Saturday, October 26, 2019 Vol. 1 No. 9 (USPS-6) www.henrycountyenterprise.com • $1.00 New Companies to Locate in Henry County Advanced Revert LLC is Locating First U.S. Operation in Henry County

Two companies based in Shef- invest approximately $5 million fi eld, England will open their fi rst in property and equipment along United States joint-venture opera- with plans to hire over 30 employ- tion in Ridgeway, company and lo- ees over the next few years. cal offi cials announced today. Th e new operation will allow Advanced Revert LLC will Advanced Revert LLC to service place its fi rst US operation at the the growing US market that both Attorney Phil Gardner (standing) moderates a debate Tuesday night between the three candidates former DH Griffi n property locat- companies currently serve from for Henry County Sheriff (seated, from left): Jerry Farmer, incumbent Lane Perry, and John Cassell. ed at 1131 Mica Road, in Henry the UK. Th e combined company County. Advanced Revert LLC is a will aff ord greater ease of access and joint-venture partnership between faster service to existing and new Advanced Alloy Services Ltd and customers. Issues in sheriff ’s race discussed Revert Alloys and Metals Ltd, both Th e companies have extensive well-established companies in the industry knowledge and experi- historic metals and mining region ence with tried and tested revert at Tuesday debate in Martinsville around Sheffi eld, England. management solutions that in- Th e announcement was made crease competitive purchasing Kim Barto Meeks ney Phil Gardner moderated, giving All three candidates in the up- at the Commonwealth Centre for power by adding value through Staff writer each candidate a set amount of time coming Nov. 5 election cited exten- Advanced Training (CCAT) as part eff ective recovery and recycling of to respond to questions about their sive experience in law enforcement. of an afternoon of events at CCAT. valuable metals. Th e companies Th e three candidates for Henry background, qualifi cations, and Perry has been sheriff since 2006, Th e Mica Road location that will recycle a wide variety of grades of County Sheriff kept the tone civil views on issues ranging from how when he was appointed following be used by Advanced Revert LLC specialist steels, nickel, cobalt and but disagreed on crime statistics in a to deal with drug crime to whether the federal indictment of then-Sher- also is in Ridgeway. debate Tuesday night at the historic teachers should carry guns at school. iff H. Frank Cassell and others in his Th e new company plans to See Advanced Revert, page 2 Martinsville courthouse. “Th e Chamber is not here to stir administration. Perry was elected in Incumbent Sheriff Lane Perry the pot tonight. We’re here for the 2007, 2011, and 2015. Farmer and and challengers John Cassell and meat and potatoes,” Gardner said as John Cassell (no relation) have both Jerry Farmer squared off in a pub- he laid out the ground rules for the worked under Perry’s administra- lic debate organized by the Mar- debate. Th e goal of the event was tion in the Henry County Sheriff ’s DRP Performance tinsville-Henry County Chamber to highlight “what are the essential Offi ce, among other experience. of Commerce. Th e benches of the diff erences between the candidates,” Farmer also ran against Perry in Relocating to Henry County former courtroom were full of spec- he said, and to “make the public 2015. tators, some wearing shirts support- more aware of the skills and talents ing their chosen candidate. Attor- of each.” See Sheriff Debate, page 7 Company to renovate existing “Th is relocation aff ords DRP building in Bassett Forks the room to grow and expand our DRP Performance, an auto- business while retaining our high- motive specialty racing products ly-skilled employees,” said Lynnie company, is re-locating operations Doughton, Chief Steward of DRP. Perry Recognized, Tourist Spending Discussed from Franklin County to Henry “It also allows us to recruit new County. employees that are being trained at Board of Supervisors Meeting Tuesday Th e company and local offi cials by Patrick Henry Community announced today that the com- College’s Motorsports Technology pany is purchasing an existing facil- program.” ity, the former Memorial Hospital Jim Adams, Chairman of the Clinic in Bassett Forks, and will Henry County Board of Supervi- ultimately invest approximately sors, said today’s announcement $1.1M in real and personal prop- was more evidence that the Coun- erty to renovate and expand the ty’s economy is strengthening. facility to accommodate the com- “Th is relocation is another ex- pany’s growth. Th e company will ample of our hard work paying also relocate its 13 current employ- off ,” Adams said. “We welcome ees to the Bassett Forks location. DRP and thank them for their Th e relocation will allow DRP confi dence in our community.” Performance Products to expand Th e Martinsville-Henry Coun- its growing business and to locate ty EDC was alerted to DRP’s need closer to its major racing customer to expand in May 2019, by Butch base in North Carolina. Hamlet, a former member of the DRP Performance has operated EDC Board of Directors who in Franklin County since 1988, knew Doughton both profession- and specializes in custom, high- ally and personally as they served precision products including hub together on the PHCC Racing Henry County Sheriff Lane Perry, center, accepts a plaque recognizing the re-accreditation of the components, hub tools, pull down College Advisory Board. “From Sheriff’s Office by the Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission (VLEPSC) from systems, alignment systems, set-up the fi rst time I met Lynnie it was Pulaski Police Chief Gary Roche (left) and VLEPSC Commissioner and City of Martinsville Sheriff Steve tools and suspension, primarily for See , page 3 Draper (right) during the Oct. 22 meeting of the Board of Supervisors the racing industry. DRP Performance Kim Barto Meeks of Martinsville Sheriff Steve Drap- Accreditation “is one openly Staff writer er during the regular meeting of transparent means by which the county Board of Supervisors. citizens and government lead- Th e Henry County Sheriff ’s In his remarks to the board, ers can be assured that an agency Absentee Ballot Offi ce has once again been re-ac- Roche noted that accreditation is is maintaining ethical standards credited by the Virginia Law En- a voluntary process that requires and benchmarks of performance forcement Professional Standards participating agencies to meet to which the community has a Commission (VLEPSC). 192 professional standards of the right to expect,” Roche said. It also Deadlines Announced Henry County Sheriff Lane commission in all aspects of their means that local law enforcement Th e Virginia Department of application forms may be submit- Perry was recognized Tuesday af- operations. He praised the Henry is “in compliance with established Elections announced two upcom- ted online, by e-mail, by fax or by ternoon in a presentation by Pu- County Sheriff ’s Offi ce “for their state-of-the-art policies and proce- ing deadlines for voters wishing mail. Th e Virginia Department of laski Police Chief Gary Roche and commitment to law enforcement to participate in the November 5, Elections is committed to providing VLEPSC Commissioner and City excellence.” See Meeting, page 10 2019 General Election via an absen- absentee ballot access to all qualifi ed tee ballot. voters. To see if you qualify to vote · Voters wishing to mail their absentee, visit www.elections.vir- absentee ballot have until 5 p.m. on ginia.gov/absentee. PSA Board Hears Efficiency Updates Tuesday, Oct. 29 to request a ballot Th e Department of Elections through their local voter registration encourages voters who are request- Kim Barto Meeks With the new meters, “a detection. This should allow offi ce or the Virginia Department ing absentee ballots sent by mail Staff writer process that used to take 17 to the PSA to notify customers of Elections Citizen Portal at www. to apply well ahead of the Oct. 29 19 days now takes three to five weeks sooner, conserving wa- elections.virginia.gov/citizen-portal. deadline, as the U.S. Postal Service Water meter upgrades in the days,” Pace said. ter and saving the rate payers Th e local registrar must receive all advises that First Class delivery takes county are 82 percent com- The county has been using money,” he said. applications by the deadline in order two to fi ve days. Waiting until the plete, the Henry County Pub- touch readers, which require The replacements are being to mail absentee ballots to eligible deadline may not provide suffi cient lic Service Authority (PSA) using a device to physically performed by Core & Main recipients in time for the election. time for voters to receive their bal- learned at its board meeting touch the meter, for about 20 and Professional Meters, Inc. · Absentee voters have until lots and send them back on time. Monday night. years. Now that they are up- The project is on track to be Nov. 2 to visit their local voter regis- Voters who wish to cast an ab- Meters are being replaced grading to radio reading, “staff completed by December, if not tration offi ce and vote in-person ab- sentee ballot in person must pres- sentee. Th e local offi ces will be open ent acceptable photo identifi cation. with a radio-read system that don’t even have to get out of sooner. Saturday, Oct. 26, and Saturday, Voters who do not have an accept- increases the efficiency of the the car,” he said. Also during the PSA board Nov. 2, for individuals wishing to able form of ID still may cast their meter reading process and de- “Our meter readers literally meeting, members learned cast their absentee ballots in person. ballot after completing the Virginia tects leaks earlier, said county ride down the street, and the that a rock smaller than a fist · Voters also may visit their Voter Photo Identifi cation Card Director of Engineering Tim data downloads,” said County caused almost $6,000 in water local voter registration offi ce during Application and receiving a Tempo- Pace. About 8,036 of 9,586 Administrator Tim Hall. loss in August and September. regular business hours through Nov. rary Identifi cation Document from devices have been replaced so Radio-read meters also The county is looking at mea- 2 to vote absentee in-person. their voter registration offi ce. More far, he told the board. can help detect possible leaks sures to prevent future leaks · Voters can fi nd informa- information on acceptable IDs is Almost 3,000 additional sooner. Previously, high wa- from occurring. tion about their local voter registra- available online at www.elections. meters had previously been re- ter consumption couldn’t be Mike Ward, PSA Director tion offi ce online at www.elections. virginia.gov/voterid. placed. detected until after each read of Regulatory Compliance, ex- virginia.gov/vro. Voters can fi nd more informa- The project costs approxi- cycle, which could be up to six plained that 7 million gallons · All absentee ballots must be tion about the Nov. 5 General Elec- mately $1.4 million. “There weeks before the customer was of water were lost from early received by 7 p.m. on Election Day, tion at www.vote.virginia.gov. will be some operational cost notified, Pace said. August to September. “We Nov. 5, in order to be counted. savings, but the biggest ben- “Once the new system is were losing about 300,000 gal- Absentee ballot application efits will be efficiency and ac- operational, the meters can be lons a day of water and didn’t forms can be found online at www. curacy for the HCPSA’s billing read twice each month, once See Efficiency Updates, page 2 elections.virginia.gov/forms. Th ese department,” Pace said. for billing and once for leak 0 51497 10908 0 Page 2 • Saturday, October 26, 2019 • Henry County Enterprise• www.henrycountyenterprise.com Dragon Festival at VMNH celebrated lore

Wesley Morgan, age 3, wore a dragon costume to the Meli Markham, from Raleigh, N.C., drew a crowd in front of the museum as she twirled a flaming baton and festival Oct. 19 at the Virginia Museum of Natural appeared to swallow the fire during the Dragon Festival at the Virginia Museum of Natural History. History.

