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5 P.O.Southside Box 849, Keysville Va. 23947 July 30-August 5, 2020Messenger Vol. 17, No.6 INSIDE THIS EDITION BELOW THE FOLD Lunenburg Insider Tri County Sports Charlotte County Solar Project Comes Matthews Honored by Public Schools • Reed Signs Contract to a Halt Dixie Softball

with LA Chargers The Southside Messenger The Southside Messenger Announcements Lunenburg Insider B Tri-County Sports Charlotte, Lunenburg and Prince Edward Co. Athletic News • Economic Relief Grants THE SOUTHSIDE MESSENGER • July 30-August 5, 2020 THE SOUTHSIDE MESSENGER • July 30-August 5, 2020 B5 & Bus Routes Lunenburg Gets New Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney VHSL Announces Sports Plan for 2020-21 LUNENBURG - An expe- Clement. “She has a great rienced prosecutor who was work ethic and a wealth of STATEWIDE - The VHSL Contest Date – December 28) benefits of getting our- stu raised in Lunenburg County knowledge of criminal law Executive Committee meeting basketball, gymnastics, dents back to a level of par- is now the Assistant Com- and procedure.” in special session today vot- indoor track, swim/dive, ticipation. The Condensed • COVID-19 Update monwealth’s Attorney there. Spiers graduated from ed (34-1-0) to move forward wrestling Interscholastic Plan leaves Jordan A. Spiers, a 30-year- Virginia Tech with two de- with Model 3 in its re-open- Season 2 (fall) February 15 open the opportunity to play See Pages A5-A7 old former prosecutor in grees, political science and ing of sports and activities – May 1 (First Contest Date – all sports in all three sea- Mecklenburg County, started sociology, in 2012. She grad- for the 2020-21 school year. March 1) sons if Virginia moves be- her duties July 1. Spiers lived uated from Campbell Law Model 3 delays all VHSL sports cheer, cross country, field yond Phase III and/or Phase in the Dundas area of Lunen- School in 2015. She interned and activities until December hockey, football, golf, volley- III guidelines are revised and five summers in the- Com 14 and adopts the Condensed ball High Risk Activities are al-

fice of Brunswick County, con, Jr., from the age of five. and served nearly five years

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The KFD firefighters were Intermodalcalled to a field fire on Berry Facility in Charlotte Co. They raced to the fire location

firefighters. The fire covered The Buckingham Branchto limit the spread of the fire in 2007. Following the clos- create 37 new jobs.” Railroad recently announced ing of Alderman the facility The Blue Ridge Facility the purchase of the Blue Ridge was purchased in December was closed following a fire

“Red Brick Solar offers a new Donald Bass Railcar Repair Facility in the 2013 Inquiriesby and effortsBlue by Ridge Railcar in January 2016. The com- while outlining the benefits talk with Red Brick officials Charlotte County Industri- Repair, a subsidiaryperb conferenceof staff Patriot and we are all committed to hostingpany announced plans to re- al Park located on Horseshoe Rail Company. Thewaiver thatcompany would provide unprecedented scheduling flex pair and reopen the facility in Donald Bass Bend Road adjacentofficials asking for the ap to the planned to “invest $2.41 mil- May, 2016. Brittany Easter Ortiz Heartland Industrial Park. lion to expand its operations The facilityLCYBL was officials purchasedstated,

The facility was opened in Charlotte County, Va., as ficials including LCYBL Pres See Buckinghamball officials Wayneon Norton page A11 Meherrin Woman by Alderman Railcar Service part of a project competitionwhich in 2020-21 as solutions will are finalized and im Sentenced to the past five months. Twenty Years Arrested Following Shooting CHARLOTTE COURT NOT A NEWS STORY HOUSE –On July 22, 2020 MEHERRIN - A shoot- Judge Kimberly S. White By Averett Jones, Editor tell this story. visitors. ing incident in Meherrin sentenced Donald C. Bass This is not a news sto- The boys declared it “the resulted in the arrest of ry. Had things continued Tragedy Narrowly Avoided best beach ever.” While the on three charges of dis- On Saturday, July 8, 2020, a Meherrin woman. The tributing cocaine in Char- to go wrong it would have boys were catching snails shooting incident took been front page in dozens local grandparents took two and swimming the old folks lotte County. Bass was of their grandsons to en- place around 9:30 p.m. sentenced to 20 years, with of newspapers. This story were sitting on the beach on July 25 along Schul- happens each year around joy a day at Buggs Island talking. all but two years suspend- Lake. They unloaded jet skis tz Mill Road in Meherrin. ed on each charge for an the state and country. In al- Just a few minutes lat- When they arrived, dep- most all similar cases no one at Bluestone Landing. Each er all four were fighting for active six-year sentence. grandparent was driving a jet uties from Prince Edward All suspended time is con- is left to tell what happened. their lives in deep water. County Sheriff’s office We are sharing this story in ski with a pre-teen grandson This is where many of ditional to his good behav- riding. As required everyone found a man with a gun- ior for a period of 20 years the hope that our readers the news stories transition shot wound. will learn the same lesson was wearing life jackets. and completion of two The family rode to the to the body recovery efforts. The wounded man was years supervised proba- we did and prevent our hav- There is usually the com- taken to Centra Southside ing to cover another tragedy. main lake and landed on a tion. He is also ordered to sandy beach. You couldn’tment that “no one knows Community Hospital, ac- pay $600 in restitution to In the interest of disclo- what happened.” cording to reports. sure, this is a personal sto- have asked for a more per- the VSP BCI Criminal Fund. For the first person - ac The investigation re- ry. It happened to two of fect spot. There was a gen- The charges were the re- tly sloping beach with various count, please see the Com- sulted in the arrest of a sult of an investigation by our grandchildren, my wife mentary Page A-4 We Were 24-year-old Meherrin and me. It was only by the teepees and other driftwood the Tri-County Drug and structures built by previous Stupid and Survived. resident, Brittany Eas- Gang Task Force. grace of God we are here to ter Ortiz, 24. She was The Tri-County Drug charged with malicious and Gang Task Force is wounding and taken comprised of Narcotics to Piedmont Regional Jail. Investigators and Special The investigation is ongo- Agents of the Charlotte Reed Signs Contract with LA Chargers ing and anyone with infor- County Sheriff’s Office, mation about the incident Lunenburg County Sher- is asked to call Lt. Joseph LOS ANGELES, CALIF. - terms with Oklahoma line- iff’s Office, and the -Virgin Sprague at (434) 392-8101. Charlotte County native Joe backer Kenneth Murray Jr. ia State Police Division III Reed made his journey to the (No. 23) and UCLA running Bureau of Criminal Inves- NFL official this past - week back Joshua Kelley (No. 112). tigation Appomattox Field end when he signed a con- A second-team All-Ameri- Office. Southside Virginia tract with the Los Angeles can from USA Today in 2019, Sheriff R.S Freeman Chargers. Reed finished his Virginia ca- encourages any individu- COVID-19 Cases Update The Chargers issued the reer as the school’s all-time als with information re- following release about his leader in kickoff return yard- garding illegal drug activ- SOUTHIDE - Virginia signing as well as several age (3,042) and kickoff return ity to contact the Charlotte had one of the highest one- other draft picks for the team. touchdowns (five), including County Sheriff’s Office at day totals of COVID-19 In addition to the signings one that he took 100 yards for 434-542-5141, Lunenburg cases over the past week- of Oregon quarterback Justin a score in 2019. He is the only County Sheriff’s Office at end and numbers contin- Herbert (No. 6 overall), Vir- player in FBS history with 434-696-4452, or the Vir- Joe Reed ue to climb as people ei- ginia wide receiver Joe Reed 2,700-plus kickoff return ginia State Police Drug Hot ther do not believe that (fifth round, No. 151), No- and Ohio State wide receiver yards and a return average of Line at 1-800-553-DOPE the virus is dangerous or tre Dame safety Alohi Gil- KJ Hill (seventh round, No. at least 28 yards-per-return (3673). are choosing to ignore the man (sixth round, No. 186) 220), the team also agreed to for his career. guidelines for such things as entering stores with- out a mask. One week after Governor Ralph Northam Town & County Industrial Development Authorities Provide $20,000 Total Economic Relief Grants issued more strict guide- lines on wearing masks in FARMVILLE – The Town $10,000 total for small busi- from each authority com- After receiving more than public the COVID-19 cases of Farmville Industrial De- nesses during this challeng- prised the joint committee 30 applications, the commit- continue increasing daily. velopment Authority and the ing time. The two authori- that made the decisions to tee narrowed down the field In Virginia the total Prince Edward County Indus- ties decided to collaborate to allocate the grant money. The of applicants based solely on number that have test- trial Development Authori- make the process more ef- $10,000 from each authority whether each applicant met ed positive for COVID-19 ty each made the decision to ficient for small businesseswas provided directly from all the eligibility require- jumped this week from help boost the local economy and to ensure they utilized their bank accounts, without ments. Those requirements 78,375 to 86,072 in anoth- and support local small busi- the same eligibility require- any attachment to federal or nesses by each offering up ments. Two representatives state funding. See Grants on page A11 See COVID on page A11

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Newcombe Receives Highest Honor From OFPA

WEST VIRGINIA - The American Revolution. Mem- General Order of the Found- bership is open by invitation ers and Patriots of Ameri- to any man of the age of 18 ca (OFPA) gathered amidst a years, of good moral char- national health crisis in or- acter and reputation, and a der to conduct the 124th Gen- citizen of the United States, eral Court in White Sulphur who is lineally descended, in Springs, West Virginia at the male line of either parent, the historic Greenbrier Re- from an ancestor who settled sort from Wednesday, June in any of the original thir- 10 to Friday, June 12. Social teen colonies now included in distancing guidelines were the United States of Ameri- adhered, and the Order was ca prior to May 13, 1657; and safely permitted to conduct one or all of whose interme- its National business. It has diate ancestors in the same been meeting on a national line, who lived in the period level since 1896 and neither of the American Revolution World Wars nor pandemics from 1775 to 1783, adhered will interrupt it in fulfill- as patriots to the cause of the ing its patriotic missions and colonies, shall be eligible for projects. These General Court membership in the Order. gatherings of State Society The OFPA is broken down and National Officers intohave constituent or state so- been meeting since the Order cieties. The Virginia Society The Order of the Founders & Patriots of America’s National Awards Chairman Thomas A. Smart (center) was formed in 1896 and the OFPA meets more than twice extends a congratulatory handshake as the H. Carroll Parish Award is presented to the Virginia Society Order will soon celebrate its a year at varying locations with Virginia Governor and National Treasurer General J. Shane Newcombe accepting the Award for the quasquicentennial, nest year throughout the Common- twelfth consecutive year for the Virginia Society having the most patriotic programs, lectures, meeting, in New Orleans, Louisiana. wealth to honor, pay tribute, and commemorations to honor and pay tribute to the fallen heroes of this great nation who sacrificed it While at the Greenbrier Re- and commemorate the early all for our freedoms. The H. Carroll Parrish Award is the Order’s highest accolade. Pictured (left-right) sort, a tour of the U.S. Gov- founders and patriots of our are Deputy Registrar General Michael E. Weyler, PhD; Virginia Associate Alexander Sheffield; Secretary ernment’s secret “Bunker” nation. Wreath laying cer- General & Awards Chairman Thomas A. Smart; Virginia Governor J. Shane Newcombe; and Virginia As- was given, along with a guid- emonies and services along sociate and Attorney General Walter J. Sheffield. ed tour of the premises and with guest presentations, surrounding area. At the con- lectures, and programs are eral Court’s Annual Awards ing its roster of associates, programs. This marks the clusion of all business meet- held. Presentation, Treasurer Gen- holding numerous programs twelfth consecutive year in ings, the Annual Banquet was Mr. J. Shane Newcombe a eral Newcombe was bestowed and presentations through- which the Virginia Society of held in honor of the 400th An- native of Randolph, Virginia, with the Parish Award, the out the calendar year, and the Order of the Founders and niversary of the Mayflower and Director of Abroad Home Order’s most prestigious commemorating the cause of Patriots of America has been Landing (1620); all attending Furnishings, a wholesale award, which is presented to liberty through memorializ- awarded the Parrish Award. Associates of the Order as- furniture and home acces- constituent societies for be- ing our nation’s founders andMore information about the sembled for the Massing of sories manufacturing com- ing the most active, having patriots by means of wreath Order can be found at www. the Flags; enjoyed a wonder- pany based in Virginia, and the highest number of new laying ceremonies, religious founderspatriots.org. ful dinner at the Greenbrier High Point, North Carolina associate recruits, retain- services, and educational and ended the Annual Ban- represented his home state, quet with the annual Awards the Commonwealth, and the Presentations. In total, more Virginia Society OFPA to the than 50 associates gathered 124th General Court. New- from across the nation to combe is the current Gover- Charlotte County Republican Women Organize honor the 124th General Court. nor of the Virginia Society as The Order of the Found- well as serves as the Nation- CHARLOTTE COUNTY tive education. eration of Republican Wom- ers and Patriots of America al Order’s Treasurer General. - The Charlotte County Re- 2) Recruit, train, and elect en who swore in the elected (OFPA) is a hereditary orga- Newcombe is a direct-lineal publican Women became an Republican candidates. officers of the CCRW, Brenda nization. Founded in 1896, descendant of James Allen, a active group on July 7, 2020, 3) Protect the integrity of Campbell, past President of the OFPA is comprised of Founding Ancestor who ar- when a committee of six met the electoral process. the VFRW, and Janie Herndon, “Associates,” who trace their rived in Jamestowne in 1608 to lay the groundwork. This 4) Promote the princi- past President of the Danville ancestry back to those first and Captain Richard Allen committee is now an inte- ples, objectives, and policies Pittsylvania County Republi- colonists and who have fore- of the Cumberland Mili- gral chapter of The Nation- of the Republican party. can Women. fathers in the same male an- tia during the Revolutionary al Federation of Republican 5) Unite and facilitate Officers elected to serve cestral line who served in the War. During the 124th Gen- Women. This Association is cooperation among the state for the next two years are: one of our Nation’s largestand club organizations and President Shirley Baker; Funeral Service Planned grassroots political organi- 6) Increase the effective- Vice President Lana More; zations consisting of tens of ness in the course of good Secretary Cyndy Wray; ànd A funeral service will be held for thousands of active members government. Treasurer Cyndy Wray. in chapters across the USA. At the organization- The CCRW invites all who Rosalie (Lee) Ritter This is a group that empowers al meeting on July are 7, in agreement five with objec- on Friday, August 7, 11 a.m., at the women from all backgrounds members and three associate tives of the Charlotte Coun- in the political process and members joined the newly Browning-Duffer Funeral Home in Keysville. provides a forum for women formed Committee. Husbands ty Republican Women to at- to serve as leaders in the po- really welcome to be associate tend the next meeting. Please Burial will be at 3 p.m. at the litical government and civic members. watch the media for an- Virginia Veterans Cemetery in Amelia, Va. arenas. The objectives are to: Special Guest Speakers nouncements or contact Shir- 1) Inform the public were Mary Franklin, outgo- ley Baker for additional in- Face masks are requested. through political and legisla- ing President of the VA Fed- formation at 434- 454-0745.

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Thomas Thompson Receives 50-Year Service Awards DRAKES BRANCH - Mr. Thomas Thomp- son of Drakes Branch, Virginia has been recog- nized as being a member of Charlotte Lodge #146 Prince Hall Free & Accepted Masons for 50 consecutive years. Mr. Thompson was recognized on Friday, July 24, 2020 for being a faith- ful and supportive member of Charlotte Lodge #146 in Keysville, Virginia. Mr. Calvin Wat- son, Worshipful Mas- ter of Charlotte Lodge #146, made the presen- tations to Mr. Thomp- son. Rev. James Spencer, Senior Warden, offered prayer. Mr. Thompson re- ceived a 50-year pin and a certificate. Mr. Thompson is a member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Red House, Virginia where he serves as a Deacon. He is also retired from truck driving after 60 years on the road.

