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P.O.5Southside Box 849, Keysville Va. 23947 January 9-15, 2020 Messenger Vol. 16, No.29 INSIDE THIS EDITION Lunenburg Insider Tri County Sports BeginnerBeginner BeekeepingBeekeeping Classes Classes Monthly Chamber Annual Event NFL Teams Like Versatility of idden bject to Include Awards Charlotte Native Joe Reed H O The Southside Messenger The Southside Messenger Game Lunenburg Insider B Tri-County Sports Charlotte, Lunenburg and Prince Edward Co. Athletic News THE SOUTHSIDE MESSENGER • January 9-15, 2020 THE SOUTHSIDE MESSENGER • January 9-15, 2020 B5 See Page A5 Turner Wins LCPS Division Spelling Bee JV Lady Chargers Beat Nottoway, Lunenburg County Pub- seven rounds. Levi is a fifth The championship win- lic Schools held its Division grade student and the rep- ning word for Morgan was Spelling Bee on Monday, Jan- resentative from Kenbridge garland. He will go on to Varsity Drops First Game of New Year uary 6, 2020. Congratulations Elementary School. The third participate in the Richmond to Morgan Turner, fourth school winner and partici- Times Dispatch Regional VICTORIA - The Cen- grader at Victoria Elementary pant in the Division Spelling Spelling Bee which will be tral Lady Chargers basketball School. Bee was Patrick Sacra. Pat- held at 1:00 p.m. on Satur- teams returned to the hard- Beginner Beekeeping Classes by Heart of Virginia Morgan outlasted division rick is an eighth grader from day, March 21 at The Library wood last week against Not- For Details! runner-up Levi Peacock after Lunenburg Middle School. of Virginia. toway. The JV squad got a big win, while the varsity team continues to look for their Bee-keepersSee will Detailsbe held PageTuesday, A3 January 28, first win of the season. The JV Chargers had an exciting game against the Cougars as the two teams battled throughout the game Tuesday, February 18 and Tuesday, February 25 with Central taking a five point lead with two minutes remaining and holding on for their first win of the season. from 7-9 pm at the Prince Edward County Extension The varsity Lady Chargers played well early on, but the Lady Cougars used defense and several fast break baskets Office across from Lowe’s in Farmville. A hands-on to surge ahead and cruise to a 50-31 win. Meherrin Responds to The varsity team will play Appomattox Regional Gover- session will be held on a date to be announced. nor’s School on the road Fri- day, after taking on Gooch- land at home Wednesday Rainbow Lane Fire night. Cost is $50 per family and pre-registration is required. Meherrin Volunteer Fire & Rescue firefighters have started the New Year with fire call responses including one on January 2. Statesmen Boys Move The department was called out for an early morning fire around 3 a.m. Company 5 along with Keysville Volun- For more information and to register, contact Mary teer Fire Department and Hampden Sydney Volunteer Fire Boyfriend Arrested for& Rescue were dispatched to Rainbow LaneMurder for a reported to 3-3 with 80-50 Win dryer fire. CHARLOTTE COURT HOUSE - The Randolph-Henry Jane Morgan at 434-315-1433 or email at Varsity Boys Basketball team had a strong return to action last week when they took on the Cumberland Dukes. The Statesmen jumped out to an early lead and used aggressive defense to force easy offensive opportunities on the way to wmorgan476@ gmail.com. an 80-50 blowout win. The Statesmen move to 3-3 on the season and sit in the top half of the James River District. The JV Boys suffered a 40-38 loss against Cumberland. The close defeat makes them 1-6 on the season. The Var- sity Lady Statesmen fell to Cumberland by a 56-18 score and are currently 1-8 on the season. The JV Lady Statesmen also fell to Cumberland by a 39-12 score and are 1-8 on the season. The boys will play Altavista at home this week and travel to Amelia on Friday. The girls will be away against Altavista and then return home for a Friday contest against Amelia.

NFL Teams Like Versatility of Charlotte County Native Joe Reed of LunenburgPictured from left to right are Morgan Turner, Levi Peacock and Patrick Sacra.Woman CHARLOTTE CO. - From factor in, many players will ly for the NFL, things are ex- now until the 2020 NFL Draft be looking to move up and pected to change quite a bit. takes place, the question of improve their stock. For Charlotte County na- where players will be tak- Outside of the first few tive and UVa standout Joe County Officials to Look at Unfunded Mandate Procedures en continues to change from picks, this year has quite a bit Reed the coming months will week to week. With college of fluidity it seems and with be about looking to improve LUNENBURG - The on the county. An unfunded localities to have an oppor- pro-days upcoming and the several big stars still to decide his draft position as well. Lunenburg County Board of mandate is a statute or reg- tunity to review and analyze NFL Draft Combine still to if they will leave college ear- While projections range from LUNENBURG - On Tues- be multipleSupervisors is setstab to hold ulation thatwounds requires a state legislation that mayand require White-Jenning’s body as early as the third round their first meeting of 2020 on or local government to per- additional expenditures. This to as late as the sixth round, January 9. In addition to the form certain actions, with no gives local government a the consensus is that the traditional reorganization- money provided for fulfilling chance to see how new leg- All-American kick return and day, December 31 at 10:24 p.m., lying in al workblood, that must be done in the requirements.according In oth- islation may cause budget tois- was transported to the State wide receiver will get drafted. voting for the chairman and er words, federal and state sues or find ways to get the Some of the NFL scouts vice chairman positions, the sources may require counties needed funding. have noted that his size and supervisors are expected to to provide additional services The group will also be frame, as well as versatility, discuss possible resolutions or actions, but they do not looking at the differences be- make him a strong prospect tween city and county taxing deputies with the Lunenburg Sheriff regardingTownsend. counties having the offer increased money to help Medical Examiner’s Office in for teams, while others note authority. A city is allowed to chance to review state legis- pay for the implementation of make tax decisions on meals that his production increased lation. these actions. tax, cigarette tax and other dramatically at wide receiver County officials have of- Some sample resolutions revenue forms that are not during this year. One site has Sheriff’s Office responded to No homicideten talked about unfund- that thecharges county is expected to allowed or onlyhave allowed by Richmond for determination him high on the Steelers draft ed mandates that are placed look at include the need for referendum in counties. board and getting on the Mike Tomlin coached team would be a great landing place. Joe Reed a call at the residence of Mar- been madeChamber Annualyet Event againstto Include Awards, a sus- of the exact cause of death. Entertainment and Dinner School Officials Face Budget Work in 2020 Eagles Scholastic Bowl Advances to Regionals LUNENBURG - The start fered positive updates re- those steps in the past. LCPS LUNENBURG - The Lunenburg County Chamber of FARMVILLE - The Prince Edward County High School jureka White-Jennings, age pect, butCommerce the is set to hold theirwoman’s Annual Meeting and Ban- of 2020 also boysignals the fact- cently on enrollment along officials have stated before scholastic bowl team completed the regular season recent- quet in the coming weeks where they will announce the that the Lunenburg County with many other good things that having competitive wag- es for teachers and personnel ly by defeating both Randolph-Henry and Buckingham. The Business of the Year and Citizen of the Year. School Board will be having happening with the four pub- wins were a great way to finish the season as Prince Edward The event is set to take place on January 18, 2020 at numerous budget meetings lic schools. Projected enroll- is important in the retention of the school employees. See Murder on page A2 split with both teams after having lost to them earlier in the 6:00 p.m. The Chamber is holding their big yearly event over the next few months in ment is used to base the state 25, at 1652 Lunenburg Coun- friend, Thomas Mantez, age Following the public in- season. at the Victoria Rescue Squad Station 7, 915 E. 5th Avenue, preparing for a joint meeting funding for public schools These wins brought Prince Edward’s record to 11 wins and Kenbridge. put session, there will be ad- with county officials in the each year. With the upcom- ditional meetings set by the five losses for the regular season. The team will compete in a The event this year will begin with a social hour at double elimination tournament in January to try to advance to spring. ing budget year set to begin school board members in or- 6:00 p.m. that includes music. That will be followed by Regionals for the 6th straight year. One of the first orders of shortly an increase in enroll- der to discuss, work through ty Road, Lunenburg, Virgin- 28, of thedinner, servedsame at 6:30 p.m. The dinner address, will include prime was The team is led by senior and leading scorer Tiba Ham- business in budget work is a ment will help with funding. and finalize the upcoming rib or chicken, with sides and desserts. za; juniors Zack Little and Antonio Harvey; sophomore Mir- The Business of the Year and Citizen of the Year re- public hearing that is set for In recent years, LCPS has budget. There will be a final ra Mishra; and freshman Dima Hamza. Great Job Scholastic cipients will be announced after dinner is served. If there this week on January 6. Su- worked hard to put teachers joint meeting with the county Bowl! is an issue with the weather during the date of the event, perintendent of Lunenburg on the correct salary scale af- officials before a final budget ia, and found her dead in the Schools Charles Berkley of- ter having to skip or freeze is completed this spring. at the scenethe snow date is set for Februaryand 1. charged at floor with what appeared to about 3:30 a.m. with Assault and Battery of a Family Mem- FIRE CONTAINED AT KEYSVILLE LAUNDROMAT: Late Tuesday ber, Ms. White-Jennings, for morning the Keysville Volunteer Fire Department received a call an offense that allegedly oc- to a fire at the Keysville Laundromat. A clothes dryer was burn- curred on December 30. ing with visible flames. Prompt response by KVFD limited the Mantez is being held with- damage to the one unit. out bail at Piedmont Regional Jail. He will be advised of his right to counsel on Thursday morning. Townsend said he County Board Meets to Organize expects charges will be filed soon for murder. The South- CHARLOTTE COURT position. Fore seconded her side Messenger spoke with HOUSE - The Charlotte own nomination. Lunenburg County Sheriff’s County Board of Supervi- The substitute motion Office officials earlier this sors met January 2, 2020 failed on a tied vote with week and they noted that for their organizational Pierantoni, Fore and Hamlett there are no new updates on meeting. Six members voting yes and with Walker, Marjureka White-Jennings the case. Thomas Mantez of the board were pres- Reeves and Shook voting No. ent with new member Will The board then voted on Garnett absent. Walker as Vice-Chairman. Following the invo- Pierantoni and Fore voted cation and the pledge of against with Shook, Walk- Public Input Sought on Keysville Comprehensive Plan Update Allegiance the meeting er, Reeves and Hamlett vot- opened to elect officers for ing yes making Walker the KEYSVILLE - The Town sented to the Planning Com- also available on the Town’s the year. Vice-Chairman for the year. of Keysville has a draft of its mission and Town Council at web site, https://www.town- Gary Walker nominat- Hamlett explained his Comprehensive Plan update the January 13 Town Coun- ofkeysville.com/, and the CRC ed Garland Hamlett for tie-breaking support of ready, and wants feedback on cil meeting, and both bodies web site, http://www.virgin- Chairman, seconded by Walker stating, “We have to have a Vice-Chairman.” the Plan from citizens. The expect to hold a joint public iasheartland.org/. Robert Shook. Hamlett was elected unanimously. Pierantoni responded, Keysville Planning Commis- hearing on the Plan at the Comments on the draft Plan should be submitted IN Robert Shook nom- “There are other ways to re- sion has been working with February 10 Town Council WRITING no later than 5:00 inated Gary Walker as solve a tie. So, once again this the Commonwealth Regional meeting. p.m. on Friday, January 31. Vice-Chairman second- is very disappointing- that Council (CRC) for the last 15 Copies of the draft Plan Comments may be submitted ed by new member Tony once again this is how the months on an update of the are available at Keysville to the Keysville Town Office Reeves. Pierantoni offered board operates, so be it.” Town’s Comprehensive Plan, Town Hall, 120 J Street, and (townoffice@townofkeys- a substitute motion nomi- and the document is ready for the Keysville Branch of the ville.com) or Todd Fortune at nating Donna Fore for the See Board on page A3 public review and comment. Charlotte County Library, 300 the CRC (TFortune@virgini- The draft Plan is being pre- King Street. The draft Plan is asheartland.org). New 2020 Virginia Laws Include Tax Changes STATEWIDE - The General Assembly had ap- Northam Introduces Legislative Package Including Marijuana Decriminalization start of 2020 means there proved a version of that ban are additional laws that go during the regular session STATEWIDE - Gover- initiatives will combat mass to be arrested for marijuana into effect. There are sev- this winter, but the bill went nor Ralph Northam unveiled incarceration, increase sup- charges than white residents. eral new tax laws in Vir- into a conference committee his proposed criminal justice ports for returning citizens, The Governor’s legislation ginia this year, but one due to a handful of differ- reform agenda for the 2020 and ensure meaningful sec- will also clear the records of that has some people con- ences in wording, where the General Assembly Session. ond chances for those who individuals who have been fused is regarding cell- bill eventually died. The cur- Legislative initiatives include have paid their debts to so- previously convicted of sim- phone usage while driv- rent laws do prohibit driv- decriminalization of mari- ciety. This is a bold step to- ple possession. ing. ers from holding a cellphone juana, parole reform, raising wards a more just and inclu- Governor Northam is pro- Several Southside cit- while driving in a Virginia the felony larceny threshold, sive Commonwealth, and I posing legislation to raise the izens have asked about road work zone, but do not raising the age of juvenile look forward to working with felony larceny threshold to the proposed bill that was ban them from using phones transfer to adult court, and the General Assembly to pass $1,000. In 2018, the Gover- introduced which would to talk. the permanent elimination of these measures into law.” nor signed bipartisan legisla- keep drivers from holding Some changes include driver’s license suspensions The Governor is proposing tion raising the felony larceny and using their cellphones sales tax rate reduction by for unpaid fines, fees, and Virginia decriminalize simple threshold to $500—the first while driving. This would 2.5% on personal hygiene court costs. possession of marijuana, cre- time it had been raised since have been in addition to products. These products in- “All Virginians deserve ating a $50 civil penalty in- 1980. This newly proposed the texting laws. There clude disposable diapers (re- access to a fair and equita- stead. Studies show marijua- increase will bring Virginia in was an effort to increase gardless of age of user), in- ble criminal justice system,” na arrests disproportionately line with many other states the texting ban to bar continence pads, disposable said Governor Northam. “My impact people of color—in and ensure one mistake does handheld cellphone use by bed sheets, as well as femi- proposed criminal justice re- Virginia, African Americans drivers anywhere in the form legislation and budget are substantially more likely See Northam on page A3 state. Each chamber of the See Laws on page A3

