Showcase Magazine October 2015

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The “Get Active This Fall” Issue

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A Photo Walk Through the Martinsville Uptown Historic District See Story Page 18

On the Cover Photo by Michelle Dalton Photography

Contents

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FEATURES

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RUN, BABY, RUN A Guide to Fall Races In Danville GET THE PICTURE A Photo Walk Through the Martinsville Uptown Historic District

By Jennifer Doss

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FIVE DAYTRIP-WORTHY PUMPKIN PATCHES In and Around Southern Virginia

By Erin Thackston

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9 HE SAID SHE SAID The Old Timer’s Wonder Years

By Larry Oldham and Dena Hill

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Fall Fitness in Southside Virginia

by Dave Gluhareff

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NOT SO COMMON – COMMON SENSE!

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FROM THE EDITOR FUN AND GAMES

Crossword, Word Seach, & Sudoku

AREA EVENTS GUIDE PAWS FOR THE CAUSE

By Paulette Dean

A Perspective on Public Schools – Mission, Goals, and Measures

by Stan Jones

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Make No Bones About It

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FRO M T H E E D I TO R I was reading a debate on the Internet questioning if people were becoming lazy in the digital age.

It made me think hard about the question. Technology is wonderful.

Every day, there are things being invented to make our lives easier.

Most, if not all, share a common idea that making things easier betters productivity. Is this true? Are you more productive because you can ask your phone a question instead of looking up the answer?

Or is it laziness? It’s a question to ponder the next time you ask your phone for directions.

This leads me to another question.

Are snazzy smartphones making people less active? Have you ever heard of “Text Neck”? It’s a very real ailment that causes achy shoulders, neck pain, and headaches…and it comes from constantly hunching over your phone to text, check facebook, check emails, and the countless other things smartphones can do.

Don’t get me wrong, I probably spend way too much time on my phone, but these questions were a wake-up call to me. Smartphones

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aren’t evil. There are many apps geared toward getting people moving and aware of their health.

Fall is the perfect time to check them out and in this issue we give you a nice variety of activities to enjoy the autumn weather.

OCTOBER 2015 STAFF

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

Jennifer Doss visits the Henry County ProAm Photography club. Stepping outside to get some shots with the camera is a wonderful way to explore new places, capture memories, and stay active while doing it.

Graphic Designer Kim Demont, demontdesign@verizon.net Finance Manager Cindy Astin, cindy@showcasemagazine.com ADVERTISING 1.877.638.8685 Larry Oldham, Director of Sales and Marketing larry@showcasemagazine.com, 434.728.3713 Lee Vogler, Marketing Consultant lee@showcasemagazine.com, 434.548.5335

Erin Thackston invites readers to venture out on five day-trip worthy pumpkin patches. These trips provide an excellent bonding experience for families. They are also a good way to get out and get the legs moving.

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We also break down the races and activities going on in Danville this fall. There’s plenty to do, so get out there and get active.

OCTOBER 2015 CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Danville Parks and Recreation Darrin Doss | Jennifer Doss | Michelle Dalton Graham Park | Erin Thackston

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SHE SAID...

Last month was the 50th year since we graduated high school in North Carolina. Our lives have changed drastically since those wonder years of fun and frivolity.

You can’t argue with the truth and I want to thank you for some very thoughtful words.

You’re right; we could have never guessed what was in store for us back then.

The first day I saw you in English From my perspective, as a class, I fell in love. First, it was teenager, you were not what with your eyes, then your beauty, I would have called husband and once I got to know you, I fell material. However, that wasn’t in love with your heart. I say all what I was looking in high school PHOTO BY MICHELLE DALTON PHOTOGRAPHY of this to remind you that I am (lol). Both of our lives have been always thinking about you as our life changes from full, with five children between us, three grandchildren day to day. Neither one of us could have guessed that with the expectation of more to come. A few more we would have ended up being married and living in years and we can retire, sharing each and every hour Danville. together. I will be working around the house and you will be out shopping and keeping storage units in I was the class clown. The boy in class who made business. everyone laugh. The boy in class who got on everyone’s nerves, especially the teacher. The principal Seriously, I can remember when we first started dating, had a chair in his office with my name on it.You were we joked about growing old together and sitting on the epitome of class then just as you are today. the porch in rocking chairs. Here we are growing old together just like we predicted. I’m glad that I got to So, 50 years later, we were fortunate enough to see know the real you and not the caricature of the person 100 former classmates at our class reunion who are I thought you were. That’s not to say that you don’t still living. It was so nostalgic sharing stories about have some peccadillos, but I’ve learned what they were our past. For one night, it was like going to our senior and how to handle them, so life is good. prom all over again. I should bring up the fact that our senior prom did not include you and me together, but The reunion was fun, working on the reunion with you this year, in our celebration, we got to dance, hold was fun, and all of our classmates brought back so many hands, and smooch under the bleachers. Of course, all memories. I know you say we are on the downside of of our teachers had passed and our principal had been life now, but at least we are on the downside together gone for years, so there was no one to catch us. and that says a lot for the both of us. I am so use to being against you when we write this column that I just want to remind you of all of this because I am so today it feels good to be in a positive state of mind and thankful you came into my life in the sixties and are sharing the better aspects of our life. But don’t get used in my life today. I don’t want to get all mushy or too to it because this is one column out of a years’ worth romantic and make you blush, but knowing someone of columns , and you still have a way to go to come up and having them in your life for over 50 years is quite to my standards of who I think you can be. an accomplishment. This is something that I think we both can agree on.

Keep drawing and writing!

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by Larry Oldham and Dena Hill

THE OLD TIMER’S WONDER YEARS

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health

A Better You

Fall Fitness in Southside Virginia

By Fitness Professional and Healthy Writer Dave Gluhareff

Fall in Southside Virginia is one of my favorite times of the year. The leaves on trees are changing into beautiful colors, the air gets crisp and cool, sweatshirts and jeans come out, and sports like football and soccer are in full swing. Fall is gorgeous here and it is also the best time to participate in outdoor fitness activities. Cool weather and the Southside’s awesome outdoor environment are perfect for getting (or staying) in shape.