Jake Back of Keysville Completes SVCC PLW Program THANK YOU TO

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Commentary We Were Stupid and Survived

In this case we all sur- uation. Any accurate headline vived and know exactly what would read, “Dumb Luck and went wrong and how. the Grace of God Saves Fam- When I make a stupid ily.” mistake I try to share it as We learned several things. much as I can. I hope I can We learned to check the bot- prevent someone else from tom. We learned we are un- doing the same thing. able to swim with a child. We The event was humiliat- learned you CANNOT yell for All Lives Matter ing, frightening and hum- help while gasping for air. We Dear Editor, bling. EDITOR learned we are not as compe- I’m angry, disgusted, and disappointed in our political For my entire life I have tent as we thought. leaders over the “Black Lives Matter” movement. Not because loved swimming. I have AVERETT JONES We learned we should black lives do not matter because they certainly do, but so do swum in creeks, rivers, lakes, have grabbed a lifejacket be- white lives, Hispanic lives, Asian lives, European lives, and oceans, quarries and farm fore running to help. That mixed race lives. ALL LIVES MATTER! The lives of the unborn ponds. I have swum by day boat picked up the younger, would have made a huge dif- and night. I have swum in moved him out several feet ference. We learned to carry a matter! But our wonderful pediatrician Gov. of Virginia is will- storms. I swim in swimming and he went underwater. The floating safety line. ing to have abortions at birth of a child! Where is his Hippo- trunks and without. eldest took one step to help Being prepared would cratic oath? That’s not a sometime oath, but rather a lifetime I have taken numerous him and also went under. have made a huge differenceoath! I sincerely hope that anyone aborting a baby at birth is children swimming and not Management and I were and I wouldn’t be writingcharged with murder, tried, convicted, and put away for life! once have I felt anyone was in racing to them with Man- this. If I owned a professional sports team, I would immediate- danger. Not once have I felt agement just a step ahead of We learned the difference ly terminate the contract of anyone who knelt for “BLACK not in control. me when she also vanished. I between tragedy and survival LIVES MATTER” only! The kneeling should Only be for “ALL There have been many took one more step to reach is just a few seconds. LIVES MATTER”! times when teaching a child her and the bottom was gone. Two additional warnings: When will our elected officials grow some “intestinal for- to swim that I have reached She couldn’t swim with never jump into the water titude” and stand up and be counted? Do only the loudmouth, over and plucked a child from two boys. I grabbed one of from a boat or dive without rabble rousing crowd count? the water before he or she them and found I couldn’tchecking the water below. I The wonderful, brilliant mayor of Richmond can order the was in real danger. I thought swim and hold a boy out of earned a nice scar in learning removal of statues on Monument Avenue but he can’t do any - I was in control. the water. that years ago. The other is thing about the nightly gun violence in the city of Richmond! Last week changed that. I also found out I couldn’t always making sure you can Why? Because he would have to criticize and try to change keep both of us above water Both boys were playing in get back on the boat from the the culture of those doing the shooting and he doesn’t want without using my arms. about 3 ½ feet of water. Both water before jumping. A few to touch that! Let’s be honest: reelection matters to all -pol are beginning swimmers and We were only three feet years ago a family all jumped from shallow water. Nei- iticians! can dogpaddle and both can into the water and couldn’t Rev. Furman Joye ther of us knows how long we re-board the boat. They were float on their backs. Prospect Virginia Management and I were struggled but I finally got my hanging on the anchor line. watching. The oldest said boy to the shallows, reached Had another boat not assisted there is a drop-off in frontback ofand pulled the others them there would have been us and we replied “be care- closer. another tragedy. Destroying Medical Care, ful.” This was not a “Heroic Be careful, be prepared, be Then the wake from a Grandparents Save Boys” sit- safe and have fun in the lake. One Patient At a Time

Dear Editor, Another American Icon Falls Medical care in the U.S. is still the best in the world—but already slipping. To save it, it must be taken from the hands of So the Washington lar race! Perhaps the “White Government and Corporate America, with which every medi- Redskins also falls victim Skins” could be considered cal professional recently queried, agrees! Back in 1965, Pres- to the “cancel culture.” The too but … it’s not befittingident a Lyndon B. Johnson rammed through Congress a series fierce looking Indian head football team that has a ma- of “social” legislation, including Medicare and Medicaid; by logo in unison with the name jority of “African Americans” that act he sounded the death knell on our humane, patient that represented bravery, playing on it! focused medical care. Most stake holders valiantly fought this strength and courage was Since the Redskins foot- scalped by the “woke” po- unconstitutional and unconscionable takeover, but we lost. ball team has finally seen theJohnson had lined up key players on Capitol Hill and Big Mon- litically correct crowd. A re- error of their ways, there are cent poll showed that 49% ey K Street lobbyists. We The People in this and other power a number of other teams that grabs hadn’t a chance. Since then there have been enormous of native Americans asked need to be enlightened. The KARL advances in medicine, (all in spite of government) but the found the Redskins name Kansas City Chiefs, Atlan- and logo to be offensive.- An SCHMIDT ta Braves, Cleveland Indians holistic, humane, individual patient element has suffered. other question that could be and others. Aside from team Increasingly bureaucratic medicine treats patients asked of them is how they names, there are no end of as statistical units and objects to work on. Over stressed feel about being called “Na- scrutinizing every aspect of Indian names given to loca- and caught up in often career threatening rules, pro- tive Americans.” There are no how names are assigned to tions across America. Unlike fessionals are bound in a tightening noose of rules and tribes that ever called them- race (or football teams), let’sthose of Confederate ances- laws that limit their ability to maximize patient care. selves “American” and like be exact and scrupulous as to try who resent street names, Costs have soared as government hospitals like the University of the “Redskin” name, “Na- not offend any more than has statues and flags being tornVirginia have their own debtor’s courts to extract the last penny tive American” was assigned already! The U.S. has but so down, polls say at least half of without asking or polling to many cities that can be loot- from spouses of the deceased. Under Obamacare, the Federal those of Indian ancestry want government now will jail any hospital employee who would a people who have no immi- ed and burned down, so we their history and heritage re- dare give free treatment to a poor person except illegal aliens. grant status to this country. need to get racial terminology moved from public view. For- Who coined the name right (soon) to recognize that tunately, Confederates don’t Government must be forced out of the medi- “African American”? The na- red lives matter too! corner the market for his- cal business altogether or it will go the way of to- tive Americans (Indians) who So what name and logo torical removal! There is still day’s failing government schools and universities. still live on this continent can come close to repre- plenty room for Indian names Trump has at least begun the process no modern president are direct decedents of those senting the highly esteemed has tried, of reducing absurd regulations, including join- who lived here thousands of to be tossed on the scrap heap Redskins name and logo that ing with Secretary Carson in rooting out Obama’s assault on years ago. The majority of has (till now) been a part of of obscurity! Christopher Co- America’s growing suburbs in the name of “diversity” and blacks in America were not America since 1932? Since lumbus, George Washington, born in Africa, have nev- there are no derogatory or Gen. Grant and Abe Lincoln “fairness” that would threaten the very possibility of home er seen Africa and probably defamatory names in the are among many who have ownership for millions of Americans. Mr. Trump must be never will! We seldom hear English vocabulary that of- recently fallen from grace, all re-elected to continue battling government overreach, re- the term, “French Ameri- fends those of the “Caucasian slated for historical expung- storing law and order, preserving our values and traditions, can,” “Irish American” or persuasion,” perhaps a new ing! This new “Woke” Amer- and empowering Americans to live the American dream in “German American” so why name for the Redskins could ica has many more fragile good health in a newly re-privatized, patient centered, best the importance of singling be “The Washington Pale “Snow Flakes” than first- rein the world medical community system. out “Native Americans” and Faces.” That name would alized and every effort possi- Michael Smith especially, “African Ameri- still identify the team by a Chase City, Va. cans” who have no ties to Af- skin color retaining an Indi- ble must be made to preserve rica save skin color and DNA! an overtone to it as well that and protect their delicate If we’ve entered the age of wouldn’t offend any particu- feelings! USPS 808-290 ISSN 1552-5368 southsidemessenger.com [email protected] Trying to Stay Positive Phone:434-736-0152 I Fax:434-736-9112 All of us have been chal- deeply concerned about the Averett Jones, Editor Evan Jones, Assistant Editor lenged by the events in the Speaker of the House arbi- Brian Nowlin, Editor, Lunenburg Insider news this year. It was heart- trarily removing historical breaking enough when our busts and statues from the Staff: April Hall, Claudia Koch, Lyle Leake lives were flipped on end people’s Capitol in the middleContributors : Susan Jones, Claudia Koch, Kathleen Mitchell by the Covid-19 and the re- of the night without a vote or KARL sponse to that. That was public discussion. It is not Published weekly. Periodical postage paid at followed by rioting and de- the statues, though many re- SCHMIDTKeysville, Virginia office. struction of public and pri- gret their removal, but the vate property. 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Pursuant to Virginia Regulations, Charlotte County Public Schools continues to identify, locate and evaluate those children residing in Charlotte County who are birth to age 21, inclusive, who are in need of special education and related services. Our Child Find system is designed and maintained to provide the statutory right to a free and appropriate education to all individuals (ages 2 through 21, inclusive) for special education services. For more information about Child Find, please contact: Ms. Jamie Brown, Director of Special Programs David Bruce Building P.O. Box 790 Charlotte Court House, VA 23923

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Charlotte County Public Schools CharlotteANNOUNCEMENTS CountyCharlotte Public Schools County Public Schools CharlotteCharlotte County County Public Public Schools will Schools open ANNOUNCEMENTS CharlotteANNOUNCEMENTSMon Countyday, AugustPublic Schools 10, 2020 willANNOUNCEMENTS open SchoolCharlotte Offices Monwill County beday, open AugustPublic from Schools 10 8:00, 20 20a.m. will toopen 4:00 p.m.

School Offices Monwill beday, open August from 10 8:00, 20 20a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Charlotte County Public Schools will open Monday, August 10, 2020 School Offices will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 2020-21 Holiday/Closings Schedule School Offices will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Labor Day September 7 2020Columbus-21 Holiday/ClosingsDay Holiday Schedule October 12 2020EndLabor of -21Day 1st 9-weeks Holiday/Closings (12:30 Dismissal) Schedule OctoberSeptember 16 7 Tobacco-Free Policy LaborColumbus Day Day Holiday SeptemberOctober 12 7 Teacher stStaff Development Day October 30 The use of any tobacco products or nicotine vapor products on Charlotte County Public ColumbusThanksgivingEnd of 1 9-weeksDay Break Holiday (12:30 Dismissal) OctoberNovember 1216 25 (12:30 dismissal), 26-27 Schools’ property is prohibited. This includes any building owned or leased by Charlotte EndTeacher of 12 stndStaff 9-weeks9-weeks Development (12:30(12:30 Dismissal)Dismissal) Day OctoberDecember 1630 18 County Public Schools, all vehicles (including school buses) owned by Charlotte TeacherThanksgiving Staff BreakDevelopment Day OctoberNovember 30 25 (12:30 dismissal), 26-27 County Public Schools, and any school grounds (athletic fields, spectator areas, lawns, Winter Breaknd December 21 - January 5 ThanksgivingMartinEnd of Luther2 9-weeks BreakKing, Jr. (12:30 Day Dismissal) NovemberJanuaryDecember 18 2518 (12:30 dismissal), 26-27 parking areas, etc…) EndPresident’sWinter of 2Breaknd 9-weeks Day (12:30 Dismissal) DecemberFebruary 15 1821 - January 5 WinterEndMartin of LutherBreak3rd 9-weeks King, (12:30Jr. Day Dismissal) DecemberJanuaryMarch 12 18 21 - January 5 Grading Scales and Report Cards MartinPresident’s Luther Day King, Jr. Day JanuaryFebruary 18 15 Charlotte County Public Schools is committed to providing all students with maximal educational opportunities Spring Breakrd April 2-9 President’sEndLast ofDay 3 of 9-weeks DaySchool (12:30 Dismissal)dismissal) FebruaryMarchMay 21 12 15 commensurate with their abilities and needs. Programs are designed to promote the mental, EndSpring of 3Breakrd 9-weeks (12:30 Dismissal) MarchApril 2-9 12 physical, emotional, and social growth of students. SpringLast Day Break of School (12:30 dismissal) AprilMay 212-9 Report cards, issued each nine weeks, inform parents of their child’s progress and Last Day of School (12:30 dismissal) May 21 growth. The information reported is based upon each child’s grade level and academic Pre-K and Kindergarten Open House will be by appointment only on August 4, 5, & 6, 2020. progress; it should not be compared to the assessment of another child’s achievement. OPEN HOUSE Please call your child’s school to schedule a time. Pre-K and Kindergarten Open House will be by appointment only on August 4, 5, & 6, 2020. Parents should examine report cards carefully, discuss them with their child, and sign and return them

Please call your child’s school to schedule a time. promptly to school. If there are questions or concerns, parents are encouraged to contact their child’s teacher Pre-KThere andwill Kindergartenbe no on-site Openopen houseHouse forwill grades be by appointment1-12. When you only receive on August your 4, child’s 5, & 6, schedule 2020. in or school principal. Pleasethe mail, call you your can child’s visit theschool school to schedule webpage a to time. view a welcome video form his or her teacher(s). There will be no on-site open house for grades 1-12. When you receive your child’s schedule in You may contact your child’s school with specific questions. Elementary Grading Scale Middle/High School Grading Scale (Revised 6-09) the mail, you can visit the school webpage to view a welcome video form his or her teacher(s). There will be no on-site open house for grades 1-12. When you receive your child’s schedule in A = 94-100 A = 90-100 You may contact your child’s school with specific questions. the mail, you can visit the school webpage to view a welcome video form his or her teacher(s). B = 87-93 B = 80-89 You may contact your child’s school with specific questions. C = 80-86 C = 70-79 POLICY MANUAL D = 70-79 D = 65-69

Charlotte County Public Schools’ policy manual is available on the school division’s website at F = Below 70 F = 64 and Below www.ccpsk12.org. For individuals who do not have Internet access, a hard copy is available for review at the School Board Office. NOTE: Grading and GPA calculations will remain the same for students participating in remote learning.

CHILD FIND

Pursuant to Virginia Regulations, Charlotte County Public Schools continues to identify, locate and evaluate those children residing in Charlotte County who are birth to age 21, inclusive, who are in Admission of Homeless Children The Charlotte County School Board is committed to educating homeless children and youth. The school need of special education and related services. Our Child Find system is designed and maintained to provide the statutory right to a free and appropriate education to all individuals (ages 2 through division will coordinate the identification and provision of services to such students with relevant local agencies and other school divisions as deemed necessary. 21, inclusive) for special education services. For more information about Child Find, please

contact: For assistance please contact Mrs. Sharon Hall, Homeless Liaison (Director of Federal Programs) C/O: Ms. Jamie Brown, Director of Special Programs Charlotte County Public Schools P.O. Box 790, 250 LeGrande Ave., Charlotte Court House, VA 23923 or David Bruce Building phone 434-542-5151. P.O. Box 790 Charlotte Court House, VA 23923 Charlotte County Public Schools

FY 2019 Cost Per Pupil (as reported April 2020) LOCAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Charlotte County Public Schools Virginia regulations for both special and gifted education require the establishment of an advisory committee. In Charlotte County, these CharlotteState:FY 2019 County Cost $ 9,688 PublicPer Pupil Schools committees have been consolidated into one committee. The Federal:(as reported $ April1,116 2020) committee is composed of parents, community leaders and school FY 2019 Cost Per Pupil Local:(as reported $ 2,596April 2020) personnel who volunteer their time and effort to assist the school State: $ 9,688 division in developing and implementing programs for special Total: $ 13,400 Federal: $ 1,116 education and gifted students. The school board approves the School Fees for 2020State:-21 $ 9,688 committee members. An attempt is made to balance the committee Local: $ 2,596 Central Middle SchoolFederal: $ 1,116 for geographic and ethnic representation. The committee meets, at a minimum, three times each year. All Total: $ 13,400 meetings are open to the public. Information as to the meeting dates, times and places may be obtained by P.E. Uniform (shirt & shorts)Local: $ 15.00 $ 2,596 School Fees for 2020-21 calling Ms. Jamie Brown at 434-542-9503. Lock rental Total:$ 3.00 $ 13,400 CentralFFA/Agriculture Middle School $ 15.00 The committee has many functions which include: P.E. Uniform (shirt & shorts) $ 15.00 • Advise the school division of unmet needs in the education of special education and gifted students. Exploratory/Band $ 15.00

• Assist the school system in the formulation and development of long-range plans designed to provide Lock rental $ 3.00 needed educational services for special and gifted students. FFA/AgricultureRandolph-Henry High School$ 15.00 • Participate in the development of priorities and strategies for meeting identified needs. Exploratory/BandCTE Course Fee - $15 $ 15.00 • Provide periodic reports and recommendations regarding the education of special and gifted students Art - $15 to the division superintendent; and, Randolph-Henry High School • Assist the school system in interpreting plans to the community. Band - $15 CTETheatre Course - $15 Fee - $15 The community may express their views to the committee by writing Ms. Jamie Brown C/O Charlotte County ArtClass - $15 Dues - $15 (all grades) David Bruce Building, 600 David Bruce Ave., Charlotte Court House, VA 23923 and requesting to be placed BandP.E. Uniform - $15 - $15 (shirt & shorts) on the agenda of one of the committee meetings. Any member of the community wishing to serve on the Theatre - $15 advisory committee should contact Ms. Brown. Dual Enrollment - $25 (per 3-credit course) ClassBehind Dues the - Wheel $15 (all Instruction grades) - $150 (Payable before the student begins.) Administrative Staff P.E.Parking Uniform Permits - $15 - $20 (shirt & shorts) School Board Office Dual Enrollment - $25 (per 3-credit course) Robbie Mason, Superintendent Phone: (434)542-5151 FAX: (434)542-4261 Please refer to the Charlotte County Public Schools’ Policy Manual (Policy JN). A fee waiver request Brette Arbogast, Executive Director of Operations Behind the Wheel Instruction - $150 (Payable before the student begins.) form may be obtained from the school’s main office. Christine Powell, Director of Finance/Food Service Parking Permits - $20 Sharon Hall, Director of Federal Programs (P/T) Karen Osborne, Secondary Data Coach Please refer to the Charlotte County Public Schools’ Policy Manual (Policy JN). A fee waiver request Duffie Jones, Elementary Data Coach form may be obtained from the school’s main office.