Kim Barto Meeks ery year,” said Dr. Dorothy Bell about a joke I made about cer- all over the world,” Poli said. on-inspired crafts, jewelry, and Staff writer “D.B.” Poli, a biology professor tain plant fossils looking like Th e fossils are found with coal metalworks. Fitting the medi- at Roanoke College, research as- dragons,” Poli said. seams, and so “wherever there’s eval theme, the beer garden fea- More than 2,700 people sociate at VMNH, and director Th e plant was Lepidoden- coal, there seem to be dragon tured mead, a traditional wine turned out for a day of fossils of the Dragon Research Collab- dron, which existed 300 mil- stories.” made with honey. Children and fantasy on Saturday, Oct. orative, which spearheads the lion years ago and could grow Th e collaborative pulls to- made crafts, posed for photos, 19 at the third annual Dragon festival in collaboration with the as tall as 100 feet. Th e closest gether researchers from a va- and played dress up with knight Festival hosted by the Virginia museum. equivalent species today would riety of disciplines, including and princess costumes and foam Museum of Natural History. So, why is a biologist involved be running cedar or club moss, plant biology, history, literature, swords. Th e Renaissance Faire-style in research about a mythical Poli said. In fossil form, the pat- computer science, business, en- Wesley Morgan, age 3, was event celebrated dragon lore creature? terns left behind by the leaves vironmental science, and more. one of many children attend- with fi re performances, sword- Th e Dragon Research Col- look like scales from a reptile -- Th e Dragon Festival is a way to ing the festival in a dragon cos- fi ghting, blacksmithing dem- laborative looks at how fossils or a dragon. Imprints from the showcase their work, Poli said, tume. His family and friends onstrations, Vikings, live music may have infl uenced the devel- branches and trunks can look as well as to capture people’s came from Lynchburg on Satur- performed by pirates, and talks opment of dragon myths. Th e like claws. imagination. day, said his mother, Elizabeth on science and folklore. It was project came about six years ago “We looked at where dragon On Saturday, the parking lot Brown. “We came last year and the festival’s largest crowd yet. when Poli’s colleague Dr. Lisa stories originated and where the outside the museum was full of “It’s nice to see it grow ev- Stoneman, a folklorist, “asked fossils exist, and they overlap tents and vendors selling drag- See Dragon Fest, page 10 Authorities issue scam alert Advanced Revert from page 1 titanium-based superalloys sion. Starting a new venture in a Th e Henry County Sheriff ’s Offi ce is- Sheriff ’s Offi ce or any other law enforce- and pure metals. Th e met- “We are grateful for Ad- new country can be a daunt- sued a recent release to alert Martinsville ment agency for advice. als are sorted, segregated, vanced Revert LLC’s decision ing and at times a confusing and Henry County residents about a new Numerous citizens have contacted the processed, certifi ed and then to locate in Henry County,” journey, but everyone here type of scam in which residents are noti- Henry County Sheriff ’s Offi ce to make sold to end users around the said Larry Ryder, Chairman went above and beyond to fi ed that they have missed jury duty and us aware of this and other types of scams, world to be melted into new of the EDC Board of Direc- make this work and we say law enforcement is enroute to arrest them. even when they are not victimized. Th ose superalloys used in high tem- tors. “Advanced Revert LLC thank you to all who have Th e caller then tells the resident they eff orts are appreciated and keeps authori- perature and harsh environ- continues Martinsville-Hen- helped us.” can avoid arrest if they pay a fi ne, accord- ties apprised of the new or continuing ment applications including ry County’s growing interna- John Cox, Vice President ing to the release. tactics being used by scammers, the re- aerospace, power generation, tional presence and adds the Operations, “I would like to Th e address and telephone number of lease stated. oil and gas and the medical fourth UK company to our thank all of those involved for the Henry County Sheriff ’s Offi ce is be- Banking institutions and government industry. manufacturing base.” the opportunity to locate our ing used in connection with the scam, agencies, such as the judicial system and “Once again an interna- In lieu of a traditional in- new joint business venture in and residents also are told to not to come law enforcement, will not contact indi- tional company has chosen centive package, Advanced Martinsville-Henry County. to the Sheriff ’s Offi ce to pay the fi ne be- viduals by telephone in regards to arrests, Henry County as the location Revert’s preference was to I would like to give a special cause of the bottom fl oor of the building fi nes, etc. Th is is accomplished through for its fi rst US operation,” work directly with American mention to Mark Heath being fl ooded, the release stated. mailings or personal contact. Receiving a said Jim Adams, Chairman National Bank due to the from the EDC for his contin- Rather, the scammers direct residents call from these organizations is a sign of a of the Henry County Board nature of their worldwide ued support and belief. I can’t to pay through other means, including possible scam. of Supervisors. “Not only will business model. Th e EDC wait to open the doors on the gift cards, Green Dot MoneyPak cards, Anyone who has been victimized by Advanced Revert LLC call and the Harvest Foundation former DH Griffi n building etc., according to the release. a scam, or has information on suspected Henry County home but it will make funding assistance and look forward to working Th e Henry County Sheriff ’s Offi ce scammers, is asked to contact the Henry will bring life back to the for- available as the company pro- with the local people” does not collect fi nes for the courts. isTh County Sheriff ’s Offi ce at (276) 638- mer DH Griffi n and Ridge- gresses toward its initial goals Stephen Hall, President, is only accomplished through the court 8751 or Crimestoppers at 63-CRIME way Clocks location.” of capital investment and “Th e help, encouragement system. (632-7463). Th e Crimestoppers Program Th e Martinsville-Henry employment targets. and support of Henry Coun- Authorities are encouraging residents off ers rewards up to $2,500 for informa- County Economic Develop- “We can’t say enough ty and in particular the per- to be leery of this and other types of calls tion related to crime. Th e nature of the ment Corporation and Hen- about the warm welcome we sonal focus and attention that to keep from being a victim. crime and the substance of the informa- ry County offi cials worked have received in Martinsville- has come from Mark Heath, If you receive a call and are unsure as tion determine the amount of reward with Advanced Revert LLC Henry County said Andrew Tim Hall, John Gregory, Bil- to its legitimacy, call the Henry County paid. to bring the company to Skinner, Vice President ly Kirby and Joe Anwyl has Henry County. Th e com- Commercial, of the new been nothing short of amaz- CROSSWORD PUZZLE pany was initially introduced company. “We thank Henry ing. It made Ridgeway an to the EDC by Joe Anwyl County, the EDC, Billy easy choice for the location of Invest Southern Virginia, Kirby at American National of our fi rst facility in the US. an initiative of Mid Atlantic Bank and attorney John We are all very excited and Broadband (MBC) and the Gregory for their assistance looking forward to getting Virginia Tobacco Commis- throughout this process. started.”

Efficiency Updates from page 1 know where it was going,” he said. progress,” Pace said. The search iden- “Staff searched everywhere,” including tified “some hydrants that were losing remote sections of lines. four or five gallons a minute. That adds Finally, there was a rock found in up,” he said. one of the pressure reducing valves The PSA hired Michael Whitlock as in the Ridgeway area, he said. It was a Water Loss Technician in July 2019, keeping open a valve and causing wa- and he is continuing to follow up on ter to surge. As a result, the county is the satellite report, Pace said. installing a screen in front of the valve Also during the meeting, Hall gave and “looking at some other things try- an update on Press Glass, sharing that ing to balance costs and effectiveness.” they had started moving equipment One idea is to put a radio reader on the into their new facility in Ridgeway that surge release valves so problems can be day. Meanwhile, Press Glass human detected. resources and the construction crews County Administrator Tim Hall for the building are working out the praised staff for solving the mystery. Commonwealth Centre for Advanced “It was a needle in the haystack, and Training (CCAT), he said. Hall said he they found it. The staff deserve a lot of wanted to correct “a rumor out there CLUES ACROSS 33. Ice hockey position CLUES DOWN 25. Manganese 1. Type of relic (abbr.) 1. Grenade 26. Senior offi cer credit. They put in a lot of foot time.” that Press Glass is not coming. Please 7. Type of medical pro- 34. Circulatory system 2. Off-Broadway theater 29. Atomic #18 (abbr.) The 7 million gallon water loss was reassure folks that they’re here, and gram (abbr.) parts award 30. Tax collector estimated based on daily increased pro- they’re building like crazy. It’s an excit- 10. Outer defense of a 36. Supervises fl ying 3. Small, immature herring 31. World wonder __ Falls duction at the water plant over a 30- ing project.” castle 37. District in Peru 4. __-fi (slang) 32. Origins day period, Ward said. The current unit The PSA Board also learned that a 12. 1,000 calories (abbr.) 38. Impudence 5. 007’s creator 35. Car mechanics group 13. A way of using 39. __ willikers! 6. Liquefi ed natural gas 36. MMA fi ghter Urijah cost to treat water at the plant is $0.84 fire hydrant repainting project has been 14. Abounding with surf 40. One point east of 7. Cleanse thoroughly 38. Gland secretion per 1,000 gallons, so the total cost tabled until spring 2020 due to an in- 15. Expressed violently southeast 8. Handle of a knife 40. Gelatinous water based on those rates was about $5,880. ability to find workers, Pace said. 16. Shared a boundary with 41. Papas’ partners 9. Perform diligently creature In an additional effort to stop water “It would have been a great summer 17. Swedish krona 44. Youngsters 10. Drink pourer 41. Good friend 18. Thick piece of some- 45. Type of tree 11. Extreme greed 42. Arab ruler loss, the county is working with Uti- for the fire hydrant painting, but we thing 48. A hazy or indistinct 12. Southern Russia river 43. Capital of Belgian lis for satellite-based leak detection. In just could not get the labor,” he said. 19. Wreaths appearance 14. Type of cracker province Hainaut their first flyover, they found 169 leaks, Asked how much the jobs pay, Pace said 21. Animated program 49. Poems with distinct 17. Single Lens Refl ex 44. English broadcaster according to board documents. They $8 an hour. network (abbr.) pattern 18. Barely suffi cient 45. Soviet Socialist 22. Regains possession of 50. Marketing term that 20. Slick Republic identified 684 “points of interest” for “It’s tough finding people. We’ve had 27. Spielberg sci-fi fi lm denotes price 23. Reference books 46. Affi rmative further investigation, and crews were real problems hiring, and not just us - 28. 2-time Super Bowl 51. Fast drivers 24. Federally recognized 47. Trigonometric function able to look at 132 of those in less than that’s the county, sheriff’s office, indus- winner native peoples (abbr.) two weeks, “so they made pretty good try, all over,” Hall said. www.henrycountyenterprise.com Saturday, October 26, 2019 • Henry County Enterprise• Page 3 Local schools awarded grants for security upgrades

