Showcase Magazine February 2017

2017 RAVE ABERCROMBIE OIL COMPANY, INC. AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK & TRUST THE DANVILLE FAMILY YMCA DANVILLE TOYOTA WILKINS & CO. REALTORS

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FEATURES

DEPARTMENTS

FRONT STAGE

HE SAID SHE SAID

by Beth Stinnett

By Larry Oldham and Dena Hill

in February

A L S O I N SIDE FROM THE EDITOR

Communication of Love

RAVE HALL OF FAME

CREATIVE IMPULSE

2017 RAVE AWARDS

YOUNG PROFESSIONAL

FUN AND GAMES

Crossword, Word Seach, & Sudoku

Brad McDarmont

by Paul Seiple

PAWS FOR THE CAUSE

By Paulette Dean

Amie Teague Boone

AREA EVENTS GUIDE

by Lee Vogler

NOT SO COMMON – COMMON SENSE!

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A Perspective on Public Schools

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So, this happened to me recently— I purchased a Blu-ray player as a Christmas present for my parents.

It lasted less than a month, actually it never worked right, but for this story, let’s say less than a month. I took it back to the store for an exchange and the process was painful, not root canal painful. More like stubbed toe painful, but there was pain involved. The ordeal lead me to mentally vow never to shop at this store again. It’s been added to my “Unh-uh No Way” list.

Needless to say, it would not make my Rave list. But, speaking of Rave, it’s that time again where we honor the people and businesses in our area for going above and beyond to ensure their clients are happy campers. Each year, readers vote on their “favorites” and each year the voting turnout surpasses the last year. Make no bones about — great customer service is the key to longevity in business. There are over 100 categories in the Rave Awards, businesses ranging from favorite hair stylist to favorite taxidermist, and the

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common denominator in all the favorites is great customer service. You’ll get nothing less when you shop with these individuals and businesses.

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STAFF

CEO / Publisher Andrew Scott Brooks, scott@showcasemagazine.com President Larry Oldham, larry@showcasemagazine.com

Showcase started the Rave Awards nine years ago. Each year, many businesses are repeat favorites. So, this year, our editorial board created The Rave Awards Hall of Fame to honor businesses that are consistently chosen as favorites.

The first inductees are Abercrombie Oil Company, American National Bank, Danville Toyota, The Danville Family YMCA, URW Federal Community Credit Union, and Wilkins & Co. Realtors. We will add more to the Hall of Fame with each Rave Awards.

Editorial Director Paul Seiple, paul@showcasemagazine.com Graphic Designer Kim Demont, demontdesign@verizon.net Finance Manager Cindy Astin, cindy@showcasemagazine.com Chief Photographer Mariah Blankenship Springs ADVERTISING 1.877.638.8685 Larry Oldham, Director of Sales and Marketing larry@showcasemagazine.com, 434.728.3713 Lee Vogler, Marketing Consultant lee@showcasemagazine.com, 434.548.5335

A lot goes into compiling the Rave Awards issue. It is our honor to present readers with people and businesses the voters selected as favorites. We hope you enjoy the issue.

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FEBRUARY 2017 CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Paulette Dean | Dena Hill | Stan Jones | Larry Oldham Paul Seiple | Beth Stinnett | Lee Vogler

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FEBRUARY 2017 CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Martinsville Tourism | Larry Oldham

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Oral Motor Clinic, LLC 10 Piney Forest Health & Rehabilitation Center 18 Planet Fitness 17 Reid St. Gallery 75 Reid St. Gallery 23 Rose Shields Interiors 67 Sacred Heart Catholic School 14 Sallie Abreu - Ramsey

Yeatts & Associates 10 Satterfield Insurance

Agency, Inc. 65 Shh... Intimacy on a New Level 64 Southern Komfort 23 Southside Virginia

Wildlife Center 67 Southside Urology

& Nephrology 82 Spurrier Orthodontics 78 Steve Padgett’s Danville Honda 22 The Arc of Southside 18 Townes Funeral Home

& Crematory 5 URW Community

Federal Credit Union 31 URW Community

Federal Credit Union 15 Westover Christian Academy 33 Wilkins & Co. Realtors 79 Wilkins & Co. Realtors 18 White Oak Worship Center 61 World of Sports 34 Yates Home Sales

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HE SAID...

Do you see the irony in how couples can live together for years thinking they know each other, and then a light bulb comes on revealing that they don’t really know each other at all?

I am not going to get into specifics because the subject is not the main point. Several times over the past few months we have discovered in conversation that one of us and sometimes both of us didn’t have a clue as to what was going on. How could that happen when we talk constantly?

We worked it out, and we both are back on track, but it still bothers me that our communication gap happened after knowing each other for over fifty years. This just goes to prove if you don’t communicate well and often, even a great relationship can instantly dissolve into a questionable one. I am sure this happens to other couples. We can’t be the only ones. In any case, we have dedicated to a new resolve to stay in love, talk more often, and eat fewer sweets.

Okay, two out of three isn’t bad.

I can say without a doubt that we are in love. I can also say it is easy to become complacent in your relationship, and this can cause problems that you’re not even aware of yourself. This month I want to dedicate myself to being a better husband, a better communicator, and an overall more loving and caring person to everyone, but especially to you in the coming year. As you know I have never been one to stay silent. I always talk my fair share. From now on, I promise to not only let you talk more, but I will also try to listen, appreciate your ideas , and not be as opinionated.

SHE SAID...

Are you making a New Year’s resolution in February?

When are you going to make up for January?

After knowing you all of these years and hearing each year your new resolutions you never keep, I have some definite reservations about your ability to perform. I do agree we both need to communicate better, and I agree one-hundred percent that you need to listen more closely. Like I tell my students, you can’t talk and listen at the same time.

As far as you keeping your opinion to yourself, I don’t believe Heaven or the other place, could stop you from having an opinion or especially, stop you from sharing it with everyone you meet. I do think we know each other pretty well but some of the things you’re addressing, I already knew about you and I just accepted them. There was no reason to communicate my side to you because you’re so strong and fervent in your opinions. It’s easier to overlook them and put up with it until they come to a head in mixed company. Then, I can bring it to your attention.

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Sometimes men have their head stuck in the sand and are just not observant about who is in the room or how the subject might affect someone else. When I brought it to your attention, you apologized, made your explanation, and went on eating your breakfast. It was like you made a mistake, asked for forgiveness, and we all just moved on to something else. The real test will come when the opportunity once again presents itself and you either remember what to do or just make the same mistake over again. I do love you, and I know you don’t always think before you speak. That is why I married you, to take care of you and to help you grow up. I’m still waiting.

