Evince Magazine April 2013

Mackenzie Osadchuk Changing Negative

Images into Positive Ones Page 3

Rachel Key, Joyce Glaise, Shirley Mayhew Primiano

The Women of Danville City Council Page 6

April 2013

Photo by Michelle Dalton Photography

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Editor’s Note

This issue of Evince, The Voice of Integrity, is the best ever!

I hope you will agree.

Read the cover story about Mackenzie Osadchuk on page 3 and learn how this newcomer is changing erroneous perceptions about Danville. Crystal Gregory’s story about the six females who have served on Danville City Council (page 6) is fascinating.

These women with integrity have set the bar high for the rest of us. We humans could also learn about integrity from our pets.

Read a new column written by veterinarian, Dr. Jeff Smith, on page 17 about what he has learned from Bo, his dog.

Linda Lemery (page 19), Dave Gluhareff and Suzanne Stowe (page 20) are being brutally honest with themselves this month in pursuit of integrity and a healthier lifestyle. Maybe their journeys will help you. MaryMichael Robertson interviewed Newbury Award winner, Lois Lowry, during the author’s recent visit to Chatham and came away with several book suggestions to encourage young people along the path of integrity. See page 22.

Finally, Mack Williams learned an integrity lesson from a “Little Engine that Could.” See its picture and the story on page 21.

When you have finished, I hope you’ll agree with my assessment; it’s the best issue ever. Of course, if you were a fly on my office wall, you’d know I say that every month-- and mean it. Let me know what you think.

April Contents

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Editor’s Note

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Mackenzie Osadchuk Changing Negative Images into Positive Ones

by Joyce Wilburn

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The Voice of Readers

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The Women of City Council

by Crystal Gregory

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Second Thoughts / Cloud Cover

by Kim Clifton

CEO / Publisher Andrew Scott Brooks

Editor Joyce Wilburn (434.799.3160) joycewilburn@gmail.com Associate Editors Larry G. Aaron (434.792.8695) larry.aaron@gmail.com Jeanette Taylor Contributing Writers

11 What’s Cooking on the Dan

by Stephanie Ferrugia

Suzie Bohannon, Jesse Broskie, Cara Burton, Kim Clifton, Stephanie Ferruqia, Dave Gluhareff, Crystal Gregory, Mimi Grubb, Dena Hill, Telisha Moore Leigg, Linda Lemery, CB Maddox, Lauren Mathena, Larry Oldham, Mary-Michael Robertson, Janina Shoemaker, Jeff Smith, Bill Smith, Tracey Cox Smith, Suzanne Stowe, Melanie Vaughan, Joyce Wilburn, Annelle Williams, Mack Williams, Sonya Wolen

Spotting Exceptional Customer Service

by Suzie Bohannon 12 Light / Fiction by Telisha Moore Leigg 14 Calendar Clips 15 Where Can I Find an Evince?

Business Manager Paul Seiple(1.877.638.8685) paul@evincemagazine.com

16 Calendar 17 Dr. Jeff The Family Vet

by Dr. Jeff Smith 19 Reflecting Forward / Integrity: It’s a Weighty Subject

by Linda Lemery 20 The Integrity of the Honest Keeps Them on Track

by Dave Gluhareff & Suzanne Stowe 21 Unpretentious Integrity

by Mack Williams 22 Around the Table / Spring Is in the Air and the Kitchen

by Annelle Williams Book Clubbing / Newbery Winner Visits Local School

by Mary-Michael Robertson

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Photos of Mackenzie Osadchuk by Michelle Dalton Photography.

See story on page 3.

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ASK DR. JUDITH

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hen Mackenzie Osadchuk decided to explore job opportunities in Danville, the Minnesota native did what any respectable young professional would do: she researched the City by the Dan on the Internet. Mackenzie found a lot that she loved about Danville and one thing that surprised and dismayed her. “Some of the first images that appeared after a Google search were mug shots!” says the new Marketing and Research Manager in Danville’s Economic Development Department.

After only six months on the job, the 2008 South Dakota State University graduate and her colleagues are five months into a plan of replacing negative Internet pictures of Danville with positive ones. She explains: “During a meeting I remarked that there are so many beautiful things in Danville but we didn’t have pictures of them for prospective businesses and visitors.” That comment planted a seed that eventually grew into a local photography contest, which ends on November 1. The 12 winning photos will be featured in a 2014 calendar. “We will also put the images on our social media pages and website throughout the year,” says Mackenzie, adding, “There are a lot of beautiful things about Danville and this is a great way to involve citizens in showcasing the city.”

Promoting Danville requires varied talents and skills, and fortunately, Mackenzie handles it all with finesse.

She explains, “I design publications, which I love, take photos at events, create the online newsletters and assist with presentations. I’m also involved with website and social media management and graphic design. The research part of my job involves finding information quickly for companies that are thinking about relocating here.”

Judging by the smile on her face, Mackenzie is enjoying the new job.

“Danville is different from anywhere else that I’ve lived—its extensive history, the beautiful downtown buildings, the mansions,” she says and then adds with emphasis, “and the weather.” During winter in the Midwest, she’d wear a pair of boots to work almost every day and keep a pair of dry shoes in her desk drawer. Another Danville perk is a fiancé who lives in Clarksville, a 45-minute commute from her office in the Municipal Building on Patton Street, thus eliminating the 900+ miles that had separated them.

“He’s a natural resource specialist at the John Kerr Reservoir (Buggs Island Lake) for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,” she explains. On weekends, the couple can be found fishing, working out at the gym, or taking day trips. Occasionally, the former college volleyball player joins Averett University’s girls’ volleyball team at practice.

After a relaxing weekend, Mackenzie doesn’t mind returning to work on Monday mornings because there’s always a new project waiting to be developed or one in progress, like the photo contest, that might require a little tweaking. “There are great Photos by things happening in Danville and Michelle Dalton Photography we are going to highlight them,” she says with determination.

“The photography contest is just one way for people to show their pride in Danville.” And if all goes according to plan, those winning images eventually will replace the negative ones that might be discovered by a young professional conducting an Internet search.

• The name Osadchuk is Ukrainian and is pronounced O-sah-chuck.

• For contest information, visit www.discoverdanville.com or call 434.793.1753. The next due date for submissions is May 3.

• Make plans to participate in the kickoff for Clean Up, Fix Up, Paint Up Month at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 4. Volunteers will meet at Ballou Park to assist in cleaning and fixing up the community. See details at www.danville-va.gov.

• To subscribe to the online newsletter, email mosadchuk@ discoverdanville.com.

• Visit www.facebook.com/ econdevdanville.

measured on a number scale called the decibel (dB). Hearing sensitivity is NOT measured in percentage. If you see a Doctor of Audiology, such as myself, a person fully educated about hearing and speech understanding, the test will be a thorough assessment of your hearing. At the appointment you will tell me problems you are having; hearing loss, ringing in the ear, etc.

I begin by looking in your ear canal to see if there is any problem with the ear canal or the ear drum. Next, the middle ear function, how well the eardrum is moving, is measured. This test is called tympanometry. Then your ability to hear tones and speech is tested. You will wear headphones and indicate when you hear the tone or speech. In the test the sound gets softer and softer until you can no longer hear it. The softest you can hear the sound is called your “hearing threshold”. It is measured in dB. After we discover the softest you can hear, your ability to understand speech at comfortable loudness level is tested. In summary, I take a case history, look in your ears, test middle ear function, discover the softest level you can hear tones and speech and how well you can understand speech. Sometimes other tests are performed depending on what you experiencing. All this information helps me make a diagnosis and recommend course of action.

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April 2013

SHE SAID

HE SAID

by Dena Hill

by Larry Oldham

Out on the Town When I found out I was going out of town for a few days on business, I started worrying. No, not about your getting in trouble while I was gone, having friends over for a big party, mowing the grass or taking out the garbage. No. I was worried about how you were going to survive for three days without my being there to wait on you and would Sophie, our fourlegged, furry baby survive?

Give me a break. What do you think I did for the 14 years we dated and I lived in my own house? Did you ever see a maid at my house? Did you ever come over and find a dirty dish in my sink? No, because I always ate out, so all you could possibly see would be McDonald’s hamburger wrappers or leftover French fries. I might act old sometimes or I might not move as quickly as you do to pick up trash in the yard, but there is something you should know about me. I am responsible.

