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Just a sample of what Southern Virginia has to offer foodies.

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WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT

By Larry Oldham

A TASTE OF SOUTHERN VIRGINIA

Martinsville-Henry County Danville And Pittsylvania County Halifax County Mecklenburg County Brunswick County

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How Does This Valentine Thing Work?

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By Larry Oldham and Dena Hill

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Staying Fit in February!

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by Dave Gluhareff

Love Letters and Chocolate Bars

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FRO M T H E E D I TO R I remember being a kid and watching my first horror movie.

I don’t recall the movie, but I know that I closed my eyes and clenched my teeth whenever there was a scary scene.

It’s a defense mechanism to cover our eyes when faced with things that could scare us. For horror movies it’s perfectly fine, but with health scares it’s a different story.

The saying goes, “an ounce of prevention…” and that’s never truer when it comes to monitoring our health.

Here’s a simple question — Do you know your blood pressure? If you don’t, it’s like closing your eyes during the scary part.

February is Heart Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), uncontrolled high blood pressure is the leading cause of heart disease and stroke. Looking at it another way, the CDC states that 67 million American adults have high blood pressure. Are you thinking that’s a lot of people, but

not me? Well, breaking the stat down further, that’s 1 in 3 adults.

Now, are you sure it isn’t you?

When it comes to potential health problems, the next scene isn’t a bunch of teenagers having fun, oblivious to the killer lurking outside the cabin. The killer could be standing right behind you.

Hearts are everywhere during the month of February, in advertisements, on Valentine cards and chocolate boxes, don’t neglect the most important one — your own.

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SHE SAID...

February is here. Love is in the air.

Flowers and candy are officially on sale.Valentine cards are bountiful in the stores.Valentine displays have been up since the day after Christmas. So you can’t tell me that you didn’t know about Valentine’s or the time-honored tradition of the woman treating her man like a king for the day.

You’re exactly right. Some of your ideas are great; I would have never thought of a heart-shaped pizza for Valentine’s. How your creative mind works I will never know.

More than likely none of the world will ever truly be able to figure you out.

I’ll start calling every florist in town to find just the right spray of flowers. A spray usually goes over a casket, if you get my drift. I’m not trying to match what you did for our anniversary. I just think that giving you flowers for Valentine’s makes perfectly good sense. I treat you like a king every day so I don’t have to worry about making a special effort on Valentine’s. I live just to cook three meals a day for you so you know I don’t mind making a special dinner. What would you like — Chateaubriand or Prime Rib?

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I am not asking you to spend a ton of money on me. Just because I spent 70 dollars on flowers for our anniversary in December does not constitute or justify you spending 70 dollars on me for flowers for Valentine’s Day. Candy would be nice but since I am on a diet that might not be the best idea either.You’re creative and you do make things for everyone around you, but I don’t expect you to design and draw a Valentine card for me even though I’m sure you could do it. I really don’t need anything since I got so many Christmas presents from my family and friends.

That time-honored tradition of buying your man a gift for one special day is not expected of you this year. I mean, I know you need to show your love for me and I don’t mind if you take me out to a nice restaurant for a treat. I would hate to think of you coming home from work and slaving over a hot stove just to satisfy my needs. I am man enough to let you know that you deserve to be treated better than that so why don’t you just stop by the pizza place and pick up a pizza? Maybe you could ask them to bake it in the shape of a heart for Valentine’s. That would really make my day and wouldn’t be so hard on you and we still would be celebrating the month of love together.

I could stay home from work and cook all day to ensure that your need for five-star cuisine is met. I’ll stop by Hallmark and pick up a card on my way to the florist. I know you don’t really want a Valentine gift, but why don’t I drop by the men’s store and see what kind of suits they have; maybe a tie and shirt, and possibly the shoes will be on sale.You know I am one of those types who want to make sure that my man (sounds like Tammy Wynette is writing this) is a well-dressed happy camper.

That reminds me, maybe on Valentine’s Day you could go camping or better yet, maybe you could just take a hike.

You could call some of your friends and find out the true meaning of Valentine’s Day. Then you could make an effort to conform to the rules. If not, one of us is probably going to be finding ourselves in “time-out” this Valentine’s Day, because one of us hasn’t quite figured out how this Valentine’s Day really works. A word to the wise is sufficient ……

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HOW DOES THIS VALENTINE THING WORK?

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“Chemistry” at work?

Ways to ensure the spark doesn’t become a FLAME!

Believe it not, the vast majority of us deal with chemistry in the workplace.

No, I’m not talking about the romantic type of “chemistry”, I’m talking about actual chemicals in the workplace.

(Just because it’s February, doesn’t mean everything is about love!)

OSHA’s hazard communication standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) regarding chemicals in the workplace applies to any business where workers may be exposed to hazardous chemicals. The standard requires: • a written program (businesses often refer to this as a Haz Com policy); • appropriate labeling; • employee access to current Safety Data Sheets (SDSs), formerly called material safety data sheets (MSDSs); • employee training on the Haz Com policy; • compliance with the United Nations’ Globally Harmonized

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System (GHS) for the classification and labeling of chemicals.

We are currently near the end of a 4-year phase-in period for compliance with GHS, with full implementation required by June 1, 2016. Don’t delay!

OSHA inspectors frequently cite the following Haz Com violations: • failure to have a written program; • inadequate or undocumented employee training; • improper labeling on chemical containers; and • missing, or lack of access to, SDSs. Are you sure your business is in compliance? If not, consult www.osha.gov for more information or seek professional services.