Kim Barto Meeks and Patrick Henry Elementary; areas,” he said. Drewry Mason Elementary schools. Th e awards give priority to Staff writer and Patrick County Schools will Th e city schools plan to pur- At the district’s two middle schools, schools most in need of modern receive $15,943 for Patrick County chase Identikid video identifi cation Laurel Park and Fieldale-Collins- security equipment, schools with School systems in Martinsville, High and Patrick Springs Elemen- software for the two elementary ville, the in-school handheld radio relatively high numbers of off ens- Henry County, and Patrick County tary. School divisions must come schools to match what is already in system and mass notifi cation sys- es, schools with equipment needs are among 70 divisions in Virginia up with a 25 percent match in local place at Martinsville Middle and tems will be updated, said division identifi ed by a school security au- to be awarded state grant funds for funds, the release said. Martinsville High, he said. “Basi- spokesperson Monica Hatchett. dit, and schools in divisions least security upgrades, according to a re- Martinsville City Schools has cally, if a visitor comes to the school, In total, $6 million in School able to aff ord security upgrades. lease from the governor’s offi ce. used these funds to make school whether to eat lunch or check out a Security Equipment Grant funds Th is year — at the recommenda- Th e School Security Equipment security improvements for multiple child, they have to scan their driver’s will be awarded to 340 schools tion of Northam’s Student Safety Grant program was established in years, said T.J. Slaughter, the divi- license. [Th e software] scans the sex across Virginia. Th e maximum an- Workgroup — additional weight 2013 by the Virginia legislature in sion’s Director of School Safety & off ender registry in all 50 states,” nual award for a school division is was given to applications from el- response to the 2012 mass shoot- Emergency Management. In 2013, Slaughter said. now $250,000, compared with ementary schools. ing at Sandy Hook Elementary they also used funding from a dif- Also included in the grant re- $100,000 previously. Next year, the While funds for SROs are not in Newtown, Connecticut. State ferent state grant to establish School quest is a new product called Win- total annual appropriation for the part of this grant, SROs are an im- grant funds are available annually Resource Offi cers (SROs) at the dow Armor. Some products meant program will double, from $6 mil- portant part of school safety and for k-12 public schools to purchase two elementary schools for the fi rst for securing classroom doors against lion to $12 million, according to the security, Slaughter said. Th at is equipment such as security cameras, time. intruders, like door stoppers, are governor’s offi ce. why the school division has main- emergency communication sys- “When it comes to school safety, actually against the fi re code or the “Virginia’s public schools must tained resource offi cers stationed tems, visitor identifi cation systems, our state legislators have been doing Americans with Disabilities Act be safe learning environments at all four K-12 schools, even after access control for school entrances, a tremendous job for us. Bipartisan (ADA), Slaughter said, because they where our children can grow, thrive, the state grant ended, whereas “a two-way radios, and other safety funding has really helped Martins- interfere with the door’s ability to and prepare for a lifetime of achieve- lot of localities only have SROs at improvements to the school build- ville City Schools do a lot in the past open. Window Armor consists of ment,” said Gov. Northam in the the middle and high school level,” ing. seven years,” Slaughter said. “As you a steel shutter that can slide across release. “Th at’s why I asked the he said. According to Gov. Ralph know, Martinsville is a small system, the window in the event of an active 2019 General Assembly to more In some cases, elementary stu- Northam’s announcement, Hen- so these funds help a great deal.” shooter. than double the maximum grant dents come to the resource offi cers ry County Schools will receive Slaughter said the state has yet “Classroom doors, as long as allowed for each school division, “if they’re being harmed at home, $41,383 for Axton Elementary, not specifi ed which budget items they are closed and locked, are pret- and worked with state lawmakers to or if they see something in their Drewry Mason Elementary, Fiel- in the grant request have been ap- ty secure. Th e only weak spot is that double the total annual appropria- neighborhood. It’s important just dale-Collinsville Middle, and Laurel proved, but the division originally window,” Slaughter said. tion for this critical program. Th is to have them as a mentor,” he Park Middle School; Martinsville applied for about $147,000 worth Henry County Schools plans funding represents an important in- said. “Getting law enforcement City Schools will receive $80,553 of equipment. Th is includes addi- to use funding for increasing and vestment in the safety and security in at the elementary level lets kids for Albert Harris Elementary, Mar- tional security cameras and “security updating the security surveillance of our students and teachers in every see that the police are here to help tinsville High, Martinsville Middle, upgrades in some of our front offi ce systems at Axton Elementary and corner of the Commonwealth.” them.” Walk held to benefit Alzheimer’s research

Participants in the Alzheimer’s walk at King’s Grant Vaun Gott, who spoke during the kick-off for the King’s Commonwealth Hospice team members, Deana retirement community walk through the Village Greens Grant Alzheimer’s walk, walks with her mother, King’s Ferguson and family, were among the participants of on Oct. 11. Grant resident Lynn Kazar. the Alzheimer’s walk.

Kim Barto Meeks Craig Dietrich, DDS. All proceeds as well as to steady the mounting in the late stages of the disease re- trained in the concept of gen- Staff writer benefi tted the national Alzheimer’s costs associated for families, care- quire round-the-clock care with erating daily ‘moments of suc- Association. givers and our nation as a whole.” even basic functions. cess’ by off ering opportunities A walk at King’s Grant retire- Alzheimer’s is a degenerative Caldwell shared statistics from Th ere is no cure for Alzheimer’s, for residents to fi nd happiness ment community on Oct. 11 brain disease that aff ects 5 mil- the Alzheimer’s Association stating but there are treatments that can while supporting their indi- raised almost $6,000 for Alzheim- lion Americans, according to the that the disease is the sixth lead- address some of the symptoms. vidual needs,” said Cheyenne er’s research. Alzheimer’s Association. It is the ing cause of death in the United More research is needed to diag- Barton, Memory Support Th is exceeded the original most common form of dementia, States, and one in three seniors die nose it earlier, fi nd treatments that Neighborhood Coordinator. fundraising goal of $5,000, and so which is a general term referring to with Alzheimer’s or another form can slow the disease’s progression, “Our program’s core has a per- King’s Grant Executive Director cognitive symptoms such as loss of of dementia. It kills more each year and ultimately fi nd a cure. son-centered approach which Tom Fitzgibbons made good on a memory and thinking skills. Most than breast and prostate cancer King’s Grant opened its Memo- provides belonging and purpose promise to dye his hair and beard patients are ages 65 or older, but combined. Someone is diagnosed ry Support Neighborhood to serve with a preservation of identity purple. Purple is the color of Al- about 200,000 Americans suff er every 65 seconds, she said. residents with dementia in 2018. and sense of self. We incorpo- zheimer’s awareness. from early-onset Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer’s is progressive, It includes 14 beds and multi- rate personal preferences into Participants in the annual event “Awareness is critical in the meaning the symptoms get worse sensory resources to help reduce the daily schedule and environ- included King’s Grant residents, education and treatment of Al- over time. Eventually, patients anxiety and promote well-being. ment to meet the needs of our staff , families, and organizations zheimer’s disease,” said King’s may decline to the point where Staff are specially trained to care Memory Support residents.” such as Edward Jones agent Matt Grant Marketing Director Crys- they cannot speak, walk, or even for dementia and Alzheimer’s pa- For more information on Al- Erikson, Commonwealth Hos- tal Caldwell. “Funds are utilized swallow. Th ere is a great deal of tients, who may have trouble com- zheimer’s and resources for pa- pice, SOVAH Home Health, in Alzheimer’s research to off set variation in the independence lev- municating their needs. tients and caregivers, visit www. Mountain Valley Hospice, and Dr. the staggering rates of diagnosis, els of dementia suff erers, but those “Memory Support staff are alz.org.

King’s Grant staff members participated in the Alzheimer’s walk.

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King’s Grant Executive Director Tom Fitzgibbons made good on his promise to dye his hair purple as a result Twin Adjustable Bed with Mattress Richard & Susanna Carle, King’s Grant residents, of the Alzheimer’s walk raising more than $5000 for participated in the Alzheimer’s walk. Alzheimer’s research. This week’s special price Only $895.00 DRP Performance from page 1 obvious we were dealing with a qual- components.” “Th e Foundation welcomes our ity business and fi rst-class owner,” said Th e Martinsville-Henry County newest corporate partner as we always RIVERSIDE Mark Heath, EDC President/CEO. EDC is providing a grant of $75,000, to look to leverage resources to expand Butch Hamlet said “I’ve known and be matched by Th e Harvest Foundation, the community’s tax base and job op- done business with Lynnie for more than to assist with relocation and renovation portunities,” said Allyson Rothrock, twenty years and we served together on costs. “We are grateful for DRP’s con- President of Th e Harvest Foundation. FURNITURE the PHCC Racing College Advisory fi dence in Martinsville-Henry County “Our community has a rich racing Board. As I’ve watched Lynnie’s business and we look forward to its continued heritage and we are excited to add 
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OPINION Th ey’re coming to get you, Barbara