You’re welcome.

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Feature

by Beth Stinnett photos by Martinsville Tourism

You may have already known that MartinsvilleHenry County (MHC) is home to many exciting recreational opportunities including the Smithsonian-affiliated Virginia Museum of Natural History, the state-of-the-art Smith River Sports Complex, the gorgeous Philpott Lake, and the historic Martinsville Speedway, but did you know that MHC is also home to two theatre groups?

Both the TheatreWorks Community Players and the Patrick Henry Community College Patriot Players have been entertaining audiences

for several years now. Not only do the groups continue to amaze the locals, but they also are growing their fan base from all over the region and North Carolina. Though MHC isn’t Broadway, these two theatre groups make Broadway feel a little closer to home.

The TheatreWorks Community Players, who perform at the BlackBox Theatre in Uptown Martinsville, have delivered fantastic productions for over 10 years. TheatreWorks Community Players was established in 2004 by a group of individuals who recognized what community theatre can mean to this area, including economic development, partnerships, and a showcase for local talent. They strive to enrich and change lives by engaging the people of the MHC community in high-quality theatrical productions and lifelong educational opportunities. Past shows include An Evening of Carol Burnett, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Les Miserables, The Wiz, A Raisin in the Sun and more.

The Walker Fine Arts Center at Patrick Henry Community College comes to life several times a year with performances from the PHCC Patriot Players. They are currently in their fourth season of amazing productions that they bring to Martinsville-Henry County. PHCC Patriot Players is a performing troupe that strives to offer local students and community members the opportunity to engage in a structured performing arts environment and broaden artistic talents while taking advantage of education and elective credits. Past shows include The Color Purple, Mary Poppins, Tarzan, Legally Blonde, The Addams Family and more.

This February, both groups have wonderful performances planned that are sure to delight audiences. Both shows also have a strong tie in to African-American music history.

The TheatreWorks Community Players will present Doo Wop, Motown & More on February 9th, 10th, 11th, 16th, 17th & 18th at 7:00 p.m. and on February 12th at 2:00 p.m. The wildly popular, audience favorite music revue show is back. The show focuses on sounds and favorites from doo wop groups, Motown groups, and others from days gone by. Audiences will sing, dance and enjoy a wonderful performance of music entertainment. Doo wop is a genre of music that was developed in African-American communities in the 1940s, achieving mainstream popularity in the 1950s and early 1960s. In the 1960s, Motown and its subsidiary labels were the

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most successful proponents of what came to be known as the Motown Sound, a style of soul music with a distinct pop influence. Showing Next: Mama Won’t Fly. The PHCC Patriot Players will present Dreamgirls the Musical on February 23rd, 24th & 25th at 7:00 p.m., February 26th at 2:00 p.m. and on March 2nd, 3rd & 4th at 7:00 p.m. and on March 5th at 2:00 p.m. Dreamgirls is a show about a time in American musical history when rhythm and blues blended with other styles of popular music creating a new American sound. Dreamgirls follows the story of a black, all-girl singing trio from Chicago called “The Dreams” and the behind-the-scenes reality of the entertainment industry. The show is a work of fiction taking strong inspiration from the history of the Motown record label and one of its acts, The Supremes.

Showing Next: CATS the Musical.

Tickets for Doo Wop, Motown & More are on sale now and tickets for Dreamgirls go on sale on February 3rd. Tickets for both will be available for purchase at the state-certified Martinsville-Henry County Visitor Center, located

at 191 Fayette Street, Martinsville. Dreamgirls tickets may also be purchased online at www.

VisitMartinsville.com/giftshop. Both companies have been experiencing sold-out shows, so be sure to get your tickets early so that you don’t miss these wonderful productions.

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In September of 1956, Charles Abercrombie, better known in Danville as “Mr. Charlie” opened a Phillips 66 gasoline distributorship serving four local stations. He named his new company, Abercrombie Oil Company, Incorporated and set up his office in a gasoline station on Bridge Street across from the main fire station.

The company began marketing home heating fuels in 1958 from their new location on River Street under the shadow of the historical Worsham Street Bridge.

For the next eleven years the company grew slowly but steadily until the local Cities Service distributorship, located on W. Main Street, was purchased. This began a pattern of growth through mergers and acquisitions that has continued for many years. Mergers with Burch Oil in Martinsville, Rich Petroleum and Willis Oil, both in Danville, greatly expanded the size and scope of the company. Abercrombie Oil Company was now considered a major player in the growing fuel oil and propane markets.

By the end of the ‘80s, Abercrombie Oil Company had become a distributor of Exxon and Citgo petroleum products and was moving into the convenience store market. But Milo Abercrombie, nephew of “Mr. Charlie”, after becoming president of the corporation, was always looking for additional opportunities.

So, in the mid-nineties, he was successful in acquiring most of the assets of U-Fill-’Er-Up, Inc. whose headquarters were in Greensboro, N.C. This venture virtually doubled the size of Abercrombie Oil and dramatically increased the company’s business in North Carolina.

Also during the late nineties and early 2000s, Abercrombie Oil acquired smaller fuel companies in Martinsville, Danville, and Gretna, VA and Siler City, NC further expanding its scope.

Currently, Abercrombie Oil and its subsidiaries and affiliates generate sales of in excess of eighty million gallons per year of gasoline, propane, diesel fuels, and heating fuels through its affiliations with Exxon-Mobil, Citgo, B.P., Pacific Pride and the Abercrombie“Daytona”brands.

The Company serves more than 6,000 residential and commercial customers from its five plants in south central Virginia and the piedmont area of North Carolina and its Transportation/Gas Ops Division headquartered in Greensboro, NC. Under the guidance of Milo Abercrombie, the company has grown from a small four-station distributorship into a diversified company employing more than 50 full- and part-time employees.

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Abercrombie Oil Co. knows great customer service begins with qualified, caring employees who realize the importance of each customer and the unique opportunities each customer affords. Abercrombie Oil strives to exceed its customer’s expectations and establish lasting relationships that stand the test of time.

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American National Bank’s tradition of community banking dates back over a century to its founding in 1909. The financial institution has grown from a single office on Main Street to a full-service bank with 27 branches in two states offering top of the line 21st Century banking solutions and trust and investment services.

Through financial support, as well as donations of time and expertise, American National is a proud supporter of charitable causes and civic groups in communities it serves.

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American National offers a variety of services to specifically meet the financial needs of its customers. Services include personal and business banking and loans as well mortgage loans. For a full list of services offered by American National visit amnb.com.

individuals and businesses it serves. Its goal is to help customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. This commitment inspires every aspect of the company — from its employees, services offered, and community events it supports. Customers are what matter the most, and that thinking has been the secret to over a century of success.

