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Going Back in Time to the early 1900s when the circus came to Martinsville.

Photo credit: Desmond Kendrick, Archivist, Henry County, Virginia

Contents

On the Cover “Circus Mural”

by John Stiles.

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F EATURES

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S E CT IO N S

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The Problem with Eating

By Larry Oldham and Dena Hill

Understanding New Resume Requirements

By Todd Boaze

EXPLORING MARTINSVILLE A Day Trip Full of Arts and Culture Awaits You in Southern VA

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A BETTER YOU

Exercise Must Come First Even Before Proper Nutrition!

by Dave Gluhareff

What’s in Your Bag?

by Suzanne Stowe

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Negativity is as Negativity Does

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F RO M T H E E D I TOR When you’re stuck, do you ask for help?

That’s a question I asked myself a few weeks ago when I was reevaluating my productivity. It’s something I do at the start of each new season. My answer to the question was — No, not really. So, that led to another question — why?

I like to figure things out for myself.

But, in doing so, valuable time can be wasted. That’s not to say I haven’t been productive. So far I’ve written three novels this year, but there are many things that I would like to do that I’ve put on the backburner with the excuse of “no time.” The time is there, I just have to find it. I decided to research people throughout history who have astonishing productivity resumes. I came across something interesting while reading about Benjamin Franklin.

Have you ever heard of the Ben Franklin Effect?

Franklin said, “He that once has done you a kindness will be more ready to do you another, then he whom you yourself have obliged.”

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In other words, if you ask someone to do a favor for you, they will like you more than if you’ve done them a favor. It’s an interesting concept.

And it’s true. People like to help, so if you need help, don’t hesitate to ask someone.

The Ben Franklin Effect also works with “enemies.” There’s a story in Franklin’s autobiography about a man that did not like him. Franklin used his reputation as a book lover to crack through the man’s wall of dislike. He sent a note asking if he could borrow a rare book from the man’s library. The man sent the book. Franklin returned it a week or so later with another note expressing his gratitude. After that, Franklin and the man formed a friendship that lasted until the man’s death. (The man is not named in the book.)

The whole point of this is asking for help doesn’t hurt friendships. It’s strengthens them. And throwing a little kindness, instead of a hateful glare, in your enemy’s direction, could lead to a lifelong friendship.

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Well, we have managed to uncover a new problem.

SHE SAID...

Problem number one thousand and one: healthy eating and exercise versus He Said.

You have been telling me for years When we married I said I would to get more exercise, eat healthier take you for better or worse. I food, stop drinking so much soda, don’t want to remind you that and above all, ditch the Snickers. I your daily complaints and whining have taken your advice (or rather, it about your food are starting to get was forced on me) and for the last on my nerves. It’s turning into the few months I have been watching worse instead of better part. As my weight, eating sensibly and, in a grown man you need to realize essence, changing my entire style of PHOTO BY MICHELLE DALTON PHOTOGRAPHY that I am your wife.Your mother living. I get up at six every morning lives in Greensboro. I hate to treat and walk two or three miles. Each day, I compete with myself to increase my pace while decreasing you like a child but since you brought it up, I guess your my time. I can’t say it’s much fun! problem needs to be addressed. I do want you to be with me forever but ABOVE GROUND. If you continued like you You told me that I would look better, live longer, and feel were going you were going to die early of a candy overdose, better. For some reason, that has not happened yet. Not one or worse than that, keel over from drinking too many sugary girl has come up to me and said, “You look better.” Not one drinks. Don’t get me started on bread.You ate toast every single person has said to me, “You look like you might live morning, rolls on your cheeseburgers for lunch, and two or longer.” And I can tell, without a shadow of doubt, I don’t feel three buttered biscuits for dinner. Plus, you topped off every any better. As a matter of fact, I think I feel worse. I felt better meal with some kind of dessert. Growing up, we didn’t have eating two Snickers a day and drinking three sodas a day, and a dessert with each meal. Where did that bad habit come eating whatever I wanted. Granted, I was heavier, and maybe from? people were laughing at me behind my back, but I always enjoyed my meals and snacks. Now I am eating things that Yes, you have to make a lifestyle change ….PERIOD. I I have never heard of and I am eating foods that no normal need someone to help take care of the grandchildren and man should have to consume. As usual you don’t hear me someone to escort me on my trips back to London and complaining about it.You keep saying this is a lifestyle change.

Hawaii before we die. We have chosen each other for a I hope by lifestyle change, it doesn’t mean FOREVER! Are you lifetime. I am just trying to get you to live up to your part of telling me that I have to continue eating these healthy foods the deal. and foods with funny names in order to enjoy my life? Does this mean I can never have an ice cream cone ever again?

Each time you eat a healthy meal, fruit or vegetables, drink water instead of soda, etc., it gives me hope that you want Every time I mention the word candy around you, I see you to be with me on life’s journey. Instead of dreading your cringe. I am even starting to feel guilty for dreaming of a hot morning walks, look at the scenery, listen to the birds, and fudge sundae, banana split, or just a simple Baby Ruth. I know take a deep breath of fresh air. My aunt used to tell me to you want to live forever and you expect me to be there with “take time and smell the roses.” So if you don’t feel good you. But I’m afraid that I will wilt away to nothing, and you will about it yourself, remember that you are making me feel be living with a skeleton of a man. Is this really what you want better, and isn’t that what life is all about… pleasing the one in life? you love?

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Understanding New Resume Requirements

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A paradigm shift for job applicants means the capacity to adjust to unprecedented change at all levels of seeking employment is here to stay. Employers are utilizing more technological change than in the decades preceding it.

Revisiting the resume model — how it is created, delivered, and maintained will make the bigger difference in regards to uncertainty about your future. However, if you play the field right, and by the rules, your potential to land a good job will give you competitive advantage over other applicants.

A well-written resume is without a doubt the most vital component in your job seeking arsenal. The vast majority of job applicants do not realize that demand for accurate, timely, and secure information from medium to large corporations destroy your chances for an interview.