As I’ve gotten older, I have come derstand why anyone would want Dead,” the fi rst “Friday the 13th” tacks Barbara and Johnny. to realize that Halloween is my fa- to put themselves through that ex- movie, “Creepshow,” and count- I will never forget what vorite holiday. perience. It’s a question I’ve asked less other fi lms. He’s also an actor, this zombie looked like. His wispy Christmas is nice and all, myself from time to time. having appeared in such movies as gray hair, moldy suit and evil rot- but it’s too expensive. Th anksgiv- My best theory is that “Django Unchained” and “From ting face are burned into my mem- ing is all right, but I’m not a big fan with all the horror occurring in the Dusk Til Dawn.” ory. Th is zombie was not fun-scary; of turkey, the easy-listening station real world, it’s a comfort to spend a Th e most signifi cant he was utterly terrifying and real- of the meat world. Th e best Val- couple hours being frightened by an achievement in Savini’s long and istic (as much as a zombie can be entine’s Day I’ve ever had involved evil clown from beyond time and storied career – at least for me – is realistic). me and my buddy Doug, both of space. It allows you to forget, at least his 1990 remake of 1968’s “Night For weeks after that, I was us recently single, sitting on a couch temporarily, all of the real things of the Living Dead.” convinced that cemetery zombie and passing a bottle back and forth that are much more frightening. Sometime around 1994, was going to get me. I remember while talking about the horrors of When I was a kid and Ben R. Williams when I was ten years old, I was visit- going on a trip with a friend of dating. Obviously, that isn’t a high my parents would take me to ing my grandparents. My grandpa mine and his parents and lying bar to clear. Blockbuster or Brewer’s Video, I had found Savini’s remake of “Night in the hotel bed for hours, wide Halloween, on the other remember trying to strike a delicate weekend.” of the Living Dead” on his massive awake, convinced that the cemetery hand, is about getting together with balance: I would try to fi nd horror All of this leads me to a satellite dish and I sat on the couch zombie was going to emerge from friends, enjoying pleasant weather, movies that would scare me in a fun couple of weeks ago, when I joined to watch it with him. the bathroom and murder me. I draping fake spiders around your way (the “Critters” franchise was a up with some good friends and at- If you’ve never seen the don’t know how he was going to house, and watching horror movies. particular favorite) while avoiding tended the “Days of the Dead” hor- original “Night,” fi rst off , my con- get into the bathroom, considering Th is will probably come horror movies that would scare me ror convention in Charlotte, NC. dolences. Secondly, the original that I had already checked it several as no surprise, but I love horror so badly that I wouldn’t be able to Horror conventions are opens with siblings Barbara and times to make sure it was zombie- movies. It’s getting pretty rare that sleep at night. an opportunity for horror fans to Johnny driving to a rural cemetery free, but I was certain it was going I watch a movie that isn’t a horror Now that I’m older and meet the actors, directors and writ- to visit their father’s grave. While to happen. movie. My free time is valuable, and I’ve seen hundreds of horror mov- ers from some of their favorite mov- they’re standing at the grave, a fellow As Tom Savini signed my I don’t see the point in watching a ies, I fi nd myself actively seeking ies. When I found out that Tom Sa- staggers up to them. Th ey think he’s copy of his book collecting the sto- movie about two people falling in the absolute scariest movies I can vini would be in attendance at Days a confused old man, but he’s actu- ryboards from “Night of the Living love when I could be watching a fi nd. I fi nd myself wanting to re- of the Dead, I knew I had to get his ally a zombie, and he attacks them. Dead,” I told him a shortened ver- movie about multiple people be- experience that irrational childhood autograph. In Tom Savini’s remake, sion of this story, and we exchanged ing menaced by a hideous creature. terror, the thought that one of the If you’re remotely interest- Barbara and Johnny drive to a re- a fi st bump. It was a cool moment. Maybe I fi nd the latter more relat- “Ghoulies” really could burst out ed in horror fi lms, Tom Savini is a mote cemetery to visit their moth- I’m sure most celebri- able. of the toilet at the worst possible household name. A former combat er’s grave. A man staggers up to ties hear stories about how the role Every October, I try to time. When “Th e Ring” came out photographer, he parlayed his expe- them. We, the audience who has they played inspired someone, or watch 31 horror movies, one for in 2002, I remember reading a re- riences in Vietnam and his child- seen the original, think he’s a zom- how their script allowed someone each day of the month. I realize that view from a guy who said that his hood love of monster makeup into bie. It turns out that he really is just to laugh again. For those who cre- for a lot of people, that must sound girlfriend spontaneously burst into a career as one of the most signifi - a confused old man. And then, the ate horror, however, there can be like an absolute nightmare. I’ve tears on the car ride home from the cant horror special eff ects wizards of moment the old man staggers out no greater compliment than, “Th at known a number of people who movie, and my fi rst thought was, all time. He did makeup and spe- of frame, the real zombie bursts in thing you did scarred me for life. hate horror movies and cannot un- “Well, I know what I’m doing this cial eff ects on 1978’s “Dawn of the from off -screen and viciously at- Th ank you.” LETTERS TO THE EDITOR It is becoming painfully to clearly get an unbiased take helicopter noise, or to foreign relationship to the other He has tarnished our countries to interfere in our apparent, that we need to on true facts or fake news. dignitaries, or to members of branches of government, as- worldwide reputation and it election process and has regu- remove our President from Rather, it is easier to listen Congress that he blurts out suming they work only for will take years to restore. As larly shown mental instability his offi ce as Commander in to any real time Trump mo- evidence of his ignorance of him. He has no signifi cant painful as it may be, please in decisions and decorum. Chief. I cannot see another ments and hear his speeches basic knowledge, his infl ated knowledge of the Constitu- listen to this man as he He doesn’t know what he is four years of chaos, divisive- and how incapable he is to self-worth, his lack of empa- tion that he vowed to defend. continues to embarrass our doing. ness, ignorance and irrespon- make sensible statements. If thy and an inability to grasp He has dismissed important country. He has violated the Th is is my opinion for sible behavior. he reads a prepared speech, he the integrity of what it means generals, experts and other constitutional emolument the opinion column. Th ank I know it is diffi cult to almost convinces me that he to be an American. professionals who could have clause; he has given “aid you. listen to any tv station, radio can articulate. It is when he From the beginning he helped make a successful and comfort” to adversary John Rehder, talk show or read newspapers speaks off script, in front of has failed to understand his presidential term. governments, solicited other Ridgeway COMMUNITY CALENDAR Sunday Wine Tasting at Hamlet Mountain Bike Ride: 2 mornings to enjoy Old Style 1525 or Sandra @ 276-632- refuel with a delicious Vineyards: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. p.m., Th e Henry County Country & Gospel Music. 6124 lunch at a local eatery. A October 27 at Hamlet Vineyards in Bas- Bike Club will ride at the Th e musicians set up in a different lunch locality sett. Every Sunday you can Mountain Laurel Trails in corner to play and entertain Line Dancing Class: Ev- is chosen each week so Fall Festival at the Barn: enjoy a wine tasting of eight Ridgeway every Sunday. special requests from the au- ery Wednesday at 10 a.m., that your Friday after- 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the wines: Pinot Gris, Viognier, Occasionally the Mountain dience. Martinsville Public Library. noon is always unique Mountain Valley Artisan Petit Verdot and Old Virginia Bike Ride may be held at Free event open to the public. and interesting, For Barn. Spend a perfect fall Red. Also off ering local, fresh- Cedar Ridge Trails. In those Artspiration Senior Stu- more information on weekend shopping one-of-a- ly baked breads and gourmet instances, the Henry County dio: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Se- Healthy Eating and Ride ‘N Dine, contact kind pieces of art and hand- spreads. Wine tastings are a Bike Club will post an up- niors are invited to paint to- Staying Active for Seniors: Marti at 276-358-1312. made crafts while enjoying perfect afternoon activity for date on the website as well as gether in the Piedmont Arts Martinsville Library, in part- Rides are year-round rocking music, delicious food couples, best friends, girl’s the Facebook page. For more classroom. Sessions are self- nership with the Virginia Co- but are canceled if it’s and picturesque views. New days or just because. Admis- information, call Bob Norris guided and provide a space operative Extension Offi ce of raining or if the tem- for 2019 is a Car Show. Ev- sion $9. at 276-340-9144 or Tommy for seniors to socialize while Henry County and Martins- perature is below 50 de- eryone is welcome. at 276-618-0343. Free and creating artwork. Bring your ville will be holding “Healthy grees. Check Facebook open to the public own supplies. Free event for Eating & Staying Active for for the most up-to-date members /Non-members Seniors” workshops at 11 information. pay$5 at the door. am. For more information Monday or to sign up, call the Mar- Bluegrass/Gospel/ October 28 Tai Chi: Every Tuesday, tinsville Library at 403-5430. Country Music: 10 henrycountyenterprise.com 11:15 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Th is event is free and open to a.m. to 12 p.m. HJDB Story Time at Spencer- Martinsville Public Library. the public. Event center cafeteria, Weekly Publication Penn: 10:30 a.m. a preschool Free event open to the public 3289 Riverside Drive, story time and playdate pro- Thursday Bassett. Admission is Published Each Saturday gram at the Hylton Library. Wednesday $2 donation. Available Michael Showell, Publisher Carole Anne Penn will read October 31 for purchase 8:30 a.m. a story and lead songs, crafts October 30 breakfast and 12 p.m. MichaelDebbie Showell, Hall, Editor Publisher and then play time with Martial Arts Class: 6 p.m. lunch for $6, for more [email protected] friends. An age-appropriate Henry County Bike Club to 7 p.m. at Spencer-Penn, information call 276- story will be read, drawing Evening Ride: Evening ride Cost for the entire month is 629-1369 Debbie(276) Hall,694-3101 Editor out questions and answers along the many gorgeous $40 for members of the Cen- [email protected] Craig, Advertising Manager that involve the children trails of the Smith River Trail tre or $65 for non-members. Saturday (276) 694-3101 and promote early reading System. Mountain bikes All ages, fi tness and experi- [email protected] skills, along with a simple are recommended but road ence levels are welcome. Call November 2 (276) 340-2445 craft activity. After story time, bikes can be used as well. Th e the Centre at (276) 957- Randy Thompson,() Advertising Manager children are welcome to go Wednesday evening ride of- 5757 to sign up. Fab Lab Craft Days: into the Children’s Library fers bikers the opportunity 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., PHCC [email protected] for playtime and interaction to ride road, trail or both. Creative Corral: 6 p.m. at Thomas P. Dalton (540)230-1129 with each other. Toys, puz- Ride times will range from the Mountain Valley Artisan IDEA Center, Join us zles, and the “housekeeping” 30 minutes to an hour and Barn. Each week we will cre- for a fun, hands-on ac- center promote socialization locations will vary. Contact ate a diff erent project which tivity for the entire fam- Give us your view: skills in playing with other Tommy at 276.618.0343 for will be announced on our ily in the Fab Lab! Want The Henry County Enterprise children. Children of all ages ride locations and times. Facebook page. Come out to make more time for encourages letters from our readers on are welcome. to the barn and get creative. creativity? Create real, topics of general interest to the Management Bootcamp: All ages welcome. Musicians tangible objects? Meet 3D Printing Arts Class: Patrick Henry Commu- are welcome to bring their other craft-minded peo- community and responses to our articles 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Cov- nity College Frith Exhibit instruments and play. ple? Then join us for a and columns. Letters must be signed and ered topics include safety, Hall, 8 a.m. until 12 p.m., Martinsville Library fun afternoon of creat- have a telephone number where you can operations, software, materi- goes through Nov. 20, Join Th e Martinsville Library ing on trend crafts using be reached to be considered for als, and project design best PHCC and learn the skills will be participating in Up- the laser cutter. practices. Upon completion to turn yourself from a good town’s Trick or Treat. Drop publication. All letters will be verified of the class, students will be employee into a great leader/ into the library before 5:30 Board Game Day: 10 before publication. The Henry County certifi ed to schedule time on manager/supervisor, cost p.m. for a treat. a.m. to 1 p.m., Mar- Enterprise reserves the right to deny the 3D printers for their own $379.99 tinsville Public Library, publication of any letter and edit letters for projects. No prior 3D print- Bring your favorite ing experience or technical Happy Healthy Hour: Friday game or try one the li- length, content and style. knowledge needed. Cost is Every Wednesday from 3 November 1 brary has on hand. This If you have news about or an upcoming $104 p.m. to 5p.m. at the Blue event is free and open to event for your organization, company or Ridge Regional Library on Line Dancing Class: Ev- the public. Tuesday Church Street, A natural ery Friday at 10 a.m., Mar- church, email [email protected] health and wellness meeting tinsville Public Library, Free Saturday Afternoon and/or call (276) 694-3101 October 29 covering topics such as re- event open to the public Movie: 2 p.m. to 4 versing degenerative diseases, p.m., Martinsville Pub- “Th e Hardee Bunch” weight loss, increasing energy Ride ‘N Dine: Each week lic Library, Popcorn will Hardee’s Jamboree: Every and focus, building vitality, fellow cyclists meet at the be provided. For more Visit Us Online at Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. restoring health, and more. Liberty Street access point information, call the www.henrycountyenterprise.com “Th e Hardee Bunch” invites For more information please of the Dick & Willie Trail Martinsville Library at everyone out on Tuesday call Rhonda @ 276-336- to put in some miles and to 403-5430. www.henrycountyenterprise.com Saturday, October 26, 2019 • Henry County Enterprise• Page 5 Ribbon Cutting Held at Neck & Back Pain Relief

