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4 cycling route 8 Gretna-centered puts rural roads on the map Karen’s on Main to open 15 Nana soon in Danville Tank museum dazzles with 18 authentic flamethrower

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Local cyclists bike down Berry Hill Road on a Saturday morning. Visible from front to back are Wince Yancey, Phillip Love, Cary Wright and Charles Hughes. Also in the group are Martin Collins and Michael Farlow.

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23 History 24 Indoor Recreation 25 26 Outdoor Recreation 28 Schools 29 Government City Information 32 33 County Information Danville Parks and Recreation 34 events 40 Southside happenings Over a century of history: 46 former Java post office and country store a relic of Java’s Attractions

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GW band celebrates successes,

By LANIE DAVIS

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The George Washington High School (GW) band has been a staple at the school and the community as a whole since at least the 1960s. Whether it’s performing a halftime show at a football game or winning awards as a concert band, the band has continued in its success and excellence for many years.

Under the direction of Cody Kesling, the George Washington High School band currently has the typical wind ensemble, symphonic and percussion class bands as well as jazz, marching indoor concert percussion and winterguard.

Kesling, who is going into his third year as band director following longtime director Reginald Purvis, said the

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Inside the band room at George Washington High School, trophies and uniforms are displayed in a new case, while other countless awards and trophies line the walls.

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band has always been very successful, dating back to the 1970s, which is the earliest he knows that the band was more than a stage band. Over the years, the band has traveled around the United States and Canada. In 1989, the GW band were national champions at the Fiestaval competition.

The band has also taken part in several parades, including the Saint Patrick’s Day parade in Chicago in 2001 and the Novant Health Thanksgiving Day Parade in Charlotte in 2016, where they won an award.

Recently, the band has been the recipient of some scholarship and grant money to assist with expenses, but also help individual students get instruments they need to be successful.

In May, the Womack Foundation made a $50,000 donation to the GW band.

community support The Womack Foundation was established by Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Womack, Sr. to provide financial assistance to improve educational and recreational opportunities in Danville and Pittsylvania County, as well as Caswell County, North Carolina.

The donation was made by Charles Womack and his mother, Bobbye Raye, in honor of the late Patrick Womack, Charles’ brother and Bobbye Raye’s son.

Patrick Womack, a Danville native, GW graduate and a multi-talented musician, passed away from cancer last year.

Kesling said this donation was be earmarked for the instruments the band needs most. With these funds, Kesling was able to purchase a full set of professional saxophones, open hold flutes, a full set of wooden clarinets, two horns and two euphoniums, as well as overhaul and

fix other instruments.

“We have a growing band program here at George Washington High School, and this gift is specifically geared to making sure that our students have fantastic instruments to learn and play on,” Kesling said.

According to Kesling, nearly every student in the band program uses a school-issued instrument. There are currently 117 students that participate in the many band programs GW has to offer.

“It means a lot to me that the community is here to support the program, even in this time when my band room is silent, and it shouldn’t be,” Kesling said. “...This makes my heart explode with joy to know that our program is loved by the community.”

In addition, the Womack family also donated funds from the Patrick Womack Music Scholarship Fund for

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While marching band isn’t possible during the COVID-19 pandemic, the school boasts a successful program.

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In 2018, the George Washington High School Marching Eagles practice for competition.

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professional-grade instruments for deserving students this year.

Tavon Tate received a new drum set after losing his in a house fire last year.

Dakota McBride and Mason Diaz received an alto saxophone and a trumpet respectively to take to Radford University with them as they further their music careers.

Daryl Brimmer, a sophomore, received a trombone to play in class for the next three years and beyond.

With instruments such as these, Kesling said that the students would not need upgrades going forward, as they could easily join a professional orchestra with them.

Even with new and refurbished instruments, Kesling’s ninth year of teaching will be unique for another reason, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.

Currently, he is giving mini-lessons to students virtually, as well as giving them guided activities every day.

However, he isn’t letting the circumstances get him down.

“I feel strong as a teacher,” he said. “I’m learning new stuff every day.”

Along with his marching band staff, Kesling said their goal is to give every child the opportunity to succeed and perform.

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Band director Cody Kesling and former assistant Scot Mitchell give directions to the band from the tower on the practice field in 2018, Kesling’s first year as director.

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In May, the Womack Foundation made a donation to the George Washington High School band. Pictured from left to right are Cody Kesling, George Washington High School principal Jay Lancaster, Charles and Bobbye Raye Womack and former Danville Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Stanley Jones.

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Gretna-centered cycling route puts rural roads

on the map

By JEREMY MOSER Star-Tribune Staff Writer

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A group of cyclists riding around the rural roads of Pittsylvania County take a turn off of Vandola Church Road towards Berry Hill.

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A cycling route created by a Boone’s Mill man uses Gretna as the starting point for an over 150-mile-long bike ride along the county’s most beautiful rural roads, roughly half of which are gravel.

Paul Workman, a biking enthusiast who lives in Boone’s Mill, said that while researching areas for gravel road bike-riding using Virginia Department of Transportation maps, he discovered that Pittsylvania County was a “hotbed” for gravel roads.

“I realized that Pittsylvania County really is a hotbed for a lot of gravel roads,” Workman said. “I started piecing together some smaller rides, and really loved it. It was something quite unique. The rural roads are simply top notch.”

This led to him creating the “Dirty Gretna” cycling route, which spans roughly 250 kilometers in a lemniscate-shaped pattern, beginning at the Railroad Park in Gretna and extending West out to the county line, turning around and passing back through Gretna, extending East to the other county line and finally returning to Gretna.

Workman says the goal of creating the route was to maximize the amount of the route that goes over the many gravel roads in the county’s most rural areas. After some revisions, the current route is made up of as much as 55 percent gravel roads broken up into 40 sections.

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According to Danville native Cary Wright, who himself has ridden part of the Dirty Gretna route, gravel biking has become a more popular fork of the cycling scene in recent years.

It involves cyclists choosing to forego routes over paved roads or mountain biking trails in favor of a scenic ride through rural areas which provide a more natural feeling.

“It’s something that’s totally different,” Wright said.

“Road and mountain biking have been around in a long time. This is a new niche — people will look out in their community for gravel roads in rural areas.”

Cyclists will use special bikes equipped with sturdier tires for the ride which Workman says lead to the ride not feeling much different than on a smooth road.

Workman says the rural landscapes of northern Pittsylvania County are so beautiful and rich in a historic culture that he wishes more were aware of his route.

“I think it will be good to make local people aware of what they have in their backyard,” Workman said.

“It’s nice to still see a county that still has gravel roads.

There’s just something about hearing the crunch underneath your tires and getting your legs dusty as you’re riding. It feels like you’re doing something peaceful.”

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The route is publicly available on a user-created Google Maps page [which can be found at this URL: https://tinyurl.com/dirtygretna250k] which subdivides the route into several parts, numbers each of the gravel stretches and shows the locations of several rest stops along the way.

Workman said the route is also connected to a cycling app called Strava, which tracks completion times from other Strava users who bike the course, and shows who has gotten the “Fastest Known Time.”

With the route’s public availability, and the fact that cyclists equipped with the Strava app are able to track their own progress along it as they ride, anyone with a bike can hop onto the several parts of the track and ride whenever they like.

As well, for the last three years, Workman said he has organized a “Grand Departure” from the route’s starting point in Gretna once a year, which Workman says are for those cyclists who prefer to ride in groups. Another departure event was scheduled in September.

“Getting out in the country and just seeing the beautiful sites of Pittsylvania County, it’s a treasure,” Workman said.

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After operating Nana Karen’s as a food truck for three years, owners Dustin Haberer and Katie Inman will be opening Nana Karen’s on Main this fall.

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Nana Karen’s on Main to open soon in Danville

By LANIE DAVIS

Star-Tribune Staff Writer

Dustin Haberer has been working in restaurants since he was 13 years old, washing dishes. Throughout high school and college, he found himself in kitchens. He spent ten years rising the ranks until he became a corporate executive chef.

Eventually, Haberer decided he wanted to work for himself and built his first food truck, Nana Karen’s, a name inspired by his mother.

For the past three years, Nana Karen’s has been serving customers at events and venues around Danville and Pittsylvania County.

