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FIRES OF CHANGE

Danville’s AAF Tank Museum goes out in flames

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Cover Page: AAF Tank Museum’s final Flamethrower Day. Photo by Bobby Allen Roach.

Opposite Page: Hundreds of people waited in the sun to visit the AAF Tank Museum in Danville to experience its final flamethrower day in September. Photo by Jacob Hancock.

FLAMETHROWER

CHATHAM CRUISE-IN

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Crowds escaped the scorching summer heat as they waited indoors for the next showing of the historic flamethrowers at Danville’s AAF Tank Museum.

Photo by Jacob Hancock.

FIRST FRIDAYS

Event promotes community spirit in Schoolfield

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The Schoolfield Village hosted its first First Fridays event of the year on September 1. There were several vendors, including PeaceLoveJoy, Handcrafts by Ruby, War On Books, At the Cabin, Main Street Art Collective, and VisitSoSi. The Ga-te Shoken food truck served desirable food, whilst DJ Heath Haynes served up some oldtime classics on his vinyl record player and audio system. Family and friends enjoyed their time eating, shopping, and spending time together at the First Fridays event. A raffle was held that included cash prizes to local Schoolfield venues such as Foxglove, The Schoolfield Restaurant, Linden Rose Boutique, and Frank’s. The prizes were drawn at 6:30 p.m.

This year is the 85th anniversary of the 1938 Log Cabin Playhouse located next to the building, formerly known as the

by Ceilidh Hicks

Schoolfield Museum at 917 West Main Street in Danville. Robert S. Kimpleton built the playhouse for the kindergarten, which was later turned into a museum. It was open to the public for viewing and visiting during the event from 5 to 8 p.m.

Several original pieces of history from the Schoolfield Museum Collection were on display to view as well. There are suspicions from local historians that the playhouse may have been built using leftover material from the Schoolfield Employment Office. Visitors were able to enjoy free refreshments inside of the Museum and young children could play in the playhouse as well.

The First Fridays events will be held in the first week of every month until December. The next event will be held on Friday, October 6, at 917 West Main Street in Danville. •

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Shown at top, left: There were many people enjoying the first First Fridays event through art, music, food, and family fun. Top, right: Brittani Callands, the owner of PeaceLoveJoy, had her small business set up at the event with sample body butter, and some of her products out for sale. She can be contacted by phone or email, at 434-234-4662 or peacelovejoy434@gmail.com. Bottom, left: The 1938 Log Cabin Playhouse, ready for visitors to stop by and take a look inside its memory-filled door. Bottom, right: DJ Heath Haynes provides a joyous performance with his vinyl record table for all to enjoy.

FLAMETHROWER FEEL THE HEAT

Guests were out in full force at the AAF Tank Museum’s final flamethrower day.

FLAMETHROWER DAY

Snapshots from Flamethrower Day on September 2, 2023 held at the AAF Tank Museum. Photos by Jacob Hancock

Tickets to the flamethrower spectacle covered general admission to the museum and attendees had the opportunity to view full-size tanks, artifacts from war, historical technology, and more.

FLAMETHROWER FEEL THE HEAT

Those who came to view the flamethrowers in action were clearly warned: Go left for warm, forward for hot, or right for melt–and they meant it, too. The heat was intense even while standing toward the back of the crowd.

FLAMETHROWER DAY

Military uniforms and equipment were not the only artifacts on display at the museum. Vintage cars, such as the Cadillac and Lincoln Continental above, proudly represented classic Americana.

TINY TOWN GOLF

Focuses on family fun under new management

Story & Photos by Ceilidh Hicks

Tiny Town Golf is an 18-hole miniature golf course for community and family, located in the Danville area, providing each customer with a memorable experience each time they may visit.

Bishop Darrell and Sylvia Bruce recently purchased the business a little over two weeks ago.

“We are trying to help build family relationships,” stated Bruce. They are family-oriented, stress-free, smoke-free, and violence-free, and are looking to provide a unique, bonding experience to all guests.

Tiny Town Golf will be undergoing several projects in the future that are focused on the improvement of the business. They plan on providing putt-putt classes, group sessions, and collaborations. Tiny Town Golf is now open every day of the week.

“We are working on upgrading the area, allowing more people with disabilities to play, so we can also give them a

fun time as well,” said Bruce.

They also plan on upgrading the paint on the different hole structures, fences, and other amenities within the course.

