Evince Magazine October 2015 by Andrew Brooks Media Group

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Editor’s Note

Isn’t that the most beautiful cover picture Evince has ever had? Minutes before Jeanette Williams arrived for the photo shoot and Michelle Dalton set up the camera, Mother Nature watered the wildflowers and cleared the air with a downpour. Then she stopped the rain, just for us, and painted a brilliant blue sky. That is collaboration at its best! On page 3, you can read about the woman sitting among the flowers, Jeanette Williams: Singing Around the World and Now at Home. She and the Brosville Fire Department are working together for a special concert that you are invited to attend. Clarissa Knight, also pictured on the cover, and the Danville Historical Society are partnering on community events for the 150th anniversary celebration of High Street Baptist Church. See page 6. In The Wine Spot on page 25, Dave Slayton writes about the tasty results when wine makers collaborate. These people make collaboration look easy. That’s not always the case. In fact, Linda Lemery says It Floored Us – a humorous look at a team of two trying to finish a DIY project. See page 28. Maybe if the right words are used, teamwork would be easier. Read Carollyn Peerman’s Multiply Friends with Tactful Words on page 22 and Kim Clifton’s What I Meant to Say on page 9. Of course, there’s more: fiction, book reviews, recipes, poetry, eating healthy, Hometown Tour photos, preparing for winter, getting fit ideas, deerresistant gardening tips, and more. Thinking about the group effort that it takes to create this magazine each month, you could say Evince is the epitome of collaboration. We hope you will enjoy our efforts.

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October Contents

Editor’s Note Jeanette Williams Singing Around the World and Now at Home by Joyce Wilburn She Said He Said / The Fear of Winter by Dena Hill & Larry Oldham The Voice of Readers Clarissa Knight / Playing Music & Celebrating History by Joyce Wilburn First Baptist Church & Its Offspring High Street Baptist & Loyal Baptist by Kathryn Davis Spotting Exceptional Customer Service by Kristina Barkhouser Second Thoughts / What I Meant to Say by Kim Clifton The Two Women / Fiction by Telisha Moore Leigg Food for Thought Who Wins the Blue Ribbon for Healthy Fair Food by Stephanie Ferrugia Memories of a Caswell County Fair by Mack Williams Let Me See You Squat by Ciji Moore Calendar Clips Calendar Behind Closed Doors by Patrice D. Wilkerson Oh Dear, There Are Deer in My Garden by Archer McIntire Multiply Friends with Tactful Words by Carollyn Peerman Book Clubbing / Scalawag: A White Southerner’s Journey through Segregation to Human Rights Activism a review by Diane Adkins Calling All Book Lovers by Elaine Day More Book Reviews at the DPL by Trena Taylor Wine Spot / A Collaboration by Wine Makers Produces Award-Winning Rosé by Dave Slayton Where Can I Find an Evince? What’s Happening in the PCP Libraries Reﬂecting Forward / Collaboration: It Floored Us by Linda Lemery Around the Table Apple Cinnamon Scones by Annelle Williams Photo Finish

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Evince Magazine Page 3 a hotel so we drove straight through. After the gig in Buffalo, we were exhausted,” she explains. As the group continued on their homeward journey, one of the young musicians in the back of the van started teasing Jeanette. She continues, “He was picking on me in a fun way. I turned around and gave him one of those ‘mother looks.’ The other musician glanced at him and said, ‘She’s had enough of you.’ I immediately thought – that’s a great song title!” Her fans agreed and the song has become one of their favorites.

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Jeanette Williams

Singing Around the World and Now at Home by Joyce Wilburn

hen music lovers around the globe hear internationally celebrated and recognized SPBGMA* Vocalist of the Year Jeanette Finney Williams sing for the ﬁrst time, sometimes the question is, “How can such a big voice come from such a small person?” The successful musician and songwriter, who grew up on a Berry Hill Road tobacco farm a few miles from Danville quips, “I had ﬁve older brothers. I had to be loud!” As Jeanette describes life with her parents and seven siblings, scenes from The Sound of Music come to mind. Mom and Dad supplied the soundtrack by tuning in to country and gospel music on the radio and singing in the choir at Harmony United Methodist Church (an appropriate name for this musical family’s place of worship). Two of her brothers pursued careers in music after reaching adulthood. Jackie, who is now a Professor of Theatre at Averett University, was often cast in singing and dancing roles in high school and college. Brother

John played bass and sang for Trebuchet, a classic rock band, and currently writes and sings. “I used to practice singing in front of a mirror using my curling iron as a microphone,” Jeanette laughs, adding, “I was painfully shy and didn’t want anyone to see me.” That all changed in 1988 when Jeanette was invited to be in the cast of a mock Grand Ole Opry fundraiser for a local school and she met Johnny Williams, the man who would become her husband in 1991. “In that show, I was Patsy Cline and Emmylou Harris,” she says and a warm smile spreads across her face. “Johnny appeared as Hank Williams, Sr. and Bill Monroe. I like to tell people that Patsy met Hank, fell in love, and married.” She credits her husband of 24 years with introducing her to bluegrass music. “I had a little bit of exposure to bluegrass before that, but not a lot. Then I joined his band, Clearwater, as a tenor singer,” she says. Eventually, the band’s name changed to the Jeanette Williams Band to distinguish it from another bluegrass group with the name of Clearwater. Ten years ago, she

started playing stand-up bass in addition to being the lead vocalist. The popularity of the Jeanette Williams Band grew as relationships developed with radio stations and DJs. Releasing a solo CD, Cherry Blossoms in the Springtime, on the Doobie Shea Record label in 1999 proved to be a turning point in her career. “That’s when we became known internationally. All the pieces fell into place. We traveled throughout Europe four times, on four bluegrass-themed cruises, and throughout Canada and the United States,” she says. After a reflective pause, Jeanette adds, “It’s a blessing to be able to experience these things and to work at something I love.” Part of the singer-songwriter’s job is finding topics for lyrics. That isn’t difficult for Jeanette; everyday life usually provides the inspiration. To illustrate, she tells the back story of Enough of You. “The band was traveling from north of Toronto, Canada, to Buffalo, New York, and had planned to stop somewhere overnight, but we couldn’t find

Jeanette is planning to sing that song and many others with the band on Saturday, October 31, at the Bachelors Hall Fire Department, 1301 Berry Hill Road. She hopes you’ll be there for the dinner and concert fundraiser for the BHFD. You don’t want to miss the small woman with the big voice that has been heard around the world -- and now at home. • Jeanette’s recent recognitions include the 2006 and 2009 International Bluegrass Music Association Award for Recorded Event of the Year (with the Daughters of Bluegrass), the 2007 Chris Austin Songwriting Contest at MerleFest and the 2008 International Acoustic Music Awards Songwriting Contest. • Another member of the musical Finney family is Jeanette’s nephew, Jesse Finney, who plays drums for Triad-based band, Megan Doss. • Tickets for the Bachelor Hall Fire Department beneﬁt dinner are $7.00 and will be sold at the door. Dinner begins at 5:00 p.m. and includes pinto beans, ﬁxings, cornbread, dessert, tea or lemonade. There is no admission charge for the concert that starts at 7:00 p.m. but donations will be accepted. Bring a lawn chair. For more information, call 434.489.8080 or email grasstank@mindspring.com. • Copies of Jeanette’s new solo release If I Could Stop the World, which was recorded in Nashville, will be available at the concert and at www.jeanettewilliams.com. *The Society for the Preservation of Blue Grass Music of America (SPBGMA) presented Jeanette with the Female Vocalist of the Year Award at their annual conventions in Nashville in 2009, 2012, 2013.

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The Fear of Winter

I would say that all the money I planned to spend on your birthday will now be spent on winterizing our home. The winter jobs are now becoming as numerous as the summer jobs. I thought after the summer months were gone, we could settle down and rest. We could even plan some trips and take life easy for awhile. Since when did we start following the Almanac or counting how many nuts the squirrels are hiding in the yard?

by Dena Hill

October is a very busy month. I need you to clear your schedule so we can prepare for winter. The Farmers’ Almanac* is warning us that it’s going to be a very cold and snowy season. There was also talk about squirrels gathering nuts and rabbits running rampant or some other weather-predicting folklore that may or may not be true. I don’t want to take any chances, therefore: You need to call the chimney sweeper and ask him to come and clean our chimney.

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She said He Said

You need to learn how to use the chain saw on all of the dead limbs in the back yard. I know I bought the saw but I’m afraid of it and besides, it’s man’s work, and we are almost out of wood. I’ve been stockpiling kindling like my brother-inlaw instructed me to do.

We’ve had enough limbs blow off the trees this summer to keep the whole city burning with wood. I can’t cut wood and I don’t know any woodcutters, therefore, I’m Photo by thinking we Michelle Dalton Photography. will wrap up in blankets and snuggle this winter.

You should buy extra groceries each week in case we are stuck in the house by a blinding snow storm. You need to buy a new snow shovel because I believe I wore out the last one we had by using it to spread mulch around the trees. You should probably buy some covers for our cars. We don’t want the paint to be ruined by ice, hail or snow. You can also buy some booties for the dog and maybe a winter coat for her to wear when she goes outside. You might want to look into buying some muffs, gloves, a hat, and an overcoat for yourself. (I haven’t looked downstairs this year to see if you can wear last year’s winter coat.) Oh, I almost forgot to remind you. Don’t forget that my birthday is in October.

I can probably clean the chimney with a broom or I will use that new vacuum cleaner you bought this summer.

If you look in the cabinets, you’ll see that there is no way we can put more groceries in them, however, don’t get any ideas about building new cabinets. It would be just as easy to borrow a snow shovel from the neighbors as it would be to buy one, therefore, saving us more money. To cover the cars, why can’t we take some of the clothes from one of your ﬁve closets and wrap them around the cars at night? The dog will be ﬁne. God gave her a natural coat and if He wanted her to have booties, He would have put more fur on her feet. As for replacing my coat, I’m use to the one I have. After all, it is the same one that I’ve been wearing since high school, but don’t think that just because my birthday is in October I’m hinting for a new coat.

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The Voice of Readers To the Editor: I just wanted you all to know that Second Thoughts – Flying by the Seat of My Pants (page 9) in the September issue was hilarious! I could not quit laughing and you need to put more stories like that one in every issue. I could hardly ﬁnish reading it because I was laughing so hard. It was great! A Faithful Reader Thank you for taking the time to call and leave a message. Our writers are volunteers so your praise is the only pay they receive. To the editor: I so enjoyed reading the September international edition of Evince and was honored to be part of it through the “Communicating with Words Letters must contain the writer’s name, address and phone number. Letters may be edited for space or style. Submission constitutes permission to use.

