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Cover Page:Sebastian Medina, a senior at Hargrave Military Academy, races in the hundred-meter butterfly and qualifies for states with a time of 55.83. Drew Munich/Discover Southside

Historic Garden Week Presents the Southern Region

PICTURESQUE TOWNS & AMERICAN CHARM

The nation’s only statewide home and garden tour, the Garden Club of Virginia’s Historic Garden Week, hosts its 90th annual tour from April 15-22 in localities from the Eastern Shore to Roanoke. The tour also includes Southside’s Danville and Chatham on Thursday, April 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Danville- Chatham tour reflects the city’s commitment to the slogan “Reimagine That,” which has led to the revitalization of its River District. A synergy throughout this once-thriving tobacco and textile hub has resulted in formerly abandoned warehouses and vacant storefronts remodeled into urban lofts, flourishing businesses, vibrant restaurants, and chic boutiques.

The recently opened Bee Hotel once housed the local newspaper’s headquarters and retains many of its original architectural elements. Highlights of this tour include expertly remodeled residences and meticulously landscaped gardens. Situated close to the North Carolina border, Danville was a strategic area of Confederate activity during the Civil War due to its location on the railroad.

The Sutherlin Mansion, now used as the Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History and a GCV restoration partner, is an Italianate mansion built by Major William T. Sutherlin, an industrialist, banker, politician and Confederate quartermaster. In 1865 he offered his home to President Jefferson Davis and his cabinet after the fall in Richmond. Danville is known as “the city of churches,” too. It has more churches per square mile than any other city in the state.

To see all the localities on this year’s tour, visit vagardenweek.org. •

DANVILLE -CHATHAM

The Danville-Chatham tour reflects the city’s commitment to the slogan “Reimagine That,” which has led to the revitalization of its River District. A synergy throughout this once-thriving tobacco and textile hub has resulted in formerly abandoned warehouses and vacant storefronts remodeled into urban lofts, flourishing businesses, vibrant restaurants, and chic boutiques. The recently opened Bee Hotel, which once housed the local newspaper’s headquarters, retains many of its original architectural elements. Highlights of this tour include expertly remodeled residences and meticulously landscaped gardens.

THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 10 A.M. TO 5 P.M.

Morning tour: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Afternoon tour: 2 to 5 p.m.

Tickets: $25 per person sold in advance at VAGardenWeek.org, at The Ginger Bread House in Danville and at tour headquarters. $35 per person day of tickets at tour headquarters

Tour Headquarters: The Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History, 975 Main Street

Facilities: Available at tour headquarters

Parking: Available at each property

Lunch: Boxed lunches available 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. from The Wednesday Club, 1002 Main St.; $20 per person by prepaid reservations by April 14 at 434-792-7921 or thewednesdayclub24541@gmail.com or checks payable to “The Wednesday Club” 1002 Main St., Danville, VA 24541. All proceeds to benefit the scholarship fund and special projects.

Special Activities: Progressive floral arranging demonstration at KatieDid Florals, 431 Chestnut St., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 45-minute narrated round trip tours by trolley at 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. at the DanvilleMuseum of Fine Arts & History. Violin music from 3 to 4 p.m. in the garden, 428 Maple Lane

Tour chairs: Karan Johnson, Martha Crider & Kimberly Gentry

Contact: Lynchburg@vagardenweek.org

Website: Danville-Chatham@vagardenweek.org

Instagram: @historicgardenweekdanville

Facebook: @historicgardenweekdanville

Ticket includes admission to the following eight properties:

SUPPLY RESOURCES HEADQUARTERS

554 CRAGHEAD STREET

Supply Resources’ corporate apartment suite is located in the former c. 1904 Piedmont Hardware Building in the heart of Danville’s River District. The luxury apartment accents the building’s historic character with an open floor plan, a 12’ tall painted heart pine ceiling, exposed brick walls, and hardwood flooring. The interior design highlights this industrialchic atmosphere with custom-made furniture, luxurious fabrics, leathers and handmade rugs. Art enthusiasts will appreciate the bronze sculpture by Richard MacDonald, America’s premier figurative sculptor. The building is the flagship of Rick Barker Properties’ adaptive reuse development of the 500 Block on Craghead Street and was recently recognized by Preservation Virginia as the winner of its 2022 Gabriella Page Award for Outstanding Preservation. Kristen and Rick Barker, owners.

VANTAGE ART FLATS 530 CRAGHEAD STREET

Vantage Art Flats is a unique art-themed Airbnb property in Danville’s River District.

The project features a former butcher shop and the Nabisco buildings, both built in 1913. The buildings have recently undergone a museum quality restoration.

The interiors offer mid-century inspired furnishings, with original art works in each of the nine suites, hallways and courtyard. Among the original art on display are five Italian sculptures by Cracking Art of Milan.

The most imposing is a life-size red elephant in the courtyard entrance. Other pieces reflect Danville’s textile and tobacco heritage. One suite is designed as an artist-in-residence studio. Artists are selected from an online global competition. Rick Barker Properties, owner.

THE BEE HOTEL 420 PATTON STREET

The Bee, Danville’s premier boutique hotel, is housed in the reimagined historic home of the city’s two early newspapers, which merged in 1989 into today’s Danville Register and Bee. Built in 1921 of solid granite, The Bee Hotel has retained and revitalized many of the historic elements of the “Old Bee,” including the wooden floors, the staircase from the press room to the editor’s office on the third floor, and the intricate polychrome terra-cotta design on the front portico ceiling. Above the front entrance into the South Union Street lobby of the “new” Bee, the original newsboy figurine welcomes guests into a building replete with sleek furnishings and modern amenities, blending history and the 21st century. The “Honeybee Suite” and the rooftop garden offer panoramic views of the River District. Ed Walker, owner.

CREMA & VINE 1009 MAIN STREET

Originally a service station for over 50 years, the building was remodeled as part of the “New Danville” movement to become the city’s only combination café, wine bar, and coffee shop in 2017. It now serves as a favorite venue for casual dining, music performances, and vintage car shows, as well as private events. While maintaining some of its original industrial architecture, the living room area now sports plush leather sofas and chairs. Combined with bistro tables and hot pink Lucite chairs, the indoor seating is both funky and cozy. A wall of windows, reminiscent of the building’s three bay garage days, offers views of additional outdoor gathering spots. Angela and Steve DelGioro, owners.

247 WEST MAIN STREET

Completed in 1914, this Foursquare solid granite home was crafted over a two-year period by Italian stonemasons. No two stones are alike, and some bear holes created by the dynamite used to extract them. Throughout the foyer, stairwell, and dining room, mahogany wainscoting retains its original patina. In the dining room, a large tapestry purchased by the owners in Italy is displayed on one wall, and a vintage light fixture hangs above a banquet length table. Two Christian orthodox icons in the Byzantine style flank the fireplace mantle. A large open kitchen boasts a massive marble-topped island, slate flooring, and modern appliances. An original granite headstone over the door is visible on one exposed brick wall. From the tiered deck visitors can see the garden pergola, the boxwood parterre, and the gazebo. Corrie and Dr. Iulian Bobe, owners.

428 MAPLE LANE GARDEN ONLY

Brick columns and wrought iron gates mark entrances to this garden situated in Forest Hills, Danville’s first suburban housing division. Pebble walkways define the multilevel, geometrically shaped garden “rooms” of informal plantings. An impressive Spirea Vanhoutte flanks a potting shed that mirrors the home’s architecture. A gazebo featuring a wood floor with fire-pit is surrounded by English boxwood grown from clippings taken in England by the original owner of the property in the 1940s. The present owners added a pergola with a slate floor and adorned it with American wisteria. Throughout the garden, English and Korean boxwood, Pacific and Canadian yew are complemented by huge ornate urns filled with seasonal plantings. The garden was originally designed by landscape architect Chip Callaway of Greensboro, NC, and has evolved under expert care. Wendy and Dr. Mark Hermann, owners.