American National has a unique recipe for great customer service. The bank is committed to the

American National Bank has branches serving Virginia and North Carolina.

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The Danville Family YMCA has served the local community for over 135 years. As a charitable, volunteer-driven, community-based organization, the YMCA derives its strength from its community roots and strong volunteers.

Through collaborations with schools, hospitals and other non-profit organizations, the YMCA is able to further enhance and expand the programs and services it offers.

The YMCA offers innovative ways to get more involved with the world around you. Along with a range of exciting activities designed to bring families together, the Y also gives you the opportunity to give back to your community through coaching, mentoring or any number of volunteer options.

The Y offers members access to a state-of-theart Wellness Center, pool, gym, indoor track, child watch, and 50 plus land and water group exercise class. Youth programs, swimming

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lessons, after school care, summer camp and more are also offered.

The Y understand that great customer service comes from the heart. Staff is hired and trained to have a big smile and a “happy to help” attitude. Whether it’s the front desk or wellness staff, the Danville Family YMCA has you covered with questions about memberships, schedules, or your workout.

The Danville Family YMCA is at 215 Riverside Drive or online at www.ymcadanville.org.

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Danville Toyota, a privately owned and operated family business, has been a Danville mainstay for over 33 years.

Danville Toyota is a premiere Toyota dealer as well as a hotspot for pre-owned vehicles. The dealership has certified technicians to service guests’ vehicles. In addition, it has the capability to perform services on and make and model, including performing jobs such as alignments on dually trucks.

Danville Toyota believes the number one way to provide great customer service is to be honest, first and foremost. In addition, it strives to build strong relationships with its guests, and treats them like family. Danville Toyota understands the customer is the driving force of any organization, and its employees are the true of heart of it. It

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takes a great team to provide great customer service. Danville Toyota is very blessed to have an honest, compassionate, and caring team.

Danville Toyota is at 125 Piedmont Place and online at www.danvilletoyota.com.

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Since 1970, URW Federal Community Credit Union has served the Danville area. URW operates as a non-profit which sets it apart from banks. The income covers operating expenses and benefits community memberships by providing better services, higher interest rates on deposit accounts, and lower interest rates on loans. The board of directors are volunteers and the members are the owners. URW is open to anyone who lives, works, attends school, or worships in the Danville, Pittsylvania County, Martinsville, or South Boston areas. URW prides itself in community involvement and believes in giving back to the community.

URW offers many services including standards such as checking and savings accounts as well as credit counseling and scholarship programs for high school seniors. For a full list of services offered visit www.urwfcu.org.

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URW attributes great customer service to the little things such as greeting members by name when they walk in or calling them to wish a happy birthday. URW goes the extra mile for its members. It provides the services members want and need and does it with a smile.

URW has offices in Danville, South Boston, and opening soon in Martinsville along with convenient ATM locations in the area.

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Established in 1992 by third-generation Danvillian, Hampton Wilkins, Wilkins & Co. is proud to be locally-based and locally-owned.

“It was never our goal to be the biggest firm in the area; it was our goal to be the best. When people in the Dan River Region think about real estate, we want them to think of Wilkins & Co,” says Wilkins. Specialized divisions within the firm include Residential Sales & Leasing, Commercial Development, Sales & Leasing, Property Management, Auctioneering, and New Construction and Development.

The firm’s mission statement is “To provide the best possible service to our clients, customers and the community.” Wilkins & Co.’s team of seasoned professionals with over 450 years of experience make quality customer service their top priority. What sets Wilkins & Co. apart is their commitment to our community. You will

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not find anyone at Wilkins & Co. who is “just a Realtor.” Our lives are woven into the fabric of the community, lending strength and adding touches of color, just where it’s needed most.

Wilkins & Co. has two offices in Danville - 428 Piney Forest Road and 541 Bridge St Unit (River District), and one office in Pittsylvania County – 12413 US HWY 29.

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PLACES TO GO AUTISM TREATMENT CENTER

Building Blocks Center for Autism OTHER FAVORITE The Madeline Centre

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Danville Dental Associates OTHER FAVORITE Dr. Barry Cutright

DISCOUNT DEPARTMENT STORE Goodwill Industries of Southside Virginia

OTHER FAVORITE Marshall’s

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EVENT LOCATION OR CONFERENCE CENTER The Gentry Farm

Danville Science Center

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FUNERAL HOME Townes Funeral Home & Crematory

OTHER FAVORITE Wrenn-Yeatts Funeral Home

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Woodson’s Marathon OTHER FAVORITE Riverside BP

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OTHER FAVORITE Old Dutch Supermarket

HOMEHEALTH NURSING CARE All Care Home Health

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Holiday Inn Express OTHER FAVORITE Hampton Inn

INSURANCE AGENCY

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OTHER FAVORITE Carter Craig, Attorneys at Law

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PLACES TO GO LOCAL GOLF COURSE Danville Golf Club

OTHER FAVORITE Tuscarora Country Club

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Danville Humane Society OTHER FAVORITE The Arc of Southside

MUSEUM/ ART GALLERY

OIL CHANGE SERVICE CENTER

OTHER FAVORITE River District Artisans

OTHER FAVORITE Woodson’s Marathon

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PATHS Community Medical Center OTHER FAVORITE Children’s Health Care DRMC

Averett’s Pritchet Auditoruim OTHER FAVORITE The Historic North Theatre

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REGIONAL RACE TRACK

Westover Christian Academy

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OTHER FAVORITE MedExpress Urgent Care Center

WOMEN’S CENTER

OB-GYN Associates of Danville OTHER FAVORITE Danville Women’s Center

YOGA & MEDITATION CENTER Hot Asana Yoga Studio

OTHER FAVORITE Danville Yoga and Meditation Center

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THINGS TO EAT BAR & GRILL

BAKERY

Hall’s Pastry Shop

2 Witches Winery and Brewing Co.

OTHER FAVORITES O’ Taste & See

OTHER FAVORITE Buffalo Wild Wings

BARBECUE RESTAURANT Checkered Pig

OTHER FAVORITE Southern Komfort

BUFFET

Danview Restaurant

OTHER FAVORITE Nikki’s Family Restaurant

BURGER PLACE

The 616 Farm to Table

Me’s Burgers & Brews

OTHER FAVORITE Western Sizzlin’

