Showcase Magazine June 2011

DDIC - Investing in your health.

This is one of Danville Diagnostic Imaging Center’s newest additions—a wide-bore MRI unit. It provides higher-quality, more detailed imaging. And with a large opening and faster scanning time, you can stay calm and comfortable and feel less confined.

This machine accommodates patients up to 500 pounds and imaging appointments are available between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. to work around your schedule. You can relax and enjoy your favorite music during your scan. Beginning this summer, DDIC will also provide breast MRI capabilities. Another unit that is part of the $2 million investment is the new 16-slice CT scanner, that allows for higher quality imaging and clearer samples for a more accurate diagnosis.

Simply stated, it’s a faster, more efficient and more comfortable way for our patients to receive quality care close to home. It’s what you’ve come to expect from Danville Regional and DDIC.

Optima MR450 system from GE Healthcare

Danville Diagnostic Imaging Center 125 Executive Drive, Suite D Danville, VA 24541 Scheduling-434.799.3883 Information-434.793.1043

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Pet Peeves

he said...she said...

He Said...

She Said...

Did you ever notice that after you get married your life

Hmmm...marriage mode, did you say? That sounds so

changes slowly but surely? I’m not whining now like I always

negative. I thought you liked being married. Yes, things

do, I’m just reporting on the day-to-day changes that I see. I’m

do change when two people make that commitment.

not picking on you and these are not pet peeves...yet. Life as a

For you, now you have someone to do your laundry,

married person puts you in the marriage mode. Everyone knows

cook, clean, do yard work, minor household repairs...

about it, but not many people talk about it for fear of causing

do you want me to continue? When my youngest son

hurt feelings or exploding anger. You know I have described it

left for college, I didn’t have to go home after work

many times while we were dating. Little habits become annoying

and fix dinner, do laundry, housework, stay on a tight

and are greatly magnified when you’re with each other 24-7.

schedule, etc.,to be sure life was running smoothly. I

I won’t take the time to list all of them now because I would

only had to take care of myself. I could go for a long

run out of paper. But let’s just say that I have noticed them more

walk, go shopping, take in a movie, chat on the phone,

frequently since committing to the Holy State of Matrimony.

whatever I felt like doing at the moment. So in that

Maybe we take advantage of each other since we’ve captured the

way, life has changed for me also. I feel responsible

prize, the chase is over, and we are stuck with what we thought

for doing all of those wifey things for you, but the

we wanted. That may sound a little harsh, so let me restate it.

difference is that I don’t whine about it. I really don’t

After getting married the little things that use to mean so much

mind housework, laundry, cooking, etc., it’s just finding

to one another, now take a back seat to other endeavors. So how

enough time in the day to get it all done without

do we fix this problem? First of all we have to recognize it as

SOMEONE complaining about how I manage my time.

being a problem. Maybe I should call it a situation so I don’t land

So if standing in front of the TV while I’m preparing

in the dog house. However, situations could escalate if they are

dinner is your biggest problem, then I think you’ve

not addressed. How vague is that? For example, having a TV in

won the lottery...maybe not in dollars but in happiness.

the kitchen is one of my pet peeves. When an interesting story

Agree?

comes on, all I can hear is water running, pans banging around, rattling paper, the dog barking, or SOMEONE standing in front of the screen so I can’t see the latest crook being discussed by the by Larry Oldham & Dena Hill

news anchor. Now this wouldn’t necessarily cause the demise of the marriage but could get annoying if the pattern was followed forever without complaint. That’s where I come in.

Be sure to read She Said He Said in Evince.

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Home Mortgage: Go After Better Deals

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Many people do not look upon owning a home as an investment, but it definitely is. Unlike security prices, which tend to move up and down quickly, housing prices usually undergo an uninterrupted price increase over a long period of time. Therefore, they may provide a partial hedge against inflation.

There are several forms of real estate investments.

Generally, undeveloped land, containing no or minimal structures (unlike cottage or farm property), provides the best growth potential, but it also carries greater risk.

Developed land, holding residential and/or commercial buildings, offers less risk. Developed land with rental property can provide you with steady income from the rent.

Real estate as an investment often suffers from a lack of liquidity and marketability compared with other forms of investment. Such a comparison may seem totally irrelevant when considering your home, but during a financial crisis, the liquidity and marketability of your investment can be crucial.

Owning a home is becoming one of life’s traditional goals.

That is natural, since people would rather see those monthly payments go into their own property than into someone else’s. Home ownership is a good financial goal, it is a good investment, and it can help you from a tax standpoint.

However, if you are a homeowner, or inspire to be one, you must know how to handle the mortgage. You can save enormous sums of money by getting the right mortgage and paying it off fast. Remember, the more money you can save in one area of your personal financial portfolio, the more money you can make in another.

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.

To help you understand this important subject, put yourself in the following situation: What if you are shopping for a mortgage? The manager at your bank wants your business and offers you a 25year loan at 8 percent. They have been helpful to you in the past, and you like to deal with them. However, on the way to your car, you pass another bank with a sign in the window promoting 25-year mortgages at 7.5 percent.

Do you forget about the second bank and stay with your bank? Or walk in and sign a deal with the second bank?

Or look for other alternatives? None of those answers are wrong, but, as is usual in life, some are better than others. For instance, you may decide that because of your past relationship with your bank, you would rather place your mortgage there. That may be the right course, but before you make up your mind, take time to calculate what that loyalty will cost.

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Assume that you want to borrow $70,000. At 8 percent, amortized over 25 years, your monthly payment would be $540.27; at 7.5 percent, you would pay $517.29. That is a difference of only $22.98.

Nevertheless, the argument for switching becomes a bit more compelling when you multiply the monthly difference by 12 and realize you have given your 8percent mortgage lender an unnecessary $275.76 over a year. While that is not a vast sum, it is a credit that would look better on your personal balance sheet than it would in the bank’s annual report.

Now, take a look at just how astonishing those numbers really get. You are looking at a 25-year term for your home mortgage. Therefore, over that time, you will pay $6,894 more by taking your bank’s mortgage. If you signed with the second bank, you could put that money aside.

Now that you have seen the difference just half a point can make, look at some even more amazing numbers.

Mortgages are set up in such a way that for the first several years, most of the money you pay is interest. Very little goes toward reducing your principal.

This simply means that any additional payments you can make in the early stages of a home mortgage will have an almost unbelievable impact on the total interest you’ll have to pay to make your home your own.

Current federal tax laws allow you to deduct home mortgage interest you pay. You will have to take that into consideration when you determine the net savings after you find a cheaper rate of interest.

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There’s Life Outside NASCAR

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ArielExperienceat Atom VIRGINIA INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY

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“To be honest VIR is a world-class racetrack. So right there, that’s our clientele, the guys who come to the racetrack all the time… It is a great partnership… It [VIR] is one of the top racetracks in America. Being at a racetrack, you can’t beat it,” Swain said.

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Originally based in Toronto, Canada, TMI AutoTech, Incorporated is a partnership of three men, including Mark Swain. After being granted the license to produce the Ariel Atom, TMI began the search for its new home in the states. They settled within the raceplex of VIR in Alton, Virginia. TMI believed in the area’s countless potential, couldn’t pass up the great prices, and had faith in the VIR clientele.

There’s Life Outside NASCAR

Let’s just put it in perspective—an average four-cylinder car weighs about 3,500lbs, the four-cylinder Ariel Atom weighs about 1,375lbs; an average four-cylinder car can go 0 to 60mph in 10-14 seconds, the four-cylinder Ariel Atom goes 0 to 60mph in 2.8 seconds. This machine is one of the quickest of its kind. The real kicker? This supercar is built right in your backyard. The Ariel Atom is manufactured by TMI AutoTech, Incorporated within Southwest Virginia’s very own Virginia International Raceway…and you can drive it!

“People always think that the car is built in the UK and assembled here, but no. It is built right here in Virginia.”

by Scott Brooks and Angela Williams

TMI is a corporation of honest entrepreneurship. Every product made at TMI is not only assembled, but is truly built and manufactured. TMI is the manufacturer of several different vehicles, as well as other engineered technologies. The pride of TMI is the Ariel Atom, but they are currently involved in several distinct individual projects, such as the Swinkey golf training tool. The Swinkey is a tool made to improve one’s swinging, putting, and other various golfing techniques. The Swinkey is taking off on the world market, including Japan and parts of Europe.

Though the Swinkey is not a TMI product, it is completely manufactured in the TMI shop. The same goes for the exotic Ariel Atom; the North American Atom belongs to Ariel, but is built start to finish by TMI.

so fast.” Its starting cost is $38,500 before any customizations. A reasonably customized Atom is priced at around $60,000-$65,000.