Tell us what you think. Email your comments to joycewilburn@gmail.com or send mail to Evince Editor, 753 Main Sreet, Suite 3, Danville, VA 24541. If you missed any of the stories mentioned above, they are still available at www.evincemagazine.com.

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and Notes” article. As I prepare to move back to music ministry in Japan, I am pleased to announce that “Then Sings My Soul” my ﬁrst live piano CD, can now be purchased at River District Artisans. Whether you’re interested in the CD or not, they have a wonderful selection of locally crafted goods and artwork. I encourage all Evince readers to go down to 411 Main Street and take a look! Sincerely, Ellie Honea It was a pleasure working with you on the story. We wish you safe travels and wonderful experiences as you embark on your next music ministry in Japan. I agree with you about the beautiful things at River District Artisans. If you missed the story about it in Evince, go to www.evincemagazine.com February 2015 issue page 3, Sarita Guesler & River District Artisans.

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larissa Knight no longer works as the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources for Pittsylvania County Schools nor teaches music to middle-school and high-school students. The skills needed for those jobs, however, are coming in handy now as she completes her 45th year as organist at High Street Baptist Church and helps organize its 150 Anniversary Celebration. Although Clarissa has been playing music at the historic site for decades, her relationship with the church began as a very young child, when she sat in the balcony of the packed building 52 years ago and heard Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. speak at the height of the civil rights movement in Danville. “My mom was a teacher and she knew it was important for us to hear that important, famous person,” she recalls on a recent Sunday after services. It wasn’t until Clarissa was a teenager in the 1970s that she returned to the church. “I was a junior at Chatham High School and the school nurse invited me to play for Palm Sunday services,” she says, noting that she was a last-minute substitute. Her reaction to seeing the church’s beautiful sanctuary when she arrived for practice still brings a chuckle. “I thought I was Dorothy and had walked into Oz!” she laughs, referring to the 1939 movie. “Most AfricanAmerican churches in the County were very small and the only instruments we had were pianos. When I walked in and saw that organ and the size of the church, I was in awe.” Nothing intimidated the talented teenager, however. “Some church members felt I was too young, but most people were receptive and knew I was serious about my music,” says the Stratford College graduate, who has a bachelor’s degree in applied music and a music education certiﬁcate from the University of North Carolina in Greensboro. Clarissa’s talents were noted by a former pastor when he asked her to organize the 150th Anniversary Celebration of the founding of High Street Baptist Church. (See article to right.) Using the leadership skills she learned while obtaining a master’s degree in supervision and administration from the

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University of Virginia and 36+ years of experience in school administration, Clarissa and the 125 members of the church, including husband George and son Micah, have planned four community events in October. There will be a dramatic presentation of the church’s history directed and produced

by Fred Motley, a banquet honoring civil rights leaders, an opening of a civil rights exhibit, a presentation by an author and, of course, Clarissa will be playing the organ. • Friday, October 2: Beginning at 7:00 p.m., a free dramatization will take the audience from

First Baptist Church & Its Offspring

High Street Baptist & Loyal Baptist by Kathryn Davis

In 1834, Danville was considered a thriving village with nearly a thousand residents. There were only two organized congregations in town at that time, the Presbyterians, who continue today as First Presbyterian Church, and the Methodists, whose membership gave rise to two successor churches, Main Street Methodist and later Mt. Vernon UMC. There were several Baptist churches in Pittsylvania County. Twenty-ﬁve members of these Baptist churches felt a need to extend the Baptist presence

into Danville, so they left their home churches and became the charter members of First Baptist Church in Danville. Seventeen of those charter members came from Head of Birch Creek Baptist Church that is known today as Kentuck Baptist. Among them were three servants/slaves named Lucinda, Mary, and Richard. As time passed and First Baptist Church grew, more and more members brought their slaves/servants. By 1852, the congregation included 81 black

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the beginning of High Street Baptist Church at First Baptist Church on Main Street to its present location at 630 High Street. Included will be High Street’s prominence in the civil rights movement when Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke there in 1963 and the signiﬁcance of the pipe organ that was destroyed by a wind storm in 1995. Saturday, October 10: A banquet starting at 6:00 p.m. will honor civil rights leaders and will be moderated by the Reverend Thurman Echols. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased by calling 434.251.2047. Deadline is October 5. Sunday, October 11: The Reverend Wesley McLaughlin will be the guest minister at the 11:00 a.m. service followed by the opening of a civil rights exhibit and reception. High Street Baptist Church partnered with the Danville Historical Society to create the exhibit. Thursday, October 29: Author Ed Peeples will speak about his experiences in the segregated South and his book, Scalawag. This free event sponsored by the Danville Historical Society will begin at 7:00 p.m. (See a review of the book on page 24.) All events are open to the public and will be held at the church. For more information, email clarissa. knight@pcs.k12.va.us or phone 434.251.2047.

members, nearly half of the membership. In 1865, after the Civil War ended and the Emancipation Proclamation became law, these 81 AfricanAmericans requested letters of dismission from First Baptist for the purpose of starting their own churches. Their request was granted and they formed High Street Baptist Church and Loyal Baptist Church. In 1902, Loyal Baptist birthed its ﬁrst offspring as 28 of its members left to organize Trinity Baptist Church, now on South Main Street. The information about First Baptist Church came from the book, To the Glory of God: The Worship, Work, & Witness of First Baptist Church, Danville Virginia 1834-2009. A committee of ﬁve collaborated on the research and Kathryn Davis was the author. It was written to celebrate the 175th anniversary of First Baptist Church.

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Spotting Exceptional Customer Service

Chiropractic Assistant, Olivia Payne; Ofﬁce Manager Nitaya Bennett; Dr. Isaac Hill; Chiropractic Assistant Hillary Klauss

Evince and the Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce want to encourage and recognize exception customer service. When someone gives you exceptional service, please let us know. In 300 words or less, tell us what happened. Email your story to joycewilburn@gmail.com or chamber@dpchamber.org. It’s a nice way to show appreciation for a job well done. We look forward to hearing from you. by Kristina Barkhouser I’d like to spotlight Hill Chiropractic & Wellness at 413 Mount Cross Road in Danville. Dr. Isaac Hill and his entire staff truly understand how to care for “customers” and treat people with courtesy, respect and genuine concern. Dr. Hill is very personable and knowledgeable. He connects with you as a person vs. just a patient. If his wife, Brandy, is working, then you truly see the lovely woman behind the man. She is beautiful inside and out. Nitaya Bennett and Olivia Payne at the front desk are the personalities of the ofﬁce and a welcoming image. They are also professional and very competent and always offer to let me pay and make my next appointment when I arrive. This is because when I leave, I’m usually so relaxed that I don’t want to do anything! They send email and text reminders of my appointments and are always very kind when I have to make a schedule change or be worked-in between regular appointments. A massage from Ashley Bibee is also a must. She’s one of the best and is also such a sweet and lovely person. Her touch is as kind as her words. If I failed to mention anyone by name, it’s not because they aren’t all great. I’ve never met anyone there who wasn’t top notch. The entire staff is a true reﬂection of their values and I always leave there feeling better physically and uplifted emotionally. Thanks to all the staff at Hill Chiropractic for not only helping me to feel better, but for brightening my day!

Evince Magazine Page 9 waiting for a live person to start talking or for an automated one to stop. There’s no need to beg me to stay on the line. If I’ve managed to connect, I’m going to hold on tighter than Donald Trump’s hopes for the Republican nomination. What would be more fun is if we could let people talk straight. Comments--like vegetables-are better fresh than canned. I might be more empathetic if I heard, “Let’s make this happen because they’re going to sack me if I don’t.” or “I need you to get onboard with this project. I don’t want to get stuck with doing this alone.” How about something we all understand...“Please stay on the line. The pizza I had for lunch didn’t agree with me.”

What I Meant to Say Some people would rather climb a tree and tell a lie than to stand on the ground and tell the truth. October’s Evince is The Voice of Collaboration. At the very core of working together is the art of social graces. While I appreciate courteous conversation, there are a few catchphrases that we may want to consider retiring. Lord knows I’m as guilty as the next person, but this month let’s look at some expressions that are more overworked than Hillary Clinton’s public relations manager: Touch base. I’m tired of touching things, especially bases. Only Babe Ruth has probably touched more than me. Onboard. Please toss onboard overboard. I’ve stopped getting onboard anything unless complimentary drinks and honey-roasted peanuts are served. Reach out. I wish we hadn’t lost contact with each other. I miss the days when we tried a

bit harder, determined to actually make contact, instead of just reaching out. This verbal pawing sounded clever the ﬁrst million or so times I heard it, but now the shiny has worn off. Let’s make this happen. Tell you what: Let’s don’t, unless it’s something big, like arranging a free cruise for me or convincing Miley Cyrus to wear clothes. Perfect/Excellent. I can normally tell when I’m being buttered up; everything I say can’t be perfect or excellent. It’s okay to lie, but please save it for when I ask how my hair looks or how well my shoes match. At the end-of-the-day. There’s nothing about this expression that brings value to the ofﬁce. The last thing I want to think about at the end-of-the-day...is work. The phrases that exhaust me most don’t even come from a real person. They come from a machine. Your call is important to us. Please stay on the line. I’m not sure what’s worse:

As tough as I’ve been on those who opt to use clichés in the commercial market, I do want to go easy on those who have no choice but to parrot them. It’s hard to imagine that handing out fried chicken sandwiches all night brings someone pleasure, but that’s what I hear in a famous restaurant chain. Either those poor souls are ﬁercely loyal to

company policy or they really need to get out more. Either way, it’s nice to feel appreciated. Maybe I’m looking at this all wrong. Maybe jargon isn’t junk because we’re completely lost without a script. For example, there’s a disconnection nowadays when appreciation is acknowledged. Somehow the traditional “you’re welcome” has been replaced with “no problem,” even though they shouldn’t be interchangeable. It works well if you just washed my car, but to tell me “no problem,” after I’ve thanked you for a gift is not only awkward...it surely has Emily Post spinning in her grave. Most of the comments I’ve listed have seen more action than Hugh Hefner at the Playboy mansion. We depend on them so much that I probably should just leave it all alone because at least we’re being gracious. Collaboration, especially in the corporate world, is hard enough without adding problems. Besides, everyone knows that part of the cost of doing business... is paying lip service.

