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BREWFEST BACK IN DANVILLE

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7 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE GIFTING A PET

COVER PAGE: Carl and Anne Burke as Mr. and Mrs. Claus

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TREE SAFETY

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HUSBAND AND WIFE AS SANTA & MRS. CLAUS FOR THE HOLIDAYS

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The bassist & guitarist for the Harvey Dalton Arnold Band performs at BrewFest.

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Danville Harvest Jubilee Committee Chair Amanda

Schlichting says due to the event being canceled last year, people were more excited and attendance numbers should rival with what is normally set.

“I think people are more excited because people have been cooped up for so long, but we expect it to add up what we had inside the Community Market,” she said.

Schlichting said with the additional space the Carrington Pavilion provides, it encourages more to attend and more vendors. She states in the Community Market, it’s difficult

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to tell who is where. She summarizes it as drawing in traffic, better flow and making a better experience.

Volunteers were also wearing “Reunited” shirts and Schlichting explains because everyone was physically apart last year.

“We skipped a year, and we’re happy to be back,” she said.

The event had live music entertainment and offered full pint pours for any drinks under 8 percent alcohol level.

Schlichting detailed what sells the fastest.

“Cider goes immediately and our home brewed stuff, Train Wreck, goes immediately.”

She explained why this event should be a go-to for anyone

Custom brews are poured to sample.

who wants to try different brews.

“There’s a great amount of beer, but this is the one time a year you can get all beer and drinks in one area without having to drive two hours to get it. It’s your only chance to try it in the city of Danville. Breweries save you hours of driving accessible at your fingertips.”

Other breweries that were present include: Port City Brewing Co., Firestone Walker Brewing Company, Foothills Brewing, Stone Brewing, New Belgium, Sycamore, Parkway Brewing Co., Devils Backbone Brewing Company, Star Hill Brewery and Chaos Mountain Brewing.•

Cori Sowers shows three different flavors of brews Blake’s Hard Cider was offering: Triple Jam, Flannel Mouth and Grizzly Pear (above, top). Tonya Wyatt (left) and Scott Hilton (right) helping out with the Bold Rock stand (above, center). Doug John (right) and John Glover (left) run the Apocalypse Ale Works stand (above, bottom).

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THINGS T0 KNOW BEFORE GIFTING A PET

WRITTEN BY PAULETTE DEAN

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Do I have the time for a pet? It may sound fun to have a cute little dog waiting for you at the door each evening, but busy schedules may not be in the best interest of that dog.

There is no such thing as a no-maintenance pet. Even fish in tanks require daily feeding and care to meet their physical needs.

Bringing a new pet into a home is life changing and usually comes with a degree of stress and anxiety for the animals as well as the humans. During the busy holiday season, the level of stress can skyrocket.

In the past, most animal welfare organizations discouraged holiday pet adoptions. Some shelters now encourage adoptions if a family or individual wants a new pet. The general exception is that animals should not be given as surprise gifts. A gift certificate accompanied by wrapped presents of toys, treats, collars, cages, etc. would be a much better option.

When thinking about bringing a new animal into a home, it is urged that people consider the following questions, as well as others that may pertain:

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Can I afford this pet?

Beyond the initial cost of adopting or purchasing a pet, it is wise to consider the monthly cost of food, routine and/or emergency veterinary care, and other supplies. All pets come with a financial obligation.

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What kind of pet would be the best match for me? If you lead a more sedentary lifestyle, it would not be wise to adopt a young, large, active puppy that needs long walks and romps in a fenced area. If someone in your household is allergic to cats, do not think that the cat will be happy living in a small room away from people for its entire life. Large birds are beautiful; they are also very social and messy. Even small companion animals like hamsters, guinea pigs, and rabbits have very specific physical and emotional needs.

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Does everyone in the household want this new pet? Children may want a pet and may make promises about how they will take care of them; however, the care of the pet will ultimately rest on the shoulder of the parents. Are all of the adults in the household in agreement with adding an animal to the family?