“Business has been great,” Haberer said. “The exposure has bought so much business that I was having a hard time meeting demand.”

However, for the past year, Haberer has been thinking about opening a restaurant, and after Main Street Coffee Emporium closed earlier this year, he, along with business partner Katie Inman, saw an opportunity to have a restaurant in downtown Danville.

“I like to think that it was just God’s timing for us,” Haberer said. “...We saw on Facebook that this one was open, so we took a look. It needed a lot of work, but it’s exactly the set up and flow that I want.”

The pair has been working on July 5 to transform the former coffee shop into Nana Karen’s on Main, giving the space a new, modern feel.

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“We’ve put blood, sweat and tears into this place,” Inman said. “...We’ve painted every inch, the ceilings, the floors.”

The restaurant’s menu will feature favorites from the Nana Karen’s food truck, which Haberer said includes some items that he created as a kid when he would make random dishes and write them down when they were actually good.

In addition, their new menu items are inspired by their namesakes, including Papa Mike’s and Chase’s Place.

With his menu items, Haberer said he tries to be creative with minimal ingredients on a budget.

“That’s why even though our menus appear to be outside the box and gourmet, our prices aren’t,” Haberer said.

Haberer also said he wants Nana Karen’s to complement, not compete with, other restaurants in the downtown with unique cuisine.

Haberer and Inman are excited to bring something new to the downtown community they love.

“Being a part of the energy and the newness of the exponential growth that this area is seeing is exciting,” Inman said.

The two hope to have the restaurant opened by Oct. 1.

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Dustin Haberer and Katie Inman, co-owners of Nana Karen’s on Main, are pictured with Haberer’s son Chase in their new location on Main Street in Danville.

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Haberer and Inman have worked since July to transform Nana Karen’s on Main.

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Tank museum d azzles with authentic flamethrower demonstration

By JEREMY MOSER Star-Tribune Staff Writer

At the American Armored Foundation (AAF) Tank Museum on Route 29 Sept. 12, two men trained in the use of authentic military flamethrowers spat fire in front of a heated crowd.

The demonstration involved the use of two restored flamethrowers, one commissioned for use in World War II and another commissioned to be used in the Vietnam War. “This is not Hollywood,” said museum founder and owner William Gasser as he talked up the crowd gathered in the lot behind the museum building. “This is a demonstration of one of the most horrible weapons in history. This is a weapon that was so ugly, it was tried to be outlawed.”

Daniel Gasser, co-director of the museum with his wife, Natasha, said that the intention behind demonstrating such an “extreme” weapon is to show real war history and break the misunderstandings fiction has caused about flamethrowers by getting people to understand their real power.

“There’s not a lot of places you get to see them,” Daniel said. “It’s a really extreme weapon. You want to see what people were up against, what people had to use. You can explain a rifle, you can explain a machine gun, but when you say flamethrowers, people don’t understand it.”

One could gather that understanding from this demonstration. Standing in the “melt zone” in the safe spectator area only several yards away as two fire-breathing machines laid total waste to some safely flammable junk downrange, a heat could be felt that singed the edges of one’s arms and legs, leaving a sting that fades quickly from the body but not the mind.

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Volunteer and Desert Storm vet Phil Corbo spits a fireball reaching a temperature up to 4,500 degrees.

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Of the weapons of war found within the tank museum’s walls, none call for a more horrific death on the part of those who face its barrel.

According to William, the flamethrower would find use starting in World War I to clear out trenches, but would continue to see use in wars up to the Vietnam War. “All living things run from fire, all living things may not run from anything else,” William said. “Famously is the Japanese soldier. They will not run from anything, except fire.”

For the soldier in the Japanese Imperial Army hiding in a tunnel from American naval troops, William explained, nothing struck true life-or-death fear into his heart like a flaming torrent that would choke the life from his lungs before it burned his body in seconds.

As Douglass Gasser, one of the trained flamethrower operators, explained, the mechanism of a flamethrower is relatively simple.

Pressurized tanks on the wielder’s back contain a flammable liquid which is shot out of a handheld nozzle. At the end of the nozzle is a lighter which ignites the liquid as it is shot, creating a propelled stream of flame that reaches temperatures painful to feel from several yards away. “[Compared to a normal firearm] it’s a completely different animal,” Douglass said. “The feeling of it, it’s one of the gnarliest weapons you can fire.”

The WWII unit, a piece of weaponry and engineering that’s now over 70-years-old, has a steel construction that weighs over 75 pounds.

William explained how his AAF Tank Museum was the first in the world to have operational military flamethrowers, and that they’ve been doing biannual demonstrations of their five units for the last 35 years without any incidents.

“We do not risk our public, we do not risk ourselves or our equipment,” William said. “We will stop the show and not do it as opposed to risking you.”

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The destructive flames fired at the makeshift targets left nothing but charred remains in their wake.

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Danville Symphony Orchestra P.O. Box 11491 Danville, VA 24540 434-797-2666 macnet@wildblue.net

Danville Concert Association P.O. Box 11284 Danville, VA 24543 434-792-9242 danvilleconcert.org danvilleconcert@gmail.com

Downtown Danville Murals 434-791-0210 riverdistrictassociation@gmail.com

Danville Little Theatre P.O. Box 3523 Danville, VA 24543 stagemanager@danvillelittletheatre.org Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History 975 Main Street Danville, VA 24541 434-793-5644 cb@danvillemuseum.org or richard@ danvillemuseum.org

Gretna Little Theatre 101 Main St. Gretna, VA 24557 gretnalittletheatre101@gmail.com Gretna Theatre 107 N. Main St. Gretna, VA 24557 (434) 656-5377 thegretnatheatre.com

Main Street Art Collective 326 Main Street, Unit 100 Danville, VA 24541 434-802-2017 The North Theatre 629 North Main St. Danville, VA 24540 434-793-SHOW (7469) wayne@waynealanmagic.com Reid Street Gallery 24 Reid St. Chatham, VA 24531 434-203-8062 adavis@reidstreetgallery.com River District Artisans 411 Main St. Danville, VA 24541 434-228-4125 sgusler@thearcofsouthside.org

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History American Armored Foundation Tank Museum 3401 U.S. Highway 29 Danville, VA 24540 434-836-5323 tankmuseum@gamewood.net Birthplace of Lady Astor 117 Broad Street Danville, VA 24541 434-793-6472 langhornehouse.org Cedar Forest Grist Mill 7929 Straightstone Rd. Long Island, VA 24569 434-432-2172 pco1767@gmail.com Chatham Hall 800 Chatham Hall Circle Chatham, VA 24531 434-432-2941 admission@chathamhall.org Danville Welcome Center 434-793-4636

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Danville Historical Society P.O. Box 6 Danville, VA historicalarchaeologist@yahoo.com Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History 975 Main St. Danville, VA 24541 434-793-5644 cb@danvillemuseum.org Danville Science Center 677 Craghead St. Danville, VA 24541 434-791-5160 dscgs@smv.org

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Downtown Danville Murals 434-791-0210 riverdistrictassociation@gmail.com Green Hill Cemetery 434-793-5644 cb@danvillemuseum.org Grove Street Cemetery 940 Grove Street Danville, VA 24541 434-793-5644 cb@danvillemuseum.org Hargrave Military Academy Historic Marker 200 Military Drive Chatham, VA 24531 434-432-2481 admissions@hargrave.edu Langhorne House 117 Broad Street Danville, VA 24541 434-793-6472 patmaurakis@verizon.net Millionaires Row 975 Main Street Danville, VA 24541 434-793-5644 cb@danvillemuseum.org Mount Airy Roller Mill 4425 Johnson Mill Rd. Gretna, VA 24557 434-432-2172 pco1767@gmail.com The National Cemetery 721 Lee St. Danville, VA 24541 704-636-2661 cb@danvillemuseum.org The National Tobacco-Textile Museum 19783 U.S. Hwy. 29 S Chatham, VA 24531 434-432-8026