Like us on Find us on the web: Facebook southsidemessenger.com facebook.com/SouthsideMessenger 490 Railroad Ave., PO Box 849, Keysville, VA 23947 • 434-736-0152 A2 January 9-15, 2020 The Southside Messenger Obituaries Bernard Smith Barker Victoria, Virginia Bernard Smith “Bernie” remembered for his service Barker, 70, passed away on to DMV, his active involve- December 31, 2019 surround- ment in community, and his ed by his loving family. Born famously deep passion for all October 10, 1949 in Lunen- things related to University burg County, Virginia, he at- of Virginia sports. Bernard tended Central of Lunenburg was predeceased by his par- (Class of 1968) and gradu- ents, Aubrey Lee Barker and ated from Danville Commu- Virginia Smith Barker. Left to nity College in 1970. He was cherish his memory are his an active member of Hol- wife of 12 years, Lynn Hurt ly Ridge Christian Church in Barker; son, Jason Christo- Mechanicsville, Va. where he pher Barker; daughter, Erin served as deacon and mem- Hurt Sapienza; son-in-law, ber of the Buildings and historic pitching performance Paul Sapienza; son, Joseph Grounds, Membership, and in the 1967 District Cham- Edward Hurt, Jr.; daughter- Worship committees. Ber- pionship final game, leading in-law, Dorothy Hurt and nard later attended Fairfield the Chargers to victory over granddaughter, Mattie Wind- Presbyterian Church in Me- Park View High School. Ber- sor Hurt. His siblings include chanicsville before moving nard was also loyal and per- Jamie Barker; Claude Barker to Midlothian, Va. He made sistent. He devoted 39 years and wife, Jean; Dennis Bark- his ultimate home in Victo- of service to the VA DMV, er and wife, Sandra; Imogene ria, Va., where he served on beginning as an entry-level Bishop and husband, Tom, the Board of Trustees for the employee and progressing to and Lovelene Clary. The fam- Lunenburg Public Library and the Director of Facilities Ser- ily will receive friends at the the board of the Lunenburg vices and Planning. He ex- home at all times. A service to Country Club. These years in hibited pride only in the ac- honor Bernard will be held at Victoria were spent alongside complishments of others and Victoria Baptist Church, 1423 Marjureka White-Jennings his wife Lynn, with whom he helped facilitate their success Eighth Street, Victoria, Va. on shared many dances, laughs, through positivity and con- Friday, January 10, 2020. Vis- Murder The Assault and Bat- and adventures. One of six tinued encouragement. This itation will be at 12:00 noon tery charge is a Class One children, Bernard learned held true not only in his work with the service to follow at Continued from Front Misdemeanor and carries early on the value of dili- for the DMV but also toward 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, gence, teamwork, humility, his friends and family. Ber- please consider memorial Although the Sheriff’s Office a maximum penalty of 12 months in jail. self-discipline, and generosi- nard’s love for those around contributions to the Victoria may be notified verbally of a ty, virtues that he would per- was obvious. Outside of work, Public Library, PO Box 1422, cause of death within days, Sheriff Townsend said this incident is still un- sonify throughout his life. In Bernard was a mentor to the Victoria, VA 23974 or the the official report will likely high school, he balanced aca- Boy Scout Troop 535 and par- Lunenburg County Animal not be released for months. der investigation, and no further comments will be demics and sports, especially ticipated in events with his Shelter, Courthouse Square, The Sheriff’s Office is the on the baseball mound with a son, Jason. Bernard will be Lunenburg, VA 23952. primary investigation unit for issued while the investiga- the crimes, and the Forensic tion is active. He encour- Evidence Recovery Unit of the ages anyone with infor- Reginald Jarvis Dunnavant Virginia State Police is assist- mation to call the Sheriff’s Victoria, Virginia ing, having worked through- Office at (434) 696- 4452 out the night and the next or anonymously at Crimes- Reginald Jarvis “Reggie” at Central High School, Reggie day recovering evidence. toppers at (434) 696-3100. Dunnavant, 69, of Victoria, coached baseball for 23 years Virginia was found dead De- and basketball for 10 years. cember 14, 2019. He was born He retired from teaching and December 29, 1949, son of the coaching after the 1999 sea- late Shirley Brydie Dunnavant son. As baseball coach, Reggie and Glada Geneva Jarvis. He led his team to several base- is survived by two sons, R. ball championships, among Forrest of Vermont and E. them 12 James River District Lee of Victoria, Virginia, and championships, eight Region a granddaughter, Macy Beth B championships, and two Dunnavant. He was preced- State Group A champion- ed in death by brothers, Mark ships. He was the 1987 VHS- Robert E. Hawthorne and Forrest Dunnavant, and CA Coach of the Year. He was Robert E. Hawthorne, Jr. sister, Nancy Dunnavant Pro- also a successful basketball vo. After graduating from coach. Reggie was a member Derrick P. Fellows Central High School in 1968, and sang in the choir at the Susan G. Andrews he attended the University numerous awards, among Victoria Baptist Church where of Richmond and graduat- them: member of “Most Out- funeral services will be held ed with a B.A. in 1972. Reg- standing Athletes of Ameri- Saturday, January 11, 2020 ca” (1972) and 1972 Southern Kenbridge: (434) 676-3275 • Victoria: (434) 696-2139 gie earned a Master’s Degree at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, from Longwood College in Conference Player of the Year. Blackstone: (434) 292-7676 • Farmville: (434) 392-9425 please consider donations to 1983. He was an extremely He also had the 1972 Southern the Victoria Baptist Church, Keysville: (434) 736-8451 talented athlete who was a Conference highest batting Victoria, Virginia 23974. On- standout in baseball, basket- average. He was among the line condolences may be ball, and track in high school. top 10 hitters in the Southern made at www.staplesfh.com. www.hawthorne.law He was a four-year letterman Conference all four years he Staples Funeral Home Vic- in baseball at the Universi- attended the U of R. In addi- toria, Va. is in charge of ar- ty of Richmond and earned tion to teaching Social Studies rangements. Business & Services Directory

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PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY den-Sydney Volunteer Fire $8 per dog (checks and cash A representative of the 31, 2020. The Treasurer’s Of- – Prince Edward County An- Department at 108 S. Bound- accepted). The clinic is open Prince Edward County Trea- fice is located on the second imal Control will be holding ary Road, Hampden-Sydney, to the public and citizens do surer’s Office will also be on floor of the Prince Edward a rabies clinic on Saturday, Virginia. A veterinarian from not have to be Prince Edward site to enable citizens to pur- County Courthouse. January 11, 2020 from 10:00 Ridge Animal Hospital will be County residents to receive chase 2020 county dog tags For additional information about rabies vaccinations, a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The clin- on site offering rabies vacci- rabies vaccinations for their (licenses). please contact Prince Edward ic will be held at the Hamp- nations for dogs at the cost of dog. All dogs in Prince Edward County Animal Control at County that are four months 434-223-7310. For more in- of age and older must have formation about county dog a current rabies vaccination licenses, please call the Trea- Centra Facilities Implement Temporary Visitation and a county dog license. A surer’s Office at 434-392- new dog license must be pur- 3454. chased for each dog by Jan- Restrictions Due to Increased Prevalence of Flu uary 31st of each year. For kennel licenses, one rabies FARMVILLE - In order to are sick, have a fever, cough, These restrictions aim to certificate will be required for protect our patients from flu runny nose, sore throat, protect patients and halt the each individual dog tag. and other infectious diseases, headache, muscle or joint spread of influenza and oth- To purchase a license for we have implemented new pain er infectious diseases. Cen- your dog, you must present visitation restrictions. We re- • For protection of chil- tra will lift this temporary spectfully ask our community dren and patients, it is highly restriction once the flu sea- a copy of your current rabies to follow these new guide- recommended children not be son has declined. Other area vaccination to the County lines during the remainder of brought into any Centra fa- healthcare facilities and hos- Treasurer’s Office in person the flu season: cility unless medical atten- pitals are adopting similar on the day of the event, or at • Visitation is limited to tion is needed visitation restrictions. These another time before January healthy adults • Please no more than two restrictions are effective im- • Please do not visit if you visitors at a time per patient mediately. Beginner Beekeeping Classes Northam Northam’s proposed legisla- eligible for discretionary pa- tion would make this change role and the elimination of Continued from Front permanent. driver’s license suspensions not forever impact a person’s Governor Northam is also for unpaid fees and fines and life. Felony convictions car- proposing parole reform by non-driving related offenses ry prison time and create a expanding eligibility for pa- will affect hundreds of thou- criminal record that can be a role consideration to individ- sands of people.” barrier to education, housing, uals based on their age and jobs, and more. certain medical conditions. Laws In addition, the Governor’s Last year, Governor Continued from Front Northam and the General As- legislative package would ex- sembly eliminated the prac- pand parole consideration to nine hygiene products like individuals impacted by the tice of suspending a person’s sanitary napkins and towels Beginner Beekeeping Classes by Heart of Virginia driver’s license suspensions Fishback v. Commonwealth and tampons. for unpaid fines and fees. case. A change in the standard Bee-keepers will be held Tuesday, January 28, Since that time, over 50,000 Finally, Governor deduction on tax forms will Tuesday, February 18 and Tuesday, February 25 Northam’s two-year bud- Virginians have had their li- increase to $4,500 for tax- from 7-9 pm at the Prince Edward County Extension censes reinstated. Governor get makes significant in- payers filing single, or - mar vestments in criminal justice ried filing separately; and Office across from Lowe’s in Farmville. A hands-on reform. The proposed bud- $9,000 for married taxpayers session will be held on a date to be announced. get includes $4.6 million for Board filing jointly. Cost is $50 per family and pre-registration is required. pre-trial and probation ser- In addition to those Continued from Front vices, funding for a new pub- changes, Virginians can also For more information and to register, contact Mary Robert’s Rules of Order lic defender’s office in Prince deduct real and personal Jane Morgan at 434-315-1433 or email at for small groups, requiring William County, and addi- property taxes paid to Virgin- a second for all motions was tional public defender posi- ia or any other taxing juris- wmorgan476@ gmail.com. approved unanimously. tions across the Common- diction up to $10,000. Following discussion in wealth to reduce caseload. which Walker supported al- Additionally, the budget in- ternating meetings between cludes $2 million for pre-re- day and evening and made a lease and post-incarceration motion to that effect. Fore services. stated, “I understand Mr. “This administration You could get a Walker’s desire for alternat- continues to demonstrate its ing the schedule but I find it dedication to comprehensive confusing and my constitu- criminal justice reform,” said Refund Advance up to ents find it confusing.” Fore Secretary of Public Safety and then made a substitute mo- Homeland Security Brian J. tion for the meetings to be Moran. “The impact of this held at night. Fore’s motion legislative package is sub- failed in a tie vote. stantial and transformative. $ After discussion the board Our parole reform bills will voted 4/2 to hold the meet- make many more offenders ings on the second MondaySelect of each month with theLocation times alternating between 1:30 and12 3,500 6:00 p.m. January’s meeting will be held Wednesday, Jan- uary 8 at 1:30. within minutes of filing. Supervisor Pierantoni ad- dressed the Chairman. “Mr. Chair, since we seem to-I think we need to understand No interest. that if motions end up in a tie, since people up here maybe No loan fees. Jan. 4 – Feb. 29 need a refresher on how that is solved because it is not the Buying or end of the world if we end in a Selling a Walk in or make an appointment today at hrblock.com. tie. 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This week Americans burning full sized, apparently have been subjected to the paper, American flags. alleged news story of yet an- I am certain these are not other “spontaneous protest” typical in Iraqi homes, partic- in the Middle East; this time ularly anti-American homes. at the American Embassy in I am certain these are not Iraq. available in local stores. You would think that at Are we supposed to be- least one of the major news lieve Abdul left home to go to Hickory Hill services would have at least the store carrying an Amer- one commentator who sees ican Flag, a caricature of a Dear Editor, and reports what actually EDITOR flag, wire cutters and pockets It’s not often that an organization’s performance is so happened. full of stuff to throw when he exemplary that you are compelled to share it with the com- The news footage as usu- AVERETT JONES got caught up in a sponta- munity. al documents this was an- neous mob? This is the case with Hickory Hill in Burkeville. They have a other planned event. Why pre-printed signs someone In almost every case the memory unit there for people with dementia and Alzheimer’s. planned it. isn’t anyone saying it was news coverage of “sponta- Never have we witnessed a place that has more devoted, com- In Baghdad “protes- planned? neous protest” shows pre- passionate and caring staff. Their personnel are well trained It is obvious to any coun- tors” were waving a carica- printed propaganda. and have routines built that make sure every resident gets try boy that when protestors ture American Flag featuring Call it what is was, a show up to a protest with President Trump’s face and staged event, and you will their care needs met in every category you can measure. footprints. They were also have more credibility. We moved our mother there and this is first-hand knowl- edge. This is a family business run by Dee Mullens, herself a senior citizen. While we have no first-hand knowledge of their assisted But Who Pays for It and How? care facility, we see no reason why it’s not run as well if not better than the memory unit. I was taught early on in activators that can be made The Phillips Family wishes to thank them from the bot- life that you get nothing for at home or bought on the in- tom of our hearts in their caring for our mother. free – there is always a cost to ternet, are impossible to reg- Randal Phillips everything. That cost might ulate. Likewise, shifting the Farmville be in money or it might be in onus on law abiding citizens loss of freedom or security. makes no sense as in the case At any rate, we should always where one becomes a crimi- Patrick Henry’s Red Hill ask – what is the real cost to nal if they don’t realize theirs Needs Your Help me and my family? was stolen. The same is true Recently, a poll was re- if you tried to train the next Dear Editor, leased that concluded that a generation how to handle and My name is Caitlin Pieper and I am the Director of Ed- majority of Virginians want use a firearm safely. legislation that would re- The majority is not sat- ucation at Patrick Henry’s Red Hill in Brookneal. I was en- quire cleaner air, as we all do. isfied with your safety and couraged to reach out to you with information on a grant that However, the poll was based freedom. They also want you we were selected to receive for the restoration of an original, on what the questions were who buy guns at gun shows to help pay for college edu- signed letter by Patrick Henry, advocating for the fair treat- and how they were asked. If but that’s all. Those who go cation for those who are in ment of Native Americans. We applied for The Endangered the question on clean air was: to gun shows rarely are the Virginia illegally while those Artifacts program through the Virginia Association of Muse- Do you believe the General problem. It should concern who live in 49 other states ums and were selected to compete for the top prize of $2,000 everyone that the real prob- Assembly should have cleaner don’t get that benefit. They which will be used to conserve and restore this letter. There air by ending the use of coal lem is not someone who le- expect you to pay 5 cents for gally bought a gun but rath- were thirty applications from museums across the state, so and/or natural gas and in- every plastic bag you use, but we are honored to have been selected in the top 10. In order stead rely on solar and wind?, er goes on the street to buy a I often see them drinking wa- to win the top prize, people must vote for their favorite arti- many would answer yes. stolen gun from the trunk of ter out a plastic bottle, which However, if the question a car. In what world does one is a far greater environmental fact. I’ve included a link below with more information on the was preceded with the state- live in to believe that those problem than a paper or thin program, but we think it would be great if the public knew ment that currently we do not who sell and buy guns illegal- plastic bag. that we have this opportunity to have an invaluable piece of have the capacity to produce ly are going to delay the sale As is often said at Me- history restored. all the power we use with re- to ask the state police to do a morial Day ceremonies, “Our https://www.vamuseums.org/virginias-top-10-endan- newable resources, would you background check? The only Freedom is never free.” gered-artifacts be willing to: “universal checks” would be We love to hear from Caitlin Curtis Pieper of law-abiding citizens; the Pay two or three times you! You can reach us at Sen. Director of Education & Donor Systems more to receive the power evil doers would not be af- [email protected], 804-698- fected in the slightest. Red Hill - Patrick Henry National Memorial needed to change over to re- 7515, or P.O. Box 332, Clarks- Patrick Henry Memorial Foundation newables? Other gun issues that ville, VA 23927. Brookneal, VA Would you be able to not have arisen, such as trigger drive to work but a couple of days a week? Would you accept that you would not be able to heat A Blind Guide for President! your house above 60 degrees or cool it below 85? During one of Joe Biden’s Mr. Wilson saved. To be sure, with all the other Demo- Who believes that the presidential campaign stops however, the police response crats to have Trump im- majority would respond yes? in recent months, he was time would have been longer peached. While Trump is be- Those who ask the questions asked how he felt about pa- than six seconds with a far ing charged/impeached with know they wouldn’t, there- rishioners of a church be- higher body count! contempt of Congress, Biden fore, they limit the informa- ing armed. It was not an idle Joe Biden, like all Dem- himself recently stated he’d tion they provide. They sim- question since mass shoot- ocrats who are anti-Second not abide by any subpoena ply want you to respond the ers routinely pick “soft tar- Amendment, does not have to testify on his involvement way they believe. gets” where unarmed peo- an understanding or a work- concerning Ukrainian extor- The same is true with the ple congregate. Biden had a ing knowledge of firearms. tion or helping his son Hunter issue of guns. Often poll- sharp response. He thought These wholly unqualified make millions in the energy sters ask simplistic questions the idea of church goers be- politicians always have the KARL business there. Hillary Clin- such as, “Should someone be ing armed was the height of most to say about what guns ton and former AG Eric Hold- able to buy an assault rifle or insanity and went on a long can and can’t do. They have SCHMIDT er also defiantly ignored sub- should they be able to have tirade to condemn such an no more business to instruct poenas without repercussion. access to high round ammu- idea. Biden made his feelings or make laws on guns than the porch! This is more per- Those of high office who hold nition magazines?” They do perfectly clear he was against they do conducting brain verse instruction being hand- others to the utmost rigors of not define what they mean members of a church arming surgery! Joe Biden’s advice to ed down to all Americans the law, (repeatedly and defi- by an assault rifle. They themselves. the public on how to defend by a man who wants to be antly) do not hold themselves may even refer to automatic Fast forward to Dec. 29, against attacks ranks among president! Biden also stands to those same standards. weapons that are currently 2019 at the West Freeway many of his admonishments restricted. They might for- Church of Christ in North that will live in infamy. Aside USPS 808-290 ISSN 1552-5368 get to mention that an ammo Texas. Forty-three-year-old from having egg caked on his southsidemessenger.com magazine that holds seven Keith Kinnunen stood up in face about not being armed [email protected] rounds meets their standard the church during services in church, he gave more bad Phone:434-736-0152 I Fax:434-736-9112 of “high capacity.” and opened fire on two church advice years ago. Nobody They might ask, “Should members using a 12-gauge needs an automatic weapon people who are mentally ill shotgun loaded with buck- for home defense, Biden es- Averett Jones, Editor Evan Jones, Assistant Editor or are criminals be allowed to shot, suddenly killing two poused. “If you hear a noise Brian Nowlin, Editor, Lunenburg Insider buy guns without background church members. Before his around your house, take a checks?” They don’t mention rampage went any further, double barrel shotgun outside Staff: April Hall, Claudia Koch, Lyle Leake that it has been Virginia state armed church member Jack and fire two shots!” Contributors: Susan Jones, Claudia Koch, Kathleen Mitchell law for almost 30 years that Wilson drew his pistol mak- How would that play KARL for someone to legally buy ing a single head shot killing in cities and suburbs with Published weekly. Periodical postage paid at a gun in Virginia, the seller the assailant. 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WE PREFER EMAIL! Send your letters, releases and photos to [email protected]; ad inquiries to [email protected]; calendar listings to [email protected] The Southside Messenger January 9-15, 2020 A5 Reverend Sybil F. Jones to Address M.L. Birthday Luncheon Hidden Object The Southside VA Chapter of the Virginia State University Alumni Association Game 14th annual Martin Luther King Birthday commemoration luncheon, January 18, 2020 January Hidden Object - Baby New Year FARMVILLE - Rev. Syb- il Franklin Jones, a native HOW IT WORKS: Each month there will be a new Hidden of the Pamplin, Va. area of Object to find within the pages of the Southside Messenger, Prince Edward County, will be two in the A section and two in the B section. Find all of the keynote speaker for the 14th annual Martin Luther them, fill out the form below, and mail it to us at P.O. Box King Birthday commemora- 849, Keysville, VA 23947, or drop it off at our offices at tion luncheon. This luncheon is sponsored annually by the 490 Railroad Avenue, Keysville. PLEASE BE SURE TO Southside VA Virginia State PUT “HIDDEN OBJEST CONTEST” SOMEWHERE ON University Alumni Associa- THE ENVELOPE! Entries must be received by noon on tion. This event is scheduled to be held at the Prince Ed- the last Wednesday of each month. Winners will be drawn ward County Middle School, and announced the last week of each month, and the new Farmville, Va. on January 18, monthly Hidden Object will be announced. Winners will 2020, at 12:00 noon. The keynote speaker, Rev. receive in the mail a gift card to a local shop or restaurant. Sybil Jones is the daughter Happy Hunting! of Mrs. Patsy Cobb Franklin and the late Rev. James H. ------Franklin, Pamplin, Va. She is a graduate of the Prince January 9-15, 2020 Edward County High School. Rev. Jones holds a B.S. degree Hidden Object Entry Form from St. Paul’s College. She continued her education by Section A objects are on pages ____ & ____ earning a M.S. degree in So- cial Work with a certificate in Aging from the Virginia Com- Section B objects are on pages ____ & ____ monwealth University. Also, she continued her education by completing a B.A. degree Name ______in religious studies from the Tabernacle Divinity School, Chesterfield, Va. Most of her Address ______life, she has continued to share her religious faith and musical talents with all with City ______State_____ whom she was involved. Lady” for many years. As two grown children. At the age of nine, Rev. Sharon Baptist Church First The local VSUAA chapter Jones was appointed the Min- Lady, she serves as minister is fortunate to have Rev. Sybil Zip Code ______Phone______-______-______istry of Music at the Sharon of Liturgical Worship. She has Jones as the keynote speaker. Baptist Church, Farmville, facilitated women’s minis- She is a minister of the gos- Va., under the leadership of try workshops which include pel, and deeply rooted in her Send this entry form to: her father, the late James H. “Beyond the Veil through religious faith and the strug- Franklin, who was church Praise and Worship” and gles for equality for all. She pastor for 27 years. During “Praise is What I Do” (Psalms will speak about the proud P.O. Box 849, Keysville VA 23947 the period between 2005 and 50:23). legacy of Dr. Martin Luther 2007, she was licensed to Rev. Sybil F. Jones is cur- King. ATTN: Hidden Object Game preach the gospel, and she rently employed at the John- For ticket information was ordained to the ministry ston-Willis Hospital, Rich- you may contact Kylor or by the Sharon Baptist Church. mond, Va. as a case manager. Mary Reed at 434-392-6350; Currently, Rev. 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FAMILY FEATURES hen cold weather hits, it’s natural to seek comfort in a variety of forms: warm blankets, layers of sweaters and delicious, hearty meals. Winter is the perfect season for spending time indoors honing Wcooking skills to take your culinary creations to the next level. Simple Recipes for Shorter Days With less daylight hours during the winter, many people tend to get sleepy earlier. Quick weeknight dinner recipes are usually ideal, especially when they take only 30 minutes or so to prepare. Easy dishes are perfect for those nights when you want something savory and delicious, but you also want to get into pajamas and onto the nearest couch as soon as possible. Few things are better than a warm bowl full of flavor like this taste-tempting curry recipe bursting with caramelized onion and roasted garlic notes.