The Danville area does not have many places to host events that people can go to and have family fun. Most of the miniature golf courses have closed down in surrounding areas, therefore Tiny Town Golf has the ability to become a central point for families and friends to come together and enjoy their miniature golf experience. Many customers have said that Tiny Town Golf provides the warmest welcome they could have asked for.

The miniature golf course not only offers invigorating puttputt games, but it also offers refreshments and an overall relaxing and fun experience for all customers. The different holes on this course are unique and eye-catching to many. Some of the special holes include the Pinball, Lighthouse,

Windmill, Barn, and Dogleg holes. The course features relaxing water features with waterfalls, one of which is also the new home to a few brightly colored Koi fish. There is also a gathering area in the middle of the course with picnic tables under a shady area for families and friends to eat and relax during their miniature golf experience. Tiny Town Golf also offers the service of hosting parties for those who wish to have a good time with the people they love, and no stress.

Many heartwarming memories have been made at Tiny Town Golf through the years.

“There was a young man that came here a few days ago,

and he had planned a party and some events happened where most of the people didn’t show up because of family issues, so we invited some people to come and sing “Happy Birthday” to him. I think it made his day, he was able to play golf, and everybody played with him,” stated Bruce.

Tiny Town Golf is located at 643 Arnett Boulevard in Danville. They are open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. On Fridays and Saturdays, they are open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and on Sundays, they are open from 3 to 8 p.m.

Inquiries can be made by phone or email at (434) 797-1090 or tinytowngolfva@gmail.com. •

Shown starting on opposite page at top, left: The Windmill is one of the best-loved holes featured on the miniature golf course. Top, Center: Players enjoy the even terrain of the course, and the nature surrounding it. Top, right: The picnic area has a perfect view of the whole course and provides a place to rest. Players can stop here during their game to eat or take a break and hang out in the shade. Second row, left: There is a memorial located alongside the course for the previous owner. Second row, right: Water features are right under parts of the course, giving players a more relaxing experience as they swing their clubs.

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Bohemian beat KEEPING A PULSE ON THE ARTS

Karaoke Night at Two Witches Winery & Brewing Co.

Afun and popular element hidden among the old structures and spotty streetlight in Danville’s Riverside area has become a place of notoriety. Owners Ethan and Julie Brown opened their roomy brewery in May of 2014 (2 Witches recently celebrated their 9-year anniversary). They have hosted live improv, area bands, a Whiffle Ball league for grown-ups, comedians, youth workshops, open mic night, public meetings, and, of course, Karaoke Night the first Friday of each month. They also host special events and can provide locally owned food trucks with a plethora of varieties of classic and international cuisine. Their staff is close-knit and friendly, and the parking is ample. It is a family-owned and operated establishment. Before I forget, you can check in with 2W on their Facebook page and check “events” and “posts” for any adjustments to the schedule.

So here I am standing at 209 Trade Street in the cloudy, damp moonlight, my car grumbling behind me, attempting to open the beautiful, Oz-like gate bearing the “2 Witches” token. Once you walk up the deck and see all the happy people inside enjoying the music, brews and association, you feel like you’re heading into a private club, where people know you and the bartenders have your favorite drink ready. And whether your new or not local, it only takes a few smiles and greetings to assimilate into this spirited, joyful crowd.

As I entered the establishment with my family, I was literally shocked by all of the aesthetic remodeling Ethan, Julie and the other associates had done. I have not been to the 2W brewery since briefly before the COVID-19 pandemic, but the Browns have kept busy. A dividing wall has always been in place making for a small back room for meetings to be held, as well as housing the men’s and

Story & Photos by Kelly Hofman

Two Witches Owners Ethan and Julie Brown

women’s rest rooms, so they have now opened up the full floor plan. The larger, high-tech-laden stage is in the center of the venue. The lighting, table coordination and customer service are a boon to 2W’s already sterling reputation. These new, well-planned changes are welcome. So kudos 2 Witches on not only a chic, modish joint for families (including well-behaved children most of whom were there for Karaoke, it seemed), but a clean and well-managed establishment for locals and those visiting Southern Virginia also. I have myself recommended 2WB to others for parties and hangout time. Now let’s talk about their products for a moment. 2W makes their own wines using local vineyards and offer a large variety of local reds, whites and others for a good price, or you can try it by the glass. 2 Witches famous home-made Sangria is brewed with fresh fruit right in it. The brewery even offers a number of

home-made flavored seltzers. Last but not least is the 2 Witches selection of beers, of which they offer ten choices daily and rotate the flavors on a calendar. I like to get the sampler-4 four-ounce brews in any flavor. Last time we sampled a coffee flavored beer, a chocolatey offering, a creamsicle inspired brew, and the 2W classic “McLean’s Milk Stout.” You can order a small glass or a full pint of this classic dark brew with 4.7% alcohol per serving. Other varieties include “Double, Double, Toil & Trouble,” “TYEDYE,” “Trainwreck S’mores Porter,” and even “Grapeful Dead”. All brews, even specialties, are available on tap.