OSHA inspectors can visit your business at any time. Be ready!

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A Better You

health

time just to chill, relax, reflect, and refresh.

By Fitness Professional and Healthy Writer Dave Gluhareff

Exercise, Nutrition, and Rest builds a stronger immune system and our bodies need all the help we can get in the toughest part of winter!

It’s February, and you may think I am going to discuss avoiding junky calories from candy, romantic meals, and chocolates related to Valentine’s Day…well you are in luck, I will Not ! I hope everyone has a wonderful Valentine’s Day. I want to focus on the positive aspects of the light at the end of the “winter” tunnel. When we are into fitness for getting into shape or even athletes training hard for competitions we have to find alternative ways to maintain consistency in our workouts and nutrition when Mother Nature throws us a curve. Indoors and outdoors both provide healthy options. Plus, we BURN MORE FAT training outdoors safely in the winter than we do in the heat of summer.

Our bodies work harder to stay warm and in-turn we burn more 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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Staying Fit in February!

Exercise Adapt and overcome — two words that are important when focusing on workouts to maintain fitness. With Resistance Training (Strength), we can easily workout indoors. Cardiovascular Training (Aerobics) can albo be done indoors as well as stretching. But how about adding a little fresh air to your routine? Bundle up and head down to Anglers Park to the mountain bike trails and bike, hike, do calisthenics (bodyweight training), or maybe bring dumbbells for a strength workout or run.

There are tons of parks, tracks, and public sidewalk systems to utilize.

Nutrition Winter time is great for eating hot and warm foods.

Choosing healthy foods is vital for maintaining fitness.

Soups, especially broth based soups, are good choices.

Broth based soups can also have various lean proteins such as chicken, steak, pork, turkey, beans, lentils, nuts, and more. If it’s earlier in the day and not late at night soups can have some added complex carbohydrates (slow burning good energy carbs better to have earlier day not late evening/night) such as brown rice, whole grain rice, quinoa, potatoes, oats, etc. Soups containing vegetables for low calorie or calorie-free fillers such as broccoli, carrots, corn, peas, spinach, turnip greens, brussel sprouts, peppers, onions, and cauliflower are fine anytime.

If you are not a soup eater then make sure you follow my “Free” Nutrition plan at my website www. trainwithdave.comwhere I give you plenty of healthy foods to choose from, sample meal plans, and snack ideas to make things easier.

Rest Colds and the flu are rampant and spread easily during winter months. A healthy immune system is key in combating these ailments. Be sure to get plenty of rest and sleep. Aim for at least 8 hours of sleep at night, try to get a 30-90 minute nap in during the day, and make sure to take an hour out of each day for some quiet

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Love Letters & Chocolate Bars From Professional Fitness Trainer and Writer Suzanne Stowe: The first word I ever learned to spell was L-O-V-E. That was a few years ago. Recently on a family trip, we had a layover during which time we walked through the airport stopping in a café to grab a snack.

There is something about an airport that creates a festive attitude in my children and objects catch their eye that they would not normally buy. As we checked out with various items, Marlena placed a candy bar wrapped in bright red paper on the counter. She explained that the only reason she wanted to buy it was because it had a love letter inside, underneath the bright red paper. A love letter written especially to her, inside a chocolate bar. What more could she ask for?

Have you ever written a love letter? Maybe it was something simple in grade school such as, “Do you love me? Check yes or no”. If you were to write a love letter to yourself, what would it say? Do you value yourself or believe that you are smart and beautiful? As parents, friends, spouses, and caregivers, you often go out of the way to encourage those who are important to you. Healthy meals are prepared, kids are driven to classes and practices, college visits are taken and gym memberships are gifted. You will do anything to help those you love achieve their goals, be their best, and feel appreciated. What about you? It is not selfish to take some time for yourself and focus on your own health and ambitions. Those you love will ultimately benefit by you taking care of your own wellbeing and setting the example of pursuing personal interests. Take the time from your busy schedule to go for a walk, join a fitness group, train for a 5K, lead a Bible study, further your education, or just take some time to relax. Whatever you do, whether it is taking time to pamper yourself or focusing on a personal objective, remember, that you are worth it.

Show yourself some love this month. Think of all of your positive qualities, and even treat yourself to some chocolate.

“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.” Philippians 4: 8,9 SM

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by Larry Oldham

What’s Love Got to Do With It?

Love is just another four letter word. A four letter word that all of us have spoken. If we have not spoken the word, we have certainly lived it.

We have all been in love at one time or another.

A parent, a sibling, a pet, a friend — all good times shared with someone. What is love? How is love defined?

Love is never having to say you are sorry. Most of us have heard that old cliché’ enough over our lives. But how many times have people caught themselves apologizing for some mistake that was made with someone whom you professed to love? All of us have our own definition of love.

Love means many things to many people. So if someone asked you to explain love to another person, what would you say? Sweet smelling flowers? Chocolate candy,Valentines printed with I love you on them also come to mind. Happiness, kissing, hugging, holding hands, and being cuddly also spring to the forefront.

Love is so much deeper than all of those things.

Don’t get me wrong, I love holding hands, kissing, and being snugly and cuddly.True love has a deeper meaning for me — trust and the feeling that she will always be by my side in any and all situations.

Love is someone who understands me better than anyone else and is always there when I need her.

Someone I can always count on to have my back.

Everything she does for me is with complete sincerity. I can feel the love when I suffer pain or heartache. She is not afraid or ashamed to cry in front of me and I always feel the need to hold her when she is afraid or life throws her a challenge.

