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FEATURES Our Legacy & Our Future 10 Co-Chair Committee Members
Pathways to Regional Success 12
Allen & Joseph’s Story Lifelong Success Promoting Lifelong Learning 18
Successful DCC Alumni John Carey Steven Carrigan Porchia Russell 20
Traci’s Story
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Who’s Behind DCC’s Major Gifts Campaign
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Pathways to Regional Success
Early Success Promoting Early Childcare Development 14
Message from the College President
Dr. Bruce R. Scism
Rick’s Story Student Success Promoting Entrepreneurship Training 16
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ALSO INSIDE Guest Editor’s Letter
DCC Educational Foundation 6
Paws for a Cause Puppy/Kitten Cuddle Break
From the Kitchen of
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Facts on the Sly BY SLY STRADER MILAM
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Holiday Happenings in MHC 30
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GUEST EDITOR’S LETTER
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from Danville Community College’s Vice President of Institutional Advancement & Development Why should you support Danville Community College’s Pathways to Regional Success Major Gifts Campaign? The significant loss of textile and tobacco jobs in our region forced the community to find a way to re-invent itself. While we have made great progress toward that goal, our region still faces significant challenges. In order to attract new businesses or to support existing business expansion, an educated and skilled workforce must be available. The goal of DCC’s Pathways to Regional Success Major Gifts Campaign is to provide educational tools essential for success. Generations of families in our region worked in Dan River Mills or grew and harvested tobacco Shannon L. Hair (‘98) throughout southern Virginia. These individuals DCC Vice President of possessed a strong work ethic, had learned a skill Institutional Advancement & Development that was needed in these industries, and because of this, were prosperous. While the face and focus of our region has changed, the need for job training and skills has not. If we are to continue to attract national and international businesses, we must provide the educational tools necessary for success beginning in early childhood, continuing through K-12 and college and into adulthood. Through the Pathways to Regional Success Major Gifts Campaign, DCC intends to build pathways with early childhood and K-12 providers to ensure our children are being taught the skills they need to be successful in college careers. The college also plans to build a pathway to meet financial needs of our current and future students by creating additional scholarship funding. In conjunction with our business and industry partners, this campaign will also design pathways to provide skilled workforce training to meet current employer demands. As present industry needs change or as new business and industry locate in the college’s service region, DCC intends to offer the latest in opportunities for emerging job requirements. In order to build these pathways, funding is a constant need. We are asking community members for their support by making an investment in our future through the Pathways to Regional Success Major Gifts Campaign at DCC. Warmest Regards,
Shannon L. Hair DCC Vice President of Institutional Advancement & Development shair@dcc.vccs.edu, 434.797.8495
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FEATURE DCC PATHWAYS TO REGIONAL SUCCESS MAJOR GIFTS CAMPAIGN
Our Legacy &
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y act of the Virginia General Assembly, Danville Technical Institute officially became Danville Community College on July 1, 1966, serving Danville City, Pittsylvania County and Halifax County, drawing students from a 45-mile radius and beyond. In 1968, Virginia Polytechnic Institute – Danville Division merged as a part of Danville Community College. Initially, the four primary curricula were Business Management, Secretarial Science, Data Processing and Pre-Teacher Education. The addition of Electronics, Air Conditioning, Automotive Technology, Machining, Textile Management and Accounting added more options. The addition of these program offerings prompted the expansion of college facilities. The college continued to expand and, in 1982, the Danville Community College Educational Foundation,
Photo Top: 1890 – Danville Military Institute’s original building, the “Castle” on Danville Community College’s campus was constructed through donations from community members. The building became home to Danville Technical Institute in 1938 . By 1946, it also held classrooms for Virginia Polytechnic Institute – Danville as well as rooms for students and instructors. Photo Bottom: 2009 – Foundation Hall, a Health Sciences instructional building and DCC’s Educational Foundation offices, was constructed and completed where DMI’s building, known as the “Castle,” once stood. The construction of Foundation Hall, underwritten by a grant from the Danville Regional Foundation, underscored local ongoing commitment to advancing health science education at Danville Community College.
Inc., was established with zero assets. Currently, the Foundation has approximately $10 million in total assets to fulfill its mission of continued support for Danville Community College. In accordance with that mission, the DCC Educational Foundation has overseen the establishment of hundreds of endowed scholarships and the creation of an endowed faculty position. It is also responsible for the promotion of faculty and staff professional development through funding opportunities and has provided funding to strengthen academic programs and encourage cultural activities. Funding provided by the Foundation has been vital in the construction of new facilities and the purchase of new state-of-the-art equipment to keep pace with technological changes. During the college’s first major gifts campaign, The Power of One, which concluded in 2012, the community invested over $7.5 million in scholarships, faculty and staff professional development, state-ofthe-art equipment and local and regional economic development needs. As our community needs have advanced over the last six years, many may ask, “How can Danville Community College support these evolving needs?” We believe the answer lies in support of the college’s new $10 million major gifts campaign – Pathways to Regional Success, which will fund Early Childcare Development, Middle School Career Camps, Student Scholarships, Entrepreneurship Training, Creative Arts and a Center for Lifelong Learning.