Working out indoors is great, but being outdoors has so many positive benefits that we all should make the time for when weather permits. Enjoying some fresh air after being cooped up inside all day helps lower stress. Just a simple change in environment is invigorating. Taking a 20 to 40 min walk on a lunch break outside can be an afternoon energy boost.

So, step outside this fall.

Von Wellington Photography

Dave Gluhareff In the late 1990s David Gluhareff lost over 100 pounds. Dave then became a certified personal trainer with the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) and began his career as a personal trainer. In June of 2009 David earned the elite status of Master of Fitness Sciences (MFS) by the ISSA, their highest level of personal training qualifications. As a personal trainer, Dave has been helping people take charge of their physiques to help them feel, look, and move better through life. Visit www.

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What to do Outdoors?

Make fall fitness about being with others and supporting one another with healthy activities. My sons (Dylan and Matthew) and I are outside year round and we practically stay outdoors 80-90% of our free time in the fall playing dad/sons time or their organized sports like soccer.

Dylan plays soccer for Sacred Heart School and the U12 Blast travel soccer team and Matthew plays for the U9 rec league in Danville. We have fun playing, practicing, and watching each other compete. Get together with family and/or friends and shoot some basketball in the driveway, setup a backyard football game, meet at a local park and play soccer, parents go with your kids to the skate park, everyone go take a walk in your neighborhood or on the trail together, jump on some mountain bikes or road bikes for the Riverwalk Trail or Angler’s mountain bike trail system, or walk your dog(s) — just get active.

Southside Virginia is a terrific place to get active and stay active!

Fall Foods

Fall also comes with cookouts and outdoor get-togethers so make wise food choices. If you’ve followed my eating and nutrition plans, you know I say to be good as much of the week as you can, so when you cheat on a few meals or snacks, it won’t be so bad. If you eat healthy all week, those weekend cookouts are your chance to cut loose a bit, but remember moderation. If you’ve already cheated for the week, then opt for the following healthier options when you can (if available):

• Lean g ril fish, le led meats (turk e an steak , pork te y, chicken, buffalo, e n de • Veggie tc) instead of fr rloin, deer, ied mea burgers ts ins greasy beef pat tead of heavy ties • Turkey o instea r Chicken hot d do og • Water f beef or (pink) s , black c offe tea ins tead of s e, or unsweet odas or fruit ju high sug ices ar • Raw, b aked, or grilled v instea eggies d of cas seroles • Yogur o r to frie instea r olive oil based d d of hea dips vy • Real S weet po mayo base tato, red baked w pot fries o hite potato inst ato, or e r chips ad of • Fruits instead of p and ric h desser astries ts • Eat in mod satisfied eration and only NOT FU until LL

Take advantage of the beautiful fall season!

Get outdoors, have fun, stay active, eat healthy, get plenty of rest, and spend quality time with family and friends! SM

Visit www.TrainWithDave.com

and click on Nutrition Plan for Dave’s FREE nutrition plan!

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Presented by the Danville Regional Foundation and the Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce

2015 Speaker Series

Daniel H. Pink

Wednesday, November 4 11:30 AM Institute for Advanced Learning & Research (IALR) 150 Slayton Avenue Danville, VA 24540

Daniel H. Pink is the author of five provocative books about the changing world of work, including the long-running New York Times best seller, A Whole New Mind, and the #1 New York Times best seller, Drive.

For his visit to the Dan River Region, Dan will be speaking on DRIVE: The Surprising Truth About

What Motivates Us, using 50 years of behavioral science to overturn the conventional wisdom about human motivation. Pink shows that carrot and stick motivators have been oversold and that high performance depends much more on the deeply human need to direct our own lives, to learn and create new things and to do better by ourselves and the world.

Drive is available for purchase at

Averett University’s Bookstore • West Main Street • Danville Sponsored by

There is no cost to attend the series but reservations are required and will be made on a first-come, first served basis. Reservations can be made with the series’ co-sponsor, the Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce, at 434.836.6990 or at chamber@dpchamber.org.

For more information about the Chamber and services and programs they provide, visit www.dpchamber.org, or contact Chamber President Laurie Moran at 434.836.6990 or email at lmoran@dpchamber.org.

To learn more about DRF, its grant opportunities, the 2015 Speaker Series and partnership opportunities, visit the DRF website at www.drfonline. org or contact Lori Merricks, Director of Marketing & Communications at 434.799.8969 or lmerricks@drfonline.org. www.showcasemagazine.com

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Run, Baby, Run A Guide to Fall Races In Danville

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Photos courtesy of Danville Parks & Recreation

A Guide to Fall Races In Danville Fall brings cooler temperatures and many exciting outdoor activities to Danville. This year, October, with a variety of challenging races, could be dubbed, Runners’ Month. Russell Carter, Communications Specialist at Danville Parks and Recreation says, “We are constantly amazed at the amount of community members who support these events. We believe there is always something to do in Danville and by the amount of people who come out and participate in these events, we’d like to think the community feels the same way.”

The fun kicks off on October 3 with the Dirty Dan Dash, presented by Danville Regional Medical Center and Danville Parks and Recreation. This year, the 3.8-mile mud run features an all-new course with new obstacles.

Saturday, October 3, 2015 • 3pm www.dirtydandash.com For the night owls, on October 16, there’s the annual Glow With The Flow 5k, presented by Danville Regional Medical Center. In 2013, the night-time 5K was voted “Rising Star” by North Carolina Festival and Events. A focal point of the run is Danville’s emerging River District.

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Brick Running & Tri Store on Main Street. After the race, hang around for the after party, and be sure to rest up for the River District Festival the next day.

Friday, October 16, 2015 • 7:15pm www.playdanvilleva.com If you’re looking to bike, The River Ride cycling event on October 17 features courses for riders of all levels. Courses range from a less than 10-miler to an impressive 100-mile ride along the Riverwalk Trail. River Ride will benefit the Danville-Pittsylvania County Habitat for Humanity. The ride begins at 8am. Hang around for the finish line party. For more information or to register visit www.riverride.eventbrite.com.