Pittsylvania Court House Historic Marker 11 Bank Street Chatham, VA 24531-0695 434-432-2041 pco1767@gmail.com Pittsylvania County Historical Society 434-770-3258 pco1767@gmail.com Pittsylvania County History Research Center and Library 340 Whitehead Street Chatham, VA 24531 434-432-8931 info@pcplib.org Schoolfield Museum and Cultural Center 917 West Main Street Danville, VA 24541 434-792-6763 SchoolfieldPreservation@cox.net The Secrets Inside - Guided Walking Tour P.O. Box 6 Danville, VA 24543 434-770-1974 joycewilburn@gmail.com Simpson Funeral Museum 16 South Main Street Chatham, VA 24531 434-432-1085 info@simpsonfuneralmuseum.com or simpson@comcast.net Tales of Tobacco, Textiles, and Trains – Guided Walking Tour P.O. Box 6 Danville, VA 24543 434-770-1974 joycewilburn@gmail.com

History There’s a Story Here – Guided Walking Tour P.O. Box 6 Danville, VA 24543 434-770-1974 joycewilburn@gmail.com

Town of Chatham Walking Tour 16A Court Place Chatham, VA 24531 Veterans Memorial-Danville 302 River Park Drive Danville, VA 24543 434-793-0884 debra@cfdrr.org

Yates Tavern US-29 BUS Gretna, VA 24557 434-656-2958 pco1767@gmail.com

Indoor Recreation Ballou Park Senior Center 760 West Main St. Danville, VA 24541 434-799-5216 bynumem@danvilleva.gov

Main Street Art Collective 326 Main Street, Unit 100 Danville, VA 24541 434-602-2017 MainStreetArtCollective.com

Riverside Lanes 3215 Riverside Drive Danville, VA 24541 434-791-2695 riversidelanes@gmail.com

Danville Stadium Cinemas 12 3601 Riverside Drive Danville, VA 24541 434-792-9885

The Gretna Theatre 107 North Main Street Gretna, VA 24557 434-656-3377 thegretnatheatre@gmail.com

Skatetown of Danville 1049 Piney Forest Road Danville, VA 24540 434-835-0011 skatetown@verizon.net

The North Theatre 629 North Main Street Danville, VA 24540 434-793-SHOW (7469) wayne@waynealanmagic.com

Danville Family YMCA 215 Riverside Drive Danville, VA 24540 434-792-0621

Danville Science Center & Virtual Dome 677 Craghead St. Danville, VA 24541 434-791-5160 dscgs@smv.org

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Outdoor Recreation Abreu-Grogan Park 2020 Memorial Drive Danville, VA 24541 434-799-5215 ragsdes@danvilleva.gov

434-432-7736 mark.moore@pittgov.org Cooper’s Radio Controlled Race Center 4000 Sago Rd. Callands, VA 24530 434-724-7342

Anglers Park 350 Northside Drive Danville, VA 24540 434-799-5215 Anglers Ridge and Dan Daniel Mountain Bike System 350 Northside Drive Danville, VA 24540 302 River Park Drive Danville, VA 24540 434-799-5215 ragsdes@danvilleva.gov Ballou Park 760 West Main St. Danville, VA 24541 434-799-5215 Birch Creek Motorsports 12725 Kentuck Rd. Sutherlin, VA 24594 434-836-7629 carlsmail1@comcast.net Brosville Walking Track 195 Bulldog Lane Danville, VA 24541 434-432-7736 mark.moore@pittgov.org Cedar’s Country Club 1029 Anderson Mill Rd Chatham, VA 24531 434-656-8036

Danville Boat Rental 2020 Memorial Drive Danville, VA 24541 434-799-5150 autrekw@danvilleva.gov Danville Braves 302 River Park Drive Danville, VA 24540 434-797-3792 info@dbraves.com or david.cross@ braves.com Danville Parks & Recreation 125 N Floyd St. Danville, VA 24541 434-799-5200 sgrinwo@danvilleva.gov Danville Pittsylvania County Fairgrounds 2400 Cavalier Road Ringgold, VA 24586 434-822-6850 info@dpcfairgrounds.com Doyle Thomas Park 827 Green St. Danville, VA 24541 434-799-5215

Elba Park 434-656-6572 townhall@townofgretna.org

Coates Bark Park 1727 Westover Dr. Danville, VA 24541 434-799-5150 Camilla Williams Park 700 Memorial Drive Danville, VA 24541 434-799-5215 Cavalier Park 11650 US Highway 29 North Chatham, VA 24531

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Elkhorn Lake & Camp Grounds 2500 Elkhorn Rd. Java, VA 24565 434-432-9203 kennytinaelkhorn@yahoo.com

Franklin Junction Historic Railroad Park Across from 105 Main St. Gretna, VA 24557 434-656-6572 townhall@townofgretna.org Grove Park (434) 799-5215 100 Southland Drive Danville, VA 24541 H.B. Moorefield Park Riverside Drive Danville, VA 24541 434-799-5215 Hawk Park 201 Coffey Street Gretna, VA 24557 434-432-7736 mark.moore@pittgov.org

JTI Fountain 215 Main Street Danville, VA 24541 M.C. Martin Park Memorial Drive Danville, VA 24541 434-799-5215 Martinsville Speedway 340 Speedway Rd. Ridgeway, VA 24148 276-956-7225 Paradise Lake & Campground 434-836-2620 1-866-836-2126 vaisforcampers@gmail.com Phillip Wyatt Skate Park 302 River Park Drive Danville, VA 24540 434-799-5215 Pittsylvania County Parks & Recreation 18 Depot St. Suite 508 Chatham, VA 434-432-7736 mark.moore@pittgov.org

Outdoor Recreation Pumpkin Creek Park 315 Taylor Drive Danville, VA 24541 434-799-5215 Richmond and Danville Rail Trail/ Ringgold Rail Trail 155 Ringgold Depot Rd. Ringgold, VA 24586 434-432-7736 Riverwalk Trail 111 Main Street Danville, VA 24541 434-799-5215 ragsdes@danvilleva.gov

Smith Mountain Lake & Dam Visitor’s Center 2072 Ford Rd. Sandy Level, VA 24161 540-985-2587

Virginia International Raceway 1245 Pine Tree Road Alton, VA 24520 434-822-7700 info@VIRnow.com

South Boston Speedway 1188 James D. Hagood Hwy South Boston, VA 24592 434-572-4947 info@southbostonspeedway.com

White Oak Mountain Wildlife Management Area Chatham, VA 24531 (804) 367-1000 Wildcat Park 5875 Kentuck Road Ringgold, VA 24586 mark.moore@pittgov.org 434-432-7736

Southern Hills Golf Course 188 Stokesland Ave Ext Danville, VA 24541 434-793-2582 golfsouthernhills@gmail.com

Smith Mountain Dock & Lodge 188 Locust Lane Penhook, VA 24137 540-565-0222

Zipline 302 River Park Drive Danville, VA 24540 (434) 799-5150 autrekw@danvilleva.gov

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Titan Park 1160 Tunstall High Road Dry Fork, VA 24549 434-432-7736 mark.moore@pittgov.org

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Schools Pittsylvania County

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Alternative School (434) 432-8185

Dan River High School (434) 822-7081

Brosville Elementary School (434) 685-7787

Gretna Elementary School (434) 630-1808

Chatham Elementary School (434) 432-5441

Gretna Middle School (434) 656-2217

Chatham Middle School (434) 432-2169 Chatham High School (434) 432-8305

Gretna High School (434) 656-2246 John L. Hurt Elementary School (434) 324-7231

Dan River Middle School (434) 822-6027

Kentuck Elementary School (434) 822-5944 Mt. Airy Elementary School (434) 630-1816 Pittsylvania Career & Technical Ctr (434) 432-9416 Southside Elementary School (434) 836-0006

Tunstall High School (434) 724-7111 Tunstall Middle School (434) 724-7086 Twin Springs Elementary School (434) 724-2666 Union Hall Elementary School (434) 724-7010

Stony Mill Elementary School (434) 685-7545

Pittsylvania County School Board Pittsylvania County Schools pcs.k12.va.us P.O. Box 232 Chatham, VA 24531 (434) 432-2761 (888) 440-6520 School Board meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the School Board office.

