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Welcome to The Old West End

The Launch Place

Buy Your First Home

BY ANNA BROOKS

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Welcome to The Old West End An Area rich in History

aLSo InSIDe Editor’s Letter

Welcome to the Neighborhood 6

Paws for a Cause

Goodbye to our good boy, Jeremy

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Sometime Last Month A Look Back at derby day 32

From the Kitchen of

Big Bear’s Wife Summer Fruit dessert Pizza 38

Nine Grams Instagrams From The Area 36

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Space Festival at VMNH

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BY ANGIE BARRETT

Facts on the Sly

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The Final Word

with Aaron & Brooke Klause 42

reality Check Part I1I It’s all about the Cash Flow 30

Are you ready?

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Editor’s Letter

Welcome to the Neighborhood I grew up in a neighborhood with kids around the same age as me. This was before the age of home video games for the most part. The Atari 2600 was emerging, but it wasn’t quite the rage yet.

We called our neighborhood “The Block.” The irony in that was it’s an actual circle, but that just doesn’t sound as cool as The Block. Ninety percent of my childhood memories come from experiences with my friends in the neighborhood. For the most part, we’ve grown apart and moved to different places, but on the special occasions we see each other you better believe a good majority of time is spent reminiscing Saturday afternoons on The Block.

Neighborhoods are special ecosystems. American economist, Ben Bernanke said, “Neighborhoods and communities are complex organisms that will be resilient only if they are healthy along a number of interrelated dimensions, much as a human body cannot be healthy without adequate air, water, rest, and food.”

I was fortunate enough to grow up in a healthy neighborhood. We cared about each other. We looked out for each other. We said “Hello” if we saw our neighbors outside. Those things are the backbone of a healthy neighborhood. Those things are the reason I have so many good memories of my childhood neighborhood.

This issue of Showcase is our first “Neighborhoods” issue. We’ve chosen Old West End to focus on the revitalization that is happening in the Old West End. In recent months, I’ve had the pleasure of working with Paul Liepe of Friends of the Old West End on a project. I’ve learned the area is rich with history, and the residents are spearheading the resurgence. I asked Paul what makes the Old West End so special. He said, “It’s the people, the houses, and the stories. Where else can you find a community of dedicated preservationists caring for the finest collection of Victorian homes in the Commonwealth? And the stories about our neighborhood’s history, including our occasional ghosts, are never-ending.”

That is the making of a good neighborhood.

Enjoy the issue.

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Feature Welcome to The Old West End

Welcome to

The Old West End

by Anna Brooks Photos by Brooke Klauss and Friends of the Old West End

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he Old West End was built on the values of

elegance, living of the highest quality, and the

finest of architectures. To this day, those values still live and project themselves into the streets where this historical district resides. The city of Danville still finds itself with jaws dropped in awe at the beauty that The Old West End radiates. The massive homes overwhelm those whose eyes find themselves laying upon the Victorian and Edwardian style of architecture. Those who have now created a life of their own in this area, find themselves at the same nearby businesses as those who lived their prior.

All the aspects that made The Old West End a comfortable, favorable community from the day of its existence, have stood the test of time, making it just as comfortable and just as favorable a community today. The buildings of the Old West End are all the same bloodline, yet they each possess a different compilation of DNA, giving them a connection that is impossible to separate and incomprehensible unless experienced. Those who uphold their life in this community today understand this undeniable connection. It is this connection that makes The Old West End so desirable for current residents, and residents to come. The community clings to the way in which it was established. The Old West End possesses a sense of familiarity to all who pass through, due to the seeming indestructibility of all the constructions that color the district. The proof of indestructibility lies within the activity of the Midtown Market that has been in business since 1921, many of the houses of worship that have had active congregations since their foundation, some as early as the late nineteenth century, and all the aged homes that still provide a livelihood for those who so desire. Many sources of entertainment are also rich in history, such as The Danville Museum of Fine Art and History, The Langhorne House Museum, the Main Line Trolley, and Millionaires’ Row. Even new editions such as, Crema and Vine, of Old West End are tainted in that history that is so appreciated in this area. The Old West End is an area rich in history and rich in contributors who intend to preserve this history, making it a community that gives back to those who give to it, and ultimately, a desirable community for one to call home.