If you’re looking for something a bit more challenging, there’s the Danville Half Marathon presented by URW Community Federal Credit Union. The run starts at 8am on October 17 and the course travels along the scenic Dan River, beginning and ending in the River District.

Proceeds from the half marathon will benefit the Children’s Miracle Network. For more information visit www.danvillerunner.org.

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foot race on the famed single-track trails to date.

So, start marking your calendars. There’s a lot happening this fall. Along with the races, there are kayaking and zip line events. Carter continues, “It takes a lot of hard work from a lot of hard working people to pull off so many events.

These races and outdoor events are only a small portion of a very full calendar this year. There was a recent blog accusing Danville of being one of the most boring places in Virginia; whoever that person is could not have been more wrong.

From free events for the kids to large-scale mud runs and marathons, Danville is a great place to play.”

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29th annual Danville Family YMCA Family Fun Rub and 5k in honor of Louie Fields. The course will be on the Riverwalk Trail and a pancake breakfast will be served after the race. For more information, visit www.danvillefamilyymca.com.

The Anglers Ridge 26.2 and 50K Trail Run will also take place on November 7. The brand new race will test your endurance as you run the ridge. Finishers will receive a jacket and leave with the distinction of completing the longest

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For a detailed list of events happening this fall in Danville, visit, www.playdanvilleva.com and click on the “Events in the Community” calendar.

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Not So Common – Common Sense!

A Perspective on Public Schools – Mission, Goals, and Measures

by Stan Jones, Superintendent of Danville Public Schools It has been stated that the oldest disease in the world is CSDS, Common Sense Deficiency Syndrome. As a school leader, I have experienced interactions where there seemed to be a deficiency in common sense. Much of this perspective is the result of failed efforts to speak candidly from a school leadership perspective on the role of public schools.

Of that total, nearly six million have disabilities. They are educated at an average cost of $9,900 nearly twice the average spent on other students. More than 6.2 million are limited in their English proficiency with two million speaking no English. Two million are latchkey children.

They go home to an empty house (Source U.S. Department of Education).

The goal of this column is simply to help the public understand the true purpose of public schools and the role of the school superintendent. Everyone has an opinion of how we should do business much of which is based on their previous experiences as students. But the fact remains, children have changed dramatically because families have changed dramatically.

Quite frankly, the vitality of Danville Public Schools and many other communities across the nation will depend largely on the investment the community is willing to make in its most important constituents – our students. So I am committed to buying stock and infusing my life, work, and personal mission toward improving public school education one student at a time. Our community will not thrive unless we make this investment collectively.

This change alone has only increased the challenges schools face in meeting the needs of all children. The fact is parents and families twenty to thirty years ago were very almost uniformly supportive of public schools and its efforts to not only prepare students for the world beyond high school but also with regard to building character and preparing young people to be productive citizens. Today, that collective “common sense” has some deficiencies.

First, schools cannot operate the way they did twenty to thirty years ago because the world has changed very dramatically. Second, families have changed dramatically. Third, the availability, abundance, and exponential growth of information has drastically changed the world and how we learn. Despite these changes, we, as a community, often expect schools to be like they were “back in the day.”

It is my sincere hope that this community will join me in creating the future we believe in by investing in our children, our schools, and our efforts to improve learning. Our children want, need, and deserve your support.

A STRONG EDUCATION BUILDS A STRONGER COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

In recognition that common sense may not be so common, as superintendent of schools, I offer the following guiding questions to help the community understand the mission, goals, and measures that define the work of the complex organization known as Danville Public Schools.

1. What is the role of the superintendent of schools?

The role of the superintendent is to set expectations for the vision, mission, and organizational culture of the school system; engage the community; serve as the ambassador of good will on behalf of children; serve as a champion for children and the moral voice of reason; be visible and accessible; identify resources (human, financial, instructional, and operational); build relationships; and, most importantly - LEAD LEARNING!

2. Why Do I Want to Lead Danville Public Schools?

I want to lead Danville Public Schools because I believe the school division is in the ideal position to significantly enhance its academic performance, leverage community support, and most importantly, change the lives of the children and family who depend on schools to prepare them to create the future we believe. I believe the best investment any community can make is in improving the quality and caliber of public schools.

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Public schools are in many ways a perfect microcosm of our nation.

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Get the Picture A Photo Walk

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Graham Park

by Jennifer Doss Photos courtesy of Darrin Doss, Graham Park, and Jennifer Doss

Get the Picture

A Photo Walk Through the Martinsville Uptown Historic District It’s seven o’clock on a crisp fall evening, and a small group gathers in a public parking lot. As the eight participants arrive, they all have one thing in common — each one is clutching a camera. Some are big, some small, some on tripods, and some with long telephoto lenses.

This group is part of the Henry County ProAm Photography Club and they are about to embark on their monthly photo outing. This month’s theme is to photograph Uptown Martinsville, and they have been kind enough to allow me to tag along.

As the group walks together up Church Street looking for interesting scenes to photograph, individuals split off momentarily to capture an image and then return to the group. Club member Graham Park is intrigued by a vintage fire escape ladder on the

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side of the Holt building, while Daryl Patterson focuses on the unique architecture of the Martinsville Branch Post Office. Plants, signs, sculptures, textures, and shadows of this historic district are just some of the subjects that the participants target for photos.

At this hour of evening, most businesses are now closed and several shop owners are locking up for the night, but life is still in the air. Small groups of people are out and about walking and some are being “walked” by their fourlegged friends. Cars drive by on their way to loft apartments located throughout Uptown and the smell of delicious food wafts from the nearby restaurants Hugo’s and Mtn’ Jax. A sign maker calmly works to smooth out decals on the window of a new coffee shop opening soon.

Light music is heard from a distant vehicle and nearby, a crow caws.

During the walk, club members comment on businesses that they did not know existed and features of the city that one never sees while zipping by in a car. Walking the streets slowly and with focus offers a unique way to rediscover a place that you only thought you knew. As we continue on, the comments keep pouring in.

