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Contents
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FEATURES
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FOR SALE: BABY SHOES Never Used By Larry Oldham
US THANKSGIVING 2015
SECTIONS
9 HE SAID SHE SAID
Grandchildren Make all the Difference in the World By Larry Oldham and Dena Hill
10 A BETTER YOU
Give Thanks for Fitness by Dave Gluhareff
SOCCER COMES TO TOWN By Jennifer Doss
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE DANVILLE FAMILY YMCA
for being ranked as a Top 10 Facility of Merit in Athletic Business Magazine
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SO COMMON – 17 NOT COMMON SENSE!
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FROM THE EDITOR FUN AND GAMES
Crossword, Word Seach, & Sudoku
AREA EVENTS GUIDE PAWS FOR THE CAUSE By Paulette Dean
A Perspective on Public Schools by Stan Jones
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FRO M T H E E D I TO R The other morning I was in the drive-thru line waiting for breakfast. When I got to the window, I tried to pay for my food, but was told the car in front of me paid for my breakfast. That random act of kindness made my day. I paid for the person’s breakfast behind me in line. I have no way of knowing if the chain continued. But I like to think, my random act of kindness made that person’s morning just as mine had been brightened. It’s always been said negativity breeds negativity. There’s truth to it, but the opposite is also true. Kindness is infectious. Maya Angelou said, “I’ve learned that you shouldn’t go through life with a catcher’s mitt on both hands. You need to be able to throw something back.” That’s the basic principle of paying it forward.
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November is the month that “giving” takes center stage. But, being kind to others is something we should strive to do every day of every month.
NOVEMBER 2015 STAFF
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Random acts of kindness make you a happier person. You don’t need Captain Obvious to know that, but there are many more benefits from being kind. Kindness goes hand in hand with emotional health. Emotional health helps to produce oxytocin. Oxytocin is a cardioprotective hormone. So, kindness is good for the heart. Studies also show that kindness helps to slow aging.
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NOVEMBER 2015 CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Misty Brooks | Paulette Dean | Jennifer Doss Dave Gluharef | Dena Hill | Larry Oldham | Paul Seiple NOVEMBER 2015 CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Bobby Carlsen | Danville Family YMCA Jennifer Doss | Michelle Dalton Martinsville Henry County Tourism
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SHE SAID...
This past summer all I heard from everyone was it is just too hot. Most of them wanted winter to be here so here we are: it’s NOVEMBER. Climate is important to many people and having all four seasons, (at least we use to have four seasons) is one reason we live in this area. More importantly, in November, we usually focus on giving thanks.
You could probably run for the President of the United States on any platform as long as you run as a Republican. Just kidding. I like what you have said and I agree wholeheartedly with your statements. My question is this, “When did you become mature?” It seems like all of a sudden after so many years of being together.You have always been family oriented, PHOTO BY MICHELLE DALTON PHOTOGRAPHY and this is one of the reasons I fell You and I have offered our list in years past about all in love with you.You are sincere in your affection for your the things that make us happy. In the past few years family and also with my family.Your children are always having grandchildren has really opened our eyes to commending you on how well you brought them up and what life is really all about. Seeing life through our to me that’s a significant sign that you made a difference in children and then through our grandchildren makes their lives. They can appreciate this as adults and hopefully me realize how much the future improves with age. pass on your role model to their children. We are the seed that sets this future in motion just as our parents before us. Because of us we get to I told you from the beginning, when we first learned of see the wonder and amazement of learning new our grandchildren coming into the world, that life would things every day as our grandchildren grow. Of be better and we would feel differently about our life. course, our main concern is how to make the world We have experienced the joy and excitement of having a safe and secure environment because of those grandchildren. But I didn’t think you would become so important decisions to be made by our children and philosophical about them; hearing your explanation makes grandchildren. me realize the generational experiences are so different from being a parent and so much more important than We knew that parenthood was important and that just keeping the world populated. You really brought the responsibility of raising children was crucial by that to my attention when you told our classmates at teaching them honesty, forgiveness, appreciation of life, our 50th reunion celebration last month the statistics. Our and training them to become caring adults and living 230 classmates were responsible for 200 children, 161 a life by example for them to pass on to their own grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren. These are the children. future leaders of the world produced by just 230 friends. It brought it into focus just how meaningful our lives are and When you’re young, these things don’t seem to be how important to the world that our grandchildren are important but as we grow older, or as I like to say going to be in the future. Many people have repeated this more “seasoned”, we come to appreciate just how phrase to me: “If I had known how much fun grandchildren important we are to the future of mankind. are, I would have had them first!” Do you think I could run for the President of the United States on this platform? Plus OUR grandchildren are by far, the most beautiful grandchildren in the world.