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Understand that a new pet, especially dogs and cats, may take a few weeks or more to “decompress” and feel comfortable in a new environment. Patience is a very good virtue to develop before, not after, you face that situation. Make sure they have a safe, quiet place they can retreat to on their own terms.

The goal or mission of any animal welfare organization is to help animals lead long, happy lives in responsible, loving homes.

With a lot of thought, advance preparation, and patience, bringing a new pet home, even during a busy holiday season can make that a reality. •

Purchase all supplies before bringing the animal home. Do not make small animals stay in a box until you go to a store to get supplies. Have their new home ready for them.

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Introduce the new pet to existing ones slowly.

Do not open a cage with a new kitten in it and expect the adult cats to be happy.

When introducing dogs and cats into a household with other pets, it is suggested to keep the new one confined in a room and let them sniff each other through the door for a few days. Dogs may be introduced while keeping both on a leash.

Think twice or three times or twenty times before letting Santa Claus put a new animal under the Christmas tree for the children to find. That new pet is already stressed and confused about the change in their life and simply does not understand that they are with a new family. The excitement of the holidays with company coming for dinner and gift exchanges can be the recipe for disasters in housebreaking!

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IN THE UNITED STATES, CHRISTMAS TREES START APPROXIMATELY 210 HOUSE FIRES PER YEAR. According to a National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) report issued in 2015, U.S. fire departments responded to more than 200 home structure fires annually between 2009 and 2013 in which Christmas trees were the first item to catch on fire. Each year, fires occurring during the holiday season injure 2,600 individuals and cause over $930 million in damage, according to the United States Fire Administration. Sadly, Christmas tree-related fires have a higher incident of fatalities than typical house fires, according to the NFPA report.

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It isn’t just real trees that are a problem. Electrical malfunctions can also ignite plastic artificial trees, and homeowners should take the same precautions in terms of tree placement and decorations as they would with a real tree.

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BE CAREFUL WITH HOW YOU DISCARD YOUR TREE. You should take care with trees that are left outside as well. The NFPA report revealed that an annual average of 90 outside and other non-structure fires on residential properties occurred because of Christmas trees stored on the property, the report indicates. Two-thirds of these fires occurred in January, with 64 percent of them being set intentionally.

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MARRIED COUPLE AS SANTA & MRS. CLAUS FOR THE HOLIDAYS ARTICLE & PHOTOS BY ZACH MCKNIGHT

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arl and Anne Burke might be your average retired couple during normal times of the year, but every holiday season, they dust off their Christmas gear and dress up as Mr. and Mrs. Claus.

Going into 22 seasons, Carl taught at Hargrave for 34 years, teaching chemistry and physics as well as being chairman of the science department. After retiring in 1999, he bought himself a Harley motorcycle as a retirement present. However, it didn’t last because as he was riding, he hit some gravel, dropped the bike and broke his foot and elbow. It would lead to something else, however.

After rehab, everybody was saying, “you look more like Santa everyday.” because of how he was walking. So, he went to a costume shop and rented a Santa outfit, and it grew and grew.

Anne was a music teacher with Pittsylvania County schools for 25 years before retiring in 2001, two years after Carl.

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isn’t as easy as many would think, however. According to Carl, you have to train a lot, go through background checks and other stuff.

“It is very complicated. I belong to the International Brotherhood of Real Bearded Santa’s,” he said.

Carl shared he has done the Chatham Christmas parade for a long time and made some funny experiences in that time.

He also shared he is doing an event in the River District for the first Saturday in December where they sit on a bench, and other people take pictures. He explains how people know where he is going to be.

“COVID shut everything down and people are just getting back out. I don’t have a website, everything is word of mouth. We help businesses locally.”

Carl shared what makes dressing up worth it every year.

“Being with the children and seeing the smiles,” he said.

“Mrs. Claus (Anne) has been a real asset since they’ll go to her sometimes.”

Carl shared one experience

that sticks out above the rest.

“We like to work with special needs children as much as possible. At the Danville Science Center, there was a little girl that was nonverbal and couldn’t talk.

She communicated through hand gestures and eye blinks. She smiled all the time. She had her two brothers that were right there with her. Just to see the mother and her expression all the way from Martinsville, that was an outstanding event.”

