Saturday, November 16, 2019 Vol. 1 No. 12 (USPS-6) www.henrycountyenterprise.com • $1.00 Veterans honored, sacrifi ces remembered Monday

Debbie Hall [email protected] Th e sacrifi ces and service of lo- cal veterans was honored and cel- ebrated Monday during the 27th annual Veterans Day Program. Held at the HJDB Event cen- ter in Bassett, the event recog- nized all service members, and coincided with the 100th anni- versary of the end of World War I, “the war that was to have end- ed all wars,” said W. C. Fowlkes, who represents veteran service Lucy Wilson and Franz-Hahr Phillips place a wreath to honor organizations in Martinsville- veterans George Edward Pannill (1896-1918) and Jeb Stuart Pannill Henry County. (1897-1918). Both served in WWI. “It’s a very commemorative Charles Washburn was named Veteran of the Year at a ceremony date in our history. It also the ty,” he added. and Debra Buchanan, of the Monday. (Right to Left) Martinsville Mayor Kathy Lawson, 100th anniversary of the Ameri- Fowlkes recognized Jim Ad- Horsepasture District and vice- Washburn, Debra Buchanan and Jim Adams, respectively vice can Legion, and the 100th year ams, of the Blackberry District chairman; Martinsville Mayor chairman and chairman of the Henry County Board of Supervisors, anniversary of the Pannill Chap- and chairman of the Henry presented the award. ter in Martinsville-Henry Coun- County Board of Supervisors See Veterans, page 7 Family may move into new home by Christmas Partnership at heart

A mother and her two at 638-6484. children may be in their own Another way to help Habi- of new program home for the holidays. tat’s eff orts in Martinsville is Work by Habitat for Hu- through a “Save Big, Give Beginning in Janu- (A New CHance ORganiza- manity of Martinsville and Back” sale that Martinsville ary, Piedmont Arts will host tion) Commission provides Henry County is progressing Eyecare Center, 1099 Brook- Stay Anchored Art, a series of outreach services that help at a local house. Th e organi- dale Street, is partnering with art classes for residents of AN- youth fi nd motivation for zation is rehabilitating a Wil- Habitat on Nov. 21. Eye CHOR Commission’s group change, make informed son Street house to provide a glasses will be 30 percent off home and area youth on pro- decisions and develop ef- home for a local family which regular price, and a portion of bation. fective coping skills for life will occupy the home once all eye glass sales will benefi t Piedmont Arts is part- changes. ANCHOR hopes work is completed. Habitat. nering with the ANCHOR to impact the lives of its group A crew of volunteers, led by Habitat for Humanity is Commission and the 21st home residents by exploring board members John Collins, an international, nonprofi t, Court Service Unit to of- the arts as an important out- Johnny Pinkard and CJ Rob- Christian housing ministry fer the classes. Youth ages let for creativity and emotion. ertson, have worked on the driven by the vision for “a 10 – 17 may participate in “ANCHOR is excited about home since September. world where everyone has a the program that will be led the partnership with Pied- Th e agency hopes that the decent place to live.” by instructors Jessie Ward, mont Arts to bring Stay family will be able to move To qualify for a Habitat president of Lynwood Art- Anchored Art classes to into the house by Christmas, house, a family must be living ists, and Karen Conner of our group home residents,” said Meredith Vaughn who is in substandard housing and the 21st Court Service Unit. said ANCHOR Commis- the executive director of the show a fi nancial need. A Hab- “Youth arts programs are pow- sion Director Ricky Walker. local organization. Th e move itat home is not a free home. erful crime prevention tools,” “Th is will provide the youth in date will depend on local Th e family must be able to said Piedmont Arts Execu- with an opportunity to ex- donations the organization pay an interest-free mortgage, tive Director Heidi Pinkston. plore creative opportunities receives and the willingness and family members must be “Th ey off er safe, engaging and and build positive self-esteem of volunteers to help with the able to contribute at least 200 constructive environments in their lives. We are pleased rehab. hours of volunteer service to- for young people who lack to work with Piedmont Arts Anyone interested in do- ward the rehabilitation. Habi- adult supervision during non- and the 21st Court Service nating or volunteering can tat is a 501(c)(3) organization school hours, a time when Unit to provide this exciting contact Vaughn at executive- and all donations are tax-de- Board member John Collins takes measurements in they are most vulnerable to art program. Stay Anchored [email protected] or ductible. preparation of appliance installation. community violence and Art allows youth in our com- gang recruitment. Th rough munity, who might not oth- Stay Anchored Art, Piedmont erwise have the opportunity Arts, ANCHOR Commis- to participate in such a pro- Henry County Schools go green and save green sion and the 21st Court Ser- gram, to be involved and vice Unit hope to show these engaged in the arts. Th is pro- Since early 2010, the kids the healing powers of gram can open up opportuni- Kim Barto Meeks the arts, and help them build ties to these young people that Staff writer schools have reduced energy use by almost 29 percent. Th is skills that will allow them to they might never have realized ‘stay anchored’ in school and were possible.” Ten years after Henry has prevented 28,420 metric in life.” Stay Anchored Art classes County Schools launched an tons of carbon dioxide pollu- Founded in 1972 to help will meet Tuesdays, Jan. 7 energy savings program, the tion from being released into troubled youth and keep through Feb. 11 at Piedmont results have paid off for both the atmosphere, equivalent to them in the community, close Arts. the planet and the school bud- taking 5,569 cars off the road. to their families and sup- For more information, get. Th ese fi gures and energy sav- port systems, the ANCHOR visit PiedmontArts.org. Conservation eff orts have ings are tracked monthly in saved the school system about the district’s energy and facili- $5.94 million in avoided en- ties report. ergy costs between February Increased effi ciency has al- 2010 and October 2019. Th is lowed the school division to Schools may receive fi gure is even better than the reduce its utility budget by $4.29 million in anticipated $200,000 since starting the more state aid if funding savings over 10 years that led project, school Facilities and Henry County Schools to ap- Maintenance Director Keith prove the program in 2009, Scott said. changes are approved school board documents Cutting utility costs was show. the original goal when the Kim Barto Meeks receive an additional Th e success of these energy Henry County School Board Staff writer $1.07 million on top of effi ciency measures shows that approved a four-year contract other basic state aid, ac- organizations don’t have to with an energy effi ciency Local school districts cording to board meeting choose between going green company, then called Energy could receive millions of documents from the Vir- and saving green, a school Education, Inc., in fall 2009. dollars in new state aid ginia Department of Ed- spokesperson said. Th e move was in response if proposed changes to ucation (VDOE). With “I think our team has done to Appalachian Power rate Virginia’s public school 71.6 percent of Martins- hikes of 31 percent between Meadow View Elementary School in Henry County a great job showing that it funding and staffing for- ville students qualifying September 2008 and Janu- was constructed intentionally with lots of windows doesn’t have to be one or the mulas are approved in the for free school meals, the other,” said Monica Hatchett, ary 2009, according to board and skylights to cut down on electric lighting costs. 2020 budget session. division has the fourth- Communications Director for documents at the time. Th e The glass is coated and features removable shades The Virginia Board highest poverty rate in Henry County Schools. to prevent energy from escaping. See Going Green, page 10 of Education has recom- Virginia. Henry County mended changes to the Schools would receive an Standards of Quality additional $2.54 million (SOQ) that would in- based on its free lunch Gunshot detection system to be installed in city schools crease minimum staffing rate of 56.4 percent. requirements for certain However, this new Kim Barto Meeks Martinsville City Schools has re- actually tell what caliber of weapon school positions, such as funding is not guaran- Staff writer ceived $80,553 through the School is being fi red” and it automatically counselors, while also al- teed -- the proposal must Security Equipment Grant program calls 911, he said. “It takes out the locating an extra $131.9 go before Gov. Ralph Martinsville City Schools will to make security upgrades at Albert human element and allows a faster million in state aid to Northam and the Vir- be one of the fi rst school divisions Harris Elementary, Martinsville response time from law enforce- high-poverty school di- ginia General Assembly in Virginia to install a gunshot de- High, Martinsville Middle, and Pat- ment.” visions. These additional for approval as they de- tection system, the school board rick Henry Elementary schools. Th e Th e system will be installed at dollars, called “equity cide the state budget in learned Monday evening. division must provide 25 percent in every school except Clearview Early funds,” are based on the the first part of 2020. School Safety Director T.J. matching funds, or $20,138. Childhood Center, which was not percentage of students in The education board the district eligible for Slaughter shared details of how a Slaughter said the gunshot detec- eligible for the grant. Remaining See Funding, page 4 recently awarded state grant will be tion system is “something new that grant funds will be used to add and free school meals due to used to improve school security in school divisions are exploring,” and upgrade cameras, secure doors, and low family income. a presentation to the Martinsville he only knows of two other districts install new ID check software for Under the proposed School Board during its regular that have it in Virginia. If shots are new guidelines, Martins- See Gunshot Detection, page 3 ville City Schools could monthly meeting Nov. 11. fi red at a school, “the system can 0 51497 10908 0 Page 2 • Saturday, November 16, 2019 • Henry County Enterprise• www.henrycountyenterprise.com Harvest Youth Board plans fourth annual Th anksgiving Eve Dinner

