The Orator

The Magazine of Patrick Henry Family services

Spring 2014

Is At It Again!

Hope for

Tomorrow

In This Issue:

Smiles that Unite

Fashion, Fun, and Passion

Jonathan’s Story: “I gots to see the Man!”

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The Mission Of Patrick Henry Family Services is to provide a continuum of services to children and families that will keep children safe and families together when possible. Our ministry began in 1961 as Patrick Henry Boys Plantation in Brookneal, VA. Over the years the ministry has grown to include a variety of other services. The Brookneal campus remains the site of our main offices as well as three of our residential homes for children. In addition we have satellite homes in Bedford, Cluster Springs, Rustburg and Wylliesburg. These operate as Patrick Henry Boys & Girls Homes.

Patrick Henry Family Services has three Hope for Tomorrow Counseling Centers… one in Lynchburg, one in South Boston, and another in Farmville. HFT Counseling Centers serve the public as well as Patrick Henry residents and their families. From the Lynchburg location Residential Care oversees Step Forward, a program which provides transitional living services for emerging adults ages 18-24.

Patrick Henry Family Services also provides an Outreach Program that operates Hat Creek Camps and Conferences, Unbridled Grace equine program, and Patriot Sports. These are located in Campbell County.

Patrick Henry Family Services is a Christian ministry, but is not affiliated with any particular church or denomination. Patrick Henry, a 501(c)3 tax-exempt corporation, operates on voluntary contributions from individuals, churches, businesses, organizations and foundations. No government grants are accepted and no family is ever turned away due to lack of financial means. For more information, please visit www.patrickhenry.org.

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Photo Credits

In This Issue

Some photos courtesy of Big Door Photography.

Our Vision, Our Name, Our Logos....................3 A Message from the Executive Director: America’s Children Are Not Doing Well....... 4-6 Planning Your Legacy........................................6

Questions or comments about The Orator?

Straight Talk with Robert Day...........................7

Contact Jennifer Wall at 434-392-4073 or at jwall@patrickhenry.org

Hat Creek Camp Is At It Again..................10-11

Fashion & Fun................................................ 8-9 Patriot Sports Returns.................................... 12 H.O.G. Santas.................................................. 13

Contributions: Donate online at www.patrickhenry.org, or mail to: Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Homes 860 Red Hill Road P.O. Box 1398 Brookneal, VA 24528-1398

Executive Director Robert J. Day Board of Trustees, Executive Committee J. Michael Davidson, Brookneal David J. Marshall, Forest Beverley E. Dalton, Altavista W. E. “Bill” Jamerson, Appomattox J. Blair Smith, Appomattox Bonnie B. Crews, Rustburg Teresa L. Sanderson, Lynchburg Hunter R. Watson, Farmville Stephen J. Bowery, Roanoke

A financial statement is available with the State Division of Consumer Affairs.

Contributions to Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Homes are tax deductible as allowed by law. Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Homes is a tax-exempt corporation under Internal Revenue Code 501(c)3.

Administration - 434-376-2006 Admissions - 434-376-6915 Fax - 434-376-3003 Web - www.patrickhenry.org

Cherry Trees......................................................14 Run Raven Run................................................15 Dedicated Athletes..........................................15 “Where is the man?

I gots to see the man!”..............................16-17 Working for Success....................................... 18 Valentine Blessings!........................................19 Gifts of Love......................................................19 PHFS Has a New Film!................................... 20 Donor Story: Making a Tremendous Difference.................21 A Perfect Autumn Day for PHBGH Founders...................................... 22 The Honor and Memorial Register......... 23-30 Thank You.........................................................31

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The generous support of donors allows Patrick Henry to mail The Orator to suppor ters as well as to others who may be unaware of Patrick Henr y Family Services.

Stephen O. Edwards Appointed Director of Administration............14

Hope for Tomorrow Counseling......................17

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The Orator is written by the staff and children at Patrick Henry and original artwork by the children is featured from time to time. The Orator is edited and proofed entirely in-house by Patrick Henry staff. The only aspects of production done outside of Patrick Henry are the design, printing and mailing.

Jennifer Wall Editor, Orator Communications & Public Affairs Officer

Our Vision • Our Name • Our Logos As you read The Orator, you will come to understand how our new name…Patrick Henry Family Services… and our various ministries fit together. Our logos will help guide you as you enjoy this issue.

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ur vision is “to meet the needs of every child before us, resulting in the maximum impact for that child, in the shortest time possible, in the most efficient way possible, always in a loving and professional manner ” To fulfill that vision (and to help families contend with the dynamic challenges posed by our culture), we have built upon our original residential care concept with a series of other ministries, programs, and services.

Each complements the other, and together, they help to create a foundation for healthy, secure families and communities.

The steady expansion of our services has led us to change our name to Patrick Henry Family Services, reflecting the more comprehensive range of efforts in which we are now engaged. And with the help of generous and faithful donors*, we envision a time when our list of services may expand even further, enabling us to meet other growing needs facing children and families throughout the state of Virginia.

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ore than 50 years ago, the ministry of Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Homes began as Patrick Henry for Plantation in a single brick cottage near Brookneal on the historic grounds of Patrick Henry’s Red HopeBoys Hill Plantation. In the following decades, the ministry has grown to comprise group homes for both boys and girls in five locations throughout the region. Together, our homes can accommodate more than 50 children ages 6 to 18. Each home is under the care of Christian houseparents, who model a loving family environment and encourage the children through all aspects of life and learning. We serve children who are victims of the many social ills of our time, whose parents are either unwilling or unable to raise them…kids who are going nowhere…or who have nowhere to go. Their parents or guardians place them with us in hope that someday their domestic situation may be stabilized. Ultimately, our goal is for the family to be reunited, or if that is not in the best interests of the child, for him/her to be fully prepared for independent living as a young adult.

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here are many families who may need some help in the upbringing of their children, but who may not be at the point of placing them in one of our group homes. To provide assistance to those families on a short-term basis, we created our Outreach ministry, the centerpiece of which is Hat Creek Camps and Conferences. Hat Creek is a 345-acre facility outside Brookneal that will provide children throughout Virginia (including those from disadvantaged homes) with Christian summer camp opportunities. In this scenic environment, children can experience the excitement and achievement associated with outdoor activities, while benefiting from the example of Christian mentors. Hat Creek also includes a lodge-style facility that can host a variety of events ranging from retreats to conferences to reunions.

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A message from the Executive Director

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ach generation has faced unique challenges not previously faced by their parents. Sadly, those challenges are most often never resolved; therefore they were passed on to the next generation where new trials continue to pile on. This growing collection of unresolved problems has now amassed to near unsustainable proportions.

Presented below are the top ten toxic trends that are hurting this current generation and, ultimately, the rest of us. Some are familiar because they have been around awhile but they may now claim higher priority because it is affecting greater numbers of children.

Other trends are new, or fairly new, but have come onto the scene rather quickly.

There are certainly more troubling trends than those listed here and space does not allow for exhaustive treatment of these ten. Those listed however meet at least two criteria: a. the amount of damage the issue is causing children as a population,

The epidemic of obesity and other health problems is just one symptom of an inner illness that pervades our young. Their time spent on electronics resembles that of an addict. Their obsessive and self-centered use of social media seems narcissistic. In short, I am worried because this generation wants more and more, faster and faster. Where does it go from here?

It is an issue we try very hard at Patrick Henry to find proper balance. We make sure our children have everything they need and many of the things they want. But we put limits on it because we believe that moderation and appreciation is very important for children to learn.

“Today’s children have more things than any previous generation but it has not made them any healthier, smarter, more spiritual or more kind.”

b. the long term effect the issue has on the well-being of society.

10. Erosion of national pride and patriotism: This would probably not make it on any other list, but I believe it has great bearing on the future of our society. It’s no longer just a matter of neglecting to teach children respect for the flag and other American emblems. It’s no longer just a matter of losing our collective identity because of the various pressures from multiculturalism.

It has now risen to my top ten because it has gone from benign neglect to outright attack on the basic principles of American exceptionalism. It has gone from a scattered, regional issue to a systematic, nationwide effort to undermine national pride and patriotism.

But we at Patrick Henry have and always will make patriotism a hallmark of what we teach and demonstrate.

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9. Too much stuff: Materialism has been a mounting problem since the 1950’s but because of advancements in technology it has reached new heights of concern. Today’s children have more things than any previous generation but it has not made them any healthier, smarter, more spiritual or more kind. It’s not just the abundance of things that concerns me, it’s their ungrateful attitude about their possessions.

8. Over-reliance on medications:

I believe we are over diagnosing our children with syndromes they do not have and filling them with medications they do not need because we have lost all common sense in this country when it comes to dealing with the behaviors of children. Over seventy percent of the children that come to Patrick Henry are on one or more (usually more) psychotropic medications to control their “undesirable behavior.”

There is much we have learned from the medical and psychological model and medication is necessary for some children with certain needs but there is simply no substitution for healthy activities, structure, character building, and religious instruction.

We must also remember that more and more children are suffering psychological and emotional pain caused by the adults in their life.

Sometimes simply getting them away from those negative environments and hurtful relationships does a great deal more good than a daily pill. We have seen many of our residents successfully weaned from those medications after they have been with us awhile.

7. Loss of childhood: While children need discipline and struc-

ture they also need freedom to be kids. Imaginative play, exploring

AMerica’s Children Are Not Doing Well the great outdoors, rowdy games, laughter, and healthy competition should be a natural part of growing up. But children are losing those opportunities to electronics that keep them indoors and locked in front of a screen.

Recently an elementary school principal issued a letter to all the parents asking them to monitor their children’s access to Grand Theft Auto, an R rated adult themed video game filled with graphic images of sex and violence. Children in his school as young as six were acting out scenes of murder and rape and their language was becoming so abusive and threatening that he had to act.

Children need to be safe. They must feel secure physically and emotionally in order to grow and mature. This is our first and foremost concern at Patrick Henry and is one of the main purposes of our ministry.

One of the biggest reasons we invested in Hat Creek Camps and Conferences is to provide a place and a time for children to regain their childhood. We believe there are many therapeutic benefits in the simple acts of swimming in a lake, hiking a trail, roasting a marshmallow over an open fire, playing in a mud pit, and singing silly songs.

6. Acceptance of Marijuana: Legal and

social acceptance of pot in our society is accelerating an already existing drug problem.

I’ve had children argue with me that there is nothing wrong with smoking marijuana because their parents do. One young man even told me that his grandmother would make him go to the local dealer to buy her “weed.”

4. Failing education system: Despite spending more than ever before, our schools continue to struggle. Their failure is due in part to increasing demands placed on them to solve society’s problems. As the plight of children worsens, it is the schools on the frontline that are forced to deal with those problems instead of focusing on education which, ironically enough, would do more than just about anything else to solve many of them. Add to that the mounThis is my vision: tain of bureaucratic regulations and crazy “To meet the needs of every policies like zero tolerance and you can see why the schools are in trouble. child before us, resulting in the

maximum impact for that child, in the shortest time possible.”