Chickpea, Spinach and Coconut Curry Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 12 minutes Servings: 6 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon ginger, freshly grated 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 large yellow onion, chopped 1 tablespoon turmeric 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper, plus additional, to taste 1 can (29 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 jar (24 ounces) FarmToFork Caramelized Onion & Roasted Garlic Sauce 1 can (15 ounces) light coconut milk 4 cups baby spinach 1/2 cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt, stirred 1/2 cup cilantro, coarsely chopped 2 naan flatbreads, toasted and sliced In large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil, ginger, garlic, onions, turmeric, salt and 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper. Cook 6-8 minutes, or until onions begin to brown, stirring frequently. Add chickpeas, sauce and coconut milk; cook 3-4 minutes, or until heated through. Add spinach; cover with lid. Simmer 3-4 minutes, or until spinach is wilted. Mix well. Spoon mixture into six serving bowls and top each with spoonful of yogurt, pinch of cilantro and additional crushed red pepper, to taste. Serve with flatbread slices.

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Chickpea, Spinach and Coconut Curry The Perks of Passive Cooking Wintry weekends call for warming meals that bring an extra sensation of coziness through the wafting aroma of slow-cooked dishes. Wintertime is the perfect season to break out your slow cooker or put your stove on low heat and let fragrant dishes such as Savory Harissa-Roasted Chicken and Vegetables simmer slowly and fill your home with enticing smells.

Savory Harissa-Roasted Chicken Heat oven to 425 F. In large bowl, whisk and Vegetables 2 tablespoons harissa and 2 tablespoons oil. Prep time: 20 minutes Add onions and cauliflower; toss to combine. Cook time: 50 minutes Spread vegetable mixture in single layer on Servings: 6 17-by-12-inch foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. 1/3 cup harissa paste, divided In same bowl, whisk remaining harissa, 1/3 cup olive oil, divided 2 tablespoons oil, 1 cup marinara sauce, 1 large red onion, cut into cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon 1/2-inch thick slivers pepper. Add chicken; toss with tongs until 1 small head cauliflower, cut into small florets well coated. Arrange chicken atop vege- 1 jar (24 ounces) FarmToFork tables on baking sheet. Bake 50-55 minutes, Marinara Sauce, divided or until chicken is deep golden brown and 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin internal temperature reaches 165 F. 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided Use vegetable peeler to create long 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided ribbons of carrots. In bowl, toss carrots with 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 2 tablespoons thighs (about 2 pounds) chopped herbs and remaining oil, salt 1 pound rainbow carrots, and pepper. In separate bowl, mix yogurt, trimmed and peeled remaining lemon juice and remaining herbs. 1 lemon, juice only, divided 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh herbs such Serve each chicken thigh with roasted as dill, mint or cilantro, divided vegetables, dollop of herbed yogurt, carrot Gnocchi with Hearty Mushroom Bolognese 1 1/2 cups plain Greek yogurt mixture and 1/4 cup warmed marinara sauce.

Opt for Seasonal Produce While the days of peaches and watermelons may be over, dropping temperatures bring a slew of seasonal produce made for cool-weather cooking. Think winter squash, apples, root vegetables and cauliflower. Try using a seasonal food guide to learn what produce is in season in any state at any time of the year. Cooking with seasonal produce helps ensure your food is in peak form at its most nutritional and flavorful state.

Find Comfort in Your Favorite Foods Almost nothing beats pasta and sauce on a chilly night. When craving warm and filling meals during winter, a quality, jarred pasta sauce like FarmToFork can add simple goodness to hearty dishes like Gnocchi with Hearty Mushroom Bolognese. Made with sustainably grown, vine-ripened tomatoes and fresh garlic, basil and onions, the sauce brings rich, distinctive flavor to a variety of cool-weather favorites from traditional pasta recipes to soups and oven bakes. During the season of giving, comfort and warmth can also be found in doing good for others, which is why FarmToFork supports Big Green, a national nonprofit organization that partners with low-income schools around the country to bring garden-based learning and food literacy curriculums to children.

Gnocchi with Hearty Mushroom Bolognese In food processor, pulse onions, carrots, Prep time: 15 minutes celery and garlic until finely chopped. In Cook time: 25 minutes large pot over medium-high heat, heat Servings: 6 olive oil. Add chopped vegetables, salt and 1 yellow onion, coarsely chopped pepper. Cook 10 minutes, or until softened, 1 carrot, coarsely chopped stirring occasionally. 2 ribs celery, coarsely chopped In food processor, pulse mushrooms 2 cloves garlic until coarsely chopped. Add to large pot 3 tablespoons olive oil with vegetables. Cook 10-12 minutes, or 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt until most liquid is evaporated, stirring 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper occasionally. Stir in marinara sauce 2 pounds button, cremini or portobello mushrooms 1 jar (24 ounces) FarmToFork Marinara Sauce and butter. 3 tablespoons butter Cook gnocchi according to package 1 pound refrigerated or frozen gnocchi directions; drain. Add to sauce mix- 1/2 cup pecorino Romano cheese, grated ture; mix gently. Sprinkle with cheese 1/4 cup Italian parsley, coarsely chopped and parsley.

Savory Harissa-Roasted Chicken and Vegetables

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FAMILY FEATURES or many, traveling offers an opportunity to disconnect from the everyday and experience new places and cultures. With the beginning of a new decade, it is the perfect time to start deciding your Fnext travel adventures. When booking your future destinations, consider these spots and tips recommended by travel expert and Bank of America ambassador, Lee Abbamonte, the youngest American to visit every country plus the North and South Poles.

England, Germany, Scotland, Azerbaijan and more While technically more than one place, these locations have one thing in common: Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) Euro 2020. The international soccer event marks the first time the games will be held across the continent in 12 host cities. “The year is a big one for sports,” Abbamonte said. “From sporting events in Europe to Japan, it is a fun year for travel and to enjoy once-in-a-lifetime experiences.” Australia From its deserts to tropical beaches, Australia is a beautiful country to explore. While many people might be familiar with the Sydney Opera House and the unique wildlife, there are many hidden gems in Australia. “I’ve been to Australia 10 times and I still can’t get enough,” Abbamonte said. “One of my favorite cities is Melbourne. While it’s one of the largest cities in Australia, the heart of the city is hidden and secretive. It comes to life when you visit the alleys, laneways and arcades. The vibrant city has so much to offer: cafes, a unique street culture and street art.” New Zealand If you are going to New Zealand for the first time, Abbamonte recommends boogie boarding down the sand dunes, hiking up a volcano and visiting the Moeraki Boulders. However, if you are really interested in getting the blood pumping, take a leap from Nevis Bungy near Queenstown. It is among the highest bungy jumping experiences in the world, measuring 440 feet. Mexico “Mexico City has two of my favorite things – great food and sports,” Abbamonte said. “The street tacos are to die for, and I love going to soccer games at Estadio Azteca.” In 2020, there will be many festivals to explore. The city is a cultural hub with music, theater, dance and food events throughout the year. While experiencing the festivities, it is also an opportune time to take a step back and enjoy Chapultepec Park. Brazil One of Abbamonte’s favorite waterfalls is Iguazu Falls located on the border of Brazil and Argentina. While Iguazu Falls might be well known, the falls themselves are truly unique. The waterfall system consists of 275 falls that stretch over approximately 1.68 miles. The Devil’s Throat is the tallest fall with a drop of more than 262 feet. Melbourne Victoria, Australia

While traveling internationally can be fun and example, you can try bone marrow ice cream, exhilarating, there are also places throughout the stop by Mill Ends Park (the world’s smallest United States that offer memorable activities: park) or attach your wish to The Wishing Tree. Scottsdale, Arizona “Portland is absolutely beautiful,” Abbamonte If you enjoy being outdoors, Scottsdale is an said. “It has a bit of everything – restaurants, ideal place to visit. There are many trails to bars, parks – and I enjoy the people watching. explore in Camelback Mountain, Papago Park Portland has some of the nicest people while and Hole in the Rock. After hiking, follow maintaining an edgy vibe.” Abbamonte’s example and golf at The Short Course at Mountain Shadows. Tampa, Florida Tampa might be known for its spring break “Scottsdale has some of the most beautiful party scene, but it has so much more to offer. sunsets in the States, and from The Short Course at Mountain Shadows, I get to enjoy the view For example, the city’s zoos and aquariums while practicing my swing,” he said. provide opportunities to interact directly with animals. Then you can take a break at Boston, Massachusetts Clearwater Beach, which is known for its soft, “I love sports, so I visit Boston regularly for the white sand and calm waters. professional games,” Abbamonte said. “I’m also fortunate that Boston is a beautiful city I can Santa Barbara, California enjoy along the way.” “I go to Santa Barbara when I want to recharge,” Boston is one of the oldest cities in the Abbamonte said. “I enjoy the food, walking country. Founded in 1630, Boston is filled with around, talking to the locals and even watching a history, museums and universities. If you are football game or two.” interested in a more unique attraction, check out There are wine tours, zoos, beaches, museums the Warren Anatomical Museum, which is one and restaurants. While taking in the city, also of the last of its kind in the United States. make time to visit the hidden gems such as Knapp’s Castle ruins. Portland, Oregon What makes Portland unique are the bizarre and Find more solutions to make your travel goals wonderful things you can do when you visit. For attainable at bankofamerica.com/Premium.

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WE PREFER EMAIL! Send your letters, releases and photos to [email protected]; ad inquiries to [email protected]; calendar listings to [email protected] A8 January 9-15, 2020 The Southside Messenger The Word My Whole Heart Happy are those who live as possible, and try to sit in pure lives, who follow the both seats at once. Inevita- Lord’s teachings. bly, they fall between them. Happy are those who keep Many Christians ask, his rules, who try to obey him “Why am I unhappy? I have with their whole heart. everything I want; I can do (Psalm 119:1-2 NCV) anything I want to do.” It’s because they’re not following Recently, I shared the God with their whole heart. following story, from Guide- They’ve given Him a piece of posts, with folks at my it, but not the whole thing. church: The human heart has four “When I was a boy, my fa- chambers: the right and left ther, a baker, introduced me atria, and the right and left to the wonders of song,” ten- ventricles. If just one of the or Luciano Pavarotti relates. heart’s chambers stopped “He urged me to work very -we should give ourselves to working, the whole thing hard to develop my voice. Ar- it. Commitment, that’s the would shut down, and the rigo Pola, a professional tenor key. Choose one chair.” result could be death. The in my hometown of Mode- Each of us is given two same is true with your spiri- na, Italy, took me as a pupil. chairs to sit in. The devil tual heart. If your body, your I also enrolled in a teach- says to us, “Sit down. Enjoy emotions, your actions, and ers college. On graduating, I the nice seat I offer. Isn’t the your thoughts are pure, then asked my father, ‘Shall I be cushion comfortable?” Ev- you’re spiritually whole. If a teacher or a singer?’ “’Lu- eryone at some point accepts any one of these four areas of ciano,’ my father replied, ‘if the offer of this seat. The your life is defiled by sin, your you try to sit on two chairs, Bible says that everyone is a spiritual health is in dan- facebook.com/churchmouseuk/ you will fall between them. sinner. But then Jesus of- ger. God wants you to follow For life, you must choose fers us something greater. Him with your whole heart, one chair.’ “I chose one. It He says, “To him who over- not just a piece of it. Confess took seven years of study and comes, I will give the right to your sins to God. Ask Him to frustration before I made my sit with me on my throne (Rev purify each of these areas of Be Who God Made You to Be first professional appear- 3:21a NIV).” The problem is your heart. Give Him all of ance. It took another seven to that so many Christians ac- yourself. Hold nothing back. God knows every inch of reach the Metropolitan Op- cept His invitation partly, but Choose one chair. your body, and what’s funny era. And now I think whether don’t make the move alto- © Gregory T. Smith. Re- is He knew that before you it’s laying bricks, writing a gether. They scoot Satan’s printed with permission were born. Think about that. book--whatever we choose- chair as close to Jesus’ chair revgregsmith.blogspot.com I occasionally think about the limitless and unconditional love that our God has, and it absolutely blows my mind. God has a plan for every- one, and we are all members The Main Course of the body of Christ. Psalm RICK 119:73-74 You made me; you “All Scripture is inspired fore dinner! That explains it! created me. by God and is useful to teach STANFIELD He filled up on candy—some- We know that God has a us what is true and to make thing quick and easy to get plan for us, but do we always us realize what is wrong in down, but he didn’t leave any follow it? I see folks every our lives. It corrects us when room for the main course. day who die spiritually unful- hearing anyone praise their we are wrong and teaches us We can be this way with filled without knowing God’s work. The more encourage- to do what is right. God uses it God’s Word sometimes. We love. Was that His plan? I’m ment I give, the more like- to prepare and equip his peo- grab a verse-of-the-day or pretty sure it was not. ly they are to follow their ple to do every good work.” 2 scroll through Instagram for I truly believe that God dreams. Timothy 3:16–17 a quick inspirational phrase wants us to be the person He Follow the path God has The other night, we had or read a few pages of a book created us to be through the laid out for you. It took me three of our grandchildren by our favorite Christian au- Godly talents that He planted a while to figure this out, but sleep over. This is always one thor. And then we get on with inside of us before we were I have now. I’m also happier of our favorite things. As I was our day. born. If we don’t follow God than I’ve ever been. putting dinner on the table, None of these are bad by and let Him into our lives, we In a world that demands our youngest, Keefer, said he a movie. As I picked him up any means. But they are not are likely to live a meaning- that we be the same as ev- wasn’t hungry. I tried to get to put him to bed, I noticed meant to be the main course, less life that has little to offer eryone else, it’s easy to lose him to eat, but he wasn’t in- something in his pocket. It the full nourishment. They society. How sad is it to not track of your life path. terested. He just picked at his was an empty jar that at one are like the appetizers and take advantage of the miracle Live happy and live food. Later that night, Keef- point had M&M’s in it. He He’s given each of us? If we uniquely. er fell asleep while watching had eaten that whole jar be- See Laurie on page A9 shut God out of our lives, we Rick Stanfield is a syn- stray from the path He had dicated columnist, profes- planned, and I guarantee you sor, motivational speaker and that it’s a plan of joy, peace, author. His latest book is “I love, and helping those less Can and I Will.” For more God Knows No Time fortunate. information, visit his website I have a God-given gift at www.rickstanfield.com How did you ring in 2020? Do thoughts of the past that helps me to spot talent Rick and Tina are avail- I don’t mean how did you tend to flood you with re- in nearly every person. I am able for book signings and celebrate on New Year’s Eve gret, and visions of the future a college instructor and the speaking engagements at or what are your plans for make you a bit afraid? students I teach display those churches, community func- January 1. What are you preaching to talents daily, and I’m so tions, and any gatherings Spiritually and theologi- yourself about the year gone proud of them. I do the best I where their story may be a cally, how are you ringing in by and the year to come? can to appreciate and encour- good fit. For more informa- the New Year? age them in whatever they’re tion, contact rickstanfield1@ What are you preaching to Time. doing. At this age, they love yahoo.com yourself about the year gone We think so much of mo- by and the year to come? ments, days, years, times What are you facing this PAUL past, things to come. We deal year that you wish you could with so much regret of the avoid? TRIPP past, fear of the future, con- Where would you like to fusion in the present. For us National Fatigue take back choices and redo had someone else’s life? time passes quickly, we miss decisions from last year? If you could change a cou- a moment, In 1971 I was a student in What about 2020 makes ple of things about the year days drag on. We antici- England. I’d often take my you feel troubled, inade- you are facing, what would pate what’s coming, hold on lunch in the pubs along the quate, weak, defeated, over- they be? to what’s gone. Time holds avenues in the Bloomsbury whelmed, alienated, or alone? Where did your plans drip us, molds us, controls us. district of London. Many an When in 2019 did you look like sand through your fin- Thankfully, God knows Englishman came to sit by me over the fence and wish you gers last year? no time, never expects, never and engage in conversation. regrets; no looking forward, “I say, it was a morning just no glancing back, no sur- like this at Dunkirk…” “You prises, no mysteries, nothing unexpected. God dwells in an were at Dunkirk?” I’d ask. BRYAN & STEPHEN CROTTS eternal now. All that he is he “Bloody, yes! Took a terrible has forever bee and will for- pounding by the Germans. HEAR HERE! ever be. With him there is no Got off that beach and back to growth, change becoming. He England by a hair.” is security’s foundation, As the weeks went by, I Britain drained of her youth, time’s sovereign in a noticed in the British psyche her treasure, her colonies, world where everything is a deep-set fatigue, a national and her confidence. ever changing. He is a rock of fatalism best summed up by “You Yanks,” a one- secure unchanging calling it a “can’t do” spir- armed soldier told me, “think eternal hope. it. Great Britain at one time you can run the world your To think that yesterday, way, fix every hurt, right ev- today, 2019, or 2020 is out of ruled an empire that circled ery wrong. It cannot be done. control is to forget that Jesus the globe. India, Rhodesia, reigns for your sake and his Hong Kong, Jamaica, Egypt— We tried it ourselves.” glory. why, the sun never set on I remember coming home Yes, life in a fallen world England’s colonies. And her to the United States and find- navy policed the world. Yet See Tripp on page A9 World War II had left Great See Crotts on page A9 WE PREFER EMAIL! Send your letters, releases and photos to [email protected]; ad inquiries to [email protected]; calendar listings to [email protected] The Southside Messenger January 9-15, 2020 A9