David Bruce Building Shep Critzer, Director of Student Services Phone: (434)542-9503 FAX: (434)542-9590 SCHOOL NUTRITION PROGRAM Jamie Brown, Director of Special Programs 2020-21 MEAL PRICES

MEAL REDUCED PRICE FULL PRICE Information Technology Building Student Breakfast SCHOOL NUTRITION$ .30 PROGRAM $ 1.50 Rodney Hudson, Director of Technology Phone: (434)542-4933 FAX: (434)542-4729 Student Lunch 2020-21$ .40 MEAL PRICES $ 2.60 Bacon District Elementary School Adult BreakfastMEAL REDUCEDXXXX PRICE FULL$ 2.50 PRICE William Pettus, Principal StudentAdult Lunch Breakfast $XXXX .30 $$ 1.503.50 840 Bacon District School Rd. Saxe, VA 23967 Phone: (434)735-8612 FAX: (434)735-8505 Student Lunch $ .40 $ 2.60 NOTICEAdult Breakfast TO PARENTS & GUARDIANS XXXX OF RISING 7TH GRADE $ 2.50 STUDENTS Eureka Elementary School Adult Lunch XXXX $ 3.50 W. Brian Hamilton, Principal Anne Snead, Instructional Coordinator Tdap Booster Required BEFORE Entering 7th Grade! 315 Eureka School Rd. Keysville, VA 23947 Phone: (434)736-8458 FAX: (434)736-9830 Effective July 1, 2019, a booster dose of Tdap vaccine is required for all children entering the 7th grade. Central Middle School MUST HAVE PROOF of this requirement being met Phenix Elementary School BEFORE the first day of school of the next school year. Daniel Richardson, Principal 400 Red House Rd. Students will not be allowed to start classes unless Central Middle School has appropriate Phenix, VA 23959 Phone: (434)542-5570 FAX: (434)542-5570 documentation that the shot has been given or official notice that the student is exempt.

Central Middle School Michael Haskins, Principal The only exceptions to the law are listed below: Jessica Pillow, Assistant Principal a religious exemption - which requires that a Religious Exemption Form be Post Office Box 748 completed, notarized and provided to the school, or 1. 250 Statesmen Drive Documentation from a physician indicating the child cannot receive the vaccine due to Charlotte Court House, VA 23923 Phone: (434)542-4536 FAX: (434)542-4630 medical reasons. 2. Randolph-Henry High School Please make arrangements for the shot BEFORE Erin Davis, Principal the first day of school which is AUGUST 10TH. Christopher Holt, Assistant Principal/Athletic Director Rebecca Saunders, Assistant Principal 755 David Bruce Ave. Human Papillomavirus (HPV) for rising 6th Grade Girls. Post Office Box 668 Parents MAY CHOOSE to give or not to give the HPV vaccine to their daughters. Charlotte Court House, VA 23923 Phone: (434)542-4111 FAX: (434)542-4114 There is NO REQUIREMENT to provide the school with proof of HPV vaccination. If the HPV shot record is provided, we will add this to the student’s shot records. Both Tdap and HPV are available through doctor’s offices and the Charlotte County Health Department in Charlotte Courthouse. Charlotte County School Board Members Please take a copy of your immunization record with you when you make an appointment. You may obtain a District Representative copy of immunization records from your child’s school. Drakes Branch Gloria Talbott (Chair) Wylliesburg/Red Oak Teresa Dunaway Court House Angela Cook FREE SHOTS are available through: CHARLOTTE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT, Keysville Jay George (Vice Chair) 270 David Bruce Ave., Charlotte Court House, Virginia, every Monday 8:30-11:00 a.m. Cullen/Red House Russell “Scotty” Hamlett Please CALL: 434-542-5251 Aspen/Phenix Robert Johnson (Continued on Next Page) WEBacon PREFER District EMAIL! Send yourJon letters, Paul releasesBerkley and photos to [email protected]; ad inquiries to [email protected]; calendar listings to [email protected] A6 July 30-August 5, 2020 The Southside Messenger

CCPS BUS ROUTES CCPS BUS ROUTES Charlotte County Public Schools 2020-2021 Nondiscrimination Policy 2020-2021 Bus 1 - W Stokes (Bus # Change 50) - Begins route around 7:04 Vincent Store Road (Policy AC) The Charlotte County School Board is committed to nondiscrimination with regard Bus 1 (Old Bus 50) will makeBus stops 1 for - WEureka, Stokes Middle (Bus and #High Change 50)Pugh - RoadBegins route around 7:04 to sex, gender, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, ancestry, age, marital status, genetic School students on the followingBus 1roads: (Old Bus 50) will make stops forDickerson Eureka, Road Middle and High information or any other characteristic protected by law. This commitment will prevail in all of its Cabbage Patch Road including Christopher Lane Proceed to PES, CMS and RHHS, Arrival time 7:50 am (PES) Whirley Exxon Gas Station School students on the following roads: policies and practices concerning staff, students, educational programs and services, and individuals Hwy 360 including Poythress Lane, Jackson Court Road, Donna and entities with whom the Board does business. Cabbage Patch Road including ChristopherBus 15 – LaneD Smithson - Begins route around 6:50 Lane, Danielle Lane & DesireeWhirley Lane, Campridge Exxon Gas Lane Station Bus 15 will make stops for Eureka Elementary, Middle, and High Kings Hwy School students on the following roads: (Bus 15 will receive (Policy GB) The Charlotte County School Board is an equal opportunity employer, committed to Four Locust Hwy picking upHwy at Tri -360County including Ford, including Poythress Crouch Lane, Jacksonstudents fromCourt bus Road, 19 that Donna attend Eureka Elementary at nondiscrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention or other personnel Lane and Atwell Lane Lane, Danielle Lane & Desiree Lane,CMS) Campridge Lane actions affecting employees or candidates for employment. Therefore, discrimination in Crymes Orchard Road includesKings Terry Hwy Lane West Point Stevens Road; pick-up 6859 to 5500; employment against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, Blue Stone Road Oak Hill Road political affiliation, sex, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, genetic information or Harmony Road Four Locust Hwy picking up at Tri-CountyKings Hwy Ford, including including American Crouch Dream Homes (Trammell Lane, disability is prohibited. Personnel decisions are based on merit and the ability to perform the Proceed to Eureka, CMS andLane RHHS, and Arrival Atwell time Lane 7:40 am (EES) Manzel Ln) (9657 Kings Hwy) essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. Crymes Orchard Road includes TerryAlgerene Lane Road including Dusty Lane and Union School Lane and Bus 3 – E Moore - Begins route around 6:55 Trinity Lane The Charlotte County School Board provides facilities, programs and activities that are accessible, Bus 3 will make stops for BaconBlue District Stone Elementary Road students on Old Forty-Seven Road including Chad Lane Drakes Main St - 5869-5145 (picking up to the Exxon) usable and available to qualified disabled persons. Further, the Charlotte County School Board does the following roads: Harmony Road White Street not discriminate against qualified disabled persons in the provision of health, welfare and other Lindward Road Proceed to Eureka, CMS and RHHS, Arrival time 7:40 am (EES) Roseland Road Proceed to CMS, RHHS, and Eureka, Arrival time 7:45 am social services. (CMS) Otter Creek Road Robertson Road including OtterBus Lane 3 – E Moore - Begins route around 6:55 (Policy JB) Equal educational opportunities shall be available for all students, without regard to Moody Creek Road Bus 3 will make stops for Bacon DistrictBus 16 Elementary – I Sassi –Begins students route around on 6:45 race, national origin, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, or marital or parental status. Educational Roanoke Station Road Bus 16 will make stops for Phenix, Middle, and High School programs shall be designed to meet the varying needs of all students. No student, on the basis of Rocky Branch Road the following roads: students on the following roads: gender, shall be denied equal access to programs, activities, services or benefits, or be limited in the Coleman Ferry Road Lindward Road Harvey Road including Green Pine Lane exercise of any right, privilege, advantage, or denied equal access to educational and extracurricular Mill Pond Road including Ephriam Lane Roseland Road Butterwood Road programs and activities. eary Lane, Lugenia Lane Hebron Church Road including Tatum O’G Rolling Hill Road including Hussain Lane, Sheikh Gilani Lane and Lin Way Lane Otter Creek Road Robertson Road including Otter LaneRed House Market Note: All students attending Charlotte County Public Schools may participate in all education Kings Hwy including Craighead Lane Mt Zion Road including RaRa Lane programs and activities regardless of race, color, national origin, primary spoken language, religion, Deuprees Store Road Moody Creek Road Red House Road picking up from Mt Zion Road to Phenix including age, disabling condition or sex. These include, but are not limited to, core academic courses, health Bacon School Road (pickup Roanokefrom Deuprees Station Store RoadRoad to Bacon Minnie Lane and physical education, music and art, vocational and technical education (agricultural education, School) Halifax Street business education, work and family studies, grade and industrial education, etc.), and other elective Proceed to Bacon District, ARockyrrival time Branch 7:55 Road Proceed to Phenix, CMS and RHHS, Arrival time 7:50 am (PES) courses and programs. Coleman Ferry Road Bus 4 - D Hall - Begins routeMill around Pond 6:46 Road including Ephriam LaneBus 17 – B Hall - Begins route around 7:06 Bus 4 will make stops for Middle, High School and Eureka Specific complaints of alleged discrimination pursuant to Policy AC, GB, and JB should be referred Hebron Church Road including TatumBus O’Geary 17 will make Lane, stops Lugeniafor Middle, HighLane School and Eureka to the designated Compliance Officers: Elementary students on the following roads. Elementary students on the following roads: County Line Road – (911 address 6141-13125) and Lin Way Lane Hwy 59 including Shelly Lane, Kelly Lane, (636 Gethsemane Rd) Waddell-Nelson Road Kings Hwy including Craighead LaneGethsemane Church Road Mr. Robbie Mason, Superintendent Dr. Shep Critzer, Director of Student Services Pick up at Crossroad (Beulah Baptist Church-Abilene Community Saxkey Road including Bowie Lane, Old Sailors Lane, School Board Office David Bruce Building Center) Deuprees Store Road Proctor Street including Isabella Street, School Street P O Box 790 PO Box 790 Abilene Road Bacon School Road (pickup from DeupreesWest Point Store Steven RoadRoad picking to Bacon up from Exxon (135 West Point Charlotte Court House, VA 23923 Charlotte Court House, VA 23923 David Bruce Ave (405) School) Stevens Rd - to WPA Road, including Alton Lane, Phone: 434-542-5151 FAX:542-4261 Phone: 434-542-9590 FAX:542-9590 Proceed to CMS and RHHS, Arrival time 7:55 am (CMS) Bedford Street Patrick Henry Ave (ElementaryProceed only -1255 to Bacon& 1524) District, Arrival timeWPA Road 7:55 George Washington Hwy (525 -5028 including Shady Oaks - only Tollhouse Road including Smith Lane Eureka Elementary) Bus 4 - D Hall - Begins route aroundLeGrande 6:46 Ave Proceed to CMS, RHHS, and Eureka, Arrival time 7:55 am Proceed to Eureka Bus 4 will make stops for Middle, High(CMS) School and Eureka Bus 5 - E Dailey - Begins routeElementary around 6:50 students on the following roads. MEDIA RELEASE Bus 5 will make stops for Middle,County and High Line School Road students – (911 on the address 6141Bus -1813125) - E Jones - Begins route around 6:44 2020-2021 following roads: Bus 18 will make stops for Middle, High School and Eureka POLICY FOR PROVIDING FREE OR REDUCED PRICE MEALS Gholson Road including Boyd WaddellLane -Nelson Road Elementary students on the following roads: Barnes Road including Pine TreePick Rd up at Crossroad (Beulah BaptistHamilton Church Road-Abilene including Community Traylor Lane July 27, 2020 Rocky Road / Keillysville RoadCenter) including Hawker Lane Sylvan Hill Rd (Date) Kennedy Road Sunny Side Road including Walnut Valley Lane Rutledge Road including Oak AbileneLane Road Country Road including Violet Lane and Melody Lane Charlotte County Public Schools Tates Mill Road David Bruce Ave (405) Scott Road including Griffin Lane, Rachel Lane Gethsemane Church Ave., Hwy 59 including Thomas Blvd., (School division) Barnesville Hwy picking up to ProceedBarnes Junction to CMS and RHHS, Arrival time 7:55 am (CMS) Today announced its policy for providing free or reduced price meals for children served under the National Garden Road Whitney Lane, Moss Creek Lane School Lunch, and/or School Breakfast Programs. Each school and/or central school nutrition office has a Jeb Stuart Hwy (3732-3219) Patrick Henry Ave (Elementary only Eureka-1255 School & 1524) Road including Ashbrook Lane Proceed to Eureka CMS, and RHHS, Arrival time 7:40 am (EES) copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party. Moody Creek Road George Washington Hwy (525-5028 including Shady Oaks - only

Robertson Road Roseland Road Eureka Elementary) Bus 19 – C Fallen - Begins route around 6:45 Household size and income will be used to determine eligibility for free or reduced price meal benefits. Otter Creek Road Bus 19 will make stops for Middle, High School, Phenix and Eureka Children from households whose income is at or below the Federal Income Eligibility Guidelines, shown Proceed to Eureka West Spring Hill Road students on the following roads: in the chart below, may be eligible for either free or reduced price meals. Children who are members of Quarter Horse Road Union Cemetery Road including Lazy Oak Lane, Bluebird Lane, households receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits (formerly the Food Scott Hill Lane off Kings Hwy Bus 5 - E Dailey - Begins route aroundDeja Lane,6:50 Morrison Grove Drive Stamp Program) or who receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) may be automatically Crafton Gate Hwy (only 12870) Dabbs Bridge Road eligible for free meals. Children who are homeless, migrant, or runaway may also be automatically eligible Proceed to CMS, and RHHS, Arrival time 7:55 am (CMS) Moldavia Road for free meals. Foster children, who are the legal responsibility of a welfare agency or court, are eligible Roanoke Bridge Road including Green Rock Hill Lane for free meals regardless of the income of the household with whom they reside. Children who are members Bus 6 - L Gayles - Begins route around 6:28 Bethlehem Road including Tall Pine Lane and Hunter Ridge Lane of households participating in WIC may also be eligible for free or reduced-price meals based on the Bus 6 will make stops for Middle, and High School students on the Hook Road/Morris Creek Road household’s income. following roads: Welch Tract Road including White Pine Lane Jones Store Road including Gayles Lane Carey Drive Maximum Household Household Income Salem School Road Thomas Jefferson Hwy picking up at Old Early Learning Center, Household Income For Whitlow Road Moses Drive Size For Free Meals Reduced Price Meals Tobacco Hill Road 332 Thomas Jefferson Hwy and Jeffress Funeral Home Horse Horn Road $16,588 $16,588.01 - $23,606 LeGrande Ave including Lawyers Office, Charlotte Primary Care, 1 Cargills Creek Rd and School Board Office $22,412 $22,412.01 - $31,894 Lockett Road including Eubanks Lane 2 Proceed to CMS, Arrival time 7:45 (Eureka Elementary Students Laconia Road will transfer to bus 15) $28,236 $28,236.01 - $40,182 3 Barnesville Hwy (525 to 9439) including Spurlock’s Garage, Proceed to Phenix Newcomb Farm Lane $34,060 $34,060.01 - $48,470 4 Atkins Road 5 $39,884 $39,884.01 - $56,758 Carrington Road including Alonzo Lane Bus 20 - A Fallen – Begins route around 6:45 Shelton Hall Road $45,708 $45,708.01 - $65,046 Bus 20 will make stops for Middle, High School and Eureka 6 Craighead Ln., Able Rd, Seven Wind Ln, Shiloh Church Rd Elementary students on the following roads: Proceed to CMS and RHHS, Arrival time 7:55 am (CMS) $51,532 $51,532.01 - $73,334 Saxkey Road including Bobcat Lane 7 Mossingford Road including Catfish Hollow Ln Bus 7 - K Distler –Begins route around 7:19 8 $57,356 $57,356.01 - $81,622 Herman Road including Wilborne Lane, Faulkner Lane (Only Bus 7 will make stops for Eureka Elementary, Middle, and High Middle/High School Students) School students on the following roads. For Each Additional Tatum Road including Old 26 Store County Line Road including Aubrey Road, Pasture Lane, Tech Family Member - ADD $5,824 $8,288 Mulberry Hill Road (Only Middle/High School Students) Lane and SVCC Application forms are being distributed to all households with a letter informing households of the Stop at Saxe Post Office/180 Hailey Road availability of free or reduced price meals for their children. Applications are also available at the principal's Lunenburg Hwy including Pine Haven Street H Street picking up at Browning Funeral Home Scuffletown Road office in each school and at the central office. To apply for free or reduced price meals, households must Carwile Spring Road only fill out one application per household and return it to the school division. Applications may be Church Street including (8008 to 9075) - including Larry’s Auto (NAPA) and Exxon Newtown Road submitted at any time during the school year. The information households provide on the application will George Washington Hwy from Keysville to Eureka School Road Chandler Fork Road be used for determining eligibility and verification of data. Applications may be verified at any time during (5220-8811), including Double Bridge Road the school year by school or other program officials. For school officials to determine eligibility for free BeBop Lane, Split Rail Lane, Conversation Lane, Bluenose Lane Evergreen Road including Gold Leaf Drive, Cardinal Drive or reduced price benefits, households receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Proceed to Eureka, Arrival time 7:40 am Dogwood Road benefits or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) only have to list their child(ren)'s name and Village Drive Inn (only Middle/High School students) David Bruce Ave pick up 774 SNAP or TANF case number and an adult household member must sign the application. Households who Proceed to CMS, and RHHS Proceed to CMS, RHHS, and Eureka, Arrival time 7:55 am (CMS) do not list a SNAP or TANF case number, including WIC households, must list the names of all household Bus 8 – S Hailey - Begins route around 7:00 members, the amount and frequency of the income received by each household member, and the last four Bus 8 will make stops for Eureka Elementary, Middle, and High Bus 21 - G Jackson - Begins route around 7:05 digits of the social security number of the adult household member who signs the application. If the School students on the following roads: household member does not have a social security number, the household member must indicate that a Bus 21 will make stops for Phenix, Middle, and High School Hwy 15 including Tucker Lane students on the following roads: social security number is not available. The application must be signed by an adult household member in Country Club Road order to be approved. Midway Road including Fredman Lane Crab Orchard Road including Intersection of Sunset Road and Smith Mill Road