Since we are not set up to be a drug rehab facility we have to turn away many children because they have issues with drugs. Unfortunately, we are turning more and more away and the troubling trend is that we are seeing it happening to younger and younger children.

But even if the schools manage to focus on their mission they are now indoctrinating more than teaching. The public school system is becoming more politicized as the federal government leverages them to accomplish their desires, often to the dismay of local communities who feel that their social and moral standards are under attack.

5. Bullying and other violence: There have always been bullies in school, but there is a new medium for harassment. The “cyber bully” can now reach into his/her victim’s home and cause all kinds of harm. It’s not just the new form of bullying that is unsettling but the level of viciousness now associated with it. Some young people have committed suicide as their only escape from their tormentors. This should never be.

This is a growing concern for us at Patrick Henry. Eighty percent of the children who come to us are one to three grades behind. This is why we are adding more educational support for our residents and this fall plan to offer, for the first time, in-house schooling for any of our residents who need it. .

The “knock-out game” where teens earn points by hitting innocent victims, is the latest manifestation of a growing culture of violence.

I don’t have to explain why this is extremely troubling.

is deeper and wider than you might imagine. Surveys show that today’s youth are struggling with sexual identity. It is not uncommon to hear teenagers proclaim that they are bisexual because they think it is cool yet cannot really explain what that means.

3. Sex and gender confusion: The scope of this toxic trend

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Gender confusion is also a growing concern among today’s youth.

Gender blending, or simply not having clear concepts of masculinity or femininity, is now common place. I fear where this trend will lead our young people and the undue pain it will cause many. I am also concerned about the effect this issue will have on ministries like ours.

2. Entitlement mentality: All children today have a sense of entitlement. Part of this issue, as we discussed earlier, is that children have too many things and too much time on their hands.

1. Broken family structure and bad parenting: This is the

core of the problem. So many of the other issues could be avoided or more easily overcome when there is an intact, functioning family structure. But as you already know, that is available to fewer children today. Divorce, cohabitation, single parenthood, fatherlessness, child abuse and neglect, bad parenting, and dysfunctional family dynamics are causing harm to an ever increasing percentage of children. What are we to do?

Patrick Henry realized long ago that we must work with families and not just care for children. We must try to meet the needs of families before crisis causes the need for residential care. Through our Hope for Tomorrow Counseling Centers we are doing just that. Soon we will add parenting classes to the array of services we offer families.

It is also largely because children are not learning a work ethic. They are not working (partly because there is no meaningful work for them to do), expected to work, or taught the value of work as the method for getting the things they want and need. Children that we serve can have particularly strong attitude of entitlement because they also have a perception of victimization.

But there is so much more that needs to be done; and we will do what we can, as soon as we can.

To counter this we have implemented a work-study program for our residents.

Work is taught, encouraged, and expected.

Whether it is daily or weekly chores that every child is assigned, group work projects, or actually earning the right to have a paid workstudy position, work is an essential element in our programming.

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Robert Day, Executive Director

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obert Day is respected for his professional and heartfelt insights. His is a unique voice,

giving clarity to some of our culture’s greatest challenges. Listen and you’ll hear the voice of an abandoned child growing up in 48 different temporary “homes.” You’ll hear a concerned voice of a father of four, and the wisdom of a seasoned husband. Robert is passionate about seeking

Challenging the way we think and live.

Parenting | Leadership | Culture | Life

change through ministry, philanthropy, third -way justice, social entrepreneurship, and education.

Robert speaks in over 100 churches, civic groups, and community organizations annually.

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hallenging the way we think and live, Straight Talk is the voice and insights of Robert Day. We are excited to announce a new Straight Talk Radio Show airing Sunday mornings from 7:00AM-7:30AM on Lynchburg’s News & Information Station 105.9 WLNI, (an entity of Wheeler Broadcasting). You can also listen live on www.WLNI.com In addition, you can continue to catch 1-minute Straight Talk segments on Spirit FM weekdays, Monday through Friday at 7:20AM and 4:20PM. Spirit FM has been uplifting and encouraging families for the past 20 years. The Christian music radio station has over 100,000 listeners in Virginia, West Virginia and North Carolina. We appreciate the relationship we have with Spirit FM and it’s great to work with Marc Tischart (Director), Cindy Bryant (Marketing), Michael Brown (Producer) and the entire Spirit FM team supporting what we do at Patrick Henry. For a list of radio channels or to listen live online visit www.spiritfm.com Please join the talk, the Straight Talk with Robert Day and visit the www.straighttalkwithrobertday.org website. There you’ll find additional resources, including an archive of the Straight Talk radio shows, and articles written by Robert. You can also find daily insights on the Straight Talk with Robert Day Facebook page.

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Robert Day with Marc Tischart at Spirit FM radio station.

Robert Day and co-host, Adam Spencer.

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ashion is exciting and it was especially so

Included in all the excitement were eight young

on January 18 for 40 beautiful young ladies

ladies from Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Homes.

from Lynchburg and the surrounding area. Prom

“Having them participate was as rewarding for

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extraordinary

us as it was for them,” said Julie Austin-Witcher,

opportunity for these young ladies to be a part of

Mrs. Virginia for 2013 and National Mrs. East

a community fashion show showcasing prom-style

Coast event co-organizer. “The girls were not only

dresses. The high school aged models not only

beautiful inside and out, but they were charming

walked the professionally-lit runway, but they had

and incredibly polite.”

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a day of donated preparation though the talents of area make-up artists, hair stylists, nail designers, and photographers.

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The Prom Princess Project experience was a Lynchburg Community Event for businesses

and individuals to come together and help local teenage girls have the opportunity to experience prom in a way that boosted their self-confidence and self-esteem. It was presented at the James River Conference Center by sponsors Shopaholic Outlet of Lynchburg and Julie Austin-Witcher who has a non-profit organization, Save Our HeARTS of Lynchburg whose purpose is to promote the arts for children and teens.

“The annual prom is the highlight of many teens’ high school year. It’s also costly as prom dresses can be quite expensive,” said Marcia Turner, owner of Shopaholic Outlet and event co-organizer who also came up with this Prom Princess Project event to help raise funds to buy prom dresses for

Practice makes perfect. The girls have fun preparing for the big event.

girls who are unable to afford them.

Another aspect of the fashion event highlighted personal safety as presented by the Lynchburg Police Department. Their informative presentation covered the essentials of everyday personal safety.

“When you go out be confident, focused and look like a hard target,” emphasized Crime Prevention Specialist Cindy Kozerow.

“It was truly an evening to be remembered,” concluded Marcia Turner. “We wanted the young ladies to realize their beauty within and their walk down the runway encapsulated the event’s success - empowering these young ladies through fashion and self confidence!”

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2014 Summer Camp Week Sessions Junior Camp Week 1 June 23-28 (Rising 3rd-6th Grade)

Teen Camp Week June 16-21 (Rising 9th-12th Grade)

Junior Camp Week 2 July 14-19

Day Camp Week 1 July 28-August 1 (Age 5-12)

Junior High Camp July 7-12 (Rising 6th-9th Grade)

Day Camp Week 2 August 4-8

Family Camp Week June 30-July 5

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• Camperships are available! • If you need help sending your child to camp, please call: 434-376-1250

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Experience it, feel it, live it . . .

Hat Creek Camp Is At It Again!

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ith the success of camp last year now behind us, Hat

fits your comfort level;

Creek Camps is looking to amp it up! This year we will

from tree houses to the

be running eight full weeks of camp—and boy are we excited!

Retreat Center, we can

As we look to explore what is relevant in our culture, but

meet your expectations.

more importantly in our local community, we see great need

Other amenities could

and opportunity.

include a day at the

Seeing that need caused us to introduce and include two new camping opportunities for 2014. We are pleased to be offering Family Camp and Day Camp. Both will be beta run programs; meaning first time operations.

We hope that Family Camp will be an exciting option for families. Sometimes children are afraid of “going it alone” and other times the family is afraid of letting the child experience camp alone. These are not the only reasons to experience family camp, but they are the top two main issues. So, why not experience it together? Some families just love being together and what better way to do it than through camping.

Hat Creek Golf Course or spending the 4th of July at Red Hill and enjoying the historic grounds and fantastic fireworks show, and maybe, just maybe even meet Patrick Henry himself!

Talk about meeting a need, Day Camps at Hat Creek is going to meet the needs of the family and community. We hope to provide a day camp that will offer the local family real solutions to daycare and babysitting, while providing a real program that encourages the growth of their child physically, mentally and spiritually all the while in a fun and safe environment. Learning new things not taught in school will be the focus; things like

This year, our Family Camp will offer many of the same

environmental arts and crafts, having physical exercise while

types of programming offered through our traditional camp

having fun, creek walks, experientially learning about nature

with some exciting twists and advantages. Families will come

and animals in a real live setting, not in a classroom. Breathing

to understand who Hat Creek is and the many facets of its

fresh air, not stuck in front of the TV all summer as well as

parent organization—Patrick Henry Family Services. Camp is

building new friendships. There may be day trips as well to

for everyone, both young and well seasoned, and certainly not

local historical places and farms to experience things like

just for Patrick Henry residents. “It is the heart that matters

gardening and why things grow. And chances to experience

and families matter to Hat Creek.”

museums like the Danville Science Center and Amazement

We hope to offer a very laid back approach to Family Camp;

Square in Lynchburg.

one that will be exciting and yet still provide many opportunities

Hat Creek is about the family. We love to see families healthy,

for the families to connect on many different levels. Families

vibrant and growing. We are here to serve those families

who choose to come to our family camp will have options to

in any way that we can. Come to Hat Creek and experience

participate in canoeing, swimming, horseback riding, both high

it today.

and low ropes courses, archery, crafts as well as enjoying six miles of trails, camp fires and many other programs to choose from. Of course, just hanging out with your family is always an option. We will offer an exciting evening program as well as providing delicious meals. You can even choose lodging that

Jeffery L. Mosher

Director of Community Outreach Services

If you would like to sponsor a child for camp, please call: 434-376-1250

7141 Hat Creek Road • Brookneal, Virginia 24528 • (434) 376-1250 • www.HatCreekCamps.org

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Patriot Sports Returns for another Successful Season

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ack for another session this winter, Patriot Sports is a free of charge developmental athletic

program for youth of all ages that encourages selfconfidence, physical fitness, and awareness of God’s love. The program offers Saturday afternoon sports clinics for youth ages 5-12. Each session teaches the fundamentals of basketball, soccer, floor hockey and, new this season, football.

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basketball players. Eleven students participated

Children from throughout the community are taught

in this clinic and each of those students earned a

important foundational skills as they learn the basics

position on their school basketball team that fall.

of the game and are able to practice their skills in a

Patriot Sports also hosts a community Open Gym on

competitive game setting. Skilled student-coaches

Thursday evenings for ages 16 and up.

from Liberty University travel to Patrick Henry Family

“I keep coming back to Patriot Sports because of the

Services’ Brookneal campus on Saturday afternoons

kids,” said Matt Donato, a Liberty University student

to help lead these clinics.

and Patriot Sports volunteer coach. “They get so

In the fall of 2013, Patriot Sports held an elite, two-

much out of the program and it is great fun!”

day basketball clinic for high school students in the

For more information, please contact Steph

Brookneal community taught by college-recruited

Saunders at ssaunders@patrickhenry.org.