Spotlight Millionaires’ Row An overwhelmingly beautiful assemblage of homes that belonged to those of wealth during the late 19th and 20th centuries. In its day, this portion of Main Street found itself Continued to Page 10

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drawing in an abundance of successful tobacconists and those within the textile industry. Those of elite stature were undeniably attracted to the sumptuous homes that were inspired by architectural styles from all walks of life. The collection of homes is a make-up of the styles of Italianate, Gothic, Queen Anne, and the Richardson Revival. Thus, each mansion possesses its very own unique embellishments, that look as if each detail had its own dedicated creator. The homes serve as an exhibit for some of the most exquisite architectural detailing in the nation. The homes are also credited with their massive essence, the average size home found on Millionaires’ Row is over 6,000 square feet. Each home radiates with a certain elegance and affluence. Guided and self-guided tours are welcomed and encouraged.

Danville Museum of Fine Art and History The Danville Museum of Fine Art and History resides on Millionaires’ Row, retired home of Major William T. Sutherlin, it was given its alternative name: The Sutherlin Mansion.

The building bulges rich with history, not one corner lacks a single artifact, or contribution to the overall purpose of the museum. Not only does the museum contribute to the aesthetic of Millionaires’ Row, with its use of stucco and Italian villa style, but it also reaches out to the community of Danville, as an outlet for self-expression, and an archive for the stories and histories of the city. The museum’s primary function is to give those of the Dan River Region the opportunity to indulge themselves in the art and history of the region and promote the importance of its presence within the region. The museum serves as a credible resource for educators, artists, students, and researchers studying the creation and existence of fine art and history. The museum is also a popular venue for social events and meetings of local businesses, families, and organizations. The museum is always offering something new for the community to see as their exhibits are constantly changing. There are a variety of membership opportunities offered, and the museum is welcoming to the public with only the cost of a small admission fee. Note that this fee is waived one Saturday, or Sunday of each month, and also whenever there is a special event held at the museum.

Langhorne House Museum Although this nineteenth century-built home, appears as nothing more than a duplex apartment, it is a building with much historical importance, not just locally, but nationally.

The Langhorne House was the birthplace, and home of Lady Astor. Nancy Langhorne, referred to as Lady Astor, or Viscountess Astor was the first woman to ever take a seat in British Parliament. She moved from Danville at the age of 26, up taking her life to England, and pursuing her career in politics. She took her seat in Parliament on December 1, 1919; however, her childhood home remains here in Danville, Virginia at 117 Broad Street. The house itself if very simply; however, the irony is that the people who resided in that house led lives that were polar opposite from the definition of “simple.” Aside from Lady Astor’s many successes, she had a father and a sister who found themselves to be quite successful as well. Her father Chiswell Langhorne was an accomplished, Danville tobacconist who is credited with creating the auctioneer’s chant while at Danville’s famous loose-leaf tobacco auction. Astor’s sister, Irene Langhorne, married the American graphic artist, Charles Dana Gibson.

His most famous work, “Gibson Girl,” is a portrait of Irene Langhorne. The portrait was a representation of the beauty and independence that an American woman should possess, the painting became iconic, and Irene’s characteristics became the international fashion ideal of the 20th century. The

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Langhorne House has made room for itself on the National Register of Historic Places as a result of the great history that it possesses. The Langhorne House Museum is open for touring on Saturdays 2:00-5:00 pm, or by appointment.

Places of Worship Danville is known for its plethora of choices for places to worship. It is “The City of Churches.” Danville is made up of more churches per square mile than any other city in the state of Virginia. Churches of the Old West End, much like its homes, possess a certain uniqueness because of its detailed architecture. Not one church is identical, yet all of them are equally effective in the appeal of the Old West End. They all sit on the cities corners, some with steeples capable of touching God himself. Not all the churches still withhold an active congregation, but rather they serve as historical pieces of architecture for the Old West End.

History provided by Friends of the Old West End Old West End Beauty In March 1933, Miss Evangeline Burton Glidewell from the Old West End (OWE) was chosen the most beautiful of Danville girls at a beauty contest sponsored by the Junior Wednesday Club. The contest was held at the old Capitol Theater. Miss Glidewell was presented with a silver loving cup and the opportunity to enter the state beauty contest.

“Van” Glidewell was the daughter of Edmund T. and Arlin Burton Glidewell of 912 Green Street, just turned 18 and a senior at George Washington High School, then on Holbrook Avenue. In addition to her beauty, she was also known as a talented songstress, singing regularly on Danville’s WBTM radio when it began operation.

Evangeline did enter the state-wide contest and was crowned Miss Virginia by Lieutenant Governor James H. Price on August 31, 1933 at the Byrd Theater in Richmond.

On September 2, “The Bee” reported she was awaiting instructions to travel to Atlantic City to vie for the title of Miss America. With her mother in attendance, our OWE Miss Virginia was declared third runner-up.