reaucracy and failing test smog. Slavery. No child labor regret giving Him that time! Crotts scores.” “North Korea, Iraq, laws. Hunger. Indeed, Britain Laurie Oh, and the next morning Continued from page A8 Afghanistan…What have we seemed on the verge of civil Continued from page A8 when I asked Keefer where he got that jar of M&M’s, he re- really accomplished? Why, war. side dishes to a meal. The Bi- plied in his sweet little voice, ing the excitement of our na- even Mexico is becoming a That’s when John and ble is the main course. That “Papa.” Of course! tional can-do spirit. We’d won narco-state.” Charles Wesley, George Whit- is what will fill us up proper- Cathe Laurie is the wife World War II, landed man on History is littered with field, Lord Shaftesbury, Wil- ly. We need to chew on all of of Greg Laurie, Senior Pastor of Harvest Christian Fellow- the moon, transplanted hu- nation states that rose, ad- liam Wilberforce, and the God’s Word—not just a small morsel or someone else’s di- ship. Cathe is also the found- man hearts, air-conditioned dressed real issues with prac- like began to preach, to call gestion of God’s Word. er and director of Virtue, the tical solutions, ruled for a England to God and to sim- automobiles, done the right And we don’t just read women’s ministry at Har- vest Christian Fellowship. To thing with Black civil rights. season, slowly faded, and now ple tenets of Biblical decen- His Word when we feel like it learn more of this ministry, January 6, 2020 King Features Weekly Service And now we were opposing can make no claim for rele- cy. Like the compassionate or when it’s convenient. We vance—Egypt, Greece, Rome, use of wealth, the abolition of log onto www.virtue.harvest. communism in Vietnam. make the time for this daily— org. Ah, but now, almost 50 Carthage, Spain, France… slavery, marriage, the family, we don’t find the time. This is years later, we seem to be What can be done to hard work, fair pay, and a life a priority. God can’t speak to where England was in 1970. re-energize a nation? One of worship in Jesus Christ. us through His Word if we’re Our confidence is shattered. has but to look at history to Historians call the resulting not willing to open His Word Our treasure is empty. Our find out. England in the late revival The Great Awakening. and allow Him to work in our optimism spent. “War on 1700s was a polarized nation. It so reordered society for the lives through it—we have to do our part, too. poverty? Been there, done The rich were idle nobility, better, it’s been called “The If you’re not all that fa- the poor locked into a grind- Bloodless Revolution.” And that. In caring for the poor miliar with the Bible or feel we only disincentivized them ing and unjust lack of near- it gave England a new energy like you get lost each time you and created more poverty.” ly everything. Read the nov- that lasted 150 years. try to open it, please don’t let 1. Is the book of Nahum in the Old or “Improving education? All els of Charles Dickens to see Can it happen again? that discourage you! Did you New Testament or neither? we’ve got is a bloated bu- its graphic misery. Coal fire Can the United States be re- know that you can ask God to 2. In Acts 7, who recounts the story vived, re-energized to lead show you where to start and of Abraham along with the captivity and serve? Yes, we can! The help you understand? We so and freedom of the children of Israel? example is there in history. often go to Him in prayer for Paul, Peter, Stephen, Andrew 3. From II Corinthians 3:17, “Where [Christ’s] feet and gave him The blueprint is there in that the big things in life, but then Tripp for something that seems so the spirit of the Lord is, there is ...”? as head over all things to the scoffed at, unread, and even Hope, Liberty, Love, Peace Continued from page A8 church.” (The explanations hated book—the Bible. simple, like reading the Bible, we decide we should be able 4. Who went to sleep and fell out the in brackets are mine.) About the authors: Ste- does confront you with your to do that on our own. That’s window while Paul preached? Esua, So, no matter how chaot- phen and Bryan Crotts are smallness, weakness, and simply not true! Enid, Eutychus, Eucyrus father and son, both min- lack of control, but it doesn’t ic 2019 looked or how bleak And joining a Bible study 5. In what Macedonian city were leave you there. The Bible de- 2020 is looking, your world isters. These editorials are is such an amazing way to Paul and Silas imprisoned? Philipi, clares the opposite. It tells us is not out of control; no, it’s jointly conceived, researched, share the Word with others Neapolis, Jericho, Jerusalem that the difficulties that we under careful rule. and written. Bryan is pastor and learn from those who are 6. From Acts 13:6, Barjesus was a face every day, the seeming Right now, Jesus rules of First Associate Reformed further along in their walks. ...? Cousin of Jesus, Early priest, Sor- chaos that regularly greets us, over all things for the sake of Presbyterian Church in Bur- God didn’t intend for us to do cerer, Friend of Mark are not the result of the world you, his child. This is where lington. He can be reached this alone, so don’t be afraid ANSWERS: 1) Old; 2) Stephen; 3) being out of control, but the peace is to be found. at pastor@firstarpburling- to step out. Liberty; 4) Eutychus; 5) Philipi; 6) result of the reign of One who © Dr. Paul Tripp. Re- ton.org. Stephen is a cam- As we’re starting this new Sorcerer year, I’d really like to encour- is in complete control. printed with permission pus minister with the Caro- The Apostle Paul says age you to engage in God’s Sharpen your understanding of www.paultripp.com/wednes- lina Study Center. He can be in Ephesians 1:22, “And he Word regularly. I can’t even scripture with Wilson’s Casey’s latest reached at carolinastudycen- [God] put all things under his days-word put into words what this will book, “Test Your Bible Knowledge,” [email protected]. do in your life—you won’t available in bookstores and online. © 2020 King Features Synd., Inc. Local Worship Service Times • Antioch Baptist Church, 6700 Barnesville Hwy., Red Oak; • Grace Community Church, George Washington Hwy., Char- Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening Worship 434-735-8101; Sunday prayer time 9 a.m.; Sunday school 10 lotte Court House, 434-609-1168. Sunday Service 11 a.m., 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Classes 6:30 p.m. a.m.; Sunday service 11 a.m. Pastor Kristen White. followed by fellowship meal. Mens and Womens Bible Study • Rocky Branch Baptist Church, 2082 Roanoke Station Road, • Apostolic Faith Chapel, 215 Wise Ridge Rd., Dillwyn, 434- Every Tues @ 7pm, Friday, 10 a.m. Robert Perrin, Pastor. Red Oak; Morning services 2nd Sunday each month 11:30 a.m. 414-2976; Sunday school 11:30 a.m., service 12 noon; • Gilfield RZUA Church, 722 Mecklenburg Ave, Victoria, VA Rev. Dr. James E. Scott; Youth service 4th Sunday each month, Wednesday bible study 6:30 p.m. Pastor Lynwood Baldwin 23974, (434) 696-4100; Services 1st and 3rd Sunday each Rev. Anthony Scott. • Ash Camp Baptist Church, 8687 Church Street Keysville, month at 12 noon. • Rocky Mount United Methodist Church, 248 Rocky Mount 434-736-9344; Sunday School for all ages 10:00 A.M., Worship • Hanes United Methodist Church, 1171 Copper Mine Rd., Dill- Rd., Dillwyn; (434) 983-2400. Sunday School 9 a.m.; Wor- Service 11:00 A.M. (nursery provided); Mission Friends (Ele- wyn; (434) 983-2400. Sunday School 9 a.m.; Worship Service ship Service 10 a.m. Rev. Evelyn Penn, Pastor, evelynpenn@ mentary Children), Youth Meeting-2nd Sundays 5:00 P.M. fol- 10 a.m. Rev. Evelyn Penn, Pastor, [email protected]. vaumc.org. lowed by Pot Luck Dinner at 6:00 P.M. for all ages. Pastor-Ted • Keysville United Methodist Church, 9290 Church Street, • Safe Haven Christian Ministries, 5150 Three Sixty Highway, R. Smith Keysville, 434-736-9685; Sunday School 10 a.m. - all ages; Meherrin; every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Gloria Eanes. • Aspen Hill Baptist Church, 515 Francisco Road, Brookneal; Sunday worship 11 a.m. Freedman Kim, Pastor • Salem Baptist Church: 4050 Tobacco Hill Road, Red Oak, Sunday School every Sunday 9:45 a.m., service every second • Ledbetter Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 4346 Dou- Virginia 23964; (434) 735-8827; Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; and fourth Sunday, 11 a.m. Rev. Dr. Maurice Finney. ble Bridges Rd., Meherrin, VA; Sunday School 10 a.m.; Wor- Sunday worship service 11 a.m.; Bible Study Wednesdays at • Beulah United Methodist Church, 12123 County Line Rd., ship Service 11 a.m. Rev. Kenny Hall, Pastor 7 p.m. Keysville; 434-223-8237; Sunday School 9:15 am; Worship • Liberty Baptist Church, 1709 Church Street, Appomattox, • Shiloh Baptist Church, 125 Shiloh Church Road, Drakes 10:15 am; Rev. Pat Kelley, [email protected]. 434-352-2336, libertybconline.com. Sunday school 9:45 a.m.; Branch; 434-735-8232; Sunday School 9 a.m.; Prayer and • Black Branch Baptist Church, 3370 Hwy. 47, Chase City 434- Sunday services 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Sunday evening Awa- Praise 10:15 a.m.; Sunday worship 10:30 a.m. 767-2259. Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m.; na & youth Bible study 6 p.m., evening services 7 p.m. Dr. • South Boston Church of Christ, 3105 Halifax Road, South Wednesday bible study 10:30 a.m. at the parsonage (across Rusty Small, pastor Boston; 434-575-7138; Sunday morning Bible study 10:00 from the church). • Meherrin United Methodist Church, 97 Stagecoach Road, a.m.; Worship services 11:00 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 • Briery Presbyterian Church, 181 Briery Church Rd, Keys- Meherrin, Sunday school 10 a.m., Sunday service 11 a.m., pm. Wednesday Bible study 7:00 p.m. ville, Virginia. Sunday service 11 a.m. Pastor Kyla Silver • Southall Memorial United Methodist Church, 6220 Saxkey • Browns Chapel United Methodist Church, 1711 Gravel Hill • Mercy Seat Baptist Church, 5 Kingsville Rd. Farmville, Virgin- Road, Saxe, Va. 23967. Sunday School 9 a.m.; Children’s Rd., Dillwyn; (434) 983-2400. Sunday School 9 a.m.; Wor- ia; Sunday School 9:30 a.m. ; Regular service every 1st, 3rd Church 9:45; Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Pastor Phillip Hong. ship Service 10 a.m. Rev. Evelyn Penn, Pastor, evelynpenn@ and 5th Sunday 11:00 a.m. ; Bible Study Wednesday 7:00 • Spring Creek Baptist Church, 918 Darlington Heights Rd., vaumc.org. p.m.. Rev. Walter M. Fells, pastor Cullen; (434) 248-6819; springcreekbaptistva.org Sunday • Calvary Chapel Farmville, 302 Industrial Park Rd., Farmville, • Midway Baptist Church, 2595 Midway Road, Phenix, 434- School at 10 a.m., Worship at 11 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 434-315-0406; Sunday services 9 & 11 a.m.; Wednesday ser- 376-3574: Sunday Worship Services 11:00 a.m.; Sunday at 6:30 p.m. Rev. Paul McLinden vices 6:30 p.m.; Marv Fisher, pastor. school 9:45 a.m.; Youth Meeting 7:00 p.m. on Sunday and • St. Andrews Baptist Church, 2100 Taro Road, Cullen; Sun- Wednesday. • Central Baptist Church, 57 Merryman Dr., Victoria; Sunday day School every Sunday 9:45 a.m.; service every first and • Morrison Grove Baptist Church, Charlotte Court House, Va.: School 10 a.m.; Worship Service 11 a.m.; Jerry M. Horning, third Sunday 11 a.m. Rev. Dr. Maurice Finney. Services 1st and 3rd Sunday each month at 11 a.m.; Rev. Sam- Pastor. • St. Luke COGIC, 95 Arvin Street, Keysville. Sunday School uel F. Trent, Pastor. • Concord Baptist Church, 3225 Germantown Road, Charlotte 9:00 a.m., Sunday worship 10:00 a.m., Bible study Tuesday 7 • Mossingford Baptist Church, Saxkey Road, Saxe: Services Court House: Sunday School 10 a.m., worship service 11 a.m. p.m. Pastor William E. Mosby, Jr. 11 a.m.; Sunday school; 10 a.m.; Reverend John L. Craighead Dr. Bob Davis, Pastor. • St. Michael Baptist Church, 4160 Drakes Main Street, Drakes • Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, 792 Mount Calvary Rd., Brook- Branch. Sunday School 10:00 a.m., Sunday worship 11:00 • Cullen Baptist Church, 202 Taro Road, Cullen, 434-610- neal, 434-376-5478. Sunday school every Sunday 10 a.m.; a.m., 2nd and 4th Sundays each month. Pastor Rev. James 9859; Sunday School 10 a.m.; service 11 a.m. Pastor Guy service 11:30 a.m. 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sunday each month; Bible E. Goode. Stockslager Study 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month at 11 a.m. Rev. • Crewe Baptist Church, 400 E. Virginia Avenue, Crewe, 434- L.S. Otey. • St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 1361 Free State Rd., Meherrin, 645-7464; Sunday School, 9:30 a.m., Worship Service, 11 a.m., • Mt. Harmony United Methodist Church, 505 Mt. Harmony 804-691-8539, Sunday services 1:30 p.m. Rev. Matt Sorenson. Children’s Programs: King’s Kids, Sunday 5 p.m.; Children’s RD, Keysvill; 434-223-8237; Worship 9:15 am; Sunday School • Thrifts Chapel Church, located at the intersection of Poor- Choir Sunday 7 p.m.; Bible study Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m., Fel- 10:15 am; Rev. Pat Kelley, [email protected]. house and Marshalltown Roads between Victoria and Ken- lowship Hall; Fellowship Dinner, 3rd Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m., • Mt. Nebo Baptist Church, Abilene, Sunday school 10:00, bridge, gospel singing and guitar music by the “Poorhouse Fellowship Hall. Rev. Alden Hicks, Pastor Worship 11:00, Prayer Meeting Wed. night at 7:00 p.m. Bible Boys” during each Sunday morning service 10-11 a.m. Along • Drakes Branch Baptist Church, 4525 Main St, Drakes Study 2nd and 3rd Sunday night at 7:00 p.m. Tony Reeves, with Pastor Mike Johnson. Branch, Virginia; (434) 568-4021; Sunday School 10:00a.m., Pastor. • Trinity Baptist Church, 435 Four Locust Hwy., Keysville; Worship Service 11:00 a.m., Wednesday evening Adult Bible • Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church, 5083 Mt. Pleasant Sunday Morning Worship 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Sunday evening Study and TeamKid (grades K-6) 7:00 p.m. Road (Just off Rt.15), Meherrin, 434-223-8237; Sunday school worship at 6 p.m. • Emmanuel Bible Church, 401 Southern Drive, Keysville; 10:30 a.m., Sunday service 11:30 a.m.; Rev. Pat Kelley patkel- • Triumph Baptist Church, 2756 Darlington Heights Road, Sunday school 10 a.m., Sunday services 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., [email protected]. Pamplin; Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Sunday Worship 11:00 Bible study Wednesday 7 p.m. • Mt. Tirzah Baptist Church, 174 Thomas Jefferson Hwy., Char- a.m. Prayer/Praise & Bible Study Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Rev. • Empowering Word Ministry, 591 Patrick Henry Highway lotte Court House, 434-542-5904, Sunday services at 10 and James W. Morris, pastor. (Hwy. 360), Keysville: Sunday worship 10:30 a.m. Pastor Sam- 11 a.m.; Bible study Wednesday 6:30 p.m.; Men’s breakfast the • The Worship Center, 1001 South of Dan School Road, South uel C. Mills, Sr. first Saturday of each month at 7:30 a.m. Rev. Charles Maney Boston; 434-470-1498; Sunday morning worship 10 a.m • Eureka Baptist Church: 4757 George Washington Hwy. • New Hope United Methodist Church 6101 Scuffletown Road, • Union Grove Baptist Church, 2006 County Line Road, Keys- (Rt.#40) Keysville: Sunday Worship Service: 10:45 a.m.; Sun- Randolph, 434-542-4166, Sunday school 10 a.m., Sunday ser- ville; Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m. rev. day School All Ages 9:30 a.m.; Bible Study and Prayer Wed. vices 11 a.m., Bible study every Thursday at 7 p.m., United Charles David Vaughan, Pastor. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Choir Practice Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Matthew Methodist Women meet third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m., • Upper Room Outreach Ministry, 3875 S. James Madison Homan, Pastor. youth meetings monthly call for details Hwy., Farmville; Sunday School 1st, 2nd, 3rd Sunday 9:45 • First Baptist Church, Highway 607, Wylliesburg, 434-735- • Oak View & Rough Creek Shared Ministry, Oak View, 1454 a.m.; Morning Praise Service 10:45 a.m., Service 11 a.m., 4th 2111; Sunday School 10 a.m., Sun- Crawley Road, Cullen; Rough Creek, 110 Rough Creek Road, Sunday early service 9 a.m. casual dress. Rev. Stanley Wesley. day Service 11:30 a.m. Reverend Opie Phenix; 434-542-5787 or 434-542-5287. Sunday School 10 • Village Presbyterian Church, 140 Legrande Ave., Charlotte Terrell, Jr. of Lewisburg, North Carolina a.m. at both churches, worship services Oak View 11:15 a.m. Court House; Sunday service 9:30 a.m. • Friendship Baptist Church, 239 Friendship Church Rd., first & third Sunday of the month, Rough Creek 11:15 a.m. sec- • Wylliesburg Baptist Church, 655 Barnesville Hwy, Wyllies- Drakes Branch, 434-736-8572; Sunday Services 10 a.m., 11 ond & fourth Sunday. burg, VA 23976; Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m., • Public Fork Christian Church, 1720 J.E.B. Stuart Hwy., Red a.m., Wednesday night Worship Service 7 p.m., Bible study • Generations Church, 580 Commerce Road (Southside Oak; Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Service 11 a.m.; D.M. 7:45 p.m. Billy Tatum, Pastor YMCA Building) Farmville; 434-942-4925. Sunday Service & Fritz. • Wylliesburg Presbyterian Church, 506 Jackson Vaughan children’s church 11 am; Sunday school 9:45-10:30 am. Pastor • Piedmont Church of Christ (a cappela): 1405 North Main St., Road, Wylliesburg; 434-735-8155. Wednesday Bible study Barry Thornsbury. Farmville; 434-392-5895; Sunday Bible Classes 9:30 a.m.; 7:30 p.m. Sunday school 10 a.m.; Sunday service 11 a.m. See Crotts on page A9