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H.O.G. Santas Bring Christmas to the Youth of Patrick Henry Boys & Girls Homes

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hristmas would not be Christmas for the youth of Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Homes if it were not for the generosity of the H.O.G.s. Each December, no matter if there is driving rain, sleet, ice or snow the H.O.G.s roll into Rustburg High School with bags of gifts for the excited youth.

While no one knows exactly how it all started, everyone involved, especially the youth of Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Homes, are truly grateful for the annual H.O.G. Santas. As the generous Blue Ridge Harley Owners Group brings Christmas joy and gifts to the Patrick Henry youth, they also give the greatest gifts of all, acts of love and care.

“We wait all year for the H.O.G.s Christmas,” said Patrick Henry youth Jamie. “As long as we have the HOGS, we have Santa! Their amazing gifts let us know they really care, but it is not just the gifts though, it is that they take time with us and we have a lot of fun when we are with them.”

The H.O.G.s leave the Lynchburg Harley Davidson dealership and arrive in unison with their sacks of gifts and toys. Just like Santa, the gifts are taken from the wish lists provided by the youth themselves. This year was no exception to the tradition. On Sunday, December 15 the H.O.G.s arrived on schedule at 1:00pm and the fun began.

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atrick Henry Family Services announces the appointment of Stephen O. Edwards as Director of Administration.

“Stephen Edwards brings a deep well of administrative experience to the Patrick Henry team and we are very pleased to have him,” said Executive Director Robert Day. “In addition, his commitment to progress and service is just what we need at this time.”

Originally from Darlington, South Carolina, Stephen Edwards’ work experience is extensive and has taken him and his family to Florida, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas and Virginia, where he has served in a variety of college and university

business operations. Prior to coming to PHFS, he served as Director of Business and Operations for Appomattox County Public Schools for three years. Before that he spent twenty-five years as a Director of Dining and/or Auxiliary Services in the higher education industry including stops at Coker College in South Carolina, The University of South CarolinaSpartanburg, Elizabethtown College in Pennsylvania, North Carolina State University, Texas A&M University Corpus Christi, and Virginia’s Sweet Briar College. His management and operations have been recognized numerous times by national collegiate associations for excellence.

Steve is a graduate of Wofford College in Spartanburg, South Carolina with a degree in Business Economics and is currently working on completing his Master of Business Administration degree. He is a graduate of the NACUFS (National Association of College and University Food Services) Leadership and Professional Development Institutes, and the NACAS (National Association of College Auxiliary Services) Institute for Managers.

Steve and his wife, Wynde, have been married for 24 years and are the proud parents of O’Neill, a second year law student at Charlotte School of Law, and Caleb, a senior at Appomattox County High School. Wynde is currently the CSA Coordinator for Appomattox County and has a long background in Christian Education, serving Presbyterian and Methodist Churches as Director of Christian Education.

Most of Steve’s “free” time is spent volunteering.

He has volunteered with local Boy Scout Troops for more than 15 years, serving most recently as the Scoutmaster of Troop 546 in Appomattox where Caleb recently attained the Eagle Scout rank. Steve is a Vigil Honor member of the Order of The Arrow, scouting’s national honor society. In addition to scouting activities, when not at work Steve is an avid outdoorsman; enjoying hunting, hiking the Appalachian Trail, and working around the house. He also enjoys officiating at high school basketball games, and even once refereed an entire college men’s basketball game - alone!

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hen Robert Day came to Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Homes it was with vision and specific goals. First, he made a commitment to widen the ministries in order to better serve the growing safety needs of children and families. Today, in addition to PHBGH, we have Hat Creek Camps targeted for children at risk and the growing Hope for Tomorrow Counseling Centers.

Second, he made a commitment to strengthen the financial core of the organization in order to fulfill its vision. A vision to meet the needs of every child before us, resulting in the maximum impact for that child, in the shortest time possible, in the most efficient way, always in a loving and professional manner.

Now, his third commitment is taking shape in order to give the historic original Patrick Henry Plantation property a face lift.

To date the family counseling center has a fresh look and the entry road has been timbered in order to widen the landscape

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entrance. This spring 43 spring and fall flowering cherry trees will be planted to give the property an inspiring entrance.

In order to fulfill this commitment, Robert Day is hoping for 43 tree sponsors. The requested sponsorship donation is $1,000 per tree. Sponsorships will include a recognition plaque per tree and a special donor recognition dinner provided by our youth and their house parents.

In addition, in recognition of the anniversary of Patrick Henry’s “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death” speech at St. John’s Church in Richmond plans are underway with Red Hill Plantation to beautify the shared Red Hill road entrance for both properties.

Sponsorship is being sought for this project, as well, which will include the planting of Patrick Henry’s beloved Osage Orange trees and Virginia’s own tree, the dogwood. The cost for this sponsorship is $5,000.

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t is no secret that PHBGH youth Raven loves to run and she is good at it. She has been running for three seasons. Raven (#354, top center) was invited to run in the January, 2014 Virginia High School Athletic League - State Indoor Track Meet held at Liberty University. She finished fourth in the state meet.

“It has been rewarding to coach Raven,” said William

Campbell High School and Raven’s Coach, Ryan Marano.

“She pushes herself and that is what a coach likes to see.”

In addition to running, Raven is also a good academic student, making A’s and B’s. In the spring she will continue her running streak as she participates in outdoor track for her high school.

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ports provide today’s youth with many opportunities to grow not only physically, but in strength of character.

Whether it is football, cheerleading, basketball, track, soccer, etc., at Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Homes we encourage our youth to become involved in sports and to develop good sportsmanship.

Through respect of teammates, coaches and opponents, our youth develop a greater respect of themselves and are better able to work past challenges. Through practice and preparation they learn the discipline necessary for success. Through winning and losing they gain a deeper sense of thankfulness and in playing whole-heartedly they learn that half-hearted play is less than best.

“Hardly an afternoon goes by on the Brookneal campus, that I do not see some sort of ball being thrown or bounced,” commented Rich Ferguson. “It is rewarding to witness our youth playing, working and practicing with determination to be the best they can be for themselves and their team.”

During the 2014 season four PH youth made basketball teams. Bri played with the Lady Generals of William Campbell High School. Three PH boys, Dajur #24, Jon #40, and James #30 made the 2013-14 Liberty High School basketball team.

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Meet One of Our Favorite Little Visitors

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nce a week four year old Jonathan Crenshaw runs through the Hope for Tomorrow Counseling Center doors saying, “Where is the man? I gots to see the man!” Soon after his arrival, “the Man,” Dennis Gowin, Director of Hope for Tomorrow Counseling greets Jonathan and the games begin.

“Seeing the difference in Jonathan since coming to Hope For Tomorrow is witnessing a true miracle,” said Vicky Crenshaw, Jonathan’s mother. “He is a different young boy today; he is happy, responsive, and engaged and it is all because of ‘the man’ and the counseling that Jonathan receives from him.”

“Even before he was born I knew something was different with Jonathan. While pregnant he literally never stopped moving,” continued Mrs. Crenshaw. “Very soon after he was born he did not want to be held, and if he was held, he would cry inconsolably.”

“Through friends of friends, I learned about Hope for Tomorrow Counseling.

Thankfully, Dennis Gowin did not hesitate when I telephoned for an appointment with saying ‘yes’ to working with Jonathan and the miracle began.”

-Vicky Crenshaw Vicky was correct; Jonathan was diagnosed at age three with Asperger Syndrome, a disorder on the autism spectrum.

According to the American Psychiatric Association, Aspergers can result in a qualitative impairment in social interaction with restricted repetitive and stereotyped patterns of behavior.

The disturbance causes clinically significant impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning.

All along, there was no clinically significant general delay in language for Jonathan.

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Vicky Crenshaw further explained that for Jonathan his Aspergers created a Sensory Processing Disorder or SPD. Children with SPD have difficulty assimilating information received from their senses. Some children with SPD struggle with lights or noises, while others do not like the feel of clothing or water, yet others are bothered by shadows, etc.

For Jonathan he could not process someone being near him.

When around others he would look down, become withdrawn.

Once diagnosed, Vicky knew that she had to get help as soon as possible for Jonathan. “I immediately started telephoning every facility in this area for counseling, but no one would see Jonathan because he was three at the time. My instincts told me that if Jonathan was going to have a quality life then I had to get him early intervention and therapy. Through friends of friends, I learned about Hope or Tomorrow Counseling. Thankfully, Dennis Gowin did not hesitate when I telephoned for an appointment with saying yes to working with Jonathan and the miracle began.”

“Through Hope for Tomorrow my husband and I learned the invaluable lesson of how to engage our child in positive interaction with us. Not every child interacts the same; but

through positive interactions we learned that a child’s self worth grows. Through our positive interactions, we have seen remarkable growth in Jonathan. Before coming to Hope for Tomorrow, when we would not allow him to have something, Jonathan’s screaming started and would not stop. Now before telling him that something is not allowed, we enlist his help in solving the situation. Jonathan now sees himself as useful and is therefore engaged. Jonathan’s world is bigger for himself and us.”

“Just last week for the first time ever Jonathan got his hair cut without crying. He sat still and understood this was an opportunity to look better because he is now better engaged in the world around him.”

Born out of commitment to counsel the youth in the care of Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Homes and their families, today Hope for Tomorrow has grown to serve all in need of keys to live a healthier, happier life. Currently, we have offices in Lynchburg, South Boston and Farmville with plans to expand.

At Hope for Tomorrow, we recognize that life’s problems often make our daily lives very difficult.

Our counselors work with young and older alike on ways to process these experiences and to find ways to overcome crippling pain. At times, we all need help with our daily journey and Hope for Tomorrow therapists are there for you during these times.

Hope for Tomorrow’s mission is to help you walk from brokenness to healing. Our approach to counseling is Christian based as we believe the Bible’s teachings answer all of life’s questions and directs us in times of uncertainty. The counselors at Hope are prepared to intervene in challenging situations life brings such as depression, marital problems, addiction and anxiety to only name a few. Hope also offers counseling in positive life situations including pre-marital and career counseling.

“It is only natural for a child to want to be a part of the world around them, but if they do not understand their situations, often the only way for them to figure out how to be a part is to either withdraw or act-out,” said Dennis Gowin. “My job as a counselor is to offer the child different ways of being a part of his world. I continue to do this until the child begins to use one or more of these ways as his own. With Jonathan, he has gone from having a vocabulary of four or five words to using complete sentences. He has gone from always following my lead to anticipating my next moves. It is truly a blessing to work with Jonathan each and every week.”

