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THE RAVE ISSUE @showcaseDVA

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FEATURES The Story of the

AfricanAmerican Club 10

Every Tattoo has a Story

Inside Harry Aron’s Artistic Process 12

The Biggest Smile Luis Aguilar’s Journey 18

2021 Showcase Magazine

Rave Awards 26

Every Tattoo has a Story Inside Harry Aron’s Artistic Process

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These Are a Few of

Mom’s Favorite Things... 46

ALSO INSIDE Editor’s Letter Keep Going and Going

Games

Crossword & Wordsearch 36

Paws for a Cause Meet Jake 41

6 From the Kitchen of

Confessions of a 30 Something Part-time Vegan 35

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When Life Gives You Lemons Martinsville— Henry County 44

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EDITOR’S LETTER

Keep Going and Going Showcase’s Rave Awards turn 14 years old with this issue. It continues to be an honor to highlight individuals and businesses in our area that go above and beyond to provide exceptional product, customer support, and services. And it’s even more special to recognize the favorites after the last twelve months we’ve had. COVID has wreaked havoc on the business world… and yet, local businesses continue to weather the storm and provide the same excellent service as before the pandemic. There’s a lot to be said for patrons as well. The support given to local businesses has been nothing less than superhero worthy. It’s been said ad nauseam since the virus hit, but we really are in this together. Please, continue to support your favorites and they will continue to provide you with top-notch service. This year, our cover feature is a look into the artistic way of Harry Aron. Aron has been your favorite artist for many years. It’s inspiring to read as Davin Wilson takes us through Aron’s journey to become one of the best, and most professional, artists in the area. Also, this month, Corey Williams tells the story of how a Danville Community College Alumna founded the Organization for the Study of African-American History and History Club nearly fifty years ago.

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Joe Philpott gives readers a brief history of Miles in Martinsville. The pandemic has changed the way of races. But Miles in Martinsville has adapted and has a plan for the upcoming racing season.

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Angie Barrett | Captured Portraiture Brandie Kendrick | Melissa Schnell Martinsville-Henry County Tourism

Finally, we learn about Luis Aguilar, who is a small guy with many health issues, but has the brightest smile you’ll ever see.

COVER Harry Aron Photo by Captured Portraiture

If there was an underlying theme for this issue, and this year, it would be perseverance. Adversities seem to be the norm these days. Seneca is quoted as saying, “No man is more unhappy than he who never faces adversity. For he is not permitted to prove himself.” Let’s keep on proving ourselves through 2021. Enjoy the issue.

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FEATURE THE STORY OF THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN CLUB

The Story of the

African-American Club BY COREY WILLIAMS

t is no secret that Danville, Virginia played a huge role in the Civil Rights Movement locally, regionally, statewide, and even nationally. In fact, some say that Danville was actually the epicenter of the Civil Rights Movement, but because it was such a small city it wouldn’t grab as much national attention as cities such as Montgomery or Birmingham. We’re familiar with the marches, the protests, and even the events such as Bloody Monday, but did you know that thanks to a twenty-four-year-old college student at Danville Community College in the 1970s, African-American history is now a part of curricula across the nation? Not only in classrooms, but clubs and extracurricular activities as well. In October 2020, a Danville Community College Alumna, McArthur Gunter, came with forward with a story of how she was primarily responsible for advocating for African-American history to be taught in the curriculum at DCC for the first time in 1970. At the time, African-American history was not being taught in any community college curricula in the state of Virginia. On the West Coast of the United States, some ethnic courses such as native or indigenous studies were being taught because of the high number of native tribes that were out there. On top of advocating for an African-American studies course, Gunter also founded the Organization for the Study of African-American History and History Club, which still runs today as the

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African-American History Club. The alumna wrote the constitution for the club, presented it to the Student Government Association and it was approved, becoming the one of the first African-American History Clubs in Danville, the state of Virginia, and some may say the United States. The club received a lot of positive feedback from all students, considering the time of its charter was right after the Civil Rights Movement. Shortly after the formation of this club, the emergence of AfricanAmerican literature courses began. The Organization for the Study of African-American History and History Club has been strong for almost fifty years now. The club met biweekly during the Student Activities hour to not only plan activities and projects but also had information sessions too. Some speakers of the club include Sherman Saunders, Reverend Doyle Thomas, and Apostle Lawrence Campbell. The club hosted Thanksgiving bake sales as fundraisers to raise money for the club’s expenditures. The club, now known as the Black History and Culture Club, still runs strong today and has had a number of well-known speakers including Maya Angelou, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, Rita Dove, Nikki Giovanni, Chris Calloway, and Spike Lee. For more information about the club or how to become a sponsor, contact Danville Community College.