DANVILLE SCIENCE CENTER

677

CRAGHEAD STREET

The Danville Science Center, an affiliate of the Science Museum of Virginia, opened in 1995 in the area known as the “Crossing of the Dan,” and is a complex of restored historic buildings, one of which is the renovated Southern Railway Administrative Building. The other, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is the Danville railway station built in 1899. It continues to serve as the city’s Amtrak station on the Crescent Line and currently houses interactive children’s exhibitions. The main science center features rotating exhibits on a variety of science related topics and a full digital dome, a favorite destination for school groups and visitors alike, as is the seasonal butterfly garden.

SUTHERLIN MANSION DANVILLE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS AND HISTORY

975 MAIN STREET

Located on Millionaires’ Row in Danville’s historic district, this building is a renowned example of Italian Villa architecture. Originally the home of the Sutherlin family from 1859 until 1911, the mansion has undergone several transformations. After serving as the city’s public library from 1928 until 1972, it was then reinvented as the Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History. Listed as a Virginia Historic Landmark and on the National Register of Historic Places, the site boasts an impressive rose garden given by The Garden Club of Danville. The fence surrounding the property is a Garden Club of Virginia restoration project made possible through funding from Historic Garden Week. What was once a fire station is now a ceramic studio and classroom space.

PLACE OF INTEREST

Old West End National Historic District along Main Street and west of the River District, boasts a full range of architectural styles from the Antebellum era to WWI. There are 56 markers on properties with smartphone readable QR codes.

THE RIVER DISTRICT

The historical, downtown community located in the center of Danville along the Dan River. Former tobacco warehouses and commercial buildings have been transformed into shops, restaurants, lofts and commercial offices.

MARTINSVILLE

Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Martinsville boasts architectural marvels of all varieties along its picturesque, residential thoroughfares and side streets. In springtime, this community comes alive with lush greenery and an abundance of flowers abloom. This year, Martinsville will welcome visitors to a driving and walking tour of exquisite homes of distinct, architectural styles and enchanting gardens. Lovers of art, history and architecture, and garden enthusiasts will especially enjoy this tour, which will brim with Southern charm.

THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 10 A.M. TO 5 P.M.

Morning tour: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Afternoon tour: 2 to 5 p.m.

Tickets: $25 per person in advance at VAGardenWeek.org and at tour headquarters. $35 per day day of tickets at tour headquarters.

Tour Headquarters: Piedmont Arts, 215 Starling Avenue, (276) 632-3221

Facilities: Available at tour headquarters

Parking: Available at tour headquarters & First Baptist Church, 23 Starling Avenue, corner of Starling Ave, and Mulberry Rd. across from the Gravely-Lester Art Garden

Lunch: $22 per person by prepaid reservation at Chatmoss Country Club 550 Mount Olivet Road, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Reservations by April 14: Lynne Beeler at ldcb@comcast.net or 276-638-1030. Checks payable to “Chatmoss Country Club” c/o Lynne Beeler, 953 Mulberry Road, Martinsville, VA 24112

Shuttle Tour: Shuttle for longest driveway and, if needed, driveway parking for patrons unable to use on-street parking.

Special Activities: Progressive floral arranging demonstration at KatieDid Florals, 431 Chestnut St., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 45-minute narrated round trip tours by trolley at 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. at the DanvilleMuseum of Fine Arts & History. Violin music from 3 to 4 p.m. in the garden, 428 Maple Lane

Tour chairs: Laura Hundley, (276) 732-5523 & Connie Stone, (276) 957-4656

Contact: Lynchburg@vagardenweek.org

Website: martinsville@vagardenweek.org

Instagram: @historicgardenweekmhc

Facebook: @historicGardenWeekinMHC

Ticket includes admission to the following seven properties:

PIEDMONT ARTS

215 STARLING AVENUE

Located in the heart of Martinsville’s Arts and Cultural District, Piedmont Arts is an awardwinning art museum that curates thought-provoking exhibitions by international, national, and regional artists. The museum also offers performing arts — from concerts to plays to children’s performances — and art classes for all ages. During Historic Garden Week, visitors can enjoy the exhibits, “Once and Again: Alterations” by Susan Lenz, “Identity, Stories, Connections” by Linda Starr and “Works by Lisa Garrett.” PiedmontArts.org.

209 STARLING AVENUE GARDEN ONLY

Visitors will enjoy the gardens surrounding this two-story Colonial Revival, built in 1909, located within the historic Starling Avenue district. The home features a one story wraparound porch, with decorative columns and a secondstory balcony. Purchased in 2021 by the current owners, the home is now the headquarters to both their technology company, “alliancebee” as well as their new community foundation “Beegins With You.” In celebration of Martinsville becoming a Bee City, the Shumates installed a Pollinator Garden and brick terrace adjoining the back porch. Spring brings an awakening to the garden welcoming bees and other pollinators with blooming azaleas, daffodils, Lenten roses, peonies, phlox, and tulips. Moving into summer and remaining into fall, the area continues to proliferate with native flowering plants creating an inviting habitat for all. Julia and Blake Shumate, owners.

GRAVELY-LESTER ART GARDEN

207 STARLING AVENUE

Piedmont Arts created this public green space in 2016 with the support of the City of Martinsville, sponsors and an Our Town Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. Punctuated by sculptures and murals, the Art Garden provides a beautiful, relaxing setting to walk, observe nature — including a 100-year-old Remarkable Tree of Virginia — and appreciate the power of art. The Art Garden is also home to the, museum’s c. 1893 Historic Little Post Office, a former working post office on the USPS’s Star Route. PiedmontArts.org/info/ public-art-exhibits.cfm.

917 MULBERRY ROAD

Built in 1968 as a Craftsman-style home, this hidden gem is situated on eight acres of land just out of view from Mulberry Road. It remained with its original owners until it was sold to the current owners in 2019. On their first visit, the Wares immediately knew it was the perfect residence for their family. Since purchasing the property, they have reimagined and transformed the home into a modern farmhouse. A new flagstone pathway leads to a welcoming covered front porch with a swinging daybed and large rocking chairs, where there are two entrances into the home. Even though this home has undergone major renovations, many of its original attributes remain, including craftsman doors and hardware, exposed beam ceilings, oak hardwood floors, and tongue-in-groove wood paneling throughout. The kitchen and bathrooms have been completely remodeled into a contemporary style with new cabinetry and tilework, along with modern faucets and light fixtures. The overall interior design, of this home is eclectic, where the past and present seamlessly intertwine. Lora and Mark Ware, owners.

1114 SAM LIONS TRAIL

Built in 1958 and vacant for eight years before being purchased by the current owner in 2017, this home has been transformed into a charming Charleston-inspired residence. The integrity of the home was maintained with its covered front porch and balcony. The exterior was painted, and the front porch extended with the addition of a flagstone patio and stone accent wall. The haint blue porch ceiling, joggling board, and rocking chairs are Lowcountry traditions. The interior was updated visually with the removal of radiators, refinished floors, and the restored original dining room wallpaper. The kitchen has been completely redone with quartz counters and a subway tile backsplash. The traditional furnishings include family pieces and antiques. Award winning petit point embroidery by the owner’s grandmother hangs in the living room and her father’s French brass telescope from the 1890s is on the side porch. Among the owner’s collections are paintings by South Carolina artist Squeakie depicting Southern culture and folk art by Virginian, Nancy Thomas. Garden areas include hellebores, hydrangeas, azaleas, butterfly bushes, and camellias. Elizabeth Joyce, owner.

