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As the weather begins to get warmer we all begin to venture outside to tackle all those much needed outdoor projects. It is not uncommon during these times for the local health care facility to see an increase in the number of heart attack victims related to physical exertion from these outdoor activities in people with increased risk for heart disease. A heart attack is the result of a decrease in the amount of oxygen and blood that reaches the heart muscle. This can be due to a blockage in one or more of the vessels that carry blood and oxygen to the heart. If the blockage is not treated quickly, the heart muscle can begin to die. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, approximately 1.1 million people in the U.S. will suffer from a heart attack each year. Of those, over half will die, many of them within the first hour of symptom onset. Many people ignore the initial signs because they may not be aware that what they are experiencing is in fact a heart attack. However, recognizing the signs and symptoms of a heart attack and seeking immediate medical attention can lessen the damage done to the heart—and potentially save your life. That’s why it’s important to know the warning signs. These include: • Chest pain or discomfort. This can be described as a heaviness, tightness or squeezing sensation in the chest. Some people may even experience abdominal pain. The discomfort will last longer than a few minutes and may come and go. • Discomfort in the upper body, such as back, neck or jaw pain that can radiate into the arms. This pain can be associated with nausea, vomiting, and lightheadedness and the person can feel cold and sweaty at the same time. • Shortness of breath, with or without chest discomfort. Although the most common symptom of a heart attack in women is chest pain or discomfort, they are more likely than men to experience other symptoms, particularly shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting and back or jaw pain. If you or someone you know experiences any of these symptoms, do not hesitate to seek medical attention immediately. Don’t wait; call 9-1-1! The American Heart Association recommends that people learn the warning signs of a heart attack so that they can act fast as minutes really do matter! Calling 911 is almost always the quickest way to get lifesaving treatment. In fact, many emergency medical personnel are trained to identify the
symptoms and stabilize the victim before arriving in the Emergency Department. The American Heart Association further recommends that all hospitals have a strategy in place to quickly restore blood flow to the heart. In June 2009, Danville Regional Heart Center, in collaboration with Duke Medicine and our surrounding EMS agencies, implemented a process to improve the identification of life-threatening heart blockages and the process for ensuring quicker treatment. As part of this improvement initiative, Danville Regional Heart Center purchased computer software that allows the EMS agencies to send heart tracings directly to the hospital for review and diagnosis before patients with heart attack symptoms arrive. Rapid identification enables heart attack victims, upon arrival, to be taken directly to our cardiac treatment area, where physicians and specially trained staff deliver treatments that open blocked vessels to restore circulation to the heart muscle. Danville Regional Heart Center provides treatment options for heart attack patients that present to the hospital including ensuring clot dissolving medication delivery within 30 minutes or catheterization lab procedure within 90 minutes of arrival which are in accordance with the latest national guidelines. Danville Regional Heart Center is committed to quality by participating in national data registries for all of our heart attack patients so we can continue to improve our processes and maintain positive patient outcomes. With these new processes in place, Danville Regional Heart Center is providing high-quality heart care to our community. If you have any questions about the Danville Regional Heart Center or our process for the rapid identification and treatment for heart attacks, please contact Tracey Blevins, RN BSN MBA HCM, Cardiovascular Administrative Director, at 434-799-2155 or at tracey.blevins@lpnt.net. And most importantly, don’t forget: “Don’t wait...activate 9-1-1” when experiencing heart attack symptoms. References: To learn more about heart disease and heart attack signs and symptoms, you may visit the links below. www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/ HeartAttack/HeartAttack_WhatIs.html www.heart.org/HEARTORG (American Heart Association)
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SPECIA L F E A T U R E S
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WINE LOVERS REJOICE
Danville Wine Festival
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A Look at What Danville Could Be By Vincent Craft, Lee Vogler,
By Misty Brooks
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VISIONS
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Ben David’s Jewelers By Lucy Ella
& Andrew Scott Brooks
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WHAT’S NEW IN APRIL
HE SAID SHE SAID
A Special Angel...Joe Hill By Larry Oldham & Dena Hill
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THE MONEY CLUB
Effective Networking By Todd Boaze
Monica L. Karavanic,
LONGEVITY
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MYSTIFIED
Dream a Little Dream of Me By Misty Brooks
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A BETTER YOU
Avoid This: Unhealthy Foods & Products By Dave Gluhareff
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FROM THE EDITOR FUN AND GAMES
Crossword, Word Seach & Sudoku
PAWS FOR A CAUSE By Paulette Dean
AREA EVENTS GUIDE
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FRO M T H E E D I TO R
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Robin Williams said, “Spring is nature’s way of saying, ‘Let’s party!’ ” Take a look around you. Hopefully you’re reading this issue while sitting outside enjoying the blooming trees and flowers. The warm April afternoon air is complimented with a cool breeze. That’s spring and Robin Williams is right, it’s a time to party. If it’s raining while you’re reading this- well, nature doesn’t always cooperate. But, there’s always tomorrow. In a sense, that’s a metaphor for spring. After being cooped up all winter, we are ready to take in the freshness of spring. The warm weather gives us an itching for spring cleaning. Just the other day I was looking at the lawn and thinking, With some mulching, a little grass seed, and a few shrubs, this lawn could be beautiful. Now, imagining the change and implementing it are two different things. Fortunately, spring also gives us a shot energy making our visions possible. Speaking of change and visions, you will find a new series in this issue entitled “Visions: A Look At What Danville Could Be.” The basic concept is the same as my idea for my lawn, but it’s much grander. Four local residents give their take on the Dan River and the exciting changes that could be brought in the future.
Another aspect of spring is festivals. We take a look at the Danville Wine Festival. This year marks its 10th anniversary. The Danville Wine Festival, at the Community Market, gives wine lovers a place to come together, share some vino, learn about their favorite wines, dance, and party. We welcome spring with open arms, not just for the warm weather, the visions, and the partying. Spring brings with it a fever to enjoy everything you couldn’t during the frigid winter months. I’ll leave you with a quote from Mark Twain, “It’s spring fever. That is what the name of it is. And when you got it, you want – oh , you don’t quite know what it is you do want, but it just fairly makes your heart ache, you want it so!” Enjoy the issue.
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A Special Angel: Joe Hill
he said...she said...
Larry and I were deeply touched by the extraordinary life of Joe Hill. Instead of our regular “He Said She Said” column, we wanted to share a tribute to our friend. If you knew Joe, you
know why we are doing this. If you didn’t know Joe, we wanted to share our feelings and our deep sense of loss with you. For nearly fourteen years Danville and Pittsylvania County was blessed to be in the presence of a special young man, Joseph Bradie Hill, known as Joe. He imparted a cheerful disposition with his perception of how life should be lived. Joe had a contagious laugh and sense of humor that he shared with everyone he met. In fact, people were drawn to Joe because of his laughter and sense of humor. Joe was like a magnet that could eliminate the doldrums by drawing his friends into his world of kindness, sincerity, and caring attitude. The depth of gratitude shown by this remarkable teenager to all the people in his life is immeasurable. How many thirteen-year-old children would apologize to their parents because they had become sick? I don’t know many adults who have the capacity to exhibit that much compassion to others while suffering from their own physical affliction, but Joe did.
by Larry Oldham & Dena Hill Be sure to read She Said He Said in Evince.
Joe enjoyed life by playing sports, telling stories, and making everyone around him feel special. The truth is he was the special one. Joe was a shining light for others to follow. He lit up a room when he walked through the door and I always loved his infectious smile.
Joe Hill Joe’s friends are a testament to his loving personality with their wonderfully written tributes to a peer who led by example and brought beauty into their lives with his attitude. He was always helpful and always put others before himself. Joe leaves all of us with memories of a Special Angel whom God gave the world for thirteen short years. Joe, we thank you for these memories, for the laughter and the joy you brought to each and every one of us through your kindred spirit. I’m sure you’re sitting at the Master’s feet today telling Him your stories and antics here on Earth and making Him laugh as you made all of us laugh. Thank you, Joe, for touching our hearts in such a unique way. You leave us yearning for more of your friendship, more of your dedication to bringing joy into other people’s lives. We are better human beings because of the influence of one Special Angel named Joe Hill.
