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P.O.5Southside Box 849, Keysville Va. 23947 March 19-25, 2020 Messenger Vol. 16, No.39 INSIDE THIS EDITION Lunenburg Insider Tri County Sports Towns Continue To The Great Toilet Paper SVCC Finishes As Monitor Pandemic National Runner-Up

The Southside Messenger The Southside Messenger Lunenburg Insider B Shortage Tri-County Sports Charlotte, Lunenburg and Prince Edward Co. Athletic News THE SOUTHSIDE MESSENGER • March 19-25, 2020 THE SOUTHSIDE MESSENGER • March 19-25, 2020 B5 All Virginia K-12 Schools Closed for Minimum of Two Weeks VHSL Delays Spring Sports Two Weeks, Statewide closure intended to reduce the spread of novel coronavirus

STATEWIDE - Gover- ing closely with school divi- academic development by and ensure continued access offender visitation at all fa- nor Ralph Northam ordered sions and the Department of encouraging schools to pro- to critical services for the cilities until further notice. last Friday that all schools Social Services to ensure stu- vide students and families most vulnerable Virginians. Off-site video visitation is in Virginia should close for dents who qualify for free or with educational resources Governor Northam also still available. Prohibits All Practices During this Time a minimum of two weeks in reduced lunch programs are throughout this time,” said halted specially-scheduled A dedicated COVID-19 (See Page A4) response to the continued able to access those programs Dr. James Lane, State Super- state events and conferences public information line with spread of novel coronavirus, while schools are closed. The intendent of Public Instruc- for 30 days, and banned out- an updated, recorded message The Virginia High School play date was scheduled for try and Commonwealth, our not allowed. Yesterday, the or COVID-19. Department of Education will tion. “We are committed to of-state travel for state em- is operational. The phone League recently made an- Monday, March 16. The Out- national and state leaders VHSL Crisis Management Schools will close from issue guidance and memos to help divisions address all the ployees, with allowances for number is (804) 887-8484. nouncements and clarifica- door Track championships, have reacted and made deci- Committee’s decision made a Monday, March 16, through superintendents across the implications of these closures individuals in border com- DOC has implemented a tions regarding spring sports Tennis sions in reaction to the situa- decision to delay the begin- Friday, March 27, at a min- Commonwealth to provide and will seek to provide each munities. screening protocol for of- this year. The group has Championships, and the tion. On Thursday, Governor ning of the spring sport sea- imum. Localities will main- specifics about the continu- division with maximum flex- Ongoing State Response fenders coming into state fa- postponed the start of spring VHSL Spring Jubilee are not Northam declared a State of son two weeks. tain authority over specific ity of education, school nu- ibility to address local needs Efforts cilities from local jails. sports for two weeks and are affected by this delay and Emergency for Virginia. On While some stakeholders staffing decisions to ensure trition, and updated public as they arise, especially as it The Commonwealth of Virginia provided detailed not allowing any practices or all championships are still Friday afternoon, Governor in Virginia will be unhappy gatherings during that time. scheduled on their original Northam ordered all Virgin- with the decision to not allow students maintain continuity health guidelines. relates to make-up days.” Virginia continues to execute guidance to correctional facil- The release stated, “Due dates. public health officials and key ia K-12 schools closed for a athletic practices, we need of services or learning, while “We recognize this deci- On Thursday, Governor a multi-agency response plan ities and other work locations to the rapidly changing land- “After continuing to as- stakeholders.” minimum of two weeks and to support our Governor and protecting the public health sion places burdens on many Northam declared a state across all levels of govern- regarding approved hand scape regarding COVID-19 sess the impact of COVID-19 The initial statement President Trump declared a State Superintendent. These of teachers and staff. of our parents and families, of emergency for Virginia, ment. Ongoing statewide ef- washing, sanitizing, and dis- and in an effort to support we convened the VHSL Crisis said that during this two- National Emergency as the actions were taken to protect “We are taking this ac- especially for those who rely which will provide increased forts include the following: infectant products, and in- VHSL member schools and Management Committee and week delay to the start of the pandemic grows. Virginians, keep them safe tion to keep Virginians as on school nutrition programs flexibility to ease regulatory Justice-Involved Popula- structions for the proper use school divisions the VHSL it was decided that the best spring sports season local “On Saturday morning, and healthy and to help slow safe and healthy as possible, for access to healthy food for requirements and procure- tions of those products to provide Crisis Management Com- course of action and most school divisions will have the Dr. James Lane, Superinten- the spread of the COVID-19 and to minimize exposure to their children,” said Secre- ment rules, continue federal The Department of Cor- mittee met and decided the prudent at this time was to authority to schedule spring dent of Public Instruction for virus. In perspective, we are See Closure - Page B3 COVID-19,” said Governor tary of Education Atif Qarni. and multi-state coordination, rections (DOC) has canceled spring sports season be de- delay spring sports first play practices. Virginia provided clarification looking at the overall health Northam. “I recognize this “However, we believe clos- layed for two weeks with the date by two weeks,” VHSL VHSL updated this recent- to school superintendents of the Commonwealth ver- will pose a hardship on many ing Virginia schools is in the first play date now -sched Executive Director Dr. John ly and stated, “The last two that during the two weeks sus two weeks out of our high families, but closing our Commonwealth’s best in- uled for March 30, announced W. “Billy” Haun said. “The days in Virginia have moved that Virginia’s public schools school athletic season.” schools for two weeks will terest as we seek to stop the VHSL Executive Director Dr. VHSL continues to assess the very quickly. As the COVID-19 are closed, all school-spon- At this point, the spring not only give our staff time spread of COVID-19. Virginia LCPS Officials React to School Closure John W. “Billy” Haun. The impact of COVID-19 andNew will situation has changed hourly sored activities,Hope including sport season has not been to clean and disinfect school will continue to explore and LUNENBURG - After an lunenburgcountyschools.org with our team as we plan original spring sports first continue discussions with throughout the world, coun- athletics and practices, are cancelled. facilities, it will help slow the implement innovative ap- announcement from Vir- to stay informed about the for Covid-19 and continue to spread of this virus. This is a proaches to provide meals to ginia State officials last Fri- Coronavirus (Covid-19). check our website for more fluid and fast-changing situ- students who qualify for free day that all schools would Superintendent Berkley detailed information. Stay ation. We will do everything and reduced lunch during this be closed for the next two continued, “Please be patient safe!” possible to ensure that stu- closure.” weeks, Lunenburg Coun- dents who rely on school nu- School officials are also ty Public Schools officials trition programs continue to working to minimize disrup- worked to prepare for the have access to meals, and that tions to instructional time. disruption to the year. SVCC Finishes as National Runner-Up the disruption to academics is “The Department of Ed- LCPS Superintendent Charles Berkley offered the as minimal as possible.” ucation is working closely Myrtle Beach, S.C. - The following information from Southside Virginia Commu- Virginia Department of with divisions to minimize the county schools on Mon- Education officials are work- disruptions to our students’ nity College men’s basketball day. team saw a great run in the “Lunenburg County 2020 USA National Postgrad Public Schools is committed tournament come to an end Rescinds to providing learning ex- with an 81-67 loss to Stillwa- periences for our students ter Academy (NC) in the title Lunenburg Towns Continue during a national crisis and game on Saturday afternoon statewide closing of public in N. Myrtle Beach, SC. schools in Virginia. As a re- The appearance in the sult, the district and school national championship game to Monitor Pandemic administrators will work was the fourth for the Pan- together closely with teach- thers in the last six years as LUNENBURG - Kenbridge accordingly.” ers to ensure the continua- SVCC previously captured and Victoria officials contin- Kenbridge officials did tion of ongoing learning ex- postgrad titles in 2015, 2016 ue to follow the latest infor- remind residents that pay- periences at home. We value and 2017. mation about the Coronavirus ments to the town can be that all students may not “Coach Brown and I are closely to determine any ad- made by mail, in the payment have the opportunity to ac- very proud of these young ditional action that needs to box in the parking lot, online cess the internet and we will men,” said SVCC coach Den- be taken. For now both towns through the Town’s webpage, work diligently to provide nis Smith. “We started off say that residents will not see and through credit card pay- equitable resources. Our top 0-6 this year with a tough an interruption in services. ments over the phone if you priority is always the health schedule but we knew we had Polling Offer Kenbridge Town Manager are not comfortable getting and well-being of our stu- a talented young team that Tony Matthews did note that out in public. dents and staff.” would only get better as the “as of now the only action the Victoria Town Manager Community members season went along. We were town has taken is to cancel Rodney Newton also noted and parents may stay con- playing our best basketball at the Town Council meeting for that town services will con- nected through the Lunen- the end of the year and that this week. All offices will re- tinue now without interrup- burg County Public Schools is what you always hope for.” main open until instructed by tion as they monitor to see if website, https://www. SVCC fell behind early to NATIONAL RUNNER-UP – SVCC finished as the runner-up in the 2020 USA National Postgrad tournament over the weekend in N. Myrtle the Governor’s offices to act any changes need to be made. Stillwater but got a trey from Beach, SC. The appearanceSAXE in the national championship game was the fourth - for the Panthers in the Following last six years as SVCC previously DeAndre Miles and a bucket captured titles in 2015, 2016 and 2017. Pictured from the left are Coach Vincent Brown, Tae Holmes, Alec Bailey, DeAndre Miles, John by Tyandre Harris to cut the Everhart, Khalil Moore, TJ House, Kris Rhodes, Rick Sullivan, Marquise Petty, Tyandre Harris, Jeff Herriott and Head Coach Dennis Smith. lead to 10-9 at the 10:41 mark (SVCC photo) Local Fire Departments Respond of the first half. A 3-point play by Tae four assists and four steals. Combine went on a 15-5 SVCC – Sullivan 12, Miles dunk at the 13:36 mark of the Marquisemonths Petty finished with run to get back in ofthe game 12, discussionHarris 7, Holmes 9, Petty second half gave SVCC a 49- the Holmes gave SVCC a 16-15 to Fire and Accident Calls lead at the 8:51 mark. 11 rebounds for the Panthers but a big dunk by Miles ex- 3, House 6, Herriott 4. 29 lead. Two straight buckets by in the game. tended the Panthers lead to Eight straight points by SOUTHSIDE - A warning Miles and a runner by Rick 30-18 and SVCC took a 36-20 SVCC, 90-66 Miles including a dunk at from local fire departments Sullivan gave SVCC a 24-19 SVCC…………34 33 - 67 lead to the halftime break. the 8:14 mark extended the last week noted that there lead at the 6:19 mark. B&S…………..36Charlotte 45 – 81 A 3-point play byCounty TJ SVCC got the national SVCC Board lead to 61-39 and the of was an increased fire danger Sullivan hit a shot at the House and a trey by Sullivan tourney off to a great start Panthers cruised down the in the area. That proved to be 2:12 mark to knot the score at SVCC – Harris 6, Sulli- extended the lead to 42-22 at with a 90-66 win over a good stretch to the victory. true as local departments ran 34 but Stillwater took a 36-34 van 24, Holmes 10, Miles 20, the 15:17 mark of the second DME (Fl) team on Thursday Miles led SVCC with 29 several calls for both fire and lead to the halftime break. Everhart 2, Bailey 2, House 4. half. afternoon. points and seven rebounds accident incidents. Two free-throws by SupervisorsA trey by Sullivan and Holmes approved scored seven ear- while Sullivan totaled the17 Kenbridge Fire Depart- Holmes cut the Stillwater lead SVCC, 53-32 a runner in the paint gave ly points as his trey gave the points, eight assists and five ment had an unusual call on to 48-45 at the 12:55 mark of SVCC a 50-28 lead and the local team a 9-7 lead at the steals. March 8 when they respond- the second half but the home SVCC jumped out to a local team cruised down the 14:38 mark. Holmes scored 14 points ed to a vehicle accident that team went on an 11-5 run to commanding 23-3 lead early stretch. Back to back buckets by and added seven rebounds involved a car running into a open up a 59-50 lead. and toppedchange Combine Academy Miles led SVCC of with 12 Harris the and a trey by Sullivan Saxe/Ran while Petty scored 12 points - home. The department was A big dunk by Miles cut (NC) 53-32 on Friday after- points and 10 rebounds while extended the Panthers lead to and grabbed 15 rebounds. noon in a semifinal contest. Sullivan added 12 points and 21-14 at the 9:14 mark of the able to secure the location the Stillwater lead to 69-61 It was all SVCC early as four rebounds. first half. SVCC…………….41 49 – and help with that call. They with 6:10 left to play but the Miles scored eight straight Holmes totaled nine A rebound and putback by 90 also had a call for a fire at the local team could get no closer points and the local team points, five rebounds and five Petty and a big dunk by Miles DME……………..25 41 – former saw mill location in in the final minutes. dolph polling location from jumped out to an 11-3 lead at assists in the win while Petty extended the SVCC lead to 34- 66 Kenbridge. The firefighters Sullivan led SVCC with 23 points and seven rebounds the 12:20 mark. scored three points and added 23 at the 3:16 mark. quickly responded and were Holmes buried a trey at 10 rebounds. The Panthers took a 41-25 SVCC – Harris 4, Sulli- able to limit any damage. while Miles scored 20 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. the 10:01 mark and added a lead to the halftime break. van 17, Holmes 14, Petty 12, Meherrin Volunteer Fire 3-point play a minute later SVCC………36 17 – 53 Six straight points by Miles 29, Harriott 4, House 4, & Rescue also responded to Holmes scored 10 points Southall Church to New for a 23-3 lead. CA………….20 12 – 32 Petty including an emphatic Rhodes 2, Moore 2. a fire with several other de- and added seven rebounds, EmilySee Fire - Page B32 Spencer Jack M. Heverin Hope Methodist Church. Within a week, Charlotte County Registrar Nan Lam- bert received a letter in- One Dead, One Injured, Four Arrested forming her that the offer from New Hope had been rescinded. According to the letter from Joan Tuck who apolo- After Shooting in Mecklenburg County gized for the action, “I ask that you accept my hum- ble apology for the actions CHASE CITY - At the re- topsy and positive identifica- of members of my church quest of the Mecklenburg tion. and know that there are County Sheriff, the Virginia A second male suspect was many who fully supported State Police Bureau of Crimi- flown to VCU Medical Center the use of our building for a nal Investigation’s Appomat- for treatment of life-threat- tox Field Office is investigat- ening injuries. community and civic need ing a shooting involving the The two other suspects such as this. I am person- Mecklenburg County Sher- fled the scene on foot and were ally embarrassed to have to iff’s Office. There is one con- apprehended a short distance write this letter and explain firmed fatality, a second in- away by sheriff’s office per- the circumstances of this dividual was injured, and four sonnel and state police. Those people have been arrested in See Polling on page A2 two, along with two addi- connection with the early morning incident. No law en- tional individuals, have each forcement were injured in the been charged with Conspiracy incident. to Commit Robbery: Jonathan Second Individual Late Sunday (March 15), T. Watson, 20, of Chase City, the Mecklenburg County Zaquan D. Meadows Jonathan T. Watson Va.; Jack M. Heverin, 20, Vir- Sheriff’s Office received in- gilina, Va.; Zaquan D. Mead- Charged in formation about a possible 16), sheriff’s office person- deputies returned fire. ows, 18, of South Boston, Va.; home invasion that was to nel went to the residence One of the four male sus- Emily Spencer, 24, of Rich- where they encountered four pects died at the scene. His Halifax County take place overnight at a res- mond, Va. male suspects. As deputies remains were transported to idence on Skipwith Road in The investigation remains Chase City. At approximately initiated contact, the suspects the Office of the Medical Ex- ongoing at this time. Double Homicide 1:30 a.m. on Monday (March fired at the deputies. The aminer for examination, au- HALIFAX - As the in- vestigation continues into February’s double homi- cide in Halifax County, a Town of Farmville Enacts second individual now fac- es charges related to the case. On Thursday (March Declaration of Local Emergency 12, 2020), the Virginia State Police Bureau of Crimi- FARMVILLE - The Town of will make every effort to pro- nal Investigation’s Appo- Farmville has enacted a Dec- vide uninterrupted essential mattox Field Office took a laration of Local Emergency services to our citizens. We 17-year-old Danville, Va. in response to the COVID-19 encourage our citizens to male into custody. The ju- Pandemic. The local decla- check the Town’s website at venile has been charged in ration is effective Tuesday, www.farmvilleva.com and Halifax County with one March 17, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. Facebook page as we contin- count of obstruction of jus- The declaration follows ue to share information about tice and one count of ac- Governor Northam’s State town facilities and services. cessory after the fact. Declaration of Emergency Additionally, we urge all res- The juvenile petitions and President Trump’s Na- idents to visit the following are in relation to the Feb. tional Emergency Declara- links for the latest informa- 8, 2020 murders of two tion. A local declaration al- tion and public health guid- individuals on Route 58 in lows the Town of Farmville to ance: Halifax County near Melon maximize preparedness and www.vdh.virginia.gov/sur- Road. At 2:51 a.m., a silver response efforts regarding veillance-and-investigation/ 2009 Nissan Maxima was COVID-19. novel-coronavirus/ located in the median with During this local emer- www.cdc.gov/coronavi- gency, the Town of Farmville rus/2019-ncov/index.html See Homicide on page A3

