Patrick Henry Orator Spring 2017

SPRING 2017

THE MAGAZINE OF PATRICK HENRY FAMILY SERVICES

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In This Issue:

What Our Friends Help Us Achieve

Proper Fun!

Legacy Luncheon Honors Our Friends

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Editor’s Note:

What Are You Doing For Others?

One of our younger boys was running really fast recently, trying to keep up with the older boys as they played football. He stumbled, fell rather hard, and was embarrassed. He could have been laughed at and teased. He could have been left behind. He could have stomped off mad. None of these “could ofs” happened. Within seconds one boy turned and helped him up, another two boys retied a shoe each, and he soon started running again.

These boys share no family blood line, but they do share a strong sense of community and responsibility taught not only by their committed houseparents, but demonstrated everyday by the staff at Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Homes. Sometimes I cannot help but think that in our world of out of control entitlement and selfishness

that everyone could be served well by spending a little time in a group-home setting.

While no child should have to grow up living without his real family, we make sure that if they do and are with us that we provide an encouraging, stable, safe, and nurturing environment. As our youth see and experience this each day, they begin to demonstrate these traits themselves. In effect, they become changeagents, whether it be at school, on a sports field, at a party, etc.

Martin Luther King, Jr. once asked, “What are you doing for others?” Our youth do just what they see our houseparents and staff do, they see them caring, thus they care.

Questions or comments about The Orator?

Contact Jennifer Wall at 434-376-2006, ext. 213 or at jwall@patrickhenry.org

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

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

Chief Executive Officer Robert J. Day, M.S.W., M. DIV Board of Trustees, Executive Committee Mr. Steve Bowery, Salem Ms. Bonnie B. Crews, Rustburg Mrs. Beverley E. Dalton, Altavista Mr. Michael F. Daly, Lynchburg Mr. J. Michael Davidson, Brookneal Mr. David J. Marshall, Forest Mr. Aubrey L. Mason, Lynchburg Mr. Winfred D. Nash, Appomattox Mr. Brandon S. Osterbind, Esq., Rustburg Mr. J. Blair Smith, Appomattox Mr. Hunter R. Watson, Farmville A financial statement is available with the State Division of Consumer Affairs.

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

Administration - 434-376-2006 Admissions - 434-376-6917 Fax - 434-376-3003 Web - www.patrickhenry.org

Photo Credits In This Issue

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Our Mission........................................................3

Homes of Hope................................................16

A Message From Our CEO...........................4–5

Straight Talk with Robert Day.........................17

Ted Macvaugh Joins PHFS..........................6–7

Will You Take Some More Money... ?........... 18

A Giving Heart....................................................7

Quest for the Ancient Sword of Wisdom.......19

Diapers for Babies.............................................8

Capital Campaign Almost Reached...... 20–21

SFFC Delivers Much Needed Support..........8–9

God & Golf................................................22–23

The Reviews Say It Best.......................... 10–11

With a Little Help from Our Friends....... 24–25

Hope for Tomorrow Expands to Danville...... 12

Margaret Ricks – A Deep Rooted Love........ 26

Kelly Myers Joins Hope for Tomorrow.......... 13

The Honor and Memorial Register........ 27–38

Proper Fun!............................................... 14–15

Valentine's Day................................................ 39

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Nick and Bambi Durham Kathy Guthrie Clarissa Bates Scott and Pam Massey Ed McCann Contributions: Donate online at www.patrickhenry.org, or mail to: Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Homes 264 Red Hill Road P.O. Box 1398 Brookneal, VA 24528-1398

OUR MISSION: To meet the needs of every child before us, resulting in the maximum impact for that Child, in the shortest time possible, in the most efficient way possible, always in a loving and professional manner.

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he vision of Patrick Henry Family Services (PHFS) is the backbone of our organization. In order to fulfill that vision and to help children and families contend with the overwhelming challenges posed by today’s turbulent cultural trends, we have built upon the original 1961 residential care concept with a series of interconnecting ministries. Each ministry complements the other and together they work to make a difference in the lives of hurting children.

Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Homes (PHBGH) was founded as a living memorial to one of America’s most passionate patriots and orators. PHBGH is our cornerstone site operation which has served vulnerable youth for 56 years. Our five sites minister to children ages five through twenty-four and are able to handle up to 40 youth at a time. Each home is under the care of Christian houseparents, who model a loving family environment and encourage youth through all challenges.

Hope for Tomorrow Counseling (HFT) one of PHFS ever expanding ministries, currently operates Christian counseling centers in Lynchburg, South Boston, Farmville, Bedford, and Danville. Founded to serve the counseling needs of our own youth, due to its success has grown to serve the needs of over 900 hurting children and adults across Virginia. Over the years, we have realized that many of the situations that led children to our care might have been avoided through counseling.

Hat Creek Camps invites children of all ages to explore and enjoy 345 acres of picturesque rolling hills and adventure packed challenges during summer camp no matter their economic circumstances. At camp, children experience the excitement and achievement associated with outdoor activities, while benefitting from the example of Christian mentors. The Hammersley Center at Hat Creek offers year round serene conference services to churches, businesses, clubs and civic groups.

Safe Familes for Children helps parents who are struggling to provide a safe home due to varying circumstances, temporarily place their children in the safe and loving homes of volunteers. While their children are being cared for, parents are given the breathing room they need to restore stability in their lives. They are supported in myriad ways through Safe Families volunteers, in order to help reunite their family as soon as possible.

Straight Talk Radio is an inspirational radio program offering motivating, uplifting and

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860 Red Hill Road | Brookneal, VA 24528 | 434.376.2006 | www.patrickhenry.org

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A Message From Our CEO

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e at Patrick Henry Family Services are blessed to have such a thoughtful and engaged base of support. Our compassionate army of donors are more like partners than contributors. You truly are friends. Together we have accomplished a great deal these past few years. Here is a short summary:

We purchased Hat Creek Camp, raised nearly a million dollars for capital improvements, and have served over 700 campers the past four years. Truly amazing by any standard.

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We have expanded our counseling ministry, Hope for Tomorrow, beyond Lynchburg to the communities of South Boston, Farmville, Bedford, and Danville.

With your help we gave tangible aid to thousands of individuals, couples, and families. We have been there at the critical time of their crisis, prevented untold pain and trauma, and have brought healing to the wounds of previous hurts. We’ve saved marriages, restored families, and enhanced the quality of life.

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We established the Patrick Henry Academy in order to improve the academic outcomes for the children in the Boys and Girls Homes. Whether a child is attending the academy full-time, or going to public school, every pupil is supported by the qualified staff and the resources you made possible. This has resulted in some remarkable progress in both grades and behavior.

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Last summer we launched Safe Families for Children with the vision to serve the residential care needs of younger children, and to divert the children at risk of abuse and neglect from the Foster Care system.

With the volunteer help of local churches, we have already served dozens of children, and their families the past six months.

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Homes of Hope, a program arm of Safe Families, provides a safe and nurturing place for young mothers and their small children. With your investment, children in the Foster Care system have been returned to their moms who are now better prepared to care for them. The cost of this program, in comparison to the long term good it’s doing, is phenomenal. The cost of this program, in comparison to it's long-term good, is worth every penny.

Our foundational ministry, Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Homes, has provided a sanctuary for hundreds of children who had nowhere to go. In addition to housing, feeding, and clothing these precious kids, we have also provided recreational and cultural opportunities. By your gracious support, we’ve been able to enhance the quality of the facilities, the effectiveness of the program, and the excellence of care each child receives at the Boys and Girls Homes.

Your faithful giving has helped meet the needs of vulnerable children and distressed families throughout Virginia and beyond. Because of your generosity, we never turn anyone away from any of our services due to their inability to pay. Furthermore, we were able to do all this without government funding. Few organizations can say that. Good job everyone!

Look What You've Helped Us Achieve!

What’s next? As you know, we are never satisfied with the present. There remain too many children, with far too many needs, to ever become complacent.

The focus the next several months will be our legacy ministry, Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Homes. We need more residential care options to serve the various, and growingly complex problems of the children before us. We are turning away children

because we either don’t have the appropriate facilities, the properly trained staff, or the right location to meet their needs. We must build a strong relationship with Social Services. We must work with them if we want to help the thousands of children in the system. It’s also essential we do more to challenge the poisonous culture that continues to put these innocent kids in harmful situations.

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orking with children is what Ted MacVaugh does best; he has worked with at-risk youth in various settings for 23 years. Ted is in the rare position of knowing what it is like not only to live on the streets, but to also grow up at Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch located 42 miles from Amarillo, Texas. At age 10, Ted became a run-away. He would live on the streets of Houston, Texas for the next two years.

Ted MacVaugh Joins PHFS as the Assistant Director of Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Homes

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“I would rummage through dumpsters looking for McDonald peel offs – a free French fry, a free soft drink, occasionally, a free hamburger,” said Ted. “Because I was so young I was also able to sneak in the elementary school every once in a while and act like I was an attending student. I would eat in their cafeteria and, occasionally, take a shower in the gym. Because the schools have such a huge student body, no one suspected that I was living on the streets.”