200 WESTOVER LANE

This Dutch Colonial Revival home with its gambrel roof, covered front porch, and balcony was built by Rives S. Brown Jr. A striking addition to the exterior of the home is the wrought iron grillwork which the original owners added to the home after a vacation to New Orleans. The current owners have continued the NOLA influence with the addition of French doors across the back of the home and a stone terrace with similar wrought iron railings. Black and white striped awnings and a fountain complete the exterior of the home. The interior of the home showcases the owners’ interests and the skills of local artisans. The addition of custom millwork throughout the home and the use of reclaimed wood for the breakfast room cabinets, flooring, and exposed beams add interest to each room. A charming trompe l’oeil painting by Amanda Honoré Donley adorns the powder room. Color plays a special role in the décor of this home which features contemporary furniture and collectibles, Majolica pottery, and original artwork. A back stair leads from the renovated kitchen to Mrs. Mazurek’s artist studio. Pamela and Bruce Mazurek, owners.

1001 CHEROKEE TRAIL

Designed by renowned interior designer Otto Zenke, and built in 1959, this home is modified 18th century Regency. The focal point of the front exterior is the portico with its graceful columns. Visitors will enter a spacious atrium with a 17-foot ceiling and octagonal skylight. Centered in the room is a fountain that was restored by the current owners in keeping with the original design. The Goldsteins are collectors of fine antiques and artwork, which are showcased throughout the home. In the library, there are handsome wood-paneled walls with a wood cornice and bookcases with brass grille doors. The kitchen has been renovated into an open concept design with a breakfast nook and a butler’s pantry that leads into the dining room. Displayed in the living room is a square grand piano situated near large-scale windows overlooking the outdoor patio and gardens. The owners’ suite presents a large fireplace along with his and her bathrooms and is contiguous to a formal garden. The home combines elegance with comfortable livability. Liz and Doug Goldstein, owners.

PLACE OF INTEREST

FAHI AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER | 211 Fayette St.

The history of the Fayette Street area that since the late 19th century has been a gateway to business, social and cultural life of African American residents in Martinsville. By appointment only, 276-732-3496.

HISTORIC HENRY COUNTY COURTHOUSE HERITAGE CENTER AND MUSEUM | 1 East Main St.

Home to the Martinsville-Henry County Historical Society. The oldest part of the building dates to 1824 and was restored to its 1929 appearance. The GCV provided funds for the restoration of the courthouse grounds using proceeds from HGW tours.

1DreamOneTeam Gala

Raises money to support youth

STORY & PHOTOGRAPHY BY DIANA MCFARLAND

For the first time in three years, the Edmunds family hosted a live 1DreamOneTeam Gala to a sold out crowd at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research. The gala featured appearances by the three Edmunds brothers — Trey, Terrell and Tremaine — who have all played for the NFL, as well as Bud Foster, retired special assistant to the athletic director defense coordinator at Virginia Tech. Kenny Lewis, also a former NFL player with the New York Jets, and who now heads up the Danville Church and Community Tutorial Program, was also at the event that featured dinner and live entertainment. Proceeds from the gala will be used to support the many programs under the 1DreamOneTeam umbrella, and include scholarships, Boys and Girls Clubs, Dan River boys and girls varsity basketball teams, cheerleaders, football teams and youth football; GW High School boys and girls varsity basketball teams; the Harry Johnson Holiday Classic basketball tournament; computer, educational supplies and games; Danville Public Schools Special Olympics, GLH Johnson Elementary School special activity program; field

trips and summer camps, child nutrition programs, after school programs and STEM enrichment activities; math and reading specialists; incentives for parents, students and volunteers; tutors and transportation.

1DreamOneTeam includes the Danville Church and Community Tutorial Program and My Brothers Keeper — MBK — Foundation.

Six area high school football players also received $3,000 scholarships — Donald Wilson III, Gretna High School; William Caldwell III, Bartlett Yancy High School; Elijah Bass, GW High School; Trey Collins, Tunstall High School; Victavion Harris, Chatham High School; and Jakari Thomas, Dan River High School.

Of that amount, $500 came from the boys answering five questions correctly during a light-hearted game of “Family Feud” against the Edmunds brothers and led by JD Edmunds.

Trey Edmunds led a question and answer session with Foster and Xavier Adibi, defensive analyst for Virginia Tech.

Trey asked Adibi what Virginia Tech recruiters are looking for in future players.

Adibi said recruiters can quickly spot a player’s physical attributes, such as player’s speed, height, weight, hand size, as well as technique. Once someone catches their interest, recruiters can then dive deeper into that player’s life and family to see who would fit best within the Hokie community, he said.

Adibi said Tech is working to recruit more students from Virginia.

Foster said that Tech had more than 25 sets of brothers play for the Hokies during his three decades in Blacksburg, as well as some fathers whose sons also played.

“That makes the biggest statement of our staff,” he said.

Foster gave the following advice to future college football players about playing at that level.

“I college you have more people who care about you at any time of your life — take advantage of it,” he said.

Trey, Terrell and Tremaine also took the stage to talk about their careers and lives over the past year. `

The 1DreamOneTeam Gala was first held in 2019, followed by a second event the next year. During the pandemic year of 2021, the gala was a virtual event on YouTube.

The Edmunds brothers have broken many records in their young lives.

The Edmunds brothers are the sons of Ferrell and Felecia “Cookie” Edmunds. Ferrell set the stage for his sons, as he played college football at the University of Maryland, and then played in the NFL for the Miami Dolphins from 1989 and 1990. Ferrell went on to serve as varsity football coach at Dan River High School and has won numerous local sports honors. Cookie is a PE teacher at GLH Johnson Elementary School and volunteers as the varsity cheerleading coach at Dan River High School.

Trey, Terrell and Tremaine all attended Dan River High School, where they were standouts on the football team. The brothers then went to Virginia Tech and made history in 2015, when the trio played together in a game against Ohio State. It was a first for Tech and only the third time in the country that three brothers had ever played in a college game at the same time.

Tremaine and Terrell were the first set of brothers chosen in the same NFL draft in 2018, with the former playing for the Buffalo Bills and the latter for Pittsburgh Steelers. Trey had already made it into the NFL a year earlier, playing first for New Orleans Saints and then for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

The boys made history again in 2019 when the trio played in the same NFL game, when the Steelers hosted the Bills in a Sunday night game on national TV. The last time three brothers played in the same NFL game was in 1927.

It was also noted that evening that Danville has been home to 28 athletes who have gone on to become pro since 1935. •

On opposite page: The high school football scholarship recipients, from left Victavion Harris, Chatham High School; Trey Collins, Tunstall High School; Donald Wilson III, Gretna High School; William Caldwell III, Bartlett Yancy High School; Elijah Bass, GW High School; and Jakari Thomas, Dan River High School. Shown above (from the top): The Edmunds brothers, Tremaine, Terrell and Trey, left, square off against this year’s high school scholarship recipients, right, in a friendly game of “Family Feud,” led by JD Edmunds, center. Center: Trey Edmunds, right, has a sit down interview with retired Virginia Tech defensive coordinator Bud Foster, center, and Xavier Adibi, defensive analyst with Virginia Tech. Bottom: The gala included an opportunity to bid on a variety of sports and entertainment memorabilia.

Embracing Their Sparkle

STORY & PHOTOGRAPHY BY DIANA MCFARLAND

Eight young women made their debut Saturday night during the first “Reaching for the Stars” cotillion, sponsored by the Riceville Chapter #168 Order of the Eastern Star.

The event, attended by proud parents, grandparents, siblings and friends, was a way for the Chapter to provide a mentorship program for the young women.

The cotillion was the culmination of six months of workshops that covered topics such as how to write a resume, managing personal finance, dealing with social media and mental health, as well as table etiquette, said Tamara Williams, who along with LaVon Bowman, were the co-chairs for the evening. The girls also performed community outreach at the Pittsylvania County Trunk or Treat.

Typically, the Chapter hosts an event for younger girls, such as a tea party last year, which is called the “Bright Shining Stars” pageant, said Williams, who added that she participated in that event in the 1980s when she was a child.

“It was time to switch it up,” she said.

