LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED 75¢ COVERING CHARLOTTE, LUNENBURG & PRINCESAVE EDWARD COUNTIES Beginner Beekeeping Classes THE THE BEES If you see a swarm, call Averett at Beginner Beekeeping Classes 434-547-5415. Beginner Beekeeping Classes by Heart of Virginia Beekeepers will be held Tuesday,See January Details 28, Tuesday, Page February A3 18 and Tuesday, February 25 from 7-9 pm at the Prince Edward County Extension Office across from Lowe’s in Farmville. A hands-on session will be held on a date to be announced. Cost is $50 per family and pre-registration is required. P.O.5 Box 849, Keysville Va. 23947 February 20-26, 2020 Vol. 16, No.35 SouthsideFor more information and to register, contact Mary Jane Morgan at Messenger 434-315-1433 or email at [email protected]. INSIDE THIS EDITION Lunenburg Insider Tri County Sports Monthly School Board Members Randolph-Henry Statesmen Scholarships idden bject Recognized Make Upgrades to Facility Available for H O The Southside Messenger The Southside Messenger Game Lunenburg Insider B Tri-County Sports Charlotte, Lunenburg and Prince Edward Co. Athletic News THE SOUTHSIDE MESSENGER • February 20-26, 2020 THE SOUTHSIDE MESSENGER • February 20-26, 2020 B5 Area Students See Page A5 Counterfeit Duo Under Investigation Statesmen Wrestling Has Strong Regional Performance by Multiple Police Departments CHARLOTTE COURT HOUSE - The Randolph-Henry wres- tling team recently competed in the Region 2A Champion- SOUTHSIDE - Two indi- ship match at Poquoson High School. The team put together viduals are suspects in a cur- a strong performance overall as they finished fifth out of 14 rent counterfeit money in- teams that were competing in the event. vestigation. They have been In addition to the team performance, the Statesmen had passing counterfeit bills in several strong individual performances that included Bry- For Details! Southside Virginia. cen Arbogast claiming the regional championship for the See Page A3 Several police depart- 106-pound division. ments in the area are investi- Despite battling some illness, senior standout Danny Par- gating and seeking assistance rish gutted out a region runner-up finish in the 170-pound from the public in identifying division and advances on to the state tournament. two suspects in reference to Arbogast and Parrish both move on to the state wrestling uttering counterfeit U.S. cur- match while Shawn Copeland (113 division) and Izaia Foster rency. (152 division) are alternates. On 2/9/20 the suspects The top three wrestlers from each weight class move on were at Walmart, located at to the state tournament, while the fourth place finishers are 315 Furr St. in the Town of alternates in case one of the top three is unable to compete. South Hill. The suspects left R-H also had to overcome injury issues as senior stand- Victoria Officials Looking for in a small, white car. If you out Chandler Newcomb was injured during the event, which have any information regard- likely cost him a top three finish and others that were unable ing this crime or the identi- to compete. ty of either suspect, please The Virginia High School League Class 2 State Champion- “Spring Cleaning” Help from Residents contact us at 434-447-3104. ship is set for this weekend on Feb. 21-22. The event will take Anyone giving information place at the Salem Civic Center. VICTORIA - Officials in dents or having a yard full of and wheels, the engine, or can remain anonymous. the county and towns of buzzards. If you do not have other essential parts re- The Blackstone Police De- Lunenburg continue to look a way to transport junk or quired for operation of the partment is currently inves- for ways to make their loca- garbage that is not picked up vehicle, or in which there tigating these same suspects Arrest Made in Doubletions not only betterHomicide for the with normal household gar- are displayed neither val- who are passing counterfeit current residents, but also at- bage contact the town office id license plates nor a valid $20 bills. The subjects went Eagles tract new people to the area. for assistance. For an addi- inspection decal. into Walmart between 1 and One way that the towns have tional fee, the town can pro- Grass cutting season been looking to accomplish vide a pickup service to re- will be here soon as well 2 p.m. on Monday, Febru- both of those objectives is by move these items after you and residents are remind- ary 10th and purchased items keeping the area clean. get them to the side of the ed that yards must be kept with the counterfeit currency. Victoria officials recent- road. Voluntary removal of mowed on a regular basis. If anyone has information re- Celebrate HALIFAXly released information - to garbageThe and junk by tenantsVSP Grass over ten inchesBu in -lating to this incident, we ask residents asking for help in and land owners will prevent height is out of compli- that you contact Investigator a “spring cleaning” type of the need for formal action to ance with Victoria ordi- Murphy with the Blackstone movement. Town officials remove the garbage and junk nances. During the grass Police Department at (434) reau of stated,Criminal “With spring not too which will cost theInvestiga tenant or cutting season notices may -292-4633 or Nottoway Crime Seniors far around the corner let’s landowner more money. be placed on doors of res- Solvers at (434) 645-7111. get a head start on cleaning Inoperative motor vehi- idences that have grass FARMVILLLE - The se- up our town. We can all pitch cles within the town limits taller than ten inches. This niors at Prince Edward High in and help with this; renters, are another issue. By ordi- notice is advising the oc- School on the boys and girls tion’s Appomattoxlandlords, homeowners, and nance, it is unlawful toField keep, cupant that the grassOf needs - basketball teams were cele- business owners. Every little except in a fully enclosed to be cut. If the grass is not bit can help make the town building or otherwise shield- cut by the followup check Meherrin Business Suffers Break-In brated and recognized during cleaner.” ed from public view on any the grass may be mowed the Senior Night Celebration. By ordinance, owners of property zoned for residen- by town forces and the cost MEHERRIN - A break-in video footage. The suspects The Lady Eagles wrapped fice continuesreal estate or tenants are re- tialto or commercial follow purpos- charged to theup property onthat took place in Lunen- believed to be involved in the up their season with a huge sponsible for keeping their es, inoperative motor vehi- owner. Along with grass, burg recently is currently un- break-in are described as two rivalry game win over Cum- der investigation. According white males. The incident property clean. Keeping the cles. One inoperative vehicle yards need to be kept clean berland by a 42-38 score. property clean includes not that is shielded from view of fallen trees and limbs. to reports, the Whistle Stop took place around 4 a.m. The This win gave Prince Edward various allowingleads accumulation of relatedmay be kept outside. A tarp If toanyone needs assisthe- convenience store located at culprits broke open the back a third place finish in the trash, garbage, litter, or junk is not considered satisfactory tance or has questions re- 518 Moore’s Ordinary Road in door at the store. on the property. Property that shielding. The term inopera- garding any of these topics Meherrin suffered a break in Anyone who may have James River District and an is kept clean increases the tive vehicle means any motor please contact the town on Friday, February 7. information about this crime 11-11 record overall. property value and the val- vehicle which for a period of office at 434-696-2343 The Lunenburg County should contact the Lunen- The Prince Edward boys ongoing ue doubleof surrounding property. 60 dayshomicide or longer has been and someone will bein glad - and senior cheerleaders were Clean property also reduces partially or totally disassem- to help you. Sheriff’s Office is currently burg County Sheriff’s Office the chances of harboring ro- bled by the removal of tires investigating the crime and at (434) 696-4452. also recognized during their final home game of the sea- vestigation in Halifax Coun- son. The boys ended their year with a hard fought close loss to the Cumberland Dukes School Board Members Recognized by a 58-51 score. The Eagles ty. Investigators are still en- ended their regular season with a 6-16 record. During Appreciation Month Pictures from the se- LUNENBURG - February big thank you to our school nior night celebrations from couraging the public to comeis School Board Appreciation board for all they do for our Prince Edward County Public Month. Lunenburg Coun- school system! Schools. ty Public Schools celebrat- ed school board members at The school board mem- forward with any informationthe February 10 School Board bers with some of the spe- meeting. Board members cial gifts that were made for were treated to delicious food them. Top pictured, front Buckingham Claims the at Kenbridge Elementary be- row, left to right: Kathy Cof- fore the meeting in recogni- fee, Vice Chairman, Charles related to the victims and/ortion of all that they do. Also, Berkley, LCPS Superinten- the schools presented them dent, Barry Carnes, Chair- JRD Tourney Title with special gifts that were man. Back row, left to right: at their places at the table Ruby Ingram, Melanie Currin, BUCKINGHAM - After finishing the regular season in the the circumstances surround-when they came in for the Beverley Hawthorne, Doug James River District as co-champions with the Goochland meeting. Preston Niles and Aubel, Amy McClure Bulldogs, the Buckingham Knights claimed the tournament Hailey Cichorz from the CHS championship over the Bulldogs. Kindness Matters Club came Preston Niles and Hailey Each team ended the regular season with a 14-2 record, ing their deaths alongsideand presented the board with Cichorz of the CHS Kindness but Buckingham had the top seed in the tournament this past booklets they had made for Matters Club present gifts to Saturday. They used a fourth quarter comeback while scoring them at their last meeting. A the board (bottom picture). 15 unanswered points to get the 46-37 championship win. Goochland had a six point lead late in the fourth quarter of the game, but a bucket by Gerry Toney gave Buckingham Route 58 in the Turbeville the 38-37 lead and they would not allow another Goochland point. Amari Toney was the leading scorer with 13 points, while Gerry Toney added 9 points and 10 rebounds. The Knights will host the first-round Regional playoff game on Tuesday, Feb. community early Saturday 25, at 7 p.m. (Photo by Buckingham Basketball) morning. The investigation has led to the arrest of an 18-year- No Serious Injuries Mohamed A. Aly See Arrest on page A2 Child Allegedly Left on Bus All Day, Night

Investigation Continues as Details Sparse CHARLOTTE COUNTY - In a two-vehicle accident on BUCKINGHAM - An in- lic School officials received Route 40 in Charlotte Coun- vestigation into an incident a call around 6:30 a.m. on ty that had the potential to in Buckingham County con- Friday from the mother of be a tragedy no one sus- tinues after an 11-year-old the child after the child had tained serious injury. student was reportedly left on not shown up for school on The accident occurred a school bus for an entire day. Buckingham County Pub- See Child on page A2 See Accident on page A2

Historic Staunton River Foundation Participates in Crossing of the Dan RANDOLPH - The His- monwealth and Nation were icated to the promotion, de- toric Staunton River Foun- present to pay tribute to velopment, and preservation dation, Inc. recently partic- the patriotic event that took of the Staunton River Battle- ipated in the wreath laying place on February 14, 1781. field State Park that encom- ceremony to commemorate The Crossing of the Dan has passes not only the history the 239th Commemoration of been described as a “master- and legacy of the Staunton the Crossing of the Dan held ful military maneuver” that River, but also local historical at The Prizery and Constitu- would mark the beginning of sites, such as the Crossing of tion Square in South Boston, the defeat of the British by the Dan. More information Virginia on Saturday, Feb- the American Patriots. can be obtained by visiting: ruary 15, 2019. More than The Historic Staunton twenty hereditary organiza- River Foundation, Inc. is a www.historicstauntonriver- tions throughout the Com- nonprofit organization ded- foundation.org

RAINBOW OF RIBBONS WINNER: Pictured above congratulat- ing this year’s Miss Rainbow of Ribbons Cassidy Russell (right) is last year’s Teen Miss Rainbow of Ribbons Chastity Dunaway (left). The pageant was held Saturday, February 15 at the Ran- dolph-henry High School Auditorium in Charlotte Court House. Pictured at the conclusion of the wreath-laying ceremony of the Crossing of the Dan are officers, trust- The pageant is a fundraiser for Barksdale Cancer Foundation, ees, members, and representatives of the Historic Staunton River Foundation (front row, left to right): with total proceeds raised this year coming in at over $6,500. Darlene Foster, President; Stanley Foster, Trustee; and Richard Leake (second row, left to right) J. Shane (See page A6 for the full list of winners and more photos.) Newcombe, Past President; Jenny Lou Newcombe; Ron Graves, Trustee; Rebecca Leake; Janet John- son, Secretary and Past President; and Bruce Cumbie, Trustee (back row) Douglas Powell.

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Wrongfully convicted his own bed. He lost ten years people are regularly being of dating. He lost ten years of released from prison follow- having hobbies. He lost ten ing DNA proof of innocence. years of having a part-time Calvin Wayne Cunningham of job. He lost ten years oppor- Virginia was wrongfully con- tunity of meeting a spouse. Citizen Seeking Republican Chairmanship victed in 1981 of rape. He was He lost the opportunity of paroled in 1988. Following having children for ten years. Dear Editor, his release he was sent back He lost 10 years of choosing My name is Noah Davis, and I am officially announcing to prison for parole violations his own meals. He missed the that I am seeking the position of Chairman of The Charlotte and other crimes. He is cur- ten years when most of our County Republican Committee. Even though Charlotte County rently incarcerated for grand EDITOR life changing events occur. votes almost 70% Republican, over the last few years I have larceny, contempt of court, Take away any ten years obstructing justice and false- AVERETT JONES personally witnessed apathy and decay of our local party. in your twenties and see how My goals are to increase outreach and partic- ly identifying himself to law your life would have been dif- ipation in the local party, and promote trans- enforcement. He is expected seven years and released on ferent. I wouldn’t have met to be released in 2023. parole, with a violent felony my wife, married and had my parency in our nominations and processes. DNA testing in 2010 conviction on his record, and children. That would mean I am a lifelong resident of Charlotte County, I have been active proved his innocence of the probation. He was then in- I would have lost my grand- in the local Republican Party since 2010, and I was also elected rape. carcerated for an additional 3 children. I wouldn’t have to the Town Council of Drakes Branch in 2014. I believe I have English jurist William years for parole violation. I met many friends and would the experience and knowledge needed to grow our local party. Blackstone wrote, “It is bet- consider his subsequent of- have missed many experienc- I humbly ask for your vote at the Charlotte County Republi- ter that ten guilty persons es- fences a result of his wrong- es. There is no way to fairly can Mass Meeting, which will be held at the old courthouse cape, than that one innocent ful conviction. I realize some compensate for those losses. building on March 5th, at 7 p.m. All Republicans in Charlotte suffer.” Ben Franklin used people can succeed in spite of There are two issues. One County are encouraged to attend this meeting, as it is your the same quote but changed a conviction but the deck is is that we should be certain right to choose a chairman for the county party. it to “100 guilty escape…” stacked against them. no one is wrongfully convict- Thank you, Communist countries Virginia can compensate ed. The other is people who take the opposite approach. wrongfully convicted people are wrongly convicted de- Noah J. Davis German chancellor Otto von “based on 90% of the aver- serve to be compensated for Bismarck is often quoted as age state income adjusted for their losses. The great Com- saying, “It is better that ten inflation” with a 20 percent monwealth of Virginia owes Thank You to SPCA innocent men suffer than one payment up front and the re- them that. guilty man escape.” mainder over 25 years. The No amount of money can Dear Editor, Blackstone and Franklin payments end if the recipient compensate for the loss of ten I would like to honor and thank a volunteer from Lake had it right. commits a crime. years. We need to quit being Country SPCA for moral support when I had to find a home While not excusing or This is wrong on so many cheapskates and promptly for some homeless animals. How wonderful it is not only to condoning Cunningham’s levels. compensate anyone wrongly have a heart for animals, but to also have a heart for the peo- crimes following his wrong- Cunningham is eligible ple who rescue. No one working in this field has an easy time ful conviction this man’s life for $300,000. But that has not convicted. We should com- was destroyed by a wrong- been awarded. How many of pensate them generously and 24/7. With the encouragement I received, I was able to do ful conviction. Why aren’t us would be willing to spend immediately. the job that I felt God wanted me to do. What did I receive? our legislators compensating 10 years in prison for that? Again what price would Kind words when I was feeling sad, a virtual “tissue” to dry him? He didn’t just lose his in- YOU put on ten years of YOUR my tears, and a cheerleader’s encouragement to continue As a young college stu- come for those ten years. He life or the life of someone you my rescue projects from the last 27 years in Charlotte and dent, he was incarcerated for lost ten years of sleeping on love? Lunenburg Counties. If you know someone who is doing an honest job at rescu- ing neglected animals, thank that person. Smiles, pats on the back, and saying “job well done” are a few expressions you Fatally Indoctrinated! can use to express your thanks. Let me start: A huge THANK YOU to a dear friend who The many months be- all of American history has tween now and the Novem- a president assembled such have given Wally and Beaver a home. You know who you are! ber 2020 election amounts a sterling record of accom- Laur Warren to a political lifetime where plishment for the health Keysville, Va. anything could happen to al- and wellbeing of his country ter the final outcome. Still, while simultaneously being if a snapshot of the present accused of nearly every evil in Call to Arms! would foreshadow the future, the book! It defies all reason, the Democrat hopes to win which spotlights more sus- Dear Editor, the White House look exceed- picion on the accusers than Many have asked what can be done to take back Rich- ing bleak! Whereas Trump the accused! At present, the mond and clean up the mess in Washington. In Richmond, presently has a robust econ- KARL Democrat candidates running we are stuck with liberal Democrats until at least 2022. omy, record unemployment for president have but one However, in Washington there is something you can do now! numbers, energy indepen- SCHMIDT outstanding message to their Nothing would suit Nancy Pelosi more than having Re- dence/low gas prices, knock- supporters … defeat Trump! publicans wasting campaign dollars fighting each other. Sanders (and others) fre- ing off high profile terrorists, If Trump actually did all the Likewise, she would be more likely to spend big Washington stemming the tide of illegal quently compare Trump to things he’s been accused of, dollars against an unknown, untested candidate. immigrants, trade deals, etc., the likes of Russian “butch- he’d be a Democrat! the alternative Democrat er” Joseph Stalin! What catchy campaign As well, she would be less likely to waste those big dollars message offered up resounds These vacuous accusa- slogan can Democrats man- from billionaires like Bloomberg, if Denver Riggleman is our with being ready, willing and tions continuously leveled at ufacture that would negate candidate. Denver Riggleman has been tested and has proven able to put an abrupt end to Trump have become self-de- “Make America Great Again”? to be a vote getter. He has earned the respect of President these and other Trump ac- flating for Democrats. Couple The Demo/socialists want Trump. We need to reward his commitment to good conser- complishments! In the face that too with the never-end- open borders, remove exist- vative government. of record-breaking Trump ing investigations, impeach- ing walls, higher taxes, free Therefore, I ask you to consider joining me and take part achievements that have made ment pursuits and 103 law- in the re-nomination process. This is a two-step effort. We See Schmidt on page A5 America truly great, Bernie suits… thus far. Where in need you to attend the Mecklenburg Mass meeting on March 10th in Boydton at 7p.m. in the library and consider being a delegate to the 5th District convention in Campbell County on Saturday morning on April 25th. Integrity at the Ballot Box Frank Ruff

