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Saturday, June 19, 2021 (USPS-6) www.henrycountyenterprise.com • $1.00 Host families allow Mustangs players to slide into home

Brandon Martin to a player. that we have ever had. It Staff writer “We were attending a was just a great experi- game in 2019 and Ruth- ence.” Baseball players that anne Duffy asked me if Haynes, a lieuten- sign on to compete with it was something that ant at the Martinsville the Martinsville Mus- we would be interested Fire Department, said tangs for summer ball in,” Joe Haynes said. his family of four has get a lot more than a “The reason why is that grown ten-fold since jersey and extra practice we had so many players they agreed to host Trey time. By the time they that year staying in a Woosley in 2019. leave, they have also hotel, and it was an ex- “From being a host gained a second family. tra expense on the team, parent, I’ve gained a The select families so we took a shot and bigger family,” he said. that volunteer to house decided that we were “You take a kid that the players for the dura- going to do it. We had knows nothing about tion of the season are vi- never done it before and Martinsville other than tal to the team’s success. it was totally something the text messages that The Haynes and Davis families visited past Mustangs baseball players during an For the past three sea- that we weren’t sure how you send before they get Arkansas vs. South Carolina college baseball game. Front (from left to right): sons, the Haynes family it was going to go. In there, and they show up Luke Haynes, April Haynes, Anna Haynes, Joe Haynes, Tanya Davis, Nathan Davis, has stepped up to the the end, it was probably See Host, page 13 Preston Davis, and Jason Davis. Back: Kevin Kopps, Matt Goodheart and Brady plate to offer their home one of the best summers Slavens. Incumbent is City school principals discuss unopposed in challenges of school year

Taylor Boyd education from years before, with collaboration, and peer-mentor- reelection bid Staff writer students participating in STEM ing,” Williams said. projects, cooking lessons, recorded Technology gave students re- Taylor Boyd completed too,” he said. School principals in Martins- book reads, and other projects at placement experiences for what Staff writer With reversion and the ville discussed the challenges and home. Teachers had the ability to they missed out on from a tradi- merging of the Martins- accomplishments of the 2021- provide customized one-on-one tional school year. Benjamin “Ben” Grave- See Incumbent, page 14 2022 school year at the end of the education to students, while also “We took a trip to the beach, we ly is unopposed in his re- year board meeting. getting students to participate in election bid to serve as the While school began and largely “lots of peer-coaching, teamwork, See Challenges, page 14 Iriswood District member remained fully virtual, the year was on the Henry County a success because of the relation- School Board. ships between the schools and the Gravely spent 34 years community, the principals said. working for the division, “I witnessed teachers and par- and when he initially ents working together, drawing sought the post, it was from each other’s strengths, and because he viewed it as an sharing ideas and activities. Th e opportunity to continue teachers came together to collabo- serving county students. rate even more and were willing to Th at has not changed. help wherever there was a need,” “I enjoy education, ed- said Sheilah Williams, director of ucation has been very re- Early Childhood Services at Clear- warding for me. I want to view Early Learning Center and continue to give back to Ben Gravely is unopposed Director of School Nutrition Ser- The Martinsville City School Board recognized Schools Superintendent our community. Th ere’s a in his reelection bid to vices. Dr. Zebedee Tally Jr. for winning the National Avid Leadership Service lot of unfi nished business the Henry County School Virtual school allowed teachers Award. From left to right: Yvonne Givens, Dominique Hylton, Emily that I would like to see Board. to provide an alternative form of Parker, Dr. Tally, and Donna Dillard. (Anthony Jones is not pictured.) Dillard looks to bring his Pastor White ‘for the people’ Valley, said this was his inspiration to seek politi- vision to the Iriswood seat cal offi ce. ing to magnify the prob- “If I wanted to vote lems.” ‘yes’ on something, but Dillard said that he I had 80 percent of my decided to enter the race people that wanted me to to keep the county on vote ‘no’ then I’d have to the right track. vote ‘no,’” White said. “This is an opportu- To qualify for the No- nity to work with the vember ballot, White said community and the rest he amassed about 250 sig- of the board to keep natures, which is double Henry County moving the amount necessary. in the right direction,” “While I was doing he said. “It’s an oppor- that, I listened to what tunity to be a voice for some of their concerns the citizens of the Iris- were,” he said. “It’s not wood District.” what Dean wants to do. A major portion of It’s what the people in this being that voice will in- district want to do.” clude a renewed focus During his canvass for on the basics, Dillard signatures, White said he said. discovered most of the lo- “I think there are cals were concerned about Garrett Dillard is among four candidates seeking the some foundational Billy “Dean” White is running for the Iriswood seat on the condition of the roads Iriswood District seat on the Henry County Board of things that we want to the Henry County Board of Supervisors. and the lack of adequate Supervisors. see improved,” he said. See White, page 5 “Without dealing with Brandon Martin ity, Dillard said he will those foundational Brandon Martin happening and the people Staff writer be set on “revisioning” things, it’s tough to do Staff writer haven’t been heard. I feel the county. some of the more large- like if I’m elected, I’ll be Garrett Dillard will “What makes me scale things.” Billy “Dean” White is the voice of the people Visit be one of four candi- the right candidate is Dillard said a foun- one of four candidates and say what they want dates vying for the Iris- I’m a proven commu- dational item would be seeking the Iriswood Dis- and not what I want,” http://www. wood position on the nity leader, I’ve worked working to eradicate the trict seat on the Henry White said. “I think as a Henry County Board hard within my own drug and crime prob- County Board of Supervi- civil servant, you’re there henrycounty of Supervisors this No- community,” Dillard lems in the community. sors. to voice the people’s opin- vember. said. “I see myself as a “One way to help re- White, 52, is the pas- ion and not your own enterprise.com Dillard, 50, is a na- visionary and as some- duce drugs and crime in tor of Kearfott Memorial opinion. A lot of the time, tive of Sandy Level and one that is forward- the area is to have a citi- Baptist Church in Mar- people put their own in- for updates has dedicated almost thinking and future- zen board where people tinsville and he’s look- terests out there instead 30 years of his life to oriented. I’m someone from different parts of ing to bring his personal of what the people in that education. As he looks who is looking for the community meet brand of populism to the district want.” to serve the communi- solutions and I’m not board, if elected. White, who was born “I feel like a lot has been ty in a different capac- someone that is look- See Dillard, page 5 and raised in Mountain 0 51497 10908 0 Page 2 • Saturday, June 19, 2021 • Henry County Enterprise• www.henrycountyenterprise.com Styers recognized Record revenue increase reported for Virginia in teaching career Total General Fund rev- up as we approach a new June must total $0.3 bil- enues rose 66.2 percent in budget year and face ma- lion to attain the revenue Megan Elizabeth Styers May, the largest monthly jor decisions about how forecast in Chapter 552, recently was crowned Class revenue increase in more to best use federal fund- compared with June col- Miss Virginia American Star than 50 years, Gov. Ralph ing from the American lections in the two years Achievement. Northam said in a release. Rescue Plan. We have a prior to the pandemic of Styers also received the Over 85 percent of the strong team with the right about $2.4 billion. Col- “Teacher of the Year Award” growth in May can be at- experience—Joe Flores is lections of payroll with- for outstanding service. tributed to a return to a highly-qualifi ed, dedi- holding taxes grew 13.8 Styers is the daughter of normal tax fi ling dates for cated public servant with a percent in May. Collec- Harold and Laura Styers, of estimated payments and a deep understanding of the tions of sales and use taxes, Patrick Springs. She teaches shorter extension this year state budget and a strong refl ecting April sales, grew 7th grade at Fieldale-Collins- for individual fi nal pay- background in fi scal poli- 37.5 percent in May. ville Middle School. ments. cy, and I am confi dent our “It has been a tremen- Styers holds a bachelor’s Northam also an- economic momentum will dous honor to serve the degree from Longwood Col- nounced the appointment continue.” Commonwealth and the lege and a Masters Degree of Joe Flores as Secretary Flores has served as Northam Administra- from Liberty University. She of Finance and Carter Deputy Secretary of Fi- tion, and I have complete proudly represented Patrick Hutchinson as Deputy nance in the Northam confi dence that Virginia’s County. Secretary of Finance. Administration since fi nances will be in good Winners were chosen for May is typically a sig- January 2018, where he hands with Joe Flores at their titles based on commu- nifi cant month for rev- has helped lead initiatives the helm,” said Secretary nity service, academics, in- enue collections. In addi- like Medicaid expansion of Finance Aubrey Layne. dividual honors/awards, and tion to regular collections and spearheaded how the “May is a signifi cant additional achievements. of withholding and sales Commonwealth uses and month for collections for Th e Miss American Star taxes, estimated and fi nal distributes federal stimu- non-withholding, with fi - Achievement program is un- payments for individuals lus funds during the pan- nal payments for tax year der the direction of Carolyn are normally due May 1, demic. Hutchinson has 2020 and the fi rst esti- Dolan. For more informa- however, last year the fi l- served as Deputy Policy mated payment for tax tion about this scholar/merit ing date was extended to Director in the Northam year 2021 both due at the based program, contact mis- June 1. Th is year, the due Administration since Jan- beginning of the month. samericanstarachievement@ date for fi nal payments uary 2018. Last year, the fi ling date yahool.com. was moved to May 17 to “We have a great deal of was extended to June 1 for align with the federal due important work ahead of both payments, and this date. To accurately assess us in the coming months year to May 17 for only growth, data for the entire to manage the Com- the fi nal payment, so the quarter of April through monwealth’s fi nances as eff ect on the timing of col- June will be needed. we emerge from the pan- lections is unclear.” Return to Earn launched to “Virginia’s economy demic and rebuild our On a year-to-date ba- is roaring back to life economy,” Flores said. “I sis, collections of payroll thanks to hard work fol- am grateful to Governor withholding taxes—62 ease back to work transition lowing the science and Northam for this oppor- percent of General Fund one of the strongest tunity and look forward revenues—increased 4.4 A new $3 million investment to pilot and that qualify as W-2 employment, pandemic responses in to continuing to serve percent, ahead of the an- the Return to Earn Grant Program recent- either full- or part-time. To help address the country,” said Gov- alongside our strong team nual forecast of 2.7 per- ly announced by Gov. Ralph Northam workforce shortages in childcare, quali- ernor Northam. “New in the Finance secretariat, cent growth. Sales and use will match payments from eligible small fying childcare businesses may qualify COVID-19 cases are at including Deputy Secre- tax collections advanced businesses to provide new hires with up for up to $500 per new hire without the record lows, our vacci- tary June Jennings and the 11.1 percent on a fi scal to $1,000 to support their transition back match requirement. nation rates are among leadership and staff at our year-to-date basis, ahead into the workforce. “For Virginia to fully recover from the the nation’s highest, and agencies.” of the annual forecast of While many companies are off ering impacts of the pandemic on our economy, Virginians are heading On a fi scal year-to-date 4.7 percent growth. On hiring bonuses, the Return to Earn Grant we need targeted solutions,” said Chief back to work—and these basis, total revenue col- a fi scal year-to-date basis, Program will serve businesses with less Workforce Development Advisor Dr. Me- record revenue gains are lections advanced 17.8 total revenue collections than 100 employees that may not have gan Healy. “One in three Virginia workers the result. Our respon- percent, above the annual grew 17.8 percent in May the resources to provide this fi nancial sup- has applied for unemployment benefi ts sible governance is paying forecast of 2.7 percent ahead of the annual fore- port. Th e initial launch of this program over the course of the pandemic. Th e new off , and we will keep this growth. Collections in cast of 2.7 percent growth. will be funded through Virginia’s fed- Return to Earn Grant Program will ac- eral Workforce Innovation and Opportu- complish a dual purpose of helping” the nity Act (WIOA) set aside and additional unemployed “transition back into living recovery funds may be allocated based on wage jobs, particularly in the childcare Convenience store holds grand opening demand. industry, and supporting small businesses “Many Virginians who lost their jobs with their hiring needs.” as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic Th e program launch coincides with the still face a variety of barriers to returning reinstatement of the weekly work search to work like access to aff ordable childcare, requirement in Virginia, which started the transportation, and a living wage,” said week of May 31, 2021. Virginians receiv- Northam. “Th ese bonuses will serve as an ing unemployment benefi ts must make incentive for unemployed workers to get contact with employers each week and ac- back into the workforce while also help- cept reasonable off ers of employment. ing employers fi ll vacant jobs. eTh Virgin- On June 1, the Commonwealth also ia Return to Earn Grant Program is about reopened its Virginia Career Works Cen- empowering the true catalysts of our eco- ters for in-person services to ensure that nomic comeback—Virginia’s workers and Virginians making the transition back to small businesses.” the workforce have access to the resources Th e initiative will match up to $500 they need to fi nd high-quality jobs. Job- that a qualifying small business pays di- seekers can continue to access resources rectly to a new employee hired after May virtually through the Virginia Career 31, 2021, either as a lump sum or in in- Works Referral Portal. stallments to off set the ongoing costs of For additional information on require- The FasMart, located at 758 Virginia Avenue in Collinsville, is celebrating its childcare, transportation, or other barri- ments and to apply for Return to Earn grand opening with two weeks of exclusive deals and promotions for customers ers to re-employment. Funds will only be grant funding, small businesses may con- and its reward members. The store is the first of 10 remodels planned for 2021 reimbursed to businesses for new hires in tact their local Virginia Career Works by ARKO Corp., which owns the franchise. The promotion, which includes free or positions that pay at least $15 per hour Center reduced priced items, will run until June 23. CROSSWORD PUZZLE Congressional staff to visit county, city