Several officials attended a ribbon cutting ceremony to welcome a new business, Neck & Back Pain Relief. (Left to right) Kevin Dalton, Lois Fountain, Cameron, Jennifer Oakley, Leon Towarnicki-City Manager, Cynthia Cox-Massage Therapist, Chad Martin-Vice Mayor of Martinsville, Minister James Millner, Shana LeGrant, Dr. Japhet LeGrant-Owner, Harvey LeGrant, Jane LeGrant, Euradell Fears, Mitch Fears, Rena Watkins-Office Manager and Sharon Shepherd-MHC Chamber of Commerce. The business, located at 1141 Memorial Blvd. in Dr. Elliot Engel Martinsville, can be reached at (276) 632-3334. Elliot Engel PHCC Receives $12,000 in Scholarship Funds Brings Th e Wizardry of Oz to Piedmont Arts Renowned scholar and N.C., where he has taught at storyteller Dr. Elliot Engel the University of North Car- returns to Piedmont Arts olina, North Carolina State with Th e Wizardry of Oz, University and Duke Univer- an engaging talk about L. sity. He earned his M.A. and Frank Baum and his beloved Ph.D. as a Woodrow Wilson novel, Th e Wonderful Wizard Fellow at UCLA. While at of Oz, on Th ursday, Nov. 7 at UCLA he won that univer- the museum. sity’s Outstanding Teacher Using anecdotes, analysis Award. Engel has written ten and large doses of humor, Dr. books published in England, Engel delves into Baum’s life Japan, Turkey and the United Th e Patrick Henry Commu- the foundation’s mission “to expose tive director of the PHCC Foun- and reveals the reasons for the States. His mini-lecture se- nity College (PHCC) Foundation students to careers in manufactur- dation. “We are so very grateful enduring and endearing fame ries on Charles Dickens ran accepted a check from the Gene ing and to provide scholarships to to the continued support the of Baum’s Oz series, which on PBS television stations features 14 novels and several around the country. Haas Foundation for $12,000 this the students who choose a career in Haas Foundation has shown us. short stories written by Baum. Piedmont Arts is a non- week. CNC machining and/or manufac- This donation makes an impact Guests can enjoy dinner profi t art museum in Mar- Th is marks the fourth year that turing engineering.” in the future of manufacturing with Engel prior to the talk or tinsville that inspires and the Gene Haas Foundation has se- According to Looman, support and engineering in our area just attend the talk only. Dinner engages the diverse Martins- lected PHCC to be a recipient of for this particular demographic is as it makes an impact in the lives begins at 6 p.m. and advance ville-Henry County commu- this generous donation. Th e con- crucial because “53 percent of high of the PHCC students pursuing reservations are required. Th e nity and surrounding areas tinued support enables PHCC to school students don’t believe they these fields.” talk begins at 7 p.m. and is through visual arts, perform- provide scholarships to students will have an opportunity to have a The Gene Haas Foundation was open to the public. ing arts and arts education. It pursuing a variety of engineering good job.” founded in 1999 by the owner of Tickets are $45 for the talk is located at 215 Starling Av- and machinist-based programs at According to PHCC offi cials, Haas Automation, Inc., America’s and dinner or $20 for the talk enue, Martinsville. Museum PHCC. Th ese programs include this support is also critical because leading builder of CNC machine only. Tickets can be purchased hours are Tuesday – Friday PHCC’s popular motorsports pro- scholarships often play a pivotal tools. To promote American man- at Piedmont Arts and online from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and gram and the college’s new preci- role in a student’s decision and ufacturing and manufacturing at PiedmontArts.org. Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 sion machining program. ability to pursue a fi eld of interest. education, the Haas Foundation Th e program is sponsored p.m. Admission is free. Learn Kathy Looman, administrator “Many of our students rely on has donated more than 50 million by King’s Grant. more at www.PiedmontArts. of the Gene Haas Foundation, said scholarship to pursue their goals,” dollars to over 4000 charitable or- Engel lives in Raleigh, org. that supporting PHCC aligns with said Tiff ani Underwood, execu- ganizations and schools. Annual STEM essay Nomination Period Open for Volunteerism and contest announced Community Service Awards Th e 9th annual STEM the Commonwealth. 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Martinsville school officials, the Dan River Basin Association, and partners cut a ribbon on the new Albert Harris Elementary students gathered at a ribbon- The Green Schoolyard at Albert Harris Elementary Green Schoolyard at Albert Harris Elementary School cutting for the new Green Schoolyard and official School includes a new interpretive sign about the on Oct. 10. Monarch Waystation in the school courtyard on Oct. 10. importance of monarch butterflies and their habitat. Kim Barto Meeks older rain barrels, com- includes a sign from the acres each year, accord- rain barrels and using the newly installed interpre- Staff writer post tumblers, and a nonprofit organization ing to Monarch Watch. collected water, she said, tive sign about the im- startup butterfly garden Monarch Watch stating Milkweed, in particular, “students became envi- portance of protecting School officials and on campus, but to get that it “provides milk- is being killed off by her- ronmental stewards.” monarch butterflies and their nonprofit partners everything going again, weeds, nectar sources, bicides commonly used During the ribbon- what their habitat needs recently unveiled a new we decided to make this and shelter needed to in agriculture, depriving cutting ceremony Oct. to include. butterfly habitat and a green pilot project that sustain monarch but- monarchs of their main 10, Jent recognized her The Community outdoor classroom at Al- could be used as a mod- terflies as they migrate breeding ground. Mon- second-grade class last Foundation just ap- bert Harris Elementary el for other schools,” through North Ameri- arch butterflies feed off year for moving all the proved a grant for the School. Hodges said. “We have ca.” of many types of plant rocks, pulling weeds, second phase of the proj- The Dan River Basin worked over the last year Butterflies are impor- nectar, but they only lay and planting flowers to ect, Hodges said. It will Association (DRBA) re- to get two rain barrels tant to the ecosystem eggs in certain types of create the garden. “They include a weather sta- ceived a grant from the hooked up and running because many plants de- milkweeds. did an amazing job,” she tion, which is part of the Community Foundation in the school courtyard, pend on them and other “The first seeds were said. fourth grade curriculum; Serving Western Virginia turn the startup butter- pollinator insects to re- planted when second Hodges also thanked an outdoor whiteboard to help implement the fly garden into a certified produce. However, the graders wanted to help Koger Air, Gateway for students to record Green Schoolyard project Monarch Waystation, population is declining butterflies in our com- Streetscape, and the their scientific observa- last fall, said DRBA Edu- and implement a com- in North America be- munity,” Witt said. Sec- Master Gardeners for tions; and storm drain cation Manager Krista posting program within cause habitat for mon- ond graders learn about donating supplies, exper- marking to educate peo- Hodges. Hodges worked the classrooms.” arch butterflies and other the butterfly life cycle as tise, and labor to making ple about protecting the with Albert Harris teach- As a certified Mon- wildlife is disappearing part of their science cur- the garden possible. watershed by keeping ers Laurie Witt and arch Waystation, the site at a rate of 2.2 million riculum. By installing The space includes a trash out of the drain. Elizabeth Jent, as well second-grade students, to revive a garden area in the school’s courtyard and help with monarch butterfly conservation. “The school had some

