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STAFF PRESIDENT Chad B. Harrison DESIGNER | MAGAZINE LAYOUT Jess Ingram GRAPHIC DESIGN | ADVERTISING Amanda Meadows, Jasmaine Motley, Susan Lambert, Mary Beth Wellborn

SYLVIA ALLEN Managing Editor

AMY ELLIOTT Office Manager

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James S. Russel Museum Why we call Brunswick home?

The story of Brunswick Stew E.E. Vaughan & Son Why we call Brunswick home?

New County Administrator Brunswick County Museum Area Maps Fort Christanna Directory Why we call Brunswick home?

Sending Love Let's Cook with Chef Angie Why we call Brunswick home?

Brunswick Byways Courthouse raid during civil war About Brunswick County

Welcome from the Editor

TIM GRIFFIN

Account Executive A special publication of the

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As I write this letter of welcome there is a movement toward resuming normal activities again but the rising numbers of the new variant are still causing delays and cancellations. On a positive note there were more family reunions this holiday season than last year - some seeing loved ones after a two-year absence.

The COVID-19 pandemic was devastating and continues to be a real threat but because so many people have received the vaccinations, kids resumed in-person instruction and many activities cancelled last year are scheduled. I think we all have been changed by the pandemic in some way. Sadly words like mask requirements, social distancing, telecommunication – Zoom meetings became familiar and continue to be.

This edition of Explore includes some of our most favorite traditions. Our spotlight on Brunswick County and its people must include the history of Brunswick stew, a trip to Fort Christanna – the historic fort, and a walk down memory lane at the Valentines Post Office. There is also an update on the James Solomon Russell – Saint Paul’s College Museum and Archives.

In this edition we asked people to share “Why they call Brunswick home” and I found their answers to be heartwarming and I think you will agree. If you are local how would you answer that question?

I am very fortunate to have great people to help with this project. Bobby Conner helps me with the articles, photos and organizing the magazine and I appreciate his help so much. Other members of the team include Amy Elliott – Office Manager, Heather Abbott – Regional Marketing Director, Tim Griffin – Account Executive, and Jasmaine Motley and Jess Ingram – Graphic Designers at the corporate office in Chatham, Virginia. I want to extend a special thanks to our advertisers for their support.

I hope you enjoy this edition of Explore.

Sylvia Allen, Managing Editor

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JSR/SPC Museum partners with the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture – Robert F. Smith Center

James Solomon Russell – Saint Paul’s Museum and County representatives welcome staff members from the Smithsonian Institute – National Museum of African American History and Culture, Robert E. Smith Center for the Digitization and Curation of African American History and Community Archiving Workshop participants on December 7, 2021. Photo by Leah L. Jones/NMAAHC.

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he Board of Directors of the James Solomon Russell – Saint Paul’s College Museum and Archives hosted a dinner on November 1, 2021 to welcome representatives from the Smithsonian Institute National Museum of African American History and Culture (SI-NMAAHC) Robert Frederick Smith (RFS) Center for the Digitization and Curation of African American History. The Smithsonian and the Museum also hosted a workshop on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021 at the

Brunswick County Conference Center to provide information about archiving.

The first visit by the representatives was to examine everything in the Museum’s collection and assess the needs and how best to proceed with helping the museum with archiving and digitizing the collection.

Bobby Conner, Vice Chairman of the Museum, welcomed the guests during their first visit saying it was an exciting time for the museum and for the county. He said the Museum has received 3 grants,

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2 from the state and 1 from the federal government this year, calling attention to the partnership the Museum has formed with the Brunswick County Board of Supervisors, county administration, and state officials and agencies. He thanked all those in attendance for their support and said much can be accomplished when we work together.

“This first visit of what we hope will be many by representatives of the Robert F. Smith Center at the National Museum of African American History and Culture has been

something we never thought possible. Your visit is the highlight of our year,” said Conner. “We owe a great deal of gratitude to Justin Reid, Director of Community Initiatives with Virginia Humanities for making this connection. The board and Museum volunteers thank you for your interest and look forward to working together.”

Conner introduced the representatives from the Smithsonian’s Robert F. Smith Center who were in attendance: Angela Winand, Administrator, Community Curation Program; CK Ming, Media and Digitization Specialist; AJ Lawrence, Media Wrangler and Leah L. Jones, Photographer.

Dr. Barbara Jarrett Harris, Chair, Brunswick County Board of Supervisors, expressed her appreciation to the Museum Board of Directors for their efforts and for fostering a new partnership with the Smithsonian. She said she feels things are changing as we start to come out of the pandemic.

“I always say where there is a will there is a way and we are pleased to partner with the Museum, part of the vision to preserve the history of James Solomon Russell and Saint Paul’s College. On behalf of my colleagues we welcome you and hope you will be visiting often,” Dr. Harris said.

County Administrator Leslie Weddington said it was exciting to welcome the Smithsonian Institute to Lawrenceville and Brunswick County. She said the Museum is working to preserve important artifacts related to the college and the county is glad to support the work being done.

James Grimstead, Chairman of the Museum, welcomed everyone to the historical event.

“This is a great honor and privilege to have representatives from the world-renowned Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D. C. visit us to review our collection and facility here in Brunswick County.

“As a quick brief history of our museum, it started when Mr. Bobby Conner of the Brunswick County Tourism Board and Mr. Bernard Jones of the Brunswick County Board of Supervisors, removed as much materials as possible from Saint Paul’s College to safe storage after it closed in 2013. The Saint Paul’s College Museum Committee and the James Solomon Russell Commemoration Committee joined forces to form the James Solomon Russell – Saint Paul’s College Museum and Archives in 2017. We have since sponsored an Open House in 2018 and a Grand Opening in 2019, which included our Wall of Fame Induction Celebration. Since our beginning we have established a wonderful working relationship with the Brunswick County Board of Supervisors.

“We thank you for choosing to visit our facility and we thank Mr. Bobby Conner and our other board members for their efforts in

From top, James Solomon Russell Museum sports memorabilia. Below, James Solomon Russell Museum logo.

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From left, Angela Winand, Administrator, Community Curation Program, SI-NMAAH, Robert R Smith Center for the Digitization and Curation of African American History; CK Ming, Media and Digitization Specialist with the Smith Center, Dion Walker, board member, James Solomon Russell – Saint Paul’s College Museum and Archives; AJ Lawrence, Media Wrangler, Smith Center and Leah L. Jones, Photographer, Smith Center, look through boxes of slides and other moving media in the museum’s collection. Photo by Bobby Connor.

making this project a reality,” Grimstead stated.

Alfreda Jarrett Reynolds, Director of Economic Development, presented the Smithsonian Institute staff with gift bags and welcomed them to Brunswick County.

“I am an alumnus of Saint Paul’s College and it means so much to have you here. This is an exciting time and we hope your visit is productive.” Reynolds said.

Angela Winand said they were excited about working with the James Solomon Russell – Saint Paul’s College Museum and Archives and organizing the upcoming workshop. She said they would be showing workshop participants how to digitize photos and other items to protect them from deterioration. She commended the volunteers for preserving history and said they are looking forward to hosting the workshop in December.

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“We are glad to be here and look forward to helping you preserve the many historical documents from the college and alumni. We thank you for the warm welcome we have received and look at this as a positive step in establishing a relationship with the museum. We are very happy with what we have seen so far and look forward to exploring all the museum has in its collection,” Winand stated.

WORKSHOP ON ARCHIVING WAS A SUCCESS The public was invited to attend the archiving workshop on December 7, 2021, where experts from NMAAHC come together with JSR/SPC members to develop an archiving strategy for this community’s collections. Participants learned archiving skills and heard about how specific steps for preservation and access can be organized and applied directly to their

my colleagues we welcome you to Brunswick County,” Dr. Harris said.

Doretha Williams, Ph.D., Director of the Robert F. Smith Center, said they were excited to receive such a warm welcome.

She said the Museum has a precious collection of material and commended the volunteers for taking the necessary steps to preserve the legacy of James Solomon Russell and Saint Paul’s College.

The workshop was conducted by 12 staff members from the Smith Center and was attended by individuals from Richmond, Danville and the counties of Brunswick, Mecklenburg and Greensville.

