Discover Southside May 2022

Discover 2022 EDITION IV

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CONTENTS

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OTTERBOTS COORDINATOR OF FUN

12

NO TRIAL TO CONNECT DOGS & THEIR OWNERS

16

SPRING BRINGS LIFE TO VIRGINIA

20

PBS “LIFE OF A MUSICIAN” TO BE FILMED IN DANVILLE

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DANVILLE OTTERBOTS: BIGGER, BETTER, BOTTER

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2022 DANVILLE OTTERBOTS SCHEDULE & ROSTER

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OTTERBOTS ADDS A BALLPARK SENSORY ROOM

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Otterbots Coordinator of Fun makes sure it happens Story by Zach McKnight Photos courtesy of the Danville Otterbots

• Pictured on opposite page: (Top) The Otterbots Coordinator of Fun Wyatt Sutton gets the crowd excited during on of the team’s home games. (Bottom) The Otterbots Coordinator of Fun Wyatt Sutton talks with a young fan.

If you went to a Danville Otterbots baseball game last season, you might be familiar with the name Wyatt Sutton.

Now, the Ringgold native will join the Otterbots front office as the coordinator of fun.

General Manager Austin Scher explains why he chose Sutton to be in this role.

“Wyatt is the heartbeat of the ballpark when the gates open; he’s the first face people see when they come in. He made sure games went off without a hitch and fans were always engaged. I knew I had to find a way to bring him in full-time.”

Scher would explain how he found Sutton.

“He applied for a few different roles, and it became clear he had the personality and the drive. He was the perfect fit,” he said.

“The growth from opening night to the end of the season was immeasurable. The things he did from the “Let’s go ‘bots” chant to leading the fans in crowd karaoke; he was a superstar from day one.”

Sutton says, “The Danville Otterbots were hiring for the game day staff. I originally wanted to do the mascot position, but Austin mentioned the on-field emcee. I didn’t see it and had no clue what they did, but I ended up getting the spot and had a great first season.”

Scher said this position has not been offered before by the Otterbots and also said Sutton’s most important piece with this new role is instead of him creating smiles during the game, he will be doing the same thing on a larger scale such as for a shirt, season tickets or in the community.

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field, but he will also have a more direct role in the direction and entertainment process.

Sutton said while he is not always outgoing, he feeds off of the energy of others.

“It’s pure adrenaline,” he says.

While the new position has come with nerves, Sutton wants to be as big of a piece of the community as possible.

“I want to be able to help the Danville Otterbots grow but also bring the community together and being baseball back,” he says.

Sutton would explain what makes everything he is doing worth it every day.

“My favorite part has got to be at the end of the night, when everyone is walking by and they say “Thank you.” or, “You make the games fun.” Maybe someone comes in when they had a fight with their spouse or an argument with their boss, knowing I can make an impact and make a difference for a few hours.”

Scher said the Otterbots would not be the same if he did not find Sutton.

“We knew we wanted to change the face of entertainment.

As soon as I talked to Wyatt, I knew he could take things to the next level immediately. I couldn’t imagine not having him on the field this year, having him here full-time. We created an atmosphere where every fan had something for them. We went from a baseball team to an entertainment center. We are an entertainment center with baseball being played.”

“This is just the start if a widely successful career for him,” he said.•

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NO TRIAL TO CONNECT DOGS & THEIR OWNERS Story and photos by Diana McFarland

Shown right (starting left): With 350 trial runs that day, the events moved quickly. Owners and their dogs wait on deck to begin their trial.

Scott Brown of Williamsburg takes a break between trials with his Shetland sheepdogs, Henry and Leo. Dogs rest and wait for their next trial.

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In a blink it’s over. It took around 45 seconds for dogs of all breeds — from tiny terriers to barrel-chested Dobermans — to complete the course. It wasn’t size that mattered, but rather speed, accuracy and the ability of owner and dog to communicate effectively and they navigated jumps, hurdles, tunnels and more.

For three days, owners and their dogs recently participated in agility trials at the Olde Dominion Agricultural Complex in Chatham. The Danville Kennel Club sponsors the event and participants were there to earn points toward an American Kennel Club title — as well as for a sense of connection.

“It’s about spending time with your dog. Doing things together,” said Wade Maki of Greensboro, N.C. who was there with his dog, Gkar.

Shown left: Faith Rich of Clayton, N.C. seems unruffled by her Doberman, Twitch’s, enthusiasm as he must pause for several seconds during the large dog agility trial held recently at Olde Dominion Agricultural Complex in Chatham.

