more about the these and other educational ership of the Halifax County is involved with a number Cooperative (MEC) and its SVHEC and its board visit opportunities at the SVHEC, Board of Supervisors during of community organizations subsidiary EMPOWER Broad- www.svhec.org. visit www.svhec.org.

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The Word A Little Humility, Please

“That was the best ser- tles Barnabas and Paul heard mon I’ve ever heard,” said this, they tore their clothes one old man on Sunday as and ran in among the multi- he shook my hand after the tude, crying out 15 and say- worship service. ing, “Men, why are you doing One person who had these things? We also are men missed the sermon sent me with the same nature as you, a Facebook message, saying, and preach to you that you “Do we have a way to read should turn from these use- or hear this now, as we were less things to the living God, told EVERYONE needed to re- who made the heaven, the ally hear it.” earth, the sea, and all things Even one person who is that are in them, 16 who in normally a detractor said that bygone generations allowed it was an important message. all nations to walk in their set in, and people can be- “They really needed to hear own ways. 17 Nevertheless He come overly dependent on a that,” they said, meaning did not leave Himself without pastor (or on a TV preacher, others in the congregation. witness, in that He did good, for that matter). The people (I wonder if that person took gave us rain from heaven and of Lystra found themselves the message and applied it fruitful seasons, filling our in that situation, where be- personally, or not.) hearts with food and glad- facebook.com/churchmouseuk/ cause of a miracle that was My preaching professor ness.” 18 And with these performed among them, they in seminary took time in at sayings they could scarcely deified Paul and Barnabas. least one of our classes to talk restrain the multitudes from Instead of recognizing them about the humility that pas- sacrificing to them. as implements of God, they True North tors need, as we receive com- Pastors and congregants thought that they were gods pliments about our sermons. both need to avoid the ten- Now, sometimes no humility themselves. As a Christian pastor for dency to put clergy on ped- over 40 years, I have walked is needed at all, because you In Acts 14, we read: estals. The higher the pedes- into church, the only one “They could scarcely re- bombed a sermon and you tal, the greater the fall! Let’s dressed in an academic gown strain the multitudes from know it. Other times, you remember that great ser- with a colorful stole over my sacrificing to them.” think you knocked a message mons (and even great mira- shoulders. I ascend the chan- 8 And in Lystra a cer- out of the park, yet nobody cles) come from God, and not cel above the seated congre- tain man without strength in says anything at all. Every from man. Let’s remember gation--six feet above criti- his feet was sitting, a crip- week there are the ones who that their purpose is not that cism, as we say. I sit in a big ple from his mother’s womb, ornate chair, throne like, and will shake your hand mean- we might make heroes out of who had never walked. 9 This when I rise to preach, people inglessly and say, “Good God’s servants, but that we man heard Paul speaking. listen. sermon, Pastor” (whether it might hear what God is try- was a good sermon or not). Paul, observing him intently Heady stuff -- sure. But a ing to say to us through that weighty responsibility. I con- But then there are the times and seeing that he had faith message. Make sure that stantly remind myself that to be healed, 10 said with a when you’re nervous getting your focus isn’t on whether my standing is in God’s call- loud voice, “Stand up straight up to say what God has placed “they” heard the message, ing. And the church is not my on your heart, the Spirit is on your feet!” And he leaped and basically taking over a but on whether you heard church; she belongs to Christ, lot of the upfront preaching moving, and you really nail it! and walked. 11 Now when the the message. Because if your His bride. time. So there were territo- people saw what Paul had People are moved, and they preacher is worth his or her One Sunday there was rial issues, jealousy, and ad- really want to tell you about done, they raised their voices, salt, they’re listening to what much going on -- announce- justment to-a- new-peck- it. It’s on Sundays like that saying in the Lycaonian lan- God is saying to them about ments, liturgy to be led, and ing-order challenges. After that a little humility is need- guage, “The gods have come their own lives as they preach a guest bishop from Africa the service, the African pastor ed. On Sundays like that, down to us in the likeness of to themselves as well. preaching. We needed four who was visiting thanked me pastors need to remember men!” 12 And Barnabas they Greg Smith is a case man- chairs on the chancel and for the privilege of minister- there were only three. So I that the only reason it was a called Zeus, and Paul, Her- ager with formerly homeless ing among us, and remarked added a folding chair. When good sermon is that perhaps mes, because he was the chief people and those currently about his seat of honor. “Ste- experiencing homelessness we four walked in to be- the preacher was more yield- speaker. 13 Then the priest phen,” he said, “in my coun - in the Pacific Northwest.- gin thePri service, I pointed the ed to God than usual. of Zeus, whose temple was try the big seat is the seat of or to that, he was a pastor in guest minister from Africa to honor. No pastor would ever Church folks, as well, in front of their city, brought Virginia for twenty-six years. my usual seat, the big chair. give his up to anyone. But oxen and garlands to the need to recognize that a He and his wife, Christina, The staff took the other seats,you gave yours to me and I speaker is only as good as his gates, intending to sacrificehave seven children between and I sat in the folding chair. am stunned.” or her yieldedness to God. All with the multitudes. them, and are still collecting To be truthful, what was go- God help us. We ministers too often, hero worship can 14 But when the apos- grandchildren. ing through my mind at the must constantly be reminded time were some words of Je- that only God is great. And, sus about not seeking the best sure, it is good for His people seats at a feast but sitting in to respect the pastor with a the lower seats. The staff inseat of honor, but the church the church, you see, were belongs to Christ. All glory is Time for a Heart Exam struggling with my coming as a senior preaching pastor, See Crotts on page A9 “I will say to God my long for the ultimate fulfill- Rock, ‘Why have You forgot- ment of His presence. Ask ten me? Why do I go mourn- Him honest questions. Tell ing because of the oppression Him how you feel. He’ll meet of the enemy?’”—Psalm 42:9 you right where you are. Target When you’re going In times of stress and through a time - of difficul hardship, let’s remind our- It’s so easy to fall into ty, do you ever feel like you selves of the acronym CURE: a routine of relaxation as a don’t want to pray—or when call on the Lord, uncover the Christian. Sometimes we stop you do pray, you feel as hidden hopes of your heart, living and simply say, “God’s though you’re reaching a sky remember the goodness of got this.” We sit and wait for of brass? God in times past, and exhort the lottery ticket to be deliv- I love the example that yourself (preach to yourself). ered to us, when He’s already the writer of Psalm 42 gives It’s a perfect time to an- blessed us with the jackpot. us for times like this. He alyze what it is that you’re I get up each morning was in a state of perplexity ing because of the oppression living for. Where is your hope with a target in mind because and discouragement, but he of the enemy?’” (Psalm 42:9 located? What is it that you’re it gives my day purpose. To- RICK didn’t forsake the spiritu- NKJV). He cried out to God. really hoping for? What is day, my goal was to rest, en- al discipline of prayer. And Again and again he took his your ultimate source of joy joy the day with my wife, and STANFIELD he prayed an honest prayer. problems to the throne of and meaning in life? What is talk to one person about Je- . .not afraid to hide what he God. it that you need to feel hap- sus. py and fulfilled? When times comfortably. was feeling from the Lord. He Don’t stop praying. If I start each day speaking are good, we don’t realize Proverbs 16:3 wrote, “I will say to God my nothing more, go to the Lord with God and end it with an- how much of our identity, our “Commit to the Lord what- Rock, ‘Why have You forgot- and tell Him how much you other conversation. If you do self-worth, and our happi- ever you do, and he will estab- ten me? Why do I go mourn- miss Him . . . how much you this, He’ll provide your tar- ness is centered not on God lish your plans.” but on other things—on the get for the day. Some days, it will simply be to rest. Other blessings that He’s given us. I always make sure that days, He’ll have something Let’s examine our hearts. my desire is, first and - fore amazing in store for you, if Uncover your misplaced hopes most, for Jesus Christ. I have you’ll quietly listen. and shift them back onto the figured out that when - Ifo Look at life as a dart Lord, the only One who nev- cus on spiritualty, and less game. We are the dart, and on superficial targets, I feel er will disappoint you, and the bullseye is our eternal satisfied. That’s not saying the only One who never will life in Heaven. If our focus that money can’t be part of be taken from you. You can is on God, even when we drift my goal, but it cannot be the count on Him. astray, He’ll gently blow until primary target. I firmly -be Cathe Laurie is the wife that dart lands directly in the lieve that if you live a Godly of Greg Laurie, Senior Pastor center of the board. life with purpose, you’ll be What are your goals for of Harvest Christian Fellow- blessed with success. I nev- the week? Are they on target? ship. Cathe is also the found- er want to go back to the life Rick Stanfield is a syn- er and director of Virtue, the when money was worshiped dicated columnist, profes- women’s ministry at Har- before my love of God. sor, motivational speaker and vest Christian Fellowship. To Now, I look at money as a author. His latest book is “I tool with which to serve God, learn more of this ministry, Can and I Will.” For more in- and He allows me to use some log onto www.virtue.harvest. formation, visit his website at of it for my family to live WE PREFER EMAIL! Send your letters, releases and photos to [email protected];org. ad inquiries to [email protected]; calendar listings to [email protected] The Southside Messenger February 4-10, 2021 A9 must aggressively be pe- Schmidt rused as well which means th Continued from page A4 the 4 Amendment must be suspended after the 1st and AKA Sorority Sponsors Winter Coat Drive with a big yellow “R” as Hit- 2ndare no longer considered ler’s Germany forced Jews to to be Rights! The eradica- By Avis J. Gresby, Ivy Leaf wear a big yellow Star of Da- tion of domestic terrorists Reporter-Kappa Rho Omega vid! will require superseding all Chapter, AKA Sorority, Inc. Constitutional rights! FARMVILLE - Members There is always method There are certain iro- to Democrat madness. With nies that came along with of the Kappa Rho Omega Biden spearheading the war Biden’s inauguration. For Chapter of Alpha Kappa Al- on white supremacy, what an anti-gun Democrat who pha Sorority, Incorporated® exactly is a white suprema- denounces walls, Washing- cist? Seems there are many ton D.C. is replete with guns pit falls that can trap and and walls like never before! Crotts identify a white supremist. Where was this level of force Anyone who celebrates Co- last summer as American Continued from page A8 lumbus Day or the Fourth of cities burned for months on end? For a country that is His. And we must lead by hu- July is a white supremist. so plagued with inequali- mility. Certainly, anyone who is a ty and systemic racism (so James wrote of these Trump supporter is a white says Biden), thousands of things in James 3:13-18: supremist. God forbid if you immigrants from South “Who is wise and under- revere a Lee/Jackson Day! America and countless oth- standing among you? Let The net that traps a white er countries are marching them show it by their good supremist is very wide and north, determined to enter life, by deeds done in the hu- many who are white suprem- and be a part of this hate- mility that comes from wis- acists may not even realize filled America! As awful as dom. But if you harbor bit- that they are…. like those it is for people of color to survive in America, where ter envy and selfish ambition craven enough to celebrate is the mass exodus fleeing in your hearts, do not boast the Fourth of July! White su- to other countries who have about it or deny the truth. premacists are also consid- a superior human rights Such ‘wisdom’ does not come ered to be domestic terrorists! record! down from heaven but is White supremacists (who Joe Biden may preach earthly, unspiritual, demonic. may or may not be aware that collected coats, jackets and unity, but it’s division and For where you have envy and Cooke-Merritt; not pictured they are domestic terrorists) fanning the flames of that winter accessories with the selfish ambition, there you are Chelsie Townsend and will be the targets of govern- division that is the uniting help of the supportive com- find disorder and every evil Darius Baskerville, Family ment under this new admin- glue holding the Democrat munities of Southside Vir- practice. But the wisdom that Services Specialist at the De- istration in the same way the party together. Democrats ginia. This activity was one comes from heaven is first partment of Social Services. U.S. government went about are far more consumed of several community service with impeaching a presi- of all pure; then peace-lov- destroying ISIS and Al-Qaeda projects of the sorority. dent (no longer in office)ing, considerate, submissive, by cutting off their ability to This year, the items have than addressing all Amer- full of mercy and good fruit, communicate. Finishing them been donated to the Depart- icas presently smothered impartial and sincere. Peace- off by force of arms is what ment of Social Services in with COVID and economic makers who sow in peace “domestic terrorists” can ex - Farmville. woes. One day Trump will reap a harvest of righteous- pect here as well. There have be fully out of the picture Alpha Kappa Alpha Soror- ness.” already been great strides and Democrats will be com- ity, Incorporated® is a com- Yes, take your seat, pas- taken in America to choke pelled to find new (alleged) munity service organization, tor. But remember... off communication once- re threats to hate and demon- whose motto is “Service to Stephen is a campus min- ferred to as free speech! The ize to keep them united. all Mankind.” The 74 million (white su- ister with the Carolina Study next step in the war on do- Pictured are from left premist domestic terror- Center. He can be reached at mestic terrorists is the taking to right: Sorority mem- ists) who voted for Trump carolinastudycenter@msn. of guns. Search and seizure bers Avis J. Gresby and Vera will be their next target! com. Local Worship Service Times