Chain of Fools Bicycle Shop Darrin Doss

“Oh, I didn’t know we had a bicycle shop.” “Did you know that antique store was here?” “Have you been to that museum before?” It makes my heart smile to see residents getting excited about their own community and reconnecting with it through the art of photography.

Gargoyles perched atop buildings on Walnut Street, decorative grates in the sidewalks on Main Street, hand painted murals on Fayette Street, and vintage signs throughout the area were all studied in great detail by this group of photographers, each one trying to snap an interesting photo that captured the scene just so.

The Henry County ProAm Photography club is sponsored by Henry County Parks & Recreation. The mission of the club is to promote the enjoyment of photography to the hobbyist, artist, and professional by the sharing of knowledge, experience, and ideas among its members. The outing this evening is no different, the members give each other suggestions for photo angles, discuss their latest equipment purchases, and check out sneak peeks of each other’s photos on the digital displays. They share stories, laughter and camaraderie in the fading light as they walk through town. Soon

a dark sky above the warm glow of street lamps reminds everyone that it is getting late and time to go home.

Before the group disperses, Club President Rocky Wall tells everyone about next month’s photo outing. They are excited about the new challenge ahead while also anxious to take a closer look at their photos captured this evening. In the words of the renowned French photographer Elliot Erwitt,”To me, photography is an art of observation.

It’s about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I’ve found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them.”

To learn more about the Henry County ProAm Photography club, visit them online at www. hcproamphoto.org or on their Facebook page at www. facebook.com/hcproamphoto.

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Mural

Darrin Doss

A Photo Walk Continued from page19

of each month and photographers of all skill levels are invited to attend. To enjoy a photo walk of your own, stop

Have a great photo to share?

We’d love to see it!

Post your photos to Instagram or Twitter with the official hashtag for Southern Virginia

#VisitSoVa.

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by the Martinsville-Henry County Visitor Center to pick up self-guided tour maps of the Martinsville Uptown Historic District and the Fieldale Historic District. The visitor center is located inside the New College Institute on Moss Street and additional information can be found at www.VisitMartinsville.com.

Historic Courthouse Darrin Doss

Post Office Cupola

Darrin Doss

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October 10 & 15–17, 2015 Business After Hours on Main & Union Lip Sync Challenge

Beauty Pageant Glow with the Flow Run

DJ After Party

Half Marathon River Rides Kids’ Triathalon

Beta Box Maker Space International Music

Crafts

Cruise-In

Family

Arts Education

Regional Performers

Food Beer Garden Fun

DJ Finesse 120 Minute Band

Demetria McKinney TANK in Concert www.riverdistrictfestival.org Thank you to our current sponsors!

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Five Daytrip-Worthy Pumpkin Patches

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by Erin Thackston Photos courtesy of Erin Thackston

Five Daytrip-Worthy

Pumpkin Patches In and Around Southern Virginia

There is something about the crisp autumn air and clear blue October sky that reminds of us harvest time and beckons us back to the agricultural heritage for which Southern Virginia is known and loved. As pumpkin patches, hay rides, mum sales, and corn stalks abound, autumn is the perfect time to take your family or go with a group of friends to enjoy the fruits of a healthy fall harvest.

Fall farm festivities are big business, and local farmers appreciate your support. If you haven’t been to a pumpkin patch in a while, you may be in for a big surprise! It is very common now to see corn mazes, hay bale castles, slides, pony rides, concessions, and more at one of the larger pumpkin patches. Smaller pumpkin patches offer hay rides, pick-your-own-pumpkin experiences, and fun, yet educational tours for scouting and school groups.

Interested in taking in a pumpkin patch this fall? Well, you’re in luck! Here is a list of five family-friendly farms in our area. Let’s grab our pumpkin spice lattes, and hit the pumpkin patches, shall we?

White Fall Farm, Gretna,Virginia

Located at 6001 Riceville Road, Gretna,Virginia.

If you have heard people talking about the giant castle made out of hay bales, this is it!

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There is a hay castle, which has a large sliding board the children can slide down. (Ok, it’s for parents, too, and it’s fun!) They have pick-yourown-pumpkin patches, hayrides, a pumpkin hunt game, a corn maze, grain bin, and more.

Admission is $10 per person (cash or check only), and includes a $3 voucher to be used to extra activities or purchase of a pumpkin. For information, go to www.whitefallfarm.com. We have visited as a family and loved it so much, we recommended this to our children’s school, who scheduled a field trip.

Owen Farm Danville,Virginia

Located in Danville,Virginia at 1668 Silver Creek Road, Owen Farm offers pumpkin picking, a corn maze, and more. On Friday nights they host a moon lit hay ride and after dark corn maze adventure, which sounds to me like a fun date night idea. Field trips to this

farm are popular, and teachers are admitted free of charge with their students. Weekend prices are $12.50 (plus tax) for the full day for ages 5 and up, $8 for children ages 2-4, and free for children under 3. Adults are admitted for $6, which does not include a pumpkin. It does include hayrides, pumpkins for the children, barnyard friends, feeding animals, pony rides, bounce house, and scarecrow stuffing. There is live music on scheduled nights, as well. I have not been to Owens Farm during pumpkin season, but have been for other events, such as fundraisers and various community rallies. It feels good to support a business who supports its community. Find out more about them at www.owenfarmtours.com.

above having a seat on the pumpkin she selected. We love taking the train to select our pumpkins from the field, then riding back. You are able to purchase a $20 Superpass which includes the colorful maze, hay jump, moon bounce, jumping pillow, corn play house, fort, giant slide, farm animals, fish feeding dock, picnic areas, a hayride, a complimentary pumpkin, and unlimited train rides, plus gem stone panning bag, duck races with a souvenir duck to take home, and a ticket to the Festival of Lights($10 value)! There is also a General Admission Pass available for $12 (ages 2-12) or $10 ( all ages 13+), and under age 2 is free. They book field trips and also birthday parties. Go to www. hillridgefarms.com for more information.

Reese’s Farm Fresh Produce Scottsburg,Virginia

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near Raleigh/Cary, North Carolina Located at 703 Tarboro Road in Youngsville, North Carolina, Hill Ridge Farms knows how to throw a Fall Festival, and it lasts this year until November 9th. This has consistently been one of our favorite day trips in the fall with our family.