Carl and Anne have also done Christmas Stories in churches to promote the real meaning of Christmas as well as for a number of years visiting hospice in Danville and give them a Gideon testament and sing.

For Carl and Anne, they’ll be looking to continue doing what they have been doing.

“We used to do Toys for Tots; we had many costumes.

But people have been very appreciative of what we’ve done. It’s been so worth it,” Carl said.•

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PITTSYLVANIA LOCAL ATTRACTIONS COUNTY Danville Art Trail 111 Main Street, Danville

Danville Concert Association P.O. Box 11284, Danville

Danville Little Theatre P.O. Box 3523, Danville

Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History 975 Main St., Danville

Danville Symphony Orchestra P.O. Box 11491, Danville

Downtown Danville Murals Gretna Little Theatre 101 Main St., Gretna

Gretna Theatre 107 N. Main St., Gretna

Main Street Art Collective 326 Main St., Unit 100, Danville

The North Theatre 629 North Main St., Danville

Reid Street Gallery 24 Reid St., Chatham

River District Artisans 411 Main St., Danville 26 | DISCOVER MAGAZINE | SOUTHSIDE

434-792-9242 danvilleconcert.org danvilleconcert@gmail.com stagemanager@danvillelittletheatre.org 434-793-5644 cb@danvillemuseum.org richard@danvillemuseum.org 434-797-2666 macnet@wildblue.net 434-791-0210 riverdistrictassociation@gmail.com gretnalittletheatre101@gmail.com 434-656-5377 thegretnatheatre.com 434-802-2017 434-793-SHOW (7469) wayne@waynealanmagic.com 434-203-8062 adavis@reidstreetgallery.com 434-228-4125 sgusler@thearcofsouthside.org

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Danville Sci

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AAF Tank Musuem

HISTORY American Armored Foundation Tank Museum 3401 U.S. Highway 29, Danville

Birthplace of Lady Astor 117 Broad St., Danville

Cedar Forest Grist Mill 7929 Straightstone Rd., Long Island

Chatham Hall

434-836-5323 tankmuseum@gamewood.net aaftankmuseum.com 434-793-6472 langhornehouse.org 434-432-2172 pco1767@gmail.com

800 Chatham Hall Cir., Chatham

434-432-2941 admission@chathamhall.org

Danville Welcome Center

434-793-4636

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434-793-4636

Danville Historical Society P.O. Box 6, Danville

Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History 975 Main St., Danville

Danville Science Center 677 Craghead St., Danville

historicalarcheologist@yahoo.com 434-793-5644 cb@danvillemuseum.org 434-791-5160 dscgs@smv.org

Downtown Danville Murals

434-791-0210 riverdistrictassociation@gmail.com

Green Hill Cemetery

434-793-5644 cb@danvillemuseum.org

Grove Street Cemetery

434-793-5644 cb@danvillemuseum.org

940 Grove St., Danville

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History HISTORY (continued) Hargrave Military Academy Historic Marker 200 Military Dr., Chatham

Langhorne House 117 Broad St., Danville

Millionaires Row 975 Main St., Danville

Mount Airy Roller Mill 4425 Johnson Mill Rd., Gretna

The National Cemetery 721 Lee St., Danville

The National Tobacco-Textile Museum 19783 U.S. Hwy. 29 S, Chatham

Pittsylvania Court House Historic Marker 11 Bank St., Chatham

434-432-2481 admissions@hargrave.edu 434-793-6472 langhornehouse.org patmaurakis@verizon.net 434-793-5644 cb@danvillemuseum.org 434-432-2172 pco1767@gmail.com 704-636-2661 cb@danvillemuseum.org 434-432-8026 434-432-2041 pco1767@gmail.com