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FEATURE EVERY TATTOO HAS A STORY

Every Tattoo has a Story Inside Harry Aron’s Artistic Process BY DAVIN WILSON PHOTOS BY CAPTURED PORTRAITURE

ay the late Hank Aaron was your childhood hero and his recent passing has inspired you to get a tattoo marking the significance he held in your life.

After doing a little Internet research or knowing from personal experience, you decide to go see Henry Aron at Harry’s Tattoo Shop off Westover Drive in Danville for your perfect tattoo. You walk in, tell Aron what you’re looking for to which he’ll respond: “What does Aaron mean to you? Why do you want a tattoo of him on your body?” Welcome to the beginning of Aron’s process. “I’ll talk to you about what the tattoo means to you before anything else,” Aron said. “Most people don’t understand that if you want a tattoo of Hank Aaron, you don’t have to get a portrait of Aaron. It could be something as simple as just tattooing 715 with a bat running through it or a baseball with 715 on it. Sometimes less is more.” Once Aron takes a few notes, he sits down and studies them, making sure he understands the emotions and stories behind the tattoo. From there, he moves to his drawing board and, in the spirit of a great novelist, begins outlining the tattoo. “Every book has an outline, and every tattoo has an outline, and you have to have that outline when you’re doing tattoos because there are so many working parts of a tattoo,” Aron said. “They all have a common denominator, and that’s the story you’re trying to tell. Once I’ve done the outline, I sit down at the drawing board and it all flows out of me.” All writers need a good story to produce something worthwhile, and Aron has found the same in drawing tattoos. In fact, developing a good story is so ingrained in his artistic process, it’s a bit he mentions to all his

customers, but especially those requesting sleeves. “When I do a sleeve, I tell people to not put like 14-19 different images on there that might be peanut butter and jelly here, and Chevrolet there,” he said laughing. “Do one theme and make it work. Tell a story. That way when somebody on the street notices it and runs up and asks you about, you can tell them that’s your story and that’s what tattoos are about for me. The stories.” The most surprising part of Aron’s process, though, would have to be his choice of music. While it’s easy for some to categorize those with tattoos or those that do the drawing as heavy-metal rockers or rappers, Aron is proof that isn’t always the case. “When I tattoo, 99 percent of the time it’s K-Love and Spirit F.M. and stuff like that. Every once in a while we might play some old, old country music, but it’s rare,” Aron said, laughing. “That’s just me. It really helps with the process. It relaxes my customers. There’s something about the words and music that has that effect.” Lately, he’s finding the music sticking with the customers as well. “I’ve had several times here recently where I’ll have the client sitting there and they’re not talking on their phone, or trying to take a video, or a picture, a song will come on the radio and they’ll be listening to the words and those words will speak to the tattoo or speak to the moment that inspired their tattoo,” Aron said. “It’s like, ‘Pow,’ that’s why they’re doing this tattoo. That’s what this tattoo means. Here recently, I’ve had several of those times.” However, that doesn’t mean Aron doesn’t mix it up a bit Continued to Page 14 www.showcasemagazine.com

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from time to time, especially when he’s alone planning or sketching a tattoo or when he’s working on one of his incredible pencil drawings or paintings.

Maltase’s, Rembrandt. Rembrandt was top notch in my mind. My fine art style in high school was Pointillism, so all my paintings in high school were of that style.”

“Sometimes, if I come over to the store at night, I might play some loud jazz music or 80s’ rock and that’s when I can really get into my painting,” Aron said. “I listen to Mozart, Def Leppard, all sorts of stuff. When I do my paintings or drawings, it’s usually a mixed bag of Mozart or I might put on some loud jazz or some old, old country music.”

When Aron got into the tattoo business 20-plus years later, he sought tattoo artists who found the same inspirations in classical, fine art, and had a similar education to him as well. Artists who dabbled in blackand-grey coloring much like Aron’s pencil drawings in high school.