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wo women left the shelter on Saturday morning in October. I did not know them well. They left the shelter that was closing, the shelter where I live. The two women had three good plastic bags between them, forty-one dollars and some change, two bus tickets, and a recommendation from Mrs. Crandle for a place to house only one of them... and that for only four months. We all hugged them in the living room and waved slowly from the doorway. That wave seemed almost wasted because they didn’t look back. Mrs. Crandle said they had to walk to the Trailways station. There was no cab and they did not want Mrs. Crandle to drive them. Mrs. Crandle put her hand on my back to usher me inside, to close the door, but I didn’t move, and Mrs. Crandle gave up. The door stayed open and I saw them moving down, down the street shufﬂing bags between them so they could grip each other’s hand. Mama watched me from the couch. “Fallon, come here,”

we just scraped our plates in the trash. And I took out the trash. Outside, Mean Keisha, who won’t eat dinner with us anymore, just sat chewing butter and giving Baby Kwon stolen potato chips she got from the local grocery. “You know they sisters,” Mean Keisha said into the darkening sky. Baby Kwon slept in her arms, potato chip crumbs on his cheek and lips. “Yeah?” I said swallowing. She didn’t have to say who. I knew she was talking about the two women. “Yeah,” Mean Keisha said without any of her usual venom. She picked up Baby Kwon and went inside.

The Two Women ﬁction by Telisha Moore Leigg Mama said. And I did. She told me she loved me, but she was thinner than thin now; her blonde hair was gone. She wore a bluegrey cap with a ﬂower on the side to hide it. She seemed to glow with the calmness. Then she said to me, rubbing my wavy curls, “Fallon, don’t watch them anymore.” And I didn’t ‘cause Mama said not to. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, I went to school (tenth grade), but Thursday and Friday I skipped. I did Mama’s and my chores. I did my homework, or at least as much as I wanted. Sometimes I turned it in. And I thought about those two women over and over and over; I turned their leaving over in my mind. I listened for the whispers of the leftover women in the shelter, smelled their fear as they took into themselves the ticking clock until the shelter closed and they had to leave too. Last night, at dinner, no one looked at the table where the two women usually sat. Mandy Blue Eyes, who never said anything deeper than sweetness and calm, threw her fork across the room and said, “It was a damn evil, this life,” and then she left. And no one looked up long from eating;

The second one planned to beg the new place for one more bed. They couldn’t bear to be split apart after ﬁnding each other, Ms. Ramonza, 63, who drew on her eyebrows rather erratically now, said while folding laundry. “There’s a story there with those two,” someone else said, “but don’t no one here know it.” “The younger one,” someone else said, “you know the one with navy shoes and black socks, that one, she coulda gone to Jersey with her son, but he couldn’t take both.” Ms. Ramonza kept talking into sheets and discount fabric softener and said that the one who took two bags so the older one only had to hold one was the one who used to “use,” but she stopped. And don’t a body get something for stopping? Six weeks and some days from now they are going to kick us out. The women scramble like ants as much as they can. When Mrs. Crandle isn’t worn down sending sad air into us with her plans that she can’t guarantee, she’s throat-dry from calling. Sometimes, she sits in her ofﬁce staring at a paperweight. We got six weeks four days before we got to leave our shelter. Sometimes I go to the doorway, the threshold of where they left. And I know sometime soon Mama and I will have to go through there too. I stand in that doorway remembering their going down, down the street— those two women who a couple of weeks ago left the shelter on Saturday morning in October carrying bags and holding hands. Those two women, I did not know well.

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Daniel H. Pink

Wednesday, November 4 11:30 AM Institute for Advanced Learning & Research (IALR) 150 Slayton Avenue Danville, VA 24540

Daniel H. Pink is the author of ﬁve provocative books about the changing world of work, including the long-running New York Times best seller, A Whole New Mind, and the #1 New York Times best seller, Drive. For his visit to the Dan River Region, Dan will be speaking on DRIVE: The Surprising Truth About

What Motivates Us, using 50 years of behavioral science to overturn the conventional wisdom about human motivation. Pink shows that carrot and stick motivators have been oversold and that high performance depends much more on the deeply human need to direct our own lives, to learn and create new things and to do better by ourselves and the world.

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There is no cost to attend the series but reservations are required and will be made on a ﬁrst-come, ﬁrst served basis. Reservations can be made with the series’ co-sponsor, the Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce, at 434.836.6990 or at chamber@dpchamber.org. For more information about the Chamber and services and programs they provide, visit www.dpchamber.org, or contact Chamber President Laurie Moran at 434.836.6990 or email at lmoran@dpchamber.org. To learn more about DRF, its grant opportunities, the 2015 Speaker Series and partnership opportunities, visit the DRF website at www.drfonline. org or contact Lori Merricks, Director of Marketing & Communications at 434.799.8969 or lmerricks@drfonline.org.

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Kid tested, mother approved. Operation Healthy Fair Food is a success topped off with caramel dipped fruit and a trip on the Ferris wheel.

Food for Thought Who Wins the Blue Ribbon for Healthy Fair Food? by Stephanie Ferrugia Program Director, Get Fit Dan River Region Get Fit Dan River Region wants you to think about whether or not what you eat when you dine out is healthy. Each month, Stephanie is going to report on local menu selections that are delicious and good for you. Two hints where I turned up for this month’s healthy dish: Fried bubble gum was a headline act. This spot is everyone’s favorite traveling smorgasbord of chronic disease on a plate. While I was “FAIR-ly” certain this culinary search would end in vain, the mere thought of sugarspun pastel ﬂuff on a stick and deep-fried everything was too much to resist. Was it possible to ﬁnd something nutritional at the

Danville-Pittsylvania County Fair? Expectations were low strolling up to the gate and intoxicating smells conﬁrmed my soul-fried suspicions. So many sinful fair foods, so little time! With my daughter in tow to validate my research, we huddled at the admission gate for a game plan: make a covert round-trip assessment, hone in on a mythical healthy option, and go out in a blaze of glory with our fave fair fare, caramel apples and cotton candy. Top that off with a trip in the clouds – and a phenomenal view of our city – on the iconic Ferris wheel and call this carnival excursion a success! To my corndog surprise, healthier options were not totally out of reach. We recognized some

familiar faces at the O’Kelly’s booth. Their turkey and Swiss sandwich passed the test. The Sno Cone and Italian ice booths also deserved a thumbs up, especially considering their funnel cake neighbor next door. The health meter got a little warmer with frozen chocolate-covered bananas. Potassium, a decent shot of energy and a taste bud pleaser? We’ll take it. Feeling fairly satisﬁed by the results, we rounded the ﬁnal lap and stumbled upon the mother lode, Little Richards! Could rotisserie chicken, smoked turkey legs, green beans, and corn on the cob really be under one roof? With my caramel apple in hand, I couldn’t help but wonder if I’d died from a sugar overdose and gone to health heaven. Alas, our sighting was not a mirage! I had a delightful chat with the Little Richards mother-son owners, Dolly and Bob Thomas, from Pennsylvania. The Thomas family has taken their tasty fare on the road since the 1940s and is even a regular at the South Carolina State Fair. Half a rotisserie chicken with two sides tallied up to $10.75. Little Richards takes home this year’s county fair blue ribbon for health, but the fried bubble gum wins the creativity crown. And a candied or caramel apple is always a classic!

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recent whiff of hay-like scent from dried, cut grass brought back the smell of hay from the long-gone Caswell County Fair. One of the men responsible for its beginning was my late father-in-law, Hoyt R. Moore. In the 1950s, Hoyt and several other veterans wanted to do something else for Caswell County besides having defeated great evil, so they started an agricultural fair. American Legion and VFW Auxiliary ladies registered competition items next to decorative bales of hay that changed in color from beige to gold in the afternoon sun. My late wife, Diane, ran the 4-H Kids Club, where children sought hidden agricultural words and entered a chance to win a bike. My son, Jeremy, won pets at the fair: Mr. Fish, who lived in excess of ﬁve years, and a rabbit, Bugsey, who lived in excess of eight. My memories are forever associated with the sounds of rides, talking, laughing, announced bingo numbers, babies crying, and the combined smells of popcorn, hot dogs, cotton candy, and cigarette

always beﬁttingly gross. My father-in-law’s garden provided canning fodder for my wife and mother-in-law’s tomato juice and pickles. Some ladies won so many ribbons annually for home-canning, that if they had worn their sum total, as a military man wears his salad, they would have been hidden by them. Fair attendance decreased with the years—its lifespan was from the late 1950s to around 2006. Hoyt’s garden also dwindled as he aged. Near life’s end, he was honored with having a hand cast for display in Fayetteville’s North Carolina Veterans Park. There, bronze hands represent the state’s veterans of all wars and branches of service.

Memories of the Caswell County Fair by Mack Williams

smoke. The fair’s prize-winning steer was always handsome, the

milking contest was always wet, and the blue-ribbon hog was

Three years since Hoyt’s passing, gashes can still be seen from a barely extruding boulder in one end of his old garden. Those gashes were made by a tractor once guided by that hand, honored and represented in Fayetteville. The original hand also labored long on behalf of family, country, and his native Caswell County.

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FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY

Fall Fest 2015 Wednesday October 28 6 - 8:30pm

Outdoor Rides Indoor Games The Popular Cakewalk Pie Baking Contest Pizza â&#x20AC;˘ Hot Dogs Candy and Prizes for the Kids Tickets for food and rides just 50 cents per ticket

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Front row - Lisa Johnson -Knight, Nancy Reynolds, Dale Branch, Alice Walker; Back row - Carol Thomas, Ruth Whitt, Ola Tarpley, Bridgett Poole (not pictured, Ann Taylor) Right: Business Department at DCC squatting outside their ofﬁces.

Let Me See You Squat! by Ciji Moore The hallway is quiet in Danville Community College’s Wyatt Building, but in the Business Ofﬁce, there are some ladies about to get their workout on, and you’ll never believe what they’re doing! Who says you need fancy equipment or a gym when all you want to do is move your body-- especially when you’ve been sitting at a desk too long. These workers at DCC have found an exciting and creative way to get moving. It all started with a squat challenge a few years ago and today, the tradition continues. These ladies are doing squats once, sometimes twice a day. They do from 15 to 25 repetitions depending on how many participate. More participants mean less repetitions, fewer ladies participating means more repetitions. If the entire business department joins in, that’s 10 ladies exercising!

Believe it or not this gets the heart rate up. I’ve seen the squatting ladies in action and when they get started...they go! I love how creative they are-each one chooses a squat of choice: traditional squat, sumo squats, squat with a side lift (alternating legs), and a squat followed by a twist to work the core. It was great cardio, too. I could hear some intense breathing action. All this took place in less than 10 minutes. No excuses, right? I think we all have 10 minutes to spare during the day. If not, could we carve out time for it-- for health’s sake? Kudos to the ladies at DCC. What a way to lead the charge on worksite wellness. The DCC Business Department encourages everyone to start a squat session and I challenge you to participate. You will not regret it.