Jonathan’s father John Crenshaw commented, “If I could give parents of a child with emotional concerns advice, it would be to follow your parental instincts. Do not sit back and ignore getting your child the help that will change his or her life and the sooner the better. By being determined that Jonathan deserved his own amazing personality—one not defined by medicine, I have a son whose future is much brighter. None of this would have been possible without ‘The Man’ and Hope for Tomorrow Counseling.

“I like to see the man and he likes to see me. I am the man’s friend,” concluded Jonathan.

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At Hope your counselor will partner with you to develop a plan and walk with you through this journey. All of our counselors are licensed with experience in helping children, adolescents and adults in individual, family and group settings.

We have locations in Lynchburg, Farmville and South Boston.

Our motto at Hope for Tomorrow: Providing Hope for a Tomorrow that is brighter than the reality of the past. For more information, please telephone (434) 239-4949.

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uccessful adults learn early that a strong work ethic will take you far.

We at Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Homes are committed to giving our youth opportunities to develop good work habits, as well as opportunities to produce quality work. In order to fulfill this commitment we have put into place a Work Study Program.

“It is exciting to me to see our youth wanting and looking for jobs,” said relief houseparent Anthony Montoya who also serves as the Patrick Henry Family Services (PHFS) Work Study Coordinator. When asked where the jobs come from, Montoya said, “Jobs along with job descriptions are identified by PHFS departmental directors and posted to an “I like working, it makes me feel strong internal database. and in control of opportunities to raise the Case Managers money I need for special things. I especially and Houseparent identify like working with Mrs. Day and the horses.” teams youth who meet -Britani work study program criteria and then review database job postings with an The Work Study Program is a interested youth. After applications structured program to assist youth and interviews are completed the in developing and establishing work youth with the best qualifications is ethic as well as a utilized tool to aide awarded the job opportunity.” in development of the character traits as defined in the Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Homes - Character Based System. Our youth are challenged to seek opportunities of experience in various fields of work. The program also provides opportunities for our youth to learn the value and use of money through earning, spending, giving, and saving. In addition, the work study program can supplement a youth’s special needs.

The Work Study Program process continues with training, proper supervision and day to day management of the youth’s employment. Evaluations of the youth are completed after 30 days of work, 90 days of work, six months of work, and annually thereafter. Should discipline be necessary at any point the supervisor has a defined process to go through.

“I like working,” said Patrick Henry youth Britani. “It makes me feel strong and in control of opportunities to raise the money I need for special things. I especially like working with Mrs. Day and the horses.”

“What is a job without pay, not much,” continued Montoya. “While we start our youth at a rate of $5 an hour, they can increase that rate rather quickly based on quality performance. In addition, based on school, athletics and personal needs, our youth are able to request time-off and there is even a form to be filled out in the event that sick time is needed.

“In order to participate in the Work Study Program, a youth must be 12 years of age,” said Director of Residential Care, Sherri Meeks. “Just like with any other job, a youth must have good grades and be in good behavioral standing in order to have the opportunity to be employed.

An employment application must be completed noting for which job they are making application and a written reference from a houseparent and one other Patrick Henry staff member has to be included in the employment application.”

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“Our Work Study Program is one aspect of our Character Based System which works to transform bruised character back into strength and purposeful integrity. Through the Work Study Program we have the opportunity to help our youth in such a way as to make their upcoming real-work experiences seamless and rewarding,” concluded Sherri Meeks.

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Valentine Blessings!

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or over 35 years the Woman’s Missionary Union of Liberty Baptist Church in Appomattox has been hosting a Valentine’s party for the youth of Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Homes. Decorations abound and the meal provided is one fit for a King and Queen, which are crowned during the event.

“We go all out and simply love doing it,” said Penelope “Penny” Searcy who has been assisting with the coordination of the special event for many years. “We do this to bless the youth, but it always turns out to be a blessing to us. Seeing the smiles, listening to the laughter and witnessing genuine good hearts of appreciation is simply wonderful. In addition, we always receive the most heart-warming notes of thanks.”

“When my name was pulled from the box and I was then crowned queen, I could hardly believe it,” said PH youth Beanna!

“It was my first time attending this

amazing event, but I knew it was going to be special before I arrived because my house-sisters had told me just how fantastic it is always!”

This year’s event seated over 106 guests, 17 of which were PH youth and 35 youth from Liberty Baptist Church.

Founded in 1888, Woman’s Missionary Union is an auxiliary of the Southern Baptist Convention that seeks to equip adults, youth, children and preschoolers with mission’s education to become radically involved in the mission of God. Headquartered in Birmingham, Ala., WMU is a non-profit organization that offers an array of missions resources including conferences, ministry ideas and models, volunteer opportunities, curriculum for age-level organizations, leadership training, books and more.

The WMU of Liberty is involved in various mission projects both inside and outside our church.

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he youth of PHBGH are not only blessed by the generous financial support of donors, but their lives often are uplifted with gifts of homemade or in-kind love. In the fall members of Jetersvilles Baptist Church donated over 60 handmade scarves and hats, as well as countless handmade stuffed animals and beanie babies.

Members of Travelers Rest Baptist Church from Spotslvania, Virginia brightened Easter for each of the youth with their amazing baskets of goodies. The colorful baskets not only were filled with traditional candies, but also with balls, school supplies, bubbles, chalks, art supplies, books, etc. Thank you to these and many other generous donors of love.

Photographed above left to right are Guild members Marilyn Philbrook, Myrna McKay, Millie Bonner and Glenda Ottaway.

In addition, for the past five years, each fall the creative angels of the Cardinal Quilt Guild of Prince Edward County deliver anywhere from 12 to 15 quilts to the youth. The quilts are always vibrant in color and beautiful in design and truly appreciated by the receiving youth.

“Not only do our youth love the quilts, they love knowing that the hands that made them not only care for them, but believe in their future.” said Director of Institutional Advancement Jeffrey Fulgham. “We are truly grateful to these amazing creative earthly angels.”

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ho could better tell the Patrick Henry Family Service story than an alum? Who could better film the Patrick Henry Family Service story than an alum?

Henry Carter and Kevin Adamson have been friends for over 20 years. Their friendship began when they were roommates at what was then Patrick Henry Boys Plantation. It was only fitting, therefore, that when Executive Director Robert Day wanted an updated film made of the Patrick Henry Family Service’s experience, he would incorporate the talents of these two men.

“Working with former residents, now talented professionals who are God and family centered is the greatest encouragement that we must be doing something right,” commented Robert Day. Henry, who now works for Patrick Henry as a development officer, narrated the film and Kevin, owner of Adamson TV, along with his film crew, took care of the filming.

“It was an amazing experience to work with Kevin on the video,” said Henry. “As we were shooting the film, I just kept thinking of how proud I was of him for everything that he has accomplished with his work and raising his family.”

“Kevin is like a brother to me so it was wonderful to get to spend time with him and share laughs like we did when we were roommates at PH,” continued Henry. “We reminisced about our time at PH and how great of an experience it was for us. As we talked we both agreed that we don’t know where we would be if it wasn’t for PH.” “Being able to narrate the video as I told my story of how PH helped make me the man, the husband and the father that I am today was also a great honor for me.

Most importantly, this opportunity allowed me to tell the whole story of Patrick Henry’s heart and passion for youth.

“Lastly, it meant so much to me to be able to include my family in the video so that people can see that I am doing well and that I have changed the generational cycle positively in my family. I have a wonderful wife and amazing children because of what PH did for me and I was glad to share that and a little history of my time at PH with the world through the video.”

To view this new PH video, please visit:

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Donor Story: Making a Tremendous Difference

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or over fifteen years Mr. and Mrs. Talbot Huff have given generously to the youth of Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Homes. “It just feels right to give to an organization that you believe is making a positive difference in the lives of many young people,” said Talbot Huff.

“My wife, Shirley Huff, grew up in Altavista and has always known of the homes. Her former mother-in-law, Mrs. Harold Cothran, Sr. served on the Board for many years. We like that PHBGH accepts no governmental funding because it gives them the opportunity to run the organization as they feel best for the success of the youth that they serve. We also like that they are a Christian organization with strong Christian values.

For the Huffs they also especially appreciate that PHBGH has a commitment to good education, one that strives for their graduates to go on to college.

“My Grandparents were products of reconstruction in Alabama when times were extremely tough,” continued Talbot Huff. “While my Grandfather received no formal education after the fifth or sixth grade, he and my

Grandmother made a commitment to educate their children well. Of their seven children, six went on to college and that was amazing in the 1920s!”

Mr. Huff is a successful product of a strong education.

He received his undergraduate degree from MIT and his Master’s degree from Rice University. In 1990 he was awarded an Honorary Doctoral degree from George Washington University in Washington DC for helping to establish a graduate facility in Fairfax, Virginia.

“While visiting the homes on the Brookneal campus during the fall Founder’s Day luncheon, we found them to be just as we hoped, fantastic!” said Mrs. Huff. “We loved the small family style living arrangement. We also loved observing the commitment of the houseparents, Nick and Bambi Durham.”

“PHBGH is richly blessed by committed donors like the Huffs,” said Executive Director Robert Day. “Their gifts are part of the true backbone of our financial stability which allows us to serve more and more youth in need.

We THANK them sincerely for the tremendous positive difference they have made in the lives of our youth.”

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A Perfect Autumn Day for PHBGH Founders I t was the perfect fall day, the sun was brilliant, the sky clear and the leaves were full of autumn color— The perfect day for the staff of Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Homes to welcome on to the Brookneal campus their Founder Society donors and those donors that had secured a memorial or honorarium brick for placement in the Harwood Memorial Patio.

“It is our donors that enable us to serve countless youth, therefore, it is always rewarding when we have the opportunity to thank them in a meaningful way especially if our thanks incorporates a campus visit,” said Patrick Henry Family Services Board President Mike Davidson during the event luncheon.

Following the recognition luncheon in the administrative building dining room, guests assembled around the Harwood Memorial Patio for the dedication of bricks.

The patio was given in honor of Richard Omohundro Harwood in 2011 by his parents Elizabeth Omohundro Harwood and Charles Douglas Harwood. Richard Harwood was their eldest son who had died at the young age of sixteen. As each brick was dedicated, the historic Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Homes bell rang.

The bell was restored in 2011 with funds from the 9th District of the American Legion Department of Virginia in association with the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association.

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Brick contributor Barry Bosiger commented, “Giving bricks in memory of my wife’s parents, Douglas and Gladys English, and my parents, Ed and Frances Bosiger was a way of honoring their long time support of the homes. They instilled in both my wife and me the importance of the great service that PH does for youth in need. Our brick donations in their honor will serve as a lasting symbol of their support.”

“In addition, we thoroughly enjoyed our autumn day on the main campus of Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Homes. Touring the facility and seeing the faces of the organization furthered our belief in their service to youth. Long have I admired the principles and values of Patrick Henry himself, therefore it is rewarding to see his name associated with the care of youth.”

Sherri Meeks, Director of Residential Care, closed the ceremony with a special prayer for children:

We pray for the children who want to be carried and for those who must, Who we never give up on and for those who don’t get a second chance.