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Crossroads Community Services Board (1-9-20) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer NOTICE NOTICE (1-16-20) PUBLIC FORUM FOR SALE FOR SALE The Charlotte Court House Town Council and Charlotte Court House Planning Commission will hold a public fo- rum on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at 6:00 pm in the con- FOR SALE ference room of the Town municipal building, located at 350 George Washington Highway. The purpose is to hear FOR SALE comments from citizens regarding a proposal to improve NEED GRAVEL? cellular service in the Town by constructing a monopole on 10 Ton CrushRun...... $210 Town property on Moses Drive in Charlotte Court House. 10 Ton #57...... $280 Delivered & Tailgate Spread (Local) (1-16-20) Call 434-420-2002 FOR SALE NOTICE NOTICE TRUSTEE’S SALE OF PROPERTY Buy One Get One LOCATED IN WALTON MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT, FREE on Select CHARLOTTE COUNTY, VIRGINIA Recliners! POWER CHAIRS 19.74 ACRES MORE OR LESS, TAX MAP NO. 039-A-4-E START AT $299 18’ Catamaran 1992 Hobie Cat 12 PIECE LIVING ROOM SET $1199 In execution of a deed of trust from Angela B. Cook and Earley V. Cook, dated May 7, 2007, recorded in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of Charlotte Coun- Complete and ready to sail Heritage House ty, Virginia, in Deed Book 378, page 387, the undersigned Sole Acting Trustee South Boston, Va. will offer for sale at public auction at the front door of the Charlotte County Court- $1600.00 434-575-8700 house in Charlotte Court House, Virginia, on the 10th day of January, 2020, at 11:30 a.m., the following property located in Charlotte County, Virginia, which Call 434-547-5415 HELP WANTED property was conveyed in said deed of trust: All that certain tract or parcel of land situated in Walton Magisterial District, Char- lotte County Virginia, containing 25.74 acres, according to a plat of survey dated PROBATION OFFICER September 2, 1992 by John R. Nunnally, Jr., Land Surveyor, which plat is record- Piedmont Court Services Local ed in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of Charlotte County, Virginia in Plat Probation. Resp. for supervis- Book 9 at page 11 (Slide 120) and, by reference, is made a part hereof for a more ing misd. & felon cases, court at- particular description of the property conveyed herein. tendance/testimony, documen-

tation of adult nonviolent pro- bationer progress, compliance SAVE AND EXCEPT a conveyance of 2.00 acres to Earley V. Cook, Unmarried, with state stds. Detail oriented. by deed dated August 16, 1994, for Roy C. Baker, et als, recorded in the aforesaid Office/field visits reqd. Use of Clerk’s Office in Deed Book 273 at page 849. personal car reqd. Assigned to any of 9 cos. served, including SAVE AND EXCEPT a conveyance of 2.50 acres to Earley L. Cook, Jr. and Mary Pr. Edward. Bachelor’s de- J. Cook, husband and wife, by Deed of gift dated November 8, 1999 from Early gree or equivalent experience L. Cook, Jr. et als, recorded in the aforesaid Clerk’s Office in Deed Book 310 at The Southside Messenger required. Experience in case page 501. management of probationers 490 Railroad Ave. preferred. Beginning salary SAVE AND EXCEPT a conveyance of 1.50 acres to Angela B. Cook, Unmarried, $35,700., co. benefits, health by Deed of Gift dated October 3, 2000 from Early L. Cook, Jr. et als., recorded in P.O. Box 849 insur., VRS, state holidays. A Piedmont Court Services appli- the aforesaid Clerk’s Office in Deed Book 315 at page 301. cation is avail. at 1012-G West Keysville, VA 23947 Third Street, Farmville, by call- Being the remainder property conveyed unto Earley V. Cook, unmarried and An- ing 434-392-8161, or at http:// gela B. Cook, unmarried, Grantors herein, by that certain Deed dated March 17, 434-736-0152 www.co.prince-edward.va.us/ 2004 from Earley L. Cook, Jr., et als and recorded in the aforesaid Clerk’s Office piedmont_court_services_ in Deed Book 350 at page 052. pcs-employment.shtml. Dead- line: Until filled. EOE. This leaves a total of 19.74 acres conveyed herein. (1-30-20) Office Hours:

TERM OF SALE: CASH Monday-Thursday

DEPOSIT of 10% of the sales price may be required at the time of sale with set- tlement within 10 days from the date of sale. 9am-5pm

GIVEN under my hand this 9th day of December, 2019. Friday

CLOSED Robert E. Hawthorne, Need a Classified Ad? Sole Acting Substitute Trustee

CALL 434-736-0152 FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert E. Hawthorne, Sole Acting Trustee Hawthorne & Hawthorne, P.C. 110 South Broad Street P. O. Box 603 Kenbridge, Virginia 23944 Telephone: 434-676-3275

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TRUCK DRIVER TRAINING SCHOOL GRADUATES: Recent graduates of the Southside Virginia Community College Truck Driver Training School in South Boston are shown (left to right): John Daniel, Instructor; John Palmer, Instructor; Dr. Quentin Johnson, Chris Powell (Drakes Branch), Jonathan Thackston (Halifax), Chase Bowes (Virgilina 4.0 avg), Timothy Rinehart (Clover), Duncan Quicke, TDTS Coordinator and Detra Carr, Instructor.

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Errors in Judgment, Sequences and Parry’s Ponderings Iranian backed terrorists have killed hundreds of Expansions Americans over the years and little or nothing is said by the Democrats. However, let us retaliate by There is a possibili- door and window trim more eliminating a high ranking Iranian terrorist gener- ty that I made a small error obvious, so that needed to be al and his second in command and the democrats in judgment this past week. done. But FIRST I needed to are quick to accuse America of escalation. Typical My bride Management and I add several electrical outlets liberal anti-American (blame America first) twisted both had the week off and we as well as add an outdoor light logic. planned on finishing some of beside the door we put in last those little things that have year to replace a window that remained undone since we was in the wrong place. Virginia Outreach News started building our home This is one of the sequenc- about 15 years ago. es that frequently impede my We moved into it 12 years progress. Before wiring I had Happy birthday wish- ago when it was still unfin- to find all of my tools (bor- es to everyone celebrat- ing a birthday this week. ished. Although we both row what I can’t find) and FLASHBACK: Jan. 7, 2010 Jan. 9 - Sammie Davis, knew it was a mistake, it the wire, devices and a porch Hampton, Va.; Pauline J. Fos- was an upgrade from our old light. In addition to the se- ter, Richmond; Miriah John- house which today would be this has not been waiting for quences, I was also delayed by son, Keysville Jan. 10 - Dom- considered unfit for human twelve years. It has only been the expansion and additions. inic Garris, Richmond; Fran- habitation. Actually it was eight years since I installed While I am running wires it ces F. Scott, Roanoke not designed for humans. It the door. would be silly not to add sev- Jan. 12 - Jariva Pugh, started out as a classroom at The door came from a 191? eral outside receptacles. And Texas; Matthew Glasscock, Keysville Elementary School. Sears Roebuck house. Some- a light under the porch where Saxe; Juanita Davis Midgett, When the school closed we how, neither the door nor we stack wood would be nice Maryland; William Thomp- bought it at an auction and the opening for the glass is also. son, Drakes Branch Jan. 15- Shelia Reed Wat- moved it home for storage. square. After half a day or The completion of the so I finished that and decided son, Richmond With a few upgrades such door and window trim made Jan. 16 - Eric Trent, Farm- to replace our bedroom door VIRGINIA as walls and a kitchen it was the unfinished exposed ville; Jacob More, Randolph suitable until we could do which as been missing since beams look unfinished and Wishing each of you many FREEMAN better. Then it was severe- we refinished the floor two exposed. So now they need more happy birthdays. ly damaged by a little flood. years ago. The door I used to be wrapped and stained. one. It’s not too late to change Shortly after the flood, one of came from the Old Keysville Management declared the re- Get well wishes to all things in your life that can the horses wandered in, took School and, as the building sults of our efforts “elegant” of the sick and shut in. bring peace to you and some- a tour and collapsed the rest settled over the years, had which mean they don’t match Hope all of you are well one else. Don’t do things to of the floor. We still had a been trimmed to fit. This re- the knotty pine boards on soon and up and about. You hurt others, do things to help. roof over our heads, and a few quired some creative leveling the living room walls or my are in our prayers for a speedy When you keep doing things recovery. to hurt someone rather than walls to put our backs against and plumbing. Both doors collection of early American passed Management’s re- trying to help, it only makes even if they were hanging junk. Sympathy to all of the you look small. Do good things quirements. three feet above the floor. On a positive note, replac- families who lost a loved that will make someone look Our biggest setback in We then painted one wall ing the pine will give me an- one recently. Our heartfelt at you and say, “Wow! This building is what most people of the living room and the other chance to try to sneak in prayers and good wish- person has changed.” Then consider a character flaw in dining room. Management a few secret compartments. es go out to all of you in you see people look at you me. Everything in the house purchased the paint at re- Although I no longer have any your time of need. May God in a different way and GOD with the exception of wiring tail. I was scandalized; there need for secret compartments comfort each of you and will appreciate that also! God and plumbing is old, used and is always free paint available or have anything of value that bring you peace. You have our wants us to love one anoth- usually unique. In my mind in unique incorrectly mixed needs hiding or the necessity deepest sympathy. er and not do things to hurt. there are only four acceptable colors and almost free in the of hiding anything, I just like To all of you, I love you all Thought for the week- and if I can’t do something to prices: free, almost free, trade closeout pile but she wouldn’t having them. even consider them. I once This brings me back to Don’t miss out on the right help you, I won’t do anything or pay me to take it. In spite things worrying about all to hurt you. So let’s be kind of this we have made slow painted a 70 VW by mixing my little error in judgment. If the house becomes ele- the wrong things. to one another. If you don’t and sometimes unnoticeable all of the leftover reds and like someone, stay away from oranges at the body shop. It gant, and Management starts progress but each year there throwing out all of the old, A BRAND NEW YEAR them. Don’t lose the star in was an attractive and unique has been progress. This past broken, damaged and useless An old year has gone and your crown being evil. Think: week we made more progress rorange and it was free. things that don’t fit the new a new one has come. We need will this help or will what I do than we have in the past year. When I sold the car, I added décor, am I in trouble? Does to make good choices, stop harm? First I installed a pane of glass a hundred to the price for the that description just fit my bringing the past into a new in the door to the upstairs. custom color. stuff or does it also describe year. Work hard to make this Congratulations to Roy- Contrary to popular opinion, Painting made the lack of me? new year a bright and better al Freeman on becoming our new sheriff in Charlotte County. FUTURE My interest is in the future because I am going to spend As the Wheel Turns the rest of my life there. When all else is lost, the future still What are your thoughts your Facebook friends, but smile during your workday. remains. Never be afraid to about last year? Was it filled as the group of family and/or Also, this aspect of wellness trust an unknown future to with grief? Did the year in- friends that give us a sense of includes a balance of work, a known God. The future is clude transitions such as belonging and support. You personal, and family life. Are much like the present, only where you live, children add- can build this support from you satisfied with your work- longer. Predicting the fu- ture is easy, it’s trying to ed to the family, or children your community, and find- life balance? Have you iden- figure out what’s going on leaving the nest? Could you ing the right church for you tified one way you get enjoy- now that’s hard. The past describe last year as a year of is a great place to start. How ment from your work? cannot be changed. The fu- new beginnings? would you grade your social Physical - Recognizing ture is yet in your power. For many of us, last year wellness? the need for activity, diet, The trouble with our times represents a time of oscilla- Financial - Satisfaction sleep, and nutrition. Ok, I is that the future is not what tions between the highest of with financial situations. learned the hard way that our it used to be. What lies be- highs to the lowest of lows … This does NOT mean you have bodies need all these things. hind us and what lies before a rollercoaster ride that could all the money you would ever You may not have a Peloton, us are tiny matters compared take a toll on the well-being segments of the wheel are want. What this means is that but you can exercise. How to what lies within us. En- of anyone. Recently while emotional, environmental, you have a plan and a budget are you active? Are you get- joy present pleasures in such a way as not to injure future getting ready for a fami- financial, intellectual, occu- that allows you to understand ting enough water? ones. Create your future from pational, physical, social, and ly wedding, a loved one col- your financial situation. Do Spiritual - Search for your future not your past. lapsed. Her face and fingers spiritual. you know your financial sit- meaning. Yes, even the gov- The future is as bright as this were blue. She struggled to Emotional - Developing uation? Are you living within ernment accepts we have a is, promise of God. It is not maintain consciousness. Yes, skills and ways to cope with your means? spiritual need. When is the in the stars to hold our des- it was a scary moment. At stress. Everyone faces pain- Intellectual - Recognizing last time you went to church? tiny but in ourselves. Only the hospital, it was deter- ful experiences in life and, at creative abilities and finding How much time, every day, you can control your future. mined that she was suffering times, needs help. Who do ways to expand knowledge do you spend in prayer? The best thing about the fu- from stress and dehydration. you call upon for guidance and skills. The latest research It is a new year. A time ture is that it comes one She was given a lecture and support? What are your on Alzheimer’s stresses the to assess the past, future day at a time. The future re- on self-care and a flyer with strategies to handle life’s need to keep our brain “ex- dreams, and a time to let go wards those who press on. I don’t have time to feel a wellness model. We were challenges? ercised.” The goal is to work of old hurts, hang-ups, and sorry, let us learn myself, Environmental – Creating all told to examine our life- our brain muscle through harmful habits. Take a min- I don’t have time to com- styles. The speech included pleasant, stimulating sur- reading, playing games, or ute to review your wellness plain, I’m going to press on the comment that the idea of roundings. To be healthy, learning new things. What wheel and take the first steps and look forward to a bright- self-care tends to elude most we need to have a nourish- are the ways you stimulate to a healthier year! er future. Life is divided of us. ing personal space. How of- your mind? Beloved, I pray that all into three terms: that which Side question, do doc- ten have you been affected by Occupational - Personal may go well with you and that was, which is, and which tors take a class on giving the noise or other aspects of satisfaction and enrichment you may be in good health, as will be. Let us learn from scoldings while in medical your surroundings? Would derived from one’s work. it goes well with your soul. 3 the past to profit by the pres- school? Anyway, it hit home. you define your settings as a Even if you are “retired,” you John 1:2 ent, and from the present, to The wellness model, creat- peaceful haven or chaos and work. Your work can be a live better in the future. The future starts today, not to- ed by SAMHSA, is an excel- disorganization? prayer ministry or other vol- Cheryl Gowin and Den- morrow. Social - Developing a lent starting point for all of unteer work. Your satisfac- nis Gowin. Call us with your News in to me by Sunday, us. The model includes eight sense of connection with a tion can come from meeting feedback, comments, is- 6 p.m. Call or text me 434- facets that contribute to our support system. Social con- goals. For example, setting sues, or questions; our phone 568-0596 leave me a overall health. The eight nections are not defined as a goal to make one person number is 434-808-2637. message [email protected].