Pittsylvania County Historical Society

434-770-3258 pco1767@gmail.com

Pittsylvania County History Research Center & Library

434-432-8931 info@pcplib.org

340 Whitehead St., Chatham

Schoolfield Museum & Cultural Center 917 West Main St., Danville

The Secrets Inside - Guided Walking Tour P.O. Box 6, Danville

Simpson Funeral Museum 16 South Main St., Danville

Tales of Tobacco, Textiles & Trains - Guided Walking Tour P.O. Box 6, Danville

There’s A Story Here - Guided Walking Tour P.O. Box 6, Danville

434-792-6763 SchoolfieldPreservation@cox.net 434-770-1974 joycewilburn@gmail.com 434-432-1085 info@simpsonfuneralmuseum.com simpson@comcast.net 434-770-1974 joycewilburn@gmail.com 434-770-1974 joycewilburn@gmail.com

Town of Chatham Walking Tour 16A Court Pl., Chatham

Veterans Memorial - Danville 302 River Park Dr., Danville

Yates Tavern US-29 BUS, Gretna 28 | DISCOVER MAGAZINE | SOUTHSIDE

434-793-0884 debra@cfdrr.org 434-656-2958 pco1767@gmail.com

Recreation

INDOOR RECREATION Ballou Park Senior Center 760 West Main St., Danville

Danville Stadium Cinemas 12 3601 Riverside Dr., Danville

Danville Science Center & Virtual Dome 677 Craghead St., Danville

Main Street Art Collective 326 Main St., Unit 100, Danville

The Gretna Theatre 107 North Main St., Gretna

The North Theatre 629 North Main St., Danville

Skatetown of Danville 1049 Piney Forest Rd., Danville

Danville Family YMCA 215 Riverside Dr., Danville

434-799-5216 bynumem@danvilleva.gov 434-792-9885 434-791-5160 dscgs@smv.org 434-602-2017 mainstreetartcollective.com 434-656-3377 thegretnatheatre@gmail.com 434-793-SHOW (7469) wayne@waynealanmagic.com 434-835-0011 skatetown@verizon.net 434-792-0621

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Recreation

OUTDOOR RECREATION Abreu-Grogan Park 2020 Memorial Dr., Danville

Anglers Park 350 Northside Dr., Danville

Anglers Ridge and Dan Daniel Mountain Bike System 350 Northside Dr., Danville 302 River Park Dr., Danville

Ballou Park 760 West Main St., Danville

Birch Creek Motor Sports 12725 Kentuck Rd., Sutherlin

Brosville Walking Track 195 Bulldog Ln., Danville

Cedar’s Country Club 1029 Anderson Mill Rd., Chatham

Coates Bark Park 1727 Westover Dr., Danville

Camilla Williams Park 700 Memorial Dr., Danville

Cavalier Park 11650 US Hwy 29 North, Chatham

Cooper’s Radio Controlled Race Center 4000 Sago Rd., Callands

Dan Daniel Park 302 River Park Dr., Danville

Danville Boat Rental 2020 Memorial Dr., Danville 30 | DISCOVER MAGAZINE | SOUTHSIDE

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OUTDOOR RECREATION (continued) Danville Parks & Recreation 125 N Floyd St., Danville

Danville Pittsylvania County Fairgrounds 2400 Cavalier Rd., Ringgold

Doyle Thomas Park 827 Green St., Danville

434-799-5200 sgrinwo@danvilleva.gov 434-822-6850 info@dpcfairgrounds.com 434-799-5215

Elba Park

434-656-6572 townhall@townofgretna.org

Elkhorn Lake & Camp Grounds

434-432-9203 kennytinaelkhorn@yahoo.com

2500 Elkhorn Rd., Java

Franklin Junction Historic Railroad Park Across from 105 Main St., Gretna

Gretna Town Trail Whitehorn Trail

Grove Park 100 Southland Dr., Danville

H.B. Moorefield Park Riverside Dr., Danville

Hawk Park 201 Coffey St., Gretna

434-656-6572 townhall@townofgretna.org Trailhead at the Centra Medical Building in Gretna 434-799-5215 434-799-5215 434-432-7736 recreation@pittgov.org

JTI Fountain 215 Main St., Danville

M.C. Martin Park Memorial Dr., Danville

Martinsville Speedway 340 Speedway Rd., Ridgeway

Paradise Lake & Campground

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Recreation

OUTDOOR RECREATION (continued) Phillip Wyatt Skate Park 302 River Park Dr., Danville