Human resource managers and software developers work together now to scan your resume for specific keywords in relation to current job requirements.

If you have everything right without mistakes your chances for an interview improves. If not, your resume will be tossed in the trash.

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Money management tips, small business strategies and a variety of other financial concepts.

Facts and information contained is not intended to provide specific legal, financial or tax advice, or any other advice for any individual or company and should not be relied upon in that regard.

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most of your documents will have mistakes.

A resume with a typo will also show an employer that communication by email with subordinates, peers, and upper management could also be riddled with mistakes because of poor proofreading and failing to conduct a spell check.

Landing a Senior Management Job Business models today have changed. Many managers have difficulty when it comes to giving negative feedback. Any person who accepts a management position must understand that acceptance of the position also requires tough choices to be made from time to time and a high accountability for both tangibles and intangibles.

A good manager understands this from a coaching perspective, which requires giving both, positive and negative feedback in order to build a strong team. A management position is not a popularity contest. It is a position where you must earn trust and respect from your subordinates.

To succeed, characteristics of resume accuracy will be increasingly critical. A simple typo mistake can have significant implications. A typo is not an irrecoverable mistake in a resume, but it does make it more difficult to get an interview, which is the primary objective of a resume.

Earning and building trust involves being firm, fair, and consistent. A well-respected manager will treat everyone the same way without showing favoritism. Whereas being firm will establish with the subordinates that protocols, company policies, and directives will be followed and enforced without question. It also includes zero tolerance for failure to meet deadlines.

For example, if you are applying for a specific, rareskilled position and your qualifications or experiences are stellar, and the position does not require writing skills, it can be overcome. However, for the majority of applicants, a typo in most cases is a mistake that cannot be overcome, especially for front-line management positions and above.

Most people know how good business managers should perform. They have great respect for those who know how to lead and coach a team. A good manager understands that you do not have to belittle, yell, or threaten during counseling sessions. In most cases, the point can be made in a firm even-tone voice.

A resume is clearly designated to be a carefully planned and well laid-out document that showcases your best. If your resume mistakenly includes a typo, it is an indication of failure to proofread materials prior to sending out, as well as an indication of producing sloppy or unfinished work.

A manager understands you cannot force a person to think the way they do or even make them do something they do not want to do. Realistically, a good manager will give someone options and communicate the repercussions for failure to comply or modify behavior.

Most job positions today have stringent time constraints for meeting deadlines, and if a typo is present in a document that was produced on your own time with no deadline pressures and contains mistakes, it indicates to a potential employer that under pressure

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A manager has to be aware they are outnumbered and failure to earn respect from the team members will result in their own failure. In the end, your resume must reflect perfection.

After all, as you climb the career ladder, you do not go back down ladder, you go out the door for failing!

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A Better You

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Exercise Must Come First Even Before Proper Nutrition!

What’s in Your Bag?

By Fitness Trainer, Speaker, & Writer Dave Gluhareff:

From Professional Fitness Trainer and Writer Suzanne Stowe:

Your calories and food intake have to align with your activity level. Fitness or nutrition specialists cannot truthfully tell you how much you need to eat without first knowing your daily exercise and activity level.

Let me explain this a little more in depth. I’m going to give you 4 different Examples A, B, C, & D: (Example A) Someone, who spends most of the day with little movement and does not work out daily, burns less calories, so smaller amounts of calories are required.

(Example B) Someone, who spends most of the day on his/her feet and does not work out daily, requires a medium amount of calories.

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Dave Gluhareff Suzanne Stowe

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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(Example C) Someone, who spends most of the day on his/ her feet and does work out by doing some form of cardiovascular exercise 3-4 times per week, requires medium-large amounts of calories.

(Example D) Add resistance/strength Training 3-4 times per week to Example C and larger to extra-large amounts of calories are required daily.

Daily activities and exercise are what dictates how much you should eat. If you barely move most of your day then your diet will have to be very low in calories and strict. The more active your day is and the more often you exercise with resistance/strength training and cardiovascular training you will be allowed to eat a more (healthy foods still) to replenish the energy you burn each day.

Some studies suggest every pound of muscle burns an extra 25-50 calories per day so by adding 5 pounds of muscle, you could be burning an extra 125-250 calories daily. Most importantly remember that muscle takes up less space than fat, so if you gain 5-10 pounds of muscle you will lose inches of body fat and get leaner.

Lifestyles vary in business, personal, and fitness. If you are lazy or you are training 8 hours per day like Olympian Michael Phelps, you have to know your activity level before setting up your nutritional plan.

New Year’s Eve is usually the time we think of new beginnings, but the fall offers its own fresh start and excitement. The slowed pace of summer comes to an end and a new school year begins. We go back to days that are more planned out with homework and afterschool activities.

Even though we are going back to a more structured schedule, we do not have to go back to doing things the same way. Now is a good time to rethink habits, health, how we spend our time, and any area we want to see change.

Take a minute to ask yourself what matters most. Then resolve to make any adjustments to your schedule or habits that keep you in the same cycles. Take advantage of all Danville has to offer as it makes a fresh start of its own with new businesses downtown, a new YMCA, community fitness programs, and volunteer opportunities.

Over the summer, one of my sons took a trip to visit his oldest sister, Roxanne, in Las Vegas. He decided to pack light so that he could avoid standing in line to check his bag and quickly meet up with his sister once he arrived. He had everything conveniently placed in one carry-on piece of luggage. I only had a few small items that I wanted him to take to his sister. I carefully added a pair of shoes, old mail, rice paper from South Korea, a magazine, and a few personal items. I had to unzip the expandable part of the luggage in order to allow room for these extras and close the bag. I drove Courtland to the airport and watched him make his way through security with his one convenient, over stuffed carry-on.

A short time later he sent me a text that read, “They checked the bag, and it wouldn’t fit :).”

When we decide to make a fresh start towards improving, or simplifying any area of our lives, we have to leave behind the unnecessary baggage that weighs us down and keeps us from freely moving forward.

Past failed efforts, negative attitudes, and bad habits are all baggage that does not fit with a new beginning.

