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P.O.7Southside Box 849, Keysville Va. 23947 October 29-November 3,Messenger 2020 Vol. 17, No.19 INSIDE THIS EDITION Lunenburg Insider Tri County Sports Town Trunk-or-Treat Hit Squad Wins In Events on Saturday Mechanicsville This thin Blue Line is to The Southside Messenger The Southside Messenger recognize and support our law B Tri-County Sports enforcement agencies. Lunenburg Insider Charlotte, Lunenburg and Prince Edward Co. Athletic News THE SOUTHSIDE MESSENGER • October 29-November 4, 2020 THE SOUTHSIDE MESSENGER • October 29-November 4, 2020 B5 They are the line between Daylight Saving Time LCPS Continues to Review Data and Input Victoria Member-Guest Ends in Three-Way Tie VICTORIA - Victoria would like to take another Tri-Winners While Offering Additional Internet Help Country Club hosted their moment to thank each and Member Colin Dalton and order and anarchy. Member-Guest golf event every one of you for your sup- Cal Williams this past weekend and de- port this weekend. Our mem - Member Chuck Adams LUNENBURG - Schools called meeting on Tuesday, children more than ever be- spite having to battle weath- bers, guests, town, and spon - and Gary Verser throughout Southside Virgin- October 20, 2020 to review fore. Parents, please continue er conditions on Sunday that sors have made this weekend Member Kyle Otey and ia continue to struggle with data and input from each of to monitor your child’s prog- shortened the tournament, possible. We are so extremely George Hazlewood decisions about returning to the schools on the differ- ress in Canvas and grades in Thank the police today. organizers at the event were grateful for each of you!” school as Virginia saw the ent reopening scenarios. The PowerSchool. In order to be thrilled with the participa- The event ended with a First Flight Winners Ends This Sunday highest number of cases in LCPS Task Force will meet successful, students need to tion, showcase of golfers andthree-way tie in the Champi- Member Dennis Queens- one day last week and areas next week to make recom- complete work for the weekly work that is continually being onship Flight. berry and Winning Queens- such as Lunenburg are actual- mendations to the board on modules by Sunday evening done at the location. berry ly seeing more positive cases November 9. Schools will at 10 p.m. We know that this VCC officials stated, “We Championship Flight- Member David Samuels now than when the COVID-19 continue to operate with vir- is a difficult time for- every and Roger Owens pandemic first started. tual learning for the time be- one. Please remember that Member T Jones and The Lunenburg County ing until the board reaches a there is a link to important Brandon Jones School Board had a special formal decision. resources on our website that Member Rocky Womack called meeting last week as “As we begin the sec- are available to support you and Phil Cox they continue to work with ond nine weeks, parents and during this difficult time. Do health officials and monitorstudents are encouraged to not hesitate to contact your Second Flight Winners the situation. LCPS releasedtake advantage of the teach- Member Ron Misorski and child’s teacher and/or school the following statement re- er appointments and the In- Carson Yancey garding the meeting. ternet Cafe at the secondary if you have any questions or Member Mike Walker and “The Lunenburg County schools. Parents play a vitalconcerns. We are all in this Josh Jacobson School Board held a special role in the education of their together!” Member Hayes Norwood and Chris Pennel

WINNER OF THE 2020 Callaway MAVRIK Driver Nick Daniel

LUNENBURG - The rise School Kenbridge Christian in COVID-19 cases and cases Lunenburg Middle School Church*, 519 South Broad VEHICLES COLLIDE IN K-V BRIDGE WRECK: A two-car accident involving school age children Central High School Street, Kenbridge, VA 23944 on Sunday night between Kenbridge and Victoria left two vehicles with extensive damage. Kenbridge Fire Department along with has kept many schools from School Board Office Lunenburg Courthouse Free Drive-Thru Communitybeing able to have in person Ripberger Public Library - Complex*, 11435 CourthouseTesting Victoria Fire & Rescue, Lunenburg Sheriff’s Office and Virginia State Police all responded to the two-vehicle accident on the K-V classes this fall. That is the password is Guests 23944 Road, Lunenburg, VA - If you Bridge. case with Lunenburg Coun- Victoria Public Library - are standing in front of the ty Public Schools as well, butpassword is Guests 23974 courthouse complex, you will school officials have been- in Victoria Railroad Park - want to park in the lot to the creasing options for students Click on Victoria Public Wifi right of the complex. This is SOUTH BOSTON - Over and parents. (Make sure you are near the the side of the complex clos- the past 15 years, Jason De- In addition to the loca- large pavilion.) est to Victoria. Carlo has developed a love for tions around the county that Victoria Baptist Church New Grove Baptist racing. He worked with Lim- are offering free WiFi access Town of Kenbridge - Click Church*, 32 New Grove Road, ited Sportsman Division and and internet, the four schools on Kenbridge Public Wifi-- Kenbridge, VA 23944 Late Model Stock Car Division are also allowing teachers to You can reach it from 5th Ave, Ledbetter Christian driver Charles Barnes while meet with students individ- the town office’s parking lot, Church*, 4346 -Double Bridg Barnes was racing at South ually to help with any prob- the park, the gym parking lot es Road, Meherrin, VA 23954 Boston Speedway. More re- lems they may have. Central (as long as you don’t park in Mt. Zion Baptist Church*, cently he has worked with High School and Lunenburg close to the gym on Farmers 73 Meherrin River Road, South Boston Speedway Hor- Middle School are also offer- Market side) and the Farmers Chase City, VA 23924 nets Division champion Kevin ing “Internet Café” options Market. Lone Oak Baptist Church*, Currin. where students can set up Rosewood Cafe at Lunen- 9908 Lunenburg County “It (working with Barnes) learning the lines, feeling appointments in the morn- burg Courthouse is offer- Road, Keysville, VA 23947 got me down here in the pits what changes we can make to for COVID-19 on Novembering of afternoon to do school ing their personal wifi con- Antioch 4, Methodist 2020with him, and I learned a lot the car. It helps a lot.” work in the gym and cafete- nection for school children Church*, 3489 South Hill helping him,” DeCarlo ex- DeCarlo has found a cou- ria areas where they can be during opening hours free Road, Kenbridge, VA 23944 plained. ple of opportunities to race spread out. of charge, if you are havingVictoria Christian “I got to spotting for him this season as he continues Below are Lunenburg difficulty with wifi.Church*, Space 2100 Lee Avenue, and spotting for Kevin Cur- his learning process. County Public School is WiFi limited and children must Victoria, VA 23974 rin in the Hornets Division. “I have plans to maybe Locations where students can be accompanied by an adult. Meherrin Fire - Depart I had wanted to drive, but race I another time or two be- access free WiFi as well as the YOU MUST CALL TO RESERVE ment*, 102 Moore’s Ordinary just haven’t had the time,fore the year ends,” he noted. CHARLOTTE COURT lotte Court House, Virginiaabove new options. A TIME 434-696-1790! Road, Meherrin, VA 23954 the opportunity or the money “With the circumstances Kenbridge Elementary Unity Baptist Church, 542 Dundas Ruritan*, 4164 to build a car. I finally had a the way they are this year I’m in conjunction with robusttrying to find something to School Unity Road, Kenbridge, VA Dundas Road, Dundas, VA chance to build a car and come Victoria Elementary 23944 23938 out racing. Of course, we ha - do a little racing.” ven’t been able to race here at For DeCarlo, racing is all HIT SQUAD WINS IN MECHANICSVILLE: The Charlotte Hit Squad took a USSSA tournament victory in HOUSE - Piedmont Health 23923. about having fun. South Boston this season, but Mechanicsville on October 4. The team defeated opponents in three subsequent games to bring home case investigation,I’ve been hereisolation at South Bos- “I come up here (to South the championship award. Front Left to Right: Cole Toombs, Camden Whirley, Will Rundstrom, Baylor Boston Speedway) to have Arrington, Jon Harvey. Second row Left to Right: Carper McCarty, Alex Gee, Caleb Barton, Brody ton Speedway practicing.” a good time,” DeCarlo ex - Bolton, Von Harvey Coaches Left to Right: Derek Toombs, Bill Barton, Matthew Bolton It took the Chase City, plained. District in conjunction with Testing is open to thoseLUNENBURG - Ken-6 Virginia resident some time town officials to participate. “What I really enjoy about bridge and Victoria will both and Setupquarantine can begin in the park- efforts.to build his Hornets Division the Hornets Those Division is the car and reach the point where be holding Halloween related ing lot at 4:30. Candy dona- people we are racing with. Trunk- or-Treat events this he could take his car to the You don’t win anything rac- tions will also be accepted at track for the first time. Charlotte County govern- and older. Anyone underweekend with CDCthe and VDH Town Hall.” ing in the Hornets Division. VICTORIA - Victoria 6200 Open Street “I started on the car in It’s about the good time, hav- guidelines. Anyone with questions hosted a Dragon Motor- 1. Thomas Alphin 334 activities will be ourSeptember lastprimary year and got ing fun racing, and having The event in Kenbridge can call 434-676-2452. sports truck and tractor 2. Darrell Vess 326 it buttoned up to where we fun racing with the people pull event this past Satur- 3. Toby Sprouse 320 will be hosted by the Town The Town of Victoria is were planning to come to you race with.” day afternoon at the Victo- 4. William Campbell 317 ment, the Virginia Nation- age of 18 will need parentalof Kenbridge and is ortaking also sponsoring and hosting Open Practice in March,” he DeCarlo says South Bos- ria Railroad Park. The event 5. Casey Avery 311 place at the Kenbridge Town line oftheir annual defense Trunk-or-Treat andexplained. protectionton Speedway will be his featured many contestants 6. Pat Jones 307 Hall parking lot located at 511 event as well, that was start- “I think we practiced home track in 2021. His goalsfrom throughout the state 7. Taylor Perry 307 E. 5th Avenue. Kenbridge of- loween masks ed several years ago. It will once at the end of Februaryfor nextto season are modest. and from Southside Vir- 8. Ben Simmons 306 ficials noted that there will - Wear protective masks take place on October 31 in the check over the car.” “My main goal is to just ginia. 9. Blair Mene 294 al Guard, and the Virginia legal guardian authorization Photo by Billy Overholtz be a directional pattern set and gloves when answering Victoria Railroad Park along When asked about beingfinish some races,” he said. October 24 Results and 10. Michael Goodwin 292 up so that children and par- the door toagainst trick-or-treaters this disease.behind the wheel he said “it’s “I want to try to stay out Distances 3. Travis Hudson 313 Firehouse Road. The event of trouble and do the best we ents can social distance and - If you do not wish to re- will take place from 5:30 to an absolute blast” while ac- 6400 Pro Stock 5000 Economy Modified 4. Stephen Garnett 298 knowledging the car is some- can. I want to win some rac- 1. Tommy Henley 317 1. Rocky Meadows 324 follow CDC and VDH guide- ceive trick-or-treaters, leave 7 p.m. and goodie bags and 5. Zach Wilson 271 Department of Emergen- in order to be tested. what hard to drive. es, but we will see how things 2. Gerry Young 310 2. Tommy Coffey 308 6. Brian Burch 262 lines. Town Manager Tonyyour porch light OFF treats will be available for all “Considering this is the go.” 3. Matthew Fant 307 3. Hugh Crittenden 308 7. Wayne Lewis 246 Matthews stated, “We ask - Trick-or-treatersTo kids up to ageprotect 13. yourself andSouth Boston Speedway is 4. Buddy White 131 4. Mike Hudgins 289 only racecar I have ever driv- 8. Dylan Karp 243 that all candy be pre-bagged should only approach those Victoria Town Manager en, it’s a handful,” he re- open Monday through Thurs- 5. Chad Steel 288 for the children. We ask that day from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. homes with porch lights ON Rodney Newton stated, “We marked. 6200 Small Block Street Gas cy Management is holding a You do not have toall people athave the vehicles have - If you are uncomfortable for teams wishing to schedule 1. Toby Sprouse 316 Pro Stock Diesel encourage participation in “They are not made to do 1. Ryan Lafoon 288.57 testing sessions. The track is on gloves and masks, and with yourhealthcare children trick-or- the trunk-or-treat event as workers,what we do with wearthem.” a 2. Chris Avery 313 1. Chrissy Martin 334 2. Michael Layden 288.27 available for testing from 10 that the children be handed treating simply do not allow that can be a little more con- The opportunities to 3. Shelton Stallings 311 2. Eddie Poore 289 3. Alexis Evan 286.91 a.m. until 4 p.m. each day. 4. Keith Brickhouse 309 their bags of candy instead of them to do so trolled. For the trunk-or- test his car at South Boston 4. Al Springston 286.56 Teams wishing to schedule 5. Delton Stallings 307 12000 Altered Farm 5. Jacob Byrum 283.24 drive-thru testing event to any symptoms to be reachingtested. into a bowl, bucket - These guidelines may treat event we will be using Speedway this season will pay testing sessions should con- 6. Tim Simmons 301 1. Chuck Kelly 296 or basket. We also ask that change if the Governor’s of- dividends for DeCarlo in 2021. 6. Johnny Rennard 283.14 clothsocial face distancing recommen- covering or mask.tact the speedway office at 7. Tommy Wallace 293 7. Donnie Gormas 282.13 the following guidelines be “Seat time is the big- fice issues further mandates. dations and will be spreading 434-572-4947 at least a day 8. Tommy Cliborne 292 Street Diesel 8. Kelly Bright 282.13 (Associated Press Photo) gest thing,” DeCarlo pointed set up for trick or treating in The time for the event will out beyond the park parking ahead to schedule a testing 9. Michael Goodwin 289 1. Eddie Poore 328 9. Aubrey Thurston 281 out, “getting into a routine, test for COVID-19. The event This is a free service andtown. in-be from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., lot to allow more space. We date. 10. Brooke Williams 270 2. John Looney 317 10. Aaron Bunch 278 -Trick-or-treaters should and anyone interested in dec- are recommending that par- wear protective gloves and orating theirBe trunks andsure par- to tell the testing pro- will be held on November surance is not required.protective masks underNo Hal- ticipating viders is asked to contact if Eventsyou have any symp- 4, 2020 from 9 a.m. until 2 appointment is needed. This toms of COVID-19, including p.m. at the County Admin- testing event does not in- fever, deep cough or short- Reed Gets on the Board istration Building located at clude antibody testing. Test- ness of breath, or believe that 250 Legrande Avenue, Char- ing efforts will be conducted you may have been exposed to someone with COVID-19. with First NFL TD The coronavirus that causes COVID-19 can cause Charlotte County native and former UVa star football Lunenburg Has Fourth COVID Death, mild to more severe illness. player Joe Reed has shown some flashes to the Los Angeles The virus continues to display Chargers coaching staff so far this year, but had not gotten Charlotte and PE Numbers Trend Up a wide range of patholog- into the end zone prior to this past Sunday. ic effects. Remember, if you With the Chargers in the red zone, they ran a jet sweep are sick at all, even if your SOUTHSIDE - The Virginia Department of Health play to Reed around the right side of the line. As many (VDH) reported 174,275 total positive coronavirus tests symptoms do not feel like COVID-19, stay at home and local and Cavaliers fans have seen many times, Reed broke throughout the state on Monday with consult your health care pro- several tackles on his way to the score for his first NFL a 1,000 case increase from Saturday to vider. The virus can be mis- touchdown. The touchdown gave the Chargers a 9-0 lead Sunday this past weekend. taken as many other diseases, and they went on to get the victory over Jacksonville. The total number of deaths is at and can fool us all. Difficul - 3,581 with 12,260 hospitalizations since ty breathing remains a sign the pandemic began. of possible serious disease; if In Lunenburg, the fourth death caused by COVID-19 this develops, seek help very Prince Edward County Board was reported over the weekend while the total number of quickly. cases was over 150. The VDH does not offer any informa- The Virginia Depart- tion regarding individual deaths related to the disease. ment of Health has acti- of Supervisors Announces Charlotte continues to see numbers rising as they are vated a public information line, 877-ASK-VDH3 (877- now at 212 positive cases and sit at a higher percentage 275-8343), for questions from based on population than areas such as Cumberland, Pow- residents about the novel New County Administrator hatan and Amelia. coronavirus situation. Please Prince Edward is now at 746 total positive cases and 13 consult www.vdh.virgina. FARMVILLE - On Thurs- deaths. The area has seen a steady rise in cases through- gov/coronavirus for the latest day, October 22, 2020, the out the pandemic. number of COVID-19 cases in Prince Edward County Board Virginia. of Supervisors appoint- ed Douglas P. Stanley as the next County Administrator Farmville Police Helping Raise Cancer Awareness and Clerk to the Board- effec tive November 16, 2020. Mr. FARMVILLE – For the this past month the Farmville Stanley brings with him more past two years, the Farm- Police Department mourn- than 25 years of local govern- ville Police Department has ed the loss of retired Captain ment experience, including participated in ‘No Shave L. Wade Stimpson Sr., who 20 years as County Adminis- trator in Warren County, Vir- November”, to raise mon- lost his battle with cancer. ginia. ey for cancer awareness and This year’s efforts and dona- “The county received research. According to the tions will be made in honor of many well-qualified - appli website, no-shave.org, “No- Captain Stimpson. Cancer is cants from across Virginia. Shave November is a month- something that has affectedMr. Stanley’s experience set long journey during which be allowed to wear a beard for all of us in some way at some him apart from a diverse field point in our lives, this year it participants forgo shaving the entire month of Novem- of candidates,” commented and grooming in order to ber. Any Officer who wouldhit close to home.” Board of Supervisors Chair Douglas P. Stanley Citizens are encouraged to evoke conversation and raise rather continue shaving but Jerry R. Townsend. “The sponsor our police officers by ren, Stanley worked with cancer awareness.” During still like to support the cause Board of Supervisors voted making a donation. You can the Board of Supervisors to this time, Officers have raisedcan donate $50 for cancer re- unanimously to appoint Mr. do so by making out a check maintain one of the lowest donations totaling $1240.00 search. Officer Tim Holtz is Stanley and has tremendous payable to the Town Treasur- real estate rates in the re- for research and awareness. once again heading up this confidence that his - back er with “No Shave Novem- gion, while addressing cap- For the month of No- campaign. The idea to par- ground, skills, and obvious ber” in the memo line. Drop ital needs deficiencies. He ticipate came from Officer dedication will help us move vember, Chief Andy Elling- your donation off at the Town worked with the County’s Prince Edward County for- ton has once again suspended Holtz, who was inspired to Treasurer’s Office, or mail Financial Advisor to improve ward and enable us to execute the portion of General Order coordinate this project be- to P. O. Box 24, Farmville the County’s credit rating the County’s strategic plan.” # 303 concerning facial hair. cause of friends and fami- VA 23901. All proceeds will from unrated to a strong in- Any Officer wishing to- par ly who have battled cancer. be donated to the American During his time as Coun- ty Administrator in War- ticipate will donate $50 and Chief Ellington quoted, “Just Cancer Society. See Stanley on page A3