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Calendar Clips

Tuesday, October 13

Sleep and Your Health

We all have trouble sleeping upon occasion for a variety of reasons-- age, being a cancer survivor, living with another chronic illness, or dealing with stress or anxiety. Candace Anderson from Centra Sleep Disorders Clinic will present this free program from 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Ballou Recreation Center, lower level. Lack of sufﬁcient sleep can trigger mild to potentially life-threatening consequences, from weight gain to a heart attack. Getting enough sleep is just as important as other vital elements of good health, such as eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, and practicing good dental hygiene. This presentation is part of the popular, Keeping Well in Mind, Body & Spirit Series for those concerned with cancer prevention and survivorship. Bring your lunch. Drinks and dessert are provided. Boxed lunches can be ordered in advance for $6.50. Call to make a reservation, 434.421.3060, or email cllitzenberg@vcu.edu. (submitted by Melanie Vaughan)

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For more activities, see the calendar on page 18.

Ongoing in October

Lewis & Clark: Great Journey West

This presentation on the Danville Science Center’s gigantic 40-foot screen in the digital dome theater, 677 Craghead Street, tells the story of two captains who led 31 people to the Paciﬁc Ocean and back from 1803-1806. Experience the danger and beauty of the unknown land west of the Mississippi River as it unfolded before their eyes. For show times, visit www.dsc.smv. org. Visit www.facebook.com/ DanvilleScienceCenter for up-todate information on programs and events. (submitted by Adam Goebel)

Thursday, October 15 – Saturday, October 17 River District Festival

Thursday, October 1 – Sunday, November 1 Well Works Visual Arts Exhibit

This exhibit in the new See-andDo Room at the Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History, 975 Main Street, highlights the best work of students from the Boys & Girls Club of the Danville Area and Gunn Memorial Library in Yanceyville, North Carolina. The group took photographs of interesting sites on a tour of the Holbrook-Ross Historic District in Danville under the guidance of professional photographer, Von Wellington. For more information, visit www.danvillemuseum.org or call 434.793.5644. (submitted by Cara Burton)

Michael Lewis helps Jaysarr Williamson

Thursday, October 1 – Monday, November 2 Golden Leaf Quilters Guild Fundraiser This guild of quilters made the tobacco-themed quilt pictured on display at the South Boston/ Halifax County Museum in South Boston, where the guild meets and works. The king-size 80”x92” quilt was designed and pieced by Tootie Rhodes and Nancy Tiver. Dale Nelson of Quilt Magic 4 U did the quilting. Tickets are $1 each and can be purchased at the Museum or from members of the Guild. The drawing will be held on November 2. For more information, call 434.572.9200. (submitted by Linda Mercer)

Saturday, October 10 Children’s Festival

From 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the Carrington Pavilion, 677 Craghead Street, this free festival will feature a zip line zone, Paperhand Puppet Intervention, crafts, Southland Dairy Farmers mobile classroom, ﬁshing demonstrations, educational activities, amusement rides and more. Visit www.playDanvilleVA.com or call 434.793.4636. In conjunction with the Children’s Festival, the Danville Science Center will be offering 50% off admission. Also, visit the DSC Butterﬂy Station and Garden before it closes for the season.

The Festival weekend launches October 15 with the BetaBox sparking creativity all day on Thursday and Friday. Thursday evening features Business after Hours along Main and Union Streets along with acoustic performers and student talent showcases. Thursday evening wraps up at Main Street Plaza with the Lip Sync Challenge at 7:00 p.m. The fun run of the year shines Friday night during the Glow with the Flow 5K followed by a DJ after-party on Main Street. Saturday remains the heart of the Festival starting at 8:00 a.m. with the Danville Half Marathon and a series of bicycle rides. Showcase Alley opens at 10:00 a.m. featuring international showcases, regional performers, art, crafts and a wide array of vendors along Bridge Street. Car buffs will enjoy the cruise-in for classic cars. Everyone can take free trolley rides to engage in the history and science of the Dan River at the YMCA. Recreation is center stage with the Kids’ Triathlon and Parks & Recreation kayak rides on the river. The Festival culminates at 6:00 p.m. on the Carrington Pavilion Coors Light Stage with a stellar line up. DJ Finesse emcees to present the 120 Minute Band, Demetria McKinney and R&B sensation, TANK. For ticket details and more information, check www.riverdistrictfestival.org. (submitted by Sonya Wolen)

Saturday, October 17

River District Festival at the YMCA

From 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. the Danville Family YMCA, 215 Riverside Drive, will have the education portion of the Festival, some international music entertainment and a kids’ triathlon. Visit www.ymcadanville.org for more information on the triathlon that starts at 10:00 a.m. The music schedule is: Carrington Kay 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.; Africa Unplugged 12:30 p.m. to 1:20 p.m.; Tracy Thornton, steel drums 2:00 p.m. to 2:40 p.m. The trolley will stop along the festival route to provide transportation to the YMCA. (submitted by Cortney Aherron)

Saturday, October 17

River Ride: A Bicycle Tour to Beneﬁt Danville-Pittsylvania County Habitat for Humanity This ride features 10, 20, 35, 60 and 100-mile routes across the rolling hills of Danville, Caswell County, Halifax County and Pittsylvania County. Proceeds will be donated to the local Habitat

Evince Magazine Page 17 for Humanity to build decent, affordable houses for deserving local families. Not a cyclist? You can still show support for Habitat and have fun by attending the Finish Line Party! Register at www.danriverride. com. Contact James Turner, Ride Director, at jturner@doarpt.com or 434.797.1504 with questions. (submitted by Lauren Mathena)

Saturday, October 24

Super-Sized DSO Presents Tchaikovsky Extravaganza

The 24th season of the Danville Symphony Orchestra will feature one of the world’s most popular composers, P. I. Tchaikovsky, in three superb and memorable works, ending with the triumphant Fifth Symphony. Members of The Philharmonia of Greensboro will be joining Maestro Peter Perret and the DSO to create a super-sized orchestra at George Washington High School, 701 Broad Street. The concert begins at 8:00 p.m. There is no admission charge. (submitted by Mary Franklin)

Sunday, October 25 Kirkin’ O’ the Tartans

The Virginia-Carolina Scottish Society will hold their annual Blessing of the Tartans at First Presbyterian Church, 937 Main Street, beginning at 11:00 a.m. with a procession of Society members into the church behind the pipes and Charles Ellis, Cathleen McGarvey, Bill Smith, Katherine Campbell, Payton McGarvey and Tim drums. Scottish music Carpenter enjoyed last year’s event. including the harp will also be played. This service is based on an old tradition in Scotland when Highlanders had a special Sunday when they would attend their Kirk (Church) dressed in their ﬁnest tartan colors to rededicate themselves to their Heavenly Father. After the Highlanders were defeated by the English in 1746, a law was passed forbidding them to wear their tartans, to carry weapons, or even to play their bagpipes (which were declared a weapon of war). In deﬁance, they continued to attend their churches on this special Sunday carrying small scraps of their tartans concealed in their clothing for the minister to secretly bless in their ancient language, Gaelic. For information on this service, contact 434.793.7432. (submitted by Bill Smith)

Sunday, October 25

Pianist Harold Brown Concert

The Chatham Concert Series season debuts with Musical Souvenirs presented by American pianist Harold Brown. The program will feature popular classical works from his new CD: Liszt’s Liebestraum, Chopin’s Nocturne in E-Flat, and Debussy’s Clair de Lune. Brown has performed throughout the U.S. and in Europe, Australia and South America, on TV and radio, in recital and as a symphony orchestra soloist. Linger for the post-concert reception to visit with the artist and fellow music lovers. Concert begins at 3:00 p.m. at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 66 North Main Street, Chatham. Admission is by donation for the artist. For more information contact kstrings1@hotmail.com. (submitted by Susan Paynter)

Wednesday, October 2

Tutti, Who Is Taking a Shower?

Former First Lady of Virginia, Roxanne Gilmore, will explain the humorous title of her presentation at the Wednesday Club, 1002 Main Street, at 3:45 p.m. She will speak about the extensive restoration of the Executive Mansion in Richmond, a project she oversaw during her husband’s 1998-2002 term as 68th Governor of the Commonwealth. The public is invited to attend. (submitted by Patsi Compton)

Friday, October 30

Creepy Candy Crawl

From 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m., the River District Association and River District businesses will host this fun event. Parents are invited to bring their children, ages 12 and under, downtown for a safe evening of business-to-business trick-or-treating. Look for Creepy Candy Crawl posters in the windows of participating River District businesses. Pick up a map at the Main Street Plaza near the JTI Fountain to locate all the participating businesses. (submitted by Ernecia Coles))

Riley, Angela, and Jenna Sanom enjoy the 2014 Creepy Candy Crawl.

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October Calendar Ongoing

Guided Walking Tour – Millionaires Row & Holbrook Street. $8; free for children 12 & younger. www.danvillehistory.org. 434.770.1974. Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History (DMFAH) self-guided audio-visual tours. Pittsylvania County Public Library Events. See page 27. Lewis & Clark: Great Journey West. See page 16. Bingo – Bring a gift to exchange and have blood pressure and body index checked. Location/ times vary. 434.799.5216. Tai-Chi Day Classes - Increase strength, balance, ﬂexibility and progress at your own pace. M 11:15am-12:15pm; W 3:304:30pm. Ballou Rec. Center. 434.799.5216. Let’s Dance – Learn new dances, make new friends and have loads of fun. Veteran dance instructor, Donna Robbins, teaches a variety of dances in a fun atmosphere. A partner is not necessary.Adults 18+. Tues. 7-8:30pm. Ballou Rec. Center. 434.799.5216. Art with Judie – Learn how to paint with acrylic, oil or watercolor. M/TU - Times vary. Ballou Annex. 434.799.5216. Ladies, It’s Time to Work It Out. MW 8:30-10am. City Auditorium. 434.797.8848. Kuumba African Dance – Providing a great workout and cultural awareness with live drumming and energetic dancing. Kids M 6-6:30pm; Adults M 67:30pm. Stonewall Youth Center. 434.797.8848. Prime Time Fitness - Low-impact aerobics workout with a mix of various fun dance steps. Tu/Th 9:30-11am or 5:30-7pm. Coates Rec. Center. 434.797.8848. Get Moving with Chair Exercises – Low-impact class ideal for adults 50+. Tu/Th 11:30am-12:30pm. Coates Rec. Center. 434.797.8848. Zumba Classes - Hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves create a one-of-a-kind interval training ﬁtness program with fun routines that tone and sculpt the body while burning fat. W 5:15-6pm/TH 5:30-6:30pm Pepsi Building. TH 7-8pm. Coates Rec. Center. 434.797.8848. Art with Flo – Wet on wet technique of oil painting. Ages 18+. W 9:30-11:30am, Glenwood Community Center; 6-8pm, Ballou Annex. 434.799.5216. African Cardio Blast - A unique

workout that includes dance movements from various regions of the African continent. W 6-7pm. City Auditorium. 434.797.8848. African Rhythms by Nguzo Saba – Learn West African dance to live drumming. W 6-7pm. City Auditorium. 434.797.8848. Cardio Step Class – Uptempo, high energy class. Tu/Th 8:30-9:30am. City Auditorium. 434.797.8848. Baby Boomer Style Work Out – Walking, cardio activity & weight training designed for older adults. Tu/Th 9-10:30am. City Auditorium. 434.797.8848. Ballou Jammers - Acoustic musical jamboree. Bring a stringed instrument or just listen. TH 3-5pm. Ballou Rec. Center. 434.799.5216. Ballou Book Swap - Take a book or two to read and leave a book or two to share. Fri. 9am-5pm. Ballou Rec. Center. 434.799.5216. Friday Night Fun and Dance – Enjoy a night of dancing with live music by City Limits Band or Country Pride Band. Ages 50+. F 7:30-10:30pm. Ballou Rec. Center. 434.799.5216.