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GRANDCHILDREN MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD
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health
A Better You
Give Thanks For Fitness!
By Fitness Professional and Healthy Writer Dave Gluhareff
November has a wonderful holiday that reminds us to be thankful. Thanksgiving is an awesome time of the year because it brings together families, friends, and people of all walks of life. Life is fast-paced, and it’s easy to take things for granted, yet we all reasons to give thanks. When things get rough and you think it can’t be any harder, you meet someone who has it worse and your problems do not seem quite as bad. Don’t get me wrong, each of us feel our problems are important and tough, but there’s always someone going through something more difficult and challenging to remind us to give thanks.
Daily attention to fitness should be our physical foundation making us better, stronger, and healthier. As our bodies adapt and overcome we are able to do more. Our bodies are amazing machines. A normal fitness keeps us looking, feeling, and moving better! Give thanks for fitness this November and if you haven’t implemented a healthy and fit lifestyle into your daily living then do so immediately. Now is the time to get fit and enjoy all the positive benefits that come with a fitness lifestyle. Every day make healthy and fit choices…your body will thank you for it! Happy Thanksgiving!! SM
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Life is better with fitness!
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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This November let’s not forget to be thankful for fitness and all it has to offer. With motivation, staying fit is easy. Taking 30 to 60 minutes per day and making healthy choices is simple. Spend a little less time on television, Internet, or video games and apply it to your fitness.You’ll reap the greatest of benefits of a healthy lifestyle.
rid of, will be a thing of the past. Take an evening walk and watch that spare tire around your waist shrink. Spend a little family time together exercising and not only will you be physically stronger, your family bond will also strengthen.
Fitness is an essential component of our lives. If it isn’t a part of your life now, then it should be. My three goals to living a healthy fitness lifestyle are Exercise, Nutrition, and Rest: Implementing regular exercise, proper nutrition, and adequate rest to your routine will do wonders for you overall healthy. Get active and before you know it that nagging pain, that you thought you would never get
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Baby Shoes: 100 Stories by 100 Authors
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In 2014, Showcase’s own, Larry Oldham participated in a flash fiction anthology Baby Shoes: 100 Stories by 100 Authors.This was his contribution to the anthology.
For Sale: Baby Shoes. Never Used Larry Oldham November 2014 Walking by the window of a decrepit looking bookstore, the sign hit me like a ton of bricks, as the old proverbial saying goes; FOR SALE: BABY SHOES. NEVER USED. Being an author of various books, this sign automatically gave me reason to jot down this subject as maybe being the title of a new book. I liked the premise and several ideas came to mind. Then the thought hit me, what if the man or woman inside had lost a child, and was deeply hurt by a tragic event? Suppose that I did write a successful book and that title might come back to hurt them even further. The honorable thing to do would be to go into the store and ask the owner the story behind the sign, so that I would not cause them any pain in the future. I am being a tad presumptuous to think that I could write a book with that title that would be a New York Times bestseller, but I do have many thoughts going through my mind about the title. My first inclination is to go in, but I also have the feeling that I should just keep on walking and either forget the idea of writing a book by that title or use the idea, but maybe change the title to something else. What a dichotomy. Torn between writing a warm tender story about a child who died and how their parents are suffering, or
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just forgetting the idea and maybe missing out on the opportunity of a lifetime. It is not every day that a good story idea comes to mind or that a title hits you square in the face when you are least expecting it. Ninety-nine percent of me says go in, meet the affected person, get their story, get permission to use some of the facts to make my story stronger and maybe even split some of my commission with them. Maybe they need the money. Maybe they did not have insurance, and that is why they have to sell the shoes. What if they want me to really buy the shoes? I don’t have children and my youngest niece is almost thirteen years of age so I couldn’t give them to her. What if they want a lot of money for the shoes because of their emotional attachment and I don’t have enough money to pay them what they think they are worth? That would truly be embarrassing. No, I think my best bet would be just to keep on walking and forget the whole idea of shoe writing. I start to leave the front of the store but my mind keeps saying to me go in, get the facts, write the story, be the author that you think you are. Don’t be so sensitive about other people. Maybe I am wrong. Maybe the story is not a hurting story, but maybe the parents just got two pairs of baby shoes as a baby shower gift and they just want to unload the spare pair. If that is the case that is boring. No one would care that they had an extra pair of shoes or that I was so