Check your baggage and move ahead into better health, renewed perspectives, and positive results.

Exercise comes before proper nutrition!

You can visit www.TrainWithDave.com and click on Nutrition Plan for Dave’s FREE nutrition plan!

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“Let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles.” Hebrews 12:1 NIV SM

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Stay Close, Go Far at New College Institute

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Autumn Morris New College Institute

Saving money, staying close to home, and being able to work while taking classes – that’s what many local students are looking for when making a choice for higher education. And that’s exactly what New College Institute (NCI) offers.

What is NCI?

In eight short years, NCI has established itself as a premier educational provider serving the Southside region of Virginia. NCI strives to meet the needs of the community through flexible learning opportunities and improved access to education.

A perfect complement to the local community colleges, NCI offers bachelor’s degree completion programs for students who have already completed their associate’s degree. After achieving a bachelor’s, students can choose from several master’s degree programs through NCI. NCI offers academic courses, certifications, and degrees from partner universities throughout the state. Partners include Longwood University, Virginia Commonwealth University, the University

of Virginia, James Madison University, Radford University,Virginia State University, Old Dominion University, and Averett University.

Local faculty members oversee courses in the evenings to accommodate the busy lifestyles and responsibilities that students often have outside of their academic goals. Students take all courses in Martinsville, but in the end, their degree comes from the partner university that hosts their specific program.

In addition to degree programs, NCI offers non-credit lecture courses, educational summer camps, financial aid counseling, extensive internship opportunities, and more. These opportunities are open to the community, not just students of NCI.

The main reason I chose to continue my education at NCI was the flexibility of the program. It was very important for me to be able to work and stay close to home while earning my bachelor’s degree. NCI offers a great opportunity for anyone continuing education close to home. Even though it’s a demanding program, the faculty members are very supportive and will help you achieve your goals.

Katie Mays

Senior Elementary Education major through Longwood University

NCI is home to the Martinsville site of the Piedmont Governor’s School for Mathematics, Science and Research.

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Top: Students utilize technology to collaborate and share information from multiple devices.

To read more about the many opportunities for academic advancement at NCI, please visit www.newcollegeinstitute.org.

Middle: Students in the Academy for Engineering and Technology break off into groups for an engineering design competition.

In September 2014, NCI recognized a major milestone with the opening of a new facility located on the historic Baldwin Block in uptown Martinsville.

Throughout the grand opening weekend, approximately 1,000 people walked through the doors of NCI’s new building located on the historic Baldwin Block in uptown Martinsville.

Bottom:The Fayette Street entrance to the new NCI facility located on the historic Baldwin Block in uptown Martinsville

A Regional Facility for Learning

The 52,000 square foot building is packed with technology to meet all training and academic needs for students, faculty, and local industry. Twelve state-of-theart classrooms include multiple screen sharing devices, document cameras for instructors, Polycom teleconferencing capabilities, dry erase walls around the room, and an overall design stimulating increased collaboration.

The Advanced Manufacturing High Bay is the pinnacle of advanced equipment within New College Institute. This space provides hands-on, innovative training and technology to students and local industry partners. This is just one way that NCI is providing solutions to the needs of businesses so that the community’s economy can thrive.

The primary event space for large gatherings, lectures, and conferences, NCI’s Grand Lecture Hall is adaptable to the needs of our community. When used in full, the space can accommodate up to 400 people. The Grand Lecture Hall features advanced technology along with room dividers that temporarily descend from the ceiling so that the room can be divided into three spaces. Individuals or groups interested in renting the Grand Lecture Hall or any of the classrooms may contact NCI Events Coordinator Jennifer Martin at 276.405.5660.

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Exploring MARTinsville

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Exploring MARTinsville A Day Trip Full of Arts and Culture Awaits You in Southern Virginia

Jennifer Doss Martinsville Henry County Tourism

School is back in session, but you can still get away for a little weekend adventure. Load up the family for a fun day trip to Martinsville-Henry County, Virginia in search of public art.You’ll be amazed at the variety of exhibits on display throughout the community.

A drive through the historic Uptown District of Martinsville will take you past four significant outdoor murals. The “Circus Mural,”by John Stiles, is located at the corner of Franklin and Main Streets in Martinsville. It is a cheerful look back in time to 1920 when the circus came to town.

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by visiting the nearby Martinsville-Henry County Historical Museum on Church Street.

“Old Glory,” located on Franklin Street in Martinsville at the Theatre Works Black Box is a 38’ by 18’ American Flag painted by world renowned artist Scott Lobaido. Just looking at the incredible detail of this mural you can almost see the flag rippling in the wind. The most remarkable thing about it is that the creation was completed in just one day! Lobaido, known for his speed painting techniques, created the patriotic work in honor of local veteran, Cpl. JB Kerns who lost three limbs while serving in Afghanistan.

The “Uptown Farmers’ Market Mural,” by Betty LaDuke, depicts the role of agriculture in society

the Jazz age like Jimmie Lunceford & His Dance Orchestra, who performed at the event in 1938.

The mural was designed and painted by Abigail Kieselbach and Briana Amos, interns participating in the New College Institute’s summer internship program; local artists Charles Hill, Iris Gillispie and Lex Hairston; Piedmont Arts intern, Ally Sneed; New College Institute’s Coordinator of Experimental Learning, Katie Croft; and Piedmont Arts’ Director of Marketing, Communications and Design, Bernadette Moore.

“Circus Mural,”by John Stiles

and showcases the people that help bring food to our tables. After the mural was mounted to the wall at the Market on Church Street in Martinsville, a group of high school students under the direction of local artist Celia Tucker created their own interpretations of LaDuke’s work. The students’ wooden painted cutouts of produce and farmers can be seen throughout the Market.

The newest mural in Uptown Martinsville is “June German Ball.” Located on Martinsville’s historic Fayette Street, the mural depicts a fictional scene from one of Martinsville’s famed June German Balls, which were popular within the AfricanAmerican community in the early part of the 20th century. These balls were held yearly, in the heat of June, and featured celebrated entertainers from

Painting progression of “Old Glory,” by renowned artist Scott Lobaido.