Crab Orchard Road Pump Handle Road Under the provisions of the free and reduced price meal policy, Intersection of Hill Creek Road and Crab Orchard Road Lawyers Road Duffey Road Hamlet Road including Pannell Lane Brenda Robinson and/or Christine Powell Whitehead Road Maloneys Shop Road (insert title of eligibility determining officials) Briery Road White Chapel Road Proceed to Phenix, CMS and RHHS, Arrival time 7:50 am (PES) Farmville Hwy including 780 between Briery Road and Country will review applications and determine eligibility. An application for free or reduced price meals cannot Club Road Bus 22 – M Hayes - Begins route around 6:50 be approved unless it is complete. Households dissatisfied with the ruling of the eligibility determining Red Bird Store (between Country Club and Farmville Hwy) official may wish to discuss the decision with the official on an informal basis. Households wishing to Bus 22 will make stops for Bacon District Elementary students on Eureka Mill Road make a formal appeal for a hearing on the decision may make a request either verbally or in writing to: the following roads: Mt Harmony Road Carrington Road including Alonzo Lane, Camilla Lane

Proceed to Eureka, CMS, and RHHS, Arrival time 7:40 am Salem School Road Jamie Brown PO Box 790 Charlotte Court House, VA 23923 (434)542-5151 (EES) Jones Store Road including Gayles Lane (insert name, address, and telephone of the hearing official). Barnesville Hwy (911 from 2650-7839)

Bus 9 – D Overby - Begins route around 7:10 Rutledge Road Households may apply for free or reduced price meals at any time during the school year. If a household Tates Mill Road Bus 9 will make stops for Eureka Elementary, Middle, and High is not eligible now but has a change, such as a decrease in household income, an increase in household size, Shelton Hall Road School students on the following roads: becomes unemployed or qualifies for SNAP or TANF, the household should contact the school for an Hwy 15 Barnesville Hwy including Spurlock Garage Farmville Hwy/Pine Crest Road after Red Bird Store to intersection application. Such changes may make the children of the household eligible for benefits if the household's Westview Farm Road including Paradise Lane of Farmville Hwy income falls at or below the Federal Income Eligibility Guidelines. Hamilton Road Horseshoe Bend Road including Campbell Trucking Bacon School Road (picking up from Westview Farm Road, Farrar Street/Farrar Court Apt. Richard Lane, Slaughter House Road, Pulliam Farm Road, Households that receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits (formerly the Food Community Road to Bacon School Stamp Program) or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) may not have to complete an Railroad Ave, Shadow Ln Richardson Road including Earnhardt Lane Proceed to Bacon District, Arrival time 7:55 am application for free or reduced price student meals. School officials will determine eligibility for free meals based on documentation, obtained directly from the Virginia Department of Social Services, that a child is Proceed to Eureka, CMS, and RHHS, Arrival time 7:40 am (EES) Bus 23 – S Banks - Begins route around 7:04 a member of a household currently receiving SNAP or TANF. School officials will notify these households Bus 23 will make stops for Middle, High School and Eureka

in writing of their eligibility. Households who are notified of their eligibility, but who do not want their Elementary students on the following roads: children to receive free meals, must contact the school. SNAP and TANF households must complete an Bus 11 - M Holcomb – Begins route around 7:00 Kings Hwy (360 East) picking up to Hwy 622 including (7786 & application if they are not notified in writing of their automatic eligibility within the first 10 days of the Bus 11 will make stops for Eureka, Middle, and High School 7784) new school year. students on the following roads: Towler Road Lindward Road West Point Stevens Road from (5463-2381) including Duck Puddle Hatchet Road Daycare and Sonny Creek Lane (4108) CCC Road Bacon School Road, including Peaceful Lane, Christy Lane, High Proceed to CMS, RHHS and Eureka, Arrival time 7:55 am In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Lane, Richardson Lane, Community Road, Richard Lane Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on West View Farm Road including 111 Bertha Ln (CMS) race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. Sunny Side Road Hwy 47 Crafton’s Gate picking up from Sunnyside Road to Old Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Bus 24 - J Leduc – Begins route around 6:35 Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or Forty Seven Road including Ash Roberts Lane and Plain View Lane Bus 24 will make stops for Middle, and High School students on have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be Picking up Drakes Main Street including Hall’s Farm Supply, the following roads: made available in languages other than English. Marshall Street & New York Ave to Hwy 59 Hebron Road including Tatum O’Geary Lane

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: Proceed to Eureka, CMS and RHHS, Arrival time 7:40 am (EES) Mill Pond Road including Ephriam Lane http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all Colemans Ferry Road of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to Bus 14 – C Vaughan –Begins route around 6:48 Rocky Branch Road USDA by: Hare Road Bus 14 will make stops for Phenix, Middle, and High School Roanoke Station Road (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture students on the following roads: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Kings Cross Road including Toombs Lane 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Crawley Road / Jenkins Creek Road Jeb Stuart Hwy including Walking Hill Lane Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; Thomas Jefferson Hwy including 6930 also picking up anyone Public Fork Road from Vincent Store Road to Point Road including Corner Deli (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or Westview Farm Road Wheelers Spring Road (485 Wheeler Spring Road only) Proceed to CMS and RHHS, Arrival time 7:55 am (CMS) (3) email: [email protected]. Trails End Road including Horsepen Creek Lane and Farrier Lane Bus 25 – L Griles – Begins route around 6:45 This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Deer Road (Continued on Next Page) WE PREFER EMAIL! Send your letters, releases and photos to [email protected];Corner Road ad inquiries to [email protected]; calendar listings to [email protected] Midway Road including Fredman Lane Smith Mill Road Pump Handle Road Lawyers Road Hamlet Road including Pannell Lane Maloneys Shop Road White Chapel Road Proceed to Phenix, CMS and RHHS, Arrival time 7:50 am (PES)

Bus 22 – M Hayes - Begins route around 6:50 Bus 22 will make stops for Bacon District Elementary students on the following roads: Carrington Road including Alonzo Lane, Camilla Lane Salem School Road Jones Store Road including Gayles Lane Barnesville Hwy (911 from 2650-7839) Rutledge Road Tates Mill Road Shelton Hall Road Hwy 15 Barnesville Hwy including Spurlock Garage Westview Farm Road including Paradise Lane Hamilton Road Bacon School Road (picking up from Westview Farm Road, Richard Lane, Slaughter House Road, Pulliam Farm Road, Community Road to Bacon School Proceed to Bacon District, Arrival time 7:55 am

Bus 23 – S Banks - Begins route around 7:04 Bus 23 will make stops for Middle, High School and Eureka Elementary students on the following roads: Kings Hwy (360 East) picking up to Hwy 622 including (7786 & 7784) Towler Road West Point Stevens Road from (5463-2381) including Duck Puddle Daycare and Sonny Creek Lane (4108) CCC Road Proceed to CMS, RHHS and Eureka, Arrival time 7:55 am (CMS)

Bus 24 - J Leduc – Begins route around 6:35 Bus 24 will make stops for Middle, and High School students on the following roads: Hebron Road including Tatum O’Geary Lane Mill Pond Road including Ephriam Lane Colemans Ferry Road Rocky Branch Road Hare Road Roanoke Station Road Kings Cross Road including Toombs Lane Jeb Stuart Hwy including Walking Hill Lane ThePublic Southside Fork Road Messenger Westview Farm Road July 30-August 5, 2020 A7 Proceed to CMS and RHHS, Arrival time 7:55 am (CMS)

Bus 25 – L Griles – Begins route around 6:45 Hwy 40 pickup from Fire Tower to CMS including Village Lane and Bus 25 will make stops for Bacon District Elementary students on Edgewood Lane (Only Middle and High School students) the following roads: Proceed to CMS and RHHS South Berles Creek Road

Public Fork Road Bus 37 - S Dunn - Begins route around 7:10 Roanoke Station Road Bus 37 will make stops for Middle, High School and Eureka Sylvan Hill Road Elementary students on the following roads: Newtown Road idden bject Hwy 59 including Hill Ave., Hanmer Lane to Eureka School Road O Roanoke Creek Road H Priddy Street Mulberry Hill Road Wilson Street Hermon Road including Douglas Cabin Lane & Wagon Wheel Lane Mary Oakes Street Game includes all Lanes on Hermon Rd (Bacon Elementary Only) Spaulding Ave Scuffletown Road (Bacon Students only) Arvin Street Sylvan Hill Road Front Street (242 Front St) Shadow Lane, Harry Street, Fowles Sunnyside Road including Red Bud Lane Street Craftons Gate Hwy cross over to US 360 include Rose Lane, July Hidden Object - Fireworks LePradd Lane King Street (260 thru 504) (Drop-off at Hair Depot) Fork Mitchell Road Osborne Street Mt Mitchell Road I Street HOW IT WORKS: Each month there will be a new Hidden US 360/Kings Hwy East, (including American Dream Home and J Street Manzel Lane) -Turn around Proceed to Eureka, CMS and RHHS, Arrival time 7:40 am (EES) Object to find within the pages of the Southside Messenger, US 360/Kings Hwy West (including 3195 Oak Hill Road, Ferraro Lane, Pryor Lane, Ella B Lane) continue to pick up US 360 to Bus 39 - B Dempsey - Begins route around 6:44 Bacon School Road Bus 39 will make stops for Phenix, Middle, and High School two in the A section and two in the B section. Find all of Proceed to Bacon District, Arrival time 7:55 am students on the following roads: Rolling Hill Road/Carroll Lane them, fill out the form below, and mail it to us at P.O. Box Bus 29 - B Brinkley - Begins route around 6:50 Tower Road Loop (pick up at Mt. Lyle Church) Bus 29 will make stops for Phenix, Middle, and High School Tower Road 849, Keysville, VA 23947, or drop it off at our offices at students on the following roads: Thornton Mill Road Germantown Road (3811-4316) Hunters Road including Mt Laurel Lane 490 Railroad Avenue, Keysville. PLEASE BE SURE TO Thomas Jefferson Hwy (6107-4600) including Dixon Road Rolling Hill Road including Locust Grove Lane Taro Road Bear Creek Road PUT “HIDDEN OBJEST CONTEST” SOMEWHERE ON County Line Road to Madisonville Presbyterian Church Wheelers Spring Road Wards Fork Mill Road Red House Road from Appomattox Co. Line to Mt. Zion Road Hill Cross Road including Jamrocs Lane THE ENVELOPE! Entries must be received by noon on Hill Croft Road (1617-2857) Ulrich Plantation Rd (Buddy Lane) Proceed to Phenix, CMS and RHHS, Arrival time 7:50 am (PES) Proceed to Phenix, CMS and RHHS, Arrival time 7:50 am (PES) the last Wednesday of each month. Winners will be drawn

Bus 30 – T Cassada - Begins route around 6:45 (Route Bus 42 – C Derringer - Begins route around 6:50 and announced the last week of each month, and the new Change) Bus 42 will make stops for Eureka, Middle and High School Bus 30 will make stops for Phenix, Middle, and High School students on the following roads: monthly Hidden Object will be announced. Winners will students on the following roads: Juniper Creek Road Mossingford Road Old Kings RD including Forest Trail Road, Lonesome Pine Lane, receive in the mail a gift card to a local shop or restaurant. Brickhouse Road Crossing Lane Scuffletown Road (including Green View Road) Palmers Store and Apartments – pickup Adams Road Wrights Road (must meet at the end of the road, bus will Happy Hunting! Harrisburg Road not go on road) Hannah Road Proceed to Eureka. Arrival time 7:40 am (EES) Chandler Fork Road 145 Eureka School Road ------Fearstown Road from Scuffletown Road to Hwy 40 including Witts George Washington Hwy (from EES to CMS/RHHS students End Lane Patrick Henry Ave (CMS/RHHS students only) July 30-August 5, 2020 Alberts Road Proceed to CMS and RHHS Patrick Henry Hwy picking up from Fire Tower to Phenix Elementary Bus 43 – R Pannell - Begins route around 6:30 Hidden Object Entry Form Proceed to Phenix, CMS and RHHS, Arrival time 7:55 am (PES) Bus 43 will make stops for Phenix, Middle, and High School students on the following roads: Bus 31 – W Mickey (Old Bus 1) - Begins route around 6:50 Mt Carmel Road to Mt Carmel Church including Harvest Lane, Section A objects are on pages ____ & ____ Bus 31 will make stops for Bacon District Elementary students on Micajan Lane the following roads: Midway Road including Triple B Lane, Dairy Lane, and Silver Hill Eubanks Lane Lane Section B objects are on pages ____ & ____ Lockett Road Fernando Road Laconia Road Barrett Road Cargills Creek Road Moon Road Horse Horn Road Pillow Road Name ______Tobacco Hill Road including Archery Lane Turkey Creek Road Public Fork Road (Turn around) Old Well Road including Poindexter Road Hwy 92 (Jeb Stuart Hwy), Picking up Blue Cedar Lane, Rutledge Patrick Henry Hwy from Midway Road to Phenix Main Street Lane, Walking Hill Lane, Lacks Lane including Lincoln Street Address ______Kings Cross Road Proceed to Phenix, CMS and RHHS, Arrival time 7:50 am (PES) Garden Road Rocky Road Bus 44 - James Rogers – Begins route 6:42 Keillysville Road Bus 44 will make stops for Phenix, Middle, and High School City ______State_____ Kennedy Road students on the following roads: Gholson Road including Boyd Lane Staunton Hill Road including Britton Lane Barnes Road Terrell Road Hwy 15 / Barnesville Hwy (1642-4025) Mt Carmel Road (from Terrell to Aspen Wall Road) including Field Proceed to Bacon District, Arrival time 7:55 am Lane Zip Code ______Phone______-______-______Trainview Road Bus 34 – J Gooch– Begins route around 6:35 Aspen Wall Road Bus 34 will make stops for Phenix, Middle, and High School Bethel Road including Myrtle Lane, Bethel School Lane students on the following roads: Carden Road Send this entry form to: Harrisburg Road Seamster Road Coles Ferry Road Tola Road Fearstown Road Poorhouse Road P.O. Box 849, Keysville VA 23947 Aspen Wall Road Berkley Street Staunton Hill Road including Moss Lane picking up to Intersection Proceed to Phenix, CMS and RHHS, Arrival time 7:50 am (PES) of ATTN: Hidden Object Game Terrell Road (turn around) Bus 46 - Ann Mason – Begins route around 7:00 Ridgeway Road Bus 46 will make stops for Middle, and High School students on Cedar Tavern Road the following roads: Col Smith Road Deuprees Store Road including Cedar Tree Lane Aspen Road Kings Hwy including Ferraro Lane, Ella B Lane, Pryor Lane, Park Street Ft Mitchell Road including Cake Lane Virginia Street Mt Mitchell Road Church Street Craftons Gate Hwy including Shore Lane, Rose Lane, Fuller Lane, Proceed to Phenix, CMS and RHHS, Arrival time 7:50 am (PES) Ash-Ty Lane, Thelma Lane, LaPradd Lane Proceed to CMS and RHHS, Arrival time 7:55 am (CMS) THIS MONTH’S PRIZE Bus 35 - R Morton - Begins route around 6:49 Bus 35 will make stops for Phenix, Middle, and High School Bus 51 - Shirley Smith - Begins route around 7:13 students on the following roads: Bus 51 will make stops for Eureka, Middle and High School St Louis Road students on the following roads: Subway of Keysville Virginian Road / Hwy 47 June Lane Hwy 47 from Virginian Road to Woodfork Road King Street including Pino’s, Keysville Manor Apt., Post office and Woodfork Road Dollar General Parsons Road $20 GIFT CARD Mary Knoll Lane Germantown Road including Sister Lane & Sonny Acres Lane Southern Drive Hill Croft Road from Hwy 40 to Railroad tracks (last stop is 1125 Proceed to Eureka, CMS and RHHS, Arrival time 7:40 am (EES) Hill Croft Rd) Pennsylvania Ave Church Street Park Street Proceed to Phenix, Arrival time 7:50 am (PES) Where in the Charlotte County Public Schools Messenger is the Delay In-Person Learning CHARLOTTE COURT dent in the remote learning Toilet Paper? HOUSE – The following email that our staff will be provid- was sent out to Charlotte ing our students. Beginning County Public School par- on August 3rd, you can con------ents on Friday, July 24 from tact your child’s teacher at the school system’s superin- school should you have any Week of July 30-August 5, 2020 tendent, Robbie Mason. The questions. In the meantime, email stated: if you have questions, feel Page ______“As many of you are free to contact your child’s aware, I released details of school or the School Board our school opening plans to Office. Name ______the local newspapers this “It is critical that parents week. After speaking with schedule an appointment to Piedmont Health District of- pick up devices and training Address ______ficials over the past two days, materials during our drive- I found that Charlotte County through device pick-up next has had about a dozen newly students and staff safe. - Re week. Also, since we will be- confirmed COVID cases in the mote learning will remain the gin remotely for all students, City ______State_____ past week, with more tests only option for CCPS students I am canceling the parent currently being analyzed. through September 4th. At meetings that I scheduled at This increase in COVID cases that time, we will utilize local our schools for next week. Zip Code ______Phone______-______-______is a cause for concern as we health data to decide whether We will hold these meetings prepare for our students to we can safely implement our once we get closer to school begin school in roughly two hybrid model of in-person reopening in-person. Send this entry form to: weeks. Due to this increase and remote instruction after “Thank you for your pa- in COVID cases, I have decid- Labor Day. tience as we continue to work P.O. Box 849, Keysville VA 23947 ed that we will open school “I am very disappointed through these difficult chal- on August 10 remotely for that our students will not be lenges. It is my goal to offer ATTN: Where’s the Toilet Paper? all students. This decision is able to return in-person on the safest educational options basedWE PREFER on the EMAIL! need Send to keep your letters, our releasesAugust and 10th, photos but to [email protected]; I am confi- for our students ad inquiries and staff.” to [email protected]; calendar listings to [email protected] A8 July 30-August 5, 2020 The Southside Messenger