dumb as to drop in the store, purchase the baby shoes and then find out there is no story. Another way of looking at it is there is no story, there is no trauma, but my creative juices are flowing and I can make up a story about a horrible accident where a mom lost her life, and her baby died also and in the car was a bag just purchased from a store with baby shoes. The father is distraught and he can’t stand having the baby shoes in the house so he decides to sell them so another family can enjoy them and his shoes that his baby was going to wear can bring joy and comfort to another family, thus giving his baby at least some extension of living. Yes, that would be touching and I could do a masterful job of telling that story. I am going to do it. I am going to go into the store and inquire about purchasing those shoes. They will be my inspiration no matter what their story is, I can make up my own story and maybe win an award for story of the year or maybe even story of the century. Either way I will own a pair of baby shoes that has already lifted my spirits and given me hope to write the most famous and the saddest story ever told. As I enter the store I see a young girl behind the counter looking despondent and suddenly I decide I just can’t hurt her or remind her of her lost child. I turn and leave the store saddened by the fact that I have just witnessed and felt a sorrow without knowing any of the facts. As I was leaving I noticed that an older gentleman came from out of a back room and approached the young girl. More than likely her grandfather or maybe even her father who had become disillusioned by life and the sorrow that had been brought into his life by the loss of his grandchild. I turned back to them and as I reached the counter I ask the young girl, “How much for the Baby Shoes advertised in the window?” The girl looked at me and said, “You are an author aren’t you”? The older gentleman smiled turned away and headed for the back room. “Works ever time”, he said. The girl looked at me and said I am sorry, they have already been sold. I said “Did you sell them today?” She said no, he sold them twenty two years ago, but he just can’t take down that sign. If you would like to read the 99 other stories, Baby Shoes: 100 Stories by 100 Authors can be purchased at amazon.com.
Reader Flash Fiction Contest for 2016 By definition, flash fiction is a style of fictional literature known for its extreme brevity. There really is no clear cut length to categorize flash fiction. Stories can contain anywhere from 50 to 1000 words to fall into the category. November is National Write a Novel Month (NaNoWriMo). The basic rule is simple — write a 50,000 word novel in 30 days. The story has to be written from scratch. In one way, NaNoWriMo is a motivational tool to help jump start those who have always dreamed of writing the next great novel. We, at Showcase, decided, that in honor of NaNoWriMo, we are going to hold a contest for the best flash fiction. Think of it as NaNoWriMo’s little cousin. Stories can be between 100 and 1000 words in length. For those interested go to www.showcasemagazine.com and click the Flash Fiction link in the menu. Showcase will have a team of readers choose the 12 best stories and 1 will be featured in Showcase each month in 2016. November 30 will be the last day to submit.
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US Thanksgiving 2015 Thursday November 26, 2015 • Thanksgiving took place in Plymouth Colony, in present-day
Massachusetts, in 1621. More than 200 years later, President Abraham Lincoln declared the final Thursday in November as a national day of thanksgiving. Congress finally made Thanksgiving Day an official national holiday in 1941
• The American Automobile Association (AAA) estimated
that 42.2 million Americans traveled 50 miles or more from home over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend in 2010.
• According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Minnesota is the
top turkey-producing state in America, with a planned production total of 46.5 million in 2011. Six states— Minnesota, North Carolina, Arkansas, Missouri,Virginia, and Indiana—account for nearly two-thirds of the 248 million turkeys that will be raised in the U.S. this year.
• The National Turkey Federation estimated that 46
million turkeys—one fifth of the annual total of 235 million consumed in the United States—were eaten at Thanksgiving.
• In a survey conducted by the National Turkey Federation,
nearly 88 percent of Americans said they eat turkey at Thanksgiving. The average weight of turkeys purchased for Thanksgiving is 15 pounds, which means some 690 million pounds of turkey were consumed in the U.S. during Thanksgiving in 2007.
• According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the
largest pumpkin pie ever baked weighed 2,020 pounds and measured just over 12 feet long. It was baked on October
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8, 2005 by the New Bremen Giant Pumpkin Growers in Ohio, and included 900 pounds of pumpkin, 62 gallons of evaporated milk, 155 dozen eggs, 300 pounds of sugar, 3.5 pounds of salt, 7 pounds of cinnamon, 2 pounds of pumpkin spice and 250 pounds of crust.
• Three towns in the U.S. take their name from the traditional Thanksgiving bird, including Turkey, Texas (pop. 465); Turkey Creek, Louisiana (pop. 363); and Turkey, North Carolina (pop. 270).
• Originally known as Macy’s Christmas Parade—to signify
the launch of the Christmas shopping season—the first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade took place in New York City in 1924. It was launched by Macy’s employees and featured animals from the Central Park Zoo. Today, some 3 million people attend the annual parade and another 44 million watch it on television.
• The first time the Detroit Lions played football on
Thanksgiving Day was in 1934, when they hosted the Chicago Bears at the University of Detroit stadium, in front of 26,000 fans. The NBC radio network broadcast the game on 94 stations across the country–the first national Thanksgiving football broadcast. Since that time, the Lions have played a game every Thanksgiving (except between 1939 and 1944); in 1956, fans watched the game on television for the first time.