Maybe she could handle it by herself, but the comfort comes in knowing that she is loved by a person who would never leave her or forsake her. Someone who would always hold her hand as a guide and would be the rock upon which she could lay her head or burden if needed.

Of course, you don’t go up to someone and show them this list and ask if they meet your criteria.

You have to share your life and feelings with a person and get to know them, and then your actions prove that you are worthy of their love.

This passion and full feeling comes from seeing

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someone in action with other people, hearing them talk to others, and then how they conduct themselves when you suffer or have some type of drama or heartache in your life. They’re being the rock of Gibraltar for you in times of sickness, or times of discouragement, and will be your guide to what true love is. Are you a person who exhibits that kind of love?

Some people relate this kind of feeling to finding your soul mate. Other people call this type of love fleeting and falsely misleading because they don’t believe in true love. They think that everyone is tricky or superficial and they wear a mask or try to disguise their true feelings. These superficial shows of affection and lies make you think they are someone they are not. I believe, for the most part, that true love is shown through actions, true actions of love that we hopefully experience in our lifetime I also think that people WANT to be in love. We, as humans, need to feel that someone loves us, nurtures us, and wants to take care of us. This stems from being in the womb and is a bond that most people feel with their mothers all of their lives.

All of us are searching for that close bond, that comfort of feeling secure, and either desired by someone else or at least cared for by someone else. What does love have to do with it? Love makes us happy. Love makes us secure.

Love gives us a fulfilled meaning of life. Love has everything to do with our happiness. Without love, we feel alone, sometimes ashamed because we have no one. When a partner or someone in our life who shows us attention, makes over us, builds us up and shows us all the happiness that they can share, it makes our lives so much richer and fuller. Love has everything to do with loving life. Don’t we all want to be loved? Don’t we all want to have someone to talk to and share our feelings with over coffee or just to chat? Love sustains us and keeps us mentally and physically happy. Just knowing you are loved and that you have someone in your life makes life so much easier. What’s love got to do with it?

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A Taste Of Southern Virginia

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by Jennifer Doss & Justin Kerns Thanks to Contributors: Linda Sheppard, Tracy Cox, Denise Hudson, Nichol Cooper and Heather Hoffman

Checkered Pig BBQ Southern Virginia is well-known for its lakes, racing, and history, but you may not be aware of the region’s growing reputation as an award-winning foodie destination.

Food tourism is defined by the World Food Travel Association as “the pursuit and enjoyment of unique and memorable food and drink experiences, both far and near.” Culinary and food tourism is a growing trend and foodies across the nation are enjoying the new experiences and sights as they sip, taste, and dine their way across the Commonwealth of Virginia.

MARTINSVILLE-HENRY COUNTY

Known around the world for NASCAR racing at Martinsville Speedway, the Martinsville area is visited by many racing champions each year.

When talking about the area’s local champion, attention is often directed from the track to the grill. Checkered Pig BBQ, also known around the region as Pigs R Us, is locally owned by Tommy and Lisa Houston. The Martinsville restaurant, established in 1997, offers casual family dining and a great selection of grilled chicken, BBQ, and ribs.

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America’s BBQ Pitmasters, their award winning BBQ is a highlight for many foodies. Don’t leave the area without picking up a bottle of their famous grilling sauce or dry rub spices to take home! Recent claims to fame for the business include: • 4th Place Team of the Year – 2014 Kansas City Barbeque Society • 1st Place Best BBQ Restaurant in Southwestern Virginia - 2012, 2013 & 2014 Virginia Living Magazine “Best of Virginia” Awards • 1st Place Overall - 2014 Covington Cork & Pork - Covington,VA • 1st Place Overall - 2014 Pigs & Pedals Asheboro, NC • 1st Place Ribs - 2014 Smoke n Thunder BBQ Classic - Rome, GA • 1st Place Overall and 1st Place Chicken & Ribs - 2014 Tilley Harley Davidson Biker Blues BBQ rally Salisbury, NC Rising Sun Breads in Martinsville is an organic bakery specializing in artisan breads and bagels; baked locally with no preservatives. Owner Darla Main-Schneider sources top-quality, all natural Continued to Page 18

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Rising Sun Breads ingredients and bakes breads daily using an old world technique. Step into the bakery and you’ll be greeted by irresistible aromas, scrumptious organic ingredients, and warm indulgent textures to please the mouth. Breads, cookies, sweet rolls, and granola bars are just some of the delightful treats that you’ll find at Rising Sun. Daily lunch specials are also offered. Rising Sun won 2nd Place Best Bakery in Southwestern Virginia – 2014 Virginia Living Magazine “Best of Virginia” Awards

Hamlet Vineyards

Foodies can explore the countryside of Henry County,Virginia and the scenic Smith River as they travel to enjoy a wine tasting nearby at Hamlet Vineyards in Bassett. Located at historic Eltham Manor on 300 acres of rolling hills in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, owners Virginia and Butch Hamlet have created a warm and friendly environment for guests to come enjoy Virginia-

made wines. Outside a large barn, the Tasting Terrace is open seasonally and a new interior Tasting Room will open in spring 2015. Guests can enjoy sipping Pinot Gris,Viognier, Old Virginia Red, Reserve Merlot and Petit Verdot in a casual setting while overlooking the vineyard. While in Bassett, be sure to also visit the scenic overlook at Philpott Lake for a magnificent view of the Blue Ridge.