Dena Hill and Larry Oldham
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Get Business Sales Sent Your Way
Effective Networking
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While satisfied customers may be your best sales force, that does not mean they are the only sales force. There are lots of other people out there who can send business your way if you make the effort to network with them and make it worth their while. The concept of networking and word-of-mouth marketing is a very hot topic in business today for one simple reason: So many people are starting small businesses that need to find other businesses they can work with for mutual benefit. That is why you will find no shortage of business professional or service organizations through which you can meet other people. The key is to pick them wisely. Choose only one or a few organizations that will be good for business networking and ignore the rest. Otherwise, you will be spending your entire time meeting, socializing, and not working. Marketing without producing is another surefire formula for bankruptcy. How do you decide whether to join an organization or go to its social functions? Let’s ask another question, “Am I likely to meet people there who will buy from me or refer customers to me?” If the answer is no, do not go unless you have some other reason for going. The world is full of professional joiners who never met an organization they did not like. They go to all the meetings. They hold offices and serve on committees and boards, and since they do all that free work, the organizations love them. Nothing wrong with that. It is just that when you run a solo business you cannot delegate your work to others while you go out and play social butterfly. Your networking time needs to be marketing time. This means putting yourself in front of customers or people who will send customers your way. With that in mind, here are six guidelines for networking with others mutual gain.
by Todd Boaze
Money management tips, small business strategies and a variety of other financial concepts. Facts and information contained is not intended to provide specific legal, financial or tax advice, or any other advice for any individual or company and should not be relied upon in that regard.
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1. Look for businesses that complement yours. For example, put a tax accountant, financial planner, estate planning attorney, stockbroker, and insurance agent together and you have five people who can refer customers to each other endlessly. Similarly, a wedding photographer would find it profitable to network with caterers, jewelers, bridal consultants, florists, churches, and reception halls. When a customer buys from you, what other products and services is he/she likely to want or need? These businesses are the type that would be excellent for networking.
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2. Competitors can also be an excellent networking opportunity. Just because you go head-to-head with other businesses does not mean that you cannot work together sometimes for mutual gain. Have you ever noticed how one airline will book you on another carrier if it does not have a flight to the destination or at the time you want? Airlines have an agreement whereby they book business for each other in return for compensation. You may find it useful to work out such an agreement with some of your competitors. On the other hand, you may have an
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3. Before going to a networking function, prepare in advance. Bring plenty of business cards. If you want to be remembered, have your picture printed on your business cards and do something with your name tags that will attract attention. Also, before going compose and memorize a brief memorable statement and unique sales proposition when writing the description. For example, if I were going to a networking function my description would be, “I like to work smarter through my writing. My latest work is focused on teaching people how to become financially independent and a smart money saver. I know first hand that it can be done and I want others to profit from what I have learned.” 4. Once you get to the meeting, make good use of your time. Arrive early and leave late. That way you will meet more people. Do not stand around and wait for others to come to you. Act like a gracious host. Go up and introduce yourself to others. Find out what they sell and what type of people they want to connect with. If that is not you, do you know others who might be of some help to them? If so, pass their names along. Encourage others to tell you about their businesses and you will be remembered as a brilliant conversationalist. If you know someone who might be a potential customer for them, pass the information along. After you learn about their work, be sure to deliver the short message about your business to everyone you meet. Exchange business cards and write anything you need to remember about them on the back of their cards. Do not be abrupt, but try not to spend more than 10 minutes with any person. Remember, you are there to market your business and to help others. The more people you meet the more chances of forming a few good profitable relationships becomes a reality.
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5. Be sure to ask for leads and referrals. That is why you are there. After describing your business to someone ask, “who do you know - who?” Moreover, describe your typical customer. It might be that person or you remind him/her of someone who could be your next big customer. As you get leads, write them down and follow-up fast as possible. 6. If you want to get referrals, you need to give referrals. Reciprocity is the basis for all good relationships and it is especially true in business. When someone sends a customer to you, acknowledge it with at least a thank you note. A small gift is even better and sending him/her a customer is better yet. Keep in touch with those you network with. If you see an item of interest tell them about it. When you refer a customer to a business, make sure it is a quality business. If the customer gets poor treatment, it is going to reflect poorly on you.
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Never forget that as a business owner you will be in a constant race against an ever-improving marketplace and no matter where you are in the hunt, making improvements is a daily necessity.
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Wine Lovers
REJOICE
by Misty Brooks
“This Wine Festival is more than a collection of good times, good friends, and good wine - it’s a fundraiser made possible by the Knights of Columbus... that aides hundred of families in need throughout our community.”
Photos by Michelle Dalton Photography & Danville Register and Bee
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Barry Browning and Corky Medaglia of the Knights of Columbus enjoying Medaglias’ Tomahawk Mill wine
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Wine Festival
There are two types of people in the world. Those who love wine. And those who don’t drink it. But if listening to live music, mingling with friends, and shopping the vendors’ aisles for unique goodies is your thing- then the Danville Wine Festival is for you! Mark you calendars and don’t miss the 10th anniversary of the Danville Wine Festival. There are some wonderful things happening in our area because of this event. The Wine Festival is held inside the Danville Community Market, which has all the amenities necessary for a comfortable, relaxing time. But what’s better than the atmosphere recreated inside the old, restored tobacco warehouse in Downtown Danville, is the benevolence the event is able to offer because of those in attendance. This Wine Festival is more than a collection of good times, good friends, and good wine- it’s a fundraiser made possible by the Knights of Columbus, a Catholic men’s organization whose guiding principle is charity. “This event is by far our biggest fund-raiser,” states Barry Browning, co-chairman and Knights of Columbus member. Also chairing the event each year is Corky Medaglia who says, “The community really enjoys and looks forward to this event year after year”. A lot of people aren’t aware that this event aides hundred of families in need throughout our community. Through such events, the Knights of Columbus is able to provide these families with things like food baskets and clothing. Also it organizes and funds various activities for the youth, makes monetary donations to the Salvation Army, and aids in other local agencies such as God’s Store House. Barry and Corky joined forces for the Danville Wine Festival through the Knights of Columbus ten years ago. With Corky being the owner and operator of Tomahawk Mill Winery, coupling what he knows with what he believes has proven a winning combination. Corky says the Danville Wine Festival is the nicest, in his opinion, of all the wine festivals at which he’s been a vendor. He grinned stating, “You don’t have to worry about it being too hot, or raining. Indoor plumbing is a plus too, since most are held outdoors.” During an interview about the festival Corky gave me a little lesson in wine. As we shared a bottle of his Vidal Blanc he explained, or tried to, the importance of each component of a wine. Clarity, acidity, alcohol, and body; which all sounded very complicated. He spoke of the process like it was as simple as snapping your fingers. Luckily there wasn’t a quiz afterward. Corky attributes his wine passion to an Italian gene, although he didn’t fulfill his desire until he was fifty-years old. When he realized his wine-making enthusiasm was getting the best of him, he searched for a place to create wine. In 1989, he came across the already-established Tomahawk Mill Winery, “And the price was right,” he said. While some of the property needed some work, he jumped right in and made it his own. Today, Tomahawk Mill Winery produces and sells fourteen different wines. “People have such a variable taste, and you want to produce something for everyone.” The confidence in Corky’s voice conveyed his success in accomplishing just that.
The 10th Annual Danville Wine Festival APRIL 30, 2011 11 AM - 7 PM
at the Danville Community Market is proud to
present to you these Virginia Wineries: Peaks of Otter Bedford
Rockbridge Vineyards Raphine
Chateau Morrisette Floyd
Tomahawk Mill Winery Chatham
Cooper Vineyards Louisa
Bright Meadows Winery Nathalie
Gabriele Rausse Winery Charlottesville
Hartwood Winery Fredericksburg
Hickory Hill Vineyard and Winery Moneta
Spring Creek Wine Cellar Pamplin Sans Soucy Vineyards and Winery Brookneal
Also enjoy Live Music by bands
ALL MIXED UP and BACKSTREET Vendors featuring crafts, jewelry, handbags, edible treats, and more.