Aron has a variety of influences and inspirations as well. His artistic journey began when he was five-years-old, beginning with some simple pencil drawings. By the time he became a teenager, he was helping draw a comic strip for his hometown newspaper and by the time he was 14; he had landed his first commercial client. Encouraged by the success, Aron attended art school, eventually earning his bachelor’s degree in fine arts, while studying the works of the Maltese painters, Rembrandt, and the painting philosophy known as Pointillism — the technique of painting in which small, distinct dots of color are applied to patterns to form an image. “There’s so many classical artists I studied in high school and college, and I liked their styles,” Aron said. “The

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Soon, black-and-grey ink tattoo artists such as Jack Rudy, Paul Booth, Lyle Tuttle and Guy Atticus. “I really admire those guys because their styles matched my pencil style and my drawings and artwork from high school, and that’s what I transferred into my tattooing,” Aron said. Even though he has influences, Aron ended the interview by making one thing clear: “The funny thing is, my tattoo style and my fine art style don’t really match any of my influences,” Aron said. “I have to go out and do me. I can’t follow other people’s styles. I can never really re-create what somebody else does or follow the Joneses’.”

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FEATURE THE BIGGEST SMILE

The Biggest Smile Luis Aguilar’s Journey BY DAVIN WILSON PHOTO COURTESY OF MELISSA SCHNELL

ost parents will go their entire lives without receiving the devastating news their child has been diagnosed with a life-altering illness.

Danville native Melissa Schnell isn’t in that category. Not by a long shot. The day her son Luis was born, Schnell received the news he had been diagnosed with a heart murmur. Local doctors weren’t sure of the severity of Luis’s condition, but they were concerned enough that they sent him to Roanoke for further testing. It didn’t take long for the pediatric cardiologists at Roanoke to diagnose Luis with Tetralogy of Fallot, a rare condition caused by a combination of four heart defects present at birth that affects fewer than 20,000 people a year. “Ooh, how did we feel after learning how sick he was, that was hard,” Schnell. “We felt scared, angry, and very confused. As for me, I felt I was the blame for the longest time. I always felt it was my fault he was sick.”

Doctors inserted feeding tubes and ran tests to discover the problem, eventually diagnosing and treating Luis for severe acid reflux and silent aspiration. However, they quickly found the treatments to be ineffective and sent him for further testing. “After a very long year of no true diagnoses and lots of different hospitals and doctor visits, we learned that his stomach is paralyzed, meaning that it takes weeks to empty, and they put him on medication for that,” Schnell recalled. According to Schell, despite the diagnosis, Luis is still undergoing tests and treatments from doctors to correct the problem, well over a year later. “In the near future we will go to Philadelphia for more tests to see what we can do next for him as the local hospitals (Duke, Roanoke, UVa., VCU) have all run out of options,” Schell said. Schnell has found the diagnosis has turned her life upside down as she had to adjust to her newfound responsibilities with her son.

While the original diagnosis would’ve been enough for any parent, more bad news would soon bombard Schnell.

However, she looked into the faces of all the things she’d never done before and stepped up for her son.

It didn’t take long for the doctors and Schnell to notice Luis was also having trouble eating and was suffering from silent aspiration, a condition that caused him to breathe foreign objects into his airway because of problems swallowing or controlling his tongue.

“Adjusting to his condition and his needs was hard at first, but we knew we needed to do everything we could do to help him,” Schnell said. “I had to learn so many new things over the past year that I never thought I’d be doing. Daily medication, his feeding tube, oxygen.” Continued to Page 22

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However, none of that has compared to the helplessness she’s felt watching Luis battle with his illnesses. “The hardest parts were watching him go through so many painful things and not being able to do anything to help him because we knew he needed this to save his life,” Schell said. Schnell’s maternal instincts have kicked into overdrive since his diagnosis, leaving her feeling guilty about time lost with her daughters Natalia and Lucia, five-andseven-years-old, respectively. “Being separate from my other children while he was staying inpatient for three months straight,” Schnell said. “Keeping my family away from the world because we can’t risk my son getting sick.” Fortunately, Schnell had a nurse right by her side the whole time, who in her words “became like family,” but they recently had to let her go after she was diagnosed with the coronavirus. The book of Proverbs contains one of the most powerful statements on motherhood and one that Schnell has been able to relate to over the past year. Proverbs 31:25 reads, “she is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.” While Schnell may not be able to laugh at the situation just yet, she has used her strength and dignity to recognize that as unfortunate as the situation might be, it’s also improved the bond between her and her son. “We have been there for him every step of the way, never leaving his side,” Schnell said. “From sleeping in an uncomfortable hospital chair next to his bed, to holding him through every vital check and blood draw. We are his safe place. He looks for us to be there by his side.” It’s the wiser person who knows to look for the positive in the bad things life offers. All it takes for Schnell to change her outlook when her chips are down is taking one look at Luis, no matter if he’s having blood drawn, being stuck with needles, or enjoying being a child. “Every day my son fights for his health, yet he still has