“It all came to an end when I was stabbed in the back. My Dad was telephoned and immediately came. My Dad was a great man. He was a volunteer fireman and a truck driver which meant he was often gone. He took two weeks off from his job just trying to figure out what to do with me.”

“A friend told my dad about Cal Farley. He immediately telephoned Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch

and Cal Farley’s son-in-law came to interview me and my parents. As Mr. Harriman was leaving, my Dad asked what were the chances that they would take me. He said he was on the way to interview another boy for admission, but before doing so he was going to make the telephone call for my admission. It was the first time I ever saw my Dad cry – he knew they could save my life and that is exactly what they did.”

Ted MacVaugh witnessed in his own experience, just like many of the youth living at Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Homes, what it was like not having anywhere to go. In addition to growing up at the ranch, Ted would also work there for a total of 15 years.

"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me," Philippians 4:13

“Not only did they save my life, they loved me through some pretty negative behavior, and they gave me an amazing education. They sent me through undergraduate school at West Texas A&M University where I received a Psychology degree. I later returned to West Texas A&M University to earn a Master’s degree in social work, again paid for by Cal Farley. As you can image I am eternally grateful to Cal Farley, not only because I am alive and well educated, but because I have a burning love for helping children just like me.”

“My Cal Farley roommate and best friend to this day is Andy Justus, a news anchor and realtor in Amarillo, Texas. He led me to Christ. His favorite Bible verse, Philippians 4:13, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me," is one that I believe relates best to working with children. With the strength of Christ, we can do those things that can not only save a youth's life, but we can love them through the pain and restore their trust.”

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hristmas was a bit different this past year at PHBGH. Instead of just ensuring that our youth received needed gifts, we gave each resident some money thinking that they could purchase what they really liked.

Wow, the outcome was something we did not see coming, regarding many of the youth! They took their monies and set out to purchase gifts not for themselves, but for cottage mates, houseparents, family members, and special staff.

One young lady spent all she had on others, but that was not enough for her. Katlynn then took time to give each person receiving one of her gifts a hand written note of appreciation for being in her life.

Though she did not have a whole lot to spend on the gifts purchased, Katelynn expended a million dollars’ worth of gratitude and genuine love.

“I gave because I love these people and the girls here are just like sisters,” said Katlynn. “Living in the Howe Cottage has worked miracles. I think more positively now and I am happy!”

“Best of all was seeing her precious joy in giving,” said Lauren, her house mother. “Not only did she lift up herself, Katlynn lifted us all up as she exemplified Christ-like love.”

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he Department of Virginia American Legion Auxiliary is no stranger to Patrick Henry Family Services. In fact, they and the Alice Kyle District of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs of Virginia are the only two organizations that can boast of having continually supported Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Homes for 56 years!

“Throughout the years not only have their donations been substantial, they have been dependable,” said CEO Robert Day. “With their support, our second cottage was built on the Brookneal campus, English Cottage. They gave us the much-loved and used craft house, and with a recent donation of $4,000 we were able to purchase a ‘Smart Board’ for Patrick Henry Academy. These are just three samplings of their generosity!”

In July, Robert Day received a telephone call from Faye Wells, Department of Virginia Children and Youth Chairman. She asked that he give her a list of where he felt there were specific needs.

“When Mr. Day told me about Homes of Hope and how Patrick Henry Family Services was now helping homeless mothers with babies, I said that is it!” commented Faye Wells. “Babies roll through diapers, so we started a donation campaign called Diapers for Babies. We collected over 100 boxes and packages of diapers, over 65 pounds of baby clothing, and packages of diaper wipes. In addition, we are collecting funds throughout this year to help with the home’s expenses.”

“Giving to PHFS is an opportunity to make a real difference in lives.

Throughout the years we have consistently watched PHFS change lives, save lives, enrich lives, and protect lives. It is rewarding to us that we are able to support their commitment to others. For God and Country, we advocate for veterans, educate our citizens, mentor youth, and promote patriotism, good citizenship, peace and security – as stated in part of the American Legion Auxiliary mission statement.”

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ired, worried, anxious, and desperate to move, it was the 23rd of December and Natarsha along with her four children were scheduled for that move, but there was no help, nor was there a truck. Through Safe Families for Children (SFFC) help arrived including SFFC staff and members of Thomas Road Baptist church. Here is Natarsha’s thank you letter to those that made life better just in time for Christmas!

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Dear Supporters,

Natarsha

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Worst of Mothers...

Best of Moms THE REVIEWS SAY IT BEST: “A poignant story about being born into poverty, not only physical but spiritual poverty. Reading how Robert with God's help overcame his childhood to become the man of God he is today touches ones very heart. He has been able to take his past and use it effectively to minister to young people of all ages to give them a hope and a worth.”

- Barb “Worst of Mothers ... Best of Moms” is not only a poignant glimpse into the childhood of a man I know and respect, but is also a powerful challenge to all of us who care about children. ... If you care about or are caring for children with a history of trauma, this book is a must-read.”

- Claudia “Much of my reading is for inspiration and encouragement and this book speaks to both. ... My eyes were opened to the reality of so many children around us today who suffer in unimaginable circumstances and are wounded for life, generation after generation. ... I owe a lot to Mr. Day for his willingness to let us see what for him must have been incredibly painful.”

- David “I grew up with Robert J. Day and can personally attest to the trueness of what he writes. ... This book is amazing and must have been very hard for Robert to write. He does not hold back and writes some pretty tough things to comprehend (especially for a child). Thank goodness he does. Let’s all learn something from this book.”

- Amazon Customer “Very eye opening into the culture of poverty and how it impacts our society. A must-read for anyone who cares about children suffering poverty, abuse, and terrible situations.”

- Katie “How can you say you love a book that tells the story of such a devastating childhood, except that Robert J. Day has written his story with hope on every page? His story shocked and saddened me, but did not leave me hopeless. It left me with a resolve to care and get involved.”

- Amazon Customer “One of the most compelling books I've read in years!”

- Janelle

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AVAILABLE JUNE 15 Watch for news of upcoming book signings and “Meet the Author” events throughout Central and Southside Virginia.

PRE-ORDER FORM When you pre-order Desperately Healed...My Journey to Wholeness you will receive a free copy of Straight Talk for the Journey, a devotional-style collection of inspirational messages from the daily radio broadcast Straight Talk with Robert Day. (This is an exclusive offer only for pre-orders of Robery Day’s newest book).

Simply fill in your name and mailing address, and enclose your payment of $15.74 each ($14.95 + .79 tax).

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Mail check to: Patrick Henry Family Services | 1621 Enterprise Dr. | Lynchburg, VA 24502

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HOPE FOR TOMORROW Counseling Counseling Center Expands to Danville Tomorrow

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much-anticipated goal was accomplished by Patrick Henry A MINISTRY OF Family Services when their Hope Patrick Henry for Tomorrow Counseling ministry Family Services (HFT) celebrated the opening of a Danville office at 753 Main Street last fall with an Open House and Ribbon Cutting. A ministry of PHFS, HFT has been offering professional Christian-based counseling for all ages since its first office opened in 2007 in Lynchburg.

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“We are very pleased that our professional, Christianbased counseling services are now available to the Danville community,” said Director of HFT, Jim Herron. “Danville is a key community in Southside Virginia, and we are pleased to be able to add our services as a resource to the area. We have wanted to open a counseling center there for quite a while, it just took time to find the right location. We are looking forward to serving individuals of all ages, couples, and families. We want to work especially with the cdhurch community, AA M MIINNIISSTTRRYY as OOFF we offer faith-based counseling.”

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Family Family Services Services “We have two excellent licensed therapists currently working in the Danville counseling center, Jonci Berneche and Susan Chandler.

Both therapists are trained and experienced in counseling children, adolescents, and adults, and will help resolve conflict, mend

relationships, and, whenever possible, restore families. They can intervene in situations of depression, marital problems, addiction, anxiety, and much more. Through counseling, and connections with resources and tools, we believe that our clients are better equipped to work through the challenging situations they face.”

Founded initially to offer counseling for the youth of Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Homes, HFT has rapidly become a successful outreach due to its effective reputation with youth and focus on restorative services for families. AA MMIINNIISSTTRRYY OOFF

Patrick Henry Henry In addition toPatrick the newly opened Family Family Services Services Danville office, HFT has counseling offices in Lynchburg, South Boston, Farmville, and Bedford. To learn more about HFT, schedule an appointment, or receive additional event details, please telephone 434-239-4949 or visit www.hopefortomorrowcounseling.org.

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or I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) Kelly Myers is passionate about helping people find their inner strength as they work through painful issues of depression, anxiety, substance abuse, bereavement, and more. Through her strengthbased counseling, she heals and enriches countless lives as she utilizes cognitive behavior and solution-focused therapies.

“I want to help people realize how strong they are and that with faith they can overcome anything,” said Myers.