There is a growing debate to bring that same ID to the in Richmond this year about registrar to prove your vote CORRECTION: In last week’s Southside Messenger, we listed elections, mostly driven by should be counted. Mean- that Terry Ramsey resides in Keysville, VA, he actually resides in the new majority, which be- while, the person who had Charlotte Court House, VA. We apologize for the mistake. lieves that Republicans have fraudulently voted has gotten done something to prevent away with his crime. After people from voting. I would questioning this, one of the USPS 808-290 ISSN 1552-5368 point out that there has been Democrats suggested that the southsidemessenger.com no attempt to prevent vot- offended voter should call the [email protected] ers from going to the polls in police. He went on to say the Phone:434-736-0152 I Fax:434-736-9112 over two generations. There police could investigate the has, however, been attempts crime by possibly analyz- Averett Jones, Editor Evan Jones, Assistant Editor to make sure everyone feels ing the handwriting or the Brian Nowlin, Editor, Lunenburg Insider confident that their vote is poll workers might remem- properly counted. ber what the criminal looked In everything we do now- that, but they are determined like. Commonsense would Staff: April Hall, Claudia Koch, Lyle Leake adays, one has to show prop- to drop the requirement that tell you that neither of those Contributors: Susan Jones, Claudia Koch, Kathleen Mitchell er identification when they you prove you are who you answers was logical. A better KARL do business. From cashing claim to be. In the debate on solution would be to continue Published weekly. Periodical postage paid at a check to getting medical the House vote last week, one the current policy of allowing SCHMIDTKeysville, Virginia office. service, you will be asked for Delegate asked this question: the undocumented voter to photo identification. In past “What would happen should vote provisionally until they POSTMASTER: Please send changes of address to: The Southside sessions, we made the de- someone come to the poll brought some paperwork to Messenger, P.O. Box 849. Keysville, VA 23947. Editorial and busi- cision that a proper ID was claiming to be him with no prove that they are who they ness offices are located at: 490 Railroad Avenue, Keysville, Virginia needed at the polling place. ID?” Under their proposed claim to be. 23947 We agreed that the state legislation, the person would In addition, the Demo- would provide a photo ID be allowed to vote. If you came crats are proposing allowing OFFICE HOURS: Monday through Thursday 9am-5pm, if one doesn’t have a driv- anyone to register to vote on in later, the officials would Friday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Closed on Saturday and Sunday. er’s license or other ID. The tell you that you had already election day. Just think of the Democrats have decided that voted. Even with a photo ID, mischief this could create at a SUBSCRIPTIONS: $28.00 per year for subscribers with a 239## zip this in some way has impeded you would only be allowed to busy election poll. code; $40 for all other zip codes. E-edition $12 per year, or FREE with paid some from voting. They have vote on a provisional ballot. subscription failed to provide any proof of The next day you would have See Ruff on page A5

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 February 20-26, 2020 A5 Farmville Area Chamber Hears Hidden Object About Healthcare at Southside Game FARMVILLE - Tom Ange- lo, CEO of Centra Southside Community Hospital (CSCH) February Hidden Object - Heart and VP of Centra Health, spoke about the recent chal- HOW IT WORKS: Each month there will be a new Hidden lenges that have faced health- care during a membership Object to find within the pages of the Southside Messenger, meeting with the Farmville two in the A section and two in the B section. Find all of Area Chamber in January. them, fill out the form below, and mail it to us at P.O. Box Angelo’s candor was wel- comed as he explained that 849, Keysville, VA 23947, or drop it off at our offices at the hospital went through a 490 Railroad Avenue, Keysville. PLEASE BE SURE TO difficult time this past year Joy Stump, Tom Angelo and Cameron Patterson PUT “HIDDEN OBJEST CONTEST” SOMEWHERE ON and even had a reduction in force, which troubled him also increased their pediatrics staff nurse turnover rate and THE ENVELOPE! Entries must be received by noon on greatly. “We failed some of and have two new doctors appropriate grievance resolu- the last Wednesday of each month. Winners will be drawn our (Centra) family.” Ange- with one who has a special- tion.” and announced the last week of each month, and the new lo explained that their whole ty in pediatric endocrinology. Angelo expressed that healthcare system changed to Angelo said the two anesthe- their goals right now are monthly Hidden Object will be announced. Winners will a new electronic medical re- siologists are top notch as “making Centra the best place receive in the mail a gift card to a local shop or restaurant. cords system which caused one was Chief at Chippenham to work.” They will also re- Happy Hunting! substantial billing errors and before coming to Centra and turn to working on reducing provider slow down as patient then her colleague followed the wait time in the Emer------information was moved to one year later. Oncology is gency Room. He was pleased the new system. Angelo also currently four days a week that CMG is staffed up right February 20-26, 2020 spoke of the national nursing and they are hoping to in- now. shortage which causes them crease this to five days a week Angelo also wanted every- Hidden Object Entry Form to utilize contract nurses that as soon as next year. one to know that he, and ev- cost significantly more. He Angelo explained they eryone on his board of direc- Section A objects are on pages ____ & ____ remarked, “If you have chil- will not just hire any doc- tors, is open to hearing from dren that don’t know what to tor and the standard is now, the community about the care do with their life…tell them “Would we want them to care they are receiving. They want Section B objects are on pages ____ & ____ to be a nurse!” This shortage for members of our fami- the feedback so they can con- may be five years more before lies?” He was very honored to tinue to move in the right di- it is over. say that CMS just recognized rection. “I’ll take a call from Name ______The CEO spoke proudly of CSCH as a five-star facility anyone, anytime.” They did the improvements this com- which is very difficult to at- mention that it was alright to munity hospital has shown tain. The overall hospital star give positive feedback as well! Address ______over the past and said it was ratings are based on 57 qual- Benchmark Community due to a great Board of Direc- ity measures across seven Bank also spoke to the Cham- tors asking tough questions. categories. Centra Southside ber members about Secure Having Dr. Bal come to Cen- City ______State_____ Community Hospital also re- Lock, a benefit to safeguard- tra in 2012 started them on a cently attained Magnet status ing your debit card, and gave great journey as Angelo feels for nursing which means it Zip Code ______Phone______-______-______that “Dr. Bal could work in is a hospital “where nurs- away great prizes to all who any hospital in the country.” ing delivers excellent patient attended. Contact the Farm- Angelo was pleased to men- outcomes, where nurses have ville Area Chamber for more tion that they now have in- a high level of job satisfac- information. www.farmvil- Send this entry form to: home autism care. Centra has tion, and where there is a low leareachamber.org. P.O. Box 849, Keysville VA 23947 Problems also occur be- erly. ATTN: Hidden Object Game Ruff cause of human error. After For Us, It Might Make Continued from page A4 we required IDs, poll work- Little Difference in Future ers thanked me. Often, peo- Elections Past Fraud ple they should know would Another bill that is being The Democrats always arrive and they knew their pushed through is the rules claim there is practically no faces but couldn’t always re- for the next redistricting af- voter fraud occurring cur- member names. Requiring ter this year’s census. In the THIS MONTH’S PRIZE rently. Just to cite one sit- an ID saved embarrassment. last redistricting, one of the uation that occurred in Pe- One time at a poll I watched rules that was used was that tersburg: Before we required all day, a person came in and no district could vary more Subway of Keysville a photo ID, one man had the was checked off improperly. than ½ a percent from the audacity to show a stranger Later, another person with size of others. This year, they that he had two voter cards. the same last name and first are pushing rules that would $20 GIFT CARD Both had the same address initial came in and was told allow districts to vary from with different names. This she had already voted. It was 5% more to 5% less than the happens but Common- resolved by checking off the average. In the Senate, that wealth’s Attorneys in cities first voter’s name and the could be a variation of up to rarely bring charges for this second person was allowed to twenty thousand citizens. In crime. vote. Handled but not prop- addition, they want to not account for prisoners in the prisons where they are serv- Would your business like to ing but rather where they Schmidt ing rally. This artificially in- originated. Combined, these flated coverage humors those two factors alone could allow Continued from page A4 delusional enough to believe a those in Northern Virginia to donate a monthly prize? education/healthcare to ille- majority of America can and gain more legislators while gals, abolish border guards/ will vote for any of the Dem- stretching rural districts as ICE, put an end to energy in- ocrat candidates who advo- much as the size of up to two dependence, tax the wealthy cate socialist government. counties larger. Call our office at 434-736-0152 until they leave the country, As highly improbable as this Hold onto your hat, Vir- make all street drugs legal, seems, a Gallop poll recently ginia is changing quickly at pursue the economic suicide disclosed how 45% of those our region’s expense. of the “Green New Deal”- asked would (indeed) vote for We will be in session until (which no other country an avowed socialist for presi- at least March 7th. We would on earth would adhere to), dent! 76% among just Demo- be honored for you to come We’ll help you weather life’s storms. abolish the 2nd Amendment crats! Alarmingly high num- to see the legislative process and enact a socialist form of bers illustrating how America work. If you do, please come government to replace our has become fatally indoctri- by our office at the Pocahon- nated. Perhaps this “about present Bill of Rights! Per- tas Building, Room 505. You haps Democrats can circulate face” against capitalism can also let us know your blue hats with the slogan “We across America has some- Can Make America Gasp”! thing to do with the billions thoughts on issues by email- All the news networks of dollars the Chinese have ing us at District15@senate. CORNERSTONE INSURANCE faithfully report on every secretly funneled to colleges virginia.gov, by mail at P. O. Auto, Home, Health, Life, Traveler’s & Progressive Democrat campaign stop, like Yale and Harvard to sub- Box 396, Richmond, VA 23218 primary/caucus or cheerlead- vert millennial graduates! or by calling 804-698-7515. Gary D. Walker • 201 Legrande Ave., CCH • 434-542-4301

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Winners Baby Miss Jalene Meehen 1st RU Paisley Newman 2nd RU Kali Roberts Tiny Miss Aubre Dailey 1st RU Braelle Marston 2nd RU Rylee Barton Little Miss Sydney Scruggs 1st RU Hayley Wilmouth 2nd RU Averie Barton Junior Miss Scarlett Hatcher 1st RU Syler Rowley-Clark 2nd RU Paige Smith Teen Miss Makala Seamster 1st RU Sherie Fredman 2nd RU Morgan Shepherd Miss Rainbow of Ribbons Cassidy Russell 1st RU Jenna Newcomb 2nd RU Cheyenne Stembridge Messenger Staff photos by Claudia Koch Courtesy photos submitted by ROR Planning Committee

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 February 20-26, 2020 A7 Welding@SVHEC Trainee Awarded $1,000 AWS Scholarship

SOUTH BOSTON - Weld- will help as he moves for- as an opportunity. According he hopes to begin his career opportunities.” ing@SVHEC trainee Nathan ward with his training. “The to AWS, there is a massive locally. “I hope to get a job in Welding@SVHEC is a short Thomas was recently award- scholarship has benefitted shortage of skilled welding this area. I’ve been here about term, accredited training ed a $1,000 scholarship from me greatly. We’re not exactly professionals in this country, a decade, and I really like the program providing individu- the American Welding Society rich by any means, and I was with older workers retiring South Boston community,” als with instruction in MIG, (AWS) Foundation. The AWS kind of concerned about how out and not enough younger he said. Thomas went on to TIG, stick and pipe welding. Welder Training Scholarship we’d go about paying for the workers to replace them. Sev- say that he’s already had sev- This non-credit program is is for students seeking welder class. I was looking for part- eral industry estimates have eral companies express inter- accredited by the National training in a certificate pro- time jobs and stuff like that, the welder deficit eclipsing est in him once he finishes Center for Construction Edu- gram less than two years in so it definitely helps.” 200,000 in 2020 and hitting his training. cation and Research (NCCER). length. Thomas researched many nearly 375,000 by 2026. When asked what he likes Individuals who successfully Thomas expressed relief career options before decid- Thomas will complete best about Welding@SVHEC complete the program earn when accepting the schol- ing to try welding, citing a the Welding@SVHEC pro- he quickly responded, “I like several industry-recognized arship funds, stating that it predicted shortage of welders gram June 2020 after which the experience of welding,” certifications. he said. “And I like the people For more information, – Geoff and Karen (Welding@ visit www.svhec.org/welding SVHEC instructors) ¬-- and or contact Jermaine Good- my fellow classmates, they’re en 434-572-5593, jermaine- all just really nice people. The [email protected]. program has given me a lot of

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

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FEBRUARY 3, 2020 TO MARCH 31, 2020. Child must be 4 years old by 9/30/2020 to be eligible to attend Welding@SVHEC trainee Nathan Thomas was recently awarded a $1,000 scholarship from the American this program. Enrollment is need-based and subject to space Welding Society (AWS) Foundation. Pictured left to right are Jermaine Gooden, Workforce Develop- availability. ment@SVHEC Trainee Engagement Specialist, Geoff Vaughan, Welding@SVHEC program lead, Nathan Thomas, and Karen Hackney, Welding@SVHEC lab tech/instructor. For Information and Registration Forms www.ccpsk12.org or 434-542-4933 Register at Our Schools or Our Mobile Registrations PECES to Host Readers are Leaders Literacy Event Bacon District Elementary - (434) 735-8612 Eureka Elementary - (434) 736-8458 FARMVILLE - In partner- games, live readings, free nization hopes to encourage Phenix Elementary - (434) 542-5570 ship with the Cummins Lead- gifts, and more. Dr. Maurice positive, progressive leader- ership Foundation, Prince Smith, Assistant Principal of ship development among stu- Mobile Registration Dates & Locations Edward Elementary School Prince Edward County Mid- dents from all backgrounds. *Please bring child's birth certificate and proof of county residency. (PECES) will host the Readers dle School, will read his new Prince Edward expects to reap immense benefits from Wylliesburg Public Library- are Leaders Literacy Event on book at the event. this partnership. Jenn Kinne, March 7, 2020 (8am to 12pm) & March 18, 2020 (5pm to 8pm) Thursday, February 20. Cummins Leadership Community Engagement Lia- Keysville Public Library- This Black History Month Foundation is a nonprofit that son for Prince Edward County event will be held in the el- provides books and funding Public Schools, expressed ex- February 26, 2020 (5pm to 8pm) & March 28, 2020 (8am to 12pm) ementary school cafete- to students in economically citement and optimism, cit- Red House Fire Department- ria. Following a free family challenged areas throughout ing the Readers are Leaders March 21, 2020 (8am to 12pm) dinner, attendees can enjoy the United States. The orga- event as “just the beginning.” Business & Services Directory