The Browns maintain strict regulations to keep their one-of-a-kind brewery a place with a calm and upbeat atmosphere. They meticulously check for valid ID’s and underage wannabe drinkers. They even provide a unique schedule compared to many bars and pubs in the area. Tuesday and Wednesday are closed for maintenance. Monday and Thursday they are open from 5-9PM. Friday and Saturday are the late nights, closing at 10PM. And for those of you who like to enjoy a brew on Sunday, they’re open from 2-7PM.

On Fridays- starting at 7PM- 2 Witches hosts “Wicked Karaoke” So while you drink your beverage of choice, Matt “Matty D” Doss (DJ for WWDN “The Dan” Radio station in Danville) works his high-tech magic as eager volunteers grace the stage and sing every sort of music you can possibly imagine-classics, romantic messages to others, songs from their youth. Matty D . has just about anything you feel like belting out to a crowd. People of all ages are present-laughing and cheering on even if a young person has picked a song that patrons are unfamiliar with, or if you’re not in the best tune-they still support these brave troubadours and guileless romantics that grace the stage for our entertainment. As you socialize, you hear the sounds of Springsteen’s “Born To Run” and a duet of Heart’s “Alone.”

As a whole, 2 Witches Winery and Brewing Co. has a pleasant, fun-filled atmosphere that people can enjoy even if they don’t want the alcohol experience. There are plenty of non-alcoholic beverages as well. So be sure to check them out-listen with a friend, sing, dance, or simply sit and enjoy the experience. I’ll see you next month, my Fellow Bohemians. •

“Matty D” (Matt Doss) spinning tunes for performers like Eboni Sky who is performing Alicia Keys “Girl on Fire.”

The Traveling Tribune

The Chatham Star-Tribune encourages readers to submit photos of themselves taken on vacation while holding a copy of the community newspaper to be printed in a later edition. Here are some of the recently submitted photos with the Star-Tribune proudly on display.

Shown at left: Conner Finney, Jim Dooley, Pam Dooley, and Jesse Finney recently traveled on an Alaskan cruise, which made a stop in beautiful Juneau, Alaska. Shown at right: John and Melody Clanton honeymooned in the British Virgin Islands in August. Their first stop was the island of Tortola. The trip would not have been complete without their copy of the Star-Tribune! Melody is the former Melody Shelton of Java and the daughter of Joan Shelton and the late Franklin Shelton.

QUICK SNACK

Jack’s

Aims to find new ownership, continue legacy

Story by Bobby Allen Roach

Arestaurant that has served Gretna citizens and visitors alike for generations, is available for purchase.

Jack’s Quick Snack, a beloved local eatery that has been serving the Gretna community and beyond for over 50 years, is undergoing a change of ownership while remaining dedicated to its enduring legacy. Shirley Shelton, who co-founded the establishment with her late husband Jack Shelton, recently shared insights about the decision.

The decision to transition ownership follows the passing of Jack Shelton in March of this year. Shirley, at 83, expressed her readiness to retire after years of dedicated service. She emphasized that the establishment had become an integral part of her life over the 52 years they ran it. “I’ve lived here pretty much for 52 years. I’m definitely grateful for the experience,” she said.

The Sheltons opened the restaurant in 1967 as a hot dog trailer donning the name “Jack’s Quick Snack: World’s Smallest Diner” as a means to supplement their income while working at Klopman Mills. The restaurant quickly expanded into a small building on South Shelton Street to sell short-order food and ice cream. The restaurant’s legacy has been built on quality and affordability. Shirley highlighted their commitment to serving high-quality food at reasonable prices. Over the years, the menu expanded to include a variety of offerings, including hamburgers, hot dogs, French fries, ice cream, chicken, barbecue, and fish. The resilience of Jack’s

Quick Snack is exemplified by its ability to weather challenges, including the recent COVID-19 pandemic. The establishment’s design, primarily focused on takeout, proved advantageous during these times.