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the spring than anywhere else around, either on field trips, with the Girl Scouts, or simply as a family spending old-fashioned quality time together.

Reese’s is located at 8121 James D Hagood Highway, Scottsburg,Virginia. There is a pumpkin patch and a maze, and we have also been on hayrides, too. This is a smaller, less crowded atmosphere than the large fall festivals. If you want to spend some time in a smaller setting without all the expense and without the crowd, this may be more for your family. Call 434454-6808 for information and to schedule your group.

The Corntacular Adventure Harvest Ridge Farm Pelham, North Carolina

According to their website, the Corntacular

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Adventure is geared toward families and creating memories that will last a lifetime. One price gets you in the gate and provides access to everything so there is nothing else you have to worry about except having fun. New this year is our family picnic area where guests are encouraged to bring their own picnic lunch to enjoy during a break in the action. The Corntacular Adventure hosts birthday parties and groups as well as individuals and families.

When we have gone in the past, the children took advantage of the pony rides and my husband and his buddies played on the jumping pillows, which was quite entertaining in itself.

There were pumpkins, of course, a giant corn maze, a corn cannon, and concessions, too. For more information, go to www.comegetlost.com.

Enjoy the pumpkin picking while it lasts, and have fun making memories! Wishing you all the best that this autumn has to offer.

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We all have trouble sleeping upon occasion for a variety of reasons. Whatever your age, whether you are a cancer survivor, living with another chronic illness, or dealing with stress or anxiety. The list could go on and on. Candace Anderson, A.A., PSGT, from Centra Sleep Disorders Clinic will present Sleep and Your Health. According to Anderson, “You need sleep as much as you need food and water.” Join us for this free program on Tuesday, October 13, from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm at Ballou Recreation Center, lower level. Anderson, a dynamic speaker who is passionate about the importance of sleep says, “You are not healthy unless your sleep is healthy.” Many people don’t realize that lack of sufficient sleep can trigger mild to potentially life-threatening consequences, from weight gain to a heart attack.

Getting enough sleep is just as important as other vital elements of good health, such as eating a healthy diet, getting regular exercise, and practicing good dental hygiene. In short, sleep is not a luxury but a basic component of a healthy lifestyle. Sleep and Your Health is part of the popular, free Keeping Well in Mind, Body & Spirit Series for those concerned with cancer prevention and survivorship. This exciting program is brought to the Dan River Region by the Cancer Research and Resource Center of Southern Virginia/Danville in partnership with Danville Parks & Recreation. Please being your lunch and a friend!

Drinks and dessert are provided. Boxed lunches can be ordered in advance for $6.50. Call the Resource Center to make a reservation, 434.421.3060, or email cllitzenberg@vcu.edu.

The Cancer Research and Resource Center of Southern Virginia is funded by VCU Massey Cancer Center and the Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission.

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Through Nov. 1 – Well Works Visual Arts Exhibit – This exhibit highlights the best work of students from the Boys & Girls Club of the Danville Area and Gunn Memorial Library in Yanceyville, Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History. www.danvillemuseum.org.

434.793.5644.

2,3,4 – Averett University Homecoming 2015 – It’s a fun weekend for everyone in the community to be a part of the Averett team. This year’s Homecoming football game is against LaGrange! Come out and support your local Cougars. 129pm. 707 Mount Cross Road.

2 – Friday Night Fun and Dance – Join over 100 dancers for a night of dancing fun and meeting new friends. Live music. FRI 7:3010:30pm. Ballou Recreation Center.

434.799.5216.

3 – Artfelt Expressions of Bob Ross – Here is your opportunity to learn to paint the Bob Ross way. Ed Gowen, certified Bob Ross instructor, will help you complete a beautiful painting in just one day.

Please bring a roll of paper towels and a 16x20 canvas. All other supplies are included. Adults 18 and up.10:30am-3:30pm. Ballou Annex Building. 434.799.5216.

6 – Let’s Dance – Veteran dance instructor, Donna Robbins, teaches a variety of dances in a fun atmosphere. A partner is not

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Ongoing – Estlow’s Trains Exhibit – John “Jack” Estlow, Jr. originally constructed this “N” Scale Train layout which was donated by his daughters and grandson so visitors can enjoy trains running in the train station. Danville Science Center.

434.791.5160.

Ongoing – Lewis & Clark: Great Journey West. Danville Science Center. 434.791.5160.

6 – Mad Hatter’s Tea Party – Come join the tea party. Dress as your favorite version of the Mad Hatter or any other Alice in Wonderland character. All ages 4-5pm. Danville Public Library Children’s Area. 434.799.5195.

10 – Danville Children’s Festival – This year’s event will feature the state Civil War History Mobile, a 53-foot expandable trailer that houses a museum quality exhibition, allowing visitors to experience history in a brand new way. Don’t miss the zip line zone, children’s crafts, amusement rides and more.Vendors and concessionaires will be on site.

10am-4pm. Carrington Pavilion.

434.793.4636.

16,17,23,24,30,31 – Blairs Haunted House –$10 for adults and $7 for 12 and under. 7pm-until.

Blairs Volunteer Fire and Rescue.

434.334.9331.

17 – Kids’ Triathlon – 10am12pm. Danville YMCA. 29 – Goosebumps Party of No Return! – Celebrate Halloween Goosebumps style with gruesome games, disgusting snacks, and crafts to die for. Costumes encouraged!

All ages. 5-7pm. Danville Public Library Children’s Area.

434.799.5195.

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necessary to enjoy this class. Adults 18 and over. T 7-8:30pm. Ballou Recreation Center. 434.799.5216.

8,9,10,11 – Uncle Jake’s Return – Stage play written and produced

by Joan Daniel Whitlock. $20 @ door. $15 for groups of 10 or more.

Children $10. 7:30pm on Oct. 8-10; 3:30pm on Oct. 11. The Historic North Theatre. 434.709.7505.

12 – Mystery Trip Express – Always a sellout; these monthly trips have been popular among the adult population. We never disclose where we might be going. Trips are kept to an hour and a half max. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes.