“For as long as I can remember, I dreamed of being a lawyer. After I graduated with my bachelor's I went

to work for an attorney, but realized very quickly that it was not for me.

I discovered that my favorite part of the job was assisting an intellectually disabled older couple with their activities of daily living. That couple was so kind and inspiring. I knew then that I needed to make a life change and get my degree in social work.”

“After years of juggling case management, I knew that at the counseling level I could make so much more of a real difference in people’s lives. In order to get my license, I worked under an Licensed Clinical Social Worker in private practice. She was fantastic and her passion for her clients was contagious.”

“I wish there was more of a push to get quality professionals in rural areas,” lamented Myers.

Services and Hope for Tomorrow Counseling. I want to be a part of something great that can help my own community.”

Kelly received her Bachelor of Science degree from Glenville State College in West Virginia in 2006 and her Master of Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2010. She and her husband Chris have one daughter, Samantha “Sam” who is two. As well, the Myers family have four inside dogs.

Admittedly her house is always crazy, but she absolutely loves it!

In closing Kelly shares, “I love to garden, but don't necessarily see myself as having a green thumb.

There is something cathartic about planting and seeing God's creations.

If you see me, and have any tips, please share!”

“Growing up in a rural county, I appreciate how much of a struggle it is to find resources and when found, how backlogged they can be.

That's one reason I am so proud to be a part of Patrick Henry Family

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ne of the many things that is so meaningful within the Patrick Henry Family Services organization is everyone’s exceptional dedication to serving youth and families. It seems that in all areas of our ministries there are exciting things and events happening. One such event was the fall Harvest Dinner held for all the youth of Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Homes.

After weeks of planning and preparation, we report that the evening’s event will long be remembered. The youth came dressed in their Sunday best, the houseparents came to serve as waiters and waitresses, and our staff chef prepared an amazing four course Thanksgivi ng feast. First, there was an hour of etiquette instruction regarding a proper meal, including how to seat a lady and acceptable dinner conversation. While the boys and girls laughed and giggled a bit, one clearly saw that they were curious and eager to learn.

Then there were door prizes, followed by a delectable dinner. The warm pumpkin pie with whipped cream was the biggest hit! The evening closed with great fun as one of our youth asked if all the boys, girls and adults could participate in a Mannequin Challenge.

As this event unfolded, all were exceptionally thankful that evening for life-lessons learned while in an environment of care and fun. It was reminiscent of a true family. Parents work with their children to insure strong growth alongside laughter, safety, and fun.

Most of our youth do not have that in their own families, but it is something we seem to do well.

“I never thought being in a room with so many people being ‘proper’ would be such fun,” said one of our boys!

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Everyone strikes a pose for the "Mannequin Challenge" at the Harvest Dinner!

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he Community Thanksgiving Service has been a project of the Brookneal Woman’s Club for 47 years. Community churches and pastors are invited to participate in this meaningful Thanksgiving service. The Red Hill Garden Club decorates for the event and there is special music, this year by Steven and Carol Wood. PHFS CEO Robert delivered the sermon with a plea, “To turn hearts back to children, to the orphans, and to the unwanted child.” Photographed on the above right are members of the Brookneal Woman’s Club with Robert Day.

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Homes of Hope opened its first home for homeless mothers on May 27, 2016. Its mission is to provide a continuum of services and support for single, young homeless moms and their babies, which will keep children safe and mothers strong. Since opening, Homes of Hope has seen a steady stream of mothers and babies in need of assistance. Please contact Debbie Musselman at (434) 444-4600 for more information.

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f you live in the Lynchburg area, you might just see one of the Patrick Henry Family Services collection jars around for the benefit of their Safe Families for Children (SFFC) ministry. A collection campaign is underway through May 31 in support of the many needs of this growing program.

Originally founded in Chicago, Illinois, in 2002, SFFC has successfully helped tens of thousands of families remain intact when faced with temporary crisis situations. The SFFC program creates safe havens for children in need, providing a stable environment that shields them from neglect while their families resolve issues ranging from unemployment, homelessness, hospitalization, or even brief incarceration. Children are temporarily placed with trained and vetted Christian families while parental issues are resolved.

We encourage anyone to pick up jars and get them out to work staff or just individually take them home and fill them. For more information regarding the jars or to pick up a jar, please come by our office at 1621 Enterprise Drive, Lynchburg, VA or telephone Sheree Bryant or Ruby Caskey at 606 or 605.

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What You Dwell on Determines Your Destiny‌ Because What You Focus on Sets the Boundaries of Your Existence

A Straight Talk Excerpt by Robert Day:

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ere is a life principle to think about today – what you focus on expands. Good or bad, right or

wrong, what you focus on will grow. In other words, energy flows to where attention goes. If you focus on the negative, the destructive will grow. If you focus on the positive, the constructive will grow. If you focus on righteous things, virtuous things will expand. If you focus on immoral things, wicked things will expand.

It is simply a fact of life. What you dwell on determines your destiny, because what you focus on sets the boundaries of your existence. You become what you think about and what you pay attention to.

The question then to ask yourself today is this, what are you focusing on? What has your attention?

Where is your energy being spent? What are the issues or things you are concentrating on? Is there something you want to increase? If so, then make that the emphasis of your thoughts and see what happens.

Take Away: You reap what you sow.

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hen the envelope arrived it was distinctive.

Addressed by what appeared to be a youth, it was obvious that there were coins inside, as it had been carefully taped in order to protect the content.

When opened not only were coins discovered, but so were paper bills and a note which read: Wow … In a world filled with entitled youth who are often so busy being busy for themselves they seldom think of others, to receive such a note and measurable donation of $122.25 was heartwarming. An interview with the sixth grader from Sandusky Middle School revealed that he had been taught to tithe.

“All our money is really God’s money, we just get to use it, so it is important to give back a tithing amount for his good,” said Joey. "My parents taught me to tithe.”

“Also, giving makes me feel good, especially when you know you are helping someone and you can make a difference. I wanted to help children because I am a kid and I would like it if someone would help me if I needed it. My Dad suggested Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Homes because he had always heard that they did good things.”

When asked how he raises money, Joey is quick to say, “I do a bunch of chores and I also, save from things like birthday money.”

Upon completion of the interview, Joey asked, “Will you take some more money back to the kids please?” He gave another envelope filled with his tithe donation and off he went to ball practice.

Joey is the son of Joe Spagnolo and Veronica Beasley.

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QUEST FOR THE

ANCIENT SWORD OF WISDOM Comes to Hat Creek Camp

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his summer campers at Hat Creek Camp will embark on a journey to the Far East as they take on the Quest for the Ancient Sword of Wisdom. Campers will join one of the two ninja clans and prove their skills with games like: Discs of Fury, Silent Ninja, and Hat Creek Ninja Warrior, to name a few. Best of all, they will spend time discovering the ancient, yet timeless, wisdom of the Bible!

In addition, campers will have the opportunity to listen to Godly, caring leaders as they share about the value of wisdom, how to seek it, and its origins.

Hat Creek Camp offers a traditional, exciting journey filled summer camp. Our overnight residential camp provides campers the opportunity to come and stay at camp for a week. Campers arrive Monday afternoon and depart Friday evening. Campers have the opportunity to choose two activities (Canoeing, Climbing, Archery, Riflery, Wilderness Adventure, Drama, and many more) to be involved in throughout the duration of the week. There are also two free-time periods each day and an evening program each night. Of course campfires, flag raising/lowering, cabin cleanup, and even a rest time are part of the day as well.

The campers will be split into two teams as they compete throughout the week in various games and challenges.

There will be a spiritual emphasis throughout the week, which will include a morning devotional time and a daily evening challenge.

For more information about the 2017 Hat Creek Camps or to register, please visit us at: www.HatCreekCamps.org

THE JOURNEY FOR OVERNIGHT WEEK LONG CAMPERS WILL INCLUDE:

DAY 1 - Fear of the Lord is the beginning

of wisdom - Proverbs 1:7

We will be focusing on the

awesomeness of God DAY 2 - Wisdom of the ancient text

- Psalm 119:105

The Word of God provides wisdom

for our lives DAY 3 - Wise concerning sin

- Proverbs 14:16

Being wise about the origin of sin

and the presence of sin around us DAY 4 - Wisdom of the ages- Proverbs 1:8-9

Listening to the wisdom of Parents/Leaders DAY 5 - Path of wisdom- Proverbs 3:5-6

Being wise in following the Lord WEEKLY JOURNEY FOR DAY CAMPERS WILL INCLUDE

Everyone Needs Wisdom - Proverbs 3:5-6 Wisdom For Your Mouth - Proverbs 18:21 Wisdom In Your Family - Proverbs 15:1 Wisdom For Your Friendships - Proverbs 13:20 Wisdom With Your Money - Proverbs 11:24

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roviding a camp for disadvantaged youth has been a long-time goal of Patrick Henry Family Services. The following excerpt was taken from A History of Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Plantation, Inc. The First Fifty Years by Robert W, McCullough, page 76: (In 1974) Bob McCullough was given the green light by the board to explore the feasibility of developing a Christian camping program. He has a real burden for the many underprivileged children who never receive an opportunity for a camping experience. … Mr. McCullough explored various camping programs … Each time serious considerations were given to developing such a camp, other program priorities took precedence and the camping program remained on the shelf …

The camping program unfortunately never found its way to the high priority list again due to rapid development of the residential program.