OTHER FAVORITE Mama Possum’s

CHINESE RESTAURANT Long River

OTHER FAVORITE First Taste

DELICATESSEN O’Kelly’s Deli & Pastries OTHER FAVORITE Chuck’s Meat & Deli

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COFFEE HOUSE

Brewed Awakening

OTHER FAVORITE Main Street Coffee Emporium

FRIED CHICKEN Kentucky Fried Chicken OTHER FAVORITE Poogie’s

Favorite

THINGS TO EAT ICE CREAM SHOPPE

HOME COOKING

Danview Restaurant

Hazelnuts Ice Cream

OTHER FAVORITE Southern Komfort

OTHER FAVORITE Coco Ni

ITALIAN RESTAURANT Joe & Mimma’s Italian Restaurant

OTHER FAVORITE Frank’s Italian Restaurant

JAPANESE RESTAURANT Tokyo Grill

OTHER FAVORITE Bentto Japanese Express

MEXICAN RESTAURANT

OVERALL RESTAURANT

OTHER FAVORITE San Marcos

OTHER FAVORITE The 616 Farm to Table

El Vallarta

The Golden Leaf Bistro

PIZZA PLACE

Dell’Anno’s Pizza Kitchen OTHER FAVORITE Village Pizza

SEAFOOD RESTAURANT Gus’ Mayflower Seafood Restaurant OTHER FAVORITE Red Lobster

SPECIALTY RESTAURANT

STEAK HOUSE (CHAIN)

OTHER FAVORITE Me’s Burgers & Brews

OTHER FAVORITE Texas Steakhouse

Outback Steakhouse

The 616 Farm to Table

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Favorite

THINGS TO EAT

HOME IMPROVEMENT STEAK HOUSE (LOCAL) Steaks on the Square

OTHER FAVORITE The Golden Leaf Bistro

BUILDING MATERIALS BUSINESS J.W. Squire Co.

OTHER FAVORITE Danville Paint & Supply

CARPET BUSINESS

CABINET BUSINESS

J. W. Squire Co.

Old Oak Hardwoods

OTHER FAVORITE The Flooring Company

OTHER FAVORITE Adams Custom Cabinets

FLOORING COMPANY Jason’s Tile Co.

OTHER FAVORITE The Flooring Company

GLASS COMPANY

A-1 Economy Glass Co.

GENERAL CONTRACTOR John Daniel

OTHER FAVORITE B & P Roofing

GUTTER SERVICE Danville Gutter

OTHER FAVORITE Piedmont Glass

HEATING BUSINESS Gibson Heating & Air

OTHER FAVORITE Four Seasons Heating Cooling & Electrical

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HOME FURNISHINGS STORE M&M Furniture

OTHER FAVORITE Sherwood House

Favorite

HOME IMPROVEMENT HOME SECURITY DEALER

HOT TUB/ SWIMMING POOL INSTALLER

Security Alliance

Summertime Pool

OTHER FAVORITE Security Zone

OTHER FAVORITE Swim World

INTERIOR DESIGNER

Rose Shields Interior Designs OTHER FAVORITE Chestnut Lane

LANDSCAPE & LAWN CARE BUSINESS Wilson Lawn and Garden

OTHER FAVORITE Haymore Landscaping & Garden Center

LANDSCAPING DESIGNER

LIGHTING STORE

Haymore Landscaping & Garden Center

Butler Lighting

OTHER FAVORITE Womack Electric Supply Co.

OTHER FAVORITE JED’s Lawn Care

MARBLE, GRANITE, STONE INSTALLER Jason’s Tile Co.

OTHER FAVORITE The Stone Shoppe

MODULAR HOME DEALER Yates Home Sales

OTHER FAVORITE American Showcase Modulars

PAINTING BUSINESS

PEST CONTROL BUSINESS

Danville Paint & Supply

Four Seasons Pest Control

OTHER FAVORITE Sherwin Williams

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Favorite

HOME IMPROVEMENT PLUMBING BUSINESS

PLANT NURSERY

Harris Nursery and Greenhouse

R.A. Doss

OTHER FAVORITE Haymore Landscaping & Garden Center

OTHER FAVORITE Drips & Drain

REPLACEMENT WINDOWS BUSINESS Dan River Window Company

THINGS TO BUY

OTHER FAVORITE Plyler Supply

ALTERATIONS SHOP

Brenda’s Alterations OTHER FAVORITE X-S Alterations

APPLIANCE STORE

ANTIQUE STORE

Danville Appliance Sales and Services

Chestnut Lane

OTHER FAVORITE Lou’s Antique Mall

OTHER FAVORITE Schewel’s

ART, FRAMING, HOBBY STORE Awards & Trophy Shop OTHER FAVORITE Hobby Lobby

AUTO GLASS CENTER

Apple Glass

OTHER FAVORITE Safelite Auto Glass

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AUDIO VIDEO SPECIALTY STORE Sounds Unlimited

OTHER FAVORITE Mike’s Performance Audio

AUTO PARTS STORE Advance Autos Parts OTHER FAVORITE AutoZone

Favorite

THINGS TO BUY AUTO REPAIR CENTER

BICYCLE SHOP

Wilson’s Body Shop

Bicycle Medic

OTHER FAVORITE Tars Inc.

BOOKSTORE

Goodwill Industries of South Central Virginia OTHER FAVORITE Lifeway Christian Bookstore

BOUTIQUE

(WOMEN’S CLOTHING) Lizzy Lou Boutique

OTHER FAVORITE Linden Rose Boutique

CLOTHING STORE (MEN’S)

BRAKE SHOP Woodson’s Marathon

Koplen Clothing Store

OTHER FAVORITE Ballou Park Tire

COLLISION CENTER & BODY SHOP

Steve Padgett’s Collision Center OTHER FAVORITE Stallings Collision Center

OTHER FAVORITE Woods’ Menswear

COMPUTER STORE Freeman’s Computer Repair

OTHER FAVORITE Dewberry’s Computers

CUSTOM T-SHIRT BUSINESS

CONSIGNMENT SHOP

Custom Embriodery and Screen Printing

Dzigned 2 Consign

OTHER FAVORITE Your Stuff Kids Stuff

OTHER FAVORITE Piedmont Printing & Graphics

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Favorite

THINGS TO BUY DOMESTIC NEW CAR DEALER

Barkhouser Motors

DRY CLEANERS

Coachman Cleaners OTHER FAVORITE Majestic Cleaners

OTHER FAVORITE Robert Woodall Chevrolet

ELECTRONICS STORE Sounds Unlimited

OTHER FAVORITE Dewberry’s Computers

EYEWEAR STORE Dominion Eye Center OTHER FAVORITE Sterling Optical

FARM AND LAWN STORE

Big Sky Rents & Events

BIG SKY rents events

OTHER FAVORITE Pretty Little Things Vintage Rentals

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FABRIC STORE

Barbee Fabrics of Danville

OTHER FAVORITE The Gingerbread House

FLOWER SHOP Motley Florist

Collie Equipment

OTHER FAVORITE Giles Flowerland

OTHER FAVORITE Leggett’s Town & Country

FUEL COMPANY (LOCAL)