For more information about the museum, please contact James Grimstead, Chairman, JSR/SPC Museum and Archives, (434) 848-2173.

ABOUT THE SI-NMAAHC SMITH CENTER: The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (SI-NMAAHC) Robert Frederick Smith (RFS) Center for the Digitization and Curation of African American History uses innovative technology to preserve African American history through three related initiatives: the Explore Your Family History Center (FHC), the Community Curation Program (CCP) and the Internships and Fellowships Program (IFP).

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each component, the Museum seeks to expand access to African American history and cultivate broad interest in America’s Black past, genealogy, and culture. Our outreach to African American organization’s needs.

Bobby Conner, Vice Chair, welcomed participants, elected officials, and guests to the workshop.

“This is a great day for the County! We at the museum are so excited about our new partnership with the Smithsonian and look forward to what lies ahead,” Conner said.

James Grimstead, Chair, also welcomed the guests to the Museum and said outreach is an important goal of the Museum and he said he hoped the workshop was beneficial to all participants.

Dr. Barbara Jarrett Harris, Chair, Brunswick County Board of Supervisors, said it was exciting for the Museum to be affiliated with the Smithsonian calling the association a great opportunity.

“Brunswick County is on the move. We want to thank the volunteers for their hard work to make this day possible. On behalf of

communities gives voice to the experiences and perspectives of groups that have been underrepresented in history museums, not only in terms of documenting and narrating the stories of institutions, communities and individuals of people of African descent, but also as professionals working in museum spaces, so that descendant communities can better engage with their own histories. Our team works with communities to create digital spaces and resources that tell the stories of historically Black neighborhoods and institutional anchors such as churches, Black-owned businesses and schools, including HBCUs, to facilitate inspiring, social justice-centered educational experiences for museum audiences. •

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WHY WE CALL BRUNSWICK HOME Marianne & Leon Williams Lawrenceville Pictured below, Marianne and Leon Williams with David Williams, their grandson.

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e grew up in New Bern, N.C. and Leon worked in various brick plants in North and South Carolina. We moved to Lawrenceville in 1980 when Leon was hired as Plant Manager for what was then Brick and Tile Corporation. We had a two and a half year old son and another one on the way!

Lawrenceville and Brunswick County turned out to be a wonderful place to raise our two sons. Brunswick County folks accepted us “newcomers” immediately and we have felt totally at home here ever since.

We loved the safe, small town atmosphere and the fact that we had close relationships with our doctor, dentist, pharmacist, and many other people. We found

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in our early years here that a key to enjoying where you live is to be involved. Being involved in our church, schools, community groups, and local government was a big key. I taught music to one generation and now in some cases to their children. We love the fact that our beautiful old brick home was built by one of the original founders of Brick and Tile Corporation and that we knew him personally. Going to the grocery store or drug store frequently becomes a social event to visit with people that we know. One of us goes to the store for a quick trip and returns an hour later. The other asks, “Who did you run into?”

These are just a few of the reasons that we love calling Brunswick County home.•

THE REAL STORY OF BRUNSWICK STEW

In the early days of Brunswick County, probably 1828, a hunting party gathered at Mount Donum, on the Nottoway in the northwestern corner of the county, the home of Dr. Creed Haskins. Dr. Haskins took with them his cook, “Uncle” Jimmy Matthews, who was well known for his culinary skills. He was always along on the hunting expeditions.

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hile the hunters went in search of game, Uncle Jimmy spent his time shooting the fat squirrels that abounded in the woods. He made a stew of them, using, so the legend says, butter, onions, stale bread and seasoning.

Dr. Haskins, it was reported, added some brandy or Madeira to the pot on their return to “give the stew a flavor.”

The hunters, who had had no luck finding game, were delighted with the concoction and asked for more when they finished. On future hunting expeditions Uncle Jimmy was always asked to make his stew. Soon he was making it for picnics and public events with great pride and delight.

Meade Haskins wrote down the original recipe in 1907. The family had kept the recipe and improved on it, but he contended that “Vegetables are not in the original Brunswick stew. Those who prefer vegetables add them after the stew is done, in their plates.” His recipe called for bacon to add some fat to the squirrel meat. After boiling with onions he added bread crumbs, butter, and salt and pepper last. The pot should boil for four hours, and water should be added at intervals.

John P. Mason claimed to have a recipe handed down to him by Dr. Creed Haskins which is similar to the one above except that over a pound of butter went into the mix and it should be “rich and highly seasoned” with both black and red pepper. While he said other meat could be used, “Squirrels are best.”

In the 1930s, Freeman F. Browder was renowned for his stew, and his recipe shows the evolution toward vegetables. By this time, in order to make a quantity, people were

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using the cast iron wash pots found in every back yard to make large batches. Browder’s recipe begins, “Scrub pot well.” He renders pork side meat for fat, braises the meat, then adds water, onions, tomatoes, butterbeans and corn. A final seasoning and the stew becomes perfection.

Around that same time, Virginia S. Woodruff wrote her recipe out as a verse:

First catch your chicken, clean and cut them And in an iron pot you put them And water nearly to the top And in it salt and pepper drop.

Boil slowly. Your tomatoes peel.

Put in a shin or so of veal, And for the flavor, bear in mind A chunk of middling with the rind.

Next some onions you throw in, The young and tender skin, And butterbeans do not forget; And what is more important yet The corn. But do not be too fast, For you must cut and add it last, For better than the flour you’ll find it’ll do To give some thickness to the stew.

Some lemon peel cut very thin May now be added and stirred in, And ere it is taken from the fire Give it a dash of Worcestershire.

And soon you will hear its praises ring.

This is a dish fit for a king.

Mrs. Woodruff’s recipe will strike purists as slightly overdone with its veal, lemon peel and Worcestershire, but it demonstrates the evolution of the dish.

The recipe has changed a bit through the years, some incorporating such vegetables as okra, celery or carrots. Potatoes are used extensively today. Since squirrels are harder to come by, chicken is the preferred meat in the classic version. Some prefer ham or lamb, but others rule that out. Now it is a staple at large events, and many a fund-raiser depends on profits from a stew. People in Brunswick often keep a few quarts in the freezer for unexpected guests, and it is even sold on-line from Brunswick County through www.TheCinnamonCafe.com.

Naturally, with such a fine delicacy, there are imitations. For a period of time, Brunswick, Georgia claimed to have invented the stew, but their inferior product was never of the caliber of the local stew. Dr. Edwin T. Williams in 1958 said, “It is very evident that our Georgia friends were misled by the coincidence in names.” In the 1980s, debate continued between the two Brunswicks to the extent that various stew-making teams competed in annual “Stew-Wars” between the towns. Trucks pulling stewpots went alternately from Brunswick County, Virginia, to Brunswick, Georgia and competition was stiff and intense “stew-offs.”

While no one was declared final victor in these years, the Brunswick

County cooks definitely felt superior. In 1991 Southern Living did an extensive story on the “Stew Wars” with recipes from both sides, including a truly heretic version out of Georgia with barbecue sauce in it!

Today, acknowledged “stew-masters” in the county will be asked to make a stew for an occasion. They show up with giant pots, often made from cut-down propane tanks, and with built-in burners. These are mounted on trailers so they can be moved from one place to another, such as the annual trek to Richmond to make stew on the Capitol steps for the legislators on Brunswick Stew Day. Their crew of five or six stalwart assistants assembles and they begin the stew. It will bubble and boil all night, while the men in shifts stir it with canoe paddles. The waisthigh pots are hard to stir once the stew begins to thicken, and it is not as easy as it seems.

The stew is the star of an annual county festival, called “Taste of Brunswick,” held the second Saturday of every October on the Southside Virginia Community College grounds in Alberta. It brings music, arts and crafts, activities for children, politicians, snow-cones and funnel cake merchants, and more to a happy throng. The chief attraction at this fest, however, is a stew-off with 20 plus stew-masters and their teams, each in their own tent, making gallons of stew and selling out by noon to an eager crowd. Lines form for the winners of the contest, but each stew-master has fans and the slight variations in taste (perhaps a whiff of wood smoke, or maybe a bit more hot spice) add excitement.