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Judge Lewis Stearnes, Jr., rnes, and Tyler Stearnes; ten Chief Robert Raymond Ruschmeyer, Jr. (U.S. Navy age 84, of Charlotte Court great-grandchildren; two Retired Veteran), 69, of Ches- House, Va., passed away on sisters, Ollie E. Jamerson and terfield County died Wednes- Wednesday, March 11, 2020. Evelyn L. Stearnes; and nu- day, March 4, 2020. Bob was He was preceded in death merous nieces and nephews. a man with impressive Mili- by his wife, Katherine Trent A graveside service was tary and Educational career. Stearnes; his parents, Judge at 2 p.m., Saturday, March He was an amazing husband, L. Stearnes, Sr., and Mar- 14, 2020, at New Hope United and wonderful father and tha Foster Stearnes; three Methodist Church Cemetery, grandfather but it was his brothers, Howard L. Stearnes, Randolph, Va. The family re- compassion, faith, and sense Clarence M. Stearnes and Na- ceived friends at the Brown- of humor that made him a than W. Stearnes; one sister, ing-Duffer Funeral Home true leader in this world. He was preceded in death by Nancy H. Jamerson; and a in Keysville, Va., on Friday, his parents, Robert and Jane great-grandson, Treavor Es- by (Jack), and Tressy New- March 13, 2020, from 7 to Ruschmeyer. tep. bill (Jeff); six grandchildren, 8:30 p.m. Bob is survived by his Judge is survived by three Richard Stearnes, Amanda The Browning-Duffer Fu- loving wife of 50 years, Ter- children, Spike Stearnes Estep, Ashlie Shealy, Sta- neral Home in Keysville is ry Lynn Ruschmeyer; his (MaryAnne), Tammy Sil- cey Townsend, Kyle Stea- serving the family. children, Tiffany Dawn, her Bob came from a long line of husband Johnathan, Michael Navy men in his family. He Lyn, his wife Sharon; five was honored to serve, and he grandchildren, Aaron, Zacha- loved his country. Bob retired Albert Cordell Keeling ry, Robert, Quinn, and Alexis after 23 years in the United Keysville, Virginia and beloved dog, Domino. He States Navy. After, retiring is survived also by his sister, he opened his own business Albert Cordell Keeling Lillie Faye Kahrs. and Walker Clatterbuck, as in 1993 until 2010 when he (Al), 87, of Keysville, Virgin- Bob retired as a Chief well as numerous nieces and became ill. ia passed away on Thursday, Petty Officer in the United nephews. His funeral services were March 12, 2020. Al was born States Navy (Veteran) having Al was preceded in death held at 12 noon, Thursday, in Keysville on October 20, served in Bermuda, Hawaii, March 12, 2020 at the Brown- 1932. A 1951 graduate of Ran- by his wife of 56 years, Peggy Jacksonville, Florida, Willow ing-Duffer Funeral Home in dolph-Henry High School, Al Hilliard Keeling, and his par- Grove, Penn. and Oceana, Va. Keysville. then had a long career as a ents, Warren Arthur Keeling field engineer with Burroughs and Murrie Venable Chick. He Corporation and later Unisys was also preceded in death by based in Richmond. Long- brothers, Arthur, Gilbert, By- ing to return to his home, ron, Robert, John and Eugene Al worked to clear land and and by sisters, Dorothy, Lois, build a home for his family in Maxine and Rose Marie. Keysville and was fortunate Visitation was at Brown- to enjoy a long retirement on ing Duffer Funeral Home in his property. Al was an active member with the Keysville Keysville on Tuesday, March Ruritan Club, Ash Camp Bap- 17 from 7:00-8:30 p.m., and tist Church, and the Mason- a graveside service followed ic Club of Virginia. Al and his on Wednesday, March 18 at wife Peggy enjoyed travel- 11:00 a.m. at Ash Camp Me- ing to see family and friends morial Cemetery, Keysville. and was often driving groups scouts to arrive looking for In lieu of flowers, donations in his van to Virginia Baptist nectar in the spring. in Al’s memory can be made Al is survived by his two conferences and craft shows to the Charlotte County Vol- daughters, Angie Woodruff around the area. Al delight- unteer Rescue Squad. ed in caring for his abundant and Katie Keeling Clatterbuck, The Browning-Duffer Fu- bird population. His favorites and four grandchildren, Han- were the hummingbirds, and nah Woodruff, Nolan Wood- neral Home in Keysville, Va. he anxiously awaited the first ruff, Madeline Clatterbuck, is serving the family. Robert E. Hawthorne Robert E. Hawthorne, Jr. Derrick P. Fellows ing the change to New Hope Other sources confirmed Polling had been planned for months that after three meetings re- Susan G. Andrews Continued from Front pending approval from the garding and approving New Board. “We have other op- Hope accepting the desig- our church is to make disci- Kenbridge: (434) 676-3275 • Victoria: (434) 696-2139 tions but Southall is not a nation as a polling location, ples of Jesus Christ and to be viable polling place. We may at an emergency meeting to Blackstone: (434) 292-7676 • Farmville: (434) 392-9425 a beacon of light in our com- Keysville: (434) 736-8451 not be able to move before the discuss the Covid-19 virus a munity, not to gain a nega- June Primary but expect to be small group of members who tive image or negative repu- moved before the November had not attended the previous www.hawthorne.law tation in our community.” Elections pending approval meetings demanded the vote Registrar Lambert con- from the Board of Supervi- to rescind permission. firmed the letter also stat- sors. Business & Services Directory

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Charlotte County Public Schools Kindergarten Enrollment Enrollment for the 20202021 school year will begin February 3, 2020 through March 31, 2020. Children must be 5 years old by September 30, 2020 to be eligible to attend. According to the Virginia Code Section 22.1254, all children who will be age 5 by September 30 must be enrolled in an appropriate school setting. Information and enroll- ment forms may be obtained at www.ccpsk12.org or by contacting the school at which the student is enrolling. Bacon District Elementary School – (434) 7358612 Eureka Elementary School – (434) 7368458 Phenix Elementary School – (434) 5425570

CHARLOTTE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS PreK Registration APPLICATION PERIOD

FEBRUARY 3, 2020 TO MARCH 31, 2020. Child must be 4 years old by 9/30/2020 to be eligible to attend this program. Enrollment is need-based and subject to space availability.

For Information and Registration Forms HABITAT CONTINUES WORK ON DRAKES BRANCH BUILD: The Habitat for Humanity Charlotte County build continues as site supervisor Jay Taylor and a helper lay in plumbing. As a reminder, Keysville www.ccpsk12.org or 434-542-4933 Hardware will be hosting a stew on Saturday, March 21. Pre-orders can be made by calling 434-736-2473, the stew can be picked up at 10 am. All proceeds will be donated to Habitat for Humatity. If you know Register at Our Schools or Our Mobile Registrations someone in need of a home, applications are avaliable by calling 434-394-3001 and need to be submitted Bacon District Elementary - (434) 735-8612 by March 31. Eureka Elementary - (434) 736-8458 Phenix Elementary - (434) 542-5570 Mobile Registration Dates & Locations Town of Farmville Cancels Recreation Events and Programs *Please bring child's birth certificate and proof of county residency. FARMVILLE – The Town Piedmont Health District of- Avoid shaking hands Wylliesburg Public Library- of Farmville has decided to ficials regarding Coronavirus/ Avoid large events and March 7, 2020 (8am to 12pm) & March 18, 2020 (5pm to 8pm) cancel all recreation events COVID-19. The Virginia De- mass gatherings Keysville Public Library- and programs for the fore- partment of Health has the Keep from touching your February 26, 2020 (5pm to 8pm) & March 28, 2020 (8am to 12pm) seeable future. This includes latest updates on COVID-19 eyes, nose and mouth with the Easter Egg Hunt that was in Virginia, visit their site at unwashed hands Red House Fire Department- scheduled for Saturday, April http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/ Cover your cough or March 21, 2020 (8am to 12pm) 4, 2020. The Town Manager surveillance-and-investiga- sneeze with a tissue, throw Welcome Events that were tion/novel-coronavirus/. the tissue in the trash and scheduled for April 2, 2020 The Virginia Department wash your hands have been postponed with no of Health has activated its Avoid close contact with date announced at this time. call center. If you have ques- people who are sick Farmville officials have tions related to Coronavirus/ Stay home when you are been in close communication COVID-19 call 1-877 ASK VDH sick with Longwood University, 3. Keep children who are Prince Edward County, and We would like to remind sick home from school residents and visitors that Clean and disinfect fre- there are steps that you can quently touched objects and take to prevent the spread of surfaces such as doorknobs, Homicide illness from this virus as well cell phones, keyboards and Continued from Front as others: mice, tablets, remote con- Wash your hands often trols, light switches, door Ntombo Joel Bianda, 21, of with soap and water for at handles, etc. with disinfec- Alexandria, Va., and Ayanna least 20 seconds tant wipes/spray Munne Maertens Griffin, 19, of Germantown, Md., found deceased and lying in the grass nearby. Both had suf- fered gunshot wounds. Chase City Woman Arrested Following Shooting On Feb. 13, 2020, state police arrested Mohamed A. CHASE CITY - A shoot- The driver, identified as Aly, 18, of Alexandria, Va., ing incident in Mecklenburg Joy Arrington of Chase City, on two counts of first degree County on March 10 led to the was located along with mar- murder and two counts of use arrest of a Chase City woman. ijuana, a glass jar containing of a firearm in the commis- A shots fired call around a rocky crystal substance, sion of a felony. Aly is still 8:15 at Family Drive in Chase a weapon and drug para- being held at the Blue Ridge City led to a victim identi- phernalia during the vehicle fying a female that had al- Hello max Regional Jail in Halifax, Va. search. State police continues to legedly shot him. With the Forty-two-year-old Ar- description of the shooter and work with the Halifax County rington was arrested and Commonwealth’s Attorney, vehicle, authorities located the vehicle behind Lee’s Con- transported to Meherrin River FBI Richmond Field Office, Regional Jail. refund. venience Store. ATF, Danville Police Depart- 1161 SILVER CREEK LN ALABASTER, AL 35007 ment, and several local law 000-000-0000 Come in to get every dollar you deserve. enforcement agencies on the homicide investigation. We’ll help you weather life’s storms. Appointments are still available, including As the investigation remains ongoing at this time, the Vir- evenings and weekends, making now the ginia State Police is still en- perfect time to get your refund. couraging anyone with in- formation about this inci- dent or individuals involved Call or come by. to contact us at 434-352- 7128 or #77 on a cell phone or CORNERSTONE INSURANCE email [email protected] Auto, Home, Health, Life, Traveler’s & Progressive 435 RAILROAD AVE ia.gov. Anonymous calls are Gary D. Walker • 201 Legrande Ave., CCH • 434-542-4301 KEYSVILLE, VA 23947 | 434-736-9095 welcome.

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Anytime you hear the tion. I’ll be happy to discuss term “separation of Church this with you over dinner. and State” you are proba- This amendment was in A government big bly hearing someone with an response to religious require- enough to give you agenda that has nothing to do ments in our colonial years. Great with “separation of Church In Virginia we were required everything you want, and State.” to join the Church of England Truths ... is strong enough I am often told that reli- and pay taxes to the church. gion and politics should nev- In Maryland’s early years Ca- to take everything er be discussed at the dinner tholicism was the legal reli- table. That is also wrong. EDITOR gion. you have. My family dinner table would At the last Charlotte Board -- Thomas Jefferson have been remarkably silent AVERETT JONES of Supervisors meeting there if we chose to observe that was a complaint that moving rule. Religion and politics are the Saxe polling place was a two of the most important lively discussion, we must in- clude religion and politics. violation of “separation of issues in our lives. To make Church and State.” them off limits would make Our constitution guar- antees nothing regard- As I said earlier, that is for dull dinners. probably someone with an I would offer the premise ing religion except the first amendment: “Congress shall agenda that has nothing to do Sampling the Green New Deal that almost everything worth with “separation of Church discussing involves one or the make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or and State.” How can moving Among the many areas other. a polling location from one prohibiting the free exercise the coronavirus has impact- I will also offer the prem- church to another be a viola- ise that if your religion con- thereof.» ed, the oil/gas industry took That’s it folks. tion? flicts with your politics there I think it is a great idea a big hit since travel has been should be some soul search- The rest comes from Jef- greatly scaled back by car, ferson’s writings and opin- to include our religion in our ing in progress. air and other means. Aside ions, which may be wise but politics BUT never to include If we are going to have an our politics in our religion. from those struck directly in interesting, informative and are not part of our constitu- the energy producing busi- ness, every business that re- lies on fossil fuels are feeling the pinch as a result of the KARL The Great Toilet Paper Shortage coronavirus. Shutting down travel from vacations, sport- SCHMIDT ing events to industry has put While I am confused re- paper in the Southside area, ily subscribe for each family the stock market on its knees! The coronavirus has garding the current toi- delivered to your home each member. The U.S. (and world) relies been an awakening in oth- let paper shortage, (after all week. We believe at least some heavily on oil to ‘lubricate’ er alarming areas. Consid- Covid19 is not an intestinal While we cannot claim readers already use the Mes- every aspect of life. This vi- ering the virus originated virus), I have a suggestion. The Messenger is “squeeze- senger for this purpose. in China and China makes Historically people have rus has introduced more than ably soft,” it is superior in That would explain the calls 80% of U.S. and 90% of the used many items before toilet every way to corncobs, and we receive asking “What is a deadly sickness, it’s giving world’s antibiotics, it’s more paper was invented including has the added advantage of this c*** you have on page America a taste of what it’s Sears-Roebuck catalogs. providing news and enter- three?” like when a country runs out than disconcerting to have Subscribe to The South- tainment in the event of a Subscribe now (see page of or stops using gas! More the same country who in- side Messenger and receive delay. A11 for order form) and you to the point, the coronavi- troduced a pandemic to also 72 square feet of newsprint The texture can be im- are guaranteed to receive rus is giving America a trial have a stranglehold on the (more than twice that of our proved by crumpling a page your 72 square feet of Mes- run on what it will be like to production and distribution competitors) with more cov- several times. senger each week delivered to have a Democrat in the office of antibiotics! This is a point erage than any other news- If you have a large fam- your home. of president enacting “The that won’t be lost on Trump. Green New Deal.” As Trump reintroduced man- Democrats like fixing ufacturing, jobs and energy what doesn’t need fixing from independence to the U.S., it’s gun regulations to climate a safe bet he’ll do something Budget Done, Right or Wrong change. They try to convince about having America mak- the general public they must ing its own medicines. Trump Thursday we returned to attract them away. rely on government to be the has demonstrated he doesn’t Richmond to finish the bi- At the community col- great fixer. Without a doubt like other countries to have ennium budget. As in every lege level, we agreed to assist a leg up on the U.S. in any budget, there are good and those students who are fo- the earth is warming up, but arena. Trump is nearly sure not so good things. It is, cused on pursuing high-level that direction started long be- however, important that we skills that are in short supply fore industrial mankind could to bring drug independence all have budgets whether it be such as skilled trades, health- have set that trend into mo- back to America. China may families, businesses, or gov- care, and law enforcement. tion. Human kind didn’t start be a trading partner to most ernments. If not, we tend to Likewise, we agreed to more global warming and human of the world, but they are not spend when we ought to be assistance for those focused kind can’t stop it. This earth a friend to most of the world. saving. on the computer science field. has experienced warming Trump is the most qual- Once a budget is agreed For those who have children and cooling cycles long be- ified to maintain U.S. energy upon, it is then up to the Gov- in or about to attend college, fore man came along. Advo- independence by squelching ernor and his staff to closely we funded more for tuition cates of The Green New Deal The Green New Deal, keeping follow the revenues coming freezes and need based assis- the U.S. economy roaring and in to make sure that spend- tance. want to eliminate the use of taking measures to defend ing is reduced if revenues grant to a university. Public Safety fossil fuels as soon as elect- don’t meet expectations, just Thankfully, the House Not only will our prison ed thinking they can impact from China’s creeping (and as your family would need to agreed to the Senate’s posi- guards, troopers, and depu- a global temperature shift. If not so creeping) aggression. adjust spending if your in- tion that, rather than borrow- ties be receiving raises, there elected to power, the Demo- Joe Biden still thinks Chi- ing money for needed con- come is reduced. is an attempt to give addi- crats would visit on America na is a backward third world This leaves us with a ma- struction, we are planning to tional raises for those who country he openly scorns and spend cash on some of those what the coronavirus is doing jor question that we attempt- have been good long-term now… life in America without holds in contempt. Even if a ed to address on Thursday. projects. As well, we set aside employees who have suffered $2 billion in case things are fossil fuels crippling life and Democrat president acted on Between the time that the from pay compression. Some the economy as we’ve known the suffocating edicts of The budget negotiators agreed to not as rosy as was expected a of our most experienced and week earlier. it! The coronavirus is giving Green New Deal, what other a plan and the few days later loyal troopers and guards are (Lemming minded) country that we came back to Rich- Raises for our teachers, making only marginally more America a taste of The Green would follow suit to this for- mond, the world changed dra- state employees, and such than new hires. This is not New Deal under Democrat matically. The Coronavirus folks as those who work in the right! We also provided funds rule… without fossil fuel. mula of economic suicide? and the reaction to it caused Sheriff, Treasurer, and Com- to our town and city police turmoil in the business world missioner’s offices are in- departments, allowing them cluded in the budget. We fell USPS 808-290 ISSN 1552-5368 from jobs, travel, and events, to adjust pay as needed. southsidemessenger.com to the stock market. No one behind during the years after Agriculture and Conser- the collapse of the economy [email protected] expected the stock market to vation Phone:434-736-0152 I Fax:434-736-9112 drop 10% in less than a week. in 2008 and 2009. However, Understanding that the The budget did not reflect this will require our counties most effective way to pro- these events. We attempt- to adjust their spending to tect our rivers and bay is to Averett Jones, Editor Evan Jones, Assistant Editor ed to delay the vote for a few meet the match required for empower and assist farm- Brian Nowlin, Editor, Lunenburg Insider weeks in hopes that we could our teachers. ers in keeping livestock out better understand how last- Education of streams, we invested $80 Staff: April Hall, Claudia Koch, Lyle Leake ing these effects might be. In addition to raises, the million in these projects. We Contributors: Susan Jones, Claudia Koch, Kathleen Mitchell This would have allowed us to budget provides for more as- have many Soil and Water KARL better set priorities as to how sistance in the realm of ear- District dams that are show- ly childhood learning in both Published weekly. Periodical postage paid at to cut back to match whatever ing wear and tear. We in- SCHMIDTKeysville, Virginia office. the economy delivers. our schools and non-school vested $15 million more in Spending settings. Likewise, the need rehabilitating them. for more counselors in our POSTMASTER: Please send changes of address to: The Southside State budgets must fac- In the coming weeks, I Messenger, P.O. Box 849. Keysville, VA 23947. Editorial and busi- tor in all revenue expect- schools was recognized. The will recap some of the major ed. Therefore, the booming budget calls for one coun- issues that were before the ness offices are located at: 490 Railroad Avenue, Keysville, Virginia national economy has more selor for every 325 students. General Assembly this year 23947 people working and employ- A problem with this is there and how you will be affected. ees earning more. That rev- may not be enough trained We love to hear from OFFICE HOURS: Monday through Thursday 9am-5pm, enue must be accounted for counselors statewide. This you! You can reach us at Sen. 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By Avis Gresby, Ivy Leaf This Habitat for Humani- Reporter, Kappa Rho Omega ty project was in conjunction Chapter of AKA Sorority, Inc.® with the Martin Luther King, PAMPLIN - Members of Jr. International Day of Ser- the Kappa Rho Omega Chap- vice. The project celebrates ter and Lambda Delta Chap- Martin Luther King, Jr.’s ter (Longwood University) of memory and vision by engag- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, ing in community service. Incorporated® recently as- Alpha Kappa Alpha Soror- sisted with the construction ity, Incorporated® is a com- of the Habitat for Humani- munity service organization Pictured Left to right: Members of the Lambda Delta Chapter: Adrienne Fletcher, Jalyn Jones, Shanyia Chandler, Haleigh Pannel; Members of the Kappa Rho Omega Chapter: Cynthia Evans, Lucille Fultz, ty project, the Bird House, in whose motto is “Service to All Jacqueline Gooden-Seay, Sasha Johnson. Not pictured: Sorority Members Mary Smith and Dana Rat- Pamplin. Mankind.” liffe-Walker. AKA Sorority Sponsors Coat Drive By Avis Gresby, Ivy Leaf community service projects Reporter, Kappa Rho Omega of the sorority. This year, the Chapter of AKA Sorority, Inc.® items have been donated to SOUTHSIDE - Members the Buckingham County El- of the Kappa Rho Omega ementary and Prince Edward Chapter of Alpha Kappa Al- County Elementary Schools. pha Sorority, Incorporated® collected coats, jackets, and Alpha Kappa Alpha Soror- winter accessories thanks to ity, Incorporated® is a com- the supportive communities munity service organization of Southside Virginia. This whose motto is “Service to All activity was one of several Mankind.”