11am-12:30pm. Ballou Recreation Center. 434.799.5216.

13 – Appomattox Virginia Trip – Visit the historic sites of Appomattox,Virginia, including: Museum of the Confederacy, Appomattox Courthouse National Historic Park, Monument Circle, Lee’s Retreat Stop and the Turn of the Century Walking Tour. Discover Clover Hill Village, a six acre living history village. Enjoy a delicious lunch at the Babcock House, a beautiful 1884 Victorian home, now a bed and breakfast (lunch cost on your own).8:30am-4:30pm. Ballou Recreation Center. 434.799.5216.

15, 16,17 – River District Festival – Music, entertainment, Half Marathon, international showcases, regional performers, art, crafts, vendors, cruise-in and more. www.riverdistrictfestival.org.

17 – Cornerstone Festival – The festival will start at 10am with a huge craft and direct sales market.

Come prepared to shop! We will also feature local farmer’s market items. The festival will include free children’s activities from a bounce house to face painting, pony rides, a pumpkin patch and more.

10am-6pm. Cornerstone Church, Chatham. 434.432.4300.

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– Parents are invited to bring their children, ages 12 and under, downtown for a safe evening of business-to-business trick-ortreating. Pick up a map at the Main Street Plaza near the JTI Fountain to locate all the participating businesses.

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17 – Gretna Brewfest – Sip on local craft beer, snack on some treats, and break out your dancing boots, as DJ Larry Stamps and Trouser Billy Band entertain.

1-6pm.

17 – Fall Vendor Blender – Over 30 local vendors, food vendors, huge kids bouncy slide, painted pumpkins, mums, corn hole and more. 10am-2pm. Central Blvd Church of God. 17,24 – Halloween Magic Show – A fun yet spooky magic show for the whole family. 8pm. North Theatre. 434.793.7469.

22-November 19 – Spotlight Show – A selection of student art work from both art majors and minors will be on display. Mary B. Blount Library and Jut’s Café, Averett.

24 – Rivercity Halloween Costume Ball – 4th Annual River city Halloween Costume Ball brought to you by the Danville Professional Firefighters Association. This Year we will be helping to support the Danville Cancer Association. 7pm. Community Market.

24 – Tchaikovsky Extravaganza – The 24th season of the Danville Symphony Orchestra will feature one of the world’s most popular composers, P. I. Tchaikovsky, in three superb and memorable works, Members of The Philharmonia of Greensboro will be joining Maestro Peter Perret and the DSO to create a super-sized orchestra. 8 pm. George Washington High School.

25 – Kirkin’ O’ the Tartans – The Virginia-Carolina Scottish Society will hold their annual Blessing of the Tartans at First Presbyterian Church, 937 Main Street with a procession of Society members into the church behind the pipes and drums. Scottish music including the harp will also be played. 11am.

434.793.7432.

25 – Chatham Concert Series – Season debuts with Musical Souvenirs presented by American pianist Harold Brown. Admission is by donation for the artist 3pm. Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 66 North Main Street, Chatham. kstrings1@hotmail.com.

30 – COAY Halloween Dance – Join the Council on Aging Youthfully for a Halloween celebration. Put on your favorite costume and dance the night away. Refreshments will be available.

7:30-10:30pm. Ballou Recreation Center.

434.799.5216.

30 & 31 – Houdini Festival – Magic show, lectures, demonstrations, movies & more. North Theatre. 434.793.7469.

31 – George Washington High School: Class of 1975 40 Year Reunion – 6-11pm. Community Market.

Lifestyle/Lectures

1 – Job Corps Information Session – Job Corps helps young adults learn a career, earn a high school diploma, and gain the real world skills needed to succeed.Vocational training is available in rapidly growing career areas, such as certified nursing, carpentry, culinary arts, auto repair, electrical, welding and many more. 10:30am-12:30pm. Workforce

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1 – “Be the Change” – Josephus Thompson and The Poetry Project Dan River Region, which includes students from Averett, Danville Community College and Piedmont Community College, will provide a spoken word performance. This performance will provide an opportunity for students to address community issues through poetry.

7pm. Student Center Plaza, Averett.

2 – Yack and Snack Book Club – Are you reading a book and want to share it with others? At the Yack & Snack Book Club, talk about what you are reading and enjoy a snack. 11am-12pm. Danville Public Library Genealogy Room. 434.799.5195.

3 – Ballou’s Fall Yard Sale – Out with the old and in with the new! Make room for the holidays by selling your gently used items at this multi-family yard sale. 7am-12pm. Ballou Nature Center.

434.799.5216.

4 – Danville Area CROP Hunger Walk – The walk will feature 1 mile and 5K routes that will bring awareness to hunger and poverty issues in our community and around the world. Funds raised will benefit God’s Storehouse and Church World Service. 3-5pm. Mount Vernon United Methodist Church.

434.793.6824.

6,20 – Danville Toastmasters – Toastmasters members improve their communication, public speaking, and leadership skills. 6-7:15 pm. American National University. 434.793.1431.

8 – Download the Library – Learn about the library’s apps for eBooks, digital magazines, and other free content.

Registration required. Prerequisite: Must have intermediate computer and Internet skills. 6-7pm. Danville Public Library Computer Lab. 434.799.5195.

13 – Keeping Well in Mind, Body & Spirit – For those concerned with cancer survival and prevention, Cancer Research & Resource Center of Southern Virginia presents “Keeping Well in Mind, Body & Spirit. Open to the entire community. A variety of professional speakers will answer your questions.

Ballou Recreation Center. 434.421.3060.

15 – Introduction to Finding a Job Online – Learn how to search for jobs online, complete an online application, and avoid employment scams. Prerequisite: Must have intermediate computer and Internet skills.6-7pm. Danville Public Library Computer Lab. 434.799.5195.

15 – Gardening Basics: Putting the Gardens to Bed – Stuart Sutphin, Virginia Cooperative Extension Agent, shares information and answers questions about landscape design. There is no fee, but registration is required.121:30pm.

Pepsi Building. 434.797.8848.