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The 10th Annual Danville Wine Festival
APRIL 30, 2011 11 AM - 7 PM Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Pinot Noir
Wine can be very intimidating, but it’s really quite harmless. People who enjoy wine also enjoy telling you about wine experiences and their preferred tastes. So a wine festival is a great place to find that perfect sip. Since wines can be described as anything from racy to stony; grassy to flabby it’s hard to know exactly what you’re talking about when asking for a wine. So here is a crash course in three of the most popular wine types to get you started:
Dry Wines:
Champagne Prosecco Moscato d’Asti Cava Lambrusco Brachetto
Also known as table wines, dry wines are the opposite of sweet wines. Dry, table wines can range from light and fruity to dense, full-bodied and powerful. Some examples of dry wines are Chardonnays, Sauvignon Blancs, Cabernet Sauvignons, Merlots, and Pinot Noirs.
Sparkling Wines: The most familiar of sparkling wines- Champagne. Sparkling wines offer an effervescent delight. These wines vary in fizziness and most are white. Examples of white sparkling wines are Champagne, Prosecco, Moscato d’Asti, and Cava. Examples of red include Lambrusco and Brachetto.
Sweet Wines. AKA Dessert Wines. These wines are made with sugar and to be enjoyed after a meal or with cheese. Examples of Sweet Wines are Zinfandel, Moscato, Muscat or a late harvest Riesling.
Zinfandel Moscato Muscat late harvest Riesling
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Now, you have the confidence you need to step up those wine vendors and tell them what you seek. Be sure to visit Copper Vineyards and try their 2008 Reserve Norton, which just received a Gold Medal given in the State during the recently completed Governor’s Cup Competition for Virginia Wineries.
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About Knights of Columbus Knights of Columbus Council 6143 Danville, Virginia
“People who enjoy wine
also enjoy telling you about wine experiences and their preferred tastes. So a wine festival is a great place to find that perfect sip.�
Founded in 1882 by Father Michael J. McGivney, Knights of Columbus is committed to unity as a Catholic lay organization, it provides charity to those in need, and is in fraternity with fellow brother knights.
The Knights of Columbus is responsible for such activities as the Tootsie Roll Drive and Grants, Christmas Card Sale, Basketball Free-Throw Contest, Salvation Army Bell Ringing, and Easter Egg Hunt.
Chartered in 1969, Bishop John J. Russell Council 6143 has supported and provided services to Sacred Heart Church and School, and area communites as well.
From the inception of the Knights of Columbus organization, Catholic men world-wide have come together to feed the hungry and defend the vulnerable. www.showcasemagazine.com
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What is it that makes Disneyland so successful? Why do people revisit? Yes, it is great for the children in us all. But honestly, you can get that at a lot of places, any amusement park, Great Wolf Lodge, putt-putt, etcetera . Pretty much anywhere that allows us to forget about the bills, the blackberry, scheduling, everyday demands, if you will. If we are spending our time, but more importantly our hard-earned dollar, consumers want value. We want to feel appreciated. We want EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE. That is the beauty of Walt Disney, Outback Steakhouse, and our very own, Ben David Jewelers. When you walk into Ben David, it is not your average run-of-the-mill store. It is an experience. The smell of Nestle Tollhouse cookies fill the air, friendly sales people extend a hello, The Andy Griffith Show plays on the television above the fireplace. There’s a comfy leather sofa if you want to relax, drinks to quench your thirst, and if this wasn’t heaven enough, gorgeous (pictured clockwise from top) Owners, Leon and Mark David; Ben jewelry sparkles from every angle.
David Jewelers today; Employees (back row l to r) Mark David, Leon David, Stephanie Mitchen, Joy Bates, Winnie Owen, Patricia Crumbie When speaking with Mark David, co-owner (front row l to r) Amanda Farley, Carolyn Jones, Lynn Horsely
with his brother, Leon and sons of the founders Ben and Julian, you notice right away he is happy to welcome me, his staff eager to assist me in a nonabrasive way. Ben David is a pleasant place to be. Ask any of the smiling associates and they will tell you, they, too are treated like family. Most of the employees have been with Ben David for decades. They love meeting new people at the store, “We are always helping people celebrate, love, births, congratulations, people come in the store happy and leave happier” Carolyn says, Winnie nods in agreement. “We want people to feel like they’ve walked into their friend’s home,” Mark chimes in, “We go
a step above and it is our pleasure, when people come in for a cleaning or an appraisal, we bring the piece back to them on a silver tray with a chocolate kiss. It is the little details.” People are noticing. They drive from Roanoke, call from Minnesota, or stop by, in some instances all the way from California, while visiting family to shop high-fashion jewelry, estate pieces, and watches. You can find Pandora, John Hardy and Rolex to name a few. As a great friend would, Ben David also opens its doors for Valentine’s Day weddings and offers complimentary roses to customers
a look back
by Lucy Ella “Much like a wine maker produces a beautiful blend, a pastry chef creates a delicate tart; the staff of Ben David produce smiles.”
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purchasing over $200 on the romantic day. Mark and Leon also make sure their employees receive flowers for their work on Cupid’s Day, in addition to lunches they occasionally provide, “How we take care of our employees reflects how they take care of our customers.”
a look back
A history of great customer service at Ben David Jewelers.
Another great Ben David’s sale at the Ballou Park location.
Mark shares a recent experience, “ A gentleman came in, he pointed to his ring, ‘ I bought this ring from your father, He gave me credit when no one else would. I paid 50 cents a week until the ring was mine, I’ve been wearing it ever since.’ ” Since 1959 Ben David has partnered with people to fulfill their heart’s desire.
Since 1959
Carolyn Jones at the former Piedmont Mall location.
I titled this piece “The Lost Art of Customer Service,” much like a wine maker produces a beautiful blend, a pastry chef creates a delicate tart; the staff of Ben David produce smiles. While standing in the store a customer walks in, the staff greets and thanks him for his business. His response, “You always take care of me, so thank you.”
1959 print ad from Ben David Jewelers.
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Riverside BOARDWALK by Vincent Craft
Imagine tourism along Danville’s river. Better yet, what if Danville had tourism and hydro energy? Let’s stroll down Memorial Drive, which is now called Riverside Boardwalk. The once empty buildings are bustling with locals and tourists drawn to an area rich in attractions. Although the area is not as vast as Virginia Beach, Myrtle Beach, and San Antonio’s River Walk, Danville is on the rise. Featuring regional tastes and fashion, Danville has taking a life of its own. One particular boutique creates a style combining local fashion with the spirit of different cultures. The food along the Riverside Boardwalk is a perfect blend of the local chefs’ talents and personalities. All but three of the fifteen restaurants are owned and operated by families born and raised in the area. Food and fashion aren’t the only high spots for the Riverside Boardwalk. Entertainment is flourishing as well. Local performers keep visitors captivated. Having a critically-acclaimed fine arts academy, the wealth of talent along the boardwalk inspired me to visit the school before leaving. I have traveled many places and I find it odd that other cities have not thought to create an area like the Riverside Boardwalk, which provides fun throughout the year. In talking to many of the shop operators, patrons, as well as the city manager, I learned that the light posts and awnings are retrofitted for outdoor patio heaters. This addition keeps the Boardwalk comfortable during those crisp winter weekends. As stunning as the Riverside Boardwalk is, the hydroelectric plant, just a glance away, is a sight to behold. The plant generates close to fifty percent of the city’s power. The new plant has created jobs and helped to lower the utility bills of residents.