October 1 (thru Nov. 1)

Well Works Visual Arts Exhibit. See page 16.

October 1 (thru Nov. 2)

Golden Leaf Quilters Guild Fundraiser. See page 16.

October 1

Job Corps Information Session - 10:30am-12:30pm. Workforce Development Center. 434.455.2521. Be the Change - Josephus Thompson and The Poetry Project Dan River Region, will provide an opportunity for students to address community issues through poetry. 7pm. Student Center Plaza, Averett.

October 2

Averett University Homecoming Hometown Party. 6:30 p.m. Danville Community Market. $25 for dinner and dance. 434.791.5600 High Street Baptist Church 150th Anniversary historical dramatization. See page 6. Yack and Snack Book Club Talk about what you are reading and enjoy a snack. 11am-12pm. Danville Public Library Genealogy Room. 434.799.5195.

the lot is full, ride the shuttle from the Danville Mall starting at 3pm. Meet at the digital sign. Game starts at 5pm. Artfelt Expressions of Bob Ross - Learn to paint the Bob Ross way. Ed Gowen, certiﬁed Bob Ross instructor, will help you complete a beautiful painting in one day. Bring a roll of paper towels and a 16x20 canvas. All other supplies are included. Adults 18+ 10:30am-3:30pm. Ballou Annex Building. 434.799.5216. Dirty Dan Dash - A 3.7 mile mud run through Danville’s River District, Dan Daniel Memorial Park and along the Riverwalk Trail. The course features various obstacles, challenges and a few nasty mud pits. After the race, join fellow Dashers for an after- party and awards. 3pm. The Crossing at the Dan. 434.799.5150. Ballou’s Fall Yard Sale - Sell your gently used items at this multi-family yard sale. 7am12pm. Ballou Nature Center. 434.799.5216. 36th Annual Oktoberfest - A family-friendly street festival, full of entertainment, delicious food, and a huge variety of vendors selling arts and crafts, jewelry and accessories, holiday items, home accents and more. 11am-4pm Uptown Martinsville. Fall Bass Tournament 15 7am-3pm. Mayo Lake, Roxboro, NC. The Prizery’s 10th Anniversary Gala Celebration - 6pm. Banquet Hall, The Prizery, South Boston. 434.572.8339.

October 4

Danville Area CROP Hunger Walk - The walk will feature 1 mile and 5K routes that will bring awareness to hunger and poverty issues in our community and around the world. Funds raised will beneﬁt God’s Storehouse and Church World Service. 3-5pm. Mount Vernon United Methodist Church. 434.793.6824.

October 5

Danville By Choice - Quizzo with the Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce trivia night -2 Witches Brewery,209 Trade St, Danville, 5:30pm Come with a team (four max per team) or not. Just show up and have fun.

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October 6 (thru 10)

Halifax County Fair. 5pm Tues.Fri., 12pm Sat.

October 6 & 20

Danville Toastmasters Improve their communication, public speaking, and leadership skills. 6-7:15 pm. American National University. 434.793.1431.

October 6

Mad Hatter’s Tea Party - Dress as your favorite version of the Mad Hatter or any other Alice in Wonderland character. All ages 4-5pm. Danville Public Library Children’s Area. 434.799.5195.

October 8

Senior Movie Day – Enjoy popcorn and a movie- WWII movie Unbroken. Danville Public Library. 434.799.5195 x 3 Deco Mesh Wreath Making. 3-5pm, 6-8pm. Ballou Recreation Center. 434.799.5216. Download the Library - Learn about the library’s apps for eBooks, digital magazines, and other free content. Registration required. Prerequisite: Must have intermediate computer and Internet skills. 6-7pm. Danville Public Library Computer Lab. 434.799.5195. Fall Kayak Trip - Trips are limited to ten participants on the Dan River. 6-8pm. Abreu-Grogan Park. 434.799.5215 Second Thursday Science Talks - DNA: The Molecule of Life Learn about DNA as a research tool, basic evolutionary and genetic concepts, and the origins of life. 6-8pm. VMNH, Martinsville. 276.634.4141. Romeo and Juliet. Aquila Theatre. 7:30pm. The Prizery, South Boston. 434.572.8339.

October 8 (thru 11)

Uncle Jake’s Return – Stage play written and produced by Joan Daniel Whitlock. $20 @door. $15 for groups of 10 or more. Children $10. 7:30pm on Oct. 8-10; 3:30pm on Oct. 11. The Historic North Theatre. 434.709.7505.

October 9

DCC Educational Foundation Golf Tournament – Rain Date 10/16. Danville Golf Club. 434.797.8495

October 10

River District Pageant – The District’s ﬁrst Queens and court

October 3

AU vs.LaGrange football game. 2pm tailgate party at North Campus 707 Mt. Cross Road. If

The deadline for the November issue is Thursday, October 15, at 5:00 p.m. Please send just the basic information following the format on these pages.

Evince Magazine Page 19 will be decided through this competition of talented girls. 3pm-7pm. Elk’s Lodge on the corner of Main St.and Floyd St. www.riverdistrictfestival.org. Danville Children’s Festival - This year’s event features the state Civil War History Mobile, a 53-foot expandable trailer that houses a museum quality exhibition, allowing visitors to experience history in a brand new way. Don’t miss the zip line zone, children’s crafts, amusement rides and more. Vendors and concessionaires will be on site. 10am-4pm. Carrington Pavilion. 434.793.4636. See page 16. High Street Baptist Church Banquet honoring civil rights leaders. See page 6.

required.121:30pm. Pepsi Building. 434.797.8848.

October 11

October 17

Opening of Civil Rights Exhibit. See page 6.

October 12

Mystery Trip Express - We never disclose where we might be going. Trips are kept to an hour and a half max. Wear comfortable shoes. 11am-12:30pm. Ballou Recreation Center. 434.799.5216.

October 13

Keeping Well in Mind, Body & Spirit. See page 16. Appomattox, Virginia Trip Visit the historic sites including: Museum of the Confederacy, Appomattox Courthouse National Historic Park, Monument Circle, Lee’s Retreat Stop and the Turn of the Century Walking Tour. Discover Clover Hill Village, a sixacre living history village. Enjoy a delicious lunch (at your expense) at the Babcock House, a beautiful 1884 Victorian home, now a bed-and-breakfast inn. 8:30am4:30pm. Ballou Recreation Center. 434.799.5216.

October 15, 16 & 17

River District Festival. See page 16.

October 15, 22 & 29

Zip Line - Enjoy the thrilling 400-foot zip line ride. Ride it solo or with another in a tandem zip as many times as you can in two hours. 6-8pm. Dan Daniel Memorial Park. 434.799.5215.

October 15

Play Senior Bingo – Prizes and refreshments. Danville Public Library. 434.799.5195 x 3 Introduction to Finding a Job Online - Search for jobs online, complete an online application, and avoid employment scams. Prerequisite: Must have intermediate computer and Internet skills.6-7pm. Danville Public Library Computer Lab. 434.799.5195. Gardening Basics: Putting the Gardens to Bed - Stuart Sutphin, Virginia Cooperative Extension Agent, shares information and answers questions about landscape design. There is no fee, but registration is

October 16

River District Festival. See page 16. Glow With the Flow - The only night time 5K and block party, which highlights Danville’s River District and celebrates Danville’s movement in running toward a brighter future. Run or walk with your pet or stroller and friends. Event begins and ﬁnishes at The Brick on Main Street. Block Party.7:15pm. $20 Danville River District. 434.799.5150.

October 16 & 17

Blairs Haunted House. $10 for adults and $7 for 12 and under. 7pm-until. Blairs Volunteer Fire and Rescue. 434.334.9331. Cornerstone Festival - Huge craft and direct sales market, free children’s activities from a bounce house to face painting, pony rides, a pumpkin patch and more. 10am-6pm. Cornerstone Church, Chatham. 434.432.4300. River Ride. See page 16. Kids’ Triathlon. 10am-12pm. Danville YMCA. Gretna Brewfest - Sip on local craft beer, snack on treats, break out your dancing boots, as DJ Larry Stamps and Trouser Billy Band entertain. 1-6pm. Fall Vendor Blender - Over 30 local vendors, food vendors, huge bouncy slide, painted pumpkins, mums, corn hole and more. 10am-2pm. Central Blvd Church of God.

October 17 & 24

Halloween Magic Show – A fun yet spooky magic show for the whole family. 8pm. North Theatre. 434.793.7469.

October 18

Sandi Patty. 2:30pm. The Prizery, South Boston. 434.572.8339.

October 20

Danville Memory Café - This cafe is a place for relaxed conversation and interaction for persons who are diagnosed with early stage symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, Mild Cognitive Impairment, or another related memory disorder. Care partners/family are invited to this social opportunity, too. 11am12pm. Ballou Recreation Center. 434.799.5216. You and Your Health - D.O.A.R. Danville Parks and Recreation and local organizations will offer seminars to educate, inform and raise awareness about health and wellness issues affecting the community. 11am-12pm. Coates Recreation Center. 434.797.8848. October 22-25, 30-31 The Addams Family: The Musical - Times vary. Walker Fine Arts/Student Center Theatre, Martinsville. 276.638.8777 ext. 0460

October 22 (thru Nov. 19)

Spotlight Show - A selection of student art work from both art majors and minors will be on display. Mary B. Blount Library and Jut’s Café, Averett.

October 23

Code Pink Fashion Show Fight like a girl and look fabulous doing it. This grand event will feature breast cancer awareness, prevention education as well as models strutting on the catwalk in fabulous fashions from local thrift shops. Spectators will receive a gift bag, and the chance to win many rafﬂe prizes. Light refreshments will be served.24pm. Ballou Recreation Center. 434.799.5216.