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In the spring of 2013, the old dream came to life as Patrick Henry Family Services embarked on a new frontier ministry: camp — that is Hat Creek Camp (HCC)! The primary mission of HCC is to provide disadvantaged children with an opportunity to experience Christian camp, and to act as an identifier of family issues prevalent in our culture.

In addition to the primary mission, HCC also provides a place for all children to come and experience traditional camp and the glorious adventures accessible in the great outdoors. PHFS believed then and now that camping is a way to reach the next generation of youth, to pull them away from the instant gratifications of society, and the addiction of technology and video games. Camp provides a place safe from any type of abuse, a place to explore, to discover, to see stars, to share stories, and to feel the presence of God. A recent research study by the Kaiser Family Foundation shows that the typical teen spends eight and a half hours each day using various media, including television, radio, music, computers, the Internet, video games, etc.

Undertaking a camp, however, was not inexpensive or uncomplicated! The following expenses were identified immediately:

• Repayment of Original Capital Funding: $150,000 (Loan received from Patrick Henry Boys and

• Infrastructure: $95,000.

(Including electrical upgrades, water line repair, and septic system repair.)

• Building Additions and Repairs: $445,000 (Creation of a welcome center and four new

cabins; repairs to all bath houses; remodel of the dining facility, retreat center, and existing lakeside cabins; repair of hogans and treehouses)

• Equipment Purchase and Repairs: $45,000.

(Including tractor, lawnmowers, ATV, pick-up truck and golf cart(s).)

• Programming Needs: $145,000 (Repair of the ropes course; purchase and

install zip-line and water slide; purchase canoes (6), paddle boats (6), and kayaks; construct pole-type barn structure; and create a multi-use basketball court.)

• Property Purchase: $279,000

(Including purchase price of the land and building from the Presbytery of the Peaks.)

Girls Homes Endowment so that some work could begin immediately.)

To cover the needed expenses outlined above, a $1 million capital campaign ensued with Beverley Dalton and Bill Jamerson at the helm. Thanks to their generosity, dedication, and resolve, today we are in reach of the goal, with just $19,699 to raise.

With your help, we will meet or exceed our goal by this spring! Inside this magazine is a reply envelope that has a special place to make a gift specifically for the campaign for Hat Creek Camp. If you prefer to give online, please visit our website at www.patrickhenry.org and designate your gift to Hat Creek Camp. As always, 100% of your gift goes straight to the ministry and lives are changed!

Raised: $980,331 Goal: Completion by June 30, 2017

Remaining: $19,669

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How Does that Work?

It was an extraordinary day, not too hot, not too chilly.

The sun was bright and the players were ready for 18 holes of golf at the picturesque Boonsboro Country Club.

“The idea of having a golf tournament to benefit Patrick Henry Family Services formed following a meeting I had with my son who had recently been hired by them as Controller,” said Jim Wagner, former golf instructor for Liberty University. “As I learned of PHFS’s commitment in helping vulnerable children and families, I instantly thought about the LINKS Fellowship organization of which I am a member, and reached out to our area President and Director of the Career Center at Liberty University Richard Glass, to see what we could do. He has a lot of experience coordinating golf events back in Texas. Not only do we love to play golf, but we are rooted in our love of God and relationships with others.”

As stated on the Links Player International website (www.linksplayers.com): Throughout the United States, men and women with golf in common are discovering that there are things much more valuable to be shared in life than

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stories of birdies and bogeys. At the same time, they are comfortable among their golfing friends, and enjoy spending time with these people.

In Links Fellowships, golf meets life. Men and women open the Bible together, studying the essential matters of Scripture.

They pray for one another, rejoicing in God’s amazing answers. They challenge one another to live more completely for Christ. And they reach out to those outside their Fellowship, offering the Good News of Jesus and the ministry of reconciliation between us and God. “With little time to spare, we were able to pull together the first annual Fall Classic, a golf event which we hope will become an annual fundraiser for PHFS. We have a strong membership of committed Christian golfers with big hearts. PHFS has a faithful foundation of Godcentered ministries, all with big needs. The two of us make a good team!” concluded Jim Wagner.

“PHFS simply cannot thank Jim Wagner, Richard Glass, sponsors, and all the participants enough for making this event a success. These men pulled together not only an incredible event, but that it was done while openly giving God the glory is over-the-top special.”

Note: A Fall PHFS Golf Classic is in the works, stay tuned for the date!

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With a Little Help from our Friends...

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s Patrick Henry Family Services celebrated 55 years of ministry to children and families in-need, they did so in recognition of friends and supporters who make the ministry of PHFS possible. At the sixth annual Legacy Luncheon those remembered were the oldest former resident who is now 70 years old and today’s youngest resident who is 6 years old.

“It is amazing to think about the generations of families who have been helped because of the partnership of PHFS and our supporters," said Director of Philanthropy, Adam Spencer. “A canopy of 200,000 little lights transformed the aging Tuck Gray Multi-Purpose Center, as 13 year old Elise Frazier welcomed our guests on a center stage playing a

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beautiful assortment of songs on her harp. Over 125 people enjoyed delicious food and delightful fellowship as well as inspiring presentations from returning resident Shelley Mays Couch and CEO, Robert Day. We are already excited for the 2017 Legacy Luncheon next fall."

“From the moment I arrived at Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Homes I received constant, consistent, encouraging, and unconditional love,” said former resident Shelley Mays Couch. “Their unwavering love gave me the courage and strength to love myself.

Slowly, but surely, I witnessed this love melt away my chains of anger. No longer was I content being difficult, instead I was determined to be that better me that God knew I could be.” Shelly closed her

Nelwyn Smith

Speaks Out on What Our Mission Means to Her

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he PHFS Vision: To meet the needs of every child before us, resulting in the maximum impact for that child, in the shortest time possible, in the most efficient way possible, always in a loving and professional manner.

(ACTUALLY A LOT OF HELP!) presentation with an inspiring song that she wrote.

Robert Day took the opportunity to share highlights from his first book Worst of Mothers … Best of Moms, “I am whom I am today in a large degree because those “best of moms” that stepped in to feed, encourage and pray for me. We thank each of you here today for your part in supporting our children and families, as we continue to feed, encourage, and pray for those in our care.”

Should you be interested in learning more about our vision or about upcoming appreciation luncheons near you, please contact: Adam Spencer at 434-239-1139 or aspencer@patrickhenry.org Photographs above are a sampling of some of our special friends in attendance at the 2016 Legacy Luncheon.

“In my opinion PHFS is striving to execute their vision to meet the needs of each boy and girl. In the last several years, I have been invited to the Legacy luncheon which I truly have enjoyed.

I have been amazed by the testimonies of those who reached the goals of PHFS’s vision. What an accomplishment to be proud of, for PHFS. When my husband and I got married in 1955, we soon started giving to PHFS and I have continued since his death.

I feel we are privileged to share with an organization such as PHFS that is serving to help people hurting.

KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!”

Photographed at the top is Phyllis Guilliams, Angela Noel, Nelwyn Smith, and Ruby Caskey.

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Depot. After World War II ended, I transferred to Richmond, but soon afterwards left the Civil Service and became a legal secretary, which was my occupation the rest of my working life. “

“I believe Patrick Henry Family Services changes young lives positively.

They not only offer substantial support to those they serve, but they simply seem to enrich the hearts of all they touch,” “In Richmond, I lived with my Aunt Alpha. She was a widow with eight children. She took in boarders and I was happy to be one. Through my aunt, I met my husband Robert Ricks, as he had boarded with her before the war and after returning from WW II, but before my arrival.”

Margaret Ricks A Deep Rooted Love for Helping People, Especially Children

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ithout our army of dedicated donors, Patrick Henry Family Services’ commitment and ability to help children and families in distressful circumstances, simply would not be possible. Just like the youth we serve, many of our donor stories are often remarkable and touching.

Recently we were invited into the home and life of Margaret Ricks, a faithful supporter and friend of Patrick Henry Family Services. Born in Colorado Springs where her father, Paul Pigg, (originally from Patrick Henry county, Virginia, later moving to homestead in Colorado) worked as a foreman of the farm owned by Myron Stratton Home founded in 1904 as a community for distressed children and senior citizens with limited resources. Her mother, Leila Johnston Pigg was the secretary to the then-director of the Myron Stratton Home.

Due to frightfully cold winters, at age six Mrs. Ricks moved with her family to a ranch in Pueblo County, Colorado. “I was fortunate. I had good hard-working parents, a sister, and two brothers and we all loved each other dearly. I, also, was smart, skipped a year in school, and was given several opportunities to work after school while in high school which laid the ground work for my successful career years.”