Mary Oppermann of Clayton, N.C. goes through the small dog course with her border terrier, Beamer.

Border terrier Beamer prepares to jump a hurdle.

Beamer belongs to Mary Oppermann of Clayton, N.C.

Courses were designed by a dog’s shoulder height, which meant the smaller dogs competed on one course and the larger dogs on another. The larger dogs, to include border collies, Dalmatians, standard poodles and an Irish water spaniel, not only jumped hurdles, but had to navigate over a see-saw and an A-frame, sit and stay on a table — often breathlessly panting or barking —before explosively taking off again and finished by jumping through a tire.

The smaller dogs — lots of Shelties, a Corgi , a Papillon, several terrier breeds and more — leapt over hurdles, ran through tunnels and all had to make it through the weave pole obstacle — a series of vertical poles that the dog had weave in and out of correctly.

There could be no mistakes.

One dog, who became confused during the course, seemed to sense his owner’s disappointment at the end, as his head drooped as they walked out of the ring.

Other dogs seemed pleased with their performance, and one even leapt into his owner’s arms at the end of the trial.

The day included dogs that were rather new to agility, such as Gkar, who has been at it about a year and a half, said Maki.

Others were more accomplished, such as Little Boo, a fiveyear-old Norwich terrier who finished second in his breed in an American Kennel Club invitational and will compete in Westminster in June.

“We liked the sport so much that we got two more Norwich terriers,” said owner Jennifer Lee of Raleigh, N.C. During the trial, it’s up to the owner to communicate to the dog

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where to go next. Prior to the beginning of the trial, the owners are given time to walk the course and figure out how they will navigate the obstacles and where they will turn and signal their dogs.

When the dog arrives at the starting point, it’s his or her first time on the course.

If a dog makes a mistake, it’s probably because it got the wrong information from its handler, said Paige Wiseman with the Danville Kennel Club.

Christina Tracey of High Point, N.C. said it takes about a year or so to train a dog for an agility trial. It starts with teaching the dog how to handle the obstacles and the handler how to run the course and make the necessary turns and switches.

“You’re not just training the dog, you’re training the handler,” said Tracey.

Before the large dog trial, owners and handlers walked and jogged the course multiple times, practicing how they would turn after each obstacle and how to direct the hand signals their dogs used to navigate the course. During the trial, the owner runs along with the dog — and it moves fast.

“We go to the gym so we can run with the dogs,” joked Mary Opperman, who was there with her Border terrier, Beemer, from Clayton, N.C.

AKC agility trials can have six different categories, and each have different levels depending upon the dog’s experience, according to the American Kennel Club. It begins with novice and moves up to the highest level, excellent or master, where dogs have successfully completed the open level, which has 1618 obstacles. Dogs must be at least 15-months old to compete.

Henry, a shetland sheepdog from Williamsburg, has earned the master level and is now working on excellent, said his owner, Scott Brown. His other Shetland Sheepdog, Leo, is a master jumper and master agility champion.

Brown said it took about two years to get his dogs where he wanted them to be.

“It’s a gradual thing,” he said.

And Henry especially loves agility trials.

“He gets super excited,” said Brown.

Besides the awards and accolades — and the tasty treats after a trial — there is a more sublime reason to compete.

It allows an owner to develop a deep connection with their dog, she said.

For those interested in watching the dog agility trials, the Danville Kennel Club is hosting three more events at the Olde Dominion Agricultural Complex this year — June 24-26 and Dec. 2-4.•

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SPRING BRINGS LIFE TO VIRGINIA

Story by Adam Powell

A look into Southern Virginia’s Farmers Markets

Danville hosts its Farmers Market at The Crossing at the Dan, 629 Craghead Street with both indoor and outdoor booths. The new season begins May 7 and runs every Saturday through the end of October. Photo courtesy of the City of Danville.

Southside Virginia has long been home to many excellent farmers markets, which provide local residents with high-quality fruits and vegetables, home-grown by local farmers and gardening enthusiasts, as well as the best in locally-produced jams, jellies, baked goods, arts and crafts, all at affordable prices.

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shop during the week as well as on weekends at various points in the year.

Over the last decade, the Virginia Grown Farmers Market, located at the Olde Dominion Agricultural Complex at 19783 U.S. Highway 29 in Chatham, has been providing locals with top-quality goods. The covered open-air market features a wide variety of baked goods, hand-made crafts and fresh produce.