17 – River Ride – A Bicycle Tour to Benefit Danville-Pittsylvania County Habitat for Humanity. This ride features 10, 20, 35, 60 and 100-mile routes across the rolling hills of Danville, Caswell County, Halifax County and Pittsylvania County. Register at www.danriverride. com. jturner@doarpt.com or 434.797.1504.

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20 – Danville Memory Café – This cafe is a place for relaxed conversation and interaction for persons who are diagnosed with early stage symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, Mild Cognitive Impairment, or another related memory disorder. Care partners/family are invited to this social opportunity, too.

11am-12pm. Ballou Recreation Center.

434.799.5216.

20 – You and Your Health – D.O.A.R. - Danville Parks and Recreation and local organizations will offer seminars to educate, inform and raise awareness about health and wellness issues affecting the community. 11am-12pm. Coates Recreation Center. 434.797.8848.

23 – Code Pink Fashion Show – Fight like a girl and look fabulous doing it! This grand event will feature breast cancer awareness, prevention education as well as models strutting on the catwalk in fabulous fashions from local thrift shops.

Spectators will receive a gift bag, and the chance to win many raffle prizes. Light refreshments will be served.2-4pm. Ballou Recreation Center. 434.799.5216.

24 – Out of the Darkness Danville Community Walk – Come out and support the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention at Danville’s First Annual Out of the Darkness Walk. This event is designed as a fundraiser for the AFSP that will help raise awareness, promote prevention and remember those who have fallen to suicide. 12-6pm.

Angler’s Park. 434.688.1636.

31 – NaNoWriMo Costume KickOff – Get ready for National Writing Month with a kick-off party at the library.

Enjoy refreshments and talk about your novel ideas with other WriMosCostumes encouraged. Door prizes awarded at the first Write-in in November. Ages 18 and up. 10am-12pm. Danville Public Library Auditorium. 434.799.5195.

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3 – Dirty Dan Dash – A 3.7 mile mud run through Danville’s River District, Dan Daniel Memorial Park, and along the Riverwalk Trail. The course features various obstacles, challenges and a few nasty mud pits. After the race join fellow Dashers for an after party and awards. 3pm. The Crossing at the Dan. 434.799.5150.

8 – Deco Mesh Wreath Making – Beautiful deco mesh wreaths are the hottest trend going and it is no wonder because they are so easy and quick to make. Deco mesh can be used indoors or out. It is perfect for celebrating the seasons and holidays, as well as life’s special events. 3-5pm, 6-8pm. Ballou Recreation Center. 434.799.5216.

8 – Fall Kayak Trip – The cool temperatures make it a great time to learn a new skill, make new friends and enjoy the changing season while kayaking on the Dan River. Trips are limited to ten participants so be sure to secure your spot soon! 6-8pm. Abreu-Grogan Park.

9 – DCC Educational Foundation Golf Tournament – Rain Date 10/16.

Danville Golf Club. 434.797.8495.

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15,22,29 – Zip Line – Scream, laugh and share the fun while you enjoy the thrilling 400-foot zip line ride.

Ride the zip line solo or with your best friend or family member in a tandem zip as many times as you can in two hours. 6-8pm. Dan Daniel Memorial Park.

434.799.5215.

16 – Glow With the Flow – The only night time 5K and block party, which highlights Danville’s River District and celebrates Danville’s movement in running toward a brighter future. Run or walk with your pet or stroller and don’t forget your friends! Event begins and finishes at The Brick on Main Street and be sure to hang around for the block party.7:15pm. Danville River District.

434.799.5150.

17 – River Ride – Since its establishment in 1991, our local Habitat affiliate has built 37 new homes and rehabilitated 5, making homeownership possible for 42 deserving families. Funds raised from the River Ride will be designated for construction for the next Habitat home.7:30am-12pm. Main Street Plaza. 434.836.5883.

24 – Pickleball Fall Fun Day and Tournament – Danville Parks and Recreation will offer a Pickleball Fall Fun Day for ages 18 and up. Come on out for a day of fun and competition among fellow pickleball players.

8am-4pm. Bonner Tennis Courts. 434.799.5216.

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3 – Fall Bass Tournament 15 – 7am-3pm. Mayo Lake, Roxboro, NC.

MARTINSVILLE Lifestyle/Lectures

3 – Oktoberfest 36th Annual – A fun, family friendly street festival, full of entertainment, delicious food, and a huge variety of vendors selling arts and crafts, jewelry and accessories, holiday items, home accents and much, much more. 11am-4pm Uptown Martinsville.

8 – Second Thursday Science Talks – DNA: The Molecule of Life - Learn about DNA as a research tool, basic evolutionary and genetic concepts, and the origins of life. 6-8pm.VMNH, Martinsville. 276.634.4141.

22-25, 30-31 – The Addams Family:The Musical – Times Vary. Walker Fine Arts/Student Center Theatre, Martinsville. 276.638.8777 ext. 0460.

24 – Reptile Day Festival – Squash your reptile fears and entertain your scaly curiosities with live presentations from reptile experts and the opportunity to hold a variety of animals. 10am-3pm.VMNH, Martinsville. 276.634.4141.

24 – 2015 Zombie Run – During the 5K race, runners will weave their way through zombie-infested territory on the Dick and Willie trail. During the one mile Fun Run, runners must avoid flag-grabbing zombies to cross the finish line with the most flags.10am. Uptown Martinsville.

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3 – The Prizery’s 10th Anniversary Gala Celebration – 6pm. Banquet Hall, The Prizery, South Boston. 434.572.8339.

6-10 – Halifax County Fair – 5pm Tues.-Fri., 12pm Sat. 8 – Aquila Theatre – William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. 7:30pm. The Prizery, South Boston.

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18 – Sandi Patty – 2:30pm. The Prizery, South Boston.

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by Paulette Dean Executive Director, Danville Humane Society

This is the time of year when I tell you that I hate Halloween. I hate the way we start receiving calls about lost black cats before Halloween, I hate the gruesome costumes, and I hate knowing what I know about the “holiday.” About five years ago, Lynn Shelton (board president and humane investigator) and I attended a local workshop about cult rituals. Some of the pictures and slides still haunt me, and when I wake up in the middle of the night with them on my mind, prayer is the only thing that erases them.