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continued from last week) only for its obscurity as a The Second Lie: Clothes rest stop on the way to some A second lie Satan often place more important. Why, uses to lower one’s sense of when Jesus was introduced self-worth is to say, “You as the Messiah recently come don’t dress well enough! from Nazareth, Nathaniel scoffed, “Can anything good You’re out of style, man! come out of Nazareth?” (John You’re just a dowdy old wall- 1:46). And Jesus Himself nev- flower!” It is our culture that er owned a home. Christ said, has believed this lie so much “Foxes have holes, and birds that it has ruled that clothes of the air have nests; but the make the man. So we fill our Son of Man has nowhere to lay closets with enough clothing His head” (Luke 9:58). And to outfit a small tribe. We’ve even if you are from a barn, got pink and green, “alliga- an obscure little town, and tors,” Weejuns, Papagallos, and love. And it was enough. even own no home, the truth of God still stands against Sa- mini and maxi and middies. And do you know what else is tan’s lies. “You are precious Our labels say “London Fog” true? It will be enough for you and for me as well. in My eyes, and honored, and “Lord Jeff” and “Hart, Schaft- I love you.” A Third Lie: Houses ner, and Marx.” Our jeans say (to be continued. . .) “Calvin Klein,” “Chic” and Yet another lie Satan Stephen is a campus min- “Jordache.” And have you no- whispers our way in or- ister with the Carolina Study ticed that we’ll pay any price der to bring our self-esteem Center. He can be reached at and suffer any indignity here down to the level of Mephi- carolinastudycenter@msn. just to be in style? bosheth’s “dead dog” status com facebook.com/churchmouseuk/ Years ago, King Louis XIV is the old “You-don’t-live- whimsically decided it would in-the- right-place” line. be fun to don an enormous You know how it goes. “Your white powdered wig with home is on the wrong side curls just to see what people of the tracks. Your house is Godincidences would do. Predictably, no- not Williamsburg! The good people don’t live on your spiritual questions that need- bles around the realm copied I don’t believe in coinci- street. They live over there!” ed answering. I shared some his taste in wigs. The nobler dences. I believe in Godinci- the noble, the bigger his wig In other words, geography scriptures with her, and when dences. her mom arrived, I gave Lynn became. And from that noble and architecture and square What’s the difference? my personal Bible (marked fad came the term, “Bigwig!” footage and landscaping are A coincidences is simply what make one special. And up and underlined, fully cus- A “Dennis the Menace” when two seemingly unre- tomized. I’ll miss that Bible). to prove it we print up full cartoon showed Dennis look- lated incidents coincide - by The thing is--we ing at himself in a full length color tabloids called “Better accident. If it seems to be a wouldn’t have had that con- mirror. His mother had just Homes and Gardens.” Thus good thing, we call it ser- versation if my friend hadn’t endipity. A Godincidence is bought him a new leisure suit life becomes a race to get to refused to see me that morn- when two seemingly unrelat- which he had tried on. And where it’s happening. And if ing. So when I left, I thanked you have to stick your head ed incidences coincide - and God for making him feel bad- Dennis was saying, “If it was you can see God’s hand or- in the noose of an impossible ly. Sounds weird, but I do be- anybody else but me, I’d die chestrating the whole thing. laughing!” Then there is Sue. mortgage, well, so be it! lieve that sometimes God will Here’s an example of a Go- cause something unpleasant Her friends say she has suf- Have you ever noticed dincidence: to happen, just so He can or- that, for those who believe a cigarette?” When I told her fered much for her beliefs. A couple of weeks ago on chestrate something glorious. this lie of Satan’s, happiness I didn’t have a cigarette, she “Indeed, what is her belief?” a Monday I went to the lo- Then, I got a phone call is somehow always just over asked, “Can I use your cell That she is able to wear a cal jail to visit a parishioner. from my parishioner’s mom. phone so I can call my mom?” size five shoe on a size sev- the next hill? When we’re in This is someone that I see She said that he hadn’t re- I did oblige that request. en foot! The colors we’ll wear! junior high school we say, every Monday morning, so fused to see me at all. In it came as a surprise to me When she got off the The tight jeans we’ll suffer “Man, when I turn 16 it’s fact, there was another in- phone, she said her mom gonna happen!” And when we when I was told that a guard mate there with a very sim- into. The see-through blous- would be there in a little while. turn 16 we say, “Man, when I had gone to his cell, and he ilar name. The guard had es we’ll endure. The expens- had rolled over in his bunk I introduced myself, telling get to be 21 it’s gonna hap- asked the wrong inmate if es we’ll pay. All of this just to her that I’m a pastor so she saying, “I don’t want to see he wanted a visit from Rev. believe Satan’s lie that clothes pen!” Then 21 arrives and we wouldn’t be too creeped out him.” Why would my friend Greg Smith. No wonder the make the man. say, “Man, when I get mar- by this man who was about refuse me? Surely he was sick total stranger had refused to ried it’s going to happen.” So to volunteer to wait with her And Jesus Christ brings or something. see me! When my friend had we get married and we say, until her mom arrived. Lynn us God’s wonderful, freeing My next appointment heard that the guard had spo- “Man, when I get that bet- (not her real name) said that truth here in Matthew 6:25 wasn’t for another two hours, ken to the wrong inmate, he ter job at $40,000 a year, it’s she was 18 years old, and following, “Therefore I tell so I had some time to kill. I called his mom immediate- going to happen!” And, loot that she’d been arrested the you, do not be anxious about decided to sit in the park- ly, and asked her to call me in hand, we proclaim, “Man, ing lot and send some emails night before for driving under your life, what you shall . . . and tell me about it--just so when I move into that house the influence of alcohol. She with my phone. (This was a I wouldn’t think he was up- put on. Is not life more than . on Country Club Lane it’s go- was distraught, and seemed lot where I don’t usually park, set with me. So God didn’t . . clothing? . . . And why are ing to happen.” And so we like she really needed to have because the lot where I usu- need to make my friend sick you anxious about clothing? go on and on until one day it someone wait with her. She ally park was unusually full in order to get him to refuse Consider the lilies of the field, happens – you’re dead, man! needed to be treated tenderly, that day.) I hadn’t been in the my visit, just so I would be how they grow . . . Yet I tell Henry David Thoreau said lot for very long when a girl with the grace of Christ. She you, even Solomon in all his it so well, “Though a man came out of the jail. Seeing also needed a pastor there glory was not arrayed like one search the whole world over me, she asked, “Do you have with her, because she had See Smith on page A9 for happiness, if he doesn’t of these. But if God so clothes carry it with him he’ll find it the grass of the field . . . will not.” Would that the average He not much more clothe American who moves every you?” five years could learn this! When India’s great leader Jesus Christ is interesting God’s Voice Ghandi died, reporters took a to study here. He was born in photograph of all his earth- a barn. He spent His toddler A few years ago, as I sat answers we’re looking for. ly possessions. Why it was years a fugitive immigrant in on a beach, with nineteen Sometimes the response we but a small pile of things – a Egypt. Then He moved back dollars and seventy cents to hear is not what we desire, so loincloth, a cloak, a bowl and to Israel, a tiny little nation my name, lost, homeless, and we close our minds and con- spoon and a pair of sandals, most mid-eastern countries defeated, I knelt and prayed tinue to do what we think is used as a door mat to wipe and some eye glasses. Aye! for the first time in my life. best. their feet upon. And of all the He was a lily of the field. He I waited for a loud the- I promise, it doesn’t cities He could have moved atrical voice to answer, but work. That day on the beach, let God clothe him with his into, His Father chose Naza- beauty, His glory and honor instead I heard silence. That I decided to listen and I have reth, a one horse town known day, the waves were pounding done my best to follow His upon the shore, and seagulls guidance ever since. We all were flying overhead, expect- RICK stray occasionally, but don’t ing to find a scrap of food. I go too far from the righteous stopped hearing anything. STANFIELD path He’s provided. The lon- Somehow, I left that ger we stray, the more poi- beach with the answers that without truly “hearing” Him. soned our minds become. I needed. Although my wife Psalm 46:10 “Be still, and Rick Stanfield is a syn- and I would spend the next know that I am God. dicated columnist, profes- ten days sleeping in a car, I It’s difficult to simply sor, motivational speaker and knew we were going to get say, I’m wrong, or I made a author. His latest book is “I through this horrible time. mistake. It’s easier to devise Can and I Will.” For more in- What I figured out was a defense for our sins instead formation, visit his website at simply to listen to God. Even of asking for forgiveness. www.rickstanfield.com though I didn’t literally hear That defense may work in a Rick and Tina are avail- Him, it was definite and court of law, but our ultimate able for book signings and clear. It’s that feeling you judge is God, who cannot be speaking engagements at get deep inside of you when deceived. He knows what is churches, community func- you know that you’re right or in our hearts, and we cannot tions, and any gatherings wrong. That feeling you get fool Him. where their story may be a is God’s voice. I had heard That day, I learned to put good fit. For more informa- that my entire life, but I had God first in my life and listen tion, contact rickstanfield1@ always justified my “wrongs” to that voice. He gives us the yahoo.com