The Word Tenderfooted, Tenderhearted People

It’s summer--time for heart safe, and protect others bare feet in the grass, on the as well. 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 sand, and soaking in the wa- (NLT) says: ter. But you don’t want bare Love is patient and kind. feet on gravel, hot pavement, Love is not jealous or boast- or (for die hard fans) on bro- ful or proud or rude. It does ken glass. Barefooting is not demand its own way. It is great in certain situations, not irritable, and it keeps no but not in others--because record of being wronged. It even folks with calloused feet does not rejoice about injus- hurt themselves from time to tice but rejoices whenever the time. truth wins out. Love never A tenderfoot is a person gives up, never loses faith, is with unusually soft soles on always hopeful, and endures their feet. The term is also through every circumstance. used to refer to a person who Love is a power that heals is new to a job or an organiza- the cuts and bruises made by tion. It used to refer to people sharp comments of others. others. It also guards your who were new to living on the One solution would be to cov- tender feet and heart so that frontier--city slickers who er the whole earth in bubble you won’t be so easily offend- were used to wearing shoes wrap--but that could be suf- ed by people--because you’ll all the time. They would be focating, couldn’t it? Shan- be walking with them in Je- facebook.com/churchmouseuk/ called “tenderfoot” until they tideva, the eighteenth centu- sus’ sandals instead of your had literally developed cal- ry Indian scholar, said may- own shoes. No, you can’t louses on their feet, or until be you could cover the world cover the world in leather so they had become figurativelywith leather so that you could it won’t cut you. But when calloused to frontier life. walk more safely. But... you cover yourself in love, The Movies Today, I think a lot of “Where would there be God will give you angels to people are tender footed leather enough to cover the help you, “lest you dash your I have been watching a lot when it comes to conversa- entire world? With just the foot against a stone heart- more movies since the COVID tional skills. It seems these leather of my sandals, it is as ed person.” This means you virus has introduced itself days it’s difficult to discussif the whole world were cov- realize that you can’t change into our country. I’ve noticed things we hold dear, with- ered. Likewise, I am unable to the world, but you can change that nearly every film- sub out being offended or hurtingrestrain external phenomena, yourself. You can’t cover the tly directs my thought pat- other people’s feelings. - Re but I shall restrain my own world, but you can cover your terns by a combination of the cently, somebody comment- mind. What need is there to heart and mind with love. music, my reactions to the ed to me about how we’rerestrain anything else?” And by doing so, you’ll plot, be and the actors chosen taught not to discuss religion I can’t cover the world-- able to be tread lightly among to play the roles. If I contin- or politics--but what we re- but I can cover my feet. This tender footed people, and ue to watch these same types ally need to be taught is how means that while it’s im- have your heart protected, at of movies, the values that RICK to have a civil conversation. possible to make the world a the same time. my God, family, friends and STANFIELD We need to learn how to be softer place, it is possible to ©Gregory T. Smith. Greg co-workers have ingrained sensitive to the feelings of protect my heart and mind. is a caseworker serving the into my conscience could others--and how not to have What’s the leather I can usehomeless community in the change. If I let my mind be from the word of God. It fragile feelings ourselves. to cover my tender feet? It’sPacific Northwest. To readcontrolled by a producer of is infinite and cannot be As we walk this earth, it’s called LOVE. By putting on more of his articles, log onto cinematic stories, then what I changed, altered, or skewed easy to get our feet cut by the love, I can keep my tender revgregsmith.blogspot.com. knew as unacceptable behav- by Hollywood, or by anyone ior might become acceptable else who discredits His scrip- and “normal.” ture. As I watched these mov- I, just as many others, ies I’d never seen, I cringed have tried to justify bad be- Our Riches in Christ at some of the activity, and havior by interpreting my sometimes nearly covered own version of acceptable but “Blessed be the God and my spiritual poverty for His my eyes with embarrass- it never works and never will. ment. However, because the Blessedly, the one con- Father or our Lord Jesus boundless wealth! behavior was repeated in so stant in this crazy world is Christ, who has blessed us If you aren’t yet shouting, many scenes, I noticed that I God’s word and His love for in Christ with every spiritual “Glory!” you should! stopped reacting as much as us, and that love will never blessing in the heavenly plac- Meditating on these when I’d first begun watch- change. es.”—Ephesians 1:3 scriptures is like climbing ing, and my mind adapted to Does television make your Our riches in Christ! Just the “Alps” of the New Testa- these Hollywood creations. Godly living more difficult? reading those words should ment. The books of Ephesians As time went on, I unfortu- Rick Stanfield is a syn - be enough to thrill our hearts. and Colossians contain truths nately started viewing this as dicated columnist, profes- Our riches. Yes, they real- that can energize and invig- acceptable. sor, motivational speaker and ly are ours! And they can be orate even the most discour- Romans 12:2, “Do not be author. His latest book is “I possessed because they are aged and doubting among us. conformed to this world, but be Can and I Will.” For more transformed by the renewal of information, visit his website given by the only One in the Often on sleepless nights, your mind, that by testing you at www.rickstanfield.com universe to whom all good when I am awakened by I remember our dear may discern what is the will of and lasting things belong. He troubling thoughts or fears, I God, what is good and accept- Rick and Tina are avail- friend Alan Redpath once alone has the power to make have gone through these pas- able and perfect.” able for book signings and such promises. asking, “Do you know what sages that I have committed I think about this scrip- speaking engagements at The God of all the universe God expects of you?” Imme- to memory. How can I fear if ture often as I go through life. churches, community func- has placed riches in the hands diately my mind went to the I am so loved? How can I be It’s simply telling us to let tions, and any gatherings of every trembling believ- Ten Commandments and the lonely when I am His child? your love for God change the where their story may be a er—young and old—whether contents of the Sermon on How can I condemn myself world. Don’t let the world good fit. For more informa- brand new and just break- the Mount. But before I began if I have been reconciled and change your love for God. tion, contact rickstanfield1@ ing in their gospel shoes on to sink beneath the weight forgiven? We should never stray yahoo.com the road of life, or a seasoned of my own guilty conscience, If we understand the full- and wise traveler. These are he said (with a grin, I might ness of our salvation that was the precious riches we could add), “He expects nothing accomplished at Calvary’s never in a million or billion from you but failure.” cross, we will see our day-to- years deserve. And because of Sigh . . . it’s true. We are, day lives transformed. Climb How Generous is Your God? His unmerited favor to us in apart from His power and with me through these Al- Christ, they are ours! work in our lives, simply pine meadows, breathe in the The biblical story is a But we so often feel that failures. Yet when we come bracing air of these truths, generosity story. we are undeserving; we dis- empty-handed to His cross, and you will gain the per- No words capture the es- appoint ourselves, not to trusting in His grace, we findspective you need. sence of this narrative better mention others. So how do we our lives bound up in the bun- Before you can hope to than these: “For God so loved know this promise of riches dle of His everlasting life. My have a fulfilling Christian life,the world, that he gave. . .” is true? And how do we use sin for His blameless record, family, marriage, friendship, (John 3:16, emphasis added). them? my guilt for His acceptance, ministry . . . before you findBut God’s generosity isn’t the buoyancy needed to stay discovered solely in the New afloat in times of crisis .Testament. . PAUL before you can defeat those I love five particular Old flaming arrows of doubt, youTestament illustrations of TRIPP need to understand deep- God’s generosity, although ly, meditate on, and rub into there are many more! When your heart these great truths. we read the Bible cover to it in and enjoy it. On top of Use them as spiritual and cover focusing on this theme, that, one of the most precious emotional resources. They we will be blown away by how things about the gift of cre- are at your disposal waiting lavishly generous our Lord ation is that it was purpose- to be put to the test! is. Accordingly, by grace, we fully designed to reveal the Just think of these words should experience a trans- most important thing ever— that describe your position in formed heart that replaces joy the Creator’s existence and Christ and what you already in getting with joy in giving. character. have because you have put 1. The Generosity of Cre- 2. The Generosity of the your faith in Him. Say these ation. Covenant. words out loud for all to hear: God not only created a “I will make of you a great I am: chosen, loved, rec- magnificently beautiful worldnation, and I will bless you for our dwelling place, but He and make your name great, See Laurie on page A9 created us with just the right See Tripp on page A9 collection of senses to take 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 July 30-August 5, 2020 A9

Tripp be blessed.” (Genesis 12:2– your Father is always sympa- 3) Lest we forget, Abraham thetic and understanding. FAMILY OWNED Continued from page A8 did nothing to deserve this. 5. The Generosity of the & OPERATED FOR so that you will be a blessing. God’s covenant blessings and Promised Land OVER 45 YEARS I will bless those who bless promises are His generosi- The spies came back from you, and him who dishonors ty on display. He makes and the Promised Land and said, you I will curse, and in you all keeps covenants not because “It is a good land that the the families of the earth shall of what He sees in the recip- Lord our God is giving us.” ient, but because of the gen- (Deuteronomy 1:25) Did Isra- erosity that is inside of him. el celebrate God delivering on Laurie 3. The Generosity of Free- his promise? No! In fear and Continued from page A8 dom from Slavery anger, God’s people turned Generosity is what caused against their generous Lord. onciled God to raise up Moses and Despite this, there would be I am: forgiven, an Heir, harness the forces of creation, a palace and a temple in that accepted staying faithful to the prom- land, and generations would Contract Hauling • Excavator Service I have: redemption, hope, ises that He made to Abraham be born into lives of prosperi- Front End Loader Service - Both Track & Rubber Tire grace and his descendants. The ty. This lets us know that God All types of Sand - Masonry, Concrete, Playground & Horse Arenas I am: a citizen, adopted, Lord unleashed His almighty is not just generous in fulfill - Driveway Stone • Landscaping Rock • Mulch • Fill Dirt • Ag Lime sealed power in a display like the ing his promises, no matter 401 Pisgah Church Road, Rice, VA 23966 • 434-767-4384 Explore, discover, and world had never seen before what, but He is also lavishly luxuriate in these unfathom- and rescued His children from generous in his patience. able treasures and you will be captivity, defeating the feared The Father requires gen- transformed. Sweet friend, if army of Pharaoh on the way. erosity from His children you do this, you will know by Because God makes generous because He is the definition experience the depth of God’s promises, He is generous in of generosity. He is patient, great love for you in Christ the use of His power to fulfillkind, and faithful. He doesn’t Jesus. those promises. just react to the moment; His Join me and say, “Oh the 4. The Generosity of the generosity has an eye to the depth of the riches of the Law future. His generosity is not wisdom and knowledge of God led the Israelites out just a present gift but also an Robert E. Hawthorne God! How unsearchable his of slavery, but they were des- investment in a legacy. judgments, and his paths be- titute, traumatized, power- God invites us to partici- Robert E. Hawthorne, Jr. yond tracing out!” (Romans less, ungoverned, and liv- pate in that legacy today. We Derrick P. Fellows 11:33 NIV) ing in a fractured culture. By are called to be abundant- Cathe Laurie is the wife God’s generosity, they re- ly generous with our time, Susan G. Andrews of Greg Laurie, Senior Pastor ceived life but did not know money, creativity, and pa- of Harvest Christian Fellow- how to live. So God blessed tience, bringing practical help Kenbridge: (434) 676-3275 • Victoria: (434) 696-2139 ship. Cathe is also the found- them with the most practical to those in need. Blackstone: (434) 292-7676 • Farmville: (434) 392-9425 er and director of Virtue, the of gifts—the gift of His law. Don’t you want to be part Keysville: (434) 736-8451 women’s ministry at Har- Yes, the Lord had the right of this narrative? vest Christian Fellowship. To to command their obedience, ©Dr. Paul David Tripp. learn more of this ministry, but the law is a testament to Reprinted with permission www.hawthorne.law log onto www.virtue.harvest. the extent of the generosity www.paultripp.com/wednes- org. of His love. The generosity of days-word.

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

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Classifieds SERVICES WANTED NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE Cliborne’s Home Repair WANTED CHARLOTTE COUNTY, VIRGINIA 434-568-4027 USED MOVEABLE NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT AND PUBLIC HEARING Free Estimates STORAGE BUILDING • Roofing • Siding • Painting • Decks 434-547-8082 ON PROPOSED ELECTRONIC ORDINANCE FEE FOR CRIMINAL AND TRAFFIC CASES • Replacement Windows & More (9-2817) YARD SALE The Board of Supervisors of Charlotte County, Virginia will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, August 10, 2020 immediately following the Public Hearing for the Proposed 2ND Amendment Resolution in the Conference Room of SERVICES the County Administration Building, 250 LeGrande Avenue, Suite A, Charlotte Court House, Virginia. The purpose of Multi-Family Yard Sale this hearing is to hear Public Comment on the proposed $5 Electronic Ordinance Fee for Criminal and Traffic Cases Sat., August 1st in General District and Circuit Court in Charlotte County. Collected fees will be used solely in the implementation 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and maintenance of an electronic summons system. Contact County Administration at 434-542-5117 for complete 205 Florida Ave. details of the proposed fee.