Abercrombie Oil Company OTHER FAVORITE Davenport Energy

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FURNITURE STORE Sherwood House

OTHER FAVORITE M&M Furniture

Favorite

THINGS TO BUY HARDWARE STORE

Riverside Hardware OTHER FAVORITE Tightsqueeze Hardware

HEALTH AND NUTRITION STORE

Nature’s Essentials

OTHER FAVORITE Next Level Nutrition

HEALTH CARE PROVIDER

HOUSE CLEANING SERVICE

Kelli Banner, FNP-C GoDocs Healthcare Center

Tracy Pyron

OTHER FAVORITE Janice Slade

OTHER FAVORITE Danville Orthopedic and Athletic Rehab

IMPORT NEW CAR DEALER Danville Toyota

OTHER FAVORITE Steve Padgett Honda

INTERNET PROVIDER

Gamewood Technology Group OTHER FAVORITE Comcast

JEWELRY STORE

JANITORIAL SERVICES

Ben David Jewelers

FCS, INC

OTHER FAVORITE Commonwealth Silver & Goldsmiths

OTHER FAVORITE Newman’s Janitorial Services

KIDS’ CLOTHING STORE N’Tended for Kids OTHER FAVORITE Belk

LINGERIE STORE

Shhh… Intimacy on a New Level

OTHER FAVORITE Victoria’s Secret

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Favorite

THINGS TO BUY MEN’S FORMAL WEAR STORE

MATTRESS STORE

Mattress Firm

Koplen Clothing Company

OTHER FAVORITE Ashley Furniture

OTHER FAVORITE Woods’ Menswear

MOTORCYCLE DEALER Thunder Road Harley-Davidson OTHER FAVORITE Triangle Cycles

NAIL SALON

The Nail Office

OTHER FAVORITE Elegant Nail

ORTHODONTIST

OFFICE SUPPLIES

Spurrier Orthodontics

Office Plus

OTHER FAVORITE Kool Smiles

OTHER FAVORITE Office Max

PARTY SUPPLY STORE Party Palooza

OTHER FAVORITE Karen’s Hallmark

PET STORE

Pet Smart

OTHER FAVORITE World of Pets

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PAWN SHOP

Candice and Dustin Family Pawn OTHER FAVORITE Riverside Pawn

PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO Photography by Mariah OTHER FAVORITE Photography by Lisa

Favorite

THINGS TO BUY PRINT & COPIER EQUIPMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENT SALES

POOL/SPA CHEMICALS & ACCESSORIES STORE H2O Zone

Southern Office Machines Co. Inc.

OTHER FAVORITE Summertime Pool & Spa

PRINT & COPY STORE Office Plus

OTHER FAVORITE Piedmont Printing & Graphics

OTHER FAVORITE DocuSystems Co.

RENT-TO-OWN BUSINESS Aaron’s

OTHER FAVORITE Rent-A-Center

SPORTING GOODS & ATHLETIC STORE

SHOE STORE

The Brick

The Brick

OTHER FAVORITE Shoe Carnival

OTHER FAVORITE Dick’s Sporting Goods

STATIONERY STORE Karen’s Hallmark

THRIFT STORE Goodwill Industries of South Central Virginia

OTHER FAVORITE Helping Hands

TIRE & WHEEL STORE

TOW SERVICE

Nick’s Towing & Recovery

Loftis Tire

OTHER FAVORITE JJ Hogan Towing

OTHER FAVORITE Cunningham Tire

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Favorite

PEOPLE TO SEE USED CAR DEALER Steve Padget Honda

THINGS TO BUY

OTHER FAVORITE Woodall Auto Mall

VACUUM CLEANER SALES & SERVICE

Griffin Vacuum Sewing Superstore

VAPES SHOP

VIDEO GAME STORE

EA Vapes

Gamestop

OTHER FAVORITE Mad Vapes

WINE STORE Vintages by the Dan

OTHER FAVORITE Virginia Caps and Corks

OTHER FAVORITE Wal-Mart

WINERY

2 Witches Winery & Brewery Co. OTHER FAVORITE The Homeplace Vineyard

ARTIST

ATTORNEY

Kim Demont, Demont Design

Stacey Allocca, Allocca Law OTHER FAVORITE Stephen G. Bass - Carter Craig Attorneys at Law

OTHER FAVORITE Harry Aron, Harry’s Tattoo Shop

AUDIOLOGIST

Dr. Judith Ostroski, Danville ENT Associates OTHER FAVORITE Dr. Danny Gnewikow Audiology Hearing Aid Associates

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BANKER

Barry Shields , American National Bank OTHER FAVORITE Greg Anderson, BB&T

Favorite

PEOPLE TO SEE BEAUTY CONSULTANT

BARTENDER

Edna Throckmorton , The 616 Farm to Table

Pam Pruitt, Mary Kay

OTHER FAVORITE Susan Feeny, Me’s Burgers & Brews

OTHER FAVORITE Dara Pettiford

BOXING & MARTIAL ARTS INSTRUCTOR Kelvin Miller

CATERER

The Golden Leaf Bistro OTHER FAVORITE

Poogie’s

COUNSELOR

CHIROPRACTOR

Dr. Linda McConahey, Mindful Connections

Dr. Maggie Ashworth, Hot Asana Yoga Studio

OTHER FAVORITE Bevin Lovelace

OTHER FAVORITE Dr. Brian Robbins, Cornerstone Chiropractic

CPA

Bill Woods OTHER FAVORITE Howard W. Bolton, Howard Bolton CPA

DENTIST

Christopher Payne, Danville Dental Associates OTHER FAVORITE Dr. Barry Cutright

ELECTRICIAN

DERMATOLOGIST

William Dove

Dr. Keith Robinson, Complexions Dermatology

OTHER FAVORITE Dennis Booth II

OTHER FAVORITE Dr. Ivan Lazo

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Favorite

PEOPLE TO SEE ESTHETICIAN

EVENT PLANNER

Catherine Adkins-Saunders , Genesis Day Spa & Salon

The Golden Leaf Bistro

OTHER FAVORITE

OTHER FAVORITE Trina McLaughlin

Kaylie Ashley

FINANCIAL ADVISOR

Edgar Love, Davenport & Co. OTHER FAVORITE Scott Waller

GRAPHIC DESIGN AGENCY Demont Design

OTHER FAVORITE KG Graphics

INSURANCE AGENT

HAIR STYLIST

Brandi Taylor, Salon One 11

Kim Worley, New York Life/ Anthem, Gretna, Va

OTHER FAVORITE Deborah Haymes, Studio 29

OTHER FAVORITE Sharon Strader, Farm Plus Insurance

LOCAL BAND OR ENTERTAINER Jason Springs

OTHER FAVORITE Cameron Owen

LOCKSMITH

Pro-LocX Mobile Locksmith & Security OTHER FAVORITE OF Newman & Sons

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LOCAL CHEF

Chris King, The 616 Farm to Table

MASSAGE THERAPIST

Robin Lakey, Genesis Day Spa & Salon OTHER FAVORITE Amy Crane, Rejuvenation Salon