U.S. Rep. Mor- the Patrick County Ad- ference Room #32, Low- gan Griffi th’s 9th Dis- ministration Building er Level, 55 W. Church trict staff will be available Conference Room, 106 Street, Martinsville. in Martinsville and Stuart Rucker Street, Stuart. Contact the Christians- on June 23. Staff will be in Martins- burg Offi ce at (540) 381- Staff members will be ville from 2 to 3:30 p.m. 5671, or the Abingdon in Patrick County from in the City of Martinsville Offi ce at (276) 525-1405, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Municipal Building Con- with any questions.

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Speaks ill of 44. Choose 22. Discuss after it’s winner 7. Formal system for com- 45. Newspapers use it happened 50. Frankfurter puter programs 46. World’s longest river 23. Milk substitute for 51. Small, seedless raisin 8. To make angry 47. Commanded to go faster coffee 52. Device in papermaking 9. Rural delivery 49. Cabs 24. Describes one who machine 12. Group of languages 56. Mr. T’s “A-Team” char- believes in supreme being 53. Go 13. Large First Nations group acter 26. Equally 54. Open payment initiative 17. Circulating life force in 57. Document signed (abbr.) www.henrycountyenterprise.com Saturday, June 19, 2021 • Henry County Enterprise• Page 3 Carlisle announces OBITUARIES new soccer coach Carlisle School hired Ricky Dalton as Dr. James “Jimmy” Alexander Jordan the Head Coach for team that won a state title in Festival, both in Martins- than 20 years. He helped the boys and girls soc- 1976, Jimmy was an all-state ville, as well as Floydfest. He countless others embark on, cer teams. linebacker and all-district was a sought after on-stage and complete, the journey Dalton began his running back as a senior. He guest for a long list of bands of sobriety, and served as not soccer career in 1980 often served as lead blocker in Virginia and surrounding only a confi dant and guide, when PYSL (Piedmont for classmate Dennis Ma- states. but a concrete example that Youth Soccer League) han, a high school all-Amer- As a fan, Jimmy attended life could be just as fun, re- was first created. He ican running back. Jimmy more than 1,000 concerts. warding, and exhilarating has been involved with accepted an undergraduate He made more than a dozen without the crutch of sub- PYSL soccer as a play- scholarship to play football trips, each, to the Telluride stance. er, official, coach, and at the University of Rich- (Colo.) Bluegrass Festival, Jimmy preferred to take parent and currently mond, where he started his Merlefest, Floydfest, and the scenic route, and he serves as the Vice Pres- fi nal two years at fullback, French Quarter Fest in New always stopped to take pic- ident of the Board of and discipline that I was leading the way for Spider Orleans. Additionally, he at- tures. He believed in the Directors. given as an athlete,” Dal- Dr. James “Jimmy” Al- tailback Barry Redden, who tended all 11 Rooster Walk power of positive energy, He started coaching ton said. “I am excited to exander Jordan, of Mar- was drafted in the fi rst round festivals. His favorite band positive thinking, karma with Martinsville City lead the programs at Car- tinsville, passed away on by the L.A. Rams in 1982. was Th e Grateful Dead, and “keeping things in per- Schools in 2009 as the lisle and build on their Wednesday, June 9, 2021, After receiving his degree though he loved all genres of spective.” He often reached middle school boys past successes.” at the age of 61 after a from Richmond, Jimmy at- music, including jazz, blue- out to friends and loved ones coach under the direc- Carlisle’s Athletic Di- lengthy, valiant battle with tended dental school at the grass, newgrass, rock, blues, just to say, “Hi.” He was an tion of Alton Moore. rector Melinda Bright- COVID-19. He was born Medical College of Virginia jam, and funk. exceptional hugger, and hu- In 2017, Dalton tran- well said, “I am ecstatic on Oct. 18, 1959, in Char- School of Dentistry, from A lifelong supporter of man. sitioned as the assis- to have Ricky join us at lotte, N.C., to Patricia Kelly which he graduated in 1985. the arts, Jimmy served as a In addition to his moth- tant varsity coach un- Carlisle. His coaching Jordan and the late Lloyd He then returned home to board member for the Pied- er, he is survived by a son, der Pete Scouras. “My skills, love for the game Alexander Jordan, Jr. Martinsville, initially prac- mont Arts Association, the Riggs Alexander Jordan; a objective is to always of soccer, and the athletes Jimmy’s magnetic per- ticing dentistry under Dr. Artisan Café, and Arts at the daughter, Caroline Kelly give back to student- are legendary in the soc- sonality, brimming with Leon Lackey. He soon pur- Rives Th eatre, among oth- Jordan; a brother, Carter athletes with the same cer community.” optimism, shone through in chased the practice from ers. A long-time, main-stage Lee Jordan and his wife, direction, guidance, every conversation and in- Dr. Lackey and remained a emcee at Rooster Walk, he Mary Lynn Jordan; a niece, teraction. An accomplished staple in the MHC dental ascribed to the festival’s mot- Mary Carter Jordan; and dentist, musician, and ath- community for more than to of, “appreciate the pres- nephews Joshua Jordan lete, he was a well-loved 30 years. He sold his prac- ent.” As an event organizer, and Spencer Jordan, who is community leader and an tice, Smith River Smiles, in he was a key component in married to Chelsea Jordan. instant friend to most every- 2020, but continued see- ushering a renaissance of live He was preceded in death one who met him. A beacon ing patients into early 2021 music to Martinsville-Hen- by his father. of vibrant light and positiv- under the Henritze Dental ry County in the mid-to- A Celebration of Life ity, Jimmy will continue to Group. late 2000s and occasionally service was held on Sunday, have a profound impact on Music was always an inte- hosted concerts on the stage June 13, 2021, at First Bap- those he touched. gral part of Jimmy’s life. After he built at his Shining Star tist Church of Martinsville. A 1978 graduate of Mar- playing piano from an early Farm venue on Barrows Mill Interment will be private. tinsville High School, Jimmy age, he took up saxophone Road. Memorial contributions was involved in numerous in grade school and contin- Beyond music, Jimmy can be made to the Mar- high school clubs and civic ued playing it for more than cherished spending time tinsville YMCA (3 Star- groups, including the MHS 45 years. On sax, he was a with family and friends. He ling Ave. Martinsville, VA concert and jazz bands (as a full-time member of numer- loved his condo at Sunset 24112), Rooster Walk Inc. senior, he was voted by his ous bands over the decades, Beach, N.C., where he as- (PO Box 601 Martinsville, classmates as the John Phil- including Th e Secret Band pired to watch every sunrise VA 24114), and Arts at Th e lip Sousa Award winner, and, most recently, Slick Jr. and sunset. He held an equal Rives (PO Box 3067 Mar- recognizing him as the most & Th e Reactors, and the fondness for the mountains tinsville, VA 24115). outstanding graduating Pumphouse Blues Band. He and had hoped to purchase a Arrangements are by band student). He was also played at countless venues in cabin in Southwest Virginia McKee-Stone Funeral a multi-year member of the the mid-Atlantic and South- before his passing. He was Home-Martinsville. varsity football team. One east, including multiple per- an avid cyclist and golfer. To express condolences of just a handful of sopho- formances on the stages of After enjoying the night- online, visit www.collin- mores to meaningfully con- the Rives Th eatre and the life as a young adult, Jimmy smckeestonemartinsville. tribute to the MHS football Rooster Walk Music & Arts had been sober for more com. Rosie Cornelia Harper Rosie Cornelia Harper, 71, of In addition to her parents she Young; brothers, William Harper Martinsville, Virginia passed away was preceded in death by her son, and Raymond Harper; and three June 10, 2021 at SOVAH Mar- Thomas Martin, Jr.; sisters, Max- grandchildren, Kaydan Martin, tinsville. She was born January ine Harper, Elaine Harper, Re- Rohan Martin and Brooke Mar- 15, 1950, in Bedford, Virginia becca Harper; brothers, Emmett tin. to the late Emmett Robert and Harper, Jr., Bennie Harper, Dave Services will be private. Rosie Eggleston Harper. She had Harper and Robert Harper. Wright Funeral Service & Cre- worked at Tultex. She had been She is survived by her daugh- matory is serving the family. On- affiliated with Pleasant Hill Bap- ters, Dr. Demetria Martin and line condolences may be made at tist Church. Fleurette E. Martin; sister, Rachel www.wrightfuneralservices.net. Warren Edward Williams Warren Edward Williams, 54, Clyde Williams and Patricia Ann James Williams. of Danville, Virginia, passed away Wysong. He was employed in All services will be private. Friday, June 11, 2021, at SO- construction for 10 years. Wright Funeral Service and VAH Health of Danville. He was Warren is survived by his son, Crematory is serving the family. born February 6, 1967 in Chesa- Warren E. Williams, Jr.; and Online condolences may be made peake, Virginia, to the late James brothers, Wayne, Jeffery and at www.wrightfuneralservices.net. Gladys Cannady Trull Gladys Cannady Trull Belinda Trull Howard passed away on Tuesday, (Jeff ) of Spotsylvania, June 8, 2021. Gladys Virginia; seven grandchil- was born January 31, dren, six great-grandchil- 1927 in Robeson Coun- dren, a number of nieces ty, North Carolina to Ila and nephews. Jean Chason Cannady A graveside service was and David Schofi eld Can- held at Roselawn Burial nady. In addition to her Park on Saturday, June parents, she was preceded 12, with the Rev. Dr. in death by her husband Mike Hatfi eld offi ciating. of 60 years, Curtis Amos Arrangements are by Trull. McKee-Stone Funeral She is survived by Cur- Home-Martinsville. tis Stanford Trull (Renee) of San Mar- To express condolences online, visit cos, Texas; Deborah Trull Skillman www.collinsmckeestonemartinsville. (Steve) of Southport, North Carolina; com. Kenneth Lee Taylor Kenneth Lee Taylor, ing, collecting jewelry, 51, of Roanoke, passed and listening to music. away Sunday June 6, Kenneth is survived 2021, at Carilion Roa- by his father; daughters, noke Memorial Hospi- Julian Leigh Taylor and tal. He was born August Sarah Virginia Taylor; 6, 1969 in Martinsville, sister, Cindy Taylor; and to Billy Jean Taylor, Sr. brother, Billy Jean Tay- and the late Sara Beatrice lor, Jr. Tuttle Taylor. In addi- All services will be pri- tion to his mother, he vate. was preceded in death by Wright Funeral Ser- Submit your community a brother, Darrell Keith vice and Crematory is Taylor. serving the family. On- He attended Critz Church of God. line condolences may be made at www. news and photos to He enjoyed fishing, camping, travel- wrightfuneralservices.net. www.henrycountyenterprise.com [email protected] Page 4 • Saturday, June 19, 2021 • Henry County Enterprise• www.henrycountyenterprise.com