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 February 20-26, 2020 A9 Smith United Way Doles Out Checks to Its Partners, Prepares for Duck Derby Continued from page A8 in the “wrong” place at the FARMVILLE - The “wrong” time just so I could United Way of Prince Ed- have that conversation with ward County gave out al- Lynn. All he needed to do most $30,000 to its 23 was create a case of mistaken partners during a re- identity. cent luncheon. This is the The next day I returned to 10th year that all-volunteer visit my friend, and we had members of the United a good laugh about what had Way’s board of directors happened. Toward the end of met with representatives my visit (or, what I thought of its partner organizations was going to be the end), I told for “lunch, conversation, him that I wanted to share a discussion – and to scripture with him. It was the pass out checks,” noted scripture that had been in my Rucker Snead, United Way devotional reading that same president. morning. His mouth dropped “Our mission hasn’t open when I opened the Bi- changed – it’s to raise ble to Psalm 121, because that money and put it back out,” had been the same scripture he said. he had read this morning. In recent years, the “There were some things I United Way gives approx- didn’t understand in that imately 95 percent of the passage,” he told me, “and funds it raises to its part- I needed someone to explain ners, and has traditionally flurry. The Third Annual the and individuals to sponsor Christine Prengaman agreed, them to me. Now, here you given at least 90 percent, Great Farmville Duck Derby the derby. As of now, the ef- noting, “I can’t wipe the are opening up the very same board members noted. will be held Friday, May 1, at fort has eight sponsors: Hol- smile off my face. What a scripture.” The goal is to raise Riverside Park in conjunction man Masonry, Stokes Man- great event.” Yet another example of a $65,000 this fiscal year. with the Heart of Virginia agement, Brad Watson, the In March and April, as Godincidence. Approximately $31,000 has Festival. All proceeds go to Press Club restaurant, Fourth part of efforts to promote the What kinds of coinciding been raised, and that is, the United Way’s partner Street Motors, Benchmark event and raise funds, a pad- events have you had in your unfortunately, about a third organizations. Last year’s bank, Virginia Farm Bureau, ding of manmade ducks -- in life lately? Are they coinci- less than what it raised last event raised $6,030 and and Appomattox River Com- groups of four or six -- will dences--accidents that have year this time, Snead said. helped put the group over its pany. be placed in people’s yards no meanings? Or can you see “I don’t know what’s fundraising goal for the year. Meanwhile, the United as a fundraiser and promo- God’s hand in them, speak- going on,” he told repre- “I was excited to see peo- Way’s most recent fundrais- tion. People will have to pay ing God’s word into your sentatives of the partners ple getting excited about see- er -- Chuck-A-Duck -- at to have the ducks removed to heart through His manipula- during the Wednesday, Jan. ing these ducks come down a Hampden-Sydney College someone else’s yard of their tion of circumstance? I hope 29, luncheon at the Train the river,” said Bruce Davis, basketball game last week -- choosing. The padding of four that when these serendipi- Station. “What I hope is the the board member who is generated $500. ducks will be removed for money that isn’t coming to tous events happen in your overseeing the race and its “What a great night -- $20, and the six ducks will be life, you’ll see God’s hand and us is going straight to you promotion. to see all the support from moved for $40. hear God’s voice. I pray you’ll all.” The derby’s official kick- the HSC fans was wonder- open yourself to the unex- Consequently, the off will be a wine and brew on ful,” Davis said. “The part I “At night in our duck gear, pected so God can use you as board is making a push Friday, Feb. 28, at the Long- liked … was when I saw stu- we’ll show up and move the His agent in this world. to promote its signature wood Center for the Visual dents buying the ducks. What ducks,” Davis said. Then, he © Gregory T. Smith. Re- fundraiser in hopes of Arts. a great feeling it was to see added with a chuckle, “We’ll printed with permission making up the difference The United Way is looking them getting involved.” probably have to let the police www.revgregsmith.blogspot. and ending the year with a for companies, organizations Fellow board member know what we’re doing.” com. Local Worship Service Times • Antioch Baptist Church, 6700 Barnesville Hwy., Red Oak; • Grace Community Church, George Washington Hwy., Char- Fritz. 434-735-8101; Sunday prayer time 9 a.m.; Sunday school 10 lotte Court House, 434-609-1168. Sunday Service 11 a.m., • Piedmont Church of Christ (a cappela): 1405 North Main St., a.m.; Sunday service 11 a.m. Pastor Kristen White. followed by fellowship meal. Mens and Womens Bible Study Farmville; 434-392-5895; Sunday Bible Classes 9:30 a.m.; • Apostolic Faith Chapel, 215 Wise Ridge Rd., Dillwyn, 434- Every Tues @ 7pm, Friday, 10 a.m. Robert Perrin, Pastor. Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening Worship 414-2976; Sunday school 11:30 a.m., service 12 noon; • Gilfield RZUA Church, 722 Mecklenburg Ave, Victoria, VA 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Classes 6:30 p.m. Wednesday bible study 6:30 p.m. Pastor Lynwood Baldwin 23974, (434) 696-4100; Services 1st and 3rd Sunday each • Rocky Branch Baptist Church, 2082 Roanoke Station Road, • Ash Camp Baptist Church, 8687 Church Street Keysville, month at 12 noon. Red Oak; Morning services 2nd Sunday each month 11:30 a.m. 434-736-9344; Sunday School for all ages 10:00 A.M., Worship • Hanes United Methodist Church, 1171 Copper Mine Rd., Dill- Rev. Dr. James E. Scott; Youth service 4th Sunday each month, Service 11:00 A.M. (nursery provided); Mission Friends (Ele- wyn; (434) 983-2400. Sunday School 9 a.m.; Worship Service Rev. Anthony Scott. mentary Children), Youth Meeting-2nd Sundays 5:00 P.M. fol- 10 a.m. Rev. Evelyn Penn, Pastor, [email protected]. • Rocky Mount United Methodist Church, 248 Rocky Mount lowed by Pot Luck Dinner at 6:00 P.M. for all ages. Pastor-Ted • Keysville United Methodist Church, 9290 Church Street, Rd., Dillwyn; (434) 983-2400. Sunday School 9 a.m.; Wor- R. Smith Keysville, 434-736-9685; Sunday School 10 a.m. - all ages; ship Service 10 a.m. Rev. Evelyn Penn, Pastor, evelynpenn@ • Aspen Hill Baptist Church, 515 Francisco Road, Brookneal; Sunday worship 11 a.m. Freedman Kim, Pastor vaumc.org. Sunday School every Sunday 9:45 a.m., service every second • Ledbetter Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 4346 Dou- • Safe Haven Christian Ministries, 5150 Three Sixty Highway, and fourth Sunday, 11 a.m. Rev. Dr. Maurice Finney. ble Bridges Rd., Meherrin, VA; Sunday School 10 a.m.; Wor- Meherrin; every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Gloria Eanes. • Beulah United Methodist Church, 12123 County Line Rd., ship Service 11 a.m. Rev. Kenny Hall, Pastor • Salem Baptist Church: 4050 Tobacco Hill Road, Red Oak, Keysville; 434-223-8237; Sunday School 9:15 am; Worship • Liberty Baptist Church, 1709 Church Street, Appomattox, Virginia 23964; (434) 735-8827; Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; 10:15 am; Rev. Pat Kelley, [email protected]. 434-352-2336, libertybconline.com. Sunday school 9:45 a.m.; Sunday worship service 11 a.m.; Bible Study Wednesdays at • Black Branch Baptist Church, 3370 Hwy. 47, Chase City 434- Sunday services 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Sunday evening Awa- 7 p.m. 767-2259. Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m.; na & youth Bible study 6 p.m., evening services 7 p.m. Dr. • Shiloh Baptist Church, 125 Shiloh Church Road, Drakes Wednesday bible study 10:30 a.m. at the parsonage (across Rusty Small, pastor Branch; 434-735-8232; Sunday School 9 a.m.; Prayer and from the church). • Macedonia Baptist Church, of Rice, Virginia, church services Praise 10:15 a.m.; Sunday worship 10:30 a.m. • Briery Presbyterian Church, 181 Briery Church Rd, Keys- on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Sunday of each month, 11 a.m. • South Boston Church of Christ, 3105 Halifax Road, South ville, Virginia. Sunday service 11 a.m. • Meherrin United Methodist Church, 97 Stagecoach Road, Boston; 434-575-7138; Sunday morning Bible study 10:00 • Browns Chapel United Methodist Church, 1711 Gravel Hill Meherrin, Sunday school 10 a.m., Sunday service 11 a.m., a.m.; Worship services 11:00 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 Rd., Dillwyn; (434) 983-2400. Sunday School 9 a.m.; Wor- Pastor Kyla Silver pm. Wednesday Bible study 7:00 p.m. See Smith on page A9 ship Service 10 a.m. Rev. Evelyn Penn, Pastor, evelynpenn@ • Mercy Seat Baptist Church, 5 Kingsville Rd. Farmville, Virgin- • Southall Memorial United Methodist Church, 6220 Saxkey vaumc.org. ia; Sunday School 9:30 a.m. ; Regular service every 1st, 3rd Road, Saxe, Va. 23967. Sunday School 9 a.m.; Children’s • Calvary Chapel Farmville, 302 Industrial Park Rd., Farmville, and 5th Sunday 11:00 a.m. ; Bible Study Wednesday 7:00 Church 9:45; Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Pastor Phillip Hong. 434-315-0406; Sunday services 9 & 11 a.m.; Wednesday ser- p.m.. Rev. Walter M. Fells, pastor • Spring Creek Baptist Church, 918 Darlington Heights Rd., vices 6:30 p.m.; Marv Fisher, pastor. • Midway Baptist Church, 2595 Midway Road, Phenix, 434- Cullen; (434) 248-6819; springcreekbaptistva.org Sunday • Central Baptist Church, 57 Merryman Dr., Victoria; Sunday 376-3574: Sunday Worship Services 11:00 a.m.; Sunday School at 10 a.m., Worship at 11 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study School 10 a.m.; Worship Service 11 a.m.; Jerry M. Horning, school 9:45 a.m.; Youth Meeting 7:00 p.m. on Sunday and at 6:30 p.m. Rev. Paul McLinden Pastor. Wednesday. • St. Andrews Baptist Church, 2100 Taro Road, Cullen; Sun- • Concord Baptist Church, 3225 Germantown Road, Charlotte • Morrison Grove Baptist Church, Charlotte Court House, Va.: day School every Sunday 9:45 a.m.; service every first and Court House: Sunday School 10 a.m., worship service 11 a.m. Services 1st and 3rd Sunday each month at 11 a.m.; Rev. Sam- third Sunday 11 a.m. Rev. Dr. Maurice Finney. Dr. Bob Davis, Pastor. uel F. Trent, Pastor. • St. Luke COGIC, 95 Arvin Street, Keysville. Sunday School • Cullen Baptist Church, 202 Taro Road, Cullen, 434-610- • Mossingford Baptist Church, Saxkey Road, Saxe: Services 9:00 a.m., Sunday worship 10:00 a.m., Bible study Tuesday 7 9859; Sunday School 10 a.m.; service 11 a.m. Pastor Guy 11 a.m.; Sunday school; 10 a.m.; Reverend John L. Craighead p.m. Pastor William E. Mosby, Jr. Stockslager • Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, 792 Mount Calvary Rd., Brook- • St. Michael Baptist Church, 4160 Drakes Main Street, Drakes • Crewe Baptist Church, 400 E. Virginia Avenue, Crewe, 434- neal, 434-376-5478. Sunday school every Sunday 10 a.m.; Branch. Sunday School 10:00 a.m., Sunday worship 11:00 645-7464; Sunday School, 9:30 a.m., Worship Service, 11 a.m., service 11:30 a.m. 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sunday each month; Bible a.m., 2nd and 4th Sundays each month. Pastor Rev. James Children’s Programs: King’s Kids, Sunday 5 p.m.; Children’s Study 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month at 11 a.m. Rev. E. Goode. Choir Sunday 7 p.m.; Bible study Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m., Fel- L.S. Otey. • St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 1361 Free State Rd., Meherrin, lowship Hall; Fellowship Dinner, 3rd Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m., • Mt. Harmony United Methodist Church, 505 Mt. Harmony 804-691-8539, Sunday services 1:30 p.m. Rev. Matt Sorenson. Fellowship Hall. Rev. Alden Hicks, Pastor RD, Keysvill; 434-223-8237; Worship 9:15 am; Sunday School • Thrifts Chapel Church, located at the intersection of Poor- • Drakes Branch Baptist Church, 4525 Main St, Drakes 10:15 am; Rev. Pat Kelley, [email protected]. house and Marshalltown Roads between Victoria and Ken- Branch, Virginia; (434) 568-4021; Sunday School 10:00a.m., • Mt. Nebo Baptist Church, Abilene, Sunday school 10:00, bridge, gospel singing and guitar music by the “Poorhouse Worship Service 11:00 a.m., Wednesday evening Adult Bible Worship 11:00, Prayer Meeting Wed. night at 7:00 p.m. Bible Boys” during each Sunday morning service 10-11 a.m. Along Study and TeamKid (grades K-6) 7:00 p.m. Study 2nd and 3rd Sunday night at 7:00 p.m. Tony Reeves, with Pastor Mike Johnson. • Emmanuel Bible Church, 401 Southern Drive, Keysville; Pastor. • Trinity Baptist Church, 435 Four Locust Hwy., Keysville; Sunday school 10 a.m., Sunday services 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., • Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church, 5083 Mt. Pleasant Sunday Morning Worship 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Sunday evening Bible study Wednesday 7 p.m. Road (Just off Rt.15), Meherrin, 434-223-8237; Sunday school worship at 6 p.m. • Empowering Word Ministry, 591 Patrick Henry Highway 10:30 a.m., Sunday service 11:30 a.m.; Rev. Pat Kelley patkel- • Triumph Baptist Church, 2756 Darlington Heights Road, (Hwy. 360), Keysville: Sunday worship 10:30 a.m. Pastor Sam- [email protected]. Pamplin; Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Sunday Worship 11:00 uel C. Mills, Sr. • Mt. Tirzah Baptist Church, 174 Thomas Jefferson Hwy., Char- a.m. Prayer/Praise & Bible Study Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Rev. • Eureka Baptist Church: 4757 George Washington Hwy. lotte Court House, 434-542-5904, Sunday services at 10 and James W. Morris, pastor. (Rt.#40) Keysville: Sunday Worship Service: 10:45 a.m.; Sun- 11 a.m.; Bible study Wednesday 6:30 p.m.; Men’s breakfast the • The Worship Center, 1001 South of Dan School Road, South day School All Ages 9:30 a.m.; Bible Study and Prayer Wed. first Saturday of each month at 7:30 a.m. Rev. Charles Maney Boston; 434-470-1498; Sunday morning worship 10 a.m 6:30-7:30 p.m. Choir Practice Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Matthew • New Hope United Methodist Church 6101 Scuffletown Road, • Union Grove Baptist Church, 2006 County Line Road, Keys- Homan, Pastor. Randolph, 434-542-4166, Sunday school 10 a.m., Sunday ser- ville; Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m. rev. • First Baptist Church, Highway 607, Wylliesburg, 434-735- vices 11 a.m., Bible study every Thursday at 7 p.m., United Charles David Vaughan, Pastor. 2111; Sunday School 10 a.m., Sun- Methodist Women meet third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m., • Upper Room Outreach Ministry, 3875 S. James Madison day Service 11:30 a.m. Reverend Opie youth meetings monthly call for details Hwy., Farmville; Sunday School 1st, 2nd, 3rd Sunday 9:45 Terrell, Jr. of Lewisburg, North Carolina • Oak View & Rough Creek Shared Ministry, Oak View, 1454 a.m.; Morning Praise Service 10:45 a.m., Service 11 a.m., 4th • Friendship Baptist Church, 239 Friendship Church Rd., Crawley Road, Cullen; Rough Creek, 110 Rough Creek Road, Sunday early service 9 a.m. casual dress. Rev. Stanley Wesley. Drakes Branch, 434-736-8572; Sunday Services 10 a.m., 11 Phenix; 434-542-5787 or 434-542-5287. Sunday School 10 • Village Presbyterian Church, 140 Legrande Ave., Charlotte a.m., a.m. at both churches, worship services Oak View 11:15 a.m. Court House; Sunday service 9:30 a.m. • Generations Church, 580 Commerce Road (Southside first & third Sunday of the month, Rough Creek 11:15 a.m. sec- • Wylliesburg Baptist Church, 655 Barnesville Hwy, Wyllies- YMCA Building) Farmville; 434-942-4925. Sunday Service & ond & fourth Sunday. burg, VA 23976; Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Service 11 children’s church 11 am; Sunday school 9:45-10:30 am. Pastor • Public Fork Christian Church, 1720 J.E.B. Stuart Hwy., Red a.m., Wednesday night Worship Service 7 p.m., Bible study Barry Thornsbury. Oak; Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Service 11 a.m.; D.M. 7:45 p.m. Billy Tatum, Pastor WE PREFER EMAIL! Send your letters, releases and photos to [email protected]; ad inquiries to [email protected]; calendar listings to [email protected] A10 February 20-26, 2020 The Southside Messenger Classifieds SERVICES FOR RENT HELP WANTED HELP WANTED HELP WANTED FOR RENT Cliborne’s Home Repair HELP WANTED Food Service Equipment Maintenance Craftsperson 2 Rental Units on a 434-568-4027 CNA - to provide total care private farm setting. Reporting to the Supervisor of Maintenance, the Food Service Free Estimates $650/month, plus deposit. to adults with develop- mental disability. 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WE PREFER EMAIL! Send your letters, releases and photos to [email protected]; ad inquiries to [email protected]; calendar listings to [email protected] The Southside Messenger February 20-26, 2020 A11 Civil War and Military Show Returning to South Boston Museum February 29 SOUTH BOSTON - They’re their own artifacts. coming back this winter. “Bring any historical ar- Historians, collectors and tifacts, and we can evaluate military buffs will return to them and let them know what the South Boston/Halifax they have. I have many refer- County Museum on Saturday, ence books. We can certain- Feb. 29, and Sunday, March 1, ly let them know what they for the third annual Civil War have and hopefully people and Military Collectors Show. will be willing to buy them,” During the past two years, said Roxbury, as the show is this two-day fundraiser has for buying, selling, trading brought hundreds of people and having items on display. to the museum. Informational booths This year the event prom- from historical societies such ises to be the largest one to as the Halifax County Histor- date, and it will take place ical Society, Historic Staunton following the celebration of River Foundation and the the 239th anniversary of the Sons of the Confederate Vet- Crossing of the Dan, marking erans will be on hand. the late stage of the “Race to Roxbury also thanked the the Dan” that preserved the many sponsors, vendors and southern Army of General supporters who are making Nathaniel Greene in the Rev- this event possible this year, olutionary War. and he hopes to see it contin- “Anyone who appreci- ue to grow in the future. ates local history or history in Exhibitor set-up will be general will really enjoy this Friday, Feb. 28, from 1 to 5 show,” said organizer Jerry p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 29, Roxbury. from 7 to 9 a.m. The show featuring more The history enthusiast than 20 exhibitors and more and collector said he thought than 30 tables of military it would be a good idea for

FARM EQUIPMENT AUCTION – artifacts will be held from 9 Historians, collectors and military buffs from various areas will come together to share military artifacts this show to serve as a fund- A. LAYTON POWELL Estate (dec) a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, at a Civil War and Military Show at the South Boston/Halifax County Museum on Saturday and Sunday, raiser for the local museum. FARM EQUIPMENT AUCTION – A. LAYTON POWELL Estate (dec) Feb. 29, and from 9 a.m. to 3 Feb. 29, and Sunday, March 1. Find more information on Facebook or at sbhcmuseum.org or contact “I think it’s going to be a SATURDAY 29th FEBRUARY –- 10:00 AM p.m. on Sunday, March 1. Roxbury at 757-615-4142, [email protected]. great day of people with a like Location:SATURDAY 280 29th Powell FEBRUARY Lane – –-Keysville, 10:00 AM VA Location: 280 Powell Lane – Keysville, VA Admission is $5. Children interest coming together and JD 450J bulldozer, (3) JD 7810, JD 7330, JD 7420, JD 6615, (3) under 12 are admitted free and collector for most of his “I’ll have additional items there will be new dealers from enjoying sharing knowledge life and after attending sim- that I’ve collected over the as far north as Pennsylvania JD 450JKubota bulldozer, M6060, (3) (2) JD Kubota7810, JD M5700, 7330, JD Case 7420, IH JD 485, 6615, (3) (3) IH Kubota 140, JD M6060, with parent. with the public,” said Rox- 6000 sprayer, ’01 Ford F250, 4x4 –Powerstroke, ‘11 & ’08 Ford – ilar shows across the state, past year to add to my Civ- and as far south as Georgia (2) Kubota M5700, Case IH 485, (3) IH 140, JD 6000 sprayer, ’01 Ford F250, “Bring some young folks bury. 4x4, ’10 Ford passenger van, 20’ aluminum stock trl., 20 & 24’ the South Boston resident has il War naval presentation of with dealers coming from all 4x4 –Powerstroke, ‘11 & ’08 Ford – 4x4, ’10 Ford passenger van, 20’ aluminum and school-aged children and gooseneck flatbed trls,, (12) Star box barns, (13) rack barns, brought the show to the local swords,” said Roxbury. over the commonwealth and Find more information on stock trl., 20 & 24’ gooseneck flatbed trls,, (12) Star box barns, (13) rack barns, let them learn about histo- irrigation pumps, pipe, trls., JD, Tuffline & Kewaunee disc, museum in recent years dis- In addition to many of North Carolina bringing arti- Facebook or at sbhcmuseum. irrigation pumps, pipe, trls., JD, Tuffline & Kewaunee disc, cultivators, NH BR7060 ry,” Roxbury said inviting the cultivators, NH BR7060 baler, NH disc mowers, hay rakes & playing his own assortment the vendors and collectors facts from all periods of time. org or contact Roxbury at 757- baler, NH disc mowers, hay rakes & tedders, Kuhn manure spreader, public to participate in this tedders, Kuhn manure spreader, Haybuster 10’ drill, JD 673 of naval artifacts, mostly who participated in the past Attendees of the event 615-4142, gcroxbury53@ Haybuster 10’ drill, JD 673 front end loader, livestock equipment, JD & Rouse annual event. front end loader, livestock equipment, JD & Rouse dirt pans, 20’ swords. two years, the organizer said also are encouraged to bring comcast.net. dirt pans, 20’ & 12’ culti-packers, rotary cutters, shop items Being a history enthusiast & 12’ culti-packers, rotary cutters, shop items visit www.ebharris.com for more info & photos. visit www.ebharris.com for more info & photos. OFFICIAL CALL

Mass Meeting Prince Edward County Literacy Reaching Out, of Charlotte County Republicans

Planning Another Training As Chairman of the Charlotte County Committee of the Republican Party of Virginia, pursuant to the Plan of Organization and as recommended and directed by the Committee, I, Peggy Armentrout, do hereby issue this call for a Mass Meeting of Charlotte County Republican Voters to be held at the FARMVILLE - The Prince Charlotte County Courthouse, David Bruce Ave., Charlotte Courthouse, VA, or an alternate location. Registration shall start at 6:00pm and the meeting shall come to order at 7:00pm local time, or later if Edward County Literacy registration has not been completed, on Thursday, March 5, 2020 for the following purposes: Council continues to reach out 1. Electing a Chairman of the Charlotte County Republican Committee and seek potential students, 2. Electing all Officers of the Charlotte County Republican Committee (Vice-Chairman, Secretary, and passing out flyers about their Treasurer) efforts and asking supporters 3. Electing members of the Unit Committee for word-of-mouth assis- 4. Electing up to 120 Delegates and an equal number of Alternates to the District Convention of the tance. Meanwhile, planning is 5th Congressional District, to be held on Saturday, April 25, 2020 at Tree of Life Ministries, 2812 also underway for another Greenview Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24502, or its alternate site, beginning at 10:00am for the purpose of: training session for poten- a) Election of 3 National Delegates for the 2020 Republican National Convention tial tutors in late February, b) Election of 3 Alternate National Delegates for the 2020 Republican National Convention th th th either the 27 , 28 , or 29 . c) Election of 3 State Central Committee Members