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the biggest smile,” Schnell said. “No matter what he goes through in life, he always comes out smiling. So watching him go through so much makes me appreciate what I have in this life.” While Schnell has spent a significant amount of time wondering whether or not Luis’ illness was her fault, she’s coming to realize it’s not and that it’s better to stop questioning why he got sick. It’s a piece of advice she wants to send out to other mothers or parents going through her struggle. “The advice I would give to mothers going through this is foremost remember this is not your fault and you’re doing the best you can,” Schnell said. “Always remember to take time for yourself. Every day we manage situations that a “regular parent” thinks are impossible, but we have to encourage our children.” She also wants parents to remember they are their child’s everything, and it’s that love that will push them through. “You may not think so, but you are your children’s hero,” Schnell said. “We don’t jump for buildings or run faster than a speeding bullet, but we do things we’ve never imagined possible.” Last, she wants parents to always cherish and value the time they get spend with their children. “Even with this crazy life of daily therapy, doctors’ appointments, medications, don’t forget to enjoy your kids,” Schnell said. “Make memories outside of the hospitals and doctor’s office. Enjoy every little thing with your kid.” I lied, there’s one more piece of wisdom she’d like to pass on to someone living in her shoes. “Most important, forgive yourself,” Schnell said. “Yes, we will mess up, sometimes despite our best intentions, but no amount of beating yourself up will make you feel better nor will help you make better choices. Remember, we are all human and the toughest decisions have no right answers.”

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Stephanie: A Life Like Yours

eet Stephanie. Stephanie has been participating in programs at The Arc for many years. Stephanie has a job and until recently lived with her mother. Stephanie voiced her desire to move into her own apartment and staff immediately jumped in to help her find a place of her own. The Arc of Southside provides many services to people with developmental disabilities to assist them in living the lives they choose. One of those services that we recently began providing is Community Guide Housing. Community Housing Guides provide individuals with developmental disabilities assistance with accessing available housing resources, filling out rental applications, signing leases, budgeting, and making their new home a safe place to live. This was the perfect opportunity to utilize this service to assist Stephanie in securing housing. Misty Gregory is a Community Housing Guide with The Arc of Southside and she was going to help Stephanie find the perfect home. Stephanie was a very easily persuaded individual, and hadn’t yet learned that her voice matters. She was scared, nervous, anxious and excited about moving into independent housing. With so many emotions, it was easy for her to lose focus on the process. After a few Google searches, she seemed set on a specific location. Misty and Stephanie contacted the landlord together, left a message, and waited. And waited. After a few days with no response, Misty explained there may not even be any available units there, and that they may need to call other places. Stephanie wasn’t happy to hear that, but that was the reality, and Misty made sure she understood. Every day, for four days, Stephanie asked if the landlord had returned the call.

for occupancy the following week. Stephanie and Misty met the landlord at the apartment two days later and Stephanie made her decision right then and there. What came next was the hard part. Stephanie had never lived on her own before. She’d never possessed a door key, cooked on the stove, or made a grocery list. She didn’t know when to call 911, call me, or call the landlord. We had a lot of work to do! Misty didn’t leave Stephanie for nine days. That’s not the typical scenario, but it was necessary in this case. Misty was determined to groom Stephanie to be the independent woman that we all knew she could be. Throughout the day, Misty would seemingly be too busy to attend to her, which meant Stephanie had to carry out certain things on her own, like going into the cabinet or refrigerator and making herself some lunch, or taking her medicine on time. They did lots of role playing so Stephanie could learn to handle kitchen fires, flooded toilets, broken mini-blinds and misplaced door keys. They cooked, they cleaned, they watched TV, they shopped, and they ate. They were just two people living life. And Stephanie was living her own life for the first time.

Meanwhile, Misty piqued her interest in other locations. Using Google maps Stephanie could see properties in close proximity to her first choice. It was explained to her that rent was cheaper in some of these other areas and that there were businesses nearby that she might like. There were options out there if her first choice was no longer an option.