Pittsylvania County Parks & Recreation 18 Depot St., St. 508, Chatham

Pumpkin Creek Park 315 Taylor Dr., Danville

Richmond and Danville Rail Trail/ Ringgold Rail Trail 155 Ringgold Depot Rd., Ringgold

Riverwalk Trail 111 Main St., Danville

Smith Mountain Dock & Lodge 188 Locust Ln., Penhook

Smith Mountain Farm & Stables 7661 Grassland Dr., Sandy Level

Smith Mountain Lake & Dam Visitor’s Center 2072 Ford Rd., Sandy Level

South Boston Speedway 1188 James D. Hagood Hwy, South Boston

Southern Hills Golf Course 188 Stokesland Ave., Danville

Tiny Town Golf 643 Arnett Blvd., Danville

Titan Park 1160 Tunstall High Rd., Dry Fork

Virginia International Raceway 1245 Pine Tree Rd., Alton

White Oak Mountain Wildlife Management Area Chatham, VA 24531

Wildcat Park 5875 Kentuck Rd., Ringgold

Zipline 302 River Park Dr., Danville 32 | DISCOVER MAGAZINE | SOUTHSIDE

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Alternative School

434-432-8185

Brosville Elementary School

434-685-7787

Chatham Elementary School

434-432-5441

Chatham Middle School

434-432-2169

Pittsylvania County Schools P.O. Box 232, Chatham *School Board meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the School Board office.

Chatham High School

434-432-8305

Dan River Middle School

434-822-6027

Dan River High School

434-822-7081

Gretna Elementary School

434-630-1808

Gretna Middle School

434-656-2217

Gretna High School

434-656-2246

John L. Hurt Elementary School

434-324-7231

Kentuck Elementary School

434-822-5944

Mt. Airy Elementary School

434-630-1816

Pittsylvania Career & Technical Cntr

434-432-9416

Southside Elementary School

434-836-0006

Stony Mill Elementary School

434-685-7545

Tunstall Middle School

434-724-7086

Tunstall High School

434-724-7111

Twin Springs Elementary School

434-724-2666

Union Hall Elementary School

434-724-7010

434-432-2761 888-440-6520 pcs.k12.va.us

Superintendent: Dr. Mark R. Jones 434-432-2761 P.O. Box 232, Chatham Banister District: Rev. Raymond Calvin Ramsey Sr. 7153 Halifax Rd., Chatham