Meal Options During COVID-19 Closure

PRINCE EDWARD COUN- Meherrin Volunteer Fire TY - Prince Edward Coun- Department Parking Lot ty Schools will utilize the 102 Moores Ordinary USDA Summer Food Service Road Meherrin Program to provide bagged 9:00am-10:30am breakfast and lunch meals during the COVID-19 school Prospect Volunteer Fire closure. Meals will be avail- Department Parking Lot able to all children up to age 45 Campbell Hill Road 18 regardless of income level. Prospect Beginning Wednesday, March 9:00am-10:30am 18 through Friday, March 27 (weekdays only) meals will USDA is an equal oppor- be distributed at the locations tunity provider. listed below. Any questions, Pictured Left to right: Sorority member Joyce Booker, Joanne Jamerson, secretary and Sorority member feel free to call the middle Vera Cooke-Merrrit at Buckingham County Elementary School. school cafeteria at 434-315- 6111. Meals will be served “drive through style.” An th adult must be present with children when picking up 11 Annual Handbag meals. We can only provide meals for children who are present at the time of pick up. Pick up locations for each area are listed below: HANDBAG

Prince Edward Middle School Bus Loop 1603 Zion Hill Road Farmville 11:00am-12:30pm

Park View Gardens Com- munity Center Parking Lot 204 Parkview Drive Farmville 9:00am-10:00am

Hampden Sydney Volun- teer Fire Department Parking Sunday, March 22, 2020 Lot 108 S. Boundary Road Hampden Sydney Sunday, March 17, 2019Side 10:00am-11:00am Door 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Pockets Rice Volunteer Fire De- Prizes OfferedSide partment Parking Lot Door 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. 948 Rice’s Depot Road Doors Open at 1:00 p.m. Pockets Rice 10:00am-11:00am Prizes Offered Bacon DistrictDoors Fire Department Open at 1:00 - Wylliesburg, p.m. VA Tickets:Bacon $20.00/Advance District Fire Department • $25.00/At - Wylliesburg, the Door VA (Date to be announced) Tickets: $20.00/Advance • $25.00/AtVendors on-site the featuring: Door ToPOSTPONED Benefit The UNTIIL• Avon • Thirty-One MAY • Gingersnaps

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Dr. Frazier Takes 30 Middle Schoolers to James Madison University Edward students in a variety FARMVILLE - Students at ty and staff, accompanied the see a presentation on “sci- with JMU students. of similar capacities through Prince Edward County Middle students on the trip. ence on the sphere” by a ge- The university funded the Professor-in-Residence School (PECMS) enjoyed a visit JMU’s generosity afford- ology professor. Bev Walker, the middle schoolers’ trans- program. According to the to James Madison University ed students the opportunity the JMU Coordinator for the portation and lunch. PECMS program’s webpage, these (JMU). Dr. Chapman “Hood” to tour the campus and have Middle School Leadership school counselor Ms. Chris- professors “promote post- secondary attainment and Frazier, Prince Edward’s JMU lunch. The tour included such program, arranged for the tian played a key role in coor- college aspirations of under- Professor-in-Residence, as locations as Memorial Hall, students to participate in a dinating this trip. served and underrepresented well as middle school facul- where students were able to question and answer session Dr. Frazier assists Prince students” in Virginia schools. Moton Museum Staff Member Speaks to Middle Schoolers FARMVILLE - Leah Brown, Assistant Director of Education from the Mo- ton Museum, recently visited Prince Edward County Middle School (PECMS) as part of the school’s Future Fridays ini- tiative. During Future Fridays, community leaders talk to PECMS students about their careers. These talks promote school-community engage- ment and the value of edu- cation, inform students about PECMS Chili Cook-Off Winners requirements for entering FARMVILLE - You know building. Nurse Saunders morale and make work more professions, and provide about museum curation and the saying “Love where you is the chair of the middle fun, and it is working. students with networking the path to becoming a his- work and you’ll never work school’s hospitality commit- One of the most recent opportunities in their local torian. PECMS appreciates a day in your life”? Well, tee. Saunders and her team events was a staff chili cook- community. community leaders’ willing- Nurse Saunders at Prince Ed- have gone above and be- off. Pictured are the winners For this week’s visit, Leah ness to connect with these ward County Middle School yond this year hosting fun of our chili cook-off: John Brown, Assistant Director of students, and looks forward is working tirelessly to make and engaging events within Sperry, Elizabeth Saunders, Education at the Moton Mu- to many more successful Fu- that a truth throughout her the school to help build team Leslie Badger. seum, spoke with students ture Fridays. News from Fuqua School A Barbie Just Like Me!

FARMVILLE - Last spring lenge.” contacted Mattel, Inc. directly Fuqua School kindergarten “It was amazing how the and moved through the chain student Gwen Franssen was kids took Gwen in; it was as of command until she was diagnosed with alopecia uni- if nothing was different. She provided the name and email versalis, a medical condition was a member of the class, of Nancy Molenda, the Exec- characterized by the complete no questions asked!” Tracy utive Director of The Mattel loss of hair on the scalp and Carilli, K/1 teacher comment- Children’s Foundation and body. When young kids de- ed. The Franssens agreed. Philanthropy. Once Nancy velop alopecia, it often affects “The entire school commu- heard Gwen’s story via email, the entire family. It’s usually nity welcomed Gwen and has and of the desire to have a a highly emotional, stressful been supportive – her class, Barbie in Gwen’s classroom and even scary time. There her team of teachers, and the that resembled someone like are many unknowns with this other kids’ parents,” added her, Ms. Molenda shipped out condition. Franssen. not one but two Alopecia dolls According to Cather- Gwen and her classmates for Gwen’s class. Bailey was ine Franssen, Gwen’s mom, enjoy playing with the class- there to make this extra spe- “Starting kindergarten last room Barbie dolls daily during cial delivery to Gwen and her fall was hard. Although Gwen drop-off and free play time. classmates. was excited to move beyond Bailey Rutherford, a junior at “Gwen is a sweet girl who preschool and head to ‘real Fuqua School, realized that has a smile that will light up a school’ with her big sister, the Barbie dolls in her moth- room! When Bailey found out and we knew that academi- er’s K/1 classroom (Elizabeth a Barbie that looks like Gwen cally she was ready, we wor- Rutherford is a K/1 assistant) was floating around this ried about her socially and represented all of the stu- world, she went on a mis- emotionally. After all, it had dents but one. The Barbies sion to find it. I loved the joy been less than a year since were of different genders, on both girls’ faces when the she lost every hair on her different skin colors, and dif- dolls came in and they could body due to alopecia. While ferent hair and eye colors; open them! An absolute win her preschool friends and however, there wasn’t a doll for both Bailey and Gwen!” Pictured showcasing the Alopecia Barbie dolls are Gwen Franssen, teachers had been with her without hair, like Gwen. commented Elizabeth Ruth- Fuqua School Kindergarten student and Bailey Rutherford, Fuqua through the hair loss, she Through some research, erford, K/1 teacher assistant. School junior. had a big new group of peo- it was discovered that Mat- “We are so unbelievably ple that needed to get used to tel, Inc. does in fact make a touched at the gift of time, seeing past her bald head and Barbie with Alopecia, but it is effort and thoughtfulness Franssen. siasm is to respond in-kind hairless face and enjoying not sold on the market. These on behalf of Bailey and her Head of School John as Bailey has done. The ex- the amazingly vibrant per- dolls are donated directly to teachers. Gwen feels good at Melton commented, “Gwen’s change was a beautiful and son inside. Gwen was only a Alopecia organizations for school, and she is learning. vibrant personality and radi- heartfelt moment that is in- few months into living life as distribution, making them These individuals have made ant smile are gifts to Fuqua dicative of what we all hope a bald girl, and we were still nearly impossible to come by. a difference in our child’s life, School, and the natural re- our children will experience newWE PREFER to this EMAIL! parenting Send your chal letters,- releasesThis didn’t and photos stop to [email protected]; Bailey! She and we are ad thankful!” inquiries to [email protected]; added action to her genuine calendar enthu listings- to [email protected] school and in life.” The SouthsideEaster Messenger Egg HuntMarch 19-25, 2020 Entry Forms A7 Easter Egg Hunt Entry Forms

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Let Him guide you. ance is fully developed, you Paul writes in Galatians will be perfect and complete, 1:15-19 (NLT): needing nothing. But even before I was If you need wisdom, ask born, God chose me and our generous God, and he will called me by his marvelous give it to you. He will not re- grace. Then it pleased him to buke you for asking. But when reveal his Son to me so that you ask him, be sure that I would proclaim the Good your faith is in God alone. Do News about Jesus to the Gen- not waver, for a person with rejoice when troubles come tiles. When this happened, I divided loyalty is as unset- our way, because they pro- did not rush out to consult tled as a wave of the sea that duce the qualities in us that with any human being. Nor is blown and tossed by the lead to wisdom. did I go up to Jerusalem to wind. Such people should not Do you feel like life has consult with those who were expect to receive anything been generous with doling apostles before I was. In- from the Lord. Their loyalty out the struggles? Thank God stead, I went away into Ara- is divided between God and that He’s generous to hand bia, and later I returned to the the world, and they are un- you the ingredients for wis- city of Damascus. Then three stable in everything they do. dom, on a silver platter. If the years later I went to Jerusa- facebook.com/churchmouseuk/ (James 1:2-8 NLT) school of hard knocks hasn’t lem to get to know Peter, and Troubles have a tenden- given you what you need, I stayed with him for fifteen cy to get us down, to confuse then remember—wisdom is days. The only other apostle us, and to fluster our faith. just a prayer away. But when I met at that time was James, But rather than running back you ask, don’t doubt. When the Lord’s brother. People Pleasing and forth in indecision, God you ask, listen. Unfortu- Trust God’s voice. Quit wants us to trust Him for the nately, we’ve gotten pretty relying so much on the “wis- A few years ago, I couldn’t wisdom we need. good at asking God questions dom” of this world. Ask God say no to anyone. I found All of us want wisdom, without listening to the an- for wisdom, and listen to His myself stressed out, worn but most of us don’t want swers. When you ask, believe answer. Believe, and don’t out, and out of hours most to do what’s required to get that He’ll speak, and don’t doubt that He’ll answer your days. wisdom. Unless you’re Solo- doubt. prayer for wisdom. Be loyal After I accepted Jesus mon and wisdom is just be- When you ask for wisdom, to God alone, and He will give Christ as my Lord and Sav- stowed as a gift, you have to don’t have divided loyalties. you all you need. ior, I realized that He was get it the old-fashioned way: If you’re seeking the truth © Gregory T. Smith. Re- the only one who I needed to the school of hard knocks. from God, don’t go to peo- printed with permission please. That may sound self- And nobody wants hard ple and ask their opinion. Ask www.revgregsmith.blogspot. ish, but hear me out. After knocks. But James tells us to God directly. If you’re asking com. I lost everything, I turned to RICK God. He was there for me. STANFIELD I thought about Thessa- lonians 2:4 But, just as we have day cake for an orphan who’s been approved by God to be en- never had one before. These The Work of Dreams trusted with the gospel, so we are a few of the things God speak, not to please man, but to called me to do, and the peo- Remember James Edward ness interests are pressing.” please God who tests our hearts. ple He’s placed in my life are Oglethorpe. Remember the “What about the Indians?” I realized at that moment, now part of my family. founder of Georgia. Remem- They’d each thought it was that if I followed His word, I I don’t seek approval of ber the Christian and the gen- a good idea, but no one had would be helping more peo- people any longer. I do the eral. Born in 1696 in London, actually planned on carrying ple than I had ever been able work that my God places in England, Oglethorpe became it out personally. So James to help before, but it might front of me and if that’s not a soldier at the age of 14. For Oglethorpe went himself. not be the ones expecting my politically correct, or soci- nearly 12 years he served in Sailing on a ship with 120 help. It would be the people ety disagrees, I’m okay with the armies of England. But an English debtors newly re- that He sent to me. that. event was to occur that would leased from prison, General My life now is different. I Rick Stanfield is a syndi- enlist his energies in anoth- Oglethorpe came to the New help in diverse ways and af- cated columnist, professor, er army fighting yet another World to make a good idea ter my day is over, I don’t feel motivational speaker and kind of warfare. work. By 1733 he had found- stressed out, worn out, or out author. His latest book is “I A Christian friend of his ed the town of Savannah in of time. I feel content. I feel Can and I Will.” For more went bankrupt and was jailed the new colony of Georgia. like I’ve done the job my Fa- information, visit his website in debtors’ prison. Ogletho- Crops were planted. A fort ther has asked me to do. at www.rickstanfield.com rpe and friends set about serve as a buffer zone. Debt- was erected. Peace was es- Drive a friend to a doctor. Rick and Tina are avail- to raise the funds to pay off ors could be used to pro- tablished with the Indians. Help someone who needs food able for book signings and the creditors, yet while they vide much of the manpow- But it was hot. Sand fleas after a hurricane. Talk to a speaking engagements at were doing so, an epidem- er and the new colony could and mosquitos were intoler- friend who’s going through a churches, community func- ic swept through the jail and be called Georgia in honor of able. The Spanish threatened divorce. Speak to a group of tions, and any gatherings their friend died. Horrified at then reigning King George II. to make war on the Georgia homeless people giving them where their story may be a his friend’s senseless death The idea was an immedi- colony. Many of the debt- hope. Lend a shoulder to a good fit. For more informa- and the appalling living con- ate success. By June of 1732 ors-become-citizens were dear friend after the loss of tion, contact rickstanfield1@ ditions he began to discover Oglethorpe had secured a lazy, disrespectful, or inept. her husband. Bake a birth- yahoo.com throughout the entire British charter to colonize the area Oglethorpe’s heart burned for penal system, James Ogletho- between the Carolinas and the good life in England. Yet rpe set to work. Florida. Jubilantly he re- he stuck it out, paying the At age 26 he ran for and turned with the good news price to turn a dream of God was elected to Parliament. to his Bible study. The idea into a reality for men. His small group Bible study was accepted. The law was From 1733 to 1744 Talking to Yourself came up with the idea of us- passed. All was in readiness. Oglethorpe was back and ing jailed debtors to colonize Debtors would be free. His forth across the Atlantic I find myself saying it all the New World. Oglethorpe friend would not have died in smoothing things out so that the time. When people hear it took the idea to Parliament. vain. the little newly planted colo- they laugh, but actually I’m Spain, from her colony But who would lead the ny might take root and grow being quite serious when I say Saint Augustine in Florida, venture? Who would be Geor- to fruition. He saw to it that it. Here it is: no one is more was threatening England’s gia’s first governor? One by Christian values were built influential in your life than southernmost settlement of one the members of the Bi- into the legal system. Slav- you are, because no one talks Charleston. Oglethorpe pro- ble fellowship excused them- ery was at first prohibited in to you more than you do. posed the area in between be selves. “I’m married.” “My the colony. The sale of li- You are in an unending settled by English settlers to family needs me.” “My busi- quor was strictly regulated. conversation with yourself. A fair treaty with the Indians You are talking to yourself was established based upon all the time, interpreting, PAUL free trade. Religious free- organizing, and analyzing TRIPP dom was insured among all what’s going on inside you Protestants. The services of and around you. You may be fine ministers like John and talking to yourself about why didn’t go too well. The point Charles Wesley were secured you feel so tired. Or maybe you is that you are constantly in- for the colony. Many of Brit- woke up this morning with a volved in an internal conver- ain’s unemployed, debtors, sense of dread and you aren’t sation that greatly influences and religious outcasts are of- sure why. Maybe your mind the things you decide, say, fered land and opportunity in has traveled back to your dis- and do. the New World. tant past and, for reasons you What do you regularly Spent with his labors and don’t understand, you’re re- tell yourself about yourself, knowing that the colony was calling events from your early God, and your circumstanc- firmly rooted, at age 49 Gen- childhood. es? Do your words to yourself eral Oglethorpe returned to Perhaps you were sur- encourage faith, hope, and his beloved England for the prised by how angry you got courage? Or do they stimulate last time. He was much in at the remark of that cowork- doubt, discouragement, and debt because of loans gen- er. Or maybe you’re rehears- fear? Do you remind yourself erously given to colonists. ing to yourself your schedule that God is near, or do you for the day. Perhaps you are See Crotts on page A9 reliving a conversation that See Tripp on page A9

WE PREFER EMAIL! Send your letters, releases and photos to [email protected]; ad inquiries to [email protected]; calendar listings to [email protected] The Southside Messenger March 19-25, 2020 A9 Crotts ver when it comes to putting them into action—We, like Crewe Baptist Church to Host Going Beyond Continued from page A8 Oglethorpe, must be prepared to go anywhere, pay any Enemies were calling him price, and sacrifice our ease Simulcast with Priscilla Shirer Live Event a coward for not capturing in making a good idea of God Saint Augustine and upend- a reality among men. His life Crewe Baptist Invites Local Women to Participate in Daytona-based Simulcast of ing the Spanish once and for verse is from another James, Renowned Author and Women’s Bible Teacher Priscilla Shirer on April 25 all. Court martial proceedings James 1:22, “But be doers were begun, yet dropped af- of the word and not hearers CREWE - Crewe Bap- ter he ably defended himself. only, deceiving yourselves.” tist Church announced it Finally, after years of selfless Remember James Edward will again open its sanc- work, Oglethorpe was able to Oglethorpe, the founder of set to work recouping his own tuary to offer local women Georgia, the champion of the the unique opportunity to fortunes and enjoying the lit- oppressed, the general and come together with wom- erary circles of London. the Christian. Remember the Until his death in 1785 at work of dreams. Remember en around the world from 9 the ripe old age of 89 Gener- to pay the price to turn God’s a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 25 al James Edward Oglethorpe dreams in your own life into a for a day of Bible teaching, loved the Lord Jesus Christ reality for all people. prayer, and worship. Tick- and was a champion for the Stephen is a campus min- ets for the Going Beyond oppressed of society. He is ister with the Carolina Study Simulcast with Priscilla an example to us today who Center. He can be reached at Shirer are available now for think the thoughts of God and carolinastudycenter@msn. $25. The deadline for reg- dream His dreams but wa- com. istration is April 15. For a second year, Crewe Baptist Church will are you counseling yourself? host the simulcast present- Tripp Reach out for help one more ed live this year from Day- Continued from page A8 time today. Confess that you tona Beach. Doors open at don’t counsel yourself very 8 a.m.; the event begins at reason within yourself that, well, and rest in the rescuing 9 a.m. with multiple breaks given your circumstances, he Priscilla Shirer grace of the One who is called throughout the day. Tick- must be distant? Wonderful Counselor. ets are $25 and include a God. We received such a pos- loadable registration form, is Here’s the question: how Would you be comfortable light breakfast, lunch and itive response that we are ea- available at www.crewebap- wholesome, faith-driven, tist.com or call with someone playing a pub- snacks. Acclaimed Chris- ger to host again this year,” and Christ-centered is the Sherry Crafton at (434) lic recording of the private tian recording artist and said Linda Cassada, Simulcast conversation that you have 292-7001 or Barbara King at conversations you have with brother of Priscilla Shirer, Team Leader for Crewe Bap- (434) 645-7998. with yourself every day? Do yourself every day? Anthony Evans, will lead tist. “Even though the simul- you remind yourself of your What are the things that worship followed by teach- cast will be live in Daytona, need? Do you point yourself you regularly say to yourself ing from best-selling au- their format and personali- once again to the beauty and that shape your decisions, thor and Bible teacher Pris- ties, along with the fellow- practicality of God’s grace? actions, and words? cilla Shirer, herself. ship shared by all members of Do you tell yourself to run to- What are some truths “Last year, women the family of God, make the ward him in those moments from Scripture that you can from all over Southside simulcast feel like a very close when you feel like running call to mind as you talk to Virginia representing many and very personal event.” from him? yourself? different churches and de- Ladies are encouraged to No one is more influen- © Dr. Paul David Tripp. nominations were together purchase their tickets early, tial in your life than you are, Reprinted with permission in one place praising, wor- as seating is limited. More in- because no one talks to you www.paultripp.com/wednes- shiping, and learning about formation, including a down- more than you do. How well days-word.