Just a short walk from Uptown, you can see a variety of sculptures. The brushed steel sculpture, “Kabuki Dancer” by Barry Tinsley can be seen on the grounds of Piedmont Arts on Starling Avenue. Artist Ed Dolinger created a variety of sculptures, inspired by nature, that are found along the Uptown Connection Trail and Silverbell Trail in Martinsville. They include large-scale leaves, Silverbell blooms, and small bronze sculptures of native Virginia wildlife.Young children will especially love searching for Dolinger’s bronze animals that are “hidden” along the corridor of the Silverbell Trail. There are eight animals to be found, including a rabbit, frog, turtle and trout.

Just a short drive from Martinsville, in the Village of Fieldale, you’ll find an iconic structure now repurposed as a piece of trail art. The 1931 Fieldale Iron Bridge was a beloved part of the community as many tales revolved around events that occurred on, above, and under the bridge.

The iron truss bridge spanning the Smith River was slated to be destroyed in 2009 to make way for a more modern concrete bridge until the community rallied together to preserve a piece of it. Located in Fieldale along South River Road, the structure now bears the names of nearly onehundred past and present residents that cared to see the bridge saved by contributing financially to the preservation effort.

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2014-2015 Speaker Series Sarah Lewis

October 21 • 7:30 - 9:00 AM Institute for Advanced Learning & Research (IALR) 150 Slayton Avenue • Danville, VA 24540 Sarah Lewis is a cultural historian and a Du Bois Fellow at Harvard University. She is the author of The Rise: Creativity, the Gift of Failure, and the Search for Mastery, a layered, story-driven investigation of how innovation, discovery, and the creative progress are all spurred on by advantages gleaned from the improbable, the unlikely, even failure.

She has served on President Obama’s Arts Policy Committee and as a Trustee of Creative Time, The CUNY Graduate Center, the Brearley School, and the Andy Warhol Foundation of the Visual Arts. She has also held curatorial positions at The Museum of Modern Art, New York and the Tate Modern, London.

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She received her bachelor’s degree from Harvard University, an M. Phil from Oxford University, and her Ph.D. from Yale University (expected Fall 2014). She lives in New York and Cambridge, MA.

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 2014-2015 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.

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She will be speaking on her book, The Rise: Where do new innovations — new ideas — spring from? What really drives iconic, transformational change on both a personal and an organizational level? From Nobel Prize–winning discoveries to new inventions to works of art, many of our creative triumphs are not achievements, but are conversions, corrections after failed attempts. Drawing on figures such as Frederick Douglass, Angela Duckworth, J. K. Rowling, and others, Lewis reveals the importance of play, grit, surrender, often ignored ideas, and the necessary experiments and follow-up attempts that lead to true breakthroughs. Change the way you think about creativity, innovation, and mastery: the path to success is often more surprising than we expect.

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brontosaurus sculptures your family can find. Part of the exhibition “Dinosaurs on Parade” you can find the long-necked dinos in a variety of places throughout the community. See if you can locate the cowboy, the student, the mirror-ball dino, and even the friendly fellow named “Bud Ice-cream-a-saurus.”

Two of the area’s indoor murals are available for viewing on weekdays. Inside the SunTrust Bank on Church Street, a 73foot long mural by Richmond artist H. Warren Billings hangs just behind the teller’s counter. The mural, which took a year to complete, highlights Virginia and local history. It features eight detailed scenes from 1705-1832, including: The Capital in Williamsburg; Richmond; The Henry County Courthouse; The Colonel Joseph Martin House; The Major John Redd House; Stratford Hall; Redd House; and Lover’s Leap in Patrick County.

One of the most historic works of art in the community is the 1939 fresco, “Manufacture of Furniture” by Walter Carnelli. The mural is located in the historic Bassett Post Office on Fairystone Park Highway in Bassett and it depicts scenes of furniture makers at work. This is one of a series of murals across Virginia that was commissioned by the WPA under the Treasury Department. The fresco technique involved painting onto wet lime plaster. As the plaster dried, the pigments were embedded and became part of the building’s walls.

From industry and architecture to history, nature and culture, the topics of area works of public art are very diverse. Have fun discovering each of these area treasures with your family and who knows — you might inspire a future generation of artists!

If you need help locating any of these public art sites, visit the Martinsville-Henry County Visitor Center (191 Fayette Street, Martinsville) for maps and helpful information. While there, pick up a copy of the Family Fun Passport that will enable you to earn a free t-shirt, just for visiting some of these sites. SM 24 SHOWCASE Magazine

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Top: 1931 Fieldale Iron Bridge. Bottom: “Manufacture of Furniture”

by Walter Carnelli, located in the historic Bassett Post Office.

EARN YOUR DEGREE FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND IN DANVILLE. Our Weekend College program at Danville Community College works with your busy personal and professional life. And your budget.

Attend class Friday evenings and Saturdays at DCC. Enjoy classes with real-world applications.

Take one highly- concentrated course at a time.

And pay just $430 per semester hour.

New cohorts start each August. Attend an upcoming information session to learn more.

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area attracts its fair share of outdoor enthusiasts.

Hikers, mountain bikers, and kayakers take advantage of all that nature has to offer. When it’s time to relax and socialize with friends, Hamlet Vineyards, which overlooks the Smith River, has become the popular spot.

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German philosopher, Meister Eckhart used to say that when it’s time to start something new, trust the magic of beginnings. Such as the case, when Virginia Hamlet read a story about winemaking.

With her interest in winemaking rising, and 300plus acres of land, the opportunity to start growing grapes became a reality. In the spring of 2010, Virginia, and her husband, Butch, began planting vines which would grow into a thriving vineyard.