• Antioch Baptist Church, 6700 Barnesville Hwy., Red Oak; • Gilfield RZUA Church, 722 Mecklenburg Ave, Victoria, VA 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Classes 6:30 p.m. 434-735-8101; Sunday prayer time 9 a.m.; Sunday school 10 23974, (434) 696-4100; Services 1st and 3rd Sunday each • Rocky Branch Baptist Church, 2082 Roanoke Station Road, a.m.; Sunday service 11 a.m. Pastor Kristen White. month at 12 noon. Red Oak; Morning services 2nd Sunday each month 11:30 a.m. • Apostolic Faith Chapel, 215 Wise Ridge Rd., Dillwyn, 434- • Hanes United Methodist Church, 1171 Copper Mine Rd., Dill- Rev. Dr. James E. Scott; Youth service 4th Sunday each month, 414-2976; Sunday school 11:30 a.m., service 12 noon; wyn; (434) 983-2400. Sunday School 9 a.m.; Worship Service Rev. Anthony Scott. Wednesday bible study 6:30 p.m. Pastor Lynwood Baldwin 10 a.m. Rev. Evelyn Penn, Pastor, [email protected]. • Rocky Mount United Methodist Church, 248 Rocky Mount • Ash Camp Baptist Church, 8687 Church Street Keysville, • Keysville United Methodist Church, 9290 Church Street, Rd., Dillwyn; (434) 983-2400. Sunday School 9 a.m.; Wor- 434-736-9344; Sunday School for all ages 10:00 A.M., Worship Keysville, 434-736-9685; Sunday School 10 a.m. - all ages; ship Service 10 a.m. Rev. Evelyn Penn, Pastor, evelynpenn@ Service 11:00 A.M. (nursery provided); Mission Friends (Ele- Sunday worship 11 a.m. Freedman Kim, Pastor vaumc.org. mentary Children), Youth Meeting-2nd Sundays 5:00 P.M. fol- • Ledbetter Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 4346 Dou- • Safe Haven Christian Ministries, 5150 Three Sixty Highway, lowed by Pot Luck Dinner at 6:00 P.M. for all ages. Pastor-Ted ble Bridges Rd., Meherrin, VA; Sunday School 10 a.m.; Wor- Meherrin; every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Gloria Eanes. R. Smith ship Service 11 a.m. Rev. Kenny Hall, Pastor • Salem Baptist Church: 4050 Tobacco Hill Road, Red Oak, • Aspen Hill Baptist Church, 515 Francisco Road, Brookneal; • Liberty Baptist Church, 1709 Church Street, Appomattox, Virginia 23964; (434) 735-8827; Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School every Sunday 9:45 a.m., service every second 434-352-2336, libertybconline.com. Sunday school 9:45 a.m.; Sunday worship service 11 a.m.; Bible Study Wednesdays at and fourth Sunday, 11 a.m. Rev. Dr. Maurice Finney. Sunday services 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Sunday evening Awa- 7 p.m. • Beulah United Methodist Church, 12123 County Line Rd., na & youth Bible study 6 p.m., evening services 7 p.m. Dr. • Shiloh Baptist Church, 125 Shiloh Church Road, Drakes Keysville; 434-223-8237; Sunday School 9:15 am; Worship Rusty Small, pastor Branch; 434-735-8232; Sunday School 9 a.m.; Prayer and 10:15 am; Rev. Pat Kelley, [email protected]. • Macedonia Baptist Church, of Rice, Virginia, church services Praise 10:15 a.m.; Sunday worship 10:30 a.m. • Black Branch Baptist Church, 3370 Hwy. 47, Chase City 434- on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Sunday of each month, 11 a.m. • South Boston Church of Christ, 3105 Halifax Road, South 767-2259. Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m.; • Meherrin United Methodist Church, 97 Stagecoach Road, Boston; 434-575-7138; Sunday morning Bible study 10:00 Wednesday bible study 10:30 a.m. at the parsonage (across Meherrin, Sunday school 10 a.m., Sunday service 11 a.m., a.m.; Worship services 11:00 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 from the church). Pastor Kyla Silver pm. Wednesday Bible study 7:00 p.m. • Briery Presbyterian Church, 181 Briery Church Rd, Keys- • Mercy Seat Baptist Church, 5 Kingsville Rd. Farmville, Virgin- • Southall Memorial United Methodist Church, 6220 Saxkey ville, Virginia. Sunday service 11 a.m. ia; Sunday School 9:30 a.m. ; Regular service every 1st, 3rd Road, Saxe, Va. 23967. Sunday School 9 a.m.; Children’s • Browns Chapel United Methodist Church, 1711 Gravel Hill and 5th Sunday 11:00 a.m. ; Bible Study Wednesday 7:00 Church 9:45; Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Pastor Phillip Hong. Rd., Dillwyn; (434) 983-2400. Sunday School 9 a.m.; Wor- p.m.. Rev. Walter M. Fells, pastor • Spring Creek Baptist Church, 918 Darlington Heights Rd., ship Service 10 a.m. Rev. Evelyn Penn, Pastor, evelynpenn@ • Midway Baptist Church, 2595 Midway Road, Phenix, 434- Cullen; (434) 248-6819; springcreekbaptistva.org Sunday vaumc.org. 376-3574: Sunday Worship Services 11:00 a.m.; Sunday School at 10 a.m., Worship at 11 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study • Calvary Chapel Farmville, 302 Industrial Park Rd., Farmville, school 9:45 a.m.; Youth Meeting 7:00 p.m. on Sunday and at 6:30 p.m. Rev. Paul McLinden 434-315-0406; Sunday services 10 a.m.; Wednesday services Wednesday. • St. Andrews Baptist Church, 2100 Taro Road, Cullen; first 6:30 p.m.; Marv Fisher, pastor. • Morrison Grove Baptist Church, Charlotte Court House, Va.: and third Worship service, 11 a.m. Sunday School first, second, • Central Baptist Church, 57 Merryman Dr., Victoria; Sunday Services 1st and 3rd Sunday each month at 11 a.m.; Rev. Sam- third and fourth Sunday, 9:45 a.m. Rev. Dr. Maurice Finney. School 10 a.m.; Worship Service 11 a.m.; Jerry M. Horning, uel F. Trent, Pastor. • St. Luke COGIC, 95 Arvin Street, Keysville. Sunday School Pastor. • Mossingford Baptist Church, Saxkey Road, Saxe: Services 9:00 a.m., Sunday worship 10:00 a.m., Bible study Tuesday 7 • Concord Baptist Church, 3225 Germantown Road, Charlotte 11 a.m.; Sunday school; 10 a.m.; Reverend John L. Craighead p.m. Pastor William E. Mosby, Jr. Court House: Sunday School 10 a.m., worship service 11 a.m. • Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, 792 Mount Calvary Rd., Brook- • St. Michael Baptist Church, 4160 Drakes Main Street, Drakes Rev. Paul McLinden, Pastor. neal, 434-376-5478. Sunday school every Sunday 10 a.m.; Branch. Sunday School 10:00 a.m., Sunday worship 11:00 • Cullen Baptist Church, 202 Taro Road, Cullen, 434-610- service 11:30 a.m. 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sunday each month; Bible a.m., 2nd and 4th Sundays each month. Pastor Rev. James 9859; Sunday School 10 a.m.; service 11 a.m. Pastor Guy Study 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month at 11 a.m. Rev. E. Goode. Stockslager Henry Lipsey, Jr.. • St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 1361 Free State Rd., Meherrin, • Crewe Baptist Church, 400 E. Virginia Avenue, Crewe, 434- • Mt. Harmony United Methodist Church, 505 Mt. Harmony 804-691-8539, Sunday services 2 p.m., social distancing and 645-7464; Sunday School, 9:30 a.m., Worship Service, 11 a.m., RD, Keysvill; 434-223-8237; Worship 9:15 am; Sunday School facial masks required. Wednesday night Bible study, 7 p.m. Bible study Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. Rev. Alden Hicks, Pastor 10:15 am; Rev. Pat Kelley, [email protected]. Rev. Wally Shifflett. • Drakes Branch Baptist Church, 4525 Main St, Drakes • Mt. Nebo Baptist Church, Abilene, Sunday school 10:00, • Thrifts Chapel Church, located at the intersection of Poor- Branch, Virginia; (434) 568-4021; Sunday Worship Service Worship 11:00, Prayer Meeting Wed. night at 7:00 p.m. Bible house and Marshalltown Roads between Victoria and Ken- 11:00 a.m. Study 2nd and 3rd Sunday night at 7:00 p.m. Tony Reeves, bridge, gospel singing and guitar music by the “Poorhouse • Emmanuel Bible Church, 401 Southern Drive, Keysville; Pastor. Boys” during each Sunday morning service 10-11 a.m. Along Sunday school 10 a.m., Sunday services 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., • Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church, 5083 Mt. Pleasant with Pastor Mike Johnson. Bible study Wednesday 7 p.m. Road (Just off Rt.15), Meherrin, 434-223-8237; Sunday school • Trinity Baptist Church, 435 Four Locust Hwy., Keysville; • Empowering Word Ministry, 591 Patrick Henry Highway 10:30 a.m., Sunday service 11:30 a.m.; Rev. Pat Kelley patkel- Sunday Morning Worship 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Sunday evening (Hwy. 360), Keysville: Sunday worship 10:30 a.m. Pastor Sam- [email protected]. worship at 6 p.m. uel C. Mills, Sr. • Mt. Tirzah Baptist Church, 174 Thomas Jefferson Hwy., Char- • Triumph Baptist Church, 2756 Darlington Heights Road, • Eureka Baptist Church: 4757 George Washington Hwy. lotte Court House, 434-542-5904, Sunday services at 10 and Pamplin; Sunday School 10 a.m., Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. (Rt.#40) Keysville: Sunday Worship Service: 10:45 a.m.; Sun- 11 a.m.; Bible study Wednesday 6:30 p.m.; Men’s breakfast the Prayer/Praise & Bible Study Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Rev. James W. day School All Ages 9:30 a.m.; Bible Study and Prayer Wed. first Saturday of each month at 7:30 a.m. Rev. Charles Maney Morris, pastor. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Choir Practice Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Matthew • New Hope United Methodist Church 6101 Scuffletown Road, • The Worship Center, 1001 South of Dan School Road, South Homan, Pastor. Randolph, 434-542-4166, Sunday school 10 a.m., Sunday ser- Boston; 434-470-1498; Sunday morning worship 10 a.m • First Baptist Church, Highway 607, Wylliesburg, 434-735- vices 11 a.m., Bible study every Thursday at 7 p.m., United • Union Grove Baptist Church, 2006 County Line Road, Keys- 2111; Sunday School 10 a.m., Sun- Methodist Women meet third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m., ville; Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m. rev. day Service 11:30 a.m. Reverend Opie youth meetings monthly call for details Charles David Vaughan, Pastor. Terrell, Jr. of Lewisburg, North Carolina • Oak View & Rough Creek Shared Ministry, Oak View, 1454 • Upper Room Outreach Ministry, 3875 S. James Madison • Friendship Baptist Church, 239 Friendship Church Rd., Crawley Road, Cullen; Rough Creek, 110 Rough Creek Road, Hwy., Farmville; Sunday School 1st, 2nd, 3rd Sunday 9:45 Drakes Branch, 434-736-8572; Sunday Services 10 a.m., 11 Phenix; 434-542-5787 or 434-542-5287. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Morning Praise Service 10:45 a.m., Service 11 a.m., 4th a.m., a.m. at both churches, worship services Oak View 11:15 a.m. Sunday early service 9 a.m. casual dress. Rev. Stanley Wesley. • Generations Church, 580 Commerce Road (Southside first & third Sunday of the month, Rough Creek 11:15 a.m. sec- • Village Presbyterian Church, 140 Legrande Ave., Charlotte YMCA Building) Farmville; 434-942-4925. Sunday Service & ond & fourth Sunday. Court House; Sunday service 9:30 a.m. children’s church 11 am; Sunday school 9:45-10:30 am. Pastor• Public Fork Christian Church, 1720 J.E.B. Stuart Hwy., Red • Wylliesburg Baptist Church, 655 Barnesville Hwy, Wyllies- Barry Thornsbury. Oak; Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Service 11 a.m.; D.M. burg, VA 23976; Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Service 11 • Grace Community Church, George Washington Hwy., Char- Fritz. a.m., Wednesday night Worship Service 7 p.m., Bible study lotte Court House, 434-609-1168. Sunday Service 11 a.m., • Piedmont Church of Christ (a cappela): 1405 North Main St., 7:45 p.m. Billy Tatum, Pastor followed by fellowship meal. Mens and Womens Bible Study Farmville; 434-392-5895; Sunday Bible Classes 9:30 a.m.; • Wylliesburg Presbyterian Church, 506 Jackson Vaughan Every Tues @ 7pm, Friday, 10 a.m. Robert Perrin, Pastor. Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening Worship Road, Wylliesburg; 434-735-8155. Wednesday Bible study