Those interested in taking the d) Election of 1 Elector for the 2020 Presidential Election training or tutoring can get in e) Election of District Committee Chairman touch with Mr. Calhoun by cell phone at 804-307-4748 or by f) Election of Republican Nominee for U.S. House email at charlit401@gmail. g) Transaction of such other business as may properly come before the Convention com. 5. Electing up to 120 Delegates and an equal number of Alternates to the Republican Party of The council and STEPS Virginia State Convention, to be held on May 1-2, 2020 at the Greater Richmond Convention Inc. are jointly undertak- Center, 403 North 3rd Street, Richmond, VA 23219, or its alternate site, convening on 5/1 at 2:30 pm

ing efforts to reestablish or and on 5/2 at 10:00 am, for the purpose of: strengthen local Adult Basic a) Binding Virginia Delegates to the 2020 Republican National Convention as to their choice for Education, English as a Sec- Mora da Silva, adult education transitions specialist at Southside President on the first ballot by a Presidential Preference Poll; ond Language, and Family Virginia Community College, shown here in an earlier training, will Literacy efforts. The effort offer a third session later this month for those interested in becom- b) Electing 12 At-Large Delegates (“National Delegates”) and 12 At-Large Alternate Delegates works with everyone from ing tutors. (“National Alternates”) to the epulican National Convention to e held on August , those who, for whatever rea- at the pectrum Center, Charlotte, NC, or its alternate site (the “National

son did not finish school, group efforts. Rev. John Hurt is a mem- Convention”) “I think we’re going to ber of the literacy council, and to transplants from foreign c) Nominating to lectors Atarge to e voted for in the presidential election on Novemer , countries who speak English get an uptick in people reach- Prince Edward’s infamous as a second language. Flyers ing out to us as the flyers take Lost Generation, those most- about the literacy effort have effect and the weather im- ly African Americans denied d) lecting a tate Chairman been distributed through lo- proves,” he said. an education when the county e) Nominating a National Committeeman and National Committeeoman cal groups such as FACES. Overall, tutoring efforts closed its schools rather than f) And for the transaction of such other usiness as ma properl come efore the Convention The labor-intensive ef- include functional ability see them desegregate. He had ransaction of such other usiness as ma properl come efore the mass meeting fort has seven people being such as writing a resume, and just completed the first grade ualifications for articipation

tutored right now, and five doing a mock interview. Ad- when the schools were closed. All legal and qualified voters of Charlotte Count under the las of the Commonealth of others who are awaiting as- vocates also want an empha- While they were closed, Free irginia, regardless of race, religion, national origin or se, ho are in accord ith the principles of the signment, said Lonnie Cal- sis on incorporating technol- Schools operated by patrons epulican art and ho, if requested, epress in open meeting either orall or in riting as ma e required, their intent to support all of its nominees for pulic office in the ensuing election, ma houn, who had the idea for ogy such as computers into were opened, and he did participate as memers of the epulican art of irginia in its mass meetings, part canvasses, the council. Some people can the daily life of the learners. briefly attend. But when the conventions, or primaries encompassing their respective election districts be tutored for years and work A litany of community public schools reopened five iling equirements with multiple tutors. organizations and groups has years after initially closing, Candidates for election as Chairman at said mass meeting ma file a ritten statement hich That may not sound like offered support to the en- he did not return. must include our full legal name, address, and voting precinct so that a candidate’s qualification to deavor, including the Barbara Rev. Hurt said that during serve as Chairman can e determined mail or in person, to egg Armentrout, Chairman, many, but that is a solid eorge ashington , o , Charlotte Courthouse, A , hich must e received not number, as many in need may Rose Johns Farmville-Prince his New Year’s Eve sermon later than pm on eruar , tatements that do no not contain all information listed aove still not know about what is Edward Community Library, he encouraged people to take shall e reected ostmars do not govern, and it is the responsiilit of the candidate to confirm receipt of their statement of candidac ith the Chairman mailed statements shall not e accepted being offered, or are reluctant which will house the tutoring advantage of literacy efforts, sessions and will offer com- and occasionally works in it ndividuals ho ish to e elected elegates to either the th Congressional istrict Convention to seek tutoring. or the epulican art of irginia tate Convention shall file the appropriate delegate prefile forms “We’re not going to get a puter instruction. An eventu- the other addresses. postal mail, email, or in person hich includes our full name, mailing address, and phone numer to tidal wave of interest, it’s go- ally-to-be-hired director will Many are ashamed of not egg Armentrout, Chairman, eorge ashington , Charlotte Courthouse, A , or spread the efforts to other lo- being able to read, and shar- pegsfarmhotmailcom, hich must e received not later than pm on arch , elegate ing to be a slow trickle,” Cal- prefile forms are availale at httpthdistrictvagopresourcesocumentsrefileorm houn said. “No one wants to cations across the county. ing his story helps them con- emplatenitpdf or from the Chairman be the one that is reading at a A Facebook page has also nect, Rev. Hurt said. egistration ee

low level.” been set up to advertise lit- “The main thing is to let here ill e no registration fee to participate in this mass meeting eracy council meetings and people know you’re not dumb Right now, all of the in- struction is one-on-one, but provide updates on activities because you can’t read,” he aid for and authoried the Charlotte Count epulican Committee organizers are receptive to and happenings. said.

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Beauty Queen Waves, Pain Levels & Roaches Parry’s Ponderings When you go back to capital N makes. Last weekend President Trump took a lap around a doctor for follow-up af- Anyway, I went back to the track (no, he wasn’t driving) at the Daytona 500 ter surgery they always ask, the Doc for a checkup. I was in the presidential limousine, known as “The Beast”. “Rate your pain level on a negotiating for several fin- Unfortunately, in order to do this he had to keep scale of 1 to 10.” That’s a gers to be left out of the wrap hard one. First of all, does and the sweet nurse wrapped turning left...not a good sign. a one mean no pain? If not, it so I had two and a half. why don’t they give me a This changed my wave to zero to ten scale? I prefer for an “Excuse me, may I ask you Virginia Outreach News words to mean things and for a question?” gesture. them to mean the same thing I was also told I could re- Happy Birthday wish- every time; other than that, move the whole splint in three es to everyone celebrat- the zero issue doesn’t mean days. This presented a small ing a birthday this week. much. For that matter, pain dilemma. Management in- Feb. 21 - Alexis Davis, Ran- in the 1 or 2 range doesn’t FLASHBACK: Feb. 19, 2009 sisted the doctor meant three dolph mean much either. 24-hour periods. I was go- Feb. 22 - Jennifer Wil- My concern is, just what ing to count Thursday, Friday burn, Williams, N.C.; Joseph is a ten? Is it the worst pain keep my hand above my heart and Saturday. That is three “Joey” Wilborn, South Boston; I have ever experienced or is while sleeping. days. Thursday afternoon is Jennie Brodgon it based on potential pain? Once I lay down, “above one, Friday is two and that Feb. 23 - Marvin Vaugh- A guy I know had the same my head” was no longer meant I could remove it Sat- ters, RedOak; Keith Spencer, concern and told the nurse, above my heart. I spent sev- urday at midnight :01. Let’s Charlotte Court House; Mi- “Pinch me a ten and I’ll tell eral nights with my hand just call that a miscalculation chelle Ferrell, Keysville; Ga- you.” Not only that, these propped on pillows before I on my part and not discuss it briel Freeman Allingtion; Mi- things are relative. I stopped realized my stomach is un- any more. chelle Jenkins, Tampa, Flor- to help a woman who said fortunately also above my I am also on a regular ida having a flat tire was the heart. Although resting my exercise program. Manage- Feb. 26 - Derrick Pugh, VIRGINIA worst thing in her life. I re- hand on my stomach was ment has been trying to get Charlotte Court House; Car- sponded, “Count your bless- physically more comfortable, me to exercise for years and los Venable, Jr., Randolph FREEMAN ings, you have had the easiest it did nothing for my emo- now that I am she isn’t im- Your life is like a trea- life of anyone I know.” tional well-being. Realiz- pressed. I am up to several sure hunt. You’ve reached come by achieving your goals. It is like rating women. I ing you have a Bulging bel- hundred finger curls a day, less than halfway and you Set your goals high, and don’t considered the woman in the ly, a protruding paunch and not to mention the stretches. still have many treasures to stop till you get there. Ev- movie 10 to be a 7 over nine an abnormal abdomen just By Sunday night I could touch reach. HAPPY BIRTHDAY! eryone has goals, aspirations with a zero personality. In doesn’t help the psyche. my index finger to my thumb. or whatever, and everybody other words, not a ten in my During the day I couldn’t I can’t quite get the O for OK. Get well wishes to all of has been at a point in their book, not even close. decide if I should do that sil- It is more teardrop shaped. the sick and shut in. Hope life where nobody believed in The most painful expe- ly beauty queen wave or the This has lead to some you are well soon and up and them. Stay focused, go after rience in my life was a fight “How” hand sign from the odd comments I don’t un- about. You are in our prayers. your dreams and keep mov- with my bride, the second cowboy and Indian movies. derstand but that indicate a ing toward your goals. Great- was pleurisy. I’ve been cut, OOPS! That isn’t political- lot about the past or possibly Sympathy to all of the ness is not measured by what broken, bruised, battered and ly correct. I meant Native current activities of the peo- families who lost a loved a man or woman accomplish- bent but unless I know how Americans and Cow Persons. ple making them. Apparent- one recently. Our heartfelt es, but by the opposition he those fit the scale I can’t ac- In any case, there isn’t ly this is similar to the way prayers and good wishes go or she has overcome to reach curately answer the question. much need for me to prac- one might hold some kind of out to all of you in your time his or her goals. The biggest adjustment tice the Queen wave. I’m too illegal drug. I’ve been asked of need. Sympathy to the has been the splint. It is old and ugly to win a con- several times if I am practic- family of Philip Thompson of SPEAKING YOUR TRUTH somewhat uncomfortable and test, besides boys aren’t al- ing holding roaches. For the Drakes Branch, Jean Chris- Some time you want to inconvenient and it kept my lowed to enter. Hmm, won- most part, we coexist fine tian of Saxe and Ruby Gee of just speak your truth even hand cupped in a permanent der why that is PC and cow- with insects but neither of Drakes Branch. You have our when you know someone wave position. I was also boys aren’t? I’d be criticized us can stand roaches and my deepest sympathy. doesn’t want you to say any- told to keep my hand above for walking around saying bride can’t stand ants in the thing. You must speak your my heart. This means my “How” because I’m not Na- house. There is no way I am Anniversary wishes to truth knowing what’s right right arm spent the past two tive American even though I going to hold a roach even if Michael and Mildred Culpeper for you and what makes weeks waving at everyone. It am a native American. It’s it is wearing a collar or a clip on Feb.23 - 35 years! Wishing you feel good about your- also meant I somehow had to interesting the difference a or any other jewelry. you many more happy years self. Never let yourself be together with God’s Blessing. let down; hold you head up, stand for what is right for you Thought for the week- and love yourself. Others may Don’t let your ears witness let you down but don’t you A Little Dab Will Do Ya - Or Not what your eyes didn’t see. let yourself down. Speak your Don’t let your mouth speak truth, don’t keep things bot- Are you old enough to flames while people tried to what your heart doesn’t feel. tled up, let them out. You feel have heard the phrase “A Lit- manufacture BHO. so much better letting people tle Dab Will Do Ya?” Well, Great, but why worry? GOALS know truth. if you hear someone talking Would you be surprised to In life, as in foot- about dabbing today, they are hear that teens have figured ball, you won’t go far un- News in to me by Sun. 6 not talking about using Bryl- out how to hide BHO by plac- less you know where the p.m. Call or text me at 434- cream. Dabbing is a new way ing the waxy substance in goalposts are. What you get 568-0596 or you can leave to smoke highly concentrated Carmex lip balm containers? by achieving your goals is not me a message. vstars@kinex. marijuana. It is easy for your teens to take as important as what you be- net This form of marijuana a small lip container with the is labeled “the crack of pot.” concentrate anywhere, even What is dabbing? It is a form to school. Putting a dab in a of consuming highly concen- Vape or e-cigarette, the teens trated cannabis in a vaporized take a puff, hallucinate, and Barksdale Cancer form, described as freebasing sometimes may even pass marijuana. Once just an un- most dangerous part of dab- out. Now, if you really want Foundation derground practice, dabbing bing, short-term, is that it to worry, watch the YouTube is gaining popularity – espe- can cause heart palpitations, videos of young adults trip- Seeks cially among teenagers. The anxiety, and panic attacks.” ping while dabbing. legalization of marijuana for He continues, “the long-term Yes, this is just another medical or recreational pur- consequences are that it can way that our teenagers can Applicants for poses, in a growing number cause addiction or depen- ingest a substance that can of states, has opened the door dency problems, along with have serious long term con- $1,000 Annual to the idea that marijuana is issues surrounding learning sequences. So what should entirely safe. Many people and thinking.” The increased you do? Joe Schrank, the operate with the notion that concentration of THC in a dose founder of the Loft rehab fa- Scholarship pot is not harmful or addic- puts a user at an increased cility, declares, “kid’s brains tive. risk of developing a toler- are like Jell-O that hasn’t set The problem is that dab- ance to the THC. This grow- yet.” The good news is that The Barksdale Cancer Foundation (BCF), is seeking applicants for its bing is a highly concentrated ing tolerance translates into with communication, you can annual $1,000 scholarship, which will be given to a graduating Charlotte version. Kevin Winslow, Di- needing a higher and higher help mold your kids’ brains. County student who is pursuing a career in the medical field. rector of MEG Drug Enforce- quantity of THC to have the Mr. Schrank insists honesty ment, calls dabbing “pot on desired effects. Many dab- is always the way to go when To be eligible for the scholarship, a student must: steroids.” THC (tetrahydro- bers reported that smoking a talking with your kids. Let • Be a Charlotte County resident cannabinol) is the psychoac- weed joint no longer creates your teenagers know you are • Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better (on a 4.0 scale) tive component of marijuana the looked for impact. worried about them and their • Be pursuing an associate or baccalaureate degree in an institute of that makes people high. If Is it hard to produce this health. Keep the lines of you smoke standard marijua- higher learning in the medical field concentrate? No, but it is communications open while na, the THC levels you inhale dangerous! A tube, similar to • Submit an official transcript with the school seal and an authorized you keep your eyes open for will be about 10 to 15 per- a turkey baster, is filled with official’s signature the signs of drug use. Tell cent; with dabbing, the THC cannabis. Then the container • Submit a signed application (original signature only) concentration can increase is filled with butane. Crys- them a little dab will not do sharply to 90 percent. tals form on the marijuana it – it will hurt them. • Write an essay between 250 and 500 words on the following topic: , means one dab of THC buds, freeze and create drop- For the grace of God that What medical field have you chosen and why? concentrate provides the THC lets of high potent THC. The brings salvation has ap- • Provide proof of enrollment in a college or university. This can be in found in up to 10 joints of concoction has to be “cooked peared to all men, teaching the form of a letter from the school stating that the student is enrolled, herbal cannabis. Smoking 10 down” to remove the butane. us that, denying ungodliness copy of a bill from the school, or other proof deemed acceptable by the joints would take a consider- Following a couple more and worldly lusts, we should Foundation. It is the student’s responsibility to provide this proof. able amount of time. Smok- steps, and you will have a live soberly, righteously, and ing a dab takes a fraction of waxy substance BHO – butane godly, in this present world. Applications are available from the guidance offices at the time, resulting in an in- hash oil. Titus 2:11-12 Randolph-Henry High School, Fuqua School or via BCF’s website: stant onset and a more in- Yes, you can imagine the tense euphoric feeling. John danger in this process. Bu- Cheryl Gowin and Den- www.barksdalecancerfou.wixsite.com/mysite. Torres, MD, is an emergen- tane is highly explosive. If nis Gowin. Call us with your Completed applications should be mailed to Barksdale Cancer Foun- cy medicine physician in you google BHO manufactur- feedback, comments, is- dation, Attn: Scholarship Committee, P. O. Box 225, Charlotte Court Colorado where marijuana ing, you will see many reports sues, or questions; our phone House, VA 23923. Applications are due by April 15, 2020. is legal. 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WE PREFER EMAIL! Send your letters, releases and photos to [email protected]; ad inquiries to [email protected]; calendar listings to [email protected] The Southside Messenger Lunenburg Insider B THE SOUTHSIDE MESSENGER • February 20-26, 2020 Counterfeit Duo Under Investigation by Multiple Police Departments

SOUTHSIDE - Two indi- viduals are suspects in a cur- rent counterfeit money in- vestigation. They have been passing counterfeit bills in Southside Virginia. Several police depart- ments in the area are investi- gating and seeking assistance from the public in identifying two suspects in reference to uttering counterfeit U.S. cur- rency. On 2/9/20 the suspects were at Walmart, located at 315 Furr St. in the Town of South Hill. The suspects left Victoria Officials Looking for in a small, white car. If you have any information regard- ing this crime or the identi- ty of either suspect, please “Spring Cleaning” Help from Residents contact us at 434-447-3104. Anyone giving information VICTORIA - Officials in dents or having a yard full of and wheels, the engine, or can remain anonymous. the county and towns of buzzards. If you do not have other essential parts re- The Blackstone Police De- Lunenburg continue to look a way to transport junk or quired for operation of the partment is currently inves- for ways to make their loca- garbage that is not picked up vehicle, or in which there tigating these same suspects tions not only better for the with normal household gar- are displayed neither val- who are passing counterfeit current residents, but also at- bage contact the town office id license plates nor a valid $20 bills. The subjects went tract new people to the area. for assistance. For an addi- inspection decal. into Walmart between 1 and One way that the towns have tional fee, the town can pro- Grass cutting season been looking to accomplish vide a pickup service to re- will be here soon as well 2 p.m. on Monday, Febru- both of those objectives is by move these items after you and residents are remind- ary 10th and purchased items keeping the area clean. get them to the side of the ed that yards must be kept with the counterfeit currency. Victoria officials recent- road. Voluntary removal of mowed on a regular basis. If anyone has information re- ly released information to garbage and junk by tenants Grass over ten inches in lating to this incident, we ask residents asking for help in and land owners will prevent height is out of compli- that you contact Investigator a “spring cleaning” type of the need for formal action to ance with Victoria ordi- Murphy with the Blackstone movement. Town officials remove the garbage and junk nances. During the grass Police Department at (434) stated, “With spring not too which will cost the tenant or cutting season notices may 292-4633 or Nottoway Crime far around the corner let’s landowner more money. be placed on doors of res- Solvers at (434) 645-7111. get a head start on cleaning Inoperative motor vehi- idences that have grass up our town. We can all pitch cles within the town limits taller than ten inches. This in and help with this; renters, are another issue. By ordi- notice is advising the oc- landlords, homeowners, and nance, it is unlawful to keep, cupant that the grass needs business owners. Every little except in a fully enclosed to be cut. If the grass is not bit can help make the town building or otherwise shield- cut by the followup check Meherrin Business Suffers Break-In cleaner.” ed from public view on any the grass may be mowed By ordinance, owners of property zoned for residen- by town forces and the cost MEHERRIN - A break-in video footage. The suspects real estate or tenants are re- tial or commercial purpos- charged to the property that took place in Lunen- believed to be involved in the sponsible for keeping their es, inoperative motor vehi- owner. Along with grass, burg recently is currently un- break-in are described as two property clean. Keeping the cles. One inoperative vehicle yards need to be kept clean der investigation. According white males. The incident property clean includes not that is shielded from view of fallen trees and limbs. to reports, the Whistle Stop took place around 4 a.m. The allowing accumulation of may be kept outside. A tarp If anyone needs assis- convenience store located at culprits broke open the back trash, garbage, litter, or junk is not considered satisfactory tance or has questions re- 518 Moore’s Ordinary Road in door at the store. on the property. Property that shielding. The term inopera- garding any of these topics Meherrin suffered a break in Anyone who may have is kept clean increases the tive vehicle means any motor please contact the town on Friday, February 7. information about this crime property value and the val- vehicle which for a period of office at 434-696-2343 The Lunenburg County should contact the Lunen- ue of surrounding property. 60 days or longer has been and someone will be glad Clean property also reduces partially or totally disassem- to help you. Sheriff’s Office is currently burg County Sheriff’s Office the chances of harboring ro- bled by the removal of tires investigating the crime and at (434) 696-4452.

