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Transforming Cancer Care in Danville "It had been almost 18 months since my last mammogram. I knew I needed to get my exam soon--and I did," says Vicky. "I wasn't expecting or prepared to hear that I had Stage 0 breast cancer."
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We're Transforming Cancer Care at Danville Regional. Few experiences are as life changing as being diagnosed with cancer. But even more important than the diagnosis is what happens next. Cancer is treatable. If you or someone your love has received a cancer diagnosis, take heart. Danville Regional Medical Center's Community Cancer Program is here for you - providing outstanding, compassionate cancer care close to home. Comprehensive cancer care is available to you, including imaging, pathology, surgery, medical oncology, radiation oncology, a patient navigation program, nutritional services, rehabilitative services, pastoral care, and home care services. Danville Regional's Community Cancer Program has been providing high-quality care to patients in the Dan River region since 1932 and has been accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer Care since 1948. We are here for you when you need us most.
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F RO M THE e d ito r Growing up, one of my favorite things was World Championship Wrestling on TBS. This was long before the Monday Night Wars between WCW and WWF. I’m talking about the mid-eighties when Dusty Rhodes and Ric Flair dazzled the small audience with promos that are still remembered today. At some point, wrestling stopped becoming one of my favorite things. I tend to “find” a lot of favorite things and eventually there just isn’t room for anything else, so I have to edit the list. Wrestling fell off the list after the Monday Night Wars. At the end of each year, people make lists of their favorite things for that year — favorite movie, song, book, record, the list goes one. For me, these lists are incredibly hard unless I have something that stands head and shoulders above the rest. I never make year-end lists and then I regret it. One thing that isn’t hard to label a favorite is an experience with a business and individual. Going that one extra step to make a customer happy embeds memories of exceptional customer service. Showcase Magazine’s annual Rave Awards highlight businesses and people within our community that have become favorites for a variety of reasons. The Rave Awards are our readers’ favorite lists. Each favorite impressed the person who voted for them. They did
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something to become a favorite. Maybe they’re known for quality product. Maybe they’re known for providing the best customer service. Or maybe they opened their doors after hours because someone’s child was sick or had a toothache. Whatever the reason, these businesses and individuals are our readers’ favorites, and Showcase proudly presents them to you in this issue.
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Favorite lists are important. The Rave list lets people know they can do business with our favorites in confidence and expect the best service possible. Making a year-end favorite list is a good way to share or recall a memory years down the line. World Championship Wrestling taught me that. Recently, the WWE Network started streaming the Saturday evening shows from the eighties. I’ve spent countless hours watching the shows. No one is really going to care about a squash match between Arn Anderson and Bill Mulkey, but the unscripted promos are legendary. Without the WWE Network bringing these shows back I would have never remembered how beautiful Ron Garvin’s wacky promos were, and that’s because I didn’t make a favorite list in 1986.
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I think January 16th could probably be your national day throughout the whole year. With all the problems in the world and the concerns we all have and the bills you created buying all of your Christmas presents, it seems to me that you could write something more important. At least in previous years you have written your New Year’s resolutions.You never kept any of them but then we both knew that it Photo by Michelle Dalton Photography There are other important days was a waste of time to write them. in January. January 11th is Secret Pal Day, who has secret It’s a little like all this January trivia stuff you’ve written. pals and where do you get them? I imagine if you caught me with a secret pal there would be a divorce pending, Let me give you my January list of important dates for you and it wouldn’t be kept a secret. to reflect on because this is my world according to Larry: January 12th is National Work Harder Day. I think that is one day we should try to get eliminated. January 13th is Make Your Dreams Come True Day. I am not sure how this day works, but since it’s in January I guess that is incentive to get the year started off right by wishing for all your dreams to come true. January 14th is Dress Up Your Pet Day. Dress them up as what? Other pets, monsters, fairy tale characters, or people? I am having a hard time digesting this one. January 16th is National Do Nothing Day. This is one day I can get behind. January 21st is National Hugging Day. This is another holiday where I could really get in trouble. January 23rd is Measure Your Feet Day. Now, I know you are thinking I made this one up, but I am sorry, I didn’t. I’m sharing this entire trivia list with you, but on a serious note, I have decided to invent my own day. I am not sure what it is yet because I haven’t decided what I want people to do on Larry’s Day
January 2nd - National Whine Day. What I have to hear all day about you getting fat for eating too much over the holidays. January 9th - Why Do I Have To Go To Work Day? It’s raining; it’s cold, my feet hurt, or any excuse to not have to go to work will do. January 15th - National Snow Day. (Goes along with January 9th.)You know if it snows we don’t have to go to work and you can cook and feed me all day. Oh yes, and hand me the remote while you’re bringing me my slippers! January 20th - I Would Like To Clean My Room, But I Am too Tired Day. This one speaks for itself. January 24th - All American Excuse Day. See all the above dates. You don’t have to invent a day of your own to celebrate. You pretty much do that every day anyway. I don’t see many people celebrating it, but I do recognize the fact that you celebrate it in your own mind. Maybe we should call it Larry’s National Self-Absorbed Day. That would describe your daily life, don’t you think?
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January is a very interesting month. First of all, January 4th is Trivia Day. So you need to know that Betsy Ross was born in 1752, JRR Tolkien was born in 1892, Poet Carl Sandburg was born in 1878, Elvis Presley was born in 1935, and Martin Luther King Jr. was born in 1929 — all in the month of January. This alone shows the importance of January.
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A Better You
Succeed in Your New Year’s Resolutions!
By Fitness Professional and Healthy Writer Dave Gluhareff
For many, a new year brings a new plan. It’s a time for people to get on track by establishing a healthier lifestyle. I’m often asked for a plan that takes the guesswork out, this year, I’ll keep it simple and share few direct points. A new year can be viewed as a Renaissance (rebirth) period. It’s a fresh start to right what was wrong the previous year. Change is referred to as resolutions and the most common ones are, in some part, geared toward building a healthier lifestyle. It’s no secret that one of the key components to a positive quality of life is being healthy, yet nearly 80 percent of people who make resolutions break them. Why?