Today cooks make a pot of Brunswick stew for their families with a version of the old recipes, possibly using new-fangled innovations such as crock-pots, microwaves and instant potatoes, but the stew is still much the same. And some probably, as Dr. Creed Haskins did, put a little brandy in it “for flavor.” Whatever the variation, it is still the original Brunswick stew from Brunswick County, Virginia.

Here is a recipe that feeds a family and most nearly approaches the Platonic Ideal of Brunswick stew: INGREDIENTS 1 (3 lb.) broiler-fryer 2 stalks celery 1 onion, quartered 7 (or more) cups of water 2 (10-oz) pkgs of frozen baby lima beans 2 (10-oz) pkgs of frozen whole kernel corn 1 cup chopped onion 2 (28-oz) cans whole or diced tomatoes, undrained 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced 3 tbsp butter or margarine 1 tbsp salt 1 1/2 tbsp black pepper 1/2 tbsp red pepper 10 saltine crackers, crumbled DIRECTIONS Combine chicken, celery, onion and 5 C. water in crock pot or stock pot. Bring to boil and reduce heat, simmering 1 hour. Cool and remove chicken, celery and onion. Save broth in pot. Bone, skin and chop chicken. Add chicken and all other ingredients except saltines to pot. Simmer uncovered 4 1/2 hours (5 in crock pot on low) until all is blended, adding water if necessary. Stir often. Crumble crackers and add, cooking 15 minutes more. Yield: 3 1/2 quarts. •

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By Sylvia Allen

E. E. VAUGHAN & SON CELEBRATES 100TH ANNIVERSARY

The staff at E. E. Vaughan & Son, Inc. in Lawrenceville, Virginia wore special T-shirts in celebration of the company’s 100th anniversary: first row, from left to right, Owner Charles Vaughan, Krystal Miller, Amber Jackson, Kashayla Macklin, Sarah Allen, Kay Elliott and Megan Lewis; second row, Keith Matthews, Kennedy Greene, BriAnna Alexanders, Hunter Elliott, and Everett Lynch. Jacky Zhu is not pictured. Photo by Sylvia Allen.

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.E. Vaughan & Son, Inc. located at 200 Meredith Street reached a milestone and is celebrating 100 years of serving the Town of Lawrenceville, Brunswick County and surrounding area. The founder of the business was Ernest Everette Vaughan – Sept. 9, 1889 - Nov. 22, 1948. His son was Francis Anderson Vaughan – March 17, 1923 – Aug. 13, 2003.

Charles Vaughan, the son and grandson, is very thankful for the community support over the years and expressed appreciation to his loyal customers, employees, vendors and supporters.

“We really have no big plan but I have been doing some genealogy and enjoyed learning more about my grandfather and the business,” Charles said.

According to information provided by Charles, E. E. Vaughan was the 10th of 12 children born to George Henry Vaughan and Sophia Lois Harrison Vaughan. He was a veteran of World War I. Having contracted the Spanish virus in 1918, he avoided being sent overseas since the war ended before he had recuperated. He married Lucille Virginia Anderson on July 3, 1919. Lucille moved with her family from Rockingham County, N.C. in 1914 to Dolphin, Virginia at age 16.

“The family was in search of better farmland for their tobacco crops. Many other families made the trek from North Carolina to the area during this era. E. E. Vaughan, affectionately known as ‘Dump’ Vaughan, opened a small dry goods and convenience store beside their home in Dolphin in 1921,” Said Charles Charles said the store in Dolphin was the

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original store. The family added a second store in 1983 in Lawrenceville where the Tabernacle of Zion is now located and moved to the current location in 1991. They became affiliated with Ace Hardware in 1985. They became affiliated with Southern States in 2006.

Charles said it has been a good fit working with Ace Hardware.

“Ace sells hardware, lawn and garden, paint, electrical and plumbing. We are also affiliated with Southern States and the two companies are really not competitors.

The two vendors work well together,” Charles said.

Charles said the company has seen great changes in agriculture over the years, especially tobacco. He remembers when there was a Southern States store in Lawrenceville and one in Alberta, a Moseley Agri-Co, another farm

supply store plus, E. E. Vaughan & Son. The Southern States in Lawrenceville closed around 2000. Charles also said the last dairy farm in Brunswick County recently closed, another change.

Charles said another big change has been keeping up with technology. The company bought the first computer in the mid 1980’s and he depends heavily on the younger employees when it comes to technology. He said the company has hired part time help, juniors and seniors from the local high schools, and from Southside Virginia Community College.

“Their flexible schedules work really well and I will be the first to admit that I depend heavily on them when it comes to technology. They are sharp kids. You have to update software about every 5 years. We have also had a great number of women working for us over the years.

The job doesn’t require much manual labor or CDL license. They make great employees,” Charles said.

Charles said the company’s customer base is mostly local. He is now dealing with the third generation of farmers and gave an example – William Griffin, his son Sam Griffin and his son Josh Griffin.

“We deal with mostly local people. They are our core business,” Charles said.

Bettie Vaughan, his wife, said all four of their children worked in the business and they feel it gave all of them a good foundation for their current careers.

Vendor Appreciation Day was held on Friday, Sept. 10, 2021 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. They asked vendors to provide items for gift bags. There were drawings for larger items. On Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021 at 11 a.m. they cut a cake to celebrate the special occasion.

Charles said, “In hindsight much

History of E. E. Vaughan & Son

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he first store building, which stands today, was a small wood frame structure.

Hours were long and many heated games of checkers were played for entertainment by farmers that made visits before the late closings. One of the first additions to the store complex was a stable to house mules for sale. “Dump” Vaughan and Mr. E. Stanley Robinson would travel by rail to Atlanta to purchase at auction and pair-up mules, which were shipped again by rail to Dolphin. Roads and trucking were not advanced during those early years and much merchandise for the store arrived by rail.

Several other buildings were added during the late 1930’s, the largest building was built with the intention of selling Case tractors. WWII erupted and availability of farm tractors evaporated. After the war this larger building was used to expand the original store. The business continued selling farm supplies and groceries. Francis Vaughan and his brother-in –law Keith Hargrave continued to operate he business after they both returned from WWII service.

E. E. Vaughan passed away in 1948. The grocery business continued to grow with the addition of a Richfood franchise. The farm supply became larger through the sale of farm supplies, seeds, chemicals and Weaver brand fertilizers.

Tobacco farmers also were growing in size and modernization. In the mid 1950’s, tobacco barns that were wood fired were transformed to oil heat. This was an opportunity for the business to sell FlorenceMayo oil burners. Irrigation also became a tool to grow better crops. The farm supply sold drainage pipe for hundreds of small ponds used for irrigation, as well as Wade Rain irrigation systems.

A new full line grocery was built in 1975 and the farm supply and grocery store were operated in different locations. The

farm supply business continued to grow with the demand of farm customers of the area. Also in 1975, a bulk fertilizer blender was added to the farm side. The company had expanded sales and was competing with four other retail farm suppliers now in Brunswick County. The business was divided between the Vaughans and the Hargraves in the early 1980’s. Francis continued with the farm business and the Hargraves operated the Richfood grocery store.

Huge changes continued in the growth and modernization of the family farm during the 1980’s. Farms continued to become larger, most moving to larger acreage which required larger and more equipment.

Where the late 1960’s saw tobacco loopers replace hand tied tobacco, bulk barns soon replaced them all. E. E. Vaughan & Son, though never a tractor equipment dealer, did become heavily involved in the sale of Roanoke and Powell brand harvesting equipment.

Efforts were made by agricultural extension and many farm operations to encourage farmers to diversify to other crops and livestock during the 1980’s. Swine production, sweet potatoes, cucumbers, sunflowers, and other vegetables were all tried but they all did not measure up to the cash value of the “golden leaf.” Government regulations and health concerns for the use of tobacco began to quickly cause massive changes in the tobacco industry.

Fortunately E. E. Vaughan & Son had opened a second location in Lawrenceville in 1983. By 1985 the business had moved to a location at 602 Hicks Street and had become affiliated with Ace Hardware Co-op. In 1991 the Ace Hardware store was moved to its current location at 200 Meredith Street in Lawrenceville.