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Co-Chair Committee Members
Pathways to Regional Success PHOTO BY ALAN DALTON PHOTOGRAPHY
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s Chairman of Danville Community College’s Pathways to Regional Success Major Gifts Campaign, I can think of no better way to spend money than to spend it on education. Our most valuable asset in this region is our youth. DCC is already providing superior instruction at the college with excellent outcomes, but those continued outcomes hinge on the college being able to continuously provide multiple training endeavors. An investment at DCC is an investment in the present and the future. I ask you, as citizens, to help fund this campaign to ensure their futures and our region’s future.” E. Budge Kent Jr. American National Bank & Trust, Senior Officer Trust Dept., Retired “Danville Community College plays a vital role in our community. Earning an associate degree beyond high school means advanced income for homes, travel, children’s enrichment and retirement security. Beyond the specific career training available, the Entrepreneurship Center, a part of the Pathways to Regional Success Major Gifts campaign will be a major force in training individuals in how to develop businesses. Students will learn how to transform logical ideas into business operations, which again will add to their incomes. Our community is progressing, but we need an educated and skilled workforce for the upcoming 20 years. To have that workforce, we must, as community members, continue to provide our children the skills to live productive and comfortable lives.” Elizabeth Spainhour Danville Community College Educational Foundation Board Chair “While Danville Community College is a publicly operated community college, state funding formulas continue to decrease as students’ education costs continue to escalate. The Pathways to Regional Success Major Gifts Campaign for DCC is vitally important because of this continuing decline in state revenue. To close that funding gap,
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citizens must make sure the DCC Educational Foundation is able to provide increased scholarship dollars to offset state funding reductions. Increased dollars will make college affordable for area high school graduates as well as for returning adults seeking advanced training or career changes.” Eddie Herndon Area Vice-President, First Citizens Bank “Danville Community College has served as an open door to a better life for generations of working-class students at a bargain price compared to other sectors of higher education. As a former board member and local citizen, I constantly see how DCC plays a key role in helping students increase their employability and achieve their career goals. I am excited that our Pathways to Regional Success Major Gifts Campaign will enhance the academic and economic potential of every student who attends Danville Community College.” Jessie L. Barksdale Former Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors Chairman Federal Aviation Administration, Retired “Almost everyone in this region has a connection to Danville Community College, whether it is as an alumni, parent, neighbor or co-worker. DCC has touched thousands of us. The Pathways to Regional Success Major Gifts Campaign is an investment in the region. A Major Gifts Campaign donation will provide funds for youth, high school graduates and returning adults as state funds decrease. Encompassing Early Childcare, Career Camps, Arts and Scholarships, an investment in the Pathways to Regional Success will make it possible for many students to pursue careers and obtain a college degree that they thought was impossible. First-time college students will become highly skilled and employable, competing for upscale salaries.” Shelby Irving Fire Marshal, City of Danville
Pathways to Regional Success Co-Chair Committee Members (Left to Right): Eddie Herndon (’78), Valdivia Hall, The Honorable Jessie Barksdale, Elizabeth Spainhour, E. Budge Kent Jr., Shelby Irving (’05) and Doris Wilson (Photo taken: Institute for Advanced Learning & Research – Gene Haas Center for Integrated Machining Lobby)
“As a former educator in Danville’s public schools and as a campaign co-chair for the Pathways to Regional Success, Danville Community College’s Major Gifts Campaign, I encourage community members to support DCC’s funding needs. Education is one of the most important means of investing in our community. Dividends that accrue are evident and numerous at DCC. These dividends include preparing a diversity of learners to build bright futures with life-changing opportunities, providing a viable college option by offering affordability and accessibility and providing local businesses’ needs by developing comprehensive courses that enhance workforce development. Students graduate workforce ready with vital skills that keep businesses in our city but also attract new businesses, including high wage employers.” Doris Wilson Danville City Schools; Retired Educator
“Having served on the Danville Community College Board representing Halifax County for several years, I am familiar with college operations and needs. I know how administration and faculty consistently recruit students, provide scholarships and help students complete degrees under difficult circumstances. All areas related to education leading to college: prekindergarten, middle-school guidance and high school career counseling make lasting impacts in the lives of students, faculties and communities. Families and businesses in this region value education. Raising money to support DCC in the Pathways to Regional Success Major Gifts Campaign is a positive I encourage all citizens to help achieve.” Valdivia T. Hall Assistant Superintendent, Halifax County Public Schools Past Danville Community College Board Chair www.showcasemagazine.com
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Traci’s Story Early Success
Promoting Early Childcare Development PHOTOS PROVIDED BY DANVILLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND ALAN DALTON PHOTOGRAPHY
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t is my pleasure to be Education program. They able to serve our developed age-appropriate community as learning experiences while Program Director of Early caring for each child and Childhood Education helping college student at Danville Community interns understand their College. DCC is where I future responsibilities for began pursuing my passion toddler, preschool and infant for educating young children. classrooms. The state-licensed I am absolutely thrilled to childcare center is a part of the continue this work with DCC Virginia Quality Rating Program students as they fulfill their and is continually evaluated own educational journeys. I for its care, instruction and am excited to see students who improvement goals. are eager to learn about the value of work in the childcare Promoting early childcare field,” says Traci Daniel. The development is one component Carrington Childcare Center, of the Early Success initiative located beside Foundation Hall of the major gifts campaign – on the Danville Community Pathways to Regional Success. College campus, provides care Your investment in this initiative for up to 50 children, ages two will allow Danville Community Traci Daniel (‘04), Assistant Professor months to five years, while also College to partner with Smart Program Director of Early Childhood Education providing training for students Beginnings Danville Pittsylvania enrolled in the Early Childhood Education curriculum. at the local and state levels to increase the educational attainment of providers of early childhood education The Carrington Childcare Center employees are and to provide funding for facility expansion. all graduates of DCC’s two-year Early Childhood
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Pathways to Regional Success
Initiative One We invite you to explore the initiatives in our Pathways to Regional Success Campaign. Each initiative came from you – our stakeholders, business leaders, and community partners through a series of community summits and individual interviews. Our working goal for this campaign is $10,000,000.