Sophie has to be fed, walked and given a pill in the Sophie will not morning and miss a meal or a at night. When pill. She will do she barks, I go her thing outside. running. If I I will monitor her don’t, you will sit and if she doesn’t for hours while do enough, I she barks her will make her head off. What go back outside if she has to go and do some to the bathroom more. As far as and you avoid finding the house her? What if she in disarray when goes out to do you return, I can her business and promise I will you don’t bring only sleep on my her in? She has never spent the side of the bed, night outside. which means Maybe I should in man terms, rethink this outI will only have of-town trip. I just to make half don’t know if you the bed. I admit and/or Sophie that I might not can survive dust or mop without me. I every day you’re will be a nervous gone, but I won’t wreck and not leave dishes in accomplish a the sink. That’s thing. I’ll call you Photo by because I will every hour on Michelle Dalton Photography. be out eating the hour to make unhealthy food at sure the house every restaurant is intact and that Sophie is OK. You will in town while you are away. I will listen to need to send me phone photos so that loud music, get up in the middle of the I know she is healthy and happy. On the night to read, go to bed as late as I want other hand, I did leave you some notes and pretty much just hang in my cave. and I did go over your chores several I want to assure you that the house and times and you did seem to understand. the poodle are in good hands with me.

Sophie always leaves a puddle on the You just go learn, earn a big raise, bring floor when she’s excited to see someone me back a surprise and you will find the so that will be the true test of how well house just like you left it, maybe even you took care of her. But don’t get jealous better but certainly not any worse. And the because I don’t tinkle when I first see you. next time you will leave with nary a worry.

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The Voice of Readers To the Editor: Many thanks for featuring our new business venture, Vintages by the Dan, in the March Evince. I appreciate your time, support and presentation and am grateful to Michelle Dalton for her talented photography. I have received many wonderful compliments on the article and have seen many new customers in the store. In fact, we had over 80 customers come in for the St. Patrick’s Day Beer Tasting on March 16th and many of them had read about it in Evince!

We are so pleased to be part of Downtown Danville’s comeback and are amazed by the community’s support. Business has been great since opening in October and continues to grow. We are also excited about the opening of Chestnut Lane at 310 Main Street which adjoins our store at 312 Main.

They feature beautiful antiques, painted furniture and home accessories and will be offering classes in creating special items for the home. We believe that the combination of Vintages by the Dan and Chestnut Lane creates a fun and unique shopping experience.

Again, thank you for the great article and your support. We look forward to a long relationship and to more fun events at Vintages by the Dan and Chestnut Lane.

Sincerely, Robin Jones Vintages by the Dan, 434.799.4363 Eighty customers in one day on a street where there was no parking because of road construction must set some kind of record. That’s evidence that when there is a good product with excellent customer service, customers will find you.

To the Editor: Just wanted you to know that the September 2012 Evince (Stephanie Ferrugia – Changing Eating Habits) not only brought much recognition for Get Fit Dan River Region, but it also led one of my favorite students (and his mother) from Georgia back into my life. What a gift, Joyce!

Thank you!

Stephanie Ferrigia So happy to hear the good news.

Thanks for sharing.

To the Editor: I read the article in the March Evince about Raleigh Williams celebrating his 108th birthday (Doing What’s Right for 108 Years). In it he stated he liked the Raleigh’s Ointment, but they did not make it anymore.

However, they still do make it. I became a dealer several years ago because we had a hard time finding it. I would like to give Mr. Williams a box of the ointment. The Holleys don’t think we can survive without Raleigh’s Ointment and that is why I became a dealer. Thank you so much.

Joan S. Holley Thank you for seeing a need and taking care of it. Mr. Williams will be thrilled! We appreciate your generosity.

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Since 1833, when the Virginia General Assembly chartered the city of Danville, only six women have served on city council.

Moreover, since 2010, council has again been all male. Does having a one-gender council matter? Would the city benefit from having both women and men seek election?

Three former members unequivocally believe that Danville City Council needs women members. Rachel Key, who served from 1980 to 1984, points out that women make up a major portion of the population and they need to make their views known. Dr. Shirley Mayhew Primiano (1988-1998) emphasizes that women tend to look beyond immediate results to see longterm consequences of decisions, whereas men tend to use a stepby-step approach to problem solving. Because both approaches have advantages, Primiano believes that the resulting debates contribute to the over-all success of the community. Dr. Joyce Glaise (1988-2000) agrees. She emphasizes that when council membership includes women, minorities, the young and the old, their differing points of view lead to the discovery of better solutions to community problems. For Glaise, diversity equals opportunity.

All of these women enjoyed positive relationships with their male colleagues. According to Primiano, everyone focused only on “doing what was good for the city of Danville.” She and Glaise laugh when recalling an incident early in their first terms. All members had been very courteous; decorum prevailed. However, soon there was a very contentious meeting.

Afterwards, Councilman Bill Townes looked from one woman to the other and said, “Well, ladies, the honeymoon is over. Now we can talk like we want.”

Key was a member of the League of Women Voters when Danville won designation as an AllAmerican City in 1976. The award recognized Danville’s citizens for developing the Festival in the Park, saving the Sutherlin Mansion and integrating the schools without major disruption. In addition, Governor Mills Godwin praised the League for encouraging 84% of registered voters to participate in that year’s election. Inspired by her involvement with this experience, Key decided to seek election to council.

Transparency and citizen involvement were the major accomplishments of Key’s tenure in office. Prior to 1980, council had been criticized for holding too many executive sessions. The

committee had to sort through many hotly contested applications in order to designate a company to meet that need.

Rachel Key

Dr. Shirley Primiano

Dr. Joyce Glaise

The Women of Danville City Council

by Crystal Gregory newspaper was demanding greater access through the Freedom of Information Act and Key also believed that the public needed to know the basis for council’s decisions.

Additionally, too many appointments to government committees were being made as rewards for having given political support to various council members. Key helped to establish the system of interviewing people who were seeking to serve on committees. In that way, their interests and expertise could be matched with appropriate committees and more people would feel welcome to volunteer their services. Key served on the Danville Planning Commission and was a member of the first Economic Development Council.

Primiano ran for council as a civic duty. She lived in a section of

Pittsylvania County that was being annexed. When no one from that area was willing to run for council and the situation was reported in the national media, Primiano felt so embarrassed that she stepped forward.

Council membership involved challenges and long hours. Many meetings lasted until eleven o’clock at night and during budget-preparation season, “everything else took second place.” In addition to the regular workload, Primiano served on the Danville Development Council. One of the highlights was the arrival of a new industry, Shorewood. That was exciting, but some assignments involved controversy. One was the Non-Emergency Ambulance Committee. The Life Saving Crew could not handle all calls and the

Mozelle Fairer (1902-1986) was the first woman elected to council. A former teacher in the city and county, she was named to the school board in 1948. Then, in 1952 she entered a 13candidate race for council.

Fairer was a member of city council from 1952 until 1960. According to local historian Clara Fountain, while serving as vice-mayor of Danville in 1959, Fairer represented the city at the Congress of Mayors in Rome. Extremely active in civic affairs, she served as president of the American Association of University Women, the Wednesday Club and the Wayside Garden Club. Fairer was also the chairman of the Library Advisory Committee and a board member of the National Tobacco and Textile Museum.

In 1970 Ruth Harvey Charity (1924 -1996), a civil-rights activist and attorney, was elected and served until 1972. Charity

Despite the work load, Primiano enjoyed her service. She can now fondly remember dealing with a woman who called on Thanksgiving morning to complain that a street light had burned out. As the cook of the day, Primiano had other priorities. On the other hand she recalls that the parades and the Bicentennial were fun and she appreciated the efforts of her fellow council members. Thinking about today’s issues, she says, “If I could pick a handful of them (former council members), we could solve a lot of problems. The city could use their talents and experiences.”

Glaise’s introduction to politics was at age 12 when she helped her mother distribute voterinformation sheets at the polls. As a young woman, Glaise became Presidential candidate Jessie Jackson’s campaign manager in Danville. She organized so many voters for him that soon other political candidates began seeking her help. She introduced former Delegate and Secretary of Transportation Whitt Clement to the African-American community and she served as the Vice-Chair of the Danville Democratic Party. Friends began saying, “Joyce, you need to run.” So, in 1988 she entered the race for city council and won with over 7,000 votes. She served until 2000.

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successfully led campaigns to integrate Danville’s public library and city parks. Additionally, she worked to overturn the convictions of demonstrators who had been attacked by police during the 1963 civil-rights protest, Bloody Monday. Although her distinguished career as an attorney would come to a sad end in 1984 with a conviction for embezzling money from clients’ trust accounts, during her tenure on City Council, Charity was one of the best-known citizens of Virginia.

In 1996, Ruby Archie (1934 – 2010), with the encouragement of Glaise, decided to enter the race for city council and for the next four years they served together. She was Mayor of Danville from 1998 to 2000.

Archie, who had been Glaise’s teacher, was a prominent local educator who retired after 37 years of service as the head of the English Department at George Washington High School. Additionally, Archie was a life-member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and a member of its International Board of Directors. She was also affiliated with many organizations including Links, the Order of the Eastern Star, the Boys and Girls Club and the Salvation Army. She was a member of council at the time of her death in 2010.

Evince Magazine Continued from Page 6 Education, jobs, community involvement, safety and security were Glaise’s major emphases.