• Snoopy has appeared as a giant balloon in the Macy’s
Thanksgiving Day Parade more times than any other character in history. As the Flying Ace, Snoopy made his sixth appearance in the 2006 parade.
• The Pilgrims were in fact planning to settle in
Virginia, but not the modern-day state of Virginia. They were part of the Virginia Company, which had the rights to most of the eastern seaboard of the U.S. The pilgrims had intended to go to the Hudson River region in New York State, which would have been considered “Northern Virginia,” but they landed in Cape Cod instead. Treacherous seas prevented them from venturing further south.
• Did you know that as many 107 million American homes will celebrate Thanksgiving this year?
• Did you know that there is no historical evidence
that the first Thanksgiving included turkey, which is, of course, the centerpiece of today’s Thanksgiving meal? There was, however, mention of wild turkeys in a book written by Pilgrim Governor Bradford.
• Did you know that while there are many
“Thanksgiving Day” parades held across the country, the most famous has to be the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City? The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is held annually every Thanksgiving Day and is televised nationally by NBC. The parade features parade floats with specific themes, scenes from Broadway plays, large balloons of cartoon characters and TV personalities, and high school marching bands. The float that traditionally ends the Macy’s Parade is the Santa Claus float, the arrival of which is an unofficial sign of the beginning of the Christmas season.
• Did you know that Black Friday -- the day after
Thanksgiving, which is widely touted as the biggest Christmas shopping day in America -- is actually not the biggest shopping day? In fact, the Saturday before Christmas has historically been the largest volume shopping day. Black Friday ranks anywhere from second to fifth in Christmas shopping days.
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Not So Common – Common Sense!
A Perspective on Public Schools – Why do Public Schools Exist? What is our Mission? What are our Goals? What are the Appropriate Measures? by Stan Jones, Superintendent of Danville Public Schools In my first article, I implied that most of us tend to view schools through the lens of our own experiences as students ourselves or as parents of students. While this perspective is a valid one, it does not necessarily mean that we understand how our community has changed and how those changes have impacted our schools and learning. The goal of this second article is to clarify why public schools exist, our collective mission, our goals, and our measures. Why do Public Schools Exist? Historically and increasingly, public schools must have moral purpose if they are to function in a meaningful and sustainable way. Renowned author and proponent of public schools, Michael Fullan describes moral purpose as both an “ends and means.” He argues that in education, an important end is to make a difference in the lives of students. Fullan also suggests that getting to that end is crucial for schools. Stated differently, students should be career and college ready when they graduate. Ultimately, this is the reason schools exist. To do otherwise, simply would not be right. The challenge is that schools are “not” the first teachers – parents are! Schools are both “learning organizations” and institutions that must have “moral purpose.” In recognizing this collective mission, schools should make a difference in the lives of students while also ensuring that they are prepared to live successful lives as citizens. Public schools exist to fulfill two important societal roles:
It is important to note that this measure will require schools to be evaluated on more than one measure given once a year. The SOL test is only one measure. Accountability measures should include performance across a broad spectrum of indicators (school climate, school safety, industry certifications, graduation rates, growth in student achievement, etc.) as well as others. Goal 4: The superintendent strategically gathers and analyzes a formal management and planning process to assess the effectiveness of all teachers, staff, and students by supporting, managing, and evaluating the division’s organization, operations, and use of resources. This goal will be assessed by the extent to which we operationalize our evaluation systems related to staff performance in all areas including teaching, learning and overall employee performance.
A STRONG EDUCATION BUILDS A STRONGER COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
1. Ensuring achievement for all students. 2. Preparing students to be productive citizens who are engaged in their community, state, nation and world. Given this mission, I have developed four overarching goals that have been presented to the School Board and my staff. The four overarching goals are: Goal 1: The superintendent will work cooperatively with the School Board to formulate and implement the school division’s mission, vision, and goals aimed at improving learning for all students and increasing student achievement. This goal is aimed at improving learning for not only students but also staff. It is posited that if we build skills our student will achieve. Achievement is ultimately, determined by the kind of citizens we produce. Goal 2: The superintendent will foster the success of all students through effective communication with a variety of groups, staff, students, parents, and community organizations and agencies. Ideally, the accomplishment of this goal will result in a true understanding of why we exist. The mission of Danville Public Schools is to improve learning and prepare our students for the future we believe in.