Initiative One: Early Success Danville Community College is dedicated to helping build successful lives, successful businesses and successful communities. We know to be a successful DCC student and, eventually, to build a rewarding career, learning must begin at an early age. At DCC, we are committed to helping young people experience early educational success by creating the right learning foundation. We are also dedicated to achieving this in partnership with our K-12 partners. To achieve this goal of Early Success, DCC has developed two initiatives for which we seek your support:
Early Childcare Development TARGET GOAL: $1,000,000 DCC’s goal is to expand the college’s Carrington Childcare Center, creating a regional resource for children and parents throughout our service area by working with regional and state partners such as Smart Beginnings Danville Pittsylvania and our local school districts. Investing in this initiative will help us endow an early childcare development specialist position for our Childcare Center and help us expand both the physical facility and the available programs.
Career Camps at DCC in Partnership with Regional School Districts TARGET GOAL: $1,000,000 Studies suggest that by the time middle school students reach high school they are often confused about an eventual career path and the post-secondary options available to prepare them for these careers. Research also indicates that allowing middle school students (i.e. 6th, 7th and 8th grades) to experience career options leads to better choices and satisfaction post high school. Your investment in this initiative will assist DCC in funding a variety of summer career camps for these students while focusing on local career options.
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Rick’s Story Student Success
Promoting Entrepreneurship Training PHOTO BY MARIAH BLANKENSHIP SPRINGS
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ick Barker explains, “I left DCC over 30 years ago to work with my dad at Danville Office Supply where I decided what I enjoyed most is selling. This began 15 years of employment as a sales representative for International Paper, where I learned many aspects of the paper and packaging business. In 2007 I quit my comfortable job for the risks of creating my own packaging company to focus on high-service oriented customers. “Today, Supply Resources, with multiple locations and our affiliated brands—SRI Global, Lynchburg Public Warehouse and Rick Barker Properties—provide employment to many, creating custom packaging and logistics solutions.” As an alumni who has remained in the region and pursued his career locally, Barker explains, “DCC holds a
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special place in my heart because it was there that my life changed for the better. Before I arrived at DCC, I was not an especially good student, had no focus, and was not known for any achievement. When I left DCC, I was sufficiently inspired to imagine that with my introduction to business, I could do anything.” Promoting entrepreneurship training is one component of the Student Success initiative of the major gifts campaign – Pathways to Regional Success. Your investment in this initiative will allow Danville Community College to foster a spirit of free enterprise in the community by assisting with the creation of new businesses or the expansion of existing businesses that will increase job opportunities in our service region.
Pathways to Regional Success
Initiative Two PHOTO BY ALAN DALTON PHOTOGRAPHY
Initiative Two: Student Success In order for college students to effectively pursue their career goals, they need to be successful in preparing for that goal. This means they need to complete their chosen degree and/or certificate programs. Even though DCC is one of the most affordable regional postsecondary options, affordability is still a major challenge for many students. DCC understands that many of our students, alumni and community members would like to expand their skills and create and grow a new business. Our goal is to help past, current and future DCC students be successful, both at DCC and in life. To help promote Student Success, DCC has developed two initiatives for which we seek your support:
community members with building the skills needed to create a business vision, produce product prototypes, create successful business and operational plans and understand the necessary steps to secure financing. Establishing new successful businesses is a key component in continued regional economic development. Studies show most local business leaders are committed to hiring and promoting local talent. Your investment in this initiative is also an investment in our future economic and workforce development.
Expand Our Scholarship Program TARGET GOAL: $1,000,000 DCC’s goal is to provide available scholarship funding to community members who are committed to success that will allow them to attend the college at little-to-no cost. Expanding scholarship offerings to students in programs that are essential to regional economic development is our priority. Finally, we want to grow our individual scholarship endowments to ensure additional funding for future students. Your investment in this initiative will allow DCC to succeed on all three fronts. We would be excited to talk to you about options available to help provide this critical student financial support.