“I think they started doing the Farmers Market there (at the Olde Dominion Agricultural Complex) in 2011,” said John D. Harris,

For those interested in growing their own produce, or are simply in the market for flowers and plants, can find them in abundance at the Danville Farmers Market. Photo courtesy of the City of Danville.

Executive Director of the Olde Dominion Agricultural Foundation.

The Virginia Grown Farmers Market at the Olde Dominion Agricultural Complex is kicking off the new season on Saturday, May 7 with its May Day Bazaar, which is being held as part of the popular annual Hundred Mile Yard Sale that runs across the state of Virginia. The ODAC Farmers Market kicked off 2021 with the May Day Bazaar, and is once again hosting this special event to welcome the new season.

“As part of our Farmers Market experience, we’re going to have the May Day Bazaar, which will be on the 7th of May,” said Harris. “It’s a food and craft fair kind of thing. It takes place in our main facility, in conjunction with the Hundred Mile Yard Sale, which happens on Highway 29. The Hundred Mile Yard Sale goes from Charlottesville all the way to Danville.”

Following the May Day Bazaar on May 7, the Virginia Grown Farmers Market at the ODAC Complex on Highway 29 will be open on Fridays and Saturdays - Fridays from 4 -6. p.m., and Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. to noon. ODAC will start an official Farmers Market campaign, offering coupons and promotional items, starting on Memorial Day weekend.

At various times throughout the spring, summer and early fall months, visitors can expect to find a wide range of seasonal

items, all grown or handmade by local farmers and crafters, at the ODAC Farmers Market.

“The selection is according to the season,” Harris explained.

“The summer has its own seasons. At the beginning of the summer, you’re going to get some of the spring vegetables, like onions, lettuce, kale, that kind of thing. There will also be honey.

There’s meat products. It’s a pretty good variety of things. And as the summer goes along, then it will become more of the seasonal summer items like tomatoes, cantaloupes, watermelons, cucumbers, squash. And then by the time you get into September, you get into the late-summer type items. Still tomatoes, but also potatoes and that kind of stuff.”

The Olde Dominion Agricultural Complex and Olde Dominion Agricultural Foundation is proud to support this local Farmers Market in Chatham as a way not only to promote and assist local farmers, but also to promote sustainable local agriculture in the region.

“With the Agricultural Complex and the Agricultural Foundation, our mission is to support local agriculture,” Harris said. “Any kind of local product, we want it to show up out there at the Farmers Market. We want those local farmers to feel welcome. It’s a very inexpensive entry fee into that Farmers Market - we charge five SOUTHSIDE | DISCOVER MAGAZINE | 17

Danville City Councilman Sherman Saunders serves up hotdogs during the annual Make anville Shine Home Expo, which is held in conjunction with the opening of the Farmers Market. During the event, city council members serve free hot dogs to those who attend. Photo courtesy of the City of Danville.

dollars for the weekend to come and set up your items. We offer coupons during the summer as part of our promotional items, so that people can have an incentive to come out there and buy from our local farmers. We’re super farmer friendly. That’s our mission at ODAC is to ensure that the local agriculture community is supported.”

The Danville Farmers Market, which is located at The Crossing at the Dan at 629 Craghead Street in Danville, also kicks off the new season on Saturday, May 7 with its annual Opening Day. “We’re open every Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon from May through the end of October,” said Kenny Porzio, an official with Danville’s Parks and Recreation Department who serves as Manager of the Danville Farmers Market.

Operated by the Danville Parks and Recreation Department, the Danville Farmers Market has been a staple of the local community for over a century, and has been located at The Crossing at the Dan for the last quarter-century.

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has been in downtown Danville at this point for probably about a hundred years,” said Porzio. “It’s a social event. People love talking to the folks who are making or growing what they are buying. They can talk to them about how it was made, or what went into it. They like the social interaction with the vendors. And then for the local crafters and farmers, it’s a great marketplace for them to be able to come and sell their items.”

The Danville Farmers Market, similar to the Virginia Grown Farmers Market in Chatham at the Olde Dominion Agricultural Complex, hosts local farmers and crafters who personally grow or create the items they sell. All are local to Southside Virginia, and all are personally involved in creating or producing the items that they sell at the Market.

“This is a growers-only market,” Porzio explained. “So everything here must be made or grown by the seller. Some things people can expect to find here will be seasonal produce, honey, meats, jams, jellies, crafts, and baked goods. Local vendors and farmers, and everything is locally-made and locally-grown.”