The Dan River A PROUD ASSET by Lee Vogler
It has been said that a river is truly the heart of the land in which it occupies. In conjunction with this, the quality of the river is a direct reflection on how people view the quality of their life. With this in mind, what do we want the Dan River to say about us and our community? I can still remember being told as a child that the water in the Dan River “wasn’t clean” due to the chemical dumping from Dan River Incorporated. For a large section of our population, this belief is still held. It has been nearly a decade since Dan River shut down primary operations in Danville. Just as our economic beliefs have begun to evolve for Danville, so must our beliefs of the river itself. The Dan River is a wonderful asset for our city and one in which we must use to its full advantage. Diverse cities from San Antonio to Chattanooga to Richmond offer glimpses of what a river can bring to a community. San Antonio has utilized its San Antonio River over the decades by creating the San Antonio River Walk. Lined by bars, shops and restaurants, the River Walk is an important part of the city’s urban fabric and a tourist attraction in its own right. On a smaller scale, it could be done here. As Bridge Street continues to grow with the addition of Averett and companies such as LifeBatt and LUNA, so will the demand for places to shop and dine. Chattanooga, Tennessee is a lot like Danville in many ways: we both are in close proximity to other large metro areas, we both offer exceptional affordability in cost of living expenses, and yes, we both have a river running through the heart of our cities. You could call Chattanooga the “big brother” of Danville. The economy of Chattanooga, I believe, also represents a good blueprint for what could be achieved in Danville, as it has a diversified and growing mix of manufacturing and service industries. One major difference between the two cities is Chattanooga’s use of the river for recreational and entertainment purposes. We have made strides in this regard over the past several years, but there is still much room for improvement. Chattanooga’s annual Riverbend Festival is a great example of what can be done with a downtown riverfront that features a music venue. This
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Danville is transforming. But, the future is unknown. In this multi-part series, we imagine what Danville can be. In this issue four local visionaries take a look at how the Dan River could be brought to life.
A Look at What Danville Could Be
THE RIVER?
Between the Riverside Boardwalk and the idea of creating a green city with the hydroelectric plant, Danville’s willingness to embrace technology is impressive. I would never suggest anyone to visit Danville, I would strongly recommend it.
by Vincent Craft, Lee Vogler, Monica L. Karavanic, and Andrew Scott Brooks
“It is not hard to imagine that if we make the same commitment to developing our own River District, we too can be a vibrant and attractive community.
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nine-day festival features food, crafts, sports, activities, and music from national acts. It not only entertains the locals but draws in people from miles away. It started small but grew over time due to committed volunteers and proper promotion. There’s no reason why we couldn’t establish such an event here. Lastly, I’ll briefly mention our Commonwealth’s Capitol, Richmond. In the four years I lived in Richmond, I saw the good and the bad that it can offer. One thing I was impressed with was the city’s use of the James River. From recreational and historic spots like Belle Isle, to the Richmond Canal, there are plenty of opportunities for fun on the James River. One annual festival, known as River Rock, is sponsored by Dominion Power and features live music, food and sports all in one event, as well as a 5k bike race that winds around and over the river. I mentioned these places because similar goals can be achieved here. I understand that each city features its own set of unique assets and disabilities, but I believe the same principles apply. Another option to seriously explore is using the Dan River for hydroelectric power. At a time when gas prices and utility rates are soaring, we have an asset. We should use it. So I’ll finish where I began: a river is truly the heart of the land in which it occupies. What do we want the Dan River to say about us?
River UTILIZATION by Monica L. Karavanic
How could we utilize the river, and what effects would this have on our community? The discussion of Danville’s proposed River District is a hot topic. And, to be honest, I am excited that our city leaders are taking a hard look at our most valuable and natural resource. Communities nationwide are recognizing the rivers that flow through them as their greatest asset. This acknowledgment has led to the planning and redevelopment of the communities around these rivers. We, in Danville, need not look very far to communities that already have success with river utilization. Lynchburg is a good example. On a recent visit to Lynchburg’s revitalized downtown, my husband and I were amused that our seven-year-old son was astute enough to remark, “ Wow, I sure wish Danville was like this.” The city was alive! The shops were many and diverse. People were bustling all around. Along the river, people walked and biked the trail, kids skateboarded in the skateboard park, and a fountain lent a visual interest that captured “oohs and ahs” from my children. We spent an enjoyable afternoon lunching in a local cafe, exploring the historic districts, and visiting The Rightmire Children’s Museum on the river. We left that day feeling very wistful that our own little city did not offer the same quality of life. However, it is not hard to imagine that if we make the same commitment to developing our own River District, we too can be a vibrant and attractive community. Not only would it improve our local economy, but it would surely improve the quality of life for our resident as well.
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A Vision for the River Artwork created by Travis Hackworth.
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About this artwork The Morotock Boutique Hotel concept utlizes the former Morotock Mill located at 18 Floyd St. The concept intended the mill to be converted to a 45 room hotel with a coffee shop in the small annex building, a 300 seat conference space, and a bistro restaurant in the lower level with outdoor patio dining on the corner next to the old City Market parking lot.
Across the river, a dozen kids started playing wiffle ball and the laughter echoed. I slipped away and ran across the walking bridge.
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“Oh my, it’s really jumping.” It had been a little over eighteen months since I opened my second-hand store in the RiverShops. It was like my retirement job. Something to do in between doing nothing. But, it is keeping me on my toes. Ever since the riverboat started running, there are a dozen people in the store at any given moment.
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cocked her head. “How’s your store doing?”
“Y’all got room for one more?” I said. “Can you hit a side-armed winger?” he said, while shaking his head. My nod said yes, but my tone said no. I remembered back, wow, it must’ve been forty years by now, to when I was that kid taunting the old man. “Oh, I’m ‘a hit your side-armed winger. You can count on that.” I grabbed the plastic bat and stepped up to the plate. The boy was small for his age but he wound up, twisted his body, and the ball he threw bounced around like he had it on a string. I swung as hard as I could and the bat slipped out of my hands. When it finally came down, it was halfway across the river and hit a duck right in the head. “What are you doing?” the bohemian shopkeeper screamed at me from across the river.
Side-Armed Wingers A SHORT STORY by Andrew Scott Brooks
I stopped in the little store over by the waterfall. The one where the bohemian shopkeeper sits out front with her toes in the water. She glanced at me and kind of smiled, but not really. She was too busy watching the ducks diving for fish to worry about the handmade necklace I picked out for my mother’s birthday present. “Just drop a twenty on the table and I’ll cover the tax,” she said, and looked back at the birds. “I’ll just grab a...” I was wasting my breath; she couldn’t care less about me. I followed the cobblestone pathway to the coffee shop next door. Meredith, the beautiful Asian woman who owns it, greeted me at the door. “And where have you been for so long?” she said with a smile. “You know I sit on the walking bridge and Facebook all day. I don’t have time for socializing.” She hugged me and handed me a picture of her new granddaughter. “Her name is Naomie.” She
“That was our only bat,” the pitcher yelled at me from thirty feet away. “I’m pretty sure I’ve got another in my store,” I said with a dejected tone. I looked up from my feet at the row of stores, restaurants, and clubs, even a church, that ran from the Crossing to the White Mill. “Can one of you kids run and get it?” “You threw the bat, old man. We’ll wait right here for you.” When I finally got back, what was probably like thirty minutes later, I stepped back up to the plate to finish my at bat. “No, No. Pops. We ain’t got time for you to throw another bat in the river.” Figures, I thought as I walked back across the bridge. “I never could hit those side-armed wingers,” I said under my breath to no one but the ducks. www.showcasemagazine.com
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mystified
Dream a Little Dream of Me
Misty’s children Jason-18, Corey-10, Spencer-9, Tucker-8, and Kendall-7 know all too well the joy and sorrow of being a big family. And new husband Scott is still waiting for the punch line. Month to month you will find Misty stating the outrageous or ridiculous truths in her dayto-day life, and you will realize that you are not alone in this maniacal concept known as parenting. Yes, welcome to 5150 Lunatic Lane- Where skills and tactics are tried, tested, and often fail. But she keeps doing it anyway!