Superintendent: Dr. Mark R. Jones P O Box 232 Chatham, VA 24531 434-432-2761 Banister District: Rev. Raymond Calvin Ramsey Sr. 7153 Halifax Rd. Chatham, VA 24531 434-251-7157 rramsey@pcs.k12.va.us

Callands-Gretna District: Calvin D. Doss P.O. Box 100 Gretna, VA 24557 434-656-3206 cdoss@pcs.k12.va.us

Staunton River District: Don C. Moon 3605 Level Run Road Hurt, VA 24563 434-324-4115 dmoon@pcs.k12.va.us

Chatham-Blairs District: Sam Burton 492 Tobacco Road Dry Fork, VA 24549 434-724-4245 sburton@pcs.k12.va.us

Tunstall District: George Henderson 568 F. C. Beverly Road Dry Fork, VA 24549 434-770-8933 ghenderson@pcs.k12.va.us

Dan River District: Cassandra F. Crump PO Box 252 Ringgold, VA 24586 434-822-8866 cccrump@pcs.k12.va.us

Westover District: Kevin Mills 2514 Franklin Turnpike Danville, VA 434-836-6742 kmills@pcs.k12.va.us

Danville School Board Interim Superintendent: Dr. Catherine Magouyrk 434-799-6400 School Board: Renee Hughes rhughes@mail.dps.k12.va.us Dr. Philip Campbell pcampbell@mail.dps.k12.va.us

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

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

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

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

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

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

Schools Danville

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Grove Park Preschool (434) 799-6437

Woodberry Hills Elementary School (434) 799-6466

Northside Preschool (434) 773-8301

Woodrow Wilson Intermediate School (434) 773-8204

Forest Hills Elementary School (434) 799-6430

E.A. Gibson Elementary School (434) 799-6426

G.L.H. Johnson Elementary School (434) 799-6433 Park Avenue Elementary School (434) 799-6452 Schoolfield Elementary School (434) 799-6455

O.T. Bonner Middle School (434) 799-6446

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

Westwood Middle School (434) 797-8860 Galileo High School (434) 773-8186

Government Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors Chatham-Blairs District: Chairman: Robert “Bob” Warren P.O. Box 11718 Danville, VA 24543 434-770-7607 robert.warren@pittgov.org Banister District: Dr. Charles H. Miller, Jr. 184 Friendship Road Chatham, VA 24531 434-489-8525 Callands-Gretna District: Ben L. Farmer 3855 West Gretna Road Gretna, VA 24557 434-770-8427 jerry.hagerman@pittgov.org

Dan River District: Joe Davis 2749 Kentuck Road Ringgold, VA 24586 434-770-7553 joe.davis@pittgov.org Staunton River District: Tim W. Dudley 434-713-0502 Tim.Dudley@pittgov.org Tunstall District: William “Vic” Ingram 434-713-1649 Vic.Ingram@pittgov.org Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Chatham Community Center art room (may change soon).

Westover District: Vice Chairman Ronald Scearce 2133 Stony Mill Road Danville, VA 24541 434-685-1843 ronald.scearce@pittgov.org County Administrator: David Smitherman P O Box 426/ 1 Center Street Chatham, VA 24531 434-432-7710 david.smitherman@pittgov.org County Attorney: J. Vaden Hunt, Esq. 434-432-7720 vaden.hunt@pittgov.org

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Government Pittsylvania County | www.pittgov.org Circuit Court Clerk: Hon. Mark W. Scarce P O Drawer 31 Chatham, VA 24531 434-432-7887

Sheriff: Michael W. Taylor P O Box 407 Chatham, VA 24531 434-432-7800

Commissioner of Revenue: Robin Coles-Gourd P O Box 272 Chatham, VA 24531 434-432-7940

Treasurer: Vincent Shorter P O Box 230 Chatham, VA 24531 434-432-7960

Chatham Town Council

Commonwealth’s Attorney: Robert “Bryan” Haskins P O Box 1068 Chatham, VA 24531 434-432-7900 County Administrator: David Smitherman PO Box 426 Chatham, VA 24531 434-432-7710 david.smitherman@pittgov.org

P.O. Box 370 • Chatham, VA 24531 • (434) 432-9515 • www.chatham-va.gov

Mayor: William Pace PO Box 212 Chatham, VA 24531 804-694-6143 chathamwap@gmail.com

Robert B. Thompson PO Box 231 Chatham, VA 24531 434-432-8763 - Home 434-432-6211 – Work rthompson@chatham-va.gov

Town Council Members: Janet B. Bishop 610 South Main Street Chatham, VA 24531 434-432-2714 jbishop@chatham-va.gov

Public Relations Manager: Caleb K. Ayers Caleb.Ayers@pittgov.org 434-432-3575

William B. Black 338 North Main Street Chatham, VA 24531 434-432-7721 wblack@chatham-va.gov

Andrew D. Wall PO Box 1127 Chatham, VA 24531 434-432-6122 awall@chatham-va.gov Teresa D.Easley 108 Hedrick Dr. Chatham, VA 24531 434-489-1038 teresaeasley51@gmail.com

Irvin W. Perry 348 S. Main St. Chatham, VA 24531 941-740-0268 Interim Treasurer/Clerk: Kelly Hawker Town Manager Richard Cocke Town Attorney: Adams & Fisk PLC 434-432-2531

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Government City of Danville | www.danville-va.gov Circuit Court Clerk: Gerald A. Gibson 401 Patton Street Danville, VA 24541 434-799-5168

Sheriff: Michael Mondul 401 Patton Street Danville, VA 24541 434-799-5135

Commonwealth’s Attorney: Michael Newman 341 Main Street Suite 200 Danville, VA 24541 434-797-1635

Commissioner of Revenue: James M. Gillie 311 Memorial Drive Danville, VA 24541 434-799-5145

Treasurer: Sheila Williamson-Branch 311 Memorial Drive Danville, VA 24541 434-799-5140

City Manager: Ken Larking 427 Patton St. 4th floor Danville, VA 24541 434-799-5100 klarking@danvilleva.org

Danville City Council Mayor: Alonzo Jones 218 Rockford Place Danville, VA 24540 434-250-3231 alonzo.jones@danvilleva.gov Danville City Council Members: James Buckner 125 Eden Place Danville, VA 24540 434-688-1589 james.buckner@danvilleva.gov

L.G. Campbell, Jr. 368 Mowbray Arch Danville, VA 24541 434-793-9493 larry.campbell@danvilleva.gov

Gretna Town Council Mayor: R. Keith Motley PO Box 472 Gretna, VA 24557 434-656-6406 keith.motley@townofgretna.org Town Council Members: Michael L. Bond PO Box 558 Gretna, VA 24557 434-656-3573 michael.bond@townofgretna.org

Dianne Jennings PO Box 762 Gretna, VA 24557 434-656-6582 dianne.jennings@townofgretna.org

Gary P. Miller, MD 209 Updike Place Danville, VA 24541 434-799-0908 gary.miller@danvilleva.gov

Sherman Saunders 115 Druid Lane • Danville, VA 24541 434-799-8737 sherman.saunders@danvilleva.gov

Barry Mayo 1100 N. Main St., Apt. B Danville, VA 24540 434-792-1041 fbarry.mayo@danvilleva.gov

J. Lee Vogler 118 Grove Park Circle Danville, VA 24541 434-792-0937 lee.vogler@danvilleva.gov

Madison Whittle 143 Marshall Terrace, Apt 6 Danville, VA 24541 434-251-0926 madison.whittle@danvilleva.gov

Sam Kushner (interim) sam.kushner@danvilleva.gov

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.