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LOST - REWARD OFFERED CHARLOTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Diamond Engagement Ring lost NOTICE OF INTENT TO PROPOSE ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION at Keysville Food Lion on RE: ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CHARLOTTE COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES TO IMPLEMENT "REVENUE SHARE FOR SOLAR ENERGY Saturday, January 30th. PROJECTS" PURSUANT TO VA. CODE ANN. §58.1-2636. Reward Offered for return. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, February 8, 2021, beginning at 6:05 p.m., or as Call Ellen Pettus at soon thereafter as practical, in the Board of Supervisors' meeting room in the Charlotte County 434-568-3943 Administration Building, located at 250 LeGrande Avenue, Suite A, Charlotte Court House, Virginia 23923, the Charlotte County Board of Supervisors will propose for adoption an SERVICES SERVICES ordinance to amend the Charlotte County Code of Ordinances to implement "revenue share for solar energy projects" pursuant to Va. Code Ann. §58.1-2636. Said ordinance would authorize Cliborne’s Home Repair Charlotte County to assess a revenue share of $1,400.00 per megawatt, as measured in alternating current (AC) generation capacity of the solar facility, based on submissions by the 434-568-4027 solar facility owners to the interconnecting utility on any solar photovoltaic (electric energy) Free Estimates Abilene Radiator Service Auto - Truck - Industrial project, subject to certain exemptions set out in Va. Code Ann. §58.1-2636. • Roofing • Siding • Painting • Decks Agricultural - Gas Tanks Lined/Heaters/Recores • Replacement Windows & More Plastic & Aluminum Repairs (9-2817) 434-223-7685 A copy of the full text of the proposed ordinance is available at, and can be obtained from, the Located at the crossroads Charlotte County Administrator's Office at the above address, Monday through Friday, 8:30 of Abilene & County Line Rd. a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (holidays excluded), at www.charlotteva.com, or by calling 434-542-5117. EnvironmentallyAll Friendly Work Cleaning System Pressure Tested & Guaranteed (2-4-21) FOR SALE NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE NEED GRAVEL? 10 Ton CrushRun...... $225 LUNENBURG COUNTY -PUBLIC NOTICE Piano Tuning & Repair 10 Ton #57 ...... $295 Reasonable Rates Delivered & Tailgate Spread (Local) The Lunenburg County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 Call 434-420-2002 beginning at 7:00 PM in the 2nd floor Courtroom; Lunenburg Courts Building, Lunenburg, VA 23952 for public input on the following: Call William Lynn SOFT LEAD for Red Brick LLC., to construct and operate a 434-547-8082 A 15.2-2232 Hearing for CUP-5-20 Conditional Use Permit For bullets, sinkers, utility scale solar array located on 21 individual parcels of propertyin an A-1 Agricultural zone with tax casting $1.00 per pound. parcel numbers as follows: 031-02-05A; 031-0A-0-31; 031-0A-33A; 031-0A-33B; 031-0A-0-33C; 031-0A-0- Quantity discount. Local 33D; 032-0A-0-38; 032-0A-0-39; 032-0A-0-40; 032-0A-0-40A; 032-0A-0-40B; 043-01-0-1; 043-01-0-2; 043- pickup only -434-547-5415 01-0-5; 043-01-0-04; 043-01-0-5; 043-01-0-6; 043-0A-0-27; IS 043-0A-0-28; 044-0A-0-1; 044-0A-0-2. The property consists of 2510 acres fronting on the north side of Route 49 approximately 1 mile west of FOR SALE Lunenburg Courthouse. The 15.2-2232 process is required by the Code of Virginia prior to any request for Honda Pilot, 2012, 4 doors, 6 cyl., a zoning amendment regarding specified projects to be considered. The process determines if the request AWD, automatic, SUV, blue, 53,000 is in compliance with the Lunenburg-Kenbridge-Victoria Comprehensive Plan. miles, one owner, sunroof, tinted win- dows, power windows, smoke-free, It is the intention of the Lunenburg County Planning Commission to comply with the Americans with power locks, loaded, leather, always garaged, dual air bags, CD player, Disabilities Act. Should you need special Accommodations, please contact the County Administration cruise control, heated seats, USB port, office at 434-696-2142 prior to the meeting date. anti-theft system, ABS, A/C, well main- tained, satellite radio, backup camera, Please be aware that due to COVID19, this meeting may have to be rescheduled on short notice. Face Dan & Mae Trucking Cream puff. No damage inside or out. Red Oak, VA 23964 Dealer inspected for problems or needs masks will be required to be worn at all times inside the building and social distancing will be practiced Now Making Hydraulic Hoses! 1-29-21 and found none. CD player has with capacity limited per guidelines. Written comments will be appreciated, in lieu of oral presentations. • Tractors • Transfer Trucks 14 CD library. $16,500.00 firm. Please send comments to [email protected] or Lunenburg County, Office of Planning and 434-392-6598 • Farm & Logging Equipment Economic Development, 11413 Courthouse Road, Lunenburg, VA 23952. (2-11-21) 24/7 Road Side Buy One Get One (2-11-21) Service FREE NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE WWee have antifreeze, engine oil, on Select hydraulic oil and filters! Recliners! STORAGE CONTAINERS POWER CHAIRS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR RENT or FOR SALE START AT $299 CHARLOTTE COUNTY SITING AGREEMENT WITH COURTHOUSE SOLAR, LLC 20 ft. and 40 ft. Customizing Available - Windows, Doors, 12 PIECE LIVING ROOM SET $1199 Shelves - ANY WAY YOU WANT IT! Heritage House Coming Soon ... New & Caped Tires South Boston, Va. The Charlotte County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on Monday, February We also offer ... 434-575-8700 8, 2021, at 6:05 p.m., or as soon thereafter as practical, in the Boardroom of the County • Welding on Aluminum • Service on All Big Trucks WANTED Administration Office, at 250 LeGrande Avenue, Suite A, Charlotte Court House, VA 23923, Call for an appointment: for the purpose of receiving public comment on a proposed siting agreement with 434-470-1299 WANTED Courthouse Solar LLC, before considering approval of said agreement. Cash or Credit Cards Only USED MOVEABLE Pursuant to Virginia Code §15.2-2316.6 et seq., the Charlotte County Board of Supervisors (2-4-20) STORAGE BUILDING and Courthouse Solar, LLC have negotiated a draft siting agreement for the Courthouse 434-547-8082 Solar utility-scale solar facility proposed for tax map numbers 39-A-81, 39-A-82, 39-A-83, southwest of Charlotte Court House, generally39-A-84, 39-A-77, 39-A-78, 39-A-79, 39-A-80, 39-A-94, 39-A-95, 51-A-62A, 40-A-44, bound to the north by George Washington Highway (Rt. 40), to the west by Tollhouse NOTICE NOTICE Highwayconsisting of approximately 1,354 acres and located (Rt. 47), to the east by Eureka School Road, and to the south by Ash Camp Creek.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The draft siting agreement provides for financial contributions to address capital needs of Pursuant to §15.2-2507, Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, the Town of the County. A copy of the siting agreement is available at, and can be obtained from, the Keysville will hold a public hearing on Monday, February 8, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. at the town office located at 120 J Street, Keysville VA 23947, to Charlotte County Administrator's Office at the above address, Monday through Friday, 8:30 receive citizen input on the proposed Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) am to 5:00 pm (holidays excluded), at www.charlotteva.com, or by calling 434-542-5117. Budget Amendment. Comments can be provided at the hearing in person, in writing or on voicemail by calling Proposed 434-542-5118. Written comments (500 words or less) can be delivered to the Budget Administration Office; mailed to PO Box 608, Charlotte Court House, VA, 23923; or emailed Amendments 2020-2021 Dueto [email protected]. to COVID-19 gathering restrictions, limited seating is available on a first come first serve basis. Attendees must follow the County’s current COVID-19 procedures. REVENUES Current Budgeted Revenues $ 795,478.00 The hearing will Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) 137,326.00 also be available by live audio stream. For audio stream information, contact the Proposed Amended Revenues $ 932,804.00 Administration Office at 434-542-5117. (2-4-21) EXPENDITURES Current Budgeted Expenditures $ 795,478.00 Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) Expenditures 137,326.00 Need a Classified Ad? Proposed Amended Expenditures $ 932,804.00 CALL 434-736-0152 (2-4-21)