But first, here’s a little story about love. person you won’t let help you. You become Life has a funny way of unfolding doesn’t captivated with turning your hopes and it? One day you are perfectly content with dreams into something you can actually get your hopes and dreams even though they your hands on, so you can wring the life out are just out of reach. You sit and ponder the of it. What once was sweet ambition is now possibilities, and smile at the details you’ve havoc among even the most innocent of created in your mind. If not for your dreams reveries. All you want is to destroy it. what would you hold on to? Dreams are perfect. We can mold them anyway we want, Apparently I had concocted a dream that was even in a split second. Dreaming is a favorite larger than life. pastime of mine. “There are some people Well, the dream It’s the one thing in itself wasn’t that life I can have my big, but the years way. It’s all mine that went into my and no one can dream had given change it, they can and there are some it great size. My only influence it. dream rebelled Dreams are like I gave up prayers- you can’t and then there are those when on it. It came trust them to down on me like just anyone. In a a whirlwind of rare instance you distress. It grabbed find a person and ~ Douglas H. Everett me and shook me. share each others And, as I ran away dreams. Two from my dream, I could hear it screaming for dreams become one. I call that compatible me to come back. I was frantic and livid. How perception. dare my dream treat me this way? I own this dream. This dream has no control over me. But what happens when your dream becomes so real in your mind that the As the days and weeks slowly went by I could reality around you is too much to bear? You see my dream becoming stronger. I had given want your dream to come true so bad that it life and it wasn’t stopping until it had me you resent what is real. Even the one you back. share your dream with can’t help you see the fine line between dream and reality. The But, on a manic day in November I found one you shared your dream with is the one
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who face reality;
who turn one into the other.”
myself humbled. The dream, although it never once left me, seemed so far away from me that I felt like the only person on the planet. I looked around at all the people and the life that waited for me, but I couldn‘t go. Not without my dream. I’m not sure if I felt the dream getting further away, or closer. I’m not sure what made me feel the way I felt on that day. But, I remember feeling like there wasn’t anything I couldn’t do, or anything I couldn’t dream. All dreams seemed possible and that dream was begging for my attention. I didn’t waste any time. I faced my dream and accepted it back into my heart. It yearned to be nurtured once again and I had plenty to give it. A life without a dream wasn’t much of a life, but merely a lonesome excursion that offered little in return. My dream and I stopped chasing each other on January 1, 2011; the day I married Scott. www.showcasemagazine.com
by Misty Brooks Mother of five and newly married Misty Brooks is putting life to the test and sharing her findings with you
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Foo Fighters Wasting Light (Music) Wasting Light, the Foo Fighters seventh studio record marks the return of guitarist Pat Smears to the fold. Dave Grohl and company return with the band’s most complete album since 1997’s groundbreaking The Colour and the Shape. Backed by an addictive single, “Rope”, a cameo by Lemmy of Motorhead in the video for “White Limo,” a guest appearance on “ Dear Rosemary” by Bob Mould, and production by Butch Vig, Wasting Light is a front-runner for Rock Album of the Year. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part I In the first installment of Harry Potter’s swan song, Harry, Ron, and Hermione search for the key to Voldemort’s immortality, the Horcruxes. Deathly Hallows Part I puts a darker spin on the beloved franchise. The dreaded war between light and dark is beginning and Harry is the only one that can stop Voldemort’s quest to rule the Ministry of Magic. With Voldemort and Death Eaters hunting Harry , Deathly Hallows Part I is a white-knuckle thrill ride that will have you longing for conclusion in Deathly Hallows Part II which hits theaters on July 15. Nikki Sixx This Is Gonna Hurt: Music, Photography and Life Through the Distorted Lens of Nikki Sixx (Books) This Is Gonna Hurt is an intimate look inside the life and near death of one rock and roll’s most recognizable figures. Nikki Sixx takes photojournalism to the edge of insanity. Through his photos and words, Sixx’s experiences are full of anger, love, darkness, and hope. And in the end, after Sixx bares his soul,it’s obvious that through all of his struggles this debauched rock star is looking for the same thing everyone else is...the happy ending.
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releases MUSIC APRIL 5 Hollywood Undead American Tragedy The Kills Blood Pressures Robbie Robertson How To Become Clairvoyant Rush Moving Pictures (Deluxe) Mint Condition 7... APRIL 12 Foo Fighters Wasting Light Barry Manilow Duets Paul Simon So Beautiful Or So What Alison Krauss Paper Airplane APRIL 19 Jennifer Lopez Love? APRIL 26 KMFDM WTF?! Emmylou Harris Hard Bargain
DVD APRIL 5 Tron: Legacy Little Fockers I Love You Phillip Morris APRIL 8 The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage
of the Dawn Treader APRIL 12 Country Strong APRIL 15 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1 APRIL 19 The King’s Speech Gulliver’s Travels APRIL 26 South Park Season 14
BOOKS APRIL 5 Danielle Steel 44 Charles Street Mary Higgins Clark I’ll Walk Alone Michael Connelly The Fifth Witness Cassandra Clare City of Fallen Angels APRIL 12 Stephanie Meyer The Twilight Saga: The Official Illustrated Guide Nora Roberts Chasing Fire James Patterson The 9th Judgment Nikki Sixx This Is Gonna Hurt: Music, Photography and Life Through the Distorted Lens of Nikki Sixx
what’s new in APRIL
History-Great Battle Medieval (Video Games) Inspired by the Hundred Years’ War, History-Great Battle Medieval educates as it entertains. Players can take part in numerous conflicts between England and France that span through the 14th and 15th centuries. If you chose England’s side you’re under the rule of the Black Prince, if you choose France, Joan Of Arc is your leader. History-Great Battle Medieval allows gamers to control large armies with more than forty units. With pinpoint recreations , History-Great Battle Medieval boasts the most accurate portrayal of medieval battles in any game to date.
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APRIL 19 David Baldacci The Sixth Sense Iris Johansen Eve APRIL 26 L.J. Smith Strange Fate Stuart Woods Bel-Air Dead
APRIL 29 Fast Five (Action) Vin Diesel Prom (Comedy) Aimee Teegarden Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. Evil (Animation) Hayden Pannettiere
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APRIL 5 Carnival Games: Monkey See, Monkey Do X Karaoke Glee:Volume 2 W Remington Super Slam Hunting Alaska W APRIL 12 Fantastic Pets X Man vs. Wild X, P, W Divinity II:L The Dragon Knight Saga X Michael Jackson: The Experience X, P APRIL 19 Mortal Kombat X, P Socom 4 P Portal 2 X, P The Conduit 2 W Prince of Persia Classic Trilogy P History Great Battles Medieval X APRIL 26 First Templar X Driver: San Francisco X, P, W
APRIL 1 Hop (Comedy) Russell Brand Insidious (Horror) Patrick Wilson Source Code (Thriller) Jake Gyllenhaal APRIL 8 Arthur (Comedy) Russell Brand Your Highness Danny McBride Soul Surfer Dennis Quaid APRIL 15 Rio (Animation) Anne Hathaway Scream 4 (Horror) David Arquette APRIL 22 Apollo 18 (Thriller) Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Big Happy Family (Comedy) Tyler Perry Water for Elephants (Drama) Reese Witherspoon
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For years, ‘80s rock bands have tried to recapture the glory of dueling guitars and the loud, chant-along choruses of arena rock. And they’ve failed. It’s partly due to a fickle music scene that takes kids with bad haircuts and questionable talent and turns them into pop stars. But, these rock bands are also to blame. Their recent offerings haven’t been strong enough break the spell of auto-tuned puppets. But, that’s about to change. The irony is those ‘80s bands aren’t going to be the saviors of the genre they shaped. Four guys from Chicago and a charismatic singer from California, all of whom weren’t around in rock’s heyday, are going to be rock’s Flash Gordon. From the intro of “Showdown in Central Park” Bad City makes no apologies for being loud and sleazy. And they shouldn’t. The world needs dirty rock and roll to settle our stomachs after ingesting many years of bubblegum pop music. If radio gives Bad City’s “Take Me for a Ride” a shot, the Biebers of the world will be shaking in their purple high tops. But, Bad City isn’t an ‘80s hair band revival. The band takes the best parts of the genre and mixes them with hints of the Smashing Pumpkins, Queen, and a little Cheap Trick. It’s a unique sound that gives me the faith to say rock isn’t dead, it’s merely been hibernating, and the savage beast is about to wake. In “Do You Belive In Rock and Roll, ” singer Josh Caddy asks, “Do you remember rock and roll?” If your answer is no, Welcome to the Wasteland will jolt your memory. If you’re like me, and your answer is yes, then Bad City will save every one of us...just like Flash Gordon. www.showcasemagazine.com
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A Better You
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Avoid These Unhealthy Foods & Products! I am a full-time personal trainer and have been for nearly fourteen years. My main business is
Personal Training, in-person and online. My inperson traning is One-on-One, Small Group, and Virginia Bootcamp fitness. I am a speaker and writer on such topics as Weight Loss, Obesity, Motivational Techniques, Bodybuilding, Strength and Conditioning, Senior Fitness, Outdoor Fitness, Home Fitness, Nutritional Planning, Diets (fads that lie), and many other topics. I write for some of the largest health and fitness magazines, websites, and supplement companies. I have written two books – How I Lost 100 Pounds! and The Healthiest Weight Loss Solution Personal Training Manual. My latest endeavor is producing exercise and nutritional DVDs. I am giving you a quick resume only to say that in all these years and with the thousands of people I have helped, trained, advised, and the millions of people who have read my articles, I have never tried to mislead or lie to anyone. Never have I written about a product, food, or exercise I have not personally tried. I do not get paid to lie to my clients. If I did, I would not be in business. Please Listen to Me When I Say to Avoid the Following Foods If You Are Trying to Eat Healthy.