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The simple answer is lack of motivation. The newness of starting over wears off after a few weeks and people fall back into familiar routines. To be successful at change you have to step outside of your comfort zone. Workout routines can be boring if you never mix things ups. Eating the same thing over and over will get boring. The key is finding herbs, spices, and recipes to liven things up. When you decide you’re going to get in shape, it’s not a goal, it’s a lifestyle. If you reach your ideal weight and fall back into the bad habit trap, you’ll find yourself at the same place next year. And that’s frustrating.
Another way to ensure your resolutions stick is to find someone in the same boat and paddle together. It’s easier to give up when you do things on your own, but if someone else is depending on you, that’s motivation to stay the course. And remember, patience is important. Change isn’t going to happen overnight. When you dedicate yourself to become healthier, it’s a marathon, not a sprint. At times, change may be slow, but in the long run you will thank yourself for sticking to it. In order for change to take place, you have to be serious and be realistic. Setting unrealistic expectations leads to failure. If you set a plan and stick to it, positive change will happen. It may take a while to get to the point you want to be at, but know that each day you’re getting healthier. There’s no room for excuses. If you do not apply the effort, you will never see change. A word you should add to your vocabulary is consistency. Consistency is very key to lasting healthy changes. Course correction takes consistency. Going into change armed with knowledge, determination, and a willingness to see things through puts you in a good position to be one of the people who succeed with their resolutions. Good luck. Happy New Year!! -Dave SM
Dave Gluhareff In the late 1990s David Gluhareff lost over 100 pounds. Dave then became a certified personal trainer with the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) and began his career as a personal trainer. In June of 2009 David earned the elite status of Master of Fitness Sciences (MFS) by the ISSA, their highest level of personal training qualifications. As a personal trainer, Dave has been helping people take charge of their physiques to help them feel, look, and move better through life. Visit www. VirginiaBootcamp. com for more information.
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Thank you for choosing Danville Regional Medical Center as a favorite Health Care Provider in 2015! The Right Care. Right Here. For more than 120 years, Danville Regional Medical Center has been serving the Dan River community with more than 30 medical specialties. As we continue to raise the bar, with even more resources and a greater commitment to quality care, we want to say Thank You. Thank you for choosing Danville Regional Medical Center for all of your healthcare needs.
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Favorite
Places to go Autism Treatment Center Madeline Centre
Other Favorite Piedmont Regional Feeding & Oral-Motor Clinic
Auto Recycling Center AMA Recycling
Other Favorite Hiatt’s Auto Parts
Bank
Bed & Breakfast
American National Bank
The II Georges Inn
Other Favorite Virginia Bank & Trust
Other Favorite The Finch’s Nest
Bookkeeping Service Computer Bookkeeping & Tax Service Other Favorite Garrett’s Tax Service
Car Wash
The Right Choice Car Wash Other Favorite Gray’z Car Wash
Credit Union
Church
URW Community Federal Credit Union
New Ground Church Other Favorite Venture Church
Other Favorite Piedmont Credit Union
Dance Studio New City Dance Space Other Favorite Meridith Gravely School of Dance
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Day Care/Child Care Provider Danville Family YMCA
Other Favorite Kid Konnection Child Development
Favorite
places to go Dentist office
Danville Dental Associates Other Favorite Riverview Dental Care
Discount Department Store Ross Dress for Less
Other Favorite Marshall’s
Family Entertainment Spot
Event Location or Conference Center Danville Family YMCA
Danville Science Center
Other Favorite
Other Favorite Danville Stadium Cinemas
2 Witches Winery & Brewing Co.
Funeral Home Wrenn Yeatts Funeral Home
Other Favorite Townes Funeral Home
Gas Station
Woodson’s Marathon Other Favorite Riverside BP
Grocery Store (Local)
Grocery Store (Chain)
Midtown Market
Food Lion
Other Favorite Old Dutch Supermarket
Other Favorite Aldi
Hair Salon
Genesis Day Spa & Salon Other Favorite Amburn & Co. Salon
Homehealth Nursing Care All Care Home Health
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Favorite
places to go Insurance Agency
Hotel
Moore’s Insurance Agency
Holiday Inn Express
Other Favorite FarmPLUS Insurance Services
Other Favorite Courtyard by Marriott
Law Office
Haymore & Holland, PC Other Favorite Robert Whitt Law
Local Non-Profit God’s Store House
Serving Danville & Pittsylvania Co.
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Other Favorite God’s Pit Crew
Oil Change Service Center Arnett Blvd. Amoco
Other Favorite Thrifty Tire Service Center
Performance Theatre Danville Little Theatre
Other Favorite The Historic North Theatre
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Local Golf Course Danville Golf Club
Other Favorite Ringgold Golf Club
Museum/ Art Gallery
River District Artisans Other Favorite Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History
Pediatric Health Center
Children’s’ Healthcare Center Other Favorite Danville Pediatric Dentistry
Pharmacy
Piedmont Pharmacy Other Favorite Sam’s Club
Favorite
places to go Physical Therapy Center
Private School
Riverside Health & Rehabilitation Cente
Sacred Heart School
Other Favorite Westover Christian Academy
Other Favorite Danville Orthopedic & Athletic Rehab
Regional Race Track
Virginia International Raceway
Spa
Hot Asana Yoga Studio Other Favorite Genesis Day Spa & Salon
Other Favorite Martinsville Speedway
Staffing Agency
Speech Therapist Office
Adecco Staffing Agency
Other Favorite Debbie’s Staffing Services
Piedmont Regional Feeding & Oral-Motor Clinic
Other Favorite Danville Speech & Hearing Center
Storage Unit Facility
Tax Preparation Service
Blairs Mini Storage
Computer Bookkeeping and Tax Services
Other Favorite Mt Herman Storage
Other Favorite H & R Block
Walk-In Medical Clinic
Web Development and Design Office
Brosville Family Healthcare Center
Demont Design
Other Favorite K G Graphics
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Favorite
Things to eat Workout Spot
Places to Go
Women’s Center
Danville Family YMCA
Danville Women’s Center
Other Favorite Planet Fitness
Other Favorite OB-GYN and Associates
Yoga & Meditation Center
Hot Asana Yoga Studio
Other Favorite Danville Yoga and Meditation Center
Bakery
Bar & Grill
Hall’s Pastry Shop
Buffalo Wild Wings
Other FavoriteS Danville Donuts
Other Favorite 2 Witches Winery & Brewing Co.