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County Seat: Municipal Building, 350 George Washington Hwy, Charlotte C H, VA 23923 Re Oak/Wyllies urg: Bacon District Fire De artment, 2000 Barnesville Hwy, Wylliesburg, VA 23976 Red Oak/Wylliesburg: Bacon District Fire Department, 2000 Barnesville Hwy, Wylliesburg, VA 23976 Drakes Branch: Municipal Building, 4800 Drakes Main Street, Drakes Branch, VA 23937 Drakes Branch: Municipal Building, 4800 Drakes Main Street, Drakes Branch, VA 23937 Keysville: Keysville Fire De artment, 500 Osborne Street, Keysville, VA 23947 Keysville: Keysville Fire Department, 500 Osborne Street, Keysville, VA 23947 Cullen/Red House: White Oak Grove Baptist Church, 2265 Harvey Road, Phenix, VA 23959 Cullen/Red House: White Oak Grove Baptist Church, 2265 Harvey Road, Phenix, VA 23959

PhenixPhenix: Munici: Municialpal Buildin Building, , 68606860 PPhenixhenix Main Main Street, Street, Phenix, Phenix, VA 23959VA 23959

Bacon/Saxe:Bacon/Saxe: Shiloh Shiloh Baptist Baptist ChurchChurch,, 125 125 Shilo Shiloh Churchh Church Road, Road, Drakes Drakes Branch, Branch, VA 23937 VA 23937

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am honored that the Board look forward to this great op- Obituaries Stanley has entrusted me with this portunity that the next chap- Continued from Front responsibility to lead the staffter in life brings. For me it is Betty Jean McKinney in carrying out the Board’s not simply the job, it is about vestment grade. During his goals and vision. Prince Ed- getting involved and becom- Drakes Branch, Virginia tenure, over $1.25 billion in ward has a rich and cultur- ing part of the community. I new investments and over ally diverse history and is a look forward to meeting cit- Betty Jean McKinney, mind forever.” 2,500 jobs were added to community with tremendous izens and stakeholders and 77, passed away October 26, Betty is survived by the local economy. potential. I look forward to becoming an active partici- 2020, in Richmond, Virginia, daughter Janice and son-in- Prior to serving as working with each of the pant in the Prince Edward/ Farmville community.” because of complications with law Terry Daniel, son Michael County Administrator, Board members, staff, the “I have a proven track re- COVID-19. Betty was born and daughter-in-law Min- Stanley was the Zoning Town of Farmville, Hamp- September 9, 1943, in Lunen- dy McKinney, sisters Linda Administrator and subse- cord of 20+ years of local gov- den-Sydney College, Long- ernment management expe- burg County, Virginia, to Thea Newcomb and Brenda Lew- quently, Planning Direc- wood University, and oth- rience having been successful tor, for Warren County. Ardis Newcomb and Lockie is, grandchildren Christo- er community leaders in the in Warren County, Virginia He served as Board Chair- Townsend Newcomb. She lat- pher Corp, Kerry Daly, Karley coming years to broaden the in helping the communi- er married Carl Ray McKin- McKinney, Kelsey Brooks and man on the Rappahan- local tax base, create employ- ty rebuild its tax base, im- ney for 48 years and cared for Kacey McKinney and her 14 nock Shenandoah War- ment opportunities, and im- prove its infrastructure, and daughter Janice Daniel and great-grandchildren. She is ren Regional Jail Authority prove the quality of life for build strategic relationships son Michael Ray McKinney. predeceased by her husband, from 2012-2020. Stanley the entire community.” with community partners Stanley is a native of Mid- She is remembered in both Ray, her parents Thea and holds a Bachelor of Arts and stakeholders. I am proud in Geography degree from dlesex County, Virginia. His that Warren County is today life and passing as a loving Lockie and her brother James wife, Jenny (a middle school wife, “the best mother ever” Newcomb. Mary Washington College, a stronger, more vibrant and as well as a Master’s de- English teacher), and his by her children, a doting Betty worked for the economically resilient com- gree in Urban and Region- children, Jenna (a first-yearmunity, and I look forward grandmother to her grand- Charlotte County School Sys- al Planning from Virginia student at the University of to bringing that experience to children and a faithful friend tem for 39 years and was an Commonwealth Universi- Virginia) and Whill (a sev- Prince Edward.” to all. Her greeting smile, active member of Friendship ty. Additionally, he earned enth-grader), are excited to As County Administrator, explore the history and the accompanied by a warm hug Baptist Church in Drakes a graduate certificate in Stanley will plan, manage, outdoor recreational oppor- and loving energy will not be Branch, Virginia. She was a public administration from and implement the opera- tunities of the area. He add- forgotten. To those she met, dedicated cook and shared a Shenandoah University and tions of County government Betty left an imprint with her love for gardening. ed, “Having grown up in a under the administration of attended the Senior Exec- small town and worked on a caring and loving nature. To A graveside service will be the Board of Supervisors. He utive Institute at the Wel- farm during my youth, I ap- family, she was both guid- held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, don Cooper Center. Stanley will assume the duties of the preciate what Prince Edward position effective November ance and a leading spirit. At October 31, at Friendship Bap- also holds the distinction offers, and my family and I 77, Betty’s family believes tist Church. Due to COVID-19 of being an International 16, 2020. they had more time to share please wear mask and social City/County Management a love with one another. “She distance. In lieu of flowers, Association (ICMA) Cre- was my comfort compass and her family is requesting do- dentialed Manager. During EasternView Farms never, ever let me down,” nations to Charlotte County his tenure in Warren Coun- Michael said. “Always my Rescue Squad. ty, he served as a volunteer cheerleader and friend in ad- The Browning-Duffer Fu- youth soccer coach and as a Meat Processing dition to my mother. You will neral Home in Keysville, Va. member of numerous com- always be in my heart and is serving the family. munity organizations. Stanley stated, “I want • Beef to thank the Prince Ed- ward County Board of Su- pervisors for their faith in • Pork selecting me to be the next Feeding Farmville on County Administrator for Prince Edward County. I • Sheep Thanksgiving - You Can Help • Goat FARMVILLE - Yes, Vir- ginia there will be a Feed- • Venison ing Farmville 2020 in spite of Covid-19. This is the fifth annual community-wide en- Livestock deavor to feed our neighbors Available a warm meal on Thanksgiv- “You Find Them, our Facebook page Feeding ing Day. A full Thanksgiv- Farmville for updates. In For Purchase We Grind Them” ing meal will be delivered to Farmville, local businesses, Buying or homes within a 30-mile ra- churches, and organizations dius of Farmville. We have Selling a along with individuals join spoken with the Piedmont Custom Sausage Making together to help offer a little Home? Section of the Virginia De- of God’s love to our neighbors partment of Health and have proving once again people in their approval, along with Central Virginia do care! Drakes Branch, VA guidelines to do this safe- Dempsey Jones, ABR, GRI Call our host church, St. ly. This year there will be RE/MAX Advantage Plus John’s Lutheran Church (434) 318 S Main St, Farmville, Va 23901 800 meals available, but you 392-1875 or email: secretary@ Offi ce: (434)392-1999 need to register. Cell: (434)391-4663 434-208-8602 stjohnsfarmville.org to sign up Each year we are thankful Home: (434)392-1053 to volunteer or to register for a Fax: (800)886-2429 for the way God moves in the meal. [email protected] Local Pickup & Delivery Available hearts of our neighbors who donate the food and/or mon- ey to make this happen. The outpouring of volunteers in the past has reached over VOTE on 500! However, this year that number will be limited due to following the VDH guidelines to maintain social distanc- ing, but we still need over NOVEMBER 3rd! 200 volunteers to help with the preparation, packaging and delivering food. Volunteers are needed to distribute flyers ahead of time, and then on Wednes- day to help with prep cooking and on Thursday to package meals, load bags into cars for drivers, and 40 drivers with one companion are needed to deliver meals between 10 a.m. and noon on Thanksgiving Day. For information about donations of canned goods or money, please check

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Commentary Voting Against Retirement For years I have been re- Your Pension ceiving requests for me to join If you are getting a pen- AARP. For years I have re- sion (or will get a pension), fused because AARP supports some if not all of your pension policies that may help seniors PTO President Speaks Out fund’s assets are invested in at the expense of others. As the Stock Market or business. a senior citizen my children, Dear Editor, When you vote against busi- grandchildren and my Coun- Over the past several weeks, we have heard “Vote YES for ness, or for more regulation EDITOR try are more important to me Schools on Nov. 3rd.” And yes, you should vote YES. We need of business your fund loses than my wants. to ensure our children are provided with a quality education money, your money. AVERETT JONES I joined the Association in facilities that are up to date. They need to feel safe in their Is that what you really of Mature American Citizens, learning environment. The school-aged children in Charlotte want? AMAC. County spend the majority of their day in the school facilities. Many renovations have already been performed; but we can Not a Nice Man be certain, more will be needed over time. It’s a 1% usage tax. It will be paid by all. It will benefit all of the children in the The biggest objection I dent was Jimmy Carter. But weren’t. Carter is also the county. Let’s all do our part to help these children be their hear against President Trump Carter was a bad president. I last U.S. president who hasn’t best by VOTING YES ON NOV. 3rd. is “He isn’t a nice man.” remember 18% plus interest used his former POTUS status Dana M. Clark They are correct, He isn’t and many other issues most to get rich. PTO President, Phenix Elementary School nice. But neither is Joe Biden. caused because Carter was Whichever way you vote Biden changes his story to fit and is a good man. this year you will not be vot- his audience. He must think The problem was Car- ing for a “nice man.” Israel’s Secret Weapon his supporters are stupid. ter believed his opponents The best you can do is vote The last time America and others were also nice for one who will defend and Dear Editor: had a “nice man” as presi- and honorable men. They protect us from socialism. When she was asked how Israel had prevailed in the 1967 Six-Day War, Prime Minister Golda Meir said, “We have a secret weapon. We have nowhere else to go.” Riots What would America SWAT Teams Vote on November 3rd. Governor Blackface’s Virginia is be today if the the quintessential example of what lies in store for this na- Regardless of the outcome When the riots start, the tion if President Kamala Harris is elected. of the elections I predict riots American Natives progressives and the defund VOTE WISELY, AND REMEMBER: WE HAVE NOWHERE will follow. in 1607 had had the Police groups will send ELSE TO GO. in the SWAT Teams, “Social All best, an Immigration Workers and Therapists.” Jim Wills Fire Hoses to Policy? Those “Open Farmville, Va. Stop Riots Borders” didn’t work New Flu out well for them did It is almost time for the Where Will You Be? For a relatively safe and American 2020 Flu Season. it? Dear Editor, non-lethal way to stop riots WE have a “new flu” every Approximately three thousand years ago some questions and violent protests I suggest year. Shouldn’t we be getting were written down. Do they apply today? water. Gently and thorough- ready? ly spray the rioters with fire One, Why do the heathen rage? hoses. As a bonus, use per- Two, Why do other people imagine a vain thing? manent green dye in the wa- Justice Amy Coney Why was the Three, Why do the kings of the earth set themselves and ter. That way we can identify Barrett was sworn in mother of the man their rulers to take council together? Bringing this to today’s thinking we see: the rioters after the event. by Justice Clarence shot by the police h One, The heathen, also called nations, goy or ethnic peo- T omas today. Why in Philadelphia ple are raging; ie., in an uproaring tumult. were both of their Two, Others think vainly or have empty headed thoughts, shouting to the police lacking any real truth. nominations opposed “Don’t shoot my son” “Vote Yes for Three, Worst of all is that some of our Government of- by the party that instead of shouting to ficials come together and take a stand to get rid of God and Schools” means Vote claims to represent her son ... “Son, drop Christ in everything. Yes for Higher Taxes. All these groups are Godless. God laughs in mocking rid- women & minorities? the knife!”? icule of them because their wisdom is lacking. God will (when the time comes) vex them with his wrath. Christ will take care of the anti-Christians. The test is on. Where are you in all of this? Mainsteam Blackout If anyone comes with ways that aren’t Christian you ar- en’t even to bid them Godspeed or tell them to have a good For anyone who scoffed year! Seems the FBI is still day. at there being any deep state as dirty now as it was under If you vote for those that want God Gone, who welcome operatives who control what director James Comey! Since the murder of innocent unborn children, who think Sodomy is or isn’t reported in the the FBI is still an extension of is fine, who want socialism and communism, etc., then where news or work in the shadows the Democrat party, the com- will you be when the separation of the sheep and the goats to steer the country in the puter shop owner turned over happens? direction they desire, won- copies of what he discovered Sheep on the right hand go to his kingdom, goats on the der no longer! Those who to Rudy Giuliani/Delaware left go to destruction. rely on the mainstream me- police who then handed it Remember this: dia, CNN, MSNBC, NPR radio over to the FBI … who already Don’t sweat the petty and don’t pet the sweaty. or even the Drudge report for KARL had it! Since this Biden lap- James Calhoun local and world news, you top story was growing legs, Meherrin, Va. are deliberately being treated SCHMIDT the NY Post ran a story on it like mushrooms being kept and FOX news also got copies VOTE! in the dark and fed manure! of thousands of e-mails be- Seems Joe Biden’s son Hunter the laptop was sprinkled with tween Joe and Hunter. Aside Dear Editor, dropped off a laptop comput- pornographic photos and one from FOX news and conser- On my way home last week, I slowed down a bit to glance er for repairs and forgot all of Hunter Biden with a crack vative talk radio, every major at a yard sign that had been on display for several weeks. On about it. Since the comput- pipe in his mouth. news network refused to air the front of the bright blue sign demarcating “Biden-Harris, er was abandoned, the shop Concerned about what this story. The Justice Dept. Warner, Webb,” someone had scrawled something in ugly red owner opened it up findinghe unearthed, the computer and finally the FBI validatedand splotchy spray paint. It read “TRUMP 2020.” The red no end of e- mails concern- shop owner turned this in- the contents of the Hunter paint dripped in jaggedly formed letters as if someone had ing influence pedaling from formation over to the FBI who laptop. A damning revelation defaced this piece of property in a hurry. I’d like to think various countries that net- then decisively sat on this of Biden corruption by a busi- they rushed out of some level of underlying shame, but per- ted Joe and Hunter millions treasure trove of information See Schmidt on page A7 haps it was instead only out of fear of retribution. of dollars. Aside from that, and did nothing for nearly a As I continued my drive, one question kept festering in my mind. How hard is it to express a political opinion respect- fully? 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2020 Homecoming Award Recipients Named at Averett University Delegate James Edmunds Among Those Honored