P.O. Box 602 • Gretna, VA 24557 • (434) 656-6572 • www.townofgretna.org

Mike Burnette PO Box 1227 Gretna, VA 24557 434-656-8061 mike.burnette@townofgretna.org

Deborah Moran PO Box 630 Gretna, VA 24557 434-656-6079 deborah.moran@townofgretna.org

James Gilbert PO Box 781 Gretna, VA 24557 james.gilbert@townofgretna.org

Jim Hunt 506 Henry Street Gretna, VA 24557 434-656-3653 flowershop@fairpoint.net Attention: Jim Hunt

Town Manager: David A. Lilly Town Clerk/Treasurer: Patsy Thompson Budd Town Attorney: Michael Turner 434-656-3989

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Government Hurt Town Council

P.O. Box 760 • Hurt, VA 24563 • (434) 608-0554

Mayor: Gary Hodnett mayor@townofhurtva.org Vice Mayor: Shirley Barksdale-Hill shirley.barksdale-hill@ townofhurtva.org Town Council Members: E. Collin Adams Jr. 612 Spring Street Hurt, VA 24563 collin.adams@townofhurt.org

United States Congress Senators: The Honorable Mark R. Warner 459-A Russell Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510-4601 (202) 224-2023

Randy Doss randy.doss@townofhurtva.org Lorraine L. “Rainy” Clay 204 Grove Street Hurt, VA 24563 434-324-7884 rainy.clay@townofhurtva.org Steve Watson Steve.watson@townofhurtva.org Kathy Keesee kathy.keesee@townofhurtva.gov

Jeffery L. “Jeff” Bowling jeff.bowling@townofhurtva.gov Clerk/Treasurer: Susan Frazier Public Works Director: Ed Hodges Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Hurt Town Hall.

The Honorable Tim Kaine 388 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510-4604 (202) 224-4024 308 Craghead Street, Suite 102A Danville, Va. 24541 (434) 792-0976

House of Representatives: The Honorable Denver Riggleman 1022 Longworth HOB Washington, D.C. 20515 (202) 225-4711 308 Craghead Street, Suite 102D Danville, Va. 24541 (434) 791-2596

Virginia House of Delegates Les Adams Member Since: 2014 R - Counties of Henry (part) and Pittsylvania (part), City of Martinsville 16th District Capitol Office General Assembly Building P.O. Box 406 Richmond, Virginia 23218 Office: (804) 698-1016 Email: DelLAdams@house.virginia.gov Room Number: 719 Legislative Assistant: Shani Shorter Secretary During Session: Julia Bouck

District Office P.O. Box K Chatham, VA 24531 Office: (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 Building P.O. Box 406

Richmond, Virginia 23218 Office: (804) 698-1014 Email: DelDMarshall@house.virginia.gov Room Number: 702 Legislative Assistant: Mary K. Franklin Secretary During Session: Jackie Price District Office P.O. Box 439 Danville, VA 24543 Office: (434) 797-5861 Fax: (434) 797-2642

City Information Budget Department City Attorney City Manager Clerk of Circuit Court Commissioner of Revenue Community Development Danville Regional Airport Danville Public Schools Danville Utilities Economic Development Emergency Preparedness

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Finance Department Fire Department Health Department Human Resources Jail Parks and Recreation Public Works Registrar Social Services Transit System Treasurer’s Office

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County Information Police (non-emergency) Numbers Danville Police Department....................................(434) 799-5111 Danville Sheriff’s Office..........................................(434) 799-5135 Pittsylvania County Sheriff....................................(434) 432-7800 Chatham Police Department.................... M-F 9-5(434) 432-9515

Chatham Police Department.................24 Hours (434) 432-2222 Gretna Police Department..................................... (434) 656-6123 Hurt Police Department............All Departments (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 Department........ (434) 432-7736 Social Security Administration..............................(800) 772-1213 Veterans Affairs.................................................... (800) 827-1000 Voter Registration Danville................................... (434) 799-6560 Voter Registration Pittsylvania County.................(434) 432-7971 Libraries Pittsylvania County Library...................................(434) 432-3271 Pittsylvania Library - Gretna................................. (434) 656-2579 Pittsylvania Library - Brosville-Cascade............... (434) 685-1285 Pittsylvania Library – Mount Hermon.................(434) 835-0326 Pittsylvania History Center & Library................... (434) 432-8931 Danville Public Library...........................................(434) 799-5195 Danville Library - Westover...................................(434) 799-5152

Pittsylvania County Government Telephone Listings Pittsylvania County All Departments .......................(434) 432-7700 Agricultural Development .........................................(434) 432-7993 Animal Control...........................................................(434) 432-7937 Assistant County Administrator.................................(434) 432-7720 Building Inspections...................................................(434) 432-7755 Central Accounting.....................................................(434) 432-7743 Commissioner of Revenue..........................................(434) 432-7940 Community Policy/Management...............................(434) 432-8371 County Administrator................................................(434) 432-7710 Courts: Adult Probation.....................................................(434) 432-7853 Circuit Court Clerk................................................(434) 432-7887 Commonwealth Attorney......................................(434) 432-7900 General District Court Clerk.................................(434) 432-7879 J & D Court Clerk.................................................(434) 432-7861 J & D Court Services Unit....................................(434) 432-7864 Magistrate’s Office................................................(434) 432-7910 Crime Stoppers ..........................................................(800) 791-0044 Dispatch......................................................................(434) 432-7931 Electoral Board...........................................................(434) 432-7798 Emergency Management and 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-Danville......................................................(434) 799-5190 Clinic-Chatham....................................................(434) 432-7232 Clinic-Gretna........................................................(434) 656-1266 Jail...............................................................................(434) 432-7831 Landfill........................................................................(434) 432-7980 Purchasing..................................................................(434) 432-7744 Recreation Dept..........................................................(434) 432-7736 Registrar.....................................................................(434) 432-7971 School Board...............................................................(434) 432-2761 Sheriff’s Office From Chatham/Danville......................................(434) 432-7800 From Gretna/Hurt...............................................(434) 656-6211 From Whitmell.....................................................(434) 797-9550 Dispatch................................................................(434) 432-7931 Social Services Chatham...............................................................(434) 432-7281 Danville.................................................................(434) 799-6543 Gretna...................................................................(434) 656-8407 Soil Conservation........................................................(434) 432-7768 Treasurer’s Office........................................................(434) 432-7960 Victim/Witness Program...........................................(434) 432-7854 Virginia Cooperative Extension.................................(434) 432-7770 Zoning Code Compliance...........................................(434) 432-7750

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Danville Parks and Recreation events PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS After School After school is underway! The program provides educational opportunities for students as well as recreational activities, virtual entertainment and individual crafts. Individuals attending will be required to adhere to all guidelines and policies maintaining social distancing. Spaces are limited so call ASAP to register. Call (434) 799-5150.

Price: TBD Times and Dates: TBD Virtual Day Camp Join students in all age groups working on virtual classwork in one safe setting! Following all CDC guidelines and policies in regards to social distancing and safe procedures, your child will experience a classroom-style setting in which they can access the Internet for online classes with adult supervision. Breaks for snack, lunch, and recess will be a fun part of the day! Spaces are limited so call ASAP to register. Call (434) 799-5150.

Price: TBD Times and Dates: TBD Youth Run Club Register in advance for this free exercise program for the whole family; spots are limited, so sign up ASAP. Get outside with us for a 30-minute run program on Saturdays!

Call (434) 799-5150.

Riverwalk Trailhead at the Carrington Saturdays 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

No fee Garden Skills Learn a variety of topics focused on growing your own food, tending garden plots, getting rid of weeds, and proper watering techniques. Two staff members coordinate weekly skill learning and allow time for hands-on practice.

Registration required. Call (434) 799-5150.

God’s Storehouse Urban Farm Tuesdays 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

No fee

Healthy Living and Fitness MUSIC and DANCE Virtual Recharge Adult Dance Recharge your confidence in this fun and exciting dance class. Try something new and learn flirty dance moves to a different song each month.

Taught by Health and Wellness Coordinator Danielle Montague. Registration required. For adults ages 18 and older.

Zoom links will be sent to your email 15 minutes before the start of class. Call (434) 799-5150.

Zoom Wednesdays, Sept. 2 and Oct. 7 5:30 p.m. to 6:30p.m. $5/class Mommy and Me Afro Jazz You and your family are invited to dance the morning away to African beats. This dance class blends African and

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jazz dance styles into a fun choreographed piece. Zoom links will be sent to your email 15minutes before the start of class. Call (434) 799-5150.

Coates Picnic Area, Thursdays, Sept. 10 and Oct. 8 5:30 p.m. to 6:15p.m.

Free

FITNESS AND EXERCISE Pound Fitness Rock out in Pound. Bring your own mat; drumsticks will be provided. This fun class will help you burn approximately 500 calories. Sweat with instructors Erin and Kari.

Monthly membership available for $35.Registration required. Due to COVID-19 spaces will be limited. You must register for the class by12 p.m. on the day of class. Call (434) 799-5150.