The Olde Dominion Agricultural Complex in Chatham kicks off its Virginia Grown Farmers Market each year with its May Day Bazaar. The complex is located at 19783 U.S. Highway 29 in Chatham. Photo courtesy of Olde Dominion Agricultural Complex.

In addition to the Saturday Farmers Market at The Crossing at the Dan, there is also a Wednesday Farmers Market held in the months of July and August from 1-6 p.m. each week.

“That’s a much smaller market,” Porzio said of the midsummer Wednesday Farmers Market. “It usually has about eight to ten vendors every Wednesday in July and August.”

In recent years, local consumers had a third Farmers Market in the area - the Competition Alley Farmers Market in downtown Chatham. But the COVID-19 pandemic forced the closing of the Competition Alley Farmers Market.

“The Competition Alley Farmers’ Market was a fabulous project of Chatham First, a 501c3 nonprofit corporation comprised of volunteers dedicated to the threefold mission of enhancing quality of life for community members, supporting local businesses, and attracting tourists to our area,” explained Amy Davis, a representative of Chatham First and former director of the Competition Alley Farmers Market.

“Unfortunately, COVID killed our Farmers Market,” Davis

continued. “It was spatially prohibitive to hold the market in compliance with social distancing requirements. When mandates were relaxed and lifted in midsummer 2021, we tried to resurrect the market, but our vendors had moved on and we couldn’t get things re-kindled. We miss the market dearly - it was so great for the town.”

Despite the loss of the Competition Alley Farmers Market, the Farmers Markets at the Olde Dominion Agricultural Complex and The Crossing at the Dan live on, and are looking forward to thriving once again in 2022 with the support of the local community.

To learn more about the Olde Dominion Agricultural Complex in Chatham, as well as the Virginia Grown Farmers Market along U.S. Highway 29, call 434-432-8026. To learn more about the Danville Farmers Market at The Crossing at the Dan, call 434-797-8961. • SOUTHSIDE | DISCOVER MAGAZINE | 19

PBS “Life of a Musician” to be filmed in Danville Story and photos by Diana McFarland

Danville resident and musician Brandon Lee Adams is working on a PBS series featuring sit-down conversations with well-known musicians and will be filmed at various historic homes in the city.

Singer and songwriter Larry Cordle is one of several country music artists who will appear later this year in a PBS series to be filmed in Danville.

Danville resident Brandon Lee Adams, a singer and songwriter himself, is putting the series together, which will be filmed in various historic locations in downtown Danville.

Filming for episode three “Life of a Musician” was scheduled for April 8 at a historic home on Millionaire’s Row. Prior to filming, Adams and Cordle shot the breeze in Adams’ 1885 Victorian, also located in the Old West End. Although separated by age, Cordle and Adams both grew up in Lawrence County, Kentucky, so the conversation touched on childhood memories, such as corn cob fights and hoeing tobacco, to their shared experience with the intricacies of the music industry.

Over his more than 40-years in the business, Cordle has worked with such well-known artists as Ricky Skaggs, Garth Brooks, Tricia Yearwood and Reba McIntyre. Today, Cordle recently had the #6 song on the Bluegrass charts.

One of Cordle’s best-known songs, “Highway 40 Blues,” was recorded by Skaggs and released in 1983.

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on Blue Ridge PBS beginning this fall. Some episodes are in two-parts and the show can be expanded, depending on who agrees to appear, said Adams.

Adams said the format would be similar to his laid back conversation with Cordle that day in his living room, followed by a performance of three songs in selected historic homes in Danville.

Adams will also be offering two ticketed house concerts in May and June, with details to be released at a later date.

For the first season there are no rules, said Adams.

“We’re trying everything.”

Adams said he’s received assistance from the City of Danville, as well as the state, in putting this together. Sponsors include the Santa Cruz Guitar Company, Beyer Dynamic Microphones and Friends of the Old West End. Adams, who has appeared on the Grammy-nominated album, “Celebration of Life: Musicians Against Childhood Cancer,” released his first studio bluegrass album in 2014. He has also performed a duet with Jackson on “30 Long Years,” on the album “Time That I Was Leavin’” and released in 2018.

Adams has appeared as a guest artist on two Grammy winning albums and has worked with notables such as Jackson and Tony Rice.

Adams said he grew up listening to “the big names.”

“You just daydream,” he said of being a child in Kentucky strumming his thrift shop guitar.

“I never imagined I ‘d get to do any of this stuff,” said Adams.