Stephanie has been living in her apartment for seven months now. She receives residential services four to five hours per evening. She knows how to call 911 and to keep her door locked. She also knows she can go to bed whenever she darn well pleases. Stephanie adopted a cat in June and named her Mandy. She has a weekly budget in place that she was a part of planning and she’s saved enough money to afford a beach trip with her friends. Stephanie assists her staff with cooking meals and lets them know when it’s time to take the trash out. While Stephanie continues to grow living on her own, I’m sure if you asked her, she’d say she’s living her best life.

Finally, the landlord returned their call. She had been on vacation and was returning work-related calls. Unfortunately, at the time, the apartment Stephanie chose didn’t accept housing vouchers (now, with the new Virginia Fair Housing Law protections, landlords can no longer refuse to take vouchers). Misty pleaded Stephanie’s case to the landlord and explained that Stephanie had a housing voucher, Representative Payee, and a staff person that oversees her safety and well-being. Just as Misty was about to beg for her consideration, the landlord told them about a unit that would be ready

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CONFESSIONS OF A 30 SOMETHING

Confessions of a 30 Something

Part-time Vegan BY LEE VOGLER

Plant-based diet. It’s a phrase I never recall hearing growing up, but now seems to be everywhere. I’m assuming it was poll tested by some word gurus at one point and seemed to resonate with people better than the word “vegan” or “vegetarian”. Whatever the case may be, the stigma around being vegan, or at least making vegan meals a steady part of your diet, seems to be dissipating. For years, various celebrities and musicians have publicly talked about not eating meat, or living a “vegan lifestyle,” usually centered on their opposition to killing animals for food. To the average person, this type of talk was usually chalked up to Hollywood elites living in a separate world from most folks. In recent years, however, that narrative has changed. Today, it’s not just celebrities and animal rights activists touting the benefits of “going vegan.” We can now find a growing number of pro athletes extolling the virtues of a plant-based diet and eating foods filled with plant-based protein. Why do I say all of this? Well, regular readers of this column may recall my various attempts over the years to stay healthy and active as I get older. When I was 21, I could run a

marathon with a diet of nothing but beer and bacon. Those days are long gone. So now I’m trying to integrate a plant-based diet into my routine. Don’t get me wrong, I haven’t gone “full vegan” and likely never will. But I have made changes. For example, I’ve been doing “meatless Mondays” for several months now. I usually cook plant-based protein spaghetti noodles with pasta sauce mixed with plant-based protein that resembles ground beef. I actually like the taste of it better than my previous spaghetti repertoire. I’ll also mix a few vegan hot dogs, or vegan bacon meals into my week. If I go to Burger King, I get the Impossible Whopper (made from plants), which I think tastes very close to a regular Whopper. Probably 40% of my weekly diet is now plant-based. Despite a very chaotic year we’ve all been living through, I’ve managed to (knock on wood) stay relatively healthy. I’d like to think the increase in plant-based protein to my diet is a part of it. Now I just need to work on what I’m eating/ drinking with the other 60% of my diet, but I’ll save that column for another day.

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FEATURE BIG BEAR’S WIFE

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Big Bear’s Wife Homemade Broccoli and Cheese Soup WRITTEN BY ANGIE BARRETT OF BIGBEARSWIFE.COM PHOTO BY ANGIE BARRETT

This Homemade Broccoli and Cheese Soup that is packed with broccoli, carrots, garlic and cheese is one of the best broccoli cheese soups I’ve made at home. It is so easy and so good!

PREP TIME: 15m; COOK TIME: 30m TOTAL TIME: 45m INGREDIENTS • 1/2 cup butter • 1 tablespoon minced garlic • 1/2 cup flour • 1 tablespoon garlic powder • 1 teaspoon paprika • 1/2 teaspoon pepper • 1 teaspoon ground yellow mustard • 2 cups chicken broth • 2 cups whole milk • 4 cups chopped broccoli, steamed • 2 cups grated carrots • 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese INSTRUCTIONS 1. In a large pot, add butter and melt on medium heat. 2. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 3 minutes. 3. Whisk in flour and stir while cooking for about 3-4 minutes until flour is incorporated into the butter and slightly light brown. 4. Add in garlic power, paprika, pepper and ground mustard. Whisk together. 5. Whisk in chicken broth and milk. 6. Whisk well and bring to a boil. 7. Reduce to a simmer. 8. Add in steamed broccoli and carrots. 9. Cover and simmer on low for 15 minutes. 10. Uncover, add cheese and stir until cheese is melted..