Local Worship Service Times • Antioch Baptist Church, 6700 Barnesville Hwy., Red Oak; • Grace Community Church, George Washington Hwy., Char- Fritz. 434-735-8101; Sunday prayer time 9 a.m.; Sunday school 10 lotte Court House, 434-609-1168. Sunday Service 11 a.m., • Piedmont Church of Christ (a cappela): 1405 North Main St., a.m.; Sunday service 11 a.m. Pastor Kristen White. followed by fellowship meal. Mens and Womens Bible Study Farmville; 434-392-5895; Sunday Bible Classes 9:30 a.m.; • Apostolic Faith Chapel, 215 Wise Ridge Rd., Dillwyn, 434- Every Tues @ 7pm, Friday, 10 a.m. Robert Perrin, Pastor. Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening Worship 414-2976; Sunday school 11:30 a.m., service 12 noon; • Gilfield RZUA Church, 722 Mecklenburg Ave, Victoria, VA 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Classes 6:30 p.m. Wednesday bible study 6:30 p.m. Pastor Lynwood Baldwin 23974, (434) 696-4100; Services 1st and 3rd Sunday each • Rocky Branch Baptist Church, 2082 Roanoke Station Road, • Ash Camp Baptist Church, 8687 Church Street Keysville, month at 12 noon. Red Oak; Morning services 2nd Sunday each month 11:30 a.m. 434-736-9344; Sunday School for all ages 10:00 A.M., Worship • Hanes United Methodist Church, 1171 Copper Mine Rd., Dill- Rev. Dr. James E. Scott; Youth service 4th Sunday each month, Service 11:00 A.M. (nursery provided); Mission Friends (Ele- wyn; (434) 983-2400. Sunday School 9 a.m.; Worship Service Rev. Anthony Scott. mentary Children), Youth Meeting-2nd Sundays 5:00 P.M. fol- 10 a.m. Rev. Evelyn Penn, Pastor, [email protected]. • Rocky Mount United Methodist Church, 248 Rocky Mount lowed by Pot Luck Dinner at 6:00 P.M. for all ages. Pastor-Ted • Keysville United Methodist Church, 9290 Church Street, Rd., Dillwyn; (434) 983-2400. Sunday School 9 a.m.; Wor- R. Smith Keysville, 434-736-9685; Sunday School 10 a.m. - all ages; ship Service 10 a.m. Rev. Evelyn Penn, Pastor, evelynpenn@ • Aspen Hill Baptist Church, 515 Francisco Road, Brookneal; Sunday worship 11 a.m. Freedman Kim, Pastor vaumc.org. Sunday School every Sunday 9:45 a.m., service every second • Ledbetter Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 4346 Dou- • Safe Haven Christian Ministries, 5150 Three Sixty Highway, and fourth Sunday, 11 a.m. Rev. Dr. Maurice Finney. ble Bridges Rd., Meherrin, VA; Sunday School 10 a.m.; Wor- Meherrin; every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Gloria Eanes. • Beulah United Methodist Church, 12123 County Line Rd., ship Service 11 a.m. Rev. Kenny Hall, Pastor • Salem Baptist Church: 4050 Tobacco Hill Road, Red Oak, Keysville; 434-223-8237; Sunday School 9:15 am; Worship • Liberty Baptist Church, 1709 Church Street, Appomattox, Virginia 23964; (434) 735-8827; Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; 10:15 am; Rev. Pat Kelley, [email protected]. 434-352-2336, libertybconline.com. Sunday school 9:45 a.m.; Sunday worship service 11 a.m.; Bible Study Wednesdays at • Black Branch Baptist Church, 3370 Hwy. 47, Chase City 434- Sunday services 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Sunday evening Awa- 7 p.m. 767-2259. Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m.; na & youth Bible study 6 p.m., evening services 7 p.m. Dr. • Shiloh Baptist Church, 125 Shiloh Church Road, Drakes Wednesday bible study 10:30 a.m. at the parsonage (across Rusty Small, pastor Branch; 434-735-8232; Sunday School 9 a.m.; Prayer and from the church). • Macedonia Baptist Church, of Rice, Virginia, church services Praise 10:15 a.m.; Sunday worship 10:30 a.m. • Briery Presbyterian Church, 181 Briery Church Rd, Keys- on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Sunday of each month, 11 a.m. • South Boston Church of Christ, 3105 Halifax Road, South ville, Virginia. Sunday service 11 a.m. • Meherrin United Methodist Church, 97 Stagecoach Road, Boston; 434-575-7138; Sunday morning Bible study 10:00 • Browns Chapel United Methodist Church, 1711 Gravel Hill Meherrin, Sunday school 10 a.m., Sunday service 11 a.m., a.m.; Worship services 11:00 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 Rd., Dillwyn; (434) 983-2400. Sunday School 9 a.m.; Wor- Pastor Kyla Silver pm. Wednesday Bible study 7:00 p.m. ship Service 10 a.m. Rev. Evelyn Penn, Pastor, evelynpenn@ • Mercy Seat Baptist Church, 5 Kingsville Rd. Farmville, Virgin- • Southall Memorial United Methodist Church, 6220 Saxkey vaumc.org. ia; Sunday School 9:30 a.m. ; Regular service every 1st, 3rd Road, Saxe, Va. 23967. Sunday School 9 a.m.; Children’s • Calvary Chapel Farmville, 302 Industrial Park Rd., Farmville, and 5th Sunday 11:00 a.m. ; Bible Study Wednesday 7:00 Church 9:45; Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Pastor Phillip Hong. 434-315-0406; Sunday services 10 a.m.; Wednesday services p.m.. Rev. Walter M. Fells, pastor • Spring Creek Baptist Church, 918 Darlington Heights Rd., 6:30 p.m.; Marv Fisher, pastor. • Midway Baptist Church, 2595 Midway Road, Phenix, 434- Cullen; (434) 248-6819; springcreekbaptistva.org Sunday • Central Baptist Church, 57 Merryman Dr., Victoria; Sunday 376-3574: Sunday Worship Services 11:00 a.m.; Sunday School at 10 a.m., Worship at 11 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study School 10 a.m.; Worship Service 11 a.m.; Jerry M. Horning, school 9:45 a.m.; Youth Meeting 7:00 p.m. on Sunday and at 6:30 p.m. Rev. Paul McLinden Pastor. Wednesday. • St. Andrews Baptist Church, 2100 Taro Road, Cullen; Sun- • Concord Baptist Church, 3225 Germantown Road, Charlotte • Morrison Grove Baptist Church, Charlotte Court House, Va.: day School every Sunday 9:45 a.m.; service every first and Court House: Sunday School 10 a.m., worship service 11 a.m. Services 1st and 3rd Sunday each month at 11 a.m.; Rev. Sam- third Sunday 11 a.m. Rev. Dr. Maurice Finney. Dr. Bob Davis, Pastor. uel F. Trent, Pastor. • St. Luke COGIC, 95 Arvin Street, Keysville. Sunday School • Cullen Baptist Church, 202 Taro Road, Cullen, 434-610- • Mossingford Baptist Church, Saxkey Road, Saxe: Services 9:00 a.m., Sunday worship 10:00 a.m., Bible study Tuesday 7 9859; Sunday School 10 a.m.; service 11 a.m. Pastor Guy 11 a.m.; Sunday school; 10 a.m.; Reverend John L. Craighead p.m. Pastor William E. Mosby, Jr. Stockslager • Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, 792 Mount Calvary Rd., Brook- • St. Michael Baptist Church, 4160 Drakes Main Street, Drakes • Crewe Baptist Church, 400 E. Virginia Avenue, Crewe, 434- neal, 434-376-5478. Sunday school every Sunday 10 a.m.; Branch. Sunday School 10:00 a.m., Sunday worship 11:00 645-7464; Sunday School, 9:30 a.m., Worship Service, 11 a.m., service 11:30 a.m. 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sunday each month; Bible a.m., 2nd and 4th Sundays each month. Pastor Rev. James Children’s Programs: King’s Kids, Sunday 5 p.m.; Children’s Study 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month at 11 a.m. Rev. E. Goode. Choir Sunday 7 p.m.; Bible study Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m., Fel- L.S. Otey. • St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 1361 Free State Rd., Meherrin, lowship Hall; Fellowship Dinner, 3rd Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m., • Mt. Harmony United Methodist Church, 505 Mt. Harmony 804-691-8539, Sunday services 1:30 p.m. Rev. Matt Sorenson. Fellowship Hall. Rev. Alden Hicks, Pastor RD, Keysvill; 434-223-8237; Worship 9:15 am; Sunday School • Thrifts Chapel Church, located at the intersection of Poor- • Drakes Branch Baptist Church, 4525 Main St, Drakes 10:15 am; Rev. Pat Kelley, [email protected]. house and Marshalltown Roads between Victoria and Ken- Branch, Virginia; (434) 568-4021; Sunday School 10:00a.m., • Mt. Nebo Baptist Church, Abilene, Sunday school 10:00, bridge, gospel singing and guitar music by the “Poorhouse Worship Service 11:00 a.m., Wednesday evening Adult Bible Worship 11:00, Prayer Meeting Wed. night at 7:00 p.m. Bible Boys” during each Sunday morning service 10-11 a.m. Along Study and TeamKid (grades K-6) 7:00 p.m. Study 2nd and 3rd Sunday night at 7:00 p.m. Tony Reeves, with Pastor Mike Johnson. • Emmanuel Bible Church, 401 Southern Drive, Keysville; Pastor. • Trinity Baptist Church, 435 Four Locust Hwy., Keysville; Sunday school 10 a.m., Sunday services 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., • Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church, 5083 Mt. Pleasant Sunday Morning Worship 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Sunday evening Bible study Wednesday 7 p.m. Road (Just off Rt.15), Meherrin, 434-223-8237; Sunday school worship at 6 p.m. • Empowering Word Ministry, 591 Patrick Henry Highway 10:30 a.m., Sunday service 11:30 a.m.; Rev. Pat Kelley patkel- • Triumph Baptist Church, 2756 Darlington Heights Road, (Hwy. 360), Keysville: Sunday worship 10:30 a.m. Pastor Sam- [email protected]. Pamplin; Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Sunday Worship 11:00 uel C. Mills, Sr. • Mt. Tirzah Baptist Church, 174 Thomas Jefferson Hwy., Char- a.m. Prayer/Praise & Bible Study Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Rev. • Eureka Baptist Church: 4757 George Washington Hwy. lotte Court House, 434-542-5904, Sunday services at 10 and James W. Morris, pastor. (Rt.#40) Keysville: Sunday Worship Service: 10:45 a.m.; Sun- 11 a.m.; Bible study Wednesday 6:30 p.m.; Men’s breakfast the • The Worship Center, 1001 South of Dan School Road, South day School All Ages 9:30 a.m.; Bible Study and Prayer Wed. first Saturday of each month at 7:30 a.m. Rev. Charles Maney Boston; 434-470-1498; Sunday morning worship 10 a.m 6:30-7:30 p.m. Choir Practice Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Matthew • New Hope United Methodist Church 6101 Scuffletown Road, • Union Grove Baptist Church, 2006 County Line Road, Keys- Homan, Pastor. Randolph, 434-542-4166, Sunday school 10 a.m., Sunday ser- ville; Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m. rev. • First Baptist Church, Highway 607, Wylliesburg, 434-735- vices 11 a.m., Bible study every Thursday at 7 p.m., United Charles David Vaughan, Pastor. 2111; Sunday School 10 a.m., Sun- Methodist Women meet third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m., • Upper Room Outreach Ministry, 3875 S. James Madison day Service 11:30 a.m. Reverend Opie youth meetings monthly call for details Hwy., Farmville; Sunday School 1st, 2nd, 3rd Sunday 9:45 Terrell, Jr. of Lewisburg, North Carolina • Oak View & Rough Creek Shared Ministry, Oak View, 1454 a.m.; Morning Praise Service 10:45 a.m., Service 11 a.m., 4th • Friendship Baptist Church, 239 Friendship Church Rd., Crawley Road, Cullen; Rough Creek, 110 Rough Creek Road, Sunday early service 9 a.m. casual dress. Rev. Stanley Wesley. Drakes Branch, 434-736-8572; Sunday Services 10 a.m., 11 Phenix; 434-542-5787 or 434-542-5287. Sunday School 10 • Village Presbyterian Church, 140 Legrande Ave., Charlotte a.m., a.m. at both churches, worship services Oak View 11:15 a.m. Court House; Sunday service 9:30 a.m. • Generations Church, 580 Commerce Road (Southside first & third Sunday of the month, Rough Creek 11:15 a.m. sec- • Wylliesburg Baptist Church, 655 Barnesville Hwy, Wyllies- See Tripp on page A9 YMCA Building) Farmville; 434-942-4925. Sunday Service & ond & fourth Sunday. burg, VA 23976; Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Service 11 children’s church 11 am; Sunday school 9:45-10:30 am. Pastor • Public Fork Christian Church, 1720 J.E.B. Stuart Hwy., Red a.m., Wednesday night Worship Service 7 p.m., Bible study Barry Thornsbury. Oak; Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Service 11 a.m.; D.M. 7:45 p.m. Billy Tatum, Pastor WE PREFER EMAIL! Send your letters, releases and photos to [email protected]; ad inquiries to [email protected]; calendar listings to [email protected] A10 March 19-25, 2020 The Southside Messenger Classifieds SERVICES SERVICES FOR SALE Cliborne’s Home Repair NEED GRAVEL? 10 Ton CrushRun...... $210 434-568-4027 10 Ton #57...... $280 Need a Classified Ad? Free Estimates Delivered & Tailgate Spread (Local) CALL 434-736-0152 or • Roofing • Siding • Painting • Decks Call 434-420-2002 • Replacement Windows & More (9-2817) EMAIL [email protected] FOR SALE 2017 John Deere Tractor - 3025E, 6 attachments. NOTICE NOTICE $15,000 414 Gethsemane Church Ave. 434-736-9126 Drakes Branch, VA 23937 Call Mickey Douglas or Joey Watts FOR SALE 434-568-5311 Buy One Get One FREE SERVICES on Select Piano Tuning & Repair Recliners! POWER CHAIRS Reasonable Rates START AT $299 12 PIECE LIVING ROOM SET $1199 Call William Lynn Heritage House 434-547-8082 South Boston, Va. 434-575-8700 NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE Pursuant to Decrees of the Circuit Court of the County of Lunen- All that parcel of land in the Town of Victoria, Lunenburg County, W. Louis Bridgforth; thence along said line northerly to the point burg, Virginia entered in the cases specified herein, the following Virginia, known as Lot No. R and a portion of Lot S, Block 10-A, of beginning. real estate will be sold at public auction on on the Map of Town of Victoria. Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at the Lunenburg County Circuit Court- PARCEL 18: LUNENBURG COUNTY vs CHRISTOPHER SMITH house, 11435 Courthouse Road, Lunenburg, VA 23952 PARCEL 10: LUNENBURG COUNTY vs J. W. ECHOLS, JR. MAP NO. 028-01-0-2H at 12:00 p.m., to-wit: MAP NO. 033A5-01-10A-S1 ONTARIO ROAD 1804 MAIN STREET PARCEL 1: TOWN OF VICTORIA vs All that parcel of land in Rehoboth District, Lunenburg County, SAMUEL HARRISON ALLEN, JR. All that parcel of land in the Town of Victoria, Lunenburg County, Virginia, being 3.00 acres, more or less, shown on a survey re- MAP NO. 033A5-04-0-200 Virginia, being a portion of Lot No. S, Block No. 10-A, on the Map corded in Deed Book 215, page 30A. 1600 VIRGINIA AVENUE of Town of Victoria. LESS AND EXCEPT conveyances recorded in Deed Book 79, PARCEL 19: TOWN OF KENBRIDGE vs All that parcel of land in the Town of Victoria, Lunenburg County, page 33 and Deed Book 79, page 63. SPROUSES CORNER LLC Virginia, being Lot 200, Mercedes Terrace, as shown in Map Book MAP NO. 035A7-05-0-E 5, page 9. PARCEL 11: LUNENBURG COUNTY vs J. W. ECHOLS, JR. MAP NO. 033A5-01-13A-6 All that parcel of land in the Town of Kenbridge, Lunenburg Coun- PARCEL 2: TOWN OF VICTORIA vs 1410 4TH STREET ty, Virginia, being Lot E on the Cralle Plat. SAMUEL HARRISON ALLEN, JR. MAP NO. 033A5-04-0-203 All that parcel of land in the Town of Victoria, Lunenburg County, PARCEL 20: LUNENBURG COUNTY vs ROBERT L. STAPLES 1606 VIRGINIA AVENUE Virginia, being Lot No. 6, Block No. 13-A, on the Map of Town of MAP NO. 034-0A-0-50 Victoria. All that parcel of land in the Town of Victoria, Lunenburg County, All that parcel of land in Plymouth District, Lunenburg County, Virginia, being Lot 203, Mercedes Terrace, as shown in Map Book PARCEL 12: LUNENBURG COUNTY vs J. W. ECHOLS, JR. Virginia, being 4.00 acres, more or less, beginning at a point 5, page 9. MAP NO. 033A5-01-13A-7 on the northern line of the public highway between Victoria and 1414 4TH STREET Kenbridge and on the line between Haywood H. Drummond and PARCEL 3: TOWN OF VICTORIA vs Ernest Thomas; thence Westerly along said highway right of way SAMUEL HARRISON ALLEN, JR. All that parcel of land in the Town of Victoria, Lunenburg County, 208.75 ft., and extending back along the line of Ernest Thomas MAP NO. 033A5-04-0-205 Virginia, being Lot No. 7 and Lot No. 8, Block No. 13-A, on the and between parallel lines 835 ft. 1500 VIRGINIA AVENUE Map of Town of Victoria. LESS AND EXCEPT conveyances recorded in Deed Book 110, at page 22 and Deed Book 200, at page 323. All that parcel of land in the Town of Victoria, Lunenburg County, PARCEL 13: LUNENBURG COUNTY vs HEATH H. HANCOCK Virginia, being Lot 205, Mercedes Terrace, as shown in Map Book MAP NO. 040-03-0-17 PARCEL 21: LUNENBURG COUNTY vs 5, page 9. DREWRY ALLEN STOKES All that parcel of land in Rehoboth District, Lunenburg County, MAP NO. 019-0A-0-37 PARCEL 4: TOWN OF VICTORIA vs Virginia, being 6.20 acres, more or less, known as Lot 17 and Lot SAMUEL HARRISON ALLEN, JR. 18 on a plat recorded in Plat Book 9, page 32. All that parcel of land in Pleasant Grove District, Lunenburg Coun- MAP NO. 033A5-04-0-206 ty, Virginia, being 35.00 acres, more or less, bounded North by 1606 VIRGINIA AVENUE PARCEL 14: LUNENBURG COUNTY vs ARTHUR JENNINGS the public road leading from Nutbush to Double Bridges (Lunen- MAP NO. 021-10-0-2 burg Secondary Route #626); East by All that parcel of land in the Town of Victoria, Lunenburg County, Sam Stokes, deceased, and C. L. Johns; South by G. Hart; Virginia, being Lot 206, Mercedes Terrace, as shown in Map Book All that parcel of land known as Lot #2, fronting 100 ft. on State West by N. Pendleton. 5, page 9. Road 723 adjoining Lot #1 and extending back between parallel LESS AND EXCEPT a conveyance of 10.00 acres recorded in lines 150 ft. Deed Book 115, at page 206. PARCEL 5: LUNENBURG COUNTY vs COURTLAND COFFER MAP NO. 033A8-02-27C-10 PARCEL 15: LUNENBURG COUNTY vs RICHARD S. JONES PARCEL 22: LUNENBURG COUNTY vs 621 11TH STREET MAP NO. 035-03-0-2A DOROTHY L. UNDERWOOD MAP NO. 008-03-0-1 All that parcel of land in the Town of Victoria, Lunenburg County, All that parcel of land in Brown’s Store District, Lunenburg Coun- 3776 GERMANTOWN ROAD Virginia, known as Lot 10, Block 27C. ty, Virginia, on the West side of Virginia Secondary Highway No. 710, being 1.00 acre, more or less, beginning on the Western All that parcel of land in Pleasant Grove District, Lunenburg PARCEL 6: TOWN OF VICTORIA vs edge of the right of way of Highway No. 710 at an iron pin, said County, Virginia, known as Lot 1, Beechridge Acres, being 3.787 DEBRA DAWN COVINGTON iron pin located 840 ft. from the Northeastern corner of Georgia acres, more or less, shown on a plat recorded in Plat Cabinet 2, MAP NO. 033A5-01-22B-10 R. Christopher and James P. Christopher. Folder 271. 1619 12TH STREET PARCEL 16: TOWN OF KENBRIDGE vs ALFRED H. MAR- PARCEL 23: LUNENBURG COUNTY vs All that parcel of land in in the Town of Victoria, Lunenburg Coun- SHALL KATHRYN D. VAN HORN ty, Virginia, being Lot 10, Block 22B, shown in MAP NO. 035A10-07-0-28 MAP NO. 011-04-0-8 Map Book 7, page 59. All that parcel of land in the Town of Kenbridge, Lunenburg Coun- All that parcel of land in Lewiston District, Lunenburg County, Vir- PARCEL 7: LUNENBURG COUNTY vs ty, Virginia, being Lot 29 and a portion of Lot 28 Alice Inge Subdi- ginia, being 6.46 acres, more or less, shown as Lot 8 on a plat HAZEL W. CRAFTON/GEORGE O. PETTUS, JR. vision, recorded in Plat Book 6, page 65. recorded in Plat Book 9, page 108. MAP NO. 007A-01-0-7 COUNTRY LINE ROAD PARCEL 17: LUNENBURG COUNTY vs CARRIE J. RHODES PARCEL 24: LUNENBURG COUNTY vs BRENDA J. WINN MAP NO. 035A10-05-A1-E MAP NO. 036-0A-0-113 All that parcel of land in Pleasant Grove District, Lunenburg 626 SOUTH BROAD STREET 148 PINE GROVE ROAD County, Virginia, being Lot 7 on a plat recorded in Plat Book 8, page 203. All that parcel of land in the Town of Kenbridge, Lunenburg Coun- All that parcel of land in Brown’s Store District, Lunenburg Coun- ty, Virginia, beginning on Broad Street with the line of B. A. Love ty, Virginia, being 1.98 acres, more or less, shown on a plat re- PARCEL 8: LUNENBURG COUNTY vs on a ditch and running in a northern direction along Broad Street corded in Deed Book 169, page 595. DOROTHY PATRICIA HICKS CRAWLEY 70 ft.; thence at right angles with Broad Street in a westerly direc- MAP NO. 035A7-06-02-11 tion 200 ft.; thence southerly to said ditch; thence easterly along The terms of sale require a deposit of 25% of the bid price with 608 NORTH BROAD STREET said ditch to the point of beginning the balance due in ten days. on Broad Street. Additional terms will be announced at the sale. All that parcel of land in Brown’s Store District, Lunenburg Coun- AND Each sale shall be subject to confirmation by the Court. ty, Virginia, being 1.00 acre, more or less, and known as Lot 11, All that parcel of land in the Town of Kenbridge, Lunenburg Coun- Block 2, Town of Kenbridge. ty, Virginia, beginning at a point on the northwestern corner of JAMES W. ELLIOTT the line between C. R. Barker and W. Louis Bridgforth; thence in Special Commissioner PARCEL 9: LUNENBURG COUNTY vs J. W. ECHOLS, JR. a straight line with coincides with the line between the property 7100 U. S. Route 17 MAP NO. 033A5-01-10A-R of C. R. Barker and W. Louis Bridgforth in a westerly direction Yorktown, VA 23692 1806 MAIN STREET 100 ft.; thence at right angles thereto in a southerly direction to a (757) 898-7000 branch or ditch; thence along said ditch in an easterly direction to www.vataxsale.com WE PREFER EMAIL! 