OPINION of the most popular activities Every coal roller in America for folks who roll coal is to get likely produces less pollution On rolling coal in front of a Prius or another in a month than a single large hybrid or electric car, fl ip the cruise ship produces in one I have long been of the Matters.” switch, and envelope them in day (I realize that sounds cra- opinion that one of the few A hulking man descended a choking, visibility-reducing zy, but cruise ships are one of truly altruistic acts is fl ashing from the truck, looking a bit black cloud. Th is, the coal the worst things we’re doing to your high-beams at someone like an ancillary character roller feels, is an appropriate our planet right now, and it’s to signal danger. from a Pigeon Forge country punishment for someone who not like there’s a lack of com- When you fl ash your high- comedy dinner show. has the gall to care about the petition). beams to warn an oncoming I had fi nally spotted a coal environment or wishes to save No, what I fi nd off ensive driver of a car accident (or a roller. money on gas. about rolling coal is that its state trooper camped out look- If you’re unfamiliar, “roll- In the interest of full disclo- sole purpose is allowing some- ing for speeders), you’re doing ing coal” is when someone sure, I’m a car guy. I especially one to be a jerk to a stranger someone else a solid with no modifi es a diesel engine to By Ben R. Williams love old Cadillacs. My dream is they disagree with. It is a mi- expectation of any kind of re- adjust the amount of fuel en- to one day own a massive 1959 crocosm of everything wrong turn. No one will ever thank tering the engine. When you DeVille or an early 1970s El- with American society. It is the you for it. No one will even increase the amount of fuel, it erally have some kind of toggle dorado ragtop. Th ese were perfect example of the venal know who you are. It’s just a doesn’t fully combust, thereby that lets you switch back and hulking cars with enormous, and ignorant forcing their be- compassionate thing to do. allowing you to blow choking forth between your regular wildly ineffi cient engines, and liefs on normal folks who are But the highways can also, black clouds of exhaust fumes exhaust and your horrible ex- I love them dearly. And while just trying to live their lives. unfortunately, off er people a into the air. Some people even haust, allowing you to blow my environmentalist side is ex- If you don’t like hybrid place to unleash their venom. I install big smoke stacks com- smoke at the fl ip of a switch. cited by the rapid advances in cars, don’t buy one. If you like saw a great example of this the ing from their exhaust to make So why would someone electric vehicles (I fully predict eating meat, don’t become a other day, a phenomenon I’d the eff ect more dramatic. spend literally thousands of that the upcoming Ford F-150 vegan. Disagree with gay mar- heard of before but had never “How is that legal?” you dollars to modify their truck Lightning all-electric pickup is riage? Th en don’t have one. As seen in person. ask? According to the U.S. En- to roll coal? going to usher in a sea change long as the people around me I stopped at a gas station vironmental Protection Agen- Th e answer: to be a jerk. in the automotive world), I aren’t doing something that af- on 220 and while I was fi lling cy, it isn’t; it violates the Clean No, really. Th at’s it. also want a future where I can fects my life in a negative way, my tank, a jacked-up pickup Air Act. Some states have more Rolling coal doesn’t give still drive an antique 20-foot I truly don’t care. parked nearby. Th e rear win- specifi c prohibitions on the you extra horsepower when gas-guzzling sedan with plush In the unlikely event that a dow had a number of stickers practice, but laws against roll- you need it. It doesn’t increase seats, a wood grain dashboard, coal roller is reading this col- attached to it: “Let the smoke ing coal don’t seem to be all your torque. It doesn’t do any- and sixteen ashtrays. umn, please don’t be off ended. roll,” “Guaranteed Prius repel- that heavily enforced. Th is is thing but create a black cloud No, what I fi nd off ensive Simply think of my words as a lant,” and of course, the classi- partly because trucks that have of soot. about rolling coal isn’t just that black cloud of smog, and think est of them all, “Black Smoke been modifi ed to roll coal gen- From what I’ve heard, one it’s bad for the environment. of your little feelings as a Prius. Reopen the House of Representatives Morgan Griffith of the country lifts re- made it to the House the illogic characteriz- out the consent of the fore. So those of us who 9th District U.S. Rep. strictions imposed due majority’s leadership. ing the way the House other, so each chamber believe that Congress to the pandemic, repre- I believe we should is currently run, I nev- satisfies this require- should debate and vote As President William sentatives meet virtually meet in Washington for ertheless had to wear a ment by holding a pro on tough issues, not Howard Taft prepared to do the job they were hearings, markups, and mask in the large empty forma within this time dodge them, have tak- to leave the White sent to Washington to votes. Members of Con- room or I would have limit. They can check en turns being on the House, he told his suc- do. gress are more effective been subject to a fine. the power of the presi- House floor to object to cessor Woodrow Wil- On June 10, the when they can interact During the same dency by preventing any unanimous consent son, “This is the loneli- House Energy and with each other face to week, the House of “recess appointments” request to pass major est place in the world.” Commerce Committee face not only in the for- Representatives met for that evade the Senate’s bills. While Taft’s remark held a virtual markup mal business of debates a pro forma session, as advice and consent pro- These problems can referred to the great of legislation. We de- and hearings but in the it does every few days cess for nominees. be avoided by a return burdens of his job, it bated, offered amend- conversations that oc- it is not holding votes. However, they have to regular order. Many could apply today to ments, and voted over cur on the side, as we These sessions usu- also been used to evade people in the country Members of the House video conference, not run into each other on ally last only for a few legislative accountabil- had to show up at their of Representatives pre- in the spacious hearing the way to the floor to minutes with the act- ity. Bills and resolu- work sites through the cisely because we are room designed for the vote or during discus- ing Speaker and another tions can move through pandemic, and many being prevented from task. The process suf- sion of a bill in com- Member of Congress the House by a record- more who worked re- doing our job properly fered from the techni- mittee. We cannot meet present. ed vote, a voice vote, motely for a time have by Speaker Nancy Pelosi cal glitches, talking over and talk through issues At one of the pro or unanimous con- returned to their jobs (D-CA). one another, and other in the same way on a forma sessions, I was sent. Anything mov- in person. It is time to If Taft were alive and irritations that many video call with 30 peo- that other Member of ing through the House reopen the House. The a Member of the House Americans became too ple. Our work suffers as Congress, present in the by unanimous consent public health justifica- of Representatives in familiar with over the a result. House chamber to make could be blocked if a tion for the steps that 2021, he might revise course of the pandemic. Therefore, as I have sure that the session did single representative keep the House working his opinion as he spent At this point, though, throughout the pan- not become the occa- objects. virtually wears thin. time in the empty com- vaccinations have been demic unless I had a sion for passing signifi- During a pro forma For questions, con- mittee rooms or listened going on for months. family commitment, I cant legislation. session with only a few cerns, or comments, to the rolls of represen- Guidance from the took part in the hear- The reasoning behind representatives in at- contact my Abingdon tatives casting votes Centers for Disease ing from an Energy and pro forma sessions is le- tendance, a unanimous office at (276) 525- from afar by proxy. The Control and Preven- Commerce Committee gitimate. The Constitu- consent request could 1405, my Christians- House remains empty tion approves of indoor room. One other Mem- tion forbids the House move significant legis- burg office at (540) at times when official gatherings of vaccinated ber joined for a time, and the Senate from lation with almost no 381-5671, or via email business is being con- people, but apparently but I otherwise had it adjourning for more one present. Speaker at www.morgangriffith. ducted. Even as the rest this information has not to myself. As a sign of than three days with- Pelosi has tried it be- house.gov. SPCA announces Louise R. henrycountyenterprise.com Lester Spay and Neuter Clinic WeeklyWeekly PublicationPublication PublishedPublished Each Each Saturday The SPCA of Martins- ville and Henry County Michael Showell, Publisher received a $50,000 grant Michael Showell, Publisher from the Louise R. Les- Debbie Hall, Editor ter Foundation for a [email protected] Hall, Editor named spay and neuter (276) 694-3101 clinic at the SPCA, 132 [email protected] Joseph Martin Highway, Brandon(276) Martin,694-3101 Reporter Martinsville. “Louise [email protected] Robertson Lester was a Wendi Craig, Advertising Manager driving force in the evo- Randy Thompson, Advertising Manager lution of humane ser- vices in our area. Her [email protected] compassion and gener- (540) 230-1129 osity enabled the SPCA () of Martinsville and Hen- Liz Moonbury, Advertising Specialist ry County to become a [email protected] sheltered organization. (276) 694-3101 Louise also started our spay and neuter fund, so the Louise R. Lester Spay Give us your view: & Neuter Clinic is an The Henry County Enterprise appropriate and impact- encourages letters from our readers on ful tribute to her legacy topics of general interest to the in our community,” said Leslie Hervey, SPCA 1st community and responses to our articles Vice President. and columns. Letters must be signed and “The lack of access to have a telephone number where you can timely spay and neuter be reached to be considered for appointments worsened during Covid, slowing publication. All letters will be verified down our adoption rate before publication. The Henry County and our ability to get an- Louise R. Lester Enterprise reserves the right to deny imals into homes. This publication of any letter and edit letters for clinic is truly an answer and to the foundation ing the required equip- through this invest- to our prayers for this board for their generous ment. The SPCA is ment, and I am pleased length, content and style. community,” said Her- investment in our com- actively looking for a that the Louise R. Lester If you have news about or an upcoming vey. “There is a lot of ex- munity.” full-time shelter veteri- Foundation could honor citement in the air about Minor changes to the narian. her legacy through this event for your organization, company or this project, and once building will be made to “One of Louise’s great grant,” said BJ Robert- church, email [email protected] again we are beholden accommodate a surgical passions was animals. son, executive director and/or call (276) 694-3101 to Louise for another suite, and the SPCA is She would be pleased to of the Louise R. Lester milestone achievement in the process of order- see her vision at work Foundation. www.henrycountyenterprise.com Saturday, June 19, 2021 • Henry County Enterprise• Page 5