DANVILLE – For the first for its resilience during an Representative Edmunds, always aims to better his en- time in Averett University’s unprecedented time. Even in addition to his role in the vironment and those around history, alumni and Averett during a global pandemic, Virginia General Assembly, is him. In the time that I have friends across the world cele- and formerly through Tropi- a farmer and businessman in known him, Chris has con- brated the annual homecom- cal Storm Michael two years Southside Virginia. sistently looked for opportu- ing traditions virtually with ago, the students of the Class “He recently introduced nities to get involved with as “Averett University 2020 of 2020 found myriad ways to legislation to allow us the op- many things as possible and Homecoming @ Home.” be successful despite seem- portunity to vote on amend- executes all things extreme- “We were disappointed we ingly insurmountable chal- ing our sales tax to help off- ly well. His interest in serv- could not all gather together lenges. set some of the cost of capital ing others in his communities and celebrate Homecoming in Presented the Frank improvements to our public and fields of work is inspir - person this year, but take so- Campbell Service Award was education buildings. This was ing,” Little said. lace in knowing that so many Laura Dell ’87. Dell is credited no small feat considering the Seven Averett graduates hold Averett near and dear among her peers for keeping Dillon Rule and the anti-tax were inducted into the Ath- in their hearts,” said Averett alumni together and in com- mentality at the time in Rich- letics Hall of Fame, includ- Alumni Director Dan Hayes. munication with one another. mond,” wrote J. Brandon ing Chad Anderson ’02, Ni- “Our current students, to “Laura is part of a group Scearce. cole Barringer ’15, ’17, Bran- whom I refer as being in our of 11 of us who graduat- Kirk Bidgood is the Fu- don Grogan ’13, ’14, Lisa James Edmunds ‘Alumni in Residence’ pro- ed from Averett in the 1980s gate-Davis Women’s Lead- Morris ’99, Todd Parsons, gram, will carry on the Aver- and who have been making ership Award recipient. The John Thrower ’12 and Ashley ett traditions with pride when a point of getting together After COVID-19 struck, she Fugate-Davis award was cre- Washington ’12. we are able to be together in since we graduated,” wrote was able to seize federal funds ated to honor Averett’s tradi- person again.” former classmate Andrea to effectively eliminate meal tion of encouraging and de- About Averett University As part of its annual fes- Hartnett ’87. charges for Newport News veloping women leaders dat- Since 1859, Averett Uni- tivities, the University hon- Another classmate, Sue students. Prior to receiving ing back to 160 years ago. versity has grown and devel- ored six alumni with Distin- “Dex” Shorter ’85 said, “Lau- those funds, six schools were Bidgood, a trustee on Av- oped into a dynamic institu- guished Alumni and Service ra has been a driving force still charging students for erett’s Board of Trustees, is tion that serves students of Awards and inducted seven in nurturing those bonds of lunch. Also during the early being recognized for her lead- all ages, offering more than alumni into the Athletics Hall friendship that were initial- days of the pandemic, Alex- ership efforts throughout the 30 undergraduate majors, of Fame. The full video of the ly established at Averett... ander coordinated an effort toDanville region. She has been minors and special programs, recognition ceremony, which lasting relationships that Dr. make sure no children went on the boards of or leading along with seven graduate aired on Averett’s social me- [Frank] Campbell would have hungry. several local non-profits overprograms with a number of dia channels on Saturday, agreed are an integral part of “In [three] days she co- the years. Serving her na- concentrations. Dedicated to Oct. 17, can be found here. the Averett experience.” ordinated with transportation tive Danville, her efforts havepreparing students to serve The Mary Jo Davis Out- The 2020 Distinguished and security to set up [seven] been tireless and selfless. and lead as catalysts for pos- standing Alumni Award re- Alumni Award recipients school sites and 18 bus routes The Recent Distinguished itive change, the University’s cipient for 2020 was the en- were Catherine Alexander ’98 to feed children that would Alumnus Award recipient is historic main campus is em- tire graduating Class of 2020. and Virginia House of Dele- go without breakfast and Christopher Walton ’16, ’18. bedded in the heart of South- Accepting the award on behalf gates 60th District Represen- lunch. She is coordinating Former classmate and ern Virginia with regional of the 2020 class was former tative James Edmunds ’96. with ‘World Central Kitchen’ friend of Walton, Jada Little, campuses throughout Virgin- senior class president and Alexander is the execu- to feed supper three days a described Walton’s tenacity ia and online. Averett enrolls new alumnus Devin Merritt tive director of child nutri- week, also,” wrote Newport and work ethic as completely a diverse student body, and ’20 and class secretary Bre- tion for Newport News Public News Public Schools Wellness unmatched. boasts an alumni network anna Murphy ’20. Schools. It’s her goal to feed and Child Nutrition Services “Chris, along with being that spans the globe. Visit av- The class was honored as many people as possible. Supervisor II Debora Paschall. an incredibly hard worker, erett.edu for more info.

real change, not the violent, Letters divisive one. Otherwise our Continued from page A4 nation will continue to splin- ter, alienating American citi- voters for support? Why de- zens who don’t conform to a stroy a Democratic yard sign, certain race, gender, ethnic- when there are plenty of far ity, socio-economic status, more productive outlets to get or political belief. Otherwise, out the vote for Trump? Yet we may give up many of our this is exactly what the cur- inherent rights as citizens of rent administration and GOP the United States for good. promote: unproductive vio- The next day on my drive lence and division over any home, there stood a small- real effort for change. er, With newer sign in front of the the president himself unwill- defaced property. “Restore ing to condemn violent white Dignity: Biden-Harris 2020” supremacist groups that at- shone through in front of tempted to kidnap a United the dripping red spray paint. States governor, not to men- Through November 3, we tion those that killed a wom- have the power to change the an right in our own backyard face of our nation. We can of Charlottesville, can we ex- once again become a leader of pect more from our nation’s hope, collaboration, and pos- citizens? itive change, but to do so we We must expect more. must hold our administration Our nation has come to the and our citizens account- point where we must expect able. We are a democracy and more from our citizens than we the people of the Unit- from our president incum- ed States of America know bent: more honesty, dignity, what’s at stake when we elect compassion, responsibility... a president. Whether you’d the list goes on. We need rather continue down a path our citizens to do their own of divisiveness and hatred research, and to not take the or restore dignity and hope president’s lies and wild ac- to our nation, the productive cusations at face value. We way forward is clear: vote. need our citizens to take the Katie Waters productive approach towards Charlottesville, VA The Time to Subscribe to the Southside Messenger is NOW! NEW SUBSCRIBERS! BUY ONE YEAR, GET THE SECOND YEAR FOR HALF PRICE! Just fill out and return the form below with your payment to The Southside Messenger, PO Box 849, Keysville VA 23947 Name: ______NEW Address: ______SUBSCRIBERS City, State, Zip: ______ONLY! Phone: ______Email (for FREE Edition!) ______p 239 Zip Codes - Two Years for only $42 p All Others Zip Codes - Two Years for only $60 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 October 29-November 3, 2020 A7

Fuqua School Announces First Quarter Scholastic Honorees

FARMVILLE – Fuqua ademic Honors, Academic less than a C- for the grading or Roll eligibility. Middle and kes, Abigail Harris, Carly Ha- School announces scholas- Honors, and Honors. During period attain Honors. In ad- upper school students must zlegrove, Alexander Kendall, tic recognition for the lower/ the grading period, students dition, lower school students earn conduct grades no lower Jefferson Moore, Reece Pem- middle/upper school levels who earn all A’s attain High must receive no more than than 2. The following stu- belton, Hope Robinson for the first quarter Academicof the Honors; students two “needs improvement” dents are recognized for their Grade 5: Rowan Daniel- 2020-2021 academic year. with all A’s and B’s attain ratings on those Work Habits academic achievements: son, Rebecca Entrekin, Cole The Honor Roll consists of Academic Honors; and those and Social Skills that are con- First Quarter Milne, Maddy Morris, Kyle three categories: High Ac- with a 3.0 GPA with no grade sidered in determining Hon- High Academic Honors Redford, Wyatt Tucker List Grade 6: Silas Bego, Rus- Grade 4: Charlie Allen, sell Foster, Hunter Fowlkes, Megan Allen, Clay Austin, Au- JonMichael Graham, Aidyn Schmidt ized at that time the political dia do its job to look deep- drey Dickstein, Rocco Fortino, Kelly, Caroline Martin, Charl- “swamp” was as big as the er into what Joe Biden is all Chloe Hearn, Teagan McKin- ton Puckett Continued from page A4 Amazon rain forest! During about as they continuous- ney, Martha Lucy Vincent Grade 7: Julia Belle Ben- ness partner, (Babalousa) the the last presidential debate, ly do on Trump? Certainly Grade 5: Allen Blackman, nett, Gabriel Cannady, Na- media has imposed a blackout Biden disgorged a cascade of not! The media, working in Collins Easter, Page McWil- than Davis, Elle Franssen, on reporting this story. Twit- lies from the pre-WWII re- unison with a cabal of Left- liams, Aurelia Midkiff, KennaJake Gibson, Emma Grant, ter and Facebook also stifled lationship America had with ist million/billionaires, are Schmidt Johnny Hall, Jackson Hicks, any reporting of this story Adolf Hitler to his stance on doing their best to push and Grade 6: Malaika Ahmed, Libby Phillips even after the FBI said it re- fracking. Biden emphatically drag Biden over the finishAviva Bloom, LottieMae Ha- Grade 8: Taylor Elmore, lated to their ongoing money stated he never took in one line to the presidency. Once zlegrove, Sophia Hightow- Luke Jarrett, Kaleb Knott, laundering investigation. Sil- thin dime from the Ukraine, that’s accomplished, Nancy er, Hunter Hodges, Colin Caroline Krouse, Julian Price, icon valley’s big tech compa- China or Russia. When Biden Pelosi may well act on her re- Jamerson, Cameron Pace, Luke Royall, Isaac Satterfield, th ny owners worked in unison left the White House four search of the 25 Amendment Blair Pembelton, Mary Rea- Wellsley Waller with the mainstream media years ago, he was over 700k having a senile (basement gan Phaup, Colton Reynolds, Grade 9: Aiden Clements, and even the FBI to keep this in debt and now he owns two dwelling) Biden removed Murphy Witko Noah Cole, Austin Frazier, story from coming out! The multi-million dollar homes from office so KamilaGrade Harris 7: Lars Andrews, Hayden Hodges, Aubrie Jef- deep state is alive and well! in Delaware and a 2019 study can be president to drive the Rudee Atkinson, Bailee Click, ferson, Sydney McDowell When Donald Trump de- by Forbes estimates Biden to final nails into the coffinMackenzie of Hearn, Elizabeth Grade 10: Cole Atkins, Ace cided to run for the presiden- be worth nine million dollars. a capitalist America and give Ledger, Ashlyn Ligon, Isabel- Gearheart, Eva Gee, Callie cy, he said he wanted to drain How did that happen so sud- birth to the United Socialist la Thompson, Corbin Tinsley Major, Grace McMichael, Ele- the Washington swamp, denly? States of America! Grade 8: Madison At- na Meader, Matthew Pem- but not even Trump real- Will the mainstream me- kins, Aiden Conner, Maris- belton, Dane Reynolds, Trini- sa Dempsey, Vigian Eason, ty Wilson, Alex Woods, Chan- Marina Morris, Katherine dler Wright Sadler, Brandon Seiler, Han- Grade 11: Taylor Call, Ma- list he included his success of Social Security. In 1993, he Ruff with prison reform. Trump voted to raise the tax to 85%. nah Whaley con Landis, Andrew McDow- Grade 9: Vivian Gearheart, ell Continued from page A4 questioned Biden’s commit- Now the Democrat platform ment to do something rath- is to tax 401Ks and IRAs. Matthew McCarty, Sam Minix Grade 12: Robin Ball, anyone to pull up his quote er than simply talking about Consider U.S. Senator Grade 10: Timmy Holtz, Sebastian Cannady, Kayla opposing it. His second line it. He pointed out that when Mark Warner who has served Kassidy Knott, Jordan Led- Knott, Jayden Seagle, Lexy of defense was to say he only Biden was in the Senate, he for twelve years. He only this ger, Olivia Lorenzo, Holt Ma- Tharpe, Curstan Tharpe, Hal- opposed fracking on federal was the one that wrote and year (an election year) discov- son, Rachel Mason, Kendall lie Vaughan property not private property, sponsored the “Criminal Re- ered that we have a problem Moore, Grayson Newcomb, but he never made that dis- form Act.” This one bill was with how we provide health- Grace Puckett, James Royall, Honors List tinction at the time, only now one of the main reasons for care to our veterans, and that Dalton Tucker, Jackson Wha- Grade 4: Leah Hatcher to cover himself. the high percentage of mi- we lack broadband internet in norities in our prison. Biden rural communities. ley Grade 5: Brynn Atkinson The former Vice Presi- Grade 11: Charlie Bow- Grade 6: Rebekah Call, dent believes his past long then tried to blunt that reality Or you can look at con- legislative service in Wash- by suggesting that it was the gressional candidates who are man, George Magnotti, James Ainsley Harris, Walker Hearn ington can just as easily be states’ fault for following his receiving millions of dollars Minix, Hadley Puckett, Mere- Grade 7: Justin Flowers, explained away. Last year, law. from Speaker Pelosi to make dith Schmidt Emma Tucker when debating Bernie Sand- Joe Biden is not the only up stories about their oppo- Grade 12: Luke Gee, Eliz- Grade 8: Olivia Fortune, ers, he tried to deny that he politician to believe he can sition. Some politicians will abeth Hall, Tyler Harris, Ryan Joshua Milligan had pushed unsuccessfully to tell one group one thing and say and do whatever they be- Ledger, Margaret Grace Pat- Grade 9: Lillie Trotter cut or freeze Social Security another something entire- lieve is necessary to convince terson, Bailey Rutherford, Grade 10: Evan Nichols payments. The records prove ly different. I guessyou thereto vote for them. Come Catherine Rutherford, Sophie Grade 11: Erica Chap- he did. In the debate last is simply too much glamour on, man, treat the voters with associated with making big honesty and respect. Watson man, Braxton McClure, Trey week, an effort was made to Stimpson, Camden Wood claim that President Trump promises, such as promis- We love to hear from you! is a racist. In response, the es of free everything while You can reach us at Sen.Ruff@ Academic Honors List Grade 12: Rhodes Cooper, president named off a list ofpretending to cut taxes. His verizon.net, 434-374-5129, Grade 4: Scott Aldrich, Zach Eason, Cody Fulford, things that he has done to record is quite different! Inor P. O. Box 332, Clarksville, Bradie Allen, Thomas Atkins, Maureon Tisdale-Couch counter past racism. In that 1983, he voted to tax one-half VA 23927. Colton Devin, Madeline Fowl-