For an afternoon treat, Dippers Ice Cream of Ridgeway is the place to be. Owner Tracy Cox creates handmade ice cream in small batches using fresh sweet cream and the finest of locally sourced ingredients. Dippers Ice Cream is a true Virginia treat and their Peanut Butter Bang Sundae won the 2014 Virginia is for Lovers Culinary Madness Challenge. They also won 1st Place Best Ice Cream in Southwestern Virginia in the 2014 Virginia Living Magazine “Best of Virginia” Awards.

Customer favorites include Southern Pecan Pie and Brownies Overboard and unique seasonal flavors like Harvest Pumpkin, Campfire Treats and Summertime Peach. Foodies will also delight in some of the more unique flavors that Dippers offers, including Tiramisu, Key Lime Pie and Banana Pudding. While on-site at the cheerful yellow walkup window, guests can sit under a covered patio to socialize and also enjoy playing corn hole and other family games on the adjacent lawn.

For lunch or dinner, consider visiting Third Bay Café in Martinsville. As featured on FoodAroundTheTrack.com by celebrity foodie Steve Post, Martinsville’s Third Bay Café is located in a restored 1960’s service station where the dining room is divided up among the bays of the station. Owned by Yvonne Givens, Third Bay is known for a variety of dishes including fresh salads featuring seasonal fruits and vegetables, juicy 8-ounce burgers, blackened sea bass and Continued to Page 20

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Golden Leaf Bistro

A Taste of Southern Virginia homemade chocolate chess pie. The atmosphere is cozy and casual with local artwork displayed throughout. Outside, the semi-enclosed patio is a popular spot for diners. Bicyclists from the nearby Dick & Willie Passage Rail Trail often stop there to dine al fresco after rides. Third Bay Café won 1st Place Best Place for Lunch in Southwestern Virginia in the 2014 Virginia Living Magazine “Best of Virginia” Awards.

Discover more about these and other sites in the Martinsville-Henry County Area at VisitMartinsville.com.

DANVILLE AND PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY

The City of Danville and surrounding Pittsylvania County are rich in history and known for their legacy of tobacco.

Millionaire’s Row, a section of Main Street, near downtown Danville, is considered to have some of the best examples of Victorian and Edwardian domestic architecture in Virginia and North Carolina. While exploring this area and the nearby Tobacco Warehouse District, along the banks of the Dan River, there are several restaurants that food travelers can enjoy.

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historic district next to Danville’s new JTI Fountain, Jake’s offers a menu of American cuisine along with an expansive selection of high-end microbrews, bourbons and wines. Jake places an emphasis on fresh and healthy ingredients and procures local foods when possible, assuring the freshest ingredients.

racing at South Boston Speedway and Virginia International Speedway (VIR) and is home to NASCAR drivers and brothers Ward and Jeff Burton.Visitors to the area can enjoy history and culture at Berry Hill Plantation and The Prizery. Foodies also have a variety of interesting sites to explore.

Golden Leaf Bistro, located in Danville’s historic Tobacco Warehouse District, offers elegant dining in a unique atmosphere. Serving brunch, lunch, dinner and tapas, guests to the Golden Leaf and choose to dine in or outdoors on the enclosed deck that offers a relaxing spa-like feel. Glazed duck, creamy risotto, Atlantic salmon and ribeye are just some of the dishes served there. Golden Leaf Bistro was named Favorite Overall Restaurant in Showcase’s 2015 RAVE Awards.

Located on Main Street in South Boston, Bistro 1888 is a casual, upscale restaurant & bar offering Infused New American Cuisine in a cozy, cosmopolitan atmosphere. Chef Margaret Moorefield has owned Bistro 1888 for more than a decade now and in 2014 she was named one of the top chefs in the country by the publication Best Chefs America. With a long list of accolades and awards in her 30 years of culinary experience, Moorefield’s menu offers a variety of entrees including fish & shellfish, steaks, chicken, handcrafted pasta and vegetarian options. The Baltimore Sun describes Bistro 1888 as “Great fresh food served with panache.”

The business won 3rd Place Best Place for Cocktails in Central Virginia in the 2012 Virginia Living “Best of Virginia” Awards and is also 3 Diamond Rated by AAA.

2 Witches Winery & Brewing Co. is the first winery and brewery under the same roof in Virginia. Located on Trade Street, 2 Witches offers a wide array of brews with the goal of providing six styles at a time.Visit the Tasting Room to sample all of the wines and brews 2 Witches has to offer.

HALIFAX COUNTY

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by Chef Steven Schopen and his wife Karen, the Schopens pay close attention to quality and detail, ensuring that all ice creams, desserts, dressings, marinades, and sauces are made from scratch in house. Seafood and meats are sourced within Virginia and North Carolina whenever possible and vegetables, fruit, herbs, eggs, and other ingredients are seasonally sourced from local and Virginia farmers. Guests can enjoy dining with views of downtown Halifax or overlooking the open kitchen to observe Chef Steve and his team.

Molasses Grill received the 2010 Virginia Wine Master’s Program, Crystal 5 Stem Award.

Molasses Grill

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The farm, owned by Denise and David Ray Hudson, offers farm-stay B&B accommodations where guests can stay and take classes on cheese making, food preservation, cooking, herbs, animal husbandry, milking, butchery, and other farm related topic. Natural pasture raised goat, lamb, pork and beef, along with eggs and honey are available for purchase at the farm.

