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Janet Blair
with colon cancer. on Sat-Feb 27, 3pm, at the FOP
Member Service Specialist
Lodge#36 Danville. Cost $10.00 per ticket. Donations
Office: (434) 432-2381 also welcomed Performances by Visionz of Praise, Kim
Fax: (434) 432-0416
COMMUNITY
Taylor, Clarnetta Tarpley and Bethany Hamlett. For tickets/
Toll Free (877) 484-5417 info contact Trina McLaughlin 434-334-8356 or by email
108 Reid Street
Events
trina@uniquelyexposed.ws
Chatham, VA 24531
janet.blair@vafb.com
FarmBureauAdvantage.com
American Legion State Bowling Tournament will be held
SPAGHETTI DINNER at American Legion Post 1097, 17
Feb. 27 & 28 at Riverside Lanes in Danville. Bowlers from
Fairfi eld Avenue, Danville, VA. $7.00 per plate, eat in or
AuthoRized independent Agent
across the state will compete. Come watch excellent com-
take out. Open to the Public, Fri-Feb 26, 5:30pm–until.
petitive bowling. Starts each day at 8:30
Spaghetti with meat sauce, salad, garlic bread, dessert and

beverage.

Is A 2010 Graduation

Baseball League Sign-ups Pittsylvania Co. Youth for Tun-

In Your Future?
stall area kids will be held Sat-Feb 27th in the basketball
Spaghetti Supper Fundraiser Sat-Mar 6, 5pm-7pm. Adults
lobby at Tunstall High School. 10:00a.m-4:00p.m. Ages
$6.00, Kids (11 & under) $3.00. Meal includes - spaghetti,
4-14
meatballs, bread, salad, dessert and drink. State Line

Baptist Church, 651 Holland Road, (corner or Holland and

Elizabeth St).
Call Adult & Career
Breakfast for former members of the Virginia National

Education Center
Guard. Cost $8.25 When: Sat-Feb 27, at 8AM at Mary’s

Diner. More info, please call Ronnie Emerson 434-822-
at 799-6471 Today
Special Service Join us on Sunday, Feb 28th at 10:30am
7303.
To Make It Happen!
at Crosspoint Assembly of God on 168 Arnett Blvd. In The

Sherwood Shopping Center. Pastor Kim Manning will be

the Guest Speaker. Following the service The Youth will be
Caregiver Support Group Tues-Mar 2, at Loyalton of Dan-
having a Spaghetti Fundraiser.
ville, 432 Hermitage Drive, 12Noon, Light Refreshments.

Facilitator: Barbara Wright 434-791-3180. Call Melanie

Vaughan 434-792-3700 ext. 237
Spring Vendor Blender Sat-Mar 6, 10am-2pm at Mt Her-

mon Courtyard Ballroom. Are you tired of winter? Stop

by and shop the new items being offered for Spring 2010!
Country Breakfast @ St. Mark P. H. Church, 58 E, Saturday,
Refreshments & Door Prizes.
Feb. 27th, 7-10am. Donations accepted for Bldg Fund.




omen’W s conference omen of Purpose: FW inding your
DANVILLE LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL now accepting
Gifts will be held at Kingdom Life Fellowship Church, 110
registrations for the 2010 season at All Star Sportsand
Exchange St., Suite C, behind the Pizza Hut on Riverside
Danville Parks and Recreation downtown through March
Dr., Danville on Sat., Feb. 27, 8 AM-12:30 PM (free). More
6th. Call Paul Shaip 434-822-2535. Forms are also avail-
info call after 5PM Lora 336-388-5740.
able online at www.danvillevalittleleague.com.

Shhhh!
Feeding the hungry every 4th Sunday including this Sun-
Feb.28 from 1:30p.m-3:00p.m at Jesus Team Ministries,
On a visit to the library I happened to notice a man and a
woman, both deaf, signing with intense gestures, apparently
220 Poplar St. Danville, Va 24540.
in a heated debate. The man said something; and the woman

seemed upset. She started signing her reply very fast, to the
point where the man couldn't understand a word; she also
Final Stew of the Year at Laurel Grove Vol. Fire & Rescue
signed in big, wide gestures, which is the equivalent of vol-
on Sat-February 27th 2010 at the fi re station. Community
ume.
breakfast from 7:00am-9:00am. Stew $4.50 a quart and
Finally, looking strained, her companion took her hands, "si-
ready at 10:00am. Pre-order by calling Sharon Strader
lencing" her. Then he signed, very small and slowly: "You don't
434-250-6809 have to shout, I'm not blind."