Barbecue Restaurant Checkered Pig
Other Favorite Cookout
Buffet
The 616 Farm to Table Other Favorite Western Sizzlin’
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Breakfast Place
Nikki’s Family Restaurant Other Favorite IHOP
Burger Place Me’s Burgers & Brews Other Favorite Mama Possums
Favorite
things to eat Chinese Restaurant
Coffee House Brewed Awakening
Long River
OTHER FAVORITE Starbucks
Other Favorite Great Wall
Delicatessen O’Kelly’s Deli & Pastries
Home Cooking
Danview Restaurant OTHER FAVORITE Mary’s Diner
Ice Cream Shoppe
Italian Restaurant
OTHER FAVORITE Bubba’s Ice Cream
OTHER FAVORITE Joe & Mimma’s Italian Restaurant
Sweet Frog
Frank’s Italian Restaurant
Japanese Restaurant Tokyo Grill
OTHER FAVORITE Bentto Japanese Express
Mexican Restaurant
El Vallarta
OTHER FAVORITE Los Tres Magueyes
Overall Restaurant
Pizza Place
Dell’Anno’s Pizza Kitchen
The 616 Farm to Table
OTHER FAVORITE Frank’s Italian Restauran
OTHER FAVORITE Los Tres Magueyes
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Favorite
Home Improvement
Things to Eat
Seafood Restaurant Gus’ Mayflower Seafood Restaurant
Specialty Restaurant The 616 Farm to Table OTHER FAVORITE Golden Leaf Bistro
OTHER FAVORITE Red Lobster
Steak House (Local)
Steak House (Chain)
Steaks on the Square
Outback Steakhouse
OTHER FAVORITE Golden Leaf Bistro
OTHER FAVORITE Texas Steakhouse
Building Materials Business Lowe’s Home Improvement OTHER FAVORITE The Home Depot
Carpet Business
Adams Custom Cabinets OTHER FAVORITE R.C. Tate Woodworks
Flooring Company
Davis & Davis Floor Covering
J. W. Squire Co.
OTHER FAVORITE Newcomb Carpet Inc.
OTHER FAVORITE The Flooring Co.
General Contractor
Peter Wrenn - Trinity Construction OTHER FAVORITE Dickens & Sons Construction Co.
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Cabinet Business
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Glass Company
Piedmont Glass
OTHER FAVORITE A1 Economy Glass
Favorite
Home Improvement Gutter Service
Heating Business
Holt & Company Chimney Service
Gibson Heating & Air
OTHER FAVORITE Moss Home Improvement
OTHER FAVORITE Comfort Zone Heating & Air
Home Furnishings Store M&M Furniture
OTHER FAVORITE Sherwood Furniture
Home Improvement Business Moss Home Improvement
OTHER FAVORITE McVay Home Improvement
Home Security Dealer
Hot Tub/ Swimming Pool Installer
Security Alliance
H20 Zone
OTHER FAVORITE Security Zone
OTHER FAVORITE Robbie Curtis
Interior Designer
Rose Shields Interiors
Landscape & Lawn Care Business The Cutting Edge
OTHER FAVORITE Haymore Landscaping & Garden Center
Landscaping Designer
Lighting Store
Womack Electric Supply Co.
Daily Landscape Design
OTHER FAVORITE Friedman Fixture Co.
OTHER FAVORITE Haymore Landscaping & Garden Center www.showcasemagazine.com
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Favorite
Home Improvement Mobile Home Dealer
Marble, Granite, Stone Installer
Yates Home Sales
Piedmont Surfaces of the Triade
OTHER FAVORITE American Showcase Modulars
OTHER FAVORITE The Stone Shoppe
Painting Business
Danville Paint & Supply OTHER FAVORITE C&K Painting Co.