School Board Members Recognized During Appreciation Month

LUNENBURG - February big thank you to our school is School Board Appreciation board for all they do for our Month. Lunenburg Coun- school system! ty Public Schools celebrat- ed school board members at The school board mem- the February 10 School Board bers with some of the spe- meeting. Board members cial gifts that were made for were treated to delicious food them. Top pictured, front at Kenbridge Elementary be- row, left to right: Kathy Cof- fore the meeting in recogni- fee, Vice Chairman, Charles tion of all that they do. Also, Berkley, LCPS Superinten- the schools presented them dent, Barry Carnes, Chair- with special gifts that were man. Back row, left to right: at their places at the table Ruby Ingram, Melanie Currin, when they came in for the Beverley Hawthorne, Doug meeting. Preston Niles and Aubel, Amy McClure Hailey Cichorz from the CHS Kindness Matters Club came Preston Niles and Hailey and presented the board with Cichorz of the CHS Kindness booklets they had made for Matters Club present gifts to them at their last meeting. A the board (bottom picture). The B2 February 20-26, 2020 Southside Messenger New Student Council and Club Introduced to School Board KES’s new Student Council introduced themselves to the School Board at the February 10 School Board meeting. The group also spoke about what they do at meetings and things that they are doing around the school. The group has worked to make signs to help encourage other students to keep the bathrooms clean and they are helping in the area of school safety by being a part of an effort to have 16 security cameras installed at the school. Kenbridge Elementary has also started a new Spanish Club. Teachers stay after school once a week and are learning Spanish from several of our Hispanic Students. The “student teachers” have lesson plans and use flashcards to teach the teachers. At last night’s meeting, they used their flashcards to give some initial instruction and then encouraged anyone present to download and login to the Kahoot app. Those who participated took a quiz using the app. The group did well as a whole and enjoyed the fun competition.

Front row, left to right: Caylen Jackson, Audrey Hite, Lane Bolter, Raleigh Harris, Brooklyn Guill. Back row, left to right: Mariah Wallace, Cleyma Ramirez-Chavez, Damaris Tomas-Perez, Levi Peacock, Caleb Word, Ricky Ramirez-Morales, Kristen Abernathy.

Pictured are Dina Ramirez-Diaz, Damarius Tomaz-Perez, Ricky Ramirez-Morales, Leandro Ramirez-Macario.

Pictured left to right: Cleyma Ramirez-Chavez, Mariah Wallace, Levi Peacock, Lane Bolter, Kristen Abernathy, Ricky Ramirez-Morales, Audrey Hite, Caylen Jackson.

The February 24th Meeting will be held at the Victoria Restaurant

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Pictured left to right: Audrey Hite, Caylen Jackson, Kristen Abernathy, Mariah Wallace, Brooklyn Guill, Damaris Tomas-Perez.

Pictured left to right: Ricky Ramirez-Morales, Leandro Ramirez-Macario, Dina Ramirez-Diaz, Damaris Tomas-Perez The Southside Messenger February 20-26, 2020 B3 The Wright Report School Board

The Virginia General Honors Spelling Assembly has reached the halfway point of the 2020 Session. Known as Cross- Winners over, this is the point at LUNENBURG - LCPS Di- which the House and Sen- vision Spelling Bee Winner ate exchange legislation and Morgan Turner, 4th Grader begin to work on the other at Victoria Elementary, and chamber’s bills. Runner Up Levi Peacock, 5th I first wanted to let you Grader at Kenbridge Elemen- know the big news this tary, were recognized at the morning is that the Sen- February 10th School Board ate Judiciary Committee meeting. Patrick Sacra, 8th voted to continue House Grader at Lunenburg Middle School, was our third place Bill 961, the so called “as- contestant and was not able sault-weapon” ban. I al- to be there. Morgan will rep- ways have and will contin- resent LCPS at the Richmond ue to oppose any legislation other bill would establish Times-Dispatch Spelling Bee that would infringe on the Election Day as a Virginia on March 21 at the Library of Second Amendment rights state holiday. Virginia in Richmond. of my constituents. Statues: HB 1625 will Morgan (left) and Levi I wanted to take a mo- empower localities to re- are pictured here with School Official Call for a Mass Meeting of the Lunenburg Unit of the Board Member Melanie Cur- ment to renew my commit- move Civil War – and other Republican Party of Virginia ment to you and the citizens war -- statues. rin who presented them with of District 61, as well as my Abortion: House Demo- a special gift. Mrs. Currin As Chairman of the Lunenburg Committee of the Republican Party, and pursuant to the Plan of participated in spelling bees Organization and as recommended and directed by the Committee, I, Mike Hankins, do hereby dedication to the principles crats passed HB 980, which as a student and her son, issue this call for a Mass Meeting to be held at the Victoria Restaurant in Victoria, VA, starting you elected me to uphold. would eliminate most legal Benjamin Currin, won the at 6:30 PM local time on March 2, 2020 for the following purpose: This year has seen many restrictions on abortions in LCPS Division Spelling Bee 1. Elect a Unit Chairman changes in the General As- Virginia, including the wait- numerous times, giving her 2. Elect members of the unit committee and the following officers: Vice Chair, Secretary, sembly, as Republicans are ing period. a great appreciation for the and Treasurer. in the minority for the first Republicans have voiced hard work and effort spell- 3. Elect up to 105 Delegates to the 5th District Convention to be held in Lynchburg VA on time in two decades. Dem- numerous concerns about ing bee contestants must put April 25, 2020 beginning at 10:00AM for the purpose of (1) electing a Chairperson for th ocrats have wasted no time the unintended consequenc- forth. the 5 District, (2) electing a candidate to run for Congress of the United States (3) es that these potential new election of 3 Delegate the 2020 Republican National Convention, (4) Transaction of such in moving to overturn years other business as may properly come before the Convention. of Republican-crafted leg- laws may pose to the rights 4. Elect up to 105 Delegates to the State Convention to be held in Richmond VA at the islation that has protected of Virignians like you. We Richmond Convention Center on May 1st and 2nd, 2020 beginning at 10:00AM for the individual liberties, posi- have urged Democrats to Local Church purpose of (1)election of a candidate to run for the President of the United States, and tioned Virginia to have the consider the economic toll (2)Transaction of such other business as may properly come before the Convention. nation’s top business envi- that raising the minimum Qualifications ronment, and take into ac- wage would place on small Holds Pancake All legal and qualified voters of Lunenburg County under law of the Commonwealth of Virginia, count the diverse needs of businesses; we have pressed regardless of race, religion, national origin, or sex, who are in accord with the principles of the Virginia’s localities. them to understand the need Republican Party and who, if requested, express in open meeting either orally or in writing as Democrats have ap- to protect unborn life; and Supper to Benefit may be required, their intent to support all of the nominees for public office in the ensuing proved legislation that will we have fought to preserve election, may participate as members of the Republican Party of Virginia in the mass meeting and party conventions encompassing their respective election districts. Pre-file forms for make a number of major the rights guaranteed to us Convention Delegates are available from Mike Hankins at 434-676-3376 or changes to Virginia, includ- by the U.S. Constitution, in- Madeline’s House [email protected] and must be returned to Mike Hankins, Lunenburg Republican ing the following: cluding our Second Amend- Chair before 6:00 PM on March 2, 2020. ment right to bear arms. VICTORIA - The Victoria Taxes: increase taxes There will be NO registration fee to participate in the mass meeting. for cigarettes, admissions, I would like to reas- Christian Church is offering a pancake supper event Paid for and authorized by the Lunenburg County Republican Unit. meals, and lodgings without sure you that your concerns that will benefit Madeline’s a voter referendum -- to- have not gone unheard. House. talling up to $528 million. Many of my constituents The event is set for Another bill would allow have reached out to me this Tuesday, February 25 on localities to enact taxes on session with thoughts and “SHROVE TUESDAY.” VCC Kenbridge plastic bags. questions regarding firearm will hold the pancake supper Labor: HB 582 would legislation in both the House event in the basement of the Body Shop repeal the ban on collective and Senate. I have even church. 106 N. Broad St. bargaining for public em- had the privilege of meet- “Shrove Tuesday” is also ployees. HB 833 would re- ing with some of you at my known as “Marti Gras,” Kenbridge, VA 23944 quire government contrac- Richmond office to discuss which translates as “Fat Tuesday.” It is the day before (434) 676-2055 tors to pay the prevailing this very important matter. the beginning of the pre- • Auto Repairs • Inspections (union scale) wage. Please know that you have Easter season of Lent, a time • Full Service Body Shop Public Safety: HB 34 an advocate in the General of self-denial in the Christian would make it harder to Assembly, and that I will do world. Tradition goes that prosecute drunk drivers, everything in my power to on Fat Tuesday households while HB 33 would grant el- protect your Second Amend- should use up the fattening DAVID C. WATKINS, III igibility for parole to an es- ment rights. ingredients in their cupboards ATTORNEY-AT-LAW timated 280 violent offend- We had a large group in preparation for Lent. ers in Virginia. of students visit us from Pancakes and all the Immigration: HB 1150 Amelia this week with their trimmings will be served Criminal Defense ~ Civil Litigation would eliminate the re- teachers, Scott Elder and from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Residential and Commercial quirement that jail/prison John Poss and parent Janet Donations will benefit officials determine the cit- Elliott. Madeline’s House, the Real Estate Transactions izenship status of inmates. We appreciate all of you Southside Shelter for Abused Other bills would allow un- that are willing to take time Women and Children. Domestic Law ~ Traffic Law ~ Business Law documented noncitizens to out of your busy schedules Victoria Christian Church (including the formation of LLCs) obtain Virginia driver’s li- to visit me in my Richmond is located in the town of censes and receive in-state office. If you happen to be Victoria, at the intersection tuition at state universities. in the Richmond area during of route 49 (Nottoway ELDER & WATKINS, P.C. Firearms: The House this year’s General Assem- Boulevard) and Lee Avenue. Democrats passed 8 bills bly session, please stop in Parking is available in the 200 David Bruce Ave., P.O. Box 55, Charlotte Court House, VA 23923 endorsed by Governor and say hello. parking lot behind the church 434-542-5005 • Fax 434-542-5114 Northam, including HB 421, I encourage you to keep and street side on Tenth which would allow any lo- in touch with my office and Street. HOURS - 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. cality to pass its own crim- me over the coming months. inal ordinances covering I value the feedback you possession of firearms, and provide on a continual ba- HB 961, which forbids pur- sis, as it helps me do a bet- chase or sale of certain fire- ter job of representing you. arms. I do personally look at every Elections: Delegate Aya- communication that comes la’s HB 201 would allow in, whether by mail, email, Election Day registration in or telephone. You can email Virginia, while HB 19 would me at deltwright@house. eliminate the photo ID re- virginia.gov or call me at quirement for voting. An- 804-698-1061. The B4 February 20-26, 2020 Southside Messenger

January Co-Op Students of the Month VICTORIA - The January Marketing Co-op Students of the Month are Central High School senior students Ben Anthony and Caleb Bailey. The two Chargers work for Matthews Lawn Care after taking classes each day. Owner Tony Matthews, pictured here with the students, says they are very dedicated, and he can Virginians Asked to Help Find “Scream Bandit” always count on them to do a great job! Following graduation this year, Caleb plans to join the Air STATEWIDE - Virginians mask. Raceway Gas Station, 6300 Force to become a firefighter, while Ben plans to get his CDL should be aware that they - January 26, 2020— block of Midlothian Turn- and go to lineman school. could possibly help the FBI Goldy’s Gas Station, 3300 pike, Richmond, Virginia, find the “Scream Bandit” block of North Arthur Ashe Weapon displayed who is wanted for a string of Boulevard, Richmond, Vir- - January 19, 2019— armed robberies in Richmond, ginia, Weapon displayed BP Gas Station, 600 block Matthews Named to Dean’s List at Longwood Henrico, and Chesterfield. - January 5, 2020—Race- of East Laburnum Avenue, The person committed way Gas Station, 5600 block Henrico, Virginia, Weapon six different armed robbery of Jefferson Davis Highway, displayed Lunenburg County resident and Central High School crimes throughout the Rich- Richmond, Virginia, Weapon The FBI is offering a graduate Samantha A. Matthews has recently been selected to the Dean’s List at Longwood University for the 2019 fall mond and Chesterfield area displayed reward of up to $10,000 including three incidents - January 5, 2020—BP semester. She will graduate in 2022 with a bachelor’s degree for information leading to in Recreational Therapies. since the start of 2020. With Gas Station, 600 block of East the arrest and conviction people from all over visit- Laburnum Avenue, Henrico, of the subject(s) respon- ing Richmond, authorities Virginia, Weapon displayed are asking that anyone who - February 12, 2019— sible for these robberies. may have seen anything or Speedway Gas Station, 6800 This person is considered may have information about block of Hull Street Road, armed and dangerous. Do this contact them. There is North Chesterfield County, not attempt to approach also a large reward to help Virginia, Weapon displayed this individual if seen or find this person that commits and discharged, no injuries identified, instead, call the crimes wearing a scream - January 24, 2019— 804-261-1044. STILL RUNNING OUT TO Driver Entrapment Accident

BRUNSWICK - Dolphin Volunteer Fire Department re- sponded to a February 4 call for a single motor vehicle colli- sion with an entrapment. FETCH THE The accident took place in the 500 block of Ebenezer Rd. E1 units arrived on scene first and started extrication while additional units and crew members assisted with Hurst tools to perform a dash roll to get the driver’s legs from under the dash. PAPER? The driver was removed and assisted by Brunswick EMS. The injured person was then taken to a nearby field where VCU Life Evac responded. Subscribe To The Messenger's E-Edition & Receive An Exact Replica Of The Paper In Your Email Every Thursday Morning!

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CHARLOTTE COURT HOUSE - The Randolph-Henry wres- tling team recently competed in the Region 2A Champion- ship match at Poquoson High School. The team put together a strong performance overall as they finished fifth out of 14 teams that were competing in the event. In addition to the team performance, the Statesmen had several strong individual performances that included Bry- cen Arbogast claiming the regional championship for the 106-pound division. Despite battling some illness, senior standout Danny Par- rish gutted out a region runner-up finish in the 170-pound division and advances on to the state tournament. Arbogast and Parrish both move on to the state wrestling match while Shawn Copeland (113 division) and Izaia Foster (152 division) are alternates. The top three wrestlers from each weight class move on to the state tournament, while the fourth place finishers are alternates in case one of the top three is unable to compete. R-H also had to overcome injury issues as senior stand- out Chandler Newcomb was injured during the event, which likely cost him a top three finish and others that were unable to compete. The Virginia High School League Class 2 State Champion- ship is set for this weekend on Feb. 21-22. The event will take place at the Salem Civic Center. Eagles Celebrate Seniors FARMVILLLE - The se- niors at Prince Edward High School on the boys and girls basketball teams were cele- brated and recognized during the Senior Night Celebration. The Lady Eagles wrapped up their season with a huge rivalry game win over Cum- berland by a 42-38 score. This win gave Prince Edward a third place finish in the James River District and an 11-11 record overall. The Prince Edward boys and senior cheerleaders were also recognized during their final home game of the sea- son. The boys ended their year with a hard fought close loss to the Cumberland Dukes by a 58-51 score. The Eagles ended their regular season with a 6-16 record. Pictures from the se- nior night celebrations from Prince Edward County Public Schools. Buckingham Claims the JRD Tourney Title BUCKINGHAM - After finishing the regular season in the James River District as co-champions with the Goochland Bulldogs, the Buckingham Knights claimed the tournament championship over the Bulldogs. Each team ended the regular season with a 14-2 record, but Buckingham had the top seed in the tournament this past Saturday. They used a fourth quarter comeback while scoring 15 unanswered points to get the 46-37 championship win. Goochland had a six point lead late in the fourth quarter of the game, but a bucket by Gerry Toney gave Buckingham the 38-37 lead and they would not allow another Goochland point. Amari Toney was the leading scorer with 13 points, while Gerry Toney added 9 points and 10 rebounds. The Knights will host the first-round Regional playoff game on Tuesday, Feb. 25, at 7 p.m. (Photo by Buckingham Basketball) The B6 February 20-26, 2020 Southside Messenger Randolph-Henry Statesmen Make Upgrades to Facility CHARLOTTE COURT HOUSE - The Randolph-Henry Statesmen are preparing for the upcoming spring sports sea- sons that include soccer, softball, track and baseball. The baseball program recently had some help from school clubs in making upgrades to their facility. “Going into a new year, our thoughts as a staff were, ‘What can we do to upgrade our facility?’ We all agreed our dugouts needed attention and with a complete team effort, we were able to produce a solid product. “Our baseball players sacrificed an entire Saturday to paint the background and woodwork. Mr. Taylor’s carpentry class sanded and stained the benches in both dugouts. Ad- ditionally, the carpentry class installed hooks and put new white vinyl fascia up in the home dugout. “Mrs. Oseguera’s art club put the finishing touches on the product by painting Statesmen Baseball and our R-H logo inside the home dugout. This project started in the fall, and now with labels in all of the cubbies and a new bulletin board installed, it is finally complete! We want to thank everyone that worked behind the scenes to help make this project a success. We are looking forward to another great season on the diamond!”