“People always think that the car is built in the UK and assembled here, but no. It is built right here in Virginia,” Swain said.

“The Ariel Atom Experience” is a unique opportunity in which participants can come, alone or in a group of no more than twelve, to VIR, get behind the wheel of the wickedly quick Ariel Atom, and drive the distinctive turn-filled road-race track in a controlled environment. The AAE is a half day event, where participants not only gain from driving the Atom, but benefit from two classroom briefings, one on safety, the other on the car itself and driving. The Experience begins with a short safety seminar. Next, clients are ready

The Ariel Atom is a uniquely constructed highperformance “car,” and inside of it is a 2.0 liter K series Honda engine. This powerful engine matched with the light-weight design, weighing in at 1,375 pounds, produces 200-300 horsepower. With that much horsepower, this machine is a true supercar accelerating from 0 to 60mph in less than 2.8 seconds. Jeremy Clarkson of BBC’s Top Gear says, “I have never, ever, driven a car that accelerates

Photography by Michelle Dalton Photography

“Per dollar per performance, you can’t beat it…Right in Danville’s backyard we are building cars that go up to the world market,” Swain said.

Now, thanks to TMI AutoTech, Incorporated, you don’t have to own the Ariel Atom to experience the mind-blowing impact of driving one.

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“‘The Ariel Atom Experience’ is a unique opportunity in which participants can come, alone or in a group of no more than twelve, to VIR, get behind the wheel of the wickedly quick Ariel Atom, and drive the distinctive turn-filled road-race track in a controlled environment.”

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to suit up and go driving. The day is set up so that the participants drive the Ariel Atom three times in fifteen minute episodes. The AAE provides participants with all the gear they may need, including: a helmet, driving suit, and gloves. This truthfully remarkable experience is open to drivers of all backgrounds. However, TMI does try to sort clients into groups based on their level of expertise. There are only two restrictions to becoming an AAE participant; a valid driver’s license and at least eighteen-years of age. This unparalleled opportunity for a memorable thrill runs at $495 per person. The Experience only became available a short time ago, offering sessions once a month starting in April and running through October. The AAE is sold out of participant slots throughout July.

“Now, thanks to TMI AutoTech, you don’t have to own the Ariel Atom to experience the mind-blowing impact of driving one. ”

(photo above) Brent Gates (left) and Mark Swain (right) stand outside of TMI AutoTech of Southern Virginia, where the Ariel Atom is crafted.

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Swain added, “The plan is people come down for the experience they drive the car and maybe they get the bug and say, ‘Hey, now, what can I do next?’ It is a stepping stone. It’s the opportunity for local people to see that it [the Ariel Atom] is built here, they can get on the track, and there is a life outside NASCAR.” What’s next for TMI: Ariel Atom partnered with VIR?—a first in the world Spec Race Atom Series, a ten race, five weekend competition! It is the series for serious-minded racers to come showcase their driving prowess behind the wheel of a car built for performance, handling, and ease.

“The car has bounced around for ten years, it’s been in North America since around 2006 and there has never been an Atom only race series.

So it is pretty cool that it is happening here,” Swain said.

It’s a Club Racing series. To be in the race you must own your own car. We are told by Swain a competitor could potentially run a complete season in the Spec Race Atom series for $50k, including the purchase price of the car and the various entry fees. The first race is June 11th.

It’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Other Atom hotspots are interested in becoming a part of the race series, but Swain promises its heart will always remain here at VIR. Swain concluded, “We will never leave here as far as the series goes. VIR has been so good to us to let us have this started here. We will always have a home base here. This is the home of the Atom really, North America.”

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Celebrity Grillin’ Local Celebrities will entertain and offer you great tips and their favorite recipes for no fail summer cooking.

Classes meet outside on Thursday evenings at 6:30 - just look for the grill next to the Recreation Center!

Cost: $12.50, includes copies of the recipes, sampling and a chance to win a new grill. Celebrities include guest performer from John Boy and Billy, Mater Man and his sidekick Lee Davis, our lovely and talented Chamber President Laurie Moran, and who doesn’t want to see Steve Padgent wearing an apron and actually cooking up a storm! Info: 434.799.5216

Centra’s Summer Movies in the Park Remember when you went to the drive in with mom &dad as a kid? Relive those memories with your own family and friends at Ballou Park this summer.

Movies are free, kid friendly and concessions are available!

June 24. July 8. July 22.

August 12. Time: 8:30 pm Info: 434.799.5215

Lulu Roman performs live in Danville! Start your July 4th weekend right with a delicious lunch and a wonderful concert! Enjoy a BBQ lunch with fixin’s then a special patriotic concert with LuLu Roman, a former member of the long running TV Hit Series “Hee Haw”.

LuLu is an accomplished song writer and has successfully been making records for the last 20 years. LuLu is a 1999 inductee into the Country Gospel Music Hall of Fame.

Lunch at 11:30 am followed by the show. Friday, July 1.

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Enchanted Evenings in the Park Who says you have to have lots of cash to enjoy a great show? Not at the Park!

Bring your lawn chair or blankets for free live entertainment in Ballou Park.

Each month a different genre of music will be showcased, let us know which group you enjoyed the most! Entertainment begins: 6.30 pm. Pack a picnic or bring a pizza. Info: 434.799.5216 June 16 - Swing & Miss July 21 - Van Widdifield August 18 - Matt Phillips

Ballou Park Blistering Heat Bowl July 23 9 – 2 pm This sweat-fest will be held on the 18 Hole Disc Golf Course. The event will be a two-round, 36-hole, beginner and advanced division tournament, with a shotgun start at 9 am. Door Prizes and other giveaways. Open for beginners & advanced players. Just come watch the fun and learn how to play if you haven’t tried your hand at the game.

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by Lee Vogler

Picture this: a state-of-the-art indoor facility that was built using green technology is packed on a Friday night. Perhaps Ke$ha is playing a stop on her latest tour, or there is a national business convention in town.

Maybe the Spring Fair, which is usually met with rain, has chosen this gorgeous facility over its former location on Piedmont Drive. These are just a few of the things we could see if our area leaders got bold and built this region a first-class 5,000 seat arena/civic center.

My suggestion would be for the City of Danville and Pittsylvania County to partner up on this venture. After all, such a facility would benefit our entire region, not just Danville. After splitting the cost between the two governing bodies, I would then reach out to a local corporate sponsor to secure a deal for naming rights of the venue. For example, the Target Center or

best highway access (Highway 29) and will have the new Robertson Bridge leading up to it. Plenty of space for parking and a company like Moseley Architects could design the facility in a way that is modern, yet represent the history of the site where it sits.

They have designed venues that utilize green technology to reduce costs for decades.

I know the city is currently in a financial crunch, but in the years ahead we must see the big picture. We need to have a bold vision for a bright future. This civic center is just another step in a bigger plan to bring this area to prosperity once more.

A Soothing Summer Evening

by Vincent Craft As you lay on the grass on a summer’s evening the upbeat and mellow sounds of live jazz and blues carry through a welcoming breeze. It seems they have captured the essence of the time of day as clouds have scattered playfully across the sky as it fades into a soft dusk orange highlighted with the evening’s purple. With the wind rolling softly across your face you begin to doze off, but instantly awake realizing the time. You scramble to your feet, grabbing for your belongings and friends. You rush to the front of the amphitheater towards Loyal Street. Then it hits you. The rest of the party begins to laugh as they taunt you saying, “It’s only 3 blocks away.”

Embarrassed you slowly begin to walk past the science museum and down Lloyd Street.

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Entertainment That Boosts The Economy

Ford Arena at Danville/ Pittsylvania County Civic Center.

A venue such as this could have a widespread positive effect on the region.

It will create jobs in building it and then operating it.

Also, new revenues and publicity will flood into the city as a result. Salem is a great example of what a civic center can do for an area. Since 1963, it has been a source of entertainment and economic growth for the Salem area.

Last year, our city councilmen took a trip to Greenville, South Carolina to get ideas of how to better Danville. I would point out to them that the BI-LO Center is one of the centerpieces of Greenville’s new economy.

The site for a potential civic center has been debated for some time now. While I agree with my friend Travis Hackworth that a downtown civic center would be nice, I believe the Schoolfield area is more practical and a better solution. I envision this new civic center being built on the land where the Dan River Mills once stood. A site which was once a source of revenue and community pride could be once more. This civic center could be the centerpiece for a new development that would eventually include a hotel, conference center, restaurants, shops, and a small park. That site also features the

A Look at What Danville Could Be

A Civic Center?