The facility in Dolphin that had operated for 70 years was closed. A second key vendor was added in 2006 when Southern States Co-op became a major wholesale supplier.

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good fortune, a little luck, key individuals to help when most needed, great employees that always worked for less than they deserved and finally several generations of dedicated customers to allow E. E. Vaughan and Son, Inc. to continue to open its doors for the past century.

“E. E. Vaughan and Son, Inc. is truly a family business. Success has been challenging and much less financially rewarding than had hoped for. It has provided a lifetime of memories for my family. My mother and three siblings all were devoted to its success. Bettie and our four children have all strived to make it as successful as possible, and plan for its continued operation well into the future.”

Members of their family include Harrison Vaughan, Meredith Vaughan Sawyer, Charlotte Vaughan Crane and Sallie Vaughan. Their spouses are Danielle Vaughan, Tom Sawyer, and Adam Crane. Their grandchildren are Turner Sawyer, Brent Sawyer, Maverick Sawyer, Steed Crane, Blair Crane, Reagan Vaughan and Cora Vaughan.

The store is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The phone number is (434) 848-4124. •

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“Big Red”, a mule whose head was mounted in 1979, is displayed at the current location. It was the last mule on the Anderson tobacco farm in Dolphin, Virginia.

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By Sylvia Allen

Weddington named County Administrator Reekes to serve as Assistant County Administrator Pictured below, Leslie Weddington, left, is the new County Administrator and Keli Reekes is the new Assistant County Administrator. They both look forward to serving the citizens of Brunswick County in their new roles. Photo by Sylvia Allen.

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he Brunswick County Board of Supervisors recently named Leslie Weddington as County Administrator and Keli Reekes as Assistant County Administrator. Weddington served as Interim County Administrator and Reekes served as Director of Finance.

Weddington is a lifelong resident of Brunswick County. She attended and graduated from Brunswick Senior High School in 1989. After high school she attended Virginia State University and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in History. She started employment with Brunswick County in 1997 after applying for a position she saw advertised in the Brunswick Times-Gazette. She has been employed with Brunswick County for over 23 years and has held positions as Planning and Building Services Technician, County Planner, Director of Planning, Assistant County Administrator and Interim County Administrator. From 2005-2006 she served as Deputy County Administrator in Greensville County.

Weddington is Treasurer for the Southside Planning District Commission, a member of Lawrenceville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and currently serving as Vice President; and a member of Wilson Chapel Baptist Church where she serves as Church Clerk.

Weddington said, “I appreciate the confidence the Board has shown in selecting me to be the next County Administrator for Brunswick County. I am honored that the Board has entrusted me with this responsibility to lead the staff in carrying out the Board’s

goals and vision. I look forward to continuing my relationship with the Board of Supervisors, County staff and serving the citizens of Brunswick County.”

Reekes graduated from James Madison University in 2006 with a bachelor’s degree

in accounting. She began her career with the Auditor of Public Accounts, where she audited local government’s state accounts, local courts and state universities. Reekes spent the next several years building relationships with elected officials across the state, until former Treasurer of Brunswick County, Alice Carol Maitland, reached out to her with an opportunity to interview for Director of Finance.

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“I accepted the position in October 2010, and I am truly grateful for Alice Carol and her mentorship until her retirement in 2015,” Reekes stated.

During her tenure as Director of Finance, Reekes has worked with the County Administrator and the Board of Supervisors in preparing the annual consolidated budget, been an integral part of the annual financial audit, and managed the functions of the Finance Department. She currently serves as an Executive Board Member of the Virginia Government Finance Officers Association (VGFOA). She spends her personal time with her husband of 14 years and their two children, Drake and Camryn.

“I’ve served as Brunswick County’s Director of Finance for the last 11 years and I am honored that the Board of Supervisors has provided me with the opportunity to serve the citizens of Brunswick County in this new role, as their Assistant County Administrator. I hope my background in finance will provide the insight necessary to help guide staff in fulfilling the Board of Supervisors’ Vision for 2035.

“In my new role, I plan to continue to be an integral part of the County’s annual budget process, as well as the County audit, but I look forward to working in other capacities and taking on a leadership role with other departments. After serving Brunswick County over the last decade, one thing I do know is the staff is committed to their roles and serving the County, and I am excited to continue to work with them,” Reekes stated.

For more information call the county administrator’s office at (434) 848-3107. •

BRUNSWICK COUNTY MUSEUM REOPENS

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t was a great day as the Brunswick Museum & Historical Society, Inc., reopened to the public on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019. The museum has been closed for quite sometime, but after much effort with the help of many volunteers, the museum is now open on Wednesday and Saturday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

The museum houses three distinct display rooms. You’ll find exhibitions from the Civil War to include a cannon ball found on a Petersburg, Virginia battlefield that has since been donated by Mike Sadler.

Not to mention, there is a 1948 silver communion set from Trinity St. Mark’s

Church, memorabilia from our local fire and emergency services, and a room dedicated to well known individuals in Brunswick County, such as the late Governor Albertis S. Harrison, Jr., Sheriff James Woodley, and many more. There are many other exhibits that include the rich history on Fort Christanna that was established in 1714 and was the westernmost point of the British Empire. The museum even features a map of Brunswick County in 1720, but you’ll have to stop and see the importance of this prized possession.

The museum is free and open to the public. They are currently seeking volunteer docents to maintain the hours of the

museum. Membership levels start at $15 for students, teachers, and seniors over 65. Individual membership is $20 and the family membership is $40. There are various levels of membership for friends, patrons, historians, corporate businesses, and memorial donations.

Brunswick Museum & Historical Society, Inc. sponsors many school programs for students of all ages and hostings of community organizations throughout the year.

If you would like to become a volunteer docent or join their membership, contact Rebecca Akers, President, at (434) 848-0964 or RTewims@aol.com. •

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FORT CHRISTANNA Open to explore

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he Fort Christanna Historical Site, located on Fort Hill Road two miles south of Lawrenceville just off Christanna Highway (Route 46), was built by Governor Alexander Spotswood both to provide protection to early settlers in the wilderness that became Brunswick County, and to give shelter to the many fragments of displaced Native American tribes allied with the English. The fort was set up as a trading company and for a while was a busy hub for trade in furs.

In 1714, the site of Fort Christanna on Virginia’s western frontier was the farthest eastern outpost of the British Empire. The 3.5 acre, five-sided fort was built within a 36 square mile tract of land on the Meherrin River, set aside for the Saponie and Occaneechee Indians who settled at the Fort. Spotswood employed 12 young men who rode out daily along with some Indian men to patrol the area and keep the new settlers moving into the area safe from attack. These rangers also helped conduct trade at the fort.

Within the three acres of the palisaded fort walls were many structures.

There were blockhouses at each of the five corners, a forge, probably warehouses and storage buildings for trade goods and supplies.

Governor Spotswood’s fort included the creation of an Indian School to educate the Native American children living nearby. At his own expense Spotswood paid the salary of the schoolmaster, Charles Griffin who taught his students English and religion. A visitor in 1716 reported that the Indian students knew the Lord’s Prayer and could recite the Anglican catechism. As many as 100 students were in the Indian School at Fort Christanna. Having Indian children from many tribes within the

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walls of the fort was, in part, a strategy to prevent Indian attack. By 1717 the fort and the school at Christanna had lost its support in London and Virginia, however. The Indian School closed, and its schoolmaster went back east to teach Indian students at the College of William and Mary.

Near the fort was a village for the Indians, members of many small tribes that had been forced from their homes to the east. Some 600 people lived there in homes they constructed from native materials. They lived off of hunting, fishing the river, and trade in furs and crafts. The Fort Christanna experience brought to the tribes of the region new ideas, a new language, a new religion,

and new dependency on Europeans trade goods. The old tribal ways and traditions fast fell away as the Virginia colony expanded.

But the tribes whose children were educated at Fort Christanna adapted and endured. Several tribes in Virginia and North Carolina today are proud descendants of those students at the Christanna Indian School.