Baseball Players Painting (left to right): Hunter Rapole, Thomas Winfield Layne. Art Club Photo (left to right): Patricia Garcia, Shaylah Lowe SVCC Falls, 80-73 The Southside Virginia Community College men’s basket- ball team let a double-digit lead get away from them in the final 10 minutes and fell 80-73 to visiting Thomas Nelson CC in Lawrenceville on Saturday afternoon. The local team got off to a hot start as six straight points by DeAndre Miles gave SVCC a 22-14 lead at the 7:57 mark of the opening half. A bucket by Tae Holmes gave SVCC a 33-32 lead with 1:45 left to play in the first half and Miles buried a trey to give the local squad a 36-32 lead at the halftime break. A trey by Miles at the 19:03 mark of the second half gave SVCC a 40-34 lead. The team got back to back treys from Rick Sullivan for a 47-40 lead at the 13:56 mark. Aaron Logan hit two treys in a two-minute span to give SVCC a 61-50 lead with 10:09 left to play. SVCC went cold for over five minutes and did not score again until a 3-point play by Sullivan gave SVCC a 65-64 lead with 4:56 to play. A bucket by Sullivan with 3:26 to play gave SVCC its last lead at 69-67 but the visitors outscored the home team 13-3 the rest of the way. Sullivan led SVCC with 23 points while Miles scored 18, Logan tallied 11 and Holmes added 10.

SVCC…………36 37 – 73 TNCC…………32 48 – 80

SVCC – Harris 2, Sullivan 23, Logan 11, Petty 6, Miles 18, OUTLET – SVCC’s Tae Holmes looks for an outlet pass in action against Thomas Nelson CC on Saturday afternoon. (SVCC photo) House 5.

Clark Claims Fourth Title as Lunenburg Well Represented at VMP Banquet

LUNENBURG - Virginia Motorsports Park held their an- nual awards banquet this past weekend to honor the points championship winners from the different divisions. Lunenburg was well represented as David Clark won the 2019 Championship in the 5.49 Division. Clark is the back to back champion and this was his fourth championship overall since he started racing in the division at VMP. Clark thanked Wayne Gee, who is the car owner, for al- lowing him to drive for him and such a great team. He was joined by his sons and his father, Timmy Clark, who was also on hand at the event and recognized for his third place finish in the points this year. Bootie Harris finished second this season and he also has Lunenburg ties as he drives for Bobby Shelton of Victoria. The Southside Messenger February 20-26, 2020 B7 Tigers Baseball Falls In Season-Opener To Visiting William Peace HAMPDEN-SYDNEY - Se- of the 17th inning. Freshman nior Andrew Kasiski/Chesa- Colby Owens/Chesapeake peake had four hits, while ju- took the pitching setback in niors Ryan Clawson/Moseley relief for the host Tigers (0- and Nick Grohowski/Ches- 1) against the visiting Pacers terfield each had three hits, (4-0). but Hampden-Sydney Col- H-SC had three runs on 15 lege dropped a 5-3 non-con- hits … scoring two runs in the ference baseball decision to second inning and one run in William Peace University in the seventh. The Tigers never 17 innings on Saturday on led but battled back from ear- Yank Bernier Field at the Ty ly deficits of 2-0 in the first Cobb Ballpark - Wurdeman and 3-2 in the fifth, before Stadium. The season-open- the two teams played score- ing contest took four hours less baseball for nine innings and 50 minutes to complete, until the decisive 17th, which as the two teams were tied at had been determined to be 3-3 from the bottom of the the final inning regardless, seventh inning until the top due to the impending dark- ness. In the second, senior cap- tain Matt Spagnolo/Glen Allen (1-7) and Clawson (3-7, RBI) Clawson provided a clutch nings, allowing no hits with more Kieran Conway/Ches- each singled and were moved two-out, RBI single through two strikeouts and no walks. apeake pitched a scoreless to third and second, respec- the left side to plate Kasiski. Classmate and captain Brad- inning, yielding one hit with tively, via a sacrifice bunt WPU won it with a two- ford Webb/Charlotte Court no strikeouts and no walks. from freshman Ryan Boyce/ out, two-run triple to left House pitched 2.0 shutout Owens (0-1) tossed the final Suffolk (1-6). Grohowski (3- center field in the top of the innings, allowing one hit inning, allowing two hits and 8, 2 RBIs) promptly followed 17th inning. with four strikeouts and two two runs, both earned, with with a one-out, two-run tri- Senior Chase Mayber- walks. Freshman Owen Tap- one strikeout and two walks. ple down the right field line ry/Appomattox started and py/Charlotte, N.C. pitched a to score both Spagnolo and pitched the first 7.0 sol- scoreless inning, yielding no Clawson. id innings, scattering seven hits with one strikeout and In the seventh, Kasiski hits and yielding three runs, two walks. Classmate Rus- Chargers Spring Sports (4-7) reached on a one-out all earned, with six strike- sell Bowles/Moseley tossed single and stole second base outs and two walks. Senior 2.0 shutout innings, scatter- with two outs. Spagnolo was Cameron Meyers/Benson, ing two hits with two strike- Tryouts Start Next Week then hit by a pitch before N.C. tossed 3.0 scoreless in- outs and no walks. Sopho- VICTORIA - Central Char- gers spring sports tryouts will be taking place next week. The Central baseball and softball teams will hold try- Another Win, Another Milestone As Longwood Routs Hampton 76-68 outs starting Monday, Febru- ary 24. FARMVILLE - Through- didn’t get comfortable.” Anyone wishing to try out out February, Longwood head Cintron was aggressive in for the teams should have a coach Griff Aldrich has made his own right, particularly in VHSL Physical form turned into the CHS Office prior to frequent use of the adjectives the paint where he grabbed that date. “grueling” and “exhausting” three offensive rebounds to to describe a stretch that has help Longwood amass 11 sec- seen Longwood grind through ond-chance points for the five games crammed into a second straight game. Two 10-day span. of those boards came on one Lake Country SPCA Shortly after his Lancers possession in the final five (11-17, 6-9 Big South) book- minutes when he grabbed PET OF THE WEEK ended that gauntlet with a back-to-back missed jump- milestone 76-68 win over ers by Christian Wilson and Commonwealth rival Hamp- turned the second of those ton Saturday night in Willett into a made jumper of his Hall, he was quick to slap an- own. That basket pushed other label on it. Longwood’s lead to 68-55, “We told the guys before which at the time was the the game, it’s the fifth game Lancers’ largest lead of the in a 10-day stretch for both night. an floor general en route to ished with 21 points as teams, which is murder.” “I don’t ever think the knocking off the Big South’s Hampton’s only two dou- But the short-rested win is in hand, but it was preseason No. 4 selection. ble-figure scorers. Long- Lancers proved their head definitely a sequence that Cintron stuffed the stat sheet wood’s defense locked down coach hyperbolic for the pushed us in a winning direc- with 10 points, 11 rebounds, the Pirates in the game’s final first time all season by not tion,” he said. “It was some- two steals and an assist, six minutes, holding them to only surviving that 10-day thing where I know I just while Phillips committed just just one field goal during a challenge but nearly ac- need to help the team in any ing it, coming out of it with one turnover and contributed nearly five-minute span until way I can. Getting those re- 10 points and three assists in Marrow took over with three three victories and their pro- bounds, for us it really sent a “You are getting v e r r r y his team-high 31 minutes consecutive makes in the fi- gram-record sixth Big South message to Hampton that we sleepy. You cannot look away. Cintron controlled the nal 1:06. wanted it and we were going win of the season. You are mesmerized by my boards throughout Saturday’s “Marrow gets a lot of to do whatever we had to do Going toe-to-toe with deep, tranquil puppy-dog Commonwealth clash to help fouls, and he gets into peo- to take it.” a Hampton (11-15, 6-7 Big eyes. I am sitting still and pret- the Lancers match a physical ple, but that didn’t hinder our With just three conference South) team led by the na- ty for this photo to convey how Hampton team with 20 points guards’ aggressiveness with games remaining, Longwood tion’s No. 3 scorer in se- badly I want to love you. Se- in the paint. He and Phillips him,” said Cintron. “They is less than two wins out of a nior guard Jermaine Mar- riously though, I’m a big talk- were two of Longwood’s four didn’t back off and let him top five spot in the Big South row, Longwood punched and standings. The Lancers’ final er and tell staff everyday how double-digit scorers, leading get comfortable. Whatever he counter-punched its way to climb up that ladder begins much I want a home. My name a quartet that also included got, he had to earn. Our guys a milestone win that extend- this Thursday, Feb. 20, with a is Claire and I turn myself in- Juan Munoz with 16 points weren’t going to back down, ed a streak of five victories in trip to USC Upstate and con- side out for love and attention. and DeShaun Wade with 11. and they were the aggres- the past eight games, was its cludes with the home finale I was found wandering railroad “There was a consistency sors. They made things tough against High Point on Feb. 22 first against Hampton in the tracks last year in October. of effort,” Aldrich said. “They for him, and even though he and the regular-season finale Big South era, and broke the My hobo days were okay, but punched, we punched, they got to the free throw line, he at Presbyterian on Feb. 27. 2014-15 and 2018-19 Lanc- I LOVE me some people, so I punched, we punched, and ers’ benchmarks for most Big went along willingly to the shel- then finally I think they ran South wins since joining the ter. It’s been a few months and out of gas. They had four guys league eight years ago. Lunenburg County I’m ready for my next adven- who played 35-40 minutes, “This was just a tough- ture. I’m full of life and want and that’s hard to do, and ness game,” Aldrich said. Youth Baseball League one! I’m a 60 lb., 2-3 year I’m sure they’ve been doing “This was going to be a ques- nd th old brindle beauty with white that for the past five games. I tion of who wanted it more, Sign-Ups - Feb. 22 & 29 tipped toes. I like to talk and just thought we had a deeper and I think it was very clear croon over you. Big dog friends bench, and I thought we were the Lancers did. I thought we 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. are my bag and I love to run consistently tougher.” were the aggressor for the and romp with them, but I’m Longwood put Hampton vast majority of the game, At Lenhart Field & at LMS during not great with small ones. The on the ropes at the 11-minute and I thought our guys re- workers here said to tell you mark with three consecutive ally competed. Where that Rec Basketball Games that I am spayed, HW negative three-pointers by JaShaun shows up is on the defensive & vaccinated, and the adoption Smith, Wade and Jaylon Wil- end. Holding a team that has donation request is son and never let up. That Registration forms will be sent home with basically two all-conference $150 to defray vet 9-0 run broke a 48-48 tie first-team players to 36 per- LCPS Students & are Available at costs. To rescue and ballooned to a 20-7 rally cent shooting is remarkable.” me, stop by LCSP- that kept Longwood in front Timmy’s Grocery & Posted on Facebook Longwood junior Jordan CA at 11764 Hwy. by double digits until Marrow Cintron logged his fourth ca- 15, Clarksville, VA. It’s open sank a layup at the buzzer to Thank you in advance to all volunteers who will reer double-double and pro- Mon.-Sat. from 12-4. cut the final margin to eight vided spark after spark with help make our 2020 season a successful one! Call (434) 374-8076, or email points. a bevy of hustle plays, and lakecountryspca@yahoo. Marrow and frontcourt senior guard Shabooty Phil- Games will start April 3rd. com.” lips played the role of veter- mate Ben Stanley both fin- B8 February 20-26, 2020 The Southside Messenger

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OUT ON A LIMB By Gary Kopervas King Features Weekly Service February 17, 2020

• On March 7, 1876, 29-year-old Alexander Graham Bell receives a pat- ent for his revolutionary new invention — the telephone. Bell’s patent filing beat a similar claim by Elisha Gray by only two hours. • On March 6, 1899, the Imperial Patent Office in Berlin registers Aspi- rin, the brand name for acetylsalicylic acid, on behalf of the German phar- maceutical company Friedrich Bayer & Co. In its primitive form, the active ingredient, salicin, was used for centu- ries in folk medicine. • On March 2, 1925, the first nation- wide highway numbering system is instituted to minimize confusion. Later, interstate highway numbering would be improved by colored signs and the odd-even demarcation that distinguishes between north-south and east-west travel. • On March 3, 1931, President Her- bert Hoover signs a congressional act making “The Star-Spangled Banner” the official national anthem of the United States. Francis Scott Key had composed the lyrics as he witnessed the overnight British bombardment of Fort McHenry during the War of 1812. • On March 4, 1966, Beatle John Lennon’s controversial quote is print- ed in the London Evening Standard: “We’re more popular than Jesus.” After a reprint in the U.S., Bible belt radio DJs organized Beatles record burnings and protests, declaring Len- non’s remarks blasphemous. Even the Vatican chimed in. Lennon eventually apologized. • On March 5, 1977, the Dial-a-Pres- ident radio program, featuring Pres- ident Jimmy Carter, airs for the first time. Carter answered calls from all over the country from his desk in the Oval Office. Approximately 9 million calls flooded the CBS radio studio during the two-hour broadcast. • On March 8, 1986, “Mask,” star- ring Eric Stoltz and Cher, opens. Cher, who had launched a serious acting career with her appearance in Robert Altman’s “Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean” in 1982, received the Best Actress prize at the Cannes Film Festival for her role in “Mask.” © 2020 Hearst Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved King Features Weekly Service B10 February 20-26, 2020 The Southside Messenger February 17, 2020

1. During the Vietnam War, Staff Sgt. Barry Sadler, an Army Special Forces medic, wrote a No. 1 hit song. What was it? 2. How did James Taylor get the title to his “Suite for 20 G”? 3. Name the group that had a hit with “Waterloo.” 4. “Everybody’s Talkin’” by Harry Nilsson was used in which film? 5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “I know you don’t know what I’m going through, standing here looking at you.” Answers 1. “The Ballad of the Green Berets,” in 1966. The song has been widely used in movies and television, includ- ing “12 Strong,” the 2018 film about the Special Forces in Afghanistan. 2. Taylor would be paid $20,000 as soon as he finished recording the “Sweet Baby James” album. He quickly melded together parts of three different songs to create this one. 3. ABBA, in 1974. The song, written for the Eurovision song contest that year, netted ABBA a win. 4. “Midnight Cowboy,” in 1969. 5. “Hurt So Bad,” by Little Anthony & The Imperials, in 1964. The song was covered by The Lettermen in 1969 and later by Linda Ronstadt. © 2020 King Features Synd., Inc. King Features Weekly Service February 17, 2020

1. SCIENCE: What is dendrochro- nology? 2. FOOD & DRINK: What are the ingredients in a Tom Collins drink? 3. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Who is considered to be the father of nucle- ar Navy submarines? 4. LITERATURE: Who wrote the novel “Anne of Green Gables”? 5. AD SLOGANS: Which product is advertised as “the quicker picker-up- per”? 6. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Who was the shortest president in U.S. history? 7. HISTORY: Who was the oldest signer of the U.S. Declaration of Inde- pendence? 8. GEOGRAPHY: Which country lies on the eastern border of Ukraine? 9. MOVIES: Which 1980s movie featured the Top Ten hit song “Danger Zone” (Kenny Loggins)? 10. MEDICAL: Who is the drug morphine named for? Answers 1. The scientific method of dating tree rings 2. Gin, lemon juice, simple syrup and club soda 3. Admiral Hyman Rickover 4. Lucy Maud Montgomery 5. Bounty paper towels 6. James Madison, 5-foot-4 7. Benjamin Franklin (70) 8. Russia 9. “Top Gun” 10. Morpheus (Greek god of sleep and dreams) © 2020 King Features Synd., Inc. February 20-26, 2020