Danville is transforming. But, the future is unknown. In this multi-part series we imagine what Danville can be. In this issue three local visionaries take a look at how the addition of a civic center could enhance Danville’s growth.

by Lee Vogler, Vincent Craft, and Andrew Scott Brooks Artwork by Travis Hackworth

“As you walk in you are wowed by the immaculate blending of new and old design. The outside becomes one with the rustic look of downtown, but the inside portrays a modern look that plays off the idea of old town.”

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The Civic Center A Short Story

That’s when it hit me. She was going to leave me there, down on one knee in front of 12,000 people and not even give me an answer. It was her idea to come, she loves country music. I can’t stand the whiny lyrics, but she loves the simple charm. She threw her phone in her pocketbook and cut her eyes at me like she could strangle me. She shook her head and stepped out into the aisle quickly walking to the center of the stage, eying the exit.

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“You’re a jerk,” she said through a fake smile.

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party as they sit at a new cafe just mere feet from where the new civic center has retrofitted into the historic factory setting of downtown Danville. As you walk in you are wowed by the immaculate blending of new and old design.

The outside becomes one with the rustic look of downtown, but the inside portrays a modern look that plays off the idea of old town.

In the few months that the civic center has been open it has appeased the likes of every audience, from the young to the old, concerts to the big top, it has all been done.

Can you imagine Danville having a civic center?

The economic impact would not only improve the job placement, but bring more unity among the surrounding areas. Picture a place that employs people at ticket counters, custodial staff, event staff, event planners, marketing teams and executives.

Imagine the times that could be enjoyed as concerts, theater productions, and other events are brought to Danville.

by Andrew Scott Brooks I looked into her eyes. She was shocked, angry even, and I could feel the heat piercing into my skin. For a moment, I realized that everyone was looking at us, but the sensation quickly faded away.

I remembered the words just as she had spoken them to me so many times before.

“I don’t care what you do, just don’t embarrass me.”

I think I might have messed up. I tried to say something, but the words just wouldn’t come. The entire arena sat in silence. Kenny Chesney was strumming a guitar on stage at the new Piedmont Civic Center and these front row seats seemed like a really bad investment, right about now. Over her shoulder, I could see the words on the giant monitors.

Angela, Will You Marry Me? - Justin She breathed in deeply, and I think I heard a grunt.

I’m pretty sure it was a grunt because with it came a punch to my arm. I told myself it was a love tap, but she caught me right where my arm attaches to my shoulder. My arm all the way down to my fingers went numb.

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I still couldn’t say anything.

A girl’s voice from the upper level screamed, “Say yes.” A guy yelled the same thing. Then another. I looked up at the monitor. It started flashing SAY YES, SAY YES, SAY YES. The crowd starting chanting in time with the screen. Kenny Chesney started stroking his guitar in time with the crowd. The drummer banged on the kick drum. It was so loud.

I looked back at Angela’s face.

A single vein throbbed on her forehead. Her cheeks were flush and her breathing was forced and slow and oh so deep. I could hear it over the crowd.

“I love you, baby,” I said, but she didn’t seem to hear me because she stood up and grabbed her jacket.

“Oh no,” a girl behind us said to her friend.

“She is about to walk out on his...”

I’ll never be able to show my face in this town again, I thought to myself.

Angela stopped in the center of the arena right in front of Kenny Chesney. The crowd around her parted like she was a queen or something. She turned and looked directly at the exit sign at the far back of the Piedmont Civic Center. On the big screens, a closeup of her face showed an angry woman. The crowd gasped in unison. Her lip quivered, and she looked over her shoulder at Kenny Chesney as he smiled back at her. She lowered her head and climbed up the steps to the stage. He handed her his microphone. She looked directly at me, holding the microphone like the aspiring singer she always had been, she started singing.

Yes, I’ll be your wife. Yes, I give you my life. Yes...

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I don’t know the rest of the lyrics, but Kenny Chesney knew them and the band seemed to know the song. The crowd picked them up pretty quick and soon it felt like the whole world was singing to me.

That was a good night at the Piedmont Civic Center.

ABOUT THIS ARTWORK: Probably the most popular concept I designed, this building would have been a “civic” center; basically a place with civic activity.

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Artwork created by Travis Hackworth featured on page 21

The building concept would occupy the site of the Glen-Moore building and extended up to the office building next door. The ground floor included a lobby w/ bathrooms, 2 small retail spaces (2 stories high), a mezannine level with a office/lounge and a glass front overlooking the 16,000 sq. ft. great hall. The great hall would occupy what is now the

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Civic Center

parking lot behind both the office building and the Glen-Moore building site. The parking would be shifted to an off-site parking deck/garage. The second floor would be office space as would the third floor; the alternative is that this would be space converted into living spaces (loft style) or the 2nd floor converted into living space with the 3rd floor rented out with the 4th floor. The 4th floor would be rented out to a business (tech based). This space is Class-A space with access to the dome and 7 skylights.

This building concept is modeled after the former Burton Hotel (demolished in the 1960’s). While it is modeled after it, it is not a recreation of the hotel building in any way except for exterior design.

The interior is very modern and the building would utilize all available green technology.

The civic center facility would utilize the Morotock Boutique Hotel as the hotel for the facility for incoming groups and businessmen. audience is working professionals and young start-ups. The lower floors will offer office space for technology start-ups with an on-site technology incubator center specializing in mentoring your tech entrepreneurs.

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“My youngest daughter is getting married this June and I’ve turned into the ‘Mother-of-the-Bride’ from hell.”

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Here’s a tidbit of trivia for you – more weddings occur in June than in any other month. I know this because I have read every “bride” magazine printed in North America for the last six months. My youngest daughter is getting married this June and I’ve turned into the “Mother-of-the-Bride” from hell. Obviously, every mother wants her beloved daughter to have the perfect wedding – the wedding she has dreamed of since she was a wee child. The perfect dress, the perfect location, the perfect cake, and the list goes on and on… Nothing short of perfection is acceptable. Sigh…

For those who don’t know me, I’m a planner by trade.

I’m a list maker. I’m the Queen of Charts. Just think about this mixture for a moment. A dreamy-eyed brideto-be and a fussy, detail-oriented mother. Now merge those two together and watch for fireworks.

Planning a wedding with my daughter has actually been one of the most difficult yet rewarding tasks I’ve ever attempted. (Keep in mind that I’ve coordinated or been involved with literally hundreds of events over the past thirty years, but nothing I’ve ever done before has been as stressful.) I do have a few hints for those mothers out there who will be walking in my shoes during the next twelve months.

First: Call your friends – don’t be shy. Get referrals. Ask about the overall experience, and not just the cost of a service or item.

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Budget: Be flexible. We spent more than

planned in several areas and cut costs where we could.

What will your daughter really remember in later years?

Attend a bridal show in town as soon as possible.

Showcase Magazine hosts one in the fall, be sure to attend. (Sneak in before your daughter even gets engaged. You really need this info!) We found the show to be very informative and an excellent timesaver. In fact, we used four of the local venders we met at the 2010 event. Need invitations? Need a caterer? Photographer?

How about that beautiful dream cake? Everything you may need is on display in one place. Anyone who is planning a gathering such as a family reunion or anniversary party would benefit from attending.

If all of this seems just too daunting, consider using a wedding planner. They offer invaluable assistance and advice and can help balance the wants and needs of the bride with the budget.

It’s never too early to begin planning. Make that chart, start your list and get mentally prepared to help plan the wedding of a lifetime for your little princess.

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Name a “Point Person”

Your wedding day can be one stressor after another. A simple and effective way to alleviate stress is to name a point person, or project manager for your wedding day. You should have a carefully-planned itinerary for your big day. Be sure to make copies and give to your closest friends and family. Then nominate someone as point person to ensure that your wedding day stays on track and that the only hitching is you and the love of your life.

The First Dance

You’re Invited

Tips For Sending Invitations:

Having trouble picking that perfect song for your first dance as a married couple? Here are some of the most popular “first dance” songs.

Choose Wisely Unless you sent “Save the Date” notes to your guests, the wedding invitation will be the first details of your wedding. Be sure the invitation you choose defines the type and formality of your wedding.

Order Extra When purchasing invitations it’s a good idea to order at least 25 more than you need for last-minute invites. It’s more economical than buying a second (smaller) order. Plus the extra invitations make for great keepsakes.

Apply this rule to envelopes as well. It alleviates any stressed caused by mistakes.

Engraved or Handwritten?