The Center for Entrepreneurship TARGET GOAL: $3,000,000 DCC plans to establish a center for entrepreneurship with the goal of creating and growing new businesses, industries and jobs for our region. The Center for Entrepreneurship will assist DCC students and other
Welding Building, Fabrication Lab Banks Family (Daughter, ’15, Mother, ’15 and Father, ’77) Sinatra Isaac Isaiah Banks Jr Memorial Scholarship and Webb Family (Lessie Emerson Webb and Fred Webb Jr, ’80) Fred Webb Welding Scholarship www.showcasemagazine.com
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Allen & Joseph’s Story Lifelong Success
Promoting Lifelong Learning PHOTOS PROVIDED BY DANVILLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND ALAN DALTON PHOTOGRAPHY
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wenty-two years ago, Allen Rogers, after working 14 years in maintenance, took his 401K and invested it in himself. “I quit employment and went to Danville Community College full-time studying Heating and Air Conditioning,” says Allen. Graduating in 1996, Allen initially worked for a manufacturer in Timberlake, NC, while also starting his business after hours. “I bought an old van to carry equipment and tools,” Allen explains. Within a year, he was working
only for himself, eventually installing heat pumps in manufactured homes for a Raleigh company. Rogers Heating & Cooling has grown over the years from three to eight employees. One extra employee was his son, who began working weekends. “I grew up in the business toting tools. I knew early on that one day I would be involved,” says Joseph Rogers. That desire led Joseph to follow in his father’s footsteps, enrolling at DCC in HVAC. While at DCC, from 2008 to 2010, Joseph was elected president of the National Technical Honor Society and was also a member of the first Leadership Team. “When I graduated, I told Mark Bryant, HVAC instructor, that I wanted to gain training in commercial HVAC. He helped with my introduction to TRANE in Danville. I stayed in commercial for five years before joining my dad’s business while also seeking ways to give back to the community.” That giving back desire led to Joseph being elected to the Halifax County Board of Supervisors. Promoting lifelong learning is one component of the Lifelong Success initiative of the major gifts campaign – Pathways to Regional Success. Your investment in this initiative will allow Danville Community College to provide lifelong learning opportunities in order to foster the continuous development and improvement of the knowledge and skills needed for employment and personal fulfilment for individuals within our service region.
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Pathways to Regional Success
Initiative Three Initiative Three: Lifelong Success People of all ages continue to look for ways to contribute to the community, grow new skills and pursue new opportunities. It is DCC’s vision and mission to provide that ongoing support and service for these stakeholders wherever they are in their careers. To help provide opportunities for Lifelong Success, DCC has developed two initiatives for which we seek your support:
The Center for Creative Arts TARGET GOAL: $1,000,000 The City of Danville, Halifax and Pittsylvania Counties are experiencing growth in the arts – both as a means of expression and as business opportunities. More individuals are expressing interest in expressive arts such as painting and sculpting and in creative arts such as building musical instruments, blacksmithing and beer and wine making. DCC is seeking partners to assist in creating a Center for Creative Arts which we believe will
allow community members to explore and grow new artistic skills, provide new tourism opportunities and facilitate the development of new small businesses in our region.
The Center for Lifelong Learning TARGET GOAL: $3,000,000 Business and community leaders, as well as our alumni and other stakeholders, are partnering with DCC to provide new program options and services for workers in mid-to-late careers desiring to learn a new skill or, perhaps, even change careers. The Center for Lifelong Learning will provide an opportunity for community workers to learn new skills, earn credentials which can eventually lead to a degree or certificate, and be prepared to respond to new career opportunities. Your investment in this initiative can help create a more vibrant, creative and responsive workforce and enhance the quality of life through the region.
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Successful DCC Alumni Pathways to Regional Success - Major Gifts Campaign PHOTOS PROVIDED BY DANVILLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
John Carey
Co-owner Jarrett Welding John Carey, 1986 Danville Community College Machine Shop graduate, is an example of how early career introduction leads to a life-long passion. “I was introduced to Welding by my shop teacher at Blairs Junior High,” Carey explains. “I told my parents I wanted a welder for Christmas. Christmas morning my dad and I were in the basement using the new welder. Just as I was introduced to welding, we must introduce young people to the trades, the crafts.” “I started out young; if I wanted something repaired, I did it myself, from farm equipment to bicycles. The Pathways to Regional Success – Major Gifts Campaign focuses on capturing students’ interests when they are young. Welding was my beginning. It is very important to fund the beginning of a pipeline of employees practicing crafts, so we can lure industry.” After completing his degree, Carey worked with Slant Systems, car wash manufacturer, becoming a night shift
supervisor with 30+ employees. Then he was a lead fabricator at an awning company followed by work with power plant shutdowns. He gained skills with Flextec in South Boston, Times Fiber and Pace in Chatham, and EDL; all trained him in a variety of operations. “I was fortunate to work with people willing to teach me. I continue to pass that on to our employees.” In 1994, Carey opened ACE Machine, a small machine shop. In 17 years, the business’s building was expanded three times as he attracted customers and hired employees. Carey was involved with Jarrett Welding, seeking help with large fabrications for ACE. When Jarrett Welding became available, John and wife Cindy purchased the company, moving ACE equipment and employees while keeping Jarrett’s employees, and adding many more. “We sell raw material, support multiple companies through both manual and CNC machining operations, make handrails, create large structural products, develop people’s ideas, and fabricate large and small projects.” Proponents of entrepreneurship training, also a Pathways initiative, the Careys have two sons, both DCC alumni. Carey enjoys family, church and motorcycle riding.