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The Word Waiting on God

I waited patiently for the actual life. Hospital wait- Lord; ing rooms are crowded with He turned to me and heard those who wait impatiently my cry. to hear word of a loved one’s He lifted me out of the surgery. Parents spend many slimy pit, out of the mud and late night hours waiting for mire; children to come home safely He set my feet on a rock from work or a date. Wid- and gave me a firm place to ows wait with hands folded stand. in prayer, pining for the day He put a new song in my when they will see their de- mouth, a hymn of praise to parted spouses again in Glo- our God. ry. Many will see and fear and As the psalmist waits, he put their trust in the Lord. recalls God’s past faithful- Here I am, I have come. ness, when the Father lifted I desire to do your will, O saster when we got stuck on him out of the mire and set my God. the “It’s a Small World” ride his feet on a rock. As you May your love and your for a couple of hours. Imagine wait on God, remember His truth always protect me. being confined to a small boat faithfulness to you in the Be pleased, O Lord, to save in an enclosed space while past. You have seen effort- me; animatronic figures singless a times in your life—those facebook.com/churchmouseuk/ O Lord, come quickly to saccharine song over and over sublime moments when ev- help me. while you wait for the ride to erything seems to fit together May all who seek you re- be resumed or evacuated. I as if by plan. Perhaps it was joice and be glad in you. just couldn’t wait for some- by plan, and God is the mas- May those who love your one to throw the switch that ter architect. You have also The Chase salvation always say, would pick us up out of that seen trying times, when ev- When my family lost ev- “The Lord be exalted!” watery ride and set us on sol- erything seems to be falling erything, we were forced to (Psalm 40:1-3, 7-8, 13, 16 id ground, far from earshot of apart. But you have seen ei- change our lives dramatical- NIV) that song. ther God’s deliverance out of ly. I started making our own When I was a child, my An experience like this, those situations, or felt God’s laundry detergent because family took a vacation to Dis- however grating on the presence to calm you during it was so much less expen- ney World. What started out nerves, is nothing compared sive. One of the ingredients as a fun ride turned into di- See Smith on page A9 to the agonizing waits of to make the “best” of these mixtures was a soap labeled “Fels Naptha.” This miracle cleaner was incredibly inex- RICK pensive, but at that time, ex- Pray, Share, Repeat tremely difficult to find. STANFIELD We searched for this elu- “For I am not ashamed of be protected. It must be held sive ingredient to make our the gospel, because it is the onto. You must not veer from cleaning concoction, and - fi flat on our face almost every power of God that brings sal- it or deviate from it no matter nally found it hiding in an day, but we’ve got to get up, vation to everyone who be- what culture tells you. If it is antiquated hardware store dust ourselves off, and start lieves.”—Romans 1:16 in opposition to the Word of located in the middle of no- running again. Twenty years Have you prayed for your God, you hold onto the Word where. Tina and I were very ago, I chased power, money, family and friends today? I of God. His Word will nev- excited, but something was and material items. Today, I ask for this reason: there is er fail. Heaven and earth will wrong. We were somewhat chase God. I’m still nowhere no one, I mean no one, who pass away, but we are told discouraged, and that was near the person I need to be, can tell your kids, family, God’s Word will never pass when I realized that we were but I’ll never stop running to- and friends about the love away. It is eternal. It is God- consumed with the chase, not ward my Creator. I intend to of Jesus like you can. Why? breathed. We can bank on it. the making of the detergent. spend eternity with Him and Because you have a unique, Live it. Know it. Understand everyone I love in a Kingdom intimate relationship with it. Share it. Psalm 63:1, You, God, are my that is worth chasing. them that no one else in the How do we do this? God, earnestly I seek you; I thirst May we continually chase the blueprint God gives us is world does. God has placed Through prayer. Prayer is for you, my whole being longs after God, and May God’s foolproof. you right where you are for our lifeline, our phone-a- for you, in a dry and parched blessings chase after you and Faith and freedom are a specific purpose, and I’m friend. Talk to God. Ask Him land where there is no water. me! about to give away the se- never more than one gener- the hard questions. Lean into What are you chasing? ation away from extinction. cret. Yes, here and now I’m Him for wisdom. Knock down I think about this fre- Rick Stanfield is a syndi- We have to be intentional going to reveal God’s plan the door begging God to reach quently, and to this day, cated columnist, professor, about being sure our children, for your life. Are you ready? the hearts of people. Prayer is when I see Fels Naptha, it motivational speaker and and our children’s children, Here it goes: love Jesus, fol- the fuel that keeps our faith makes me smile. author. His latest book is “I will hear the Word of God like low Jesus, share Jesus, repeat. aflame. Are you filled up? We The “chase” is what keeps Can and I Will.” For more we have heard it. We don’t How simple is that? Notice, can’t pour out if we’re not us alive, but we must make information, visit his website pass it on to our children I didn’t say easy—sharing filled up. Open your heartsure to we’re rushing toward at www.rickstanfield.com through our bloodstream; it’s your faith can be tough, es- God’s guidance. Open your the right thing. Although I’ll Rick and Tina are avail- not a genetic relationship. It pecially when you’re working never be able to repay the able for book signings and must be fought for. It must See Laurie on page A9 with a calloused heart, but debt to God, I will live my speaking engagements at life chasing that opportunity. churches, community func- That is what keeps me going! tions, and any gatherings The day we stop hurdling where their story may be a toward that eternal finish good fit. For more informa- Civil Discourse line, we stop living. During tion, contact rickstanfield1@ the race, we’re going to fall yahoo.com We’ve forgotten how to And even churches are talk to each other. We can quarreling themselves into text, tweet, even post on division. Facebook, but face-to-face Yet civil discourse is a real conversation on essential is- possibility again. The Bible sues is sick and does not get explains how. And we can My Toddler Taught Me This around anymore. learn. Married couples quit For answers look no fur- Our son was nine months talking, and divorce. ther than Scripture’s opening old when he started walk- Newspapers deliver pages in Genesis, chapters 1 ing. Upright and mobile, a one-sided diatribes. through 4. God created Adam new world of danger awaited The various races shout at and Eve. He placed them in a him. I walked him over to the and accuse one another. perfect garden, limited their electrical outlet and told him Campus free speech is behavior with clear, healthy never to touch it or put any- shut down by warped, ha- boundaries. And He continued thing in it. To us, he seemed tred-filled notions of - intol his relationship with them in too young to walk, let alone erance. dia is overflowing with anger,face-to-face encounters. comprehend instruction and Politics is a snarling fur slander, and fake news. When Adam and Eve warning. PAUL fight of junkyard dogs. Friends cannot disagree sinned, God walked in the But the very next after- The internet social me- and still be agreeable. garden looking for them. He noon, my son peeked his head TRIPP was not in a hurry, spoiling around the corner, not know- for a fight. He valued ingboth that I could see him from doing the same ever since. truth and his relationship where I was sitting. Thinking Perhaps you have experienced with people. Notice there I was otherwise distracted, he one of these consequences: is no name-calling. Stupid! dashed for the outlet. Then he Blew off studying and re- Loser! Idiot! No, God is re- did something that shocked ceived a negative grade; spectful. He calls them by me. He glanced back once Ate far too much, far too name. Nothing cuts off a- conmore to see if I was watch- often and gained weight; versation like insults. Dumb! ing, right before attempting Spent more than you Brainless! Folks quit listen- to touch it! earned and found yourself in ing. The doors slam shut. This comical family debt; The Bible tells us God memory was also a sad and Flirted with adulterous came to them in “the cool of instructive moment for me. thoughts or actions and lost the evening.” God came at a Still an infant, my son had the trust of your spouse; good time—after the heat of already bought into the deep- Cheated on your taxes or the day, after they had eat- est and darkest of all human slacked off at work and faced en. He didn’t come jumping delusions—that we can ig- the penalties when discov- to conclusions with judg- nore boundaries and not face ered; ment. Rather He came asking the consequences. Treated your child harsh- questions: “Where are you?” Adam and Eve were the ly and experienced a cold and first to buy into this lie (see WE PREFER EMAIL! 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find our way, define our Tripp needs, and discover our joy. Smith Ash Camp Baptist Church Continued from page A8 We were made for God, to live Continued from page A8 for his glory, and to experi- Operation Christmas Child Shoe Boxes distant relationship later in ence the fullest expression of those times. National Collection Week life; our purpose in a loving, wor- Recalling God’s Neglected the spiritual shipful community with him. past faithfulness gives you November 16-23, 2020 disciplines and found your- Every sin we commit is faith in this present moment. Drop-Off Schedule self ensnared in a dangerous adulterous because we are You say, “Here I am, I have sin. unfaithful to the love rela- come,” presenting yourself to Monday, November 16 - 9-11 a.m. No matter how large or tionship we were designed to God to do with as He pleas- small, ignoring boundaries have with God and instead run es. You know He will care Tuesday, November 17 - 4-6 p.m. and denying consequences into the arms of other lovers. for you, because He always is rooted in something more (Take time today to read the has. Remember His protec- Wednesday, November 18 - 10 a.m.-12 noon profound—a rejection of the graphic adultery imagery the tion and salvation, and antic- divine purpose for which each Lord uses to describe the sin ipate a time of rejoicing once Thursday, November 19 - 10 a.m.-12 noon of us was created. of Israel in Ezekiel 16.) your wait is over. Wait on the We were not created to Or examine the Ten Com- Lord, and be patient. Wait on Friday, November 20 - 10 a.m.-12 noon mandments. The first few the Lord. Laurie commands all have to do © Gregory T. Smith. Saturday, November 21 - 10 a.m.-12 noon with loving and worshiping Greg, a former minister, is Continued from page A8 God. The rest then detail all now a caseworker serving the Sunday, November 22 - 12:30-2:30 p.m. ears to His wisdom. Open the areas in which we are homeless community in the your mouth to share His tempted to replace God with Pacific Northwest. To read Monday, November 23 - 8-10 a.m. goodness with everyone you something else or do harm to more of his articles, log onto encounter. someone who dares get in the revgregsmith.blogspot.com. Can you see beyond your way of what we want or have own little footprint what God defined as a need. Crotts is doing? Do you have a bigger The practical theolo- vision? Do you have a heart Continued from page A8 to know what that vision is? gy is simple: when we break The church is made up of liv- our relationship with God, “What have you done?” He ing stones, and you are a part we inevitably will break his listened. To their side of the of those living stones. If one rules. And when we trespass argument. He gathered facts. of us fails in our mission, his wise, loving boundaries, In all this, God earned his there is going to be a gap in there are inescapable and right to be heard. that wall. The Lord’s plans painful consequences, both in And all this He did face- ultimately will never fail, but this world and in the one to to-face. Not over the phone. Robert E. Hawthorne we don’t want to miss out on come. being a part of it. Claim your Not in a Facebook posting Robert E. Hawthorne, Jr. Remind yourself to- rant. place as a follower of Jesus— day that you are God’s im- pick up that cross and lead So, you see here the es- Derrick P. Fellows age-bearer. You were made sentials of civil discourse laid others to it. Be bold. You will for a relationship with him. Susan G. Andrews never, ever regret taking the He sets boundaries because out in God’s relationship with time to tell people about Je- he knows precisely what you man, and it is incumbent that sus. God’s people lay them out in need and what you do not. Kenbridge: (434) 676-3275 • Victoria: (434) 696-2139 Cathe Laurie is the wife Find your life of freedom and our own relations today. As of Greg Laurie, Senior Pastor joy inside that wisdom. God led the way with Adam, Blackstone: (434) 292-7676 • Farmville: (434) 392-9425 of Harvest Christian Fellow- Living as if you are an in- His people must show the Keysville: (434) 736-8451 ship. Cathe is also the found- dependent being, free to write er and director of Virtue, the way in our own culture today. your narrative and outline Stephen is a campus min- women’s ministry at Har- your rules, will never work. vest Christian Fellowship. To ister with the Carolina Study www.hawthorne.law © Dr. Paul David Tripp. Center. He can be reached at learn more of this ministry, Reprinted with permission log onto www.virtue.harvest. www.paultripp.com/wednes- carolinastudycenter@msn. org. com. Local Worship Service Times • Antioch Baptist Church, 6700 Barnesville Hwy., Red Oak; Every Tues @ 7pm, Friday, 10 a.m. Robert Perrin, Pastor. Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening Worship 434-735-8101; Sunday prayer time 9 a.m.; Sunday school 10 • Gilfield RZUA Church, 722 Mecklenburg Ave, Victoria, VA 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Classes 6:30 p.m. a.m.; Sunday service 11 a.m. Pastor Kristen White. 23974, (434) 696-4100; Services 1st and 3rd Sunday each • Rocky Branch Baptist Church, 2082 Roanoke Station Road, • Apostolic Faith Chapel, 215 Wise Ridge Rd., Dillwyn, 434- month at 12 noon. Red Oak; Morning services 2nd Sunday each month 11:30 a.m. 414-2976; Sunday school 11:30 a.m., service 12 noon; • Hanes United Methodist Church, 1171 Copper Mine Rd., Dill- Rev. Dr. James E. Scott; Youth service 4th Sunday each month, Wednesday bible study 6:30 p.m. Pastor Lynwood Baldwin wyn; (434) 983-2400. Sunday School 9 a.m.; Worship Service Rev. Anthony Scott. • Ash Camp Baptist Church, 8687 Church Street Keysville, 10 a.m. Rev. Evelyn Penn, Pastor, [email protected]. • Rocky Mount United Methodist Church, 248 Rocky Mount 434-736-9344; Sunday School for all ages 10:00 A.M., Worship • Keysville United Methodist Church, 9290 Church Street, Rd., Dillwyn; (434) 983-2400. Sunday School 9 a.m.; Wor- Service 11:00 A.M. (nursery provided); Mission Friends (Ele- Keysville, 434-736-9685; Sunday School 10 a.m. - all ages; ship Service 10 a.m. Rev. Evelyn Penn, Pastor, evelynpenn@ mentary Children), Youth Meeting-2nd Sundays 5:00 P.M. fol- Sunday worship 11 a.m. Freedman Kim, Pastor vaumc.org. lowed by Pot Luck Dinner at 6:00 P.M. for all ages. Pastor-Ted • Ledbetter Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 4346 Dou- • Safe Haven Christian Ministries, 5150 Three Sixty Highway, R. Smith ble Bridges Rd., Meherrin, VA; Sunday School 10 a.m.; Wor- Meherrin; every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Gloria Eanes. • Aspen Hill Baptist Church, 515 Francisco Road, Brookneal; ship Service 11 a.m. Rev. Kenny Hall, Pastor • Salem Baptist Church: 4050 Tobacco Hill Road, Red Oak, Sunday School every Sunday 9:45 a.m., service every second • Liberty Baptist Church, 1709 Church Street, Appomattox, Virginia 23964; (434) 735-8827; Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; and fourth Sunday, 11 a.m. Rev. Dr. Maurice Finney. 434-352-2336, libertybconline.com. Sunday school 9:45 a.m.; Sunday worship service 11 a.m.; Bible Study Wednesdays at • Beulah United Methodist Church, 12123 County Line Rd., Sunday services 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Sunday evening Awa- 7 p.m. Keysville; 434-223-8237; Sunday School 9:15 am; Worship na & youth Bible study 6 p.m., evening services 7 p.m. Dr. • Shiloh Baptist Church, 125 Shiloh Church Road, Drakes 10:15 am; Rev. Pat Kelley, [email protected]. Rusty Small, pastor Branch; 434-735-8232; Sunday School 9 a.m.; Prayer and • Black Branch Baptist Church, 3370 Hwy. 47, Chase City 434- • Macedonia Baptist Church, of Rice, Virginia, church services Praise 10:15 a.m.; Sunday worship 10:30 a.m. 767-2259. Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m.; on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Sunday of each month, 11 a.m. • South Boston Church of Christ, 3105 Halifax Road, South Wednesday bible study 10:30 a.m. at the parsonage (across • Meherrin United Methodist Church, 97 Stagecoach Road, Boston; 434-575-7138; Sunday morning Bible study 10:00 from the church). Meherrin, Sunday school 10 a.m., Sunday service 11 a.m., a.m.; Worship services 11:00 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 • Briery Presbyterian Church, 181 Briery Church Rd, Keys- Pastor Kyla Silver pm. Wednesday Bible study 7:00 p.m. ville, Virginia. Sunday service 11 a.m. • Mercy Seat Baptist Church, 5 Kingsville Rd. Farmville, Virgin- • Southall Memorial United Methodist Church, 6220 Saxkey • Browns Chapel United Methodist Church, 1711 Gravel Hill ia; Sunday School 9:30 a.m. ; Regular service every 1st, 3rd Road, Saxe, Va. 23967. Sunday School 9 a.m.; Children’s Rd., Dillwyn; (434) 983-2400. Sunday School 9 a.m.; Wor- and 5th Sunday 11:00 a.m. ; Bible Study Wednesday 7:00 Church 9:45; Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Pastor Phillip Hong. ship Service 10 a.m. Rev. Evelyn Penn, Pastor, evelynpenn@ p.m.. Rev. Walter M. Fells, pastor • Spring Creek Baptist Church, 918 Darlington Heights Rd., vaumc.org. • Midway Baptist Church, 2595 Midway Road, Phenix, 434- Cullen; (434) 248-6819; springcreekbaptistva.org Sunday • Calvary Chapel Farmville, 302 Industrial Park Rd., Farmville, 376-3574: Sunday Worship Services 11:00 a.m.; Sunday School at 10 a.m., Worship at 11 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 434-315-0406; Sunday services 10 a.m.; Wednesday services school 9:45 a.m.; Youth Meeting 7:00 p.m. on Sunday and at 6:30 p.m. Rev. Paul McLinden 6:30 p.m.; Marv Fisher, pastor. Wednesday. • St. Andrews Baptist Church, 2100 Taro Road, Cullen; first • Central Baptist Church, 57 Merryman Dr., Victoria; Sunday • Morrison Grove Baptist Church, Charlotte Court House, Va.: and third Worship service, 11 a.m. Sunday School first, second, School 10 a.m.; Worship Service 11 a.m.; Jerry M. Horning, Services 1st and 3rd Sunday each month at 11 a.m.; Rev. Sam- third and fourth Sunday, 9:45 a.m. Rev. Dr. Maurice Finney. Pastor. uel F. Trent, Pastor. • St. Luke COGIC, 95 Arvin Street, Keysville. Sunday School • Concord Baptist Church, 3225 Germantown Road, Charlotte • Mossingford Baptist Church, Saxkey Road, Saxe: Services 9:00 a.m., Sunday worship 10:00 a.m., Bible study Tuesday 7 Court House: Sunday School 10 a.m., worship service 11 a.m. 11 a.m.; Sunday school; 10 a.m.; Reverend John L. Craighead p.m. Pastor William E. Mosby, Jr. Rev. Paul McLinden, Pastor. • Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, 792 Mount Calvary Rd., Brook- • St. Michael Baptist Church, 4160 Drakes Main Street, Drakes • Cullen Baptist Church, 202 Taro Road, Cullen, 434-610- neal, 434-376-5478. Sunday school every Sunday 10 a.m.; Branch. Sunday School 10:00 a.m., Sunday worship 11:00 9859; Sunday School 10 a.m.; service 11 a.m. Pastor Guy service 11:30 a.m. 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sunday each month; Bible a.m., 2nd and 4th Sundays each month. Pastor Rev. James Stockslager Study 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month at 11 a.m. Rev. E. Goode. • Crewe Baptist Church, 400 E. Virginia Avenue, Crewe, 434- Henry Lipsey, Jr.. • St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 1361 Free State Rd., Meherrin, 645-7464; Sunday School, 9:30 a.m., Worship Service, 11 a.m., • Mt. Harmony United Methodist Church, 505 Mt. Harmony 804-691-8539, Sunday services 1:30 p.m. Rev. Matt Sorenson. Bible study Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. 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 10 a.m., Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. uel C. Mills, Sr. • Mt. Tirzah Baptist Church, 174 Thomas Jefferson Hwy., Char- Prayer/Praise & Bible Study Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Rev. James W. • Eureka Baptist Church: 4757 George Washington Hwy. lotte Court House, 434-542-5904, Sunday services at 10 and 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- 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 • Grace Community Church, George Washington Hwy., Char- Fritz. • Wylliesburg Presbyterian Church, 506 Jackson Vaughan lotte Court House, 434-609-1168. Sunday Service 11 a.m., • Piedmont Church of Christ (a cappela): 1405 North Main St., Road, Wylliesburg; 434-735-8155. 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PUBLIC NOTICE FOR REFERENDUM ON GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT REGARDING CONFEDERATE MONUMENT