The Chapter put out the word about the cotillion, held an interest meeting and from there, eight girls made the commitment to complete the six-month program, said Williams.

The girls, ages 14-18, dressed in white evening gowns and gloves, were escorted a senior and junior escort. The junior escorts were chosen by the cotillion girls and attended practices to learn the choreographed dance, said Williams.

The evening began with a presentation of each girl, followed by a dance with their senior escort to “Diamonds,” by Rhianna, and a group dance with the junior escorts, as well as a dance by the girls themselves. After dinner, Gia Stone was presented with the Superstar Award, and Shontya Warren and DeMariya Clark were named Miss Reaching for the Stars Debutante Queens.

Proceeds from the cotillion will be used for the Chapter’s Evelyn T. Whittler scholarship, which began with one $500 scholarship and has now grown to 10 $1,000 scholarships. Whittler was

Opposite Page: The 2023 Cotillion contestants, front row, left to right: Camille Jones, Shontya Warren, Cassidy Tuck, Demariya Clark. Back row, left to right: Abriyanah Warren, Tiyara Fitzgerald, Sydney Ward, Gia Stone. Shown above (from the top, left): The girls have a dance with their senior escorts. Top, right: The girls perform a dance choreographed to “Be Alive,” by Beyonce. Bottom, left: DeMariya Clark dances with her father, DeMario Clark. Bottom, right: The cotillion contestants and their junior escorts perform a dance to “Energy” by Tyla Jane, and that they practiced leading up to the event.

a member of the chapter for more than 50 years, as well as an educator in Pittsylvania County Schools for more than 40 years. She also served in the Eastern Star at the state level for more than 20 years before being bestowed the honor of Honorary Past Grand Worthy Matron for the State of Virginia.

The Reaching for the Stars Cotillion included:

• DeMariya Clark, 17, senior at Gretna High School and the daughter of DeMario Clark and Shena Haskins

• Tiyara Fitzgerald, 17, senior at Chatham High School and the daughter of Travis and Nikkia Fitzgerald

• Camille Jones, 15, freshman at Dinwiddle High School and the daughter of Francisca Fitzgerald

• Gia Stone, eighth grader at Dan River Middle School and the daughter of Gregory Stone and Tonya Stone

• Cassidy Tuck, 16, sophomore at Dan River High School and the daughter of Rodney Tuck Sr. and Shara Adams-Tuck

• Sydney Ward, 15, freshman at Chatham High School and the daughter of Rodney Ward Sr. and Courtney Tucker

• Abriyanah Warren, 16, junior at George Washington High School and the daughter of Brianne Conwell

• Shontya Warren, 17, senior at Dan River High School and the daughter of Herbert Reaves, Rita Childress-Reaves and LaGathial Clark. •

Hargrave Swimmers & Divers

Driven by teamwork

STORY & PHOTOGRAPHY BY DREW MUNICH

Hargrave Military Academy hosted the final swim and dive championship over the weekend as parents, teammates and coaches cheered athletes as they plunged into the water.

The two competitions were held at the Onishi-Davenport Aquatic Center. The Blue Ridge Athletic Conference Swimming and Diving Championships hosted 10 teams that competed in various heats, nine teams for the swim meet and one team for the diving meet.

The dive team was up first, as they focused on qualifying for states. Chatham Hall and Hargrave students who made up the team, all but one of the team members had qualified for states.

To qualify, the divers must score a 2.5 for nine out of 11 dives or be disqualified from the competition. They must do an inward dive, a reverse dive, a forward dive and a backward

dive during their sets.

“This is the final meet of our regular season,” said Chatham Hall and Hargrave Dive Coach Kate Branciforte. “At the beginning of the meet last night, I had four of five divers already qualified for the state meet. And last night, I got my fifth one to qualify.”

The divers cheered each competitor as they went on to the board. However, as the night went on, one diver became more nervous as he went on the board.

Sophomore Elijah Willetee needed more support from the team as he was trying to qualify.

“There’s was a lot of excitement last night partially because my final diver qualified and partly because we got over some severe mental blockages from earlier in the week. And I’m sure you saw last night that there’s a lot of team support, which was

On opposite page: Led by Amanda Weishaar, the Hargrave team bow their heads and say a prayer before their final swim meet at the Onishi-Davenport Aquatic Center. This would be the last time this team is together until the the season begins again in the fall. Shown above: Faye Souza, a student from Chatham Hall, performs a dive at the final meet in her season before going to the states championship at Liberty University.

terrific,” said Branciforte.

Willetee had almost hit the diving board a week and a half before the dive meet, according to Branciforte.

“Sometimes the board and yourself come a little close, and so when that happens, many divers will get in their heads like, I’m going to hit the board, and I’m going to injure myself. So we, one of my divers, had that experience about a week and a half ago,” said

After Willetee completed his set, there were cheers and tears as he was greeted by his teammates.

Willetee would end the meet as a state qualifier.

“As I told my divers last night, I am more proud of the people that they are and that they were able to recognize that somebody needed an extra level of support and all to come together and make that happen, that was the most beautiful moment I have seen in a long time,” Branciforte said.

This shared support isn’t unique to the dive team. Swimming competitions are solitary sports once a swimmer is in the

water, but that doesn’t deter teams from cheering on their fellow athletes as they compete.

The swim meet was the final time the students at Hargrave were together as a team. Amanda Weishaar, the aquatics director of the Onishi-Davenport Aquatic Center and Hargrave Military Academy and head swim coach explained that this meet was her most important part of the season.

“This is the last time these guys will be together, be in this environment, before moving off to different clubs, teams and competitions in the next week or two. So it’s the last chance for them to show them what they’ve got in the water,” said Weishaar

As the aquatic center filled up, swimmers could be seen writing numbers on the inside of their arms to keep track of which relays they were competing in, which lane they needed to take, and what times they wanted to beat.

The training for a swimmer is intensive, with days in the gym lifting weights paired with days practicing a stroke in the

water. Each swimmer practices for different relays, like the 50-meter freestyle relay, 100-meter breaststroke relay and 50-meter backstroke relay, alongside longer relays that go to the 400-meter relay.

One of the star students is Sebastian Medina. He started attending Hargrave in 2020 during the pandemic, but his swimming career started with a literal push into the water.

“I used to be terrified on the water, but my dad just one day said he’s had enough. He grabbed me and got on the water, and I’ve been competing ever since,” Medina said.

Now, Medina has taken up the leadership role of helping

students achieve their goals. However, once he hits the water, it all becomes a blur.

“I get nervous sometimes, but as soon as you get in the water, it all goes away. I continue to focus on winning,” Medina said.

He qualified for states after competing in the 50-meter freestyle with a time of 23.88 and 100-meter butterfly with a time 55.83. He is going to states along with swimmers Aiden Dykstra, John Wall, Juan Verwest and Bryce Adkins. Divers Jarius Steely, Patrick Souza, Faye Souza, Alex Vorontsov and Elijah Willetee qualified for the state championships at Liberty University on Feb. 17-18. •

Shown above (from the top): Judges watch as a Hargrave competitor executes a dive. Bottom, left: Teammates cheer on Elijah Willetee (pictured in the water) after he successfully executes a dive and received a favorable score. Bottom, right: Chatham Hall varsity swim coach Anna Bodnar cheers on one of her swimmers.

Ginny Lewis Horseshoeing: Have anvil, shoes, will travel

STORY BY DIANA MCFARLAND PHOTOS COURTESY OF GINNY LEWIS

After she got her first job as a salesperson at Tractor Supply at 16, Lewis was able to buy her first horse, a quarter horse named Tilly.

The Broswell native toyed with the idea of being a veterinary technician or a trainer, but when she learned that a friend, Joey White, had started a horseshoeing school, the decision was made.

Lewis would become a farrier.

Lewis completed the eight-week program at East Coast Horseshoeing School in Martinsville and returned to Pittsylvania County to start her own business — Ginny Lewis Horseshoeing.