While her success in Atlantic City brought many offers including a screen test at RKO Studios, Evangeline Glidewell turned them all down. She returned to the OWE with her mother and finished her senior year in high school. She continued to compete in local beauty contests and retained her title of Miss Danville in 1934.

In May 1936, Evangeline married James Hurdle Newman at her parents’ home. By 1938, she was working for the

local department store, L. Herman (later Thalhimers) as a beauty consultant. The Newmans took up residence at 432 Chestnut Street in the OWE where their only child, Evangeline “Little Van” Newman, was born.

In a 1954 interview, Evangeline recalled her days in Atlantic City packed with dinners, the theater, photography, and balls. But she also expressed her happiness in returning to the OWE and being a mother and career woman saying, “I might have made more money but I couldn’t have been any happier.”

Evangeline passed in 1997 and rests with her husband and his family in the city’s Mountain View Cemetery.

Comforts Crema and Vine Crema and Vine is the newest edition to the Old West End; likewise, it is the only third-wave café in the city of Danville.

Crema and Vine approaches the selling of coffee, wine, craft beer, and food equally, all of these products are treated as an artisanal product, rather than a commodity. The coffee is locally cultivated from Red Rooster Roasters in Floyd, Virginia. The wine, ethereal in its nature, is chosen so that Continued to Page 12 www.showcasemagazine.com

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customers of all different palettes and pocketbooks can come and enjoy Crema and Vine’s authentic products. Crema and Vine’s menu consist of a variety of dishes all created by a professional chef. Each dish makes wonderful company to a specific coffee, wine, or craft beer. Although the business brings something very enlightening to the Old West End’s table with its chic facade, there is still a sense of the “old” in the Old West End. For fifty years the building in which it resides was an Esso/Exon service station that many residents of the Old West End made use of, this giving Crema and Vine a certain sense of nostalgia alongside of its intentional modernism. Remnants of the precedent building still remain a piece of Crema and Vine.

Midtown Market When someone says Midtown Market, the very first thing to come to most minds, is their famous chicken salad, and undoubtedly their outstanding service to the Old West End community for as long as many can remember. The store itself began taking care of its clients, near and far, in 1921. At the time, the grocery was owned by Mr. J. M. Church, who is to be credited with the installation of the corner store’s porcelain-white meat case, which is still made exuberant use of today. After Church’s passing in 1942, his family continued to run the business until 1945. They then sold the business to Mr. T. Harden Shumate who continued to run the store in the essence that he received it, while still making a few improvements. It was Shumate who installed the vegetable cooler, and the pendant light fixtures that still remain as this 12 Showcase Magazine |

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is being read. In 1952, Shumate decided to give someone else the opportunity to serve the community as he and Church had done so well, selling the store for its last time, to Mr. Bernard C. Grant, Jr. and his partner, Mr. Ernest Jones. It was under their operation that the legend of the Midtown Market’s chicken salad was created. In 1964 Grant and Jones began providing their customers with their maternal aunt’s homemade chicken salad. Ever since, customers remain drawn through the doors of the Midtown Market, and the shelves are hard to keep full. Two thousand pounds of Jan Grant Harris’s chicken salad are sold every week. In Paula Deen’s “Ten to Try” list, she declared Midtown Market’s chicken salad to be the best in the entire country. In its youth, the Midtown Market was one of one hundred seventyfive other local groceries, with many just feet from them within the Old West End; however, Midtown has proven itself to stand the test of time. Many locals, who experienced Midtown in its earliest days, claim that Midtown’s popularity remained alive because there was always a feeling of acceptance and satisfaction attained by customers after service. During the time of segregation Midtown was the only market of its kind that refused to conform to the laws that demanded segregation of all races. Midtown could not refuse half of their customers who had contributed their store with so much consistency and loyalty, this being, perhaps, one of the many reasons that Midtown has never lost its credibility within the community as one of the most desirable groceries of the city. “Loyal to its patrons, its patrons have remained loyal to Midtown.”

Getting Around Guided Tours The Danville Historical Society offers guided walking tours, by which they call The Secrets Inside. It is said to be an easy two-hour stroll. It gives those who are new to Danville, and even those who are patrons, the opportunity to dive into the Old West End and see what is beneath its awing surface. The tour includes a viewing of Danville’s famous, Millionaires’ Row. Guide, Joyce Wilburn, has an abundance of knowledge regarding Millionaires’ Row, as she knows many stories regarding the owners and homes that resided on the Old West End, making her a wonderful resource for those wanting to further their knowledge in the history of the district. The tour has the ability to give one great insight to the area that withholds many of Danville’s greatest secrets.