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Lunenburg County Pub- seven rounds. Levi is a fifth The championship win- lic Schools held its Division grade student and the rep- ning word for Morgan was Spelling Bee on Monday, Jan- resentative from Kenbridge garland. He will go on to uary 6, 2020. Congratulations Elementary School. The third participate in the Richmond to Morgan Turner, fourth school winner and partici- Times Dispatch Regional grader at Victoria Elementary pant in the Division Spelling Spelling Bee which will be School. Bee was Patrick Sacra. Pat- held at 1:00 p.m. on Satur- Morgan outlasted division rick is an eighth grader from day, March 21 at The Library runner-up Levi Peacock after Lunenburg Middle School. of Virginia.

Meherrin Responds to Rainbow Lane Fire Meherrin Volunteer Fire & Rescue firefighters have started the New Year with fire call responses including one on January 2. The department was called out for an early morning fire around 3 a.m. Company 5 along with Keysville Volun- teer Fire Department and Hampden Sydney Volunteer Fire & Rescue were dispatched to Rainbow Lane for a reported dryer fire.

Pictured from left to right are Morgan Turner, Levi Peacock and Patrick Sacra.

County Officials to Look at Unfunded Mandate Procedures

LUNENBURG - The on the county. An unfunded localities to have an oppor- Lunenburg County Board of mandate is a statute or reg- tunity to review and analyze Supervisors is set to hold ulation that requires a state legislation that may require their first meeting of 2020 on or local government to per- additional expenditures. This January 9. In addition to the form certain actions, with no gives local government a traditional reorganization- money provided for fulfilling chance to see how new leg- al work that must be done in the requirements. In oth- islation may cause budget is- voting for the chairman and er words, federal and state sues or find ways to get the vice chairman positions, the sources may require counties needed funding. supervisors are expected to to provide additional services The group will also be discuss possible resolutions or actions, but they do not looking at the differences be- regarding counties having the offer increased money to help tween city and county taxing authority. A city is allowed to chance to review state legis- pay for the implementation of make tax decisions on meals lation. these actions. tax, cigarette tax and other County officials have of- Some sample resolutions revenue forms that are not ten talked about unfund- that the county is expected to allowed or only allowed by ed mandates that are placed look at include the need for referendum in counties.

Chamber Annual Event to Include Awards, Entertainment and Dinner School Officials Face Budget Work in 2020 LUNENBURG - The Lunenburg County Chamber of LUNENBURG - The start fered positive updates re- those steps in the past. LCPS Commerce is set to hold their Annual Meeting and Ban- of 2020 also signals the fact cently on enrollment along officials have stated before quet in the coming weeks where they will announce the that the Lunenburg County with many other good things that having competitive wag- Business of the Year and Citizen of the Year. School Board will be having happening with the four pub- es for teachers and personnel The event is set to take place on January 18, 2020 at numerous budget meetings lic schools. Projected enroll- is important in the retention of the school employees. 6:00 p.m. The Chamber is holding their big yearly event over the next few months in ment is used to base the state Following the public in- at the Victoria Rescue Squad Station 7, 915 E. 5th Avenue, funding for public schools preparing for a joint meeting put session, there will be ad- Kenbridge. with county officials in the each year. With the upcom- The event this year will begin with a social hour at ditional meetings set by the spring. ing budget year set to begin school board members in or- 6:00 p.m. that includes music. That will be followed by One of the first orders of shortly an increase in enroll- dinner, served at 6:30 p.m. The dinner will include prime der to discuss, work through business in budget work is a ment will help with funding. rib or chicken, with sides and desserts. and finalize the upcoming The Business of the Year and Citizen of the Year re- public hearing that is set for In recent years, LCPS has budget. There will be a final cipients will be announced after dinner is served. If there this week on January 6. Su- worked hard to put teachers joint meeting with the county is an issue with the weather during the date of the event, perintendent of Lunenburg on the correct salary scale af- officials before a final budget the snow date is set for February 1. Schools Charles Berkley of- ter having to skip or freeze is completed this spring. The B2 January 9-15, 2020 Southside Messenger Southside Electric Cooperative Seeking Youth Tour Applicants SOUTHSIDE - High school juniors in Southside Electric dents to visit Washington, Cooperative’s (SEC) service D.C., meet their legislators area are invited to apply for and learn more about the this June’s Electric Coopera- electric industry. tive Youth Tour in Washing- For more information ton, D.C. about Youth Tour, contact The Cooperative will se- Mark Thomas, community lect eight students for the relations coordinator for SEC, all-expenses-paid trip to the at 434-645-3276 or mark. nation’s capital June 21-25. [email protected]. The deadline to apply is Feb. National Cemetery and many er, see a Nationals baseball (or home school) within SEC’s Southside Electric Co- 7. of Washington’s monuments game and visit Capitol Hill, 18-county service territory operative is a not-for-prof- While in D.C., Youth Tour and museums, take a dinner where they will have a tour may apply. Students’ parents it, member-owned electric delegates will tour Arlington cruise on the Potomac Riv- and meet members of Virgin- or guardians do not have to distribution cooperative that receive electricity from SEC. ia’s congressional delegation. serves more than 56,000 Participants will see a play Competition involves an ap- homes and businesses in at one of D.C.’s theaters and plication, essay and inter- make friends with Youth Tour view. Complete rules can be central and southern Virgin- Kenbridge students from more than 40 found at www.sec.coop. ia. Headquartered in Crewe, other states. Since 1964, America’s SEC has district offices in Al- Body Shop Any high school junior electric cooperatives have tavista, Crewe, Dinwiddie and 106 N. Broad St. who lives and attends school sponsored high school stu- Powhatan. Kenbridge, VA 23944 (434) 676-2055 • Auto Repairs • Inspections Cultural Arts Program Presents Free Evening of Jazz and Soul • Full Service Body Shop BRUNSWICK - The Cul- tural Arts Program of Bruns- wick County, Virginia, the NAACP of Brunswick County DAVID C. WATKINS, III with program support from ATTORNEY-AT-LAW the National Endowment for the Arts and the Virgin- ia Commission for the Arts Criminal Defense ~ Civil Litigation and support from the Bruns- Residential and Commercial wick CPS System, will pres- middle and high schools and The concert lectures supply ent a tribute to Dr. Martin L. culminating in a FREE con- information, which will assist Real Estate Transactions King with a FREE Jazz & Soul cert at 7 p.m. for the commu- in achieving at least four of Concert presented by Mr. J. nity at the high school. the Music SOL goals, includ- Domestic Law ~ Traffic Law ~ Business Law “Plunky” Branch. The jazz/ J. Plunky Branch pres- ing having students: soul concert will be at the ents African-American mu- • Exercise critical (including the formation of LLCs) Brunswick High School Au- sic concert-lectures for ele- thinking skills by investigat- ditorium, 2171 Lawrencev- mentary through high school ing and analyzing all facets of ille Plank Rd, Lawrenceville grade levels. He is a profes- the music discipline; ELDER & WATKINS, P.C. Va., on January 15, 2020, Dr. sional musician who has been • Demonstrate under- King’s birthday. The all day performing, touring, lectur- standing of the relationship 200 David Bruce Ave., P.O. Box 55, Charlotte Court House, VA 23923 program will feature a morn- ing and producing recordings of music to history and cul- ing concert-lecture for the for over 40 years. 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On Wednesday January 1, 2020 at approximately 10:23 a.m., the Virginia State Police received a call from Notto- way County Sheriff’s office in reference to a gunshot victim that was deceased at a residence in the proximity of the 4000 block of Old Nottoway Road. That victim was identified as Lee Floyd Parker, Jr., 69, of Crewe, Virginia. His remains were transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Richmond where an autopsy will deter- mine final of cause of death. Patrick Benjamin Mitchell The investigation led police officials to a suspect and the arrest of Clinton Lamar Parker, 33, of Crewe, Virginia. Clin- ton Parker has been charged with murder in the second de- VSP Seeking gree and is currently being held at Piedmont Regional Jail. The father and son both reportedly lived at the home where the murder took place. The incident remains under investigation. If the public Public’s Help has any information pertaining to this case, we encourage them to contact the Virginia State Police at (804)553-3445, Nottoway Sheriff’s office at (434)645-9044, or Crime Solvers with Locating at (434)645-7111. Lee Floyd Parker, Jr. Wanted Sex Offender Armed Robbery at Dollar General Investigated MECKLENBURG CO. - Virginia State Police are SOUTH HILL - An armed robbery on January 2 at approx- asking for the public’s imately 9:57 p.m. is being investigated. South Hill officers assistance with locating responded to Dollar General, located at 301 E. Atlantic Street a convicted sex offender in reference to an armed robbery. who failed to re-register in Officers learned that the suspect was wearing agray Mecklenburg County. hooded sweatshirt, light faded jeans with gold shorts under- Patrick Benjamin neath, a gold hat with an emblem in the center, a black ban- Mitchell, 32, is wanted on dana containing white and gold colors around his face, and two counts of failing to black shoes. re-register as a sex offend- The suspect presented a small, black handgun and de- er. Mitchell is a black male with brown hair and brown manded cartons of cigarettes, but took an undisclosed amount eyes. He is 5’7” and weighs of cash in a dark colored knapsack before fleeing from the approximately 150 lbs. business heading east. Mitchell is known to fre- Investigators with the SHPD responded to the scene. A quent the South Hill area Virginia Conservation Police Officer and his K9 partner also and was previously living assisted in the initial investigation. A search for evidence was on Quail Hollow Road just productive and a person of interest has been developed. If you outside of the Town of La have any information about this crime, please call the South Crosse. Hill Police Department at 434-447-3104 and as always you State Police is encour- can remain anonymous. You can also call Mecklenburg Coun- aging anyone with infor- ty Crime Solvers at 1-877-676-TIPS (1-877-676-8477) to re- mation about Mitchell to please call the Virginia port crime anonymously and receive rewards up to $1000.00. State Police at 434-352- 7128 or #77on a cell phone or email us at questions@ vsp.virginia.gov. New Year Thefts a Reminder to Lock Vehicles SOUTH HILL - Police officials issued a public service -an nouncement following incidents to start the New Year where several vehicles were broken into and a vehicle was actually stolen. This has been a problem throughout several counties in recent years and everyone is reminded to lock up vehicles and take valuable items inside your home at night. The South Hill Police Department issued the following re- State Police lease to the public. “In the early morning hours of 12/31/19 to 1/1/2020, several unlocked vehicles have been rummaged through and items taken. Additionally, a vehicle was stolen on the same night. Investigating If anyone in the neighborhoods of north Brunswick Ave., Lunenburg Ave., High St., or Chaptico Rd. have surveillance cameras please review them for subjects on foot who were Fatal Crash checking vehicles to see if they were unlocked. Please con- tact SHPD with any information about these incidents at 434- MECKLENBURG - Vir- ginia State Police Trooper 447-3104. B.A. Rhodes is investigat- “Our community has been hit several times with this type ing a two-vehicle crash in of crime in 2019 and arrests have been made in prior cases. Mecklenburg County. However, it is such an easy crime when a vehicle is left unse- The crash occurred cured. Please lock your vehicles.” at 1:45 a.m. on January 6 when a 2010 GMC Ter- rain and a 2001 Ford F-250 pickup collided on Route 58, approximately 1.5 miles west of Route 4. The driver of the GMC, Tonika D. Wilkins, 41, of Baskerville, Va., died at the scene. The crash remains un- der investigation and ad- ditional information will be released by VSP officials after the investigation is concluded. Fourth Street Motor Company

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Any stockbroker can assist with purchases of the company’s stock, as well as with sales of holdings. Benchmark Community Bank, founded in 1971, is head- quartered in Kenbridge, VA. It is the company’s sole sub- sidiary which operates sixteen banking offices throughout central Southside Virginia and northern North Carolina. Ad- Tips to Remember During Cold Weather ditional information is available at the company’s website, www.BCBonline.com. Temperatures in December 2019 were relatively mild, but low temperatures tradition- ally hit the Lunenburg area in January and February. With these freezing temperatures come issues that people face. Area residents are reminded to take precautions to limit is- sues that may be caused during cold days and nights. 1) Disconnect and drain garden hoses. 2) Cover outside faucets with insulating foam covers. 3) Turn off water to outside faucets, if available, and open valves on faucets to allow them to drain. 4) Close or cover foundation vents under house and windows to basements. 5) Close garage doors. 6) Open cabinet doors under sinks. 7) Drip hot and cold faucets in kitchen and bath. Drip single control faucets with lever set in middle. 8) Set icemaker to make ice if the water line to it runs under the house. 9) Don’t forget to check on pipes to your washing machine in the laundry room 10) Locate water main cut-off valve, and have a cut-off key handy. 11) Inspect fireplaces and chimneys before using, and have them cleaned if needed. 12) Keep drapes and blinds closed, except when windows are in direct sunlight. Lucero Vazquez, Certified Exercise Physiologist at VCU Health CMH, 13) Put up storm windows, or install sheet plastic window insulation kits on the inside presents to attendees at the CCHP annual symposium that was recently held in the Education Center at VCU Health CMH. of windows. 14) Cover or remove any window air conditioners. 15) Caulk any cracks or holes on the outside of your house. Community Church Health Partnership Outreach 16) Repair or replace weather stripping and thresholds around doors and windows. SOUTHSIDE - The VCU Health Community Memorial Hos- 17) Run paddle ceiling fans on low in reverse (clockwise when looking up) to circulate pital Community Church Health Partnership’s (CCHP) annual warm air. symposium and luncheon recently offered community mem- 18) Put draft snakes on window sills, between window frames, and against doors. bers an educational wellness program, coordinated by CMH 19) If you heat with propane or fuel oil, make sure the tank is full. Occupational Health and Wellness Services’ Donna Overton, 20) If you heat with wood or coal, have plenty of fuel on hand. LPN, COHC, BAT, SAMI-DOT. “We were thrilled to have so many come out today,” Don- na Overton said. “This partnership continues to be a strong part of our community because of the support we have in our area churches.” Lucero Vazquez, Certified Exercise Physiologist, provided STILL information on general health and demonstrated chair ex- ercises during the event at the C.A.R.E Building’s Education Center. Chaplain Joanne Bedford followed with a segment on the “Power of Laughter.” RUNNING CCHP provides an innovative way to deliver health care information to people in the faith community. This non-tra- ditional partnership provides people easy access to up-to- date information on important health topics in the supportive environment of their church. 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VICTORIA - The Cen- tral Lady Chargers basketball teams returned to the hard- wood last week against Not- toway. The JV squad got a big win, while the varsity team continues to look for their first win of the season. The JV Chargers had an exciting game against the Cougars as the two teams battled throughout the game with Central taking a five point lead with two minutes remaining and holding on for their first win of the season. The varsity Lady Chargers played well early on, but the Lady Cougars used defense and several fast break baskets to surge ahead and cruise to a 50-31 win. The varsity team will play Appomattox Regional Gover- nor’s School on the road Fri- day, after taking on Gooch- land at home Wednesday night. Statesmen Boys Move to 3-3 with 80-50 Win CHARLOTTE COURT HOUSE - The Randolph-Henry Varsity Boys Basketball team had a strong return to action last week when they took on the Cumberland Dukes. The Statesmen jumped out to an early lead and used aggressive defense to force easy offensive opportunities on the way to an 80-50 blowout win. The Statesmen move to 3-3 on the season and sit in the top half of the James River District. The JV Boys suffered a 40-38 loss against Cumberland. The close defeat makes them 1-6 on the season. The Var- sity Lady Statesmen fell to Cumberland by a 56-18 score and are currently 1-8 on the season. The JV Lady Statesmen also fell to Cumberland by a 39-12 score and are 1-8 on the season. The boys will play Altavista at home this week and travel to Amelia on Friday. The girls will be away against Altavista and then return home for a Friday contest against Amelia.