We pray for those we smother and for those who will grab the hand of anybody kind enough to offer it.

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he following donors made honor or memorial gif ts to Patrick Henr y Family Ser vices in recognition of those who have made a difference in their lives. These gifts not only help our ministry, but they also live on as a lasting legacy to those who are honored. In fact, many people have been introduced to Patrick Henry Family Services through honor and memorial gifts.

When honor and memorial gifts are received, our office promptly notifies the honoree or the family of the deceased and provides the name and address of the donor of each gift.

The following gifts were received from September 1, 2013 to January 31, 2014.

A favorite weekend activity for Stephens cottage is bowling.

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In Honor of: A The Abrams Family Mr. Paul J. Kristiansen All Who Make This Home Possible Mr. Donald T. Smith

B Frank, Dana & Camille Bacon Cookie & Earl Currin Morris & Alice Bailey Mr. & Mrs. W. R. Elliott, III Richard & Nancy Baker Pat & Ann Patterson Dr. & Mrs. Letcher B. Barnes Susan, Eddie, Kate & Sarah Nash Maxine Elder Barnett Mr. Glenn E. Barnett Mrs. Sitty Baskervill Cookie Currin Virginia Beebe Thomas Veillette Family Kelley Bendheim Ms. Anne Smith Paul, Tracy, Scott & Sarah Bennett Cookie, Maurene & Earl Dr.Tom and Tricia Bond Mr. Madison F. Bond, Jr. Jack, Lynne & John Boswell Cookie & Earl Currin Dr. & Mrs. Lewis W. Bridgforth Mr. & Mrs. John B. Walker

Mr. C. Russell Burnette Dr. & Mrs. Richard P. DuFour

C Randy & Kathy Cicatello Mrs. Ruby Mew Garland Clark Frances Clark Bob & Elaine Clarke Dr. & Mrs. William P. Lea My Clients Mr. William R. Barksdale, IV Mary Kathryn Clowdis Mrs. Arthur L. Thiele Mrs. Victoria N. Collie Mrs. Lucy W. Solomon Joe & Meredith Collins Mr. & Mrs. Alfred E. White Kenny Conner’s Family Sue Ann Holloway Kenny Conner’s Halifax Regional Pharmacy Family Sue Ann Holloway Daphne W. Copley Ms. Elizabeth C. Estes Jimmy Cunningham Ms. Carolyn C. Wise

D Jean Davis Ms. Nancy Davis Mr. & Mrs. William A. Davis Mr. & Mrs. Ronald L. Cox Robert J. Day, Exec. Dir. Peakland Baptist Church

Louise P. Deacon Mr. & Mrs. Malcolm G. Deacon Jane Desmett Mrs. Lois L. Beck Mr. & Mrs. Ted Dodgion Mrs. Phyllis Shrader Mr. & Mrs. Dorsey L. Drawhorn Cookie & Earl Currin Helen Dudley Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Layne

E Maelyn Edwards Mrs. Judy M. Edwards Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Edwards, Kyle & Ryan Cookie & Earl Currin

F Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Farley, Jr. Mrs. Phyllis Shrader Mr. & Mrs. Robert Farmer Mr. Walker G. Weigel Mrs. Sarah Faulconer Mrs. Phyllis Shrader Ardis Cohen’s & Ashley Fetterman’s Hair & Makeup Crew Mr. & Mrs. Newton C. Crump, Jr. Pierce & Carma Foulk Mr. & Mrs. Raymond C. Johnson Mrs. Caroline H. Fox Mr. & Mrs. Raymond E. Rice, Sr. The Virginia Society Dames of the Court of Honor Mr. & Mrs. Charles J. Friedl Cookie & Earl Currin

Mr. Jeff Fulgham Dr. & Mrs. J. Mott Robertson, Jr.

G Alma D. Gibbs Mr. & Mrs. Henry H. Smith Barbara Gibbs Mr. Leon T. Goin Constance H. “Connie” Gills Mrs. Betty A. Eike Mrs. Dana B. Goetz Dr. & Mrs. Richard P. DuFour Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Goodwyn Cookie Currin Mr. & Mrs. John T. Graham Mr. Werner F. Rieger Clark & Patsy Graves Mr. & Mrs. Joseph B. Graves

H Dr. Melody Hackney Ms. Sandra W. Boswell Nick & Debbie Harper Mrs. Ruby Mew Helen Mrs. Carolyn S. Lucy Kathryn & John Heller Mr. Kenneth Powell Mrs. Lillian H. Hicks Cookie & Earl Currin The Hofmann Family Mr. & Mrs. Byron Ricketts Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Hollis Mr. & Mrs. Philip D. Hollis

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Youth from Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Homes stay warm and smile big thanks to the generosity of quilts donated recently by the Cardinal Quilt Guild.

Worth Hudson Anonymous Hazel Hunt Mrs. Betty W. Warner

I Virginia C. Inge Dr. & Mrs. Gene Wolanski

J William (Bill) & Ellen Jamerson Mr. & Mrs. Phillip C. Jamerson Mr. & Mrs. Jim Jennings Dr. & Mrs. Richard P. DuFour Carl & Ellen Johnson Mrs. Ruby Mew Donna & Bookie Johnson Mr. & Mrs. Donald N. Parris David & Debbie Jones Mr. Robert David Jones

K Katherine A. Keel Mr. & Mrs. L. Jack Hite Bonnie Kelley Mrs. Ruby Mew Donnie & Anne Knowlson (Mama) Nancy Leonard

L Mr. & Mrs. T.C. Leggett Mr. Harry L. Mapp, Jr. Mike & Christine Lobue Cookie & Earl Currin Elizabeth M. Love John E. Love The Medicine Shoppe

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The Love Family Mr. Edwin Marks

M Trey and Margie Marks Mr. & Mrs. James A. Marks The Marks Family Mr. Edwin Marks David & Christine Marston Cookie & Earl Currin John & Susan Mays Mrs. Ruby Mew Carl McAbee Mr. Dirk Brown Ms. Kathryn McAbee Bill, Sherrie, & Ann McLeRoy Mrs. Phyllis Shrader Mrs. Gwen Meeks Mrs. Phyllis Shrader Mr. & Mrs. Robert Metzger Mr. & Mrs. Lenwood A. Johnson, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. Mike Middleton Mrs. Phyllis Shrader Betty Moize Rev. Curtis W. Jones Roy A. Moon Ms. Margaret A. Moon Margaret Moon Mr. Roy A. Moon Shirley & Lewis Moorman Mr. & Mrs. Lewis Moorman Mary Morgan Mr. & Mrs. John W. Morgan Earl & Louise Motley Mrs. David Wallwork (Betty)

P Tom Pairet Mr. Edwin M. Pairet Mrs. Jane Parris Mr. & Mrs. James E. Majors R. B. & Louise Parris Mr. & Mrs. Donald N. Parris Mr. & Mrs. R. B. Parris, Jr. Mr. R. Baxter Parris, III Pete & Pat Partridge Morris Orchard Robbie Perrow Mrs. Margueritte M. Jordan Shirley Pool Mr. Heath Pool Wayne & Junko Powell Mr. Kenneth Powell Mr. & Mrs. Charles Puckett Mr. & Mrs. Frank G. Puryear Delegate Lacey E. Putney Anonymous

Q Mrs. Robert A. Quicke (Anne) Cookie, Maurene & Lucy Sterling

R Harry E. Ranson Mr. & Mrs. Willie M. Caldwell Mrs. Annie Bob Read Mrs. Phyllis Shrader Lisa Reaves Mr. Mitchell W. Reaves Christie Reed Mrs. Elizabeth H. Griffin Martha B. Reed Susan, Eddie, Kate & Sarah Nash

Mr. & Mrs. Chuck Reynolds Mr. & Mrs. Charles M. Reynolds Mr. & Mrs. Richard Reynolds Mr. & Mrs. Charles M. Reynolds John & Betty Riddle Beth, Mike & William O’Brochta Dan & Becky Roop Hubert, Judy & Jason Roop Warren, Elizabeth, Aubrey & Jonathan Tuck Jeff Roop, Kristy Salce & Sophia Roop Hubert, Judy & Jason Roop Warren, Elizabeth, Aubrey & Jonathan Tuck Norma & Sam Russell Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Lightle Rustburg Girls Home Mrs. Mary Long

S Teresa Sanderson Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Layne Sandy & Carol Schlussman Mrs. Ruby Mew Mr. & Mrs. Robert Shelton Mr. & Mrs. Frank G. Puryear Hon. Frank M. Slayton Ms. Hilda W. Ferguson Curtis & Darlene Smith Mrs. Ruby Mew Betsy Somerville Mr. Edwin M. Pairet Martha Stimpson Mr. & Mrs. Richard C. Bartelt Mr. & Mrs. George M. Bass

Millard Stimpson Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Day Malcolm & MaryAnne Sydnor Mr. & Mrs. Aubrey L. Mason

Ms. Marjorie Winkelmann Mr. Werner F. Rieger Mr. & Mrs. Herbert E. Winn Cookie & Earl Currin

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Dr. James Thornton Ms. Sandra W. Boswell Dr. & Mrs. Wayne Tinnell Mr. & Mrs. Frank G. Puryear Rosser, Lena & James Tribble Ms. Karen Tribble Bob & Angie Trump Mrs. Ruby Mew Dr. & Mrs. John Turner Mr. & Mrs. Frank G. Puryear

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Zider Mrs. Phyllis Shrader Mr. & Mrs. Scott Zingaro Mrs. Phyllis Shrader

U Shelby Underwood Ms. Susan Petty Mrs. Susan Stallings

V Anne B. VanWart Susan, Eddie, Kate & Sarah Nash Physical Therapeutic Nurses & Staff in Acute Rehab; English Wing at Virginia Baptist Hospital in Lynchburg Mr. & Mrs. John N. Gordon, Jr.