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PUBLISHER'S NOTICE Th e main points of diff erence that and address crime, and the use of grant that does not make sense to me. Why All real estate advertised in this newspaper is subject to the emerged during the debate were dis- funds to minimize the cost to the coun- aren’t we protecting our children and in- Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, which makes it illegal to agreements over placing School Re- ty. “Technology is really bridging some vesting money in our children?” advertise "any preference, limitations or discrimination based on source Offi cers (SROs) in county gaps in leading to big drug arrests,” he Th ere are about 4,400 children at- race, color, sex or national origin," or an intention to make any schools and questions about the number said. tending school in the county who are such preferences, limitation or discrimination. Our readers are informed that all dwellings advertised in this paper are available of recent arrests made by the Sheriff ’s Responding to a question from Gard- not protected by SROs, Farmer said. on an equal opportunity basis. Offi ce. ner on how to handle drug crime in the Two questions during the debate This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for Cassell and Farmer both criticized community, Cassell criticized Perry’s ac- dealt with how the candidates will work real estate or employment which is in violation of the law. Perry’s administration for its number tions in a recent raid on a grow house in with businesses and organizations such of drug arrests, which they said is lower Bassett that seized $1.3 million worth of as churches and community groups. CALL (276) 694-3101 or email us at than in neighboring Franklin County, marijuana. Perry discussed the Sheriff ’s Offi ce despite Henry County having more Cassell said authorities should have Community Oriented Policing (COP) [email protected] deputies. However, they could not agree waited to conduct the raid, and said program and how they work with TO PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD on a fi gure, with each citing a diff er- the timing of it was “just for publicity. groups such as neighborhood watches. ent statistic for the number of arrests in ...What you’re seeing in this administra- “We will meet with anyone, any- SERVICES Henry County. Meanwhile, Perry de- tion is they’re reacting to this election.” where, anytime,” he said. “If you’re con- HELP WANTED fended his record and countered with a Perry responded that the bust was the cerned about your safety, we’ll come out. much higher number of arrests he said result of “very good investigative work. We are glad to meet with any group and HANDYMAN to ensure successful completion have occurred during his current term. Th ere are certain things that when you tailor training to their specifi c needs.” Triple A Your Handyman in a timely manner. Qualifi ed Th e number is higher than the state av- get the opportunity, you have to act As for businesses, he said, his offi ce Harold Rogers candidates may apply online erage, Perry added. within certain time frames.” tries to share information about scams Service for 27 yrs. at www.primland.com or send Call or text (276) 618-4046 resume to pnester@primland. “One of the main reasons I believe Th e topic of School Resource Offi - and how to prevent theft. Th ey are also Maintenance/ Repairs com. Primland is an E/O/E we need a change is our high crime rate. cers (SROs) also came up several times available to help advise businesses on se- I am the honey do fi nisher. It is still higher than our surrounding in the debate. curity measures. In the case of a crime, Doors, fl oors, windows, painting, RETAIL SALES/ jurisdictions,” Farmer said. Compared Cassell and Farmer are both cam- “our patrol division responds quickly.” gutters, fences, dryer vents, lawn FRONT DESK AGENT. to Franklin County, which he said “is paigning on a platform of placing SROs Referring to the Sheriff ’s Offi ce and care, clean up debris, haul away Primland, a luxury resort in the almost identical in population,” Henry at all Henry County Schools. Currently, scrap metal, haul fi re wood. Blue Ridge Mountains is seeking local businesses, Farmer said, “Th ere Free estimate, reasonable rates a part-time Retail Sales/Front County has a higher rate of murders, as- there are deputies at fi ve schools who should be a better relationship there.” Licence Number 301294 Desk Agent. Guest Reception, saults, breaking and entering, robberies, are employees of the Sheriff ’s Offi ce but He recounted the story of a business Check-in, Billing, Retail Sales, etc., he said. paid through the county school budget. owner in Collinsville who “got fed up, Activity Reservations, End Farmer also said that in 2018, Frank- Perry questioned how the nine addition- packed up and moved into Franklin of day reporting and closing, lin County had more drug arrests, “over al SROs would be funded. County” after being broken into four HELP WANTED other administrative duties as assigned. Experience in MS 586,” working with 80 sworn offi cers “At the end of the day, it has to be times. Word,,activity reservations and versus 288 arrests in Henry County paid for somehow, or you have to pull “Our population is already decreas- FACILITY MAINTENANCE point-of-sale using Springer-Miller working with 122 offi cers. “We can do a from existing staff ,” Perry said, adding ing. Anything we can do to make these TECHNICIAN. software, Maintaining registries lot more,” he said. that his offi ce already takes measures “to businesses safer, that’s what we need to Primland, a luxury resort in the using EXCEL, Retail receiving Later in the debate, Cassell echoed safeguard our schools. We work closely do,” Farmer said. Blue Ridge Mountains is seeking using Data Plus software a plus. a full-time Facility Maintenance Qualifi ed candidates may apply this sentiment, but claimed Franklin with our schools on anything that may Cassell said he wants to hire “a crime Technician. Vacation and Benefi ts online at www.primland.com County made 533 drug arrests last year, be a threat.” prevention specialist as a free service for Diagnose, repair, and replace or send resume to pnester@ as opposed to 60 in Henry County, “and Ultimately, the Henry County our businesses,” who would “give you items and systems around the primland.com. Primland is an they’re doing it with less deputies.” School Board and the Henry County some tips on how to secure your facil- resort. Respond to and fulfi ll E/O/E Perry shared diff erent fi gures in his Board of Supervisors must participate in ity, and how to cut down on white-collar maintenance requests. Provide exceptional customer service. PASTRY CHEF ASSISTANT response. those discussions, Perry said. crime.” Follow up on unresolved issues AND HOUSEKEEPING STAFF “We’ve made over 1,000 drug arrests Cassell said, if elected, he will bring Cassell also said the Sheriff ’s Of- and ensure a quick resolution Primland, a luxury resort in the in this term, so we’ve had more than 60 former SRO T.J. Slaughter into his ad- fi ce needs to be more visible. “Henry Work directly with guests and Blue Ridge Mountains is seeking in a year,” Perry said. “We’re fi ghting ministration to fi nd grants to pay for County is 384 square miles. Th ere’s a lot team members to diagnose, a part-time Pastry Chef Assistant this drug problem as seriously as we can. SROs in the county. Slaughter is cur- of areas in our county that never see a assess and repair issues and housekeeping staff. Qualifi ed Actively participate in specialty candidates may apply online We’ve changed the way we do our drug rently the director of school safety for patrol vehicle.” maintenance projects and at www.primland.com or send arrests so that the next time we catch Martinsville City Schools. To that end, he said he would like property upkeep. Ensure the resume to pnester@primland. these people, they serve automatic mini- In the case of an active shooter, a lot to set up substations where deputies property’s curb appeal is top notch com. Primland is an E/O/E mum time.” of casualties happen in a short time, Cas- could go in diff erent parts of the county by maintaining the cleanliness of He also said the Sheriff ’s Offi ce has sell said. “It’s seconds versus lives, which throughout the day instead of going the grounds. Qualifi cations: a 48 percent clearance rate, which is 12 is why it’s so important to have a highly back to the main offi ce. No estimate was Experience with HVAC systems FOR SALE percent higher than state average. He trained SRO at every county school.” given during the debate of how much and/or one or more areas of cautioned against using crime statis- Farmer noted that he campaigned for this measure would cost. technical trade, such as electrical, tics from the Uniform Crime Report more SROs in 2015, and the adminis- Moderating the debate, Gardner plumbing, carpentry, and pool ESTATE SALE because they do not show which cases tration “stated we didn’t have the money praised all three men for stepping up to maintenance are preferred Antique bicycles and tricycles, The ability and desire to be a antique pedal cars, antique were solved, and many are solved after without raising taxes. Now we’ve got a take on a very complicated job in public team-player, under the direction glassware, and pottery. the report is printed. $67 million jail for 280 prisoners,” he service. “I can’t think of another jurisdic- of the Facility Maintenance 421 Richardson Drive, Collinsville Perry touted his administration’s use said, referring to a capital project in the tion that has had three such good candi- Supervisor. The ability to prioritize October 24,25 & 26th of cutting-edge technology to prevent county. “To me as a citizen and taxpayer, dates,” he said. and manage your daily workload Lots of household items and tools.

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Page 8 • Saturday, October 26, 2019 • Henry County Enterprise• www.henrycountyenterprise.com Sports Bengals’ Huge Comeback Earns Rivalry Win Over Bulldogs Harrison Hamlet like going in we were the better down or cause turnovers, it just up they were going to run it no Now, the teams both look Contributing writer team but in Martinsville-Bassett makes the game shorter and matter what,” Martin said. “We ahead to the end of the regular there are no records.” easier.” lost a couple of guys to injury on season, as they both play two (MARTINSVILLE, Va.) – For Martin and his Bull- “We couldn’t hold onto our defensive line and it went games and have a bye week still When Bassett High School and dogs, the fi rst half was evidence the football, we fumbled three down hill from there. Th en we on the slate. Martinsville High School get of Martinsville’s continued im- times and gave up two onside lost two running backs and we For Martinsville (0-8), hav- together for a football game, the provement. kick recoveries,” Johnson said. couldn’t get over the hump of- ing a bye week at this point in cliché ‘throw the records out the “We probably played the “We were overly excited. Any- fensively. If we ever could have the season couldn’t have come at window’ applies in spades. best we played all year in all time you’re a county kid and caused a second-half turnover it a better time as they look to get Coming into Friday’s con- phases – defense, off ense and play Martinsville, you want to could have turned the tide.” healthy this week before taking test in Martinsville, Bassett had special teams - we played a really perform well. Th ey attacked our Of the key fourth quarter on Tunstall (0-7) in their next the most to lose when it came to good half of football,” Martin weaknesses and took advantage touchdowns, two came thanks game on November 1. playoff resumes, as they look to said. “We’re not the same team of our mistakes. We didn’t make to the legs of Smith, with quar- “Our guys played so hard,” secure their slot in the Virginia we were when we started the sea- stops on defense after the fum- terback Jaricous Hairston con- Martin said. “We have nothing High School League Region 3D son and Bassett is not bad at all, bles.” necting with Keshaun Valentine to hang our heads down about. bracket. they’re a good team. We stood After a scoreless third quar- for the third. Smith converted But, health is the number one Martinsville, on the other toe-to-toe with them when we ter, the Bengals erupted in the two-point conversion runs after thing for us. Th is bye week is not hand, had little to lose playing had our chances.” fi nal frame to steal victory from all three, giving him 18 of the about Xs and Os. We are pretty for their fi rst win under rst-fi Early on, it was Martins- the jaws of defeat. team’s 24 points in the quarter. wounded. We’re just looking to year head coach Bobby Martin. ville’s defense, running back Johnson said that getting On a personal note, the get healed up and fi x little things Th e fi rst half saw Mar- Jahil Martin, and quarterback back to the team’s identity of game was special for Johnson, that we can correct, not just for tinsville play free and aggressive Rashaun Dickerson who im- running the ball off ensively was who said that Martin has long the last two games but looking as they turned turnovers into pressed. Th e Bulldogs were able key at the end of the game. It been a mentor to him and every- towards next year.” touchdowns and built a 27-12 to force multiple turnovers, showed in the statistics, with one in the Figsboro community. Bassett (5-3) will now turn lead at halftime. with Jaylen Finney scoring im- running backs Kevon Smith “It was surreal to share the the page to face Piedmont Dis- However, Bassett showed mediately on one fumble recov- (198 yards, 3 touchdowns, 3 fi eld with him,” Johnson said. trict powerhouse G.W.-Danville their playoff mettle in the -fi ery, and their off ense was able 2-point conversions), Elijah “Growing up in Figsboro, you (5-2) on Friday before they get nal 12 minutes, scoring three to convert those turnovers into Stokes (106 yards) and Simeon know Bobby Martin and he a bye. touchdowns and converting points, with Jahil Martin scor- Walker-Muse (101 yards, one makes himself known to you. “I’m expecting a hard- three two-point conversions in ing twice and Dickerson fi nd- touchdown) all producing at a He’s been a role model in the nosed football game. Th ey love the fourth quarter to storm back ing Khalil Niblett for another high level. community for a long time. He’s to run the football and have one and win the rivalry game, 36-27. touchdown. “Once we fi gured it out, a strong fi gure for us because of of the toughest kids in the state “We needed halftime,” Bas- “When you create turn- we kept pounding the football,” the way he lives his life. Getting doing it,” Johnson said. We’ve sett head coach Brandon John- overs, our off ense was on the Johnson said. “Th e sideline nev- into coaching and now coaching got our work cut out for us es- son said. “We weren’t tackling fi eld more than our defense er got down. We stayed true to against him was pretty surreal. pecially on defense. But, are we well or playing aggressive, we in the fi rst half, “ Martin said. what we do. Th e kids are really Bobby is a huge reason for the overmatched? No. Every Friday, weren’t doing any of the things “Th at helps your defense at any starting to buy in to what we success of a lot of people from we go in expecting to win the we have been successful with level of the game, and it helps do. We got key stops and touch- that community. He is and will game. Th is week is no diff erent. this year, almost like the pres- your off ense too. If you can get downs when we needed them.” continue to be a role model for G.W. is going to be our toughest sure was getting to us. We felt the defense off the fi eld on third “Th ey made their mind a lot of us.” test up to this point this year.” Warriors Dominant in Homecoming Win Harrison Hamlet ered the ball in the end zone Contributing writer for a touchback. “That was a big one,” Fa- (RIDGEWAY, Va.) – Foot- vero said of Preston’s play. “It ball fans in Ridgeway have would’ve been 7-7 and they become used to explosive of- fumbled into the end zone fense from Magna Vista under and we got a stop there. That head coach Joe Favero. Those was really their only threat in attendance on Friday night to score, but luckily we were for Homecoming were not physical and got the ball out.” left disappointed; as the War- Patrick County just riors bounced back from a missed a wide open pass play slow first half following their on their next possession, and bye week to earn a 41-0 win the “what-ifs” left Cougars over Patrick County. head coach David Morrison “After the bye week, we wondering what could have stepped off the gas mentally been. a little bit,” Favero said. “We “We let some opportu- got together at halftime, re- nities slip through our finger- grouped and played really tips. We fumbled in the end well in the second half.” zone, that was a tough one to Louis Taylor and Ty swallow, then we missed a few Grant found pay-dirt for open pass plays and have a Magna Vista wide receiver Tyler Johnson (6) scores a touchdown during Friday’s 41-0 homecoming Magna Vista in the first half, couple of mental breakdowns win over Patrick County. Taylor on a two-yard rush and on defense,” Morrison said. Grant on a 30-yard pass from “We can’t beat ourselves, and Dryus Hairston, but Pat- that’s what we did. I give all rick County just missed two the credit to Magna Vista, chances to score themselves, they did exactly what they leaving the Warriors with a needed to do tonight to win. precarious 14-0 lead at half- That is a fantastic program, time. those guys work hard, play The Cougars came with- hard and are a well-coached in a foot of tying the game team. We didn’t take advan- at seven, but Magna Vista tage of the situation when defensive standout Dekavis we needed to in order to stay Preston forced a fumble on a close.” rush by Patrick County’s Jon- ny Crowell, and Taylor recov- See Warrior Win, page 9