“Immediately after high school, I was given the opportunity to work for the Civil Service at the Pueblo Ordinance

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Mrs. Ricks enjoyed a long career in the legal and trust department fields. Mr. Ricks retired after over 40 years of service with Virginia Dominion Power. In their retirement, they moved to Amelia, Virginia in 1989. As a note of interest, in that retirement, they met the legendary country music singer and Colorado disc jockey, Ace Ball.

Mr. and Mrs. Ricks wrote and helped produce songs with Ace Ball, as well as accompanied him on several trips to Fanfare in Nashville, TN. “I do not know exactly when, but I first learned of Patrick Henry Home for Boys through my husband’s sister, Edna Ricks. She was dear friends with O.B. and Madelaine Watson who were supporters. Their commitment and interest fueled my own interest.”

“I believe Patrick Henry Family Services changes young lives positively. They not only offer substantial support to those they serve, but they simply seem to enrich the hearts of all they touch,” said Margaret Ricks. “I am thankful to have the opportunity to support PHFS which gives them the opportunity to improve more and more young lives!”

The Honor and Memorial Register

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he following donors made honor or memorial gifts to Patrick Henry Family Services in

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

memorial gifts.

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

Some girls will do anything to get out of chores!

of the donor of each gift.

IN HONOR OF:

A Dr. David and Becky Adams Ms. Vickie P. Hite Almighty God who blesses us all, so much more than we deserve Mr. Austin Hull Alma Almond Mr. and Mrs. George E. Almond

B Frank, Dana and Camille Bacon Cookie and Earl Eugenia Grace Bailey Mrs. Hazel D. Francis Dr. and Mrs. Letcher B. Barnes Mrs. Susan Nash Dr. Emerson D. Baugh Ms. F. Diane Bacon

Virginia Dawson Beebe Thomas Veillette Family Paul, Tracy, Scott and Sarah Bennett Cookie, Maurene, and Earl Jack, Lynne, and John Boswell Cookie and Earl Dr. Lewis and Betty Bridgforth Mr. and Mrs. John B. Walker C. Russell Burnette, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Richard P. Dufour

C Peter and Candace Caprice Dr. and Mrs. Robert W. Sydnor Children and Grandchildren Mrs. Nancy W. Bennett Garland and Frances Clark Mr. and Mrs. Dale Clark Mr. and Mrs. Thompson Greenwood

Friends and Clients Mr. William R. Barksdale IV The Wedding of Billie Collins and Bill Wallace on Oct. 23, 2016 Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Jennings Mr. and Mrs. William R. Martin, Jr. Joe and Meredith Collins, and Bryan Lewis Mr. and Mrs. Alfred E. White Daphne W. Copley Ms. Elizabeth C. Estes Jane and Leroy Cordova Mr. and Mrs. Winfred D. Nash John Crews Mrs. Laurie Ann Mergler Florence Cummins Mrs. Faye Hamner

D Jean Davis

Robert Day Mr. Guy Carrington Louise P. Deacon Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm G. Deacon, Jr. Brian Dorn Mr. and Mrs. William A. Dorn Rick and Becky Dufour Long Mountain Motor Sales, Inc.

E Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Edwards, Kyle and Ryan Cookie and Earl Billy and Linda Elliott Mr. and Mrs. Morris M. Bailey

F My Family Mrs. Carolyn S. Lucy Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Farmer Mrs. Walker G. Weigel

Mrs. Nancy Davis

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Life-skills, where would we be without them? Not only do we have a life-skills coach on staff at PHBGH, but our houseparents and staff work continually with our youth to teach valuable life-skills. Skills such has money management, personal appearance, health care, emergency and safety awareness, job seeking skills, citizenship and community resource skills, etc.

Erving Foote

Hazel W. Hunt

Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Friedl Cookie and Earl

G Mrs. Dana B. Goetz Dr. and Mrs. Richard P. Dufour Grandparents' Day ‑ September 11, 2016 Trinity United Methodist Church Grandparents

H Mrs. Lillian H. Hicks Cookie and Earl

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Mr. and Mrs. Kurtis Jones Frank and Brenda Puryear David and Debbie Jones

Mrs. Erna Isaacs Mrs. Barbara Irby

J Bill and Ellen Jamerson Mr. and Mrs. Phillip C. Jamerson Mr. and Mrs. Jim Jennings Dr. and Mrs. Richard P. Dufour Mr. and Mrs. Graham Johnson Cookie and Earl Currin

Mr. Robert D. Jones

K Katherine A. Keel Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Hite Fred Kruschwitz Ms. Ann L. Braun

L Aubrey and Myrna Lewis Johnny and Donna McKinney Mike and Christine Lobue Cookie and Earl

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Longsworth Frank and Brenda Puryear

M Veronica and Bob Madden Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Lightle Mr. and Mrs. David Marston Cookie and Earl Gary and Janie Martin Rev. Curtis Jones Virginia D. McCormick Ms. Barbara J. McCormick Mrs. Lois R. McCullough Mr. and Mrs. Reginald M. Reid

Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd B. McKay Mr. and Mrs. Bill W. Scruggs, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Metzger Mr. and Mrs. Wayne F. Beddow Mr. and Mrs. Lenwood A. Johnson, Sr. Miss Margaret Moon Mr. Roy A. Moon

N Billy and Darlene Nash Mrs. Susan Nash Seth and Sage Nichols Mr. and Mrs. Ernest M. Nichols Dorothy and Richard Niles Dr. and Mrs. James G. Hunter, Jr.

O Beth O'Brochta and Amy Puryear Scotty Epps Felton, Inc.

P Marge Pairet Mr. Edwin M. Pairet Mrs. Merle Carpenter Pairet Mr. and Mrs. Roland B. Parris, Jr. Mr. R. Baxter Parris III Barbara and Paul Perrone Mr. and Mrs. Winfred D. Nash Ellen Pettyjohn Mrs. Mary Riely Pettyjohn Peggy Pilout Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Kristiansen Dr. and Mrs. Ben Powers Frank and Brenda Puryear

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Puckett Frank and Brenda Puryear

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

R James K. Reid Mrs. Florris D. Reid Mr. and Mrs. Frank F. Rennie VI Cookie and Earl Dan and Becky Roop Hubert, Judy, and Jason Roop, Warren, Elizabeth, Aubrey, and Jonathan Tuck Jeff Roop, Kristy Salce, and Sophia Roop Hubert, Judy, and Jason Roop, Warren, Elizabeth, Aubrey, and Jonathan Tuck

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Thank you Kazim Shriners and New River Electrical Corporation for again treating the youth of PHBGH to an evening of great fun and excitement.

Teresa L. Sanderson Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Layne Mr. and Mrs. Robert Shelton Frank and Brenda Puryear Donald E. Simmons Mr. and Mrs. Steven D. Hall Adam Spencer Mr. Thomas J. Bradwell Eddie Staton Mr. Paul Bagnall The entire staff and those who volunteer; both helping to further the success of PHFS Mr. John Fauntleroy

T Dr. and Mrs. Wayne Tinnell

Dr. and Mrs. John M. Turner III Frank and Brenda Puryear

V Bethany Vlandis and Logan Vlandis Mr. and Mrs. Peter Vlandis

W Bruce Wade Mr. and Mrs. Lester Guthrie Shirley and Bob Walker Mr. and Mrs. Winfred D. Nash

Mr. and Mrs. Billy Wallace Cookie and Earl Currin Mrs. Louise Walton Cookie and Earl Betty Warner Mr. Mitchell W. Reaves Betty and Bill Warner Mrs. Hazel W. Hunt Queta Watson Frank and Brenda Puryear William Wellons for his service to the Hunt and Enroughty families Ms. Alice C. Hunt

Frank and Brenda Puryear

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Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Abernathy, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Abernathy, Jr. Donna Adams

The girls of English Cottage had an amazing warm February adventure at one of their favorite places on the parkway, the Lower Otter Creek Overlook. As their housemother, Pam Massey, said, “I want to give a shout out to our girls for their positive attitudes and adventuresome spirit as we picnicked and did a little ‘crick’ stomping!”

Mr. and Mrs. Werner F. Rieger Rebecca Adams Mr. and Mrs. Norman D. Wagstaff, Jr. Martha Joyner Adkins Mr. and Mrs. Merle T. Adkins III Mr. and Mrs. Merle T. Adkins, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Merle T. Adkins III Leslie Ray and Lucy Arrington Mrs. Roberta H. Helms Landon and Adeline Atkins

David and Jeannie White Mr. and Mrs. Alfred E. White Jennifer White Mr. and Mrs. Alfred E. White Michael, Jeans, Mathew, and Daniel White Mr. and Mrs. Alfred E. White Steven White Mr. and Mrs. Alfred E. White Mr. and Mrs. William T. White Cookie and Earl Currin Marjorie Wilson Mr. and Mrs. William E. Wilson, III Mr. and Mrs. Herbert E. Winn Cookie and Earl

Y Scott and Brenda Young Mr. Bobby Whitlow

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Z Dr. and Mrs. Richard Zechini Mr. and Mrs. Terry D. Martin

Mrs. Pamela A. Layman

B Florence Elizabeth Bagnall Mr. Paul Bagnall

IN MEMORY OF:

A William C. Abbitt Ms. Nancy C. Abbitt William C. Abbitt for his birthday C. W. Abbitt, Jr. Sons, Inc. Joel Kermit Abbott Burton‑Jennings Florist Claude A. Abernathy Mr. and Mrs. Merle T. Adkins III Mr. and Mrs. William L. Wellons Mac and Eugene Abernathy Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Abernathy, Jr.