by Dave Gluhareff
“I am not perfect with my food all the time, but I try to be good during the week. I cheat a little on the weekends to help keep sanity and to reward myself for being good during the week.“
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Most doughnuts, muffins,crackers that are not whole wheat, potato chips, white flour tortillas, cheese crackers, fat-free crackers, fat-free chips, white pastas, white potatoes, white pita bread, white sandwich bread, white rice cakes, white rice, prepackaged meals and snacks made with white flours, processed junk, and preservatives, sugary cereals, popcorn, fried foods, greasy burgers, highfat red meat, heavily buttered vegetables, canned or dried fruit, diet sodas, sodas, sugar-free juices, juices, sweet coffees, sugar-free syrup-filled coffees and teas, sweet tea, sugary sports drinks, sugar-free sports drinks, high-fat milk, high-fat cheese, highfat cottage cheese, yogurts high in fat and sugar, margarine, and high-calorie creamy dressings and sauces. You Can Eat the Following Foods in Moderation. Oatmeal, whole-grain cereals, rolled oats, wholegrain breads, whole-wheat pastas, veggie pastas, whole-wheat crackers, sweet potatoes, yams, brown rice, wild rice, almonds (unsalted or raw), peanuts (unsalted or raw), pecans (unsalted or raw), low-fat cheese, yogurt low in sugar and fat, eggs (preferably the whites), chicken breasts, turkey breasts, turkey burgers, chicken burgers, salmon,
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halibut, flounder, tuna, shrimp, tofu, quinoa, peanut butter, almond butter, dressings such as olive oil or canola oil, balsamic or apple cider vinegar, and broth-based sauces with no cream. Fruits: apples, pears, blueberries, strawberries, cherries, blackberries, apricots, papaya, mango, oranges, grapefruit (not with Lipitor), tangerines, plums, bananas, and kiwi. Vegetables: broccoli, asparagus, kale, turnip greens, spinach, romaine lettuce, lettuce, celery, black beans, green beans, kidney beans, soy beans, navy beans, black-eyed peas, lima beans, corn, lentils, radishes, tomatoes, and olives. Beverages: water, coffee, black or green tea (preferably unsweetened), fresh-squeezed orange or apple juice, other veggies or fruits juiced with a home juicer, skim or low-fat milk, and soy milk. The above is a quick punch list of foods to avoid and foods you can eat. Please remember I am not perfect with my food all the time, but I try to be good during the week. I cheat a little on the weekends to help keep sanity and to reward myself for being good during the week. You will not be perfect, but if you try hard to eat healthy and avoid the junk, you will lose weight. You will feel better about yourself, sleep better, have fewer illnesses, and function more appropriately. Always check with your doctor before eating these foods if you are on medications, diabetic, or allergic to any of the foods mentioned. Also eat in moderation and do not stuff yourself. If you are serious about getting into great shape and saving your life, then stay away from the bad foods. Even if they are fat-free or sugar-free, they could still be full of sodium, sugars, or fake trans fats. Your health is too important to eat this crap! Would you rather eat some junk to satisfy an impulse craving, only to get sick and die early in life? Or can you resist the junk food urges and extend your years here on Earth to spend more time with your family and friends? Lastly, junky muffins and white-flour carbs are not nutritious. Sometimes they are better than a greasy cheeseburger, but they are still not helping you eat for better daily living.
In the late 1990’s David Gluhareff lost over 100 pounds. Dave then became a certified personal trainer with the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) and began his career as a personal trainer. In March of 2009 David earned the elite status of Master of Fitness Sciences (MFS) by the ISSA, their highest level of personal training qualifications. As a personal trainer, Dave has been helping people take charge of their physiques to help them feel, look, and move better through life. Personal training with Dave Gluhareff is set-up in the following ways: One-on-One, Small Group, Bootcamp Fitness (www.VirginiaBootcamp.com) or online via the Internet and phone.
Nutrition Tips: Always eat three meals each day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) plus two to three snacks each day ( mid-morning, late afternoon, and an optional late evening snack). Each meal and snack should consist of a protein, a carbohydrate, and water. Complex carbohydrates should be for breakfast and lunch, fruits for mid-morning and late afternoon, then veggies for dinner and late evening snack. Never miss meals and snacks. Missing will cause your metabolism to slow down and not burn as many calories or as much fat. Cut out the junk food (except for a reward meal or two each week).
Meal & Snack Ideas: Grilled chicken breast and asparagus Tofu with veggies Pecans on green salad with oil and vinegar dressing Walnuts on green salad Baked or grilled turkey breast and broccoli Grilled chicken, shrimp, onion, pepper, and cherry tomato Kabobs
Late-Night Snack Ideas If you are Hungry – Protein/Carb:
Historic Downtown Danville Main Street Cruise-In
it a try. It’s really a family event and my kids love looking at the classic cars and listening to the owners tell stories Spring is here about each and and its time for by Torrey Blackwel every detail of “The Main Street “The Dealer for the People” their restorations. Cruise-In.” The Torrey Blackwell is a The business Cruise-Ins will Christian businessman and owners are out be held the first consumer advocate. He on the sidewalks Saturday of each has spent his life fighting the and the cars line month beginning negative stigma that plagues Main St. from April 2, 2011 car dealers around the world. Lou’s Antique through October He does this by fighting for Mall to American 1, 2011 from the consumer as a car dealer that advises people and helps National Bank. 6PM-9PM. The them get the quality vehicle Jessica Robinson Time Machines they want and deserve in a will be on hand Car Club, River positive and safe environment. to interview the City Mustang Club, owners about The Downtown their classic rides and showcase Association, and Blackwell them on TV station WGSRChrysler Jeep Dodge Kia help Star News. Vendors are back Downtown Danville become the in the street, and most of the roaring place of yesteryear. The shops are open late. Norm city blocks off Main St from the at River Land might strum a Bridge to American National tune or have live music while Bank and for the next three Main Street Coffee Emporium hours engines rumble, exhaust keeps everyone revved up roars, and paint sparkles in with specialty food and drinks. colors like Lemon Twist and Usually there is a kid’s play area Green with Envy. The only set up in the parking lot at First admission is canned food for Citizens Bank. Come on out to God’s Store House! the Main St Cruise-In and take a If you’ve never been to a stroll down memory lane! cruise-in you might want to give
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Executive Director, Danville Humane Society Perhaps you recently saw two videos that had been posted on YouTube. In one, a dog in Japan refused to leave his hurt friend, another dog. He actually led rescuers to the other dog. In the other one, a dog is seen pulling another dog that had just been hit by a car out of traffic. As I go into schools to talk about kindness to animals, I tell a true story about how a woman’s cat helped keep a parakeet safe from a neighbor’s cat. In my own experience, when my cat , Dusty, died, my dog, Katey, mourned her loss. I have had many other similar experiences. Recently, one of my cockatiels became very sad when my parrotlet died. I have also noticed how happy my cats are to see each other when one has returned from a visit to the veterinary clinic. I have always known, but now I really, really know that animals have emotions. It is difficult to gauge, or even know, how deep animals’ emotions are. It is even hard for us to completely understand what another human is feeling because of our different spheres of reference. Since we cannot communicate orally with animals, and their natural behaviors and characteristics may not be like ours, we simply cannot know the depth of their emotions.