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The Charlotte County School Board RE: ORDINANCE TO ENSURE CONTINUITY OF COUNTY GOVERNMENT IN will hold a Public Hearing RESPONSE TO COVID-19 PURSUANT TO VA. CODE §15.2-1413 on the 2021-2022 Budget on NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, February 8, 2021, beginning at 6:05 p.m., or Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at 6:45 p.m. as soon thereafter as practical, in the Board of Supervisors' meeting room in the Charlotte County Administration Building, located at 250 LeGrande Avenue, Suite A, Charlotte Court The hearing will be held at the House, Virginia 23923, the Charlotte County Board of Supervisors will propose for adoption Randolph-Henry High School Auditorium an ordinance to re-establish emergency meeting and other procedures to ensure continuity of 755 David Bruce Avenue County government in response to the COVID-19 disaster. The emergency procedures Charlotte Court House, Virginia. established would remain in effect for a period of six months from the adoption of the All interested persons are invited to Ordinance unless amended, rescinded or readopted in conformity with VA CODE §15.2-1427. offer comments on the development of A copy of the full text of the proposed ordinance is available at, and can be obtained from, the the FY2022 Budget. Charlotte County Administrator's Office at the above address, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (holidays excluded), at www.charlotteva.com, or by calling 434-542-5117.

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Fat Brats, Nagging & Lassoing Bears Parry’s Ponderings Having a Grand-brat is wife Management never great. I did receive a call last nags; my projects often do.) If I had my way CEO’s and other high level executives week from one of my favorite This smallish bear has been of any company that deals with the public would be people who said I had to quit hanging out on a limb over required to spend at least one week per year work- calling the Grand-brat the a creek. He was probably 20 ing in Customer Service. Ideally, they would also Grand-brat. I usually listen feet from the roots, which have to spend at least one day each month trying to to this person’s advice. She would usually mean 20 feet reach Customer Service. “Your call is very import- is sensible and pragmatic and from the ground. In any case ant to us”. Riiiight. besides, what she advises is I have plans for that bear. usually what I already know I After watching him for sev- should do. So I did what most eral weeks, I took a couple of people do when they receive assistants with the intention Virginia Outreach News good advice they don’t want of bringing him home with Happy birthday wish- to take, that is keep asking me. Finding help in dragging es to everyone celebrat- other people until one of them FLASHBACK: Feb. 4, 2010 a bear from a tree has been ing a birthday this week! tells you what you want to difficult. Most people wantedFeb. 4 - Eboni Shalia Freeman, hear and then listen to them. and wiry. There is nothing no part of the project for var- Farmville I have watched people wrong; he is just on the low ious reasons. As I have men- Feb. 7 - Kristine Edmonds survey dozens or hundreds side of the weight curve. My tioned before, thirty years Drakes Branch; Lisa Nichols, of people before one of them babies were on the high side ago I could have recruited a Charlotte Court House; Ken- gives the desired answer. dozen willing assistants. Now neth “Kenny” Freeman, and it takes some adjustment Whiting, N.J.; Jaleb Boyd, Then they can say. “I asked in attitude. My babies were that my potential assistants 42 people and I was advised are older and wiser they avoid Drakes Branch fat and happy; this one is lean Feb. 8 - Milan N. Shepper- to …” Personally, I would and happy. My first instinct interesting projects. son, Chesterfield never stoop to such a cheap is to try to fatten him up. I finally recruited sever- Feb. 9 - Michael Fields, tactic; I only ask one other Management and I have been al young and inexperienced Richmond; Barbara Gee, Char- person. I just make certain I pushing for some “meat and assistants. This is one of the lotte Court House choose a person who I already taters” but the daughter says cases where youthful enthu- Feb.10 - Camer- know will give me the answer silly things like, “The Amer- siasm and lack of experience on Joseph Fields, Richmond VIRGINIA I want. In this case, I asked ican Association of Pediatrics with painful consequences the Grand-brat. “All right is a plus. We arrived at the With a new year of your jour- FREEMAN recommends no solid food for ney shall come more challeng- Bratlet, if you have any objec- six months.” creek and the bear was still tions to being called Grand- there. I was afraid some- es, opportunities and greater The most important thing success. May God Bless you. four important words in life: brat just say so.” He blew ais not his size or weight. one would beat me to him. I HAPPY BIRTHDAY! LOVE, HONESTY, TRUTH, AND few spit bubbles, burped and When you look in his eyes it carefully made my way to the RESPECT.WITHOUT THESE IN smiled. Then his mother (my is obvious he is plotting and bear and lassoed his right rear Get well wishes to all of the YOUR LIFE, you have nothing. second brat) asked, “What scheming against someone or foot. It took three of us to pull sick and shut in. Hope all of I may not have everything I else would you call him? He something. What is happen- him off of the limb. As luck you are well soon and up and want in life but I’m BLESSED comes from at least three ing inside the head is always would have it, he fell into the about. You are in our prayers. enough to have all that I need. generations of brats.” more important than every- creek and was 20 feet down- Get well wishes to Mrs. Mandy For that I’m grateful. Three Wylie of Saxe. things you should never break: On my side of the family thing else. stream by the time we pulled he also comes from three or TRUST, PROMISE, HEARTS. NO I am often asked if the him out. It was sort of like FAMILY IS perfect; we argue, four generations of fat babies. Sympathy to all of the fam- stories in Rural Legends are jugging for catfish. It tookilies who lost a loved one re- we even stop talking to each For generations Jones babies true. I always respond, “Ev- us an hour or so to get him cently. Our heartfelt prayers other at times but in the end, have looked like the Pillsbury erything in it is true but all out of the creek and to bun- and good wishes go out to all of family is family, the love will Doughboy or the Michelin always be there. Respect peo- of the truth is not always dle him up and get him in the you in your time of need. You Tire Guy. Their legs look like included.” Some things are have our deepest sympathy. ple’s feelings. Even if it does van. When we got him home a stack of saggy balloons. My better left out. Sometimes I not mean anything to you, brats had so many rolls of fat am just checking to see if you I put him in the dog pen for Thought for the week-It it could mean everything to on their legs I drew faces on have been paying attention. safekeeping. In a few months doesn’t matter where you come them. Never forget to say I love from; what matters is who you you if you love someone. You’ll their knees with markers us- I finally finished a proj- I will know if this was worth- ing the fat rolls for features. choose to be. never know when it might be ect that has been nagging while. My assistants have al- the last time. It is amazing how This Grand-brat is lean me for several months. (My ready decided it was not. AMAZING one word from the right person Did you ever notice, when- can make you feel better in a ever you need your keys the second. Life is so amazing. most, that’s when they are the Husband ... Job Description hardest to find? Don’t you wish TRUSTING IN GOD people could be like money, There is one that you can hold them up to the sun and see talk to tell all your problems to What does the job of a health. husband mean to you? The which ones are fake and who is and won’t let you down: that An example of this ac- real. The world is full of nice is God. 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LUNENBURG - The Lewis, Jr. and continues to bounds. There were once just Lunenburg County Chamber help the community in a vari- two employees, now there are of Commerce recently held a ety of ways. The business was seven, though at times it is smaller than usual event to nominated by several people even more.” announce the winner of their this year, demonstrating the The company is also well Business of the Year Award. fact that the many contribu- known for work it does with While the larger banquet will tions to Lunenburg County other businesses in the com- hopefully take place when and the community are easily munity such as at Billy’s bigger gatherings are al- recognizable. Auto, Global Refining Group lowed per COVID restrictions, The business has been in and helping rebuild Data Care Chamber President Ashley operation for over two de- in Victoria. Sweitzer presented the award cades with their work be- Lewis Welding & Con- to Lewis Welding & Con- ing seen all over the county. struction Works is also well struction Works last week. The nomination letter states, known for all of the things The well-known business is “Since the start, the busi- they do outside of the typical owned by Wayne “Tommy” ness has grown by leaps and work needs “such as fixing flat tires for citizens as well as pulling others who became stuck, so that they could get on their way.” The nomination letters also point out that the busi- ness has continued to work hard through all the years while being a huge part of the Lunenburg community. “Community is an import- ant aspect for Lewis Weld- ing & Construction Works, Lewis is pictured with Chamber President Ashley Sweitzer and along Inc. It is how the business with his wife Ashley Lewis and mother Louise Lewis during the is able to grow and succeed. presentation. Lewis Welding & Construc- tion Works, Inc. is a sponsor for many community events. Such events include but are not limited to Victoria Truck and Tractor Pull, Lunenburg Youth Sports: soccer and baseball as well as the Teresa Matthews Memorial 5K and Bernice Thompson is pictured with family members Thomas Boy Scout Troop 7538 out of Thompson, Walter Thompson, Frankie Thompson and Cythia Victoria, Va.” Immel following the presentation of her award. Tommy Lewis and his company have also helped with school projects such as Thompson Honored as donating their time, knowl- edge and equipment with things such as welding up scoreboards at Central High Citizen of the Year School. Congratulations to Tom- LUNENBURG - The Kenbridge. my Lewis and Lewis Weld- Lunenburg County Cham- In the nomination form ing & Construction Works for ber of Commerce holds their it states, “This page could demonstrating their commit- Annual Meeting and Ban- not fill all the qualificationsment to the community and quet to announce the Cit- of this amazing, humble their work. izen of the Year during the citizen. While some folks month of January, but the are nominated for kindness current health pandemic has shown a few times or for forced the group to move the demonstrating citizenship banquet to later this year. on special occasions, Ber- The group still want- nice Thompson ed to recognize the Citizen constant life screams of the Year winner and that “LOVE” & “Service to our person was very familiar to fine county & community.” the Chamber members. Ber- Thompson was ap- nice Thompson was named plauded for volunteering the winner of the Lunen- and working with numerous burg Chamber of Commerce committees in the county Citizen of the Year Award while “giving abundantly of on Thursday during a small gathering at Mildred’s in See Citizen - Page B2