Favorite

PEOPLE TO SEE MORTGAGE COMPANY

American National Bank & Trust Company OTHER FAVORITE Alcova Mortgage

MORTGAGE LOAN OFFICER

Katie Smith, American National Bank

OTHER FAVORITE Curt McGuire, Alcova Mortgage

MOVING COMPANY

NAIL TECHNICIAN

Heather Ferris, The Nail Office

Frank Ferguson Enterprises

OTHER FAVORITE Amy Toan, Luxury Nails

OTHER FAVORITE Quality Movers of Danville

NEW BUSINESS Chuck’s Meats and Deli OTHER FAVORITE All American Paintball

PASTOR

Fred Unger, North Main Baptist Church OTHER FAVORITE Myron Bruce, First PH Church, North Main

PET BOARDING FACILITY

PERSONAL TRAINER Dave Gluhareff

Cherrystone Veterinary Hospital

OTHER FAVORITE Bryann Swann, YMCA

PET GROOMER Cary Bloomer

OTHER FAVORITE Jackie Ventura, Hollywood Pets

OTHER FAVORITE Animal Medical Center

PHARMACIST Lisa Cotter KARE Pharmacy

OTHER FAVORITE Vance Kiser, Piedmont Pharmacy

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Favorite

PEOPLE TO SEE PHYSICAL THERAPIST

PHOTOGRAPHER

Eric Lackey, Danville Orthopedic & Athletic Rehab

Mariah Blankenshsip, Photography by Mariah

OTHER FAVORITE Heath Hylton, Spectrum Medical

OTHER FAVORITE Lisa Carter, Photography by Lisa

PHYSICIAN

Drew Baker, MD, PATHS OTHER FAVORITE Dr. Ivan Lazo

RADIO PERSONALITY

Ricky Davis, First Choice Home Inspections

RADIO STATION WAKG

Chuck Vipperman

OTHER FAVORITE 104.5 The Dan

OTHER FAVORITE Carol Metz

REAL ESTATE APPRAISER Ken Reynolds, Southside Appraisal OTHER FAVORITE Jerry Grubb

REALTY COMPANY

Wilkins & Co. Realtors

OTHER FAVORITE Ramsey Yeatts & Associates

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REALTOR

Sallie Abreu, Ramsey Yeatts and Associates OTHER FAVORITE Kim Sturkie, Ramsey Yeatts and Associates

TATTOO ARTIST

Harry Aron, Harry’s Tattoo Shop OTHER FAVORITE Marty Rust, Ink Den

Favorite

PEOPLE TO SEE TAXIDERMIST Todd Hogan

OTHER FAVORITE Wayne Melton

TRAVEL AGENCY

Eric Overcash, Crusie Planners

VETERINARIAN

Dr. Kay Geyer, Cherrystone Veterinary Hospital OTHER FAVORITE Dr. Jeff Smith, Family Vet

WASTE SOLUTIONS

WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE First Piedmont Corporation

YOGA INSTRUCTOR WORSHIP LEADER Lee Ewing, White Oak Worship Center

OTHER FAVORITE Drew Baker, Church of the Epiphany

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Brad McDarmont grew up during a time when computers weren’t a common household gadget and felt fortunate enough to have one. “I was always good with computers, and I knew I wanted to do something with them,” he says. But, as McDarmont got older, the clear picture became a bit murky. Indecisiveness plagued him in college. McDarmont says, “I could never decide on and stick with a specific major. I changed it several times. I majored in computer science, business management, accounting, and economics to name a few.”

It was by chance that McDarmont found his calling. “I needed an elective credit to fill my schedule one semester and ended up choosing a basic 100 level web design class.” The final project for the class was to build a website for a business or organization

of the student’s choosing. McDarmont continues, “I built a site for Heritage Towers Apartments, an elderly housing complex in Danville where my mother is the property manager. They liked the site so much they paid me a little money for my time and to keep it online once the class ended. A few weeks later, another elderly housing complex saw the site for Heritage Towers and hired me to build them a website. The rest is history.”

McDarmont turned his love for building websites into a part-time job while finishing college. He graduated in May of 2009, and in June of the same year, McDarmont and his wife Bonnie were married. After graduation, he had a few full-time job offers, but McDarmont’s dream was to start his own business. “As recent graduates and newlyweds, the safe thing to do would have been to take a job with a guaranteed salary, but both our parents encouraged me to follow my dream and supported my decision to do so,” McDarmont says. Seven years ago, he formed McDarmont Web Design, Inc., which is a full-service custom website development company. “The websites we build are 100 percent custom to our clients. This allows the site to look and function exactly how they want and need.

The website becomes a major asset to their business,” McDarmont adds. In addition to web development, McDarmont Web Design provides search engine optimization (SEO), website and email hosting, e-commerce set up, and graphic design services. Some of the company’s clients include Lavinder Group and Associates and PATHS. Having a profession that requires one to be at the computer all day can wreak havoc on one’s health. To combat this, McDarmont remains active. He says, “I like being outside playing golf, basketball, baseball, as well as hunting and fishing. And there is nothing more precious than spending time with my family.” McDarmont and his wife, both born and raised in the area, have Bennet, their 15-month-old son, and are expecting their second child, a girl, this month.

As to the future of McDarmont Web Design, McDarmont sees the business continuing to grow and plans on hiring full-time employees and offering a wider variety of webrelated services. To view his portfolio, visit mcdarmontwebdesign.com.

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“Love” is a word that comes to mind when thinking about Amie Teague Boone. Through every aspect of her life, she extends love and compassion. Love for her patients, love for her family, love for God, and a love for making a difference in people’s lives.