She persuaded council to have monthly meetings with the superintendent; she developed drop-out prevention and collegepreparatory programs and personally established an annual scholarship program for 10 to 15 students. She and Vice-Mayor Linwood Wright were instrumental in persuading Governor Doug Wilder to provide $500,000 for the industrial park and additional funds to pay for highway ramps leading to the site utilized by Dan River Mills. She developed the Community Issues Forum which focused attention on improving neighborhoods and people’s general welfare. Glaise invited officials to visit specific places in Danville so that they could see for themselves where money needed to be spent. Because of this enhanced awareness of neighborhood needs, police patrols began walking beats.

Working with other members of council was a pleasure for Glaise. Points of view did not interfere. For instance, she remembers how she and Stokes Daniels could laugh and joke even while disagreeing. Furthermore, she enjoyed the retreats that

council held; she came away from the experiences realizing that “everyone brought something to the table.”

These three women value their city council experiences and want other women to serve. Glaise says, “It changed my life: being involved, trying to help out the city, being out there working and talking.”

Primiano and Key agree. Key emphasizes that women need to respect themselves for what they can offer to Danville. Primiano, who continues to serve on the Industrial Development Authority, laments, “People think they can’t make a difference and don’t want to get involved.” However, “people need to work for change.” She insists, “More women need to run.”

• The next city council election will be on Tuesday, May 6, 2014.

Four vacant seats will need to be filled.

• According to the State Board of Elections website, anyone who wishes to become a candidate must meet only two basic qualifications: be qualified to vote and hold office and be a resident of Virginia and of Danville for at least one year preceding the election.

For more information, visit www.sbe.virginia.gov.

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Evince Magazine

Second Thoughts

by Kim Clifton ©2013

Cloud Cover It wasn’t until I dropped my iPad that I found out firsthand that I’d been living with my head in a cloud and didn’t even know it. I’d been hearing some stuff on TV about “the cloud,” but didn’t understand what it meant.

I’d seen drawings at work but they made about as much sense as the hieroglyphics in King Tut’s tomb. It just looked like fancy doodling, so I didn’t see how it could bring my emails back. I think it’s the name. If you’re going to design something to protect important stuff, then you need to put more thought into what you’re going to call it. “The Cloud” sounds too flimsy. “The Vault” sounds better.

That night when I took my lifeless toy to the Apple store, if I’d been told that all of my programs, documents and games were safely tucked away in “The Vault,” I would have felt a sense of relief. I was already grieving that my most treasured possession was a goner. I didn’t hold out much hope that everything I had on it wasn’t lost, too. My problem is that I form unhealthy attachments to whatever belongs to me. Even as a child, I used to cry in the backseat of our new car when we’d pass our old one on the dealer’s lot. When something I love breaks, so does my heart. By now I should know that anything with a power button is living on borrowed time.

Being given a new replacement iPad for free was a dream come true. All the way to Greensboro, I tried to think of ways to convince Robert we needed to fork over another 500 bucks for this luxury. Thankfully we didn’t have to and I knew I’d soon be checking email

in bed and seeing who else was on Facebook at 2:00 a.m.

That’s when this cloud thing and I officially met, although technically Apple calls theirs the “ iCloud.” Nonetheless, the clerk promised me all I needed to do when I got home was ask the “iCloud” for my stuff back and I’d get it. I found that hard to believe because I didn’t remember giving it anything to hold in the first place. But I did what he said since he was the expert, not me. All I knew about an iPad was that it doesn’t bounce. Or if it does, that will be the last game you’ll play on it.

Turns out he was right. The first screen asked me if I wanted to start fresh or restore from the “iCloud.” I watched in amazement as everything came back to life. Within five minutes, this new iPad was an exact replica of the previous one. It remembered that I was losing to Terri in Words with Friends and I was on Level 56 in Candy Crush. It hadn’t forgotten that I had a hair appointment on Tuesday and reminded me that I still had milk on the grocery list. The experience was more magical than watching David Copperfield make the Statue of Liberty disappear.

If you tune into The Weather Channel, you’re used to hearing a lot of talk about clouds. Start watching the commercials and you’re going to hear more and more talk about this new kind of cloud. The one that kept my things safe until I wanted them again. Maybe calling it a cloud isn’t so silly after all.

No cloud in the sky means you can plan a picnic, but no stuff in “The Cloud” means something could rain on your parade.

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Now Enrolling!

Now Enrolling!

Now Enrolling!

Carlisle School discover the difference

College Preparatory Day and Boarding School, Preschool through Grade 12 VAIS and SACS Accredited Academic Highlights • 100% four-year college acceptance rate since 1974 • IB Diploma Program (grades 11 - 12) has a 97% exam pass rate since 1991 • IB Middle Years Program (grades 6 - 10) • IB Primary Years Program (preschool - 5) • AP/Honors Classes • Extensive dual enrollment with Patrick Henry Community College Thriving Performing Arts • Music and drama stage performances begin in preschool and lower division.

• Middle and upper divisions participate in jazz band, choir, drama, dance, and creative movement classes and performances.

Competitive Athletic Program • Recent State Championships in Boys and Girls Basketball, Field Hockey, and Golf • 20 varsity and JV sports teams

CAMPUS LOCATIONS Martinsville Campus preschool - grade 12

Danville Campus preschool - grade 2

Chatham Campus preschool - grade 6

300 Carlisle Rd. Axton, VA 24054

179 Piney Forest Rd. Danville, VA 24540

956 Woodlawn Academy Rd. Chatham, VA 24531

(276) 632-7288

(434) 799-1750

(434) 432-9244

http://www.carlisleschool.org || 276.632.7288, ext. 237 for Admissions

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Stephanie Ferrugia, Joyce Wilburn and Ciji Moore proudly display a healthy breakfast pizza that was prepared on What’s Cooking on the Dan. To see Danville’s new cooking show, visit YouTube.com. The first two episodes are available. The one pictured is coming soon.

What’s Cooking on the Dan?

by Stephanie Ferrugia Program Director, Get Fit Dan River Region For those of you who love spending hours in the grocery store or slaving away in the kitchen all day, this article may not be for you! Chances are, you are like most of us who want quick, affordable and healthy meals for ourselves and our families, but you’re not quite sure how to achieve this goal.

Follow these guidelines over the next several weeks to jump start better eating habits this spring: 1. I’ll begin by sharing my secretweapon recipe finder. Search for Cooking Light recipes on www.myrecipes.com. This magazine typically focuses on convenient, reduced calorie and fat, low-budget, home-cooked menus, without compromising taste--the perfect combination. Look for dishes that have seven to 10 ingredients that are rated either “worthy of a special occasion” or “outstanding.”

You can count on that recipe being a winner.

2. Quick Rule of Thumb: Make sure your plate is covered with 1⁄2 veggies or 1⁄4 fruit and 1⁄4 veggies.

3. Try to eat five meals a day: breakfast, mid-morning snack, lunch, light afternoon snack and dinner. Although this takes some planning, it will save money and unnecessary calorie consumption and prevent eating binges.

Hungry for more healthy tips and ideas? Tune into our new cooking show, “What’s Cooking on the Dan,” on Get Fit Dan River Region’s YouTube page. New episodes are being filmed and feature healthy cooking, exercise moves and the many exciting events going on throughout our community. Stay healthy and fit, Dan River Region!

Photos by Von Wellington Photography

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Spotting Exceptional Customer Service To encourage exceptional customer service, the Business Development Committee of the Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce and Evince will recognize those who give it. When you experience exceptional customer service, tell us about it in 300 words or less. Include your name and phone number. Email your story to joycewilburn@gmail.com or visit www.dpchamber. org; click What’s New - Customer Service Award Nomination.

by Suzie Bohannon My husband and I have been patrons of Los Tres Magueyes Restaurant, 2818 Riverside Drive, for many years. We love the food but we also love the service we receive from Beatriz “Betty” Ochoa. When we walk through the door, we always ask to be seated at one of her tables because we know that we will experience exceptional service. Once Betty sees us, she comes to our table with our favorite beverages within seconds. She always greets us with a warm smile and calls us by name. She takes time to ask how our week has been and about my husband’s latest hunting and fishing adventures. Betty makes everyone feel like a friend. Her outstanding customer service not only makes her customers feel welcomed but also makes them want to return.

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Light

fiction by Telisha Moore Leigg

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hat Colby Keen thought (according to what Tim Knox felt but could never say): I do not care where lost mountains rest in the shade of forgotten lands. I do not care where water flows like tears soaking sand.

We are not lost if we stay together. So stay and I will not go. So speak and I will have all sounds that matter. Love, come and keep me and I will attend you. Have me and I will mark your heart with light.

Tim Knox hated 18-year-old Colby Keen’s pale and pink hands signing to his Laurel.