Seated (left to right): Jose Angeles, Mathew Powell, Kaitlyn Silvers, Aaron Wood Kneeling: Marco Duarte; Standing (left to right): Nolbert Luviano-Bustos, Marky Former Harvest Youth Board Chairperson Elli McGovern (left) sits with guests at the Martinez, Enrique O’Campo-Suarez, Kolby Quigg, Caleb Motley, Victoria Pritchett, 2018 W. Dan Prince III Thanksgiving Eve Dinner. Trinity Davis, Amelia Hubbard. Th e Harvest Youth Board As a result of the post- volunteers are teenagers and is seeking diners, drivers and dinner discussion, a recycling students. Th e Youth Board Magna Vista JROTC Raider other volunteers for its fourth station is being added this year is entirely student-run, and annual Th anksgiving Eve din- to collect aluminum cans and it’s cool to see that the youth ner. recyclable plastics, Gardner in the community can lead Team brings award home from Th e event, called the said. Also, many of the paper the charge on that,” she said. W. Dan Prince III Th anks- products to be used this year Others help out as well. giving Eve Dinner, will will be biodegradable, he said. Scott Norman will be the Nationals Raider Championship be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Recycling and the environ- head cook for the event, as Wednesday, Nov. 27, at ment are a large focus of he has in the past. Norman Th e Magna Vista JROTC Raider raiders fi nished with a time of 8 min- Martinsville High School. young people today, one the also heads the cooking for team attended the Army Raider Na- utes 3 seconds, 5th best in the country. Th e free traditional Th anks- Youth Board talks about fre- Richard’s Dinner, the com- tional Championship on Nov. 2 in Th e Warrior Raiders brought home giving meal will be served to quently, Gardner said. Th e munity Christmas meal, Molena, Ga. Th e Warrior Raiders had an 8th place fi nish in the rope bridge diners eating at the school changes at the dinner may and any items left from the a respectful showing, fi nishing in the event with a time of 3 minutes 21 sec- cafeteria, available for take- be a small step “but it is one Th anksgiving Eve dinner top 15 of the 4 events they entered onds. Th e fi rst person had to run across out or delivered to Mar- way we’re moving forward” will be given to the Christ- and bringing home an award for fi nish- an 84-foot body of water about a foot tinsville and Henry County on that issue, he added. mas meal, Scales said. Mar- ing 5th in the nation on the Gauntlet deep. Th e team then constructed a one residents, all thanks to the “Our focus is one being more tinsville City Schools allows Course. rope bridge and 8 members crossed the 13-member Youth Board earth friendly,” Scales said, the use of the school caf- Th e Gauntlet is an obstacle course body of water on the rope bridge. Af- and about 300 volunteers. adding that improvements eteria and kitchen and staff . which the 10-person Raider team ter 8 members crossed the bridge, the Residents may order meal de- also have been made in the While the food is the main must negotiate. Th ey must rstfi dive last member takes out the knot and liveries until midnight on Nov. delivery drivers’ station. Gard- attraction, fellowship plays through a tire approximately 4 feet off runs across the body of water. 24 by calling (276) 403-9070. ner also said a security offi cer a supporting role. Gardner the ground; once through the tire, they Th e Magna Vista Raiders fi nished No reservations are needed for will be stationed at the high said his favorite part of the are passed two ammo boxes and four in the top 15 of the 5K and the Team people coming to the school to school during the dinner. event, and one that separates ruck sacks through the tire. Th e ammo Physical Fitness Challenge. Th ey could share the meal and fellowship. At last year’s dinner, about 30 it from other local communi- boxes each weigh approximately 50 not compete in the last event, the At the start of the meal, take- to 40 drivers delivered meals. ty meals, is that when volun- pounds. Th e ruck sacks each weigh 35 Cross-Country Rescue, due to an inju- out orders will be limited to Th is year the drivers will fol- teers have free time they are pounds. Th e ruck sacks and ammo box- ry to one Raider and illness to another. six per order. Toward the end low routes that are coordi- encouraged to sit with diners es must be carried through the entire ¾ Because of this, they were not qualifi ed of the meal larger orders will nated by neighborhoods and and talk with them. Some- be fi lled if there is enough mile course. After the tire, the Raiders for a placement of the overall standing. communities, Scales said. times those diners are alone, food, according to Will Coulson Call Center in Col- -- with ammo boxes and ruck sacks -- Even though the Magna Vista and the volunteers will make Gardner, special events chair- linsville has assisted the Youth small talk with them, he said. must negotiate an 8-foot wall. Once all JROTC Raider has qualifi ed on many man for the Youth Board. Board with this, she added. Th ose conversations show are over the wall, the team must crawl occasions for the National Champion- Th e dinner will be the Most drivers, who must be 18 him the impact of the through (2) 30-foot culvert pipes, 23 ship, this was the group’s fi rst trip. It traditional Th anksgiv- years of age or older, will deliv- event in terms of the food inches high with all the equipment. was a great experience and learning op- ing menu of turkey, ham, er meals on one route and then they are serving but also in Th e remainder of the course involved portunity for the 12-member team. Th e green beans, mashed pota- most return to the high school terms of the people they running to the fi nish line. Th e Warrior underclassmen vow to attend again. toes, cranberries, bread and to get another route to deliver. are serving, Gardner said. cookies for dessert, accord- Th e process runs smoothly, “Th ey are very, very ap- ing to Zariah Scales, chair- Scales said, adding that last preciative,” he added. person of the Youth Board. year all the meals were de- Th is is the fourth year of In 2017 when more than livered about an hour before the event, which the Youth 2,400 dinners were served, the meal ended at the school. Board began as its signature cooks prepared about 530 In all, about 300 volunteers event. Its members learn les- pounds of turkey, 560 helped with the event last year, sons each year, Scales said. pounds of ham, 90 No. 10 Scales said, and those willing For instance, as special (roughly gallon size) cans to help this year can sign up events chairman, Gardner of green beans and 10 cases online at theharvestfounda- said he has learned how to (roughly the size of a laundry tion.org/thanksgiving-eve- delegate responsibilities, basket) of stuffi ng as well as dinner. Th ere will be three time management, organi- potatoes, desserts and more. shifts of volunteers at the zation, budgeting, fi nance In 2018, just fewer than school on the day of the meal, and other skills, “things 3,000 meals were served. Th is plus some who will help set up I never thought I would year, Scales said the board the cafeteria the night before. talk about in high school.” hopes to top that fi gure. To Many of the volunteers at As a result, “it gets easi- do that, it is sending out fl i- the school are teens. Scales er every year. Every year ers to hosts of community said Youth Board members it runs more smoothly,” meals, churches and other go into the area high schools Scales said of the dinner. outlets; posting notices on to spread the word and en- Th e Harvest Youth Board is social media; conducting courage students — and dedicated to creating leader- media interviews; and more. teachers and any other inter- ship opportunities for the After the dinner ends each ested people — to help out. youth of Martinsville / Hen- year, the Youth Board meets to Th e involvement of the ry County through health, Crossing 84 foot creek on one Rope Bridge: On the bank far shore: Trinity Davis; discuss what went right, what area’s young people in the education and community On rope (farthest away to closest): Marco Duarte, Aaron Wood, Amelia Hubbard. went wrong, what can be im- dinner is one reason the initiatives, according to the proved and what should be event is special for Scales. Harvest website. In addition retained, said Gardner, whose “For me, it’s a great experi- to the Th anksgiving Eve din- CROSSWORD PUZZLE role is to assign Youth Board ence not only helping the ner, the board provides grants members their responsibilities community, but it’s such a of up to $5,000 for programs for the event and make sure it youth-led opportunity and it’s in Martinsville-Henry Coun- runs smoothly. really cool to see a majority of ty that aff ect the youth.

Nearly 300 volunteers served almost 3,000 meals during last year’s event.

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After traveling to the Na- The team was under pres- Warriors won this event by tional Meet in Molena, Geor- sure to perform to the top of just .06 of a second. gia last weekend, the Magna their game and remained fo- The team finished fourth Vista JROTC Raider Team cused on this event. Under in the TPFC due to a 10 sec- traveled to Chesterfield, Vir- pressure, the group secured ond penalty (they finished ginia on November 9, 2019 a time of 2 minutes 40 sec- with a raw time of 1 minute for state competition. onds. The event started with 54 seconds .03, that would They were hoping to carry the males carrying the litter have taken first place by .62 the momentum from the Na- through a low crawl and then of a second, if not for the pen- tional Competition to the passing to the females over a alty). The TPFC is a course state meet. Led by Command- 40-inch obstacle. They had with a series of obstacles the er Kolby Quigg and seniors to run through the woods team must execute over a ¼ Enrique O’Campo Suarez, with the litter, avoiding trees mile stretch. The obstacles Kaitlyn Silvers, and Victoria and other obstacles along the are negotiating (2) 48-inch Pritchett, the Warrior JROTC way. Once they approached walls, a low crawl, running in Raider Co-Ed team brought another high obstacle, they a zig zag pattern and carrying Kneeling (left to right): Enrique O’Campo-Suarez, Kaitlyn Silvers, home the program’s 12th State passed the litter back to the heavy carry as a team. Kolby Quigg, Mathew Powell, Marky Martinez. Standing (left to Title in 16 years. males. The males took the lit- The raiders had a 6th place right): Jose Angeles, Aaron Wood, Marco Duarte, Bryan Villalobos, The theme of the week for ter through the remainder of finish in the 5k run. Victoria Pritchett, Alex Powell, Trinity Davis, Eyad Hamdy, Amelia practice was “Focus”. After a the woods, passing it back to “I was very proud on the Hubbard, Evan Clark, Caleb Motley, Arturo Noyla-Hernandez, physically demanding week- the females on the last high performance, drive and dedi- Nolbert- Luviano-Bustos, SFC John Truini. end at Nationals, the team had obstacle to go on to the finish cation this team has dem- to focus at the task at hand, line. There were no penalties. onstrated this semester. Al- which was competing at the With a strong performance though the Raider meets are state level. I did not want a by Marky Martinez, respon- very physically challenging, letdown of intensity; the team sible for the nearside duties, the championship today was had to keep their drive, deter- the Warrior Raiders took first won on strategy. In two of the mination and focus at a high place in the one-rope bridge 5 events, strategy was the key level for this week’s competi- with a finish time of 1 min- ingredient for success. The tion,” said SFC Truini. ute 41 seconds, besting the day had its ups and downs, The final results came down second-place team by 34 sec- the kids learned a very valu- to the last event of the day - onds. The JROTC Raiders are able lesson on this day, there is the litter obstacle course. With undefeated in this event this always a chance as long as you four males and four females year. remain focused, determined on this event, the raiders had They also took first place and don’t let the last event af- to beat a time of 2 minutes in the Logistic Relay course. fect your next. It was not only 51 seconds. During the event On this course, teams had to a valuable lesson during this prior, (Team Physical Fitness flip two big tractor tires 20 meet, but also a valuable les- Challenge (TPFC)), they in- yards, carry (4) 5-gallon wa- son in life,” said SFC Truini. quired a 10 second penalty, ter jugs 80 yards, carry two The raider team now awaits (Front to back): Behind the tree Victoria Pritchett, Amelia which took them from first litters weighing 120 pounds Mid-Atlantic Championships Hubbard, Trinity Davis, Kaitlyn Silvers, Kolby Quigg, Enrique place to 4th place, resulting in 200 yards and then sprint 100 to be held on April 4, 2020 in O’Campo-Suarez, Aaron Wood and Marco Duarte. a big shift in the standings. yards to the finish line. The Ridgeway. Martinsville man dies in crash

A Martinsville man died according to the release. Nov. 11 following a traffi c Th en, a 2002 Econoline incident. E-150 was traveling Th omas L. Wagner, 72, north on Figsboro Road died at the scene of a motor when the vehicle struck vehicle crash that involved a pedestrian who was in a pedestrian, according to the roadway and crossing a release from the Virginia the travel lane, the release State Police. stated. Th e crash occurred at No charges are pending. 8:24 p.m. on Figsboro Th e crash remains under Road, one quarter of a investigation by Virginia mile south of Quail Oaks State Police Trooper T.E. Road in Henry County, Knight.