Tucked away in Bassett,Virginia, Hamlet Vineyards blossoms in an area where residents understand and appreciate the beauty of the area’s natural resources. Basset sits 30 minutes from the famed Blue Ridge Parkway along the Smith River, which has the distinction of being a bountiful trout stream. With its recreational opportunities, the

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Hamlet offers a variety of European style wines — Merlot, Pinot Gris, Petit Verdot,Viognier, and Cabernet Sauvignon. The brick Tasting Terrace, which overlooks the vineyard, is the perfect place for small farm-to-table dinner parties. Not limiting itself to southern favorites, a recent dinner featured lamb and chicken shawarma, tabbouleh, kibbeh, bean salad, and baklava to honor the Lebanese heritage of the hostess.

“We’re just wine drinkers like everybody else,” says Virginia. A key to the Vineyard’s success is the effort to focus on growing excellent fruit, making wonderful wines, and offering small, intimate experiences to its guests. Even simple tastings can last for hours as guests enjoy the quiet and charming place to sample Virginia wine.

Hamlet’s motto sums up the magic of its beginnings, “A Virginia vineyard by Virginia natives with an old Virginia house and a farm hand named Virginia.” SM

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VA and Greensboro, NC, King’s Grant Retirement Community is the most affordable continuing care retirement community on the southern border of Virginia. It is less than an hour from Smith Mountain Lake, home to a renowned NASCAR venue, and among the rolling foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The natural beauty of the campus, which includes fishing lakes and walking trails, provides a gorgeous setting for residents.

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4 – 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.

Ballou Annex Building. 434.799.5216.

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2 - Job Corps Information Session Job Corps is currently recruiting young adults between the ages of 16 through 24 for its vocational training program.

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 Development Center. 434.455.2521.

2, 7,14, 16, 23,30 - You and Your Health Workshops - Danville Parks and Recreation and local organizations will offer seminars to educate, inform, and raise awareness about health and wellness issues affecting the community.

Pre-registration is required. 11am12pm. Coates Recreation Center.

434.797.8848.

2-16 - Krav Maga - Self Defense System - Krav Maga is a martial art and self-defense system that consists of a wide combination of techniques. Krav Maga is known for its focus on realworld situations and extremely efficient counter attacks. Derek Wright, a veteran military instructor, will lead this fastpaced fitness class. Ages 18 and up. TH 7-9pm. Pepsi Building. 434.797.8848.

3-25 - Friday Night Fun and Dance - Join over 100 dancers for a night of dancing, having fun and meeting new friends! Live music provided by “City Limits Band” on the first, third and fifth Friday. The “Country Pride Band” plays on the second and fourth Friday of each month. Sponsored by the Ballou Recreation Center Council on Aging.

Ages 50 and over. F 7:30-10:30pm. Ballou Recreation Center. 434.799.5216.

4-25 - Danville Farmers’ Market - Get your shopping done early, get the best selection of produce each Saturday and still have plenty of time to enjoy the rest of your day. S 7:30am - 12pm. Danville Community Market.

434.797.8961.

5 - 7th Annual 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

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Ongoing – Digital Dome Theater – Open for guests to fully explore the known universe as well as some fascinating phenomena right here on Earth. The immersive dome setting showcases the scientific wonders of space, engages visitors with live astronomers, and offers large format films. Danville Science Center.

434.791.5160.

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.

Thru Oct. 11 – Butterfly Station & Garden - The garden is open and full of lovely butterflies and flowers. Bring a camera and enjoy the scenery. DSC – 434.791.5160.

6 – Mad Hatter’s Tea Party - There is something for everyone at 10,11 – River District Festival - We are having a tea party! Dress as your favorite version of the Mad Hatter or any other Alice in Wonderland character.

Ages 6 and up. 4-5pm. Danville Public Library. 434.799.5195.

11 – Imagine Children’s Festival Take part in the Global Day of Play by attending the Imagine Children’s Festival. This year’s festival will feature a Mobile Zip Line Zone, Junk Jams, Danville’s Cardboard Challenge, First Tee Golf, Danville Braves Speed Pitch, children’s crafts, amusement rides and more. 10am-4pm. Carrington Pavilion.

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9 – Reminiscing with Robbie Reminiscing with Robbie features the duo of Robbie and Betty on guitar and piano playing your favorites from the 50s and 60s with some classic country music intertwined. 12-2pm. Ballou Recreation Center. 434.799.5216.

13 – 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. We depart from Ballou Recreation Center at 11 a.m. Be sure to wear your comfortable shoes. 11am-12:30pm.

Ballou Recreation Center. 434.799.5216.

16 – DRBA’s 2014 Art in Nature Auction - Don’t miss your chance to browse and bid on 120+ one-of-a-kind items donated by artists in NC & VA that you can’t get anywhere else. Jewelry, sculpture, artwork, pottery, furniture, quilts and more! 100% of the proceeds benefit DRBA’s stewardship, education and recreation projects. 6pm. 2 Witches Brewery & Winery. 336.627.6270.

17 – Painting in a Day - In this acrylic painting class, you will create a piece of art you can treasure for a lifetime. Ages 13 and up.1-4pm, 6-9pm. Ballou Annex Building. 434.799.5216.

18 – Farm Raiser - Put on your cowboy boots, hold on to your hat and join Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville for a night of games, great music, good food and drinks. Will feature an open bar, DJ Barry Shelton, and a cornhole tournament at 7pm. 6-10pm. Cloverdale Farms. 434.792.3700.

23 – Gallery on the Go - Join Lee Sandstead, Averett University’s Associate Professor of Art, for an exciting journey through the world of art history. Lee’s dynamic presentation will make art come alive! 11:30am-12:30pm. Ballou Recreation Center. 434.799.5216.

25 - Moonlight Masquerade - The fundraising gala will include dancing to Motown and classic rock music by the Steve Freeman Trio, hors d’oeuvres and desserts, a costume contest with prizes, door prizes and a cash bar featuring wine and beer. Attire is costume or cocktail. 7-10pm. Avoca Museum, Altavista,VA. 434.369.1076.