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WE PREFER EMAIL! Send your letters, releases and photos to [email protected]; ad inquiries to [email protected]; calendar listings to [email protected] A12 March 19-25, 2020 The Southside Messenger Character Flaws, Marriage and What Edge? (I Didn’t See Any Edge) Parry’s Ponderings Hopefully one positive thing that may emerge from After a quarter of a centu- there would be no divorces. the coronavirus pandemic is that maybe, just may- ry of marriage I have learned Total the hours you spend on be, it will wake us up to the fact we should not be many things. I can now com- your hobby and devote half outsourcing so much of our critical needs to for- pile a complete list of my of that to cherishing your eign countries, especially those countries that cer- character flaws. I have also spouse AND do it with half of tainly do not have our best interests at heart. Bring learned that a bride’s reac- the dedication and attention the manufacture of critical needs products back to tion to certain events varies to details you give your hob- America! depending on the time of day, by. the day of the week, sunspot Of course when I write activity, the life cycles of ran- something like this there dom life forms and other fac- WILL be some sort of cosmic tors, some of which can be adjustment. That’s the price identified and avoided. we always pay for thinking Virginia Outreach News In our case, the great- we have something figured FLASHBACK: March 19, 2009 er the amount of a positive out. I may get home tonight Happy birthday wish- checking account balance, a and find Management stand- es to everyone celebrating less intense reaction to neg- ing at the door with her bags ative events occurs. The in- area where all of you except packed. their birthday this week. verse is also true. A negative one hand is over the edge. If that ever happens I al- March 19 - Kaley Moon, Saxe; account balance increases Personally I would not con- ready know what I am go- Ama Gee, Orange, N.J.; Gary negative reactions. I find that sider this to be over the edge ing to say. “Just give me Foster, Chase City; interesting, odd but interest- as long as I have one finger ten minutes before you go.” Charles Pulliam, Jr., Fort ing. To me positive is positive nail on the other side. Odd- Then I am going to pack a bag Mitchell; Caleb Trent, Farm- and negative is negative and ly enough, Management be- and go with her. ville; T’amiyah Houchens, the degrees of positive and lieves in staying behind all of We went shopping for Chase City March 22 - Edna negative are irrelevant. those silly safety fences peo- pants, shoes and a tie for Gee Spencer, Charlotte Court ple build near edges. I recently discovered that me to wear to the daughter’s House my bride, Management, be- In spite of her charac- wedding. Pants are generally March 24 - Shenika Gee, lieves we have spent our en- ter quirks, Management and a good idea for public events tire married life living on the I make a perfect team. I’ll but ties are ridiculous. They Kataleen, Georgia edge. I was shocked. I hadn’t point out here that if you must have been invented by March 25 - Ernest Jones, noticed any edge. This may think marriage is a fifty/ some man-hating woman. Drakes Branch; Marcus VIRGINIA be a difference between men fifty arrangement you will Just put this around your neck Friend, Drakes Branch; FREEMAN and women or it may be an have problems. Sometimes and tie a slipknot in it. Had Sakina Williams, Char- isolated difference between it is eighty/twenty and even I been born a century earlier lotte Court House Management and me. 100/0. There are times when I would have probably been something big, but if I spent at least 12 min- each spouse will have to give hanged for something by now Wishing all of you many in any way you can do utes contemplating, consid- 100 percent. Remember that and that may be the cause of more happy birthdays. HAP- something to make them smile and life will be better. ering and cogitating on this my aversion. I am also of- PY BIRTHDAY! or something they can’t do for phenomenon. Our home isn’t One of my theories is that fended by paying as much for themselves, you do it. at some point in his life a man on the edge of anything. Of a strip of scrap cloth as I do They will be happy and course, if we had built on should love one woman, one for a good pair of blue jeans. Get well wishes to all you will feel good about a mountain I would have piece of land, one house, one The bride was also look- of the sick and shut in. wanted a mountain with a car and one dog. Then, if nec- ing at some sexy lingerie. Hope all of you are well doing it. They will be surprised tall bluff so I could have had essary, he should be willing Now that’s a case where a soon and up and about. You that you did something to make a deck built over the valley. to give up the land, house, car scrap of cloth is worth the are all in our prayers. them happy. Remem- Management says that would and dog for the woman. That money even if it will only be ber, it doesn’t have to be over the edge while any- being said, I suppose I am go- worn a few minutes at a time. Sympathy to all of the cost a lot, it’s the thought one else would see that it was ing to have to sort out exactly Then I found she was looking families who lost a loved one that counts. over the valley. where this edge we’ve been for something special for our recently, including the fami- living on is and take steps to This aberration in her daughter. I have to say my ly of Wilford Venable Jr., for- MEMORIES perspective shows up occa- move away from it. bride is a wise woman. First We must always have old Another of my theories is merly of Randolph, God has sionally. On the edge clearly she checked out how it would memories and young hope. means half of your anatomy that if folks would put half look and fit. Then she made chosen another angel, you Memory is not so brilliant as is on each side of the edge. the effort into their marriages sure it was still attractive have our deepest sympathy. Then there may be a gray as they do into their hobbies tossed on a chair or the floor. Our heartfelt prayers and good hope, wishes go out to all of you in but it is more beautiful, your time of need. You have and a thousand times more our deepest sympathy. true. A memory is what is left when something happens Thought for the week- and does not completely un- Mom of a Son The best view comes after the happen. hardest climb. Are you raising a son “on At the same time, he learns to News in to me by Sun. your own” as a single parent? be a member of a team. Two DO SOMETHING THAT 6 p.m. Call or text me 434- Being a single parent is one of birds with one stone, so to WOULD MAKE SOMEONE 568-0596 or you can leave the hardest jobs on the planet! speak. HAPPY me a message vstars@kinex. You face what can, at times, Lastly, don’t forget about It doesn’t have to be net seem like an insurmountable your local church. Most stack of obstacles. Obstacles churches have programs de- that you will only be able to signed specifically for kids. meet with help from family, These programs are gen- Barksdale Cancer friends, and neighbors. Here erally designed for specif- are a few pointers that all ic age groups. YoungLife is Foundation Moms should remember. one example. YoungLife’s First, don’t forget about website states, “Young Life Seeks the “boy stuff.” Kenny Rog- Finding the right role model doesn’t start with a pro- ers’ perspective, “Here is requires that you are inten- gram. It starts with adults what I’ve learned about rais- tional about identifying car- who are concerned enough Applicants for ing boys. If you keep them ing, encouraging, and mature about kids to go to them, on busy, they’re fine, if you let voices that you can trust. their turf and in their culture, $1,000 Annual ‘em get bored, they’ll dis- You’re lucky if your son building bridges of authentic mantle your house board by has a grandfather, uncle, or friendship. These relation- Scholarship board.” Respect your boy’s adult cousin in his life. Close ships don’t happen overnight behavior — the jokes, the family members make your — they take time, patience, sports, and the love of dirt. search for a man for your trust, and consistency.” You The Barksdale Cancer Foundation (BCF), is seeking applicants for its Second, your son is not son to hang out with much can find the YoungLife loca- annual $1,000 scholarship, which will be given to a graduating Charlotte the man of the house! What more straightforward. Your tions at /www.younglife.org. are you really saying when Although the author of County student who is pursuing a career in the medical field. family or close family friends To be eligible for the scholarship, a student must: you tell your son he is the are a natural place to find a this poem is unknown, it still man of the house? Sure, it mentor. Hopefully, they live rings very true. • Be a Charlotte County resident might be cute. However, you nearby, and it is convenient The Mother of Boys • Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better (on a 4.0 scale) are distorting his view of self for him and your son to spend Handprints on the cup- • Be pursuing an associate or baccalaureate degree in an institute of and not allowing him to be time together. boards and shoes in the hall higher learning in the medical field a kid. Sorry if this sounds Another option is his Toys in the couch and • Submit an official transcript with the school seal and an authorized harsh; but, his role is to be jeans on the chair coach or the father of one of official’s signature your child, not be your equal. his teammates. It follows Toilet seat is up and mud • Submit a signed application (original signature only) Repeat to yourself: My that you need to be sure you on the wall son is not my alter ego. He know these individuals well. Kitchen shelves are al- • Write an essay between 250 and 500 words on the following topic: is not the man of the house. The mentor’s values and ways bare What medical field have you chosen and why? He is not an adult. His is my morals should match yours. Wrestling, dirt, cars, and • Provide proof of enrollment in a college or university. This can be in son, with age-appropriate As the Mom, you have to noise the form of a letter from the school stating that the student is enrolled, responsibilities like feeding I’m sure you have guessed have a very high comfort lev- copy of a bill from the school, or other proof deemed acceptable by the the dog, taking out the trash, I’m the mother of boys. el with the men in your son’s Foundation. It is the student’s responsibility to provide this proof. making his bed, and clearing life. Being part of a sports Children are a heritage the table. team can be a great way to from the Lord, offspring a re- Applications are available from the guidance offices at Third, your goal is to find provide your son with strong ward from him. Psalms 127:3 Randolph-Henry High School, Fuqua School or via BCF’s website: healthy role models. The male influences. By encour- Cheryl Gowin and Den- www.barksdalecancerfou.wixsite.com/mysite. closer to puberty, the more aging participation in his fa- nis Gowin. Call us with your Completed applications should be mailed to Barksdale Cancer Foun- your son needs a masculine vorite sport, your son’s in- feedback, comments, is- dation, Attn: Scholarship Committee, P. O. Box 225, Charlotte Court influence and the guidance of teraction with the coach will sues, or questions; our phone a supportive male role model. number is 434-808-2637. House, VA 23923. Applications are due by April 15, 2020. WE PREFER EMAIL! 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STATEWIDE - Gover- ing closely with school divi- academic development by and ensure continued access offender visitation at all fa- nor Ralph Northam ordered sions and the Department of encouraging schools to pro- to critical services for the cilities until further notice. last Friday that all schools Social Services to ensure stu- vide students and families most vulnerable Virginians. Off-site video visitation is in Virginia should close for dents who qualify for free or with educational resources Governor Northam also still available. a minimum of two weeks in reduced lunch programs are throughout this time,” said halted specially-scheduled A dedicated COVID-19 response to the continued able to access those programs Dr. James Lane, State Super- state events and conferences public information line with spread of novel coronavirus, while schools are closed. The intendent of Public Instruc- for 30 days, and banned out- an updated, recorded message or COVID-19. Department of Education will tion. “We are committed to of-state travel for state em- is operational. The phone Schools will close from issue guidance and memos to help divisions address all the ployees, with allowances for number is (804) 887-8484. Monday, March 16, through superintendents across the implications of these closures individuals in border com- DOC has implemented a Friday, March 27, at a min- Commonwealth to provide and will seek to provide each munities. screening protocol for of- imum. Localities will main- specifics about the continu- division with maximum flex- Ongoing State Response fenders coming into state fa- tain authority over specific ity of education, school nu- ibility to address local needs Efforts cilities from local jails. staffing decisions to ensure trition, and updated public as they arise, especially as it The Commonwealth of Virginia provided detailed students maintain continuity health guidelines. relates to make-up days.” Virginia continues to execute guidance to correctional facil- of services or learning, while “We recognize this deci- On Thursday, Governor a multi-agency response plan ities and other work locations protecting the public health sion places burdens on many Northam declared a state across all levels of govern- regarding approved hand of teachers and staff. of our parents and families, of emergency for Virginia, ment. Ongoing statewide ef- washing, sanitizing, and dis- “We are taking this ac- especially for those who rely which will provide increased forts include the following: infectant products, and in- tion to keep Virginians as on school nutrition programs flexibility to ease regulatory Justice-Involved Popula- structions for the proper use safe and healthy as possible, for access to healthy food for requirements and procure- tions of those products to provide and to minimize exposure to their children,” said Secre- ment rules, continue federal The Department of Cor- COVID-19,” said Governor tary of Education Atif Qarni. and multi-state coordination, rections (DOC) has canceled See Closure - Page B3 Northam. “I recognize this “However, we believe clos- will pose a hardship on many ing Virginia schools is in the families, but closing our Commonwealth’s best in- schools for two weeks will terest as we seek to stop the not only give our staff time spread of COVID-19. Virginia LCPS Officials React to School Closure to clean and disinfect school will continue to explore and LUNENBURG - After an lunenburgcountyschools.org with our team as we plan facilities, it will help slow the implement innovative ap- announcement from Vir- to stay informed about the for Covid-19 and continue to spread of this virus. This is a proaches to provide meals to ginia State officials last Fri- Coronavirus (Covid-19). check our website for more fluid and fast-changing situ- students who qualify for free day that all schools would Superintendent Berkley detailed information. Stay ation. We will do everything and reduced lunch during this be closed for the next two continued, “Please be patient safe!” possible to ensure that stu- closure.” weeks, Lunenburg Coun- dents who rely on school nu- School officials are also ty Public Schools officials trition programs continue to working to minimize disrup- worked to prepare for the have access to meals, and that tions to instructional time. disruption to the year. the disruption to academics is “The Department of Ed- LCPS Superintendent Charles Berkley offered the as minimal as possible.” ucation is working closely following information from Virginia Department of with divisions to minimize the county schools on Mon- Education officials are work- disruptions to our students’ day. “Lunenburg County Public Schools is committed to providing learning ex- periences for our students Lunenburg Towns Continue during a national crisis and statewide closing of public schools in Virginia. As a re- sult, the district and school to Monitor Pandemic administrators will work together closely with teach- LUNENBURG - Kenbridge accordingly.” ers to ensure the continua- and Victoria officials contin- Kenbridge officials did tion of ongoing learning ex- ue to follow the latest infor- remind residents that pay- periences at home. We value mation about the Coronavirus ments to the town can be that all students may not closely to determine any ad- made by mail, in the payment have the opportunity to ac- ditional action that needs to box in the parking lot, online cess the internet and we will be taken. For now both towns through the Town’s webpage, work diligently to provide say that residents will not see and through credit card pay- equitable resources. Our top an interruption in services. ments over the phone if you priority is always the health Kenbridge Town Manager are not comfortable getting and well-being of our stu- Tony Matthews did note that out in public. dents and staff.” “as of now the only action the Victoria Town Manager Community members town has taken is to cancel Rodney Newton also noted and parents may stay con- the Town Council meeting for that town services will con- nected through the Lunen- this week. All offices will re- tinue now without interrup- burg County Public Schools main open until instructed by tion as they monitor to see if website, https://www. the Governor’s offices to act any changes need to be made. Local Fire Departments Respond to Fire and Accident Calls SOUTHSIDE - A warning from local fire departments last week noted that there was an increased fire danger in the area. That proved to be true as local departments ran several calls for both fire and accident incidents. Kenbridge Fire Depart- ment had an unusual call on March 8 when they respond- ed to a vehicle accident that involved a car running into a home. The department was able to secure the location and help with that call. They also had a call for a fire at the former saw mill location in Kenbridge. The firefighters quickly responded and were able to limit any damage. Meherrin Volunteer Fire & Rescue also responded to a fire with several other de- See Fire - Page B32 The B2 March 19-25, 2020 Southside Messenger Court House Fire Department Fire and Bacon District Volunteer Continued from B1 Fire Department with a large partments. This call took scale brush fire with limited place on March 8 around 3:40 access. Meherrin responded p.m. Meherrin was called with Support 5, TAC 5, Brush to assist Drakes Branch Fire 5, and Engine 5 along with 12 and Rescue, Keysville Vol. members to help limit the fire Fire Department, Charlotte spread and put it out.