While both are acceptable, handwritten invitations are more personable. Invitations should be written in blue or black ink. Dark colors that match the wedding theme are

acceptable, but do not use red ink. Gold and silver are sometimes hard to read. If you want a touch of elegance, try calligraphy.

When to Send For formal weddings, invitations should be mailed 4-6 weeks before the wedding date.

For informal weddings, send invitations 14 days prior to wedding.

For more invitation information visit your local dealer. Karen’s Hallmark and Invitation Destination have valuable resources and vast knowledge that will make picking the right invitation less stressful.

Amazed by Lonestar At Last by Etta James Wonderful Tonight by Eric Clapton Have I Told You Lately by Rod Stewart I Swear by All 4 One Always and Forever by Heatwave Endless Love by Lionel Richie & Diana Ross It Had to Be You by Harry Connick Jr. Here and Now by Luther Vandross Everything I Do by Bryan Adams When a Man Loves a Woman

by Michael Bolton Unforgettable

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JC EuL ElByR A4T tI O HN July 4th | Patriot Challenge

8:00 am – 11:00 am. | Anglers Park | 3K run. 5K walk and kid’s fun run.

Wedding Day Survival Kit

On your wedding day unexpected emergencies will be lurking in hopes of detouring your big day. Combat the obstacles by creating a survival kit. Your kit should include a small sewing kit, safety pins, (the McGyver in the world of clothing mishaps), clear nail polish (for runs in pantyhose or stocking), tissues, hand cream, throat lozenges, and aspirin.

And don’t forget to add a power snack bar or two to ward off the grumbles of a hungry stomach.

The majority of these items can be found in the Travel-size bin aisle of stores.

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July 4th Celebration

Noon until fireworks Free Kids Rides • Free crafts • Patriotic Look-a-like Contest Concessions • Games • Bubble Blast Hot Dog Eating Contest • Two Stages of Entertainment 1941 – 2011 Armed Services Photo Display Children’s Patriot Parade • Games

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the essentials

Lil Wayne Tha Carter IV Fans have waited since September 2009 for the follow-up to 2008’s best-selling album Tha Carter III, which sold over three million copies. Sure, Lil Wayne has released two albums while keeping the fans waiting, one being an odd foray into the world of rock and roll with Rebirth. But, Tha Carter IV is the Lil Wayne record fans have wanted. With guest appearances by Kevin Rudolf, Kayne West, and Drake, Tha Carter IV has “another best-seller” written all over it.

John Grisham Theodore Boone:The Abduction New York Times Best-Seller John Grisham returns with the second book in his Theodore Boone series.

Geared toward the 9-12 age group, Theodore Boone:The Abduction is a thrilling, mystery ride that keeps readers on their toes. The Abduction follows Boone as he searches for his best friend April after she is taken from her bedroom. With the police coming up empty, Boone has to apply his legal knowledge and investigative prowess to find his missing friend.

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True Grit True Grit is about one thing – retribution. Mattie Ross (Hailee Steinfeld), a 14year-old girl, is driven by vengeance. She wakes every morning just to avenge her father, who died by the barrel of Tom Chaney’s (Josh Brolin) gun. Ross enlists the help of U.S. Marshall, Rooster Cogburn (Jeff Bridges) and Texas Ranger, LaBoeuf (Matt Damon) to hunt down Chaney. With unyielding determination, they tackle the unforgiving frontier in hopes of bringing Ross’s father’s killer to justice.

Green Lantern Ryan Reynolds stars as Hal Jordan, a test pilot for the United States Air Force, who becomes the first earthling to wear the Green Lantern ring of power. Labeled as protectors of peace and justice, the brotherhood known as the Green Lantern Corps have taken an oath to secure intergalactic balance. Jordan is chosen to join the Corps after a new enemy, Parallax, threatens to disrupt that balance, leaving the fate of the Corps and Earth uncertain.

Continuing existence lies in Jordan’s hands.

If he can master his powers in enough time, he can defeat Parallax, save the world, and become the greatest Green Lantern of all.

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MUSIC

JUNE 7 Alice Cooper Old School: 1964-1974 Chick Corea Forever Keith Richards Jukebox Patrice Halloway Love & Desire: Anthology Above & Beyond Group Therapy

Peter Murphy Ninth JUNE 14 Black Veil Brides Set the World on Fire Neil Young Treasure Owl City All Things Bright & Beautiful JUNE 21 Atari Teenage Riot Is This Hyperreal?

Lil Wayne Tha Carter IV Guano Apes Bel Air Weird Al Yankovic Alpocalypse JUNE 28 Queensryche Dedicated to Chaos David Cook This Loud Morning Taking Back Sunday Taking Back Sunday

BOOKS

JUNE 7 Laurell K. Hamilton Hit List Alyson Noel Everlasting Clive Cussler The Kingdom John Grisham Theodore Boone: The Abduction Mary Kay Andrews Summer Rental JUNE 14 Adam Mansbach, Ricardo Cortes Go the

---- to Sleep Lauren Kate Passion Dorothea Benton Frank Folly Beach David Baldacci One Summer Jeffery Deaver Carte Blanche: The New James Bond Novel Tom Clancy Against All Enemies JUNE 21 Janet Evanovich Smokin’ Seventeen James Rollins The Devil Colony Karin Slaughter Fallen Ally Carter Uncommon Criminals ( A Heist Society Story) Deanna Raybourn The Dark Enquiry JUNE 28 James Patterson Now You See Her James Patterson Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life

DVD

JUNE 7 True Grit The Company of Men Just Go With It Another Year Sanctum JUNE 14 Hall Pass Red Riding Hood Big Mommas- Like Father Like Son Jackass 3.5 The Cincinnati Kid

what’s new in JUNE

F.E.A.R. 3 The F.E.A.R. franchise is has always been a frontrunner in first-person shoot games and that looks to remain the case with its latest installment. F.E.A.R. 3 continues the horror/survival theme of its predecessors. With cinematics and story lines by legendary horror director John Carpenter and writer Steve Niles, F.E.A.R. 3 will have the hair standing on your arms as you maneuver through the eerie scenes.

New features include a Divergent Co-op mode that allows deep, social gameplay.

Another addition is Frenetic Combat, a feature that takes the fighting to a new level with 360 degree cover and evolutionary slomo modes.

by Paul Seiple

We live in times where quality television is about as rare as spotting Bigfoot in the mountains of West Virginia. OK, maybe it’s rarer.

JUNE 21 Bending All The Rules Unknown The Eagle The Adjustment Bureau Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules JUNE 28 Season of the Witch Beastly Barney’s Version Black Moon People on Sunday

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JUNE 3 X-MEN: First Class (Action/ Adventure) James McAvoy Beautiful Boy (Drama) Michael Sheen Love, Wedding, Marriage (Romantic Comedy) Mandy Moore Rejoice and Shout (Documentary) JUNE 10 Bride Flight (Drama) The Trip (Comedy) Steve Coogan Judy Moody and the NOT Bummer Summer (Comedy) Heather Graham JUNE 17 Green Lantern (Action/Adventure) Ryan Reynolds Mr. Popper’s Penguins (Family Comedy) Jim Carey The Art of Getting By (Romance) Freddie Highmore JUNE 24 Bad Teacher (Comedy) Cameron Diaz

Cars 2 (Animation) Owen Wilson A Little Help (Comedy) Jenna Fischer

Video Games

JUNE 7 Surpremacy MMA X, P Duke Nukem Forever X,P Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters X,W Operation Flashpoint: Red River P JUNE 14 Alice: Madness Returns X,P Child of Eden X Transformers: Dark of the Moon X, P, W UFC Personal Trainer- The Ultimate Fitness System P,W JUNE 21 Cars: the Video Game X,P,W F .E.A.R. 3 X,P Dungeon Siege III P Shadow of the Damned P Combat Wings: The Great Battles of WWII W JUNE 28 Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition X,P Call of Juarez the Cartel X,P Sniper Ghost Warrior P Mystery Case Files: The Malgrave Incident W X = XBOX360 P = Playstation 3 W = Nintendo Wii

With TV executives pushing out reality and game shows faster than Fox can cancel its latest sitcom, choice television has taken the hit. It’s easier, not to mention cheaper, to produce unscripted shows without elaborate, changing sets, I get it. That doesn’t mean I have to like it.

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Friday Night Lights: Season Five

Granted, there are still a handful of wellscripted shows on television. And as sad as it makes me to say this, next year’s TV line-up will be one short. For five years, Friday Night Lights has kept its loyal followers happy by providing riveting story lines that tug at your heartstrings. Now, it’s time to say goodbye.

Friday Night Lights was never just about football. The show was about the ups-anddowns of everyday life. Friday Night Lights was about real people, people you can relate to, not larger-than-life characters on television.