Pest Control Business
Four Seasons Pest Control OTHER FAVORITE Dodson Pest Control
Plumbing Business
Plant Nursery Harris Nursery
Walter Ware Plumbing
OTHER FAVORITE Haymore Landscaping & Garden Center
Replacement Windows Business McVay Home Improvement
OTHER FAVORITE Piedmont Siding & Windows
Antique Store
Chestnut Lane
OTHER FAVORITE Lou’s Antique Mall
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Things to Buy
OTHER FAVORITE Malcolm Lewis Plumbing & Heating
Alterations Shop
Alterations by Brenda OTHER FAVORITE X-S Alterations
Appliance Store Danville Appliance Sales and Services
OTHER FAVORITE Lowes Home Improvement
Favorite
Things to Buy Art, Framing, Hobby Store
Audio Video Specialty Store
Hobby Lobby
Sounds Unlimited
OTHER FAVORITE High’s Custom Frames
OTHER FAVORITE Mike’s Performance Audio
Auto Glass Center A1 Economy Glass OTHER FAVORITE Piedmont Glass
Auto Parts Store Advance Autos Parts
OTHER FAVORITE O’Reilly Auto Parts
Auto Repair Center
Bicycle Shop Bicycle Medic
Arnett Blvd. Amoco
OTHER FAVORITE OF Newman & Sons
OTHER FAVORITE Woodall Collision Center
Boat Dealer
Hughes Marine Service
Bookstore
Goodwill Industries of South Central Virginia OTHER FAVORITE Averett University Bookstore
Boutique
Brake Shop
(Women’s Clothing)
Riverside BP
Rippe’s Apparel, Furs, and Shoes
OTHER FAVORITE Arnett Blvd. Amoco
OTHER FAVORITE Lizzy Lou
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Favorite
Things to Buy Car Customization A1 Economy Glass
OTHER FAVORITE Piedmont Custom Conversion
Clothing Store (Men’s)
Abe Koplen Clothing Co. OTHER FAVORITE Wood’s Menswear
Custom T-Shirt Business
Collision Center & Body Shop
Maddy Zack
Stalling’s Collision Center
OTHER FAVORITE Custom Embroidery and Screen Printing
OTHER FAVORITE Woodall Collision Center
Domestic New Car Dealer
Dry Cleaners
OTHER FAVORITE Steve Padgett Honda
OTHER FAVORITE Martinizing Dry Cleaning
Barkhouser Motors
Electronics Store
Event Rentals Mega Bounce
Sounds Unlimited
OTHER FAVORITE Big Sky Rentals
OTHER FAVORITE Mike’s Performance Audio
Eyewear Store Sam’s Club
OTHER FAVORITE Sterling Optical
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Riverside Dry Cleaning & Laundry
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Fabric Store
Barbee Fabrics of Danville
OTHER FAVORITE Hobby Lobby
Favorite
Things to Buy Farm and Lawn Store
Leggett Town & Country OTHER FAVORITE Southern States
FencE Company
Rocking H Fencing OTHER FAVORITE Holley Fence Company
Flower Shop
Fuel Company (Local)
H. W. Brown Florist
Abercrombie Oil Company
OTHER FAVORITE Motley’s Florist
OTHER FAVORITE Davenport Energy
Furniture StorE Sherwood House OTHER FAVORITE Furniture Depot
Hardware Store
Riverside Hardware
OTHER FAVORITE Dominion Hardware
Health and Nutrition Store
Health Care Provider
Nature’s Essentials
Danville Regional Medical Center
OTHER FAVORITE Next Level Nutrition
OTHER FAVORITE Ivan Lazo, MD
House Cleaning Service Donna Wray
OTHER FAVORITE Dustbusters Cleaning Service
Import New Car Dealer Danville Toyota
OTHER FAVORITE Robert Woodall Nissan
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Favorite
Things to Buy Internet Provider
Gamewood Technology Group OTHER FAVORITE Chatmoss Cable
Janitorial Services
FCS, INC
OTHER FAVORITE Wilco
Kids’ Clothing Store
Jewelry Store Commonwealth Silver & Goldsmiths
N’Tended for Kids
OTHER FAVORITE Leggett Town & Country
OTHER FAVORITE Ben David Jewelers
Lingerie Store Shhh… Intimacy on a New Level
OTHER FAVORITE Victoria’s Secret
Mattress Store
Sleepy’s
OTHER FAVORITE Mattress Firm
Motorcycle Dealer
Men’s Formal Wear Store
Thunder Road HarleyDavidson
Woods’ Menswear
OTHER FAVORITE Brian Jones Motorsports
OTHER FAVORITE Abe Koplen Cothing Co.
Music Instrument Store The Music Post
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Nail Salon
Elegant Nail and Spa
OTHER FAVORITE Lee Nails
Favorite
Things to Buy Office Supplies
Party Supply Store
Office Plus
Party Palooza
OTHER FAVORITE Southern Office Supply
Pawn Shop
Pawn Shops America OTHER FAVORITE C&D Pawn Shop
Photography Studio
Michelle Dalton Photography OTHER FAVORITE Lisa Carter Photography
Print & Copier Equipment Office Equipment Sales
Southern Office Machines Co. Inc. OTHER FAVORITE DocuSystems Co.
RV/Trailer Dealer RV Outlet USA
OTHER FAVORITE Hobby Lobby
Pet Store
Pet Smart
OTHER FAVORITE Leggett Town and Country
Pool/Spa Chemicals & Accessories Store H2O Zone
OTHER FAVORITE Swim World
Print & Copy Store Piedmont Printing & Graphics
OTHER FAVORITE Print-N Copy Center
Shoe Store Leggett Town and Country
OTHER FAVORITE Payless ShoeSource
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Favorite
Things to Buy Sporting Goods & Athletic Store
Stationery Store
Dunham’s Sports
Karen’s Hallmark
OTHER FAVORITE Dick’s Sporting Goods
Thrift Store Goodwill Industries of South Central Virginia OTHER FAVORITE The Salvation Army of Danville
Tire & Wheel Store
Smith Davis Tire OTHER FAVORITE Loftis Tire
Toy Store
Tow Service
Toys ‘R’ Us
Nick’s Towing & Recovery
OTHER FAVORITE Target
OTHER FAVORITE JJ Hogan Towing
Used Car Dealer Davis Motor Sales
OTHER FAVORITE Woodall Auto Mall
Vapes Shop
EA Vapes
OTHER FAVORITE Mad Vapes
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Video Game Store Gamestop
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2 Witches Winery & Brewery Co. OTHER FAVORITE The Homeplace Vineyard
Artist
Attorney
Kim Demont, Demont Design
Mark Holland, Haymore & Holland, PC
OTHER FAVORITE Harry Aron, Harry’s Tattoo Shop
OTHER FAVORITE RJ Lackey, Woods Rogers Attorneys at Law
Audiologist
Dr. Judith Ostroski, Danville ENT Associates OTHER FAVORITE Dr. Paul Ashbrook, Ashbrook Audiology
Banker
Barry Shields , American National Bank OTHER FAVORITE Melissa Herndon, First Citizens Bank
Beauty Consultant
Bartender
Kelly Carter, Kickback Jacks
Pam Pruitt, Mary Kay
OTHER FAVORITE Jon Hart, Buffalo Wild Wings
OTHER FAVORITE Amber Wilson, Genesis Day Spa & Salon
Boxing & Martial Arts Instructor Kaleb Daniels
OTHER FAVORITE Kelvin Miller
Caterer
Gentleman’s Ridge Catering Service OTHER FAVORITE
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People to See Counselor
Chiropractor
Suzanne Sanford, Play Therapy Works
Dr. Maggie Ashworth, Hot Asana Yoga Studio
OTHER FAVORITE Cherie Arnn, The Madeline Centre
OTHER FAVORITE Dr. Brian Robbins, Cornerstone Chiropractic
CPA
Katherine Davis, HHN&Co OTHER FAVORITE Vince Kania, Kania and Associates
Dermatologist
Ivan Lazo, MD
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Dr. Keith Robinson, Complexions Dermatology
Esthetician
Catherine Adkins-Saunders , Genesis Day Spa & Salon OTHER FAVORITE
Rhonda Johnson, Artistic Beauty College
Hair Stylist
Amber Wilson, Genesis Day SPa & Salon OTHER FAVORITE Kristy Davis , River City Salon & Spa
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Dentist
Barry Cutright, DDS OTHER FAVORITE Jarrod Brown, Brown Dentistry
Electrician William Dove
OTHER FAVORITE Mike McQuire
Financial Advisor
Edgar Love, Davenport & Co.