Mary Laetitia Bagwell Mr. and Mrs. Gene Haugh Leonard Michael "Mike" Bailess Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Meadows Emily and Billy Bailey Mr. and Mrs. Johns W. Bailey James Edward Bailey, Jr. Ms. Deborah R. Barksdale Taylor and Eunice Bailey Clyde and Faye Mathews Blake Barksdale Mr. William E. Dodson Staunton River Realty LLC

Mary Blackwell Barnes Mrs. Betty Sue Barnes Dr. Denise Parsons Ms. Martha B. Reed Mr. and Mrs. Roger Van Wart Mrs. Oneil H. Barnes Mr. and Mrs. Merle T. Adkins III William Thomas Barnes Mrs. Betty Sue Barnes William Thomas Barnes III Ms. Martha B. Reed Mrs. Sitty Baskervill Cookie Currin Clara Mary Basnight Mr. and Mrs. Sumner R. Pugh Helen Agnes B. Baty Mrs. Grace T. Marshall and Leroy E. Marshall III Clayton G. Beasley Ms. Carol Beasley Bush Floyd R. Bennett Mrs. Nancy W. Bennett Betty F. Blankinship Mr. Brown F. Blankinship Harriett S. Bledsoe Mr. and Mrs. John H. Anderson, Jr. John Bohannon Mr. and Mrs. Donald A. Pittenger Ed and Frances Bosiger Mr. and Mrs. Barry Bosiger Anne T. Bost Mr. James T. Bost Carl Bradley Mr. Edward L. Bates Jo Ann Brankley Mr. and Mrs. Norman D. Wagstaff, Jr.

Pete Brockwell Mr. Bobby Whitlow Pamela K. Brown Brown's Forest Products, Inc. Cora Lee Brumfield Mr. and Mrs. Don Falls Lloyd B. Bryant and Louise S. Bryant Mr. and Mrs. Larry P. Bryant Fred Franklin Bryant Timber Consultants, Inc. Charles Edward Bunn Ms. Willie R. Witt Dallas Burks Mrs. Josephine F. Burks Russell and Pearl Burnette Dr. and Mrs. Richard P. Dufour

C Anne Spears Caldwell Mrs. Clarice W. Crews Anne and Bill Caldwell Mr. and Mrs. Gene Haugh Robert Allen Caldwell Mrs. Barbara H. Caldwell, Family and Friends Ms. Cheria B. Taylor Anne B. Calhoun Mr. Mac Calhoun, Jr. Mary and Leonard Callaham Mr. and Mrs. Edward D. Feagans Mr. and Mrs. Morta Campbell Mrs. Ann E. Campbell Mr. R. Earl Campbell Mrs. Ann E. Campbell Louis and Lanier Canada and Lacy Canada Ms. Elna C. Rudder

Sam Caparatta Mr. and Mrs. Norman D. Wagstaff, Jr. Elizabeth C. Carbaugh Mr. S. M. Carbaugh H. Wayne Carter, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin J. Whitten Ruth Marston Carwile Mrs. Charlotte M. Arrington S. Lindsay Cave Mr. Samuel L. Cave, Jr. Mrs. Dorothy Cave Leon Mr. and Mrs. Ernest M. Nichols Mrs. Violet C. Varner Mrs. Louise Walton Ms. Caroline Worthington Claude Chapman Mr. and Mrs. Norman D. Wagstaff, Jr. Mr. Glenn Franklin Chappell Cookie and Earl Currin Dolly Childress Mr. and Mrs. Norman D. Tinsley Helen Foster Clark Mrs. Barbara Irby Mrs. Richard W. (Boosie) Cobbs, Jr. Cookie, Maurene and Lucy Sterling Edna and Tom Cocke Mrs. Doris C. Brandon William F. Conde Mrs. Martha D. Conde Perry and Mazie Lee Conner Mr. and Mrs. Roy D. Conner Lewis R. Copley Ms. Daphne W. Copley

Hat Creek Welcomes Campbell County 4-H Shooting Club For Robert Hudson knowing how to shoot responsibly is vital. He has been instructing gun safety and marksmanship for over sixteen years. He is now working with Campbell County 4-H participants on the first and third Thursdays of each month at Hat Creek Camp on gun awareness, safety, and skill.

“When my son was little, I put all our guns up,” said Robert Hudson. “I then realized while I could put the guns in my home up, guns are out there everywhere and my son would be better served if I taught him how to handle guns responsibly. So I did.”

The 4-H Shooting Education program uses shooting as a vehicle to teach youth ages nine to nineteen life skills such as responsibility, self-discipline, and teamwork. Through these disciplines, youth not only learn firearm safety and marksmanship, they develop leadership skills.

“The goal of the 4-H program is to develop confidence and direction in youth,” said Robbie Morrison, Virginia Cooperative Extension 4-H Youth Development Agent for Campbell County. “Through 4-H youth learn skills that help them be successful in life. In order to accomplish our mission there is an educational component and leadership component.

In this case responsible shooting education is taught and leadership opportunities are available. We share a common goal with Hat Creek Camp in bettering the lives of young people, we are grateful for this collaboration, which certainly has been invaluable.”

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Hat Creek Camps and Hope for Tomorrow Counseling had great fun participating in Farmville Rotary’s annual Taste of Farmville. Old and young delighted in the opportunity to make s’mores!

Mr. and Mrs. John Augustus Cordle Cookie, Earl, Lyle, Trisha, Sterling, Kristin, Dikie, Samuel, Esther, Audrey, William, Lucy Sterling, Bruce, Henry, Wilson, Maurene, Jeff, Jillian, and Lucy Iris Nichols Cotter Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Fitz, Jr. Jack and Ethel Couch Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Abernathy, Jr. Barbara Ann Craft Ms. Mary B. Overby

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Jean Crenshaw Mrs. Grace T. Marshall and Leroy E. Marshall III Nelson L. Crews Mrs. Marguerite Crews Randy Crouch Mrs. Barbara Irby Newton and Lottie Crump Mr. and Mrs. Newton C. Crump, Jr.

D David "Tex" Davidson Mr. and Mrs. Norman D. Wagstaff, Jr.

Eileen Davidson Mr. and Mrs. Norman D. Wagstaff, Jr. Nannie Mae Smith Davidson Mr. Richard A. Smith Adam J. Davis Mr. William J. Davis Malcolm G. Deacon Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm G. Deacon, Jr. Thomas Desmett Mr. Ben R. Freeman Norman Wayne Dickerson Mrs. Barbara G. Dickerson

William W. Dickerson, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Marshall D. Goin Harry Dodson Mrs. Florris D. Reid Nolie Dodson Mrs. Florris D. Reid Jane Dooley Alice Kyle District‑VFWC Becky Emory Dudley Ms. Katherine A. Emory Archer B. and Wallace B. Duffey Mrs. Elnora W. Duffey

Archie Dunkley Mrs. Lois W. Johnson and Family

E Rachel Barlow Elder Ms. Nancy R. Elder Linda F. Elliott Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Elliott, Jr.

James and Mable Fowlkes Mrs. Jean Gates Fowlkes Robert E. "Bobby" Fowlkes Mrs. Jean Gates Fowlkes Fred Fox American Legion Auxiliary Unit 337 Annie Freeman Mrs. Josephine F. Burks

Willard and Claire Emory

Michael Stephen Freeman

Ms. Katherine A. Emory

Thompson Insulation Co.

Ronald England Mrs. Vera England Douglas and Gladys English Mr. and Mrs. Barry Bosiger Mr and Mrs. Frank Epperson Mrs. Ann E. Campbell Monroe Evans Mr. and Mrs. Cary B. Stokes

F Welford S. Farmer Ms. Linda L. Cheseldine Earnest L. Farris Ms. Sandra H. Farris Robert and Rebecca Feagans Mr. and Mrs. Edward D. Feagans Robert E. Ferguson Amherst County High School Mrs. Jean Pate Ferris Mrs. Barbara Irby Barbara Ann Allen Fitzgerald Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Nichols, Jr. Charlotte H. Fleshman Mrs. Roberta H. Helms Sarah Blanchard Foote Mr. Troy W. Foote

Mike Freeman Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Newcomb

G Steve Garber Mrs. Penny Garber Candy Garner Glass's Auto Service, Inc. Catherine Crews Gates Mr. Walter H. Hylton

Mr. Robert Percy Glidewell, Sr. Cookie, Earl, Lyle Trisha, Sterling, Kristin, Dikie, Samuel, Esther, Audrey, William, Lucy Sterling, Bruce, Henry, Wilson, Maurene, Jeff, Jillian, and Lucy Robert Percy Glidewell, Jr. Cookie, Earl, Lyle, Trisha, Sterling, Kristin, Dikie, Samuel, Esther, Audrey, William, Lucy Sterling, Bruce, Henry, Wilson, Maurene, Jeff, Jillian, and Lucy Jean Marie Ferrell Goodman Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Nichols, Jr. Grover Goolsby, Jr. Mrs. Louise E. Goolsby George Gordon Mr. and Mrs. Norman D. Wagstaff, Jr. C. Warren Green, Jr. Ms. Myra Green

Ms. Ann Phaup Phillips and Family

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Thomas B. Hall, Jr.