Mainline Trolley The Mainline Trolley is an affordable transportation system in the city of Danville that provides routes connecting the Old West End, River District, and Neopolis areas. It operates

the first Friday of every month from 4:00 pm – 11:00 pm, and every Saturday from 10:00 am-10:00 pm. The trolley provides its passengers with a historic experience, making use of 19th century trolley cars as use for transporting, and also taking passengers on the historically rich route beginning at Ballou Park Shopping Center, serving West Main, Main Street, Craighead Street, Bridge Street, Neapolis, and ending at Community Market. The trolley provides stops and multiple places of dining, shopping, and recreational opportunities. It is a new and different way for visitors and patrons to experience and see Danville.

Presently, there is a buzz surrounding the Old West End created by Danville’s forward-thinking use of blighteradication funds as well as the Friends of the Old West End for its volunteer efforts to revitalize the neighborhood.

If you’re looking for rich history with affordability and amenities the Old West End is an excellent starting point. For more information, including homes for sale, more comforts, and resident videos visit oldwestendva.com.

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Feature Are You Ready to Buy Your First Home?

Are You Ready to

Buy Your First Home?

By Anna Brooks Photos by Brooke Klauss

H

ow do you know you’re ready to purchase a

home? This question drips with complexity

as there is no single answer. All first-time home buyers should ask themselves this question before delving into the process of buying a home. Purchasing a home isn’t going out for ice cream in the middle of the night, it is not something that should or can be done on a whim.

It demands commitment. While house hunting and you think you have found the house where Santa Claus will visit your children, ask yourself, “Do I see myself staying in this home for five years or more?” If you do not plan on staying in that home for at least five years, you may not recover the expenses that are required to buy that house.

This is just one of the many questions you should ask before submerging yourself in the home- buying process.

A great way to ensure you are asking yourself all the necessary questions when trying to solve the puzzle of searching for an equitable home is to make yourself a checklist.

The first item on your checklist should be Organize Financials. To complete this task, one should get reports from the three credit bureaus: Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion. Because mortgages are affected by credit scores, review each report for any errors, fixing any mistakes. A score of 760 and above should qualify for the lowest rate available. Credit scores that fall within the range of 660 to 759 can still qualify for a favorable rate.

Scores less than 660 will be hit with higher interest rates.

If you fall into this category, it may be worth your while to make an attempt at strengthening your credit score. In the long run, doing so could save a considerable amount of money.

Five Things to Beef Up Your Credit Score • Monitor your credit report. Request yearly reports from the three credit-reporting agencies to catch any inaccuracies early. Or sign up for a program like Credit

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Karma where monitoring your credit is as easy an app on your smartphone.

• Maintain low credit balances. Pay close attention to credit limits. How you use your credit accounts for 30% of your score. It’s monitored in two ways — how much is charged on individual accounts and how much is used on all accounts in relation to the total amount of credit available.

• Closing old accounts hurt. A large amount of a credit score is based on the length of credit history. Closing an account could drastically cut into your credit history.

• Make on-time payments. According to FICO, 35% of a credit score is payment history.

• Only allow yourself one to two cards. Use cards with the best rewards and terms. Using too many cards can be hard to manage and could ultimately lead to a forgotten payment, thus weakening your credit score.

If your credit score is well, then you may be able to offer your lender some form of down payment. Offering a minimum 20% down payment can make you more attractive to lenders. Many options are available, including a Federal Housing Authority (FHA) loan which requires a much lower down payment. There are also organizations, such as, The Department of Veterans and The Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development, both offer zero-down payment programs. Pros and cons exist for each plan, and it’s best to discuss down-payment options with a lender.

The next aspect to check off your list should be Price Check. Finding a house that is affordable is very crucial to the house-buying process. Do not make the mistake of downplaying the price of your dream house. If you let your dreams override the reality you cannot afford a specific home, then your dream may become a neverending nightmare of debt. To get a constant figure, calculate your debt-to-income ratio. Debt-to-income ratio is monthly debt divided by gross monthly income. A Continued to Page 20

When we bought our home, we just knew it was home the minute we walked in. I feel like you definitely know.

When you get that feeling just jump.

Brooke Klauss (First-Time Homeowner)

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general rule is to make sure payments are not exceeding 28% of your monthly gross income. It’s wise to set your spending price below what you can actually afford to prepare yourself for any unforeseen financial speed bumps down the road. Once you have a comfortable figure, create a list for your personal desires in a house, and a list for your essential needs in a house. It would be wonderful to find your dream home under budget, but the reality is, you may have to make a few sacrifices regarding your wants in order to accommodate your needs. Here is an exemplary scenario: When searching for a house, you find one that satisfies your family’s need of five bedrooms; however, your desire for granite counter tops is absent.