Dillard from page 1 with law enforcement, the they are young to make them need to be addressed so busi- izens,” he said. “I think that to do some of these projects Board of Supervisors and oth- aware of the dangers of drugs, nesses feel good about moving we have a very good commu- that have been sitting on the er agencies,” he said. “They alcohol, crime and violence,” operations here.” nity and county. I want to em- table,” Dillard said. “People can share the issues that ex- he said. Dillard said that he views power our citizens so they are are worried about jobs. If the ist within their communities Through having these con- growing the economy as a more involved in our process. school systems merge and you and we can work together in versations, Dillard is hoping persistent goal of any govern- They should have a say in lo- end up having to cut teaching those separate entities to find to uncover the root causes of mental organization. In his cal government issues.” positions, is it feasible that solutions to those problems.” the issue. capacity, Dillard would try to The most pressing issue the county would offer some Along with more public “Are people selling drugs set the community up for the moving forward will be re- early retirement incentives for input, Dillard said he would because they are trying to future. version, but Dillard said he some of those at the end of like to equip law enforcement make a living since their “We’re looking for some would like to look at it more the ladder so that those that with the tools they need to do wages aren’t enough? Are they of those 21st century, higher as a revision. are just getting into education the job correctly. doing it just because they are paying jobs that require cer- “Part of my platform is go- can keep their jobs? “Another thing is working bored? Maybe we need to put tain skills,” Dillard said. “In ing to be revisioning Henry “We can have those con- with Sheriff Perry and find- up some recreation centers the medical field, there are County,” he said. “The coun- versations and make the out- ing out what it is his agency and create spaces for kids to lots of 21st century job op- ty has very little to say as to comes as best as we can for is lacking,” he added. “Do go and stay active,” Dillard portunities. Think of jobs whether reversion happens or everybody so we aren’t going they need more up-to-date said. “Are people using drugs that require software and not. Martinsville City con- into it as it’s them versus us resources? Is pay an issue that because they are bored and computer knowledge. There trols that, so what we have to because it really isn’t,” Dillard causes us to not have enough just looking for things to do? are so many modern jobs. We start thinking about is, if this said. “It’s them becoming part deputies or the best-trained If that’s the case, then we lost a big part of our economy is heading in that direction, of us.” deputies? We need to make need to find ways to engage when textiles and furniture what are the positives about Dillard and his wife LaTon- sure that we are providing our youth so they will choose were hurt years ago so we’ve reversion?” da have three children: Ca- them with what they need so other options besides drugs got to revolutionize and bring Dillard said he recognizes leb, Ciara, and Cadence. He they can do their job to the and alcohol.” other types of jobs into the the significant challenges that graduated from Laurel Park best of their ability.” By solving these issues, Dil- community that are going to the county will face but he is High School and received his Dillard said that the schools lard said other areas of con- sustain us and be here for a also thinking about how to bachelor’s degree from Rad- are another vital partnership cern will also be addressed. while.” make the process work for the ford University and a master’s in the fight to reduce drugs “We need to work with ed- While Dillard has his own betterment of the area as well. degree from the University and crime in the area. ucation and the sheriff’s de- ideas for how to make the “Is the treasury going to of North Carolina at Greens- “We should also be work- partment to improve in those county better, he said he grow and will there be more boro. During his down time, ing with the schools to find areas, so we can do things to would also like to hear other money to create opportu- Dillard likes to play and coach out how we can create pro- attract businesses here,” he voices as well. nities? Can we use some of basketball as well as write po- grams to start kids out when said. “Those types of things “I want to empower our cit- that additional tax money etry.

White from page 1 water in the district. next four years where I ing problem that’s not White would also like It’s hard to get new busi- I’ll be in the community “A lot of people down think you need someone being looked into the cor- to see an increased reli- nesses when people aren’t a lot. I’m a leader in the in the Sandy Level area that is going to fi nd out rect way,” he said. “I think ance on local businesses working in the ones that church, I’ve been a leader were talking about the what the people want,” we really need to look to help economic devel- we already have.” my whole life.” roads, PSA and things he said. “You’ve got rever- into money management opment eff orts. White said a concen- If elected, White said of that nature,” White sion, the new jail and all and how funds are being “For economic de- tration on existing busi- he would make an eff ort said. “A lot of people in that stuff coming up.” spent to make sure we are velopment, we need to nesses would have a dom- to check in with commu- the Mountain Valley and White thinks the com- able to make it through be purchasing and con- ino eff ect, which would, nity members to gauge Leatherwood areas were munity has a set opinion the reversion. I think if tracting everything from in turn, attract new in- their preference on key talking about the PSA and on reversion, but he said reversion is going to go within our area,” he said. dustries. issues that he would be water levels as well. Th ey he would like more trans- through, then we need to “It looks like most of the “If we can get the es- voting on. In addition, he wish the PSA (provided parency in the process. fi nd the best way to get it construction work that tablished businesses up said that his constituents service) down in this area. “I think it’s common done so we don’t rack up we have going on around and running, then I think can provide him feed- I know that wouldn’t be a sense at this point that all the legal fees and that here is not localized. It’s that new businesses will back through a phone call concern for the other su- most of the people are sort of thing.” not using our amenities come,” he said. “If they or through visiting his pervisors, but I think the against reversion, but Th ere also is a need here. Th ey are coming come and see all the win- website and social media roads and the PSA are a there are a lot of closed for more cooperation be- from out of town and dows with ‘help wanted’ pages. big concern for this area. sessions going on where tween the two localities, doing all the work. We signs then they aren’t go- White and his wife I just don’t feel like it has we don’t really know the according to White. need to utilize our local ing to want to come to Donna have three chil- been brought up as much logistics of it and what’s “It’s going to take a economy to build our lo- this area.” dren and 11 grandchil- as we need to.” happening away from the mediator to negotiate and cal economy.” In a crowded fi eld of dren. He has received White said a num- public eye,” he said. facilitate better relation- White also said the area opponents, White sees his a welding certifi cate ber of residents must dig White said he would be ships between the city needs to focus on the ex- background and personal- through Patrick Henry multiple wells get decent looking for more creative and the county,” he add- isting businesses fi rst. ity as the keys to winning. Community College, drinking water. fi nancial solutions to bol- ed. “We as board mem- “We need to concen- “I’m a people person, and he attended semi- If elected, White said ster the county’s position bers should also be doing trate on the businesses I’m hands on,” he said. nary school at American he intends to continue when absorbing many of that. Th is isn’t something that we have and get them “I do community out- Christian Fellowship. leaning on the voice of the costs for services cur- that is going to be eas- functioning,” he said. reach all the time and I’m White’s hobbies include the community to make rently provided by the ily done. You’re going to “With the unemployment always into something. restoring antique cars, key decisions. City of Martinsville. have to mediate, nurture rate that we have, it looks I’m from this area and I mowing and providing “Th ere are a lot of “I think for reversion, people, and coach them like everybody is hiring relate to people well. I wood to the elderly and things coming up in the it could just be a budget- through it.” and nobody is working. don’t meet any strangers. others in need. Historical Society to hold yoga event Th e Martinsville-Henry & Museum will be open County Historical Society special hours -- 6 a.m. to will sponsor “Sunrise Yoga 8 a.m.- that day. on the Plaza” on Monday, Th e International Day June 21, from 6 to 7 a.m., of Yoga aims to raise aware- on the courtyard of the ness worldwide of the Historic Henry County many benefi ts of practicing Courthouse. yoga. Originating in India, Th e event will celebrate yoga is an ancient physi- International Yoga Day cal, mental, and spiritual and the Summer Solstice. practice. Th e word ‘yoga’ Leaders will be Sheila derives from Sanskrit and Hubbard, of Just Breathe means to join or to unite, Yoga & Bodywork, and symbolizing the union of Christian Hull, of the body and consciousness. Martinsville YMCA. Hubbard has been striv- Yogis of all levels are ing to promote health and welcome. healing in the area through If you have a yoga mat many modalities since and blocks, please bring 1998. She is a Board Cer- them; if not, loaners will tifi ed Massage Th erapist be available. and holds a Virginia State John Phillips, president License in Massage Th er- of the Historical Society, apy. She is also a Clinical said, “As a historical soci- Aromatherapist, a Karuna ety, we strive to reach dif- Reiki Master, a Bodytalk ferent audiences to share Practitioner, a Refl exolo- history. Th is event will gist, and a Registered Yoga middle and high school stu- love with both the poses For more information, events/293970489 provide an opportunity Teacher. dents in the MHC After 3 and philosophy,” he said. visit www.facebook.com/ 127835. for folks who otherwise “I believe there is a yoga program. He is certifi ed in may not have visited the class for everyone and am Ashtanga’s Eight Limbs of beautiful brick plaza of the devoted to serving the Yoga. Historic Henry County community through heal- “I started yoga on my Courthouse.” ing,” she said. own as a physical means to Th e Martinsville-Henry Hull has taught yoga take care of my body be- County Heritage Center since 2019 starting with tween workouts and fell in Page 6 • Saturday, June 5, 2021 • Henry County Enterprise• www.henrycountyenterprise.com Congratulations Bassett High School Class of 2021

Jenna Caroline Thomas Olivia Anthony Carson Maggie Caitlin Laurel Adams Adkins Adkins Allen Angles Arnold Arnold Barker Beckett