October 23 & 24

Blairs Haunted House. $10 for adults and $7 for 12 and under. 7pm-until. Blairs Volunteer Fire and Rescue. 434.334.9331.

October 24

Hometown Tour of Martinsville. History United and Danville Parks & Rec . 434.799.5216 or hibbakm@danvilleva.gov. See page 30-31. Out of the Darkness Danville Community Walk -Support the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention at Danville’s First Annual Out of the Darkness Walk. This event is designed as a fundraiser for the AFSP that will help raise awareness, promote prevention and remember those who have fallen to suicide. 12-6pm. Angler’s Park. 434.688.1636. River City Halloween Costume Ball - Danville Professional Firefighters Association in support of the Danville Cancer Association. 7pm. Community Market. Pickleball Fall Fun Day and Tournament. Ages 18+. 8am4pm. Bonner Tennis Courts. 434.799.5216. Reptile Day Festival - Squash your reptile fears and entertain your scaly curiosities with live presentations from reptile experts and the opportunity to hold a variety of animals. 10am-3pm. VMNH, Martinsville. 276.634.4141. 2015 Zombie Run - During the 5K race, runners will weave their way through zombie-infested territory on the Dick and Willie trail. During the one-mile Fun Run, runners must avoid flaggrabbing zombies to cross the finish line with the most flags.10am. Uptown Martinsville. DSO Concert. See page 17.

October 25

Kirkin’ o’ the Tartans. See page 17. Chatham Concert Series. See page 17.

October 26

Step by Step Through Life Club & Get Fit Dan River Region

This club is for anyone who wants to be proactive about preventing cancer or the recurrence of cancer. Cancer Research and Resource Center 4-5pm. Hear lifestyle tips on how to put the fun in ﬁtness, what’s new in nutrition and strategies for relieving stress. Kennedy Hall, 103 South Main Street (lower level). dwhittle@vcu. edu or 434-421-3060

October 26 (thru 29)

Writer’s Workshop - Enroll in this 4-part creative writing course and work with other writers learning basic strategies of the writing process. The course covers brainstorming, ﬁnding your target audience, editing strategies, and the publishing process. Seating is limited. Contact Trena Taylor to register. 434.799.5195 x 3

October 28

Former First Lady of Virginia speaks at Wednesday Club. See page 17. The Tabernacle Fall Fest 2015. See page 14.

October 29

Author Edward Peeples presentation by the DHS at High Street Baptist Church on Scalawag. See page 6. Goosebumps Party of No Return! - Celebrate Halloween Goosebumps style with gruesome games, disgusting snacks, and crafts to die for. Costumes encouraged. All ages. 5-7pm. Danville Public Library Children’s Area. 434.799.5195.

October 30

Creepy Candy Crawl. See page 17. COAY Halloween Dance - Join the Council on Aging Youthfully for a Halloween celebration. Put on your favorite costume and dance the night away. Refreshments will be available. 7:30-10:30pm. Ballou Recreation Center. 434.799.5216.

October 30 & 31

Blairs Haunted House. $10 for adults and $7 for 12 and under. 7pm-until. Blairs Volunteer Fire and Rescue. 434.334.9331 Houdini Festival – Magic show, lectures, demonstrations, movies & more. North Theatre. 434.793.7469.

October 31

NaNoWriMo Costume Kick-Off Get ready for National Writing Month with a kick-off party at the library. Enjoy refreshments and talk about your novel ideas with others. WriMos costumes encouraged. Door prizes awarded at the ﬁrst Write-in in November. Ages 18+. 10am-12pm. Danville Public Library Auditorium. 434.799.5195. Jeanette Williams Band beneﬁt concert and dinner. See page 3. George Washington High School: Class of 1975 40th Year Reunion. 6-11pm. Community Market.

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Behind Closed Doors by Patrice D. Wilkerson I see a vast array of closed doors, as I drive by black, white, blue, red, they all catch my eye. The houses are so pretty and kept up real ﬁne. I only wish at least one of these were mine. I often wonder what goes on behind these closed doors, what if a child is getting beat for not doing their chores, or a mom could be crying because love has left her in pain. People could be partying and doing lines of cocaine. What if children were getting molested and living in fear or what if under-aged kids were chugging down beer. There are so many closed doors that are ﬁlled with hell. Behind every pretty door lies pain, hurt, and a story to tell.

I see a vast array of closed doors, as I drive by black, white, blue, red, they all catch my eye. The houses are so pretty and kept up real fine. I only wish at least one of these were mine. I often wonder what goes on behind these closed doors. Children could be doing their homework or even their chores. A mom could be busy cooking her family a meal, while the dad is relaxing in the living room watching Let’s Make a Deal. Girls could be having a cool slumber party, laughing as they eat popcorn and watch a funny movie. Boys could be upstairs playing their Xbox One, while babies are crawling on the floor having their own little fun. My point is no matter how different the outside may appear, inside you can definitely tell that love lives here.

Behind every door is a story. Inside every house is a novel.

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Oh, Dear, There Are Deer in My Garden! by Archer McIntire, Danville Master Gardener We enjoy having a second cup of coffee every morning while sitting on the deck, looking over our garden. I remember vividly one morning in late May 2003. We had just moved from Richmond and having lived in an urban area far from most wildlife, we were thrilled to see a doe and her fawn grazing in our backyard! How completely innocent and clueless we were. Upon closer examination, we discovered that they were eating our azalea bushes. We have now spent 12 years buying and using products to discourage the deer: sprays, sprinkles, and repellent in little metal canisters. We resorted to grating Irish Spring soap around at-risk plants. Not only did that not work, the soap turned to ugly-looking green mucus when it was wet. We also sprayed with a mixture of egg, water and cayenne pepper. We sprinkled human hair along the paths. We installed motion-activated lights, placed scarecrows strategically, and hung a number of wind chimes. We considered additional fencing, but decided that any fence that would work would be inappropriate in the city. The deer can sail over our 6-foot existing fence. It has taken 12 years for us to decide that we must change our planting habits rather than try to control the deers’ eating habits. The secret to coexisting with the deer is planting plants that are deer-resistant. There are no plants that are deerproof. Although deer that are sufﬁciently hungry will eat most

vegetation, they definitely have their favorites: daylilies, hostas, roses, azaleas, hydrangeas, tulips, and lilies. These are deer candy. Not surprisingly, deer stay away from poisonous plants. Daffodils, foxgloves, and poppies are common flowers that have a toxicity that deer avoid. Deer seem to avoid plants with overly pungent odors: most herbs, ornamental salvias, dianthus, marigolds, calendula, lantana, snapdragons, iris and peonies. Deer are repelled by plants that have thick, milky, or latex-like sap. Plants with hairy, rough, or scaly leaves or stems seem to be naturally repellant: lambs ear, zinnia, black-eyed susans, yarrow, purple coneflowers, dusty miller and ageratum. Deer also reject coleus, hellebores, and begonias. Ornamental grasses add excitement to a landscape and are very resistant to deer. Stars of the shade garden that are deer resistant are coral bells and fern. Gardens that are frequently watered and fertilized are particularly lush and appealing to deer. They also love new foliage and flower buds. Deer are very discriminating and seem to love the very best. Though we can never plant a deer-proof garden, we can certainly make gardens more deer resistant. To learn more about gardening in this area, attend Spring to Green, Gardening for Southside, on January 31, 2016 at the Institute for Advanced Learning & Research. Call 434.799.6558 for more information.

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Multiply Friends with Tactful Words by Carollyn Peerman

he words you speak have the power to cause trouble and inﬂict injury or not. A still tongue makes a wise head. On the ﬂip side, it is tact that is golden, not silence. What does tact sound like? An unwise man tells a woman to stop talking so much, but a tactful man tells her that her mouth is extremely beautiful when her lips are closed. The tactful person thinks before he speaks. She uses her head. She has the ability to make a person see the lightning without letting him feel the bolt. He remembers a lady’s birthday but forgets her age. Tact is the intelligence of the heart. It is the unsaid part of what you’re thinking. It rubs out another’s mistake instead of rubbing it in. It makes a point without making an enemy. “Tact is the ability to describe others as they see themselves,” said Abraham Lincoln. Handle words carefully; they have more power than atom bombs according to British politician Pearl Strachan. The wrong use of words makes a situation blow up; the right use of words calms a situation down. It’s your choice. Let your

words express the good that you see in people. After all, if you have developed the ability to get along with other people, there is nothing else you need. If you have not developed the ability to get along with people, it doesn’t matter what else you have. Tactful words make friends. To be tactful, you must be able to read minds. Think about how the other person is going to perceive what you are saying. Better yet, encourage the other person to talk about himself. That way you will make the other person feel important. You will raise his self-esteem. Engage the other person in conversation and show an interest in him. The key to success is simply to forget yourself and learn to love and be interested in other people. “When dealing with people, let us remember we are not dealing with creatures of logic. We are dealing with creatures of emotion, creatures bustling with prejudices and motivated by pride and vanity,” said self-improvement guru, Dale Carnegie. When your words break a silence, make them tactful and your friends will multiply.

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Book Clubbing A review by Diane Adkins Director of the Pittsylvania County Public Library System

Scalawag: A White Southerner’s Journey through Segregation to Human Rights Activism by Edward H. Peeples

Ed Peeples overcame a childhood saturated in the racist attitudes, speech, and actions of those around him to become a strong advocate for equal opportunity for all people. The story he tells is a fascinating look at how one can come to understand the fundamental truth upon which democracy is built—that all people are created equal and have equal rights—while everything around them teaches that all people equals only white people. The author was an unlikely candidate for human rights advocate. He grew up in a working-class family. His father was an alcoholic and his mother worked as a hairdresser to support them all. He was near the bottom of the white social class structure, not ﬁtting in with other kids. He eventually became part of a gang of boys, the only ones, he imagined, who would have him. They vandalized the neighborhood and terrorized black people. It was the classic zero-sum game, building one’s own status by tearing down others. We often offer the institutions of education or religion as an answer to prejudice and hatred. But in Peeples’ case, the cruel pecking order of class and race distinction was shored up by the educational and religious institutions of which he was a part. His textbooks emphasized the advantages of slavery. His pastor upheld segregation. As he puts it, “I felt betrayed by my family, my preacher, my teachers, and all the other adults in my community. They had told me ugly lies about African Americans and others who they said were fundamentally different from us and therefore less deserving of life’s gifts.” (p. 51). His mother wanted a better life for her son. For years she supported the family with a job as a hairdresser, and when the time came, she found a way to get Edward into Richmond Professional Institute, a college that eventually became Virginia Commonwealth University. There he met Dr. Alice Davis, who led him to understand the corrosive effects on one’s soul when one believes oneself to be better than others. As he says, “Dr. Alice redirected my life with that dagger of truth.” (p.46). Peeples goes to graduate school in social sciences. He participates in the ﬁrst lunch counter sit-ins in Richmond. He does research in Prince Edward County on the effects of the closing of the public schools during the period of massive resistance and writes his master’s thesis on that tragic time. Eventually, he becomes a professor at VCU and the Medical College of Virginia. This is a courageous story of a person who not only makes something of himself in the traditional sense, but also is formed into a good and brave human being. It’s a story well worth reading. Dr. Peeples will be speaking on Thursday, October 29, at 7:00 p.m. at High Street Baptist Church in Danville. See page 6 for more information. Send information about what you or your book club is reading to joycewilburn@gmail.com.