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October 14 – Keeping Well Program Series - For those concerned with cancer prevention & survivorship. October presntation is To Supplement or Not To Supplement. Presented

by O. Renee Hughes, BSPharm, Danville Regional Medical Center Pharmacy .When taking supplements can help & when they may cause harm. Bring your lunchor order a boxed lunch for $6.00. Drinks & Desserts Provided. All Programs FREE! Registration Requested.

The Cancer Research and Resource Center is funded by VCU Massey Cancer Center & the Virginia Tobacco Indemnification and Community Revitalization Commission. This series is brought to you with the support of Danville’s Cancer Task Force 11:30-1:00, at Ballou Recreation Center, (lower level). 434.421.3060, cllitzenberg@vcu.edu.

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2:30-4:30pm. Mount Vernon United Methodist Church. 434.793.6824.

6-27 - Let’s Dance - From Rumba, to Swing to Waltz and more, you will learn new moves, make new friends, and have loads of fun in the process. M 7-8:30pm Ballou Recreation Center. 434.799.5216.

7-28 – Urban Style Line Dance - Whether you are an experienced dancer or just a novice on the dance floor, this class is for you. Instructor Monica Diallo incorporates R&B music with basic steps and finishes with more advanced moves giving you a fun and great workout. T 6-7:30pm. Pepsi Building.

434.797.8848.

10 – Say What? - The presentation will focus on hearing and how it feels/sounds to be in the shoes of a person who has a severe hearing loss and then a person who has a mild hearing loss. 1-2pm. Ballou Recreation Center.

434.799.5216.

11 – Danville Regional Cardboard Challenge - Be a part of Danville’s second annual Cardboard Challenge. Give back to the community by playing with cardboard. Win thousands for your favorite non-profit. All you need is your imagination! Only charities with a 501 (c) (3) are eligible to win. Contact Lynette Anderson at the Danville Welcome Center for registration information. 10am-4pm.

Carrington Pavilion. 434.793.4636.

14 – Keeping Well in Mind, Body & Spirit - For those concerned with cancer survival and prevention, Cancer Resource Center of Southern Virginia presents “Keeping Well in Mind, Body & Spirit.” Open to the entire community. A variety of professional speakers will provide information and answer your questions. 11:30am-1pm. Ballou Recreation Center. 434.421.3060.

16 – Autism Workshop - Led by Dr. Jill Hamlin, Director of the Autism Studies program at Averett University, this workshop will assist with the use of visual strategies guaranteed to lead to behavior change in any environment. 6-8pm. Ballou Recreation Center.

434.799.5199.

17 – Code Pink Fashion Show - Fight like a girl and look fabulous doing it! This grand event will feature breast cancer awareness and 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.434.799.5216.

17-19 – Danville Line Dance Fest Attention line dancers and instructors, join us for a weekend of line dance fun. Learn the newest and hottest in intermediate and advanced dances on Saturday. Sunday is our anything goes day where you will learn even more advanced dances. (10/17) 7-10pm, (10/18) 10am-10pm, (10/19) 10am-2pm. Ballou Recreation Center. 434.799.5216.

18 – Brunswick Stew & Bake Sale - Ready by 12 noon. Must pick up by 3 pm. $5 per quart. Call and leave name and number of quarts needed with your phone number to reserve. Donation of baked goods appreciated.

Riverbend Volunteer Fire Department, 1535 Ferry Rd. 434.792.2312.

18 – Safe Teen Drive Course - TDSS’s two-day course, the Safe Teen Driver Course, provides teens a mix of both hands-on behindthe-wheel training to improve vehicle control in a controlled setting, and a class curriculum focused on mental skills. (10/18) 8am, (10/19) 5pm.VIRginia International Raceway.

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21 – Dr. Hill’s Advice for Healthy Living - Dr. Hill, of Hill’s Chiropractic Clinic, will present an informational series covering healthy eating, immunity, and tips for daily living.

Seminar is free and open to the public. 12-1pm.

Ballou Recreation Center. 434.799.5216.

22 –Danville-Pittsylvania County Habit for Humanity Building Hope Breakfast - The Building Hope Breakfast is a signature fundraising event that helps Habitat for Humanity “OPEN DOORS” for low-income families who are dedicated to improving their family’s day to day lives through purchasing affordable homes. 7:30-8:30am.

Institute for Advanced Learning and Research.

434.793.3630.

31 –All Hallows Read and Movie Spectacular - Stop by the library and get free comic books and candy to celebrate the creepy holiday. Seasonal read-alouds and classic horror films in the Teen Area will be featured throughout the day. 10am-5pm. Danville Public Library. 434.799.5195.

31 – COAY Halloween Dance - Join the Council on Aging Youthfully for a Halloween celebration. Put on your favorite costume and dance the night away. Includes refreshments.

Ages 50 and over. 7:30-10:30pm. Ballou Recreation Center. 434.799.5216.

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1-29 - Yoga Movements and Relaxation - YYoga challenges mind and body, increases flexibility and stamina, builds strength and improves balance and concentration.Veteran Yoga instructor, Frank Shields, will lead this stress relieving wellness class. Bring your Yoga mat and towel and begin today. Ages 18 and up.

W 5:30-6:30pm. Coates Recreational Center.

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2 - Kayaking by Moonlight - Kayak four miles of the Dan River at night as nocturnal animals begin feeding along the banks. See the river in a different light, twilight that is. Each boat will be illuminated and paddlers will be provided with a headlamp. Ages 12 and up.

6-8:30pm. Abreu-Grogan Park. 434.799.5215.

6-27 - Tai-Chi Day Classes - Tai-Chi increases strength, balance, flexibility, and allows you to explore your inner self, while working at your own pace. Limited to 25 per class. M 11:15am-12:15pm. Ballou Recreation Center. 434.799.5216.

6-27 - Yoga Movements and Relaxation - Yoga challenges mind and body, increases flexibility and stamina, builds strength and improves balance and concentration. Bring your Yoga mat and towel and begin today.

Ages 18 and up. M 11:30am - 12:30pm. Library Auditorium. 434.797.8848.

7 - 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. In these classes, you will learn how to make a seasonal wreath. 3-5pm, 6-8pm.. Ballou Recreation Center. 434.799.5216.