Piedmont Arts AIR Shift – Piedmont Arts received a $10,000 Pick Up the Pace! grant to bring the AIR Shift Workshop to Martinsville-Henry County. Pictured from left are DeWitt House, senior program officer at The Harvest Foundation, Holly Burton, marketing and programs coordinator at Piedmont Arts, and Heidi Pinkston, executive director of Piedmont Arts. Piedmont Arts to bring AIR Shift Workshop to Martinsville-Henry County With support from a $10,000 2016. It was created to connect art- Piedmont Arts Executive Director Pick Up the Pace! grant from Th e ists and business people to share Heidi Pinkston said she is excited to Harvest Foundation, Piedmont Arts their strengths and collaborate. be part of bringing this program to will bring the AIR Shift Workshop Holly Burton, marketing and the community. to Martinsville-Henry County. programs coordinator for Piedmont “Th is workshop has so much AIR Shift is a multi-day, facili- Arts, is also a trained facilitator for potential for our community with tated workshop that uses hands-on the AIR Shift program. She said long-lasting benefi ts,” she said. “We collaboration, design thinking, and this workshop is an amazing way to all feel and see the need for new business planning to help grow cre- bring the community together. jobs, and bringing art and business ative communities and economies, “Seeing the community collabo- together can lend us a unique way to according to the AIR Institute web- ration will be fantastic,” she said. approach those challenges.” site. “Seeing people come together from In the spring of 2018, Patrick DeWitt House, senior program all walks of life and backgrounds for County held an AIR Shift pilot offi cer at Th e Harvest Foundation, an intensive workshop creates life- program at Reynolds Homestead said this program is a creative way to long bonds. Th e ultimate goal is to in Critz, Va. Th e workshop gener- inspire innovative thinking. see solutions for the community and ated three community projects: Th e “Participants in the AIR Shift to work together. Participants come Patrick County Barn Quilt Trail, Workshop will be a diverse mix from away with business plans, budgets, the Rise and Shine Market and Trail business and industry, nonprofi t, marketing plans and more. It’s in- HANDS (Heritage, Arts, Nature, local government, education, and credible to see this community col- Dreams, Stories). community leaders,” House said. laboration.” Th e dates for the workshop are “We hope this program will encour- Th ere is a $50 participation fee, 3-7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020; age an entrepreneurial mindset that although Burton says she will be 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. Santa Baby, I’d really like results in sustainable programs and reaching out to local organizations 21; and from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on ideas that can be implemented in to sponsor fees for individuals if Wednesday, Jan. 22. To learn more a gift from Mattie B ‘s! our community.” needed. Th e workshop is open to a about Martinsville-Henry County Th e AIR program got its start in wide range of participants including AIR Shift program, email hburton@ 2012 in Fort Collins, Colo. Berea business leaders, civic organizations, piedmontarts.org and or call 276- Join us for a College took over the program in artists and students. 632-3221 ext. 23. Hometown Gunshot Detection from page 1 visitors at school entrances. opened to high school graduates in - Heard from two students from Christmas! Th e School Board also heard from spring 2018 and is now in its sec- Ama Waller’s class at Martinsville Martinsville High School Principal ond year. Dixon said so far this year, Middle School, who presented on a KƉĞŶƟůů Aji Dixon about the progress of the around 72 Martinsville High School recent project around the works of 8 pm on Friday SEED program. SEED is funded by students have signed up for SEED Edgar Allen Poe. and 9 am - 4 pm a grant from Th e Harvest Founda- out of about 130 seniors. - Approved revisions to the School tion that provides the fi rst two years For more information, students and Community Relations section of on Parade Day! of college tuition at Patrick Henry should ask their guidance counselor the School Board policy manual to Community College at no cost to or visit www.patrickhenry.edu/seed. comply with updates from the Vir- graduates of local high schools and Also during Monday’s meeting, ginia School Boards Association. homeschool programs. Graduating the School Board: - Heard updates from Superinten- seniors who live in Martinsville and - Approved the consent agenda, dent Zeb Talley, who said the division Henry County are eligible if they which included the minutes of the recently received a $15,000 STEM have at least a 2.5 grade-point av- October meeting and the monthly grant from the Virginia Department Follow us for more deals erage, enroll at PHCC right out of fi nancial report. of Education, and reminded the throughout the weekend high school, and meet other criteria, - Appointed board members board that a gala fundraiser for the Dixon said. Dominique Hylton and Emily Park- Martinsville City Public Schools En- ϭϬϱE͘DĂŝŶ^ƚ͕͘^ƚƵĂƌƚ͕sͻϮϳϲͲϲϵϰͲϰϰϯ Th e three-year grant program er to the budget subcommittee. dowment will be held Feb. 1, 2020. ǁǁǁ͘ŵĂƫĞͲďƐ͘ĐŽŵ Page 4 • Saturday, November 16, 2019 • Henry County Enterprise• www.henrycountyenterprise.com

OPINION The Fall of Atlantis

At several diff erent points in public is going to have the same checked the time on our cheap GOD OF WAR, RIDES HIS my career, I’ve found myself do- concerns that we do. non-Rolex watches, and waited CHARIOT ACROSS THE ing event planning. Usually, the But whenever I fi nd myself for the show to begin. BATTLEFIELD!” experience makes me consider getting wound up about the On the hour, Jupiter, the Above, the tiny green laser naming my ulcer “Event Plan- missing elements, I just think King of the Gods, came to life. drew its tiny green circle. ning.” back to Caesar’s Palace. A towering animatronic marvel, “VULCAN LABORS IN Whenever you’re planning About ten years ago, I went to he beckoned us to come close HIS SMITHY,” Jupiter intoned an event, no matter the size, Las Vegas with my pals Bradley and hear his tale. We crowded weightily. “WATCH OUT FOR something always falls through. and Justin. We spent one of our around the huge fountain. THE SHOOTING FLAMES!” Someone will drop out at the last evenings strolling through Th e I don’t know exactly when Th e green laser silently ro- minute, or the thing you ordered Forum, a massive shopping mall we realized that something had tated. won’t arrive on time, or the ca- connected to the Caesar’s Palace gone horribly wrong, but I “HAVE YOU EVER SEEN terer will inform you that she’s casino. Th e Forum is lledfi to the Ben R. Williams think it only took a minute or SUCH SIGHTS?” Jupiter fresh out of those stuff ed mush- brim with high-end stores, and so. Th ere was no smoke issu- shouted. rooms you requested. we fi gured we would see what ing forth from the smoke ma- Th e green laser fl ickered, then Whenever this happens, my was on off er; you never know Th e Fall of Atlantis, Bradley chines, no jets of fi re shooting to continued drawing its small cir- brain immediately latches onto when you’ll get the sudden urge explained, is a giant fountain in the ceiling, no laser light show cle. the missing thing like a dog wor- to dip into the Rolex store and Th e Forum that features nine- playing out on the domed roof Bradley, Justin and I were hys- rying a chew toy to death. “No buy a $20,000 wristwatch. foot-tall statues of the Roman above. Th ere were just the voices terical. one’s going to come if we don’t Of course, even a fake Rolex gods. Every hour, these statues of the animatronic gods and one At the end of the show, Jupi- have those stuff ed mushrooms!” costs more than I’m willing to come to life and regale visitors tiny green laser, the only one still ter bid everyone farewell and the my brain tells me. “Everyone will spend on a watch, and several with the tale of … well, the fall functioning, etching a very slow, crowd began to break apart. As know the stuff ed mushrooms days spent in a city where a club of Atlantis. Hidden smoke ma- very small circle on the ceiling. we were getting ready to leave, were supposed to be here, and sandwich costs $18 left Bradley, chines pour smoke, hidden py- When Th e Fall of Atlantis is a couple who had just seen the they’re going to blame YOU!” Justin and myself a bit fi nancial- rotechnic rigs shoot jets of fi re functioning properly, I’m sure it show walked past us. I think these feelings are uni- ly strapped. We were looking for into the sky, and an intricate is a very impressive sight. How- “Well,” the man said, a con- versal (or at least I hope they some free entertainment. As we laser light show is projected on ever, when it’s malfunctioning fused expression on his face, are). We all have a tendency to strolled through the mall, Brad- the ceiling. horribly, it is much, much fun- “the show was pretty good, but focus on the negative, the ele- ley, who was the only one in our All of that sounded pretty en- nier. I guess I expected more.” ments that are missing instead of group that had visited Vegas be- tertaining, and also free, so we “BEHOLD!” Jupiter bel- It was then that I realized: No the elements that aren’t. We con- fore, mentioned that we should gathered around the fountain lowed, his mighty animatronic one’s going to care if the stuff ed vince ourselves that the general go see Th e Fall of Atlantis. with a bunch of other tourists, arm gesturing above. “MARS, mushrooms don’t show up.