Chamber Names Officers, Postpones Annual Banquet Amid COVID Concerns

LUNENBURG - The KFD Responds to Accidents with Snowy Road Conditions COVID-19 health pandemic has caused cancellations and LUNENBURG - Some KFD officials were dispatched Last Wednesday night changes to schedules every- snowy and icy road conditions around 3:49 p.m. to a wreck Kenbridge Fire Department where and the Lunenburg made for dangerous driv- where a SUV overturned as a was dispatched at 6:17 p.m. for a single vehicle accident County Chamber of Com- ing conditions last Thursday result of the icy road condi- on Plank Rd. KFD firefight- merce recently had to make around Lunenburg. tions and two more vehicles ers along with Medic 77 from adjustments to their annual Kenbridge Fire Depart- collided due to the ice. KFD Station 7 in Kenbridge re- banquet. ment responded to accidents responded to the scene with sponded and helped secure Chamber officials stated, that involved several vehicles Chief 1, Engine 3 and Medic and treat the individual in- “With COVID-19 still hang- colliding and one overturning. 77 to help secure the location. volved. ing around, the Lunenburg Chamber of Commerce de- cided to postpone our an- nual banquet.” The local organization did announce the winners of the Business President. She had previous- and Citizen of the Year win- ly worked for the group as ners (see related articles this Secretary and was applauded week), but will still look to for helping organize and in- have their annual dinner form members of the events possibly this summer. and news from the group. The Chamber also an- Helen Person is the nounced new officers for Vicethe President and Bernice organization including Ash- Thompson will serve as both ley Sweitzer as the Lunen- Secretary and Treasure this burg Chamber of Commerce year. B2 The February 4-10, 2021 SOUTHSIDE MESSENGER Kenbridge American Heart Month Focus on Heart Disease & Women NATIONWIDE - Heart disease is the leading cause of Body Shop death in the United States, ac- 106 N. Broad St. counting for 655,000 deaths Kenbridge, VA 23944 each year. That’s why in 1963 President Johnson declared (434) 676-2055 February American Heart • Auto Repairs • Inspections Month, to remind people of • Full Service Body Shop the symptoms, risk factors and steps they can take to improve their health, while they are already thinking of heart matters for Valentine’s Day. Tragically, President Johnson died ten years later from a heart attack at the age of 64. 12:00 noon. This 20-minute shortness of breath, nausea, In honor of National Heart talk is open to the public and and back or jaw pain. Month, cardiologist Betha- no registration is required. “I If you have any of these ny Denlinger, MD, FACC, will like the problem-solving part symptoms, call 9-1-1 imme- speak on Heart Disease and of taking care of patients,” diately. Women virtually via Zoom explains Dr. Denlinger. Don’t try to drive your- on Tuesday, February 23, at “Some patients have typical self or you could pass out and complaints of chest pain, but injure yourself and others. sometimes not. Women have Don’t get someone else to atypical symptoms of heart drive you because the EMTs disease and can be more dif- can provide time and tissue ficult to diagnose.” saving care to help you before Save this link to join you arrive at the hospital. the discussion on Febru- Don’t worry about not being ary 23: vcuhealth.zoom. sure because it is better to us/j/95878285734 . This mistake the symptoms than seminar will be recorded. permanently damage your Your presence is your per- heart by waiting. mission to post on VCU Health National Wear Red Day® Community Memorial Hospi- is Friday, February 5, 2021. tal’s website so more people Wear red to show your sup- can benefit from hearing thisport of heart health. information. Warning signs tend to differ for men and women but chest pain is the most LCPS Adds Air Filtration common complaint. Other signs include discomfort in System to Buses other areas of the upper body like arms, back, neck, jaw or LUNENBURG - Lunen- stomach, shortness of breath, burg County Public School breaking out in a cold sweat (LCPS) said recently that they or lightheadedness. Women are installing high-efficiency are more likely to experienceparticulate air (HEPA-6) fil- tration systems in their buses as a result of CARES Act funds given to schools. The CARES Act funds LCPS has received is helping the county schools imple- ment these systems that can remove airborne particles, including bacteria, pollen, dust and mold in the over 30 Prepare for buses. School officials are - get ting buses outfitted with this power outages new system each week until they are all completed. The filtration systems can help remove all of the above with a Generac pollutants and can potential- ly help with pollutants that travel in the air such as coro- navirus and influenza. home standby The schools are using the $85,000 in CARES Act fund- ing to help protect their stu- dents from a variety of air generator pollutants. LCPS has been transporting students to in- ternet cafe opportunities at the schools. REQUEST A FREE QUOTE! Citizen Continued from B1 free time, personal finances, items from her farm and sac- 8889022905 rificing in order to make sure all around her are cared for.” She also is an integral part of the local EMS groups in Lunenburg County as she helps run calls, fundraise, while continuing to train with Victoria Fire and Rescue. The nomination letter also notes that Thompson has been an active and integral FREE part of the Lunenburg Cham- ber of Commerce through the 7-Year Extended Warranty* years, holding officer posi- tions and helping the orga- nization in a variety of ways. A $695 Value! She is currently serving as both secretary and treasurer. The letter points out that she Off er valid December 15, 2020 - March 1, 2021 has helped serve and be on the Chamber committee that has helped pick the Citizen of the Year many times, “when the standard to be selected is demonstrated in her life- style.” Special Financing Available Thompson was present- ed the award by Lunenburg Subject to Credit Approval County Chamber of Commerce President Ashley Sweitzer, *To qualify, consumers must request a quote, purchase, install and activate the while family members were also there to help celebrate generator with a participating dealer. Call for a full list of terms and conditions. this honor. The final line of her nomination letter states, “She simply breathes life into our community!” The B3 SOUTHSIDE MESSENGER February 4-10, 2021 The Wright Report Additional Warning Near Dangerous

Our second full week of the 2021 General Assem- bly session has come to an Lunenburg Intersection end, and I wanted to take a moment to update you on LUNENBURG - An inter- what’s happening in Rich- section between Kenbridge mond. and Dundas that has been the Much of our attention location for several major ac- this week has continued to cidents, including fatal ones focus on Virginia’s effort to now has additional warning get the COVID vaccine out signs. the door and into the arms The Virginia Department of Virginians. The vaccine of Transportation (VDOT) is finally moving from the recently added intersection Federal Government to Vir- warning signs at the inter- ginia, but the last mile -- section between South Hill getting it out of the freezer Road (Route 138) and Dundas and into arms -- has been Road (Route 137). plagued with problems. After requests from sev- Last week Governor eral citizens to do something Northam held a press event And that makes about the dangerous inter- about his floundering vacci- sense. Kids don’t tend section and following a study nation program, indicating to transmit the virus to of the location, signs were that his team had failed to each other or teachers. added just over a week ago. anticipate what were easily The systems we’ve had open Former Lunenburg resi- light the need for more signs There have been four se- predictable problems. Well in Virginia have done very dent Kelsey Daniel organized and warning signals at the rious accidents at the location over a month into the vac- well -- cases come into the an online petition to high- location last year. within the last two years, cination program, Northam school from outside, they’re announced that his team identified, contact traced, was creating a new vaccine and quarantined. Teachers registration portal. This unions are pushing hard in came only after weeks of the other direction, though. Victoria VFW Offering Meyers Scholarship complaints about failures by In Fairfax County, the local health districts he teachers asked to be vac- tasked with overseeing the cinated before they go VICTORIA - VFW Post program. back. The county agreed, 9954 of Victoria, Virginia will Now major hospital and that’s happening now. once again offer the $500.00 chains are canceling vac- But, the president of their Horace E. Meyers scholarship cination events as the vac- union said they don’t want to a graduate of the Class of cine is routed to local health to go back until teachers 2021. departments – who cannot and children are vaccinat- To be eligible for the handle the load. ed. Considering there’s no Horace E Meyers Scholarship, a high school senior must I co-sponsored a bill vaccine approved for chil- reside in Lunenburg Coun- that would require the De- dren, that’s a tall order. ty and have been accepted partment of Health to es- The damage being done here to a college or trade school. tablish a process to allow is just unimaginable. Our Home-schooled students and DAVID C. WATKINS, III qualified health care- pro testing results are coming students who attend private ATTORNEY-AT-LAW viders to volunteer to ad- in, and our kids are falling schools who reside in Lunen- minister the COVID-19 vac- behind in reading. There’s burg County are eligible as cine. This would put more an epidemic of “F”s out well. Criminal Defense ~ Civil Litigation people on the front lines there as kids who don’t have The graduating senior administering shots to peo- the complete support sys- must have a minimum GPA Residential and Commercial ple that need them. This tem they need are failing. of 3.0 and write a minimum 100-word essay describing Real Estate Transactions bill has an emergency clause Kids are fighting with de- why they should receive this that would make it go into pression in virtual schools, award. The applicant must effect immediately should itand it’s no wonder why. Can have an immediate family Domestic Law ~ Traffic Law ~ Business Law receive approval of the Gen- you imagine being stuck on member who has served with eral Assembly and the Gov- a six-hour zoom call? We honor in the Armed Forces. (including the formation of LLCs) ernor. know that screen time im- Application must be re- My office and I are pacts kids in a negative way. ceived NLT April 12, 2021. keeping a close eye on the This is compounding the sit- Mail application to Thomas ELDER, WATKINS & FRIEDMAN, P.C. vaccination rollout and will uation. One state reopened Clegg, Attn: Horace E. 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© 2020 Inogen, Inc. All rights reserved. MKT-P0108 The Southside Messenger Tri-County Sports Charlotte, Lunenburg and Prince Edward Co. Athletic News THE SOUTHSIDE MESSENGER • February 4-10, 2021 B5 Big South-Leading Defense Keys Another Win, 49-45 Over Presbyterian FARMVILLE - Longwood’s Lancer defense that record- lockdown defense contin- ed double-digit steals for the ues to reach new heights. Or second time in the past four rather, new lows. games. That led to Presbyte- The latest suffocating rian putting just 15 points on defensive effort by the Big the board by halftime, which South’s leading defense fea- was the lowest scoring half by tured one of the conference’s a Longwood opponent since most stifling performances Charlotte scored 15 in the first this season, as Longwood shut half of Aldrich’s fifth game as down Presbyterian 49-45 to Longwood’s head coach on extend its winning streak toNov. 19, 2018. three games Friday evening Longwood junior guard at the Templeton Center. DeShaun Wade had four of The win was the fourth those takeaways as part of a in the past six games for thegritty 13-point effort that he red-hot Lancers (6-13, 5-8 punctuated by shaking off Big South), who have ridden an inadvertent blow to the the Big South’s top scoring face from Presbyterian guard defense to a New Year’s surge. Winston Hill and sinking two The Lancers forced Presbyte- free throws with 30 seconds rian into more turnovers than remaining. Those two points they allowed field goals, sur - halted a comeback run from rendered the fewest points the Blue Hose, who trimmed a in a single game of any Big 10-point lead to one with 1:05 South team this season, and to play when J.C. Younger hit lowered their league-leading a three-pointer that pulled scoring defense to 63.7 points Presbyterian to within 46-45. per game in conference play. However, Wade, who was “Phenomenal,” Long- fouled when Hill delivered it on the road in conference is Watson and freshman Jes- “When I think about the wood head coach Griffa hand Aldrich to his face while at- a big deal. And to find a way per Granlund both chipped development of this program said of the defensive perfor- tempting to swat away a loose to win, to finish a game when in seven points as well, while and the development of this mance. “That first half wasball, hit both free throws with you can’t make free throws, freshman guard Justin Hill team, this is a game we lose just textbook. We caused 14 30 seconds left to push Long- when your shots aren’t fall- dished a team-high four as- in December, maybe even a turnovers in the first half, andwood’s lead back to three. ing. At the end of the game, sists. couple weeks ago in Janu- honestly, we just played sol- Harrison missed a long jump- it felt like anything [Presby- The win gives Long- terian] threw up went in, but ary,” Aldrich said. “But to the id defense. It’s not that we’re er near the top of the key on wood at least five Big South we made plays to win. When guys’ credit, they’re growing out there trying to steal the the next possession, and his wins for a third straight year, and understanding ‘Ok, let’s ball, gamble and try to make follow-up three-pointer at they did miss, we came up with the rebound there at the the program’s longest such get back to execution, mak- hero plays – we were just in the buzzer 15 seconds later streak since joining the con- the right spot. That was tre- also came up short. end. Those are huge plays.” ing the simple play.’ To their ference in 2012-13. Longwood mendous.” “This is a huge win for Wade’s backcourt mate credit, it paid off.” Presbyterian (4-9, 2-7 us,” Aldrich said. “The num- Heru Bligen also contributed had hit the five-win bench - The win gives Longwood a Big South) got 19 points from ber of times Longwood bas- nine points, while junior for- mark in conference play just shot at a second straight Big Big South freshman scoring ketball has won five -con ward Zac Watson turned in a twice before Aldrich took South sweep with a looming leader Rayshon Harrison, but ference games are few and strong defensive effort in the over in 2018-19 but has since rematch against Presbyterian gave the ball away 21 times far between. We’ve won fivepaint with six rebounds and amassed 19 conference wins coming up Saturday at 4 p.m. against an impermeable games in 13 outings, and to do a career-high three steals. in his three seasons. H-SC Tigers Picked Seventh in ODAC Men’s Basketball Preseason Poll HAMPDEN –SYDNEY - Lynchburg (101) complete bounds to rank fourth and rebounds. 102 pts. Hampden-Sydney College the top five. Guilford 11th,College respectively, in the The Tigers are coached by 5. University of Lynch- has been picked seventh in (99), H-SC (82), Ferrum Col- conference. Hahn, a 6-6 se- second-year head coach Ca- burg 101 pts. the 2021 Old Dominion Ath- lege (64), Bridgewater College nior forward, garnered Third leb Kimbrough, who is once- 6. Guilford College letic Conference (ODAC) (60), along with Shenando- Team accolades after averag- again assisted by Bryson Gib- 99 pts. Men’s Basketball Preseason ah University (35) comprise ing 13.6 points and a team- son, Daniel Eacho, and Quinn 7. Hampden-Sydney Col- Poll. The Tigers, who finished6-10. Emory & Henry College best 8.9 rebounds, ranking Newton. Kimbrough and his lege 82 pts. 14-13 overall and 8-8 in the (33), Randolph College (28), 15th and fourth, respectively, staff have added 11 freshmen ODAC last year, garnered 82 as well as Eastern Mennonite within the league—adding an newcomers to the program. 8. Ferrum College 64 pts. points for seventh among the University (23) complete the ODAC-best 10 double-dou- 2021 ODAC MEN’S BAS- 9. Bridgewater College 13 schools. poll. bles—along with 3.4 assists. KETBALL COACHES POLL 60 pts. Randolph-Macon College, H-SC returns eight let- Additional returning (#) Denotes First Place 10. Shenandoah Universi- the defending regular sea- termen from last season, in- starters from a year ago are Votes ty 35 pts. son and tournament champi- cluding All-ODAC honorees sophomores Ryan Clements/ 1. Randolph-Macon Col- 11. Emory & Henry Col- ons, was picked first with 142 Jack Wyatt/Richmond and Conyers, GA and Chase Turn- lege (10) 142 pts. lege 33 pts. points, just ahead of Virgin- Jake Hahn/Ruckersville. Wy- er/Virginia Beach. Clements, 2. Virginia Wesleyan Uni- 12. Randolph College ia Wesleyan University (135). att, a 6-8 junior forward, a 6-3 guard, averaged 13.9 versity (3) 135 pts. 28 pts. Washington and Lee Univer- earned Second Team honors points, 6.5 rebounds and 3.4 3. Washington and Lee 13. Eastern Mennonite sity (110), Roanoke College after averaging a team-best assists. Turner, a 6-2 guard, University 110 pts. (102), and the University of 16.6 points, adding 7.5 re- averaged 3.3 points and 4.2 4. Roanoke College University 23 pts B6 The February 4-10, 2021 SOUTHSIDE MESSENGER D1 Dudley Award Nominees Announced