Since Jack’s passing, Shirley has continued to operate the restaurant but now, she said, she is ready to see it taken over by new owners. While she expressed mixed emotions about the transition, she fondly remembered the interactions with her staff over the years. With a smile, she reminisced about the numerous employees who have contributed to the establishment’s success. While the change in ownership marks the end of an era, the legacy of Jack’s Quick Snack is set to continue as it embarks on a new chapter.

The sale is being handled by Chris Davies, a representative from Lauren Bell Real Estate, who said trade secrets such as recipes will also be included in the sale.

Davies emphasized that Jack’s Quick Snack would not be closing down during this transition. In fact, the intention is to keep the business operational under new ownership. The establishment holds a special place in the community, not only in Gretna but also in the surrounding area, making it a vital and cherished institution.

The news of the change in ownership has sparked various reactions from loyal customers who expressed sadness at the potential closure online, but Jack’s Quick Snack will continue to operate and is actively seeking new owners.

As the community watches the transition unfold, the hope remains that a new owner will step forward to embrace Jack’s Quick Snack and uphold its rich history for generations to come.

Anyone interested in purchasing the thriving business should contact Realtor Chris Davies at 434-221-9777. •

Shown in Photos

Color: Shirley and Jack Shelton stand in front of the same 20” x 24” building where they started their restaurant business. BW: Shirley and Jack Shelton are pictured in front of their first building on South Shelton Street in 1972 holding a large dollar bill. Family: Jack and Shirley Shelton, center, pose for a family portrait.

THE VEGGIE SHACK

Wholesome offerings rooted in family & community

The Veggie Shack, founded by Robin and Clarence Emerson in 2018, is a well-loved shop to purchase fresh local vegetables and beautiful flowers.

“We raise everything here on the farm, everything we sell, we raise on the farm,” said Emerson. They started The Veggie Shack in 2018 for their grandchildren. They would bring their selection of vegetables to the farmers market, but that wasn’t the best way for them to go about their small business. They opened up a small building to customers on their farm, which was later expanded into a larger building. Word of mouth and going to the farmers market was the primary source of new visitors for The Veggie Shack. They became involved with advertising on social media as well, which has given them a lot of traffic. Robin and Clarence greatly appreciate their new and repeat customers.

The Veggie Shack sells homegrown vegetables and flowers to everyone. They own a large, beautiful sunflower field down a long path past their farm. They don’t use any products on their crops that may be harmful to the vegetables. “We aren’t organic,

but we don’t use anything that I would be scared to use. I could pick it and eat it off the vine,” stated Emerson. The types of vegetables they offer range from several kinds of squash to tomatoes, or most vegetables that can be found in the garden.

Customers can expect a warm and welcoming experience and atmosphere with every visit to The Veggie Shack. They stay busy during the week, and customers love coming back after they’ve had a taste of their fresh produce. The Veggie Shack is family-oriented, Christian-based, and operates through honesty and family. “Our goal is to make sure that people have good, fresh, safe vegetables to enjoy,” stated Emerson.

The Veggie Shack is located at 333 Emerson Road, Dry Fork, VA 24549. They are open Monday through Friday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Customers can see announcements about closed dates or farm-related posts on their Facebook page, The Veggie Shack - Emerson Road Family Farms. For inquiries, customers can contact The Veggie Shack by email at iampotterylady@ gmail.com. •

Story & Photos by Ceilidh Hicks

Shown on opposite page: From left, Amanda Smotherman, Clarence and Robin’s daughter, Clarence, and Robin Emerson inside of The Veggie Shack, wearing the welcoming smiles for customers that they always do. Above starting at top: The sunflower field blooms a beautiful, happy yellow as far as the eye can see at the farm. Clarence and Robin adore their grandchildren, who make and sell bracelets inside of The Veggie Shack alongside the fresh honey and pottery products.

Cruise-in CHATHAM

Once every summer month, Chatham, Virginia’s Main Street becomes home to nearly 100 vintage cars for the Virginia-Carolina Classic Chevy Club’s Cruise-in. This popular event is always well attended and creates opportunities for attendees to enjoy viewing fully restored historical automobiles as well as local food vendors and more.

Photos by Ceilidh Hicks

Shown at top, left: 1964 Ford Fairlane T-Bolt owned by Ronnie Haskins, from Penhook. Bottom, left: 1955 Chevrolet owned by Nelson Osborne, from Climax. He has owned this car for about seven years. Shown above: 1953 Ford F100 owned by Larry Ingle, from Bassett.