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Soccer Comes to Town
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by Jennifer Doss Photos courtesy of Martinsville Henry County Tourism
Soccer Comes to Town Southern Virginia welcomes the nation this fall as soccer fans flock to the region for the NJCAA DI Men’s Soccer National Championship. This marks the first time that a National Junior College Athletics Association (NJCAA) National Tournament will be held in the state of Virginia. Over the course of a week, November 16 through 21, twelve DI Junior College Teams from around the nation will compete for the title of National Champion. Teams from the South, Southeast, Northeast, North Central, Central, Great Lakes, Plains and West Districts will participate in the tournament. At last year’s event in Prescott, Arizona, teams from Texas, Michigan, North Carolina, Iowa, Illinois, New York, Colorado, Maryland and Kansas were present. Games will be played at the Smith River Sports Complex in Axton,Virginia on Monday, November 16 (1pm, 3pm, 5pm, 7pm), Tuesday, November 17 (1pm, 3pm, 5pm, 7pm), Wednesday November 18 (1pm, 3pm, 5pm, 7pm) and Friday, November 20 (4:30pm, 7pm). The championship match will be played on Saturday, November 21 at 3pm. Thursday is designated as a day of rest for the athletes by the NJCAA and they are encouraged to use that time to sight-see in the host
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community and surrounding region. In addition to families of the athletes and fans, College coaches will be present at the event to scout new talent. According to Billy Russo, SRSC director of operations, “With our close proximity to several institutions, we expect college coaches to flood our community for the event.” In total, more than 6,000 athletes and spectators are projected to attend the event which will bring be a great economic boost to the Southern Virginia region. Tournament passes for the entire week can be purchased for $40. Single day passes are also available for $10 for adults and $8 for students with ID & senior citizens. The tournament is a family-friendly event and admission is free for kids 8 and under. Tickets may be purchased at www.NJCAASoccer.com, by calling 276.638.5200 ext. 3 or at the gate. The Smith River Sports Complex is located at 1000 Irisburg Road in Axton,Virginia. Restrooms, concessions and tournament Continued to Page 20
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souvenirs will be available on-site. A playground, picnic shelters and walking trails are also available on-site for spectators to enjoy in between games. The event is sponsored by Patrick Henry Community College, Bassett Furniture, BB&T, Wells Fargo,Valley Star Credit Union, The Lester Group, Autos by Nelson, McKloskey Insurance, Chick-Fil-A, Casting Logos, PHCC Patriots Athletics, Martinsville-Henry County EDC and the Smith River Sports Complex.
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Congratulations to the Danville Family YMCA
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Photos courtesy of Danville Family YMCA and Bobby Carlsen Photography
T C O n R O s U L A a i T N g to the Danville Family YMCA for being ranked as a Top 10 Facility of Merit in Athletic Business Magazine
In the June issue of Athletic Business, the Danville Family YMCA was selected as one of top 66 recreation facilities in the world. During a judging panel of architects, the Y was chosen as a top 10 facility of merit. Chief Executive Officer of the Danville Family YMCA, Sarah Folmar says, “When we found our YMCA was in the top 10, we are amazed. With the generous support of our community, our Y has come a long way.”
opportunity to grow its impact on the area through healthy living, youth development, and social responsibility. Folmar continues, “This recognition is a great honor and we are happy to bring the spotlight to our community.” If you haven’t checked out the new Danville Family YMCA yet, stop by, and just like Sarah when she found out the Y made the top 10, you’ll be amazed. For more information, check out the November issue of Athletic Business magazine.
Community support has given the Y the
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This structure harmonizes with its natural surroundings, utilizing timeless materials and simple building form.
This project maximizes its interaction with the site by pushing the entry and activity spaces toward the river.
Anita Moran, Judge
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Tom Poulos, Judge
Photo by Bobby Carlsen Photography
We are grateful to be in our beautiful new building where we are positioned to be able to change the social well-being of our community in ways we haven’t been able to before. Sarah Folmar CEO, Danville Family YMCA www.showcasemagazine.com
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Throw Paint at Cancer is a free, exciting peer to peer support program for cancer patients and survivors to express themselves through art, brought to the community by The Cancer Research and Resource Center of Southern Virginia. Pictured is a (are) work(s) in progress from the current session that started on September 17. The series consists of continuing eight week sessions. The next session begins on Thursday, December 3, at a new time, from 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. at the Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History Swanson Studio. Hopefully, this will more conducive to working folks and teachers. No previous art experience is required. There is no cost to sign up and all supplies are provided. The talented and dynamic instructor is artist, preservationist and cancer survivor Cynthia Hubbard, MFA. What a wonderful opportunity to learn about painting, have fun and enjoy the fellowship of other cancer survivors. The previous sessions have been full and the participants’ responses are incredibly positive, such as “Thank you so much for giving survivors of cancer this opportunity!” Throw Paint at Cancer is made possible with the generous support of Danville Regional Medical Center partnering with the Cancer Research & Resource Center of Southern Virginia/Danville and the Danville Museum of fine Arts & History. The Cancer Research & Resource Center is funded by VCU Massey Cancer Center and the Tobacco Regional Revitalization Commission. Space is limited – Register today! Please call the Cancer Resource Center, 434.421.3060 or email cllitzenberg@vcu.edu.