STATEWIDE - The Dud- some of the smaller colleges Perkins taking the honor the ley Award is given to the best playing in the spring this year past two seasons. football player in the state of the award is delaying any an- The nominee for the Vir- Virginia following each sea- nouncement of a winner until ginia Tech Hokies is Khalil son. The award is usually April. Herbert. Herbert was a trans- presented in December. With The Division 1 teams in fer from Kansas to Virginia Virginia have already com- Tech and led the nation in pleted their seasons and have all-purpose yards this sea- made the nominations from son. Herbert finished second their schools. in the ACC with over 7 yards The University of Vir- per carry and was a third ginia has nominated Charles team all-ACC selection. Snowden this year. The The Liberty Flames were standout linebacker was one of the surprises in col- dominant for UVa with 44 lege football this spring as tackles, six sacks, three passthey put together a 10-1 re- deflections and a forcedcord that included a bowl fumble in just eight games. win against Coastal Caroli- Snowden had his season end na. Their nominee for this early after an ankle inju- season is Quarterback Ma- ry and the UVa defense was lik Willis. Willis is another not the same without him. transfer that came to Liberty Snowden was a second team from Auburn. He scored 20 all-ACC selection even with a passing touchdowns and 10 shortened season. rushing touchdowns and now UVa has seen a player holds the record at Liberty for from their team win the past touchdowns in a season (33) three seasons with Micah Kis- and rushing yards in a season er winning in 2017 and Bryce (855). Schools Face Tough Choices as Phase 2 of the VHSL Schedule Starts

STATEWIDE - The While everyone agrees sports while they continue tions and even deaths, may- COVID-19 health pandem- that school kids need to be to wait and see with hopes of be next year will bring back ic has caused many issues in school and playing sports, playing spring sports. Others more normality to school and throughout the world and nobody seems to agree on if are still putting off a decision sports. But for now, there changed the way things are it is really safe to do so. For for now on the phase two is simply no easy choice in done. School administrators every report that points to sports. making this decision and no and athletic directors have the numbers showing that With vaccines hopeful- choice that will satisfy every- the tough decision of trying children do not seem to have ly starting to slow down the one. to do what is best for students serious problems from the spread, cases, hospitaliza- and staff while knowing that COVID-19 virus, there is a re- half the people will be mad no port showing someone being not available nor is the fund- matter what choice is made. sick from asymptomatic out- ing available. All of these According to the VHSL breaks on teams or schools. things have to be considered proposed schedule, football While colleges and uni- by school officials. practice is set to begin on versities are currently test- As the Fall Sports phase of February 4 and the season ing all of their students each the crunched and condensed would be a six-game sched- week and their sports teams sports schedule put together ule and begin on Feb. 22. The test multiple times a week, by the Virginia High School other fall sports such as cross K12 schools do not have the League begins on Thursday, country, golf and volley- money to do that each week. schools once again face pick- ball would begin practice on When college teams have ing sides as COVID cases are Feb. 15. Football is a contact athletes test positive, it is increasing. In Southside Vir- sport and volleyball is played followed up by heart tests ginia, some locations such as indoors so they likely face and other evaluation tools to Prince Edward, Buckingham tougher challenges of playing ensure that they are ready to and Bluestone have decid- currently. return. In K12 sports that is ed they will not play winter MLB Looking at Later Start Day As COVID Cases Increase NATIONWIDE - Major son and MLB would keep the League Baseball is examin- experimental rules for sev- ing a pushed back start to en-inning doubleheaders and the upcoming season amid begin extra innings with a COVID spikes and concerns. runner on second base. The sports league is looking Spring training would at pushing back opening day begin on March 22 with the to April 28, according to an postseason extending into Associated Press report. November for the upcoming This new plan would also year. cut the regular season to 154 Under the expanded play- games instead of 162. Accord- off proposal there would be ing to the report there are seven teams in each league, also plans to expand the -deswhich would make the play- ignated hitter and would re- offs. The division winner with main in the National League the best overall record would for the second straight sea- get a bye in the first round.

*As of 1/25/21 ACC Men’s Basketball School ACC Overall Virginia 7-1 11-3 Standings Virginia Tech 7-2 13-3 Florida State 6-2 10-3 North Carolina 6-3 11-5 Louisville 5-3 10-4 Duke 5-3 7-5 Georgia Tech 4-3 8-5 Syracuse 4-4 10-5 Pitt 4-4 8-5 Clemson 4-5 10-5 NC State 3-5 7-6 Notre Dame 3-6 6-9 Wake Forest 2-7 5-7 Miami 2-9 6-10 Boston College 1-6 3-10 The B7 SOUTHSIDE MESSENGER February 4-10, 2021 South Boston Speedway GM Rice Stepping Down At the End of 2021