434-251-7157 rramsey@pcs.k12.va.us

Callands-Gretna District: Calvin D. Doss P.O. Box 100, Gretna

434-656-3206 cdoss@pcs.k12.va.us

Chatham-Blairs District: Sam Burton 492 Tobacco Road, Dry Fork

434-724-4245 sburton@pcs.k12.va.us

Dan River District: Cassandra F. Crump P.O. Box 252, Ringgold

434-822-8866 cccrump@pcs.k12.va.us

Staunton River District: Don C. Moon 3605 Level Run Rd., Hurt

434-324-4115 dmoon@pcs.k12.va.us

Tunstall District: George Henderson 568 F. C. Beverly Rd., Dry Fork

434-770-8933 ghenderson@pcs.k12.va.us

Westover District: Kevin Mills 2514 Franklin trnpk, Danville

434-836-6742 kmills@pcs.k12.va.us

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Schools

DANVILLE www.danvillepublicschools.org Grove Park Preschool

434-799-6437

Northside Preschool

434-773-8301

Forest Hills Elementary School

434-799-6430

G.L.H. Johnson Elementary School

434-799-6433

Park Avenue Elementary School

434-799-6452

Schoolfield Elementary School

434-799-6455

Woodberry Hills Elementary School

434-799-6466

Woodrow Wilson Intermediate School

434-773-8204

E.A. Gibson Elementary School

434-799-6426

O.T. Bonner Middle School

434-799-6446

Westwood Middle School

434-797-8860

Galileo High School

434-773-8186

George Washington High School

434-799-6410

Danville Alternative Program at J.M. Langston Campus

434-799-5249

Adult & Continuing Education Center

434-799-6471

W.W. Moore Jr. Education Program

434-773-8170

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

Superintendent: Dr. Angela Hairston

ahairston@mail.dps.k12.va.us

School Board: Renee Hughes

rhughes@mail.dps.k12.va.us

Dr. Philip Campbell

pcampbell@mail.dps.k12.va.us

Tyrell Payne

tpayne1@mail.dps.k12.va.us

Charles McWilliams

cmcwilliams@mail.dps.k12.va.us

Brandon Atkins

batkins@mail.dps.k12.va.us

Ty’Quan Graves

tgraves@mail.dps.k12.va.us

Crystal Cobbs

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

Government

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

Chatham-Blairs District: Chairman: Robert “Bob” Warren P.O. Box 11718, Danville

434-770-7607 robert.warren@pittgov.org

Banister District: Dr. Charles H. Miller, Jr. 184 Friendship Rd, Chatham

434-489-8525

Callands-Gretna District: Ben L. Farmer 3855 West Gretna Rd., Gretna

434-770-8427 jerry.hagerman@pittgov.org

Dan River District: Joe Davis 2749 Kentuck Rd., Ringgold

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

Westover District: Vice Chairman Ronald Scearce 2133 Stony Mill Rd., Danville

434-685-1843 ronald.scearce@pittgov.org

County Administrator: David Smitherman P.O. Box 426/ 1 Center St., Chatham

434-432-7710 david.smitherman@pittgov.org

County Attorney: J. Vaden Hunt, Esq.

434-432-7720 vaden.hunt@pittgov.org

PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY www.pittgov.org Circuit Court Clerk: Hon. Mark W. Scarce P.O. Drawer 31, Chatham

434-432-7887

Commissioner of Revenue: Robin Coles-Gourd P.O. Box 272, Chatham

434-432-7940

Sheriff: Michael W. Taylor P.O. Box 407, Chatham

434-432-7800

Treasurer: Vincent Shorter P.O. Box 230, Chatham

434-432-7960

Public Relations Manager: Caleb K. Ayers

434-432-3575 Caleb.Ayers@pittgov.org

Commonwealth’s Attorney: Robert “Bryan” Haskins P.O. Box 1068, Chatham

434-432-7900

County Administrator: David Smitherman P.O. Box 426, Chatham

434-432-7710 david.smitherman@pittgov.org

CHATHAM TOWN COUNCIL P.O. Box 370 • Chatham • (434) 432-9515 www.chatham-va.gov Mayor: William Pace P.O. Box 212, Chatham

804-694-6143 chathamwap@gmail.com

Town Council Members: Janet B. Bishop 610 South Main St., Chatham

434-432-2714 jbishop@chatham-va.gov

William B. Black 434-432-7721 338 North Main St., Chatham wblack@chatham-va.gov Robert B. Thompson P.O. Box 231, Chatham, VA

434-432-8763 - Home 434-432-6211 – Work rthompson@chatham-va.gov

Andrew D. Wall P.O. Box 1127, Chatham

434-432-6122 awall@chatham-va.gov

Matt Bell

mbell@chatham-va.gov

Irvin W. Perry 348 S. Main St., Chatham

941-740-0268

Interim Treasurer/Clerk: Kelly Hawker Town 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 St., Danville

434-799-5168

Commissioner of Revenue: James M. Gillie 311 Memorial Dr., Danville

434-799-5145

Sheriff: Michael Mondul 401 Patton St., Danville

434-799-5135

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

434-799-5140

Commonwealth’s Attorney: Michael Newman 434-797-1635 341 Main St., St. 200, Danville City Manager: Ken Larking 427 Patton St. 4th flr, Danville

434-799-5100 klarking@danvilleva.org

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

Mayor: Alonzo Jones 218 Rockford Plc., Danville

434-250-3231 alonzo.jones@danvilleva.gov

Danville City Council Members:

GRETNA TOWN COUNCIL P.O. Box 602, Gretna • (434) 656-6572 Mayor: R. Keith Motley P.O. Box 472, Gretna