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PAWS FOR A CAUSE

Paws for a Cause February houses the holiday that candy and greeting card companies must surely love. On the other hand, single people may find Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day difficult. It all depends on perspective, I suppose.

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There is another aspect of February that surely should not result in mixed feelings. February has been named Spay and Neuter Awareness Month. Spaying and neutering is the one subject that most animal welfare organizations agree on.

If the cat is feral, there must be an owner who is prepared to provide food, water, veterinary treatment, and shelter for the cat for its lifetime. The cat may not be released on to any public property, but must live on the property of the person trapping and releasing the cat. The certificate must be obtained at least the day before the animal is taken to the veterinary clinic for the surgery. The certificate cannot be combined with any other DAHS program, including DAHS grant money paid to veterinary clinics.

We are so pleased to let you know that through the courtesy of the E. Stuart James Grant Charitable Trust; we are continuing our rebate program for residents of Danville and Pittsylvania. For Danville residents, the amount is up to $75 for each surgery and for County residents; the amount is up to $50 for each surgery. If the surgery itself costs less than $75 or $50, then the cost of the surgery will be paid.

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The certificates can be used for any dog or cat that belongs to a resident of the City or County and must reside with the owner in those localities. Up to four certificates a year may be obtained.

The certificate may not be used for any animal adopted from another shelter or rescue group or for an animal that is going to be released to another shelter or rescue group.

The certificate must be used and redeemed no more than four months after the date on the certificate.

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EXPLORE GUYS WEEKEND IN MARTINSVILLE - HENRY COUNTY

When Life Give You Lemons in Martinsville—Henry County

BY JOE PHILPOTT, MILES IN MARTINSVILLE PHOTOS PROVIDED BY MARTINSVILLE-HENRY COUNTY TOURISM

2020 was a year of adaptation and change for institutions across the planet. The running community was not immune.

cancellation of most spring races. Most big-name races such as The Boston Marathon, delayed or cancelled their events. Small, local events quickly followed suit.

As the year began, Miles in Martinsville officials were excited. The running arm of the Martinsville-Henry County Family YMCA had a full slate of seven races planned at distances ranging from one mile to 13.1 miles. 2020 was to mark the 10th anniversary of the Martinsville capstone event, The Martinsville Half Marathon & 5K. A symposium on Running Science was scheduled. A pasta dinner for the runners was planned. Bart Yasso, former Chief Running Officer for Runner’s World Magazine, was coming to speak and to run. Runners were motivated. Vendors were preparing to man booths at a race day expo. Two hundred folks had registered to walk the 5K in memory and honor of Lily Belle Patterson, a 10-year-old girl who loved to run but had passed away six months earlier. Organizers were looking forward to a great weekend.

Just weeks before the race, Martinsville race officials had to face the tough decision on what to do about their upcoming half marathon. Medical, governmental, and local standards simply would not allow moving forward with a race involving several hundred runners, spectators, and volunteers. With heavy hearts, a decision was made to cancel the in-person race.

Then, in response to the Coronavirus pandemic, the running world fell in line with the postponement or

Serendipity happened. Runners from across the nation, and literally from across the world, learned of the event. New Zealander, Roger Robinson, senior columnist for Runner’s World Magazine and author of When Running Made History, signed up. His wife, Kathrine Switzer, speaker, author and activist, who in 1967, became the first female to register for, and run, the Boston Marathon, joined him. Their New York friends were challenged to race them as part of the VIRTUAL Martinsville event. Runners from multiple states and across Virginia signed on. Suddenly, the race became exciting again.

Alternatively, they created a wholly virtual event. Thus, allowing runners to still run, but on the course and date of their choosing. Organizers promoted the event as the newly branded VIRTUAL 10th Martinsville Half Marathon & 5K. Local runners embraced the concept. Some, simply because they had trained and wanted to run, and some because they had run previous events. Many, because there were no other races on the horizon.