Carrington Pavilion Mondays and Wednesdays 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. $7/classor $35/monthly Yoga in the Park Join new yoga instructors in a free 45-minute yoga class in various neighborhoods in the city. Get some fresh air and practice in a nearby park. Due to COVID-19 there will be a limited number of spots. Be sure to reserve your spot as soon as possible. Check out our website for the schedule. Call (434) 799-5150.

Anglers Park Saturday, September 12 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.

Free

Wellness Love Me Day Party Learn about Divine Femininity at this year’s Love Me Day Party. Panelist will talk about creating high self-esteem, tapping into our creativity, expressing our emotions in a healthy way, and listening to our inner voice. Lauren Smith from Stunts and Stilettos will be teaching a sassy dance number and Jasmine Brown will show us how to do a quick beat for our face.

City Auditorium 5thfloor Saturday, October 3 1:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. $20

On The Water Weekend Kayak Learn basic kayaking strokes or use existing skills to paddle the peaceful Dan River. Enjoy great scenery and build strength through this low-impact, outdoor activity. Ages 8 and up. Registration required by September 4.

Space is limited. CDC guidelines and social distancing will be followed at this event. Call (434) 799-5150.

Abreu-Grogan Park Saturday, September 12 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. $12

Beginner Kayak Learn basic kayaking strokes or use existing skills to paddle the peaceful Dan River. Enjoy great scenery and build strength through this low-impact, outdoor activity. Ages 8 and up. Registration required by September 11. Space is limited. CDC guidelines and social distancing will be followed at this event. Call (434) 799-5150.

Abreu-Grogan Park Thursday, September 17 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. $12

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION Dog Park Meet-up Let your pup enjoy socializing and exercising while exploring Danville’s dog parks. Register by September 7. CDC guidelines and social distancing will be followed at this event. Call (434) 799-5150.

Coates Bark Park Sunday, September 13 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Free Trails and Tails Socialize and exercise your pup all at once! Enjoy a short, guided hike throughout the trails at Anglers Park with your dog every second and fourth Sunday of the month. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a leash for your dog. All ages welcome. CDC guidelines and social distancing will be followed at this event. Register by the Monday prior to the event.

Call (434) 799-5150.

Anglers Park, Sundays, September 20, October 4 and 18 10 a.m. to 12p.m.

Free Tree Identification Hike Enjoy a short hike at Anglers Park and learn tree species by their bark, leaf shape, color, and height. All ages welcome. Register by September 21. Call (434) 799-5150.

Anglers Park Saturday, September 26 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Free Creek Crawl Explore the shallows of a local creek and find out what type of creatures live in the sand, mud, and under rocks! Learn about the importance of macro invertebrates and their amazing life cycles. Be sure to wear boots or shoes you don’t mind getting wet and muddy. This program is great for all ages. Register by September 28. Call (434) 799-5150.

Anglers Park Saturday, October 3 1p.m.to 2:30 p.m.

Free Kids Nature Bingo Explore the outdoors and use your super sleuth

skills to complete your nature ‘bingo’ card. Children who complete the challenge will win a fun prize! Children ages 2 to 12. Register by October 12. Spaces limited.

CDC guidelines and social distancing will be followed at this event. Call (434) 799-5150.

Anglers Park Saturday, October 17 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Free

OUTDOOR SERVICES Adventure Trips All you need is a group of friends or co-workers and we can plan your next outdoor trip! We will work with you on your group size and needs to develop a personalized trip for you and your group. Trips can be booked for the following: kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, riding the zip line and high ropes course experiences. Select a date at least 15 business days in advance and call (434) 799-5150, to make your reservations today!

Reserve a Picnic Shelter Select a popular picnic shelter in Anglers, Ballou, Dan Daniel or Camilla Williams Parks for your family reunion or cookout. Shelters are booked quickly, so do not delay! Call (434) 799-5215, for details and reservations.

Disc Golf at Ballou Park Play a round at the challenging 18-hole course with several new pro and amateur tees.

The nine-hole course now has tee pads, signs and a kiosk thanks to three scouts who took on course improvements for their Eagle projects. For event information, check out the kiosk near Hole 1 on the 18-hole course or call Park Services at (434) 799-5215.

Philip Wyatt Memorial Skate Park Freestyle in the park from dawn to dusk. The skate park is unsupervised at all times. Parental supervision is advised for children. Help keep the skate park safe and open to the public by reporting any vandalism to staff.

Call (434) 799-5215, for rental information.

Mountain Bike, Hiking and Walking Trails Enjoy the nine-mile paved Riverwalk or the 30 plusmile Anglers Ridge Mountain Bike Trail system including its latest expansion into Dan Daniel Memorial Park.

Brochures with handy maps and nature guides are available at the Park Services office and the Welcome Center.

For details, call (434) 799-5215.

ACTIVITIES AT BALLOU RECREATION Bob Ross Painting Classes Learn to paint the Bob Ross way. Kathy Anthony, a Certified Ross Instructor and a Wilson Bickford Painting Partner, will help you complete beautiful paintings in just one day. Please bring a roll of paper towels and a

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Danville Parks and Recreation events 16 x 20 canvas. All other supplies are included. Adults 18 and over. Call (434) 799-5216.

Ballou Annex Saturdays 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. $70/person ·Covered Bridge September 12 ·Dark Waterfall October 3

Educational Welcome to Medicare This seminar explains Medicare and the coverage options available including: Supplements, Advantage Plans and Part D Prescription Drug Coverage. The information provided can help you make smarter choices as to the most cost effective and best Medicare health plan and options for you. The seminar is for anyone on or soon to be on Medicare, as well as caregivers of those on Medicare. Seminar and refreshments sponsored by Humana. Call (434) 799-5216.

Ballou Recreation Center, Tuesdays, Sept. 8, Oct. 13 5:30p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

No Fee Adult Coloring You are never too old to color! Coloring encourages adults of all ages to revisit their childhood days of relaxing with a pack of crayons and a coloring book. Adult coloring has been shown to improve mood, focus, and memory while calming the nervous system. It’s also a great social hour among our participants. Coloring sheets and coloring pencils are provided or you may bring your own supplies.

Bring a snack or bag lunch. Call (434) 799-5216.

Ballou Recreation Center Wednesdays 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

No Fee Book Swap We have a great selection of books that you can swap out or just take a free book of your choice. This is available every day and anyone can come grab books! To make an appointment, call (434) 799-5216.

Ballou Recreation Center Monday-Friday 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

No Fee

Fitness Prime Time Fitness Begin your road to an active and healthy lifestyle today.

Instructor Dale Pierce will lead an energized workout of low impact aerobics that incorporates dancing and toning as well as sculpting with weights and dyna-bands designed to help you move you towards your health goals.

Call (434) 799-5216.

Ballou Recreation Center Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. $2/visit

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Southside Urban Line Dance Learn to line dance with the savvy Bryan Price. He will teach a variety of dances in a fun atmosphere. Learn new moves and make new friends. Have fun while line dancing. Call (434) 799-5216.

Ballou Recreation Center Mondays and Thursdays 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. $3/person Tai Chi with Wyona Tai Chi is a slow moving exercise to enhance breathing, calm the mind, improve stress, and is helpful for numerous medical conditions. Master Level Instructor Wyona Witcher will focus on deep breathing techniques, complete body warm up, and individual movements. See why Tai Chi is the best exercise for the rest of your life. Call (434) 799-5216.

Ballou Recreation Center Mondays 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. $6/person 5:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m

DANVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY PROGRAMS Activities for adults Relax and Listen–A Storytime for Adults Everyone likes to relax and listen to a good story. Join us on Zoom as we share the passages, poetry and short stories that are inspiring us right now. Ages 18 and up. See the library’s Facebook page @ReadDanvilleVA for Zoom meeting details the week of. Call (434) 799-5195.

Zoom, Wednesdays, Sept. 2, 16, Oct. 7 and 21 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

No fee The Write Stuff If you love writing, join us for inspiration, encouragement and feedback. We will start the session with a simple writing prompt to get us started. We will allow time for anyone who wishes to share what they’ve written and discuss with the group. Ages 18 and up. Registration required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Maker Lab Thursdays, Sept. 3 and Oct. 1 6 p.m.to 7 p.m.