The voters of Lunenburg County will be presented a referendum question on the ballot at the general election on November 3, 2020 regarding the issue of whether or not the Confederate monument located on the courthouse grounds should be removed or remain. The question will appear on the ballot as follows:

Question: Shall the monument honoring the memory of the Lunenburg soldiers and women during the Civil War remain on Lunenburg Courthouse property?

( ) YES ( ) NO

A vote of "YES" will indicate that the voter requests that the Confederate monument remain on the Courthouse grounds. A vote of "NO" will indicate that the voter requests that the Confederate monument be removed from the Courthouse grounds.

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Classifieds HELP WANTED HELP WANTED HELP WANTED HELP WANTED HELP WANTED ASSISTANT COMMONWEALTH’S ATTORNEY POSITION AVAILABLE

The Charlotte County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s office is seeking a full-time

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Truth, Consequences and Parry’s Ponderings Turn-About is Fair Play If Joe Biden wins the election, I won’t feel sorry for those who voted for him, they will get the govern- Every week I write this for a reasonable profit. -Al ment they deserve. I will, however, feel very sorry column. Every week I con- though I frequently pay more for their children and grandchildren. What have fess, admit or own up to some than SHE thinks I should, they done to deserve the life of mob-ruled violence event in my dull world. Every I never go over my budget. that will have been thrust upon them? week I tell the truth with se- In all fairness the thing that lective deletions, distortions causes this misunderstand- and deviations. Meanwhile, ing is when there is some- apparently every week some- thing I need and want and it one tells a story on me, about may be the only opportunity Virginia Outreach News me or one that involves me. I will ever have to buy it. An These stories usually have example is our bed. It was at Happy Birthday wish- a kernel of truth to which I an auction. I liked it, Man- es to everyone celebrat- will sometimes happily con- agement liked it, it is possibly ing a birthday this week! fess. The remainder of these a one of a kind, we needed a Oct. 28 - Katie Banks, Balti- stories usually involve poetic FLASHBACK: Oct. 28, 2010 bed and in 25 years had not more, Md.; Sherion Martin, license, creative misconcep- found one we both liked. South Boston tions, mistaken identity, and Management planned on Oct. 29 - Philip Flippen, sometimes vicious lies. There not personally use these du- bidding up to $500 which Drakes Branch is at least one guy around plicates not only because it was what we had in savings. Nov. 1 - Damian Dixon, here who collects these ran- would have conflicted withI added to that money from Texas dom stories and brings them my personal code of ethics but bills I could postpone, pro- Nov. 2 - Tajir Cook, South to me for verification. The also because I had no interest jected income from sales of Hill; Shirley A. Jones, Wash- first time he asked, I agreed in receiving good grades. surplus stuff and a couple ington,of D.C.; to give him three yes or no When I am not con- hundred I could easily bor- Brian ‘Jun’ Coles, South answers to any questions he strained to yes/no answers I row, and bought the bed. Boston; Russell Foster, had. This went on for over a have even more fun answer- My theory was Manage- Sr., Randolph year before he realized he was ing questions. “I know that ment wanted it and Manage- Nov. 4 - Tanisha Pugh, Az. VIRGINIA asking poor questions. story and it is true. It was ment should have anything Nov. 5 - Rochelle Smith, FREEMAN “Is it true” he would ask, one of my family” or (my she wants with the exception Saxe; Jay Burton, Rich- “that in your senior year personal favorite) “It was of a boyfriend or a different mond; Carlton Vaughan, Sr., you made good grades be- one of my wife’s relatives by husband. Cullen cause you collected copies of marriage.” Even though they This past weekend we Nov. 6 - Tiffany Davis, for me and I know he will tests from the trash can in don’t always claim me I am went to the Truckers Parade Randolph make a way for you, too. the teachers’ lounge and sold still a member of my family Against Cancer. Before the Nov. 7 - Nellie T. Garnett, Don’t stop trusting Him them?” The answer is NO. and nothing can change that. parade there is an auction to Drakes Branch because things don’t go the In fact the answer is no for I am also legally Manage- benefit the American Cancer Nov. 8 - Malinda Ren- way you want them to go, many reasons. There are at ment’s closest relative and Society. Folks bid with their dle, Charlotte Court House it is not your time. When least a half a dozen incorrect that certainly happened by hearts and bid high. In this Happy Birthday to all of you. God sees it’s your time, He items in his question anyone marriage. It is never my fault auction three cakes sold for We wish you many more. will bless you. Just hold of which would permit me to if someone misunderstands $1,000 each. One man bought Enjoy your special day. on, don’t give up. He loves honestly answer no. the truth. a cake for five hundred dollars, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! you and He cares for you. It is true, however, that As you know, Manage- donated it back and bought it He wants us to be hap- in my junior year I removed ment has a few issues with again for another five hun- Happy belated anniversa- py and have the best. mimeograph masters from my attending auctions. She dred. The cheapest cake sold ry wishes to Teresa and Law- What God has for you is the dumpster behind the believes I get carried away for $100. This is certainly a rence Copeland of for you, no one else can school when I was emptying and buy things I do not need. case of people buying things Charlotte Court House on take what God has for you. the trashcan from the copy She also has a theory that I they don’t need and paying Oct. 26, eight years of mar- So remember your prom- get competitive and pay more room. It is also true that I more than they are worth and riage. Wishing you many ise to God and His prom- used these masters to make than I had planned. it is a good thing. I intend to more years together with ise to you. He will never fail duplicates of the tests, (on a Of course she is correct. I you. Hang in there, a change use this information the next God’s blessings. mimeograph machine I pur- often buy things I don’t need; HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! is going to come chased at a school surplus however, some of these I time I attend an auction es- pecially since Management sale for $2.00) which I then want, some I may need later Sympathy to all of the Get well wishes to the gave to needy students. I did and others I plan on reselling bought a cake. families who lost a loved one sick and shut in. Hope you recently. Sympathy to the all are well soon and up and families of Hezekiah Eubanks about. You are in our of Drakes Branch, Charlie prayers and thoughts for Jones of Randolph and Todd a quick recovery. Get well Jackson of Charlotte Court soon! Disenfranchised Grief House. Our heartfelt prayers We acknowledge the pain word. But it is essential to and good wishes go out Thought for the week- of loss from the death of a recognize our grief so that we to all of you in your time of Don’t keep all your feel- parent, spouse, child, or the can move forward. As Henry need. You have our deepest ings sheltered - express destruction of a home. These Wadsworth Longfellow so el- sympathy. them. Don’t ever let life shut are tangible, recognized loss- oquently put it, “There is no you up. es. Regretfully, life consists grief like the grief that does GODS PROMISE of a myriad of losses, many not speak.” God promised to al- BELIEF of which go unrecognized, You cannot prevent the ways be there for us. Can we Convictions are more unacknowledged, and, most birds of sorrow from flyingstand by our promise to God dangerous enemies of truth importantly, unmourned. over your head, but you can and live a Christian life than lies. It is easier to The damage caused by these prevent them from building and love one another as believe than to doubt. If accumulated injuries often nests in your hair is the advice God loves us? We are God’s you must love your neigh- brings people to our counsel- from a Chinese proverb. The children and He wants the bor as yourself, it is at ing door, asking why they’re core lesson presented is about best for us. We ask God to least as fair to love your- in so much pain. moving ahead and grieving make a way and He makes self as your neigh- The phrase disenfran- your loss so the damage does a way out of no way. We bor. Never your shine for chised grief was established not move forward with you. may think there is no way somebody else. It is al- by Kenneth Doka. That is, the in a planned event, such as, a Movement can be trouble- and He makes a way. God ways easier to believe than grief experienced by a person move to a new town, children some. 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Your blessings are blessed beyond belief. ability, pet loss, or even the church family, or eradication We can mourn the loss, repair coming in due time, when loss of “giving up” an addic- of familiarity in family rou- the damage that’s done, and God thinks it is time for News into me by Sun. tion can be the source of dis- tines. All items that would we can move forward. Our your blessings He will give 6 p.m. Call or text me enfranchised grief. create a loss. main task to frame our feel- them to you. I made a prom- 434-568-0243 or you can Let us look at a couple of When we do not pro- ing as useful and informative ise to God and I won’t turn leave me a message. vstars@ examples in more detail. cess these disenfranchised in making this move. What back. He has made a way kinex.net Loss of a pet. The Ameri- losses, we create a buried wounds us is meaningful in can Veterinary Medical Asso- emotional state. 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Cognitively with to build your strength to say ing up a harmful habit or ad- obsessive thinking, inability these words. And guidance to diction as a loss to be grieved? to concentrate, distressing find the way to let your soul Ask yourself, why is some- dreams. Behavioral mani- know that the words have thing an addiction? Harmful festations of crying, avoiding been heard. WWe’lle’ll help you weather life’slife’s storms. addictions can fulfill people’s others, withdrawing socially. Blessed are they that needs for companionship, can Spiritually by struggling in mourn: for they shall be com- release one from other pain- searching for meaning. forted... Blessed are those ful emotions, can provide en- Ok, so now what? The first who grieve, for they shall be ergy or a sense of excitement. step is to understand that life consoled. Matthew 5:4. Now ask yourself what the changes can bring both posi- Cheryl Gowin and Den- effect of losing one oftive these feelings as well as emo- nis Gowin. 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The PowerSchool. In order to be highest number of cases in LCPS Task Force will meet successful, students need to one day last week and areas next week to make recom- complete work for the weekly such as Lunenburg are actual- mendations to the board on modules by Sunday evening ly seeing more positive cases November 9. Schools will at 10 p.m. We know that this now than when the COVID-19 continue to operate with vir- is a difficult time for- every pandemic first started. tual learning for the time be- one. Please remember that The Lunenburg County ing until the board reaches a there is a link to important School Board had a special formal decision. resources on our website that called meeting last week as “As we begin the sec- are available to support you they continue to work with ond nine weeks, parents and during this difficult time. Do health officials and monitorstudents are encouraged to not hesitate to contact your the situation. LCPS releasedtake advantage of the teach- the following statement re- er appointments and the In- child’s teacher and/or school garding the meeting. ternet Cafe at the secondary if you have any questions or “The Lunenburg County schools. Parents play a vitalconcerns. We are all in this School Board held a special role in the education of their together!”