And her light brown fingers fluttered, moving in soft soundless response like those paper crane wings children make in school. The boy, not even out of high school, was courting his little girl with silence, signifying like he a man. Colby Keen started coming over a lot now since Laurel’s...since Laurel’s last incident and Tim would sometimes watch them by the archway just between his lover’s cramped kitchen and living room. He would shake his head at their signing. Neither was deaf.

The boy’s signing he could understand; his mother was deaf and it was their language.

But Laurel’s slowly trembling fingers when she took the boy’s coaching as his fingers covered hers, correcting the motions, took Tim’s breath. Both the boy and Laurel could speak; they rarely did.

They were doing dishes today, as always quiet, together, bound by stillness and peace. Of course, his Laurel was too broken to know the slow pull of the boy’s true love. Tim had always thought Laurel would never turn to little Colby because she was older, even now home on weekends from her freshman year at college. But Tim should have known that time respects nothing. That boy who had always tagged behind Matthew had also always watched his Laurel with eyes trained like karma on constellations. And to think, Tim Knox reasoned, he had known the boy since he

was five or six at the same daycare, drove him home along with his own son after their little league games. Colby was the same age as his boy...as his boy used to be. Tim rushed his mind past the thoughts of his dead boy and onto that of his only living child, Laurel. Some hope had finally found her.

Because it was a man today who stood there in the kitchen, offering that hope with those little-boy-blond-brown curls cut short in a buzz. The grime from under fingernails that came from fixing his own transmission was now coming off after scrubbing meatloaf from a black-speckled roasting pan. They stood in front of the chipped kitchen sink doing the dishes, their backs to him, passing each dish and fork, no words, no shared looks, not even signs now. Tim swallowed at a language of such sweetness; it brought a squint to fight back the tears. Here was a quiet love.

And Tim had a hard time remembering she was broken, his Laurel. He fought to recall his screams and the slide of his foot in her blood on the bathroom tile. He could close his heart to the memory of holding her stiff body as he rocked and begged God and creation for something to staunch the flow of the sad inevitability of her loss, her eyes like hollow vines climbing into heaven where a man like him could not follow.

Suddenly, Tim’s throat was full.

If Laurel wanted Colby, she could have him.

Tim started into the kitchen to get a drink when a plate crashed to the linoleum, loud, and Laurel jerked, seemed to withdraw, bent automatically to pick up the pieces herself. The boy stopped her with a sign, picked up all that was broken with his bare hand and then swept even the slivers away.

Tim stepped back from the kitchen.

There was a window in front of the sink and the light of early evening shone through it on them--reds, pinks and gold setting them afire in glow. Go to him, Tim thought even as he saw Laurel’s mind seemingly still fixed on the broken plate. She had to be turned first into the light by Colby, the fingers of one hand on the nape of her neck massaging, the other making some sign. Still wordless, she smiled. And Tim Knox let her go, gave her away, while standing on the threshold of something hopeful, standing in darkness outside their pool of light.

The author welcomes your reactions at telishamooreleigg@gmail.com.

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Calendar Clips Clip it. Post it. Do it.

For more activities, see the calendar on page 16-17.

Thursday, April 4 – Sunday, April 7 The Dixie Swim Club

This production by the Little Theatre of Danville in association with the Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History begins at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday at 975 Main Street. Five Southern women, whose friendships began on their a jon es ho college swim team, set aside a long pe wo oten come dy weekend every August to recharge their relationships. Free from husbands, kids and jobs, they meet at the same beach cottage on North Carolina’s Outer Banks to catch up, laugh and meddle in each other’s lives. This play focuses on four of those weekends and spans a period of 33 years. Tickets are $15.00.

There are discount group rates for 10 or more. April 4 performance is a special show night for DHFAH members who will receive a discount. Call the Museum at 434.793.5644. For more information, visit www.danvillelittletheatre.org. (submitted by CB Maddox)

Friday, April 5 – Sunday, April 7 Ladies in Retirement

At 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Greta Little Theatre will present this two-act suspenseful melodrama in the Gretna Movie Theatre, 107 North Main Street. The year is 1885 and all is copacetic at Estuary House on the Thames as Leonora Fiske and Ellen Creed prepare for the visit of Ellen’s sisters.

Unexpectedly, Ellen’s nephew arrives seeking financial aid. Watch the Creed sisters, their hostess, the nephew, the house maid and a Front row Beverly Furlong, neighborly nun scheme to restore a peaceful Shelly Bailess, Michelle Blevins; calm to their retirement years. Tickets are Back row Whitney Younger, $10.00 for adults; seniors and military $8.00; Janina Shoemaker, Matthew Pabo students $6.00. For more information, call 434 656 3637. (submitted by Janina Shoemaker)

Saturday, April 6

National Tartan Day

The Virginia-Carolina Scottish Society will celebrate at the Lawson-Overbey Inn, 782 Main Street, with dinner, entertainment, songs of Scotland and the traditional sound of bagpipes. The public is invited to this event that honors the major role that Scottish Americans have played in the founding and development of the United States. For more Left to Right: Tim Carpenter - Piper/Board Member information call 434.793.7432.

Bill Smith - President, Charles Ellis - Vice President (submitted by Bill Smith)

Paul Craig - Board Member

Saturday April 13

4th Annual Bridge to Bridge 5K & 10K & Fun Run

Support those who help cancer patients in our community by running, walking, making a financial donation or volunteering at this Danville Cancer Association event that will take place rain or shine on Danville’s River Walk Trail. Registration is $25. The One Mile Fun Run for children 10 and under is $12. Race day registration and packet pickup takes place from 7:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. at the Community Market on Craghead Street. Register online at www.danvillerunner.org. or www.playdanvilleva.com. There will be awards, door prizes and a silent auction. In 2012, the DCA provided almost $105,000 in financial support to 429 cancer patients in the community for prescriptions, travel expenses, supplies, diagnostics and wigs. The DCA also sponsors a monthly support group and offers educational programs and literature. For more information call 434.791.3227. (submitted by Jessie Broskie)

April 13 Butterfly, Hello! and Thyme

The Danville Science Center on Craghead Street welcomes a new season of butterflies starting at 11 a.m. This family-fun event includes butterfly riddles and activities on life cycles, symmetry and habitats. Kids can explore the art of these beautiful insects at craft stations. Butterflies will be released at noon and at 2:00 p.m. Garden closes at 3:00 p.m. From 9 a.m. to noon, gather information and inspiration browsing through Thyme. Discover new ways to use herbs in tasty, healthy foods. Purchase herbs and flowering plants for their flavors, their beauty or their role as nectar sources for the butterflies. For more information, call 434.791.5160. (submitted by Sonya Wolen)

Saturday April 13

History on the Lawn Camps

The Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History, 976 Main Street, sponsors this free annual event starting at 8:30 a.m. Join Civil War re-enactors of the Virginia 18th Infantry as they set up camp on the grounds of the historic Sutherlin Mansion. Discover what the life of a soldier was like: the food, the weapons, the uniforms, the drilling, and the horrors of Civil War medical practices. Hear about life on the homefront – what women and children wore and what their lives were like while the men were away.

Visitors can continue their historic tour of Danville by touring the Sutherlin Mansion and its Civil War exhibits. Self-guided tour booklets are available for Grove Street Cemetery. For a small fee, guided walking tours are available for Millionaires’ Row and Holbrook Street. For more information about the camps, call 434.793.5644 or visit www.danvillemuseum.org. For guided tour information, call the Danville Historical Society 434.770.1974 or visit www.danvillehistory.org. (submitted by Cara Burton)

Thursday, April 18

Keeping Well in Mind, Body and Spirit

This free program series for those concerned with cancer prevention and survivorship will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 937 Main Street, Danville. Dr. Stephanya Shear will present an interactive program A Conversation about Cancer: the doctor-patient relationship, medical ethics, and how it impacts conversations about cancer. This is sponsored by the Cancer Resource Center of Southern Virginia with the support of Danville’s Cancer Task Force. Bring a lunch and a friend. Boxed lunches are available for $6.00. Drinks and dessert will be provided. Call 434.766.6650 to make a reservation or email cllitzenberg@vcu.edu. (submitted by Melanie Vaughan)

Sunday, April 22

Chatham House and Garden Tour

From 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. visit the Easley Home at 1495 North Flint Hill Road, the Hagood Home at 208 Strawberry Road and the Callands Clerk’s Office on Sago Road. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased at either home on the day of the tour. Refreshments will be served at the Callands Clerk’s Office. For more information, visit www.vagardenweek.org. (submitted by Mimi Grubb)

Thursday, April 25

Historic Garden Tour in Danville

This annual event from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. will showcase two of Danville’s older neighborhoods: Pine Tag and Forest Hills. Sponsored by Gabriella Garden Club and The Garden Club of Danville, the tour includes: 286 Oak Creek Drive, 412 Dogwood Drive, 424 Maple Lane and 304 Cherry Lane. Tickets are $20 for the entire tour; $10 for a single site. Ages 6 to12 are half-price; ages 5 and under are free. Tickets can be purchased on the day of the tour at any house. Advanced tickets available at Foxglove, Rippe’s, Karen’s Hallmark, The Gingerbread House & Garden Center and N’ Vogue.