Book Lovers Invited to AU Reviews by Elaine Day

Averett University is sponsoring informal book discussions at the Mary B. Blount Library on West Main Street. All book lovers are welcome to select books and lead discussions that are open to the public and occur in one or multiple sessions at times convenient for each leader and group. A fund in memory of Cathy Mason Edwards (Averett College ‘77) provides copies of the books for each participant to read and keep. Books selected for discussion do not have to be academic; they can be just for fun! Katie Whitehead will lead a series of discussions on books by Harper Lee: To Kill a Mockingbird and Go Set a Watchman. This series is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Mondays, October 19 and 26 and November 2. To register or recommend titles and offer to lead future discussions, contact Jim Verdini, Averett Humanities Librarian 434.791.5694 or jverdini@averett.edu.

More Book Reviews at the DPL by Trena Taylor

Join the Danville Public Library, 511 Patton Street, each Tuesday in October for the Fall Book Review Series. Refreshments will be served at noon and reviews begin at 12:30 p.m. in the DPL Auditorium, top ﬂoor. For more information contact Danielle at 434.799.5195, ext. 8, option 1. • October 6: Why Won’t They Believe Me: Four of Us Saw the Saucer! Twice! presentation by the author, Barry Koplen • October 13: Go Set a Watchman and To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee; reviewed by Katie Whitehead • October 20: Factory Man by Beth Macy; reviewed by Ina Dixon • October 27: Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power by John Meacham; reviewed by Don Webb

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Evince Magazine Page 25 In business, competition is good, but collaboration can be even better, especially if you are talking about wine. Awhile back, Vintages by the Dan offered a Rosé wine at their regular Saturday afternoon tasting. Customers liked it, even the guys. This validates what Details Magazine reported in the article “Make Way for Brosé: Why More Men Are Drinking Pink.” Rosé wine consumption is growing and more men are drinking it. The Rosé we tasted was the result of a collaboration between two wine-making guys, Charles Smith (K Vintners, Charles Smith Wines) and Charles Bieler (Three Thieves, Bieler Pere et Fils, Sombra mezcal), hence the name, Charles & Charles Rosé. Here’s the back story about this collaboration: In July 2008, Charles Bieler called the only other winemaker he knew with a Washington State area code, Charles Smith. Bieler told Smith he believed that grapes grown in the Columbia Valley of Washington State could be used to make world-class Rosé

The Wine Spot A Collaboration by Wine Makers Produces Award-Winning Rosé by Dave Slayton

wine, but Bieler did not know any growers in the valley and asked Smith, “Can you direct me to them or would you be interested in making Rosé wine in Washington State?” Smith agreed that great Rosé could be made there, but added, “I’m too busy.” He quickly changed his mind, however, and said, “Yes, let’s do this together.” Bieler brought decades of winemaking wisdom to the table. He had spent his formative years in Provence, France, and is still turning out Rosé there with his father while working with Smith in Washington State. Rosé wine from Provence is considered the world’s gold standard of quality. Charles & Charles 2008, 2011 and 2012 Rosé wines were awarded 90 points by Wine Spectator magazine. In 2013, Charles & Charles announced they had chosen Trinchero Family Estates of California to manage sales, distribution and marketing for the new joint wine venture, Charles & Charles. Give Rosé a try; you may like this collaborative effort by Charles & Charles –and being in the pink!

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What’s Happening in the Pittsylvania Co. Public Libraries Friends Book Sales:

library has to offer homeschoolers and network with other parents while children enjoy crafts, activities, and special presentations. Sign up by calling 434.656.2579.

This two-day sale at the Chatham Depot annex, 340 Whitehead Street, Chatham, is on Friday, October 16, 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., and Saturday, October 17, from 10 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. The ﬁrst hour on Friday is for shopping by Friends members; memberships available at the door, $5 a personl or $10 for family. On Saturday, everything is half price.

STEAM Saturday

Mt. Hermon Library Book Sale on Friday, October

Book Discussions & Writing:

2 from 11 a.m. until 5:30 p.m., and Saturday, October 3 from 10:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.

Teen Read Week:

October 18-24, all branches. Promotional gifts and activities vary; check in at nearest branch to ﬁnd out what’s happening.

Friends of the Library: Meets at Brosville/Cascade Thursday, October 22, 6:00 p.m. Open to anyone interested in helping the Brosville library with projects.

Poetry Project Workshop:

Thursdays, October 1 and 8, 4-6 p.m., Gretna. This program is geared toward middle/high school students, led by Josephus III, the host of 90.1 FM’s Poetry Café. His workshops show students the importance and fun of writing and poetry, relating it to daily life. Registration required. Call 434.656.2579.

Preschool Early Literacy Programs:

• Mother Goose on the Loose: Fridays, October 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30, 10:30 a.m., Mt. Hermon; Mondays, October 5, 19, and 26, 11:00 a.m., Chatham. Birth to age 2 and their caregivers. • Wednesdays for Wees: October 7, 14, 21 and 28, 10:00 a.m. Chatham, Brosville (except for the 21st), Gretna, Mt. Hermon. Children ages newborn to 5. Presented in partnership with Smart Beginnings Danville Pittsylvania County. • Read To Maggie and Friends: Wednesdays, 4:00 p.m., Chatham. Kids practice their skills by reading to Maggie, our favorite dog. • Bedtime Stories: Thursday, October 15, 6:30 p.m., Mt. Hermon. • Story Time with Winnie the Witch & Wilbur: Saturday, October 31, 10:30 a.m., Gretna. Enjoy an hour of stories and activities. Wear a costume if you like.

Homeschoolers:

• Get-Together: Friday, October 2, 10:30 a.m., Brosville. Join Lisa and Mr. Pilato as we make and launch rockets. • Homeschool Connection: Tuesday, October 6, 11:00 a.m., and Tuesday, October 20, 11:00 a.m. Gretna. Learn what the

• Saturday, October 3, 11a.m.1 p.m., Chatham. Solar cars. Build and race a solar-powered car and make yours the fastest in Chatham. Ages 8-15.

• Writers Group: Chatham Writers Group, Thursday, October 1, 6-7 p.m., Chatham. • Second Thursday Discussion Group: October 8, 4-5:45 pm., Chatham. Open to adults. • Book Talk: Friday, October 9, noon, Brosville. Read a mystery. Pizza will be provided. Open to adults. • What’s New: Wednesday, October 14, 9:00 a.m., Brosville. Join us for coffee and to discuss what’s new in ﬁction and nonﬁction. • Teen Book Club: Thursday, October 15, 6:00-7:00 p.m., Chatham.

Wellness:

• Group Fitness: Mondays, 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Gretna. Thursdays, 10:00 a.m., Gretna. Join us as we exercise and get fit together. Ages 18+. • Exercise for Flexibility: Tuesdays, October 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2:00 p.m., Gretna; and Fridays, October 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2:00 p.m., Gretna. Gentle exercises that help improve flexibility, balance, and mobility. • Recipe Exchange Club: Thursday, October 8, 5:30 p.m., Brosville. Bring your favorite casserole and the recipe. We’ll sample everyone’s dish and exchange the recipes. • Second Tuesday Recipe Club: October 13, 5:00 p.m., Gretna. “Crock Pot Recipes.” Call for information and to register, 6562579. • Learn What to Expect at a Doctor’s Visit: Thursday, October 15, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Brosville. Learn what questions to ask at the doctor’s office; make your next visit the best one ever.

Art & Craft Programs:

• Crochet Instruction: Monday, October 5, 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 13, 10:00 a.m., Brosville. Learn to crochet as we begin the Mile a Minute project. We’ll provide materials to get you started. • Knitting Group: Mondays, October 5 and 19, 6:30 p.m., Mt. Hermon. All skill levels are welcome. • Open Needlework: Tuesdays, October 6, 20, 27, 10:00 a.m., Brosville. Knitting, embroidery, crochet—work on your projects with friends. • Re-Use It Tuesday Craft Night: Tuesday, October 6, 5:00 p.m., Gretna. Pine Cone Owls. Registration required; call

434.656.2579. No charge. • Fall Craft Night: Tuesday, October 6, 6:30 p.m., Mt. Hermon. Pumpkin Door Decoration. Signup and $5 materials fee required. Ages 12+. • Second Saturday Quilt Club: Saturday, October 10, 10:00 a.m. until noon, History Research Center and Library, Chatham. • Make and Take Craft: Tuesday, October 13, 3:45-5 p.m., Chatham. • Holiday Light Ball Workshop: Wednesday, October 14, 2-3 p.m., or Thursday, October 29, 6:307:30 p.m., Chatham. Learn how to make these stunning outdoor lights. Bring a short string of lights(no more than 50 lights). We provide the chicken wire for the frame. Sign-up required. • Art Class: Tuesdays, October 20 and 27, 4:00 p.m., Chatham. Mask Workshop: Thursday, October 29, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Brosville. Need something for Halloween? Make a mask.

Game Programs & Activities:

• Bingo: Thursday, October 1, 4:00 p.m., Chatham. • Coffee, Cards, and Conversation: Mondays, October 5, 19, and 26, 2:00 p.m., Gretna, and Thursdays, October 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2:00 p.m., Gretna. We will have coffee, tea, board games and cards. • Star Wars Reads/LEGO Fun Day: Saturday, October 10, 10:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m., Mt. Hermon. • Book Bingo: Thursday, October 22, 6:15 p.m., Brosville. Family fun and prizes. • Bingo for Books: Tuesday, October 27, 5:00 p.m., Gretna. Family fun; prizes include books and other items from the book sale table. • LEGO Play: Thursday, October 29, 4:00-4:45 p.m., Chatham.

Movies:

• Teen Movie: Wednesday, October 14, 3:30 p.m., Gretna. The Duff. Wednesday, October 28, 3:30 p.m., Gretna. Insurgent. • Halloween Movie Marathon: Friday, October 30, 11:30 a.m.5:30 p.m., Mt. Hermon. • Saturday Movie: October 31, 11 a.m., Chatham. Monster House. Unless otherwise noted, all programs are free. For more information, contact Gretna Library, 207 A Coffey Street, 434.656.2579; Mt. Hermon Library, 2725 Franklin Turnpike, 434.835.0326; History Research Center and Library, 340 Whitehead Street, Chatham; 434.432.8931; PCP Main Library, 24 Military Drive, Chatham, 434.432.3271; Brosville Library, 11948 Martinsville Highway 434.685.1285 or visit www.pcplib.org.