SOUTH BOSTON - When that as long as my health Cathy Rice took the reigns would permit me to do so I as general manager at South would give him a year’s no- Boston Speedway in 2000, she tice because I would love to became a pioneer of sorts in bring someone in here and being only the second woman let them see what it is like to become a general manag- during the winter months, er at a NASCAR-sanctioned how we start our season, how speedway. we go through our season While serving in that during the summer months post for the past 20 years the and how we end our season,” Cluster Springs, Virginia res- Rice explained. ident has helped make South “Whomever steps into my Boston Speedway one of the position needs to experience true gems among NASCAR what all of that is like, and Advance Auto Parts Weekly they need time to get to know Series short tracks. people in the community.” The 2021 season will be Rice has spent 33 years on Rice’s last full season as gen- the operational side of things eral manager of South Bos- at South Boston Speedway, ton Speedway, as she plans serving in a variety of capaci- to step down from a full-time ties ranging from secretary to role at the historic speedway. scorer, to promotor, and her “I am not walking away, I present post of general man- am just slowing down,” Rice ager. explained. When Rice was named as ty Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff the board. She also received tor and general manager. Her “I do need to slow down. the track’s general manag- Fred Clark, the South Boston the Old Timers Racing Club’s tenure as general manag- We all do in time. Everybody er in 2000, becoming only Police Department and for- Promotor of the Year Award er started when the Mattioli in 2013. at some time or another looks the second woman to serve mer Police Chief Jim Binner, Family purchased South Bos- On four occasions Rice and at doing different things and as general manager of a NA- the Virginia State Police and ton Speedway in 2000. seeing different places. With SCAR-sanctioned speedway South Boston Speedway have the Town of Halifax Police In addition to her du- my husband now retired we could have led to mixed- Department. feel My thanks also received appreciation awards ties in racing, Rice is active will be able to do more things ings and a lot of pressure. It go out to the South Boston from the United States Ma- together. I want to spend wasn’t that way for her. and Halifax fire departmentsrine Corps II Marine Expedi- in the South Boston-Halifax more time with my family. “People have asked me as well as to all of the other tionary Force in recognition County, Virginia community. I want to spend more time how I feel being a woman in county fire departments, the of outstanding cooperation She is a longtime member of with my grandchildren and the position I am in,” Rice re- Halifax County Rescue Squad, and assistance in Marines the Halifax County, Virginia great-grandchildren. marked. all of our town and county training exercises. Chamber of Commerce and “I don’t want anybody to “Being a female in a emergency services agencies Rice has enjoyed a long- has served three years on the think I’m leaving because I’m male-dominated sport didn’t and personnel and the Vir- time involvement in racing organization’s Board of Di- that dates back to 1972 when not,” she continued. make me feel any different. Iginia Department of Trans- rectors. Also, Rice has served she married Allen Rice, who “My health is good. I feel didn’t feel any pressure. I feel portation (VDOT). on the Halifax County, Vir- I can still come here and help the competitors respected me “In addition,” Rice con- was a mechanic and crew ginia Tourism Board for nine whenever needed. I’m go- as well as I respected them. tinued, “I also thank our chief for his brother’s racing ing to stay on as far as may- Today, the situation is dif- track service providers in- team. Her first working expe- years, and served multiple be consulting or something ferent. There are a lot more cluding Franklin’s Wrecker rience in motorsports was as terms on the former Halifax along that line. I will always women involved in the sport, Service and Donnie Ellington, a co-owner and crew member County, Virginia Motorsports be here for whomever comes and they are involved in many our officials, our past and of a Late Model Sportsman Academy Advisory Board. in and steps into my posi- different ways.” present sponsors, all of our Division car with duties that Rice has been a member tion.” Rice says she is very competitors, and especially included timing and scoring. of the South Boston, Virginia South Boston Speedway grateful to have the opportu- the people of South Boston In the 1980s she worked Rotary Club for 17 years. She CEO Nick Igdalsky points out nity to work for the Mattioli and Halifax County and ourwith former NASCAR stars has served as secretary of the Jeff Burton, Elliott Sadler and that Rice is much more than Family and grow South Bos- many loyal race fans for their civic organization and is a re- Hermie Sadler. Rice traveled South Boston Speedway’s ton Speedway. support.” cipient of the Rotary Club’s general manager. “You will never find any- Rice has received numer- with Jeff Burton in 1989 on Paul Harris Fellow Award. “Cathy Rice has been the body to work for as good as ous honors during her tenure what was then known as the lifeblood of this historic rac- the Mattioli Family and Nick as general manager at South NASCAR Busch Grand Na- An active member of Sec- ing venue during her tenure and his family,” Rice re- Boston Speedway. She has tional Series (the series now ond Baptist Church in South and will continue to be in- marked. been honored by NASCAR for known as the NASCAR Xfini- Boston, Virginia Rice has volved with the speedway “That is one thing that her outstanding work, twice ty Series) circuit. During that served on various church in some capacity well past makes this really hard. When being named the recipient time, she handled timing and committees and as a member 2021,” Igdalsky said. you come to work here you of the NASCAR Team Play- scoring for Burton. of the church’s board. “No one has fought, ad- are like a family. We are fam- er Award. In addition, Rice Rice began her career at vocated, promoted or has ily oriented. We have fun at serves on the National Asso- South Boston Speedway in ** Article and Photo by Joe the early 1990s and served in been more passionate about what we do, and we get the ciation of Stock Car Auto Rac- Chandler South Boston Speed- a variety of roles that includ- South Boston Speedway over job done.” ing (NASCAR) Appeal Board. way Public Relations the past 30-plus years than One of the things Rice Rice will continue to serve on ed secretary, scorer, promo- Cathy Rice. She has put so credits for her success and much care, effort and passionthe success of the speedway into her work at SoBo that we is a dedicated, hard-working Blazing Fast often joke that the track is and talented staff. Internet! her third child! “There is no way I could ADD TO YOUR PACKAGE FOR ONLY “Her daily presence will do this by myself,” Rice said, $ 99 be missed by all who frequent “and I thank everybody on 19./mo. the speedway, but her legacy the speedway staff over the where available will be passed on as Cathy will past and present years for personally train her replace- their hard work and dedica- ment this entire season,” Ig- tion to the speedway. dalsky continued. Rice very much appreci- “I am so proud of her and ates the support the South what has been accomplished Boston-Halifax County, Vir- 2-YEAR TV PRICE at South Boston Speedway ginia community has shown during our time working to- to her and to South Boston gether. Please join me in Speedway over the years. GUARANTEE thanking Cathy for all she “I thank my family and has done for South Boston friends for their support and Halifax County and con- through all of these years,” gratulating her on her amaz- Rice said. $ 99 ing career at South Boston “I also thank the Halifax MO. Speedway.” County Board of Supervisors, 64 for 12 Mos. Rice said she has had a South Boston Town Coun- plan in place for the time cil and all of our other local America’s Top 120 Package when she felt the need to governmental agencies, all of slow down and step back. our law enforcement agencies 190 CHANNELS “I had always told Nick including the Halifax Coun- Including Local Channels! FREE FREE FREE Dates Set for Truck and VOICE SMART STREAMING HD DVR ON ALL Tractor Pull Events in 2021 REMOTE INCLUDED YOUR DEVICES VICTORIA - While most 9. 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• On Feb. 20, 1792, President George Washington signs legislation renew- ing the United States Post Office as a cabinet department led by the post- master general, guaranteeing inexpen- sive delivery of all newspapers, stipu- lating the right to privacy and granting Congress the ability to expand postal service to new areas. • On Feb. 21, 1885, the Washington Monument, built in honor of America’s revolutionary hero and first president, is dedicated in Washington, D.C. Three years later it was opened to the public, who could climb to the top of the mon- ument by stairs or elevator. By District of Columbia law, it remains the tallest building in the nation’s capital. • On Feb. 18, 1929, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announces the winners of the first Acad- emy Awards, which were printed on the back page of the academy’s newsletter. A few days later, Variety published the information — on page seven. • On Feb. 19, 1945, the U.S. Marines’ invasion of Iwo Jima is launched. When the American flag was finally raised atop Mount Suribachi, the image was captured in a famous photograph that later won the Pulitzer Prize. • On Feb. 15, 1965, in accordance with a formal proclamation by Queen Elizabeth II of England, a new Cana- dian national flag is raised in Ottawa, the capital of Canada. The search for a new national flag began in 1925. • On Feb. 17, 1972, the 15,007,034th Volkswagen Beetle rolls off the assem- bly line, breaking a four-decade record held by the Ford Motor Company’s iconic Model T. The VW Beetle dates back to 1930s Germany. • On Feb. 16, 1984, Bill Johnson becomes the first American man to win an Olympic gold medal in down- hill skiing, a sport long dominated by European athletes. Johnson quick- ly became a national hero, but never again competed in the Olympics. © 2021 Hearst Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved B10 February 4-10, 2021 The Southside Messenger

1. When British pirate radio station Radio Caroline went off the air in 1990, what was the last song it played? 2. How many times did The Clash release “Should I Stay or Should I Go”? 3. Which 1964 Dave Clark Five song knocked the Beatles off the top spot on the chart? 4. What was the 1988 hit “White on White” about? 5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “Who’s gonna ride that chrome three-wheeler, Who’s gonna make that first mistake?” Answers 1. “Pilot of the Airwaves,” by Char- lie Dore. The renegade radio station transmitted from a boat in internation- al waters. The station name came from President Kennedy’s daughter Caroline. 2. Twice. The first time, in 1982, rising to No. 17 on the U.K. chart. The second time, in 1991, it finally reached No. 1, at least in the U.K. 3. “Glad All Over.” The Beatles had held No. 1 for five weeks with “I Want to Hold Your Hand.” 4. The singer, Danny Williams, has to watch a former lover marry some- one else. 5. “Fire Lake,” by Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band, in 1980. The song took nine years to write, off and on, and was finally used on Seger’s “Against the Wind” album. © 2021 King Features Syndicate

1. SCIENCE: What kind of charge does a neutron carry? 2. THEATER: Which 20th-centu- ry play features a character named Blanche DuBois? 3. HISTORY: Which ancient Greek author is considered “the Father of Comedy”? 4. LITERATURE: What were the first names of the Bronte authors and sisters? 5. FOOD & DRINK: What kind of nut also is known as a filbert or cobnut? 6. AD SLOGANS: Which brand of men’s aftershave used the advertising slogan, “Be careful how you use it”? 7. MOVIES: What was the title of the movie in which Kirk Douglas played the artist Van Gogh? 8. GAMES: Which video game char- acter was the first to be featured as a giant balloon in Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade? 9. MUSIC: Which Billy Joel song featured a couple named Brenda and Eddie, the king and queen of the prom? 10. GEOGRAPHY: What was the former name of the African country of Zimbabwe? Answers 1. A neutron has no charge. 2. “A Streetcar Named Desire” 3. Aristophanes 4. Emily, Charlotte and Anne 5. Hazelnut 6. Hai Karate 7. “Lust for Life” 8. Sonic the Hedgehog 9. “Scenes from an Italian Restau- rant” 10. Rhodesia The Southside Messenger February 4-10, 2021 B11