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Evince Magazine Eat-in or take-out box lunches are $12 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 107 West Main Street. Send checks by April 15 payable to Mount Vernon United Methodist Women to: Lois Love, 123 Candlewood Road, Danville, Virginia 24541. For more information, call 434.792.2628. Complimentary refreshments will be served from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History, 975 Main Street. For more information, visit www.vagardenweek.org. (submitted by Tracey Cox Smith)

Saturday, April 27

Dan River Autism Awareness 5K

This annual run/walk event is held to increase awareness about autism; to show support for individuals with autism and their families; and to raise money for The Autism Education Fund of the Community Foundation of the Dan River Region. It will take place on the Riverwalk Trail at Anglers Park located off the 58/29 Expressway at the end of Northside Drive. Pre-register online at www.danriverautism5k.org or at The Brick Running & Tri-Store, 410 Main Street, or at All Care Home Health, 242 Nor-Dan Drive. Early packet pick up is Thursday, April 25, from 10:00 a.m. until 6:30p.m. at The Brick.

Event day registration is 8:00 a.m. to 9:30a.m. The Kids 1K Fun Run starts at 9:30a.m. The timed 5K run, timed 5K walk, untimed 5K walk, and untimed 1K walk begin at 10:00 a.m. The post-race celebration will include children’s activities, an awards ceremony and a silent auction. For more info, visit www.danriverautism5k.org. (submitted by Lauren Mathena)

Monday, April 29 – Friday, May 10 People, Pets & Pilot Exhibit

From 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. weekdays, vote with cash or checks for your favorite picture by Priscila of Del Cid Photography in the lobby of American National Bank, 628 Main Street. The winner is determined by the picture that raises the most cash votes. The money raised will benefit those with brain related disorders and disabilities in our community. The winner receives a 50” plasma wall mount flat screen TV. This event is sponsored by the Luncheon Pilot Club of Danville and presented by Danville Regional Medical Center. For more information, call 434.709.0695 or email karma50@gamewood.net. (submitted by Melanie Vaughn)

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Franklin Turnpike Area Ruben’s Too Village’s Pizza

Main Street/Downtown/ Tobacco Warehouse Area

American National Bank Comcast on Patton Street Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History Danville Public Library on Patton Street Danville Regional Medical Center on South Main Street Danville Science Center on Craghead Street Main Street Coffee Emporium Midtown Market on Chambers Street YMCA

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Other

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April Calendar Ongoing

Guided Walking Tour – Millionaires Row & Holbrook Street. See ad page 15.

Zumba with Jennifer. TTH 7pm. Class times/dates vary. 434.797.8848.

Aerobics. Mondays 6:30-7:30pm. SpencerPenn Centre (SPC) – 276.957.5757.

Boogie Mondays – Exciting dancing class.

M 7-8:30pm. Ballou Center. 434.799.5216.

Blood Pressure & Body Mass Index (BMI) Checks. Locations/times vary.

434.799.5216.

YMCA Classes. Hit Class - M 7am & F 12pm. Pilates - T 6pm. 434.792.0621.

Open Computer Lab. MTH 10am-5pm.

SPC – 276.957.5757.

Yoga. Tuesdays 6:30-7:30pm.

SPC – 276.957.5757.

Cardio Step Class – Up-tempo, high energy class. TTH 8:15-9:15am, 12-1pm or 4-5pm. City Auditorium. 434.797.8848.

Baby Boomer Style Work Out. TTH 910:30am. City Auditorium. 434.797.8848.

Ladies, It’s Time to Work It Out. 10am12pm. City Auditorium. 434.797.8848.

15/15/15 Fitness. 5:30-6:30pm. City Auditorium. 434.797.8848.

Art with Flo – Wet-on-wet technique.

Times/Location vary. 434.797.8848.

African Dance by Nguzo Saba – Learning West African dance technique to live drumming. W 6pm. City Auditorium.

434.797.8848.

In The Know. 10am. SPC – 276.957.5757.

Chair Aerobics/Zumba Gold. Thursdays 11:30am. SPC – 276.957.5757.

Kuumba-West African Dance Co. – Live drumming and energetic dancing.

Must pre-register. TH Kuumba Kids 6pm; Adults 6:30pm-7:45pm. City Auditorium.

434.797.8848.

Through May 5

Playing with Time – Use time manipulating tools to explore nature from the growth and development of plants and animals to eraspanning geologic events. Danville Science Center (DSC) – 434.791.5160.

Through May 16

Senior Bingo. 11am. DPL – 434.799.5195.

Through May 19

The Actor’s Image Exhibit. Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History (DMFAH).

See ad page 12.

Through June 2

Elizabeth Austin Exhibit. DMFAH. See ad page 12.

Through June 9

Nano Mini – Interactive exhibit on the basics of nanoscience and engineering.

DSC – 434.791.5160.

Through June 30

Danny’s Brush with Nature – Paintings of flowers, trees and flowing water.

DSC – 434.791.5160.

Thru August 25

Dinosaurs Exhibit. Virginia Museum of Natural History (VMNH) – 276.634.4185.

April 1

Anime Club – Come watch anime, talk manga, and enjoy things Japanese.

Ages 12+. 4-6pm. Danville Public Library (DPL) – 434.799.5195.

April 1 (thru 30)

Photography Exhibition & Sale. Enter April 1 & 2, 2-7 p.m. Items will be on display for the month. Spencer-Penn Centre – 276.957.5757.

Art Exhibit. Kirby Theater – 336.597.1709.

April 2

A Bioregionalist for the Dan River Learn the geographical “thread” that ties together “bio-communities.” 6:30pm.

DSC – 434.791.5160. See ad page 19.

April 2 (thru 5)

Cartoon Crazy Spring Break – Wear PJ’s and watch cartoons. 2-4pm.

DPL – 434.799.5195.

April 2, 3, 9 & 16

Bingo. Times/locations vary. 434.799.5216.

April 3

VIR Open House - To benefit Victory Junction. Kyle Petty is scheduled to join visitors on the track. 434.822.7700.

Senior Bowling Tournament. 10am12pm. Riverside Lanes. 434.791.2695.

Shake Your Sillies Out – Dance, jump, wiggle and sing. Ages 6-10.

3:30-4:30pm. DPL, Westover Branch – 434.799.5195.

April 3 (thru 17)

Archery. W 6:30-7:30pm. Coates Rec. Center. 434.799.5150.

April 3 & 17

Homeschool Wednesdays. 4/3Engineering Design; 4/17-Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science.

Ages 6-9 & 10-15. 10-11:15am & 3-4pm.

VMNH – 276.634.4185.

April 4

Bob Ross Painting Class – Redbud and Waterfall. 9am-3:30pm. Piedmont Arts Assoc. (PAA), Martinsville – 276.632.3221.

Book Discussion. 3pm.

SPC – 276.957.5757.

Photography Club Meeting – Digital photography for amateurs. 6:30pm.

SPC – 276.957.5757.

Ensemble Chaconne – The ensemble performs music from the Renaissance and Baroque Europe eras. 7:30pm. Averett Pritchett Auditorium. 434.791.5620.

April 4 (thru 7)

Dixie Swim Club. DMFAH. See story page 14 and ads page 4 & 12.

April 5

Spring Ball – Dress in Sunday best and dance to the City Limits Band. Ages 50+.

6:30-10:30pm. Ballou Rec. Center.

434.799.5216.

Night Golf Tournament. 7pm. Goodyear Golf Course. DPC Chamber of Commerce 434.836.6990.

April 5 (thru 7)

Ladies in Retirement. Gretna.

See story page 14.

April 5 (thru 26)

Firearm Safety Class - Handgun safety and marksmanship. 9am-2pm. Glenwood Community Center. 434.799.5150.

Woods & Water Outdoor Show – Hunding and fishing show featuring vendors. 9am-4pm. Crossing at the Dan – 434.797.8961.

Beginner Line Dance Workshop.

9am-5:30pm. Ballou Rec. Center – 434.799.5216.

Spring Fling Horse Show - Performance and fun classes for all breeds. 10am.

Ag Complex, Chatham - 434.548.9600. www.southsidesaddleclub.weebly.com.

ABC’s to Health... A City-Wide Health Fair – Blood pressure checked, sight and hearing screenings, info on drug interactions and holistic medicine, massages, chiropractic screenings. Squire Rec. Center. 10am-2pm. 434.797.8848.

Nano Days Festival - Nano demonstrations and hands-on activities. 10:30am-2:30pm.

DSC 434.791.5160. See ad page 19.