MAGNA VISTA HIGH SCHOOL 41, PATRICK COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL 0

MVHS – 7 7 14 13 - 41 Kylan Brown 3 for 10; Andrew PCHS – 0 0 0 0 – 0 Santoemma 1 for 5; Isaiah SCORING SUMMARY Neal 1 for -1. Total: 31 for 206, Magna Vista tailback Louis Taylor (4) rounds the edge during Friday’s 41-0 homecoming win over FIRST QUARTER 3TD. Patrick County. 6:50 – MVHS – Louis Taylor 2 PASSING rush (Cory Osborne PAT good) Dryus Hairston 11-21 for SECOND QUARTER 185, 3TD. 3:19 – MVHS – Ty Grant 30 RECEIVING pass from Dryus Hairston Tyler Johnson 4 for 89, TD; (Cory Osborne PAT good) Isaac Ellison 3 for 52, TD; THIRD QUARTER Ty Grant 2 for 35, TD; 11:02 – MVHS – Tyler Andrew Santoemma 1 Johnson 30 rush (Cory for 11; Louis Taylor 1 for -2. Osborne PAT good) PATRICK COUNTY 2:50 – MVHS – Tyler Johnson HIGHSCHOOL 67 pass from Dryus Hairston RUSHING (Cory Osborne PAT good) Dae’Shawn Penn 18 for 52; FOURTH QUARTER Carson Merriman, 6 for 26; 10:46 – MVHS – Louis Taylor Jonny Crowell 6 for 14, 2 rush (Cory Osborne PAT fumble; Will Sprowl 7 for 9, good) 2 fumbles. Total: 37 for 101, 4:19 – MVHS – Isaac Ellison 3 fumbles. 25 pass from Dryus Hairston PASSING (PAT fail) Will Sprowl 8-15 for 105; INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Dae’Shawn Penn 0-1 for 0. MAGNA VISTA HIGH SCHOOL RECEIVING RUSHING Dae’Shawn Penn 4 for 61; Louis Taylor, 21 for 133, 2TD; Bryson Fulcher 2 for 21; Wyatt Tyler Johnson 2 for 38, Argo 1 for 16; Jonny Crowell PHOTOS BY HARRISON HAMLET TD; Dryus Hairston 3 for 21; 1 for 7. Magna Vista quarterback Dryus Hairston (2) fires a completion during Friday’s 41-0 homecoming win over Patrick County. www.henrycountyenterprise.com Saturday, October 26, 2019 • Henry County Enterprise• Page 9

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After halftime, Magna drops, we missed some easy seems to make big plays when passes to three different re- defensive coordinator Joe Vista erupted. Sophomore reads offensively and missed we need him to. He doesn’t ceivers – Johnson, Grant and Fielder’s unit pitched a shut- standout Tyler Johnson scored some tackles defensively. The mind putting that pressure Ellison – and completing 11 out, their second in the last twice in the third quarter and second half was different.” on himself to make a big play of his 21 passes in the first three games and their fourth Taylor put the game out of Johnson, in particular, when we need one. I’m glad cold weather game of the sea- game of the year allowing less reach with a score to open impressed on the night, tal- he could not play his best in son for the Warriors. than 10 points. the fourth quarter. Hairston lying 127 total yards with the first half, then find a way “We didn’t throw the ball Now, Magna Vista (6-1) found Isaac Ellison for a late a receiving touchdown and to bounce back and play well very well early, we had some must prepare for an explosive score that emphasized the a rushing touchdown to his in the second half.” drops, and I think Dryus Halifax County (5-2) team Warriors’ offensive achieve- name after a trio of drops in Taylor continued his im- got off track mentally try- coming off a loss to G.W.- ment. the first half. The sophomore pressive senior campaign on ing to make some throws he Danville. The Comets visit “I thought we just played is coming into his own at just the offensive side of the ball, didn’t need to,” Favero said of the Warriors on Friday night. harder in the second half,” the right time, according to scoring twice and gaining 133 Hairston’s performance. “We “They played G.W.-Dan- Favero said. “We played a Favero. yards on just 21 carries. got back in sync and calmed ville tough so we’re going to lot smarter and quit making “I think he has a huge fu- Junior quarterback Hair- down and played well in the have to be ready no doubt,” mistakes. We had a lot of mis- ture,” Favero said of Johnson. ston also continues to im- second half.” Favero said of Halifax Coun- takes in the first half, a lot of “He is quick as lightning and press, throwing touchdown Not to be overlooked, ty. Austin Hill One of the Championship Favorites This Season