Steven Carrigan
Director, DCC Cyber Center Senior IT Professor “Drones are not just toys anymore,” explains Steven Carrigan, CyberSecurity and UAS Professor at Danville Community College. Introductory weekend classes in August will provide students with basic skills and access to different types of drones to determine if this is a path they wish to pursue. As part of the full training, students will learn on professional drones, including ones that have multiple remote controls and thermal imaging. These drones can be used for search and rescue, fighting fires, cable RF leakage, in-land surveying, on-site development—the applications are endless. “Employment 20 SHOWCASE Magazine |
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Porchia Russell
Precision Machining Technology Instructor, Danville Public Schools With a Graphic Design degree and Danville Public Schools Adult Education employment, Porchia Russell decided, at age 26, to pursue Precision Machining Technology at Danville Community College. “I kept reading about precision machining students receiving job offers before graduation, so I enrolled. The program was a life-changing experience about industry, about a different culture. When I graduated in 2015, I had six employment offers,” Russell explains. “I didn’t accept any of the original job positions; eventually I received at least 50 offers from the East Coast to California.” in this field is growing; graduates also can create part-time businesses,” Carrigan emphasizes. Beyond Drones, Cyber Security training continues to expand at DCC. The college is accredited by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security with the Center of Academic Excellence (CAE-2Y) in CyberSecurity training, of which DCC is one of only four, two-year Virginia colleges attaining this designation. DCC also has been a CISCO Networking Academy for 20+ years, which includes training in routing, switching and security, knowledge required in Cyber Security. In the Cyber curriculum, all classes are taught “live” online and are recorded for playback by the student, if needed. Carrigan says, “This method of learning is a fantastic introduction to working online because a student employed in Cyber can now work from home for any company across the world; there are thousands of vacant jobs needing to be filled.” To support the Cyber program, Carrigan has enlisted Adjunct Professors James Adkins and Richard Riddle, DCC alumni, and Thomas Hendricks, who are all industry certified in Cyber Security as well as possess graduate educational backgrounds. These instructors were instrumental in DCC obtaining the CAE2Y designation and with obtaining a liaison with the NSA to support the program. “Lifelong learning is part of the Pathways to Regional Success – Major Gifts Campaign. “Our programs are 30 years old and continuing to provide new knowledge to young and returning students. Nothing is more appropriate for regional funding than consistent retraining.”
Russell left DCC, worked for Ideal Fastener, in Oxford, NC, which manufactured fasteners for clothing. The company lost a contract; she was laid off; she had a job offer in a week. She became a CNC operator for Altec, which manufactures bucket trucks. Eventually, she worked for GKN in Mebane, NC, which produces drive shafts for Toyota, Ford and Dodge. With these experiences, she became Danville Public Schools Precision Machining Technology instructor, developing a first-year class. In 2018-19 there will be two classes; graduates will enter DCC with a full-year of credentials. “In Precision Machining, I can use my graphics skills to help teach machining skills to my students.” Russell’s training and her encouragement and reinforcement from DCC instructors, long after she graduated, are reasons she is very positive about community members funding the Pathways to Regional Success – Major Gifts campaign. “Even today, years later, I can call and discuss an area I don’t feel adequate in and have the instructors willingly guide me. Students in early childhood and middle schools need such direction. DCC can direct them into paths they do not know exist, just as I did not know anything about precision machining. We must get the students early, so we guide them along with their parents. I find, in my classroom, that the students are needing direction.” Russell, an entrepreneur with two businesses, is in Middle Border Forward, focusing on regional economic growth, and is involved with Danville’s Fashion Week, which helps fund local charities’ needs. www.showcasemagazine.com
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Message from the College President
Dr. Bruce R. Scism PHOTO PROVIDED BY DANVILLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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s Danville Community College opens the Pathways to Regional Success Campaign, with a goal of raising $10,000,000 to advance educational opportunity, there are three areas regional leaders have identified as needing funding support. After months of conversations, their assessments are that Danville Community College, with additional funds, can positively impact Early Success, improve Student Success and extend Lifelong Success throughout Danville, Pittsylvania and Halifax Counties.
are not tied to semester time frames. Thus, their credits grow as stackable credits. In the future, with further funding, we can offer stackable credits in Industrial Technology, Advanced Manufacturing and possibly Mechatronics.” These students also must pass competency tests as they progress. This requirement is because the college is certified nationally as a CompetencyBased educational institution. “It will not matter to employers,” Dr. Scism explains, “where the skills-based student went to college, but it will matter that he or she has attained not only college credits but also national certification.”