W Jennifer Wall Mr. Joseph F. Morrissette Mr. & Mrs. Billy Wallace Cookie & Earl Currin Mrs. Louise Walton Cookie & Earl Currin Rev. Dan Ward Mrs. Lucy W. Solomon Betty Warner Mr. Mitchell W. Reaves Bill & Betty Warner Mrs. Hazel W. Hunt Hunter Watson Mr. John H. Varner, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Tucker Watson Mr. & Mrs. Frank G. Puryear Gloria & Francis Weishaar Susan, Eddie, Kate & Sarah Nash Roscoe E. & Shirley Wheeler Mr. Joseph P. Kilgore, Sr. David & Jeannie White Mr. & Mrs. Alfred E. White Jennifer White Mr. & Mrs. Alfred E. White Michael & Jeans White Mr. & Mrs. Alfred E. White Mr. & Mrs. William T. White Cookie & Earl Currin Steven White Mr. & Mrs. Alfred E. White Gayle G. Williams Ebb H. Williams, III Marjorie Wilson Mr. & Mrs. William E. Wilson, III

IN MEMORY OF: A William C. Abbitt Ms. Nancy C. Abbitt Pat Abbitt Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Abernathy Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Abernathy, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Hubert Abernathy Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Abernathy, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. R. E. Abernathy, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Abernathy, Jr. Mrs. Dorothy Lewis Adkins Mr. Herman Andrews & Terecia R. Hamlett Sanford Joyce Adkins Mr. Carroll W. Bumgarner Wilson & Evelyn Almond Mr. David C. Almond American Legion Post 217 Members Big Island American Legion Post 217 C. Rex Angel Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth D. Turner Coleman Arendall Mr. & Mrs. George H. Gale Keith Armistead Mrs. Eleanor B. Armistead Mr. & Mrs. Charles Armistead, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. Charles W. Armistead, Jr. James M. Arrington Mrs. Charlotte M. Arrington Marvin Grey Arrington Mrs. Charlotte M. Arrington Ray & Lucy Arrington Mrs. Roberta H. Helms Landon & Adeline Atkins Mr. & Mrs. Furman Layman Lorraine Atkinson Mr. & Mrs. Norman D. Wagstaff, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Russell D. Aylor Mr. Delmer D. Aylor Nellie Mason Ayres Mr. & Mrs. Richard Ayres

Mary & Francis Barksdale Mr. & Mrs. James Marshall Henry, III Mary Blackwell Barnes Mrs. Betty Sue Barnes Mr. & Mrs. Waverly E. Copley Dr. Denise W. Harrison Hariett Pittard Beales Ann Towles Pittard Mr. & Mrs. Norman D. Wagstaff, Jr. Mrs. Evelyn A. Webb Mr. K. M. Beasley, Jr. Cookie & Earl Currin Moselle Beatty Glass’s Auto Service, Inc. Mr. John Beebe Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Raymond P. Huot George & Evelyn Bennett Mr. Roger D. Pendergrass Betty F. Blankenship Mr. Brown F. Blankinship Grace C. Boddie Mr. E. G. Collins Kimberly Fallen Bosiger Mr. & Mrs. James W. Burgess Mr. & Mrs. Gary Gupton William L. Bridgforth Virginia Marble Office & Staff Sidney Seay Bridgforth, III Mr. & Mrs. Harris Cox Mr. & Mrs. Steve Cox

Pamela K. Brown Brown’s Forest Products, Inc. James Brulatour, Sr. Mrs. Anne H. Brulatour James “Jim” Brushaber Mr. & Mrs. Ralph V. Puckett Lloyd B. & Louise S. Bryant Mr. & Mrs. Larry P. Bryant Whitney Bugg Mr. & Mrs. Norman D. Wagstaff, Jr. John Burgess Mr. & Mrs. Warren Pulliam Mr. John A. Burgess Mr. & Mrs. James W. Burgess Mark I. and Helen Burnett Dr. & Mrs. Gerald C. Burnett Russell & Pearl Burnette Dr. & Mrs. Richard P. DuFour Elna Burton Mr. & Mrs. William H. Carson Glass’s Auto Service, Inc. Mr. Jim Burton Mr. & Mrs. Gary Gupton Mr. & Mrs. Gregory T. Meeks Mr. Paschal V. Tillman, Jr. Mrs. Betty Burton Mr. & Mrs. T. C. Leggett P. Norman Burton Anonymous

Whether it is ringing bells of support for the Salvation Army, making cupcakes for a donor luncheon or purchasing stuffed animals with their own money for children in crisis, our youth love the opportunity to give back. “We have been given many opportunities and blessings by the supporters of Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Homes, it only feels right to give back,” said Taylor. “Ringing the bell this year for the Salvation Army felt really special to me.”

B Edna Bagley Mrs. Grace Marshall Jane Bailey Mr. Morris M. Bailey, Jr. Ruth M. Bailey Mr. & Mrs. Walter L. (Happy) Farmer James Baker Mr. & Mrs. Norman D. Wagstaff, Jr.

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Marie Butler Mrs. Bonnie Robertson David Allen Byrd Mrs. Sue Payne Morgan, Susan Smith & Family & Stella & David Westerhoff & Family

C Mildred Caknipe Mr. & Mrs. Norman D. Wagstaff, Jr. David R. Caldwell Mrs. Virginia T. Caldwell Mr. Ronald Caldwell Ms. Christine Brayman Robert Allen Caldwell Ms. Cat Adams Mrs. Barbara H. Caldwell Mrs. Mary C. Ewers Mr. & Mrs. Martin G. Hallgren Mr. & Mrs. Martin G. Hallgren Mr. & Mrs. William C. Mosebrook Roland Caldwell Mr. & Mrs. Richard G. Byrne Mr. & Mrs. Samuel R. Mccoy Mr. & Mrs. Franklin H. Whitten Mary & Leonard Callaham Mr. & Mrs. Edward D. Feagans Helen Brown Camden Mr. Carlyle Brown Mr. & Mrs. Bucky James Harold Camp Mr. & Mrs. T. C. Leggett Mr. & Mrs. Morta Campbell Mrs. Ann E. Campbell Pamela Campbell Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Northington

R. Earl Campbell Mrs. Ann E. Campbell Leo Carden Dr. & Mrs. Frank G. Wray Robert Carey Fannie Mae Tuck, Lindy, Randy & Pam Robert G. Carpenter Mr. & Mrs. T. Lamont Brown Mr. & Mrs. C. Ray Carson Mr. James F. Carson George “Junior” Carter Mr. & Mrs. Norman D. Wagstaff, Jr. H. Wayne Carter, Jr. Mrs. Glynn Whitten Nelson & Elizabeth Chaffin Mr. & Mrs. Horton M. Southall Mr. & Mrs. Bob Chamberlain Mrs. Judy Raynor Barry Chandler Mr. & Mrs. Norman D. Wagstaff, Jr. David W. Chandler Mrs. Barbara B. Collie Mr. Glenn F. Chappell Cookie & Earl Currin Barbara Cheatham Mrs. Hazel D. Francis Alice Childress Mrs. Donna Northington Dolly Childress Mr. & Mrs. Dallas Tinsley Linwood Clark Mr. & Mrs. Norman D. Wagstaff, Jr. Deceased Classmates Gretna High School Class of 1968 Robert R. Clauss Mr. & Mrs. Walter L. (Happy) Farmer

Charlie was proud to be able to help with snow clean-up.

The only problem was his snowball was almost bigger than him!

Johnny Clements Mr. & Mrs. George H. Gale Berlie Cobb Mr. & Mrs. Jack Atkins Mrs. Richard W. (“Boosie”) Cobbs, Jr. Cookie, Maurene & Lucy Sterling Tom and Edna Cocke Mrs. Doris C. Brandon Ms. Patricia Colbert American Legion Auxiliary Alexandria Unit 24 George Wallace Cole Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Burton Grady & Barbara Cole Hunting Creek Baptist Church Hyco Road Ruritan Club Mr. & Mrs. Ray Mitchell Mary “Bye” Cole Mr. & Mrs. E. David Hudson Jean & Eugene Coleman Mr. & Mrs. R. David Jones Leonard Collie Ms. Judy M. Lewis William F. Conde Mrs. Martha D. Conde Kenny Conner Mrs. Sue Ann Holloway Mr. & Mrs. L.E. Conner Mrs. Bolling C. Carter Mr. & Mrs. John Augustus Cordle Cookie, Earl, Lyle, Trisha, Sterling, Kristen, Dikie, Samuel, Esther, Audrey, Lucy Sterling, Bruce, Henry, Wilson, Maurene, Jeff & Jillian Gladys Green Costan Eldon & Georgie Easter Mrs. Iris Nichols Cotter Mr. & Mrs. Robert H. Fitz, Jr. Mrs. Marjorie F. Morris Mr. & Mrs. Ernest M. Nichols Michael Harris Cox Mr. & Mrs. Harris Cox Mr. & Mrs. Steve Cox

D Mr. Edd N. Dallas Hunting Creek Baptist Church Eva W. Dalton Mr. Paul D. Short Frances M. Daves Mrs. Grace Marshall Bernard and Alene Davis Mr. William J. Davis Jimmy Davis Ms. Sandra K. Lacks William & Louise Deyerle Beth, Mike & William O’Brochta Billy Dickerson Mr. Park P. Dickerson Harry Dodson Mrs. Florris Reid

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Nolie Dodson Mrs. Florris Reid Leonard F. Dudley Lambs United Methodist Church Becky Duncan Mr. & Mrs. Sumner R. Pugh Greg Duncanson Ms. Nancy S. Duncanson Dr. John “Jack” Marshall Dunnavant Mrs. Marian C. Baldwin Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth P. Bowman, Kelsey & Kendall Mrs. Lois T. Buchanan Ms. Virginia A. Chapman Mr. & Mrs. Newton C. Crump, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. D. L. Dunnavant, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Dayton L. Dunnavant Mrs. Elizabeth H. Griffin Mr. & Mrs. Juhani Karhatsu Mr. & Mrs. James E. Levanseller, II Ms. Betty B. Paine Mrs. Madeline W. Payne Mrs. Christine D. Ridgwell Ms. Susan Wade Mr. & Mrs. Frank T. Wootton, Jr.

E Mr. C. N. Eanes (Ted) Mrs. Lucy W. Solomon Mr. James S. Easley Mr. & Mrs. Jack Dunavant Hugh T. Edmondson Mr. J. Willard Greer Carol Hunter Edmunds Mrs. Grace Marshall Wanda Edwards Mr. & Mrs. Billy Reynolds Sam D. Eggleston, Jr. Mrs. Marjorie W. Eggleston W. Royal Elder, Jr. Mrs. Maxine Barnett Bobbie Ellington Mr. & Mrs. Norman D. Wagstaff, Jr. Robert & Evelyn Elliott Mr. & Mrs. W. R. Elliott, III Mr. & Mrs. Frank Epperson Mrs. Ann E. Campbell David Eppes Mr. & Mrs. William L. Wellons Thomas W. Eppes, Sr. Dr. Peter C. Amadio Amelia Lions Club Mr. & Mrs. Bill C. Averett Central Virginia Family Physicians, Inc. Ms. Lucy Colebaugh Terry Darden Ms. Louise E. Davenport Mr. Jarrett Dodd Ms. Anne Dunton Mr. & Mrs. John L. Eppes, Sr. Ms. Carole Folliard

Mr. & Mrs. Gary P. Hutcherson The Medical Society of Virginia Mr. James A. Meek Mr. & Mrs. Jerry W. Meek Mr. & Mrs. John R. Meek Mr. & Mrs. Carl Monfalcone Orthopaedic Center of Central Virginia Ms. Jodie Patterson Ms. Jean Reed Mrs. Margaret P. Ricks Mr. & Mrs. Donald E. Simmons Ms. Sue T. Wilmoth Nancy Thompson Estes Mr. & Mrs. William L. Wellons A. Monroe Evans Mr. & Mrs. Cary B. Stokes