William Ashlyn Jonathan Abigail Kaelyn Bryson Tyler Jeremiah Ashlee Belongia Bernard Bowman Brannon Bray Brown Brown Bullard Burks

Colton Alexis Marvin Austin David Issac Rebecca Tysen Zoey Calfee Castillo-Torres Chavez Vasquez Clark Clark Clark Cochran Collins Collins

Caroline Ezequiel Alexis Daniel Greyson Emily Abigail Emmanuel Jazmine Cook Corona Solorio Craig Crider Crouch Crowder Cruz Gabriel Cruz Maldonado Dabbs

Eyan Sara Jackson Dayosia Blake Macy Victoria Monrice Daniel Dalton Damron Davis Day Deal Deal Dean DeShazon DeVivo

Kayla Cleon Braden Lacy Dario Cameron Marille Jesus Adyson Dicks Dillard Dillon Dillon Duran Easley Espana-Jimenez Espana Farrington

Summer Andrew Victoria Adrianne Alexia Luke McKenzie Hannah Atzel Feazelle Fisher Flores Foley Fulcher Fulcher Fuller Gamez Garcia Lopez

Kevin Taylor Jo Rosie Zachary Nicholas Perla Merrie Olivia Aaron Garcia Ortiz Gary George-Ambrocio Gilley Goehle Gomez Graham Graham Gravely

Jacob Jayvon Ethan Kayla Aaron Samuel Lindsey Lydiah Antony Gray Green Easley Greer Griffin Guilliams Gunter Gusler-Perdue Hachbart Hagwood

Ashanti Darius Dayquan Dyterius Naomi Kaitlyn Autumn Brianna Ashton Hairston Hairston Hairston Hairston Hairston Hale Hall Hall Hancock

Nathaniel Brianna Scott Ryan Johnny Joshua Madison Lydia Shyanne Hankins Harbour Harmon Harrison Harter Haskins Hawks Helms Helms

Brayan Shane Tahliyah Kaitlyn Thomas Noah Allyson Morgan Hayle Hernandez-Leal Hiatt Hodge Hooper Howell-Wampler Hubbard Hundley Hutchinson Hylton www.henrycountyenterprise.com 2021 High School Graduates • Henry County Enterprise• Page 7 Congratulations Bassett High School Class of 2021

Emalee Joseph Evan Madison Elyssa Autumn Kaylee Tmahj Journey Jones Jones Joyce Joyce Kancherla Keffer Keith Kellam Kendrick

Michael Alexis Allison Zachary Hannah Jacob Clarence Trey McKenzie Kessler Jr. Knox Laine Lawson Leghorn Lemons Linkous Linster Lippencott

Jhonatan Jamie Christopher Ellyn Bryan Adam Brianna Christopher Joshua Lopez-Garcia Lynskey Maldonado-Mendoza Manzano Pitogo Martell Rios Martin Martin Martin Martin

Nicholas Nyzavien Parker Sydney Taylor Jonathan Madison Keasia Jeremiah Martin Martin Martin Martin Martin Mayes Mayes McClenden McDaniel

D’Andre Emily Savanna Ardonit Christopher Erin Tina Dawson Cameron McGill McVey Meadows Mehmeti Miller Mitchell Mitchell Moore Morgan

Madison Remzija Jessica D’Anna Cara Karol Madalyn Lisette Hannah Mullins Musa Nolan NoPala Oakes Olamendi Portugal Oliver Ortiz-Ortiz Pace

Colton Bethany Sarah Devin Enrique Justin Nicholas Maxwell Diego Parks Payne Pendleton Pendry Penn Perry Plogger Price Privette-Galarza

Aaron Aidan Jacob Chase Griselda Yuneisy Steven Madison Derrick Reed Register Rigney Robertson Rodriguez-Molina Roldan Rorrer Ross Ruben

Ignacio Lesly Jesus Noelya Kristen Megan Neacie Mi’Kira Amanda Ruiz Sanchez Salinas Sanchez-Martinez Santiago Sawyers Scott Scott Seay Sechrist

Cannon Omar Leslie Iyanna Katie Faith MaKayla Jaleah Kaylie Sechrist Shareef Silva Simmons Solis Sprinkle Sprouse Stanley Stewart

Myah Patrick Adriana Matthew Callie Charles Jamia Jamayla Madison Taylor Taylor Telles Romero Terry Thomas Tilley Tinsley Tirado Tolbert

David Nathan Michael Keshaun Skyler Fabiola Maria Jose Gabriella Turner Turner Underwood Valentine Varney Vasquez Becerra Vasquez Vasquz Chavez Wall Page 8 • Saturday, June 5, 2021 • Henry County Enterprise• www.henrycountyenterprise.com Congratulations Bassett High School Class of 2021

Sara Tierra Zachary Autumn Grace Matthew Madison Hannah Xander Wall Waller Warner Webb Webster Wells White Wilson Wilson

Aliyah Joseph Autumn Reese Jordan Shyheim Anastasia Jacob Wimbush Winborne Wingfield Wingfield Woods Woods Wright Wynn Congratulations Magna Vista High School Class of 2021

Elijah Takayla Victoria Zaily Jose Alvarado- Deisy Alvarez Nicholas Dallas Patience Adams Agnew Akridge Altizer Angeles Nolasca Anderson Ayers Bailey

Dustin Haylee Morgan Alexis Sebastian Jacklyn William Brianna William Baker Baker Barker Becerra Herrera Belcher Bendall Bendall Bitz Borovikovas

Kobe Camryel Ashlee Kylan Trenton Rachael Dwalik Janycia Boyd Broadnax Brooks Brown Caferty-Smith Cardwell Carson Carter

Jaquan Megan Zachary Amaya Clay Dayjon Michael Emily Mikaila Carter Carter Chenault Childress Coleman Copening Cosby Coulson Crider

Tanner Sydney Markus Peyton Leighanna Christopher Jose Delvin Myajah Crowder Cruise Dailey Dalton Deal Dennis Diaz Rodriguez Dickenson Dillard

Nashaun Kevin Livan Paige Tiana Kimoni Tania Bradley Alison Dillard Dodson Dodson Donavant Dones Draper Draper Eanes Jr. Edwards

Ashton Victoria Mia Delrae Kaitlyn Azeneth Nathaniel Ariana Edwards Everhart Fain Ferrell Flowers Frias Alvarez Galiger Galloway

Wil William Angelina Michael Matthew TyQuaves Shirley Yahir Altimus Gardner Gardner Gargano Gee Geer Gilbert Gonzalez Gonzalez Grant

Kiara Courdae Kyla Savannah Ayanna Dakota Jacob Ivanna Joanna Grant Gravely Gravely Greer Grey Grindstaff Gunnell Gutierrez Gutierrrez

Alana Breyon De’Ajah Deontaye Dryus Keelan Marquis Mauri Michael Hairston Hairston Hairston Hairston Hairston Hairston Hairston Hairston Hairston www.henrycountyenterprise.com 2021 High School Graduates • Henry County Enterprise• Page 9 Congratulations Magna Vista High School Class of 2021

Tajyona Alexis Gavin Lexis William Elizabeth Brianna Solomon Reyven Hairston Haley Hamlett Hampton Handy Hankins Helton Hodge Hodnett

Shailey Madison Christian Matthew Ayden Keona Colby Faith Keiron Holland-Penn Holt Hopkins Huff Hughes Ingram Jackson Jackson Jackson

Lizandro Stevie Isaiah Miracle Gage Teonna Jalyn Kaitlyn Kaden Jaramillo-Bustos Jenkins Johnson Johnson Jones Jones Joyce Kellam Knight

Sarah Tyler Victoria Tanasia Emily Kelcie Jessica Olivia Katina Kurczewski Law Lawson Lee Lemons Lemons Leonard Likens Lovins

Blayne Brayden Dakayla Donyay Ebony Joshua Keshaun Miranda Gabrielle Lutz Lynch Martin Martin Martin Martin Martin Mason McMillan

Marlen Ashlyn Destyni Caleb Wesley Christopher Landon Jehnae Bryan McNair Millner Millner Mills Mills Minter Minter Mitchell Moore

Delando DeShaun Jayveon Russell Anna Caleb Kendall Jonathan Malik Morris Morris Morris Morrison Morton Motley Motley Moxley Moyer

David Kendall Lyndsey Anyiah Steven Ryan Bryson Jonovan Edgar Murphy Myers Newman Niblett Painter Parker Patterson Penn Perez Santiago

Lauren Logan Teagan Alivia Atia Hunter Marlin Dekavis Bryan Peters Peters Phillips Pinnix Potter Powell Presley Preston Price

Kalisha Jasmine Jessie Kyle Mallory Lyndsey Justin Leah Jack Price Pruitt Quinn Ramsey Ray Newman Redd Reece Reed

Anastacia Makayla Bashire Cameron Cesar Kierra Dylan Wendy Trenton Reynolds Richards Riveram Robertson Romero Rowles Royal Ruiz Salas Sams

Toni Sean Shania Madison Matthew Victoria Lillian (Lex) Katelyn Charnaisjah Sansbury Scales Scales Schrock Shields Shields Shoupe Slone Smith Stultz Page 10 • Saturday, June 5, 2021 • Henry County Enterprise• www.henrycountyenterprise.com Congratulations Magna Vista High School Class of 2021

James Rashawn Javier Mendoza Haley Christopher Shilynne John Jaquan Hunter Smith Smith Soto Spence Stafford Stokes Surratt Swanson Taber

Nakysha Cassie Jacob Matthew Dwayne James Lauren Kaitlyn Tristan Tatum Taylor Taylor Taylor Terry.Jr. Thomas Jr. Trent Tuggle Tyree

Corbin James Finley Lizabeth Byron Vazquez- Lauren Akela Morgan Dyniah Isaiah Lauryn Underwood Underwood Vargas Trejo Jimenez Venable Vest Via Wade Wade

Jacob Shane Austin Peiton Walker Westmoreland Whitlow Whorley

Kyyale Taylor Hannah Jarin Javontae Williams Wilson Wiltz Wiseman Witcher

Charles Ian Shawn Jaquarius Woods Wright Wright Younger Congratulations Carlisle School Class of 2021

Taylor Ennass Nour Grace Adelman Alfahd Bensadik Bowling

Rebecca Addison Bryce Isaiah Clardy Clark Cox Eggleston

Jayson Elizabeth Aundrea Tyron Fain Gentry Grubb Henry

Ryan Jeffrey Garret Emma Holiday Huang Kangas Keys

Cali Amelia Polina Hadden Martin Monroe Padun Probst

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Congratulations Martinsville School Class of 2021

Alexander Alexander Alexis Lipford Alyssa Amaje Aminah Andres Lopez Andrew Andrew Ballard Scott Plunkett Penn Brown Taylor Valentin Carter Clerc

Anijah Anthony Antonio Antwone Ashlan Ashli Atote’ Austin Aveon Hairston Hairston Price Callender Cook Bratcher Coles Hill Turner

Axel Ayanna Ayshawn Benjamin Benjamin Bryson Cameron Casey Cynthia Lopez Williams Hunt Jarrett Ramey III Stone Dillard Hart White

Da Corieon Daniel Daphnie Dawson Delvin Deneah Dominique Draco Eduardo Jennings Dalton Lintag Allen Roberts Newman Robinson Cleaver Betanzo

Elandis Emily Erica Estrella Ethan Felipe Fredy Geovani Hannah Wilson Shively Scott Vazquez Thomas Mitchell Santos-Castro Lassiter Martin

Iniki Isaiah Jacob Jaden Jaheim Jalaila James Jasiyah Jason Prunty Laprade Lunt Dodson Niblett Estes Li Eggleston Penn

Jayla Jiselle John Jorge Lara Jsoni Julianna Katherine Kayla Keith Dalton Dandridge Martin Alvarado Hairston Cox Rorrer Hairston Kellenbenz

Kellene Kendall Keyshawn Joshua Kristin Kyla Kylasia Laura Leighton Wotring Compton Broadwater Hairston Lee Maynard Gravely Washington Jamison

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Nicholas Olivia Privan Robert Robert Sean Sheccid Lara Sikolin Sophia Ruiz Lopez Draper Patel Eggleston Peay Peay Diaz Wray Telles

Tahil Taiquan Tania Taniya Taojah Tiana Trekeyta Trinity Troy Clanton Martin Dalton Dillard Dillard Moore Lowe Gravely Odell Jr.