OTHER FAVORITE Jim Abercrombie, Edward Jones
Insurance Agent
Rich Moore, Moore Insurance OTHER FAVORITE Kim Worley, New York Life
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People to See Local Band or Entertainer Norm Aquilo
OTHER FAVORITE River City Rousers
Local Chef
Chris King, The 616 Farm to Table OTHER FAVORITE Patrick Rucco
Massage Therapist
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Pro-LocX Mobile Locksmith & Security
Robin Lakey, Genesis Day Spa & Salon
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Mortgage Company Suntrust Mortgage OTHER FAVORITE Alcova Mortgage
Mortgage Loan Officer
Katherine Smith, American National Bank OTHER FAVORITE John Craddock, First Citizens Bank
Moving Company
Nail Technician Janelle Gammon
Frank Ferguson Enterprises
OTHER FAVORITE Amy Toan, Luxury Nails
OTHER FAVORITE Quality Movers
New Business THE 616 Farm to Table OTHER FAVORITE Dzigned 2 Consign
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Doug DeAndre, New Ground Church OTHER FAVORITE Bruce Wilson, West Main Baptist Church
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Personal Trainer
Dave Gluhareff
Animal Medical Center
OTHER FAVORITE Carlton Weatherford
OTHER FAVORITE Brosville Animal Center
Pet Groomer
Mallory Betterton, Mount Hermon Animal Clinic OTHER FAVORITE Colleen Connor, Pawley’s Bed and Bath
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Wiley Jackson, Sam’s Club Sally Stanley, PATHS OTHER FAVORITE Vance Kiser, Piedmont Pharmacy
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Michelle Dalton
OTHER FAVORITE James Milam, MD
OTHER FAVORITE Lisa Carter
Property Inspector
Paul Janish, Janish Home Inspections
Radio Station WAKG
OTHER FAVORITE Country Legends 103.7
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Ramsey Yeatts & Associates OTHER FAVORITE ERA Holly & Gibson Realty
OTHER FAVORITE Donna Gibson, ERA Holly & Gibson Realty
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Harry Aron, Harry’s Tattoo Shop
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Charles “Buddy” McWilliams, New Ground Church
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Not So Common – Common Sense!
A Perspective on Public Schools – We Should Disappoint Our Critics – Insights Why DPS Teachers and Staff Inspire Me by Stan Jones, Superintendent of Danville Public Schools
One of the most challenging and frustrating realities of working in public education is that everyone knows more than the people actually doing the work. Public school employees are constantly berated, criticized, analyzed, and attacked in the court of public opinion. Quite frankly, most of our critics could not last a day doing our work. In my opinion, public school employees, especially teachers are heroes. The conventional view that we only work nine months out of the year and leave the job at 3:30 p.m. on most days is simply wrong. While many may leave the physical site at the end of the school day, most work from home preparing lessons, examining student work, calling or emailing parents, and grading assignments. Their work is never done yet they are the target of some of the most negative news stories. Rather than submitting to the criticism, many of our staff focus on what they know is true. They know that they are indeed making a profound difference in the lives of the children we serve. I love DPS staff especially our teachers. They are my heroes. Through them I see and seek hope for our community. They are the builders of leaders! They invest their hearts, heads, and souls in the future we believe in.
want to leave an impression for one year should plant corn; those who want to leave an impression for ten years should plan a tree; but those who want to leave an impression for 100 years should educate a human being. Our staff — especially teachers, are creating the future one student at a time. They are transforming lives and nurturing hearts. They are the greatest hope a child may have for joy during the day. In a single day they create a multitude of moments of peace and wishful thinking for children. They look at challenges and see opportunities. They understand that true living is found in serving, giving, and loving children. They know that one of the greatest pleasures in life is doing what people say you cannot do. They recognize that courage is a greater virtue than love and at best it takes courage to love. Last but not least, they inspire me to lead!
A STRONG EDUCATION BUILDS A STRONGER COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
As superintendent, I am their advocate, supporter, encourager, defender, and spokesperson. I am honored by their dedication, commitment, compassion, and self-sacrifice as they work tirelessly to improve the lives of the children and families they serve. As they perform the most important work on the planet, please be reminded that in a typical day students are at school a maximum of about seven hours, excluding extra-curricular activities. For many of the students, those seven hours are the safest, most stable and enriching part of their day. For many, it may be the only time they will have a nutritious meal. For all of them, it is the time of the day when their lives are being shaped, nurtured, and guided toward becoming better people and future leaders. Teachers and staff in Danville Public Schools are driven to engage all students in meaningful and relevant learning experiences aimed not only at building foundational skills in specific content areas but also helping them develop character and personal responsibility skills they will need in life. Stated differently, our staff go beyond the call of duty every day to build skills, improve learning, heal hurts, nurture compassion, instill confidence, offer encouragement, model responsibility, set expectations, provide guidance, hug, love, listen, frame trusting relationships, engage in problem solving, and inspire minds.