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Top 10 DVD, Blu-ray Sales 1. Terminator: Dark Fate ...... (R) Paramount 2. Zombieland: Double Tap ...... (R) Sony Pictures 3. Joker ...... (R) Warner Bros. 4. Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (PG) Disney 5. The Adams Family ...... (PG) Universal 6. Harriet ...... (PG-13) Universal 7. Parasite ...... (R) Universal 8. Gemini Man ...... (PG-13) Paramount 9. Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw ...... (PG-13) Universal 10. Jay & Silent Bob Reboot ....(R) Lionsgate Sources: comScore/Media Play News © 2020 King Features Synd., Inc. B12 February 20-26, 2020 The Southside Messenger Community Calendar

Community Calendar is a free service or 476-1268. • Charlotte County Republican a.m., at 5150 Three Sixty Highway, Students, 5-8 p.m., at the Keysville of the Southside Messenger. We • Lunenburg Rotary Club meets every Committee meets the second Thursday Meherrin. Pastor is Rev. Gloria Eanes. Public Library. welcome all groups, churches, schools Tuesday (except the 5th Tuesday) 12 of each month at the Charlotte Court • Community Prayer Breakfast is held • Ash Wednesday Service at and businesses to send us your events noon-1 p.m. Meeting is held the 1st House Town Office, 325 George the first Tuesday of each month at Moton Mossingford Baptist Church, Saxe, 7 and we will publish them free of charge, Tuesday of the month at Mildred’s Meals Washington Hwy., Charlotte C.H., 7 p.m. Museum, 7:30 a.m., in the auditorium. p.m., hosted by the United Christian as space allows. Send your event to in Kenbridge; all other Tuesdays at For more information, call 434-470-0537. • Do you need a ride to church? Drakes Alliance and Easter Sunrise Service [email protected]. Uptown Café in Victoria. • Habitat for Humanity Charlotte Branch Baptist Church offers free van Committee. Message to be delivered by Be sure to include the date, location, and • Charlotte County Democratic County Committee meets the third service on Sunday mornings. Call the Rev. John L. Craighead. time of the event, as well as any cost or Committee meets on the third Monday Monday, 7 p.m., in the basement of church office at 434-568-4021 or 434- • Lenten Luncheon at Keysville United fees. For-profit events will not be included of each month at 7 p.m. at the Drakes Drakes Branch Baptist Church. For more 208-8496 if interested. Methodist Church, 9290 Church St., in this calendar. Branch Municipal Building. information, call/text 434-208-0558 or • Free Kids Club every Monday, 4-5:30 Keysville, 12 noon. The speaker will be • Jack Garland American Legion Unit email [email protected]. p.m., for grades K-5th, at Drakes Branch Pastor Freedman Kim. Bring a sandwich; Meetings 32 & Auxiliary meets the third Thursday Baptist Church. Snacks, homework help drinks and dessert will be provided. • Arc of Southern Virginia meets on the of each month, 6:30 p.m., at the Farmville Support Groups by certified teachers, Bible stories and • Ash Wednesday Service at Keysville first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 in the VFW Post, Main St. • Cancer Support Group meets the third lessons, games and crafts. To register or United Methodist Church, 9290 Church Leggett Auditorium at Halifax Regional • Piedmont Area Veterans Council Monday of every month at 5:00 p.m. at for more information, call the church at St., Keysville, 7 p.m. Hospital in South Boston. If desired, (PAVC) meets the third Monday of every Brian’s Steak House, located at 625 E. 434-568-4021. • Phenix Dixie Youth Baseball Signups participants may bring a bag supper or month at the Farmville VFW, beginning at Atlantic Street in South Hill. This monthly • Bible Study Class every Wednesday at the Phenix Fire Department, 10 a.m.- purchase a carry out supper from the 10:30 a.m. support group is for adult patients with evening, at Drakes Branch Baptist 12 noon. Signup fee: $35/first child; $20/ hospital’s Bellwood Café. For more info, • VFW Post 7059 holds meetings the cancer, their families, friends, and Church, for all middle school students. each additional. call 434-222-8931. first Thursday of each month at 6 p.m., caregivers. The material used will be AWANA • Chase City Chamber of Commerce Graham Road, Farmville. • HIV/AIDS Support “Safe Space,” material. For more information, call 434- Friday, February 28 meets the second Thursday of each • Heart of Virginia Classic Auto Club a group for individuals living with HIV/ 208-8496. • Self-Pay Luncheon & Program of the month at noon in the Chamber Office. meets the second Monday of each month AIDS, meets on the third Thursday of • “That the World May Know” Video MOAA (Military Officers Association of • Farmville Rotary Club meets every at Merk’s Place, Farmville, at 6 p.m. for every month; location is private for the Series every Sunday evening, 6-7 p.m., America), 1 p.m., at the Riverside Café, Thursday from noon to 1:00 p.m. at dining and 7 p.m. for the meeting. privacy of our participants. For more info at Drakes Branch Baptist Church. Free 522 N. Main St., Farmville. The presenter Charley’s Waterfront Café in Farmville. • Central High Museum, Inc. located and meeting location contact Marquis D. and open to the public. will be Warren Reid, of the Farmville • Keysville Lighthouse meets on the at 515 Thomas Jefferson Highway, Mapp at 434-392-9461. • Empowerment Bible Study will meet Jaycees. second Saturday at Sheldon’s Restaurant Charlotte Court House, meeting will be • Cancer Connections Meetings are held first and third Thursday of each month, 5 • “Hidden Figures” will be shown in in Keysville beginning at 9:30 a.m. held every second Thursday, 5 p.m. the third Monday of every month from 5 to p.m., at Morrison Grove Baptist Church, honor of Black History Month, 7 p.m., • Keysville Ruritan Club meets every • The 320 Ladies Prayer & Bible Study 6 p.m. at the Hendrick Cancer & Rehab Charlotte Court House. All women and on the big screen at the Pamplin Depot. third Monday in Ash Camp Baptist Church Group meetings are every Tuesday, Center in South Hill, Va. For more info, girls are welcome. Free event. Sponsored by Pamplin Area Fellowship Hall in Keysville at 6:30 p.m. 7 p.m., at Mt. Tirzah Baptist Church, contact Mary Hardin at 434-774-2417. • Exhibit of the history of the old West End Legacy Supporters (PALS). • The American Legion Auxiliary meets Charlotte Court House. We are a diverse • Domestic Violence Support Groups and East End High Schools, the historic the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 group from all around the Southside area, Tri-County Community Action Agency Thyne Institute, and the Mecklenburg Saturday, February 29 p.m. at Sheldon’s Restaurant on Four and we love to worship, pray and dig into hosts Support Groups on the first and County Training School will be available • Cornhole Tournament hosted by the Locust Hwy. in Keysville. Dues are $30 a the Word. For more information, contact third Tuesday of each month. For more for viewing during the month of February. Red House Volunteer Fire Department, year and you must be the wife, daughter Wanda Stewart at 434-547-4405. info, call 434-572-1136. The exhibit can be viewed at the old Esso 9467 Red House Rd., Red House. or granddaughter of a member of the • American Legion Post #260 meets the • Single & Parenting Support Group Building in Boydton. The exhibit will be Registration at 6 p.m., bags fly at 6:30 armed services. third Thursday of each month at Sheldon’s meets each Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., at available to the public every Wednesday- p.m. Registration is $15/person; $25/ • The Charlotte County Grays, Sons Restaurant, Keysville, 6:45 p.m. Drakes Branch Baptist Church. For more Saturday (10 a.m.-3 p.m.) and every team. Winner will receive a monetary of Confederate Veterans, meets on the • VFW Lunenburg Post 9954 & information, call Barbara at 434-568-4021 Sunday (2 p.m.-5 p.m.). prize. There will be a 50/50 drawing and third Tuesday at Sheldon’s Restaurant in Auxiliary meets monthly on the second Mondays-Thursdays, 4:30-7:00 p.m. food available for purchase. Keysville beginning at 6:30 p.m. Call 735- Saturday at 8 a.m. for breakfast and the • Celebrate Recovery meets every • Sportsmen Wild Game Dinner at the 8415 or 696-2202 for info. fourth Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. for supper Tuesday night from 6:45-8:30 p.m., at Blood Drives Phenix Volunteer Fire Department, doors • Town of Phenix Council meetings and business meeting, at 1000 Marshal Memorial United Methodist Church, • Drakes Branch Municipal Building, open at 4:30 p.m., dinner at 5 p.m. Door will be held the second Tuesday of each St., Victoria. Appomattox, in Legacy Hall, for adults 4818 North Main Street, Drakes Branch, prizes for all age. Free event. Hosted by month. • Calling all “HAMS” The Charlotte age 18 and older. Childcare is available will be holding a blood drive Thursday, Bethel Baptist Church, Phenix. • GFWC Charlotte County Woman’s County Amateur Radio Club meets at upon request. For more information, February 20, 1-6 p.m. Club, a Volunteer Community Service Keysville Fire Station, 500 Osbourne contact the church office at 434-352- • Liberty Baptist Church, 1709 Church Friday-Saturday, March 6-7 National woman’s club, meets second St., the first Sunday of every month, 3 5705. Street, Appomattox, will be holding a • BBQ Dinner & Field Trial hosted Tuesday of each month at Central Middle p.m. Experienced hams welcome and • Recovery Support Group sponsored blood drive Monday, February 24, 12-6 by Palmer Springs Volunteer Fire School in Charlotte Court House, 6 p.m. beginners encouraged to attend. Classes by NAMI Connection, for adults living p.m. Department. For times, information or For info call 547-3305. available, contact Dan (K5KHZ) at 434- with mental illness, the second Sunday • Upchurch University Center, Madison registration, call Tommy Clark at 434- • American Legion Post 99 & American 210-8383 for information. of each month, 2-3:30 p.m., at Central Street, Farmville, will be holding a blood 689-3037. Legion Auxiliary Unit 99 regular monthly • Lunenburg County Republican Virginia Regional Library, 1303 W. Third drive Wednesday, February 26, 12-6 p.m. meeting will be held the second Monday Committee meets the first Monday St., Farmville. • Farmville Train Station, 501 West Saturday, March 7 of each month. Auxiliary will meet at 6:30 of every month, January-October and • Compulsive Eaters Anonymous- Third Street, Farmville, will be holding a • Mobile Pre-K Registration for potential p.m. with the Post meeting at 7 p.m. December; November will be the first HOW meets on Thursday mornings from blood drive Thursday, February 27, 2-6 Bacon District Elementary School Location: Sinai Road and Mallard Lane, Tuesday, at Marion’s Restaurant, Victoria, 10-11 a.m. at the Farmville Presbyterian p.m. Pre-K Students, 8 a.m.-12 noon, at the Halifax. For more info, call 434-476-7179 6 p.m. Church, 200 W. 3rd St., Farmville. For • C.A.R.E. Building, 1755 North Wylliesburg Public Library. more information, contact Joan at 434- Mecklenburg Avenue, South Hill, will be • Chicken Stew Fundraiser sponsored 607-1576 or Debbie at 518-248-7220. holding a blood drive Friday, February 28, by the Charlotte County Retired Teachers 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Association at Keysville Hardware. Stew Ongoing Events will be ready around 10 a.m. Cost $7/ Keysville Ruritan Club • AWAG Shuttle Sign-up Every Tuesday Events quart. Please bring a box to transport your AWAG (Animal Welfare Action Group) will Saturday, February 22 stew. The profit from the stew is used for be at the J. Robert Jamerson Memorial • Early Childhood Health & Wellness education projects such as books which Library from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. For Fair at Bacon District Elementary School, are given to all 2nd graders in Charlotte Benefit Stew more info, call the library at 434-352- 9 a.m.-12 noon. County. To pre-order, call 434-547-9676. 5340. • Meeting of the Appreciation Quilt Saturday, Feb. 22 • Keysville Hardware • Breastfeeding Class Centra Southside Group, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., in the fellowship Sunday, March 8 Community Hospital in Farmville will be hall of First Baptist Church, 815 N. Main • Phenix Dixie Youth Baseball Signups holding a breastfeeding class on the St., South Boston. For more information, at the Phenix Fire Department, 2-4 p.m. $ 00 all Ellie at 434-572-1992. Quart first Tuesday of the month from 6 to 8 Signup fee: $35/first child; $20/each 7 p.m. in the Quad Conference Room at • Black History Program at the First additional. Centra Southside Community Hospital, Baptist Church, Wylliesburg, 4 p.m., Pick-up starts between 10:30-11:00 a.m. Third Street in Farmville. For info and sponsored by Minister Earnest Goode. Saturday, March 14 registration call 434-547-9637 Various groups will render music. • Early Childhood Health & Wellness • Dance at the VFW Hall, located at 1055 • Weekend Activities celebrating Black Fair at Eureka Elementary School, 9 To Pre-order call 736-0043 or 736-2277 L.P. Bailey Highway in Halifax, will hold a History Month at Twin Lakes State Park, a.m.-12 noon. dance every Friday night from 9:00 p.m. 788 Twin Lakes Rd., Green Bay, 1:30- • Spaghetti Dinner to benefit Charlotte to 1:00 a.m. Tickets are $25 per couple, 2:30 p.m. For more information, contact County Meals on Wheels, 5-7 p.m., at $15 for singles. Snacks, ice and sodas the park office at 434-392-3435 or email Ash Camp Baptist Church, Keysville. will be available for purchase. Music by [email protected]. $10/dine-in or take-out. Dinner includes D.J. Barry & June. Proceeds will go to • Phenix Dixie Youth Baseball Signups spaghetti (sauces with or without meat various programs benefiting veterans. at the Phenix Fire Department, 10 a.m.- available), bread, salad, dessert and • Food Bank St. Luke Church of God 12 noon. Signup fee: $35/first child; $20/ drink. in Christ, located on Arvin Street in each additional. Keysville, will sponsor a food bank every Wednesday, March 18 fourth Saturday from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Sunday, February 23 • Mobile Pre-K Registration for potential Please bring your own bags or boxes to • Black History Program at High Bridge Bacon District Elementary School Pre-K carry your food. Baptist Church, 3 p.m. Guest minister will Students, 5-8 p.m., at the Wylliesburg • Drakes Branch Music Hall on Main be Rev. Mary Dabney, with the Branches Public Library. Street will be hosting a dance every Run Mass Choir rendering the music, of Thursday night from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. Amelia. Soul food dinner will be served at Friday, March 20 sponsored by the Drakes Branch Ladies 2 p.m. African attire is encouraged. • Lunenburg County Community Club. The cover charge is only $5.00 to • Black History Program at First Baptist Concert featuring bluegrass and gospel attend this event. Church, 11 a.m. Guest speaker will be music by Glenn and Karen Hood and • 12-Step Biblical Program Midway Rev. Dr. Amy Tillerson-Brown. Soul Food the First Go ‘Round Band, 7 p.m., pre- Baptist Church, 2595 Midway Rd. in feast will immediately follow the service. concert piano music by Stacy Sharpe Phenix, Va. will present a 12-step Biblical Attendees are invited to dress in African Branch begins at 6:40 p.m. Hosted program – Celebrate Recovery - every print clothing. by Victoria Baptist Church, 8th St. and Thursday Night at 6:30 p.m. For more • Family & Friends Day at Concord Washington Ave. Handicapped parking info, contact the church at 434-376-3574. Baptist Church, 3 p.m. Rev. Andy and elevator access available. Inclement Childcare provided. Hargrove, pastor of Williams Grove weather date – March 27. Robert E. Hawthorne • Prince Edward Area Meals on Wheels Baptist Church will deliver the sermon. Robert E. Hawthorne, Jr. Fundraiser last Wednesday of each The Williams Grove Baptist Church Saturday, March 21 month, 4-8 p.m. at Bojangles, Farmville. choir will provide the music. Dinner will • Mobile Pre-K Registration for potential Derrick P. Fellows • TPCC Food Pantry CVFB delivers be served between the morning and Phenix Elementary School Pre-K Susan G. Andrews on the third Wednesday of the month – afternoon services. Students, 8 a.m.-12 noon, at the Red distribution is the next day (Thursday) House Fire Department. from 9:30-12. Regular hours of TPCC Tuesday, February 25 • Meeting of the Piedmont Soil and Water Kenbridge: (434) 676-3275 • Victoria: (434) 696-2139 Food Bank Mon.-Thurs. 8:30-11:30 Saturday, March 28 Conservation District Board of Directors, • Mobile Pre-K Registration Blackstone: (434) 292-7676 • Farmville: (434) 392-9425 Lunenburg County residents only. for • Women’s Bible Study each Friday at 11 4 p.m., at the Mullens-Starke Camp, 960 potential Eureka Elementary School Keysville: (434) 736-8451 a.m.-12 noon in the J. Robert Jamerson Woodman Rd., Crewe. Pre-K Students, 8 a.m.-12 noon, at the Memorial Library conference room. For Keysville Public Library. more info, please call 434-352-8574. Wednesday, February 26 www.hawthorne.law • Worship Service of the Safe Haven • Mobile Pre-K Registration for potential Christian Ministries, each Sunday, 10:30 Eureka Elementary School Pre-K WE PREFER EMAIL! Send your letters, releases and photos to [email protected]; ad inquiries to [email protected]; calendar listings to [email protected]