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Sometimes, what an animal is feeling is quite obvious. We have seen dogs with embedded collars in their necks suddenly “come alive” when the collars are removed. They had been quiet and subdued, and then begin wagging their tails and even running joyfully when the object of the pain is gone. A few years ago, someone walking on the Riverwalk brought an abandoned ferret to us. Several days later, another ferret was found in the same area. The two ferrets greeted each other happily. A cat who had been brought to us by his owners became very quiet, and even depressed-looking. We found out that his owner had kept his brother, a cat he had lived with for six years. We carefully screen potential adoptive homes because we want to do everything that is in our power to ensure that all the physical needs, as well as the emotional needs, of the shelter animals will be taken care of in their new homes. The law can make you feed, water, and provide shelter for your animals, but it cannot make you love them and value them as sentient creatures with feelings and emotions. Animals have emotions. Perhaps their happiness or their sadness isn’t on the same level as ours. However, we do any animal a grave disservice when we assume that since we do not understand their emotions, the emotions do not exist.
Cherry The dog is a youngish, female spaniel mix. Her name could be Precious or Sweetheart because she is those things, but we have named her Cherry.
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Thru 21 – Couples Massage: The Center: 7:30-8:30pm: 434.822.0007. 2 – Nano Days Festival: Danville Science Center: 10:30am–2:30pm: 434.791.5160: www.dsc.smv.org. 2 – Shag Line Dance Workshop: Ballou Rec. Center: 11am-2pm: 434.799.5216: www.playdanvilleva.com. 6,13,20,27 – RiverCity Toastmasters: National College: W 1-2pm: 434.793.6822. 9 – Rummage Sale: Carlisle School - Danville, Woodlawn & Martinsville: 7am: 276.632.7288. 9 – Senior Saturday Shopping: Ballou Rec. Center: 434.799.5216: www. playdanvilleva.com. 6,21 – Lunch & Learn Program: DRMC: 11:30am-12: 30pm: 434.799. WELL. 7,14,21 – Stress Management: Ballou Rec. Center: 6-7:15pm: 434.799.5216: www.playdanvilleva.com. 7,14,21,28 – Hoop Dancing: Ballou Rec. Center: 5:30-6:30pm: 434.799.5216: www.playdanvilleva.com. 8,22,29 – Fundraiser Dinners: American Legion Post 1097: 5:30pm: 434.836.8101 or 434.793.7531. 12 – 5 Wishes Workshop: Ballou Rec. Center: 2-4pm: 434.799.5216: www. playdanvilleva.com. 12 – From Birth to Death: Biblical Israel: Danville Science Center: 6:30pm: 434.791.5160: www.dsc. smv.org. 16 – Danville Area Humane Society Easter Fundraiser: Sam’s Club: 10am-2pm: 434.793.0441. 16 – Butterfly Hello and More! - Butterfly Hello, Butterfly Thyme, Herbs in the Kitchen with Chef Lucindy: Danville Science Center: Times Vary: 434.791.5160: www.dsc.smv.org. 15 – Just Everyday Women Walking by Faith: Mary’s Diner: 11am-1pm. 19 – The Art of Being a Great Boss: Institute for Advanced Learning & Research: 8:30-11:30am: 434.836.6990: www. dpchamber.org.
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1 – Tony Rice Unit Bluegrass Concert: Pritchett Auditorium: 7:30pm: 434.791.7112 or 434.797.8471: www. averett.edu. 1,2 – An Evening with Dinah Washington: Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History: 7:30pm: 434.793.5644: www.danvillemuseum.org. 1-30 – Live Bands & DJ Music: Back to Bogies: Wed-Sat. Times Vary: 434.791.3444. 2 – Rugger Roast: Community Market: 6-11pm: www.dpchamber.org. 2 – Spring in Your Step Senior Dance: Ballou Rec. Center: 7-10pm: 434.799.5216: www.playdanvilleva.com. 7,8,9,10 – Equestrian Theatre - Around the World in 80 Days: Averett University: 7pm/2pm: 434.791.5638: www.averett.edu. 7,14,21,28 – 57 Express Bluegrass Concert: Community Center, Chatham: TH, 7pm: 434.432.3115: www.chathamcares.org. 14 -WWII German POWs Traveling Exhibit: Chatham Railway Depot: 10am-4pm: 434.432.3271. 14-16,29,30,May 1 -The Dixie Swim Club: Gretna Movie Theatre: Times Vary: 434.228.1778. 15 – Racin’ & Tastin’: Community Market: 5-10pm: 434.793.4636: www. visitdanville.com. 19 – Comedy Social: Ballou Rec. Center: 6:30-8pm: 434.799.5216: www.
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Danville Science Center: Polliwogs, Ages 3–5, 1–2pm; Science Stars, Ages 5-7, 3:30–4:30pm: $3/$6: 434.791.5160: www.dsc.smv.org. 12,19 – Coffee and Crayons: City Auditorium: 9-10pm: 434.797.8848: www.playdanvilleva.com. 16 – Easter Bunny & Sneak Peek Of Summer Camp:YMCA: 9:30am12pm: 434.792.0621: www.ymcadanville. org. 16 – Peekaboo: Coates Rec. Center: Ages 3-5: 10-11:30am: 434.797.8848: www.playdanvilleva.com. 23 – Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt: Carrington Pavilion: 11am-1pm: 434.797.8848: www.playdanvilleva.com. 30 – Daddy and Daughter Date Night: Ballou Rec. Center: Ages 5-10: 6-8pm: 434.799.6469: www.playdanvilleva. com.
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1-30 – Onging Programs/Classes:YWCA: Bible Speaks, Domestic Violence Advocacy Program,Young Women’s Leadership Program, Project Literacy and Labyrinth walk. Fitness: Better Health for Pre-Teens, Aikido, Belly Dancing, Zumba, Swimming lessons for children: Day/Times Vary: 434.792.1522. 2 – Goodyear Education 5K: Goodyear Golf Course: 9am: 434.797.1909. 2 – Spring Dance: Ballou Rec. Center: 7-10pm: 434.799.5216: www.playdanvilleva.com. 2-30 – Zumba Class: Community Center, Chatham: Tu 9am, Sat10am: 434.432.3115: www. chathamcares.org. 2-30 – Yoga Classes:YWCA: W/Sat 4:305:30pm/9-10am: 434.792.1522 or 919.345.9648. 4,11,18 – Infant Massage Class: Community Center, Chatham: 434.432.3115: www. chathamcares.org. 4,11,18 – Boogie Mondays: Ballou Rec. Center: 7-8:30pm: 434.799.5216: www. playdanvilleva.com. 4-27 – Step-Aerobics: Community Center, Chatham: MW 5:15pm: 434.432.3115: www.chathamcares.org. 4-May 2 – Belly Dance Classes: Pepsi Building: Mondays, Intermediate, 5:30pm, Beginning 6:45pm: 434.797.8848: www.playdanvilleva.com. 5,12,19,26 – African Dance Ensemble: Pepsi Building: TU, 6:30pm: 434.797.8848: www.playdanvilleva.com. 5-28 – Card Club: City Auditorium: T/Th 12-2pm & 6-7:30pm: 434.797.8848: www.playdanvilleva.com. 6 – Egg and Basket Decorating Contest: Ballou Rec. Center: 12:30-1:30pm: 434.799.5216: www.playdanvilleva.com. 7 – Tunstall HS Band Booster Fundraiser: Wendys Piney Forest Rd: 5-8pm: 434.710.4408. 7 – Dan River District Boy Scout Leaders Roundtable: Saint Lukes UMC: 7pm: 434.710.4408. 7,14,21,28 – Aquacize:YWCA: 8:15am: 434.797.8848: www.playdanvilleva.com. 7,14,21,28 – Cake Decorating: Ballou Rec. : 6pm: 434.797.8848: www.playdanvilleva.com. 7,14,21,28 – Kuumba-West African Dance: City Armory: 6:30-8pm: 434.797.8848: www.playdanvilleva.com. 8,9,10 – Civil War History On The Lawn: Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History: 10am4pm: 434.793.5644: www.danvillemuseum.org. 9 – Rugby Tournament: Anglers Park: 434.793.4636: www.visitdanville.com. 9 – Canoe: Abreu/Grogan Park: 5:45-7:45pm: 434.799.5215: www.playdanvilleva.com.