434-656-6406 keith.motley@townofgretna.org

Town Council Members: Michael L. Bond P.O. Box 558, Gretna

434-656-3573 michael.bond@townofgretna.org

James Buckner 125 Eden Plc., Danville

434-688-1589 james.buckner@danvilleva.gov

Dianne Jennings P.O. Box 762, Gretna

434-656-6582 dianne.jennings@townofgretna.org

L.G. Campbell, Jr. 368 Mowbray Arch, Danville

434-793-9493 larry.campbell@danvilleva.gov

434-656-8061 mike.burnette@townofgretna.org

Gary P. Miller, MD 209 Updike Plc., Danville

434-799-0908 gary.miller@danvilleva.gov

Mike Burnette P.O. Box 1227, Gretna

Sherman Saunders 115 Druid Ln., Danville

434-799-8737 sherman.saunders@danvilleva.gov

Deborah Moran P.O. Box 630, Gretna

434-656-6079 deborah.moran@townofgretna.org

James Gilbert P.O. Box 781, Gretna

james.gilbert@townofgretna.org

Jim Hunt 506 Henry St., Gretna

434-656-3653 flowershop@fairpoint.net Attention: Jim Hunt

Barry Mayo 434-792-1041 1100 N. Main St., Apt. B, Danville barry.mayo@danvilleva.gov J. Lee Vogler 118 Grove Park Cir., Danville

434-792-0937 lee.vogler@danvilleva.gov

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

Town Manager: David A. Lilly

Bryant Hood 876 Stokes St., Danville

Town Attorney: Michael Turner

(336) 933-1480 byrant.hood@danvilleva.gov

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Town Clerk/Treasurer: Patsy Thompson Budd 434-656-3989

HURT TOWN COUNCIL P.O. Box 760, Hurt •(434) 608-0554 *Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Hurt Town Hall.

Mayor: Gary K. Hodnett

mayor@townofhurtva.gov

Vice Mayor: Shirley M. Barksdale-Hill

shirley.barksdale-hill@townofhurtva.gov

Town Council Members: E. Collin Adams Jr.

collin.adams@townofhurtva.gov

Lorraine L. “Rainy” Clay

rainy.clay@townofhurtva.gov

VIRGINIA HOUSE OF DELEGATES

Kathy Haymore-Keesee

kathy.keesee@townofhurtva.gov

Les Adams

Gary Poindexter

gary.poindexter@townofhurtva.gov

Donney Johnson

donney.johnson@townofhurtva.gov

Clerk/Treasurer: Susan Frazier Public Works Director: Ed Hodges

UNITED STATES CONGRESS Senators: The Honorable Mark R. Warner 459-A Russell Senate Office Bldg., 202-224-2023 Washington, D.C. The Honorable Tim Kaine 388 Russell Senate Office Bldg., Washington, D.C.

202-224-4024

308 Craghead St., Ste. 102A, Danville

434-792-0976

House of Representatives: The Honorable Denver Riggleman

Member Since: 2014 R - Counties of Henry (part) and Pittsylvania (part), City of Martinsville 16th District Capital Office 804-698-1016 General Assembly Bldg. delladams@house.virginia.gov Room Number: 719 P.O. Box 406, Richmond Legislative Assistant: Shani Shorter Secretary During Session: Julia Bouck District Office P.O. Box K, Chatham

434-432-1600

W. Daniel Marshall III Preferred Name: Danny Member Since: 2002 R - Counties of Henry (part) and Pittsylvania (part); City of Danville 14th District Capitol Office 804-698-1014 General Assembly Bldg. deldmarshall@house.virginia.gov Room Number: 702 P.O. Box 406, Richmond

1022 Longworth HOB, Washington, D.C.

202-225-4711

Legislative Assistant: Mary K. Franklin Secretary During Session: Jackie Price

308 Craghead St., Ste. 102D, Danville

434-791-2596

District Office P.O. Box 439, Danville

434-797-5861 434-797-2642 (Fax)

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County Information CITY/COUNTY INFORMATION USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS Budget Department