After the Virginia legislature withdrew its support, in 1718, a private company ran it for a time, and then that failed. By this time Brunswick was growing in population from many settlers, and in 1720 was chartered as a county. Protection from hostile Indians was no longer necessary. Many Indians drifted off to join other tribes, although some remained, living on the old, deserted site.

In time, the fort’s palisade walls and buildings fell, and the site reverted to forest land. Even after its decline, however, stories of the fort were kept alive by residents of Brunswick County.

In 1928 the Colonial Dames of Virginia bought 3.25 acres of land and a monument was placed on the grounds. That marker was a concrete block studded with arrowheads, which people vandalized. It was replaced by the present monument with cannon in the 1950s.

In 2001, the Brunswick County Board of Supervisors, in order to protect the original three acre fort site, purchased 22 acres of surrounding property. In 2006, to further protect the site, two and a half acres, directly across the road from the site was purchased by the Board of Supervisors.

In 1979-1981 an archeological dig on the site under the direction of Dr. Mary C. Beaudry affirmed the outlines of the palisade wall and provided some information about life there. In 2002-2004 archaeology led by Dr. Chris Stevenson showed much more about the trade and life of the people of the fort.

Today, after several years of development, and considerable help from local companies and the Board of Supervisors, the site has been transformed into a 25 acre historical and recreational park, with trails around the perimeter of the walls where the five sided fort was located. A new parking area with handicap parking has been constructed, with a brick terrace welcome area and information kiosk. Interpretive signage has been installed at the brick terrace area and along the fort wall paths describing Alexander Spotswood’s role in the establishment of the fort, Native American presence at the site, construction of the fort and the role of Brunswick County and the National Society of the Colonial Dames of American in the State of Virginia. Through the Common Wealth Award from the Garden Club of Virginia, the Brunswick Garden Club has constructed an outdoor learning center for use by teachers, students and others to discuss the history of the Fort Christanna and the Indian people who frequented the fort. The site is also included as a stop on the Christanna Loop of the Virginia Birding and Wildlife Trail and is a stop on the Civil Rights in Education Heritage Trail. There are engraved granite benches that have been donated by civic organizations or in memory or honor of individuals placed throughout the area for visitors to relax and enjoy the many scenic and natural sights and sounds. The park is open sunup to sundown, and all are welcome to visit and see enjoy the historical, recreational and scenic assets of the site.

Visit www.brunswickco.com for more information. •

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DIRECTORY Fire/Police/Rescue: 911 Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office Non-Emergency Sheriff Brian Roberts Tel: (434) 848-3133 120 East Hicks Street Lawrenceville, Va. 23868 County Administrator’s Office Leslie Weddington, County Administrator Keli Reekes, Assistant County Administrator Tel: (434) 848-3107 228 North Main Street P. O. Box 399 Lawrenceville, Va. 23868 Alfreda Jarrett Reynolds Director of Economic Development Tel: (434) 848-3107 228 North Main Street Lawrenceville, Va. 23868 Dixie Daniel Tourism Coordinator Tel: (434) 848-2728 Brunswick Byway Visitor Center 13516 Christanna Highway Lawrenceville, Va. 23868 Animal Control Department James Maclin, Animal Control Officer Tel: (434) 848-0912 595 Planters Road Lawrenceville, Va. 23868 Building Official Harrison Jamison Tel: (434) 848-2962 228 North Main Street P.O. Box 399 Lawrenceville, Va. 23868 Planning Department George Morrison, III Tel: ( 434) 848-0882 228 North Main Street P. O. Box 399 Lawrenceville, Va. 23868

Solid Waste Department Chandra Vaughan - Director Tel: (434) 848-3562 107 Mallard Crossing Road Lawrenceville, Va. 23868

Brunswick County Voter Registrar David Clary Tel: (434) 848-4414 100 Tobacco Street, Room 103 Lawrenceville, Va. 23868

Commonwealth’s Attorney Lezlie S. Green Tel: (434) 848-3122 P.O. Box 797 Lawrenceville, Va. 23868

Brunswick County Library Becky Walker, Director Tel: (434) 848-2418 Fax: (434) 848-4786 133 West Hicks Street Lawrenceville, Va. 23868

Clerk of Circuit Court Jacqueline Seward Morgan Tel: (434) 848-2215 Fax: 434) 848-4307 216 North Main Street Lawrenceville, Va. 23868 General District Court Susan Martin, Clerk Tel: (434) 848-8376 202 North Main Street Lawrenceville, Va. 23868 USDA/Farm Service Agency Brunswick FSA Office Herbert Brown, Jr. Tel: (434) 848-2223 1727 Lawrenceville Plank Road Lawrenceville, Va. 23868 Virginia Cooperative Extension Service Brunswick County Tel: (434) 848-2151 100 Tobacco Street Lawrenceville, Va. 23868 Brunswick County Department of Social Services Tel: (434) 848-2142 201 Sharp Street, Suite 100 Lawrenceville, Va. 23868 Brunswick County Health Department Tel: (434) 848-2525 1632 Lawrenceville Plank Road Lawrenceville, Va. 23868

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Brunswick County Treasurer’s Office Jacqueline Mangrum, Treasurer Tel: (434) 848-2512 228 North Main Street P. O. Box 130 Lawrenceville, Va. 23868 Brunswick County Commissioner of Revenue Camilla Clayton-Bright Tel: (434) 848-2313 228 North Main Street P. O. Box 669 Lawrenceville, Va. 23868 Brunswick County Public Schools Dr. Kristy Somerville-Midgette, Division Superintendent Tel: (434) 848-3138 1718 Farmers Field Road Lawrenceville, Va. 23868 Brunswick Chamber of Commerce Tel: (434) 848-3154 400 North Main Street Lawrenceville, Va. 23868 Brunswick County Industrial Development Authority Tel: (434) 848-0248 116 West Hicks Street P. O. Box 48 Lawrenceville, Va. 23868 EMERGENCY NUMBERS:

Police/Fire/Rescue Squad Dial 911

NON-EMERGENCY NUMBERS: Brunswick Volunteer Rescue Squad (434) 848-3020 Central Volunteer Rescue Squad (434) 577-3079 Alberta Rescue (434) 949-7541 Ebony Volunteer Fire Dept.

(434) 636-2643 Gasburg Volunteer Fire Dept.

(434) 577-2561 Dolphin Volunteer Fire Dept.

(434) 848-4171 Lawrenceville Volunteer Fire Dept.

(434) 848-3651 Triplet Volunteer Fire Dept.

(434) 577-9195 Alberta Volunteer Fire Dept.

(434) 949-7541 Brodnax Volunteer Fire Dept.

(434) 729-3172 HOSPITALS: VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital, South Hill (434) 447-3151 Southern Virginia Regional Medical Center, Emporia (434) 348-4400 NURSING HOMES: Envoy of Lawrenceville (434) 848-4766 COMMUNITY SERVICES: Brunswick County Health Dept. www.vdh.virginia.gov/lhd/southside (434) 848-6545 Brunswick County Social Services www.commonhelp.virginia.gov (434) 848-2142 Virginia Dept. of Veteran Services (434) 447-3231 Virginia Employment Commission (866) 832-2363

SOLID WASTE & RECYCLING CENTERS

VCU Cancer Research & Resource Center (434) 532-8190 MEDICAL DOCTORS: Dr. Juan Rivas, Southside Community Health Center, Alberta (434) 949-7211 Dr. William Harrison - Brunswick Family Practice, Lawrenceville (434) 848-0072 Dr. Christopher Ackerman Lawrenceville Primary Care, Lawrenceville (434) 848-0771

EDUCATION: Brunswick County Public Schools (434) 848-3138 Brunswick Academy (434) 848-2220

SERVICES: Brunswick County Victim/Witness Assistance Program (434) 848-9999 NEWS: Brunswick Times–Gazette (434) 848-2114 or (434) 634-4153

Town of Lawrenceville 400 North Main Street Lawrenceville, Va. 23868 Tel: (434) 848-2414

Freeman 1121 Freeman Cross Road Freeman, VA Gasburg 5685 Gasburg Road Gasburg, VA South Brunswick 9162 Christanna Hwy Lawrenceville, VA

Southside Virginia CC (434) 949-1000

Town of Brodnax 28 Main Street Brodnax, Va. 23920 Tel: (434) 729-3191

Brodnax Convenience Center 3421 Evans Creek Road Brodnax, VA

Ebony 116 Doctor Purdy Road Blackridge, VA

Dr. Robert Dennis, DVM Brunswick Veterinary Clinic (434) 848-2876

Town of Alberta 53 Main Street Alberta, Va. 23821 Tel: (434) 949-7443

Alberta 8318 Boydton Plank Road Alberta, VA

Dolphin 8531 Liberty Road Dolphin, VA

VETERINARY CLINICS:

TOWNS:

Ante 619 Pairs Drtve Emporia, VA

Red Oak 1039 Lew Jones Road Alberta, VA Totaro 620 Fox Lane Lawrenceville, VA Triplet 1877 Western Mill Road Lawrenceville, VA Warfield 7315 Sturgeon Road Warfield, VA There are containers to recycle plastic, aluminum and cardboard at the center. Centers are open Monday, Friday and Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesday and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. and closed Tuesday and Thursday for maintenance. For more information call the Brunswick County Solid Waste Management Department at (434) 848-3562 or the county administrator’s office at (434) 848-3107.