Adams and his family moved to Danville in March 2020. He often performs at the Golden Leaf Bistro in Danville. •

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Shown above, from left, Otterbots team members are jubilant after a win. The Otterbots mascot, Scotter, keeps team spirits up during games. The Danville Otterbots strive to make the experience fun for the entire family.

Pictured on opposite page, A gorgeous summer sunset during an Otterbots 2021 season game.

The Danville Otterbots have added a new feature for fans this season — a Ballpark Sensory Room — designed to assist children with sensory sensitivities and their families enjoy Otterbots games and non-baseball ballpark events all year long.

Presented by The Hughes Center, the new sensory room will be equipped with cuddle swings, fidget boards, soft LED lights, wall-to-wall padding, uniquely textured rugs, sound-deadening headphones, comfortable chairs, sensory-friendly fidget toys and a blackout curtain. The curtain can be opened to reveal a window overlooking the Kids Zone, so parents can maintain a view of non-sensory averse siblings or friends during their time in the sensory room.

It will be located on the concourse in the right field Kids Zone.

“Since our first day in Danville, our goal has been to build a product and atmosphere that provides entertainment for every single member of our community, and every visitor to Danville and the Southside Virginia region,” said Otterbots general manager Austin Scher. “We took tremendous strides towards reaching that goal in our inaugural season, but we knew we still had work to do. By constructing a sensory room on the concourse, we are now able to provide opportunities for children and families with sensory aversions to enjoy the ballpark and have a space dedicate The Danville Otterbots may only have one season under their belts since the start of the Appalachian League last year, but even with that, team manager Austin Scher is already thinking bigger for the organization’s second season.

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“The biggest thing is year one was sprinting to the finish line, quick turnaround. This year, having an entire offseason, staff that know the area, promotional schedule. It’s going to be incredible.

It’s encapsulated in our 2022 rally cry: Bigger, Better, Botter.”

Since players won’t arrive until May 30th, Scher says it’s tough to say what the team’s biggest strengths and weaknesses are.

However, he did name a few players who could make a big impact: Tyler Judge, Brock Tibbitts, Ty Acker, Conner Dykstra and RJ Johnson.

“I think up and down there are people that can have monster seasons,” said Scher. “The biggest strength is going to be continuity. The best thing about the league as a whole is it’s a developmental league. These guys have been on MLB draft boards, playing in front of scouts, playing high-level college ball.”

Scher did not list specific goals the team has, but instead called what the team does “community first.”

“Everything we do is community first,” he said. “We put baseball and softball back in the schools and encouraging students to stay active. Everything we do is community based. When we get to the end of the game and 40,000 leave with a smile, that’s the biggest thing.”

On Sept. 25, 2020, Major League Baseball officials announced the Appalachian League would transition from its role as an MLB-affiliated minor league to a collegiate summer baseball league. The Chatham Star-Tribune followed it, and in a previous article, it states the league “became a part of the Prospect De-

velopment Pipeline, a collaborative effort between the MLB and USA Baseball that establishes a player development pathway for amateur baseball players in the United States, and will be a part of the identification and development process for the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team and other future national teams.”

To start the new league, the 10 teams decided to undergo the process of changing their names and logos to incorporate symbols and images necessary to their respective local communities, to be adopted before the 2021 season.

The Otterbot name is a combination of nature and machine.

The otter was chosen because it symbolizes the Dan River — not just the wildlife, but also the river’s historic importance to the Dan River Region as a prelude to prosperity, convoying jobs and culture to the city. The robot, which team owner Ryan Keur said marks the first robotic mascot in all of Minor League Baseball, encompasses the region’s role as a leader in STEM education, pointing to the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research and the Danville Science Center.

Going into next season, Scher said one of the games to watch for is the rivalry game with the Burlington Sock Puppets. According to Scher, the Sock Puppets are the Otterbots’ biggest rival.

With similar promotional mindsets, banter back and forth, Scher says it’s a cannot miss game.

However, the biggest thing for the Otterbots is not improving on the team’s 29-24 record from last year, but on providing entertainment and helping the roster along the way.

“It’s good to win ballgames, but the biggest thing is providing affordable family entertainment, helping develop every one of 32 members on our roster on a personal and professional manner” Scher said. “We ended last season as the hottest team in the league. I do know the league as a whole is incredibly talented, but we have to wait and see when the guys hit the field what things look like. Ideally, we go 58-0 but knowing if we’re having fun and people leaving the ballpark with a smile is a highly suc-

cessful season.”