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9 – Tunstall Concert Ensemble Home Show: THS Gym: 7:30pm: 434.710.4408. 9,10 – VDCA Wild Hare Run: VIRginia International Raceway: 434.822.7700. 12 – Girl Scouts Disc Golf: Ballou Park: 67:30pm: 434.799.5215: www.playdanvilleva.com. 12-May 19 – Zumba Classes: Times/ Locations Vary: 434.797.8848: www.playdanvilleva. com. 14 – Canoe: Abreu/Grogan Park: 5:45-7:45pm: 434.799.5215: www.playdanvilleva.com. 14 – Vegetable Gardening: Coates Rec. Center: 6:30pm: 434.797.8848: www. playdanvilleva.com. 14 – THS Band Boosters Meeting: THS Band Room: 6:30pm: 434.710.4408. 15 – Fun Candle Making: Ballou Rec. Center: 1-3pm: 434.799.5216: www.playdanvilleva.com. 16 – Attic Sale: Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History: 8am-2pm: 434.793.5644: www. danvillemuseum.org. 16 – Amphibian/Reptile BioBlitz: Anglers Park: 9am-1pm: 434.799.5215: www.playdanvilleva. com. 16,17 – SCCA Oak Tree Double Nationals: VIRginia International Raceway: 434.822.7700. 19 – Girl Scouts Nature Hike: Anglers Park: 6-7:30pm: 434.799.5215: www.playdanvilleva.com. 20 – Pre-Easter Celebration: Ballou Rec. Center: 12:30-1:30pm: 434.799.5216: www. playdanvilleva.com. 21 – Historic Garden Tour: Locations Vary: 10am-6pm: 434.793.4636: www.visitdanville.com. 21 – Canoe: Camilla Williams Park: 5:45-7:45pm: 434.799.5215: www.playdanvilleva.com. 21 – Dan River District Boy Scout Committee Meeting: Ascension Lutheran Church: 7pm: 434.710.4408. 21 – Sky Watchers: Danville Science Center: Nightfall: 434.791.5160: www.dsc.smv.org. 23 – Bridge to Bridge 5K Run/Walk: Tank Museum: 9am-12pm: 434.548.9862: www. danvillerunner.org. 23 – Military Extravaganza: Community Market: 10am-5pm: 434.836.5323: www. aaftankmuseum.com. 28 – Kayak: Abreu/Grogan Park: 5:45-7:45pm: 434.799.5215: www.playdanvilleva.com. 30 – Kayak: Lake Burton: 9am-2pm: 434.799.5215: www.playdanvilleva.com.
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Thru April 30 – Novelties Exbibit: Piedmont Arts: 276.632.3221: www.piedmontarts. org. 1-29 – Food, Friends & Fine Crafts: Southern VA Artisan Center: F, 6-8:30pm: 276.656.0260: www.southernvirginiaartisancenter.org. 1 – First Friday Art Walk: Studio 107: 5-7pm: 276.638.2107: www.piedmontarts.org. 1 – Fun with Stained Glass: Southern VA Artisan Center: 276.656.0260:
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13 – Homeschool Wednesdays: Properties of the Earth: Virginia Museum of Natural History: Ages 6-10 & 11-18: 10-11:15am: 276.634.4185: www.vmnh.net. 16 – Checkers’ Mutt Strut and Bike Ride: Martinsville Speedway: 8am: www.spcamhc.org. 16 – Easter Celebration: SpencerPenn Centre: 2-4pm: 276.957.5757: www. thecentreatspencerpenn.com. 16-23 – Earth Week:Virginia Museum of Natural History: 276.634.4185: www.vmnh.net. 27 – Doodle Bugs - Bubble Science:Virginia Museum of Natural History: Ages 3-5: 10am & 3pm: 276.634.4185: www.vmnh.net.
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1 – First Fridays at the Rives: Rives Theatre: 7pm: 276.632.3221. 8 – Thomas Jefferson Awards Ceremony: Virginia Museum of Natural History: 5:30-8pm: 276.634.4185: www.vmnh.net. 8 – Music Night: Spencer-Penn Centre: 5:30pm: 276.957.5757: www.thecentreatspencerpenn.com. 9 – Beatlegras Concert: Martinsville HS Auditorium: 7:30pm: 276.632.3221: www. piedmontarts.org. 9,10,16,17 – Spring Open House: Chateau Morrisette: 1-4pm: www.thedogs.com. 14 – Minds In Motion Performance: 78:30pm: 276.632.3221: www.piedmontarts.org. 16 – Bluegrass at the Rives: Rives Theatre: 7-9pm: 276.632.3221. 29 – TGIF Concert Series: Uptown: 710:30pm: www.martinsvilleuptown.com.
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1-30 – Classes at the Centre: Open Computer Class, Chair/Family Aerobics, Zumba: Spencer-Penn Centre: Days/Times Vary: 276.957.5757: www.thecentreatspencerpenn.com. 1 – Spring Pole Day: Martinsville Speedway: 1.877.722.3849: www.martinsvillespeedway.com. 1 – Slow Cooker Cookin: SpencerPenn Centre: 1-3pm: 276.957.5757: www. thecentreatspencerpenn.com. 1 – Bingo: Spencer-Penn Centre: 6pm: 276.957.5757: www.thecentreatspencerpenn.com. 2 – Big Country Buffet Breakfast: Spencer-Penn Centre: 6-10am: 276.957.5757: www.thecentreatspencerpenn.com. 2 – DRBA First Saturday Outing: Smith River float: 10am: 336.337.8843: www.danriver.org. 2 – Kroger 250 : Martinsville Speedway: 1.877.722.3849: www.martinsvillespeedway.com. 3 – Goody’s Fast Pain Relief 500: Martinsville Speedway: 1.877.722.3849: www. martinsvillespeedway.com. 5,12 – Beginning Photography:
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National D-Day Memorial: 10am-4pm: 540.587.3619: www.dday.org. 16 - Gated Grief & Prelude to Invasion: National D-Day Memorial: 10am: 540.587.3619: www.dday.org. 16 - Celtic Festival: Sedalia Center: 12-10pm: 434.299.5080: www.sedaliacenter.org. 23 – Easter Celebration and Kids Egg Hunt: Mariners Landing: 12:30pm: 540.297.4900: www.marinerslanding.com. 23 - Paddy Dougherty & Jim Kimmel Concert: Bower Center for the Arts: 7:30pm: 540.586.4235: www.bowercenter.org. 30 - Chocolate Fest: Forest Square Shopping Center: 11am-4pm: 540.586.9401: www. bedfordareachamber.com.
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3 – Viver Brazil: The Prizery: 7:30pm: 434.572.8339: www.prizery.com. 2,16,23 – Auto Racing: South Boston Speedway: 877.440.1540: www. southbostonspeedway.com. 14-23 – Crowns: The Prizery: Times/Dates Vary: 434.572.8339: www.prizery.com. 16 – Halifax Earth Day Extravaganza: Town of Halifax Farmer’s Market: 12pm: 434.222.9499 or 434.222.9448:www.halifaxevents. org.
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2 – Doc Watson & David Holt Concert: Kirby Theater, Roxboro: 7:30pm: 336.597.1709: www.artsinperson.com. 15 – Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Brothers Concert: Caswell County Civic Center, Yanceyville: 8pm: 336.694.4591:
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fun & games solutions Solution:
www.ccfta.org. 16 – Rubber Duck Regatta: Eden: 12pm: 336.623.7789: www.ExploreEdenNc.com. 21,22,23 – Bluegrass Music Festival: Willow Oak Park, Roxboro: 336.229.9055: www. WillowOakPark.com.