Lewis can trim hoofs, and fit and apply shoes for horses — with all her supplies — from an anvil to shoeing tools stored in her truck and ready to go to the next job.

The school curriculum also included how to evaluate a horse’s confirmation, different types of lameness, and signs and treatment of faulty gaits.

Lewis said that horses generally need shoes if they are used for heavy work or are ridden often, particularly on roads or other rocky areas.

Otherwise, most clients simply have their horses hoofs trimmed, particularly in the winter, said Lewis.

Lewis said horses and donkeys are not unlike people when

it comes to folks getting personal with their feet. She recalls one donkey that had come straight from the field and was “pretty wild.” As Lewis began to work on the donkey’s hoofs, it slammed into her and knocked her to the ground. Lewis wasn’t hurt, and simply resumed trimming its hoofs.

“Donkey’s can be kind of crazy, but they are smaller than horses,” said Lewis. The size of the horse does matter, as she charges more for draft horses due to the larger hoofs. Plus they lean on you more, she said.

Currently, Lewis practices “cold shoeing” where she bends the metal with an anvil and hammer without applying heat to make it fit. To do this, she uses pre-formed shoes and molds those to fit the horse. It takes about an hour to shoe a horse, while a trim is about a half hour. For a trim, Lewis pares the hoof with a hoof knife, nips and rasps the surface and finishes with a bevel edge.

Most folks schedule trims every six to eight weeks, said Lewis.

Lewis wants to add a forge to her operation so she can do hot shoeing, where she can make her own horseshoes.

Unfortunately, Tilly is no longer around to benefit from her owner’s new skills, as she died last year of colic. Today, Lewis has a new quarter horse, Precious.

To schedule an appointment with Lewis, call 434-710-1957, email ginnyneal@gmail.com or find her on Facebook.•

Shown above (from the left): Horseshoes can be fashioned from pre-formed shoes that are created without heat or with a forge. Center: Farrier Ginny Lewis uses a variety of tools to trim and fit shoes on horses. Right: A horse shows off a well-fitted shoe.

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Taking Aim

At the long rifle world championship

STORY BY DREW MUMICH | PHOTOS COURTESY OF ANDY SLADE

APittsylvania County rifle shooter will be on her way to Italy in July as the youngest member of the 2023 International Precision Rifle Federation .22 Long Rifle World Championship Junior League.

Jayden Slade has been shooting her entire life, taking after her father, Andy Slade. Andy is a competitive shooter who is also the founder and leader of Rifleman’s Paths, a precision rifle-training course in Gretna.

The pair was a common sight at shooting competitions, as Andy would take Jayden with him to competition and practices.

“When I got out of the Marine Corps, she started coming to practice with me and when I’ve been competing, she would watch what I’m doing at practice,” Andy said.

Once the .22 Long rifles started to become more prevalent in shooting sports, Jayden and her father began to get more involved.

However, it wouldn’t be until after a trip to France with her father that Jayden would set her eyes on international shooting.

Jayden, alongside her friend Sam Akenhead who is joining her in Italy, made a practice and competition plan. “We’re gonna go here together to shoot, and we will accomplish this goal,” Jayden said.

Jayden is participating in the Long Rifle World Championship, where shooters must shoot 10 shots from three positions. The shooters have to adapt to different fields then shoot from different positions and mounts.

“These stages can look like anything,” Andy said. “They can have cars or they can be built out of steel or wood. It can be any shape, size or object. Then they have to figure out how to shoot off it,” Andy said.

There are two targets, one closer and one further away from the shooter. Jayden has to navigate the three positions with her rifle quickly and efficiently, while still hitting her mark.

“I have this process,” said Jayden. She explains that she has an anchor point that allows her to calculate the bullet’s trajectory and then aim the rifle to hit the target.

After Andy came back from France, Jayden got to work, shooting half an hour to an hour a day to practice her process. This includes moving from different stances efficiently placing the tripod down to shooting the rifle.

The first shoot was in Georgia, and it was Jayden’s first time at a large competition.

“That was my first big match, because I’ve been to a lot of backyard

matches... it was really cool,” Jayden said.

After Georgia, Jayden went to Texas to compete in the national championship, where she competed over the course of two days to get the highest amount of points.

The competition is judged by how many shots are hit in a day out of 100 shots. Jayden and her father are not looking to improve, but maintain the status quo she already hit during practice.

“You are going to the match to perform the same way that you have performed in practice. So you’re not going to perform any better at the match,” Andy said.

The first day was a little rocky for Jayden.

“On day one in Texas, (Jayden) missed 33 shots. And I think a lot of that was just due to the pressure of being at such a big event … but on day two, she only missed 12 shots. I think she settled down and felt a lot more confident,” said Andy.

In total, Jayden missed 49 shots out of 200 shots taken. Jayden wouldn’t hear about whether or not she qualified until she was in a van heading to a Christian rock concert. A friends’ mother answered the phone and told Jayden that her parents had news.

“I thought I was going cry. But I didn’t. And I was like, I was excited and happy,” Jayden said.

The international competition will be in August, with her and the rest of the team traveling to Italy to compete. Jayden, at age 12, is the youngest.

“To be the youngest, it feels really weird,” Jayden said.

The father-daughter duo has to get through one more hiccup before setting off.

“We are still waiting on 100% confirmation from the Italian officials that shooters under 18 can handle firearms in Italy,” according to International Rifle Federation Facebook post on Jan. 10. “We are pretty sure that this is no issue, but have to wait for confirmation from the Italian MD. So the only change to the above teams would be if our juniors for some reason cannot go, which we do not expect at this time.”

Jayden she doesn’t let that deter her. She is continuing to practice and achieve higher marks in marksmanship. “When your like, ‘do I really want to go out and practice’ the answer is always yes; if you want to get better, go out and practice,” Jayden said. •

Shown above: Jayden Slade will be the youngest member of the 2023 International Precision Rifle Federation .22 Long Rifle World Championship Junior League.

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS

Danville Art Trail

111 Main Street, Danville

Danville Concert Association

P.O. Box 11284, Danville 434-770-8400

danvilleconcert.org

danvilleconcert@gmail.com

Danville Little Theatre

P.O. Box 3523, Danville stagemanager@danvillelittletheatre.org

Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History

975 Main St., Danville 434-793-5644

www.danvillemuseum.org

Danville Symphony Orchestra

P.O. Box 11491, Danville 434-797-2666 macnet@wildblue.net

Downtown Danville Murals 434-791-0210

riverdistrictassociation@gmail.com

Gretna Little Theatre

101 Main St., Gretna gretnalittletheatre101@gmail.com

Main Street Art Collective

326 Main St., Unit 100, Danville 434-602-2017

www.mainstreetartcollective.com

The North Theatre 629 North Main St., Danville 434-793-SHOW (7469) wayne@waynealanmagic.com

River District Artisans

411 Main St., Danville 434-228-4125

sgusler@thearcofsouthside.org

River District Golf & Social 680 Lynn Street Suite C, Danville 434-228-4155

www.riverdistrictgolf.com

HISTORY

18th century Callands Clerk’s Office Sago Rd., Callands

American Armored Foundation Tank Museum  3401 U.S. Highway 29, Danville 434-836-5323

tankmuseum@gamewood.net aaftankmuseum.com

Birthplace of Lady Astor

117 Broad St., Danville 434-793-6472

langhornehouse.org

Cedar Forest Grist Mill

7929 Straightstone Rd., Long Island 434-432-2172

pco1767@gmail.com

Chatham Hall

800 Chatham Hall Cir., Chatham 434-432-2941

admission@chathamhall.org

Danville Welcome Center 434-793-4636

Crossing at the Dan 434-793-4636

Danville Historical Society P.O. Box 6, Danville danvillehistorical@gmail.com www.danvillehistory.org

Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History

975 Main St., Danville 434-793-5644

info@danvillemuseum.org

Danville Science Center

677 Craghead St., Danville 434-791-5160

dscgs@smv.org

Downtown Danville Murals 434-791-0210

riverdistrictassociation@gmail.com

Green Hill Cemetery 434-793-5644

info@danvillemuseum.org

Grove Street Cemetery 940 Grove St., Danville 434-793-5644

info@danvillemuseum.org

Hargrave Military Academy Historic Marker 200 Military Dr., Chatham 434-432-2481

admissions@hargrave.edu

Langhorne House 117 Broad St., Danville 434-793-6472

langhornehouse.org

Chair of the Board Wyona Witcher mountcrosslodge@gmail.com

Millionaires Row

434-770-1974

joycewilburn@gmail.com

Mount Airy Roller Mill

4425 Johnson Mill Rd., Gretna 434-432-2172

pco1767@gmail.com

The National Cemetery

721 Lee St., Danville 704-636-2661

info@danvillemuseum.org

The National Tobacco-Textile Museum

19783 U.S. Hwy. 29 S, Chatham 434-432-8026

Pittsylvania Court House Historic Marker

11 Bank St., Chatham 434-432-2041

pco1767@gmail.com

Pittsylvania County Historical Society 434-770-3258

pco1767@gmail.com

Pittsylvania County History Research Center & Library

340 Whitehead St., Chatham 434-432-8931

info@pcplib.org

The Secrets Inside - Guided Walking Tour 434-770-1974

joycewilburn@gmail.com

Simpson Funeral Museum

16 South Main St., Danville

Tales of Tobacco, Textiles & TrainsGuided Walking Tour 434-770-1974

joycewilburn@gmail.com

There’s A Story Here - Guided Walking Tour 434-770-1974

joycewilburn@gmail.com

Town of Chatham Walking Tour

16A Court Pl., Chatham

Veterans Memorial - Danville

302 River Park Dr., Danville

Yates Tavern US-29 BUS, Gretna

INDOOR RECREATION

Ballou Park Senior Center

760 West Main St., Danville 434-799-5216

bynumem@danvilleva.gov

Danville Stadium Cinemas 12

3601 Riverside Dr., Danville 434-792-9885

Danville Science Center & Virtual Dome

677 Craghead St., Danville 434-791-5160

dscgs@smv.org

Main Street Art Collective

326 Main St., Unit 100, Danville 434-602-2017

mainstreetartcollective.com

The North Theatre

629 North Main St., Danville 434-793-SHOW (7469) wayne@waynealanmagic.com

Skatetown of Danville

1049 Piney Forest Rd., Danville 434-835-0011

skatetown@verizon.net

Danville Family YMCA

215 Riverside Dr., Danville 434-792-0621

Impotters

406 Lynn St., Danville 434-448-4677

impottersclayworx@gmail.com

Grizzly’s Hatchet House

680 Lynn St., Suite J, Danville 434-425-1470

hello@grizzlyshatchet.com

River City Escapes

680 Lynn St., Suite I, Danville 434-425-1467

hello@rivercityescapes.com

Funky’s Arcade Bar

315 Lynn St., Suite B, Danville 434-483-2511

OUTDOOR RECREATION

Abreu-Grogan Park

2020 Memorial Dr., Danville 434-799-5215

Anglers Park

350 Northside Dr., Danville 434-799-5215

Anglers Ridge and Dan Daniel

Mountain Bike System

350 Northside Dr., Danville 302 River Park Dr., Danville 434-799-5215

Ballou Park

760 West Main St., Danville 434-799-5215

OUTDOOR RECREATION (CONTINUED)

Birch Creek Motor Sports

12725 Kentuck Rd., Sutherlin

434-836-7629

carlsmail1@comcast.net

Brosville Walking Track

195 Bulldog Ln., Danville 434-432-7736

recreation@pittgov.org

Cedar’s Country Club

1029 Anderson Mill Rd., Chatham 434-656-8036

Coates Bark Park

1727 Westover Dr., Danville 434-799-5150

Camilla Williams Park

700 Memorial Dr., Danville 434-799-5215

Cavalier Park

11650 US Hwy 29 North, Chatham 434-432-7736

recreation@pittgov.org

Dan Daniel Park

302 River Park Dr., Danville

434-799-5215

Danville Boat Rental

2020 Memorial Dr., Danville 434-799-5150

Danville Parks & Recreation

125 N Floyd St., Danville

434-799-5200

sgrinwo@danvilleva.gov

Danville Pittsylvania County Fairgrounds

2400 Cavalier Rd., Ringgold

434-822-6850

info@dpcfairgrounds.com

Doyle Thomas Park

827 Green St., Danville 434-799-5215

Elba Park

434-656-6572

townhall@townofgretna.org

Elkhorn Lake & Camp Grounds

2500 Elkhorn Rd., Java

434-432-9203

kennytinaelkhorn@yahoo.com

Franklin Junction Historic Railroad Park

Across from 105 Main St., Gretna 434-656-6572

townhall@townofgretna.org

Gretna Town Trail

Whitehorn Trail

Trailhead at the Centra Medical Building in Gretna Grove Park

100 Southland Dr., Danville 434-799-5215

H.B. Moorefield Park

Riverside Dr., Danville 434-799-5215

Hawk Park

201 Coffey St., Gretna 434-432-7736

recreation@pittgov.org

JTI Fountain

215 Main St., Danville

M.C. Martin Park

Memorial Dr., Danville 434-799-5215

Martinsville Speedway 340 Speedway Rd., Ridgeway 276-956-7225

Paradise Lake & Campground 434-836-2620

1-866-836-2126

vaisforcampers@gmail.com

Phillip Wyatt Skate Park

302 River Park Dr., Danville 434-799-5215

Pittsylvania County Parks & Recreation

18 Depot St., St. 508, Chatham 434-432-7736

recreation@pittgov.org

Pumpkin Creek Park 315 Taylor Dr., Danville 434-799-5215

Richmond and Danville Rail Trail/ Ringgold Rail Trail

155 Ringgold Depot Rd., Ringgold 434-432-7736

Riverwalk Trail

111 Main St., Danville 434-799-5215

Smith Mountain Dock & Lodge 188 Locust Ln., Penhook 540-565-0222

Smith Mountain Farm & Stables

7661 Grassland Dr., Sandy Level 434-927-5199

steve@smithmountainstables.com

Smith Mountain Lake & Dam Visitor’s Center

2072 Ford Rd., Sandy Level

540-985-2587

South Boston Speedway

1188 James D. Hagood Hwy, South Boston 434-572-4947

info@southbostonspeedway.com

Southern Hills Golf Course

188 Stokesland Ave., Danville 434-793-2582

golfsouthernhills@gmail.com

Tiny Town Golf

643 Arnett Blvd., Danville 434-799-0142

Titan Park

1160 Tunstall High Rd., Dry Fork 434-432-7736

recreation@pittgov.org

Virginia International Raceway

1245 Pine Tree Rd., Alton 434-822-7700

info@VIRnow.com

White Oak Mountain Wildlife Management Area

Chatham, VA 24531

804-367-1000

Wildcat Park

5875 Kentuck Rd., Ringgold

434-432-7736

recreation@pittgov.org

Zipline

302 River Park Dr., Danville

PITTSYLVANIA

WWW.PCS.K12.VA.US

Alternative School

434-432-8185

Brosville Elementary School

434-685-7787

Chatham Elementary School

434-432-5441

Chatham Middle School

434-432-2169

Chatham High School

434-432-8305

Dan River Middle School

434-822-6027

Dan River High School

434-822-7081

Gretna Elementary School

434-630-1808

Gretna Middle School

434-656-2217

Gretna High School

434-656-2246

John L. Hurt Elementary School

434-324-7231

Kentuck Elementary School

434-822-5944

Mt. Airy Elementary School

434-630-1816

Pittsylvania Career & Technical Cntr

434-432-9416

Southside Elementary School

434-836-0006

Stony Mill Elementary School

434-685-7545

Tunstall Middle School

434-724-7086

Tunstall High School

434-724-7111

Twin Springs Elementary School

434-724-2666

Union Hall Elementary School

434-724-7010

PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD

Pittsylvania County Schools

P.O. Box 232, Chatham

*School Board meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the School Board office.