LUNENBURG - The rise School Kenbridge Christian in COVID-19 cases and cases Lunenburg Middle School Church*, 519 South Broad VEHICLES COLLIDE IN K-V BRIDGE WRECK: A two-car accident involving school age children Central High School Street, Kenbridge, VA 23944 on Sunday night between Kenbridge and Victoria left two vehicles with extensive damage. Kenbridge Fire Department along with has kept many schools from School Board Office Lunenburg Courthouse Victoria Fire & Rescue, Lunenburg Sheriff’s Office and Virginiabeing able to have in person Ripberger Public Library - Complex*, 11435 Courthouse State Police all responded to the two-vehicle accident on the K-V classes this fall. That is the password is Guests 23944 Road, Lunenburg, VA - If you Bridge. case with Lunenburg Coun- Victoria Public Library - are standing in front of the ty Public Schools as well, butpassword is Guests 23974 courthouse complex, you will school officials have been- in Victoria Railroad Park - want to park in the lot to the creasing options for students Click on Victoria Public Wifi right of the complex. This is and parents. (Make sure you are near the the side of the complex clos- In addition to the loca- large pavilion.) est to Victoria. tions around the county that Victoria Baptist Church New Grove Baptist are offering free WiFi access Town of Kenbridge - Click Church*, 32 New Grove Road, and internet, the four schools on Kenbridge Public Wifi-- Kenbridge, VA 23944 are also allowing teachers to You can reach it from 5th Ave, Ledbetter Christian meet with students individ- the town office’s parking lot, Church*, 4346 -Double Bridg ually to help with any prob- the park, the gym parking lot es Road, Meherrin, VA 23954 lems they may have. Central (as long as you don’t park in Mt. Zion Baptist Church*, High School and Lunenburg close to the gym on Farmers 73 Meherrin River Road, Middle School are also offer- Market side) and the Farmers Chase City, VA 23924 ing “Internet Café” options Market. Lone Oak Baptist Church*, where students can set up Rosewood Cafe at Lunen- 9908 Lunenburg County appointments in the morn- burg Courthouse is offer- Road, Keysville, VA 23947 ing of afternoon to do school ing their personal wifi con- Antioch Methodist work in the gym and cafete- nection for school children Church*, 3489 South Hill ria areas where they can be during opening hours free Road, Kenbridge, VA 23944 spread out. of charge, if you are havingVictoria Christian Below are Lunenburg difficulty with wifi.Church*, Space 2100 Lee Avenue, County Public School is WiFi limited and children must Victoria, VA 23974 Locations where students can be accompanied by an adult. Meherrin Fire - Depart access free WiFi as well as the YOU MUST CALL TO RESERVE ment*, 102 Moore’s Ordinary above new options. A TIME 434-696-1790! Road, Meherrin, VA 23954 Kenbridge Elementary Unity Baptist Church, 542 Dundas Ruritan*, 4164 School Unity Road, Kenbridge, VA Dundas Road, Dundas, VA Victoria Elementary 23944 23938

LUNENBURG - Ken- town officials to participate. bridge and Victoria will both Setup can begin in the park- be holding Halloween related ing lot at 4:30. Candy dona- Trunk- or-Treat events this tions will also be accepted at weekend with CDC and VDH Town Hall.” guidelines. Anyone with questions The event in Kenbridge can call 434-676-2452. will be hosted by the Town The Town of Victoria is of Kenbridge and is taking also sponsoring and hosting place at the Kenbridge Town their annual Trunk-or-Treat Hall parking lot located at 511 event as well, that was start- E. 5th Avenue. Kenbridge of- loween masks ed several years ago. It will ficials noted that there will - Wear protective masks take place on October 31 in the be a directional pattern set and gloves when answering Victoria Railroad Park along up so that children and par- the door to trick-or-treaters Firehouse Road. The event ents can social distance and - If you do not wish to re- will take place from 5:30 to follow CDC and VDH guide- ceive trick-or-treaters, leave 7 p.m. and goodie bags and lines. Town Manager Tonyyour porch light OFF treats will be available for all Matthews stated, “We ask - Trick-or-treaters kids up to age 13. that all candy be pre-bagged should only approach those Victoria Town Manager for the children. We ask that homes with porch lights ON Rodney Newton stated, “We all people at the vehicles have - If you are uncomfortable encourage participation in on gloves and masks, and with your children trick-or- the trunk-or-treat event as

that the children be handed The Southside Messenger treating simply do not allow that can be a little more con- Lunenburg Insider B THE SOUTHSIDE MESSENGER • October 29-November 4, 2020 their bags of candy instead of them to do so trolled. For the trunk-or- reaching into a bowl, bucket - These guidelines may treat event we will be using or basket. We also ask that change if the Governor’s of- social distancing recommen- the following guidelines be fice issues further mandates. dations and will be spreading set up for trick or treating in The time for the event will out beyond the park parking town. be from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., lot to allow more space. We -Trick-or-treaters should and anyone interested in dec- are recommending that par- wear protective gloves and orating their trunks and par- protective masks under Hal- ticipating is asked to contact Events B2 The October 29-November 4, 2020 SOUTHSIDE MESSENGER DAVID C. WATKINS, III ATTORNEY-AT-LAW

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WEBB VISITIS LOCAL CHURCH: With only 10 days before election day, Dr. Cameron Webb, Virginia Democratic Congressional Candidate, was the guest speaker at the First Baptist Church in Victoria, on Saturday, October 24. The Lunenburg Democratic Party encourages everyone to get out and vote! Lunenburg Chamber Taking Nominations for Two Annual Awards LUNENBURG - The of the Year and Citizen of the in the nominee’s business Lunenburg County Chamber Year awards are given out at and the methods used to solve of Commerce is set to accept the end of each year and con- them. nominations for their two big tinue to recognize contribu- *Evidence of contribu- annual awards. The Business tions to the county. tions that nominee aided The nominees for the lo- community-oriented projects cal business should be a busi- through personal time and ness that you believe deserves resources. recognition for their achieve- The chamber is also ask- ments and contributions to ing people to nominate the Dental Insurance the local community. Youcitizen that you believe de- may nominate more than one serves recognition for their business and you may nomi- achievements and contribu- nate your business, if you feel tions to the local community. your business merits consid- The chamber will consid- Get the dental care you deserve with eration for the award. er individuals who have sup- The Chamber will evalu- ported and advanced the in- ate nominees for this award terests of the community. dental insurance from Physicians Mutual based on the following crite- Please only nominate one ria: business or citizen per form. Insurance Company. It can help cover the *Staying power; a sub- Nomination forms for Busi- stantiated history as an es- ness of the Year Award must tablished business. be completed and submitted services you’re most likely to use – *Growth in number of to Lunenburg County Cham- employees: a benchmark to ber of Commerce, PO Box 1, judge the impact of the busi- Victoria VA 23974; or email to ness on the job market. lunenburgchamber@gmail. *Increase in sales and/or com or fax to 434-676-9390. unit volume: an indication of For more information, please continued growth. Cleanings X-rays Fillings Crowns Dentures *Innovativeness of prod- call Bernice Thompson during uct or service offered: illus- the hours of 8 to 5 at 434- trations of the creativity and 676-8214. The deadline for imagination of the nominee. submitting nominations is *Response to adversity: 4:00 p.m. on Friday Novem- Preventive care starts right away examples of problems faced ber 6, 2020. Helps cover over 350 services Go to any dentist you want – but Attempted Break-In at Parham’s KENBRIDGE - A Lunen- save more with one in our network burg business recently an- nounced that they had some- No deductible, no annual maximum one trying to break in their location and is asking for anyone with information to help. Parham’s Grocery, locat- ed at 2087 S. Hill Rd. between Kenbridge and South Hill, Here’s the information Call now to get this FREE you requested onannounced Dental insurance that at approxi- happened to see any suspi- mately 7:57 p.m. on October cious vehicles at that time or 23 “someone tried to break hears anything that may help Information Kit! into the store.” catch the culprit to contact Owners are asking that if the Lunenburg County Sher- 1-855-696-9820 anyone has any information, iff’s Office. dental50plus.com/southside Kenbridge

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SOUTH HILL - A shoot- tober 18 when a vehicle and ing that took place on residence in the 700 block Goodes Ferry Road has led of Goodes Ferry Road were to an arrest according to struck multiple times by police officials. gunfire. One subject inside An update this week the residence was struck and from South Hill Police of- sustained nonlife-threaten- ficials stated, “Through ing injuries. This individual dedication, hard work, and was treated and released from help from the communi- the hospital later the same ty, a suspect has been -demorning. veloped in the malicious If anyone has further in- wounding case on Goodes formation we urge you to Ferry Rd. This suspect is incontact SHPD (434-447-3104 custody; however, due to or 1-877-676-8477). “We the ongoing nature of this also want to thank the com- case names cannot be re- munity for coming forward leased at this time.” with valuable information The incident took place and support. Please stay safe, at 1:30 a.m. Sunday, Oc- everyone!”

GOOD MEETS WITH LUNENBURG RESIDENTS: On Friday, October 23, Victoria’s Railroad Park was the site for a meet and greet with Congressional Candidate Bob Good. Good met with about 50 Lunenburg residents and enjoyed a grilled chicken dinner at the park. Entertainment was provided by the Hood Brother Bluegrass Band. Also attending the event was former Speaker of the House, Delegate Kirk Cox. This is Cox’s first visit to Lunenburg since announcing his candidacy for the Virginia Governor’s race in 2021. (Pictured: Delegate Kirk Cox, Lunenburg Board of Supervisors Member Mike Hankins, and Congressional Candidate Bob Good.)

Kenbridge Town Offices Moving Down Stairs KENBRIDGE - Ken- Kenbridge officials said bridge Town Hall - officthat there were some mi- es are moving down. nor The phone problems early in move began on Tuesday,the move as they worked last October 13, as the- week Ken to get that all straight. bridge Town Offices willCitizens be are asked to moving down stairs to the “please come in to the new first floor of the Kenbridge lobby on the first floor for -as Town Hall location. sistance. You may also mail Kenbridge officials your payment or drop it in stated, “We are very ex- the outside box if you desire. cited about the move and We hope to be at 100% capac- THE JEWELRY BOX OPENS IN KENBRIDGE: Kenbridge has a new business in the town after a ribbon hope that it will better ity very soon. Thank you for cutting and grand opening event this past weekend for The Jewelry Box. The business is owned by Holly serve our citizens. Please your patience and remem- Wingold and located along 405 South Broad Street in the town. The jewelry business is offering items stop by and check out the ber we are still here to serve such as paparazzi jewelry and has items for everyone and every age. new arrangements.” you.”

THE WILLIAM TAYLOR CHAPTER OF THE DAR LOADS DONATIONS TO HELP WITH “SOLDIERS OF MERCY” PROJECT IN THE BLACKSTONE AREA: Shown loading members’ donations for transport to the housing site are (from left) Joyce Green of Alberta, Chapter Regent Linda Bagley of Kenbridge, and Betty Winn of Alberta. DAR Chapter Stresses Service SOUTHSIDE - Across and disinfectant wipes to America, the Daughters stockof thethe house where some American Revolution stress of the workers would be stay- chapter participation in a Na- ing during the project time. tional Day of Service each fall. The DAR is a nonprof- The William Taylor Chapter it, nonpolitical volunteer learned that “Hands On Mis - women’s service organiza- sions” from North Carolina tion dedicated to preserving The Southside Messenger was traveling to Blackstone, American history and pro- Virginia, to join with “Sol - moting patriotism. Service 490 Railroad Ave. - P.O. Box 849 diers of Mercy Ministry” to is very much stressed. Any build three wheelchair ramps, woman 18 years or older,- re do needed home repairs and gardless of race, religion, or Keysville, VA 23947 yard work for veterans and ethnic background, who can others impacted by COVID.prove lineal descent from a 434-736-0152 The chapter collected paper patriot of the American Rev- goods, snack items, water,olution, is eligible for mem- www.southsidemessenger.com Gatorade, breakfast items, bership. The B4 October 29-November 4, 2020 SOUTHSIDE MESSENGER Kenbridge to Conduct VDH Hydrant Checks KENBRIDGE - Kenbridge officials sent out a release last week informing town resi- dents of yearly maintenance mandates that will be taking place next week. Kenbridge will be con- ducting hydrant flushing the week of November 2-6. This is mandated by the VDH. Kenbridge Town Man- ager Tony Matthews stated, “We must perform this check two times in a calendar year. You may experience some discoloration or sediment in your water system due to the flushing. This is normal and should go away in a day or two. Thank you for your -pa tience and understanding as we strive to keep your water safe and clean.” Final Clue Live Shows Halted and Livestreamed

SOUTHSIDE - The Southside Area Community Theater (SACT) recently put on productions of Clue for audiences at the Kenbridge Town Hall Auditorium. The group had to end the live shows over the final two days and perform virtually after making the following an- nouncement this weekend. “Clue in person is can- celed for tonight and tomor- Barnes Officially KPD Chief row. We have been notified by Piedmont Health Department that it is best to err on the side of caution and just pro- After Interim Tag Removed ceed with Livestream. Stay well, my friends.” KENBRIDGE - Kenbridge er Tony Matthews stat- officials had nameded, Ben “Ben has been interim Barnes the Interim Policechief since August and was Chief for the town in Augustgiven the nod tonight to of this year, but Chief Barnesmove to the full time Police is officially the new PoliceChief by the Town Council. Chief of Kenbridge after the He has done a great job for recent town council meeting. us and we know he will Kenbridge Town Manag- continue to do so.”