To improve student success, the regional conversations focused on increasing available scholarships to help with college Dr. Bruce R. Scism costs. “For many students Whether in skills training or Danville Community College President throughout the region, it is college transfer programs, “We difficult financially to attend want to shift from just preparing college,” emphasizes Dr. Bruce Scism. “Often those students for working for others to understanding students are finding it impossible to pay full tuition. If they can turn their knowledge into opportunities. we can supply further scholarships, we can also help In entrepreneurship classes, we will train them in students with financial needs structure their programs, developing businesses, whether for second incomes or so they can attend college and keep their employment. new, local enterprises.” “Presently, we have one skills area, Welding, offering master competency at the students’ paces. With individual pacing in acquiring skills, these students are gaining certifications weekly or monthly, so they
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With additional funding, “We can continue career introductions made early through camps, after-school experiences and summer programs that keep learners involved. These learning pathways are present needs.
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Whether I’m teaching or working as a police officer, the first thing everyone notices about me is my height (I’m 6’9”). So it just made sense to put that into what I do. I’ve been working against drug and alcohol abuse problems in communities for the past two decades. I’ve seen a lot of changes in our kids and our society over that time. I’ve seen these changes at: • Large, underage drinking parties • Retail stores • Town hall meetings • Assemblies • Classrooms • Festivals and other events I’ve seen the ever-evolving drug culture trends sweep across our country. For many people, it’s hard to keep up with these trends, and especially to understand what they all mean. Unless you understand the culture, you won’t see it at all. All over our nation, communities struggle to deal with underage drinking and drug usage. What can we do about these issues? Are we just going to meet up and “round table” them every month? Or are we going to get out there and do something to fix the problems?
That’s where Tall Cop Says Stop comes in. Through education, prevention and enforcement, my presentations address underage drinking and drug problems and empower you to detect these problems and fight them within your own community. Everyday items that you might not take a second look at will take on a new meaning once you learn about the drug culture. I’ll help you understand many things, including: • New drugs • Logos and other identifiers • Pictures, songs and clothing connected to drugs • Potential stash compartments On average, I give more than 200 presentations per year. These training sessions can have anywhere from 25 to 1,000 attendees. I don’t have any “canned presentations;” each class or presentation is highly visual, interactive and class-specific. They can last from one hour to two days, depending on need. Whichever course you take, I’ll give you tools to reduce, prevent or stop drug and alcohol abuse in your community. Remember, YOU CAN’T STOP WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW.
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December 7, 2018 Institute for Advanced Learning and Research Price $30 (includes lunch) Pre-Registration Required Sponsored by
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SPONSORED CONTENT THE ARC OF SOUTHSIDE
Direct Support Professionals:
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A Changing Profession
hen we hear the term caregiver, we often associate it with people who provide care for our children, our elderly, and until recently people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This may seem fitting to many people because people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are often perceived as sick, pitied, and incapable. Historically, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities have been devalued by society and often, so have those who provide their support. We still have a long way to go in dispelling the myths and misconceptions regarding people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, however, we are making progress. A large piece of that progress is recognizing that the role of the people who provide the support has evolved. Their role is much more than just the basic caregiving. They are supporting people to live, work, and play in their communities and have A Life Like Yours. Their role has transformed and their title has changed to reflect that transformation. The people who provide the support, who are advocates, mentors, teachers, and facilitators of life in the community are now called Direct Support Professionals (DSPs). The Arc of Southside’s Direct Support Professionals are responsible for helping individuals achieve goals and providing the support and guidance necessary for them to be productive, integral members
of their communities. This revised role requires more skills and greater judgment than ever before. They also find themselves providing more individualized support in less congregate settings to individuals. Our DSP’s work tirelessly to assure that individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities are respected and included in their community. Community inclusion can be required through legislation and law but how do we really gain acceptance in the hearts and minds of people? Inclusion is not just about being present; it’s about being a part of something. The role of the DSP is not just about assisting in navigating the community but more importantly about facilitating the community’s interactions with people with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Although there is a week set aside every September to recognize Direct Support Professionals, The Arc of Southside wants to thank and recognize all of our DSP’s, all year long, for their hard work and dedication. They have a very important role in supporting people to have A Life Like Yours. They respect the uniqueness in the people they support and they assist them in leading lives full of purpose and value. We could not have been successful in our journey toward inclusion without their dedication and commitment. We appreciate our Direct Support Professionals and thank them for all they do!
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PAWS FOR A CAUSE
Paws for a Cause Research on the human-animal bond seems to support what animal lovers have known all along – having a companion animal is good for our health.
WRITTEN BY PAULETTE DEAN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DANVILLE HUMANE SOCIETY
Anyone who has a bonded relationship with any animal can tell you that spending time with that animal makes them feel better. Let’s face it; life in these times can be stressful and having an animal that does not judge us and loves us unconditionally is a gift.