Born in Danville, today, Boone is the executive director and founding owner of Piedmont Regional Feeding & Oral-Motor Clinic, known as PRFC for short. PRFC is dedicated to providing specialized, personal, and professional care to patients of all ages with speech, language, swallowing, feeding, fine-motor, and gross-motor difficulties. PRFC currently has 29 employees.

When she’s not at PRFC, Boone keeps busy with a number of other activities, like teaching sign language, mentoring other small businesses or giving guest lectures at colleges and universities across Virginia and North Carolina. She sings in the choir and praise band at her church as well.

Boone says she also attends as a “groupie for my children’s games, plays and competitions.”

Boone graduated the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2001 with a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences & Disorders. Once complete with her education, she decided to return home. “I purposefully moved back to Danville after finishing college to raise my family here,” said Boone. “I love Danville and its people.

I wanted my future children to learn the same values I did growing up in Danville: the meaning of a cohesive extended family unit, to help your neighbors, to be excited about what is happening in your community, the deep history here, and the longstanding family lines that exist here.”

PRFC was born out of Boone’s vision. “I had a

dream of opening my business in Danville so that our community could have access to advanced therapies and services that they were having to drive out of our community to receive. Many of our families have to plan around a multitude of medical equipment, prescription schedules, and accommodations when traveling, making long distances and all day appointments challenging.”

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Love is at the center of Amie Boone’s life. It’s that love that motivates her each day and keeps her here in Danville. “We are thankful God placed us here. The people of Danville showed me an overwhelming and far-reached ability to shower love on someone going through major trials,” says Boone. Even in the most trying of times, love endured. “My first husband was diagnosed with leukemia and we were devastated. The people of Danville gave us food, gas, hugs, letters, helped watch our children, move furniture, install safety gates, clean our home, anything that was needed no matter how small of a task. No one ever expected anything in return. Many people were those we knew from elementary school, church, or in the community that were aware of our situation.

I will never forget how loved we felt during that time. I will forever be grateful I was living in Danville when we needed it most. When we needed the people of this community to wrap their arms around us and strengthen us with the shining light of a strong community. The same people that were there for me during that dark time celebrated and rejoiced with me when I found new love, my husband, Shelton.”

Life isn’t always pretty. Each of us face ups and downs in our lives. It’s been said, however, that love is the thing the whole world needs plenty of. Amie Teague Boone’s life is filled with love, and that’s something we all can benefit from. www.showcasemagazine.com

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by Paulette Dean Executive Director Danville Humane Society

During this Valentine Day month, I want to pay tribute to the dog who taught me so much about the humane/animal bond. My sister, Susan, and I were raised as Army brats, and, oh, what a wonderful life it was! We lived in Hawaii, Kansas, Germany, Michigan, and California. Our Army life was not conducive to having a lot of pets, but we did have a mouse, a parakeet, a dog (who lived a very short life because of distemper), goldfish, hamsters, and even a horned toad.

This little guy is a poodle mix, about four years old. He has been clipped and bathed, and is every bit as sweet as he is handsome!

One day a couple of years before Daddy retired, my parents and sister went to the grocery store and I was left home to make sure supper didn’t burn. When they got home, I was asked to bring in the final grocery bag.

There, huddled on the floor of the car was a little brown dog. He had huge ears, eyes, and paws. With one look, I was in love. My parents had stopped by the pet store for hamster food and saw a cage full of dachshund-beagle mix dogs. Daddy spent a long time looking at them and said, “Well, pick one if you have your heart set on a dog.” Mother picked the only male and the only brown one, and Daddy paid the $5.

Daddy started the evening by saying that the dog needed to stay outside.

Then, he changed to just not letting the dog on the furniture in the house.

Walter spent the first night sleeping on the bed with my parents, where he slept for the next twelve years.

Walter always rode in the car when Mother picked me up from school.

In fact, the day I won the election for student body president, Mother overheard a student say, “I voted for Paulette. She has Walter.”

Walter let me take him for rides in a box attached to the front of my bicycle.

He woke me up for school every morning. I took him for walks in my doll stroller. Walter went every place with us; one of us would stay in the car with Walter while everyone else went into the store. Through the years, supper was delayed many times as we waited for Walter’s food to cool. He always had what we had.

For me, Walter was the perfect dog. He listened to all my troubles, and never once betrayed a confidence. He provided a solid shoulder to cry on.

The night of June 30, 1978, I came home from a date and saw an old, sick Walter curled up on the couch with his blanket. The veterinarian had told us his kidneys were failing. I sat beside him and stroked his head and kissed that perfect spot between his eyes. I told him how much he had taught me and how much I loved him.

The next day, Mother and I took Walter to the veterinarian for the last time.

He is buried in a wooden box Daddy made, his head resting on the pillow I put him on to take him for walks in my doll stroller twelve years before.

Thank you, Walter, for the lessons.

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Super Bowl Party - Enjoy the game in style at Golden Leaf Bistro. Tickets are $40 each and include 1 bar drink, hors d’oeuvres, giveaways, games, and a limo ride home after the game.

5:30-11pm. 215 Craghead Street.

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Reminiscing with Robbie and Betty - Robbie and Betty sing music that travels through the big band era, 50’s sock hop, 60’s ballads, country classics, timeless standards and gospel. 3pm. Spencer-Penn Centre.

Spencer, VA. 276.957.5757.

Side By Side By Sondheim - Presented

by Roxboro Little Theater. Featuring music from Company, Follies, A Little Night Music, A Funny Thing Happened On

Throw Paint at Cancer! s a free, exciting peer to peer support program for cancer patients, survivors, caregivers and family members to express themselves through art. The class is growing and we can now accept Spanish speaking participants!! The Joan Whitlock series consists of continuing eight

For more information, contact the Cancer Research and Resource Center of Southern Virginia, 434.421.3060, or email cllitzenberg@vcu.edu.

The Way To The Forum, Anyone Can Whistle and Pacific Overtures. Times vary. Kirby Theater. Roxboro, NC. $35. 336.597.1709.

Wintergreen Tubing Trip Take the plunge at Virginia’s largest tubing park. With winter in full swing, take advantage of the season using natures frozen surface to ride by yourself or connected to someone else for even more thrills. Register by February 6. Ages 8- adult. Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. 8am-5pm. Meet at Danville Welcome Center. Tickets $49 each.

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Mary Poppins - Presented by Roxboro Little Theater. Come enjoy this classic

week sessions. The next 8 week session begins on Thursday, February 9, from 4-6 p.m. at the Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History Swanson Studio. No previous art experience is required. There is no cost to sign up and all supplies are provided. Space is limited so don’t wait - Register today!

Step by Step – A peer-topeer group for learning ways to reduce our risk for cancer and live a healthy

musical based on books by P.L Travers and one of the most popular Disney movies of all time. Times vary.