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WINNER OF THE 2020 Callaway MAVRIK Driver Nick Daniel Chase City Driver Preparing to Compete in Hornets Division

SOUTH BOSTON - Over the past 15 years, Jason De- Carlo has developed a love for racing. He worked with Lim- ited Sportsman Division and Late Model Stock Car Division driver Charles Barnes while Barnes was racing at South Boston Speedway. More re- cently he has worked with South Boston Speedway Hor- nets Division champion Kevin Currin. “It (working with Barnes) learning the lines, feeling got me down here in the pits what changes we can make to with him, and I learned a lot the car. It helps a lot.” helping him,” DeCarlo ex- DeCarlo has found a cou- plained. ple of opportunities to race “I got to spotting for him this season as he continues and spotting for Kevin Cur- his learning process. rin in the Hornets Division. “I have plans to maybe I had wanted to drive, but race I another time or two be- just haven’t had the time,fore the year ends,” he noted. the opportunity or the money “With the circumstances to build a car. I finally had a the way they are this year I’m chance to build a car and come trying to find something to out racing. Of course, we ha - do a little racing.” ven’t been able to race here at For DeCarlo, racing is all HIT SQUAD WINS IN MECHANICSVILLE: The Charlotte Hit Squad took a USSSA tournament victory in South Boston this season, but about having fun. Mechanicsville on October 4. The team defeated opponents in three subsequent games to bring home I’ve been here at South Bos- “I come up here (to South the championship award. Front Left to Right: Cole Toombs, Camden Whirley, Will Rundstrom, Baylor Boston Speedway) to have Arrington, Jon Harvey. Second row Left to Right: Carper McCarty, Alex Gee, Caleb Barton, Brody ton Speedway practicing.” a good time,” DeCarlo ex - Bolton, Von Harvey Coaches Left to Right: Derek Toombs, Bill Barton, Matthew Bolton It took the Chase City, plained. Virginia resident some time “What I really enjoy about to build his Hornets Division the Hornets Division is the car and reach the point where people we are racing with. Dragon Motorsports Event Held Saturday in Victoria he could take his car to the You don’t win anything rac- track for the first time. ing in the Hornets Division. VICTORIA - Victoria 6200 Open Street “I started on the car in It’s about the good time, hav- hosted a Dragon Motor- 1. Thomas Alphin 334 September last year and got ing fun racing, and having sports truck and tractor 2. Darrell Vess 326 it buttoned up to where we fun racing with the people pull event this past Satur- 3. Toby Sprouse 320 were planning to come to you race with.” day afternoon at the Victo- 4. William Campbell 317 Open Practice in March,” he DeCarlo says South Bos- ria Railroad Park. The event 5. Casey Avery 311 explained. ton Speedway will be his featured many contestants 6. Pat Jones 307 “I think we practiced home track in 2021. His goalsfrom throughout the state 7. Taylor Perry 307 once at the end of Februaryfor nextto season are modest. and from Southside Vir- 8. Ben Simmons 306 check over the car.” “My main goal is to just ginia. 9. Blair Mene 294 Photo by Billy Overholtz When asked about beingfinish some races,” he said. October 24 Results and 10. Michael Goodwin 292 behind the wheel he said “it’s “I want to try to stay out Distances 3. Travis Hudson 313 an absolute blast” while ac- of trouble and do the best we 6400 Pro Stock 5000 Economy Modified 4. Stephen Garnett 298 knowledging the car is some- can. I want to win some rac- 1. Tommy Henley 317 1. Rocky Meadows 324 5. Zach Wilson 271 what hard to drive. es, but we will see how things 2. Gerry Young 310 2. Tommy Coffey 308 6. Brian Burch 262 “Considering this is the go.” 3. Matthew Fant 307 3. Hugh Crittenden 308 7. Wayne Lewis 246 only racecar I have ever driv- South Boston Speedway is 4. Buddy White 131 4. Mike Hudgins 289 8. Dylan Karp 243 en, it’s a handful,” he re- open Monday through Thurs- 5. Chad Steel 288 day from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. marked. 6200 Small Block Street Gas for teams wishing to schedule “They are not made to do 1. Toby Sprouse 316 Pro Stock Diesel 1. Ryan Lafoon 288.57 testing sessions. The track is 2. Chris Avery 313 1. Chrissy Martin 334 2. Michael Layden 288.27 what we do with them.” available for testing from 10 The opportunities to 3. Shelton Stallings 311 2. Eddie Poore 289 3. Alexis Evan 286.91 a.m. until 4 p.m. each day. 4. Keith Brickhouse 309 test his car at South Boston 4. Al Springston 286.56 Teams wishing to schedule 5. Delton Stallings 307 12000 Altered Farm Speedway this season will pay 5. Jacob Byrum 283.24 testing sessions should con- 6. Tim Simmons 301 1. Chuck Kelly 296 6. Johnny Rennard 283.14 dividends for DeCarlo in 2021. tact the speedway office at 7. Tommy Wallace 293 “Seat time is the big- 7. Donnie Gormas 282.13 434-572-4947 at least a day 8. Tommy Cliborne 292 Street Diesel 8. Kelly Bright 282.13 gest thing,” DeCarlo pointed ahead to schedule a testing 9. Michael Goodwin 289 1. Eddie Poore 328 9. Aubrey Thurston 281 out, “getting into a routine,date. 10. Brooke Williams 270 2. John Looney 317 10. Aaron Bunch 278 B6 The October 29-November 4, 2020 SOUTHSIDE MESSENGER Young Guns Put On a Show in Women’s Soccer Blue-White Scrimmage

FARMVILLE - They may be months away from their season opener this spring, but the Longwood women’s soccer team is already sharp- ening its competitive edge. In a Blue-White in- trasquad scrimmage Friday night at the Longwood Ath- letics Complex, youth stole the show, and three goals from the underclassmen trio of Kiersten Yuhas, Kyleigh Cox and Katelyn Laux that powered the White Team to a 3-2 win over their Blue coun- terparts. Yuhas and Cox, both sophomores, and Laux, a freshman, were part of an underclassman surge that saw four of the game’s five goals scored by the team’s freshman and sophomore class. The White trio scored in succession to build a 3-0 lead before the Blue squad rallied back with a pair of goals from freshman Camille Jernigan and Madison Lockamy to close the gap late. However,playing as a holding mid- program. “Overall this was a ditional fall soccer pushed to preparation for the duration that would be as close as Blue fielder. Sophomore goalkeep- very exciting night for our the spring due to COVID-19 of the semester leading up to came to overcoming the defi- er Mary Kate Levush turned program.” concerns, the Lancers will a February 2021 season open- cit, as White’s midfield and in a shutuout performance With the Big South’s -tracontinue their preseason er. backline snuffed the threat. with two key saves. Junior Danielle Toone, a “There was tons of en- starting forward in 2019 and a ergy, action and drama - to former Big South All-Fresh - night,” said Longwood head man Team selection, also coach Todd Dyer, who is pre- played a key role in that late- paring for his 27th season as game lockdown in her debut head coach and founder of the Fourth Street Motor Company

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SOUTH BOSTON - Five fundraising effort went to the individuals from four states Ward Burton Wildlife Foun- received a big thrill last dation’s Next Generation Wednesday as former - NAOutreach Program. The Next SCAR Cup Series star Generation and Outreach initia- Daytona 500 winner Ward tive is geared to young people Burton and his son, NASCAR and brings classroom pre- Cup Series, NASCAR Xfini- sentations to students across ty Series and NASCAR Truck Virginia that combine science Series competitor Jeb Burton, with resource conservation treated them to high-speed and stewardship. laps around South Boston Mike Roberts serves as Speedway. naturalist and outreach ed- Casey and Shawn Mesler ucator for the Next Genera- of Damascus, Ohio, Jason tion Outreach Program. Pri- Carey of Idaho, Robert Bar- or to working for the Ward tholomew of New Mexico and Burton Wildlife Foundation, Richmond, Virginia resident Roberts was the executive Stephen Werkmeister won a director and outreach educa- ride-along with the Burtons tor for Return To Nature Inc. in a NASCAR Truck throughThat organization conducted a promotion that was part of classroom programs for over a fundraising effort for the 300,000 students in Virgin- Ward Burton Wildlife Foun- ia and Indiana and included dation. limited visits to seven other Jeb Burton said Wednes- surrounding states from 2000 day’s ride-along event was a until 2010. fun event. Randy Johnson, the “I’m glad to be here and founder of God’s Pit Crew, a glad to have the winners non-profit, faith-based cri- Among the attendees were ride-along promotion was preciate their help very much. here,” he said with a sis big response team based in Ray Page representing LS made possible by his son and It’s benefitting a good cause. smile. Danville, Virginia, donated Tractor and Brandon Divers Johnson. “We’re still looking for “Those guys are having the use of the organization’s representing Alsco. The two “I thank my son, Jeb,” partners to get the program fun. It gives them a first-two-seat NASCAR race truck firms are among sponsorsWard Burton remarked. fully funded,” added Burton. hand experience behind the for the ride-along event. for the Ward Burton Wildlife “This was his idea and “Maybe we can branch wheel of a truck. It’s a lot Theof organization has over Foundation’s Next Genera- Randy’s idea. We were able outto and do more schools than fun. Hopefully we will get to700 volunteers participating tion Outreach Program. collect some good money for just in Virginia.” do this next year, too.” on the crisis response team Ward Burton said theour outreach program. I want Roberts said The Next Proceeds raised from thefounded by Johnson in 1999. fundraising effort with tothe thank Randy Johnson and Generation Outreach Program all of the people with God’s reached over 20,000 students Pit Crew. He is such a fabu- last year and had reached lous individual and the orga- right at 9,000 students this nization does so many great year before the program halt- things for not only the people ed by the COVID-19 pandem- locally, but for people around ic. the country. Randy, Jeb and I “The coronavirus has kind are talking about doing this of got us halted, but we’re same thing solely for God’s still doing some programs,” Pit Crew. Ward Burton pointed out. “I want to thank all of the “We did a program for participants,” he added. The Virginia Cooperative Ex- “I also thank Cathy Rice tension Service and did a part and everybody at South Bos- of it at The Cove last Friday. ton Speedway for letting us Mike’s got another program be here.” with the Ag Extension Office Jeb Burton was apprecia- in Halifax on Thursday.” tive of the support received Burton pointed out pro- for the fundraising effort gramsas have been held across well. Virginia. “We’ve done programs in “I thank God’s Pit Crewevery Halifax County school,” for allowing us to use the he noted. truck, along with State - Wa “We did programs in Dis- ter Heaters, Alsco, LS Tractortrict 8 (which includes Hali- and Yamaha. They all helpfax County) three semesters the Next Generation Youth ago. We went to Southwest Outreach Program,” he - reVirginia, started in Tidewater marked. last December, and then the “The program is very virus hit around March and important. It’s importantkind of shut us down. to teach kids about wildlife,“We’re still dedicated to conservation and the out- the program and know that doors. The program, the truckanytime we can make a dif- and trailer, the gas neededference to in a child’s life and go up and down the road, helpand the teacher reinforce New Machines Will be a “Blast” for Shooters a full-time employee gets their mandated material expensive. To have all of aboutthe natural resources that’s support we have from our a great opportunity to take VICTORIA - While host- the location. donation from the Friends of partners is great and we ap- advantage of.” ing many tournaments and Jack Bolan, Stuart Bayne, NRA and the family of Mil- events for adults and youth and Chris Metts worked hard ton Mills. After working so participants throughout the to get the machines ready to hard, the guys tested the ma- year, Arrowhead Gun Clubthrow targets. chines out by shooting sever- also continues to work on Arrowhead officials stat- al rounds. This new shooting adding new equipment. ed, “This on-going project game at Arrowhead will be a The organization recently could not have been com- blast for the youth as well as added new MEC machines at pleted without the generous adults.” Arrowhead is planning an afternoon of shooting 5-Stand and Wobble Trap to show members and coaches how to operate the new ma- chines correctly. Stay tuned for more information. B8 October 29-November 3, 2020 The Southside Messenger

Comics AND Puzzles The Southside Messenger October 29-November 3, 2020 B9

R.F.D By Mike Marland

AMBER WAVES By Dave T. Phipps

THE SPATS By Jeff Pickering

OUT ON A LIMB By Gary Kopervas

• On Nov. 15, 1777, after 16 months of debate, the Continental Congress, sitting in its temporary capital of York, Pennsylvania, agrees to adopt the Articles of Confederation and Perpet- ual Union. Not until March 1, 1781, would the last of the 13 states, Mary- land, ratify the agreement. • On Nov. 12, 1864, Union Gen. Wil- liam T. Sherman orders the business district of Atlanta destroyed before he embarks on his famous March to the Sea. Nearly 40% of the city was left in ruin. • On Nov. 11, 1885, George Patton, one of the great American generals of World War II, is born in San Gabriel, California. Patton was controversial, known to make eccentric claims that he was a direct descendant of great military leaders of the past through reincarnation. • On Nov. 10, 1903, Mary Anderson receives patent No. 743,801 for her “window cleaning device for elec- tric cars and other vehicles to remove snow, ice or sleet from the window.” Anderson tried to sell it to a Canadi- an manufacturing firm, which said the device had no practical value. • On Nov. 14, 1914, in Constantino- ple, capital of the Ottoman Empire, the religious leader Sheikh-ul-Islam declares an Islamic holy war on behalf of the Ottoman government, urging his Muslim followers to take up arms against Britain, France, Russia, Serbia and Montenegro. • On Nov. 13, 1953, a member of the Indiana Textbook Commission calls for the removal of references to the book “Robin Hood” from text- books used by the state’s schools. She claimed that Robin Hood was a com- munist because he robbed the rich and gave it to the poor. • On Nov. 9, 1965, Roger Allen LaPorte, a 22-year-old member of the Catholic Worker movement, immo- lates himself in front of the United Nations headquarters in New York. Before dying, LaPorte, who was against war, declared that he did it as a religious act. © 2020 Hearst Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved B10 October 29-November 3, 2020 The Southside Messenger

1. Name the group that released the album titled “The Royal Scam.” 2. What instrument does Herb Alp- ert play? 3. What country is Air Supply from? 4. Which Chambers Brothers song was 11 minutes long on the album? 5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “Looks like it’s over, you knew I couldn’t stay, She’s comin’ home today.” Answers 1. Steely Dan, in 1976. The album cover was originally meant for a Van Morrison album that was never released. Some considered the cover to be hideous, with beasts hovering over a sleeping man. 2. The trumpet. Alpert came from a musical family. He played in his col- lege’s marching band and then in the Army before starting “Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass.” 3. Australia. It’s shocking, but the group has never had a No. 1 single in Australia. They did, however, make it into The Australian Recording Indus- try Association Hall of Fame in 2013. 4. “Time Has Come Today,” in 1968. 5. “Sad Eyes,” by Robert John in 1979. That was the year disco reigned, but the mellow “Sad Eyes” managed to climb the charts anyway. (Not to be confused with Bruce Springsteen’s song of the same name in 1999.) © 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.