F My Father & Mother Thomas D. Evans, Jr. My Family Mrs. Phyllis Shrader Welford S. Farmer Linda L. Cheseldine Robert & Rebecca Feagans Mr. & Mrs. Edward D. Feagans Garland & Ola Ferrell Mr. & Mrs. Carroll O. Ferrell Doug Fisher Mr. & Mrs. Norman D. Wagstaff, Jr. Charlotte Fleshman Mrs. Roberta H. Helms Bobby Floyd Mr. & Mrs. Wayne V. Floyd William S. Ford Mrs. Phyllis Shrader James & Mable Fowlkes Mrs. Jean Gates Fowlkes Robert E. (Bobby) Fowlkes Mrs. Jean Gates Fowlkes James Fulcher Mrs. Gladys O. Fulcher

G Mrs. Helen E. Garland Mrs. Glynn Whitten Dianne Gates Dr. James B. Gates, Jr. James & Mary Gates Mrs. Jean Gates Fowlkes R. Glenwood Gillispie Mr. & Mrs. Charles L. Duckworth Mr. & Mrs. Norman D. Wagstaff, Jr. Mr. Robert Percy Glidewell, Jr. Cookie, Earl, Lyle, Trisha, Sterling, Kristen, Dikie, Samuel, Esther, Audrey, Lucy Sterling, Bruce, Henry, Wilson, Maurene, Jeff & Jillian Mr. Robert Percy Glidewell, Sr. Cookie, Earl, Lyle, Trisha, Sterling, Kristen, Dikie, Samuel, Esther, Audrey, Lucy Sterling, Bruce, Henry, Wilson, Maurene, Jeff & Jillian

Kathryn C. Godsey Mrs. Virginia M. Campbell Harry & “Nannie” Goggin Mr. & Mrs. Charles Cushwa Grover Goolsby Jr. Mrs. Louise E. Goolsby Cecil Granger Glass’s Auto Service, Inc. Kathleen Hupp Granger Mrs. Kathleen H. Gerwien Ronald Green Mrs. Donna Northington Louise Greene Mr. David Pennell Michael D. Gregory Mr. & Mrs. James W. Burgess Mrs. Richard Gregory Mr. & Mrs. Gary Gupton Mr. & Mrs. Morgan Miller Ms. Betty Jane & Phil Rinker Thompson Insulation Co., Inc., Harold & Sally Thompson & Dean & Ann Elliott Warren Gregory Mrs. Richard Gregory John Guill Reinhold Publishing, Inc. Estelle Guthrie American Legion Auxiliary Unit 104 Mrs. Patricia S. Guthrie Mr. Nathan A. Blanks Mr. & Mrs. Carl W. Bramlitt Mr. & Mrs. Joseph A. Carey Clarksville Marina, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Joseph H. Crute Mrs. Jennifer Fazar Mrs. Adrienne Haskins Mrs. Diane P. Healy Mr. & Mrs. T. C. Leggett Ms. Glenda G. MacNeil Mr. & Mrs. David McCollum Mr. & Mrs. John W. Morgan Mrs. Katherine Orth Mr. & Mrs. Leslie W. Powell, Jr. Mrs. Karen S. Riley Dr. & Mrs. Lucien W. Roberts Mr. & Mrs. Ronald T. Smith Ms. Martha N. Smith Mrs. Frances Anne Thackston J. B. Watkins Elementary School

H Mamie Hall Mrs. Virginia M. Campbell Mrs. Betty Hall Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Burton Mrs. Martha Watson Hamilton Mrs. Penrose C. St. Amant Mr. James Ryland Hamlett Cookie, Earl, Lyle, Trisha, Sterling, Kristen, Dikie, Samuel, Esther, Audrey, Lucy Sterling, Bruce, Henry, Wilson, Maurene, Jeff & Jillian

House parent Nick Durham braces himself for the upcoming driver’s education lesson with Jamie and Donte’.

Billy Hammock Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Wilmoth Nancye Foscue Hamner Mr. H. Douglas Hamner, Jr. Nellie Tyree Hansen Mrs. Lorene Lucado Edward & Virginia Hardie Mrs. Jean Hardie Rickman Jesse Hardy, Jr. Mr. Bruce David Dudley Mrs. Ruth K. Hargrave Ms. Margaret A. Hargrave Mac & Marie Harper Mrs. Linda Clark Butts Ms. Nancy K. Leonard Charles Thomas Harris Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Burton Mr. & Mrs. William J. Long, Jr. Harvey Harris Mr. & Mrs. Norman D. Wagstaff, Jr. Lois Harris Mr. & Mrs. Gary Gupton Frances M. Harrison Mrs. Margaret M. Lewis Julian R. Harrison, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Burton Mrs. Bonita W. Gupton Mr. & Mrs. Gary Gupton Betty Heilman Mr. & Mrs. T. C. Leggett Chuck Henderson Mrs. Marion D. Henderson Cecil Hendren Mr. & Mrs. Wade West Brian Scott Hensley Mr. & Mrs. Ken Hensley

J. W. Hill American Legion Auxiliary Unit 337 Raleigh Hobbs Mrs. Donna Northington Elson & Lula Hodnett Mr. & Mrs. Richard B. Jackson Lula Hodnett Mrs. Betty H. Jackson Gladys Holland Mrs. Josephine F. Burks & Family Melvin Honeycutt American Legion Auxiliary Unit 337 Grady & Hester Hubbard Mr. & Mrs. Robert G. Hubbard Fred B. Huber Ms. Sue Huber Lynch Marie Stevens Hudson Ms. Patricia Compton Mr. William Weatherford Frances E. Hunter Mr. Glen N. Abernathy Mr. & Mrs. Benny O. Marston

I Wallace Leroy Icenhour Anabel & Belle Carter Jim Immel Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Northington James J. Ingram Mrs. Bettie Ingram Allred Kathryn A. Irby Mr. Glen N. Abernathy Mr. & Mrs. William J. Long, Jr. John T. Isaacs Mr. Barry F. Isaacs

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Mr. & Mrs. Wendel Miles Mr. & Mrs. Arnold C. Ripley Mattie Sue Cole Mills Mrs. Lucy W. Solomon Milton H. Mills Mrs. Grace Marshall

Mustaches are a favorite in Stephens Cottage. Executive Director Robert Day joins in the fun and tries to have an impressive mustache like Justin!

J Hilda M. Johnson Mr. Elton W. Johnson Maria M. and Glenn L. Johnson Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Lee Johnson George E. Jones Mrs. Terry H. Jones Ken Jones Mr. & Mrs. Brian Lowery Margaret Jones Ms. Nancy K. Leonard William H. Jones, Jr. Mr. Clarke C. Jones Joe Jordan Mr. & Mrs. Norman D. Wagstaff, Jr.

K Roy Keesee Mrs. Faye S. Keesee Minette Siegel Kerr Mr. & Mrs. Robert D. Davis Mr. J. Kirk Kimbro Mr. & Mrs. Merle T. Adkins, III Richard Kirby Horace Meyers & Ronald Misorski Flor Konings Mr. & Mrs. Bucky James

L T. Currie & Gladys Lacks Ms. Sandra K. Lacks Rosalie Lafontaine Mr. & Mrs. William J. Long, Jr. Mabel LaFoon Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Northington Mary Eva Lee Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Hunt

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Jack Lewis Farmville U.M.C. Mens Bible Class Theo Boswell Lewis Richard Guill Ms. Pamela G. Robinson Royal Henry Ligon Mr. & Mrs. Tommy Hite Charlotte Lloyd Ms. Vickie P. Hite Tommy Locke Mrs. Edith Crymes Clements Henry Loftis American Legion Auxiliary Unit 337 John W. Logan, Sr. Mrs. Mildred P. Logan C. Glenn Love The Medicine Shoppe John E. Love Elizabeth M. Lyle Mr. Joseph P. Kilgore, Sr. Earl Lynch Mrs. Evelyn A. Webb

M Corey Nicholas Maitland Mr. Erwin L. Maitland Wetona Manning Mr. & Mrs. Norman D. Wagstaff, Jr. Walter Addison Marable Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth E. Irby Alex Marsh Mr. & Mrs. Larry E. Jordan Trinity U.M.C. Sunshine Class Mary Elizabeth Martin Ms. Nancy Wright Aubrey & Sissy Mason Mr. & Mrs. Aubrey L. Mason

Mrs. Martha Mason Mrs. Martha Morris Rev. Charles O’F. Mastin Mr. William Mastin Nancy Culley Matthews Mrs. Cathryn W. Culley & Family Monroe & Evelyn Maxey Mr. & Mrs. Gary C. Brown Wayne B. May Mr. & Mrs. Wayne B. May, Jr. Maxine C. Mays Mr. James F. Carson Mr. & Mrs. J. E. McAllister, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. John E. McAllister Benjamin D. McCauley Mrs. Rawlins C. McCauley Lafe Cory McCluster Mrs. Shirley H. McCluster Kaye Johnson McGarty Mrs. Juanita Yancey Lois Andrews McGregor Mrs. Jane R. Harris & David Laura McMinnis Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Meadows Rose McSweeney Mr. & Mrs. Garland O. Clark Louise Meadows Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Meadows F. W. “Sonny” Merryman Mr. James F. Carson Mr. Robert C. Harris Mr. & Mrs. William E. Jamerson Lewis Shorter Metcalf Mr. & Mrs. Norman M. VanDerVeer Clyde B. Midkiff Mrs. Joyce R. Midkiff

Mr. & Mrs. Norman D. Wagstaff, Jr. C. Raeford Minix Mr. & Mrs. Dave Russ Henry and Edith Minix Mr. & Mrs. Dave Russ Charles B. (Charlie) Mitchell Mr. & Mrs. Donald N. Parris Ammie & Charlie Moon Mr. & Mrs. John M. Flippin Kathrine Carwile Morris Mr. & Mrs. Norman M. VanDerVeer Kathryn Morris Mr. & Mrs. Benny O. Marston Wayne Morris Mr. & Mrs. E. David Hudson Arthur Maddox Moseley, Sr. Mrs. Sarah M. Evans Elaine Mowery Ms. Jo Ann Good Margaret Moyer Cooperative Milk Producers Association, Inc. Spencer Mull Mr. & Mrs. Norman D. Wagstaff, Jr. Raymond H. Murphy Mrs. Doris R. Murphy

N Binford “B.B.” Nash Mr. Robert C. Harris Berkley “Buck” Neal Mr. & Mrs. Norman D. Wagstaff, Jr. Lucy Neal Mr. Lewis Neal Mr. Charles R. Nichols Cookie & Earl Currin Lauren Marie Nietzold Mr. & Mrs. William E. Nietzold James & Jimmie Lou Norwood Ms. Cynthia Norwood Marshall L. Norwood American Legion Auxiliary Unit 337 Mrs. Margaret Nuttle Anonymous

O Mildred O’Rourke American Legion Auxiliary Unit 24 Debbie Conner Ottavio Mrs. Sue Ann Holloway Decatur Overbey Thompson Insulation Co., Inc. Mrs. Ann Trent Madelyn Scott Owen Mr. & Mrs. David B. Wilmoth Laura Owens American Legion Auxiliary Unit 24

P William F. Palmer, Jr. (“Bibi”) Mrs. Louise E. Goolsby Our Parents Mr. & Mrs. Thomas C. Spain Bob & Louise Paris Mrs. Marie W. Turner Hugh T. Pendleton Mrs. Grace Marshall & Le Mr. & Mrs. A. J. Perkinson Miss Carolyn T. Perkinson Daniel T. Perrow Mrs. Robbie D. Perrow Malcolm & Billie Perrow Mr. David C. Almond Elmer Phelps B. J. Lucado Family Johnny and Hilda Phillips Mrs. Brenda Golden Jonathan Lee Pickett Mrs. Barbara L. Pickett Henry S. Pittard Mr. & Mrs. James R. Pittard Robert S. Ponton Mr. Gerry Kennedy Mr. & Mrs. Tony Trent Frank Pool Mr. & Mrs. John B. Tonkins Teresa S. Pool Mr. Richard H. Pool Jayne Powell Mrs. Marion D. Henderson Mrs. Lula K. Price Ms. Margaret A. Hargrave Mr. & Mrs. Sambo Puckett Ms. Vickie P. Hite Mr. John Will Puckett Ms. Vickie P. Hite

Catherine Pugh Grayson Hamlett & Family Joshua Puryear Mr. & Mrs. John B. Puryear, Jr.