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Roaring Good Time? If you are looking for something fun for your family to do during the cold month of January, the Virginia Museum of Natural History in Martinsville,Virginia has you covered with scaly, Jurassic fun! On Saturday, January 23, 2016, the museum will host their annual Dino Day Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This spectacular family festival features dinosaur specimens and displays from the collections of the Virginia Museum of Natural History, the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, and the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. Dino Day Festival guests can see full-size dinosaur casts, including Allosaurus, Acrocanthasaurus, Tenontosaurus, and Deinonychus, as well as skull casts of Apatosaurus, Dunkleosteus, Appalachiosaurus, and more. Real dinosaur fossils from the museum collections will also be brought out for viewing. Several new specimens will be on display
this year and include some of the most wellknown and feared dinosaurs of their time, the Tyrannosaurus rex and Triceratops. The Virginia Museum of Natural History brings in prominent scientists each year to the festival to give informative presentations. This year, Dr. Alex Hastings, assistant curator of paleontology at VMNH, will give visitors a fun and exciting look into the science of dinosaurs. Cold Blooded Encounters of Monroe, North Carolina will also be at the festival to provide visitors with a truly unique experience. Get up close and personal with a live emu to see the relationship between modern birds and dinosaurs.You can also meet a giant tortoise and crocodile. The indoor festival is fun for the entire family and will feature educational activities, games, and crafts all day long. A crowd favorite among young dinosaur fans is the Dino Dig Pit where future paleontologists can practice their excavation skills. Free face-painting, dino-tattoos, and balloon animals will also be offered during the event. Continued to page 48
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Costumed dino characters will roam the halls of the museum throughout the day and you can get your photo taken with “Cera” the Triceratops. Dinos on Parade is another activity area that offers an opportunity for children to get in on the act and dress up like dinosaurs, too.
Convenient and free parking, on-site dining at the Paleo Café, free Wi-Fi, and plenty of places to sit and rest while the kids play make this a winning day trip venue for families. Plan to visit the area’s seven other museums, hiking trails, and artist studios to turn it into a multi-day getaway.
I love taking my young son to this event each year and seeing the sheer wonder on his face as he takes in and experiences all the exhibits and activities. We both particularly enjoy seeing the Virginia Museum of Natural History’s animatronic Triceratops that magically comes to life to delight dino fans of all ages.
Don’t forget to take home some of the fun. The Virginia Museum of Natural History has a wide variety of dinosaur merchandise to purchase in their gift shop including stuffed animals, T-shirts, fossil kits, model dinos, and so much more.
The Virginia Museum of Natural History is a working research laboratory, so in addition to all the fun of the festival, guests can also watch through large windows as paleontologists and scientists work in their labs. The best part of all is that you can make this event into a full day of fun.
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Dino Day Festival at the Virginia Museum of Natural History is presented by Roanoke Cement, the Martinsville Kiwanis Club, the Martinsville-Henry County EDC’s Tourism Division, and Cold Blooded Encounters Reptile Zoo & Science Center. The museum is located at 21 Starling Avenue in Martinsville.Virginia Museum of Natural History members get free admission and tickets are also available for purchase by non-members: $5/adult; $4/seniors and college students; $3/ children 3-18; and free for children under 3. Call 276.634.4141 or visit www.vmnh.net for more information.
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A Special Child
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Joshua was only eight-years old and his father had been a shepherd herder all of his life. Joshua was following in his fathers’ footsteps. Many nights his father stayed out in the fields with the flock guarding them from thieves who preyed on other people’s sheep. Joshua heard many stories around the fire each night as his father, along with his friends, told tale after tale about their experiences as sheep herders. Joshua had been born late in his parents’ lives; his mother died when he was born, so he never really knew her. From time to time Joshua would visit some of the neighbors and play with their children, but he never really made a friend whom he could call his own. There was one story that his father told again and again until Joshua felt like he knew this story well enough to share it with his classmates. In school, students were instructed to wait until the teacher called on them to share a story. Joshua couldn’t just go up to his teacher and say, “Let me tell you my favorite story.” She would have laughed at him or the other students would have made fun of him; so he just kept the story to himself. He hoped one day to get up enough courage to ask his father if the story was really true or if he made it up. Maybe it had been passed down from generation to generation. The warm feeling that this particular tale imparted to Joshua was the primary highlight when told around the camp fire at night. It always started out the same way each time. The shepherds were tending their flocks when they all saw a bright star in the eastern sky. Being shepherds, they all had witnessed the spectacular show of the stars. If the moon was not bright, the sheer darkness of the night made all the stars seem brighter. But on this one particular night, one star was so bright the shepherds decided to follow it to see where it would take them. The shepherds left their sheep, which was unheard of in the annals of sheep herding. The vividness of the star summoned all of them to follow the road to where the star shined the brightest. The way that Joshua’s father told the story, nothing could have kept them from leaving their flock and proceeding as quickly as they could to the east except for this event. Along the way, they ran into three wise men who were traveling by camels. They, too, were following this star that had drawn them from the west to the east. || January 2016 | www.showcasemagazine.com January 2016 | www.showcasemagazine.com
The wise men told the shepherds that they knew something wonderful had happened. They were so excited and amazed that they had even brought gifts to whoever they were going to find under this bright star. My father said the shepherds were grief stricken because they had no gifts to bring. They were not even sure of what they would find, but they knew something special was making that bright star lead them to an awesome site. The shepherds came to a town called Bethlehem, and they followed the wise men as they came to an Inn. The innkeeper told them there was nothing special going on in the town and as far as he knew, there was nothing extraordinary in his inn. But the wise men were demanding and tenacious. They looked all around the inn and found that behind the inn there was a family including a man, a woman, and a manger. In the manger, they found a little baby boy. He was wrapped in a dirty cloth, but he looked as serene as any newborn baby they had ever seen. The shepherds followed the wise men, and they were amazed at the quietness and depth of their feelings. It was like nothing they had ever felt before. They felt as if they were in the presence of someone who was a kind of deity, like a king or future ruler. The serenity they felt was heartwarming and sincere. Instantaneously, they felt overcome with a calmness they had never felt before. The shepherds believed they had to do something for this newborn baby, but what could they do? One of them went back to the innkeeper and told him about this baby lying in a manger back behind the inn, so why hadn’t he given them a room? He told them that there was no room in the inn and that was all he could provide for them. The innkeeper felt badly for the family who had a newborn baby with no clothes and no provisions. He left the counter of the inn and went into a backroom. When he returned he was carrying a pair of baby shoes. He said take these shoes and give them to the baby to warm his feet. They belonged to my own baby boy who died at birth and he never got to wear them. I was going to sell them, but I would rather give them to this baby who can wear them today to warm his own feet. The shepherd carried the shoes out to the manger and gave them to the mother who put the shoes on those tiny little feet to keep them warm. The shepherds came home, knowing that they didn’t have fancy gifts of perfume or incense, but they had shared in the birth and the warmth of this special child. The innkeeper was comforted in the thought that his son’s shoes would finally be worn.