It would have been easy for the show’s creators to pack it in, knowing season five would be the last. But, the fifth season is just as fresh as the first time we watched Coach Taylor lead his Dillon Panthers on to the field.

I won’t spoil the end for those still watching on NBC. I’ll just say Friday Night Lights got the proper send-off a show of its caliber deserves. We watched our favorite characters grow up, both physically and mentally. Saying goodbye is bittersweet. But, we will always have the DVDs.

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A Better You

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Activity & Exercise FIGHT Diseases & Disabilities!

Many times it seems barbaric that we have to go into a gym or fitness center and walk in place on treadmills, like hamsters on wheels, just to get moving. Years ago some of us used to

work on farms feeding and raising livestock and or tobacco. Some used to do chores like washing our own laundry by hand then hanging it on the clothes line. We used to not have TV and video games so we would have to play outside using our imagination. I am only 33-years-old, but when I was little I played outside, ran around, and even did some chores. Soon came VCRs, video games, and driving. With those things came less running, playing, and riding bikes.

Nowadays to burn calories and strengthen muscles many of us must go to a gym, boot camp, trainer down the street, or in our basement and push weights, stretch rubber bands, or do crunches on large blown-up bouncing balls. Those of us who really have active jobs or play sports are in far better condition than the majority of people.

Many of us are lazy today and would rather drive everywhere and not walk, or reach through a window at a fast food restaurant to get food and not prepare it ourselves, or turn on the TV and sit for hours instead of playing with our kids in the yard.

Exercise is so very beneficial for our bodies. We need it to lead a healthy and productive lifestyle.

Below are some benefits I copied from an article in my database from the International Sports Sciences Association. The article begins with studies done to prove their point, but I do not want to bore you with the details.

by Dave Gluhareff

“Exercise is so very beneficial for our bodies. We need it to lead a healthy and productive lifestyle.“

Here is a quick list of the most important ways exercise helps us physically, emotionally, and mentally:

Allergies - Exercise is one of the body’s most

efficient ways to control nasal congestion (and the accompanying discomfort of restricted nasal blood flow).

Angina - Regular aerobic exercise dilates

vessels, increasing blood flow— thereby improving your body’s ability to extract oxygen from the bloodstream.

Anxiety - Exercise triggers the release of mood-altering chemicals in the brain.

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Arthritis - By forcing a skeletal joint to move, exercise

induces the manufacture of synovial fluid and helps to distribute it over the cartilage and to force it to circulate throughout the joint space.

Back Pain - Exercise helps to both strengthen the

abdominal muscles and the lower back extensor muscles and stretch the hamstring muscles.

Bursitis and Tendonitis - Exercise can strengthen the tendons— enabling them to handle greater loads without being injured.

Cancer - Exercise helps you maintain your ideal body

weight and helps keep your level of body fat to a minimum.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Exercise helps build up the muscles in your wrists and forearms— thereby reducing the stress on your arms, elbows, and hands.

Cholesterol - Exercise will raise your level of HDL (the “good” cholesterol) in the blood and help lower your level of LDL— the undesirable lipoprotein.

Constipation - Exercise helps strengthen the abdominal muscles, thereby making it easier to pass a stool.

Depression - Exercise helps speed metabolism and deliver more oxygen to the brain; the improved level of circulation in the brain tends to enhance your mood.

Diabetes - Exercise helps lower excess blood sugar levels,

strengthen your muscles and heart, improve your circulation, and reduce stress.

Fatigue - Exercise can help alleviate the fatigue-causing

effects of stress, poor circulation and blood oxygenation, bad posture, and poor breathing habits.

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.

Glaucoma - Exercise helps relieve intraocular hypertension— the pressure buildup on the eyeball that heralds the onset of glaucoma.

Headaches - Exercise helps force the brain to secrete more of the

body’s opiate-like, pain-dampening chemicals (e.g., endorphins and enkephalins).

Heart Disease - Exercise helps promote many changes that collectively

lower your risk of heart disease— a decrease in body fat, a decrease in LDL, an increase in the efficiency of the heart and lungs, a decrease in blood pressure, and a lowered heart rate.

High Blood Pressure - Exercise reduces the level of stress-related

chemicals in the bloodstream that constrict arteries and veins, increases the release of endorphins, raises the level of HDL in the bloodstream, lowers your resting heart rate (over time), improves the responsiveness of your blood vessels (over time), and helps reduce your blood pressure by keeping you leaner.

Insomnia - Exercise helps reduce muscular tension and stress.

Intermittent Claudication - Exercise helps improve peripheral circulation and increase your ability to tolerate pain.

Knee Problems - Exercise helps strengthen the structures attendant to the knee— muscles, tendons, and ligaments— thereby facilitating the ability of the knee to withstand stress.

Lung Disease - Exercise helps strengthen the muscles associated with breathing and helps boost the oxygen level in your blood.

Memory Problems - Exercise helps to improve your cognitive ability by increasing the blood and oxygen flow to your brain.

Menstrual Problems and PMS - Exercise helps to control the hormonal imbalances often associated with PMS by increasing the release of betaendorphins.

Osteoporosis - Exercise promotes bone density— thereby lowering an individual’s risk of suffering a bone fracture.

Overweight Problems - Exercise suppresses your appetite,

increases your metabolic rate, burns fat, increases lean muscle mass, and improves your level of self-esteem.

Varicose Veins - Exercise can help control the level of discomfort

caused by existing varicose veins and help you prevent getting any additional varicose veins.

So get outside and take a walk with your spouse and kids, get a gym membership, hire a personal fitness trainer, try Virginia Bootcamp, canoe in a river, join the local YMCA, swim at a fitness center, park farther away from the front door of a store, save money by taking a few minutes to prepare your meals, take the steps instead of the escalator, bike instead of drive, or find some other form of exercise to help you enjoy your life more and make it so much healthier!

-Dave

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Executive Director, Danville Humane Society This month we celebrate Father’s Day. Generally in the animal kingdom, the males of the species do not help raise the young. Penguins, lions, seahorses, ostriches, beavers, other species of birds, and even a few insects are notable exceptions. In most of these cases, the male’s role is one of protection; even some bullfrogs protect the tadpoles.

In a day when some men are abdicating their responsibilities as fathers, and when comedians and television shows have a tendency to emasculate human males, human society could learn a lot from the male animals that do help raise the young.

Perhaps as you have driven on Danville streets near the river, you have noticed pairs of Canada geese. One may have been sitting down or eating, with one standing nearby, watching. Canada geese mate for life. During spring and early summer, they join most other species of animals in the desire to breed. The one Canada goose that is watching over the sitting mate is usually the male.

Later, when eggs hatch, he is watchful, and looks for any enemy or threat to his family. It is a foolish person who would attempt to approach a gosling when a father is nearby.

Penguin fathers are the ones who incubate the eggs, losing about one-third of their body weight as they faithfully discharge their duty of keeping the eggs warm in a frigid climate.

Lion fathers keep a watchful eye over the cubs in the pride, even if they are not the father.

Beavers join Canada geese and other animals in mating for life, and in teaching their young how to survive.

I was so blessed to have a father who did all these things in his family – he kept a watchful eye, kept out the evil parts of society, took care of our physical and emotional needs, and was a true Daddy.

It is so sad to see what is happening in families today, as some fathers do not take responsibility for raising their children to be productive, decent people.

To repeat, sometimes we could learn a lot from the animals.

Jessie

A couple of hours before a big rainstorm, this little girl was rescued from a storm drain by shelter employees.

For more information, please contact Danville Humane Society, 434.799.0843

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1-30 – Live Bands & DJ Music: Back to Bogies: Wed-Sat. Times Vary: 434.791.3444.

2-30 – 57 Express Bluegrass Concert: Community Center, Chatham: TH, 7pm: 434.432.3115: www.chathamcares.org.

3 – Fridays at the Crossing: Carrington Pavilion: 6pm: 434.793.4636: www.visitdanville.com.

4 – Danville Harvest Jubilee Concert: Colt Ford & Corey Smith: Carrington Pavilion: 6pm: 434.793.4636: www.visitdanville.com.

13-26 -Summer Broadway Showcase Workshop: Gretna Movie Theatre: Performances, 6/25-7:30pm; 6/26-2:30pm: 434.228.1778.

14 – Flag Day Celebration: Gold Star Memorial Square in Mountain View Cemetery (behind Averett): 11am: 434.822.2466: sprimiano@verizon.net.

16 – Crab Feast: Danville Community Market: 4:30-8:30pm: 434.792.0621: www.danvilleymca.org.