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with electronic timing, became the norm. No post-race snacks were served. Drinks were placed on tables for pickup. Everyone wore masks and socially distanced when not running. Racers were warned to give a wide berth with no touching, spitting, or coughing when passing. Miles in Martinsville learned, and protocols improved with each ensuing event. Runners had to adapt to a new style of racing. Events became smaller. Post-race hugs and handshakes are missed, but the running action continues on. With the experience gained in 2020, Miles in Martinsville is excited, and prepared for the 2021 racing season, which includes: • Friedrichs Family Eye Center Two on the Trail– February 20 • Martinsville Half Marathon & 5K–April 3 • SOVAH Super Run 5k-8k–May 8 • Up Town Martinsville Mile–August 14 • Harvest Moon Run 5k–10k–September 17 • Turkey Day 5K–November 25

• Light Up the Night 5K–December 11 There is a proverb, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” However, a new version of that proverb might be, “When life gives you lemons, go for a run!” Miles in Martinsville invites you to go for a run with them. To learn more about their upcoming events - visit WWW. MILESINMARTINSVILLE.COM.

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FEATURE THESE ARE A FEW OF MOM’S FAVORITE THINGS...

These are a Few of

Mom’s Favorite Things... BY BRANDIE KENDRICK PHOTO BY BRANDIE KENDRICK

s a busy working mother, there are very few things that I deem my favorite. Because life is so busy, I often find it hard to soak in the moment and things that are a working mother’s simple pleasures in life. So I have compiled a shortlist of some of my favorite things that make my tired mama heart happy. Coffee. First things first, we must raise our mugs of day-old cold coffee to salute those rare moments when we get to sit and enjoy a warm cup of coffee in the quiet. It’s rare for me, but it happened the other day. I got to sit and enjoy a warm cup of coffee while my children played quietly in the playroom. I was busy checking my email and looking up all my amazon orders... when I realized my coffee was still warm and my children were not fighting. So I did would any busy mother should do, I turned off my phone, close my eyes, and soaked up the hazelnut amazing-ness that was my warm cup of coffee. Of course, the moment my eyes closed to be still in the quiet; my children argued and the sound of squeals and girl drama filled the room. I still took that moment to soak in one of my most favorite things as a mother... warm coffee. A sturdy handbag. I’ve spent years searching for a stylish yet functional mom-bag. Not everywhere I go includes my children, however, I feel as if all my mom-supplies must be included in my bag at all times. You never know when a good wet wipe will be needed. Don’t forget bandaids (those things can come in clutch). So when I find a bag that is not only cute but functional, I feel like I must show it off to all my mom friends. The more pockets, the higher it ranks in my mom-brain. Bonus points if it’s affordable. So every mother needs a good bag. From sippy cups to small socks, a good durable mom bag is essential.

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Headphones are a good buy. Wireless headphones have saved me many times during important phone conversations. Having hands free options to talk on the phone while stirring pasta and scheduling my kids’ next dentist appointment is the epitome of multitasking. Not going to lie either. Sometimes it is nice to turn on a little soft music to drown out the chaos of my children’s loud playing. Sensory overload is a real thing, and headphones help. So if you are a mother and do not own a set of wireless headphones that can make calls or listen to Bluetooth music, you must go get a pair immediately. You deserve them! An early bedtime. The precious moment when the sun goes down a little earlier and you can sneak bedtime up just a little. Ask anyone that knows me well and they will tell you that sleep is my love language. I could drink three cups of coffee and still take a three-hour nap with no issues. So getting to bed early is the only way I can get any extra sleep. Let’s face it, my children will always wake up at the crack of dawn, regardless of what time they go to bed. So, sometimes when I can we choose to get to sleep a little early so I enjoy a few more minutes of extra reading or binge my favorite Netflix show. A reliable therapist. I know, many of you are thinking, “why is a therapist one of your favorite things?” Well, that would be because mothering is hard. I need someone to talk to, other than my spouse. I need to talk through and play out my emotions with a professional, unbiased person who understands. I’ve said it a thousand times, every new mother should leave the hospital with appointments set up with a therapist, a lactation consultant, and a pelvic floor specialist. I have an anxiety disorder and while my children are the reason I breathe, I still need someone to help me sort through my problems and fears. A reliable therapist that can meet you on your level, it very hard to find. Believe me when I say that it has taken years for me to find the right fit, but I will always be committed to seeing a therapist. I know this is not a social media-worthy article advertising expensive mom items, however, my goal is to never sell you an item. Instead, I was to share with you a mindset. As parents, we often forget to take in those small moments that bring us joy. It could be a warm cup of coffee or the ten minutes alone in the car before you head into work. Either way, let’s lean into 2021 and soak up those favorite “things” that make your mama heart happy. Brandie Kendrick has a graduate degree in child development and holds a certification in human development studies. For more of her writing visit pickledproverbs.com.

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