In the east division, the teams consist of the Pulaski River Turtles, Princeton WhistlePigs, Danville Otterbots, Bluefield Ridge Runners and the Burlington Sock Puppets.

For the west division, you will see the Greeneville Flyboys, Elizabethton River Riders, Bristol State Liners, Kingsport Axmen and the Johnson City Doughboys.

The Otterbots open their season on June 2 against the Bluefield Ridge Runners. d to ensuring that their enjoyment is comprehensive.”

The Hughes Center partnered with the Otterbots to outfit the space with appropriate activities and infrastructure to accommodate all levels of need. Materials were provided in-part by Columbia Forest Products, and construction was completed by Otterbots spring ballpark operations intern, United States military veteran and civil engineer, Luca Cicilese.

“The Hughes Center is excited to partner with the Otterbots to create this awesome addition to the baseball stadium,” said Alison Waymouth, director of business development for The Hughes Center. “The sensory room will be another piece of inclusion added to the park that welcomes and supports everyone in our local community while also extending a warm welcome to surrounding areas. Our goal is to have an outlet for all to have a positive, relaxing and accommodating experience. The noise and excitement at a game can be overwhelming, but the sensory room offers a place to reset and make it more enjoyable and accessible for everyone.”

Danville’s American Legion Field will be the first park in the Appalachian League to have a dedicated sensory-friendly room inside the gates, and one of few in non-MLB ballparks. The Otterbots join the Brooklyn Cyclones, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders and Rochester Red Wings as non-MLB ballparks to have a sensory room on-site. • SOUTHSIDE | DISCOVER MAGAZINE | 23

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Miami, FL

Florida International

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11/22/2001

Miami, FL

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5/9/2002

Kennesaw, GA

Wofford

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11/14/2002

Waxhaw, NC

UNC Wilmington

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200

21

8/10/2000

Palm Beach Gardens, FL

New York University

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Miami, FL

Florida International

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Raleigh, NC

Catawba Valley CC

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260

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Tampa, FL

Grambling State

Sophomore

Pineiro, Joel

R/R

6’1’’

196

19

4/7/2003

Pinecrest, FL

Florida International

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220

20

8/14/2001

Iowa, LA

LSU Eunice

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R/R

6’4’’

190

20

4/12/2002

Leesburg, VA

Longwood

Sophomore

Slaton, Cooper

R/R

6’4’’

220

19

8/27/2002

Alexander City, AL

Central Alabama CC

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R/R

6’3’’

195

19

6/10/2002

Bradenton, FL

Manatee-Sarasota

Sophomore

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R/R

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Castle Pines, CO

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230

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George Mason

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190

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12/20/2002

Tarzana, CA

Northwestern

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210

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10/4/2002

Lebanon, OH

Indiana

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L/R

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185

Howell, Jackson

L/R

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Keighran, Patrick

R/R

Lanowitz, Corbin

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Holtsville, NY

George Washington

Freshman

195

19

6/4/2002

Fuquay-Varina, NC

UNC Wilmington

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6’2’’

205

19

11/10/2002

Burlingame, CA

San Francisco

Freshman

L/R

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190

20

5/2/2002

Stokesdale, NC

UNC Asheville

Freshman

Law, Trey

L/R

5’11’’

175

21

6/2/2000

Camp Hill, PA

Youngstown State

Sophomore

Murphy, Cam

R/R

5’11’’

180

21

9/26/2000

Louisburg, NC

UNC Wilmington

Sophomore

Relaford, Jevin

S/R

5’10’’

170

20

10/8/2001

Jacksonville, FL

Santa Fe College (FL)

Freshman

Bradshaw, Connor

L/R

6’3’’

175

Carr, Ryan

R/R

6’0’’

Garcia Jr, Henry

R/R

Ibanez, RJ

Outfielders 21

6/1/2001

New Rochelle, NY

Pepperdine

Sophomore

183

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9/16/1999

Saddle River, NJ

New York University

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6’2’’

200

19

2/24/2003

Burlingame, CA

San Francisco

Freshman

R/R

6’0’’

170

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Burlingame, CA

San Francisco

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Johnson Jr, Reginald

L/L

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180

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7/16/2003

Burlingame, CA

San Francisco

Freshman

Savoy Jr, Keith

R/R

6’2’’

175

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5/15/2003

Burlingame, CA

San Francisco

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Otterbots adds a Ballpark Sensory Room Story by Zach McKnight Photo courtesy of the Danville Otterbots

• Shown at right, the Otterbots have added a sensory room to its list of amenities and is designed for children with sensory sensitivities and their family.