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CHURCH DIRECTORY ASSEMBLY OF GOD Lake Gaston Christian Life Centre Ebony Assembly of God Tel: (434) 636-5504 1411 Robinson Ferry Rd. Ebony, Va.

Little Mount Baptist 34330 Christanna Hwy., Blackstone, Va.

APOSTOLIC Refuge Temple Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ of the Apostolic Faith, Inc. 14330 Boydton Plank Rd., Warfield, Va. Great Branch United Church of Jesus Christ (Apostolic) Tel: (434) 949-7766 1140 Rawlings Road, Rawlings, Va.

Mason Grove Baptist Tel:(434) 577-2764 100 Mason Grove Ln., Valentines, Va.

BAPTIST Bethany Baptist Tel: (434) 577-9283 1532 Western Mill Rd., Valentines, Va.

Lovely Zion Baptist Tel: (804) 478-5123 28 Lovely Zion Rd., Rawlings, Va.

Mount Herman Baptist Brodnax, VA 23920 Oak Grove Baptist Tel:(434) 848-2932 22355 Christanna Hwy., Lawrenceville, Va. Oak Grove Baptist Tel:(434) 577-2796 30 Wright Dr., Lawrenceville, Va.

CATHOLIC St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Tel: (434) 636-7782 31 Ebony Dr., Ebony, Va. St. Peter the Apostle Tel: (434) 636-6277 Hwy. 903 & State Line, Ebony, Va.

CHRISTIAN Pleasant Hill Christian Tel: (434) 577-2463 175 Ankum Rd., Gasburg, Va. Service - 11:00 am Sunday New Hope Christian 742 New Hope Rd., Alberta, Va.

CHURCH OF GOD St. Luke Church of God in Christ Tel: (434) 848-2971 18680 Christanna Hwy., Lawrenceville, Va.

Cedar Grove Baptist Tel: (434) 848-3241 172 Cedar Grove Rd., Lawrenceville, Va.

Piney Grove Baptist Tel:(434) 848-4578 6828 Old Stage Rd., Lawrenceville, Va.

Dolphin Baptist Tel: (434) 848-0721 7437 Liberty Rd., Dolphin, Va.

Pleasant Hill Baptist Tel: (434) 848-0105 3238 Poor House Rd., Lawrenceville, Va.

First Baptist Tel: (434) 848-4446 18585 Christanna Hwy., Lawrenceville, Va.

Poplar Mount Baptist Tel: (434) 577-2982 6823 Western Mill Rd., Lawrenceville, Va.

Hickory Run Baptist Tel: (434) 949-0407 Hwy. 629, Alberta, Va.

Reedy Creek Baptist Tel: (434) 848-4237 1919 Reedy Creek Rd., Freeman, Va.

James Square Baptist Tel:(434) 577-2536 9440 Christanna Hwy., Lawrenceville, Va.

Rising Star Baptist Church Tel: (434) 634-3451 3931 Brandy Creek Rd., Emporia, Va.

METHODIST Bethany United Methodist Tel: (434) 848-0280 3815 Governor Harrison Pkwy., Lawrenceville, Va.

Lake Gaston Baptist Tel: (252) 586-3830 128 Lynwood Rd., Littleton, N.C.

Warfield Baptist Tel: (434) 949-7243 7318 Flat Rock Rd., Warfield, Va.

Edgerton United Methodist Tel: (434) 848-3225 92 County Pond Rd., Lawrenceville, Va.

Lawrenceville Baptist Tel: (434) 848-3760 304 S. Hicks St., Lawrenceville, Va.

Wilson Chapel Baptist Tel: (434) 848-0597 1424 Old Stage Rd., Lawrenceville, Va.

Lawrenceville United Methodist Tel: (434) 848-2320 300 W. Church St., Lawrenceville, Va.

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EPISCOPAL St. Andrews Episcopal Tel: (434) 848-3939 405 W. Church St., Lawrenceville, Va. St. James Episcopal Tel: (434) 949-7720 275 Waqua Creek Rd., Warfield, Va. St. Paul's Memorial Chapel Tel: (434) 848-3964 115 College Dr., Lawrenceville, Va.

Matthews Chapel United Methodist Tel: (434) 577-2212 692 Matthews Chapel Rd., Lawrenceville, Va. Mt. Zion A.M.E. Zion Church Tel: (434) 676-2816 2335 Mt. Zion Rd., Dundas, Va. North Brunswick United Methodist Tel: (434) 949-7838 RR 1, Box 64, Warfield, Va. Olive Branch United Methodist Tel: (434) 577-2147 4141 Gasburg Rd., Gasburg, Va. Pelhams United Methodist Grassy Pond Rd., Emporia, Va. Worship Service - 8:45 am Philadelphia United Methodist Tel: (434) 577-2212 Triplet Rd., Lawrenceville, Va. Pleasant Grove United Methodist Greens Chapel Rd., Meredithville, Va. Worship Service - 11:15 am Prospect United Methodist Tel: (434)636-2809 1974 Ebony Rd., Ebony, Va. Refuge Temple Tel: (434) 949-7532 14310 Boydton Plank Rd., Alberta, Va. Rock United Methodist Church Tel: (434) 577-2343 75 Rock Church Rd., Lawrenceville, Va. St. James Trinity C.M.E. Tel: (434) 848-8586 801 Windsor Ave., Lawrenceville, Va. St. Paul A.M.E. Zion Tel: (434) 949-0531 1483 Brunswick Dr., Alberta, Va. Bethel United Methodist Tel: (434) 949-7813 304 Church St., Alberta, Va.

MORMON Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Tel: (434) 848-1623 14921 Gov. Harrison Blvd., Lawrenceville, Va.

PENTECOSTAL Christ’s Community Church 26393 Hwy 47, South Hill, Va. Pastor Mark Robshaw PRESBYTERIAN Concord Presbyterian Church Tel: (804) 363-7335 30 Harpers Bridge Rd., Rawlings, Va. Lawrenceville Presbyterian Tel: (434) 848-2150 415 High St., Lawrenceville, Va.

OTHER Ebenezer Community Church Ebenezer Rd., Warfield, Va. Faith Chapel Church 500 Union St., Lawrenceville, Va. First Church of Christ Holiness USA 1027 Freeman Cross Rd., Freeman, Va.

Paradise AME Zion Tel: (434) 848-4167 6977 Governor Harrison Pkwy, Lawrenceville, Va. Prospect RZUA Church 256 Piney Pond Rd., Brodnax, Va. Prayer Mission Apostolic Tel: (804) 478-5611 6447 Rawlings Rd., Warfield, Va. Ruth's Memorial Chapel 1244 Gasburg Rd., Gasburg, Va. Salem Union RZUA Tel: (434) 577-9232 4265 Gasburg Rd., Lawrenceville, Va. Short's Chapel Tel: (434) 848-0214 752 Planters Rd., Lawrenceville, Va.

Grace Reformed Church Tel: (434) 949-7069 Belt Rd. & 2nd Ave., Lawrenceville, Va.