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1,5,17 – Job Corps Information Session – Job Corps helps young adults learn a career, earn a high school diploma, and gain the real world skills needed to succeed. Vocational training is available in rapidly growing career areas, such as certified nursing, carpentry, culinary arts, auto repair, electrical, welding and many more. 10:30am12:30pm. Workforce Development Center. 434.455.2521. 3 – Danville Toastmasters – Toastmasters members improve their communication, public speaking, and leadership skills. 6-7:15 pm. American National University. 434.793.1431. 6 – Yack & Snack Book Club – Discuss the book you’re currently reading and enjoy a snack. 11am12pm. Danville Public Library Genealogy Room. 434.799.5195. 7,14,21,28 – Come Write In! – Come Write In to the library during National Novel Writing Month and write a 50,000 word novel in 30
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Thru January 5 – Falling Back – The Danville Art League exhibit. Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History. 434.793.5644 or visit www.danvillemuseum.org. 7 – Artfelt Expressions of Bob Ross – Here is your opportunity to learn to paint the Bob Ross way. Ed Gowen, certified Bob Ross instructor, will help you complete a beautiful painting in just one day. Please bring a roll of paper towels and a 16x20 canvas. All other supplies are included. Adults 18 and up.10:30am-3:30pm. Ballou Annex Building. 434.799.5216. 3-24 – Let’s Dance – Veteran dance instructor, Donna Robbins, teaches a variety of dances in a fun atmosphere. A partner is not necessary to enjoy this class. Adults 18 and over. T 7-8:30pm. Ballou Recreation Center. 434.799.5216. 3 – Village of Old Salem, NC – Travel back in time to Old Salem, which was settled by Moravians in 1766 who kept meticulous records of their lives and are well-known for their architectural designs.
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cropping up in the present, and real, world. Presented by the Averett Theatre Department. 7:30pm. Pritchett Auditorium. 434.791.5867. 20 – EES Roasting & Toasting Oyster Roast – Unlimited oysters and a low country boil. Live entertainment and a silent auction. 6-10pm. The Gentry Farm. 434.792.4334. 30 – Andreas Klein– German pianist Andreas Klein has performed as a soloist and recitalist around the world, and as a chamber musician he has collaborated with some of the finest ensembles. He performed Mozart’s Concerto KV415 and the string orchestra version of Beethoven Concerto No.4 with the Salzburg Chamber Soloists throughout the US and in Mexico. 7:30pm. Pritchett Auditorium. 434.791.5681.
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Enjoy an escorted tour of the village, including stops and activities at period shops and the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts. 9am-5pm. Ballou Recreation Center. 434.799.5216. 4 – An Afternoon at the Movies With the Rainer Trio – Hosted by The Wednesday Club, the Rainier Trio is an exciting and energetic group that captivates audiences with gems from the violin-violapiano trio repertoire. 3:45pm. 6-27 – Friday Night Fun and Dance – Join over 100 dancers for a night of dancing fun and meeting new friends. Live music. FRI 7:3010:30pm. Ballou Recreation Center. 434.799.5216. 9 – Mystery Trip Express – Location is never disclosed. Trips are an hour and half max. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes. 11am12:30am. Ballou Recreation Center. 434.799.5216. 11 – Veteran’s Day Luncheon – Calling all service men and women. Enjoy a complimentary luncheon in honor of your service to our country.12-1:30pm. Ballou Recreation Center.434.799.5216. 12 – Rosenwald Schools Program – Hosted by the Danville Historical Society. 6:00pm. Ballou Park Recreational Center. 13 – All Star Comedy Night – Don’t miss a fun evening of professional clean comedy with John Floyd and Brad Tassell. $15. 7:30pm. North Theatre. 434.793.7469. 14 – Eighth Annual Bright Leaf Brew Fest – Sample over 100 different beers, enjoy live music and eat some delicious food. Must be 21 or over to attend. 3-8:30pm. Danville Community Market. 434.793.4636. 19-21 – To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday – The play tells the story of a man shattered by the loss of his wife in a boating accident. He lives in the past, but family problems are
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days. 9am-12pm. Danville Public Library Auditorium. 434.799.5195. 7 – Seventh Annual Community Health Fair – Free and open to the public. A variety of free screenings, including dental, eye, colorectal, cholesterol, breast, and blood pressure. Get your flu shot as well and much more. 9am-12pm. DCC Foundation Hall. 800.424.3627. 10 – You and Your Health (Health and Wellness Workshops) – Powered by Zen (Relaxation and Meditation. 11am-12pm. Coates Recreation Center. 434.797.8848. 13 – Holiday Bake Sale – Wednesday Club fundraiser. 11am-1pm. 1002 Main Street. 21 – Holiday Bazaar – Browse a large selection of crafts, jewelry, pottery, artwork, and other unique items as well as delicious baked goods. This year, the event will feature live demonstrations from a potter, soap maker, spinner, basket weaver and more. With over 60 vendors selling items that are handmade and one-of-a-kind, there is something for everyone on your list.8am-2pm. Danville Community Market. 434.797.8961. 21 – International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day – For more information contact LeAnne Hardy at danville.outofthedarkness@yahoo.com or call/text 434.688.1636. 30 – Step by Step Through Life – Please join us for healthy food and beverage ideas and tips concerning substituting cancer fighting foods and spices into our own recipes. We also share exercise choices and various techniques for dealing with stress that are vitally important in remaining cancer free. 4-5pm. ThCancer Research and Resource Center of Southern VA, Kennedy Hall. 434.421.3060.