16 – Enchanted Evening in the Park: Ballou Park: 6:30-8pm: 434.799.5216: www.playdanvilleva.com.

19 – Janet Phillips, Flautist: Moffett Memorial Baptist Church: 7pm: 434.799.5402.

24 – Movies in the Park: Ballou Park: 8:30pm: 434.799.5216: www. playdanvilleva.com.

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6-17 – Swim Lessons:YMCA: Ages 3-14, M-F 9:15am &10am: 434.792.0621: www.danvilleymca.org.

7,8,9 – Beach Week: Coates Rec. Center: 9:30-11:30am: 434.797.8848: www.playdanvilleva.com.

7,14,21,28 – Rhythm of the Drums: City Armory: Ages 7-17: 4:306pm: 434.797.8848: www.playdanvilleva.com.

11-July 16 – Zumbatomic Saturdays: Coates Rec. Center: Ages 4-7, 9:30am; Ages 8-12, 10:30am: 434.797.8848: www.playdanvilleva.com.

13,14 – Exploring the Dan Camp: Institute for Advanced Learning and Research: Grades 4-6: 9am-4pm: 434.766.6725: www.ialr.org.

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27-July 1 – Fun and Fitness Camp: Pepsi Building: 8:30am-4:30pm: 434.797.8848: www.playdanvilleva.com.

27-July 1 – Sensational Camp!: Danville Science Center: Ages 3­-5, 9:30am-12pm; Ages 5-­7, 1:30­-4pm: 434.791.5160: www.dsc.smv.org.

28,29,30 – Mountain Adventures Overnight Camp: Pisgah National Forest, NC: Ages 12-15: 9am (3/28)-5pm (3/30): 434.799.5215: www.playdanvilleva. com.

28,29,30 – Mystery Week: Coates Rec. Center: 9:30-11:30am: 434.797.8848: www.playdanvilleva.com.

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Thru June 5 – Danville Museum Exhibits - City Tulips, A Series by Photographer Sandra Gottlieb: Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History: 434.793.5644: www.danvillemuseum.org.

Thru June 25 – A Few of Nancy’s Friends Exhibit: The Langhorne House: Sat. 2-5pm: 434.791.2256.

Thru September 5 – DSC Exhibits - Tech City, Sonic Sensation & Dark Star Images: Danville Science Center: Free/$6/$5: M-S 9:30am–5pm: Sun 1–5pm: 434.791.5160: www.dsc. smv.org.

4 – Bob Ross Painting Class: Ballou Park Annex Building: 10:30am-3:30pm: 434.797.8848: www.playdanvilleva.com.

6-28 – Art with Judie: Ballou Park Annex: M/TU, Times Vary: 434.797.8848: www.playdanvilleva.com.

15-July 6 – Art with Flo: Locations/ Times Vary: 434.797.8848: www. playdanvilleva.com.

30 – September 2 – Danville Museum Exhibits - From Morning to Night: Domestic Service in the Gilded Age South & Mia Halton-Certain Home Truths: 6/30 Opening Reception, 5:30-7pm: 434.793.5644: www. danvillemuseum.org.

13-17 – Engineering - Mayan Adventure Camp: New College Institute: Grades 6-9: 9am-4pm: 434.766.6725: www.ialr.org.

13-23 – Taking It To the Hoop Basketball Camp: City Armory: Ages 7-11, 6/13-16; Ages11-15, 6/20-23: 434.797.8848: www.playdanvilleva.com.

14 – Polliwogs & Science Stars: 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.

14,15,16 – Summertime Snacks: Coates Rec. Center: 9:30-11:30am: 434.797.8848: www.playdanvilleva.com.

18 – Junior Girl Scouts Science Sleuth: Danville Science Center: Ages 9-13: 10am-12pm: 434.791.5160: www. dsc.smv.org.

20,21,22,23 – Y Sports CampRunning: Bonner Middle School: Ages 6-18: 9-11:30am: 434.792.0621: www. danvilleymca.org.

20-24 – Zombie Science Camp: Institute for Advanced Learning and Research: Grades 6-10: 9am-4pm: 434.766.6725: www.ialr.org.

20-24 – Biology Camp Experiments Galore: Institute for Advanced Learning and Research: Grades 5-8: 9am-4pm: 434.766.6725: www.ialr. org.

20-24 – The Science of Small Camp: Institute for Advanced Learning and Research: Grades 3-6: 9am-4pm: 434.766.6725: www.ialr.org.

20-24 – Girl Scout Day Camp: 9am-5pm 434.799.5215: www. playdanvilleva.com.

20-July 1 – Swim Lessons: YMCA: Ages 3-14, M-F 9:15am & 10am: 434.792.0621: www.danvilleymca.org.

20-Aug. 26 – Camp Sunshine: YMCA: Activities/Times Vary: 434.792.0621: www.danvilleymca.org.

21,22,23 – Animals, Animals, and more Animals: Coates Rec. Center: Tu/TH 9:30am: 434.797.8848: www. playdanvilleva.com.

11-July 26 – Zumbatomic Saturdays: Coates Rec. Center: Ages 4-12: 5pm: 434.797.8848: www. playdanvilleva.com.

27,28,29,30 – Y Sports CampCheerleading:YMCA Gym: Ages 6-12: 9-11:30am: 434.792.0621: www. danvilleymca.org.

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Auditorium: 11am-1pm: 434.797.8848: www. playdanvilleva.com.

10,17,24 – Fundraiser Dinners: American Legion Post 1097: 5:30pm: 434.836.8101 or 434.793.7531.

14 – Just the Facts on Reverse Mortgage: Ballou Rec. Center: 6:30-7:30pm: 434.799.5216: www.playdanvilleva.com.

14 – Birds of the Dan River Region: Danville Science Center: 6:30pm: 434.791.5160: www.dsc.smv.org.

15 – Exploring Equipment with Romar Medequip: Ballou Rec. Center: 12:30-1:30pm: 434.799.5216: www.playdanvilleva.com.

17 – Just Everyday Women Walking by Faith: Mary’s Diner: 11am-1pm.

18 – Dog Wash: Danville Farmers Market: 9am12pm: 434.799.0843.

18 – Juneteenth & Community Health Outreach Day: Doyle J. Thomas Park: 10am2pm: 434.797.8848: www.playdanvilleva.com.

21 – Hokie Football: Past and Present: Community Center, Chatham: 6pm: 434.432.1211: www.chathamcares.org.

22 – Picnic: Dan Daniel Memorial Park: 121:30pm: 434.799.5216: www.playdanvilleva.com.

28 – Raising Awareness for Health & Wellness-Nutrition & Exercise: Ballou Rec. Center: 5:30-6:30pm: 434.799.5216: www. playdanvilleva.com.

29 – Pampered Hands-Hand Repair Makeover: Ballou Rec. Center: 12:30-1:30pm: 434.799.5216: www.playdanvilleva.com.

Hobbies/Sports

1 – Senior Bowling Tournament: Riverside Lanes: 10am-12pm: 434.791.2695: www. playdanvilleva.com.

1-29 – Step-Aerobics: Community Center, Chatham: MW 5:15pm: 434.432.3115: www.chathamcares.org.

1-30 – Fitness Classes:YMCA:Yoga, Zumba, Zumba Aqua, Water Aerobics,Youth Zumba, Combo & Martial Arts: Day/Times Vary: 434.792.0621.

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.

1-July 6 – Capoeira: Ballou Rec. Center: 5:306:30pm: 434.799.5216: www.playdanvilleva.com.

2-30 – Abulous Workout: City Auditorium: M-TH, 10:30-11:30am: 434.797.8848: www.playdanvilleva.com.

2-30 – Kuumba-West African Dance: City Armory: TH 6:30-8pm: 434.797.8848: www.playdanvilleva.com.

3-July 8 – Chair Aerobics: Ballou Rec. Center: F 11am-12pm: 434.799.5216: www. playdanvilleva.com.

4 – Kayak: James River-Balcony Falls Section: 8am-6pm: 434.799.5215: www.playdanvilleva.com.

4 – Main Street Cruise-In: Downtown Danville: 6-9pm: 434.251.2237.

4-28 – Zumba Class: Community Center, Chatham: TU 9am, SAT10am: 434.432.3115: www. chathamcares.org.

6 – Chamber Classic Golf Tournament: Danville Golf Club: 434.836.6990: www. dpchamber.org.

6,13,20,17 – Boogie Mondays: Ballou Rec. Center: 7-8:30pm: 434.799.5216: www. playdanvilleva.com.

6-30 – Zumba® Revolution with Ruth: M/TU/TH, 5:30pm: 434.797.8848: www. playdanvilleva.com.