Halloween can be a scary time for pets. They are very routine-oriented, and can be upset by the parties and trick-or-treaters. They can also become frightened by the costumes. We recommend that pet owners take the following precautions: Keep your pets inside, away from all Halloween activities.

They can feel threatened by the sight of the costumes, and frequently opened doors provide an opportunity for escape.

Make sure all pets wear collars with identification tags just in case.

Do not give in to the temptation to let your pets have candy. Candy can be harmful to them, and chocolate is toxic to dogs, cats, and ferrets.

If you use candles in jack-o-lanterns, make sure your pet stays away. Accidents can happen, and the candles can quickly burn or set fire to a pet’s fur. Playful pets can become entangled in hanging decorations like streamers, and other decorations can be a choking hazard.

It may sound like a cute idea to take your dog with you for trick-or-treating, but a dog could become frightened or confused by the noise and costumes. A dog bite or lost dog will end the fun.

Every outside animal is at risk for being hurt by pranksters or cruel people, but black cats are especially at risk during this time of year. If you do have a black cat, the safest place for him for a couple of weeks before Halloween is right by your side.

Halloween can still be a fun time for children, but extra precautions are needed to protect all of your pets during this time. SM

Georgie

Georgie is a 2 1/2 year old declawed, spayed cat. She came to us from her owner because of life circumstances.

Georgie loves people, but would prefer to be the only cat in the house.

Danville Humane Society,

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mystified Misty Brooks

Welcome to my world. Maybe you’ll find something entertaining, or maybe you’ll find something to relate to.

Maybe you’ll find both.

Sometimes this page won’t even make sense to you.

Sometimes it won’t apply to you. And sometimes you’ll think I stalked you and wrote a story about what I saw.

My world consists of five children, two dogs, two cats, and a husband. Jason is 23, Corey is 15, Spencer is 14, Tucker is 13, and Kendall is 11. Scott, my husband of four years, is still trying to figure us all out. Every day is a winding road.

Happy birthday, Spencer. • Oct 5

We’ve had our share of broken bones in this family.

I was always getting hurt as a child. I’d wreck my bike, fall down stairs, fall up stairs, fall off bleachers. I even fell off the top of a swing set once. But besides falls and bike wrecks, I’d hurt myself in less conventional ways, too, like running into trees, walls, doors, other people — you know, whatever was nearby. I’ve also shut my hand in a car door.

I’ve dropped a television on my knee. I’ve broken my pinky toe just by walking from one room to another. Besides the toe, and in the midst of all that other clumsy mayhem, I somehow managed to only break my arm. I was practicing cartwheels in the wet grass when my arm slipped out from under me and hit a rock. Unofficial breaks are my tailbone and nose.

As an adult, I still run into things and people, and drop things on myself. I have fallen off chairs, ran into furniture, and once closed my finger in a closet door. But somehow, I’ve only broken a wrist. I was enjoying a plastic cup of wine at our Halloween party one year, and dancing with my cousin, Ginger. I leaned in and warned her that I had just spilled some of my wine and for her to be careful. Just

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as I got back into my groove, my very cute, red pumps — which were very slick on the bottom because they were new — found that spilled wine and as my feet flew out from under me, my groove thing ended up on the floor beside me! It was like something from a comedy movie. The funniest part is that I was dressed as a nurse. That was the first and last Dixie cup of wine I partook in that evening.

As I have not-so-proudly passed down the accident gene to my children, most all of them have had their share of clumsiness.

Before Jason was 18 years old he broke his collar bone, nose, hand, and arm. Since his 18th birthday he’s only broken a thumb.

Tucker broke his leg when he was five years old, his arm when he was eight, and the same arm when he was nine.

Kendall broke her wrist over the summer and got scraped up pretty badly from a dirt bike wreck. And, there’s that one time I ran over her foot with my car, but it wasn’t broken.

Spencer broke his arm when he was 10 years old. And unofficially, broke his tailbone when he was 11. He is currently sporting a broken shoulder he got when he fell from a rope swing.

Corey hasn’t broken anything.

He’s the quiet one. The calm one. The unbroken one.

Besides breaks, I’ve had my share of aches and pains related to bones. I’ve come to love my daily dose of anti-inflammatory meds just to get through the day. My pain has been mainly from arthritis in my back. But for the past two years, I’ve had this on-and-off nagging pain on the top of my foot. It’s really been a nuisance because I love flip flops and some days flip flops are out of the question.

This year, I decided to see a doctor about it. A simple x-ray revealed the culprit. I have hallux rigidus. Doesn’t that sound like fun? That’s just a sophisticated name for arthritis in the joint of the big toe. Over time, my orthotics and a new anti-inflammatory couldn’t ease the discomfort. So, this month I’m having surgery to get some relief.

There definitely won’t be a Halloween party in the cards for me this year. And absolutely no four-inch heels.

While I’m immobile for about two weeks, I’m going to take necessary measures to ensure we have no more broken bones around here. I’m going to do a Google search and find whatever bubble wrap is left in the world. SM

Cancer expertise in Lynchburg

There was no need to travel. The cancer experts were right here.

Lee Perry thought about her grandchildren first. An aggressive breast cancer diagnosis came as a shock. With her husband, Mike, by her side, she met the challenge head on, knowing the chance to watch her grandchildren grow hung in the balance.

She put her trust in Centra Alan B. Pearson Regional Cancer Center, relying on a team of oncology experts to carefully examine her case and develop a personal treatment plan. Lee received radiation and chemotherapy treatments a short drive from her home.

Learn more about Centra Alan B. Pearson Regional Cancer Center and watch a video about Lee Perry at

Leading-edge, specialty care at Centra gave Lee the greatest gift of all, time.

Grandchildren grow up in the blink of an eye and she doesn’t want to miss one moment.

Centra Alan B. Pearson Regional Cancer Center was recently certified by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers for the third time. The certification recognizes the nation’s top cancer centers that meet the highest standards in breast health.

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