Funding from page 1 proposed similar school in Martinsville, board 2016, noting the “in- school students, or 325 order to prevent issues,” ting a staffing ratio for staffing increases in documents show. Funds creased responsibilities” high school students. Byrd said. positions such as school 2016, but state lawmak- may be used for instruc- on school counselors Many school systems, Staffing numbers in nurses, social workers, ers did not approve full tional or specialized stu- related to academic and including Martinsville, Henry County Schools and school psychologists; funding. dent support positions, career planning, dropout are already close to meet- were not immediately and revising the guide- The SOQ prescribe such as school nurses, prevention, and non- ing or exceeding SOQ available. lines for placement of basic requirements for social workers, or school counseling duties such as staffing requirements. The new SOQ pro- English language learner Virginia public schools psychologists. School attendance and testing, However, districts must posal would also increase teachers based on student and determine about 85 districts will have the according to meeting use local funds to make the staffing of assistant language proficiency. percent of state funding flexibility to use equity documents. up the difference. The principals to a minimum The education board for local districts, ac- funds for “compensation Then, in December proposed increase in of one per 400 students. is also reaffirming its cording to a VDOE press adjustments to attract 2018, Gov. Northam state funding would re- The board has proposed 2016 request to the Gen- release. Among other and retain experienced pushed for increased move some of the finan- this requirement to the eral Assembly to remove guidelines, these stan- teachers in high-poverty funding for school coun- cial burden on localities. General Assembly since a limit on state funding dards dictate the mini- schools,” according to selors in his budget In Martinsville City 2003 without success. for support staff. The mum number of teach- VDOE Media Relations proposal as a response Schools, the division- Due to an increased so-called “support posi- ers, administrators, and Director Charles Pyle, to the Parkland school wide staffing ratio for workload for school ad- tion cap” was enacted support staff that must and up to 70 percent can shooting earlier that school counselors is ministrators, Virginia in 2009 as a cost-saving be in place based on the be used “for general at- year. Northam said in a currently one per 254 school districts have measure during the re- number of students in risk or remediation ser- press release at the time students, according to been staffing assistant cession. “Support posi- the school or division. vices.” that more counselors schools spokesperson principals at an average tions” include assistant The Virginia Board of At its October 2019 are needed to enhance Sarah Byrd. At the indi- rate that is three times superintendents, depart- Education reviews the meeting, the state SOQ school safety and im- vidual schools, they meet higher than the required ment directors, secretar- standards at least every committee recommend- prove student access to the 1:250 ratio at the minimum, according ies, attendance clerks, other year. Any revisions ed a number of changes mental health profes- middle and high schools to board meeting docu- custodians, maintenance to the SOQ and public to minimum school staff- sionals. but not at the elementary ments. Thus, the board workers, and school education budget must ing requirements. On the The General Assem- level, she said. recommends that the transportation staff, ac- be approved by the state table for the third time bly did not fully fund “School counselors standard be changed to cording to board docu- legislature. is a proposal to increase the proposal in the 2019 play a vital role in iden- more accurately reflect ments. Removing this If approved, the new the ratio of counselors in budget session. Instead, tifying and addressing school funding needs. provision would allow equity funds would cover Virginia schools to one the state agreed to pay mental health issues, as- Other proposed SOQ school districts more the equivalent of 110.76 per 250 students. for one full-time coun- sisting in threat assess- changes include increas- flexibility in how they additional positions in The board first pro- selor per 455 elementary ments, and detecting ing the number of school use state funding for Henry County and 44.36 posed this change in students, 370 middle early warning signs in reading specialists; set- non-teaching positions.

Campaign kicks off for Small Business Saturday

For the second year, day after Black Friday. non-beverage items. Vouchers will be henrycountyenterprise.com the Martinsville-Henry Essentially, the EDC EDC Business Devel- available at the Mar- County Economic De- will be offering $10 opment Director Val- tinsville-Henry County Weekly Publication velopment Corporation vouchers towards food erie Harper said “This Visitor Center located Published Each Saturday (EDC) will be spon- purchases at partici- campaign is a win-win inside New College In- soring the #DineSmall pating local small res- for the diners and res- stitute Baldwin Build- Michael Showell, Publisher campaign on Small taurants. Most of the taurants. The diners ing (191 Fayette Street, MichaelDebbie Showell, Hall, Editor Publisher Business Saturday on restaurants that have get a free or discounted Martinsville). There is Nov. 30. agreed to participate meal, and maybe experi- no cost for the vouchers, [email protected] The #DineSmall cam- have menus with meals ence going to a different but they must be picked Debbie(276) Hall,694-3101 Editor paign was created to en- less than $10, thereby restaurant from their up in person (one per courage residents and allowing the customer norm. The restaurants person, no holds). Resi- [email protected] Craig, Advertising Manager visitors to eat at small to eat for free or very lit- get customers through dents are encouraged to [email protected](276) 694-3101 locally-owned restau- tle cost. If a diner’s meal their door that may act quickly as only 150 (276) 340-2445 rants in Martinsville costs more than $10, even spend more than vouchers will be avail- () and Henry County, es- the diner is responsible the voucher’s value. Last able. Randy Thompson, Advertising Manager pecially on Small Busi- for the difference. It year #DineSmall was [email protected] ness Saturday. That day should be noted that the a huge success. We ex- A list of participat- (540)230-1129 also falls on one of the voucher amount cannot hausted our supply of ing restaurants can be busiest shopping days of be used toward alcohol vouchers in only two found here - https://bit. the holiday season, the purchases or non-food/ days.” ly/2JY3zok. Give us your view: The Henry County Enterprise encourages letters from our readers on Congressional staff to visit Henry, Patrick counties topics of general interest to the community and responses to our articles Ninth District U.S. Rep. Mor- Conference Room, 106 Rucker Bassett, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 and columns. Letters must be signed and gan Griffith’s staff will be avail- Street, Stuart, from 9 to 10:30 p.m. have a telephone number where you can able locally on Nov. 22. a.m. Contact the Christiansburg be reached to be considered for In Patrick County, staff mem- In Henry County, staff will Office at 540-381-5671 or the publication. All letters will be verified bers will be in the Patrick County visit the Bassett Historical Cen- Abingdon Office at 276-525- Veterans Building, ter, 3964 Fairystone Parkway 1405 with any questions. before publication. The Henry County Enterprise reserves the right to deny publication of any letter and edit letters for length, content and style. County School Board Appoints Diagnostician If you have news about or an upcoming The Henry County School Drewry Mason. I have always had “Dr. Lewis’ wealth of knowl- event for your organization, company or Board approved the assignment the desire to use assessment to edge regarding student develop- church, email [email protected] of Dr. Sherri Lewis to the role of pinpoint and diagnose the learn- ment and success is a critical asset and/or call (276) 694-3101 Educational Diagnostician, effec- ing needs of students and find to students and teachers across the tive Jan. 1, 2020. ways to support them in their division. We are so pleased that Lewis, who assumed the role learning.” she will have the opportunity to as principal at Drewry Mason in Lewis has served students as support even more Henry County 2013, said, “I will miss my alma a teacher, reading specialist, ad- students as they work to achieve Submit your community mater and the students, faculty, ministrative intern, and principal. their learning goals,” said Sandy staff, and families of Drewry Ma- Additionally, she has served as an Strayer, division superintendent. news and photos to son. However, I am excited to adjunct faculty member for Uni- Bill Bullins, retired Assistant have the opportunity to continue versity of Virginia and Longwood Superintendent, will serve as in- [email protected] to work with students and parents University, teaching Word Study terim principal during the spring across several schools, including and Assessment in the Classroom. semester. www.henrycountyenterprise.com Saturday, November 16, 2019 • Henry County Enterprise• Page 5 Patrick’s search for new superintendent may meet deadline