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ollaboration is a great way to finish a project that might otherwise take longer to complete if done alone, or it might be much smaller if it’s a single-person effort. If you and your sweet babboo spouse are not professionals, but rather do-ityourselfers like my husband and I, collaboration is essential. We have accomplished projects as a team that we would have never finished on our own. And we’ve learned. Oh, how we’ve learned. Let’s take, for example, the kitchen laminate flooring project. Our old linoleum needed to be replaced. How hard could this be? To answer that question, I consulted a friend with trade experience in installing floor coverings. She looked over the kitchen and said, “You ought to be able to finish most of this in an afternoon.” That was all the encouragement I needed to sell the project to Steve. Blissfully ignorant people that we were, we purchased laminate flooring and underlayment. Of course, it was after the cash outlay that we realized there were some problems with this project. First, our kitchen has five doorways. It’s an old house and the builder evidently loved

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shaped nooks and crannies and the laminate pieces have to be cut to ﬁt in them. That means making more cuts in the new fourfoot long laminate panels. They are not as fragile as eggshell-thin china, but they can be damaged. As we found out. On many pieces. We bought replacements. The cost of this project was climbing. So were the tensions in the house.

Reflecting Forward Collaboration: It Floored Us by Linda Lemery doorways. However, that means that whoever installs the laminate flooring has to saw a half inch off the bottom of every door frame in order for the flooring materials to fit neatly underneath. A doit-yourselfer cannot do this with a conventional saw. This means

using an evil little specialized hand saw with a wickedly sharp blade on one side that looks like a bacon press with a dangerously jagged edge or a cement trowel with really carnivorous teeth. Second, our kitchen has oddly

Third, my sweet babboo is a very slow, precise worker. He takes the time to figure out how to do things right. Some people live by the adage: measure twice, cut once. Steve examines the problem from every angle before ever measuring. On the other hand, I find one solution, measure twice (if I remember),and then cut, cut, cut. I am much faster, but less precise. I make a lot of mistakes, do everything over, and still finish the task faster than he does, often with a similar final outcome. Put two people like us together and you have a work team match that’s not made in heaven. We had other problems, too. The project my friend thought would take an afternoon ultimately took three weeks of hard, daily, manual labor and several more weeks of trim work, such as putting down shoe molding and repainting where we dinged the trim with a laminate panel. Even now, years later, I sometimes hit against a piece of shoe molding that’s never been nailed down and then forget about it again in the whirling vortex of life deadlines. Steve’s made noises about discarding the extra laminate supplies, but I say, “Nay, nay, nay -- we might need them someday!” We generally start these projects because I wake up one morning and say, “Steve, I have a vision.” He hates to hear those words. He admits that my ideas are about things that need to be done. He also knows that with every new project, we’ll be in way over our heads, just like we were with the laminate flooring. We’ve learned many lessons from projects like these, but the last lesson was maybe the most important one. We implemented it when we added a deck to the back of our house—hire a professional. About the Author: When Linda Lemery (llemery@averett.edu) is not involved in yet another painfully unfamiliar and physically crippling home improvement project, she works as Circulation Manager for Averett University’s Mary B. Blount Library in Danville. She welcomes reader comments.

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Apple Cinnamon Scones by Annelle Williams The air feels crisper and the sun has lost its penetrating heat. At our house, the cooler fall weather offers a little rest from the constant activity of summer. My husband and I are six years retired and still learning how to manage our time. It’s hard to relax and not treat every summer day as a vacation. I welcome fall, not only as an absolutely beautiful time of the year and a football marathon, but also as a time to slow down and rest a little. My cooking attitude changes, too. I like to celebrate the season using the traditional ﬂavors available locally. That’s a year-round mission and is becoming more of a subconscious natural progression. October is National Apple Month, so I’ll be incorporating apples into our menus more than usual. Virginia is ranked sixth nationally in apple production. Let’s celebrate one of our state’s best and oldest crops. My desire for a new breakfast food led me to Apple Cinnamon Scones. I think both kids and adults will be happy to have one of these before heading out the door. I’ll be savoring mine with my morning coffee. Visit one of your local markets offering fresh produce and pick up some locally grown apples. We’re fortunate to live in such an agriculturally rich part of the world.

Apple Cinnamon Scones (adapted from King Arthur) 2 3/4 cups all purpose ﬂour 1/3 cup granulated sugar 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon apple pie spice 1/2 cup (8 tablespoons) cold butter 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup applesauce, unsweetened preferred

3/4 cup chopped fresh apple, cut in 1/2” pieces (I used a whole apple and peeled it.) 3/4 cup cinnamon chips (available at kingarthurﬂour.com) or mix one teaspoon cinnamon with chopped apples Topping 3 tablespoons coarse white sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and spice. Work in the butter just until the mixture is unevenly crumbly; it’s OK for some larger chunks of butter to remain unincorporated. Stir in the chopped apple and cinnamon chips. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, vanilla, and applesauce. Add the liquid ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until all is moistened and holds together. Line a baking sheet with parchment; if you don’t have parchment, just use the baking sheet without greasing it. Sprinkle a bit of flour on the parchment or pan. Scrape the dough onto the floured parchment or pan and divide it in half. Gently pat and round each half into a 5” to 5 1/2” circle about 3/4” thick. To make the topping, stir together the coarse sugar and cinnamon. Brush each circle with milk and sprinkle with the topping. Using a knife that you’ve run under cold water, slice each circle into 6 wedges. Carefully pull the wedges away from the center to separate them just a bit; there should be about 1/2” space between them, at their outer edges. For best texture and highest rise, place the pan of scones in the freezer for 30 minutes, uncovered. Preheat the oven to 425°. Bake the scones for 18 to 22 minutes, or until they’re golden brown. When you pull one away from the others, it should look baked all the way through; the edge shouldn’t look wet or unbaked. Cool briefly on the pan. Serve warm. When they’re completely cool, wrap in plastic and store at room temperature for up to several days. Yield: 12 scones.

Tips from King Arthur bakers: Why freeze the scones before baking? Because 30 minutes in the freezer relaxes the gluten in the ﬂour, which makes the scones more tender and allows them to rise higher. It also chills the fat, which will make the scones a bit ﬂakier. To make free-form rather than wedge-shaped scones, increase the applesauce to 3/4 cup. Using a large ice cream scoop or spoon, dollop the scone dough in 1/3-cupsful onto a lightly greased or parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake the scones in a preheated 375° oven for about 30 minutes. Scones are best served warm. They’re delicious as is, but add butter, jam, or apple butter, if you like. To reheat room-temperature scones, place on a baking sheet, tent lightly with foil, and warm in a preheated 350° oven for about 10 minutes. Questions or comments? Email me: AnnelleWilliams@comcast.net I look forward to hearing from you!

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Photo Finish On Saturday, September 12, photographer Von Wellington and a group of tour takers jumped aboard the Danville Parks & Recreation van and went on the History United Yanceyville, North Carolina, Hometown Tour. It was fun to visit historic sites only a short drive from Danville. The next tour is scheduled for Saturday, October 24, to Martinsville. Stops will include the Heritage Center & Museum, a walking tour, Piedmont Arts, and more. The touring season will continue on November 7 to Gretna and end on December 5 in Milton, North Carolina. To register, call 434.799.5216 or email Karen Hibbard hibbakm@danvilleva. gov. The cost is $8 and does not include lunch.

The Richmond-Miles History Museum on Main Street in Yanceyville, North Carolina, is the former home of nationally known artist Maud Gatewood.

A display in the Richmond-Miles Museum tells the story of the development of Bright Leaf Tobacco. A slave named Stephen accidently discovered the process of curing yellow tobacco in 1839.

This bench, created by Thomas Day (1801-1860), a free African-American cabinet maker from Milton, North Carolina, is in the Richmond-Miles Museum. Part of the weathervane from the historic courthouse cupola is on the ﬂoor beside it.

Karen Williamson admires an unﬁnished work by Maud Gatewood at the Richmond-Miles Museum.

For more info about Von Wellington Photography, visit www.vonwellingtonphotography.com or call 434.770.3553. See more pictures on Facebook.

Guides Paula Seamster and Jimmy Allred share a ﬁnal story before the group heads back to Danville.

The Historic Caswell County Courthouse completed in 1861 was the ﬁrst stop on the Hometown Tour. In 1870, State Senator John “Chicken” Stephens was murdered in this building.

Part of the decorative work on the Historic Caswell County Courthouse features corn and tobacco—the two products that made the area one of the richest in the state. The Hometown Tour group stands on the balcony of the Caswell County Courthouse: Jonathan DeMott, Karen Williamson, Karen Hibbard , Paula Seamster, Ina Dixon, Gaynelle Wolford, Larry Wilburn, Mark Joyner, Joe Graves, Jane Edmonds, Jessamyn Rubio, Justin Meeks, Jimmy Allred.

Evince Magazine Page 31 Tour takers listen to introductory remarks by Paula Seamster and Jimmy Allred outside the Historic Caswell County Courthouse in Yanceyville, North Carolina. The group rests for a minute while listening to stories in the historic courtroom.

The all-native arboretum behind the historic courthouse is a quiet place for a walk. A wind chime in the shape of a tobacco leaf hangs in the arboretum behind the Historic Caswell County Courthouse. Behind the old jail is the restored one-room Poteat Schoolhouse that was used from approximately 1913 to 1921. Visitors to the one-room school house check out the old globe and other artifacts from the 1900s.

Organizer Karen Hibbard takes a picture of Justin Meeks inside the old jail cell. Gaynelle Wolford peeks into a cell to see iron bunk beds, ancient plumbing ﬁxtures, and metal walls displaying grafﬁti left by prisoners. The jail was used from 1906 until 1977.

Built in 1906, the Old Jail contains the only remaining hanging cell in North Carolina. It was never used because the last public hanging in Caswell County was in 1902. Hanging cells were outlawed while the Old Jail was under construction.

Five rooms on the first floor of this building served as the jailer’s living quarters. There is a metal food slot between the kitchen in the home and the prisoners’ quarters used for passing food to the prisoners. The jailer was often the Caswell County sheriff who lived here with his family. The back left room of the first floor and the entire second story were used by the prisoners. The Hometown Tour ended with a short film about artist and Yanceyville native, Maud Gatewood, at the Yanceyville Museum of Art inside the Yanceyville Municipal Services Building.

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