Bob Ross Painting Class – Waterfall & Purple Tree. 10:30am-3:30pm. Ballou Park Annex. 434.797.8848.

Adoption Fair - Reduced adoption fees, rabies clinic, microchip clinic. 12-3:30pm.

Danville Area Humane Society Animal Shelter. 434.799.0843.

National Tartan Day. See story page 14.

Masters of Motown – An ultimate stroll down memory lane with the greatest Motown music of the 60’s, incredible harmonies, smooth and dynamic vocalists backed by a band of seasoned musicians.

This high-energy show is perfect for audiences of all ages. 8pm. North Theatre – 434.793.7469.

April 6 (thru 27)

Story Lab – Listen to stories while doing something creative with a special theme and art medium. Ages 5-9. SAT 10-11am.

DPL – 434.799.5195.

April 7

Averett Singers Spring Concert. Pritchett Auditorium. 2:30pm. 434.791.5600.

Julie Fowlis Concert – Scottish Gaelic artist from the Western Isles. 3pm. The Prizery – 434.572.8339.

April 8 (thru 25)

Pure Core. Ages 18+. M-TH 10:30am11:30am. City Auditorium 434.797.8848.

April 8 (thru 29)

Prime Time Fitness – Low-impact aerobics workout with a mix of various fun dance steps. Ages 50+. MTH 9:30am-11am.

Ballou Rec Center. 434.797.8848.

Tai-Chi II – Increases strength, balance, flexibility, and explore inner self. M 11:15am-12:30pm. Ballou Rec. Center 434.799.5216.

April 8

Storytime – Share stories and songs with a theme. Ages birth-5. F 11-11:45am.

DPL – 434.799.5195.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s Team Captain Workshops – Learn new fundraising tips and tools to lead a Walk Team. 8am, 12pm, 4pm. United Way. 434.973.6122

April 6

April 8 & 9

Big Country Buffet Breakfast.

6-10am. SPC – 276.957.5757.

Danville Pickers - A spring yard sale. 7am12pm. Coates Rec. Center. 434.799.5150.

God’s Storehouse Community Indoor Yard Sale – All are welcomed to donate items to sell (drop off at 750 Memorial Dr) or pay $10 to set up a table with items to sell. 7am-1pm. 778 Westover Dr. 434.793.3663.

Reptile-Amphibian BioBlitz – Assist experienced herpetologists to inventory the health of the population. 9am-12pm.

Angler’s Park. 434.799.5215.

Hunter Safety Education – Learn safe hunting practices and qualify for a concealed weapons permit. 6-9:30pm.

Ballou Nature Center. 888.516.0844.

April 8 (thru May 13)

Belly Dancing Classes. Mondays. Technique & Drills - 5:30-6:30; Performance Skills 6:45-7:45. Pepsi Building. 434.797.8848.

Dancing in Heels – Learn fun and flirty dance steps. M 8-9pm. Pepsi Building.

434.797.8848.

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April 9

Senior Trip - Staunton, VA. 6am-6pm.

Ballou Park. 434.799.5215.

DRF Speaker Series - Vivek Wadhwa.

See ad page 7.

April 9 (thru 18)

Fundamentals of Golf. Ages 8-13.

6-7pm. Glenwood Community Center.

434.799.5150.

April 10

Job Fair. Averett. See ad page 18.

Polliwogs & Science Stars - Explore seeds, how these tiny packages grow into plants and identify common seeds. Plant “mystery” seeds to nurture at home. Ages 3–4, 1–2pm. Ages 5–7, 3:30–4:30pm.

DSC - 434.791.5160.

April 10 (thru May 8)

Quilting 101. 5:30-8:30pm. Artisan Center - 276.656.5461.

April 11

Senior Movie Day – Showing Madea’s Witness Protection. 11am. DPL – 434.799.5195.

Teen Movie Night – Popcorn and lemonade will be served. Ages 13+.

4pm. DPL – 434.799.5195.

Howl of a Time - Four-legged friends spend a day of playing and socializing, while handlers talk with local pet friendly vendors.

Ages 9+. 6-7:30pm. Coates Bark Park.

434.799.5150.

April 11 & 12

STEM-H Summit. 5:30pm/10am. Institute for Advanced Learning & Research.

434.766.6772.

April 11 (thru 13)

Musical Theatre Revue. Averett.

See ads page 18 & 20.

April 11 (thru May 30)

Tai Chi – Slow-moving exercise to enhance breathing, calm the mind and improve movement. Ages 18+. TH 6-7pm. Ballou Rec. Center. 434.797.8848.

April 12

Music Night – Almost There, Highway 61, & MishMash Trio. 5pm. SPC – 276.957.5757.

Yo Pros 80s Night – Fun games, tasty apps and a cash bar. 7:30-11pm. PAA, Martinsville – 276.632.3221.

April 12 & 13

Pig Cookin’ Contest. 9pm-11am.

SPC – 276.957.5757.

April 12 (thru 26)

Friday Night Dances – An inexpensive, fun and healthy way to spend Friday night.

Ages 50+. F 6:30pm. Ballou Rec. Center.

434.799.5216.

April 13

Crappie Classic. 7am-12pm.

Mayo Lake, Roxboro. 336.597.7806.

Bridge to Bridge 5K & 10K & Fun Run. See story page 14.

History on the Lawn. See story page 14.

Butterfly, Hello! and Thyme.

See story page 14 and ad page 19.

Girls Basketball Clinic – Drills, skills, and fun. 9am-12pm. AU North Campus.

434.791.5688.

Zip Line Express – Experience the thrill of the new 400-foot Zip Line. 10-11.30am.

Dan Daniel Memorial Park. 434.799.5215.

Touch a Truck – A unique opportunity for children to explore all types of vehicles – emergency, construction, landscaping, military, transportation, delivery, etc. as well

Evince Magazine as bounce houses, crafts and kid--friendly food. Benefit for the Junior Wednesday Club. 12-4pm. www.jwcdanvilleva.org.

Sweet Potato Pie Concert – With Church Sisters opening act. 7:30-9:30pm.

The Kirby Theater – 336.597.1709.

Magic of the Masters Magic Show – Starring celebrity magician and World Champion Illusionist Wayne Alan. 8pm.

North Theatre – 434.793.7469.

April 16

DHS Show and Tell. See ad page 15.

Just Dance Dance-Off – Dance off in a full-on gaming tournament. 4-6pm.

DPL – 434.799.5195.

April 20 & 27

Chemical Free Farms of Southern Virginia Open House – Farm tours, milking demonstrations, kids’ activities and much more. 10am-3pm. Location Vary. www.danvillevaevents.com.

April 20 (thru May 18)

Intro to Vegetarian Cooking. 12pm.

Stonewall Rec. Center. 434.797.8848.

April 20 (thru June 28)

Expressions Exhibit – Eclectic mix of styles and media by local and regional artists. PAA, Martinsville – 276.632.3221.

April 16 (thru May 21)

April 22 & 23

April 17

April 22

Urban Style Line Dance – New dance each week. T 6-7:30pm. Ballou Rec. Center.

434.799.5215.

Photographing Your Work - Examine backgrounds, light sources, camera & lens selection, exposure and how to capture sharper images and more realistic colors.

6-9pm. Artisan Center - 276.656.5461.

April 18

Keeping Well in Mind, Body and Spirit.

See story page 14.

Zombie Prom – Gruesome snakes, zombie dancing and a costume contest. Ages 13-20.

5-7pm. DPL – 434.799.5195.

Enchanted Evenings in The Park – Bring chairs and blankets. Relax and enjoy the mid-evening fun. 6:30-8:30pm. Ballou Park. 434.799.5216.

Creeks, Streams and Squiggly Things – Learning about the fascinating animals that make their homes in waterways. 6-7:30pm.

Angler’s Park. 434.799.5215.

Sky Watchers – See the constellation Hydra, Ursa Major and Minor, double star Mizar & Alcor, North Star, Saturn and follow the planet Jupiter. Nightfall. DSC – 434.791.5160.

April 19

Just Everyday Women Walking by Faith.

11-1pm. Mary’s Diner.

All about Herbs-Oregano/Marjoram – Explore history, folklore, properties, uses and experiment. 5:30-8:30pm.

Artisan Center – 276.656.5461.

Racin’ & Tastin’– All-U-Care-To-Eat BBQ, open bar and entertainment by Carolina Breakers. 5:30-10:30 pm. The Danville Community Market. 434.793.4636.

April 19 (thru 21)

Dinosaur Balloon Sculpture – Airigami artists work with members of the community to create a 20’ T-Rex. 9am.

VMNH – 276.634.4185.

April 19 & 26

Spring Fling Dance – Dress in spring attire and enjoy all the latest hits spun by DJ Rojas. 4/19-Grades K-5th; 4/26-Grades 6-8.