Cory L. Higgs and Debbie Hall Staff Writers A new school super- may have been a factor in intendent of the Patrick the low number of appli- County School Divi- cants. “Of course, we al- sion may be hired by the ways want more, but I’m Th anksgiving deadline. pleased with the results Brandon Simmons, we’ve had.” chairman of the Patrick Besides, Martin said, County School Board said “It only takes one candi- “It’s possible we will meet date to match the profi le it. I am hopeful we will the community built.” Bertha Bumiller is played by Robbie Hendrix and Vera Carp is played by Don Grayson, who are neighbors in Tuna. meet” the deadline that Data collected from sur- was set by those leading veys and from interviews the search. with stakeholders, county Performances of ‘A Tuna Christmas’ set to open Acting Patrick County residents and others in the School Superintendent community, was used to Barbara Parker annual lawn-display contest and the In addition to Dunn and Weath- Dr. J. David Martin, who build the profi le, which is Contributing writer antics of the Christmas Phantom. In erly, the production staff includes was tapped to fi ll the post being used in the selection other news, Joe Bob Lipsey’s produc- Stage Manager Roslyn Simmons, in June, also has spear- process. Th eatreWorks Community Play- tion of A Christmas Carol is jeopar- Sound and Lighting Designer Tom headed the search through Among those to apply ers are celebrating Christmas in No- dized by unpaid electric bills, which Berry, and Costume Designer Bar- his consulting fi rm, Real were a former superinten- vember with the comedy “A Tuna may aff ect Stanley Bumiller’s release bara Parker. Th e cast of ten includes Synergy LLC. dent, central offi ce em- Christmas,” opening Nov. 14. from reform school probation. Don Grayson, Max Hall, Robbie Martin said the search ployees, and those holding In February of 2010, Th eatre- Several actors who appeared in Hendrix, Brayden Lynch, Maeve committee has completed doctorate degrees, Martin Works opened the Black Box Th e- Greater Tuna are reprising their orig- McCulloch, MacKenzie Morrison, the fi rst round of inter- said. He added that a doc- atre in Uptown Martinsville with inal roles in A Tuna Christmas, in- Dee Dee Richardson, Betty Joe views. torate was not a require- a sold-out production of Greater cluding Brian Williams as Arles Stru- Fulcher Turner, Rick Ward, and Bri- Th e committee is made ment but was preferred. Tuna, featuring the residents of the vie, Betty Joe Fulcher Turner as Aunt an Williams. up of Martin and mem- Th e second round of third-smallest town in Texas. Now Pearl Burras, and Max Hall as Stan- A Tuna Christmas runs Nov. 14 bers of the Patrick County interviews has been slated almost ten years later, the Tuna deni- ley Bumiller. Many of the actors are through 16 and Nov. 2 through 22, School Board, Simmons for the second week of zens return to the Black Box. playing multiple roles, and director with performances at 7 p.m.. Shows said. November, Simmons said. When asked why the production Bryan Dunn, drama and forensics also are set on Nov. 23 at 7:30 p.m. He estimated fi ve peo- Additional details of was scheduled before Th anksgiving, teacher at Magna Vista High School, and Nov. 24 at 2 p.m. at the Black ple applied for the posi- the superintendent search the answer was that the local Christ- used his cross-casting of male and fe- Box Th eatre, 44 Franklin Street in tion, including three in- may be discussed, along mas parades are all before Th anksgiv- male roles for maximum laughs. Uptown Martinsville. state applicants and two with other school board ing, so why not? Set designer Emma Weatherly, Tickets are available at the MHC out-of-state applicants. matters, at the next Pat- Th e plot of A Tuna Christmas is who has created sets for several Pa- Visitors Center at New College In- Simmons added that none rick County School Board simple - it’s Christmas in the third- triot Players productions as well as stitute and online at www.twcp.net. of the applicants were meeting, Martin said. smallest town in Texas, and radio the Cabaret set for Th eatreWorks, Th e production is rated PG for lan- from Patrick County or Th e meeting is set for station WAOK news personalities used her talents to design a set that guage and content. the local school division. Th ursday, Nov. 14 in the Th urston Wheelis and Arles Struvie resembles a promotional brochure Season sponsors are Martinsville “I was hoping for a third-fl oor courtroom of report on various Yuletide activities, for the town of Tuna and the folks Surgical Associates and Dignity Col- lot more applicants” and the Patrick County Me- including the hot competition in the who live there. lins & McKee-Stone. a larger pool of poten- morial Building in Stuart. tial candidates, Simmons Closed session begins at said. He speculated that 5:30 p.m., with open ses- the county’s public image sion to follow. Congressional Gold Medals awarded for groundbreaking contributions Bipartisan legislation led the West Area Comput- cosponsored by U.S. Sena- ing unit for nine years as tors Mark R. Warner and the fi rst African American Tim Kaine to award four supervisor at National Ad- African-American women visory Committee for Aero- Don Grayson and Brian Williams reporting from WAOK Radio. scientists the Congressional nautics (NACA), which Gold Medal for their work later became NASA. She at NASA Langley recently later became an expert pro- was signed into law by Presi- grammer in FORTRAN as dent Trump. a part of NASA’s Analysis Th e award distinguishes and Computation Division. Katherine Johnson, Dr. Mary Jackson, who peti- Christine Darden, Dorothy tioned the City of Hampton Vaughan, and Mary Jack- to allow her to take gradu- son, posthumously award- ate-level courses in math ing the medal to the latter and physics at night at the two. It serves to commend all-white Hampton High these women for their con- School in order to become tributions to NASA’s suc- an engineer at NASA. She cess during the Space Race was the fi rst female African- and highlight their broader American engineer at the impact on society — pav- agency. Later in her career, ing the way for women, she worked to improve the especially women of color, prospects of NASA’s female in science, technology, en- mathematicians, engineers, gineering, and mathematics. and scientists as Langley’s “We are thrilled that these Federal Women’s Program four trailblazers are being Manager. recognized with this hon- Dr. Christine Darden, Cast members celebrate Christmas in November. The 10-member cast inlcudes Don Grayson, Max Hall, Robbie or,” the Senators said. “Th eir who became an engineer at Hendrix, Brayden Lynch, Maeve McCulloch, MacKenzie Morrison, Dee Dee Richardson, Betty Joe Fulcher engineering and calculations NASA 16 years after Mary Turner, Rick Ward, and Brian Williams,. were essential to our nation’s Jackson. She worked to success in the Space Race, revolutionize aeronautic de- but for too long, they didn’t sign, wrote over 50 articles receive the acknowledgment on aeronautics design, and they deserve.” became the fi rst African- Th e Congressional Gold American person of any Medal is the highest civil- gender to be promoted into ian award in the U.S. It is the Senior Executive Service awarded to those who have at Langley. performed an achievement Th e lives and careers that has had an impact on of Katherine Johnson, American history and cul- Dorothy Vaughan, Mary ture that is likely to be rec- Jackson, and Christine ognized in the recipient’s Darden were featured in fi eld for years to come. the book Hidden Figures: Th e Hidden Figures Th e American Dream and Congressional Gold Medal the Untold Story of the Act will honor: Black Women Mathema- Katherine Johnson, who ticians Who Helped Win calculated trajectories for the Space Race, by Margot multiple NASA space mis- Lee Shetterly. Th at book sions including the fi rst was adapted into the 2016 human spacefl ight by an fi lm Hidden Figures, which American, Alan Shepard’s the Senators showed at a Freedom 7 mission. She also Capitol Hill screening for calculated trajectories for hundreds of Virginia stu- John Glenn’s Friendship 7 dents in 2017. In addition, mission to orbit the earth. Sens. Warner and Kaine During her time at NASA, honored Johnson, Vaughan, she became the fi rst woman and Jackson by acknowledg- recognized as an author of a ing their achievements in an report from the Flight Re- offi cial statement that was search Division. enshrined in the Congres- Dorothy Vaughan, who sional Record. Page 6 • Saturday, November 16, 2019 • Henry County Enterprise• www.henrycountyenterprise.com Turkey Day 5K, Family Fun Day set

Th e Turkey Day 5K & Fam- which is located at 3 Starling participants walk in the event. A YMCA and celebrate together Miles in Martinsville con- ily Fun Run will be held on Avenue; and from 7 to 8:30 a.m. course map with additional de- by running, watching, cheering, ducts a series of seven races Th anksgiving, Nov. 28, starting on race day at YMCA. Registra- tails is available online at www. hugging and laughing -- all as throughout the year, along with promptly at 9 a.m. tion is also available at these milesinmartinsville.com a prelude to the Th anksgiving many community partners. Title Miles in Martinsville, under times. Participants are encour- Th anksgiving is much about meal. sponsors for this event are SO- the auspices of the Martinsville- aged to register online at www. the tradition of returning to Nonrunners attend the event VAH Health, Martinsville and Henry County Family YMCA, milesinmartinsville.com. something familiar. Inherent in each Th anksgiving to spend time Henry County and Friedrichs is hosting the event that is open Th e races start and fi nish at that celebration is families gath- with runners who often include Family Eye Center Optometry. to runners and nonrunners the YMCA at 2 Starling Ave, ering from near and far to share their sons and daughters, and Full details about the Turkey alike. Martinsville. Runners will fol- thanks and to reconnect with grandsons and granddaughters. Day 5K & Family Fun Run, Participants may pick up low a course that includes the roots. It is common see these familiar plus other Miles in Martinsville their packets with race bibs on Silver Bell Trail, the Uptown Th e Turkey Day 5K mirrors faces year after year, according events, can be found online by Wednesday, Nov. 27 from noon Connection Trail and the streets that vibe, as families come to to organizers. Proceeds benefi t visiting www.milesinmartins- until 6 p.m. at the YMCA, of Uptown Martinsville. Many the Martinsville-Henry County programs of the YMCA. ville.com.

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Pictured are Thanksgiving memories of past Turkey Day 5K & Family Fun Day events. This year’s event will be held on Thanksgiving Day. The run begins promptly at 9 a.m. Woody’s Supermarket Martinsville – Henry County 644 Morehead Ave. Chamber of Commerce Ridgeway 115 Broad St. Virginia to Graduate 31,000, Martinsville Rising Sun Breads 1049 Brookdale St. Old Country Store Boost Tech Talent Pipeline Suite D 18241 AL Philpott Hwy. Ridgeway Virginia will invest in the Common- to the state for funding to expand their exist- Martinsville wealth’s tech talent pipeline to create 31,000 ing computer science degree programs. Sub- new computer science graduates over 20 sequent agreements will be established with Peoples Market New Locations: years under agreements Gov. Ralph Northam other institutions, including the community signed with 11 universities. colleges. 5780 Greensboro Rd. 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Virginia Tech: 5,911 bachelor’s degrees, With today’s announcement, we are educat- 10,324 master’s degrees JS Adams Grocery Fast Mart Valero, ing a workforce that will fi ll jobs at hundreds George Mason University: 2,277 bach- of tech companies around the Common- elor’s degrees, 5,328 master’s degrees 4201 Stone Dairy Rd. 2170 King’s Mountain Rd., wealth, including at Amazon, helping boost Th e University of Virginia: 3,416 bach- Bassett Martinsville, our economy and quality of life in every cor- elor’s degrees ner of Virginia.” College of William & Mary: 930 bach- “Th e Tech Talent program creates clear elor’s degrees Bryant Radio Supply 1118 Memorial Blvd., pathways for Virginia students to obtain Old Dominion University: 765 bachelor’s 3449 Virginia Ave. Martinsville, high-wage jobs by equipping them with the degrees necessary skills to succeed in high-demand Virginia Commonwealth University: 722 Collinsville fi elds,” said Secretary of Education Atif Qa- bachelor’s degrees 1105 Brookedale St., rni. “Th is agreement with many of our pub- James Madison University: 467 bachelor’s 57 Grocery Martinsville lic higher education institutions will support degrees business and industry in Virginia, while pre- Radford University: 394 bachelor’s degrees 7850 Fairystone Dairy Rd. 5972 AL Philpott Hwy paring our students to enter the 21st century Christopher Newport University: 392 Bassett workforce.” bachelor’s degrees Th e boom in tech industries in recent Virginia State University: 186 bachelor’s years has increased demand for workers, and degrees the Tech Talent program will help Virginia Norfolk State University: 126 bachelor’s keep pace. Colleges and universities applied degrees www.henrycountyenterprise.com Saturday, November 16, 2019 • Henry County Enterprise• Page 7 COMMUNITY CALENDAR Tuesday, November 19 Christmas Movie & Dinner Fellowship. 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 ture. To successfully escape from with Santa: Friday, Dec. 6, 6:30 HJDB Events - p.m. Breakfast and lunch available. this magic realm, you and your Horsepasture District Com- .pm. Call the Centre for reserva- 29 - Friday Morning Jam. Ses- team will have to work together munity Meeting: district supervi- tions. $15/Adult includes dinner; November: sions, 10 a.m. to noon. Breakfast to fi nd hidden clues and solve sor Debra Buchanan and County $15/child includes dinner and a $5. Lunch $6. For more infor- challenging puzzles throughout Administrator Tim Hall, among photo with Santa. Must register by Nov. 15 - Friday Morning Jam mation call, (276) 629-1369 or the room. Everywhere you look others will be present. 6 to 7:30 Nov. 29. Sessions. One Day at a Time. 10 visit www.hjdbeventcenter.com/ is a potential clue or riddle wait- p.m. Horsepasture Ruritan Build- Open computer lab: Mondays, a.m. to noon. Breakfast $5; upcoming-events. ing to be solved. Can you escape the Faerie Kingdom before time ing. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Th ursdays, Bassett Music Jamboree- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. High Speed WOUNDTIGHT- 6 to 9 p.m. Piedmont Arts runs out? All are welcome to par- Internet Access is available. Story Tickets $5. Concessions available. ticipate. Registration is required. SPENCER-PENN Time & Play Date: Mondays at Paint Night, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Events November: To reserve a time for your team, visit PiedmontArts.org. STEAM 10:30 a.m. Carole-Anne Penn will Paint with Genie’s Art. $25. CENTRE November: Symposium: Saturday, Nov. 23, lead story, songs, crafts and then 18 - Game on. Games, Crafts, Artspiration Senior Studio: play time with friends. Storytime 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. New College Barn Quilt Class: Nov. 17, 1 Fellowship. 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 Nov. 19 and Nov. 26, 10 a.m. to Institute. NCI and Piedmont and crafts are geared toward pre- p.m.; Bible Study. 10 a.m. Pastor noon. Free to Members, $5 for p.m. , check Facebook or E-mail schoolers, but all ages are welcome. Arts are co-sponsoring the fi rst Susan at [email protected] for TBD; Bible Study. 11 a.m., led by non-members. Off ering self-guid- annual STEAM Symposium for Charles & Rose Hylton Li- Karl Hoyer from Orchard Drive ed art studio time for seniors. details. Spots will be given on a fi rst brary: Open Monday, Tuesday & educators, students and commu- paid fi rst served basis. Baptist Church. Artspiration Leaves and Pump- nity supporters who are interested Th ursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. 20 - Game on. Games, Crafts, kins: Saturday, Nov. 16, 1 to 2:30 Th ird Th ursday Trivia Night: Book Club: Meets the third in learning how the arts can be Nov. 21 at 6:30 p.m., Th eme of Fellowship. 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Piedmont Arts. Family- integrated into STEM (Science, Th ursday at 3 p.m. Call the Centre p.m. Breakfast & Lunch available. friendly Class, $20 Members, $25 the month: Classic TV, $10 per for the book selection. Technology, Engineering, Math- team of no more than 5 people. 22 Friday Morning Jam Ses- Non-members. Create an original ematics) disciplines. To RSVP, Chair Aerobics: Th ursday sions. ‘Th e Kitchen Pickers.’ 10 acrylic painting with instructor Winning team will go home with mornings with instructor, Paula contact Ruby Jones at (276) a prize. Concessions will be sold – a.m. to noon. Breakfast $5. Lunch Michele Minich. All supplies pro- 403.5605. Battle. 11:30 a.m., free, M/HC $6; Quarter Auction. 5 p.m. to 9 vided. Guests may bring snacks to cash only. Coalition for Health & Well- Artspiration Barn Quilt Paint- p.m. $5 for two paddles and one enjoy during class. Dress for mess, ing: Tuesday, Nov. 19, 1 to 3 p.m. Painting: Nov. 22, 6 - 9 p.m., ness. Aerobics: Th ursdays, 6:30 Join Genie as she guides students door prize ticket. Additional pad- paint can be diffi cult to get out Piedmont Arts. $35 Members, p.m., Instructor: Anita Hooker, dles available; Paint Night. 6:30 of clothing. Register at Piedmon- $40 Non-members. Paint a 12 in. through this three hour class. Pre- free with the M/HC Coalition for registration and payment is re- p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Paint with Ge- tArts.org or call (276) 632.3221. x 12 in. barn quilt with instructor Health & Wellness. nie’s Art. $25. Registration closes at noon the day Lisa Martin. Participants choose quired. Cost is $20/members and Yoga: Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m. $25/non-members. Call (276) 25 - Game on, Games. Crafts, prior to class. from six design options prior to -12:30 p.m., $40 for 6 weeks, Fellowship. 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 Faerie Kingdom Escape Room: class. All supplies provided. Reg- 957-5757 for more information. drop-in at $8 per class. Yoga mats Snow Globe: Saturday, Nov. p.m.; Bible Study. 10 a.m. Pastor Saturday, Nov. 16, 11 a.m. to 2 ister at PiedmontArts.org or call provided –bring a blanket or towel. TBD; Bible Study. 11 a.m., led by p.m. and Nov. 23, 2 to 3:30 p.m. (276) 632.3221. Advanced reg- 23, 9 - 11 a.m. Instructor Vickie Free childcare provided for attend- Wasoski. Make a mason jar snow Karl Hoyer from Orchard Drive Piedmont Arts . Admission free. istration required. Registration ees. Call (276) 957-5757 to regis- Baptist Church. Th e Faerie Kingdom Escape Room closes at noon the day prior to globe. $8/members, $12/non- ter. members. 27 - Game on. Games, Crafts, is a 30-minute real-life adven- class.