In the small town of Alton, the action is high at Virginia International Raceway (VIR). The road course attracts guests from all over the world that come to race and watch the events. Guests to the VIR resort can also learn to race through various driving courses. One of the highlights of the sprawling 1,300-acre property is the Oak Tree Tavern. Located in a beautifully restored 1800s plantation house, the Tavern serves steak, seafood and pasta dish in the dining room. Seasonal outdoor seating is available with stunning views of the rolling countryside.

Discover more about these and other sites in Halifax County at GoHalifaxVA.com.

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and broke the mold by having a scratch kitchen in his mobile eatery and a smoker hanging out the back. Using almost entirely locally sourced ingredients from around Virginia and North Carolina, he spins out specials such as citrus soy ginger mahi mahi tacos, hand crafted Polish sausages with spicy Sam Adams beer mustard, and Taylor-Wright Farms fried bologna sandwiches in addition to his excellent homemade BBQ & brisket.

Discover more about these and other sites in Mecklenburg County at VisitMeckVA.com.

Cooper’s Landing Inn & Travelers Tavern

A Taste of Southern Virginia that range from traditional comfort food to fresh, exciting farm-to-fork creations.

Cooper’s Landing Inn & Travelers Tavern in Clarksville was originally built in 1830. Owned by young Innkeepers Nichol and Les Cooper, the restaurant offers a variety of dining options ranging from romantic meals in their beautifully restored historic dining rooms to outdoor dining on the trellised patio.

The menu at Cooper’s Landing changes seasonally and includes blackboard specials that highlight certified Black Angus meats, fresh fish, and local seasonal vegetables and fruit. Chef Les’ nightly specials are also offered which can be paired with interesting and unique wines.

The Inn offers on-site Cooking School Classes for those passionate about food and wine. The classes blend relaxation, fine dining, and hands-on instruction all in a romantic and inviting setting. The Tavern received a Wine spectator award of excellence and the New York Observer named them “One of the 7 Most Romantic inns in Virginia”

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matched by the quality of the food – outstanding hand-made burgers, famous pimento cheese, and a fresh and rotating specials menu featuring many locally sourced ingredients such as Berkshire pork from the Animal Welfare Approved Taylor-Wright Farm and greens from the Cricket’s Cove Organic permaculture farm warrant many return visits. Their fried green tomato BLT was a quarter finalist in the 2014 Virginia Tourism Culinary Madness competition.

One of the newest eateries in the area, the Bare Bones BBQ food truck is shaking up things over in Clarksville.

Regularly set up for lunch (and sometimes dinner) just blocks from Kerr Lake, young owner Robert Obst turned his college dreams into reality in 2014 when he opened the only food truck in town, Bare Bones BBQ

The Horseshoe Restaurant in South Hill got its namesake (and unique design) from the original purpose of the building over 80 years ago, which was a blacksmith shop for farmers bringing in their tobacco crops to the local warehouses. Owner Scott Rogers, who took over operations in 2010, greets nearly every customer who comes through the doors of this cozy South Hill diner with a warm southern welcome. The experience is 24 SHOWCASE Magazine

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Located on the eastern end of Southern Virginia, Brunswick County has a foodie claim to fame. Brunswick County is the home to Brunswick Stew. Throughout the year visitors can enjoy watching various civic groups make old fashioned Brunswick Stew. It is cooked in a huge black, iron pot over an open flame for about 12 hours using hand-cut chicken and vegetables.

In Alberta, the Alberta General Store is a popular place for travelers seeking out the special dish. “Unkol” Chuck’s Brunswick stew is a delicious combination of chicken, potatoes, lima beans, corn, tomatoes, spices that is “a little bit of sweet with a little bit of heat!” In addition to the food and southern hospitality that comes along with it, the store also carries an assortment of gifts made by local artisans.

Discover more about these and other sites in Brunswick County at AlbertaVA.com.

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6, 20, 27 – Friday Night Fun and Dance - Join over 100 dancers for a night of dancing, having fun and meeting new friends. Ages 50 and over. FRI 7:30-10:30pm. Ballou Recreation Center. 434.799.5216.

12 – Valentine’s With Elvis Back by popular demand, Wayne Euliss will delight you as the sweetheart of Rock n’ Roll. Enjoy lunch and a show of Elvis’ biggest hits in authentic costume. 121:30pm. Ballou Recreation Center.

434.799.5216.

13 – Valentine Eve Dance at Stonewall - Wear your best red outfit and join your friends at Stonewall for our annual Valentine Eve Dance. Refreshments served. This event is designed for individuals with impairments.69pm. Stonewall Therapeutic.

434.799.5199.

13 – COAY Valentine’s Ball Bring your sweetheart to Ballou for an evening of dancing. Music provided by the Country Pride Band. Sponsored by the Council on Aging Youthfully. Ages 50 and over. 7:30-10:30pm. Ballou Recreation Center. 434.799.5216.

13 – Comedy Night Show Headliner “Miss Gayle”. She is bright, energetic, outrageously funny and absolutely captivating.

She will keep an audience in “stitches”. She is an explosively, talented individual, who has performed as a headliner and feature before sold-out audiences throughout the country. She has worked with and opened for several national acts at many comedy clubs and theaters. She is originally from the Danville area.

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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.

1 – From the Orient: Expressly for You;The National Flags of the Confederacy - Exhibit highlights pieces from the DMFAH Chinese collection in From the Orient: Expressly for You in the Alcove Gallery. Also, the recently installed Divided Lines: The National Flags of the Confederacy is an informative addition to the permanent Civil War exhibition, Between the Lines, 1861-1865.

These five panels trace the history of the various flags adopted by the Confederate States of America.

Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History. 434.793.5644. www. danvillemuseum.org.

1-March 31 – Essel Propack Scholarship Program Local packaging manufacturer, Essel Propack, has launched the Manufacturing Excellence Scholarship program to recognize Danville and Pittsylvania County high school seniors. Eligible students will be selected in the

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spring semester and awarded up to $5,000 based on their outstanding community service, academic performance and leadership skills. More information is available through guidance counselors at Chatham, Dan River, Galileo, George Washington, Gretna and Tunstall High Schools.

For more information, contact Wendi Caraballo at 434.822.8007 ext. 356 or wendi.caraballo@ ep.esselgroup.com.

7 – Identity: An Exhibition of You - This exhibit challenges our notions of personal identity.

Your own identity is front and center while you learn about genetics and biological adversity, cognitive science/ psychology and personality, social science and racial/ethnic identity. Look at your fingerprints, see yourself as a musical spectrum, investigate where your brain stores your identity, map your social connections. Throughout the exhibition, see yourself from new perspectives: your future self, your symmetrical cell,and yourself as a new gender. www.dsc.smv.org or call 434.791.5160. Danville Science Center.

7-April 25 – Through the Years: The Biography of a House The current exhibit tells the story of the Langhorne House that once was on Main Street and now is on Broad Street. A main feature of the exhibit is a model of the house built by Patrick Woodard.

Also included are recently discovered photographs, an early map showing the Main Street location, and various memorabilia to illuminate the theme. The exhibit can be viewed on Saturdays from 2-5pm. No admission charge.

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Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: How You Could Benefit - Have you had a skin cancer removed and are unhappy with how the scar looks?

Have you had breast cancer and are considering breast reconstruction? From 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Dr. Henry Wilson and Dr. Keith Pitzer from the Centra Medical Group Plastic Surgery Center will present this program and answer questions at Ballou Recreation Center, lower level. It is brought to the Dan River Region by the Cancer Research and Resource Center of Southern Virginia/Danville in partnership with Danville Parks & Recreation. Bring a lunch and a friend. Drinks and dessert are provided. Boxed lunches can be ordered in advance for $6.00. Call the Resource Center to make a reservation, 434.421.3060, or email cllitzenberg@vcu.edu. This program is part of the free Keeping Well in Mind, Body & Spirit Series for those concerned with cancer prevention and survivorship and is open to all. The Cancer Research and Resource Center of Southern Virginia is funded by VCU Massey Cancer Center and the Virginia Tobacco Indemnification and Community Revitalization Commission.

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a finalist and voted Audience Favorite in The Clean Comedy Challenge. Doors open at 7:30. Tickets $15. The Historic North Theatre. 8 pm 793.64799.

13 – Riverview Rotary Polio Plus Valentine Dance - With the Pizazz Band. Guests must be 21 and older to attend. Profits will support Rotary’s efforts to eradicate polio worldwide and to make improvements on the Riverwalk. A photographer will take pictures for a small fee. There will be a cash bar, a buffet of hot hors d’oeuvres, a raffle and silent auction. Tickets $25 in advance and can be purchased at Rippe’s, 559 Main Street, or by calling 434.799.1010 x1. Tables for eight are $225. 8pm. Stratford Conference Center, 149 Piney Forest Road.

14 – 14th Annual Danville Storytelling Festival - Through songs, rhymes, memories and tales rich in humor, visitors will be entertained by: Josephus Thompson III, Carrington Kay, Fred Motley, Darlene “Big Mama” Watson, Arlene “The Dream Lady”, A. Carter, and Patricia Hall and the Kuumba Dance Company. For centuries when people came together, they told stories as a timehonored form of entertainment that celebrated families and community and passed along wisdom. Storytelling not only preserves traditions but opens doors into worlds of imagination, identity and listening. 10am-2pm. Free event. Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History, 975 Main Street. 434.793.5644 or visit www.danvillemuseum.org.

14 – Elvis Concert - Enjoy a romantic evening with your sweetie. The legendary Elvis probably sang more love songs than any other artist. See Danny Crouse live on stage as he presents one of the top Elvis Tribute Shows in the region. His great singing, beautiful costumes and all the right moves will make you think the King has come back.

Doors open at 7:30. Tickets $20/$15.

The Historic North Theatre. 8 pm 793.64799.

17 – Art Classes with Kathy Certified art instructor, Kathy Anthony, teaches you how to paint on everyday items to make them beautiful. Impress your friends and family with your creations. Bring your own mailbox.14pm and 6-9pm. Ballou Recreation Center. 434.799.5216.

20 – Painting in a Day - After three hours in this acrylic painting class, you will have created a piece of art you can treasure. All materials included and light refreshments will be served. Whether you have painted before or this is new to you, artist Pepper Martin will guide your artistic talents. Ages 13 and up.

1-4pm, 6-9pm. Ballou Recreation Center.

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5-21 – Boost Your Health and Improve Movement - Everyone focuses on their workouts, their healthy eating, maybe even their performance endurance and lifting routines. It is also true that everyone feels that old injury, nagging back pain or hits their performance plateau. Who doesn’t want a boost for their health, fitness or performance? Jump on board with movement therapy as a way to supplement, in a healthy way, all of your health goals. TH 6-7pm. Coates Recreation Center. 434.797.8848.