9 - Archery - (Youth Competition). Sign up for an opportunity to test your skills as an archer in this friendly target competition designed to draw young people together in an atmosphere of good sportsmanship and mutual respect. Ages 12-17. 7-9pm. Coates Recreation Center. 434.799.5215.

10 - Glow with the Flow 5K - (Presented

by Danville Regional Medical Center). Run or walk with your pet or stroller. Event begins and finishes at The Brick on Main Street and be

sure to hang around for all night entertainment provided by DJ Bobby White. 7:45-10pm. River District. 434.799.5150.

11 - Tour de Habitat - Danville Orthopedic & Athletic Rehab is excited to present the Tour de Habitat - an organized, untimed bicycle ride to benefit Danville-Pittsylvania County Habitat for Humanity. There will be 20, 35 and 60-mile route options. The 20-mile route will be accessible to beginning riders. 7:30am-12pm.

Main Street Plaza. 434.797.1504.

11 - Kayaking (River District Festival) Enjoy part of your time at the River District Festival from the water as you kayak to Dan Daniel Memorial Park on a section of moving water. All equipment as well as shuttle service will be provided. Ages 12 and up.1:30-2:30pm.

Newtons Landing Parking Lot. 434.799.5215.

16 - Gardening Basics - Join Stuart Sutphin, Virginia Cooperative Extension Agent, on Thursdays and he will share information and answer questions about gardening topics and more. Pre-registration required. 12-1:30pm.

Pepsi Building. 434.797.8848.

18 - Build a Better World Disc Golf Tournament - Come out and support our local Danville-Pittsylvania County Habitat for Humanity by participating in the 4th Annual Build A Better World Disc Golf Tournament!

Beginners, Recreational and Advanced players are welcome! 9am. Ballou Park Disc Golf Course. 434.797.1954, ext. 301.

25 - Zip Line (Fall Flight) - Have fun this fall with your friends riding the zip line in Dan Daniel Memorial Park. Ages 8-adult. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.12pm. Skate Park Shelter. 434.799.5215.

25 - SCCA Charge of the Headlight Brigade - Hosted by the NC Region SCCA, this will be one of the stops that makes up the coveted Triple Crown of amateur endurance racing. With great food, lodging and good times in store, settle in for a day to remember.

8am-11pm.VIRginia International Raceway.

434.822.7700, ext. 300.

25 - Fall Pickle Ball Tournament - Danville Parks and Recreation will offer a Fall Pickle Ball Tournament for ages 18 and up. Located in beautiful Ballou Park, this tournament will offer players an opportunity to compete among other Pickle Ball players. 8:30am- 6pm. Ballou Park Tennis Courts. 434.799.5216.

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17 – Otherwise Known As Sheila the Great - Being a 10 year-old kid is kind of a pain. Having an older sister is really a pain. Being afraid of everything is...well, just plain painful! Sheila Tubman, sometimes known as Sheila The Great, comes of age in Artpower’s lively musical about discovering the person within.Based on Award-winning author Judy Blume’s popular children’s book.

10am-12:30pm. Caswell County Civic Center, Yanceyville, North Carolina. 336.694.4591.

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25, 26 – Sasquatch VS Rockness Disc Golf Tournament - The Person County Recreation Arts and Parks department would like to announce the date for a disc golf tournament held at Mayo Lake and Piedmont Community College. 9:30am. 1013 Neal’s Store Rd. Roxboro, North Carolina. 336.597.7806.

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9 – 2nd Thursday Science Talks - Dr. James Beard,VMNH Curator of Earth Sciences, Director of Research and Collections. 6-7pm.

VMNH, Martinsville,VA. 276.634.4141.

11 – Fall Festival - Join Patrick Henry Elementary School for their old fashioned Fall Festival! This event is open to the community and visitors alike. The whole family will have a blast taking part in the activities, playing games and enjoying delicious food.11am-2pm. Patrick Henry Elementary School. Martinsville,VA. 276.634.0121.

12 – Annie Moses Band - The Annie Moses Band is an ensemble of six instrumentalists and vocalists. Their cutting edge sound fuses American roots, folk rock and jazz in stunning performances that feature strings, keyboards, guitar, and rhythm. 7pm. Martinsville High School Auditorium. Martinsville,VA. 29 – Doodle Bugs! - VMNH offers children ages 3 to 5 the opportunity to experience natural history first-hand with the Doodle Bugs! program. The hour-long programs include imaginative stories, fun activities, games and crafts that spark creativity and curiosity. 3-4pm.

VMNH, Martinsville,VA. 276.634.4141.

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1 – Living on the Water - Virginia Museum of National History. Martinsville,VA. 276.634.4141.

3 – Clue:The Musical - Patriot Players’ FIRST interactive murder mystery dinner theatre show! This Fall, we are partnering with the Spencer Penn Centre to present: CLUE the Musical. The internationally popular game is now a fun filled musical which brings the world’s best know suspects to life and invites the audience to help solve the mystery: who killed Mr. Boddy, in what room and with what weapon. The audience receives forms to help them deduce the solution from clues given throughout the fun filled evening. Audience members choose from cards representing the potential murderers, weapons and rooms; there are 216 possible solutions! 6:30-8:30pm.

Patrick Henry Community College: Walker Theatre. Martinsville,VA. 276.638.8777, ext.

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3 – First Friday Art Walk - First Fridays are a great time to visit Uptown Martinsville.

Enjoy art, food, music and fun along the city’s historic streets. Over 20 galleries, restaurants and shops are open with live music and other events happening on select First Fridays.

5-7pm. Uptown Martinsville. Martinsville,VA. 276.638.2107.

4 – Oktoberfest - In following with tradition, Oktoberfest 2014 is sure to be full of entertainment, delicious food, and a huge variety of vendors. 11am-4pm. Church Street and Main Street. Matinsville,VA.

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4 – Harvest Days Festival - Vendors will line the streets facing the storefronts and sidewalks along Virginia Avenue offering seasonal crafts, specialty items, antiques, collectibles and antiquities (items of an era).