7 – Trip to Barn Dinner Theatre: Ballou

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Rec. Center: 11:30am-6:30pm: 434.799.5216: www.playdanvilleva.com.

7,14,21,28 – Summer Bikes & Trikes: City Armory: 9-9:45am: 434.797.8848: www. playdanvilleva.com.

7,14,21,28 – African Dance Ensemble: Coates Rec. Center: TU, 6:30pm: 434.797.8848: www.playdanvilleva.com.

7-12 – Zumba Toning: Pepsi Building: TU, 7:30pm: 434.797.8848: www.playdanvilleva.com.

7-12 – Zumba with Jennifer: 6:30pm: 434.797.8848: www.playdanvilleva.com 9 – Stand Up Paddle Board: Abreu/Grogan Park: 6-8pm: 434.799.5215: www.playdanvilleva. com.

10 – Greenberg/Overcash Memorial Golf Tournament: Caswell Pines Golf Course: 434.793.8255.

11 – Bark ‘N’ The Park: Dan Daniel Memorial Park: 4:30-7:30pm: 434.799.5215: www. playdanvilleva.com.

16 – Kayak: Dan Daniel Memorial Park to Anglers Park: 6-8pm: 434.799.5215: www. playdanvilleva.com.

18,19 – CCS-Championship Cup Series Motorcycle Racing: VIRginia International Raceway: 434.822.7700: www.virnow.com.

21 – Hiking: Anglers Park: 10am-12pm: 434.799.5216: www.playdanvilleva.com.

21- Basic Mosaic Tiling: Ballou Rec. Center: 5:30-7:30pm: 434.799.5216: www.playdanvilleva. com.

25 – Stand Up Paddle Board: Lake Burton: 8-2:30pm: 434.799.5215: www.playdanvilleva.com.

25 – Chatham Cruise In: Main Street Chatham: 5-9pm: 434.548.3233 or 434.489.6082.

27,28,29,30 – Danville Braves Baseball: Legion Field, Dan Daniel Memorial Park: 7pm: 434.797.3792: www.dbraves.com.

Martinsville Arts/Exhibits

Thru July 8 – Expressions 2011 Exhibit: Piedmont Arts Association: 276.632.3221: www. piedmontarts.org.

2 – Bob Ross Technique Workshop: Piedmont Arts: 10am-3:30pm: 276.632.3221: www.piedmontarts.org.

3 – Exploring Stained Glass: Southern VA Artisan Center: 276.656.0260: www.southernvirginiaartisancenter.org.

3 – First Friday Art Walk: Studio 107: 5-7pm: 276.638.2107: www.piedmontarts.org.

3,10,17,24 – Food, Friends & Fine Crafts: Southern VA Artisan Center: F, 6-8:30pm: 276.656.0260: www.southernvirginiaartisancenter. org.

4-January 14 – Living Off the Land Exhibit: Virginia Museum of Natural History: 10am-4pm: 276.634.4185: www.vmnh.net.

10 – Candle Making:SouthernVAArtisan Center: 276.656.0260: www.southernvirginiaartisancenter. org.

17 – Exploring Woodturning: Southern VA Artisan Center: 276.656.0260: www.southernvirginiaartisancenter.org.

18 – Third Saturday Stroll: Studio 107: 3-7pm: 276.638.2107: www.piedmontarts.org.

24 – Polymer Clay Jewelry: Southern VA Artisan Center: 276.656.0260: www.southernvirginiaartisancenter.org.

27 – Stained Glass Workshop: Piedmont Arts Association: 9am-12pm: 276.632.3221: www. piedmontarts.org.

Kids/Family

4 – Living Off the Land Festival: Virginia Museum of Natural History: 10am-4pm:

276.634.4185: www.vmnh.net.

8 – Homeschool Wednesdays: Wonders of Water: Virginia Museum of Natural History: Ages 6-10 & 11-18: 10-11:15am: 276.634.4185: www. vmnh.net.

11 – Special Saturdays:Virginia Museum of Natural History: June Bug Jumpers Ages 3-5: Full of Hot Air Ages 8-11:10am & 3pm: 276.634.4185: www.vmnh.net.

13,14,15,16 – Write a Book Summer Camp: Spencer-Penn Centre: 9am-12pm: 276.957.5757: www.thecentreatspencerpenn.com.

20,21,22,23 – Lego Camp: SpencerPenn Centre: 9am-12pm: 276.957.5757: www. thecentreatspencerpenn.com.

21-July 19 – Creative Kids College: Have a Blast Working with Glass: Southern VA Artisan Center: Ages 9-14: TU 8:30-11:30am: 276.656.0260: www.southernvirginiaartisancenter.org.

27-July 1 – Creative Kids College: Video Game Design & Development: Southern VA Artisan Center: 9am-12pm: 276.656.0260: www.southernvirginiaartisancenter.org.

27-July 1 – Creative Kids College: CADD Engineering Modeling and Design for Junior Engineers: Southern VA Artisan Center: 8:30-11:30 am: 276.656.0260: www. southernvirginiaartisancenter.org.

Entertainment

3 – First Fridays Concert Series: Jim Lauderdale: Rives Theatre: 8pm: 276.632.3221.

10 – Music Night: Spencer-Penn Centre: 5:30pm: 276.957.5757: www. thecentreatspencerpenn.com.

18 – Bluegrass @ the Rives: Rives Theatre: 7-9pm: 276.632.3221.

23,26,29,30 – Chicago the Musical: The Black Box Theatre: 7:30pm/2:30pm: www.twcp.net.

24 – TGIF Concert Series: Uptown: 710:30pm: www.martinsvilleuptown.com.

Hobbies/Sports

2 – Photography Club Meeting: SpencerPenn Centre: 6:30pm: 276.957.5757: www. thecentreatspencerpenn.com.

2-30 – Classes at the Centre: Open Computer Class, Chair/Family Aerobics, Zumba: Spencer-Penn Centre: Days/Times Vary: 276.957.5757: www.thecentreatspencerpenn.com.

4 – Cake Decorating: Spencer-Penn Centre: 91pm: 276.957.5757: www.thecentreatspencerpenn. com.

5,12,26 – Cooking Class: Spencer-Penn Centre: 2-3:30pm: 276.957.5757: www. thecentreatspencerpenn.com.

18 – Cruise In: Uptown: 5-8pm: www. martinsvilleuptown.com.

20,21,23 – Basic Computing: SpencerPenn Centre: 9-11am: 276.957.5757: www. thecentreatspencerpenn.com.

Smith Mt. Lake/ Bedford Entertainment

Thru July 9 - Zim Jackson Exhibit: Bower Center for the Arts: 540.586.4235: www. bowercenter.org.

1 – Wild Wednesdays: SML State Park: 11:30am-2pm: 540.297.7100: www.dcr.virginia.gov.

3 - Bedford-The Town They Left Behind: National D-Day Memorial: 7-11pm: 540.586.3329: www.dday.org.

3,4 - A Little Bit Country and A Little Bit Rock ‘n Roll: Trinty Ecumenical Parish: 7pm/2pm: 540.576.2454: www.visitbedford.com.

4 - Spring Book Sale: Bedford Central

Entertainment

4,18 – Auto Racing: South Boston Speedway: 877.440.1540: www.southbostonspeedway.com.

13-18 – Summer Theatre Camp: The Prizery: Ages 7-14: 9am-3pm: 434.572.8339: www. prizery.com.

17 – Summer Concert Series: Blues n Brews: Downtown South Boston: 8-11:30pm: 434.575.4209.

17-18 – How to Eat Like A Child: Performance from the Summer Theatre Camp: The Prizery: 434.572.8339: www.prizery.com.

20-23 – Art In Black And White: The Prizery: 9:30-10:30am: 434.572.8339: www.prizery. com.

20-23 – Pottery For Teens: The Prizery: 10:30am-12pm: 434.572.8339: www.prizery.com.

23-July 2 – Side By Side By Sondheim’: The Prizery: 7:30pm: 434.572.8339: www.prizery. com.

27-30 – Exploration Of Art For Children: The Prizery: Ages 5-7: 9:30am-12pm: 434.572.8339: www.prizery.com.

North Carolina Entertainment

4 – DRBA First Saturday Outing: Draper Landing Access to Berry Hill Bridge: 10am: 336.547.1903: www.danriver.org.

11 – Quilting Class: Everyday Art Gallery: 9:30-11:30am: everydayartgallery.com.

11 – Eden Cruise In: Sonic Drive-In, Eden: 4pm: www.exploreedennc.com.