434-733-8105

Community Center at Chatham

434-432-3115

City Attorney

434-799-5122

City Manager

434-799-5100

Community Foundation of the Dan River Region

434-793-0884

Clerk of Circuit Court

434-799-5168

Commissioner of Revenue

434-799-5145

Dan River Business Development Center

434-793-9100

Community Development

434-799-5260

Danville Community Market

434-797-8961

Danville Regional Airport

434-799-5110

Danville Public Schools

434-799-6400

Danville Economic Development Office

434-793-1753

Danville Utilities

434-799-5155

434-793-5644

Economic Development

434-793-1753

Danville Museum Fine Arts & History

Emergency Preparedness

434-799-6535

434-799-5200

Finance Department

434-799-5185

Danville Parks, Recreation & Tourism

Fire Department

434-799-5226

434-836-6990

Health Department

434-766-9828

Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce

Human Resources

434-799-5241

Danville Science Center

434-799-5160

Jail

434-799-5130

Danville Welcome Center

434-793-4636

Parks and Recreation

434-799-5200

Downtown Danville Association

434-791-4470

Public Works

434-799-5245

Olde Dominion Agricultural Center

434-432-8026

Registrar

434-799-6560

Pittsylvania County Recreation Dept.

434-432-7736

Social Services

434-799-6537

Social Security Administration

800-772-1213

Transit System

434-799-5144

Treasurer’s Office

Veterans Affairs

800-827-1000

434-799-5140

Voter Registration Danville

434-799-6560

Voter Registration Pittsylvania County

434-432-7971

POLICE NON-EMERGENCY NUMBERS Danville Police Department 434-799-5111 Danville Sheriff’s Office

434-799-5135

Pittsylvania County Sheriff

434-432-7800

Mon-Fri 9a-5p 434-432-9515 Chatham Police Department 24 Hours 434-432-2222

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

Gretna Police Department

434-656-6123

Hurt Police Department

434-608-0554

Danville Public Library

434-799-5195

Virginia State Police

800-553-3144

Danville Library - Westover

434-799-5152

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PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY GOVERNMENT TELEPHONE LISTINGS

PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY

Pittsylvania County All Departments

434-432-7700

Health Department (continued)

Agricultural Development

434-432-7993

Environmental Health

434-432-7758

Animal Control

434-432-7937

Water Programs

434-836-8416

Assistant County Administrator

434-432-7720

Clinic-Danville

434-799-5190

Building Inspections

434-432-7755

Clinic-Chatham

434-432-7232

Central Accounting

434-432-7743

Commissioner of Revenue

434-432-7940

Clinic-Gretna

434-656-1266

Community Policy/Management

434-432-8371

County Administrator

434-432-7710

Courts:

GOVERNMENT TELEPHONE LISTINGS (CONTINUED)

Jail

434-432-7831

Landfill

434-432-7980

Purchasing

434-432-7744

Adult Probation

434-432-7853

Recreation Dept

434-432-7736

Circuit Court Clerk

434-432-7887

Registrar

434-432-7971

Commonwealth Attorney

434-432-7900

School Board

434-432-2761

General District Court Clerk

434-432-7879

Sheriff’s Office

J & D Court Clerk

434-432-7861

From Chatham/Danville

434-432-7800

J & D Court Services Unit

434-432-7864

From Gretna/Hurt

434-656-6211

Magistrate’s Office

434-432-7910

From Whitmell

434-797-9550

Dispatch

434-432-7931

Crime Stoppers

800-791-0044

Dispatch

434-432-7931

Electoral Board

434-432-7798

Emergency Management and Communications:

Social Services Chatham

434-432-7281

Danville

434-799-6543

Gretna

434-656-8407

Communications/Dispatchers

434-432-7931

Director

434-432-7920

Fire Marshall

434-432-7936

Soil Conservation

434-432-7768

434-432-7765

Treasurer’s Office

434-432-7960

Victim/Witness Program

434-432-7854

Farm Services Agency Health Department Pitt./Danville Health District

434-799-5190

Virginia Cooperative Extension

434-432-7770

Child Development Clinic

434-797-1040

Zoning Code Compliance

434-432-7750

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