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7 – 29th Annual Danville YMCA Family Fun Run & 5K with a Pancake Breakfast – 7:30-11:15am. Danville YMCA and Riverwalk Trail. 7 – Anglers Ridge 26.2 and 50K – Run the ridge in the all new Anglers Ridge 26.2 and 50K races. Finishers will receive a sweet jacket and will have competed in the longest foot race to date on the renowned single-track trails. Awards for the top three male/female overall and top three age group winners. 7am. Anglers Park. 434.799.5150. 12 – Deco Mesh Wreath Making – Beautiful deco mesh wreaths are the hottest trend going and it is no wonder because they are so easy and quick to make. Deco mesh can be used indoors or out. It is perfect for celebrating the seasons and holidays, as well as life’s special events. 3-5pm, 6-8pm. Ballou Recreation Center. 434.799.5216.
12 – Second Thursday Science Talks – Our Precursors: Early Faunal and Floral Evolution. 6-7pm.Virginia Museum of Natural History. 276.634.4141. 12 – Holiday Basket Extravaganza – Bid on a variety of baskets to fit every budget. All proceeds from the auction support the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, a program that helps ensure all children in our community have access to books in the home. Piedmont Arts. 276.638.3946. 16-21 – The NJCAA National D1 Men’s Soccer Championship – This will be the first time an NJCAA National Tournament will be held in Virginia. Times Vary. Smith River Sports Complex.276.638.5200. 20 – Third Friday Art Walk – Enjoy art, food, music and fun along Martinsville’s historic streets. Over 20 galleries, restaurants and shops are open during this event.5-7pm.
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1 – Reminiscing With Robby & Betty - The music travels through the big band era, 50’s sock hop, 60’s ballads, country classics, timeless standards and gospel. 3pm. Spencer Penn Centre. 276.957.5757. 1-30 – Exploring Virginia – Featuring many specimens and artifacts from Virginia’s past and present, Exploring Virginia will be an exhibit you won’t want to miss.Virginia Museum of Natural History. 276.634.4141.
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7 – Mountain Heart – A special blend of country, rock, and bluegrass. Local musician Matt Boswell will open the show. 7:30pm. The Prizery. 434.572.8339. 21 – Festival of Trees – Surrounded by the twinkling lights and smells of the holidays, shop the many creatively designed items by local talent to include beautifully decorated trees, holiday accessories, wreaths and gifts. 8:30am5pm. The Prizery. 434.572.8339. 27-29 – A Christmas Carol – A musical version of the Dickens classic performed by Halifax County Little Theatre. Nov. 27 & 28 (7:30pm), Nov. 29 (3pm). The Prizery. 434.572.8339.