434-432-2761

888-440-6520

pcs.k12.va.us

Superintendent: Dr. Mark R. Jones

P.O. Box 232, Chatham

434-432-2761

Banister District: Willie Fitzgerald, Interim

473 Mill Creek Rd., Chatham

434-432-9418

Callands-Gretna District: Calvin D. Doss

P.O. Box 100, Gretna 434-656-3206

cdoss@pcs.k12.va.us

Chatham-Blairs District: Sam Burton

492 Tobacco Road, Dry Fork

434-724-4245

sburton@pcs.k12.va.us

COUNTY

Dan River District: Kelly H. Merricks

2795 Loop Rd., Keeling

434-793-0072

Staunton River District: Don C. Moon

3605 Level Run Rd., Hurt

434-324-4115

dmoon@pcs.k12.va.us

Tunstall District: George Henderson

568 F. C. Beverly Rd., Dry Fork

434-770-8933

ghenderson@pcs.k12.va.us

Westover District: Kevin Mills

2514 Franklin trnpk, Danville

434-836-6742

kmills@pcs.k12.va.us

DANVILLE WWW.DANVILLEPUBLICSCHOOLS.ORG

Northside Preschool

434-773-8301

Forest Hills Elementary School

434-799-6430

G.L.H. Johnson Elementary School

434-799-6433

Park Avenue Elementary School

434-799-6452

Schoolfield Elementary School

434-799-6455

Woodberry Hills Elementary School

434-799-6466

Woodrow Wilson Intermediate School

434-773-8204

E.A. Gibson Elementary School

434-799-6426

O.T. Bonner Middle School

434-799-6446

Westwood Middle School

434-797-8860

Galileo High School

434-773-8186

George Washington High School

434-799-6410

Danville Alternative Program at J.M. Langston Campus

434-799-5249

Adult & Continuing Education Center

434-799-6471

W.W. Moore Jr. Education Program

434-773-8170

DANVILLE SCHOOL BOARD

*School Board meetings are held on the first and third Thursday of each month at 6:00 PM in the Danville Room of the School Board Office, 341 Main Street, Danville, VA

Superintendent: Dr. Angela Hairston ahairston@mail.dps.k12.va.us

School Board: Keisha Averett kaverett@mail.dps.k12.va.us

Dr. Philip Campbell pcampbell@mail.dps.k12.va.us

Tyrell Payne tpayne1@mail.dps.k12.va.us

Charles McWilliams cmcwilliams@mail.dps.k12.va.us

Brandon Atkins batkins@mail.dps.k12.va.us

Ty’Quan Graves tgraves@mail.dps.k12.va.us

Dr. Keith Silverman ksilverman@mail.dps.k12.va.us

Crystal Cobbs ccobbs@@mail.dps.k12.va.us

COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISERS

PITTSYLVANIA

*Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Chatham Community Center art room (may change soon).

Banister District:

Robert M. Tucker Jr. 434-306-2099

robert.tucker@pittgov.org

Chatham-Blairs District: Robert “Bob” Warren 434-770-7607

robert.warren@pittgov.org

Callands-Gretna District: Darrell Dalton 921 Terry Rd., Gretna 434-334-6377

darrell.dalton@pittgov.org

Dan River District: Tim Chesher 3101 Rocksprings Rd., Ringgold 434-334-6376

tim.chesher@pittgov.org

Staunton River District: Tim W. Dudley 434-770-3692

Tim.Dudley@pittgov.org

Tunstall District: William “Vic” Ingram

1301 Deercrest Ln., Danville 434-770-3921

Vic.Ingram@pittgov.org

PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD (CONTINUED)

Westover District: Ronald Scearce 434-685-1843

ronald.scearce@pittgov.org

Interim County Administrator: J. Vaden Hunt, Esq.

County Attorney: J. Vaden Hunt, Esq. 434-432-7720

vaden.hunt@pittgov.org

PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY

WWW.PITTGOV.ORG

Circuit Court Clerk: Hon. Mark W. Scarce

P.O. Drawer 31, Chatham 434-432-7887

Commissioner of Revenue: Robin Coles-Gourd

P.O. Box 272, Chatham 434-432-7940

Sheriff: Michael W. Taylor

P.O. Box 407, Chatham 434-432-7800

Treasurer: Vincent Shorter

P.O. Box 230, Chatham 434-432-7960

Commonwealth’s Attorney: Robert “Bryan” Haskins

P.O. Box 1068, Chatham 434-432-7900

CHATHAM TOWN COUNCIL

Mayor: Alisa Davis

P.O. Box 432, Chatham 434-203-8062

alisabdavis@gmail.com

Town Council Members:

Janet B. Bishop

610 South Main St., Chatham 434-432-2714

jbishop@chatham-va.gov

William B. Black

338 North Main St., Chatham 434-432-7721

wblack@chatham-va.gov

Robert B. Thompson

P.O. Box 231, Chatham, VA

434-432-8763 - Home 434-432-6211 – Work

rthompson@chatham-va.gov

Town Council Members (continued):

Andrew D. Wall

P.O. Box 1127, Chatham 434-432-6122

awall@chatham-va.gov

Matt Bell mbell@chatham-va.gov

Irvin W. Perry 348 S. Main St., Chatham 941-740-0268

Interim Treasurer/Clerk: Kelly Hawker

Town Attorney: Adams & Fisk PLC 434-432-2531

Assistant Town Manager: Nick Morris

CITY OF DANVILLE

Circuit Court Clerk: Gerald A. Gibson

401 Patton St., Danville 434-799-5168

Commissioner of Revenue: James M. Gillie

311 Memorial Dr., Danville 434-799-5145

Sheriff: Michael Mondul

401 Patton St., Danville 434-799-5135

Treasurer: Sheila Williamson-Branch 311 Memorial Dr., Danville 434-799-5140

Commonwealth’s Attorney: Michael Newman

341 Main St., St. 200, Danville 434-797-1635

City Manager: Ken Larking

427 Patton St. 4th flr, Danville 434-799-5100

klarking@danvilleva.org

DANVILLE CITY COUNCIL

*Meetings are held on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the City Council Chambers on the fourth floor of City Hall located at 427 Patton Street.

Mayor: Alonzo Jones

218 Rockford Plc., Danville 434-250-3231

alonzo.jones@danvilleva.gov

Danville City Council Members:

James Buckner

125 Eden Plc., Danville 434-688-1589

james.buckner@danvilleva.gov

Danville City Council Members (continued):

L.G. Campbell, Jr.

368 Mowbray Arch, Danville 434-793-9493

larry.campbell@danvilleva.gov

Gary P. Miller, MD

209 Updike Plc., Danville 434-799-0908

gary.miller@danvilleva.gov

Sherman Saunders

115 Druid Ln., Danville 434-799-8737

sherman.saunders@danvilleva.gov

Barry Mayo

1100 N. Main St., Apt. B, Danville 434-792-1041

barry.mayo@danvilleva.gov

J. Lee Vogler

118 Grove Park Cir., Danville 434-792-0937

lee.vogler@danvilleva.gov

Madison Whittle

143 Marshall Terr., Apt 6, Danville 434-251-0926

madison.whittle@danvilleva.gov

Bryant Hood

876 Stokes St., Danville (336) 933-1480

byrant.hood@danvilleva.gov

GRETNA TOWN COUNCIL

P.O.