According to webmd.com, patients who have pets survive heart attacks longer than those who do not have pets. Another study conducted on stockbrokers concluded that those with high blood pressure who adopted a dog or cat had lower blood pressure readings in stressful situations than did people without pets. Lynette Hart, PhD, an associate professor at the University of California at Davis School of Veterinary Medicine has said, “Studies have shown that Alzheimer’s patients have fewer anxious outbursts if there is an animal in the home.” There is something quite special about my dog, cat, and birds being so attuned to me that they know when I am upset. In a way not completely understood by humans, our beloved companion animals seem to know more about us than we know about them. We have many volunteers who cannot have companion
animals for a variety of reasons. However, they routinely come to the shelter to interact with animals and feel better for having done that.
College life can also be stressful. Danville Community College has partnered with us for a couple of years to bring dogs and cats to campus during exam week so students can spend time with them. Appropriately named “Puppy/Kitten Cuddle Break,” this community event helps raise awareness, helps socialize the animals, and helps DCC students de-stress. It’s a win-win situation for the students and animals! In this season of thankfulness, how grateful I am for animals and for the people who love them. DANVILLE HUMANE SOCIETY
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SPONSORED CONTENT DENTAL HEALTH
Life Stages of
Oral Health BY DONNA HELTON, D.D.S., PC PHOTO BY BROOKE KLAUSS
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he goal at our office is to help our patients stay healthy for a lifetime! Here are some guidelines for maintaining and improving your dental health at all stages of life.
Baby Basics (ages 0-3)
Even though babies do not have all their teeth; they need the same attention to oral health as adults do. Their gums need to be wiped with a soft, clean cloth to decrease unwanted bacteria. As the first tooth comes in, use a small, soft bristled toothbrush to clean the baby’s teeth. Toothpaste is not recommended at this age; the physical brushing is enough to remove the bacteria. We recommend that you schedule your baby’s first dental appointment around their first birthday which we call a “happy visit”. This visit is about building a relationship between you, your baby and the dentist.
Children (ages 4-12)
Even though kids have busy lives, it is important to make time for oral hygiene. Starting good habits at this point in life will set the stage for a lifetime of healthy smiles. From the time that a child can understand to spit out toothpaste and not swallow it, they should use a pea-size amount of fluoride toothpaste. Children should brush for two minutes twice per day. Most children need help with flossing until they are about 10 years old. Be sure your child has plenty of tooth-friendly meals and snacks like cheese, yogurt, lean meats, veggies and fruits. When sweets are offered, be sure it is with a meal since eating other foods helps stimulate the saliva flow and wash away food particles. This helps reduce the chance of cavities. Your child should see their dentist twice a year to be evaluated for tooth growth and development, cavities and the need for sealants. Sealants are a thin plastic coating applied directly to permanent teeth to help prevent cavities.
Teen Teeth
The habits which began in childhood will influence your teen’s teeth. Parents still have a very important role in keeping tabs on oral health. Besides stressing brushing and flossing, encourage drinking water and chewing sugar free gum to help cleanse the bacteria. Mouth guards should be worn for most sports to help protect the teeth. Continue to provide options of healthy foods and snacks for your growing teens. 26 SHOWCASE Magazine |
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Orthodontics are usually placed between the ages of 8 and 14 and are typically worn for one to three years. Strict dental visits are necessary to clean the teeth and examine for cavities while in braces.
Adult Care
This is a critical time in life to continue with dental care. Preventive dental appointments are much more cost effective than waiting for a toothache or emergency. Stress levels increase during adulthood and this can affect your TMJ (temporomandibular joint). This is usually accompanied by jaw pain, tooth grinding and headaches. Discuss the possibility of a custom biteguard with your dentist. Gum disease is prevalent in adults in America; roughly ½ of adults suffer from this! Visit your dentist twice a year and have your gum health evaluated. Lifestyle choice such as unhealthy diet, smoking and poor oral hygiene can make you susceptible to gum (periodontal) disease. This is the primary cause of tooth loss in adults and can be prevented! Avoid junk food, tobacco products and excessive alcohol consumption. By being pro-active with your overall health as well as your dental health, you can preserve your teeth for your lifetime. As we age, oral cancer risks increase. The number of people suffering from oral cancer increases after the age of 35 and half of all cases are after age 68. Oral cancer affects twice as many men as women. We screen for oral cancer at every hygiene visit to help identify this early when treatment can be most successful.
Give yourself a gift!
Over time and simply from general use, your teeth discolor. Good home care and professional cleaning can’t prevent this from happening. Ask us about our treatments that can remove years of stain and give you the brighter, whiter smile that you want and deserve! Whatever your age, our office has a compassionate, caring staff to help you in each stage of life. We are committed to our patients and helping them have beautiful, healthy smiles for a lifetime.
If you would like to be cared for by a small, patient-focused team, call us at 434.792.5416 to schedule your appointment right away!