The warm feeling that this particular tale imparted to Joshua was the primary highlight when told around the camp fire at night. It always started out the same way each time.
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Ongoing – Digital Dome Theater – Open for guests to fully explore the known universe as well as some fascinating phenomena right here on Earth. The immersive dome setting showcases the scientific wonders of space, engages visitors with live astronomers, and offers large format films. Danville Science Center. 434.791.5160. 30 – DSC Design Zone – Step into a DJ recording studio and discover how many beats per second it takes to get bodies moving on the dance floor. Go behind the scenes at a bike race where you can test gear combinations, then pedal to victory as you compete against other riders. Enter a video game design studio, figure out the formulas you need to create the on-screen action and leap through to the next level of the game. Design Zone is a nontraditional, experiential approach to math, focusing on math concepts as a tool to create and invent everything from hip-hop to skate parks. The exhibition encourages creative problem solving using algebraic thinking in a context that is relevant and fun. Danville Science Center. 434.791.5160.
materials intuitively joined by welding or by other means.1-3pm. Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History.434.793.5644. 15 – Corks & Forks - Taste wines from around the world, specialty beers, and heavy hors d’oeuvres. The live auction offers trips to Ireland, Tuscany, Cabo San Lucas, Sonoma, Key West and New York City. All proceeds benefit the educational programs at DSC. 6:30-9:30pm. Danville Science Center. 434.791.5160. 22 – Painting With Pepper - After just three hours in this acrylic painting class, you will create a piece of art you can treasure. All materials are included and light refreshments will be served. Whether you have painted before or this is new to you, artist Pepper Martin will guide your artistic talents.1-4pm. Ballou Annex Building. 434.799.5216. 22 – Canvas & Cabernet Unlock your inner artist while enjoying your favorite wine. Join others in the art studio for stepby-step instructions to create simple and beautiful acrylic paintings. Cost is $35 per class and includes supplies. Wine will be for sale by the glass or BYOB. 6:309pm. Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History. 434.793.5644.
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as certified nursing, carpentry, culinary arts, auto repair, electrical, welding and many more. 10:30am-12:30pm. Workforce Development Center. 434.455.2521. 9 – Family Zen - A meditation class that helps participants relax and find balance in their lives. Instructor uses mantras and affirmations to raise positive vibrations that lift the mind, body, and spirit. Clients leave the class feeling more relaxed and positive about life and about themselves. 10-11am. Danville Public Library. 434.799.5195 x3. 12-26 – Getting Your Life on Track…Living With Diabetes - Are you tired of letting your diabetes control your life? Find it hard to communicate with your family and friends about your diabetes? Wish it was an easier way to talk to your doctor about your condition? Do you ever wish you knew someone who is going through the same issues as you? If you have answered YES to some or ALL of these questions, please join Amanda Shuff with the Southern Agency on Aging, for this informative class on diabetes. T 12:302pm. Pepsi Building. 434.799.5150. 14-28 – Gourmet Cooking Series - Enjoy private cooking lessons from local culinary artist Angela Blankenship. Learn how to prep, cook and serve as well as enjoy wine paring provided by Vintages on the Dan during these classes. Participants must be 21 or older to participate. TH 6:30-8pm. Danville Community Market. 434.799.5150. 14 – Ladies Spa Day - Want to beat the winter blues? Pamper yourself at the London Salt Spa in Bedford,Virginia. Enjoy lunch at the Old Liberty Station Restaurant following the spa visit. Lunch is on your own.8am-4pm. Ballou Recreation Center. 434.799.5216. 16 – Writers’ Group - Whether you’re looking for ideas, already working on a piece, or putting the final touches on a finished work, come develop and explore the craft. This group is open to novelists, poets, screenwriters, memoirists, playwrights, and anyone interested in pursuing their literary aspirations. 10am. Danville Public Library. 434.799.5195. 19,26 – AU Book Discussion - Community members are encouraged to select books and lead discussions, which are open to the public and occur in one or more sessions at times convenient for each leader and group. 4pm. Mary B. Blount Library. 434.791.5694. 21 – Nourishing a Healthy Family - Busy families need good nutrition! Getting the family eating healthy meals at home or on the run can be challenging with the morning rush and after school activities. Learn the importance of family meal time, the inside scoop on what your children are eating at school, and plenty of tips and tricks for planning healthier meals and snacks to fuel your family. Join Stacey Entsminger, Director of Child Nutrition for Danville Public Schools, for this fun and informative workshop. Registration required. 5:337pm. Coates Recreation Center. 434.799.5150. 21 – What’s Up Doc? - Have you had a burning question to ask your physician, but did not get the opportunity? Join Danville Regional Medical Center and Danville Parks and Recreation this winter and get your questions answered. During the 40-minute walk, a medical professional from DRMC will answer your questions and provide information. Please bring along water and a towel. 5:30-6:30pm. Danville Regional Medical Center. 434.799.5150. 26 – You and Your Health - Health and Wellness Workshops - Danville Parks and Recreation and local organizations will offer seminars to educate, inform and raise awareness about health and wellness issues
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affecting the community. Registration required.11am-12pm. Coates Recreation Center. 434.799.5150. 30 – Spring to Green Gardening for Southside - 8:30am-4pm. The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research. 30 – Learning About Winter Weather - Discuss the wonderful world of weather including discussion about snow, sleet, freezing rain and other winter weather with a meteorologist from the Blacksburg National Weather Service office. Learn about the different types of clouds and instruments meteorologists use and what they can tell you about weather forecasting. Find out how you can get involved and become a trained weather spotter! Ages 8 and up. 1-3pm. Danville Public Library. 434.799.5150.