No fee Required Reading Revisited We all learned about allusions, foreshadowing, symbolism and more in high school English class. Let’s just read them for fun this time! Join us for a book club style discussion about popular required texts to get a fresh perspective on the classics. This month we will be discussing Lord of the Flies by William Golding. Ages 18 and up. Registration required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Auditorium Thursday, Sept. 17 6 p.m.to7 p.m.

No fee

Grimm Readers: Adult Book Club Looking for your next favorite book? Or looking for a “novel” way to pass the time? Join us on Zoom for a lively book discussion and meet others in the community. A few free copies of each book will be given out a month before the respective meeting to the first patrons to register. Email Rachael Miller at millerm@danvilleva. gov. Ages 18 and up. Call (434) 799-5195.

Zoom Thursdays, Sept. 10 and Oct. 15 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. No fee ·Sept. 10 “Eight Perfect Murders” by Peter Swanson ·Oct. 15 “The Turn of theKey” by Ruth Ware Unique Creations Join us for a fun craft activity and take your creations home. Ages 18 and up. Registration required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Maker Lab Thursdays, Sept. 24 and Oct. 29 6 p.m.to7 p.m. No fee ·Sept. 24 Grow your Own Terrarium ·Oct. 29 DIY Halloween Decorations Banned Books Week Celebrate your freedom to read. Whether you read to learn, to relax or to escape, books are an important presence in our lives. The best way to honor this annual event is by reading a frequently banned book. Visit us for more information and check our Facebook page, @ ReadDanvilleVA, throughout the week for fun facts and virtual activities. September 27 through October 3 ‘Banned’ Camp–A Discussion about Commonly Banned Books Charlotte’s Web, The Color Purple, The Call of the Wild, The Lorax, The Giver, Harry Potter. These are just a few frequently banned and challenged books you may have read and enjoyed. Join us to discuss the practice of banning books and share your thoughts on these controversial tales. Ages 18 and up. Registration required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Auditorium Tuesday, Sept. 29 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

No fee Page and Screen Is the book always better than the movie? Share your thoughts on the strengths of each version as we look at popular movie adaptations of the books we love. This month we will be discussing Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption by Stephen King and the 1994 movie adaptation, The Shawshank Redemption. Ages 18 and up. Registration required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Auditorium Thursday, Oct. 8 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. No fee

Two-Sentence Horror Stories Join in on the creative Internet trend, reading and writing your own two-sentence horror stories. You might even live to tell the tale. Ages 18 and up. Registration required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Maker Lab Tuesday, Oct. 27 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

No fee Things That Go Bump in the Night Join us for a discussion about horror tropes in pop culture from werewolves to zombies and more. What scares you the most and why do we enjoy it so much? Ages 18 and up. Registration required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Auditorium Wednesday, Oct. 28 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

No fee

Dungeons and Dragons programs

Adventure awaits! Join our Dungeon Master in a oneshot D&D adventure. All experience levels welcome.

Characters, dice, and snacks provided.

Dungeons & Dragons for Adults Whether you’ve been playing for years or are trying it out for the first time, join us to meet others in the community and enjoy this creative role playing game. Ages 18 and up. Space is limited. Registration required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Maker Lab Saturdays, Sept. 5 and Oct.10 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

No fee Dungeons & Dragons for Teens Solve puzzles, defeat the monsters, and discover treasure along the way. Ages 13 to 17. Space is limited. Registration required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Maker Lab Saturdays, Sept. 12 andOct.17 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

No fee Pirate D&D Ahoy, mateys! Ready your cutlass and prepare for adventure on the high seas in this pirate themed one-shot adventure. Pirate garb welcome! Come ready to swashbuckle! Ages 18 and up. Space is limited. Registration required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Maker Lab Saturday, Sept. 19 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

No fee Halloween D&D Prepare for hair-raising frights and spine-tingling adventure in our petrifying D&D one-shot adventure on the spookiest day of the year. Ages 18 and up. Space is limited. Registration required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Maker Lab Saturday, Oct. 31 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

No fee

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Danville Parks and Recreation events Children’s programs Take-and-Make Kits: Literary Worlds Series Explore Peter Pan’s Neverland and King Arthur’s Camelot with us! Each month we will explore a different world through stories, crafts, recipes and more. Register to reserve your family’s kit by visiting the ‘Programs and Events’ page on www.ReadDanvilleVA.com. Pick up kits during library business hours at the 2nd floor service desk. Monthly kits will be available starting on the first business day of each month. First stop, Alice’s Wonderland! Call (434) 799-5195.

Monthly Storytime with Miss Chris Join Chrislyn for songs, stories, and activities that promote language development and pre-literacy skills for children and their parents or care givers. Ages 2-5. Call (434) 799-5195.

Auditorium Tuesdays, Sept. 8–Oct. 27 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

No fee Mad Scientists Put your goggles and lab coats on and explore components of S.T.E.A.M through hands-on demonstrations, experiments, and crafts. Ages 7 and up. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Maker Space Thursdays, Sept. 10 and Oct. 8 6 p.m. to 7p.m. No fee LEGO Brick Engineers Make your own LEGO brick creations! Bricks provided, imagination required. All LEGO models will be displayed in the Children’s Department. Ages 5-12. Registration required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Maker Space Mondays, Sept. 14, Oct. 5 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. No fee Storytime Under the Stars Listen to stories under a canopy of twinkle lights, sing songs, and make a glowing craft in the moonlight with your family. All ages. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Library Patio Thursday, September 17 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

No fee Pirate-y Scavenger Hunt Are you pirate enough to search for a hidden treasure?

Gather your crew and try not to get lost on a hunt of pictures and riddles. Ages 5 and up. Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Library Patio Saturday, September 19 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

No fee

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Where in the Library is Carmen Sandiego?

Find out by completing mini missions that will unlock clues to the whereabouts of our world famous thief. This mystery will take you on an international adventure you won’t forget! Ages 7and up. Registration required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Auditorium Monday, September 21 5 p.m. to 6p.m.

No fee Preschool Picassos Join us for an evening of painting and fun. Let those creative juices and drinks flow as you create your own work of art. Ages 7 and under. Registration required.

Call (434) 799-5195.

Auditorium Thursday, September 24 5p.m. to 6 p.m.

No fee Library Scouts Become a Library Scout! Join us for our monthly meeting to go over upcoming programs in the community, do explorer-themed activities and crafts and make new friends. Ages 7 and up. Registration required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Activity Room Tuesdays, Sept. 29 and Oct. 27 5p.m. to 5:30p.m. No fee Nailed It! Library Edition Can your creativity rise to the challenge? Inspired by the hit Netflix TV show, kids will show us their wacky, artistic side by recreating a work of art using the provided supplies. Ages 7 and up. Registration required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Auditorium Wednesday, Sept. 30 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. No fee Quaren-Teen After-hours at the library is for teens-only! Play zombie games, make slime, have nerf gun battles, eat pizza, and more. Teens must arrive before 5:30 p.m. and be picked up no later than 8 p.m. Grades 6–12. Registration required. Call (434) 799-5195.

2nd Floor Friday, October 2 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

No fee Nacho Average Taco Craft Kick off this Taco Tuesday with some cheesy fun and nacho-inspired crafts. Ages 7–14. Registration required.

Call (434) 799-5195.

Maker Space Tuesday, October6 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

No fee Spooky Paint and Sip for Kids Join us for a spooky evening of painting and fun. Let those creative juices and drinks flow as you create your

own work of art. Materials and drinks will be provided.

Ages 7 and up. Registration required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Auditorium Wednesday, Oct. 14 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. No fee Virtual Harry Potter Trivia Night Do you have what it takes to out-muggle your peers?

Join us for a night of Harry Potter trivia and fun. Prizes will be awarded. Registration required. Call (434) 7995195.

Zoom Wednesday, October 21 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

No fee Spooktacular Night at the Library Dress up as your favorite book character and join us for a night of spooky fun and games. Enjoy some treats while you create your own pumpkin masterpiece. All ages welcome. Registration required. Call (434) 799-5195.