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LUNENBURG - The ented husband and wife may cause. Please watch for Lunenburg County Commu- duo Glenn and Karen Hood. future announcements in nity Concert is a quarterly Pre-concert piano music this newspaper and follow us event that many music fans was to be performed by Sta- on Facebook for further up- in the area look forward to cy Sharpe Branch during the dates.” attending. As with most other March 20 event. They continued, “Unfor- events at this time, the orga- Organizers stated, “Due tunately, as the number of nizers have decided in light of to recommendations from the positive COVID-19 cases in the recent information from Centers for Disease Control, this nation is increasing by the hour, the CDC is recom- health and government offi- the Lunenburg County Com- mending that large events cials that the concert will be munity Concert that had been be cancelled to limit further postponed. scheduled for Friday, March spread. Therefore, we regret The event was set to be 20, has been postponed for having to do this but will an evening of bluegrass gos- at least two months. We are postpone the concert to a lat- pel music with the First Go sorry for any inconvenience er date that is as yet to be de- ‘Round band, joined by tal- and disappointment that this termined.” The Southside Messenger March 19-25, 2020 B3 The Wright Report Wright Legislative Scholarship Offered

This past week has been one for the history books. I Delegate Tommy Wright for at least the previous year. been accepted to and must was in Richmond on Thurs- is pleased to announce that The applicant must be a matriculate in a Virginia col- day to finish the 2020 Gen- The Delegate Tommy Wright resident in the 61st Legisla- lege or university. eral Assembly Session and Legislative Scholarship is tive District and be a gradu- The transcript, applica- vote on the state budget once again being offered. ating senior. tion, and a letter of support (which I will provide a full This year marks the 20th An- The applicant must have a must be mailed by Saturday, report on next week) but niversary of its offering. This 3.0 or better scholastic aver- March 28, 2020. The address the public focus that day is a $250 one-year scholar- age. is as follows: and since has been on the ship for graduating seniors The applicant must have Mrs. Tammy Brankley Coronavirus and how it will who live in the 61st Legisla- a transcript and a letter of Mulchi affect our local commu- tive District and attend one of reference from a teacher or The Delegate Tommy nities. As you know, the situation has been rapid- the eight high schools in the a guidance counselor mailed Wright Legislative Scholar- ly changing. As of Sunday 61st House District. with your application to the ship Committee morning, there are for- The criteria set for this scholarship committee. PO Box 1323, Victoria, VA ty-five confirmed positive award is as follows: The applicant must in- 23974 cases of COVID-19 in Vir- The applicant’s parents clude a one-page letter ex- ginia, including one death. or guardian must have estab- plaining why this scholarship If you need any addition- The President has de- people who are sick, and lished Virginia residency by is important to them. al information, please contact clared a National Emergen- if you are sick, stay home. having paid state income tax The recipient must have my office at 434-696-3061 cy to speed the response to When you can, avoid being the virus. Virginia’s Gov- in large groups of people. ernor has declared a state Don’t touch your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed of emergency and laid out ternational Airport is one of have been in China or Iran hands, and wash your hands steps that our state agen- Closure 11 airports designated by the during the past 14 days. cies are taking to limit the often with soap and wa- federal government to re- Virginia is also working spread of the virus. He has ter for at least 20 seconds. Continued from B1 ordered all of Virginia’s Cover your cough or sneeze protection from COVID-19. ceive flights from China. The with transportation partners schools – public and private with a tissue and then wash State Workforce CDC is conducting screenings to help reduce the potential – shut down for a minimum or sanitize your hands. Get The Department of Hu- of passengers at Dulles who spread of disease. of two weeks. Most of our plenty of rest and drink lots man Resource Manage- of fluids. higher education institu- ment (DHRM) has directed tions have made announce- Contact local churches Authorities Look for Help in Theft in Clarksville all state agencies to update ments in recent days that to see if there is anything they are suspending classes the congregation is doing to their emergency operations CLARKSVILLE - Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office is and going to online or dis- help people, and most im- and paid leave policies, and asking for help in solving a crime that recently took place. tance learning for the im- portantly, be aware of what Virginia will begin imple- A camper was stolen from Lakeside Storage on Hwy. 15 mediate future. our community needs as we menting a phased transition North in Clarksville. A truck drove into the location, hooked Throughout our district, continue to work our way to teleworking for state em- up the camper and drove off. Footage of the incident is seen we are all closely moni- through this time. ployees. with a picture of the truck. toring the novel coronavi- The Virginia Department Virginia is setting an ex- If you recognize this truck or have any information re- rus COVID-19 in step with of Health is a wonderful re- ample by activating paid Pub- garding this crime, please contact the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office at 434-738-6171 or 888-624-2207. the Virginia Department of source for all the latest in- lic Health Emergency Leave formation at: http://www. Health. Our top priority as for state employees who have friends and neighbors is to vdh.virginia.gov/ recently traveled to high-risk make sure people stay safe My Legislative Assistant, and healthy. We all must Tammy Mulchi, and I will areas. take precautions to safe- remain available to assist All official travel outside guard ourselves and prevent constituents with matters of Virginia by state employ- the potential spread of this concerning state govern- ees has been halted, with illness. That is the goal at ment. We are monitoring the increased flexibility for in- this time – preventing the situation in Virginia closely ter-state commuters and es- spread of the illness, espe- and will keep you advised as sential personnel. State em- cially to our most vulnera- we learn more. We are also ployees have been advised to ble populations, like older receiving information reg- limit in-person meetings and ularly on resources for as- adults and those who are non-essential work-related chronically ill. sistance and hope you will gatherings. Specific guidance So what can you do? reach out with any questions First and foremost, don’t or concerns. If we may be will be released to agency panic. All of the preventa- of assistance to you, please heads and state employees, tive measures that are being call 434.636.3061 or email and Virginia will revisit these recommended right now [email protected] guidelines after 30 days. are intending to keep peo- ia.gov. Our thoughts and Vulnerable Populations ple healthy and not over- prayers are with each and The Department of Med- whelm our medical system. every person in the 61st Dis- ical Assistance Services and Avoid close contact with trict during this trying time. the Department of Social Ser- vices are preparing options to ensure the most vulnerable Fourth Street populations have continued Motor Company Area Scammers Trying to Find access to critical services, in- cluding the potential for in- Information on Homes Without home care and food support. Body Shop In the event of extend- Mechanical Repairs FREE ed school closures, the De- ESTIMATES! Security Cameras partment of Social Services is Since 1932 working with local partners, SOUTHSIDE - Buggs Island Telephone Cooperative offi- such as food pantries, to en- 210 Fourth Street, Farmville • 434-392-3896 | 434-392-6443 cials are warning Southside Virginia individuals that that a sure no one goes hungry. scam is currently taking place using their name in an attempt Transportation to sell items. The Department of Rail BIT officials said that a joint member of MEC and Buggs and Public Transportation Island Telephone Cooperative (BIT) reported that they re- is coordinating with Met- ceived a call from BIT trying to sell them a Security/Camera ro, Amtrak, Virginia Rail System. Express, and transit agen- The officials release stated, “BIT is not trying to sell this cies across Virginia to adjust service and the call did not come from their office; however, cleaning schedules according the scammers are spoofing their phone number. We believe to CDC protocol. scammers could be trying to see who has a security system Washington Dulles In- and who doesn’t. Please do not offer any information to these people or to anyone else that ever asks for information about your home security or personal account information.” Loan Oak Cancels Breakfast The men and boys prayer breakfast scheduled for March 28, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. scheduled to be held at Lone Oak Baptist church has been cancelled.

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Additional suc- only one left out of a litter of 8 cessful testing was completed puppies brought to the shelter March 7. as transfers from Co. Animal Brad Furr, vice presi- Control with no mom dog. Staff dent of operations for SEC, can’t figure out why Elsa is the said the new equipment ful- last to be adopted because her ly automates the process of sense of humor is infectious, supplying electricity to VCU making staff laugh & other ani- Health Community Memori- mals love her. To adopt fun-lov- al Hospital from either of the Cooperative’s Brunswick or ing Elsa, call (434) 374-8076 in providing electricity to the ship to continue adding value “It is nearly as good as Gary substations. Doing that hospital. That’s important in to rural Virginia.” having someone standing ,or email lakecountryspca@ previously required manual the case of a tornado or oth- Scott Burnette, the hos- next to the unit in the field,” yahoo.com. You may also vis- intervention by a system op- er weather problem affecting pital’s CEO, added, “We ap- Furr said. it LCSPCA at 11764 Hwy. 15, erator in Crewe. The equip- one of the substations. He said preciate the work Southside VCU Health Community Me- Clarksville, VA 23927. It’s open ment more readily allows the the chance of a storm hitting Electric Cooperative has com- morial Hospital, a 70-bed acute for adoptions 12-4 Mon.-Fri., or switching from one substa- two substations is less. pleted to help assure we have care hospital, opened in Novem- Sat. from 11:30-4. tion to the other. For the Cooperative, the the electric power we need to ber 2017. The 167,000-square- “We aspired to reduce work strengthens its partner- operate safely and efficiently. foot hospital and a separate the possibility of human er- ship with the hospital. Wit- We count heavily on our com- 66,000-square-foot building ror when switching in the ness to that was that 20 SEC munity partners, like SEC, to for clinics, educational pro- area of the VCU Health Com- employees, including several provide the high quality of grams, rehabilitation services munity Memorial Hospital,” senior managers, were on site care VCU Health Community and administration primarily Furr said. “The Eaton PST9 for the installation and ener- Memorial Hospital is known serve Mecklenburg, Brunswick also automates the process of gizing. for.” and Lunenburg counties, but switching between electrical “SEC takes its relation- Furr noted that all Co- also see patients from Dinwid- sources, speeding the process ship with VCU Health CMH operative members near the die, Nottoway and Greensville of moving the hospital be- very seriously,” Furr said. hospital “will realize more counties and parts of North Car- tween electrical sources.” “Like SEC and the service we robust electric service” fol- olina. Cole Stevenson, a senior provide, we understand the lowing the distribution sys- Southside Electric Cooper- sales engineer with Eaton, positive impact VCU hospital tem project. Another bene- ative, a not-for-profit, mem- said the equipment provides has on our community. We fit to the new equipment, he ber-owned electric distribution another redundancy for SEC want to support that partner- said, is SEC will now be noti- company, has 56,000 services fied when the switchgear logs across 18 counties in central and an abnormal condition. This southern Virginia. Headquar- will occur through Supervi- tered in Crewe, SEC has district sory Control and Data Acqui- offices in Altavista, Crewe, Din- sition (SCADA), a computer- widdie and Powhatan. This in- ized system for collecting and stitution is an equal opportunity STILL analyzing information. provider and employer. RUNNING OUT TO FETCH THE PAPER? Subscribe Pictured are, from the left, Minister Elaine Goldsberry, Ms. Margaret To Pilson, Mrs. Shirley R. Lee. Remembering Friendship School The Messenger's E-Edition KENBRIDGE - Mrs. Shirley R. Lee of Lunenburg Coun- ty presented a framed photograph copy and historical sketch of the Friendship School to the Friendship Baptist Church in Kenbridge on Saturday, February 29, 2020. A copy of the 1935 photograph is included in Lee’s educa- & Receive An Exact Replica tional collection housed by the Lunenburg County Historical Society. The Friendship School was a one-room frame building organized in 1877 and constructed on one acre of land by Of The Paper In Your Email members of the Friendship Baptist Church to educate African American children in the community. It was located on the church property near State Road #610 (now Bacon Fork Road) in the Lochleven District of Lunenburg County. 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The Virginia High School play date was scheduled for try and Commonwealth, our not allowed. Yesterday, the League recently made an- Monday, March 16. The Out- national and state leaders VHSL Crisis Management nouncements and clarifica- door Track championships, have reacted and made deci- Committee’s decision made a tions regarding spring sports Tennis sions in reaction to the situa- decision to delay the begin- this year. The group has Championships, and the tion. On Thursday, Governor ning of the spring sport sea- postponed the start of spring VHSL Spring Jubilee are not Northam declared a State of son two weeks. sports for two weeks and are affected by this delay and Emergency for Virginia. On While some stakeholders not allowing any practices or all championships are still Friday afternoon, Governor in Virginia will be unhappy gatherings during that time. scheduled on their original Northam ordered all Virgin- with the decision to not allow The release stated, “Due dates. public health officials and key ia K-12 schools closed for a athletic practices, we need to the rapidly changing land- “After continuing to as- stakeholders.” minimum of two weeks and to support our Governor and scape regarding COVID-19 sess the impact of COVID-19 The initial statement President Trump declared a State Superintendent. These and in an effort to support we convened the VHSL Crisis said that during this two- National Emergency as the actions were taken to protect VHSL member schools and Management Committee and week delay to the start of the pandemic grows. Virginians, keep them safe school divisions the VHSL it was decided that the best spring sports season local “On Saturday morning, and healthy and to help slow Crisis Management Com- course of action and most school divisions will have the Dr. James Lane, Superinten- the spread of the COVID-19 mittee met and decided the prudent at this time was to authority to schedule spring dent of Public Instruction for virus. In perspective, we are spring sports season be de- delay spring sports first play practices. Virginia provided clarification looking at the overall health layed for two weeks with the date by two weeks,” VHSL VHSL updated this recent- to school superintendents of the Commonwealth ver- first play date now -sched Executive Director Dr. John ly and stated, “The last two that during the two weeks sus two weeks out of our high uled for March 30, announced W. “Billy” Haun said. “The days in Virginia have moved that Virginia’s public schools school athletic season.” VHSL Executive Director Dr. VHSL continues to assess the very quickly. As the COVID-19 are closed, all school-spon- At this point, the spring John W. “Billy” Haun. The impact of COVID-19 and will situation has changed hourly sored activities, including sport season has not been original spring sports first continue discussions with throughout the world, coun- athletics and practices, are cancelled. SVCC Finishes as National Runner-Up Myrtle Beach, S.C. - The Southside Virginia Commu- nity College men’s basketball team saw a great run in the 2020 USA National Postgrad tournament come to an end with an 81-67 loss to Stillwa- ter Academy (NC) in the title game on Saturday afternoon in N. Myrtle Beach, SC. The appearance in the national championship game was the fourth for the Pan- thers in the last six years as SVCC previously captured postgrad titles in 2015, 2016 and 2017. “Coach Brown and I are very proud of these young men,” said SVCC coach Den- nis Smith. “We started off 0-6 this year with a tough schedule but we knew we had a talented young team that would only get better as the season went along. We were playing our best basketball at the end of the year and that is what you always hope for.” SVCC fell behind early to NATIONAL RUNNER-UP – SVCC finished as the runner-up in the 2020 USA National Postgrad tournament over the weekend in N. Myrtle Stillwater but got a trey from Beach, SC. The appearance in the national championship game was the fourth for the Panthers in the last six years as SVCC previously DeAndre Miles and a bucket captured titles in 2015, 2016 and 2017. Pictured from the left are Coach Vincent Brown, Tae Holmes, Alec Bailey, DeAndre Miles, John by Tyandre Harris to cut the Everhart, Khalil Moore, TJ House, Kris Rhodes, Rick Sullivan, Marquise Petty, Tyandre Harris, Jeff Herriott and Head Coach Dennis Smith. lead to 10-9 at the 10:41 mark (SVCC photo) of the first half. A 3-point play by Tae four assists and four steals. Combine went on a 15-5 SVCC – Sullivan 12, Miles dunk at the 13:36 mark of the Holmes gave SVCC a 16-15 Marquise Petty finished with run to get back in the game 12, Harris 7, Holmes 9, Petty second half gave SVCC a 49- lead at the 8:51 mark. 11 rebounds for the Panthers but a big dunk by Miles ex- 3, House 6, Herriott 4. 29 lead. Two straight buckets by in the game. tended the Panthers lead to Eight straight points by Miles and a runner by Rick 30-18 and SVCC took a 36-20 SVCC, 90-66 Miles including a dunk at Sullivan gave SVCC a 24-19 SVCC…………34 33 - 67 lead to the halftime break. the 8:14 mark extended the lead at the 6:19 mark. B&S…………..36 45 – 81 A 3-point play by TJ SVCC got the national SVCC lead to 61-39 and the Sullivan hit a shot at the House and a trey by Sullivan tourney off to a great start Panthers cruised down the 2:12 mark to knot the score at SVCC – Harris 6, Sulli- extended the lead to 42-22 at with a 90-66 win over a good stretch to the victory. 34 but Stillwater took a 36-34 van 24, Holmes 10, Miles 20, the 15:17 mark of the second DME (Fl) team on Thursday Miles led SVCC with 29 lead to the halftime break. Everhart 2, Bailey 2, House 4. half. afternoon. points and seven rebounds Two free-throws by A trey by Sullivan and Holmes scored seven ear- while Sullivan totaled 17 Holmes cut the Stillwater lead SVCC, 53-32 a runner in the paint gave ly points as his trey gave the points, eight assists and five to 48-45 at the 12:55 mark of SVCC a 50-28 lead and the local team a 9-7 lead at the steals. the second half but the home SVCC jumped out to a local team cruised down the 14:38 mark. Holmes scored 14 points team went on an 11-5 run to commanding 23-3 lead early stretch. Back to back buckets by and added seven rebounds open up a 59-50 lead. and topped Combine Academy Miles led SVCC with 12 Harris and a trey by Sullivan while Petty scored 12 points A big dunk by Miles cut (NC) 53-32 on Friday after- points and 10 rebounds while extended the Panthers lead to and grabbed 15 rebounds. the Stillwater lead to 69-61 noon in a semifinal contest. Sullivan added 12 points and 21-14 at the 9:14 mark of the with 6:10 left to play but the It was all SVCC early as four rebounds. first half. SVCC…………….41 49 – local team could get no closer Miles scored eight straight Holmes totaled nine A rebound and putback by 90 in the final minutes. points and the local team points, five rebounds and five Petty and a big dunk by Miles DME……………..25 41 – Sullivan led SVCC with 23 jumped out to an 11-3 lead at assists in the win while Petty extended the SVCC lead to 34- 66 points and seven rebounds the 12:20 mark. scored three points and added 23 at the 3:16 mark. while Miles scored 20 points Holmes buried a trey at 10 rebounds. The Panthers took a 41-25 SVCC – Harris 4, Sulli- and grabbed 10 rebounds. the 10:01 mark and added a lead to the halftime break. van 17, Holmes 14, Petty 12, Holmes scored 10 points 3-point play a minute later SVCC………36 17 – 53 Six straight points by Miles 29, Harriott 4, House 4, and added seven rebounds, for a 23-3 lead. CA………….20 12 – 32 Petty including an emphatic Rhodes 2, Moore 2. The B6 March 19-25, 2020 Southside Messenger Tigers Baseball Earns Shutout At Piedmont 9-0