5-28 – Getting Your Life on Track…

Living with Diabetes - Are you tired of letting your Diabetes control your life? Find it hard to communicate with your family and friends about your Diabetes? Wish there was an easier way to talk to your doctor about your condition? Would you like to know someone who is going through the same issues as you? If you have answered YES to some or ALL of these questions, this is for you. All participants must pre-register. TH 12:30-2pm. Coates Recreation Center. 434.797.8848.

10 – 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. 11:30am-1pm. Ballou Recreation Center. 434.421.3060.

16 – Innovators’ Expo - You are invited to an exhibition of African American Innovators in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math. The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research and the Wendell Scott Foundation has teamed up with Parks and Recreation to embrace Black History Month and celebrate these innovators. 12-2pm. Ballou Recreation Center. 434.799.5216.

17 – Toastmasters - Toastmasters members improve their communication, public speaking, and leadership skills.

6-7pm. National University.

19 – Garden Basics - Landscape Design - Do you have questions about your plants, flowers or how to design your yard? Join Stuart Sutphin, Virginia Cooperative Extension Agent, as he shares information and answers questions about landscape design. There is no fee, but registration is required.

12-1:30pm. Pepsi Building. 434.797.8848.

21 – Whole and Healthy Bread Baking - No need to buy processed bread, you will learn how to prepare home-style breads fresh from the oven. Join Janet Darby, of Wild Thyme Herbs Catering, and receive hands-on

experience in making different kinds of bread. Plan on enjoying samples. 10am12pm. Stonewall Recreation Center.

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24 – Ladies’ Luncheon - A great way to embrace being graceful, elegant, fabulous women! Join us for a day of sisterly bonding and up building fellowship. This Afternoon Tea Social will feature music from classically trained pianist, Michael Leonhardt, heavy hors d’oeuvres and activities for all to enjoy. This all-girls event is perfect for church groups, book clubs, women’s organizations, etc. 12-1:30pm. Ballou Recreation Center. 434.799.5216.

27 – Empty Bowls - (fundraiser for God’s Storehouse) Empty Bowls is an international grassroots effort to fight hunger. At this event, guests are served a simple meal of soup, bread and water in a handcrafted bowls. Guests are asked to keep the bowl as a reminder of all the empty bowls in the world and in our community. Some entertainment will be provided. 11am-7pm. God’s Storehouse.

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27 – 2ne Annual IdeaFest - IdeaFest will feature: skill-building workshop for aspiring entrepreneurs from11am12:30pm; fastpaced business pitch competition in which 20 entrepreneurs will present a startup idea to a panel of judges in front of a live audience from 1:30-4:30pm. $10,000 in prize money is at stake; an awards presentation and networking reception sponsored by the Southern Piedmont Technology Council from 4:30-6pm. To apply to pitch or RSVP to attend, visit www. ideafestdanville.com. 11am-6pm. Institute for Advanced Learning & Research.

28 – Big Brothers Big Sisters Fashion Show Fundraiser - The Kuumba Dance Company will perform and Get Fit Dan River Region will have a surprise for attendees. Fashions will be provided by JCPenney and Sara Spissu of Gibson Girl Vintage. Angela Fowler will emcee the program. Light refreshments served and door prizes. Tickets $10.

2pm. Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History. harrisa717@gmail.com.

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11 - Averett University’s Women’s Basketball vs. Mary Baldwin College.

7:00-9:30pm. Averett University North Campus Grant Center.

15 - Averett University men’s basketball vs. Methodist University.

2-5pm. Averett University North Campus Grant Center.

15 - Averett University’s Women’s Basketball vs. Methodist University.

4-6:30pm. Averett University North Campus Grant Center.

15 - Averett University Men’s Basketball vs. North Carolina

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Wesleyan College. 1-4pm. Averett University North Campus Grant Center.

15 - Averett University’s Women’s Basketball vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College. 3-5:30pm. Averett University North Campus Grant Center.

20 - Averett University Men’s Basketball vs. William Peace University.

5:30-8pm. Averett University North Campus Grant Center.

20 - Zip Line - Winter Twilight Zip from sunset to twilight on this the last of our winter zips. Challenge your friends to glide through the night with you. Ages 8 and up. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

6-7:30pm. Skate Park at Dan Daniel Park. 434.799.5215.

20 - Averett University’s Women’s Basketball vs. William Peace University.

7:30-10pm. Averett University North Campus Grant Center.

22 - Averett University’s Women’s Basketball vs. Meredith College.

1-3:30pm. Averett University North Campus Grant Center.

to have vanished. Hopefully the students of Room 207 will find her before it’s too late - for them! This lighthearted musical from Two Beans Productions reminds us all to show appreciation to those that we value. 10am-2:30pm. Caswell County Civic Center. 336.694.4591.

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13, 14 - Love, Sex & the I.R.S. Little Theater – Jon Trachtman and Leslie Arthur are out-of-work musicians who room together in New York City.

To save money, Jon’s been filing tax returns listing the pair as married. They day of reckoning comes when the IRS informs the “couple” they’re going to be investigated. Leslie masquerades as a housewife, aided by Jon’s fiancee, Kate. Complicating matters further, Leslie and Kate are having an affair behind Jon’s back, Jon’s mother drops in unexpectedly to meet her son’s fiancee, and Leslie’s ex-girlfriend shows up demanding to know why Leslie has changed and won’t see her anymore.

7:30pm. Homestead Festival House.