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Community Calendar

ATTENTION READERS: All community VFW Post, Main St. • Single & Parenting Support Group registration call 434-547-9637 434.404. 3455 ext. 306 Christy Harper, calendar events are subject to change • Piedmont Area Veterans Council meets each Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., at • Dance at the VFW Hall, located at 1055 the Volunteer Coordinator will be glad to in response to the COVID-19 virus (PAVC) meets the third Monday of every Drakes Branch Baptist Church. For more L.P. Bailey Highway in Halifax, will hold a speak with you. outbreak. Please use contact info to month at the Farmville VFW, beginning at information, call Barbara at 434-568-4021 dance every Friday night from 9:00 p.m. • American Legion Accredited check with the below organizations 10:30 a.m. Mondays-Thursdays, 4:30-7:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Tickets are $25 per couple, Veterans Service Officers available to before attempting to attend a meeting • VFW Post 7059 holds meetings the • Celebrate Recovery meets every $15 for singles. Snacks, ice and sodas see veterans and their family members or event. first Thursday of each month at 6 p.m., Tuesday night from 6:45-8:30 p.m., at will be available for purchase. Music by at the Farmville VFW on the 2nd and 4th Graham Road, Farmville. Memorial United Methodist Church, D.J. Barry & June. Proceeds will go to Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Veteran Community Calendar is a free service • Heart of Virginia Classic Auto Club Appomattox, in Legacy Hall, for adults various programs benefiting veterans. Service Officers may be reached at 434- of the Southside Messenger. We meets the second Monday of each month age 18 and older. Childcare is available • Food Bank St. Luke Church of God 414-6504. welcome all groups, churches, schools at Merk’s Place, Farmville, at 6 p.m. for upon request. For more information, in Christ, located on Arvin Street in • The Gathering Place located at Grace and businesses to send us your events dining and 7 p.m. for the meeting. New contact the church office at 434-352- Keysville, will sponsor a food bank every Community Church, next to the Dollar and we will publish them free of charge, members are welcome and open to all 5705. fourth Saturday from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. General, Charlotte Court House, a non- as space allows. Send your event to vehicle owners. • Recovery Support Group sponsored Please bring your own bags or boxes to profit café offering free snacks and drinks, [email protected]. • Central High Museum, Inc. located by NAMI Connection, for adults living carry your food. a safe place to get together with friends Be sure to include the date, location, and at 515 Thomas Jefferson Highway, with mental illness, the second Sunday • Drakes Branch Music Hall on Main and family to kick back and relax, free Wifi, time of the event, as well as any cost or Charlotte Court House, meeting will be of each month, 2-3:30 p.m., at Central Street will be hosting a dance every and a playground for kids (supervision fees. For-profit events will not be included held every second Thursday, 5 p.m. Virginia Regional Library, 1303 W. Third Thursday night from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. required by parent or guardian). Hours in this calendar. • VFW Lunenburg Post 9954 & St., Farmville. sponsored by the Drakes Branch Ladies are Tuesday 9 a.m.-Noon; Wednesday Auxiliary meets monthly on the second • Compulsive Eaters Anonymous- Club. The cover charge is only $5.00 to and Thursday, 9 a.m.-Noon and 2-5 p.m. Meetings Saturday at 8 a.m. for breakfast and the HOW meets on Thursday mornings from attend this event. • The Competition Is On! Come to the • Arc of Southern Virginia meets on the fourth Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. for supper 10-11 a.m. at the Farmville Presbyterian • 12-Step Biblical Program Midway Gathering Place at 6 p.m. on the first and first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 in the and business meeting, at 1000 Marshal Church, 200 W. 3rd St., Farmville. For Baptist Church, 2595 Midway Rd. in third Friday of each month for game night! Leggett Auditorium at Halifax Regional St., Victoria. more information, contact Joan at 434- Phenix, Va. will present a 12-step Biblical Food is provided at this fun-filled family Hospital in South Boston. If desired, • Calling all “HAMS” The Charlotte 607-1576 or Debbie at 518-248-7220. program – Celebrate Recovery - every affair. The Gathering Place is located at participants may bring a bag supper or County Amateur Radio Club meets at • Online Caregiver Support Group will Thursday Night at 6:30 p.m. For more Grace Community Church, next to the purchase a carry out supper from the Drakes Branch Municipal Building, 4800 meet via Zoom Meeting, for persons info, contact the church at 434-376-3574. Dollar General, Charlotte Court House. hospital’s Bellwood Café. For more info, Drakes Main St., the first Sunday of caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or Childcare provided. • Beginning January 2021 Pamplin call 434-222-8931. every month, 3 p.m. Experienced hams Dementia, every Thursday at 2 p.m. For • Prince Edward Area Meals on Wheels Area Legacy Supporters (PALS) in • Chase City Chamber of Commerce welcome and beginners encouraged to more information, call Marion Kyner at Fundraiser last Wednesday of each partnership with the Town of Pamplin plan meets the second Thursday of each attend. Classes available, contact Dan 434-547-7850 or email mkyner@kinex. month, 4-8 p.m. at Bojangles, Farmville. to launch an art contest. This partnership month at noon in the Chamber Office. (K5KHZ) at 434-210-8383 for information. net. • TPCC Food Pantry CVFB delivers will seek local area artisans and craft • Farmville Rotary Club meets every • Lunenburg County Republican on the third Wednesday of the month – persons for the LOVEWorks contest. For Thursday from noon to 1:00 p.m. at Committee meets the first Monday Alcoholics Anonymous distribution is the next day (Thursday) general information, visit www.virginia. Charley’s Waterfront Café in Farmville. of every month, January-October and • Sunday 9 a.m.; Farmville Support, from 9:30-12. Regular hours of TPCC org/love/. For more information about • Keysville Lighthouse meets on the December; November will be the first Centra Community Hospital, 800 Oak Food Bank Mon.-Thurs. 8:30-11:30 the Pamplin City project please email second Saturday at Sheldon’s Restaurant Tuesday, at Marion’s Restaurant, Victoria, Street, Farmville; Open Discussion Lunenburg County residents only. palsloveworks2021@gmailcom. in Keysville beginning at 9:30 a.m. 6 p.m. • Sunday, 8 p.m.; Lifeboat College Church, • Women’s Bible Study each Friday at 11 • Keysville Ruritan Club meets every • Charlotte County Republican College Road, Hampden-Sydney; Open a.m.-12 noon in the J. Robert Jamerson Blood Drives third Monday in Ash Camp Baptist Church Committee meets the second Thursday Literature Memorial Library conference room. For • Hampden-Sydney College, Kirk Fellowship Hall in Keysville at 6:30 p.m. of each month at the Charlotte Court • Monday, 8 p.m., Not Alone, Farmville more info, please call 434-352-8574. Athletic Center, 113 Athletic Center Drive, • The Charlotte County Grays, Sons House Town Office, 325 George United Methodist Church, 212 High • Worship Service of the Safe Haven Farmville, will be holding a blood drive on of Confederate Veterans, meets on the Washington Hwy., Charlotte C.H., 7 p.m. Street, Farmville; Open Literature Christian Ministries, each Sunday, 10:30 Tuesday, February 16, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. third Tuesday at Sheldon’s Restaurant in For more information, call 434-470-0537. • Tuesday, 7 p.m., Keysville Reflections, a.m., at 5150 Three Sixty Highway, • Drakes Branch Municipal Building, Keysville beginning at 6:30 p.m. Call 735- • Habitat for Humanity Charlotte Briery Presbyterian Church, 181 Briery Meherrin. Pastor is Rev. Gloria Eanes. 4818 North Main Street, Drakes Branch, 8415 or 696-2202 for info. County Committee meets the third Road, Keysville; Open Literature • Community Prayer Breakfast is held will be holding a blood drive on Thursday, • Town of Phenix Council meetings Monday, 7 p.m., in the basement of • Wednesday, 8 p.m.; Not Alone, the first Tuesday of each month at Moton February 18, 1-6 p.m. Six appointments will be held the second Tuesday of each Drakes Branch Baptist Church. For more Farmville United Methodist Church, 212 Museum, 7:30 a.m., in the auditorium. remaining as of Wednesday, February 3. month. information, call/text 434-208-0558 or High Street, Farmville; Open Literature • Empowerment Bible Study will meet • St. John’s Lutheran Church, 1301 • GFWC Charlotte County Women’s email [email protected]. • Thursday, 12:15 p.m.; Nooners Big Book first and third Thursday of each month, 5 Milnwood Road, Farmville, will be Club, a Volunteer Community Service Benders, Johns Episcopal Church, 400 p.m., at Morrison Grove Baptist Church, holding a blood drive on Thursday, National woman’s club, meets second Support Groups High Street, Farmville; Literature Study Charlotte Court House. All women and February 25, 1-6 p.m. Only prescheduled Tuesday of each month at Central Middle • Cancer Support Group meets the third • Friday 6:15 p.m.; Women’s Group, girls are welcome. appointments; no walk-ins at this time. School in Charlotte Court House, 6 p.m. Monday of every month at 5:00 p.m. at VASAP, 4026 W. Third Street, Farmville; • Millennial Caregiver Support Group For info, call 547-3305. Brian’s Steak House, located at 625 E. Open Discussion a specialty support group for caregivers Events • American Legion Post 99 & American Atlantic Street in South Hill. This monthly • Saturday, 1 p.m.; Joy of Living, Meherrin of those living with Alzheimer’s/Dementia, Beginning Monday, February 8 Legion Auxiliary Unit 99 regular monthly support group is for adult patients with Presbyterian Church, 4999 Patrick Henry second Tuesday of the month, 7-8 p.m., • Bingocize® is a free 10-week health meeting will be held the second Monday cancer, their families, friends, and Hwy., Meherrin; Open Literature beginning in August. You MUST register promotion program that combines of each month. Auxiliary will meet at 6:30 caregivers. • Saturday, 8 p.m.; Lifeboat College by calling the Alzheimer’s Association at the game of bingo with fall prevention p.m. with the Post meeting at 7 p.m. • HIV/AIDS Support “Safe Space,” Church, College Road, Hampden- 1-800-272-3900. exercise, presented by Piedmont Location: Sinai Road and Mallard Lane, a group for individuals living with HIV/ Sydney; Open Literature • Despite COVID-19 the COMMUNITY Senior Resources Area Agency on Halifax. For more info, call 434-476-7179 AIDS, meets on the third Thursday of still NEEDS YOU! Are you aware of Aging, Mondays and Wednesdays, or 476-1268. every month; location is private for the Ongoing Events the needs in your community and want beginning February 8, 11 a.m.-12 noon, • Lunenburg Rotary Club meets every privacy of our participants. For more info • AWAG Shuttle Sign-up Every Tuesday to contribute to making a difference? via telephone and Zoom. For more Tuesday (except the 5th Tuesday) 12 and meeting location,. contact Marquis D. AWAG (Animal Welfare Action Group) will Tri-County Community Action Agency information or to register, contact Nikki noon-1 p.m. Meeting is held the 1st Mapp at 434-392-9461. be at the J. Robert Jamerson Memorial is working tirelessly to eliminate the Dean at 434-321-9797. Tuesday of the month at Mildred’s Meals • Cancer Connections Meetings are held Library from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. For violence of poverty through Advocacy, in Kenbridge; all other Tuesdays at the third Monday of every month from 5 to more info, call the library at 434-352- Empowerment, and Self-Sufficiency, Saturday, February 20 Uptown Café in Victoria. 6 p.m. at the Hendrick Cancer & Rehab 5340. but we need your help. We are seeking • Drive-Thru Brunswick Stew • Charlotte County Democratic Center in South Hill, Va. For more info, • Breastfeeding Class Centra Southside volunteers for the Domestic Violence, Fundraiser to benefit Palmer Springs Committee meets on the third Monday contact Mary Hardin at 434-774-2417. Community Hospital in Farmville will be Sexual Assault & Mentor Role Model Volunteer Fire Department, 8 a.m.-12 of each month at 7 p.m. at the Drakes • Domestic Violence Support Groups holding a breastfeeding class on the programs. noon at the firehouse, 1697 Palmer Branch Municipal Building. Tri-County Community Action Agency first Tuesday of the month from 6 to 8 If you are interested in volunteering or Springs Rd., Palmer Springs. $8/quart. • Jack Garland American Legion Unit hosts Support Groups on the first and p.m. in the Quad Conference Room at would like more information about the Preorders are highly encouraged and 32 & Auxiliary meets the third Thursday third Tuesday of each month. For more Centra Southside Community Hospital, mission and ways to support, call the can be placed by calling 434-689-2631 or of each month, 6:30 p.m., at the Farmville info, call 434-572-1136. Third Street in Farmville. For info and Tri-County Community Action Agency at 434-689-2661. Stewmaster: Larry Clark.

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