Demorest, Ga. - Junior plate when Grohowski (1-2, Nick Grohowski/Chesterfield 2 RBIs) added a run-scoring and freshman Ryan Boyce/ double. Grohowski and senior Suffolk each had two RBIs to captain Matt Spagnolo/Glen lead Hampden-Sydney Col- Allen (1-3, RBI) each scored lege to a 9-0 non-conference during the at-bat, as well, baseball road win at Pied- when Boyce (2-5, 2 RBIs) mont College on Wednes- contributed a two-run single. day afternoon in Demorest, Spagnolo had reached on an Georgia. The visiting Tigers error. (12-4) used six different In the second, senior Ja- pitchers who combined for cob Bartlett/Chesterfield the seven-hit shutout victo- (0-4) reached on a fielder’s ry. Freshman Justin Wood- choice and later scored cour- all/Mechanicsville gained the tesy of a wild pitch. Senior mound win in middle relief Chase Counts/Virginia Beach against the host Lions (10-7). (3-5), who had three hits on H-SC scored nine runs on the day, singled during the 13 hits, scoring four runs in at-bat and later scored on a the first inning, three runs in bases-loaded walk to Gro- the second and one run each howski. Clawson would cross in the third and sixth innings the plate on another wild toward the final nine-run pitch—he had also walked. Sophomore Nick Grazia- for his first collegiate pitch- no walks. Senior Chase May- margin. In the third, senior Josh no/Virginia Beach was the ing triumph. Sophomore Ki- berry/Appomattox pitched In the first, junior Ryan Duimstra/Montpelier (0-4) first of the six Tigers on the eran Conway/Chesapeake the eighth inning, allowing Clawson/Moseley (1-3, RBI) walked with one out, stole mound and pitched the first pitched a perfect sixth, re- two hits with three strikeouts had an RBI single to score second base and scored on an 4.0 scoreless innings, allow- tiring three-straight bat- and no walks. Senior cap- senior Andrew Kasiski/Ches- RBI single by Kasiski. ing just two hits with three ters with no strikeouts and tain Bradford Webb/Charlotte apeake (4-5, RBI), who had In the sixth, Kasiski sin- strikeouts and one walk. no walks. Freshman Russell Court House tossed a per- singled—the first of his four gled again and later crossed Woodall (1-0) tossed the fifth Bowles/Moseley tossed the fect ninth inning with three hits on the day—with one the plate via a run-scoring inning, yielding one hit with seventh inning, yielding two strikeouts. out, and Clawson crossed the single by Spagnolo. one strikeout and no walks hits with no strikeouts and Youth Leagues Throughout Southside Postpone Activities

SOUTHSIDE - The Coronavirus has stopped profession- al sports from taking place. College spring sports are not taking place this year and high school teams are waiting out the two-week school closures to see if they will start back. With all of the older leagues closing, it stands to reason that the youth leagues would also follow that lead. With all schools closing and the Center for Disease Control say- ing that no gatherings of over 50 people should take place, Big South Conference Suspends All Sports Until March 30 groups in Prince Edward, Charlotte County, South Hill, Blackstone and others have postponed the start to their CHARLOTTE, N.C. (www. health and well-being of stu- sity also announced Friday season. Lunenburg Girls Softball recently announced that BigSouthSports.com) – The dent-athletes, coaches, staff afternoon that classes would they would also be stopping for the next two weeks to align Big South Conference an- and fans. resume on March 19 as online with what the schools are doing. Look for updates on any nounced Friday evening that The CEOs will reconvene education. changes and starts for other leagues next week. all competition and required in the near future to evaluate While classes at Longwood athletics activities have been activities beyond March 30, are canceled until March 18, suspended through at least including the status of the Big the university’s campus re- March 30 to mitigate the fur- South Championships. mains open, including access ther spread of the COVID-19 The Big South’s an- to residence halls and dining NASCAR Postpones March 21 virus. The decision was nouncement extends Long- made by the league’s Coun- wood University’s previous halls. For more updates re- cil of Chief Executive Offi- declaration that competition garding Longwood Universi- Whelen Modified Tour Opener At cers (CEOs) with consultation for its athletics programs ty’s response to the evolving from the Council of Athlet- would be suspended until situation, visit http://alerts. South Boston Speedway ics Directors to protect the March 18. Longwood Univer- longwood.edu. SOUTH BOSTON - Due to the coronavirus outbreak NA- SCAR has postponed the March 21 Who’s Your Driver NA- SCAR Whelen Modified Tour 150 at South Boston Speedway. A makeup date for the race will be announced later. Advance tickets purchased for the March 21 event will be honored on the rescheduled date. “We apologize for any inconvenience, but the health and wellbeing of fans, com- petitors, staff, and everyone involved is our top priority,” said South Boston Speedway General Manager Cathy Rice. The Open Practice/Media Day event scheduled for Sat- urday at South Boston Speedway has been cancelled and will not be rescheduled.

NCAA Cancels Remaining Winter and Spring Championships On March 12, NCAA President Mark Emmert and the Board of Governors canceled the Division I men’s and wom- en’s 2020 basketball tournaments, as well as all remaining winter and spring NCAA championships. This decision was based on the evolving COVID-19 pub- ODAC COVID-19 Statement lic health threat, the ability to ensure the events do not FOREST - The Old Do- its Board of the Directors, the The conference will main- contribute to spread of the pandemic, and the impractical- minion Athletic Conference ODAC announces the follow- tain regular communication ity of hosting such events at any time during this academic (ODAC) has been close- ing procedures regarding the with its member institutions year given ongoing decisions by other entities. ly monitoring the COVID-19 remainder of the 2019-20 to monitor the landscape and After the cancellations and as a result of this unprec- evaluate its response. edented event players from the spring sports will get an pandemic and its effects on athletic seasons: ODAC leadership will con- additional year of eligibility if they want to use it. There operations at ODAC mem- All conference regular are also reports that the winter sports are being examined ber institution campuses. In season competition is sus- tinually review the status of since they were cut short, but with their regular seasons consultation with the ODAC pended indefinitely beginning the suspension and adapt as wrapped up that decision is less clear. Presidents Council as well as Saturday, March 14, 2020. circumstances dictate. The Southside Messenger March 19-25, 2020 B7 Dominant Pitching Leads Longwood to Twin Bill Sweep over Rhode Island

FARMVILLE - As Big South Backstrom settled in af- Conference play approach- ter allowing three hits in the es, the Lancers are red-hot. first three innings, held the Longwood (10-11) sweeps the Rams hitless in the final four twin-bill today against the innings of play, leading the University of Rhode Island Lancers to a 3-1 victory over (4-16), and are winners of the Rams. five of their last six contests. Game two: Wood and the Pitchers Sydney Back- Lancer Defense Lift Long- strom and Arleigh Wood went wood to Series Sweep the distance in their starts for Early offense from Long- the Lancers earning the vic- wood backed by Arleigh Wood tories and holding the Rams and the Lancer defense se- to a combined two runs and cured the twin-bill sweep for seven hits. Complementing the Lancers over Rhode Is- the impressive pitching per- land, 7-1. formance from Longwood Longwood jumped out was the offense as the Lanc- to an early lead as a single ers scored 10 runs on 12 hits from Mason Basdikis, and a in the two-game sweep. first-inning double off the Sophomore Alexis Way- bat of Kasey Carr gave the land and freshman Nia Green Lancers a 2-0 lead after one powered the Lancers to a 3-1 inning of play as Alexis Way- victory in game one against land and Basdikis scored in the Rams, with Wayland and the inning. Green both recording home Rhode Island responded runs in the win. Destiny in the second to the Lancers Martinez and Lauren Taylor offense with a leadoff single stepped up at the plate for the from Hannah Desousa who Lancers in game two, record- would later score in the in- ing two hits and one RIB each ning on a wild pitch, cutting in the 7-1 victory. Conference play. Longwood fense propelled the Lancers home run. Sophomore Alex- Longwood’s lead back to one “We played well today,” improves to 8-2 in their last to a 3-1 victory in game one is Wayland gave the Lancers run. said sophomore Alexis Way- 10 home openers at Lancer of the double-feature. the lead with a two-run shot A huge fourth inning from land. “We struggled at times Field and 12-5 in home open- Receiving the start in the in the bottom of the third in- the Lancers added four runs to in Florida, and today we ers dating back to the 2004 circle for the Lancers was ning to straightaway center the scoreboard as Longwood worked well as a team to have season. Longwood winners of junior Sydney Backstrom, field over the Longwood logo, scored four runs on three the momentum and drive to five of their last six contests, and the Big South Presea- giving the Lancers a 2-1 ad- hits, while the Rams recorded go forward. Everyone knows travel to the Buccaneers of son Pitcher of the Year went vantage over Rhode Island. three errors in the inning, in- that we are the favorites in Charleston Southern to begin the distance for the Lancers “I did not realize it was a cluding a single from Desti- the Big South, and we are conference play. The Lancers and collected her eighth win home run off the bat,” Way- ny Martinez that rolled under ready for it. Today shows that are 18-6 against Charleston of the season. Backstrom’s land commented. “When I the glove of the Rams center we are prepared for anybody Southern since joining the seven-inning performance was rounding second, and fielder that allowed Martinez to come and play us. We need Big South, including two of marks the ninth complete everyone was yelling and to score on the play. to keep grinding at practice, the three contests the previ- game for the junior. Over the cheering, that was when I Wood and the Lancer de- and the results we want will ous season against the Buc- 7.0 innings of work, Back- knew it was out of the park.” fense buckled down after se- continue coming to us if we caneers. strom stuck out five Rams, Freshman Nia Green con- curing a six-run advantage as Game One: Backstrom bringing her season total to tinued to make her presence keep working hard and keep Wood held the Rams offense Limits Rams Offense With 66 punch-outs on the year. known in the Lancer line- our momentum up.” to one hit in the final three The double-feature sweep Complete-Game Performance Alexis WaylandThe Rams up, as Green recorded her innings, including two spec- for Longwood improves the A dominant pitching per- struck first, but Longwood’s first collegiate home run in a Lancers to 10-11 on the sea- formance from Sydney Back- offense responded with the Lancer uniform, giving Long- tacular double-plays from the son as the Lancers prepare for strom backed by power at the home run as all three of the wood a 3-1 advantage after Lancer defense to secure the their first series of Big South plate from Longwood’s of- Lancers run came by way of a four innings of play. series sweep, 7-1 Lancers Surrender Early Lead in Final Non-Conference Tune-Up FARMVILLE - N.C. Cen- ter. He finished with a - ca nally broke through. tral catcher Colin Smith de- reer-high four RBI, was one However, Longwood’s livered a go-ahead two-run of four Eagles to reach base lead was short-lived, as N.C. single in the top of the sixth safely at least four times in Central followed its four- that jump-started a 14-5 the game and one of five with run sixth by putting up four comeback win over Longwood multiple base hits. more in the seventh and two Wednesday evening at Buddy A total of six Eagles more in the ninth. The Ea- Bolding Stadium. reached safely in the sixth in- gles tagged 15 hits on the In a game that featured ning alone, leading to a four- night and forced the Lancers four lead changes, N.C. Cen- run outburst that stole the to go deep into their bullpen tral (6-11) went ahead for momentum Longwood (4- with nine total pitchers in the good on Smith’s bases-load- 13) generated after staking midweek showdown. ed base knock up the middle a 5-4 lead on Jack Schnell’s Meanwhile, the Eagles’ in the top of the sixth, eras- RBI single in the bottom of bullpen made that mid-in- ing Longwood’s 5-4 lead and the fourth. Lancer relievers nings charge stand, as the sending the Eagles to their John Gregory and Andrew quartet of Tom Guglielmel- third straight win over a Big Potojecki also contributed to lo, Jonathan Peacock, Shawn South team this season. that temporary momentum Runey (1-0) and Tyler Penner Smith’s two-run single swing, with Gregory strand- shut out the Lancers from the was the second of his three ing the bases loaded in the fifth through the eighth. hits on the day and capital- fourth and Potojecki leaving Longwood strung togeth- ized on an inning that saw two more in scoring position er three hits in the top of the Ricky Jimenez, before Scott es loaded and striking out the N.C. Central put five runners in the fifth – both by strike- ninth, including the second Meylan wrapped up the win side to strand all three run- on base via walk or hit bat- out – before N.C. Central fi- of the game from shortstop by taking over with the bas- ners. Hampden-Sydney Golf B Team Wins SU Spring Fling Tournament

FLORIDA - omores Keith Marks/Midlo- Hampden-Sydney College’s thian (82-78--160, T-15th) B Golf Team posted a fi- and Sam McNamara/Charlot- nal-round score of 299 on tesville (81-79--160, 15th), Friday for a 36-hole team along with senior John David score of 624 (325-299) to Gooden/Myrtle Beach, S.C. finish first among 10 teams (84-77--161, T-22nd). The in the SU Spring Fling hosted final round team score of 299 by Shenandoah University at was the low round of the day, The Legends of Orange Lake while the final round individ- Resort in Kissimmee, Florida. ual scores of 72 by both Yer- The Tigers won via a score- ramsetti and Elliott tied with card playoff victory past run- one other golfer for the low ners-up Swarthmore College, individual round of the day. It using the fifth golfer’s score was the final round of 79 by to determine the event cham- McNamara that determined pion. the team title for the Tigers, H-SC was led by ju- after the fourth-year golfer nior Varun Yerramsetti/Bir- Gooden made an unbelievable mingham, Ala. with a score chip-shot to within a foot of of 79-72--151 that tied for the cup to par the 18th hole third individually among and force the scorecard play- the 56 golfers at the par 72, off. 6,665-yard layout. Yerram- Jack Haberkorn of North setti was followed by fresh- Park University was the indi- man Trevor Elliott/Richmond vidual medalist with his 74- (83-72--155, T-8th), soph- 74--148. B8 March 19-25, 2020 The Southside Messenger

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R.F.D By Mike Marland

AMBER WAVES By Dave T. Phipps

THE SPATS By Jeff Pickering

OUT ON A LIMB By Gary Kopervas King Features Weekly Service March 16, 2020

• On March 30, 1867, U.S. Secre- tary of State William Seward signs a treaty with Russia to buy Alaska for $7 million. Despite the bargain price of roughly 2 cents an acre, the Alaskan purchase was ridiculed as “Seward’s Folly” and “Seward’s icebox.” • On March 31, 1889, the Eiffel Tower is dedicated in Paris in a cere- mony presided over by Gustave Eiffel, its designer, and French Prime Minis- ter Pierre Tirard. At 984 feet, the Eif- fel Tower remained the world’s tallest man-made structure until the comple- tion of the Chrysler Building in New York in 1930. • On April 2, 1902, the first Amer- ican theater devoted solely to movies opens in Los Angeles. Housed in a cir- cus tent, the venue was dubbed “The Electric Theater.” A ticket cost 10 cents for a one-hour show. • On April 4, 1913, Chicago blues- man Muddy Waters is born in Clarks- dale, Mississippi. Born McKinley Morganfield, he wrote “Rollin’ Stone,” “Hoochie Coochie Man” and “Got My Mojo Working,” songs that would later inspire Bob Dylan. • On April 5, 1931, Fox Film Corp. drops John Wayne from its stable of actors after he failed to impress the studio in a series of bit parts. In 1939, Wayne had his breakthrough in “Stagecoach,” and 30 years later he would win an Oscar for “True Grit.” • On April 3, 1955, the Ameri- can Civil Liberties Union announc- es it will defend Allen Ginsberg’s racy book “Howl” against obscenity charges after 520 copies of the book were seized entering the U.S. from England. American publisher Law- rence Ferlinghetti was later arrested and tried for promoting obscene mate- rial, but was found not guilty. • On April 1, 1970, President Rich- ard Nixon signs legislation officially banning cigarette ads on television and radio. Nixon, who was an avid pipe smoker, supported the legislation at the increasing insistence of public health advocates. © 2020 Hearst Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved King Features Weekly Service B10 March 19-25, 2020 The Southside Messenger March 16, 2020

1. What music group appeared on the final episode of “The Ed Sullivan Show”? 2. Who sang the other half of the duet with Jennifer Warnes in the film “An Officer and a Gentleman”? 3. Name the group that got their start with the non-memorable name Atom- ic Mass. (Hint: The drummer only has one arm.) 4. “Hurts So Good” appeared on which John Cougar Mellencamp album? 5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “Since you’ve gone I been lost without a trace, I dream at night I can only see your face.” Answers 1. Gladys Knight and the Pips, in 1971. The variety show had been on the air for 23 years. 2. Joe Cocker. The song was “Up Where We Belong.” 3. Def Leppard, although they did first consider Deaf Leopard. Drum- mer Rick Allen lost his left arm in a car accident in 1984, but with a cus- tomized drum kit he kept on playing. 4. “American Fool,” in 1982. 5. “Every Breath You Take,” by the Police, in 1983. Recently it was deter- mined to be the most played radio song in history. Rather than being a gentle love song, Sting has said that it’s a rather sinister song about jealousy. © 2020 King Features Synd., Inc. King Features Weekly Service March 16, 2020