7-9pm. Coates Rec. Center. 434.799.5150.

April 19 (thru 27)

How I Became A Pirate – Rollicking adventure of Captain Braidbeard and his scurvy crew who try to teach a young laddie all about the sweet life of a pirate. Times Vary. The Prizery – 434.572.8339.

April 20

Downhill Mountain Bike Adventure.

Whitetop Mountain. 8am-7pm. Ballou Nature Center. 434.799.5215.

Museum Attic Sale – Sale of donated, gently used items as fundraiser for the Museum. Items donated 4/15-19. Sale 4/20 9am-1pm. DMFAH – 434.793.5644.

Basket Making Class. 9:30am-12pm.

SPC – 276.957.1521 Earth Day Family Festival – Games, crafts, guided hikes, face painting and more.

10am-3pm. Smith River Sports Complex.

VMNH – 276.634.4185.

Family Movie Matinee – Movies, popcorn & lemonade. 10:30am. DPL – 434.799.5195.

Classy Crafting – Make a message board/ jewelry holder. 2pm. Chestnut Lane. chestnut.lane@yahoo.com.

Chatham Rotary Club Auction Gala – Black tie optional, silent & live auction, dinner and cash bar. 6-9pm. www.ChathamRotaryClub.com.

Boating Safety Education – Learn the rules of the water in this free class.

6-9:30pm. Ballou Nature Center.

888.516.0844. www.dgif.virginia.gov.

Chatham House & Garden Tour.

See story page 14.

April 25

Wee Hands – Communication with babies, toddlers and preschool children. 11:1512pm. Ballou Rec. Center. 434.799.5215.

Historic Garden Club Tour.

See story page 14.

Afternoons with the Masters – Learn about famous artists and how they created masterpieces. Ages 6-8. DMFAH – 434.793.5644.

Youth Day. 3-5pm. URW Federal Credit Union - 434.793.1278.

Nature Captured Through Photography – Learn techniques for capturing wildlife with a camera. 5:30-7pm. Dan Daniel Memorial Park. 434.799.5215.

Rockapella – Motown harmonies to smooth jazz beats – all produced with the human voice. 7pm. Martinsville HS Auditorium.

PAA – 276.632.3221.

April 26

PCYLA Youth Livestock Show and Sale.

8am-10pm. Olde Dominion Ag Complex. www.pcyla.org

April 27

Dan River Autism Awareness 5k.

See story page 15.

YMCA Healthy Kids Day – Food, vendors, classes, swimming for the family. Free.

10am-2pm. YMCA - 434.792.0621.

Danville Wine Festival. 11am.

Community Market. 434.797.5316.

High Tech Treasure Hunt – Exciting afternoon treasure hunt using geocaching and GPS technology. 1-5pm. Anglers Park.

434.799.5215.

Yog-ABBA - Yoga to ABBA music for women. Ohm Yoga Center. 5-7pm. www.ohmyogacenter.com.

Vegas Night – A fun evening of games and dancing. 6-10:30pm. Ballou Rec. Center.

434.799.5216.

Blue Suide Shoes. Caswell County Civic Center. See ad page 11.

April 27 & 28

Spring Fling. Providence Fire and Rescue. www.providencespringflingfestival.com.

April 29 (thru May 10)

People, Pets & Pilot. See story page 15.

April 30

Invasion of the Non-Indigenous Plants.

7-8.30p.m. Ballou Nature - 434.799.5215.

Upcoming Events May 4

Bob Ross Painting Class – Daisies at Dawn. 10:30am-3:30pm. Ballou Park Annex. 434.797.8848.

Art on the Lawn. DMFAH. See ad page 12.

May 16

Enchanted Evenings in The Park – Bring chairs and blankets. Relax and enjoy the mid-evening fun. 6:30-8:30pm. Ballou Park. 434.799.5216.

May 17 (thru 19)

Festival in the Park – Crafts, displays, food & entertainment. Ballou Park. 434.793.4636.

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April 2013

Spring is finally sprung! My faith in groundhogs was sorely tested this year, but now I am convinced: the days are growing longer, the temperature is on the rise, and first daffodils are peeking their heads up.

Spring is here.

Job Fair at Averett Averett wants to help our students realize their dreams and transitioning from the world of study to the world of careers can be daunting.

Therefore, Petrina Carter, Director of Career Services, is organizing a job fair for Averett students from 1:00-2:00 p.m. on April 10th. The job fair will be open to the public from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. in our Student Center Multipurpose Room, 2nd floor. Dress for success and bring your resumé.

Good luck to all our job seekers.

Musical Theatre Revue Back by popular demand, this musical revue production from Averett’s theatre department will feature a wide array of popular Broadway tunes. Come out to Pritchett Auditorium April 11-13 at 7:30 p.m. nightly. Tickets are $9 adults; $7 students and seniors. Tickets are available by calling 434-791-5712, or at the door. Enjoy – because it will be our last production of the year before groundbreaking begins on our exciting expansion of Pritchett Auditorium.

Congratulations Averett Graduates Spring is a time of new beginnings and for more than 200 Averett seniors later this month it also brings graduation – a new beginning and a new life. What exciting changes will these young people bring to our world?

They are our future; our teachers, business leaders, pilots, artists and more. The path stretches before them and all things are possible. We call it ‘commencement’ for a reason, because it’s a new beginning.

Congratulations!

Cheer on Student Athletes If the warmer weather lures you to the bleachers for a sporting event, check out www.averettcougars.com for a listing of April home games.

Summer at Averett While “Inside the Columns” is taking a summer hiatus, this doesn’t mean we’ll be taking the summer off. We already have a lot of things planned.

We will once again host 900 students from PASSPORT, Inc. These young people of faith will be in Danville participating in community service projects. Please welcome them as you see them around our city.

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Reflecting Forward

Integrity: It’s a Weighty Subject

by Linda Lemery When I heard that the theme of this month’s Evince would be the Voice of Integrity, I began thinking about highminded ideas involving honesty, character, sincerity, honor, trustworthiness. While the words that streamed out of my pen held merit, they were boring. Not acceptable! I tried a different approach.

I try to live a life of integrity. So in the spirit of being honest and building character, I asked myself, “When do I most lack integrity?”

The answer hit me immediately: It’s when I’m avoiding the scale.

Readers, is there anyone else out there who sees the scale sticking out, then nudges it back out of sight? Is there anyone else who can’t shimmy into a pair of pants and then decides they shrank in the wash? Is there anybody else who’s persuaded herself that exercising wasn’t making a difference and that gaining weight had nothing to do with avoiding the gym for months?

Part of integrity means telling the truth. Maybe I wasn’t lying to anyone else, but I surely was lying to myself. If we can’t trust ourselves, who can we trust?

There was a hole in my integrity that called into question all those other high-minded ideals I was trying to live up to. What a horrible realization: I had to face up to fixing myself. So, what was the first step in patching up my integrity?

Well, it involved buying another scale. From previous columns, you know my favorite shopping venue. That’s right. I bought it at a yard sale. The scale was a thing of beauty: a heavy glass plate on four chrome feet with a digital readout. Remember, there’s not much choice at yard sales, but I did wonder how a 90-pound weakling, let alone my own more mature figure, could step on that glass and not have it shatter. Then I just put the question out of my mind. The scale was two bucks. Sometimes we think too much.

Readers, you might be wondering what was wrong with our older scale? Well, I’d been traveling to the second bathroom because it had no scale.

I put the new scale in the second bathroom. Now visiting any bathroom meant seeing a scale. This meant that there was nowhere to run.

It took me about a week to realize I was still frequenting the second bathroom because the new batteryoperated scale had no battery. It was as dead as a doornail. Finding one of those specialized batteries took a good long time. Once the battery problem was resolved, the scale would only weigh in kilograms, but what the heck, I could multiply by 2.2. Now there really was no escape.

The next step was to actually get on a scale. I started with the old one and had to force my eyes open and look down. Being honest was a shock. Of course, thinking that the old scale was wrong, I then tried the new scale. The new one didn’t crack, thank goodness, but it actually weighed heavier than the first one. After the ensuing primal scream therapy, I knew I needed a plan. I had to: get on a scale daily; walk the dog daily; exercise or swim every weekday; eliminate sugar; eat more plants; practice portion control; and talk to somebody (that’s why I’m talking to you).

Now what happens? Well, I hope I’ll weigh less, but I also know I’ve closed this chink in the armor of my integrity. Even in small ways, being honest, building character and living up to a standard of honor are important. Eventually, I hope to evolve into a better (and hopefully smaller) person as a result of this experience. So maybe the lesson is this. Integrity: It’s a weighty work in progress on an uniquely sliding scale.

About the author: Linda Lemery llemery@averett.edu successfully avoids scales while working as Circulation Manager at Averett University’s Mary B. Blount Library in Danville. She welcomes your comments. She also thanks Janelle Gammon for the wonderful pedicure.