The Danville Otterbots have added a new feature for fans this season — a Ballpark Sensory Room — designed to assist children with sensory sensitivities and their families enjoy Otterbots games and non-baseball ballpark events all year long.

Presented by The Hughes Center, the new sensory room will be equipped with cuddle swings, fidget boards, soft LED lights, wall-to-wall padding, uniquely textured rugs, sounddeadening headphones, comfortable chairs, sensory-friendly fidget toys and a blackout curtain. The curtain can be opened to reveal a window overlooking the Kids Zone, so parents can maintain a view of non-sensory averse siblings or friends during their time in the sensory room.

It will be located on the concourse in the right field Kids Zone.

“Since our first day in Danville, our goal has been to build a product and atmosphere that provides entertainment for every single member of our community, and every visitor to Danville and the Southside Virginia region,” said Otterbots general manager Austin Scher. “We took tremendous strides towards reaching that goal in our inaugural season, but we knew we still had work to do. By constructing a sensory room on the concourse, we are now able to provide opportunities for children and families with sensory aversions to enjoy the ballpark and have a space dedicated to ensuring that their enjoyment is comprehensive.”

The Hughes Center partnered with the Otterbots to outfit the space with appropriate activities and infrastructure to accommodate all levels of need. Materials were provided in-part

by Columbia Forest Products, and construction was completed by Otterbots spring ballpark operations intern, United States military veteran and civil engineer, Luca Cicilese.

“The Hughes Center is excited to partner with the Otterbots to create this awesome addition to the baseball stadium,” said Alison Waymouth, director of business development for The Hughes Center. “The sensory room will be another piece of inclusion added to the park that welcomes and supports everyone in our local community while also extending a warm welcome to surrounding areas. Our goal is to have an outlet for all to have a positive, relaxing and accommodating experience. The noise and excitement at a game can be overwhelming, but the sensory room offers a place to reset and make it more enjoyable and accessible for everyone.”

Danville’s American Legion Field will be the first park in the Appalachian League to have a dedicated sensory-friendly room inside the gates, and one of few in non-MLB ballparks. The Otterbots join the Brooklyn Cyclones, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders and Rochester Red Wings as non-MLB ballparks to have a sensory room on-site. • 28 | DISCOVER MAGAZINE | SOUTHSIDE

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Danville Concert Association P.O. Box 11284, Danville

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

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

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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

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434-799-5215 434-799-5215

434-799-5215

434-799-5215 434-836-7629 carlsmail1@comcast.net 434-432-7736 recreation@pittgov.org 434-656-8036 434-799-5150 434-799-5215 434-432-7736 recreation@pittgov.org 434-724-7342 434-799-5215 434-799-5150

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

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434-799-5215 434-432-7736 recreation@pittgov.org 434-799-5215 434-432-7736 434-799-5215 540-565-0222 434-927-5199 steve@smithmountainstables.com 540-985-2587 434-572-4947 info@southbostonspeedway.com 434-793-2582 golfsouthernhills@gmail.com 434-799-0142 434-432-7736 recreation@pittgov.org 434-822-7700 info@VIRnow.com 804-367-1000 434-432-7736 recreation@pittgov.org 434-799-5150

Schools

PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY www.pcs.k12.va.us

PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY

Alternative School

434-432-8185

Brosville Elementary School

434-685-7787

Chatham Elementary School

434-432-5441

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

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

Superintendent: Dr. Mark R. Jones P.O. Box 232, Chatham

434-432-2761

Dan River Middle School

434-822-6027

Dan River High School

434-822-7081

434-432-9418

Gretna Elementary School

434-630-1808

Banister District: Willie Fitzgerald, interim 473 Mill Creek Rd., Chatham

Gretna Middle School

434-656-2217

Gretna High School

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

434-656-2246

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

John L. Hurt Elementary School

434-324-7231

Kentuck Elementary School

434-822-5944

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

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

Mt. Airy Elementary School

434-630-1816

Pittsylvania Career & Technical Cntr

434-432-9416

Dan River District: Kelly H. Merricks 2795 Loop Rd., Keeling

434-793-0072

Southside Elementary School

434-836-0006

Stony Mill Elementary School

434-685-7545

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

Tunstall Middle School

434-724-7086

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

Tunstall High School

434-724-7111

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

Twin Springs Elementary School

434-724-2666

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

Union Hall Elementary School

434-724-7010

Westover District: Kevin Mills 2514 Franklin trnpk, Danville

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

School Board

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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: Keisha Averett

kaverett@mail.dps.k12.va.us

Dr. Philip Campbell

pcampbell@mail.dps.k12.va.us

Tyrell Payne

tpayne1@mail.dps.k12.va.us

Charles McWilliams

cmcwilliams@mail.dps.k12.va.us

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).