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17 - Miss Nelson is Missing – Even though they had the sweetest teacher of all, Miss Nelson, the students in Room 207 were the worst-behaved class in the whole school: spitballs stuck to the ceiling, paper airplanes whizzing through the air ... But when Miss Nelson is unexpectedly absent one day, the class gets the strictest substitute they have ever met: Miss Viola Swamp! So now the search is on for Miss Nelson, who seems

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12 – 2nd Thrusday Science Talks Dr. Noel T. Boaz, founder of VMNH, presents “The East Libya Neogene Research Project: Recent Discoveries on the Demise of One of Africa’s Great Rivers, the Origins of the Sahara, and the Environments of Hominid Emergence”.

6-7pm.Virginia Museum of Natural History. 276.634.4141.

13 – Music Night at Spencer-Penn - Marcie Horne & the Usual Suspects; Robert Tilley & the Hard Times Band; The Marshall Brothers & High Road.

Bands start at 6:20. The Spencer Penn Centre. Spencer,VA. 276.957.5757.

25 – Doodle Bugs! - Physical Sciences: Matter - 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. They are the perfect opportunity for adults and grandparents to learn and have fun with their children! Children must be accompanied by an adult. 3-4pm.VMNH. 276.634.4141.

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6 – First Friday Art Walk - Enjoy art, food, music and fun along Martinsville’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.

1 – Dualing Divas - Travel down the hit parade of Broadway’s most famous tunes, From years gone by to the most contemporary! 2:30pm.

Chastain Theatre. South Boston,VA. 434.572.2543.

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by Paulette Dean Executive Director, Danville Humane Society

It is always a bit uncomfortable going to Richmond to testify about proposed bills during the General Assembly session. Sometimes

people who love animals can forget to be kind to the human variety of animals, and a controversial bill can bring out many people to testify on each side.

Thus it was in January. A topic that has divided communities throughout the country was scheduled to be discussed in the Virginia Senate Agriculture Committee. The trap/neuter/release of cats was being proposed again. Two shelter staff members and I went to speak in opposition, and we were joined by many, many others throughout Virginia. (Isn’t freedom a wonderful thing? We have the right to debate and to express opinions. Freedom can be messy, but it is a blessing so many do not enjoy.)

Representatives from many animal organizations – national, state, and local – spoke. Research, studies, and anecdotal experiences were recounted. And then, a private citizen stood up to speak. She shook as she stood in front of the senators, and her quiet voice shook.

What she said, however, was powerful. Suddenly, the senator who had proposed the bill realized that the topic actually had a day-to-day effect on ordinary Virginians and its cats, and the results were usually not positive.

The senators, tired after a long day of meetings, suddenly sat very quietly and listened. As I stood in line, waiting for my turn to speak, I knew that this woman had given a great gift of love to cats. She was willing to come out of her comfort zone and do something she really did not want to do. She truly gave a great gift to the animals.

We rely heavily on people who are willing to give of themselves to help animals. Our shelter volunteers help us socialize the shelter residents, and provide enrichment for them. In February, we speak of love quite a lot. We invite you to give gifts of love to the animals. We are always in need of treats and toys for the Noah’s Ark assortment of shelter animals. We can always use gently-used towels and washcloths. Maybe, just maybe, as you visit the shelter to bring these gifts, you will decide that the best gift you can give is time. The shelter animals would love to cuddle with you or take you for a walk!

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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 22, Corey is 14, Spencer is 13, Tucker is 12, and Kendall is 11. Scott, my husband of four years, is still trying to figure us all out. Every day is a winding road.

It’s no secret that Valentine’s Day is my least favorite of all, but lately I’ve been really trying to figure out why. Here’s what I came up with...

Misty Brooks

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I was going to marry him, so it was very special.

Valentine’s Day fell on a Monday that year, so he came over the weekend before to give it to me.Valentine’s Day was still fun.

I was so nervous. I remember my heart pounding as I opened it. I wasn’t sure how to react, I mean, I hadn’t even had a chance to practice any different reactions in the mirror yet. I was really going into this blindly.

But, somehow I got that tiny box opened in front of him. It was a little square box wrapped snuggly in shiny, slick, gold paper with a red bow on top. And just as I saw what was inside, and before I could even speak or react at all he said, “This is your birthday present, too.”

“They are perfect! I love them.

Thank you!”

You see, my birthday is February 13, so my Amethyst birthstone, in the form of dainty studded earrings, really was perfect!

And we were teenagers, he was broke, and that made his gift selection even more brilliant!

This happened year after year; a few more years with this boy and a few more with other boys after him. It was OK with me. I got it. But one day I grew up. And by my mid-twenties I actually thought I was getting old. Age was such a number

to me that anything birthday was an unwelcomed notion.

Suddenly, lumping my birthday in with Valentine’s Day like cheap, melted chocolate didn’t quite seem fair. I resented Valentine’s Day for taking my birthday from me. Or did I resent my birthday for taking Valentine’s Day? Either way,Valentine’s Day was no longer fun. And neither was my birthday.

But just as I realized that one happy day sabotaged the other, I turned 40 and something bewildering happened. I looked forward to that birthday. There is something very distinguishing about turning 40 and I embraced it. I was part of a new club now — a club where it’s OK to not be a spring chicken.

After hanging in the balance for so many years, I finally fit in somewhere again. Hmm, did I like my birthday again? Maybe.

I’d need to wait and see how 40 was going to treat me first.

So, a year later I’m eight pounds heavier, no wiser, and probably less organized. But I am looking forward to my 41st birthday.

I don’t expect anything from anyone, expect myself And as for Valentine’s Day, I think I’m going to be a real sport this year and get into it.

Scott won’t know what to think.

That is the story of my absent love affair with Valentine’s Day. And my birthday. SM

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