James and Mary Gates Mrs. Jean Gates Fowlkes Julian W. "Jukey" Gates Mrs. Jean Gates Fowlkes Jeffery Gentry Mr. and Mrs. Merle T. Adkins III Cookie Currin and Family Shirley J. Gentry Old Halifax School Classmates SamiDail Brown Gilley Brown's Forest Products, Inc. Mr. H. J. Glass Mrs. Cornelia Moore

Mr. Thomas B. Hall III Martha Watson Hamilton Mrs. Penrose C. St. Amant Harry Lee Hamlett Timber Consultants, Inc. Mr. James Ryland Hamlett Cookie, Earl, Lyle, Trisha, Sterling, Kristin, Dikie, Samuel, Esther, Audrey, William, Lucy Sterling, Bruce, Henry, Wilson, Maurene, Jeff, Jillian, and Lucy Martha Dix Hammock Mrs. Grace T. Marshall and Leroy E. Marshall III Mr. and Mrs. William L. Wellons

Nancy F. Hamner Mr. H. Douglas Hamner, Jr. Edward and Virginia Hardie Mrs. Jean Hardie Rickman Ruth Hargrave Ms. Margaret A. Hargrave Earl Hartman Mr. Jeffrey Scott Gladden Chuck Henderson Mrs. Marion D. Henderson Walter C. Henderson, Jr. Mrs. Mary Sue Henderson Wade Henson, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph D. Abrams J.W. Hill American Legion Auxiliary Unit 337 Roy W. Hill, Jr. Jack and Linda Leatherwood Betty Jean Somers Hines Mr. and Mrs. Ernest H. Bowling, Jr. Doris G. Hissem Ms. Katie L. Bawell Ms. Ann L. Braun Benjamin, Krista, Lucas, and Connor Maxwell Mr. and Mrs. George Maxwell III Mr. and Mrs. Herman Voight Ms. Helen C. Williams Alpha Y. Hodnett Betty and Richard Jackson Elson and Lula Hodnett Betty and Richard Jackson Carl Holt Hunting Creek Baptist Church

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Cleo Cumbie Holt Mr. and Mrs. John B. Tonkins Wayne Holt Hunting Creek Baptist Church Ann and Robert Howard Mrs. Sue H. Lancaster Robert and Gaynell Hudnall Mr. and Mrs. Wayne B. May, Jr.

The Challenge Most clever parents know that if you want to motivate your children, initiate a challenge! While few of Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Homes youth have major behavioral issues, they all, for the most part, are typical teens who can benefit from better behavior.

Director of Residential Care Mary Beth Burgess recently initiated a behavior challenge in order to produce better cooperation, respectfulness, goodwill, teamwork, etc. The challenge incorporated a points system where houseparents and staff would award points to those who went over and above expected behavior. Houseparents and staff also could give negative points for less than expected behavior. At the close of the challenge the cottage with most accumulated points was treated to a special night out with the director and her husband.

It was exciting to see the results as the challenge produced some of the most respectful youth in the Commonwealth of Virginia!

Youth not only thought about what was going to come out of their mouths, but how they were going to say it and behave afterwards. Everyone constantly seemed to be looking for opportunities to go above and beyond while at the same time cautious not to get negative points. Apathy was replaced with initiative. Inside voices overcame loud responses. Forgiveness and grace helped those who slipped, jump back into the competition.

In the end, the boys of Plymale Cottage rose to the top! They were rewarded with an afternoon of bowling followed by a special dinner at the notorious Fishin’ Pig restaurant. This experience was something several of the boys had never had.

The event enriched their spirits as each felt special because they themselves earned something, the right to be recognized for being a cut above!

Ada L. Hughes Rev. Curtis Jones Baxter T. Huss Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Hite Mr. and Mrs. Norman D. Wagstaff, Jr. Baxter T. Huss Mr. and Mrs. John D. Farmer

I Dr. and Mrs. Gene Wolanski Nancy Nichols Irby Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Nichols, Jr.

J Mattie Jackson Glass's Auto Service, Inc. Emma Johnson Mr. Aaron Johnson Mary Jane & Earl Johnson Mr. Timothy Johnson Deborah Osborne Jones Ms. Deborah R. Barksdale

Glass's Auto Service, Inc. Garnett Jones Mr. and Mrs. Norman D. Wagstaff, Jr.

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Advantage Insurance Services Inc. Ms. Ann W. Pond James Ray Jones Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Hite

K Margaret Kaiser Mrs. Maxine Barnett Robert Knight Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Newcomb Carlene H. Knott Mr. Donald W. Knott

L T. Currie and Gladys Gilliland Lacks Ms. Sandra Lacks Alan L. Lawson

Polly and Sam Inge

Freddie Jones

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Gary Jones

Mrs. Marie Wade Jack M. Lee Mr. and Mrs. Sumner R. Pugh Lillie Brown Lewis Ms. Thelma I. Brown Theo Boswell Lewis Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Guill Ms. Pamela G. Robinson Preston C. Lloyd Mr. and Mrs. Ralph V. Puckett Henry Loftis American Legion Auxiliary Unit 337 Virginia Solomon Loftis Mrs. Lucy W. Solomon Earl and Virginia Lynch Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Northington

PHFS CEO Robert Day is photographed above with Co-founder and Director of Home Forever Johnston Moore who was the guest speaker at the January staff meeting. In his discussion Moore reminded the PHFS staff that kids in hard places do not have a great deal of say or choices. “Our prisons today are full of adults that were once ‘At-Risk’ kids. Broken children produce broken adults. In order to change the system, we as Christians need to open our homes.”

Stevie Lynch Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Northington

M Mickie MacMillan Mr. Adam Spencer Mr. and Mrs. Basil Maddox Mr. and Mrs. Steven W. Smith Mae J. Marshall Mrs. Grace T. Marshall and Leroy E. Marshall III Earl Marstin Anonymous Elna Hatcher Martin Mr. James M. Martin Gerald Martin Mr. Edward L. Bates

Michael Martin From your Sunday School Aubrey and Sissy Mason Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey L. Mason Wayne B. May Mr. and Mrs. Wayne B. May, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. J.E. McAllister, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John E. McAllister Elliott B. McCormick Mrs. Virginia McCormick Dr. Robert W. McCullough Beth Riddle and Michael O'Brochta Riley Winfred "Dickie" McDaniel Mr. Carroll B. Bradley, Sr.

Harry Eugene McLaughlin Mr. and Mrs. William L. Wellons Lena Hunter McLean American Legion Auxiliary Unit 104 Clyde B. Midkiff Mrs. Joyce R. Midkiff Heidi Sowell Miller Burton‑Jennings Florist Pastor Robert E. Mills, Sr. Ms. Nancy R. Jennings C. Ray Minix Mr. and Mrs. Dave Russ Henry and Edith Minix Mr. and Mrs. Dave Russ Arch Cryer Mooney Eddie and Kristi Gregory

Everette Moore Mr. and Mrs. Louis W. Moore Thomas Clyde Morris, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel H. Burton, Jr. Willie James Morris Mr. and Mrs. Norman D. Wagstaff, Jr. William Philip Morrissette IV Mr. Clarke C. Jones Jerome Mosley Mr. and Mrs. Norman D. Wagstaff, Jr. Billy Mull Mr. and Mrs. Norman D. Wagstaff, Jr. Wade D. Murray Ms. Patricia G. Satterfield Raymond H. Murphy Mrs. Doris R. Murphy

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Date night is important! Hat Creek Camp Director, Jon Isaman and wife, Emily, enjoyed a night of painting with Bedford Cottage Houseparents Nick and Bambi Durham.

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Mr. and Mrs. Norman D. Wagstaff, Jr. Mr. Charles R. Nichols Cookie and Earl Currin Annette Nunn Gravel Hill Baptist Church Daniel Nunn Mr. and Mrs. Norman D. Wagstaff, Jr. Jim Nutter Mr. and Mrs. Norman D. Wagstaff, Jr. Margaret P. Nuttle Anonymous

Mr. and Mrs. Norman D. Wagstaff, Jr. Sammy and Mary Wilmoth Elsie Campbell Owen Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Newcomb Mr. and Mrs. Norman D. Wagstaff, Jr.