In addition to the vendors, the one-of-a-kind

specialty shops and restaurants will offer specials throughout the downtown area, along with a host of games & crafts for the kids to participate in and a galore of farm animals to see, & ponies to ride. Come out and enjoy the beautiful autumn weather and the activities that are available. The event is opened to the public and there is no admission charge.

This year the festival will continue into the late afternoon & evening, 4 pm-9 pm with the Lake Country Cruise-in & local music talent to dance too. 9am-3pm. Clarksville Lake Country Chamber of Commerce. 434.374.2436.

17-19,24-26 – The Dixie Swim Club - Five Southern women, whose friendships began many years ago on their college swim team, set aside a long weekend every August to recharge those relationships. Free from husbands, kids and jobs, they meet at the same beach cottage on North Carolina’s Outer Banks to catch up, laugh and meddle in each other’s lives.

(10/17, 10/18, 10/24, 10/25) 7:30pm (10/19, 10/26) 2:30pm. The Prizery. South Boston,VA. 434.572.8339.

19 – Haunted Trail - Venture onto the Haunted Trail if you dare! On this night, who knows what ghoulish things will be lurking in the shadows of the trees and rocks? Children ages 13 and under require a paying parent or guardian to enter. Located on Edgewood Trail.

7pm. Staunton River Battlefield State Park.

Randolph,VA. 434.454.4312.

25 – SOVA Wine Fest on the Lawn at Berry Hill - 11am. The Berry Hill Resort.

South Boston,VA.

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by Paulette Dean Executive Director, Danville Humane Society My six married nieces and nephews now have wonderful families of their own. I am currently the proud great-aunt of 10 great-nieces and 3 great-nephews. Since they all live in distant places, I send them cards on each holiday with a little bit of a surprise inside. (The surprise shrinks as their ranks grow!) I never, ever send them Halloween cards with any picture except pumpkins; I try to find cards with fall-related pictures and messages. I refuse to have anything Halloween-related in my house. I know too much about what happens during that time.

A few years ago, we 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, especially dogs and cats. Pets do not understand what costumes are, and can feel threatened by them. It is wise to keep them (especially dogs and cats) away from doors that will be opened frequently.

Candy can be harmful to them, and the decorations can be a choking hazard. In fact, the decorations can be dangerous if they have candles in them.

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

Many animal shelters will not adopt out black cats for the week before Halloween, although that practice is becoming less popular. We have guidelines in place that protect the animals year-round, but we do look very carefully when people want to adopt a black cat right before Halloween.

We offer a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of someone who participates in ritual sacrifice or cruelty. If you know, or even suspect, someone may be involved, please call us.

Admittedly, I liked Halloween when I was a child. Of course, the decorations and practices were not as intense as they are now. I wish we could return to the simple days of friendly-looking jacko-lanterns and scarecrows. It is a different world in which my great-nieces and great-nephews are growing up. SM

Sugar This little beauty is about eight weeks old. She is a sweet little kitten who loves to cuddle, but she does love play time!

Danville Humane Society,

434.799.0843

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Negativity is as Negativity Does

mystified Misty Brooks

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

Junebe 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 22, Corey is 14, Spencer is 13, Tucker is 12, and Kendall is 10. Scott, my husband of three years, is still trying to figure us all out. Every day is a winding road.

Happy Birthday, Tucker!!!

Happy Birthday, Spencer!!!

Do you know that your negativity affects everyone around you? Do you know that your negativity is creating a funky haze over your life? Yeah, a funky haze.You walk around acting like the whole world sucks, when really you can’t even see clearly because, that’s right, you’re in a funky haze.

Now, don’t get me wrong, sometimes we go through real crises from time to time. And in those instances, you should only complain and spew your negative energy on your mom or a counselor (and seriously, if you can’t get over yourself about yourself then you really need to take yourself to talk to a professional.) Moms are the only ones who will still love you when it’s over. To everyone else, you should just fake your happiness.You know how to do that, right? You tell everyone how wonderful your spouse is, how amazing your children are, and how much you love your job. If you aren’t sure how to pull that off, just look around on Facebook. That friend who insists her boyfriend is the best is who you want to get your pointers from. She’s the queen of fake happiness. OK...don’t get mad at me if you do this. If you think your boyfriend is the

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greatest, and he really is good to you all the time, then congrats!

But if your man went out with the guys last night, didn’t respond to your texts until 4am but bought you flowers the next day to smooth things over, then no, your man is not the bomb.

Back to negativity and fake happiness...the real reason you should fake happiness is because when you pretend to be happy, you lure truly happy people into your space and you accidentally inhale some of their happiness.

It’s a true story. The person with the funky haze isn’t really attracting any happy people, and what I didn’t tell you is — your haze has a flashing neon sign that reads “I’m miserable. Please join me under my ugly cloud of sorrow.”

Negativity can make you depressed. We’ve all been there a time or two and it’s not fun.

But when you can’t get out of your negative rut it really can take a toll on your everyday life. Try to find the root of your negativity. Did one person in the whole world hurt you and make you hate ever being part of the human race? Does your job stink therefore you come home and take it out on your spouse?

Does your spouse stink and

you take it out on the children?

Does your dog just stink? Don’t spoil life for everyone else!

I’ve been paying a lot of attention to my attitude lately.

Negativity will always be a part of our world, but we don’t have to let it in. I’ve made a conscious effort every day to check my attitude periodically. Those around us are walking around with their own burdens and their own struggles. Who are we to add another layer to their issues with our own?

While this piece is a bit flippant, it was written as a playful jest.

Constant negativity is a sign of depression, which is a real and serious matter. Don’t be ashamed or embarrassed to seek the help of a professional counselor or psychologist.

Talking doesn’t hurt, but depression and negativity do.

October is Depression Awareness Month. Depression is something I battle.You can feel better and have true happiness. Don’t hesitate to get help.

For more information on Depression visit http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/ topics/depression/index.shtml.

SM

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