NFL Teams Like Versatility of Charlotte County Native Joe Reed

CHARLOTTE CO. - From factor in, many players will ly for the NFL, things are ex- now until the 2020 NFL Draft be looking to move up and pected to change quite a bit. takes place, the question of improve their stock. For Charlotte County na- where players will be tak- Outside of the first few tive and UVa standout Joe en continues to change from picks, this year has quite a bit Reed the coming months will week to week. With college of fluidity it seems and with be about looking to improve pro-days upcoming and the several big stars still to decide his draft position as well. NFL Draft Combine still to if they will leave college ear- While projections range from as early as the third round to as late as the sixth round, the consensus is that the All-American kick return and wide receiver will get drafted. Some of the NFL scouts have noted that his size and frame, as well as versatility, make him a strong prospect for teams, while others note that his production increased dramatically at wide receiver during this year. One site has him high on the Steelers draft board and getting on the Mike Tomlin coached team would be a great landing place. Joe Reed

Eagles Scholastic Bowl Advances to Regionals FARMVILLE - The Prince Edward County High School scholastic bowl team completed the regular season recent- ly by defeating both Randolph-Henry and Buckingham. The wins were a great way to finish the season as Prince Edward split with both teams after having lost to them earlier in the season. These wins brought Prince Edward’s record to 11 wins and five losses for the regular season. The team will compete in a double elimination tournament in January to try to advance to Regionals for the 6th straight year. The team is led by senior and leading scorer Tiba Ham- za; juniors Zack Little and Antonio Harvey; sophomore Mir- ra Mishra; and freshman Dima Hamza. Great Job Scholastic Bowl! The B6 January 9-15, 2020 Southside Messenger Officials Keep Things Running Smoothly Behind the Scenes at South Boston SOUTH BOSTON - It looks simple on race night: line the cars up, wave the green flag and let ‘em race. Nothing could be further from the truth. From seven hours before the green flag until at least two hours after the checkered flag, there is a core group of indispensable, under-appreciated individuals who make the evening go as smoothly and equally as possible. From inspectors to scorers to flagmen and more, this group toils away more for the love of the sport than money. “I think the average fan, even the average competitor, doesn’t have a clue how important xxxx is, how hard they work and how much flack they take at times,” said Cathy Rice, general manager at South Boston Speedway. “There is absolutely no way we could ever put on a race with- out them. They keep things moving in the pits and on the track. “They work so hard to make sure we have a level play- ing field and everyone is treated fairly in every division. It’s hot. There’s a lot of pressure. The hours are long. But every week, they show up and quietly go about their busi- ness. I’m always amazed at how hard the group we have works and how well they work together.” That core crew of indispensable officials at South Bos- ton Speedway is headed up by Jeff Bomar, the track’s head technical inspector. He works in the infield every event alongside Bruce Barksdale, Bear Clark, Speedy Austin, Mi- chael Crews, Jimmy Davis, Matthew Halloren and Ken Utt. Tracey Sage and Connie Glass handle scoring while Hunter Rose is the flagman. Generally, the group begins work around noon on race day and finish up around midnight … if they are lucky. They begin the day in a group meeting with Rice and Bomar. “We like to make sure everyone is on the same page and to go over anything new we may have going on for the week,” said Bomar. Then they scatter to their respective areas. Clark and Crews oversee tires, making sure the bar- codes of all tires have been scanned and recorded to the appropriate car in a data base. They also help roll the tires out of the tire shed. Barksdale and Austin work with the Late Model teams, Utt and Davis with the Limited teams and Halloren works with the Pure Stocks and the Hornets. The officials are there to make sure things go smoothly, rules are followed, that the schedule runs on time and to answer any ques- tions teams may have. “We like for the same guys to stay with the same divi- sion from week to week. We like for the teams to become familiar with them, so they know who to go to if they have a question,” said Bomar. When their respective division is on track, inspectors keep a close eye on the action on the track and cars coming into the pits. At other times, when other divisions are on track, they are busy wherever they may be needed. Everyone is cross trained also. For instance, when Clark is finished working with tires, he serves as the stop-and- go official at the end of pit road during the races. Simi- larly, Crews moves to the spotters stand to help answer questions and maintain order there. Longwood Lancers 4-2 in Willett Hall Post-race all are busy making sure cars get through the scales and on to technical inspection. FARMVILLE - Led by a Upstate’s lead to single dig- points are the most Long- “The top five go through the scales and we check first, 21-point effort from sopho- its, 63-54, with 4:27 to play. wood has allowed in a half at second and third close. Each week we check something more center Nevin Zink, USC However, that nine-point home this season. different. It may be engines one week; rear ends the next. Upstate took control in the deficit would be as close The Lancers corrected We try to change it up every week to keep everyone hon- paint and dispatched Long- Longwood came to meeting their course after halftime est,” said Bomar. wood 73-56 Saturday after- the Spartans in the second and allowed the Spartans to The 2020 South Boston Speedway season kicks off on noon in Willett Hall. half, as Upstate ended the hit field goals on consecu- March 21 when the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour visits The 6’9”, 230-pound game on a 10-2 run. tive possessions just once for a 150-lap race. There will also be twin 75-lap NASCAR sophomore Zink was nearly “It’s a point of emphasis in the game’s final 15 min- Late Model Stock races. perfect from the field, finish- for us in every single game, in utes. Longwood racked up six ing 5-of-6 from the floor and every single talk we have, to steals in the second half, but 11-of-12 from the free throw be the aggressor,” Longwood the 13-point halftime defi- line to power the Spartans (6- head coach Griff Aldrich said. cit proved too much to over- 9, 1-1 Big South) to their fifth “This is now the second game come. NFL Playoffs Recap and win in the past six games. All in a row we have not been the “This was disappoint- five of his field goals came aggressor, particularly in the ing,” Aldrich said. “I don’t on the inside to spearhead an first half of tonight’s game. care who we’re playing. You interior effort that saw USC “It’s Division I basketball, see in the second half, I don’t Upcoming Schedule Upstate score 26 points in the and the other team wants to know what point it was, but paint and win the rebounding win too. They’re all on schol- [USC Upstate] couldn’t run battle 41-27, including 10 of- arship, and they want to go their offense. They’re run- The wild-card round of the 2020 NFL playoffs started fensive boards. home with a win. So if you’re ning their offense almost at this past weekend and it was “wild’ for certain as several Zink was one of four dou- going to come out here and half-court, so do we need road teams won and the Patriots were eliminated by the ble-digit scorers for USC Up- defend a little bit, play a little to go down 15 points for us six seed Titans. state, which dealt the Lancers bit, you’re not going to win. to start playing hard? That Wild Card Results (5-10, 0-2 Big South) only We saw the fruit of that to- needs to be who we are when No. 4 Texans 22-19 over No. 5 Bills (OT) their second home loss of night.” the ball gets tipped up in the The Texans fought back from a 16-0 deficit to get the 22- the season. Tommy Bruner Both teams traded blows first second. We’re not doing 19 win in overtime. Deshaun Watson gave the Texans the added 14 points and five as- through the game’s first that right now. lead with a touchdown pass in the fourth quarter. He then sists, and Thomas Booker and four-plus minutes before the “I told the guys I can live made several big plays to set up the game winning field Bryson Mozone combined for Spartans opened up an 8-0 with losing when we give goal in overtime. 22 points off the bench. run that put them ahead for our best and we compete. If No. 6 Titans 20-13 over No. 3 Patriots That widespread scoring good. That rally saw USC Up- we lose, we lose. But I can’t The Titans used Derrick Henry and his 182 yards and a stomach losing the way we effort was enough to outpace state hold Longwood score- touchdown on 34 carries to take down the defending lost tonight.” the fourth double-figure scor- less on six straight posses- champions. The loss precedes a two- ing game of the season from sions while working the ball No. 6 Vikings 26-20 over No. 3 Saints (OT) game road swing for the Lanc- redshirt sophomore Juan Mu- into the Lancer paint for four Another overtime game where the Vikings Kirk Cousins ers, who continue Big South noz, who led the Lancers with consecutive made layups, in- completed passes for 63 yards in overtime, including a play with back-to-back road 14 points and a career-high cluding two from Zink. trips to Charleston Southern game-winning 4-yard score to Kyle Rudolph. five steals off the bench. He USC Upstate led 16-9 by on Jan. 8 and Hampton on No. 5 Seahawks 17-9 over No. 4 Eagles hit three three-pointers, in- the end of that stretch and Jan. 11. Longwood will return The Eagles lost Carson Wentz to injury and a late stop by cluding a four-point play and increased that advantage to home to Willett Hall on Jan. the Seahawks defense made their eight point lead hold up. a late-game trey that cut USC 13 points by halftime. The 42 16 to host Presbyterian. Divisional Round Saturday, Jan. 11 No. 6 Vikings at No. 1 49ers, 4:35 p.m. ET (NBC) No. 6 Titans at No. 1 Ravens, 8:15 p.m. ET (CBS) Sunday, Jan. 12 No. 4 Texans at No. 2 Chiefs, 3:05 p.m. ET (CBS) Fuqua Looks to Rebound from 1-5 Start No. 5 Seahawks at No. 2 Packers, 6:40 p.m. ET (Fox) Championship Sunday FARMVILLE - Fuqua Fuqua has dropped a pair season came against Tim- Sunday, Jan. 19 School’s varsity boys bas- of games to Brunswick Acad- berlake Christian School AFC Championship, 3:05 p.m. ET (CBS) ketball team looks to get on emy, as well as losses to where the Falcons won 83- NFC Championship, 6:40 p.m. ET (Fox) 31. Super Bowl LIV track after a slow start to the Richmond Christian School, The team will get back Sunday, Feb. 2 current season. The Falcons Eastern Mennonite School to the hardwood this week AFC Champion vs. NFC Champion at Hard Rock Stadium in entered this week with a 1-5 and Collegiate School. when they take on Veritas Miami, 6:30 p.m. ET (Fox) record. The lone win so far this School. The Southside Messenger January 9-15, 2020 B7 Kenston Forest Robotics Participates in Competition

BLACKSTONE - The Kenston Forest School Robotics Teams recently traveled to Huguenot High School to compete in the RVA VEX VRC Tower Takeover Robotics Competition. The KFS Teams earned 3rd and 5th places in the middle School com- petition and 18th and 20th places in the high school compe- tition. The VEX Robotics Competition, presented by the Robotics Education & Competition Foundation, is the largest and fast- est growing middle school and high school robotics program globally with more than 20,000 teams from 50 countries playing in over 1,700 competitions worldwide. Each year, an exciting engineering challenge is presented in the form of a game. Students, with guidance from their teachers and men- tors, build innovative robots and compete year-round. In addition to learning valuable engineering skills, stu- dents gain life skills such as teamwork, perseverance, com- munication, collaboration, project management, and critical thinking. The VEX Robotics Competition prepares students to become future innovators with 95% of participants report- ing an increased interest in STEM subject areas and pursuing STEM-related careers. Hampden-Sydney Basketball Defeats Sewanee 77-64 in Holiday Classic

HAMPDEN-SYDNEY - January 4, 2020, at 2 p.m. in Junior captain Jake Hahn/ Fleet Gym. It starts a stretch Ruckersville equaled his ca- of 14-straight ODAC games reer-high with a game-high to comprise the remainder of 23 points, adding a game- the regular season. high 12 rebounds for his sev- enth double-double this sea- son, to lead Hampden-Sydney College to a 77-64 non-con- ference basketball home Lake Country SPCA win past Sewanee (Tenn.) on Monday afternoon at S. PET OF THE WEEK Douglas Fleet Gymnasium. Freshman Ryan Clements/ Conyers, Ga. had 16 points for the Tigers (6-5), who rallied from a 14-point deficit in the first half to win their fifth consecutive game. Joey Knox scored 19 points for the vis- iting Tigers (7-5) on the sec- ond and final day of the Col- lege’s Holiday Classic. “Great win today for the guys,” said first-year head coach Caleb Kimbrough. “Very slow start against a re- on the first-half clock, but that followed a three-point- assists and three steals— ally talented Sewanee team, H-SC scored six unanswered er by senior captain Kev- the latter equaling his ca- but we stayed with the game points to pull within 33-27 in Quinn/Apex, N.C. H-SC reer-high, as well. Clements Baron looks at whomever plan and were able to make at 2:19, getting points from had all of the momentum at finished with 16 points, add- he’s with as if they hung the some plays in the second half. senior Chaise Johnson/Rich- this point, extending its lead ing four rebounds, three as- moon. Happy for any scrap Conference play from here on mond, Hahn and Clements. to 77-62 with just 14-sec- sists and three steals for the of attention, he is grateful out … this is what we have Sewanee, though, led 36-29 onds left to play when Wyatt Tigers. Wyatt and Quinn each for the smallest of comforts. been preparing for all year.” at the intermission. made a pair of free throws. had 12 points, Johnson add- Brought to LCSPCA as a H-SC started slowly as H-SC trailed 41-33 early The host outscored the vis- ed nine points and equaled transfer from co. animal Sewanee jumped out to a in the second half at 17:30, itors 48-28 during the sec- his career-high with six re- control back in March, Bar- 23-9 lead with 11:51 left in the before beginning its sec- ond half, including 27-11 over bounds, and freshman Chase on really deserves a happy opening half, aided by five ond-half comeback against the final 11:45. Hahn (13) and Turner/Virginia Beach con- ending. He was abandoned, early three-point field goals. Sewanee. The host Tigers fi- Clements (12) combined for tributed six rebounds and then in 2 different shelters, The host Tigers, however, nally caught and went ahead 25 second-half points to lead a career-high five assists. and had to have heartworm battled back with an 8-2 run of the visiting Tigers with the outstanding effort. H-SC shot 45% (30-67) from treatments and other med- to get within 25-17 at 7:38, 10:12 remaining on a pair of Hahn led H-SC with his the field, including 15% (2- ical things done, but did getting four points inside free throws by Clements for a game-high 23 points to equal 13) on three-pointers, and so with grace and without from sophomore Jack Wyatt/ 54-53 lead. The hosts pushed his career-high, adding a 58% (15-26) at the free throw complaint. He is loving and Richmond. The visiting Tigers their advantage to 63-57 at game-high 12 rebounds for line. The Tigers enjoyed a 52- easy-going, and will curl up pushed their advantage back 4:33 via a free throw from ju- his seventh double-double 24 advantage in points scored next to you, tapping you soft- to 12 points at 33-21 with 5:10 nior Baker Haviland/Roanoke in 11 games, along with four in the paint, 21-5 in points ly with his paw. Gentle and off turnovers and 26-13 in dear, Baron is a patient, kind bench points. dog. But due to being 8 years Knox led Sewanee with old & having past medical is- his 19 points, adding sev- sues, it will be tough to find Longwood Introduces Me+3 Ticket Package en rebounds. Adrian Thomas an adopter. He’s had a rough finished with 11 points and life. Won’t you help him live FARMVILLE - Longwood terian (Thursday, Jan. 16), of the 2018-19 season. The eight rebounds for the Tigers. out his years with love and fans looking to catch the UNC Asheville (Monday, Jan. Lancers are 4-1 on Jerome Sewanee shot 38% (22-58) comfort? 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• On Jan. 26, 1918, soon after the Bolsheviks seized control in Russia, the former Russian state of Ukraine declares its total independence. In 1922, Ukraine became part of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics; it would not regain its independence until the USSR’s collapse in 1991. • On Jan. 25, 1924, the first Winter Olympics begins at Chamonix in the French Alps. Spectators were thrilled by the ski jump and bobsled, two of 12 events involving six sports. • On Jan. 24, 1943, German Gen. Friedrich von Paulus, commander in chief of the German 6th Army at Stalin- grad, urgently requests permission from Adolf Hitler to surrender. Hitler refused. Of more than 280,000 men under Pau- lus’ command, half were already dead or dying. Paulus held out until Jan. 31, when he finally surrendered. • On Jan. 23, 1968, the USS Pueblo, a Navy intelligence ship, is engaged in a routine surveillance of the North Korean coast when it is captured by North Korean patrol boats. Eleven months later, negotiators reached a settlement to resolve the crisis and free the surviving 82 crewmen. • On Jan. 21, 1977, U.S. President Jimmy Carter grants an unconditional pardon to hundreds of thousands of men who evaded the draft during the Vietnam War. Some 100,000 young Americans went abroad in the late 1960s and early ‘70s to avoid military service. • On Jan. 20, 1980, bleachers at a bullring in Sincelejo, Colombia, col- lapse, resulting in the deaths of 222 people. The deadliest tragedy at a sporting event in Colombia’s history was the result of overcrowding and poor construction. • On Jan. 22, 2003, the U.S. Census Bureau releases detailed statistics on race and ethnicity showing that the Hispanic population was the country’s largest minority group. Some 29% of immigrants in the U.S. had come from Mexico alone. © 2020 Hearst Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved King Features Weekly Service B10 January 9-15, 2020 The Southside Messenger January 6, 2020