P Bob and Louise Paris Mrs. Marie W. Turner Hurman Perkins Glass's Auto Service, Inc. Henry S. Pittard Mr. and Mrs. James R. Pittard

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William R. Pittard

Alice Glenn Puryear

Mr. and Mrs. Norman D. Wagstaff, Jr

Mr. and Mrs. Norman D. Wagstaff, Jr .

James Walter Poindexter

Brad and Joshua Puryear

Burton‑Jennings Florist Lula Price Ms. Margaret A. Hargrave John Leslie "Les" Puckett Ms. Vickie P. Hite Mrs. Hattie B. Puckett John Will Puckett Ms. Vickie P. Hite Mrs. Hattie B. Puckett Mr. and Mrs. Sambo Puckett Ms. Vickie P. Hite William V. Purcell, Jr. Ms. Martha E. Hunter

Mr. and Mrs. John B. Puryear, Jr. Joshua Lee Puryear Mr. and Mrs. John B. Puryear, Jr.

R Josie Ramsey Burton‑Jennings Florist Vivian Jones Ramsey Delaware Geological Survey Staff Anonymous Joan Ranson Mrs. Suzanne Giles

Earnest and Jean Reaves Mrs. Marie W. Turner Tony Reese Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Northington Frank Reid Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Northington Linda Resson Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Northington Robin Reynolds Mr. John T. Reynolds Steven Reynolds (1970‑1986) Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Eades, Jr. Harriet W. Rice Ms. Claire Hancock Phyllis H. Richardson Mr. Lloyd E. Richardson Milton V. Rickman Ms. Lisa R. Van Arsdale Helen Riddlebarger Burton‑Jennings Florist Fred and Theresa Rieger Ms. Marian R. Dean Edwin H. Rinker, Jr. and Edwin H. Rinker III Ms. Betty Jane Rinker Tina Rogers Robbins and Stephen Eugene Robbins III Mr. and Mrs. Winfred D. Nash Steven E. Robbins Mrs. Gracie B. Carwile W. A. Royal, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Durwood Royal William T. "Bill" Rudder Staunton River Realty LLC Dot Rutledge Mr. and Mrs. Merle T. Adkins III

Tommy Rutledge Mr. and Mrs. Merle T. Adkins III

S Mr. James Robert Salley Cookie, Earl and all of the White Oaks Farm Family Christopher Sanders Mrs. Roberta H. Helms Jane Quinn Saunders Edmund A. Saunders, Janie Q. Saunders, and Jane Quinn Dr. Thomas Archer Saunders, Sr. Ms. Margaret M. Peery Mr. and Mrs. Robert Scott Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Southall Wayne T. Seamster Mr. Glen Powell Phyllis F. Shrader Mrs. Lillian S. Burks

Housedad Zach Strange being strange!

Frances M. Simanske Mrs. Betty A. Eike Beth Moore Singleton Burton‑Jennings Florist Grace Goode Smith Mr. and Mrs. Marvin B. Glasscock Frances and Winkie Smith Ms. Ruby L. Smith

Mr. George M. Spaulding Cookie, Earl, Trisha, Sterling, Kristin, Dikie, Samuel, Esther, Audrey, William, Lucy Sterling, Bruce, Henry, Wilson, Maurene, Jeff, Jillian, and Lucy Doris Anne Minix Speierman Mr. and Mrs. Dave Russ

Mackenzie and Jacob Smith

Melvin Lee Stevens, Sr.

Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Smith

Tom and Wilma West

Buddy Snead Mrs. Katie H. Snead W. R. Snead Ms. Ann W. Pond Mr. and Mrs. Carter Southall Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Southall Walter D. Southall, Sr. Ms. Susan S. Lawman

Millard G. Stimpson Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Bartelt Mr. and Mrs. Herbert G. Stokes Mr. and Mrs. Cary B. Stokes Stephen Scott Stupsaky Cookie, Earl and all of the White Oaks Farm Family

Jane Sullivan Mr. R. Paul Coleman Jimmy Swanson Mr. and Mrs. William N. McCachren Lois Swanson Mr. and Mrs. William N. McCachren Marshall Swanson Mr. and Mrs. William N. McCachren

T Lawrence Talbott Mr. and Mrs. Norman D. Wagstaff, Jr. Dorothy Talley Mrs. Dolly Fallen The Family of Jo and Ronnie White

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Melvin L. Tuck Mrs. Jackie B. Conner Dr. Henry Joseph "Sunny" Tucker, Jr. Glass's Auto Service, Inc. Travis (Jack) Turner Mrs. Marie W. Turner

U Mrs. Willie Bruce Underwood Cookie and Earl Currin

V John H. Varner, Jr. Ms. Jennifer Wall Edwin H. and Susie B. Vassar Mr. and Mrs. Juhani Karhatsu George and Louise Vassar Mr. and Mrs. Newton C. Crump, Jr.

Timothy made the Valentine’s Banquet a little extra special with his smile and bow tie!

Nathaniel "Nathan" Hunter Vaughan Cookie and Earl Currin

W Jones and Helen Tanner Anonymous Robert E. Taylor Ms. Lynda F. Taylor Thomas Neavil Teass Mrs. Judith C. Early Mrs. Marian S. Kessler Mrs. Emily S. Pendleton Mr. and Mrs. Horace A. Teass Mrs. Marie Tese Cookie, Earl, Lyle, Trisha, Sterling, Kristin, Dikie, Samuel, Esther, Audrey, William, Lucy Sterling, Bruce, Henry, Wilson, Maurene, Jeff, Jillian, and Lucy Helen Light Wall Thiele Timber Consultants, Inc.

Charles N. and India T. Thompson Mrs. Grace T. Marshall and Leroy E. Marshall III Arnold G. Thornhill Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey L. Mason Jean L. Thornhill Mr. J. Taylor Thornhill III Scott Tinsley Mr. and Mrs. Norman D. Tinsley Aubrey H. Tisdale Mr. and Mrs. William L. Wellons George Mabry Tisdale, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John L. Morgan III Hal Trent Virginia and Randy Wells

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Rachel Guill Waddell Mr. and Mrs. Winfred D. Nash Mr. Benjamin "Benjy" Waller Cookie and Earl Currin Patricia Ward Mr. and Mrs. Homer G. Smith George Warren Mr. and Mrs. John B. Warren Mr. and Mrs. Lindsey T. Warren and Ms. Hannah Warren Mr. Mark B. Warren Mrs. William M. Warren Jonathan Kent Watson Ms. Betty Atkins Watson Mr. and Mrs. William W. Watson

Mary Richardson Wheeler Dr. Clara Belle Wheeler Carter Thomas White Mr. and Mrs. Ryland Y. Bailey Ms. Deborah R. Barksdale CWT, Inc Dr. and Mrs. William G. Jones Tom and Wilma West Charles White Mrs. Shirley M. Morris Ronald Dean White Mr. and Mrs. Samuel H. Burton, Jr. Ms. Vickie P. Hite Mrs. Hattie B. Puckett Ms. Dianne M. Hudson and Ms. Darlene M. Strickland Charles and Bertha Whitlow Mrs. Marie W. Turner Wayne M. Whitlow Mr. Richard Whitlow Lillian Tisdale Whitten Mr. and Mrs. John L. Morgan III Brooks and Ileen Wills Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Hubbard Clarence Wilmouth Mr. and Mrs. Norman D. Wagstaff, Jr. Elizabeth McDearmon Witt Mr. Peter McDearmon Witt John J. Wright Mrs. Louise G. Wright

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n reading Robert Day’s books, Worst of Mothers … Best of Moms and Desperately Healed … My Journey to Wholeness, one quickly appreciates the role the church played in his survival. Countless men and ladies, church moms, and congregational saints made sure that he was feed both with meals and spiritual strength, as well as surrounded by love.

Today, we continue to see such care from churches for all the youth served by Patrick Henry Family Services.

Not only do we receive significant financial support from churches, but at Christmas - gifts are brought; at Easter - baskets of goodies are delivered; and Valentine’s Day brings the traditional banquet celebration which has been prepared for the youth of Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Homes for over 37 years by the Woman’s Missionary Union of Liberty Baptist church in Appomattox.

We salute the following individuals from Liberty Baptist Church for tirelessly pulling this recent very special Valentine’s celebration together year after year: Penelope Searcy Abigail Elwart Gina Kershner Donna Small Alice Gillette Betty Hancock Sandra Landry Jeannine Smith Teri Cestaro Carolyn Swanberg Doris Nash

Missy Wheeler Katie McCann Kay Robertson Mark Landry Rusty & Melissa Small Shana Canada Jim & Jeannine Smith Linda Glenn Libbie Small Linda Kitchel

Our boys and girls value each and every act of love given to them. Through a stranger’s genuine care and participation in their lives comes that same sense Robert Day often felt growing up, the assurance that love and grace can be found within the walls of churches. In an age when many youth are walking away from churches, it is uplifting to know that through the church’s participation in the lives our youth, they want to be connected in the church.

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