Kirby Theater. Roxboro, NC. Ticket prices vary. 336.597.1709.

Science After Dark - Enjoy an astronomy feature in our digital dome followed by an educator led journey through the night sky in our Cosmic Expeditions planetarium show. Learn how to use and create your own star chart to take home. At nightfall, peer through our telescopes and see firsthand some of the wonders of the nighttime sky (weather permitting). Brought to you in partnership with the Institute for Advance Learning and Research.

5:30-9pm. Danville Science Center.

Jackie and Me – Tis the Season to be inspired by a truly great American Hero, Jackie Robinson.

Times vary. The Prizery. South Boston. 434.572.8339. lifestyle, will meet Tuesday, February 28 at the Danville Mall, in front of Karen’s Hallmark Shop at 9:00 a.m. for a walk and then at 10:30, move to Nature’s Essentials, across from the Mall on Mt. Cross Road, to talk, learn and have a delicious, healthy snack.

The focus for February and March continues to be Cleansing the Mind and Body. According to our Step partner, Gingy Blakey, “Awareness and willingness for a positive change in lifestyle, behaviors in relation to food, activity and thought patterns help in one’s transformation into wellness.” It is for men and women and appropriate for all fitness levels.

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Weekly in February

Gentle yoga with lorrie laming

Mondays 5:30 - begin your week with a gentle yoga practice designed to relax and restore.

Tai Chi with Wynona Witcher Tuesdays 10:00 - $10 per person

urban line Dancing with bryan Price Tuesdays 5:30 - Super fun dance moves will give you a fun workout!

art after School with annette eberly Wednesdays 3:45 - 4:45 - ages 7-12. $55 per month.

Students will learn the elements and principles of art.

Multi-level yoga with lorrie laming

Wednesdays 5:30 - build your yoga practice and learn varia-

tions of each pose (for all levels). bring your own mat. $10 per session

redeemed Zumba Fitness

Thursdays 6:00 - a high-energy, dance based workout created for a healthier, stronger you.

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February

Valentine Dinner & Dance February 11- 6:00

Make your reservations on our website by Feb. 4 for this fun evening. $20 per person includes dinner by ChathamMooCa.

“Deep-enders” Show Opening reception February 12- 6:00-8:00

These incredible artists work and learn in the lower- or “deep”- end of averett university’s old swimming pool, and will have several of their works for sale through March 17.

late Winter art with Sweet Southern Design/ Heather bray February 25- 11:00

Paint an easy floral design on a repurposed window frame- a taste of Spring! Windows and all supplies will be provided, along with refreshments, for just $40.

Mardi Gras Masquerade Party February 28- 6:00

Fundraiser to benefit the Pittsylvania County Literacy Program.

Dress as your favorite literary character. Costume contest with prizes. $20 per person.

Featured artist:

Debra Sheffer

Since i spend my weekdays in a deadline-driven office environment without a view of the outside world, i crave time to absorb the beauty of these quiet spaces.

Painting allows time for that. it’s active observation. Most of my work is painted plein air (in the open air), and the practice has changed the way i see the world. in my mind’s eye, i’m continually making paintings as i observe the world around me. i have been transfixed by the way a tree is, at once, a negative shape and a positive one; the way that the white hue of a barn is altered by neighboring hues; and the way a field of golden grasses, upon closer inspection, becomes a surprisingly complex mass of colors.

See our website for more information about this award-winning artist.

24 Reid Street Chatham, VA 434.203.8062 reidstreetgallery.com FB Reid Street Gallery

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Not So Common – Common Sense!

Balancing School Performance with Student Success Skills – What Skills Should a High School Graduate in Virginia Possess?

by Stan Jones, Superintendent of Danville Public Schools As I continue to contemplate the significance of Virginia’s Accountability and Accreditation System, I am compelled to consider the knowledge and skills a high school graduate should possess. My perspective is based on my own observations as a highly seasoned school leader. While I am fortunate to have had the opportunity to study extensively as a college student, I am convinced that many of my non-academic skills (soft skills) are the basis for my own success in this journey called life.

Personally, I do not perceive myself to be any more intelligent than those in my family or those with whom I interacted during my formative school years. In fact, the most intelligent person I have ever known in my life was my dear father who earned a GED in his teen years. Additionally, the challenges of my own life and that of my three siblings were not nearly as complex as those faced by my parents – both of whom were born and reared in the segregated South in tumultuous times. Stated differently, I have learned that who I am is as important as what I know.

As I reflect on what I will term “life skills” I am convinced that learning to read, write, multiply, and think, while important for school and life, are no more or less important than other qualities and skills. Success in life requires more than reading, writing, and academic proficiency.

It also requires qualities and skills such as empathy, self-control or self-discipline, ethics and integrity, and grit (fortitude). These are the qualities that have sustained me during the most challenging circumstances in life.

that a life-ready Virginia graduate must: • Achieve and apply appropriate academic and technical knowledge (content knowledge); • Demonstrate productive workplace skills, qualities, and behaviors (workplace skills); • Build connections and value interactions with others as a responsible and responsive citizen (community engagement and civic responsibility); and • Align knowledge, skills, and personal interests with career opportunities (career exploration.)

Legislation passed by the 2016 General Assembly, requires that diploma standards aligned with the Profile of a Virginia Graduate become effective with first-time ninth graders in the fall of the 20182019 school year. In summary, the true measure of our success as a learning organization is how our students perform in life. School is just the beginning.

A STRONG EDUCATION BUILDS A STRONGER COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

As I think about the state of affairs in our schools and community, I believe the opportunity to build both academic skills and life skills has never been more important than now. Noted teacher, author, and principal, Thomas R. Hoerr (2017), suggests that school report cards should include personal intelligences such as confidence, motivation, problem solving, responsibility, effort and work habits, appreciation of diversity, and teamwork (p. 5). Unfortunately,Virginia’s Accountability System does not take into account any qualities unrelated to academic success. However, the Board of Education has heard from students, families, and educators that earning a high school diploma should be about more that passing a prescribed series of courses or tests.

The board has heard from colleges, businesses, and the military that graduates need skills and attributes such as critical thinking, creative thinking, communication, collaboration, and citizenship to be successful in life. In recognition that the current SOL-driven accountability system is too reliant upon End-of-Course tests, the VDOE has developed the Profile of a Virginia Graduate.

The Profile of a Virginia Graduate describes the knowledge, skills, experiences, and attributes that students must attain to be successful in college and/or the work force and to be “life- ready” in an economy and a world characterized by rapid change. The board has determined

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