1. MEASUREMENTS: What does a hygrometer measure? 2. TELEVISION: What was the post- man’s name on the sitcom “Cheers”? 3. LITERATURE: Which 20th-cen- tury novel begins with the line, “For many days, we had been tem- pest-tossed”? 4. GEOGRAPHY: The Adriatic Sea lies east of which country? 5. HISTORY: Who was the first woman appointed to a U.S. president’s cabinet? 6. ADVERTISING: Which compa- ny’s mascot was named Poppin’ Fresh? 7. LANGUAGE: What is a monde- green? 8. GAMES: How much is the Luxury Tax in the board game Monopoly? 9. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Who was the only president to attend Oxford Univer- sity in England as a Rhodes Scholar? 10. U.S. STATES: What does the name Nevada mean in Spanish? Answers 1. Humidity 2. Cliff Clavin 3. “The Swiss Family Robinson” 4. Italy 5. Frances Perkins, Secretary of Labor, 1933-45 6. Pillsbury 7. A misheard word, phrase or song lyric 8. $75 9. Bill Clinton 10. Snow-covered © 2020 King Features Synd., Inc. The Southside Messenger October 29-November 3, 2020 B11

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Top 10 DVD, Blu-ray Sales 1. Hocus Pocus ...... (PG) Disney 2. Beetlejuice ...... (PG) Warner Bros. 3. Star Trek: Picard — Season 1 ...... (TV-MA) Paramount/CBS 4. The Nightmare Before Christmas ...... (PG) Disney 5. It: Chapter One ...... (R) Warner Bros. 6. The Tax Collector ...... (NR) RLJ 7. The Secret Garden ...... (PG) Universal 8. Happy Halloween, Scooby-Doo ...... (NR) Warner Bros. 9. Halloween ...... (2018) (R) Universal 10. Rick and Morty: Season 4 ...... (TV-14) Warner Source: Comscore/Media Play News B12 October 29-November 3, 2020 The Southside Messenger

Community Calendar

ATTENTION READERS: All community or 476-1268. Support Groups • Breastfeeding Class Centra Southside free Wifi, and a playground for kids (su- calendar events are subject to change • Lunenburg Rotary Club meets every • Cancer Support Group meets the third Community Hospital in Farmville will be pervision required by parent or guardian). in response to the COVID-19 virus Tuesday (except the 5th Tuesday) 12 Monday of every month at 5:00 p.m. at holding a breastfeeding class on the first Hours are Tuesday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-12 outbreak. Please use contact info to noon-1 p.m. Meeting is held the 1st Tues- Brian’s Steak House, located at 625 E. Tuesday of the month from 6 to 8 p.m. p.m. and 2-5 p.m. check with the below organizations day of the month at Mildred’s Meals in Atlantic Street in South Hill. This month- in the Quad Conference Room at Centra • The Competition Is On! Come to the before attempting to attend a meeting Kenbridge; all other Tuesdays at Uptown ly support group is for adult patients with Southside Community Hospital, Third Gathering Place at 6 p.m. on the first or event. Café in Victoria. cancer, their families, friends, and care- Street in Farmville. For info and registra- and third Friday of each month for game • Charlotte County Democratic Com- givers. tion call 434-547-9637 night! Food is provided at this fun-filled Community Calendar is a free service mittee meets on the third Monday of each • HIV/AIDS Support “Safe Space,” • Dance at the VFW Hall, located at 1055 family affair. The Gathering Place is lo- of the Southside Messenger. We wel- month at 7 p.m. at the Drakes Branch Mu- a group for individuals living with HIV/ L.P. Bailey Highway in Halifax, will hold a cated at Grace Community Church, next come all groups, churches, schools and nicipal Building. AIDS, meets on the third Thursday of dance every Friday night from 9:00 p.m. to the Dollar General, Charlotte Court businesses to send us your events and • Jack Garland American Legion Unit every month; location is private for the to 1:00 a.m. Tickets are $25 per couple, House. we will publish them free of charge, as 32 & Auxiliary meets the third Thursday privacy of our participants. For more info $15 for singles. Snacks, ice and sodas space allows. Send your event to calen- of each month, 6:30 p.m., at the Farmville and meeting location,. contact Marquis D. will be available for purchase. Music by Blood Drives [email protected]. Be sure VFW Post, Main St. Mapp at 434-392-9461. D.J. Barry & June. Proceeds will go to • Trinity Church, 7164 Prince Edward to include the date, location, and time of • Piedmont Area Veterans Council • Cancer Connections Meetings are held various programs benefiting veterans. Highway (US 460), Prospect, will be hold- the event, as well as any cost or fees. (PAVC) meets the third Monday of every the third Monday of every month from 5 to • Food Bank St. Luke Church of God in ing a blood drive on Friday, October 30, For-profit events will not be included in month at the Farmville VFW, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Hendrick Cancer & Rehab Christ, located on Arvin Street in Keys- 10 a.m.-4 p.m. this calendar. 10:30 a.m. Center in South Hill, Va. For more info, ville, will sponsor a food bank every fourth • Midway Baptist Church, 2595 Midway • VFW Post 7059 holds meetings the first contact Mary Hardin at 434-774-2417. Saturday from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Please Road, Phenix, will be holding a blood Meetings Thursday of each month at 6 p.m., Gra- • Domestic Violence Support Groups bring your own bags or boxes to carry drive on Tuesday, November 3, 2-6 p.m. • Arc of Southern Virginia meets on the ham Road, Farmville. Tri-County Community Action Agency your food. • Drakes Branch Municipal Building, first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 in the • Heart of Virginia Classic Auto Club hosts Support Groups on the first and • Drakes Branch Music Hall on Main 4818 North Main Street, Drakes Branch, Leggett Auditorium at Halifax Regional meets the second Monday of each month third Tuesday of each month. For more Street will be hosting a dance every will be holding a blood drive on Thursday, Hospital in South Boston. If desired, par- at Merk’s Place, Farmville, at 6 p.m. for info, call 434-572-1136. Thursday night from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. December 17, 1-6 p.m. (Seven appoint- ticipants may bring a bag supper or pur- dining and 7 p.m. for the meeting. • Single & Parenting Support Group sponsored by the Drakes Branch Ladies ments remaining as of Wednesday, Oc- chase a carry out supper from the hospi- • Central High Museum, Inc. located at meets each Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., at Club. The cover charge is only $5.00 to tober 28). tal’s Bellwood Café. For more info, call 515 Thomas Jefferson Highway, Char- Drakes Branch Baptist Church. For more attend this event. 434-222-8931. lotte Court House, meeting will be held information, call Barbara at 434-568-4021 • 12-Step Biblical Program Midway Events • Chase City Chamber of Commerce every second Thursday, 5 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, 4:30-7:00 p.m. Baptist Church, 2595 Midway Rd. in Month of October meets the second Thursday of each • VFW Lunenburg Post 9954 & Auxil- • Celebrate Recovery meets every Tues- Phenix, Va. will present a 12-step Biblical • Virtual Costume Contest to benefit the month at noon in the Chamber Office. iary meets monthly on the second Sat- day night from 6:45-8:30 p.m., at Memori- program – Celebrate Recovery - every Randolph District Volunteer Fire Depart- • Farmville Rotary Club meets every urday at 8 a.m. for breakfast and the al United Methodist Church, Appomattox, Thursday Night at 6:30 p.m. For more ment, $5 submission. Children ages 0-12 Thursday from noon to 1:00 p.m. at Char- fourth Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. for supper in Legacy Hall, for adults age 18 and old- info, contact the church at 434-376-3574. and pets can be entered by contacting ley’s Waterfront Café in Farmville. and business meeting, at 1000 Marshal er. Childcare is available upon request. Childcare provided. any auxiliary member or by visiting the • Keysville Lighthouse meets on the St., Victoria. For more information, contact the church • Prince Edward Area Meals on Wheels department’s Facebook page. Parents second Saturday at Sheldon’s Restaurant • Calling all “HAMS” The Charlotte office at 434-352-5705. Fundraiser last Wednesday of each must sign a release form. Prizes will be in Keysville beginning at 9:30 a.m. County Amateur Radio Club meets at • Recovery Support Group sponsored month, 4-8 p.m. at Bojangles, Farmville. given for different age categories and pet • Keysville Ruritan Club meets every Keysville Fire Station, 500 Osbourne St., by NAMI Connection, for adults living • TPCC Food Pantry CVFB delivers on category. third Monday in Ash Camp Baptist Church the first Sunday of every month, 3 p.m. with mental illness, the second Sunday the third Wednesday of the month – dis- Fellowship Hall in Keysville at 6:30 p.m. Experienced hams welcome and be- of each month, 2-3:30 p.m., at Central tribution is the next day (Thursday) from Saturday, October 31 • The Charlotte County Grays, Sons ginners encouraged to attend. Classes Virginia Regional Library, 1303 W. Third 9:30-12. Regular hours of TPCC Food • Howl-O-Ween a Pints for Pups event at of Confederate Veterans, meets on the available, contact Dan (K5KHZ) at 434- St., Farmville. Bank Mon.-Thurs. 8:30-11:30 Lunenburg Three Roads Brewing, 312 W. Third St., third Tuesday at Sheldon’s Restaurant in 210-8383 for information. • Compulsive Eaters Anonymous-HOW County residents only. Farmville, presented by Southside SPCA, Keysville beginning at 6:30 p.m. Call 735- • Lunenburg County Republican Com- meets on Thursday mornings from 10- • Women’s Bible Study each Friday at 1-4:30 p.m. Costume contest for pets and 8415 or 696-2202 for info. mittee meets the first Monday of every 11 a.m. at the Farmville Presbyterian 11 a.m.-12 noon in the J. Robert Jamer- humans (pet contest at 2:15 p.m., regis- • Town of Phenix Council meetings month, January-October and December; Church, 200 W. 3rd St., Farmville. For son Memorial Library conference room. tration open online or in person from 1-2 will be held the second Tuesday of each November will be the first Tuesday, at more information, contact Joan at 434- For more info, please call 434-352-8574. p.m.); new fall line of Puppie Love t-shirts month. Marion’s Restaurant, Victoria, 6 p.m. 607-1576 or Debbie at 518-248-7220. • Worship Service of the Safe Haven for $20; food truck and dog food truck on- • GFWC Charlotte County Women’s • Charlotte County Republican Com- • Online Caregiver Support Group will Christian Ministries, each Sunday, 10:30 site. Three Roads will donate $1 per pint Club, a Volunteer Community Service mittee meets the second Thursday of meet via Zoom Meeting, for persons a.m., at 5150 Three Sixty Highway, Me- of craft beer sold during the event. National woman’s club, meets second each month at the Charlotte Court House caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or herrin. Pastor is Rev. Gloria Eanes. • Trunk-and-Treat at Grace Community Tuesday of each month at Central Middle Town Office, 325 George Washington Dementia, every Thursday at 2 p.m. For • Community Prayer Breakfast is held Church, located next to Dollar General, School in Charlotte Court House, 6 p.m. Hwy., Charlotte C.H., 7 p.m. For more in- more information, call Marion Kyner at the first Tuesday of each month at Moton Charlotte Court House, 5-7 p.m. Treats For info, call 547-3305. formation, call 434-470-0537. 434-547-7850 or email mkyner@kinex. Museum, 7:30 a.m., in the auditorium. will be packaged and delivered in a • American Legion Post 99 & American • Habitat for Humanity Charlotte Coun- net. • Do you need a ride to church? Drakes hands-off fashion. Legion Auxiliary Unit 99 regular month- ty Committee meets the third Monday, 7 Ongoing Events Branch Baptist Church offers free van • Trunk-or-Treat at Providence Baptist ly meeting will be held the second Mon- p.m., in the basement of Drakes Branch • AWAG Shuttle Sign-up Every Tuesday service on Sunday mornings. Call the Church, Red House, 5:30 p.m. Everyone day of each month. Auxiliary will meet at Baptist Church. For more information, AWAG (Animal Welfare Action Group) will church office at 434-568-4021 or 434- is welcome. Candy will be handed out in 6:30 p.m. with the Post meeting at 7 p.m. call/text 434-208-0558 or email philjack- be at the J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Li- 208-8496 if interested. individual bags. All are welcome to deco- Location: Sinai Road and Mallard Lane, [email protected]. brary from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. For more • Free Kids Club every Monday, 4-5:30 rate your trunk and join in the fun. Halifax. For more info, call 434-476-7179 info, call the library at 434-352-5340. p.m., for grades K-5th, at Drakes Branch Baptist Church. Snacks, homework help Tuesday, November 3 by certified teachers, Bible stories and • Weathering the Storm: “How to Cul- ONLY lessons, games and crafts. To register or tivate a Productive Mindset,” at the for more information, call the church at Charlotte County Extension Office, 133 $ HEARING HELP 434-568-4021. LeGrande Ave., Charlotte Court House, 20 • Bible Study Class every Wednes- 10 a.m. Cost is free, pre-registration re- DOWN day evening, at Drakes Branch Baptist quired by Monday, November 2, by call- Church, for all middle school students. ing/emailing Joanne Jones at 434-542- Advanced American Made The material used will be AWANA mate- 5884, [email protected] or Bruce Jones at 45-DAY rial. For more information, call 434-208- 434-352-8244, [email protected]. Face DIGITAL HEARING AID technology 8496. masks and social distancing required. RISK-FREE • “That the World May Know” Video Se- ries every Sunday evening, 6-7 p.m., at Wednesday, November 4 TRIAL Drakes Branch Baptist Church. Free and • Meeting of the Heart of Virginia Bee- The FDA Registered, 100% Digital open to the public. keepers is canceled. For more informa- • Empowerment Bible Study will meet tion, call Mary Jane Morgan at 434-315- EG-6200 hearing aid delivers it all... first and third Thursday of each month, 5 1433. p.m., at Morrison Grove Baptist Church, Charlotte Court House. All women and Saturday, November 7 girls are welcome. • Benefit Stew, Bake Sale & Raffle to For Less Than $200! • Millennial Caregiver Support Group benefit Rebecca and Bobby Johnson; a specialty support group for caregivers Rebecca has been diagnosed with a very of those living with Alzheimer’s/Dementia, rare, very aggressive type of cancer. At Conversations remain clear 3 listening settings for second Tuesday of the month, 7-8 p.m., the Phenix Fire Department, $6/quart, even in noisy environments improved hearing beginning in August. You MUST register ready by 11-11:30 a.m. Pre-orders avail- by calling the Alzheimer’s Association at able by calling Peggy Williams at 434- 1-800-272-3900. 470-0155 or Kenny Williams at 434-470- Helps you focus on the 10 volume levels give you • Despite COVID-19 the COMMUNI- 6155; raffle tickets are $1.00 each and sounds you want to hear TY still NEEDS YOU! Are you aware of can be purchased by contacting Franca precise amplification the needs in your community and want Guill at 434-607-0533 (leave message). • Brunswick Stew Fundraiser to ben- Crisp, clear sound to contribute to making a difference? 750,000 CUSTOMERS CAN’T BE WRONG! Tri-County Community Action Agency efit Palmer Springs Volunteer Fire De- is working tirelessly to eliminate the vio- partment, pick up by drive-thru only, 8 lence of poverty through Advocacy, Em- a.m.-noon at the firehouse, 1697 Palmer Try the EG-6200 hearing powerment, and Self-Sufficiency, but we Springs Rd., Palmer Springs. $8/quart. need your help. We are seeking volun- Preorders are highly encouraged and aid Risk-FREE for 45 days teers for the Domestic Violence, Sexual can be placed by calling 434-689-2631 PAYMENT PLANS Assault & Mentor Role Model programs. or 434-689-2661. Stewmaster is Larry with only $20 down each. UP TO 12 MONTHS! If you are interested in volunteering or Clark. If you’re not completely would like more information about the FREE SHIPPING! mission and ways to support, call the Tuesday, November 10 satisfied simply return it Tri-County Community Action Agency at • Balanced Living with Diabetes virtu- 434.404. 3455 ext. 306 Christy Harper, al support meeting. If you are 60 years within 45 days for a ISTER EG ED or older and have Type 2 Diabetes, call R the Volunteer Coordinator will be glad to FULL REFUND. speak with you. for more information or to register, Nikki an IntriCon company Dean, 434-767-5588 or email ndean@ DISCREET FIT! • Effective October 2020 the American 100% MONEY-BACK Improving hearing since 1979 Legion Accredited Veterans Service Of- psraaa.org. ficers will be available to see veterans GUARANTEE! Friday, November 13 A+ and their family members at the Farmville VFW on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday from 8:30 • Veteran’s Day Dinner sponsored by a.m. to 1 p.m. Veteran Service Officers the Randolph District Volunteer Fire Try the EG-6200 hearing aid may be reached at 434-414-6504. Department, 4:30-7:30 p.m., at the fire • The Gathering Place located at Grace house. Veterans eat free! First come, first Community Church, next to the Dol- served drive through pick-up. $10/meal, Risk-FREE! lar General, Charlotte Court House, a no pre-orders (pulled barbecue, two non-profit café offering free snacks and sides, roll and dessert). Cash or check drinks, a safe place to get together with only. Order easily by phone PROMO CODE friends and family to kick back and relax, (M-F • 8am - 5pm CST) 1-844-327-7370 88-318 WE PREFER EMAIL! Send your letters, releases and photos to [email protected]; ad inquiries to [email protected]; calendar listings to [email protected]