Tykia Tymir Tyonna Tyreniasha Vartaysha Xitlali Zaid Garcia Zion Zoie Moore Fulgham Hodge Dillard Cole Vazquez Aguilar Adams Smith Page 12 • Saturday, June 19, 2021 • Henry County Enterprise• www.henrycountyenterprise.com

GRAD STUDENT ANNOUCEMENTS JMU announces spring graduates, honors Several local residents grad- in biology. Lauren Grady, of Ridgeway, to president’s list for the spring ville, who is majoring in inter- uated during the May 2021 Caitlyn Wray, of Martins- graduated with a degree in jus- 2021 semester: disciplinary liberal studies. commencement exercises at ville, graduated with a degree tice studies. Rya Hall, of Fieldale, who is Established in 1908, James James Madison University. in interdisciplinary liberal majoring in elementary educa- Madison University is a com- Jill Holder, of Axton, grad- studies. The following students also tion. munity of 22,000 students and uated with a degree in master Nathan Halpin, of Martins- were named to the dean’s list Guadalupe Rivera, of Mar- 4,000 faculty and staff, nestled of education. ville, graduated with a degree for the spring 2021 semester: tinsville, who is majoring in in the beautiful Shenandoah Brooklin Davis, of Bassett, in psychology. Beatrice Bradner, of Mar- elementary education. Valley. JMU offers 124 degree graduated with a degree in Sandy Ruiz, of Martinsville, tinsville, who is majoring in Colin Miner, of Collins- programs at the bachelor’s, psychology. graduated with a degree in so- elementary education. ville, who is majoring in his- master’s and doctoral levels, Taylor Norman, of Fieldale, cial work. Sandy Ruiz, of Martins- tory. keeps classes small with a 16:1 graduated with a degree in Reanna Craig, of Ridgeway, ville, who is majoring in social Liza Fox, of Martinsville, student-to-faculty ratio and nursing. graduated with a degree in work. who is majoring in hospitality has the highest six-year gradu- Kenya Dillard, of Martins- master of education in teach- management. ation rate among its peer insti- ville, graduated with a degree ing. The following were named Caitlyn Wray, of Martins- tutions at 84 percent. Local students named to spring 2021 Dean’s List

The Dean’s List for More than 450 stu- a possible 4.0. Any stu- The following stu- India Manning, of doah Valley of Virginia. the spring semester at dents were named to the dent who earned all A’s dents from this area Martinsville, a junior Founded in 1880, it was Bridgewater College was list. for a perfect 4.0 grade have excelled academi- majoring in Psychology. the state’s first private, announced by Dr. Le- Students on the point average for the 15- cally: Bridgewater College is coeducational college. ona A. Sevick, provost Dean’s List have at- week semester is identi- Cara E. Helbert, of a private, four-year lib- Today, Bridgewater Col- and vice president for tained a 3.4 or better fied with an asterisk by Bassett, a senior major- eral arts college located lege is home to more academic affairs. grade point average of the student’s name. ing in Biology; in the Central Shenan- than 1,600 students. Page among Bridgewater College graduates Devin M. Page, of Ridge- graduate and 32 graduate stu- of History and Political Sci- summa cum laude-the top ac- dents graduated with a master way, graduated cum laude dents from the Class of 2021 ence. ademic honor, which requires of arts in digital media strat- with a bachelor of arts in received degrees at the cer- In his address, titled “It is students to achieve at least a egy; 13 students graduated Business Administration from emonies. Dr. David W. Bush- a Small School,” Longenecker 3.9 grade point average on a with a master of science in Bridgewater College during man, president of Bridgewater paid tribute to the Bridgewa- 4.0 scale. Thirty-two gradu- athletic training; and 11 stu- the May 1, 2021, commence- College, conferred the degrees. ter experience and reflected on ates earned magna cum laude dents graduated with a master ment exercises. This year’s commencement the ways the community has honors-a 3.7 or better average. of science in human resource In accordance with the speaker was Dr. Stephen L. persevered through the chal- Cum laude honors, requiring a management. Commonwealth of Virginia’s Longenecker, Edwin L. Turn- lenges of the COVID-19 pan- 3.4 grade point average, were Bridgewater College is a capacity limits for commence- er Distinguished Professor of demic. earned by 65 graduates. private, four-year liberal arts ments with regards to COV- History at the College. A dis- Among the 321 undergrad- For the first time, Bridge- college located in the Cen- ID-19 guidelines, the College tinguished scholar of religious uate students in the Class of water College graduated stu- tral Shenandoah Valley of held four commencement cer- history, Longenecker retired 2021, 137 earned bachelor of dents from four different mas- Virginia. Founded in 1880, emonies on the campus mall from Bridgewater College at arts degrees and 134 earned ter’s programs. Three students it was the state’s first private, for both undergraduate and the end of the 2020-21 aca- bachelor of science degrees. graduated with a master of coeducational college. Today, graduate students. demic year after 32 years as a Eighteen members of the un- science in psychology-mental Bridgewater College is home Approximately 321 under- professor in the Department dergraduate class graduated health professions; five stu- to more than 1,600 students. Ridgeway student named to UA Deans List Alexis Mize, of Ridge- University of Alabama President’s lists recognize bama, part of Th e Uni- UA provides an inclu- ery, creative inquiry and way, was named to Th e made the Dean’s List full-time undergraduate versity of Alabama Sys- sive, forward-thinking knowledge through more University of Alabama with academic records students. Th e lists do not tem, is the state’s fl agship environment and nearly than 30 research cen- Deans List for Spring Se- of 3.5 or above (on a 4.0 apply to graduate stu- university. UA shapes a 200 degree programs on ters. As the state’s largest mester 2021. scale), or the President’s dents or to undergradu- better world through its a beautiful, student-cen- higher education institu- A total of 11,813 stu- List with academic re- ate students who take less teaching, research and tered campus. A leader tion, UA drives econom- dents enrolled during the cords of 4.0 (all A’s). than a full course load. service. With a global in cutting-edge research, ic growth in Alabama spring 2021 term at Th e Th e UA Dean’s and Th e University of Ala- reputation for excellence, UA advances discov- and beyond. Winners of the inaugural fair pageant crowned

MaKayla Sprouse was resentative of the fair, repre- (Miss Community Service), crowned the winner of the senting the fair throughout Cheyenne Owens (Little Miss Category in the fi rst the year. Miss), Autumn Sanders Miss Henry County Fair Sprouse also will com- (Wee Baby and Miss Per- Pageant. pete in Th e Miss Virginia sonality Winner). Sprouse was selected from Association of Fairs Com- Th e pageant was pre- among 45 entries in the cat- petition in January at Th e sented by B99.9 FM Radio. egory for ages 17 to 22. She Homestead Resort. Robynn Jaymes served as will serve as the offi cial rep- Girls participated in a to- the emcee for the competi- tal of nine categories during tion. CROSSWORD ANSWERS the June 5 pageant held at Th e Henry County Fair, the Henry County Recre- which is being presented ation Center. Other winners by VisitMartinsville, will be and their respective catego- held September 22 – 25 on ries were: the grounds at Martinsville Kayleigh Wimbish (Ju- Speedway, and will lead into Back Row, left to right: Kayleigh Wimbish (Junior Miss Winner), Keleesi Nolasco nior Miss Winner), Keleesi the ValleyStar Credit Union (Beautiful Baby Winner), Keyasia Akridge (Miss Pre-Teen), MaKayla Sprouse (Miss Nolasco (Beautiful Baby 300 race at Martinsville Winner), Joanna Wilson (Ms. Winner). Front Row Left to Right Avery Carter (Young Winner), Keyasia Akridge Speedway on September 25. Miss Winner), Felicity Tyler (Miss Community Service), Cheyenne Owens (Little (Miss Pre-Teen), Joanna Contact the Henry Miss), Autumn Sanders (Wee Baby and Miss Personality Winner). Wilson (Ms. Winner), Av- County Parks and Recre- ery Carter (Young Miss ation Offi ce at (276) 634- Winner), Felicity Tyler 4640 for more information. Dan River Basin Association plans July’s First Saturday Outing Th e public is invited to participate in the newt, as well as eastern box turtle, and several Dan River Basin Association’s (DRBA’s) First species of colorful millipedes. Eastern chip- Saturday Outing on July 3. munk, red squirrel, red fox, and white-tailed Th e outing is a 3.5-mile hike on the Smart deer are common throughout. Also watch for View Loop Trail in the Smart View Recre- wild turkey roaming through these woods. ation Area on the Blue Ridge Parkway, Mile Participants are asked to bring lunch, wa- Marker 154.5. ter and hiking poles and wear hiking boots Participants will meet at 9 a.m. at the or walking shoes. Dress in layers of synthetic public parking lot adjacent to the Blue Ridge fabric or wool and be prepared for wind or Parkway at Mile Marker 154.5. Coordinator rain. All participants will be asked to sign a for the outing is Wayne Kirkpatrick, an avid waiver. Outings and meetings of the Dan hiker and DRBA board member. River Basin Association are free and open to Located along the Blue Ridge Parkway, the public. Smart View Recreational Area off ers excel- To reach the trail head parking area, from lent views of the Virginia Piedmont. Th e the intersection of Virginia 8 and the Blue natural surface, moderate rated, trail mean- Ridge Parkway, turn north on the Parkway ders through moist deciduous woodlands, and drive 10.5 miles, and turn right to access hardwood forests, and open fi elds. Th is site is the parking area. From Martinsville, (this is great place to bird during spring migration, an hour and forty-fi ve minute, 42.5 mile, but summer also is productive with breeders very winding, scenic drive) take Virginia 57 such as hooded, Kentucky, and black-and west, turn right onto Iron Bridge Road (Vir- white warblers, Acadian and great-crested ginia 704), turn right onto Virginia 40 east, fl ycatchers, blue-gray gnatcatcher, yellow- turn left onto Virginia 860, turn right onto throated and red-eyed vireos, chipping spar- the Blue Ridge Parkway and drive 4.5 miles row, brown thrasher, and scarlet tanager. to Mile Marker 154.5, turn right to access Th e big lure for most birders to this site is the parking area. the breeding population of cerulean warbler. To contact Kirkpatrick, call 540.570.3511 Moist forest fl oors lend themselves to other or email [email protected]. critters, as well. Look for red eft, the bright For more information, visit www.dan- orange terrestrial form of the red-spotted river.org. www.henrycountyenterprise.com Saturday, June 19, 2021 • Henry County Enterprise• Page 13