Library Thursday, October 29 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

No fee Page Turners: Elementary Book Club Discover a new favorite book this summer! Join us for our monthly book club to talk about great reads, enjoy games and more! A few free copies of the book will be given out a month before the meeting to the first patrons to register. Email Jessica McAllister atmcalljj@danvilleva. gov. Grades 2-4. Call (434) 799-5195.

Activity Room Tuesdays, Sept. 15 and Oct. 13 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

No fee ·Sept. 15 The Wild Robot by Peter Brown ·Oct. 13 Watch Hollow by Gregory Funaro

Barktober Fest Have a howling good time this fall at Danville’s Fourth Annual Barktober Fest! The event will feature various pet product vendors, live music, beverages, photo booth, and food trucks. Admission and parking are free. Call (434) 799-5150.

Danville Community Market Thursday, October 1 6p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Free Glow with the Flow Join us for the Eighth Annual Glow with the Flow5Krace.

This night-time 5K begins and ends at Main Street Plaza.

Race registration is $20 (cash required day-of). Participants receive a race t-shirt and glow gear! Register online or by calling (434) 799-5150.

Main Street Plaza Friday, October 16 Packet Pick-up: 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. $20/Runner Race begins at 7:15 p.m ***All events listed here are subject to change due to COVID-19.

Bookworms: Tween Book Club Talk about our book of the month, play games, and get to know your fellow bookworms! A few free copies of the book will be given out a month before the meeting to the first patrons to register. Email Chrislyn Gardner at gardncv@danvilleva.gov. Grades 5-8. Call (434) 799-5195.

Activity Room Thursdays, Sept. 3 and Oct. 1 5 p.m. to 6p.m.

No fee ·Sept. 3 Book Scavenger by Jennifer Bertman ·Oct. 1 The Jumbies by Tracey Baptiste Night of the Firefly Join us for our Second Annual Night of the Firefly. This community event is for all ages and will feature a luminary trail, bonfire, acoustic music, food trucks, and an outdoor family movie starting at 8 p.m. Call (434) 7995150 for more details.

Dan Daniel Memorial Park Saturday, September 19 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Free

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On Aug. 25, members of Revitalization for a Greater Gretna cut the ribbon on the new Whitehorn Trail in Gretna, a project years in the making.

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On Sept. 2, the Chatham Garden Club celebrated the start of their Centennial year with a groundbreaking on a rosebud plant in Gilmer Court.

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On Sept. 3, Danville City Councilman and former mayor Sherman Saunders cut the ribbon on Sherman M. Saunders Court, a ten-unit apartment building that will house persons with disabilities and military veterans on Upper Street.

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Lt. Governor Justin Fairfax speaks at an open house held by the Danville Branch NAACP in July.

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Volunteers from fire departments all over Pittsylvania County and Danville drive fire trucks and ambulances through Hill Crest Cemetery in Chatham to honor Landon Worsham, Chatham Fire Chief for over 50 years, who passed away in August.

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Farm workers at Briar View Farms harvest tobacco on a cool summer morning.

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In July, county employees and members of the Chatham Rotary Club worked to stuff bags flu of masks, hand sanitizer and more for county citizens.

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On Aug. 19, Danville was named an All-America City by the National Civic League for their innovative, inclusive and effective efforts in creating a healthy community for all.

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Competitors in a gaited horse show hosted at the Olde Dominion Agricultural Complex in Chatham line up for judging.

Firefighters from Chatham Fire Department deployed their tower truck to a logging company in Gretna, which had a small fire in their building. Volunteers were checking to be sure no fire was inside the building’s sawdust silo.

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Friends and family of Dorothy Gilbert parade cars through the streets of Chatham to celebrate her 100th birthday.

Chatham High School seniors were able to finally hold their graduation ceremony at the school. Khalil Adkins posed with a family member above his star on the floor, one of which was placed for each graduating student.

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NAACP Youth Council President JaMiya Guy gives families who had come to Greater Triumph Baptist Church backpacks full of school supplies and helpful information for students going back to school.

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“There’s a whole lot of history here,” Carl F. Adams said as he walked through the musty, run-down interior of his mother’s store building on Java Road, a building which was once a country store, post office and the beating heart of the Java community.

Adams was happy to enter the building, which stands on the Eastern side of Route 640 at the intersection of Stone Road, upon request.

For the last two decades, Adams said the building has been used by his family as a large storage building, but according to him, when it was in operation, it attended to every need a Java resident could have.

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“In its heyday, they had parties up there, they had the store open ‘til late at night,” Adams said. “Nobody went nowhere. Now, we get in the car and go to Chatham like it’s nothing, but when I was coming up, it was a big deal to go to town.”

The store would carry groceries like fresh meat and produce, but also hardware, some household appliances, tools and medicine. Combined with the post office which operated in a back room, and a one point a doctor’s office, the building brought everyone in the Java area to one spot.

“The store was the lifeblood of Java,” said lifetime Java resident Jerry Moser, whose 600-acre farm operation sits less than a mile down the road from the old Adams’ store.

“It was kind of a community center, it brought everybody there. It basically had everything we needed on a farm.”

As Moser explained, the back room of the store was the

place to be on a weekend, or as he remembers, on occasions where harsh winter snows spilt feet of frost on the grass and roads.

“In the wintertime, we’d get big snows. It would come up to a 2-or-3-foot big snow and would stay on the ground for weeks. Nobody was in school, so we’d go up there in the back room where they had a pool table,” Moser said.

“They had a heater back there. We’d go back there and shoot pool, and all the old guys would play cards, play setback or rook. It was something to do.”

Adams said his grandfather took over as postmaster in 1923, and it remained the job of his family for the next two generations, which would at some point later take over the store operation as well.

According to Adams, the building was originally owned by John R. Yeatts, who owned many properties around Java in the late 19th century. It was in the 1970s

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Adams reads through an old post office ledger book from 1905 that shows a point in which Java was known as “Lola.”

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Inside the building, which has sat as a family storage place for decades since its closing, shelves remain stacked with old stock from an old time.

when the Adams family, at the behest of Adam’s mother, purchased the building as part of an estate auction.

And yet, with the construction of a standalone post office building for Java in 1990, which sits just up the road from what was once B. D. Adams’ store, the Adams had to close.

As Adams explained, it wasn’t just the new post office building that led to the store’s closure – it was a result of changing times. According to Adams, there was a time in Java when stores such as his were numerous along the stretch of Route 640 between the intersection with Halifax Road and the start of Riceville.

“Around ‘90 to ‘95 there was a closing period,” Adams

said. “Around [then], most of those stores had closed, because most people would just ride to town and go to Food Lion or grocery stores in Chatham. We had to close the store, we couldn’t keep it open.”

Twenty years after the store’s doors were closed for good, Adams walks through an epitaph.

On that humid summer day, as Adams carefully stepped over areas where the floor’s foundation had fallen away, the air inside the building was thick with a miasma of dust and soil. Standing inside left a grimy film on the skin.

The interior of the store contained many old things, a good portion of which was old stock from before the

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shop closed. The time-weathered building presented itself as a capsule of the many eras it lived through in its previous lives.

“See that chain right there in the ceiling?”

Adams said as he pointed to the darkened rafters that made up the originally constructed part of the over century-and-a-half-old building.

“There’s space up there where they would hide alcohol,” Adams said, referring to hide holes installed during the 1920s era of alcohol prohibition to hide alcohol from the law.

In other parts of the store, shelves lining the wooden walls were stacked with forgotten amenities and bygone sundries. Wares that had sat unused for decades portrayed their use with frayed, discolored labels far removed from the cleaning chemicals and pharmaceuticals of today.

Back in the main area, Adams reached down to a dusty drawer, shimmied it open and retrieved two worn books from their plastic coverings.

One book suggests the building itself dates back to the nineteenth century, as some ledger entries appear to date back to the 1830s.

A separate book contains post office records that portray a piece of local trivia, the fact that at one point, Java was known as “Lola, Virginia,” a change Adams said was done in 1905 as there was a conflict with another location in Virginia called Lola.

“There’s a lot of history here,” Adams repeated. “It’s just used for storage now.”

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Carl F. Adams holds a family photograph from the 1950s, a picture showing his cousins sitting on the front porch of B. D. Adams Country Store, as he stands in front of what it looks like 20 years after his family closed it down.

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