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We have to stop fooling ourselves and acting like we do not understand why we’ve gained body fat or extra pounds.

Weight doesn’t increase and fat doesn’t accumulate out of the blue. We are responsible and our actions dictate how our bodies feel, look, and move.

Years ago I coined a term Fat Mapping. That means looking back to where we went astray in our healthy lifestyles, which led to weight gain, high cholesterol, diabetes, high blood pressure, acid reflux, lethargy, stress and other problems.

When I was younger and ballooned-up to 305 pounds, I wasn’t shocked. I was able to Fat Map exactly where I got off track.

It was my fault and mine alone. I had to gain back my personal integrity and put my health at the top of my priority list, stop making excuses and take action to become healthy again.

...Keeps Them on Track

by Suzanne Stowe I don’t question the value of being honest with my friends and family or the importance of professional integrity.

It is what establishes trust with others and creates a good reputation. But what about being honest with myself?

How much value do I place on being

honest with myself in areas that need attention?

When I begin a training relationship with someone, I ask that they send me a journal that reflects their eating habits over the previous three days.

This gives an honest snapshot of areas that need adjusting. These journals can be fun to read and I am always appreciative of their willingness to be truthful. These are actual journal entries: 8:00 a.m. oatmeal with tater tots.

10:30 a.m. crackers 6:00 p.m. chicken quesadilla, two beers, 3 cookies 7:45 p.m. ice cream--because my throat hurts and it looks really good...oops!

Honesty reveals a person’s seriousness about wanting to commit to change.

Those little oops and three cookies add up to unwanted calories at the end of a week. Being painfully truthful with ourselves in the area of fitness and nutrition can be the turning point that leads us to acknowledging where change has to occur. When we present ourselves as physically fit and healthy, we send the message that we have self-discipline, value a healthy lifestyle and are capable of managing our lives as well as those things entrusted to us. Remember the wise saying from Proverbs: “The integrity of the honest keeps them on track.”

WE’RE SELLING HOUSESSM

A Mini Salute to Presented by the Averett Theatre and Music Departments April 11-13, 2013, 7:30 p.m.

Pritchett Auditorium Adults $9 Student/Senior Citizens $7 For Tickets: Box Office 434-791-5712 or at the door Open to the Public

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Unpretentious Integrity

by Mack Williams Danville Science Center Natural History Educator From my workplace in Danville Science Center’s Science Station at the old train station on Craghead Street, I see many passing freight trains. Railroad buffs occasionally set up their cameras and then grab twoway radios from their back pockets to monitor the voices of men on an approaching train. Not having a hand-held radio, I wait for the train to announce itself.

Eventually, freight trains with 100+ cars pulled by multiple locomotives make the scene, just as in magazine photos. However, something less glamorous puts them together prior to their eye-and-ear-catching run: the little switch engine. I know when I hear a distant but ever-increasing rumbling, with a corresponding sensation in the station floor, that the capacity of my senses will shortly once again be tested. Such is the approach of the great freight. The little switcher’s advent, with its few

charges and rusting caboose, is often announced by a metallic grinding sound as it deposits its cars in the small side yard within sight of the station.

The great train’s personal space travels over hundreds of miles, while the switcher’s sphere of influence seems more intimate, appearing to range not much beyond Tippets Crossing, the Craghead side yard and the other yard adjacent to Industrial Avenue.

The leisurely switcher never produces the great train’s rumble, nor seems to grumble in the constant pursuit of a less glamorous, almost thankless task.

Instead of the great freight’s clicketyclack, taking us to imagined, wonderful places, those grinding, gnashing sounds from the pushed wheels of the switcher’s side yard-placed, brakelocked cars resemble the scraping of a giant’s fingernails on a chalkboard, bringing to mind thoughts of that most

unpleasant place where men not only “gnash their teeth”, but also “weep”.

If it weren’t for the retrieval and coupling of those seemingly lost and forgotten cars by similar switchers in similar places all up and down the Norfolk Southern line, the more impressive “collages” would never be assembled. Most everyone has read the achievement of The Little Engine That Could, but I can testify to the feats, although on a much lesser grade, of a little engine that can-- and does-- daily.

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April 2013

Spring Is in the Air and the Kitchen

by Annelle Williams

I love spring--clear fresh air, bright colors and temperatures that beg me to come outside and play. Yellow daffodils grow in carefully planted beds or sometimes along the road where houses used to stand. Trees are popping leaves in every shade of green. Various shades of purple pansies are brilliant against their complementary colors.

Spring reminds me that life continues, that the beautiful primavera that has been returning since the beginning of time will take us from winter to summer again this year.

Newbery Winner Lois Lowry Visits Local School

by Mary-Michael Robertson

Celebrated children’s author, Lois Lowry, visited Chatham Hall recently and spoke about childhood stories and books that have influenced her over the years. She told her young audience that the two favorite books she has written are: Autumn Street, a fictional novel based on her childhood in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, and The Silent Boy, a historical fiction children’s novel.

Referring to Autumn Street, Lowry says, “I think the reason it’s a favorite of mine is that the people in the book were real people who were dear to me when I was a young child. From an author’s point of view, it was an interesting and challenging book to write because it is written through the perceptions of a very young child but in the voice of an adult looking back on the events.” Commenting on The Silent Boy, an enthralling and heartfelt novel which takes place during World War I, Lowry says, “It was also a challenge to write. It was set in the time of my mother’s childhood, though the plot is fictional. The child narrator is very young and that was a particular challenge. The child telling the story is an unreliable narrator because the child doesn’t understand the story she’s telling.” The Silent Boy is illustrated with photos from the family albums of Lowry’s mother. Lowry embraced the challenge of working to make the photos match the storyline.

Photo by Robert Ankrom

We enjoyed this dish in a restaurant from its new spring menu. It seems perfect for the season—light and fresh with bright flavors. If you’ve never tried a recipe en papillote, don’t be afraid. It’s so easy. All you need is parchment paper to wrap around the fish, vegetables and seasoning. It all poaches together delivering a delicious surprise in a beautiful presentation.

Book Clubbing

Grouper en Papillote 3 T capers 3 T finely chopped fresh dill zest from 1 lemon 3 T fresh lemon juice 2 T chopped shallot 8 plum tomatoes, cut into half, then cut each half into thirds 1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced

4 skinless fish filets, about 6-8 oz. each (flounder, tilapia or grouper) salt pepper butter 4 sheets of parchment paper, each about 20” x 14”

Preheat oven to 400°. Combine the capers, dill, lemon zest, lemon juice and shallots in a small bowl. Set aside.

Fold parchment papers in half (now 10” x 14”). Cut a half heart shape, with center of full heart being the folded seam. Open the fold with tip of heart pointing right. Spread 1/4 of the fennel slices near the fold and top with 6 tomato pieces. Add about 2 teaspoons of the caper mix spreading evenly over vegetables. Lightly salt fish on each side and lightly pepper one side. Place one filet on top of vegetables. Top fish with 3 thin pieces of butter, another 6 pieces of tomato, and finish with 2 more teaspoons of caper mix.

To close parchment, begin on left side, which would be the top of the heart, and make small folds overlapping each other, working towards the other end (tip of heart). When you have about two inches remaining, twist the parchment paper twice to seal. The finished packet will look a little like a fish. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Place parchment packets on sheet pan and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, depending on thickness of fish. Remove packets to plate and serve immediately, piercing center of packet with a knife and then tearing to open. Serves 4.

For more pictures and recipes, visit my blog: http://aroundannellestable.blogspot.com.

Lowry won the prestigious Newbery Medal for her novel Number the Stars, a fictional novel based on real events that occurred in Denmark during the Holocaust. “I thought it was such a wonderful story to learn that there was a place in that terrible time where people rose up with integrity. I thought it was a story that should be made available to kids,” she says. The photo of the young girl on the cover was taken by Lowry when she worked as a photographer and journalist.

Lowry is also the author of The Giver, a dystopian fictional novel for which she also won the Newbery Medal. It is the story of a future time when people have discovered how to control human memory. Lowry was inspired to write this story by her aging father’s increasing forgetfulness near the end of his life, causing her to ponder, “What if there were a way to manipulate human memory to make people not remember sad things?” Lowry took the photo of the man on the most widely recognized cover of The Giver, Carl Nelson. He was a painter and Lowry was sent to photograph him and write an article about him for a magazine many years before The Giver was written.

Lowry is also the author of Gathering Blue, The Messenger, the Anastasia Series, and most recently, Son, the final installment in The Giver quartet. She has written more than 20 children’s novels and has received numerous awards for her work in addition to the Newbery Medal. Her books can be found at the Pittsylvania County Public Library and Danville Public Library or purchased at Amazon.com. For more information, visit www.loislowry.com.

Send information about what you or your book club is reading to joycewilburn@gmail.com.

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