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The Haynes family and Trey Woosley during the 2019 Mustangs baseball season. From left to right: Joe Haynes, Anna Haynes, Woosley, Luke Haynes and April Haynes. SERVICES HELP WANTED HELP WANTED and you feel that they talent that came through in my house because the immediately just want the city last year, Haynes kids that I’ve had to host WOODWRX, INC. deadline, whether breaking to work with college stu- to be part of your family. said it was difficult to have been great kids. Woodwrx, Inc. Est. since news or enterprise stories, dents. This is a 12-month 1988 Carpentry/Cabinetry is required. In addition, position. The relationships that feel starstruck given the They already know what the candidate will have - fi ne woodworking, de- Compensation includes we’ve built since we’ve personalities of some of is expected of them.” excellent writing skills, the a competitive salary plus become a host family the players. Developing those sign, tile, closet & garage ability to maintain objectiv- benefi ts, an on-campus outweighs any burden “Last year was a big long-lasting relation- organizers, repairs, etc. ity, develop and maintain one-bedroom furnished that you may have en- surprise and I’m going ships goes beyond just Originally based in Palm sources and work as team apartment, and a meal countered during that to use Kevin (Kopps) as offering a place to sleep. Beach County- Referenc- member. Photography plan. es Bob Morehouse Phone: skills also are required. Visit www.ferrum.edu time.” an example. He was the Haynes advises potential Your work may also ap- 276-930-1703 Cell: 561- for more information about After staying with the most humble kid. We host families to go the pear online, in The Enter- Ferrum College. Haynes’ in 2019, Woos- had no idea of how good extra mile. 881-8292 E-Mail: Bob@ prise and/or any of our For consideration: ley returned to the fam- he actually really was,” “My advice to any- Woodwrx. net Website: other publications. Please submit your re- ily home for the 2021 Hayes said. “Last week, one that does open their Woodwrx.net The Enterprise and sume, cover letter, and Henry County Enterprise contact information for season. he was named the colle- home is to make sure the Kreager both are owned by Virginia three (3) references to Hu- “Trey was here in giate player of the year. players are given what Media Inc., a subsidiary Woodworking, Inc. man Resources, Ferrum 2019, and he didn’t have The week before that, they need, make sure of Mountain Media LLC, College, P.O. Box 1000, a place to play (college he was named the SEC they feel at home, go to Kreager Woodworking, in Lewisburg, W.Va., a Ferrum, VA 24088 or email baseball). He played Pitcher of the Year. He’s the games and support Inc. is seeking full-time family-owned organization to [email protected]. employees for 1st and 2nd that serves several grow- here, ended up getting being talked about on them,” he said. “You’ve Review of applicants will shift. ing markets in Virginia and begin immediately. The a scholarship and then every level - about how got to think, they are Open positions include West Virginia. The compa- search will continue un- went to play at Murray good he is. The surpris- ny’s newspapers in Virgin- til the positions are fi lled. not from around here. CNC operators, general State,” Haynes said. “To ia include The News Mes- Background check re- ing part is he doesn’t lis- “When these kids woodworking machine have Trey come back in senger in Blacksburg, The quired. ten to it. We had no idea come to play baseball in operators, forklift drivers, 2021 tells you that they Radford News Journal, This institution is an how lucky we were to be a town that they don’t and fl oor help. We offer The Fincastle Herald, The equal opportunity provider like being here. able to have him.” know anything about, major medical insurance Salem Times Register and and employer. “With the relationship Given the relation- they are going to need and competitive pay. Apply The New Castle Record. Email resume to dhall@ FERRUM COLLEGE that we built in 2019, he ships that Haynes has somebody that lives here at 9412 Jeb Stuart Hwy. theenterprise.net. Ferrum College is ac- became part of the fam- made with the players to show them around Meadows of Dan, VA (near ily. We call, text, send that he has hosted over cepting applications for the and give them the ins Lovers Leap) between the FERRUM COLLEGE full-time position of Admis- birthday cards, and we the years, he said he and outs of the town. hours of 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Ferrum College has an sions Counselor to become send Christmas presents. sometimes finds himself Just being able to do M-F. Call for after-hours opening for the Coordina- part of a successful recruit- He’s like a kid that has in an awkward spot. that makes them more appointment. tor of Residence Life & Ed- ment team. Regional trav- always been in my fam- “We went to Arkan- comfortable. They want ucational Programming po- el and extensive follow-up ily,” Haynes said. “You sas this past March to to know the local places sition. The Coordinator is with student applicants CLAYTON KENDRICK a live-in professional staff through multi-communi- get that out of one year, watch all of those kids where the locals go so PAVING member who is respon- cation channel approach then when he decides play. The beauty of that they can kind of fit in. Gravel hauling and sible for a residential area is required. This position that he wants to come is the team that they That’s what they want to spreading/grading, pav- that houses approximately reports to the Associate back, there’s no question were playing had the kid do, they want to fit in,” ing and seal coating. 300-400 students. This Dean of Admissions and Coordinator will be respon- Dean of Admissions. that he is staying at my that we kept in 2019,” he said, 35 years experi- sible for the coordination of Candidates should pos- place. He still had his Haynes said. “You go The players usually ence in spreading campus-wide educational sess the following qualifi - house key from 2019. one day and you wear arrive around Memorial gravel and paving. initiatives for the Offi ce of cations: There’s pictures of him Murray State stuff, and Day. The season typi- Reasonable rates. Student Life & Engage- Bachelor’s Degree (re- in my house like he is a then you go the next day cally lasts until the first Call (276) 694-7786 or ment, including planning quired) regular family member.” and you wear Arkansas week in August, depend- (276) 340-8786 (cell) and executing educational Effective oral and written Haynes said that his and prevention programs communication skills stuff.” ing on whether the Mus- on campus. The Coordina- Ability to work with a wife, April, and two chil- Based on his experi- tangs make the playoffs. tor will supervise around team dren, Luke and Anna, ence as a host parent, In addition to the HELP WANTED 10-15 undergraduate stu- Excellent organizational also enjoy having an ad- Haynes said he highly players, Haynes said the dent staff members. Ap- skills opted family member for recommends that other team also needs families plicants should be mature, Computer skills includ- the summer. families consider it as to host summer interns. STAFF ACCOUNTANT outgoing, enthusiastic, and ing profi ciency in Word, Staff Accountant need- professional, organized, Excel and PowerPoint “For my kids, it’s been well. “So if you don’t want and expect to be an active Valid driver’s license and the same with every ed for local CPA Practice. “Really, your only re- the 2 or 3 o’clock in the Seeking individual with participant in campus life. good driving record and/or player where they have sponsibility is to open morning door opening extensive experience in Responsibilities include, ability to obtain a driver’s that kind-of older broth- your house up to them,” experience, then you corporate and individual but are not limited to: com- license by start date. er relationship built,” he said. “They interact might want to host the income tax return prepa- munity development, re- For this position we of- ration and write up work. tention, RA recruitment & fer an excellent compensa- Haynes said. “It’s not with you as much as intern who only has to training, education, advis- tion and benefi ts package just the players that stay you interact with them. be at the home games,” Bachelor’s Degree pre- ferred. Send resume to ing, supervision of student which includes medical, with us. They come to I haven’t heard of an in- he said. P.O. Box 454, Stuart, VA staff, confl ict mediation dental, life, STD/LTD insur- my kids’ baseball games, stance where people got The goodbyes are the 24171 and resolution, policy en- ances, and a 403(b) retire- they go watch movies uncomfortable. It’s al- the only downside to the forcement, coordinating ment plan. HENRY COUNTY campus wide program ini- To apply for this position, together. It’s really hard ways been a good expe- experience. tiatives, managing Panther please submit a cover let- to explain the relation- rience for us and any of “They don’t leave eas- ENTERPRISE AND VIRGINIA MEDIA INC. Pantry and Career Closet, ter of interest and resume ships you build with the other host families ily, it’s always really hard Henry County Enterprise serving as a hearing offi cer with names, addresses these players, but until I that we’ve talked to.” on everyone because and Virginia Media Inc. are for student accountability and telephone numbers became a host parent, I Haynes said that host they become part of the seeking a General Assign- cases, on call duties, and of three references to: re- had no earthly idea what families are only re- family,” he said. “We ment Reporter. crisis intervention and re- [email protected] or The successful candi- sponse. Human Resources De- they meant when they quired to have a sepa- normally get together Preferred qualifi cations partment, Ferrum College, said that.” date will be experienced rate place for the players the night before they and professional and include a master’s degree P.O. Box 1000, Ferrum, VA Woosley hasn’t been to sleep and shower. A leave. We’ll have a meal someone who is capable of or prior graduate and/or 24088. Review of applica- the only addition to the place to do laundry is and hang out knowing reporting on county board professional student affairs tions will begin immediately Haynes family. also a necessity. that the inevitable is of supervisors meeting experience (2-3 years). and continue until the posi- and covering education, Qualifi ed candidates tion is fi lled. Background “When I say your “Basically, you hand coming. should possess, at a mini- check required. family gets bigger, that over a key to the house business, court cases and “You know they have health concerns. The abil- mum, a bachelor’s degree, This institution is an means also getting to when they get there. The to go back to school ity to produce content on previous student affairs equal opportunity provider know the kids that are house is pretty much and it’s tough. When a experience, and a desire and employer. with other host fami- theirs, they are free to 40-year-old man cries lies,” Haynes said. “They come and go as they because a college kid is come to your house, please,” Haynes said. “At leaving, you know then they hang out with your my house, they are re- how much they mean to House Work 3x5 kids. One night out of quired to help with the you. It’s not just me. My the year, I’ll have 10 to dishes, you do your own kids cry, my wife cries, 11 players at my house. laundry. They are all re- everybody cries because You are just as much a sponsible kids. They’ve they get so close and you part of that team because been in the college sys- become attached. The without you that team tem and they’ve learned players even cry,” he doesn’t run.” how to live on their own said, and added “there’s Host families became while they were in col- no words that can ex- even more vital during lege, so coming to play plain any of that.” the 2020 season as most summer ball gives them Visit https://mar- leagues didn’t play dur- that opportunity to still tinsvillemustangs.com/ ing the pandemic. be on their own, but schedules/ for a sched- “Last year was a CO- they follow the rules. I ule of games and other VID year, and we were don’t have a lot of rules information. blessed to be able to get Arkansas players in Mar- ORDER OF PUBLICATION Case No. ______tinsville,” Haynes said. COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA VA. CODE § 8.01-316 “We had some of the MARTINSVILLE JUVENILE AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS top, elite college base- DISTRICT COURT ball players in the coun- Commonwealth of Virginia, in re XAVIER SPENCER The object of this suit is to: try come to Martinsville. Henry-Martinsville Department of Social Services seeks to termi- My family and Jason Da- nate the residual parental rights of the unknown father, and mother Michelle Spencer, to the child born to them June 19, 2020 and named vis’ family reaped those Xavier Spencer, all pursuant to Virginia Code Section 16.1-283. Fur- benefits. You had kids ther, the Court shall consider granting a petition adjudicating said child as abused and neglected pursuant to Virginia Code Section 16.1- from Arkansas like Kev- 283 and entering a dispositional Order on that date. in Kopps, Matt Good- It is ORDERED that the defendants, Michelle Spencer and un- heart, Corey Spain, known father appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before AUGUST 4, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. Brady Slavens. We had JUNE 8, 2021 a kid from Youngstown State, Steve D’eusanio.” Even with all of the Page 14 • Saturday, June 19, 2021 • Henry County Enterprise• www.henrycountyenterprise.com