Phenix, VA 23959 Due to the COVID-19 gathering restrictions, in person attendance IS STRONGLY DISCOURAGED, however, there is Household items, limited space available offered on a first come first serve basis and you MUST sit in a designated seat allowing for six baby stuff, Thirty-One, (6) feet of separation. Written comments for public comment times and public hearings (limited to 500 words) can Christmas items, much more be mailed to the Board at PO Box 608, Charlotte Court House, VA, 23923 or dropped off in the drop box at the door SERVICES of the Administration Building at 250 LeGrande Avenue, Charlotte Court House, VA. Comments can also be emailed to [email protected]. Comments will be provided to board members and read during the Piano Tuning & Repair (8-6-20) comment period. Telephone voicemail comments can be left to be played to the Board by dialing (434) 542-5118. Reasonable Rates Commenters are asked to note that a three-minute time limit will apply to public comments during public hearings. INDOOR YARD SALE Individuals should leave their name, district and what specific public hearing they are commenting about. Friday & Saturday Call William Lynn July 31st & Aug. 1st (8-6-20) 434-547-8082 9 a.m.-12 noon SERVICES 1234 Four Locust Hwy. NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE Keysville, VA ~ Antiques & More CHARLOTTE COUNTY, VIRGINIA NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT AND PUBLIC HEARING (8-6-20) PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE FY 2020/2021 CHARLOTTE COUNTY BUDGET GARAGE SALE Sat., Aug. 1, 7 a.m.-until The Board of Supervisors of Charlotte County, Virginia will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, August 10, 2020 at 6:05 p.m. in the Conference Room of the County Administration Building, 250 LeGrande Avenue, Suite A, Charlotte CH, Virginia, to 514 Our Rd., Victoria, VA receive public comment and to consider adoption on the following matters: Large Garage Sale with variety of household items, Due to the COVID-19 gathering restrictions, in person attendance IS STRONGLY DISCOURAGED, however, there is limited vintage toys, furniture & misc. space available offered on a first come first serve basis and you MUST sit in a designated seat allowing for six (6) feet of separation. Written comments for public comment times and public hearings (limited to 500 words) can be mailed to the (8-6-20) Board at PO Box 608, Charlotte Court House, VA, 23923 or dropped off in the drop box at the door of the Administration FOR SALE Building at 250 LeGrande Avenue, Charlotte Court House, VA. Comments can also be emailed to HELP WANTED [email protected]. Comments will be provided to board members and read during the comment period. Telephone voicemail comments can be left to be played to the Board by dialing (434) 542-5118. Commenters are NEED GRAVEL? PROBATION OFFICER asked to note that a three minute time limit will apply to public comments during public hearings. Individuals should leave 10 Ton CrushRun...... $210 10 Ton #57 ...... $280 Piedmont Court Services Local their name, district and what specific public hearing they are commenting about. Probation. Resp. for supervis- Delivered & Tailgate Spread (Local) An amendment and appropriation to the FY 2020/2021 Charlotte County Consolidated Budget. ing misd. & felon cases, court at- Call 434-420-2002 tendance/testimony, documen- Expenditure Revenue tation of adult nonviolent pro- 10-3103-5413 DARE Program-Operating Supplies 11,667.88 bationer progress, compliance 10-3105-5413 Project Lifesaver-Operating Supplies 5,382.92 FOR SALE with state stds. Detail oriented. Office/field visits reqd. Use of 10-3107-5413 Fed. Asset Forfeiture Funds-Operating Supplies 3,123.69 personal car reqd. Assigned to 10-3106-5413 State Asset Forfeiture Funds-Operating Supplies 4,073.22 SOFT LEAD any of 9 cos. served, including 10-9902-9006 Transfer to School Capital Projects 422,680.16 For bullets, Pr. Edward. Bachelor’s de- gree or equivalent experience 10-3101-8203 Public Safety-Communications 266,971.92 required. Experience in case 10-4302-7001 Bldg & Grounds-Equipment (CIP postponed-COVID) 18,000.00 sinkers, casting management of probationers $1.00 per pound preferred. Beginning salary 10-510030 Funds from General Fund Balance (carry over FY20) 731,899.79 $35,700., co. benefits, health 10-3104-5811 E-911 Grant 30,000.00 Quantity discount insur., VRS, state holidays. A 10-240202 E-911 Grant 30,000.00 Piedmont Court Services appli- Local pickup only cation is avail. at 1012-G West 10-1303 Election CARES 2020 Cycle 51,450.00 434-547-5415 Third Street, Farmville, by call- 10-330302 Election CARES 2020 Cycle 51,450.00 ing 434-392-8161, or at http:// 10-2106-1001 Circuit Court Clerk-Salaries and Wages 9,272.00 www.co.prince-edward.va.us/ FOR SALE piedmont_court_services_ 10-230801 Clerk’s Office 9,272.00 pcs-employment.shtml. Dead- Fund 11 Federal CARES COVID-19 967,926.63 Buy One Get One line: Until filled. EOE. (7-30-20) 11-330301 Federal CARES COVID-19 Relief (carry over FY20) 967,926.63 FREE 70-9400-8236 School Renovations 422,680.16 on Select 70-410010 Transfer From General Fund (carry over FY20) 422,680.16 Recliners! Total 2,213,228.58 2,213,228.58 POWER CHAIRS START AT $299 School Budget Expenditure Revenue 12 PIECE LIVING ROOM SET $1199 Fund 30 School Operations (expended by order of School Board) 1,766,431.54 State Funds Carry over & additional Appropriations 269,110.68 Heritage House Need a Classified Ad? Federal Funds Carry over & additional Appropriations 1,497,320.86 South Boston, Va. Virtual Virginia (Charlotte County Schools-Fiscal Agent) 434-575-8700 CALL 434-736-0152 Fund 39 3,415,292.95 State Funds Carry over & additional Appropriations 3,415,292.95 FOR SALE Grand Total Consolidated Budget Amendments 7,394,953.07 7,394,953.07 Details of the proposed budget amendments are available in the County’s Administration Office.

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the first BB train onMarch 6, for rail car storage, security Classifieds Buckingham 1989. Operation began with fencing, trans-load shed and NOTICE NOTICE Continued from Front one locomotive and two em- office building. Scheduled ployees. rail switching service will be by Buckingham Branch Rail- Today, the BB operates provided in connection with NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING road earlier this year and just 275 miles of track, has sev- Norfolk Southern Railroad announced their plans for the en train crews and 14 loco- five days per week. This- facil TAKE NOTICE that the Lunenburg Board of Supervisors will facility. motives, and more than 40 ity can accommodate storage hold a public hearing at its meeting on August 13, 2020, beginning The Buckingham Branch freight customers. The BB for liquid or dry bulk com- at 6:00 p.m., in the General District Courtroom, Lunenburg Courts Railroad is a family-owned, also operates passenger ex- modities such as chemicals, Building, Lunenburg, Virginia, to amend and reenact Section 38- short line railroad that oper- cursion trains on the Buck- plastics, lumber, fertilizer ates 280 miles of railroad in ingham Division in spring and construction aggregates. 37 of the Lunenburg County Code to change the location of the Virginia. Bob and Annie cre- and fall, as well as Santa Indoor and outdoor space can voting place for the Precinct of Election District No. 1 (Plymouth ated the BB in 1988, acquired trains and a Toys for Tots be reserved for stockpiling District) from the Victoria Fire and Rescue building to the from CSXT the 17-mile branch train in December. materials. Competitive rail Victoria-Lunenburg Community Center at 1421 6th Street, line between Bremo, Va. and At the new facility, Buck- car storage rates are ideal for ingham Branch will offer seasonal businesses. Victoria, Virginia 23974. Dillwyn, Va., the Bucking- ham Branch Division, and ran multiple tracks with 80 spots A copy of the text of the ordinance and a description and map of the proposed new voting place are available for inspection and may be reviewed during normal business hours (Monday – Friday, 9:00 when allowed, attempting to or inventory. a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) in the office of the Clerk of the Lunenburg Grants remain open for a minimum Prince Edward County has County Board of Supervisors and on the Lunenburg County Continued from Front of six months. been allocated federal fund- After eliminating appli- ing from the Coronavirus Aid, website at www.lunenburgva.org pursuant to Virginia Code § included that the business cants who did not meet all Relief, and Economic Secu- 15.2-1427. must: requirements, 18 business- rity (CARES) Act and money At the public hearing, all persons desiring to express their views Employ less than 50 peo- es were left in the pool of from that allocation will be concerning the proposed change of the polling place will be heard. ple; applicants. The committee set aside for businesses in the Earn less than $1 million For additional information, contact the County Administrator’s agreed unanimously to fund form of grants. Eligibility for in annual revenue; each business equally by di- those grants will be similar, office at (434) 696-2142. Have paid all taxes to the viding the combined $20,000 but not the same as eligibility County and the Town on time total by 18 for grants in the for the grants from the au- over the last 12 months: and amount of $1,111.11. Business- thorities, and all businesses Notice of Public Hearing Currently be open (if per- es may utilize the grant funds are encouraged to apply. More mitted by the Governor of for working capital, including information about the CARES The Lunenburg County Board of Supervisors will hold a Public Virginia’s Executive Order) orrent, mortgage, payroll, utili- Act funding will be published Hearing at their regular meeting on Thursday, August 13, 2020 stipulate plan for reopening ties, insurance, supplies, and/ to the public soon. beginning at 6:00 PM or shortly thereafter in the 2nd Floor Courtroom, Lunenburg Courts Building, Lunenburg, VA 23952 for week, Charlotte County sits at Breakdown from the VDH: public input on the following: COVID 46 cases so far while Lunen- Amelia: 66 Lunenburg County Code Amendment – Section 34-2. – Fees, as burg increased to 46 and Appomattox: 61 Continued from Front court costs, for increased courthouse or courtroom security. Prince Edward now has 250 Brunswick: 179 Amend the fee from $10.00 to $20.00, assessed as part of the er huge one-week increase. cases. Mecklenburg contin- Buckingham: 592 cost against each defendant for each conviction or violation of a Hospitalizations announced ues to have the second most Charlotte: 46 went from 7,201 to 7,647 cases in this area with 295, Cumberland: 61 statue or ordinance which shall be collected by the clerk of the but Prince Edward has closed Halifax: 123 court with other costs. this past Monday. Deaths in Virginia linked to COVID-19 in to the third spot. Bucking- Lunenburg: 46 A copy of the full text of this ordinance will be posted on the are now at 2,082 to start the ham continues to have the Lynchburg: 354 bulletin board inside of the Lunenburg County Administrator's week. most cases in the area with Mecklenburg: 295 Office (11413 Courthouse Road, Lunenburg, VA 23952), and on From last week to this 592. Nottoway: 159 County Positive Cases Prince Edward: 250 the Lunenburg County website at www.lunenburgva.org pursuant to Virginia Code § 15.2-1427. It is the intention of the Lunenburg County Board of Supervisors Ruff ed me of what is important. ginia/ to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Should you It is below: Virginia Secretary of Com- need special accommodations, please contact the County Continued from page A4 “Mr. Ruff, merce and Trade COVID-19 Many years ago, you stood Administration office at 434-696-2142 prior to the meeting date. of our roots. Resource: https://www.com- in our family’s business with A Tradition of Our Rights merce.virginia.gov/covid-19/ my Papa, Dad and me. You Of greater anguish to me Commonwealth Updates: inspired/encouraged me with PUBLIC NOTICE is our loss of rights this year. https://www.virginia.gov/ your words. Today, after 23 After swearing with his hand coronavirus/ years in law enforcement, The Lunenburg County Board of Supervisors will hold a public on a Bible to uphold the state Centers for Disease Con- 19 of those as a Federal Air hearing on Tuesday, August 13, 2020 beginning at 6:00 PM or and federal constitution, trol and Prevention: https:// Marshal, I am the Assistant shortly thereafter in the 2nd floor Courtroom; Lunenburg Courts Governor Northam decided www.cdc.gov/coronavi- Federal Security Director for that his power superseded rus/2019-ncov/index.html Building, Lunenburg, VA 23952 for public input on the following: Law Enforcement in Kansas the constitution. Our Sec- Federal website https:// CUP -2-20 Conditional Use Permit for Christopher and Alethea City, MO. My responsibility ond Amendment rights were www.coronavirus.gov/ Stringfellow to operate a retail sales lot for portable utility includes 90% of Missouri and compromised partially during U.S. Dept. of Labor Em- part of Kansas. buildings and accessory supplies on tax parcel 007-0A-0-2,134 the session last winter. One ployee Rights: https:// So many things have Patrick Henry Highway, Keysville, VA 23947, consisting of 5.17 should fully expect great- www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/ transpired through the years acres in an A-1 Agricultural zone. er losses in coming months. pandemic/ffcra-employ- that led me to where I am, in- CUP-3-20 Conditional Use Permit for James Napier to operate a Likewise, Governor Northam ee-paid-leave cluding hard work and much vehicle storage yard on tax parcel 009-0A-0-28 located at the has successfully stepped all U.S. Dept. of Labor Em- sacrifice. However, it’s those over the First Amendment ployer Requirements: https:// northwest corner of Springfield Road and Jackson Road in an A-1 early inspirations that always when he not only closed our www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/ Agricultural zone. provided the drive that pulled churches but actually charged pandemic/ffcra-employ- It is the intention of the Lunenburg County Board of Supervisors me through the hard times. leaders of at least one church er-paid-leave to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Should you Thank you for your inspi- with a crime when they tried U.S. Dept. of Labor FAQ’s: ration early on and for liv- need special accommodations, please contact the County to hold an outdoor service. https://www.dol.gov/agen- ing by your words with your Administration office at 434-696-2142 prior to the meeting date. He has dictated school policy, cies/whd/pandemic/ff- votes. Thank you for stand- which is the responsibility of cra-questions ing the line. I have followed local schoolboards, deeming NFIB FAQ’s: https:// CHARLOTTE COUNTY, VIRGINIA your votes and see your name education as non-essential. www.nfib.com/content/le- in endeavors I support. God NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT AND PUBLIC HEARING He and his majorities in gal-compliance/healthcare/ bless you and your family.” A 2ND AMENDMENT RESOLUTION the General Assembly have small-business-faqs-on- How could anyone be de- trampled on the rights of covid-19/ pressed by the events that The Board of Supervisors of Charlotte County, Virginia will hold a Public businesses that employ Vir- NFIB Small Business Re- surround us today after hav- ginians. First, during the sources: https://www.nfib. Hearing on Monday, August 10, 2020 immediately following the Public ing someone tell you that you session they created more bu- com/content/analysis/coro- Hearing for the Proposed Budget Amendment in the Conference Room had a life changing effect on reaucracy for those employers navirus/latest-on-coronavi- of the County Administration Building, 250 LeGrande Avenue, Suite A, their life over a quarter of a and then, on top of that, the rus-from-nfib/ century ago? I move forward Charlotte Court House, Virginia to receive public comment and consider Governor believes that small with my work with a renewed adoption of a Resolution that states the County will not ban otherwise businesses are evil and not spirit and a big thank you to lawfully possessed and transported firearms from certain public spaces, concerned about the safety of this man and the Lord that as now permitted by State Code. Contact County Administration at 434- their friends and customers we both pray to for guidance. while big business is. 547-5117 during regular business hours for a full copy of the proposed We Love To Hear From Tearing Us Apart resolution. You! If that is not enough, we Due to the COVID-19 gathering restrictions, in person attendance IS You can reach us at Sen. are seeing rioting across the [email protected], 434-374- STRONGLY DISCOURAGED, however, there is limited space available nation. Rioters are using the 5129, or P.O. Box 332, Clarks- offered on a first come first serve basis and you MUST sit in a designated excuse of a senseless death ville, VA 23927. seat allowing for six (6) feet of separation. Written comments for public in Minneapolis by a rene- COVID-19 State, Federal, comment times and public hearings (limited to 500 words) can be mailed gade cop to cause the deaths and Community Websites of many more. They are us- Buying or to the Board at PO Box 608, Charlotte Court House, VA, 23923 or Governor Northam News ing that sad event to destroy dropped off in the drop box at the door of the Administration Building at Releases https://www.gov- Selling a our society with no regard to 250 LeGrande Avenue, Charlotte Court House, VA. Comments can also ernor.virginia.gov/ life or property. These anar- Home? VA Dept. of Health: http:// be emailed to [email protected]. Comments will chists are well financed and www.vdh.virginia.gov/coro- be provided to board members and read during the comment period. organized as they assault the navirus/ Telephone voicemail comments can be left to be played to the Board by free enterprise system that COVID-19 Virginia Re- has raised the quality of life Dempsey Jones, ABR, GRI dialing (434) 542-5118. Commenters are asked to note that a three- sources: https://covid19.vir- RE/MAX Advantage Plus of every American. minute time limit will apply to public comments during public hearings. ginia.gov/ 318 S Main St, Farmville, Va 23901 A Brighter Day Offi ce: (434)392-1999 Individuals should leave their name, district and what specific public Forward Virginia Guide- Despite all these negative Cell: (434)391-4663 hearing they are commenting about. lines: https://www.virginia. Home: (434)392-1053 events, one text message has gov/coronavirus/forwardvir- Fax: (800)886-2429 lifted my spirits and remind- [email protected] WE PREFER EMAIL! Send your letters, releases and photos to [email protected];(8-6-20) ad inquiries to [email protected]; calendar listings to [email protected] A12 July 30-August 5, 2020 The Southside Messenger