Q Minnie E. Queen Ms. Betty June Ramsey

R Jack M. Rainey The American Legion Post 79, Inc. Cathy Ramsy Mr. & Mrs. Norman D. Wagstaff, Jr. Joan Ranson Mr. & Mrs. Aulden Roach Earnest & Jean Reaves Mrs. Marie W. Turner Inez & Robert Reaves Mrs. Mary W. Newby Mildred Hall Redd Glass’s Auto Service, Inc. Mrs. June S. Rebick Gordon Reese Mr. & Mrs. Norman D. Wagstaff, Jr. James Reid Mrs. Florris Reid Kate Price Reid Carroll & Bill Bradley Mr. & Mrs. T. H. Reynolds Col. Claude L. Reynolds Norvell and Mildred Reynolds Mr. J. Thomas Reynolds Steven Reynolds Mrs. Sallie P. Eades Nathaniel T. & Jeannette H. Richardson Mr. Layden B. Wood, Jr. Edwin H. Rinker, Jr. Ms. Betty Jane Rinker

Edwin H. Rinker, III Ms. Betty Jane Rinker William W. (Bill) Rinkle Mr. & Mrs. Donald N. Parris Inez Truluck Ripley Mr. Richard Ripley Mr. & Mrs. Carroll Ripley Mr. & Mrs. Arnold C. Ripley Deborah Roark Glass’s Auto Service, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Gary Gupton Mrs. Annie Hudson Roark Mr. & Mrs. Michael Reid Lula Beth Rogers Mr. Roger L. Shifflett Mrs. Gilbert Rosenthal Mr. & Mrs. T. C. Leggett

S Irene Sadler Mr. & Mrs. Sumner R. Pugh Mr. James Robert Salley Cookie, Earl & All of the White Oaks Farm Family Purificacion Sanchez Mr. Luis Sanchez Christopher Sanders Mrs. Roberta H. Helms Kathryn Crenshaw Satterfield Mr. & Mrs. William N. McCachren Carl Gene Saunders Mr. & Mrs. Greg S. McGann Jane Quinn Saunders Edmund A. Saunders, Janie Q. Saunders & Jane Quinn Saunders Endowment of The Community Foundation Serving Richmond and Central Virginia Robert Saxon, Sr. Mrs. Lois W. Johnson

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Scott Mr. & Mrs. W. Earl Southall Sue Shaner Independent Order of Odd Fellow Lynchburg Home Rebekah Lodge No. 41 Mrs. Maxie Shannonhouse Mrs. Sue Payne Morgan Family Edna Shelbourne Mr. Ron Shelburne Mildred Meadows Shelton Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Meadows David Shepperd Mr. & Mrs. Gary Gupton Charles E. Short Mr. & Mrs. Howard A. Moore Josie Motley Short Mr. Paul D. Short Robert G. Shreve Mr. & Mrs. James W. Burgess Baby Lucille Shulman Mrs. Maxine Barnett Carolyn Ann Sibley Glass’s Auto Service, Inc. Vernon Simmons Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Bagley Kenbridge Christian Church Mrs. Virginia Skord Mrs. Betty Bailey Honorable Franklin M. Slayton Mr. & Mrs. James W. Burgess Mrs. Kenneth Cassada Dr. & Mrs. Harold Crowder, Jr. Ms. Hilda W. Ferguson Mr. & Mrs. Gary Gupton Mr. & Mrs. T. C. Leggett Dr. & Mrs. Frank G. Wray

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Adeline Smith Glass’s Auto Service, Inc. George P. Smith Ms. Grace G. Smith Irvin Smith Mr. & Mrs. Clayton T. Garmon Jacob & Mackenzie Smith Mr. & Mrs. Maurice Smith Vernon Smith Mr. & Mrs. Norman D. Wagstaff, Jr. Lewis D. Snead Mr. & Mrs. Rayner V. Snead, Jr. Donald David Snyder (Dave) Mr. & Mrs. Clayton T. Garmon Mr. & Mrs. Donald N. Parris Mr. & Mrs. Carter Southall Mr. & Mrs. W. Earl Southall Nell W. Sowder Mr. & Mrs. William L. Wellons Vicki Sparkey Mr. & Mrs. Sumner R. Pugh Gerald York Sparkman Cookie & Earl Currin Mr. George M. Spaulding Cookie, Earl, Lyle, Trisha, Sterling, Kristen, Dikie, Samuel, Esther, Audrey, Lucy Sterling, Bruce, Henry, Wilson, Maurene, Jeff & Jillian Kay and Doris Anne Speierman Mr. & Mrs. Dave Russ Jesse R. Spencer, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. Jimmy Cliborne Glass’s Auto Service, Inc.

Thomas & Jean Stables Mr. & Mrs. Mark B. Fasig Ray Stamper Mr. William R. Owen Mr. & Mrs. T. L. Stawls Mr. Terry H. Hoy Rev. Millard G. Stimpson Mr. & Mrs. William H. Aiken. Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Richard C. Bartelt Mr. & Mrs. George M. Bass, III Mr. & Mrs. William A. Burke Mrs. Virginia T. Caldwell Ms. Jean B. Carraway Diamond Hill Presbyterian Friendship Bible Class Mrs. William W. Dickerson Mr. William P. Guthrie Mr. & Mrs. Clyde T. Mathews Mr. & Mrs. Herbert C. Milton Mr. & Mrs. Thomas O. Smith & Son Talbots Louise Hughes Stinson Mr. & Mrs. Warren Pulliam

T Joyce Talbott Ms. Denise R. Doss David L. & Mary M. Tanner Mrs. Barbara T. Farmer John Edward Taylor Mrs. Evelyn A. Webb Rhett Preston Peters Taylor Lt. Col. Rhett P. Taylor (retired)

Patrick Henry Family Services is very proud of Desmond who is a resident in our Step Forward program. Desmond attends CVCC and works at Panera Bread. Formerly, he lived in our Bedford Cottage.

Thomas Neavil Teass Mrs. Marian S. Kessler Mrs. Emily S. Pendleton Mr. & Mrs. Horace A. Teass Mrs. Marie Tese Cookie, Earl, Lyle, Trisha, Sterling, Kristen, Dikie, Samuel, Esther, Audrey, Lucy Sterling, Bruce, Henry, Wilson, Maurene, Jeff & Jillian Nona Thomas Mr. & Mrs. Thomas M. Proffitt Charles & India Thompson Mrs. Grace Marshall Hazel L. Thompson Mr. Layden B. Wood, Jr. Nannie Mae & Grey Thompson Mr. & Mrs. Charles W. Turner Scott Tinsley Mr. & Mrs. Dallas Tinsley George Mabry Tisdale, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. John Luther Morgan, III O. H., Sr. & Edith M. Tolley Mr. O. H. Tolley, Jr. C. E. Tomlin Big Island American Legion Post 217 Charlie Ross Tuck Mrs. Virginia M. Campbell Dorothy Tuck Mrs. Lorene Lucado Kenneth C. Tuck Fannie Mae Tuck, Lindy, Randy & Pam Mr. & Mrs. John I. Tuck Fannie Mae Tuck, Lindy, Randy & Pam Clyde Turner Mrs. Evelyn A. Webb Travis (Jack) Turner Mrs. Marie W. Turner LaVerne S. Tweedy Ms. Joycelyn G. Arthur Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Cowart Ms. Jessie R. Grishaw Mr. William B. Jewell, Jr. Mr. Ashtan McCullum Mr. & Mrs. Charlie W. Rosser Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Tweedy Witt & Owens Family

U Mrs. Willie Bruce Underwood Cookie, Earl, Lyle, Trisha, Sterling, Kristen, Dikie, Samuel, Esther, Audrey, Lucy Sterling, Bruce, Henry, Wilson, Maurene, Jeff & Jillian

V Dr. H. E. Valentine, Jr. The Al Stroobants Foundation Ed & Sue Vassar Mr. & Mrs. Juhani Karhatsu

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George & Louise Vassar Mr. & Mrs. Newton C. Crump, Jr. Nathaniel “Nathan” Hunter Vaughan Cookie & Earl Currin Gus Vernon Mr. & Mrs. Gary Gupton Veterans American Legion Auxiliary Unit 337

W L. Scott Wade Ms. Anne Smith Debbie Walker Glass’s Auto Service, Inc. Lula V. Walker Mr. & Mrs. Richard Walker, Jr. Mrs. Mary Jane (Wendel) Walsh Mr. & Mrs. Merle T. Adkins, III Jonathan Kent Watson Santa Claus Ms. Betty Atkins Watson James William Webb, Jr. “Jim” Mrs. Evelyn A. Webb Louise Wells Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Reynolds Mary Richardson Wheeler Dr. Clara Belle Wheeler Joyce Whitlock Clifford & Linda Leatherwood Mr. & Mrs. Sumner R. Pugh Catherine C. Whitlow Mr. Bobby Whitlow Charles & Bertha Whitlow Mrs. Marie W. Turner Lillian Tisdale Whitten Mr. & Mrs. John Luther Morgan, III Mae Buckner & W. Frank Williamson Mr. Glenn F. Williamson Mr. & Mrs. Herbert Wilson Fannie Mae Tuck, Lindy, Randy & Pam Bill & Nancy Witcher Mr. & Mrs. Neal Witcher Nancy Foley Witcher Mrs. Roxanne Martin Frey Mrs. Faye W. Huff Mr. & Mrs. Lee Roy McDaniel Jewell Moran, Chris & Betty Robertson Elizabeth McDearmon Witt Mr. Peter McDearmon Witt Mrs. Fleta A. Wood Mr. & Mrs. James E. Moye John J. Wright Mrs. Louise G. Wright

Y Jack Yates Mrs. Juanita A. Yates, Chip & Jackson Glenwood Yeatts, Sr. Lambs United Methodist Church

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