Mayor: R. Keith Motley

P.O. Box 472, Gretna 434-656-6406

keith.motley@townofgretna.org

Vice Mayor: Dianne Jennings

P.O. Box 762, Gretna 434-656-6582

dianne.jennings@townofgretna.org

Town Council Members:

Michael L. Bond

P.O. Box 558, Gretna 434-656-3573

michael.bond@townofgretna.org

Mike Burnette

P.O. Box 1227, Gretna 434-656-8061

mike.burnette@townofgretna.org

Deborah Moran

P.O. Box 630, Gretna 434-656-6079

deborah.moran@townofgretna.org

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Town Council Members:

James Gilbert P.O. Box 781, Gretna james.gilbert@townofgretna.org

Barbara Hubbard

212 Huffmond St., Gretna 434-238-1096

Interim Town Manager: Bill Gillespie 434-656-3989

Town Clerk/Treasurer: Crystal Grubbs

Crystal.Grubbs@townofgretna.org

Town Attorney: Michael Turner 434-656-3989

HURT TOWN COUNCIL

P.O. BOX 760, HURT •(434) 608-0554

*Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Hurt Town Hall.

Mayor: Gary K. Hodnett gary.hodnett@townofhurtva.gov

Vice Mayor: Bob Majure bob.majure@townofhurtva.gov

Town Council Members:

Christopher “Luke” Perdieu luke.perdieu@townofhurtva.gov

Kathy Haymore-Keesee kathy.keesee@townofhurtva.gov

Gary Poindexter gary.poindexter@townofhurtva.gov

Clerk: Kelsie Sligh

Treasurer: Ellen Brumfield

Public Works Coordinator: Joseph Smith

UNITED STATES CONGRESS

Senators: The Honorable Mark R. Warner

459-A Russell Senate Office Bldg., Washington, D.C. 202-224-2023

The Honorable Tim Kaine

388 Russell Senate Office Bldg., Washington, D.C. 202-224-4024

308 Craghead St., Ste. 102A, Danville 434-792-0976

House of Representatives: The Honorable Bob Good

1213 Longworth HOB, Washington, D.C. 202-225-4711

20436 Lynchburg Hwy, Suite F, Lynchburg, VA 434-791-2596

STATE SENATE

Frank M. Ruff

Pocahontas Bldg., Room #E505, Senate of Virginia, P.O. Box 396, Richmond 804-698-7515

P.O. Box 332, Clarksville 434-374-5129

William M. Stanley district20@senate.virginia.gov

Pocahontas Bldg., Room #E504, Senate of Virginia, P.O. Box 396, Richmond 804-698-7520

P.O. Box 96, Glade Hill 540-721-6028

VIRGINIA HOUSE OF DELEGATES

Les Adams

Member Since: 2014

R - Counties of Henry (part) and Pittsylvania (part), City of Martinsville

16th District

Capital Office - General Assembly Bldg

P.O. Box 406, Richmond

804-698-1016

delladams@house.virginia.gov

Room Number: 719

Legislative Assistant: Shani Shorter

Secretary During Session: Julia Bouck

District Office

P.O. Box K, Chatham 434-432-1600

Preferred Name: Danny

Member Since: 2002

R - Counties of Henry (part) and Pittsylvania (part); City of Danville

14th District

Capitol Office - General Assembly Bldg

P.O. Box 406, Richmond 804-698-1014

deldmarshall@house.virginia.gov

Room Number: 702

Legislative Assistant: Mary K. Franklin

Secretary During Session: Jackie Price

District Office

P.O. Box 439, Danville

434-797-5861

434-797-2642 (Fax)

CITY/COUNTY INFORMATION

Budget Department

434-733-8105

City Attorney

434-799-5122

City Manager

434-799-5100

Clerk of Circuit Court

434-799-5168

Commissioner of Revenue

434-799-5145

Community Development

434-799-5260

Danville Regional Airport

434-799-5110

Danville Public Schools

434-799-6400

Danville Utilities

434-799-5155

Economic Development

434-793-1753

Emergency Preparedness

434-799-6535

Finance Department

434-799-5185

Fire Department

434-799-5226

Health Department

434-766-9828

Human Resources

434-799-5241

Jail

434-799-5130

Parks and Recreation

434-799-5200

Public Works

434-799-5245

Registrar

434-799-6560

Social Services

434-799-6537

Transit System

434-799-5144

Treasurer’s Office

434-799-5140

W. Daniel Marshall III

POLICE

NON-EMEGENCY NUMBERS

Danville Police Department

434-799-5111

Danville Sheriff’s Office

434-799-5135

Pittsylvania County Sheriff

434-432-7800

Chatham Police Department

Mon-Fri 9a-5p

434-432-9515

24 Hours

434-432-2222

Gretna Police Department

434-656-6123

Hurt Police Department

434-608-0554

Virginia State Police

800-553-3144

USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS

Community Center at Chatham

434-432-3115

Community Foundation of the Dan River Region

434-793-0884

Dan River Business Development Center

434-793-9100

Danville Community Market

434-797-8961

Danville Economic Development Office

434-793-1753

Danville Museum Fine Arts & History

434-793-5644

Danville Parks, Recreation & Tourism

434-799-5200

Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce

434-836-6990

Danville Science Center

434-799-5160

Danville Welcome Center

434-793-4636

Downtown Danville Association

434-791-4470

Olde Dominion Agricultural Center

434-432-8026

Pittsylvania County Recreation Dept.

434-432-7736

Social Security Administration

800-772-1213

Veterans Affairs

800-827-1000

Voter Registration Danville

434-799-6560

Voter Registration Pittsylvania County

434-432-7971

Libraries

Pittsylvania County Library

434-432-3271

Pittsylvania Library - Gretna

434-656-2579

Pittsylvania Library - Brosville-Cascade

434-685-1285

Pittsylvania Library – Mount Hermon

434-835-0326

Pittsylvania History Center & Library

434-432-8931

Danville Public Library

434-799-5195

Danville Library - Westover

434-799-5152

PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY

GOVERNMENT TELEPHONE LISTINGS

Pittsylvania County All Departments

434-432-7700

Agricultural Development

434-432-7993

Animal Control

434-432-7937

Assistant County Administrator

434-432-7720

Building Inspections

434-432-7755

Central Accounting

434-432-7743

Commissioner of Revenue

434-432-7940

Community Policy/Management

434-432-8371

County Administrator

434-432-7710

Courts:

Adult Probation

434-432-7853

Circuit Court Clerk

434-432-7887

Commonwealth Attorney

434-432-7900

General District Court Clerk

434-432-7879

J & D Court Clerk

434-432-7861

J & D Court Services Unit

434-432-7864

Magistrate’s Office

434-432-7910

Crime Stoppers

800-791-0044

Dispatch

434-432-7931

Electoral Board

434-432-7798

Emergency Management & Communications:

Communications/Dispatchers

434-432-7931

Director

434-432-7920

Fire Marshall

434-432-7936

Farm Services Agency

434-432-7765

Health Department

Pitt./Danville Health District

434-799-5190

Child Development Clinic

434-797-1040

Environmental Health

434-432-7758

Water Programs

434-836-8416

Clinic-Chatham

434-432-7232

Clinic-Danville

434-799-5190

Health Department

Clinic-Gretna

434-656-1266

Jail

434-432-7831

Landfill

434-432-7980

Purchasing

434-432-7744

Recreation Dept

434-432-7736

Registrar

434-432-7971

School Board

434-432-2761

Sheriff’s Office

From Chatham/Danville

434-432-7800

From Gretna/Hurt

434-656-6211

From Whitmell

434-797-9550

Dispatch

434-432-7931

Social Services

Chatham

434-432-7281

Danville

434-799-6543

Gretna

434-656-8407

Soil Conservation

434-432-7768

Treasurer’s Office

434-432-7960

Victim/Witness Program

434-432-7854

Virginia Cooperative Extension

434-432-7770

Zoning Code Compliance

434-432-7750