Georgia driver ready to years we did a partial sched- next thing you know we have add a Martinsville Speedway ule with Austin Hill Racing. a green-white-checkered and win to his resume “I was in the shop work- we finish 16th cause we got NASCAR Gander Out- ing on the trucks and helping moved up out of the groove,” doors Truck Series driver my guys out, so, you know said Hill. “Martinsville is just Austin Hill knew he was get- I’ve learned a lot through one of those tracks that if you ting into a good situation the years to get to this point. have speed, you can run up when the 2019 season be- I feel like everything I’ve front and have a shot at win- gan jumping in the seat for a learned and everything I’ve ning, but there is no telling championship winning team. done throughout my career when something could hap- Now he’s showing every- working on race cars and pen.” one it was a good decision by trucks and stuff like that def- Hill enters the NASCAR truck owner Shigeaki Hat- initely helps going in to the Hall of Fame 200 third in the tori. playoffs.” NASCAR Gander Outdoors After winning the season The race at Martinsville Truck Series points standings opening race at Daytona In- Speedway always seems to and while he’s solidly in the ternational Speedway, Hill produce surprises and that top four for now, he knows has managed to remain in is not lost with Hill heading there’s a still a lot of racing the top-10 all season long in into the NASCAR Hall of to go before he can com- the championship standings Fame 200. pete for a championship at and picked up two more wins “Obviously, anything Homestead-Miami Speedway along the way. can happen (at Martinsville in November. Hill enters Martinsville Speedway),” said Hill. “It’s “I think getting the max as one of the hottest drivers just such close quarters that stage points you can is go- in the series after he picked anything can happen at that ing to be huge,” Hill said. up a win at Las Vegas Mo- race track. You just have to “I think we saw that at Tal- tor Speedway last month and execute all day, be up front ladega. We didn’t get a lot also finished sixth in the most there at the end, and if you of stage points in the first recent truck race at Talladega get a green-white-checkered, stage and not getting any in Superspeedway. you just got to hope that the the second stage kind of hurt He hopes to punch his guy behind you don’t just go us a little bit. That dropped Make safety part ticket to Homestead-Miami down in the corner and move us to third (in points). I feel Speedway with a victory in you away. like stage points are going to the NASCAR Hall of Fame “In the spring race, we had be huge these next two races. 200. really good speed in prac- We can win either race that of cheerleading Hill made his first start tice and in the race. We just we go to, Martinsville and at Martinsville Speedway missed the balance. I still Phoenix. five years ago driving for his feel like we should have had “That would be the easi- Cheerleading can be a ticipants and their parents family-owned team and he’s a top-10 finish. It wasn’t too est thing to do, but I feel like physically demanding activ- should understand the activ- learned a lot on and off the bad. I feel like if we can carry getting the most max stage ity full of stunts, dancing and ity is not without risk. How- track since he moved up to over what we had in practice points you can possibly get in tumbling. Although it was ever, certain steps can make the NASCAR national series and figure it out in the race, Stage 1 and 2 definitely helps initially designed to entertain the sport more safe. in 2014. I think we have a real, legiti- you going into Phoenix.” and motivate crowds during • TeensHealth from “When I first started racing mate shot at winning.” Tickets to the NASCAR Hall sporting events, cheerleading Nemours says flyers might in the truck series, we were Hill was making reference of Fame 200, the First Data has become a competition in want to consider wearing a doing it with a low budget to the spring truck race at 500 and the 2020 NASCAR its own right and features sea- lightweight cheer vest while team and just trying to see if Martinsville when late-race Cup Series Night Race at soned athletes who dedicate practicing to protect them- it was something we wanted contact cost him a chance at Martinsville Speedway can themselves and commit to selves from bruising and in- to do,” said Hill. “Then we a top-10 finish. be purchased online at www. year-round rigorous training. juries. decided to come up and do “We were running inside martinsvillespeedway.com or Active Network, a com- • Cheerleaders should wear our own program. So, for two the top 10 all day and the by calling 877.RACE.TIX. pany that provides software the proper footwear, which as a service for sports activ- includes rubber-soled shoes. ity and participant manage- • Landing mats or spring ment, says that more than floors that absorb impact Denny Hamlin: Martinsville 3.3 million Americans par- should be used during prac- ticipate in cheerleading each tices. year. Sometimes referred to • Restrict pyramid heights as spirit sports, cheerleading to prevent falls. ChildrenÕs Is Going To Be Very Pivotal also is popular in Canada. Hospital Colorado says that Over the last 10 years, sev- pyramids may only be two First Data 500 Victory can lock Virginia what we can do there,” said Hamlin. eral cheerleading gyms have levels in high school, and in native into Championship 4 In addition to his five wins – including opened in Alberta and other college they may only be 2.5 MARTINSVILLE, Va. (Oct. 18, 2019) – three in a row from the fall race of 2009 areas of the country. body lengths. Anyone who has followed Denny Hamlin’s through the 2010 season – Hamlin has fin- Cheerleading teams per- • Cheerleading coaches career knows one thing is certain, he loves ished in the top five in 14 of his 27 starts at form tumbling, dance, gym- should ensure that partici- racing at Martinsville Speedway. the track with three runner-up finishes. nastics, and acrobatic stunts. pants understand and can Hamlin has scored 35 Monster Energy Hamlin once again had a strong car in the Particular squad members are perform basic skills before NASCAR Cup Series wins in his storied spring race at Martinsville Speedway only to selected to be ÒflyersÓ who introducing more advanced career and has five victories at Martinsville have his chances for a win end after some are lifted or tossed in the air acrobatic/gymnastics maneu- Speedway, which is tied with Pocono Race- woes on pit road. by their Òbases,Ó according vers. way for the most wins at one track by Ham- “We had a really good FedEx Toyota,” to Sports Medicine Update. • The USA Federation for lin. Hamlin said. “I thought we had a second- to An increasing level of com- Sport Cheering mandates the Hamlin is also focused for the fall race at fourth-place car depending on the scenario. plexity and stunts can put use of spotters for pyramids Martinsville and knows all too well that win- But, I lost some spots on pit road, and we cheerleading athletes at high and basket tosses, and they ning the First Data 500 can guarantee him a had a penalty for an uncontrolled tire and risk for injury. should be used in both prac- spot in the Championship 4 as he continues had to go to the back. We had to fight back The University of Roch- tice and competition. These his quest for that elusive first NASCAR Cup toward the front, but we made a good day ester Medical Center says spotters must always be pres- Series crown. out of it.” many cheerleading injuries ent and properly trained. This year’s First Data 500 is scheduled for Hamlin was able to come home fifth and now occur when athletes per- • Coaches should be certi- Oct. 27 (3 p.m. ET, NBCSN, SiriusXM NAS- will attempt to tie NASCAR Hall of Famers form risky maneuvers. Data fied by the American Associa- CAR) and once again kicks off the Round of Fred Lorenzen and Cale Yarborough with his collected by the National tion of Cheerleading Coaches 8 for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Se- sixth win and become the seventh driver with High School Sports-Related and Advisors. This program ries playoffs. six or more victories at Martinsville Speed- Injury Surveillance Study is to educate cheerleading “Martinsville is going to be very pivotal,” way next Sunday. from 2009Ð2010 through coaches at all levels. said Hamlin. “We’ve always seen great battles Advance ticket prices for the First Data 2013Ð2014 indicates cheer- Apart from the AACCA, there. I feel like it’s the greatest race in the 500 begin at $47 with youth tickets for fans leading has a disproportion- safety guidelines can be ob- playoffs other than Homestead.” 17-and-under just $25 regardless of loca- ately high rate of catastrophic tained from other organiza- The Chesterfield, Va. native scored his tion. Youth 17-and-under are admitted free injuries (over 50 percent of tions, such as the United most recent win at Martinsville Speedway in to the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck all catastrophic injuries in States All Star Federation, 2015 and although it’s been a few years since Series NASCAR Hall of Fame 200-lap race female high school athletes), CheerSafe, and the National he visited Gatorade Victory Lane and took on Saturday. Friday’s practice day is free to including skull fractures, Federation of State High home an iconic Grandfather clock, he still everyone. death, cervical fractures or School Associations. These loves competing on the tight half-mile track. major ligamentous injury, are governing bodies that “Martinsville is obviously one of my favor- Tickets are on sale now and can be pur- spinal cord contusions, paral- were established to set rules ite tracks and a place where we’ve had a lot of chased by calling 877.RACE.TIX or online ysis, and severe head injuries for cheerleading safety to success, so our FedEx team feels good about at www.martinsvillespeedway.com. resulting in permanent brain limit risk and help protect injury, compared to other athletes at all levels of par- sports. ticipation. www.henrycountyenterprise.com To stay safe during cheer- leading competitions, par- -Metro Creative Content Page 10 • Saturday, October 26, 2019 • Henry County Enterprise• www.henrycountyenterprise.com

Meeting, from page 1 dures.” successful tourism program without a tor. One success story Watkins shared is During the presentation, he shared vibrant downtown,” Stinnett said. Perkins Medical Services, which “start- written remarks from Michael W. Lay- Th e board also heard from Lisa ed out as a one-person, part-time busi- man, leader of the accreditation as- Watkins, head of the Martinsville- ness, and it’s created three jobs now.” sessment team that toured the Henry Henry County Chamber of Com- Th e Chamber continues to work County Sheriff ’s Offi ce and inter- merce, who gave a presentation on the with consulting fi rm Retail Strategies viewed various agency staff members. Chamber’s Partnership for Economic to generate leads on recruiting potential “Every member of the agency was Growth (CPEG). Watkins shared that new retail businesses to Martinsville- friendly and well-informed in every an 8-week entrepreneur “boot camp” Henry County, she said. Two recent contact with the assessment team. program in partnership with Patrick examples of leads generated were Ol- Th ese qualities were also observed by Henry Community College has yield- lie’s Bargain Outlet and the recently the team when deputies were seen deal- ed 153 graduates so far. opened Cook-Out in Collinsville. ing with the public,” Layman said in his “A lot of graduates have started their During his remarks to the Board remarks. “Th e strength of this agency is own business and are still in business,” of Supervisors, County Administra- shown by the dedication of the mem- she said. “Th e success rate of these busi- tor Tim Hall told the board there is bers of this organization to the citizens nesses has been phenomenal.” Typical- a “pretty strong possibility” they will within the agency’s service area and to ly, Watkins said, new business ventures need a special called meeting before the the profession of law enforcement.” have a 15 percent success rate over a next regular monthly meeting regard- Also during the Oct. 22 meeting, fi ve-year period, whereas “we have a 85 ing jail fi nancing. It is tentatively set for the Board of Supervisors learned that percent success rate.” Nov. 13. local households have saved $163 each Th ese businesses have generated Hall also said that they are “hopeful in state and local taxes each year as a re- $191,000 in revenue, $1.1 million in of rescinding the burn ban” by the end sult of taxes generated by tourist spend- new capital investment and 113 new of the week, thanks to recent rainfall. ing. Th is was presented by Martins- jobs, she said. Th e next boot camp will Hall said that those concerned about ville-Henry County Assistant Director be held in spring 2020. the ban aff ecting tourists in the area for of Tourism Beth Stinnett, who shared Watkins also said the West Pied- Race Weekend, the Martinsville Speed- fi gures on economic impact as well as mont Business Development Center, way and RV Park have both asked for the agency’s strategic plan for market- also known as the small business incu- and received special permits for use of ing the area. bator, is at 97 percent occupancy. Th e open burning. She also shared goals from the tour- only un-occupied suite in the building Supervisor Debra Buchanan also ism department’s “Destination Plan is having work done to address a mois- shared that the Horsepasture area com- 2023” to build a brand around MHC ture issue, she said, so in fact all the munity meeting has been set for Tues- being an “active lifestyle destination rentable space in the incubator is being day, Nov. 19 at 6 p.m. at the Horsepas- with unique cultural experiences.” used. ture Ruritan Building. Buchanan Th is includes continuing to revital- Th ere are 20 current small business encouraged local residents to “come MHC Assistant Tourism Director Beth Stinnett presents ize uptown Martinsville, because, “the tenants and 35 “graduates” -- businesses out and fi nd out what’s going on in economic impact figures to the Board of Supervisors consultant told us you cannot have a that have expanded beyond the incuba- Horsepasture and Henry County.” during their regular meeting Oct. 22.

Dragon Fest from page 2 Livy’s Lights Up Pink had a lot of fun,” Brown said. “We mouth is very diluted lamp oil. seum. We got to see all the dino- loved it. Th is year it seemed like Michelle Witherow attended saurs. We got to do crafts, and there they had more to do.” with her son, Kingston; her boy- was a game in there called Feed the If you drive on Vir- “Most of us can think Fire performer Meli Markham, friend, Charles McWilliams, and Dragon.” ginia Avenue, you may of someone that is in our from Raleigh, N.C., drew a crowd his two daughters: Cailyn and Her sister, Charlotte, piped up, have noticed that Livy’s family or of friends that in front of the museum as she Charlotte. Witherow said the event “I liked looking at the snakes.” ice cream shop is lighting are either struggling with twirled a fl aming baton and blew was a good time for all of them. Kingston was not interested in up pink. some type of cancer or are a mouthful of liquid onto the fi re “It’s hard to fi nd something fun being interviewed -- he was too Livy’s will donate a por- survivors. My father, in that made it explode in the air. Af- for kids of all ages,” she said. “Kings- busy sword-fi ghting the other kids tion of proceeds in Oc- particular, is a survivor,” ter one of her performances, kids ton is 3, Charlotte is 6, and Cailyn with a foam pool noodle -- but his tober to breast cancer re- Billings added. from the audience surrounded her is 11, and they all had a blast.” mother said he enjoyed seeing the search. Th e ice cream shop to ask how she does it. Markham Cailyn McWilliams said her fa- pirate band, Pirates of the Pied- “Livy’s is going pink hopes this will cause a explained that the liquid in her vorite part was “going to the mu- mont, perform throughout the day. in the month of Octo- ripple eff ect of other busi- ber to recognize breast nesses in Martinsville and cancer awareness month. Henry County to do the One in eight women are same. aff ected by breast can- “We do feel like we cer in their lifetime and are the fi rst to light up we want to contribute the entire business pink. to the research to fi nd Although I know some a cure,” Owner Rod- are not lighting up pink, ney Billings said. they are contributing to Billings said bringing breast cancer research and awareness and fi nding a breast cancer awareness cure is a passionate and month in many diff erent personal topic for him. ways,” Billings stated.

Audience members were entranced by a fire performance by Meli Markham during the Dragon Festival Oct. 19.

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