Veterans from page 1 Kathy Lawson, other local liceman at Scott Air Force offi cials and veterans in at- Base in Illinois. tendance. He was reassigned in Adams, Buchanan and 1963 from his policeman’s Lawson presented the Out- post to Incirlik Air Force standing Veteran Award to Base in Izmir, Turkey. Charles Washburn, who He remained there four was judged “by the selec- months, until returning to tion committee to best rep- Scott Air Force Base, where resent what service to our he supervised the patrol country and the commu- and traffi c division. Boyce nity means,” Adams said. then spent several years Th e award was created in at Pope Air Force Base in 2009 by the Henry County North Carolina, where he Board of Supervisors, and was honorably discharged with support from Mar- in 1968. tinsville City Council, was Lt. Col. Ray Fergu- expanded in 2013 to in- son introduced the guest clude nominations of both speaker, retired Gen. Den- city and county veterans, nis Via. Adams said. Less than 1 percent of Washburn began train- the nation serves in the ing in the Marine Corps in military, Via said, and 1972. “During his 21 years thanked those in atten- Former U.S. Rep. Virgil Goode Jr. addressed the crowd gathered in Martinsville Monday during a wreath laying in the military, he was sta- dance for honoring the 1 ceremony to honor veterans George Edward Pannill (1896-1918) and Jeb Stuart Pannill (1897-1918). Carlisle tioned at various bases in percent. Senior Jacob Tisdale, who performed the National Anthem, is pictured at right. North Carolina, California “Each November, the and Japan” and held posi- American people set aside tions that included clerk Veterans Day to honor all of the Army; and Direc- VFW Post 4637, VFW the speakers at the event, Fowlkes. Students from and airfreight operations who have served our coun- tor for Command, Con- Post 10840 and Wright along with State Sen. Bill Carlisle School also par- manager, Lawson said. try in uniform, in quiet trol, Communications and Funeral Service. Stanley, Bishop Joe Grave- ticipated in the event. During his tenure, he re- tributes and grand parades, Computer Systems, J-6, A wreath laying ceremo- ly, Jr., Lucy Wilson and ceived several commenda- in community centers and Th e Joint Staff , Washing- ny was held in Martinsville tions, including the Good war memorials,” Via said. ton, D.C. Monday to commemorate Conduct Medal, National “Americans of all back- Via was elevated to the the 100th anniversary of Defense Service Medal, grounds come together rank of four-star General the end of World War I and meritorious Unit Com- across the nation on No- on Aug. 7, 2012, and as- honor veterans George Ed- mendation with two stars, vember 11th to celebrate sumed duties as the 18th ward Pannill (1896-1918) NOE the Navy Accolade with the men and women who Commander of the U.S. and Jeb Stuart Pannill Debra’s ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES one star, sea service de- fought to keep our country Army Materiel Command. (1897-1918). Both served HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE ployment ribbon, rifl e and strong and free.” Th e Presentation of Col- in WWI as volunteers with UNIQUE & UNUSUAL GIFTS handgun marksmanship Via, a native of the Pres- ors was by the JROTC of Co. K. 9th Infantry, 2nd FRIDAY - November 22nd - 2:00pm - 5:00pm badges and overseas service ton community, was a 1976 Bassett High School, the Division AEF, according to SATURDAY - November 23rd - 11:00am - 4:00pm ribbon, she said. graduate of the former National Anthem was per- Danny Turner, a member SUNDAY - November 24th - 2:00pm - 5:00pm In addition to serv- George Washington Carv- formed by the U.S. Army of Martinsville City Coun- 20% OFF* National Guard 29th In- cil. ing the community in er High School in Fieldale. Glassware, Estate & Costume Jewelry, Dolls, Furniture, various military organi- He attended Virginia State fantry Band. George Pannill was Tools, Hatpins, Postcards, Comic Books, Kitchen Items, Linens, zations, Washburn also University in Petersburg, Several other organiza- killed in action on July 18, Primitives, Toys, Sports Cards & Racing Collectibles serves on the Children where he graduated in May tions also supported the 1918 in Vierzy, France. Gift Certificates Available • Accepting Visa & Mastercard and Youth Committee for 1980 as a Distinguished event, including AM- Stuart Pannill was in- Directions: 35 Preston Road in the Horsepasture District the American Legion Boy Military Graduate, and re- VETS, DAV Chapter 52, jured in the same confl ict. ofHenryCounty,VA-7milesfromMartinsville,VAonHwy58W, Homer Dillard Post #78, He died about three weeks across from the Mini-Par Golf, Dollar General & diagonally State Council, helps trans- ceived his commission as a across from the Horsepasture Volunteer Fire Department. port disabled veterans to Second Lieutenant in the Marine Corps League, later, on Aug. 5, 1918 in a medical appointments and U.S. Army Signal Corps. Martinsville-Henry Coun- Paris hospital. 276-358-1463 *Exception-NODiscountongold&silver serves with the Martins- Via began his career ty honor Guard, Pannill Former U.S. Rep. Virgil ville-Henry County Honor with the 35th Signal Bri- Post #42, Ford-Stewart H. Goode Jr. was among Guard, according to Law- gade, XVIII Airborne son and Buchanan. Corps, Fort Bragg, N.C. He also is active in his During his 32-year Army church, Rich Acres Chris- career, his principal as- tian Church, and volun- signments have included LIQUIDATION SALE teers at Rich Acres Elemen- Commanding General, tary School, “but there is CECOM Life Cycle Man- La-Z-Boy Recliners AT one project that is near and agement Command and Adjustable dear to his heart,” Buchan- Fort Monmouth, NJ.; $ COST! an said, and added that Commanding General, Starting at 399 Washburn “has dedicated 5th Signal Command, and Beds $ countless hours to show U.S. Army Europe & Sev- Lift Chairs ...... Starting at 595 $ love to children at Christ- enth Army (USAREUR) $ Twin Size With Bedding...... 795 mas time by his involve- Chief Information Offi cer/ La-Z- Boy Reclining Sofa ...... 795 $ ment and leadership with” Assistant Chief of Staff , G6 ...... $ ... the Martine Corps’ Toys (CIO/G6); Director, Glob- La-Z-Boy Reclining Loveseat 695 Queen Size With Bedding 1295 for Tots program. al Operations, Defense In- $ Serta Recliners ...... Starting at 259 S.T. Fulcher presented formation Systems Agency the Veteran of the Year (DISA) and Deputy Com- 5 Pc. Twin Full Award to Leonard Boyce, mander, Joint Task Force- who served in the Air Global Network Opera- Bedroom Set Bedding Sets Bedding Sets Force. Boyce was the 28th tions (USSTRATCOM); $ $ recipient of the award that Commander, 3rd Signal $ is given by the Veterans Brigade and III Corps As- 595 169.95 229.95 Service Organizations. sistant Chief of Staff , G6; After graduating from Commander, 82nd Signal Gretna High School in Battalion, 82nd Airborne 1961, Boyce then enlisted Division; Division Chief, in the military. He com- Joint Requirements Over- pleted basic training in sight Council (JROC) Di- Riverside Furniture 1962 at Lackland Air Force vision, Offi ce of the Depu- ϭϱϴϬ'ƌĞĞŶƐďŽƌŽZĚ͕͘DĂƌƟŶƐǀŝůůĞ͕s Base in San Antonio, Texas, ty Chief of Staff , Army G8, M-F 9-5 Sat. 9-2 and then served as air po- Headquarters, Department 276-632-1286 Page 8 • Saturday, November 16, 2019 • Henry County Enterprise• www.henrycountyenterprise.com CLASSIFIED HELP WANTED HELP WANTED HELP WANTED HELP WANTED edu/ , scroll to the bottom of the and outside. 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Harrison Hamlet “I thought they played great and Staff Writer we played OK. Some of that was them, some of that was us.” (BASSETT, Va.) – It’s that time Bassett freshman quarterback of year. Trophies are on the line. Jaricous Hairston then engineered Seasons are winding down. For the best drive of his young career, Bassett and Magna Vista, that handing off to Kevon Smith and means football teams facing each Walker-Muse fi ve times to set up a other in the Smith River Classic. 36-yard touchdown pass to Deme- On Friday night, in front of a trius Gill with 3:07 to play. near-sell-out crowd in Bassett, the Th e Bengals defense stood Bengals and Warriors faced off and strong over the fi nal three min- added to the legacy of the most utes, forcing a turnover on downs intense local football rivalry with and knocking down a Hail-Mary Bassett winning 16-12. attempt on the fi nal play of the “A lot of emotions are running game to secure the 16-12 win, and through my head right now,” Bas- retain the Smith River Classic tro- sett head coach Brandon Johnson phy. said on the fi eld after the game. “We had a freshman (Hairston) Bassett freshman quarterback Jaricous Hairston (left) threw the game-winning touchdown pass “We drive our own bus. We’re go- and a sophomore (Walker-Muse) to Demetrius Gill on Friday night. Bassett beat Magna Vista 16-12 on Friday night in Bassett. The ing to put our energy into us and that made huge plays. I tell them teams will play again on Friday night in Ridgeway in the first round of the VHSL Class 3 playoffs. not anybody else…We knew what all the time that they are young in kind of game this was going to be age, but in football games played and I am so proud we pulled that they aren’t young anymore,” John- win out with the grit and the ener- son said. “I’m just super happy gy we showed. It just means a lot.” and emotional for my guys and the Magna Vista head coach Joe people who have been around this Favero summed it up best, saying program the last three years…Th is simply “toughness matters.” game means a lot on both sides.” “It was a tough football game, a Bassett’s win saw them fi nish physical football game and tough- the regular season with a 6-4 re- ness matters,” Favero said. “We cord and secure a Virginia High talk about that all the time. It was School League (VHSL) Class 3 a cold night and toughness mat- playoff bid, their fi rst trip to the ters and I thought they were just a playoff s since 2012. little bit tougher than us tonight.” Th e loss dropped Magna Vista After taking a 10-0 lead cour- to 7-3 for the regular season, but tesy of a fi rst-half fi eld goal from they had already mathematically Freddi Lopez and a juke-fi lled, secured a VHSL Class 3 playoff third-quarter touchdown run bid, as well. Bassett sophomore running back Simeon Walker-Muse (24) scored on this run in the third quarter from sophomore Simeon Walker- Now, Henry County residents on Friday night. Bassett beat Magna Vista 16-12 on Friday night in Bassett. The teams will play Muse, Bassett looked like they will be treated to the rarest of rival- again on Friday night in Ridgeway in the first round of the VHSL Class 3 playoffs. could control the clock and secure ry games: A playoff rivalry game. the Smith River Classic trophy for Magna Vista, the third seed in the second-straight season. Class 3 Region D, will host Bas- “I thought we played tight for sett, the sixth seed in Class 3 Re- more than a half. When we play gion D, on Friday night in ‘Th e loose, we play well,” Favero said. Hole’ with a season on the line. “When we play tight, we just don’t Th e loser will hang up their hel- play very well. We have to fi nd a mets for eight months. Th e win- way to play relaxed and play hard.” ner will go on to face the winner Magna Vista’s hibernating of- of Northside (7-3)-Abingdon fense emerged in the fi nal minute (5-5) in the second round of the of the third quarter. Junior quar- playoff s. terback Dryus Hairston found When asked if the Warriors senior receiver Drew Santoemma would be looser in a rematch on for two consecutive touchdowns their home fi eld, Favero was un- to give the Warriors a 12-10 lead. sure. Th at was a key moment in the “I don’t know, I hope so, we’ll game, according to Johnson. see,” Favero said. “It’s a great at- “We went down right there and mosphere. I’m glad we got to in the past, 12-10 against Magna play in a big game. Th is is awe- Vista, that late in the game. heads some for Henry County to have a would have dropped and the great crowd to come out and see game would’ve been over,” John- a good football game and a clean Bassett’s football team celebrates with the Smith River Classic trophy for the second consecutive son said. “Th at never happened, football game. Th e kids came out season after defeating Magna Vista 16-12 on Friday night in Bassett. The teams will play again Bassett took over, down two, and and handled the big game and the on Friday night in Ridgeway in the first round of the VHSL Class 3 playoffs. was forced to punt after just three emotions very well.” downs. Johnson said some time with Magna Vista took control of the the Smith River Classic trophy ball with 6:10 to play and momen- was in order before preparations tum on their side. Uncharacteris- for the playoff s began on Monday. tically, star Warrior running back “All this excitement is going to Louis Taylor fumbled the ball near last until Monday. Th e playoff s midfi eld, Bassett senior Dominic is something we’ve never had a Gill came up with the ball, and chance at. We’ve never played past the Bengals were in business late game 10. Next week, records are in the game. erased, let’s go out and play foot- “A lack of ability to make plays ball,” Johnson said. “We’re going when we needed to tonight. Kind to prepare for whoever is next, but of opposite of the way we’ve been we’re going to enjoy this fi rst. It is most of the year, but that was up nice to keep that (trophy) for an- to them (Bassett),” Favero said. other year.” Bassett High School 16, Magna Vista High School 12