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: Clearance Monday

CHATHAM TOWN COUNCIL

Chatham-Blairs District: Robert “Bob” Warren

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

Banister District: Jessie Barksdale, Vice Chairman 1604 Abbot Pl., Chatham

434-334-6373 jessie.barksdale@pittgov.org

Callands-Gretna District: Darrell Dalton 921 Terry Rd., Gretna

434-334-6377 darrell.dalton@pittgov.org

Dan River District: Tim Chesher 3101 Rocksprings Rd., Ringgold

434-334-6376 tim.chesher@pittgov.org

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

Staunton River District: Tim W. Dudley

434-770-3692 Tim.Dudley@pittgov.org

Robert B. Thompson P.O. Box 231, Chatham, VA

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

Tunstall District: William “Vic” Ingram 1301 Deercrest Ln., Danville

434-770-3921 Vic.Ingram@pittgov.org

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

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

Westover District: Ronald Scearce

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

Matt Bell

mbell@chatham-va.gov

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

941-740-0268

County Administrator: Clearance Monday County Attorney: J. Vaden Hunt, Esq.

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

Interim Treasurer/Clerk: Kelly Hawker 434-432-7720 vaden.hunt@pittgov.org

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

Vice Mayor: Dianne Jennings P.O. Box 762, Gretna

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

Town Council Members:

James Buckner 125 Eden Plc., Danville

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

Michael L. Bond P.O. Box 558, Gretna

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

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

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

Mike Burnette P.O. Box 1227, Gretna

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

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

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

Deborah Moran P.O. Box 630, Gretna

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

Sherman Saunders 115 Druid Ln., Danville

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

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 Bryant Hood 876 Stokes St., Danville

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

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Interim Town Manager: Keith Motley 434-656-6406, keith.motley@townofgretna.org Town Clerk/Treasurer: Patsy Thompson Budd Town Attorney: Michael Turner

434-656-3989

STATE SENATE Frank M. Ruff

HURT TOWN COUNCIL P.O. Box 760, Hurt •(434) 608-0554

*Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Hurt Town Hall.

Mayor: Gary K. Hodnett

gary.hodnett@townofhurtva.gov

Vice Mayor: Shirley M. Barksdale-Hill

shirley.barksdale-hill@townofhurtva.gov

Town Council Members: E. Collin Adams Jr.

collin.adams@townofhurtva.gov

Christopher “Luke” Perdieu Kathy Haymore-Keesee

kathy.keesee@townofhurtva.gov

Gary Poindexter

gary.poindexter@townofhurtva.gov

Donney Johnson

donney.johnson@townofhurtva.gov

Clerk: Kelsie Sligh Treasurer: Ellen Brumfield Public Works Coordinator: Joseph Smith

UNITED STATES CONGRESS Senators: The Honorable Mark R. Warner 459-A Russell Senate Office Bldg., Washington, D.C.

202-224-2023

The Honorable Tim Kaine 388 Russell Senate Office Bldg., Washington, D.C.

202-224-4024

308 Craghead St., Ste. 102A, Danville

434-792-0976

House of Representatives: The Honorable Bob Good

Pocahontas Bldg., Room #E505, Senate of Virginia, P.O. Box 396, Richmond

804-698-7515

P.O. Box 332, Clarksville

434-374-5129

William M. Stanley district20@senate.virginia.gov Pocahontas Bldg., Room #E504, Senate of Virginia, P.O. Box 396, Richmond

804-698-7520

P.O. Box 96, Glade Hill

540-721-6028

VIRGINIA HOUSE OF DELEGATES Les Adams Member Since: 2014 R - Counties of Henry (part) and Pittsylvania (part), City of Martinsville 16th District Capital Office 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

1213 Longworth HOB, Washington, D.C.

202-225-4711

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

20436 Lynchburg Hwy, Suite F, Lynchburg, VA

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

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

Central Accounting

434-432-7743

Clinic-Chatham

434-432-7232

Commissioner of Revenue

434-432-7940

Clinic-Gretna

434-656-1266

Community Policy/Management

434-432-8371

County Administrator

434-432-7710

GOVERNMENT TELEPHONE LISTINGS

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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