St. Peter’s Church of God in Christ Tel: (434) 848-3011 644 Robinson Ferry Rd., Brodnax, Va.

Greens Chapel RZUA Tel: (434) 848-4739 1654 Green Chapel Rd., Brodnax, Va.

Tabernacle of Zion Tel: (434) 848-0048 602 S. Hicks St., Lawrenceville, Va.

Jerusalem RZUA Tel: (434) 577-9067 9777 Christanna Hwy., Lawrenceville, Va.

Tower of Deliverance Tel: (434) 848-1628 402 New St., Lawrenceville, Va.

Johnson Grove Tel: (434) 848-0271 4151 Poor House Rd., Lawrenceville, Va.

Union RZUA Tel: (434) 676-3559 252 Old Poole Rd., Alberta, Va.

Liberty Tel: (434) 848-3489 3381 Planters Rd., Lawrenceville, Va.

White Rock A.M.E. Zion Church Tel: (434) 676-6131 1123 Low Jones Rd. , Alberta, Va.

Little Zion RZUA Tel: (434) 949-0600 1090 Littlemont Rd., Alberta, Va.

Williams Temple 5 Tel: (434) 636-5287 811 Ebony Rd, Ebony, Va.

Mercy Seat RZUA Tel: (434) 949-6173 Hwy. 630, Alberta, Va.

Zion Union RZUA Tel: (434) 848-4457 597 Iron Bridge Rd., Lawrenceville, Va.

New Hope RZUA 5385 Belfield Rd., Freeman, Va.

Union Bethel RZUA Church 1462 Belfield Rd., Freeman, Va.

Olive Branch RZUA Tel: (434) 848-4288 1669 Sturgeon Rd., Lawrenceville, Va.

Pleasant Grove Church (DOC) Tel: (434) 848-2426 378 Big Horn Rd., Freeman, Va.

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WHY WE CALL BRUNSWICK HOME Leslie Weddington Lawrenceville

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runswick County has been my home for all my life. I attended and graduated from Brunswick County Public Schools. Upon graduation from college in 1993, I returned home to help care for my grandmother who raised me. Several years later, in 1997, I began my employment with Brunswick County Government as a Planning and Building Services Technician. I have been blessed to receive several promotions in the 23 years that I have worked for the County

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and I am currently serving as the Interim County Administrator.

Growing up I always wanted to move away to the big city (where ever that was) and leave this small town life, not knowing at the time that I would actually end up staying and having a career in Brunswick County. Living here I get to see my family and friends, and work with people I grew up with and went to school with. I can’t imagine living anywhere else. It is an honor to live and work in local government in the County I call home. •

SENDING LOVE from the Valentines Post Office

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alentine cards start arriving in early January at the Valentines Post Office. Cards are sent from all over the United States and from foreign countries to receive a special stamp of love. The post office with its special holiday name applies special postmarks. Typically the Post Office postmarks over 25,000 valentines each year.

Each valentine is hand stamped with a heart cachet in the upper left corner and the postmark is shaped like a valentine.

Established in 1887, the Valentines, Virginia, Post Office was originally located in the Valentine Family Store, in the southern part of Brunswick County, and named after the first Postmaster, William Henry Valentine, who served in the small rural post office until his

death in 1911.

His wife, Emma Rawlings Valentine, took over the post from 1911 to 1914, and then was passed to son, Herbert E. Valentine, and then to another son, Lewis Valentine, who carried on the family tradition.

In 1924, the post office was moved to Robert J. Clary’s store a mile down the road from the original location where he served as postmaster.

After Mr. Clary’s retirement, William R. Wright became postmaster and designed the special valentines postmark. Through the efforts of Mr. Wright and his wife Frances, the postmark grew in popularity and has brought the community much notoriety. Many newspaper and magazine articles have been written and television news stories have

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covered the little post office in Valentines and its famous postmark.

The 1995 Love Stamp was first issued by the United States Postal Service on February 1, 1995, at the Valentines Post Office. It hosted the official first-day-of-issue dedication ceremony for the stamp and postmarked 75,000 requests for first-day-of-issue postmark cancellations.

Over the years, the post office has hosted many weddings and countless other special events. Many local elementary school children have visited and mailed their cards directly through the post office.

In 2008, the Virginia General Assembly through House Joint Resolution 27 gave special recognition to the post office and community of Valentines, designating February 14, 2008 and each succeeding year, as Valentines, Virginia Day in the Commonwealth.

The last line of the resolution sums up best the meaning of the post office to the community: The citizens of Valentines, Virginia, are immensely proud of the role that the Valentines, Virginia, Post Office provides in making Valentine’s Day a special day for countless children, families, romantics, and collectors. •

GET THAT SPECIAL POSTMARK

If you can't make it to Valentines, but you'd like the special postmark on your Valentine's cards, mail your addressed cards to the Valentines post office in a large envelope.

You can put stamps on each of the cards or enclose a check for the price of the stamps.

Postmaster Kathy Fajna will hand-cancel the cards with the Valentines postmark and rubber-stamp each with a special red, heartshaped seal. Mail your cards to: Postmaster 23 Manning Drive Valentines, VA 23887

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RECIPES

LET’S COOK

with Chef Angie BREADS: QUICK TO MAKE, QUICK TO BAKE

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uick breads (chemically leavened) were not developed until the end of the 18th century. Up until that time, to make light baked goods, you had to beat air into the dough with eggs or egg whites, or by using yeast (or beer). These 'quick breads' originated in America, where pearlash (made from wood ash) was discovered. What is a Pearlash?

An alkaline salt, pearlash (chemically known as potassium carbonate K2CO3) reacts with water or an acid such as sour milk, fruit juice, or molasses to create carbon dioxide. This gives baked goods lift. Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) all but replaces it in modern recipes for baked goods.

What is pearl ash used for?

The first patent issued by the US Patent Office was awarded to

Samuel Hopkins in 1790 for an improved method of making potash and pearl ash. In late 18th-century North America, before the development of baking powder, pearl ash was used as a leavening agent for quick breads.

Quick breads are pretty self-explanatory – they're called quick because they're relatively quick to make. Quick bread loaves and coffeecakes use baking powder or baking soda for leavening agents andrequire little to no kneading. Fruits, nuts, oats, vegetables and spices can add flavor.

I got this information from Wikipedia, culinary facts and On Cooking.

These quick breads are delicious with a bowl of soup and a salad.

STEP BY STEP

HERB QUICK BREAD “This simple bread is especially good with soups and stews, but slices are also tasty alongside fresh green salads. The herbs make it a flavorful treat any time of the year.”

1 Loaf (16 slices) INGREDIENTS • • • • • • • •

3 c all-purpose flour 3 tbsp sugar 1 tbsp baking powder 3 tsp garlic herb seasoning 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp Italian seasoning 1 tsp onion powder 1 large egg, room temp.

• 1 c fat-free milk • 1/3 c canola oil

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DIRECTIONS 1 Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, whisk together first 7 ingredients. In another bowl, whisk together egg, milk and oil. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened.

2 Transfer to a 9x5-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 40-50 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool.

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PARMESAN ZUCCHINI BREAD “This loaf has a rugged, textured look that adds to its old-fashioned appeal. The mild Parmesan flavor nicely complements the zucchini, which adds bits of green color to every tender slice.”

1 Loaf (16 slices) INGREDIENTS • 3 c all-purpose flour • 3 tbsp grated parmesan cheese • 1 tsp garlic salt • 1 tsp garlic herb seasoning • 1/2 tsp baking soda • 2 large eggs, room temp.

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1 c buttermilk 1/3 c sugar 1/3 c butter, melted 1 c shredded, peeled zucchini 1 tbsp grated onion

DIRECTIONS 1 In a large bowl, combine the flour, cheese, salt, baking powder and baking soda. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, buttermilk, sugar and butter. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in zucchini and onion.

2 Pour into a greased and floured 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 1 hour.

Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

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By A.S. Elliott

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WHY WE CALL BRUNSWICK HOME Ed and Judy Carroll EBONY

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runswick County has been my home for all my life. I attended and graduated from Brunswick County Public Schools. Upon graduation from college in 1993, I returned home to help care for my grandmother who raised me. Ed and Judy Carroll celebrated 50 years together in 2019. Surrounded by family and friends at the Ebony Volunteer Fire Department, they were honored with congratulations and stories of joy as the guests all recalled how their lives have been impacted by Ed and Judy over the years.