1. Who composed and performed “Your Song” in 1970? 2. Which group wrote and released “Heartache Tonight”? 3. Who released “Pick Up the Pieces”? 4. What is “409” in the 1962 Beach Boys song? 5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “Waiting for the break of day, Searching for something to say, Flashing lights against the sky, Giving up I close my eyes.” Answers 1. Elton John. It was released as a b-side single to “Take Me to the Pilot,” but DJs liked “Your Song” bet- ter and made that the a-side. It was his first big hit in the U.K. 2. The Eagles, in 1979. The song received a Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal. 3. The Average White Band, in 1974. It didn’t chart in the U.K. until American DJs started to play it and it soared to the top of the U.S. charts. 4. A 409 cubic-inch Chevrolet engine. 5. “25 or 6 to 4,” by Chicago in 1970. It’s about being up in the middle of the night trying to write a song. Said this way, “Twenty-five or (twenty-) six to four,” the meaning becomes clearer. It’s about the time the song jelled and came together. © 2020 King Features Synd., Inc. King Features Weekly Service January 6, 2020

1. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What are female elephants called? 2. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is the oldest brewery in the Unit- ed States? 3. MOVIES: To which destination is the McCallister family traveling in the movie “Home Alone”? 4. GEOGRAPHY: How many U.S. states are named after a president? 5. MUSIC: In the song, what did Frosty the Snowman do after a magic hat was placed on his head? 6. ANATOMY: Where is the glabella located in the human body? 7. LANGUAGE: What did the Rus- sian Space Station “Mir” mean in English? 8. LITERATURE: What are the names of the young bunnies in “The Tale of Peter Rabbit”? 9. HISTORY: In what year was the sound barrier broken by a jet aircraft? 10. LANDMARKS: Which presi- dents are depicted in the Mount Rush- more National Memorial in South Dakota? Answers 1. Cows 2. Yuengling 3. Paris 4. One, Washington 5. He began to dance around 6. Between the eyebrows 7. World or peace 8. Flopsy, Mopsy, Cottontail and Peter 9. 1947 10. George Washington, Thomas Jef- ferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abra- ham Lincoln © 2020 King Features Synd., Inc. January 9-15, 2020

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The Southside Messenger January 6, 2020

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Top 10 DVD, Blu-ray Sales 1. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood ...... (R) Sony Pictures 2. It: Chapter Two ...... (R) Warner Bros. 3. Angel Has Fallen ...... (R) Lionsgate 4. Hustlers ...... (R) Universal 5. Elf ...... (PG) Warner Bros. 6. Dora and the Lost City of Gold ...... (PG) Paramount 7. John Wick: Chapter 3 — Parabellum ...... (R) Lionsgate 8. National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation ...... (PG-13) Warner Bros. 9. Spider-Man: Far From Home ...... (PG-13) Sony Pictures/Marvel 10. The Peanut Butter Falcon ...... (PG-13) Lionsgate Sources: comScore/Media Play News © 2020 King Features Synd., Inc. B12 January 9-15, 2020 The Southside Messenger Community Calendar

Community Calendar is a free service of Confederate Veterans, meets on the Graham Road, Farmville. • Domestic Violence Support Groups Christian Ministries, each Sunday, 10:30 of the Southside Messenger. We third Tuesday at Sheldon’s Restaurant in • Heart of Virginia Classic Auto Club Tri-County Community Action Agency a.m., at 5150 Three Sixty Highway, welcome all groups, churches, schools Keysville beginning at 6:30 p.m. Call 735- meets the second Monday of each month hosts Support Groups on the first and Meherrin. Pastor is Rev. Gloria Eanes. and businesses to send us your events 8415 or 696-2202 for info. at Merk’s Place, Farmville, at 6 p.m. for third Tuesday of each month. For more • Community Prayer Breakfast is held and we will publish them free of charge, • Town of Phenix Council meetings dining and 7 p.m. for the meeting. info, call 434-572-1136. the first Tuesday of each month at Moton as space allows. Send your event to will be held the second Tuesday of each • Central High Museum, Inc. located • Single & Parenting Support Group Museum, 7:30 a.m., in the auditorium. [email protected]. month. at 515 Thomas Jefferson Highway, meets each Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., at • Do you need a ride to church? Drakes Be sure to include the date, location, and • GFWC Charlotte County Woman’s Charlotte Court House, meeting will be Drakes Branch Baptist Church. For more Branch Baptist Church offers free van time of the event, as well as any cost or Club, a Volunteer Community Service held every second Thursday, 5:30 p.m., information, call Barbara at 434-568-4021 service on Sunday mornings. Call the fees. For-profit events will not be included National woman’s club, meets second beginning Sept. 12. Mondays-Thursdays, 4:30-7:00 p.m. church office at 434-568-4021 or 434- in this calendar. Tuesday of each month at Central Middle • The 320 Ladies Prayer & Bible Study • Celebrate Recovery meets every 208-8496 if interested. School in Charlotte Court House, 6 p.m. Group meetings are every Tuesday, Tuesday night from 6:45-8:30 p.m., at • Free Kids Club every Monday, 4-5:30 Meetings For info call 547-3305. 7 p.m., at Mt. Tirzah Baptist Church, Memorial United Methodist Church, p.m., for grades K-5th, at Drakes Branch • Arc of Southern Virginia meets on the • American Legion Post 99 & American Charlotte Court House. We are a diverse Appomattox, in Legacy Hall, for adults Baptist Church. Snacks, homework help first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 in the Legion Auxiliary Unit 99 regular monthly group from all around the Southside area, age 18 and older. Childcare is available by certified teachers, Bible stories and Leggett Auditorium at Halifax Regional meeting will be held the second Monday and we love to worship, pray and dig into upon request. For more information, lessons, games and crafts. To register or Hospital in South Boston. If desired, of each month. Auxiliary will meet at 6:30 the Word. For more information, contact contact the church office at 434-352- for more information, call the church at participants may bring a bag supper or p.m. with the Post meeting at 7 p.m. Wanda Stewart at 434-547-4405. 5705. 434-568-4021. purchase a carry out supper from the Location: Sinai Road and Mallard Lane, • American Legion Post #260 meets the • Recovery Support Group sponsored • Bible Study Class every Wednesday hospital’s Bellwood Café. For more info, Halifax. For more info, call 434-476-7179 third Thursday of each month at Sheldon’s by NAMI Connection, for adults living evening, at Drakes Branch Baptist call 434-222-8931. or 476-1268. Restaurant, Keysville, 6:45 p.m. with mental illness, the second Sunday Church, for all middle school students. • Chase City Chamber of Commerce • Lunenburg Rotary Club meets every • VFW Lunenburg Post 9954 & of each month, 2-3:30 p.m., at Central The material used will be AWANA meets the second Thursday of each Tuesday (except the 5th Tuesday) 12 Auxiliary meets monthly on the second Virginia Regional Library, 1303 W. Third material. For more information, call 434- month at noon in the Chamber Office. noon-1 p.m. Meeting is held the 1st Saturday at 8 a.m. for breakfast and the St., Farmville. 208-8496. • Farmville Rotary Club meets every Tuesday of the month at Mildred’s Meals fourth Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. for supper • Compulsive Eaters Anonymous- • “That the World May Know” Video Thursday from noon to 1:00 p.m. at in Kenbridge; all other Tuesdays at and business meeting, at 1000 Marshal HOW meets on Thursday mornings from Series every Sunday evening, 6-7 p.m., Charley’s Waterfront Café in Farmville. Uptown Café in Victoria. St., Victoria. 10-11 a.m. at the Farmville Presbyterian at Drakes Branch Baptist Church. Free • Keysville Lighthouse meets on the • Charlotte County Democratic • Calling all “HAMS” The Charlotte Church, 200 W. 3rd St., Farmville. For and open to the public. second Saturday at Sheldon’s Restaurant Committee meets on the third Monday County Amateur Radio Club meets at more information, contact Joan at 434- • Empowerment Bible Study will meet in Keysville beginning at 9:30 a.m. of each month at 7 p.m. at the Drakes Keysville Fire Station, 500 Osbourne 607-1576 or Debbie at 518-248-7220. first and third Thursday of each month, 5 • Keysville Ruritan Club meets every Branch Municipal Building. St., the first Sunday of every month, 3 p.m., at Morrison Grove Baptist Church, third Monday in Ash Camp Baptist Church • Jack Garland American Legion Unit p.m. Experienced hams welcome and Alcoholics Anonymous Charlotte Court House. All women and Fellowship Hall in Keysville at 6:30 p.m. 32 & Auxiliary meets the third Thursday beginners encouraged to attend. Classes • Sunday 9 a.m.; Farmville Support, girls are welcome. • The American Legion Auxiliary meets of each month, 6:30 p.m., at the Farmville available, contact Dan (K5KHZ) at 434- Centra Community Hospital, 800 Oak • Nominations Sought by the Randolph- the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 VFW Post, Main St. 210-8383 for information. Street, Farmville; Open Discussion Henry High School Athletic Hall of Fame p.m. at Sheldon’s Restaurant on Four • Piedmont Area Veterans Council • Lunenburg County Republican • Sunday, 8 p.m.; Lifeboat College Church, Committee, for the 2020 Athletic Hall Locust Hwy. in Keysville. Dues are $30 a (PAVC) meets the third Monday of every Committee meets the first Monday College Road, Hampden-Sydney; Open of Fame Class. Nominations will be year and you must be the wife, daughter month at the Farmville VFW, beginning at of every month, January-October and Literature accepted until January 31, 2020. Forms or granddaughter of a member of the 10:30 a.m. December; November will be the first • Monday, 8 p.m., Not Alone, Farmville can be picked up in the main office at armed services. • VFW Post 7059 holds meetings the Tuesday, at Marion’s Restaurant, Victoria, United Methodist Church, 212 High R-HHS, by visiting randolphhenryhs. • The Charlotte County Grays, Sons first Thursday of each month at 6 p.m., 6 p.m. Street, Farmville; Open Literature rschoolteams.com or contact R-H Athletic • Charlotte County Republican • Tuesday, 7 p.m., Keysville Reflections, Director, Christopher Holt at holtc@ccps. Committee meets the second Thursday Briery Presbyterian Church, 181 Briery k12.va.us. of each month at the Charlotte Court Road, Keysville; Open Literature House Town Office, 7 p.m. For more • Wednesday, 8 p.m.; Not Alone, Blood Drives information, call 434-470-0537. Farmville United Methodist Church, 212 • LRC Building, 200 Daniel Road (SVCC High Street, Farmville; Open Literature campus), Keysville, will be holding a Support Groups • Thursday, 12:15 p.m.; Nooners Big Book blood drive Tuesday, February 11, 10 • Cancer Support Group meets the third Benders, Johns Episcopal Church, 400 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday of every month at 5:00 p.m. at High Street, Farmville; Literature Study • Drakes Branch Municipal Building, Brian’s Steak House, located at 625 E. • Friday 6:15 p.m.; Women’s Group, 4818 North Main Street, Drakes Branch, Atlantic Street in South Hill. This monthly VASAP, 4026 W. Third Street, Farmville; will be holding a blood drive Thursday, support group is for adult patients with Open Discussion February 20, 1-6 p.m. cancer, their families, friends, and • Saturday, 1 p.m.; Joy of Living, Meherrin caregivers. Presbyterian Church, 4999 Patrick Henry Events • HIV/AIDS Support “Safe Space,” Hwy., Meherrin; Open Literature Saturday, January 11 We’ll help you weather life’s storms. a group for individuals living with HIV/ • Saturday, 8 p.m.; Lifeboat College • Stew Sale sponsored by Mt. Carmel AIDS, meets on the third Thursday of Church, College Road, Hampden- U.M.C. Missions, at the shop of Jerry every month; location is private for the Sydney; Open Literature and Brenda Bowers, across from Lester’s privacy of our participants. For more info Fast Mart in Sugar Hill, Brookneal. $7/ and meeting location contact Marquis D. Ongoing Events quart, ready between 10:30-11 a.m. To Mapp at 434-392-9461. • AWAG Shuttle Sign-up Every Tuesday pre-order, call Pat Moorefield at 434-446- • Cancer Connections Meetings are held AWAG (Animal Welfare Action Group) will 3274. Pre-orders are encouraged. the third Monday of every month from 5 to be at the J. Robert Jamerson Memorial • Stew Fundraiser hosted by the Phenix CORNERSTONE INSURANCE 6 p.m. at the Hendrick Cancer & Rehab Library from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. For Elementary School PTO, stew will be Auto, Home, Health, Life, Traveler’s & Progressive Center in South Hill, Va. For more info, more info, call the library at 434-352- ready for pickup at the Phenix Pavilion contact Mary Hardin at 434-774-2417. 5340. at 1 p.m. Stew Master: Bobby and Reecy Gary D. Walker • 201 Legrande Ave., CCH • 434-542-4301 • Breastfeeding Class Centra Southside Long. For more information or to pre- Community Hospital in Farmville will be order, call President Dana Clark at 434- holding a breastfeeding class on the 610-2786 or VP Desiree Lee at 434-547- first Tuesday of the month from 6 to 8 0451. p.m. in the Quad Conference Room at • Stew Sale sponsored by the Darlington Centra Southside Community Hospital, Heights Volunteer Fire Department, $8/ Third Street in Farmville. For info and quart, ready for pickup by 11 a.m. Pre- registration call 434-547-9637 order by calling 434-248-6771. • Dance at the VFW Hall, located at 1055 • Genealogical Workshop sponsored L.P. Bailey Highway in Halifax, will hold a by the Judith Randolph-Longwood Rainbow of Ribbons dance every Friday night from 9:00 p.m. Chapter, Daughters of the American to 1:00 a.m. Tickets are $25 per couple, Revolution, 10 a.m., at the Greenwood $15 for singles. Snacks, ice and sodas Library, Farmville. Entitled “Delving into will be available for purchase. Music by your Family History in the Treasure Pageant D.J. Barry & June. Proceeds will go to Trove of the Greenwood Library,” held various programs benefiting veterans. by Benedict Chantelain, Tammy Hines • Food Bank St. Luke Church of God and Jamie Krough, Research Librarians in Christ, located on Arvin Street in at Longwood University. Space is limited, A fundraiser for Keysville, will sponsor a food bank every reserve by calling Vicki Morris at 757- fourth Saturday from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. 434-0308 or email victoriammorris@ Please bring your own bags or boxes to hotmail.com. Barksdale Cancer carry your food. • Drakes Branch Music Hall on Main Saturday, January 18 Street will be hosting a dance every • Meeting of the West End High School Thursday night from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. Alumni, Mecklenburg Chapter, 2 p.m., at Foundation sponsored by the Drakes Branch Ladies the Masonic Hall on Middle School Road, Club. The cover charge is only $5.00 to Skipwith. attend this event. Saturday, February 15, 2020 • 12-Step Biblical Program Midway Friday, January 24 Baptist Church, 2595 Midway Rd. in • Monthly Self-Pay Luncheon & Randolph-Henry High School Phenix, Va. will present a 12-step Biblical Program presented by the MOAA program – Celebrate Recovery - every (Military Officers Association of America), Auditorium • 3:30 p.m. Thursday Night at 6:30 p.m. For more 1 p.m., at the Riverside Café, 522 N. info, contact the church at 434-376-3574. Main St., Farmville. All active, former Childcare provided. and retired military officers and spouses/ $35 Entry Fee - Make Checks Payable to • Prince Edward Area Meals on Wheels widows are invited to attend. Programs Fundraiser last Wednesday of each pertain to military interests and issues. Barksdale Cancer Foundation month, 4-8 p.m. at Bojangles, Farmville. • TPCC Food Pantry CVFB delivers Monday, January 27 Baby Miss - Up to 23 mo. ~ Tiny Miss - 2-4 Yrs on the third Wednesday of the month – • Meeting of the Historically Black distribution is the next day (Thursday) Schools of Mecklenburg County, 5 p.m., L’il Miss - 5-7 Yrs ~ Junior Miss - 8-12 Yrs from 9:30-12. Regular hours of TPCC at the Boydton Library. Teen Miss - 13-16 Yrs ~ Miss - 17-19 Yrs Food Bank Mon.-Thurs. 8:30-11:30 Lunenburg County residents only. Saturday, February 15 • Women’s Bible Study each Friday at 11 • Rainbow of Ribbons Pageant For more info call 434-607-0189 or 434-735-8699 a.m.-12 noon in the J. Robert Jamerson a fundraiser for Barksdale Cancer Memorial Library conference room. For Foundation, 3:30 p.m., at the Randolph- Barksdale Cancer Foundation is not affiliated with any other cancer organization. more info, please call 434-352-8574. 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