Masks or No Masks

To wear a mask or not few people outside and that to wear one! What a dilem- is with social distancing or a ma! This reporter thinks we mask. are living in a perfect place Our family has only seen Parry’s Ponderings at this time compared to the each other by ZOOM and we rest of the country because we really miss the fun we had Now that Trump has come out in favor of people can socially distance with- together and the hugging and wearing masks, does that mean that those who op- out a problem or either wear teasing. Some of you are for- pose everything he says and everything he does will a mask when you are around tunate to have family nearby stop wearing their masks? Just wonderin’ more than two people. and that does make a big dif- This county has the low- ference. est positive coronaviruses We get daily or almost of any surrounding counties daily phone calls from our and we should try to keep it children checking in on Mom that way by wearing masks. and Dad. We haven’t seen There are many folks wear- our grandchildren since this ing a mask and just as many, pandemic began but keep up maybe, without one. Heeding through Facebook. Virginia Outreach News mandate signs while you’re or the large sign upon enter- Remember the DMV rule out and about is a must! ing that clearly states, MASK of “Click it or Ticket”? Well, Birthday wish- I was amazed at the num- REQUIRED WHEN ENTER- the new motto will soon be es to everyone celebrat- ber of folks wearing a mask ING THE PHARMACY. What’s“Mask it or Casket” if more ing a birthday this week. while in line in the hot, hot wrong with folks? people refuse to follow the July 30 - Shornette Wal- sunshine on July 15 at the tax I tip my hat to all those corona virus guidelines. ton, Drakes Branch; Vin- office. I thought, “That’s doctors, nurses, dentists, No, it’s no fun to wear cent Louis Thompson III, my kind of folks!” They are etc. who have been wearing a mask but I’m not getting adhering to government re- masks for years, adhering to germs from your mouth and Keysville; Laci Skelton, Red quests but most country folks their profession. Have you you are not receiving germs Oak I know like to follow rules. ever seen a surgeon without from mine. Wearing a mask July 31 - Sheneka Ferrell, Of course, there are always a mask? Or, have you ever is the answer to keep this vi- Williamsburg; John Seymore, some who march to their own seen a nurse in an operating rus at bay. Follow the news. Keysville drum! room without a mask? I don’t One can see the numbers ris- Aug. 1 - Herbert Brogdon, Just the other day, I was think so! ing from states who opened Charlotte Court House. walking up the aisle in our Wake up, people! This up businesses and bars too Aug. 2 - Calab Skeete, AZ. local drugstore as a man came corona virus is nothing to be soon! Aug. 3 - Shirley Jones, VIRGINIA in and proceeded down the taken lightly. This is serious Here are six things to Randolph; Elileen Brewer, third aisle. I politely suggest- business whether you like it know if you think you might Saxe FREEMAN ed that he needed a mask and or not. have the virus: Itchy throat, pointed to the inside sign. All I fully realize that my age dry throat, high temperature, Aug. 4 - Kavonta Faulk- he said was, “I’m just picking group is among those real- shortness of breath and loss ner, Charlotte Court House up a Rx and besides, I don’t ly susceptible to getting the of smell. Stay safe, use hand Aug. 5 - Annabelle Marie have one! He could NOT have virus. Hubby and I are alone sanitizers and wash your Moore, Randolph; Sherry An- our prayers and thoughts for missed the HUGE outside sign in our home and only see a hands often! derson. Abilene a quick recovery. Wishing all of you many more Happy Birthdays. HAP- Sympathy to all of the PY BIRTHDAY! families who lost a loved one recently. Our heartfelt All Growed Up DON’T JUDGE A PERSON prayers and good wish- es go out to all of you in the flowers of the field grow. BY LOOKING AT THEM your time of need. You have Have you ever said … At They do not labor or spin. Yet Sometimes you will see our deepest sympathy. my age I tell you that not even Sol- people and they don’t smile I should know what I want omon in all his splendor was - some are frowning and Thought for the week- to do with my life by now. dressed like one of these. If then the look on their face You’re amazing, never forget I should be married, all that is how God clothes the may seem like they don’t that. my friends are married. grass of the field, which want is to be bothered. It I should be able to find here today and tomorrow is doesn’t mean they are HOPE someone with all the dating thrown into the fire, will mean He or hateful, sometimes Once you choose hope, apps, it is just a swipe after not much more clothe you— they can be going through anything’s possible. Love all. you of little faith? So do not something and they look floods us with hope. Some I should be able to get worry, saying, ‘What shall we different to you. I have see a hopeless end, while organized. Everyone else eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ seen a lot of people who others see an endless hope. seems to be able to work from or ‘What shall we wear?’ For look mean and you smile, Hope is the word which home, take care of their kids, be a mess. the pagans run after all these they smile back, you God has written on the brow and make sure they are doing The message given to things, and your heavenly speak they speak back. So of every man and wom- their school work, all at the us is to motivate us to do Father knows that you need remember that old say- an. Providence has given same time. our best. Put that way, this them. But seek first Hising, don’t judge a book by human wisdom the choice I should be able to figure sounds beneficial. The prob- kingdom and His righteous- looking at the cover? Well, between two fates, ei- it all out. lem arises when we develop ness, and all these things will don’t judge someone by ther hope and agitation, or What is the problem with the harmful habit of always be given to you as well. the look on their face be- hopelessness and calm. these questions? It is when comparing ourselves to an Therefore, do not worry cause they can be a good Walk on with hope in your you start your question with unachievable picture. This about tomorrow, for tomor- person with a heart of heart, and you’ll never “I should.” This sets the ex- creates a negative tape. row will worry about itself. gold. Get to know some- walk alone. pectation that there is a time Have you ever wondered Each day has enough trouble one before you judge them. in our life when we will have … What would happen if I of its own. Matthew 6:25-34 Leave the judging to God. News in to me by Sun it all figured out. Our life is stopped worrying about the Cheryl Gowin and Den- 6 p.m. Call or text me or perfect – perfect spouse, per- future? If I changed my habit nis Gowin. Call us with your Get well wishes to all you can leave me a message fect kids, perfect job, per- of comparing myself to oth- feedback, comments, is- of the sick and shut in. 434-568 -0243vstars@ki- fect family finances - a timeers? What would happen if I sues, or questions; our phone Hope you all are well soon nex.net when we’ve reached an opti- ended the pattern of assum- number is 434-808-2637. and up and about. You are in mal level of mental, physical, ing I knew others were bet- and spiritual health. Also, we ter, happier, and more ful- tell ourselves that if we work filled than me? Now, what if hard enough, we can achieve your definition of grown-up UFO Sightings in Southside this perfect state. If we don’t was not to have it all togeth- reach perfection, we have er? Can you accept that even In the past few weeks there have been multiple sightings of failed. as a grown-up, you will con- Perfection means we no tinue to change, continue to Flying Saucers in Southside. The picture seen here was taken longer need to change. How- learn something new? between Farmville and Keysville. ever, change means we are Cheri Henderson’s defi- growing. To be realistic, we nition of grown up is when Don’t just take our word “should” continue to evolve we “own your mistakes, and for it, people more credi- and grow no matter what our don’t feel trapped by them.” chronological age. Taking a One sign of reaching grownup ble than we have also seen breather does not mean we status is the ability to own them. have stopped. A detour can our imperfections. By ac- be three right turns, to find ceptinga ourselves, we create In fact we are so cer- new forward. opportunities to change and tain you can also see and How in the world did we thus continue to grow. develop this thought pattern? Grown up is when we ac- photograph one that we are For most of us, it started ear- cept we don’t know what to- making the following offer. ly in life. In kindergarten, morrow will bring. We rec- we are told to learn today’sognize that others are not Anyone who sees and lesson so we will do well in our markers for success. And photographs one of these elementary school. Middle lastly, when we know that school, we are told we are our journey always includes flying saucers (or any -oth getting ready for high school. learning something new. ers) and emails a picture In high school, we are graded Therefore, I tell you, do and advised that our grades not worry about your life, to us will receive a free 6 will affect the rest of what our you will eat or drink; month E-edition Subscription to the Southside Messenger. lives. The much-repeated or about your body, what you message is - you have to do will wear. And why do you Email your photos to: [email protected] well, or your future life will worry about clothes? See how

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 Lunenburg Insider B THE SOUTHSIDE MESSENGER • July 30-August 5, 2020 Lunenburg Gets New Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney

LUNENBURG - An expe- Clement. “She has a great rienced prosecutor who was work ethic and a wealth of raised in Lunenburg County knowledge of criminal law is now the Assistant Com- and procedure.” monwealth’s Attorney there. Spiers graduated from Jordan A. Spiers, a 30-year- Virginia Tech with two de- old former prosecutor in grees, political science and Mecklenburg County, started sociology, in 2012. She grad- her duties July 1. Spiers lived uated from Campbell Law in the Dundas area of Lunen- School in 2015. She interned burg County with her mother, five summers in the- Com Lori Bacon, and her stepfa- monwealth’s Attorney’s Of- ther, Wellington “Bubba” Ba- fice of Brunswick County, con, Jr., from the age of five. and served nearly five years Commonwealth’s Attor- in Mecklenburg. ney Robert Clement said he Spiers stated, “I’ve been very fortunate to have learned and the county are extreme- from three Commonwealth’s ly fortunate to have Spiers, Attorneys and apply this ex- especially with her experi- perience to my home com- ence, legal skill, and her ties munity. I am very grateful to Lunenburg. “She was able for this opportunity and look to step into the courtroom on forward to learning more and her first day here and- han serving all of the citizens of dle every type of case,” said Lunenburg County.”

KFD Responds to Fire Started by Lightning Strike KENBRIDGE - The Ken- bridge Fire Department con- tinues to work hard for the community and run numer- ous calls each week. The hot and dry conditions in the area recently led to a fire that got an unusual start. The KFD firefighters were called to a field fire on Berry Road in Lunenburg County on Thursday, July 23, which was started by a lighting strike. They raced to the fire location and answered the call with three vehicles and seventeen firefighters. The fire covered approximately ¾ of an acre and the department was able to limit the spread of the fire beyond that. Withdrawal of Application Brings Solar Project to a Halt

LUNENBURG - After this project is an econom- power from Red Brick Solar with renewable energy goals setting up a meeting for ic opportunity for Lunen- will be delivered into the lo- to expand into Lunenburg county residents, applying burg County. They stated in cal electrical grid, helping to County and open new loca- for a conditional use per- a release on their website, diversify Virginia’s energy tions adjacent to renewable mit from the county and “Red Brick Solar offers a newportfolio. In addition to the power.” setting up a public hearing source of economic develop- jobs directly and indirectly Inquiries and efforts by Free Meals while outlining the benefits ment, including long-term created during construction the Southside Messenger to and plans on their website local and state tax revenue for and operation of Red Brick talk with Red Brick officials for the Lunenburg project, schools, government services, Solar, this project also creates were unsuccessful prior to Served at Central it appears as though the and public infrastructure. The opportunities for companies deadlines for this week. Red Brick LLC solar project High School End has come to a halt. Red Brick withdrew the conditional use permit This Week request that would have placed the solar power LUNENBURG - Lunen- plant in Lunenburg. burg County Public The company report- Schools has continued to edly sent a letter to county serve meals to students officials asking for the -ap throughout the spring plication to be withdrawn. closure of schools and into The Lunenburg County the summer. They have Planning Commission was been using a drive through set to hold the public hear- format and will continue ing last week. to do that through the end The company was looking to operate a solar of this week. farm at a location that is The meals are available 2510 acres fronting on the for any child ages 2-18 north side of Route 49 ap- from Lunenburg Coun- proximately one mile west ty. The free meals began of Lunenburg Courthouse. following the closure of Red Brick Solar, LLC held schools due to COVID-19 an informational meeting and have continued over at the Victoria Community the past five months. Center last week. The company said that B2 The July 30-August 5, 2020 SOUTHSIDE MESSENGER Local Destinations Receive Funding to Support Tourism

STATEWIDE - Governor of public health and economic keting, and other allowable grant recipients will be given palachia Tourism Authority Ralph Northam announced crises. items. creative assets and a toolkit to do cross-promotion and that more than $866,000 will Recovery marketing funds “Tourism is one of the to implement WanderLove in drive visitation to all parts be awarded to 90 destina- will be awarded to DMOs that largest sectors of Virgin- their own marketing. of Virginia. Loudoun County tion marketing organizations have been heavily impact- ia’s economy, and the ongo- “The WanderLove Recov- will develop a digital toolkit (DMO) through the Virginia ed by the novel coronavirus ing COVID-19 pandemic has ery Grant was designed to to generate awareness and Tourism Corporation’s (VTC) pandemic, with each award- had a significant impact stimulate on economic activity excitement about Wander- new DMO WanderLove Re- ee receiving a maximum of the industry,” said Governor this summer and beyond for Love among its local business covery Grant Program an- $10,000. While the grant Northam. “Travel will look travelers as they cautiously community. nounced in June. First Lady program did not require a different for as long as this- resume vi travel,” said Secre- In 2018, visitors spent Pamela Northam joined VTC cash match, destinations rus is with us, and many Vir- tary of Commerce and Trade $26 billion, which supported leaders and local officials have at pledged a collective in- ginians are seeking getaways Brian Ball. “Virginia destina- 236,000 work opportunities an event in the City of Alex- kind match of more than $3 that are closer to home. The tions have worked incredibly and contributed $1.8 billion andria to recognize Visit Al- million. Funds must be used WanderLove Recovery Grants hard to ensure the health and in state and local taxes. exandria as a grant recipient for recovery marketing and will help our localities pre- safety of its citizens and vis- and highlight the city’s small may be used for participating pare for a rebound in tourism, itors. The WanderLove cam- Town of Clarksville- businesses that are demon- in the VTC co-ops, local ad- market their destinations as paign is a great way to show- --Clarksville Lake Coun- strating resilience in the face vertising, out-of-state mar- safe and accessible, and drive case a fun, relaxing Virginia try Chamber of Commerce new economic activity as we vacation while also staying $10,000.00 gradually welcome visitors safe.” Town of South Hill--- back to our Commonwealth.” VTC encouraged appli- South Hill Chamber of Com- Kenbridge VTC’s WanderLove cam- cants to develop creative merce $5,000.00 paign launched on June 15, campaigns centered on road Town of Farmville and 2020 and provides travel in- trips that can be marketed counties of Prince Edward Body Shop spiration for road trips, out- to both in-state and out-of- and Cumberland---Farmville 106 N. Broad St. door recreation, hidden gems, state travelers. For example, Area Chamber of Commerce small towns, and its signa- Floyd County will use Wan- $1,800.00 Kenbridge, VA 23944 ture LOVEworks program. derLove funds for a compre- Prince Edward County--- (434) 676-2055 The campaign was created in hensive, community-wide Prince Edward County Office response to industry research program to assist local busi- of Tourism $10,000.00 • Auto Repairs • Inspections indicating that travelers will nesses in developing itiner- Mecklenburg Coun- • Full Service Body Shop be seeking safe, close-to- aries that highlight the best ty---Mecklenburg County home destinations that allow of Floyd. Charlottesville, in Tourism Office $10,000.00 for social distancing and have addition to promoting local Halifax County and Town access to open spaces like attractions, will engage with of South Boston---Halifax beaches, outdoor recreation, the Northern Neck Tourism County Tourism Department and rural experiences. DMO Commission and Heart of Ap- $10,000.00 State Officials Warn People Not to Open or Plant Seeds Sent in the Mail

STATEWIDE - Virginia their state department of ag- it to USDA and maintain the State Police officials andriculture the located here https:// seeds and packaging un- Virginia Department of Ag- www.nasda.org/states/ til USDA instructs you what riculture and Consumer Ser- state-directory.” to do with the packages and vices are warning people not There have been reports of seeds. to plant or open seed pack- people receiving seeds in the ets that are being sent in the mail from China that they did mail. not order. The seeds are sent VDACS issued the mes- in packages usually stating sage to people this week that the contents are jewel- stating, “We urge Virginia ry. Unsolicited seeds could be residents who have received invasive, introduce diseases unsolicited seed packets from to local plants, or be harmful China not to plant the seeds to livestock. and to contact ReportAPest@ Here’s what to do if you vdacs.virginia.gov. Residents receive unsolicited seeds in other states should contact from another country: 1) DO NOT plant them and if they are in sealed packag- ing (as in the photo below) don’t open the sealed pack- age.