Hobbies/Sports
9 - Zip Line - New Year’s Express – Be the first to brave the cold and ride the zip line in Dan Daniel Memorial Park in 2016. This 400-foot ride has become a popular and exciting attraction in Danville. Ages 8 and up. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. 1-2:30pm. Skate Park (Dan Daniel Memorial Park) 434.799.5150. 16 - Snow Tubbing - Wintergreen – Take the plunge at Virginia’s largest tubing park. With winter in full swing take advantage of the season using nature’s frozen surface to ride by yourself or connected to someone else for even more thrills. Ages 12 and up.
Under 16 may attend, if accompanied by an adult.8am-3pm. Danville Welcome Center. 434.799.5150. 22 - Twilight Night Hike & Campfire – Walk the frozen ground along Anglers Ridge, roast marshmallows and hotdogs while warming by the fire. Tell your favorite outdoor story. Ages 10 and up. 6-8pm. Anglers Park Shelter #21. 434.799.5150.
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8 – Art Receptions: Like Mother, Like Daughter and January - 6-8pm. Kirby Gallery. 336.597.1709. 10-Feb. 10 - Danville Art League - Caswell County Civic Center. 336.694.4474. 20 - Coloring for Relaxation and Stress Management - 4pm. Person County Public Library.
Martinsville Lifestyle/Lectures
14 – 2nd Thursday Science Talk: Biodiversity and Your Place In It Dr. Kaloyan Ivanov, Assistant Curator of Recent Invertebrates discusses why there are so many kinds of animals and what benefits are conveyed by biodiversity. 6-7pm.Virginia Museum of Natural History. 276.634-4141. 15 – Third Friday Artwalk - Enjoy art, food, music and fun along Martinsville’s historic streets. Galleries, shops and restaurants in Uptown are open until 7 pm or later with live music and other
events happening on select third Fridays. 5-7pm. Uptown. 23 - Dino Day Festival - Make tracks to the Virginia Museum of Natural History on Saturday, January 23, 2016 for a festival of Jurassic proportions! Dinosaur skeletons and fossils, as well as dino-themed games, crafts and presentations will make this an event not to be missed for the dino-lover in your family.10am-3pm.Virginia Museum of Natural History. 276.634.4141.
South Boston Arts/Exhibits/ Entertainment
10 – Opening Reception - Exhibit Uno Alto Volta, featuring the work of former Halifax County resident, Karen Johnston. 3pm. The Prizery.434.572.8339. 23 – Elegance & Romance: Rainier Trio And Friends - An entertaining evening of romantic music and songs, Bryan and Kevin Matheson are joined by Director of Opera Roanoke, tenor Scott Williamson, acclaimed soprano Amy Cofield Williamson, and Judith Clark on piano. 7:30pm. The Prizery.434.572.8339. 30,31 – Frozen Sing-A-Long - Follow the bouncing ball and sing Frozen’s beloved songs! In partnership with Halifax County South Boston Public Library System. 1/30 - 7:30pm, 1/31 2:30pm. The Prizery. 434.572.8339.
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by Paulette Dean Executive Director, Danville Humane Society
For three years when my sister and I were in elementary school, we lived in Germany when the Army stationed Daddy there. For three years when my sister and I were in elementary school, we lived in Germany when the Army stationed Daddy there. For each of the three New Year’s Eves in Germany, we had a party with other military families. The one thing we remember most is the Bavarian horn that Daddy bought. It was so loud, and we all took turns blowing it throughout the evening. Those were noisy parties, with that sound that was meant to call sheep or cows in from distant valleys and mountains. I am reminded of that Bavarian horn, now in possession of my sister, many evenings when we prepare to leave the shelter. Our Umbrella cockatoo, Buddy, begins screeching at decibels that hurt the ears. However, he is not being naughty; he is following his instinct to call for his flock members so they can gather to safely roost for the night. No amount of begging or telling him to hush can stop him. His ear-shattering yells serve to remind us that animals and humans are different, even though we are alike in many ways. We increasingly expect animals to fit into our narrowly defined world, and their needs may not always be met. I wonder how much stress or even harm we innocently inflict on our companion animals. There is no way of knowing for sure. Nevertheless, we promise to press forward in 2016 with our efforts to help the animals. We will continue to do what we know to do: We will help people spay/neuter their dogs and cats, we will continue to promote adoptions and carefully screen the homes to do everything in our power to ensure their troubles were over the second they were brought to us, and we will provide a shelter where they are kept safe, warm, fed, watered, and comfortable. Sometimes our work is noisy and public, and sometimes it is quieter. It is always done with love for the animals with whom we share the earth. SM
Kiko
Kiko is about seven months old. He is a Pomeranian mix and was brought to us when his owner didn’t have enough time to take care of him.
Danville Humane Society,
434.799.0843
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