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by Paulette Dean Executive Director, Danville Humane Society
Several weeks ago when I walked into a local store, I was delighted to see fall decorations appearing. Sadly, Thanksgiving is mostly a forgotten holiday, sandwiched in between Halloween (hate that day!) and Christmas (love that day!). The Thanksgivings of my youth are precious memories. Since we were an Army family, we never had an extended family Thanksgiving until Daddy retired and we settled in Danville. Then, as my sister married and had seven children, the quiet holiday became a noisy, happy one. They are all married now with children of their own, and are scattered around the country. The day is a quieter one now. No matter our circumstance, though, Thanksgiving truly can be a day to remember our blessings. We really can give thanks for what we have. An emaciated dog years ago taught a deep lesson on thankfulness. We had been called to go to an address late one afternoon. Below freezing temperatures had been predicted, and the caller thought two dogs would not survive the night. They were in a lot with no shelter, and the grassless ground was hard and frozen. Tears came to our eyes when we saw their painfully emaciated bodies. They were seized and taken to the shelter. A volunteer helped settle them in their dog run. Blankets were placed on the resting beds to keep them comfortable. They quickly ate and drank. The volunteer gave both of them a rawhide treat. One of the dogs gently took the treat from her hand and turned away. She then placed the rawhide on the floor, turned around, walked back to the volunteer, and licked her hand. That abused dog had not received many of the good things in life, but she was grateful for what she had. Gratitude for what we have can make our hearts better. SM
Charlie
It’s time for Charlie’s life to turn around for good! He is a six year-old shih tzu who came to us four years ago. He was adopted and returned in October because his human companion didn’t have time to take care of him. Charlie is a sweet dog. He’s already housebroken and is good with children. He needs a home where he receives a lot of attention. Danville Humane Society,
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mystified Misty Brooks
Welcome to my world. Maybe you’ll find something entertaining, or maybe you’ll find something to relate to. Maybe you’ll find both. Sometimes this page won’t even make sense to you. Sometimes it won’t apply to you. And sometimes you’ll think I stalked you and wrote a story about what I saw. My world consists of five children, two dogs, two cats, and a husband. Jason is 23, Corey is 15, Spencer is 14, Tucker is 13, and Kendall is 11. Scott, my husband of four years, is still trying to figure us all out. Every day is a winding road.
A few weeks ago I had a cheilectomy done. While I was certainly nervous about the surgery, I was also excited about a positive result. But even more overwhelming than the nervousness and the excitement was the inability to micromanage my household on a day by day…… um, minute by minute basis. I was optimistic though. It couldn’t be that bad, right? It was immediately obvious to me that Scott wasn’t going to handle things quite like I would. And I was OK with that. After all, it wasn’t like I could have gotten up and done it myself. I just had to deal with it whether I liked it or not. How bad could it be?! I’ve left Scott in charge of the house/children/cats/dogs/chickens plenty of times before. The only difference this time was that I’d be there to witness how he ran things, instead of hearing about it after returning from a beach trip. And just
Luke is a four-monthold Blue Merle Border Collie. He came to live with us in September. He’s a sweet, smart boy who is eager to learn new tricks and does a great job keeping the chickens safe.
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let me start off by saying I am a bigger control freak than I originally suspected. So, when I’m down, it’s best I’m strategically positioned on the couch where I can’t see into the kitchen at the dirty dishes and boxes of cereal left on the counter. It’s best I’m drugged up to the point where I’m not aware of the laundry piling up, or the book bags thrown down in the hallway upon arrival from school, or that the cats have been eating dog food for three days because no one remembered to fill their bowl. And heaven help the child nearest to me when I see a tuft of dog hair float by me on the floor. That child just earned a free ride on the Miele express and he/she BETTER not miss a single morsel of ANYTHING. Not only was it difficult planning to be useless to my family for a week, this was my first time on crutches, so I had to get used to that, too. Physical therapists visited me postop and gave me a crash course in crutches training. I felt pretty confident. It was awkward at first as you can imagine. But when you have to get the bathroom bad enough, you figure it out quickly. Here are a few things that went on while I was helplessly confined all week: - My plants need watering. - There are cobwebs on the mantle. - Every hamper in the house is overflowing. - There is a hairbrush, an orthodontic retainer, a bowl of milk, and two bags of cereal on the kitchen table.
- There are four wasps on the ceiling above me. - I’m doped up on the couch, so the wasps aren’t really bothering me much. - My hair is a wreck. - Handicap wall railings in the bathroom would be very convenient. - Scott diligently answered to my every single whim. - I didn’t have to drive the children anywhere for an entire week. - I had two full blown anxiety attacks while I was on crutches because I couldn’t clean up the kitchen. - The television remote is always on the other couch. - Even though I couldn’t get off the couch alone, I still managed to “repolish” my big toe and index finger. 12 hours after having surgery. (I had to remove the polish on those digits prior to surgery.) - I threw up in the trash can beside my bed one night because all three meals I consumed that day were in (pain) pill form. - I didn’t have to cook for days. - I think I kicked my diet Dr. Pepper habit while I was nearly unconscious for three and a half days. - I forgot how to apply makeup. - I taught Luke to “shake.” (I haven’t introduced Luke yet- see sidebar.) - No living being lost their lives while I was out of commission. - My mom did a fantastic job of entertaining me. - I planned myself a lot of writing projects, but none of them happened. - Scott did an excellent job of making sure everyone was happy and taken care of. SM
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