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As you may have already heard, last Thursday, under cover of darkness, Speak- er Filler-Corn had a num- ber of Confederate busts along with the Robert E. Lee statue removed from the Old House Chamber. Speaker Filler-Corn’s deci- sion to remove these his- toric markers in the middle of the night with no notice is instructive. If she had the authority to do so, why engage in all the secrecy? One can make arguments about monuments to peo- ple, but the Lee statue in will has been squandered, the Old House chamber was and players have retreated a marker, not a monument to their partisan corners. in the fact that it marked Putting symbolism over a place where a significantsubstance is a hallmark of event in our nation’s histo- Democratic policy. During ry took place. The Lee stat- the 2020 session, Demo- ue in the Old House Cham- crats passed legislation os- ber was not a monument to tensibly to combat gun vi- the Lost Cause. Instead, it olence, but rather than ad- was much like the two can- dress the root of the most nons removed from Monu- common forms of gun vio- ment Avenue -- a marker lence, they chose to go after that noted the place a sig- law-abiding gun owners. nificant event occurred. In one day, twenty-eight Rather than work with people were shot in Rich- a broad group of peo- mond and Henrico Coun- ple to reach a consensus, ty, even as these new laws the Speaker has taken the were in effect. Democrats same actions as Governor killed a proven gun vio- Northam and Mayor Stoney lence prevention strategy, -- acting quickly at the Project Ceasefire, because it behest of the mob, build- did not involve gun control. Victoria Locations Such as Nottoway Falls Require Inspections ing anger rather than good Virginians are getting tired will. In a broader sense, the of symbolic gestures. They VICTORIA - Victoria offi- those inspection regulations be $47,000 or more, but Democrats have taken what want solutions. cials are facing the possibil- and will need to undergo the town officials do have some could have been a moment The first of three joint ity of expensive dam inspec- checks by the Virginia De- grant funding available for true progress and squan- meetings of the House Pub- tions as the local dams owned partment of Conservation and through Virginia Depart- dered it on symbolism. lic Safety and Courts of Jus- by the town will need to go Recreation. The three damn ment of Conservation and The killing of George tice Committees was held through required checks. locations near Victoria are Recreation sources and con- Floyd cut across tradition- last week. There was really Regulations say that dams at Lunenburg Lake, Modest tinue to look at other possi- al boundaries in a way we nothing of substance dis- such as the ones in Victo- Creek and the most known haven’t seen for decades. cussed and no legislation ria should be inspected every location at Nottoway Falls ble grant proposals as they For the first time, thereproposed at this meeting. It half decade. Victoria locations where people visit often. move forward with the re- was consensus that solid was just more of the same are not in compliance with The inspection cost could quired inspections. action needed to be tak- rhetoric from the Democrats en. But by changing their that want to make it harder focus to mob-approved ac- for police officers to do their tions like defunding the jobs. police, ‘defelonizing’ as- I hope you will continue Victoria Police Department Offers Thanks for Local Support saults against police, re- to contact us if there is any moving officers fromway we can be of assistance. VICTORIA - Victoria Po- community environment. viding us with cases of water. schools, and tearing down You can reach my office lice Department officials have The Victoria Police De- We would also like to thank statues representing his- at 434.696.3061 or DelT- offered their appreciation forpartment offered a thankBeth Bagley, Thelma Nich- torical markers, that good- [email protected]. the support and the overall you for some people who re- olson and Kathy Watson for actions of people in the town cently offered gifts to them. their support as well for bak- and community. While many They stated, “We would like ing and bringing homemade places are experiencing dif- to thank Mr. and Mrs. Essex cookies. Thank you all very ferent levels of discord, Vic- for supporting the Victoria much from the Victoria Police toria has experienced sup- Police Department and pro- Department.” port for all peaceful protests and has reiterated the overall DAVID C. WATKINS, III ATTORNEY-AT-LAW

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Annual Christmas Parade Begins: 12/4/2020 - 7:00 p.m.

Upcoming Council Meetings and Public Hearing August Council Meeting 8/11/2020 - 7:00 p.m. Parade/Event Ordinance Public Hearing 8/11/2020 - 7 p.m. The Victoria Town Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. at the Victoria Munic- ipal Building. The purpose of the public hearing is to hear public comment on a proposed parade/event ordinance.

September Council Meeting 9/8/2020 - 7:00 p.m. October Council Meeting 10/13/2020 - 7:00 p.m. November Council Meeting 11/10/2020 - 7:00 p.m. December Council Meeting 12/8/2020 - 7:00 p.m.

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Get the dental care you deserve with dental insurance from Physicians Mutual Minnix Passes Paramedic Certification VICTORIA - Members at Victoria Fire and Rescue contin- Insurance Company. It can help cover the ually work on training and passing exams and programs to further their work locally as well as in careers that many have in other areas. services you’re most likely to use – The local department recently recognized Central High School graduate and member Michael Minnix for passing his paramedic certification. Department officials stated,- “Con gratulations to member Michael Minnix, for passing his paramedic!”

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STATEWIDE - The VHSL Contest Date – December 28) benefits of getting -our stu Executive Committee meeting basketball, gymnastics, dents back to a level of par- in special session today vot- indoor track, swim/dive, ticipation. The Condensed ed (34-1-0) to move forward wrestling Interscholastic Plan leaves with Model 3 in its re-open- Season 2 (fall) February 15 open the opportunity to play ing of sports and activities – May 1 (First Contest Date – all sports in all three sea- for the 2020-21 school year. March 1) sons if Virginia moves be- Model 3 delays all VHSL sports cheer, cross country, field yond Phase III and/or Phase and activities until December hockey, football, golf, volley- III guidelines are revised and 14 and adopts the Condensed ball High Risk Activities are al- Interscholastic Plan. This Season 3 (spring) April 12 lowed,” said VHSL Executive model leaves all sports in the – June 26 (First Contest Date Director Dr. John W. “Billy” season where they are cur- – April 26) Haun. “This plan also allows rently aligned. baseball, lacrosse, soc- schools the opportunity to cer, softball, tennis, track and open the year and get school Model 3 – Condensed In- field started and deal with issues of COVID in the school. the Governor, the Virginia terscholastic Plan. such as schedules, academ- “The VHSL will contin- Department of Health (VDH), Season 1 (winter) Decem- “We all understand the ic plans, transportation, ad- ue to work closely with the and the Virginia Department ber 14 – February 20 (First physical and mental health dressing possible outbreaks best available information of Education (VDOE).” Haun and directives provided by said. Williams Take Club Championship

KENBRIDGE - Lunen- Results burg Country Club recently Championship Flight held their Club Championship 1--Cal Williams 135 Golf event. The club has a 2--Ed Wilkins 137 large group of talented golf- 3--Richard Hite 141 ers with Cal Williams taking the championship win over First Flight Ed Wilkins and Richard Hite. 1--C. Parrish 152 The First Flight winner was 2--S. Bacon 154 Chip Parrish. 3--J. Rudd 157

ODAC Sports on Hold Until 2021 STATEWIDE - After extensive deliberations, the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) Presidents Coun- cil voted to postpone conference competition and cham- pionships for fall and winter sports through the end of the 2020 calendar year (December 31). The ODAC remains focused on providing meaningful competition for all stu- dent-athletes in 2020-21, which includes an intention to sponsor conference competition for fall and winter sports in the spring semester. “The ODAC is one of the nation’s premiere Division III athletic conferences precisely because of our long-stand- ing commitment to the student-athlete experience at all of our institutions,” expressed Dr. David Bushman, President at Bridgewater College and chair of the ODAC Presidents Council. “In light of the broader public health concerns surrounding athletic competitions, the well-being of our campuses and everyone involved in athletic competition made this decision the right one. We have great athlet- ic department leadership across the conference and a su- perb conference staff and we are all committed to hosting meaningful competition as soon as it is safe to do so.” To help the ODAC and its member schools provide their student-athletes with the most complete athletic experi- ence possible, NCAA Division III is considering a blanket waiver that would provide unprecedented scheduling flex- ibility. The scheduling change would supply all conference sports with more time for individual and team skill in- struction, strength and conditioning, leadership develop- ment, and other athletically related activities during the academic year as health and safety conditions allow. Lunenburg Youth Baseball League Scholarship Winners Honored “The conference’s leadership worked extremely hard ipating in a franchised Dixie to explore ways we might have conducted conference LUNENBURG - The the Dixie Youth Scholarship!” Youth Baseball, Inc. league championships and competition in the fall,” explained Lunenburg County Youth Dalton and Justin are the prior to reaching the age 13. ODAC Commissioner Brad Bankston. “Those conversations Baseball League recently pre- third and fourth play- LCYBL officials stated, involved a number of options, but none of them could sented plaques and honored ers from Lunenburg to re- change the current impact of the virus and its prevalence “We encourage all up and two former players from their ceive the scholarship. Bri- in our society. A safe return for students and the sustain- coming seniors to apply for league who were awarded the an Nowlin and Colin Dal- ability of campus life is a priority for all our members. the scholarship.” Dixie Youth Baseball Scholar- ton are also past winners. The combination of fall, winter, and spring sports in the League President Clark second semester is challenging, but the ODAC is commit- ships for this year. The Dixie Youth Baseball and the two winners were ted to providing all student-athletes with a meaningful Dixie Youth Baseball of- Scholarship is available to joined by Dixie Youth Base- conference regular season and championship experience ficials including LCYBL Pres- high school seniors who have ball officials Wayne Norton in a safe manner.” ident David Clark were on participated at one time in The conference will continue to explore all options for (District Director), Bobby hand for the presentation. Dixie Youth Baseball leagues. a safe return to intercollegiate athletics. The ODAC lead- Marshall (Assistant State Di- He stated, “We congratulate To be eligible, you must have ership will communicate further developments regarding rector) and Claude Tomlinson Dalton Ashworth and Justin been registered on a Dixie competition in 2020-21 as solutions are finalized and im- (Assistant District Director). plemented. Hall for being recipients of Youth Baseball team partic- The B6 July 30-August 5, 2020 SOUTHSIDE MESSENGER University of Virginia Linebacker on Butkus List

CHARLOTTESVILLE - Butkus Award Watch List for Virginia linebacker Charles the second year in a row. Snowden has been named to Snowden is one of five the preseason Butkus Award ACC players to make the Watch List, the Butkus Foun- 51-person watch list. dation announced Monday. Mirroring the legendary Snowden (Sr., Silver “51” pro jersey of the award’s Spring, Md.) was an honor- namesake, Dick Butkus, whom NFL Films considers the best defensive player in football history, each watch list features 51 players who Lake Country SPCA will be reviewed by a 51-per- PET OF THE WEEK son selection panel of deeply experienced coaches, talent evaluators and journalists who vote by private ballot. Appearance on the watch list is not required to become a semifinalist. Semifinalists will be named Nov. 2, finalists - No vember 23, and the winner will be notified on or before December 8. The Butkus Award is a member of the National Col- lege Football Awards Asso- able mention All-ACC honor- was named the Walter Camp in a win over Old Dominion in ciation (NCFAA), which en- ee in 2019 after finishing with National Defensive Player 2019. In 2018, he led the na- compasses the most presti- 72 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, of the Year after leading all tion’s linebackers with nine gious awards in college foot- 5.0 sacks, four pass breakups players with 15 tackles, 3.5 pass breakups and 11 passes ball. Visit www.NCFAA.org to and one fumble recovery. He tackles for loss and 2.0 sacks defended. Snowden is on the learn more.

Juniper came to LCSPCA as a stray on 6/19/20 at age 8 weeks, angry, terrified, starv- VT Defenders on Prestigious Watch List ing, and with a broken severed front leg. The vet tended to the amputation and other health BLACKSBURG - The Na- most coveted honors. Es- es defensed and was amongst Waller (6-1, 180) received issues and Juniper is now gen- tional College Football Awards tablished in 1986, the award the nation’s best averaging Honorable Mention All-ACC tle as a lamb and trusting of Association announced the recognizes performance on 1.5 passes defensed per game. accolades in 2019, a season people. This little gray diluted Jim Thorpe Award Watch List the field, athletic abilityHe was and tied for second in the where he started in 10 games torti has had a very tough life for the upcoming 2020 col- character, in accordance with ACC with four interceptions and played in all 13 contests. so far and deserves a special lege football season Monday, its namesake. and registered a 17-yard INT The Washington, D.C. native home. Call (434) 374-8076, or which included two members Farley (6-2, 207) blos- return TD in a 45-0 shutout defended 13 passes, which email lakecountryspca@ya- of the Hokies’ secondary, somed into one of the ACC’s of Georgia Tech (11/16). The was tied for seventh in the hoo.com to ask about rescuingCaleb Farley and Jermaine top defensive backs in just his Hickory, N.C. native posted a conference and he was also Juniper. Visit LCSPCA’s dogsWaller. second season playing that career-high four passes de- seventh with three intercep- & cats Mon-Sat. from 12-4 pm Given annually to college position in 2019 after serving fensed in a 43-41 six-OT win tions along with teammate at 11764 Hwy. 15, Clarksville, football’s top defensive back, as a high school quarterback. vs. North Carolina (10/19). Dax Hollifield. VA 23927. Masks required. the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award A first-team All-ACC pick, Farley, a redshirt junior On the season he post- is one of the Association’s he led the ACC with 16 pass- has now been included on the ed 46 tackles, including 33 solo stops, 2.5 tackles for loss Bednarik Award Watch List, and 1.5 sacks. Against Mi- presented to the outstand- ami, Waller came up with two ing defensive player in col- takeaways in the first quar- STILL lege football as well as Phil ter, part of the Tech defense’s Steele’s Preseason All-ACC five turnover day as the Hok - RUNNING team this month. ies defeated the ‘Canes 42-35. OUT TO FETCH THE PAPER? Subscribe To The Messenger's E-Edition

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• On Aug. 13, 1899, Alfred Hitch- cock is born in London. His innovative mastery of suspense made him one of the most popular and influential film- makers of the 20th century. In 1925, he directed his first movie, “The Pleasure Garden,” a silent film. • On Aug. 11, 1934, a group of fed- eral prisoners classified as “most dangerous” arrives at Alcatraz Island, a 22-acre rocky outcrop situated 1 1/2 miles offshore in San Francisco Bay. The convicts were the first civil- ian prisoners to be housed in the new high-security penitentiary. • On Aug. 16, 1948, baseball legend George Herman “Babe” Ruth dies in New York City. For two days follow- ing, his body lay in state at the main entrance to Yankee Stadium, and tens of thousands of people stood in line to pay their respects. • On Aug. 15, 1969, the Woodstock music festival opens on Max Yasgur’s 600-acre farm in upstate New York, with folk singer and guitarist Richie Havens kicking off the event. Approx- imately 400,000 people attended, most of whom did not pay for the $24 tickets. • On Aug. 14, 1971, St. Louis Car- dinals ace Bob Gibson throws his first career no-hitter in an 11-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. In 1964 Gibson won his first World Series Most Valu- able Player Award. • On Aug. 10, 1984, the action thrill- er “Red Dawn” opens in theaters as the first movie with a PG-13 rating. The Motion Picture Association of Ameri- ca created the PG-13 category to indi- cate film content with a “higher level of intensity” than PG. • On Aug. 12, 1990, fossil hunter Susan Hendrickson discovers three huge bones jutting out of a cliff near Faith, South Dakota, part of the larg- est Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton ever found. The 65 million-year-old speci- men dubbed Sue, after its discoverer, is 42 feet long with a 2,000-pound skull and 58 teeth. © 2020 Hearst Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved B10 July 30-August 5, 2020 The Southside Messenger

1. Name the couple in Bon Jovi’s 1987 “Livin’ on a Prayer.” 2. In each verse of the 1974 “Please Come to Boston,” the singer implores the girl to follow him to yet another city. Name the other two towns. 3. Eddie Kendricks was a lead singer for which Motown group? 4. Joe South snagged a Grammy for Song of the Year in 1969 for which of his releases? 5. Name the song that contains this lyr- ic: “They asked me how I knew my true love was true, I of course replied, Some- thing here inside cannot be denied.” Answers 1. Tommy and Gina. He had to pawn his six-string to help them get through a tough time. 2. LA and Denver. Songwriter Dave Loggins got a Grammy nom for Best Male Pop Vocal performance. 3. The Temptations, from 1960 to 1971. He took “Get Ready” and “The Way You Do the Things You Do” to the top of the charts in 1964 and 1966. 4. “Games People Play.” 5. “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes,” most famously released by The Platters in 1958. It went to No. 1. The song, how- ever, originated in 1933 in the Broad- way musical “Roberta.” © 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.

1. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is the birthstone traditionally associated with the month of July? 2. MOVIES: What was the name of the artificial intelligence system in “The Terminator” movie series? 3. CHEMISTRY: Which element has the chemical symbol Pt? 4. HISTORY: Which two boxers were matched in 1974’s “The Rumble in the Jungle” contest in Zaire? 5. ANATOMY: What is the common name for the hallux? 6. AD SLOGANS: Which product is featured in the advertising slogan “Obey your thirst”? 7. GEOGRAPHY: Which four U.S. states start with the letter “I”? 8. TELEVISION: What city was the setting for the 1990s sitcom “Home Improvement”? 9. MUSIC: Which female singer had a No. 1 hit in the 1970s with the song “You’re No Good”? 10. MEASUREMENTS: How many tablespoons are in 1/4 cup? Answers 1. Ruby 2. Skynet 3. Platinum 4. Muhammad Ali (winner) and George Foreman 5. Big toe 6. Sprite 7. Idaho, Illinois, Indiana and Iowa 8. Detroit 9. Linda Ronstadt 10. Four © 2020 King Features Synd., Inc. The Southside Messenger July 30-August 5, 2020 B11

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