Ed Carroll and Judy Thomas married on November 20, 1968 in South Hill, Virginia then promptly settled in Brunswick County.

The little rural town of Ebony, in a house right next door to Ed’s parents, proved the perfect spot. “Ed is in his element in Brunswick County.” Judy said of her husband of almost 53 years. Theirs has been a true partnership in the county with Judy working along side her husband to make a loving home and R.E Carroll Logging a robust, multi-generational business successful. Judy even did her part all while serving as the Ebony Postmaster from 1988 to 2004.

The Carrolls have always been a socially active family that

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revolved around the immense love of their two sons, Robby and Michael. Over the years, their property in Ebony has been a hive of motion with gardening, dirt bikes, go-carts, three wheelers, four wheelers, and one of the first TV satellite dishes in the area. That device, alone, surely increased the number of teenagers in the house in the mid 1980’s seeking to rock out to MTV. Family and friends always filled the house and even Ed’s shop. Many of the same group could also be found on the weekends joining Ed and Judy on Lake Gaston.

Ed has enjoyed time in his garage shop through the years, not only for the maintaining of his work equipment, but for the joy of classic cars. He loves old Chevrolet and has a 1968 Chevrolet Camaro and enjoys cruising around with Judy. Even though Judy still works mostly full time and Ed still helps out at R.E.Carroll Logging, they have the time now that Robby and Michael are helming the business that their parents incorporated in April of 1977 out of what Ed’s father started. Ed was just 18 when he began to push his father’s business forward into the future. A strong work ethic and living a good lifestyle are characteristics obviously passed onto their sons. It is reflected in how Robby and Michael chose to work for their father and raise their families close to Ebony. Robby and his wife CiCi have two children; daughter, Kirsten and son, Ashton. Michael and his wife Linsey have a daughter, Bayne.

The Carrolls have doted on those grandchildren and enjoy running the “grandparent” taxis service to assist in getting them to all the sports activities and events in which they participate. Ed and Judy have also enjoyed traveling around the country. Trips to Las Vegas and Lake Tahoe, as well as to their beach house in Nags Head mean this pair get to really reap the rewards of their hard work . But even though social media keeps them connected to everyone while on the road, Ed has to have some time in his Brunswick woods with his dog, Candy, hunting squirrels and Judy has to have time with those grandchildren. So even though the thrill of travel might pull them to all points of the compass, they always come home to Brunswick County. •

Plan to visit the Brunswick Byways Visitor Center

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he Brunswick Byways Visitor Center has numerous displays and information to share regarding Brunswick’s rich history, cultural heritage, and natural resources and will inform the traveling public about the county’s two Virginia Byways – Christanna Highway (Route 46) and Lake Gaston Byway (Highways 903/626).

Inside the center, visitors will find two and three-dimensional exhibits, graphics, artifact cases, hands-on interactive exhibits, an enlightening welcome video, as well as brochures and maps to help direct visitors to the county’s various attractions and amenities.

The visitor center has a gift shop, which offers Virginia is for Brunswick Stew Lovers merchandise including: T-shirts, coffee mugs, cooking aprons, Tervis tumblers and keychains.

Visitors will also find exhibits featuring several of our hometown celebrities such as Governor Albertis Harrison, Jr., Justice Cleo Powell, Susan Clarke Schaar, Bryant Stith, Darius Hargrove, Dominique Hardy, Henry Rice, the late Willie Wright and many more. The traveling public

and Brunswick citizens are encouraged to utilize the visitor center to welcome their families and guests to the area. The center is also a great place for local schools to engage students and staff by scheduling field trips to the center to educate youth about the many historical assets, recreational opportunities, and rich cultural heritage in Brunswick County.

The Brunswick Byways Visitor Center also serves as home to Brunswick’s first ever LOVEwork which was unveiled during a joint business afterhours event held in April 2019. The Brunswick County Board of Supervisors revealed the artwork while also encouraging visitors to stop and snap a photo with the LOVEwork on the lawn at the center to share with family and friends during their travels here in Brunswick County.

The Brunswick Byways Visitor Center is located at 13516 Christanna Highway, Lawrenceville, VA 23868. The visitor centers hours of operation are Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. To reach the Brunswick Byways Visitor Center call (434) 848-2728 and for additional information visit the following websites: www.brunswickco. com, www.visitbrunswickcova.com or follow on Facebook.•

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COURTHOUSE RAID DURING CIVIL WAR LEAVES RECORDS UNTOUCHED

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n May 15, 1864, Union General August V. Kautz and his cavalry division rode into Lawrenceville, the county seat. General Kautz and his men were at the time involved in a two week long expedition to destroy railroad bridges and depots throughout Southside Virginia to cut off the Confederate efforts to supply Petersburg and Richmond. They were on their way to Belfield on the Petersburg – Weldon Railroad.

Edward R. Turnbull, the clerk of the court, had heard that the raiders were approaching Lawrenceville and had decided to leave his office at the courthouse.

His office was just inside the front door of the courthouse on the right. Before he left, he covered county court records that were lying on a table with his Masonic apron.

About 20 minutes after he left the courthouse, a Union guard went to his house and handed him the apron. When Turnbull returned to the courthouse with his 13-year old-son Robert, he found his office a foot deep in scattered, ink soaked papers. Upon closer inspection,

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he found that the papers on the floor were blank pages torn the old register of births and deaths and from blank books.

None of the county records had been disturbed or damaged apparently because General Kautz or someone in the raiding party was a Mason himself and out or respect chose not to damage the records. All of the county records had been left intact from 1732 to the time of the raid. Brunswick was one of the few counties in the south that did not have court records destroyed during the Civil War. The story of how the court records were saved was recorded through a series of letters in 1915 between Robert Turnbull and Morgan P. Robinson, Archivist of the Virginia State Library.

General Kautz mentions the raid on Lawrenceville in his official report of his two week mission.

The courthouse is now a site on the Virginia Civil War Trails and an interpretive marker about the raid has been installed on courthouse square.•

About Brunswick County Brunswick County Flag

The official Brunswick County Flag was adopted by the Board of Supervisors in October 1974.

The flag is designed with the Brunswick County Coat of Arms in the center surrounded by tobacco and pine cones the leading resources of the county.

The dates on the flag represent the year the county government was formed and the year in which the flag was designed and adopted. Colors used in the flag are gold, red, kelly green, royal blue, brown, black and white. The Brunswick County Extension Homemakers Clubs financed the project.

A presentation ceremony for the flag was held on May 18, 1975 in the County Government Auditorium with the Honorable Albertis S. Harrison, Jr. giving the keynote address.

County Bird: Eastern Bluebird

The Eastern Bluebird (Sialia siallis) was proclaimed the official bird of Brunswick County by the Brunswick County Board of Supervisors on Dec. 21, 1988. Mr. Campbell Chambliss, made the request by asking the supervisors to adopt a resolution that states in part, “Therefore, Brunswick, the mother of many counties, with its lofty forest, lush pastures and slick cattle, fields of golden leaves, home of the Bulldogs and Brunswick Stew, and a sanctuary of ‘the bird that carries the sky on its back and the red of the freshly turned earth on its breast’ would honor and beautify itself by adopting the Eastern Bluebird as the bird symbol of our beautiful Brunswick County. By a unanimous vote, the Brunswick County Board of Supervisors adopted the resolution making the Eastern Bluebird the county bird.” The request was made to honor Meade Flinn of Alberta in recognition of his many years of untiring service and support of the Eastern Bluebird population.

Official Floral Emblem of Brunswick County: Flowering Dogwood On June 20, 2007, the Brunswick County Board of Supervisors adopted the inflorescence (flower) of the American Dogwood (Cornus florida) as the official county flower. The adoption was made on the recommendation of the emblem committee that was established by the supervisors in 2006. The blossom of the dogwood was chosen because of their abundance throughout the county and the beauty it provides in the spring when it blooms. The American Dogwood is native to eastern North America and is also the official flower of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

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