SCORING SUMMARY 4 fumbles. Magna Vista senior receiver Drew Santoemma (left) scored both Magna Vista touchdowns on FIRST QUARTER PASSING receptions from Dryus Hairston on Friday night. Bassett beat Magna Vista 16-12 on Friday night 3:57 – BHS – Freddi Lopez 24 Dryus Hairston 13-23 for 124, in Bassett. The teams will play again on Friday night in Ridgeway in the first round of the VHSL fi eld goal 2TD, INT. Class 3 playoffs. THIRD QUARTER RECEIVING 8:51 – BHS – Simeon Walker Drew Santoemma 6 for 67, Muse 36 rush (Freddi Lopez 2TD; Louis Taylor 2 for 32; PAT good) Tyler Johnson 3 for 17; Isaac 0:49 – MVHS – Drew Ellison 1 for 5; Ty Grant 1 for Santoemma 14 pass from 3. Dryus Hairston (PAT fail) BASSETT HIGH SCHOOL FOURTH QUARTER RUSHING 7:55 – MVHS – Drew Simeon Walker-Muse 11 for Santoemma 41 pass from 60, TD, fumble; Kevon Smith Dryus Hairston (2 pt. 23 for 58; Jaricous Hairston conversion fail) 3 for 27; Ty Cline 2 for 9; 3:07 – BHS – Demetrius Gill Jalyn Turner 1 for 0. 36 pass from Jaricous Hairston TOTAL: (2 pt. conversion fail) 40 for 154. INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS PASSING MAGNA VISTA Jaricous Hairston 5-9 for 82, HIGH SCHOOL TD. RUSHING RECEIVING Louis Taylor 18 for 69, 2 Demetrius Gill 2 for 39, TD; fumbles; Tyler Johnson 1 for Simeon Walker-Muse 1 for 19; PHOTOS BY HARRISON HAMLET -2; Dryus Hairston 6 for -17, Kevon Smith 1 for 19; Jalyn Magna Vista senior running back Louis Taylor (right) led all rushers with 69 yards on the ground 2 fumbles. Turner 1 for 5. on Friday night. Bassett beat Magna Vista 16-12 on Friday night in Bassett. The teams will play TOTAL: 25 for 50, again on Friday night in Ridgeway in the first round of the VHSL Class 3 playoffs. Page 10 • Saturday, November 16, 2019 • Henry County Enterprise• www.henrycountyenterprise.com Bulldogs Fall to G.W.; Look Forward to Off season Harrison Hamlet Staff Writer the second half, closing out Mar- “get better,” a message he gave each be diff erent. them bad because they were trying. tinsville’s season in a disappointing week to his team. “Th at’s a major deal for us: Hav- I’m healthy, I’m doing what I en- (MARTINSVILLE, Va.) – Mar- fashion. So, did the Bulldogs fi ght? Did ing time to work this off season,” joy doing and trying to help these tinsville’s football team is laying a Consistency from drive-to-drive, they get better in 2019? Martin said. “Th ese next eight kids become better people. Yes I foundation for a brighter future. and therefore game-to-game, has “Yes sir, we defi nitely fought. A months are crucial for us. It will want to win, but the greatest goal Th e diffi cult part, according to been a diffi culty for the Bulldogs friend of mine came to the game tell the story of our season next is for our kids to become winners. head coach Bobby Martin, is that this season, Martin’s fi rst at the helm on Friday, he didn’t tell me he was year and how much we improve. Th e scoreboard doesn’t decide if sometimes the progress on a foun- of the historic program. coming. He said he came just to We’ve just got to improve every- you’re a winner or not. Th at’s why dation is diffi cult to see from above “We’re trying to win some games see if they kept fi ghting. He said where - bigger faster stronger at I still enjoy every day. I choose to ground. but consistency has been our is- we were overmatched, but we kept every position. Th e lines are a focal be positive in spite of games and G.W.-Danville came to Martins- sue all year,” Martin said. “We can fi ghting. I’m glad people can see point. I’m excited about the next scoreboards. I decide to be positive ville on Friday night and handed move the ball, but we have to make that,” Martin said. “I thought we eight months. Th at time will be and speak that to these kids.” the Bulldogs a 49-0 loss to close out plays and score points, and make got better at things as individuals. important for us as a team.” When asked for a realistic de- the regular season. Martin elabo- plays and get our defense off the I think, if anybody watched us all Fans could be forgiven for scription of the winless season, rated on the near misses, close calls, fi eld, if we want to change the win year, they saw us get better as the thinking that Martin has been Martin again wielded an optimis- and fi rst-half mistakes that created a column.” year went on. frustrated, disappointed, or un- tic tone with an eye towards the tough situation for his team looking Despite fi nishing the season “Wins are for the kids. I don’t happy as head coach of the Bull- future. to earn their fi rst win of the season. with an 0-10 record, Martin is not want them to accept losing,” Mar- dogs after the success he enjoyed at “Th e reality is we were in some “We were there in scoring terri- distraught about the future of his tin continued. “Th ey work hard previous coaching stops. games and not in others. Th ey tory a couple of times early,” Martin program. Rather, he sees potential enough to win. If we keep working According to Martin, they were fi ghting, they believed and said. “We got to the fi ve-yard-line in his current team and the future. and stay focused it will change.” would be wrong. they believed they were somebody. and the 10-yard-line when it was “We played Bassett as well as you Martin faced a diffi cult situa- “I love what I do. I was hurting Th at’s what I asked of the players,” 0-0 and 7-0. Th ey scored right be- can play them without winning, tion based on his hire date in 2019. for the kids at times this year. You Martin said. “We already have fore the half to make it 21-0 and if and they just beat Magna Vista,” He only had a fall camp to prepare hurt for them, not for yourself,” meetings scheduled to set up the we had just made a play we would’ve Martin said. “We’re not far away.” his team for the season. Now, he Martin said. “Th ey (the players) next eight months. We’re building been right there with them.” Martin’s refrains this season has eight months to get ready for can’t see the things that I see, they a foundation for 2020.” Th e Eagles turned on the jets in have been to “keep fi ghting” and 2020, when he expects things will only see the scoreboard. I hurt for OPINION: ‘The Hole’ is the Place to be on Friday