1. COMICS: In which comic-book series was the character of Wendy the Good Little Witch introduced? 2. GEOGRAPHY: Which is the flat- test U.S. state? 3. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which presi- dent installed the first telephone in the White House? 4. LITERATURE: Which attorney was introduced in the novel “The Case of the Velvet Claws”? 5. HISTORY: Who opened the first birth control clinic in the United States in 1916? 6. SCIENCE: Which element is graphite made entirely of? 7. MOVIES: Which movie featured the famous line, “I’m gonna make him an offer he can’t refuse”? 8. MUSIC: Which two country stars released a 1978 song called “You’re the Reason Our Kids Are Ugly”? 9. TELEVISION: What was the name of the inn on the “Newhart” comedy series? 10. MEASUREMENTS: Ten inch- es of snow generally equal how many inches of rain? Answers 1. “Casper the Friendly Ghost” 2. Florida 3. Rutherford B. Hayes 4. Perry Mason 5. Margaret Sanger 6. Carbon 7. “The Godfather,” Vito Corleone 8. Loretta Lynn and Conway Twitty 9. The Stratford Inn 10. 1 inch © 2020 King Features Synd., Inc. March 19-25, 2020

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Top 10 DVD, Blu-ray Sales 1. Frozen 2 ...... (PG) Disney 2. Knives Out ...... (PG-13) Lionsgate 3. Midway ...... (PG-13) Lionsgate 4. A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood ...... (PG) Sony Pictures 5. Ford v Ferrari ...... (PG-13) FOX 6. Joker ...... (R) Warner Bros. 7. Color Out of Space ...... (NR) RLJ 8. Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (PG) Disney 9. Rambo: Last Blood ...... (R) Lionsgate 10. 21 Bridges ...... (R) Universal Sources: comScore/Media Play News © 2020 King Features Synd., Inc. B12 March 19-25, 2020 The Southside Messenger Community Calendar

ATTENTION READERS: All Tuesday, 7 p.m., at Mt. Tirzah 434-547-7850 or email mkyner@ • Free Kids Club every Monday, Department of Social Services; community calendar events are Baptist Church, Charlotte Court kinex.net. 4-5:30 p.m., for grades K-5th, at topic “Empowering People”. subject to change in response House. We are a diverse group Drakes Branch Baptist Church. • Astronomy Night at Twin Lakes to the COVID-19 virus outbreak. from all around the Southside Alcoholics Anonymous Snacks, homework help by State Park, 788 Twin Lakes Rd., Please use contact info to check area, and we love to worship, • Sunday 9 a.m.; Farmville certified teachers, Bible stories Green Bay, 7-9 p.m., with the with the below organizations pray and dig into the Word. For Support, Centra Community and lessons, games and crafts. To Crewe Astronomy Club. For before attempting to attend a more information, contact Wanda Hospital, 800 Oak Street, register or for more information, more information, call 434-392- meeting or event. Stewart at 434-547-4405. Farmville; Open Discussion call the church at 434-568-4021. 3435. THIS EVENT HAS BEEN • American Legion Post #260 • Sunday, 8 p.m.; Lifeboat College • Bible Study Class every CANCELED. Community Calendar is a meets the third Thursday of each Church, College Road, Hampden- Wednesday evening, at Drakes free service of the Southside month at Sheldon’s Restaurant, Sydney; Open Literature Branch Baptist Church, for all Sunday, March 22 Messenger. We welcome all Keysville, 6:45 p.m. • Monday, 8 p.m., Not Alone, middle school students. The • Choir Festival at St. Michael groups, churches, schools and • VFW Lunenburg Post 9954 Farmville United Methodist material used will be AWANA Baptist Church, Drakes Branch, businesses to send us your & Auxiliary meets monthly on Church, 212 High Street, material. For more information, presented by the Senior Choir, 3 events and we will publish them the second Saturday at 8 a.m. Farmville; Open Literature call 434-208-8496. p.m. free of charge, as space allows. for breakfast and the fourth • Tuesday, 7 p.m., Keysville • “That the World May Know” Send your event to calendars@ Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. for supper Reflections, Briery Presbyterian Video Series every Sunday Monday, March 23 southsidemessenger.com. Be and business meeting, at 1000 Church, 181 Briery Road, evening, 6-7 p.m., at Drakes • Preschool Recruitment for sure to include the date, location, Marshal St., Victoria. Keysville; Open Literature Branch Baptist Church. Free and Prince Edward County Elementary and time of the event, as well • Calling all “HAMS” The • Wednesday, 8 p.m.; Not Alone, open to the public. School, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. and 4-7 as any cost or fees. For-profit Charlotte County Amateur Radio Farmville United Methodist • Empowerment Bible Study will p.m., at RR Moton Museum, 900 events will not be included in this Club meets at Keysville Fire Church, 212 High Street, meet first and third Thursday of Griffin Blvd., Farmville. For more calendar. Station, 500 Osbourne St., the Farmville; Open Literature each month, 5 p.m., at Morrison information, please visit www. first Sunday of every month, 3 • Thursday, 12:15 p.m.; Nooners Grove Baptist Church, Charlotte pecps.k12.va.us. Meetings p.m. Experienced hams welcome Big Book Benders, Johns Court House. All women and girls • Arc of Southern Virginia meets and beginners encouraged to Episcopal Church, 400 High are welcome. Tuesday, March 24 on the first Tuesday of each month attend. Classes available, contact Street, Farmville; Literature Study • Meeting of the Piedmont Soil at 6:30 in the Leggett Auditorium at Dan (K5KHZ) at 434-210-8383 for • Friday 6:15 p.m.; Women’s Blood Drives and Water Conservation District Halifax Regional Hospital in South information. Group, VASAP, 4026 W. • Estes Community Building, Board of Directors, 11 a.m., Boston. If desired, participants • Lunenburg County Republican Third Street, Farmville; Open 316 North Main Street, Chase in the conference room of the may bring a bag supper or Committee meets the first Monday Discussion City, will be holding a blood drive Prince Edward County Natural purchase a carry out supper from of every month, January-October • Saturday, 1 p.m.; Joy of Living, on Wednesday, March 25, 1-6 Resources and Agricultural the hospital’s Bellwood Café. For and December; November will Meherrin Presbyterian Church, p.m. Building, 100 Dominion Dr., more info, call 434-222-8931. be the first Tuesday, at Marion’s 4999 Patrick Henry Hwy., • C.A.R.E. Building, 1755 North Farmville; education committee • Chase City Chamber of Restaurant, Victoria, 6 p.m. Meherrin; Open Literature Mecklenburg Avenue, South Hill, meeting at 10 a.m. Commerce meets the second • Charlotte County Republican • Saturday, 8 p.m.; Lifeboat College will be holding a blood drive on • Monthly Meeting of the VFW Thursday of each month at noon Committee meets the second Church, College Road, Hampden- Friday, March 27, 11 a.m.-3:30 Post 9954 has been canceled. in the Chamber Office. Thursday of each month at the Sydney; Open Literature p.m. For questions concerning events • Farmville Rotary Club meets Charlotte Court House Town • Drakes Branch Municipal beyond March 2020, call 434- every Thursday from noon to 1:00 Office, 325 George Washington Ongoing Events Building, 4818 North Main Street, 696-3303. p.m. at Charley’s Waterfront Café Hwy., Charlotte C.H., 7 p.m. For • AWAG Shuttle Sign-up Every Drakes Branch, will be holding a in Farmville. more information, call 434-470- Tuesday AWAG (Animal Welfare blood drive on Thursday, April 16, Wednesday-Thursday, March • Keysville Lighthouse meets on 0537. Action Group) will be at the J. 1-6 p.m. 25-26 the second Saturday at Sheldon’s • Habitat for Humanity Charlotte Robert Jamerson Memorial • Spring Revival at Mercy Seat Restaurant in Keysville beginning County Committee meets the Library from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Events Baptist Church, 7 p.m. Rev. Daniel at 9:30 a.m. third Monday, 7 p.m., in the For more info, call the library at Thursday, March 19 Freeman, New Beginning Baptist • Keysville Ruritan Club meets basement of Drakes Branch 434-352-5340. • Transition Fair at Prince Edward Church, Lansing, KS, will be the every third Monday in Ash Camp Baptist Church. For more • Breastfeeding Class Centra High School cafeteria, 1482 Zion guest speaker. THIS EVENT HAS Baptist Church Fellowship Hall in information, call/text 434-208- Southside Community Hospital Hill Rd., Farmville, 5-6:30 p.m. BEEN CANCELED. Keysville at 6:30 p.m. 0558 or email philjacksondb@ in Farmville will be holding a For more information or to RSVP, • The American Legion Auxiliary gmail.com. breastfeeding class on the first call Sandee Draper at 434-315- Wednesday-Friday, March 25- meets the third Thursday of each Tuesday of the month from 6 to 2100, ext. 4259 or email sandee. 27 month at 6:30 p.m. at Sheldon’s Support Groups 8 p.m. in the Quad Conference [email protected]. • Spring Revival at St. Andrews Restaurant on Four Locust Hwy. • Cancer Support Group meets Room at Centra Southside • Caregiver/Family Education Baptist Church, Cullen, praise in Keysville. Dues are $30 a the third Monday of every month Community Hospital, Third Program for caregivers of service begins at 7 p.m.; regular year and you must be the wife, at 5:00 p.m. at Brian’s Steak Street in Farmville. For info and those living with Alzheimer’s service at 7:30 p.m. Guest daughter or granddaughter of a House, located at 625 E. Atlantic registration call 434-547-9637 and Dementia, 1-4 p.m., preacher will be Rev. Lloyd Wesley member of the armed services. Street in South Hill. This monthly • Dance at the VFW Hall, located at the Farmville Prince Sr., pastor of Mt. Ellis Baptist • The Charlotte County Grays, support group is for adult patients at 1055 L.P. Bailey Highway in Edward Community Library. Church, Keysville; different choirs Sons of Confederate Veterans, with cancer, their families, friends, Halifax, will hold a dance every Understanding Alzheimer’s & each night. meets on the third Tuesday at and caregivers. Friday night from 9:00 p.m. to Dementia, Legal and Financial Sheldon’s Restaurant in Keysville • HIV/AIDS Support “Safe 1:00 a.m. Tickets are $25 per Planning for Alzheimer’s and Friday, March 27 beginning at 6:30 p.m. Call 735- Space,” a group for individuals couple, $15 for singles. Snacks, Resources Program is free, • Monthly Meeting of the MOAA 8415 or 696-2202 for info. living with HIV/AIDS, meets on ice and sodas will be available for but registration is required, by (Military Officers Association of • Town of Phenix Council the third Thursday of every month; purchase. Music by D.J. Barry & visiting alz.org/crf or calling 800- America) will NOT be held due to meetings will be held the second location is private for the privacy June. Proceeds will go to various 727-3900. For more information, the potential COVID-19 hazard. Tuesday of each month. of our participants. For more info programs benefiting veterans. call Marion Kyner at 434-547- • GFWC Charlotte County and meeting location contact • Food Bank St. Luke Church of 7850. THIS EVENT HAS BEEN Saturday, March 28 Woman’s Club, a Volunteer Marquis D. Mapp at 434-392- God in Christ, located on Arvin CANCELED. • Mobile Pre-K Registration Community Service National 9461. Street in Keysville, will sponsor a for potential Eureka Elementary woman’s club, meets second • Cancer Connections Meetings food bank every fourth Saturday Friday, March 20 School Pre-K Students, 8 a.m.- Tuesday of each month at Central are held the third Monday of every from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Please • Lunenburg County Community 12 noon, at the Keysville Public Middle School in Charlotte Court month from 5 to 6 p.m. at the bring your own bags or boxes to Concert featuring bluegrass and Library. House, 6 p.m. For info call 547- Hendrick Cancer & Rehab Center carry your food. gospel music by Glenn and Karen • Concert featuring “Prodigal 3305. in South Hill, Va. For more info, • Drakes Branch Music Hall Hood and the First Go ‘Round Son”, 7 p.m., at Rough Creek • American Legion Post 99 & contact Mary Hardin at 434-774- on Main Street will be hosting a Band, 7 p.m., pre-concert piano Presbyterian Church, located American Legion Auxiliary Unit 2417. dance every Thursday night from music by Stacy Sharpe Branch three miles north of Phenix on 99 regular monthly meeting will • Domestic Violence Support 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. sponsored by begins at 6:40 p.m. Hosted by Hwy. 727. Light refreshments be held the second Monday of Groups Tri-County Community the Drakes Branch Ladies Club. Victoria Baptist Church, 8th St. and following the concert. each month. Auxiliary will meet at Action Agency hosts Support The cover charge is only $5.00 to Washington Ave. Handicapped • Meeting of the Appreciation 6:30 p.m. with the Post meeting at Groups on the first and third attend this event. parking and elevator access Quilt Group, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 7 p.m. Location: Sinai Road and Tuesday of each month. For more • 12-Step Biblical Program available. Inclement weather date in the fellowship hall of First Mallard Lane, Halifax. For more info, call 434-572-1136. Midway Baptist Church, 2595 – March 27. THIS EVENT HAS Baptist Church, 815 N. Main info, call 434-476-7179 or 476- • Single & Parenting Support Midway Rd. in Phenix, Va. BEEN CANCELED. St., South Boston. The group 1268. Group meets each Wednesday, will present a 12-step Biblical creates lap quilts and throws for • Lunenburg Rotary Club 6:30 p.m., at Drakes Branch program – Celebrate Recovery - Saturday, March 21 local veterans, as well as those meets every Tuesday (except Baptist Church. For more every Thursday Night at 6:30 p.m. • Mobile Pre-K Registration at the VA Hospital in Salem and the 5th Tuesday) 12 noon-1 p.m. information, call Barbara at 434- For more info, contact the church for potential Phenix Elementary in Afghanistan. All skill levels Meeting is held the 1st Tuesday 568-4021 Mondays-Thursdays, at 434-376-3574. Childcare School Pre-K Students, 8 a.m.- are welcome or come and learn! of the month at Mildred’s Meals in 4:30-7:00 p.m. provided. 12 noon, at the Red House Fire Questions, call 434-572-1998. Kenbridge; all other Tuesdays at • Celebrate Recovery meets • Prince Edward Area Meals Department. THIS EVENT HAS • Annual Banquet of the VFW Uptown Café in Victoria. every Tuesday night from 6:45- on Wheels Fundraiser last BEEN CANCELED. Post 9954 has been canceled. • Charlotte County Democratic 8:30 p.m., at Memorial United Wednesday of each month, 4-8 • Gospel Concert sponsored by For questions concerning events Committee meets on the third Methodist Church, Appomattox, in p.m. at Bojangles, Farmville. Kappa Rho Omega Chapter of beyond March 2020, call 434- Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Legacy Hall, for adults age 18 and • TPCC Food Pantry CVFB Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., 696-3303. at the Drakes Branch Municipal older. Childcare is available upon delivers on the third Wednesday 4 p.m., at Prince Edward County Building. request. For more information, of the month – distribution is the High School, Farmville. Master Sunday, March 29 • Jack Garland American Legion contact the church office at 434- next day (Thursday) from 9:30- of Ceremony is Rev. Dr. Cavell • Musical Worship Service at Unit 32 & Auxiliary meets the 352-5705. 12. Regular hours of TPCC Food Phillips. Groups performing Union Grove Baptist Church, third Thursday of each month, • Recovery Support Group Bank Mon.-Thurs. 8:30-11:30 include, the Royal Supremes, 2006 County Line Rd., Keysville, 6:30 p.m., at the Farmville VFW sponsored by NAMI Connection, Lunenburg County residents only. All For Christ, Men of Salvation, 11 a.m., followed by lunch at noon. Post, Main St. for adults living with mental • Women’s Bible Study each Voices of Christ, Cornerstone Musical guests are the Buffalo • Piedmont Area Veterans illness, the second Sunday of Friday at 11 a.m.-12 noon in the Male Chorus and First Baptist Creek Ramblers from Amelia. Council (PAVC) meets the third each month, 2-3:30 p.m., at J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Senior Choir. THIS EVENT HAS Monday of every month at the Central Virginia Regional Library, Library conference room. For BEEN POSTPONED. Tuesday, March 31 Farmville VFW, beginning at 1303 W. Third St., Farmville. more info, please call 434-352- • Spaghetti Supper hosted • SafeTALK Training Workshop 10:30 a.m. • Compulsive Eaters 8574. by the Prospect Volunteer Fire provided through grant funding to • VFW Post 7059 holds meetings Anonymous-HOW meets on • Worship Service of the Safe Department Auxiliary, 5-7 p.m., Crossroads Prevention Services, the first Thursday of each month at Thursday mornings from 10-11 Haven Christian Ministries, each at the firehouse. The cost is a free for up to 25 individuals. 6 p.m., Graham Road, Farmville. a.m. at the Farmville Presbyterian Sunday, 10:30 a.m., at 5150 donation at the door. Carryout Workshop teaches participants • Heart of Virginia Classic Auto Church, 200 W. 3rd St., Farmville. Three Sixty Highway, Meherrin. available. THIS EVENT HAS how to identify persons with Club meets the second Monday For more information, contact Pastor is Rev. Gloria Eanes. BEEN POSTPONED. thoughts of suicide and connect of each month at Merk’s Place, Joan at 434-607-1576 or Debbie • Community Prayer Breakfast • Meeting of the Judith Randolph- them to suicide first aid resources. Farmville, at 6 p.m. for dining and at 518-248-7220. is held the first Tuesday of each Longwood Chapter, National Training will take place at the 7 p.m. for the meeting. • Online Caregiver Support month at Moton Museum, 7:30 Society Daughters of the Farmville Public Library, 5-7:30 • Central High Museum, Inc. Group will meet via Zoom a.m., in the auditorium. American Revolution, 10 a.m., p.m. Registration is required, and located at 515 Thomas Jefferson Meeting, for persons caring for • Do you need a ride to church? at the Farmville-Prince Edward food will be served during the Highway, Charlotte Court House, someone with Alzheimer’s or Drakes Branch Baptist Church Community Library. There will be training. For more information, meeting will be held every second Dementia, beginning Thursday, offers free van service on Sunday an awards ceremony, followed visit www.livingworks.net. Thursday, 5 p.m. March 19 and continuing every mornings. Call the church office at by a presentation from guest • The 320 Ladies Prayer & Bible Thursday at 2 p.m. For more 434-568-4021 or 434-208-8496 if speaker Roma Morris, Director Study Group meetings are every information, call Marion Kyner at interested. of Prince Edward County WE PREFER EMAIL! Send your letters, releases and photos to [email protected]; ad inquiries to [email protected]; calendar listings to [email protected]