18 – Hat Birdhouse: Everyday Art Gallery: 10am-12pm: everydayartgallery.com.

23 – Alive After 5: Roxboro: 336.599.0918: www.historicroxboro.com.

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7 – WWE Smackdown: Roanoke Civic Center: 6:45pm: 540.853.5483: www. roanokeciviccenter.com.

20-25 – Roanoke Valley Horse Show: Salem Civic Center: 6pm: 540.375.3004: www. salemciviccenter.com.

23,24,25 – Miss Virginia Pageant : Roanoke Civic Center: 540.853.5483: www. roanokeciviccenter.com.

30-July 10 – Salem Fair: Salem Civic Center: 540.375.3004: www.salemciviccenter.com.

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Library: 10am-6pm: 540.586.891: www. friendsofbedfordlibrary.org.

4 –Youth Fishing Clinic: SML State Park: 10am-4pm: 540.297.6066: www.dcr.virginia.gov.

4 - Flames of Remembrance: National DDay Memorial: 8:30pm: 540.586.3329: www.dday. org.

4 - Louisiana Crawfish Festival: Bower Center for the Arts: 4:30pm: 540.586.4235: www. bowercenter.org.

5 - Tuesday Mourning: Elks National Home: 6:30pm: www.visitbedford.com.

6 - 67th Anniversary of D-Day: National D-Day Memorial: 11am: 540.586.3329: www.dday. org.

6,7 - Celebrating D-Day: Peaks of Otter Winery: 12-5pm: 540.586.3707: www. peaksofotterwinery.com.

10 - 2nd Fridays: Centertown Bedford: 540.586.2148: www.centertownbedford.com.

11 –Aspiring Anglers Youth Fishing Tournament: SML State Park: 9am-12pm: 540.297.6066: www.dcr.virginia.gov.

18 –SML Birthday Bash: SML State Park: 11am-4pm: 540.297.6066: www.dcr.virginia.gov.

18 - World War II in Miniature Display: National D-Day Memorial: 10am-5pm: 540.586.3329: www.dday.org.

18 - Juneteenth: Booker T. Washington National Monument: 540.721.2094: www.nps. gov/bowa.

18,19 - Father’s Day Celebration: Peaks of Otter Winery: 12-5pm: 540.586.3707: www. peaksofotterwinery.com.

23,24,25 - Bluegrass Festival: Sedalia Center: 434.299.5080: www.sedaliacenter.org.

25 –Great American Backyard Campout: SML State Park: 540.297.6066: www.dcr.virginia. gov.

27 - Teacher’s Institute: National D-Day Memorial: 10am-3pm: 540.586.3329: www.dday. org.

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DANVILLE 1 – Fridays at the Crossing: Carrington

South Boston 1 – Auto Racing & Fireworks: South

Pavilion: 6pm: 434.793.4636: www.visitdanville. com.

1 –Bluegrass Festival: Gretna Elba Park: www.gretnamerchants.org.

2 – Danville Harvest Jubilee Concert: Darius Rucker: Carrington Pavilion: 6pm: 434.793.4636: www.visitdanville.com.

4 – Fourth of July Celebration: Carrington Pavilion: 12pm: 434.793.4636: www. visitdanville.com.

4 – DSO Independence Day Concert: Carrington Pavilion: 434.797.2666.

8 – Movies in the Park: Ballou Park: 8:30pm: 434.799.5216: www.playdanvilleva.com.

9,10 – Viper Days: VIRginia International Raceway: 434.822.7700: www.virnow.com.

Roanoke Entertainment

2-30 – Party in the Park: Elmwood Park: 5:30-8:30pm: www.pitp.org.

4 – Woofstock Dog Festival: Elmwood Park: 10am-5pm: www.woofstockdogfestival.com.

4 – Roanoke Symphony RSO Rocks: Salem Civic Center: 540.375.3004: www.

Boston Speedway: 877.440.1540: www. southbostonspeedway.com.

7-23 – The Sound Of Music: The Prizery: 2pm/7:30pm: 434.572.8339: www.prizery.com.

Martinsville 1 – First Fridays Concert Series: Rives Theatre: 8:30pm: 276.632.3221.

8 – Music Night: Spencer-Penn Centre: 5:30pm: 276.957.5757: www. thecentreatspencerpenn.com.

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by Misty Brooks “In an attempt to ease my frustration Spencer offered an ‘I love you, Mama.’ He is so slick.”

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Misty’s children Jason-18, Corey-11, 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 day-to-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 That night we dined on our favorite foods that I packed from home. We had a picnic on the keeps doing it anyway! beds and watched a seemingly never-ending marathon of iCarly on Nickelodeon.

We celebrated Tucker’s recovery from

a broken humerus with a quick spring The excellent weather continued on day two. break trip to the beach.

The kids woke up raring to get going. We

started the day by walking down the strip for Off we went – Kendall, Tucker, Spencer, Corey a little shopping while indulging in the fun and and me. With all four children having ADHD, sun of the beach atmosphere. Let me preface one having ODD, and one with ASD, you might this by saying Kendall, whether at the beach ask yourself if I was prepared for that challenge? or not, is faithful to her personality. Our first Oh yes, I was ready – everything seems shopping excursion went like this. manageable at the beach!

“I want to go to the carnival,” Kendall said.

Jason stayed home to work his new job, and to

go to school. Scott stayed home, well, because “When we’re finished shopping, we’ll go,” I said.

Scott can’t stop working long enough to have

fun. Plus, he hates the beach. I love the beach so “But I want to go now!” much that I was willing to risk what sanity I have left to go on this adventure alone with the kids.

“I said we’ll go after we shop. Now stop talking

about the carnival.”

It was all that I thought it would be – and then

some.

“Ughhhh. How long are we going to shop? I

want to go nowwww-ah.”

We hit the road early. I packed snacks, swimwear, and as few clothes as we could get by with.

“If you ask me about the carnival again we aren’t going.”

“Virginia Beach, here we come,” I said pulling out of the driveway. We hadn’t been in the car two “But I want to go. You said we would go. This hours before Kendall threw up on her shoes. is taking too long. Ughhhh. Why can’t we just Nice, I thought. Apparently the ride combined go now?” with the excitement and an endless supply of

gummies was too much for her.

I bent down to Kendall’s level and broke the

news that she had lost her privilege to go to No worries – we were on our way to the the carnival. While doing so, I was holding her beach! upper arm.

With sea air just a breath away, we arrived to She yelled, “ Oohwwww-ah! You’re hurting superb weather and an early check-in. “Let the me.” games begin,” I said, thankful that we made it

with very little collateral damage. We hit the I continued to speak in a calm voice, “ I’m not beach first. Like frozen liquid, the ocean rushed hurting you. Stop whining and lower your to greet its newest visitors. The chill didn’t deter voice.” the kids. Within minutes they were all in, boogie boards in tow. I could have sat all day taking in Kendall started crying. “ You ARE hurting me. the serenity the beach offered, but we still had a Let me go. You’re hurting my arm!” pool to visit.

The stares came from all directions. She may The kids were on their best behavior. Do you be small, but she has a set of lungs on her. know why? Because we were at the beach!

She is so loud. It’s a wonder I didn’t pull her They got along, played together, and no one was adorable little arm right off her little body. picked on. Everyone was happy, especially me.

She was a pouting mess, and I pretended like are tried, tested, and often fail. But she

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nothing was happening. The boys just walked along in silence.

In an attempt to ease my frustration Spencer offered an “I love you, Mama.” He is so slick.

Corey was secretly happy that we weren’t going to the carnival.

He would rather sit in the room playing on my laptop. He is practicing for his teenage years.

Spencer didn’t care about the carnival. He just wanted to ride his Whiplash (a fancy scooter) down the boardwalk. Tucker just went along with everything. I’m not really sure what’s up with that!

We had our normal day in the sun, then headed out for the evening. Since I didn’t have to throw money at the Tilt-A-Whirl or the Fun Slide, I paid two dollars for each of us to walk out on the pier. A ten-dollar walk didn’t make much sense to me. We were at the beach and could walk anywhere (else) for free. But I did it. As expected, there was a lot of fishing. I hoped we would get lucky and witness someone catching the “big one.”

The pier was lined with twenty or so fishermen, but there was a group of guys that seemed to be having the most fun. Anglers were reeling in sting rays left and right!

It didn’t take long for us to realize that you don’t want to come in contact with a ray. They were having a bit of biter’s remorse. The rays whipped their tails ‘round and ‘round before being released back into the ocean.

After a few more days of eating junk food, renting a surrey, and playing like it was our job, we needed a break. And like the sting rays, we were thankful to get back home.

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