Challenges from page 1 cruised to the Bahamas, tinsville Middle School struction four days a clude multimedia, video, Feeding program. Meals through Th ursday, 11:30 we went camping, we hit Alma Waller said the week. On April 12, any literature, texts, articles are available for pick-up a.m. to 12 p.m. Dino land, we hit con- school held masked singer student whose parents “to help students assimi- at the Martinsville City *Recognized Schools struction sites” instead events “where everyone registered them for hy- late, understand and syn- Public Schools. Superintendent Dr. Zebe- of taking traditional fi eld could be goofy and show brid learning, or needed thesize all this informa- “We are not doing dee Tally Jr. for winning trips, she said. off their singing talents.” to prepare for SOL testing tion.” door-to-door deliveries the National Avid Leader- Th e importance of Th e Books in Hand or do performance-based *Heard from Felecia this summer, you’ll actu- ship Service Award. the social and emotional program continued, with assessments, were allowed Preston, Director of Pupil ally have to come to up to *Received a copy of wellbeing of students and books sent to students. to enter classrooms. Personnel & Foster Care/ pick up meals,” Williams the 4th grade class book, staff also was emphasized Cooper said Patrick Hen- In other matters, the Homeless Liaison about said. “From Fear to Hope” throughout the year. ry held a free book fair school board: youth vaccination. Pres- Multiple meals are in- from Renee Brown. “Teachers checked in at the end of the year in *Heard from Assistant ton said a drive-thru style cluded in the pick-up, *Approved the minutes with students every day to which students were of- Superintendent of In- clinic will be set up at and identifi cation is not of the May 10 meeting as make sure that they were fered four books to take struction Angilee Down- Martinsville High School required. A form must be presented. okay. Th ey deepened re- home to encourage sum- ing about the African for those 12 and above to fi lled out for pickup, but *Approved the minutes lationships even through mer reading. American Studies course, receive a COVID-19 vac- children do not have to be and post-session minutes the computer,” accord- “In addition to that, which is set to begin in cine. there to receive meals. of the May 24 meeting. ing to Cameron Cooper, we have a free book cart Fall 2021 at Martinsville Parents must bring a Breakfast and lunch *Approved the fi nan- principal at Patrick Henry that’s on the porch every High School. Th e course consent form and be there are available for pickup cial report ending May Elementary School. single day, so there’s free has no prerequisites and when their child receives at Martinsville Middle 31, 2021 as presented. Cooper added it was books available 24/7 on will be broken into two a vaccine. Consent forms School, Monday through *Voted to give Tally the amazing to see how those our front porch,” Cooper parts to be taken during and information about Th ursday from 11:30 a.m. authorization to assign relationships had deep- said. the fall and spring semes- the vaccine are available to 12 p.m. until June 24. teachers, principals, and ened when students re- While it was a diffi cult ters. All grades may take at the schools and will be Clearview Early Learn- assistant principals for the turned to the classroom. year, Williams said the the performance- and mailed to parents. ing Center will pass out upcoming school year. She said teachers held most rewarding part of project-based class. “It is optional, not breakfast and lunch from *Voted to give Tally the fun Friday events and it was “hearing from the Downing said the mandatory. It’s just an 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. un- ability to appoint a super- other social get togethers families and the fact that course is to help students opportunity for our com- til July 1. intendent in his absence. for students to give them the parents were able to understand the culture munity to get vaccinated Albert Harris Elemen- *Approved the Federal time to talk and socialize. see their children learn and history of Africa and if they would like to,” tary School and Patrick Fund Consolidated ap- School staff off ered treats, and see the progress in a teach African American Preston said. Henry Elementary School plication request as pre- mostly food, to one an- brand new and exciting history from the African Th e fi rst dose will be are open for lunch and sented. other to help each other way.” American perspective. given on July 1 from 5 snacks until July 1 from *Approved the Title III get through the day and City schools remained “Th is is what we per- p.m. to 8 p.m. Th e second 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., Federal Fund application show support. fully virtual until March ceive as a constantly dose will be given on July Monday through Th urs- request as presented. To encourage teachers 8, when special identi- evolving and developing 22 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. day. Martinsville High *Approved the VPSA and students to laugh, As- fi ed populations began curriculum,” she said, *Heard from Wil- School provides break- (Virginia Public School sistant Principal of Mar- attending in-person in- adding resources will in- liams about the Summer fast and lunch, Monday Authority) resolution.

Incumbent from page 1 ville and Henry County school want them to feel comfortable else we off er,” he said. learned is that not all plan to identifi es students in our school divisions anticipated, “the big- voicing their opinions on issues Gravely, who also takes pride attend a four-year college. system that are interested in be- gest and foremost thing is con- because they are the ones that’s in being a transparent and open “But, having a strong STEM coming a teacher. We map out tinuing to make sure that we in the trenches, they’re well- board member, said the school program prepares kids for work a career plan for that student all are providing the necessary pro- educated folk as well, and we board must focus on following after school and is almost a ne- the way until the time he or she grams to develop the skill sets need to respect their opinion,” clear directives handed down to cessity, and research will tell graduates college, to come back for our students,” Gravely said. Gravely said. it by the state. you this,” he said. “We know to do internships, do student Th e past year has “really been “Ultimately, somebody’s go- Th e board has authority “fi rst that every child is not going to teaching, and get a commit- a challenge, but at the same ing to have to make a decision, and foremost, in the hiring and go to a four-year college, but ment to work for us,” he said, time too, I think we learned and I understand that. Howev- assessing the performance of they want to have some type of and added the program is in the some things and we’ve pretty er, the best decisions are made the superintendent,” Gravely job to sustain them. process of being revamped. much realized that maybe our when you have a collaborative said, adding “everything else “And again, they can go Gravely started his career traditional educational path eff ort, and everybody has an that falls under that umbrella, through various STEM pro- in education as a teacher and may need to change a bit,” he opportunity to express diff erent like looking at policies and cre- grams, graduate high school, go coach at Carver High School, said, and added both school di- viewpoints,” he said, and added ating the budget.” right into the workforce, and then moved to Fieldale-Collins- visions relied heavily on virtual that he was instrumental in the While the board members become productive. I want to ville High School as the head learning during the pandemic. board passing a proclamation have their respective opinions, make sure you still are prepared basketball and track coach. His favorite accomplishment to support this during his ten- “they are not there, in essence, to go to the workforce and Gravely switched to adminis- is encouraging employees and ure. to micromanage the offi ces or make a good life for yourself,” tration and ran the Regional Al- staff members to voice their Another thing that Gravely their staff ,” Gravely added. Gravely said. ternative Program when it fi rst opinions, he said. said he is proud of is diversity As he works on the board to Another focus is retaining started. He is a former princi- “I’ve been really focused and equity in the school system. meet each student’s needs and and recruiting quality teachers. pal of Laurel Park High School, on making sure that all of our “We want to make it that all ensure that each is prepared for “One of the programs that assistant-principal of Bassett teachers have a voice, and free the kids and staff have equal ac- life outside of school, Grave- I stressed years ago is a ‘Grow High School, and principal of of any type of repercussions. I cess to programs and anything ly said one of the things he’s Your Own’ program, which Laurel Park Middle School. Two held with no bond in Collinsville shooting incident Two Martinsville men felon, the release stated. to rob Wasoski, who was are being held with no All the charges stem scheduled to meet two bond in connection with from a June 2 incident, men in Collinsville. the shooting of a Stuart after the Martinsville- Wasoski was robbed man. Henry County 911 Cen- and subsequently shot Leif Keiglen Rider ter received a call around before the shooter alleg- Hughes, 18, of Sun- 1:57 a.m. that a person edly fl ed the scene, the rise Ave., Martinsville, had been shot in an in- release stated. was charged with aggra- cident on S & L Court, Th is investigation is vated malicious wound- Collinsville, authorities ongoing, and authorities ing, armed robbery and said. ask anyone with informa- conspiracy to commit When deputies arrived tion about the incident robbery, according to a on scene at approx. 1:59 to call the Henry County release form the Henry a.m., they found Mason Sheriff ’s Offi ce at (276) County Sheriff ’s Offi ce. Wasoski, 19, of Stuart, 638-8751 or Crimestop- Tymear Rayvonne inside his vehicle. Wasos- pers at 63-CRIME (632- Th ompson, 20, of First ki had suff ered a gunshot 7463). Street, Martinsville, was wound to the head. He Th e Crimestoppers charged with two counts was air-lifted to Roanoke Program off ers rewards use of a fi rearm during for treatment of life- up to $2,500 for infor- the commission of a fel- threatening injuries. He mation related to crime. ony and one count each remains hospitalized Th e nature of the crime aggravated malicious from the gunshot wound. and the substance of the wounding, armed rob- During the investiga- information determine bery, and possession of tion, authorities deter- the amount of reward a fi rearm by a convicted mined there was a plan paid. Your health means everything. And your heart is at the center of it all. Chest discomfort, shortness of breath or an irregular heartbeat could be signs of a heart problem and should be evaluated by a physician. Don’t make your health wait. Take our free heart health assessment today. How Healthy Is Your Heart? Take our free heart health assessment now at SovahHeart.com

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