one of the best games in the Roberts will see their sea- that steps on that fi eld on Magna Vista, is likely to be ter which shade of blue you Piedmont District against son, and high school careers, Friday night is remarkable. sold out. wear, a team from our com- each other just days ago in come to an end. All are re- I have watched them, trust Consider that, years munity will likely keep win- Bassett. markable, and underappreci- me, they’re all good at what from now, this could be the ning after Friday night and Consider that the regu- ated, defenders. they do. game that 3,000 saw and represent us all deep into the lar season fi nale in Bassett felt Consider that Bassett’s Consider that we are 30,000 claim to have at- playoff s. more like a college game than Jaricous Hairston or Magna lucky to have the coaches on tended. Consider that Magna a high school contest, with an Vista’s Dryus Hairston will either sideline. Staff s led by Consider that we are Vista and Bassett’s football incredible atmosphere and make a throw that they will Brandon Johnson and Joe lucky to have this event in teams are both good. Like, two stellar bands punctuat- brag about when they are sit- Favero shaping the next gen- our community, where 90 really good. ing the cold November air. ting in a rocking chair with a eration in a positive way. boys, and one girl, will trot Now, cancel those other Harrison Hamlet Consider that either Bas- grey beard. Both are remark- Consider that local out onto the fi eld and give plans. Th en, on Friday night sett’s Kevon Smith or Magna able quarterbacks. sports, so long a positive stal- their best eff ort to show they at about 6:15 p.m. (because Vista’s Louis Taylor will see Consider that Bassett’s wart in a community plagued are the roughest, toughest, we all know it takes 20 min- When making plans for their season, and high school Simeon Walker-Muse or by an inferiority complex rootin’-tootin’-est, baddest utes to drive anywhere in this this weekend, consider this: career, come to an end. Both Magna Vista’s Tyler Johnson when it comes to the econ- team in Henry County. county), bundle up in your Consider that Magna are remarkable players on could write their fi rst chapter omy, are once again on the Consider that no mat- warmest clothes (hopefully Vista (7-3) and Bassett’s (6-3) both sides of the ball. in the VHSL playoff record radar of more than just local ter which side of the rivalry in the right shade of blue), football teams are both good. Consider that Bassett’s book. Both are remarkable students and parents. you are on, you have family and drive down towards ‘Th e Like, really good. Austin McDaniel and Domi- sophomore playmakers. Consider that Friday that wears the wrong shade Hole’ and watch this game. Consider that the War- nic Gill or Magna Vista’s Consider that I could night’s contest in Ridgeway, of blue. Because ‘Th e Hole’ is the riors and the Bengals played Logan George and Freddie make a case that every player slated for a 7 p.m. kickoff at Consider that no mat- place to be on Friday night.

Going Green from page 1 school administration project- Henry County Schools keeps Meadow View was in- tile because it can be cleaned on iPads or computers instead Army for their food pantries. ed overall energy costs would staffi ng this position, Scott tentionally designed with “without using all the harsh of on worksheets, and grad- A small Harvest Foundation continue to climb, while at the said. windows and skylights to chemicals,” Hatchett said. ing done online. Th e schools grant provided a fridge to each same time, the local popula- Adkins has worked with maximize natural daylight, In addition, throughout the work with EMI in Bassett to school to store the extra food. tion and school budgets were Cenergistics engineers and reducing the need for artifi cial school are reclaimed wood recycle offi ce paper and card- Since the partnership started shrinking due to the recession. school staff to conduct en- lighting, Hatchett said. But benches, made from trees cut board, but they also try not to in January 2019, the schools Henry County Schools ergy audits, looking for op- while the windows let in light, from the property when con- use as much paper in the fi rst “have returned several thou- committed to pay almost $1 portunities to make building they can also aff ect the inside struction began. place, Hatchett said. sand pounds of food to the million total over four years operations more effi cient. temperature and raise energy Eff orts to reduce waste “Parents say their kids community,” Hatchett said. to implement the program, Th is includes everything from costs. Th e U.S. Department across the school system go come home and give them “We’ve been very excited about with the understanding that it making sure doors and win- of Energy states that in cold beyond saving money on util- a hard time about not recy- the program.” would pay for itself in energy dows seal all the way, to turn- months, about 30 percent of ity bills. Students and school cling,” she said. All in all, the district’s green savings. Energy Ed, which is ing down lights and thermo- a building’s heating energy is staff also try to conserve food, Furthermore, a new pro- focus has earned Henry Coun- now called Cenergistics, pro- stats when school buildings lost through windows. Sum- paper, and other resources. gram to prevent food waste ty Schools numerous awards vided a 10-year projection of are not in use. mer presents the opposite Appreciation for the environ- in the schools not only cuts for sustainability at the state savings, estimating more than For example, all building problem: When the air con- ment starts in the classroom, down on the amount of gar- and national levels. $700,000 net savings in the heating and cooling systems ditioning is running, about 76 with lessons on recycling, bage produced in the cafeteria, Th e school system has been fi rst four years after covering across the district are now percent of sunlight that falls repurposing, agriculture, clean it also helps feed both hungry an Energy Star partner since the program costs. monitored and controlled on standard double-pane win- water, and more. students and needy people in 2010 and was named a Top Under the agreement, from an app on the facility dows enters to become heat. “Everyone does their part,” the community. Performer for ranking among Henry County Schools agreed manager’s phone. Th is allows To prevent this energy loss, Hatchett said. “We talk to stu- Every school cafeteria now the top 25 percent most to pay the company $159,600 problems with the tempera- windows throughout Mead- dents a lot about how being a has a “share table” where stu- energy-effi cient districts in per year for its “Transfor- ture to be caught and cor- ow View are coated and use good citizen includes taking dents can leave any unwanted the country. Martinsville was mational Energy Manage- rected sooner, in many cases removable window coverings. care of the gifts we’ve been giv- food for other students to take ranked ninth among all Amer- ment Process,” or a total of without requiring a technician Th e coverings can also be used en, like our natural resources. and eat, instead of throwing ican small cities by the Envi- $638,400 over four years; plus having to physically come to to darken the room during We ask students and staff to the food away. Items must be ronmental Protection Agency software to track energy con- the school, Hatchett said. naptime for younger children, think, do we really need to do unopened and pre-packaged, (EPA) based on the number sumption at a cost of $12,000 In addition, “our main- Hatchett said. this on paper, or can we do it Hatchett said. of Henry County schools that the fi rst year and $1,200 each tenance crew is very inten- Classrooms feature bulk- online?” Any usable food the stu- earned Energy Star certifi ca- year thereafter. Th ey were also tional,” she said. “If we have to heads in the ceilings to par- Many operations in the dents don’t claim is then col- tion. Henry County Schools required to hire an energy replace a piece of equipment tially shade electronic screens school division are now paper- lected and donated to Grace has earned Platinum Certifi - manager at a salary range of or lighting, we look for energy from the sunlight. Motion- less, with lessons taking place Network and the Salvation cation each year since 2012 up to $65,000 a year. effi cient versions.” activated lights automatically in the Virginia School Board Henry County Schools Th e district put these en- turn off when no one is in the Association (VSBA) Green hired Ken Adkins as its En- vironmental principles into room. Restrooms save water Schools Challenge. ergy Education Manager, and practice on a larger scale with low-fl ow toilets and mo- Most recently, Henry the energy effi ciency program when constructing Meadow tion-activated sinks, while the County Schools was one of began in early 2010. While View Elementary, its fi rst new kitchens are equipped with only six national winners of the the formal contract ended school building in 30 years. energy-effi cient machines. Green Ribbon School District after four years, Cenergistics Th e school, located off Kings Th e school’s fl oors are award for sustainability by the will continue to provide free Mountain Road, opened to made with polished concrete U.S. Department of Educa- consulting services as long as students in August 2018. instead of the usual PVC tion in 2018. Both county high schools are U.S. DOE Green Rib- bon Schools, with Magna We are GIVING AWAY over $8,800 Vista High School achieving the recognition in 2013 and Every Weekend At Bassett High School in 2015. Eventually, the district plans to nominate all of its schools, but is doing so gradually because LANCER HALL of all the paperwork required, Hatchett said.

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