Gospel Concert at Faith Memorial Baptist Church, the
group Driven this Fri-Feb 26, at 7pm. At 7450 Martinsville
Hwy, Danville, VA. (located just past Dickie’s restaurant).
If you have any questions please contact the church offi ce
at 434-685-3622

Are Men Dogs?
Heart for orld EvW angelism Conference, Sun-Feb. 28th

through ed-MarW ch 3rd. Service Times: Sunday 10am-
That dog John Edwards lingers in the news like a
6pm, Monday-Wednesday 7pm. Victory Baptist Church,
small dead carcass that takes too long to decay. His
pitiful story reminds me of some ancient family history.
200 Golden Lane, Sutherlin/Ringgold, VA. Chad Branch,
It seems my youngest cousin had caught her husband
Pastor. Call 434-822-4212 for more information.
cheating and she was bringing her woes to our wise

grandmother.
The Piedmont Shopper’s Favorite Recipes

“Child, you gots to know that mens is dogs. They
In Honor of Black History Month - The Prospect Mis-
cain hep it; there’s something kindly off in them, makes
‘em crazy round a strange willing female. They nose
sionary Baptist Church, 812 Old Mayfi eld Rd, Danville,
Praise the Lard &
gets wide open, they stop thinking sense.” I remember
will celebrate Old Fashion Day on Sun-Feb 28th during
40 years ago thinking what she said was about right.
morning worship. Each person is asked to wear old fash-
“What you gots to fi gure, gal,” Grandmother
Pass the Biscuits
ion clothing. An Old Fashion Dinner will be served after
continued, “is ifen you feels better with him, warts and
morning worship. Everyone is invited.
all, or without him. He ain’t change.” Now, that’s the
part I’m not sure about. Can men change, and are all

men dogs to start with?

John Edwards is; Tiger oods is; Clinton wW as. Maybe
BROWN SUGAR ALMOND BARS
Ms. Lulu Roman, Gospel Music Legend, and star of the TV
most of us are if the “safe” opportunity presents itself.

show, Hee-Haw will appear at the Caswell County civic
But that does not make it right.
1/2 c. butter, softened
center in Yanceyville N. C. along with Perfect Heart, and
Some men claim their indiscretions aren’t so bad
because their hearts don’t get involved. “She didn’t
1/2 c. sifted powdered sugar
The Church Sisters on Sat-Mar 27. Tickets are available
mean anything to me; she was no threat to my family,
at Lifeway Family Book Store in Coleman Marketplace
just some fun, like an extra dessert I should not have
1 c. all-purpose fl our
and at Country Boys Market on 58 west in Ringgold for
had.”
3 tbsp. butter
$10.00, or at the door for $12.00. Children under 12 free.
Others say,” Yes, it’s not like when women cheat;
that’s a betrayal. She might even leave you for the other
1/2 c. packed brown sugar

dude. What we do is just sex, don’t mean nothing, just

3/4 tsp. lemon juice
physical pleasure.”
Pinto Bean Supper & Bake sale at Swansonville Pentecos-
My friends, that dog just won’t hunt. The pleasure is
3/4 c. sliced almonds
tal Holiness Church,16300 Mt. Cross Road, Sat-Feb.27th,
a selfi sh pleasure, one that risks putting those we love
through terrible pain; one that breaks hearts, destroys
3/4 tsp. vanilla
from 5:00-7:00pm. Meal includes: Pinto beans, fried
potatoes, slaw, cornbread, drink, and assorted cobblers
trust, undermines all that is wonderful about family,
and essentially exposes us as rotten human beings.
Cream together the 1/2 cup butter and powered sugar.
and banana pudding. Also will have hot dogs for kids and
What kind of fl eeting pleasure is worth all that?
Add fl our; mix well. Pat into ungreased 9x9x2 baking
adults who don’t prefer pinto beans. There will be a bake
And if men are dogs, let’s fi nd something positive
pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.
sale as well. ALL Donations will go to the people of Haiti
even in that. Cesar Millan, the TV Dog Whisperer, has
Melt remaining butter. Add brown sugar, lemon juice
and are tax deductible for 2009 if requested. Minimum
demonstrated that dogs can overcome bad habits. So to
those males who are dogs or have been dogs, we can
and 1 tbsp. water; bring to boiling, stirring constantly.
donation of $5.00/person is requested.
say it does not have to be a permanent condition.
Remove from heat; stir in almonds and vanilla. Spread

over crust. Bake 15 to 20 minutes more. Cool slightly. bleigg@aol.com
Cut in bars while warm. Makes 2 dozen.
Gospel Benefi t for Melvin Martin as he fi ghts his battle
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