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FEATURE BIG BEAR’S WIFE
From the Kitchen of
Big Bear’s Wife Cream Cheese Pumpkin Pie Crescent Rolls WRITTEN BY ANGIE BARRETT OF BIGBEARSWIFE.COM PHOTO BY ANGIE BARRETT
A sweet little dessert that’s stuffed with a Cream Cheese Pumpkin Pie filling! These Cream Cheese Pumpkin Pie Crescent Rolls are ready in under 30 minutes! Prep Time: 10M; Cook Time: 12M; Total Time: 30M Yield: 24 Rolls INGREDIENTS 3 rolls crescent roll dough 2 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup pumpkin puree (homemade or store bought) 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon sugar 1/4 cup white sugar 1 egg Orange Royal icing (homemade or store bought) Fall Leaf Sprinkles
the filling, pinching the sides together. • Continue rolling up the crescent roll until you reach the end of the dough. • Place rolls on a stoneware baking sheet or a metal sheet lined with parchment paper. • Bake for 12 minutes or until golden brown. • Remove from oven and let cool. • Once cool. Drizzle rolls with orange icing and add fall sprinkles.
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FACTS
INSTRUCTIONS • Preheat oven to 375F. • In a bowl, using an electric mixer, combine the cream cheese and pumpkin puree. • Mix until smooth. • Add in pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon sugar and white sugar. • Mix together. • Add in 1 egg and mix well. • Open crescent rolls. • Starting at the large fat end, add 1 teaspoon of filling to the center of the dough and roll the crescent dough over
name ‘November’ comes from the Latin for nine (novem), • The as it was the ninth month of the Roman calendar.
• Armadillo shells are bulletproof. • You only have two body parts that never stop growing. The nose and ear. average person spends 6 months of their lifetime waiting • The on a red light to turn green. • Cherophobia is a fear of fun.
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EXPLORE MARTINSVILLE
Holiday Happenings in Martinsville-Henry County BY VISITMARTINSVILLE.COM PHOTOS PROVIDED BY MARTINSVILLE-HENRY COUNTY TOURISM
November Fab Lab Family Days – DIY Ornaments: Participants will be using the laser cutter to create unique, custom designed Christmas ornaments. Preregistration required. Dalton IDEA Center: 276.656.5461.
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Holiday Open House at Rising Sun Breads: Stop by the bakery to discuss holiday order needs. There will be free samples and sugar cookies for kids to decorate! 276.632.2292.
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Mesh Wreath Class at Spencer-Penn Centre: Create your very own mesh wreath with plush accents just in time for the holidays! Students may choose from red or green mesh. Plush choices are Santa, elf, reindeer, or snowman. 276.957.5757.
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The Martinsville-Henry County Christmas Parade: Come out to Martinsville Uptown for the 68th annual Martinsville-Henry County Christmas Parade! Star News: 276.656.3900.
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Turkey Day 5K and Family Fun Run: Start Thanksgiving Day with an exciting new tradition – walk, run, or strut your tail feathers at the Turkey Day 5K and Family Fun Run! 276.632.1772.
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MacBeth” by TheatreWorks 23-25 “Scrooge Community Players: This theatre 29 & 30 production features a sharp collision between everything Christmas and everything Shakespeare, and you will never think of Shakespeare or Christmas in quite the same way again! 276.632.2800. “Annie” by PHCC Patriot Players: 29 & 30 Celebrate the holiday season with the Patriot Players for their 28th production, “Annie,” which follows the hard knock life story of everyone’s favorite redheaded orphan. 276.656.0244. Christmas Tree Lighting in the Art Garden: Kick off the holiday season with Piedmont Arts in the Gravely-Lester Art Garden. Bring the whole family to decorate the tree, make an ornament and enjoy hot chocolate! 276.632.3221.
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Designing a Holiday Centerpiece at New College Institute: Create a beautiful, but simple centerpiece - yours to keep for the holiday season! 276.403.5605.
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Martinsville Uptown Christmas Tree Lighting: Join the City of Martinsville for the annual Christmas Tree Lighting at the municipal building. 276.632.5688.
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Holiday Pictures at the Martinsville-Henry County Visitor Center: Come to the visitor center and enjoy a free holiday photo op, craft for kids, snacks, and more. 276.632.8006.
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Light Up The Night 5K: Dress in your best Christmas attire or your tackiest sweater and enjoy an exciting evening of family fun! 276.632.6427.
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Roanoke Symphony Holiday Pops presented by Piedmont Arts: Celebrating 13 years of holiday magic, this year’s production of the
Symphony’s well-loved holiday concert will feature timeless classics and new holiday favorites, including a popular audience sing-a-long. 276.632.3221. Fieldale Community Caroling & Tree Lighting: Join the Fieldale community for their annual tradition of group caroling followed by the lighting of the Fieldale Community Christmas Tree. 276.806.9216.
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New Year’s Eve Celebration at Fairy Stone State Park: You and your friends can dance, laugh, and ring the new year in to the sounds of a local DJ with party favors, refreshments, and more at Fayerdale Hall in Fairy Stone State Park. 276.930.2424.
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