Top row, at left: 1971 Duster owned by Fred Durfey, he bought it about three months ago, from a Dream Cars museum in Kansas City. Top row, at right: Randy Mangus has owned this 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air for over 30 years, having it “on the road” for 10 years. Bottom row, at left: Hundreds of people came out to the streets of Chatham to enjoy the wonderful cars out on display. Bottom row, at right (top): This 1984 Chevrolet C10 belongs to Patrick Cobbs, from Ruffin, NC. He has owned it for about three years. Bottom row, at right (bottom): Victor Blackburn has owned this 1969 Chevelle Super Sport for six years. Blackburn says, “To my understanding, it’s called a Carolina Special because North Carolina was the only state that painted it that color.”

CORVETTE RACING

Triumphs at VIR

Story by Tom Mathewson

Corvette Racing kept its GTD Pro championship hopes alive with a victory in Sunday’s Michelin GT Challenge at Virginia International Raceway.

In the GTD Pro division, an undercut strategy by the No. 3 Chevrolet Corvette C8.R GTD on the final pit stop took the lead over the then-leading VasserSullivan Lexus RC F GT3 of Ben Barnicoat and put Jordan Taylor, codriver with Antonio Garcia for Corvette racing, at the head of the field.

Barnicoat driving the #14 Lexus would go on to finish the race in second place. Third place in the Pro division was collected by the #9 Pfaff Motorsports Porsche 911 GT3R

In the GTD division, the top three places were taken by

Paul Miller Racing’s Madison Snow in the #1 BMW M4 GT3. Number two on the podium was the Turner Motorsport BMW M4 GT3 driven by Robby Foley and taking 3rd place was Philip Ellis driving Winward Racing’s Mercedes-AMC GT3

The race featured two full course cautions, the first for a heavy crash by David Brule in the No. 92 Porsche GT3, followed by brake issues for Misha Goikhberg, who crashed the No. 78 Lamborghini Huracan GT3 EVO2.

The Weathertech Sportscar Championship has two remaining events in the 2023 season. The series will move on to Indianapolis Motor Speedway Sept. 15-17 and will have its finale at Road Atlanta’s Motul Petit Le Mans. •

Photos shown are from Michelin GT Challenge at VIR

GTD Pro and GTD field heading down the Rollercoaster to the start flag.

GTD Pro winner Chevrolet Corvette heading down the Rollercoaster.

The Pfaff Motorsports Porsche 911GT3 R finished 3rd in GTD Pro.

The 3rd place GTD 57 Windward Racing Mercedes-AMC GT3 rounding Oaktree corner.

Race winning Corvette driver Jordan Taylor at the pre-race Grid Walk.

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

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

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

campinparadise.com

paradiselakecg@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

TaKessa (Keisha) Walker twalker@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

PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY

BOARD OF SUPERVISERS

*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: Nancy Eanes 8785 Kentuck Road, Ringgold 434-343-9599

nancy.eanes@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

County Administrator: Stuart Turille

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

vaden.hunt@pittgov.org

PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY

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

P.O.

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

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

WWW.DANVILLE-VA.GOV

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

P.O. Box 3300, Danville 434-250-3231

alonzo.jones@danvilleva.gov

Danville City Council Members:

James Buckner

P.O. Box 3300, Danville 434-688-1589

james.buckner@danvilleva.gov

WWW.PITTGOV.ORG

Danville City Council Members (continued):

L.G. Campbell, Jr.

P.O. Box 3300, Danville 434-793-9493

larry.campbell@danvilleva.gov

Gary P. Miller, MD

P.O. Box 3300, Danville 434-799-0908

gary.miller@danvilleva.gov

Sherman Saunders

P.O. Box 3300, Danville 434-799-8737

sherman.saunders@danvilleva.gov

Barry Mayo

P.O. Box 3300, Danville 434-792-1041

barry.mayo@danvilleva.gov

J. Lee Vogler

P.O. Box 3300, Danville 434-792-0937

lee.vogler@danvilleva.gov

Madison Whittle

P.O. Box 3300, Danville 434-251-0926

madison.whittle@danvilleva.gov

Bryant Hood

P.O. Box 3300, 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:

Jeremiah Knowles jeremiah.knowles@townofhurtva.gov

Kathy Haymore-Keesee kathy.keesee@townofhurtva.gov

Gary Poindexter gary.poindexter@townofhurtva.gov

Glen Mitchell

glen.mitchell@townofhurt.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

W. Daniel Marshall III

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 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

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

Crime Stoppers

800-791-0044

Dispatch

434-432-7931

Electoral Board

434-432-7798

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

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

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

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