Considering the five bedrooms for your six-person family is non-negotiable, scratching the house off of your prospects list just because it fails to have granite counter tops is a rash decision. Decorative additions can always be added to a home later.

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With a clearer picture of what you can afford and what necessities you are searching for in your home, the next item to check off of the list is getting Pre-Approved.

This is the stamp of approval from a lender stating that you, the home buyer, have the essential amount of money needed, the appropriate credit history, and other credentials that allow for you to receive a loan to purchase a home. There are several things lenders will need to complete this process — photo identification, pay stubs, other proof of income, tax returns, and proof of funds. Some lenders may require additional documents such as an employment letter that confirms your salary, hire date, employment status, etc. Getting pre-approved for a mortgage shows agents and sellers you are a qualified buyer. It may also speed the process of purchase up once you’ve found a home to put an offer on. Once this is completed, you are one step closer to attaining the home of your dreams.

Finding the right lender There are many options for choosing a lender. Banks, credit unions, and mortgage companies all supply loans to those who have a healthy financial history. Look at this as a long-term relationship. Take your time and meet with several lenders to determine the best fit for you. One of the most important factors in finding a mortgage lender is comfortability. You’ll have a lot of questions, so be sure that the lender genuinely takes the time to put you at ease. Potential borrowers can ask questions without applying for a loan. Communication is encouraged by lenders. Two important questions that a borrower should inquire about are qualifying guidelines and the length of the process. Other questions you should be prepared for are: What type of mortgage best suits you —fixed-rate or adjustable rate (ARM)? What will be the length of your mortgage—15 or 30 years? A cautionary—you may be approved for a larger amount that you are asking for, remember the work you put into coming up with your decided figure and do not budge on your decision.

Now that the financial organization list has been completed, it is time to create the House Hunting list.

When searching for a house, one must put many aspects into consideration; such as, what sort of atmosphere are they looking for in a neighborhood, how close knit do they wish their neighbors to be, what company would provide them with the most reliable house insurance, and the list is inevitably never-ending. One of the best ways to tackle these questions is to hire a realtor.

Find a realtor with the qualities you look for in a friend.

Choosing a realtor is much like choosing a lender. Being comfortable with your agent is a top priority. You do not want to feel rushed into anything. Great realtors understand a buyer’s psyche, and they expect detailed questions and concerns. Interview a few realtors and look at their buying and selling history and their current listings. Having chemistry with your realtor is vital.

Clients should feel at ease with an agent. There can be a lot of negotiations when purchasing a house. A client needs to feel as if their chosen realtor will back them up when performing tense negotiations. You’ll spend a considerable amount of time with your realtor while searching for a home, so be patient. Finding the right

realtor for you will alleviate some stress that comes with the overwhelming search of a home.

While you are house hunting, you should familiarize yourself with Homeowner’s Insurance. Lenders will want to know what company you’ve elected to use for home insurance. Getting quotes while still house hunting could save valuable time during the closing process. Study what basic insurance covers—theft, fire, liability, etc. Determine if you need additional coverage, such as, flood insurance.

If needed, www.valuepenguin.com/average-cost-ofhomeowners-insurance can give you an estimate on home insurance costs.

When you find a home you love, it’s time to make an offer.

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could lose the home to another buyer, or you may insult the seller, eliminating your chances of getting that house.

What you want is an offer fair to you and comparable to the area. Your realtor can pull comparable home sales in the neighborhood. You’ll want to see if homes are sold below or over asking price. This can be a good indicator in determining your offer.

Other factors to consider are the homeowner’s incentive to sell, and how long the property has been on the market. A seller’s motivation can play a big part in the sale. If a seller truly wants to get a home off the market, then odds are, she will be more willing to negotiate with you, rather than if she had an abundance of time and prospects for selling.

The final step before closing on your desired home is a thorough inspection to make sure there aren’t any hidden misfits that could bring turmoil after final purchase. A house inspection may eliminate problems that could cause major headaches down the road.

The process that comes hand-in-hand with buying a new home is one of length and meticulous detail. There is light that lives at the end of this seemingly endless “house buying to-do list.” However, the first time you stick your own key into your own lock, and as you open the door to the home you may now call your own, the process beforehand will seem almost non-existent. Good luck and happy house hunting.

Homeowner’s

18 Four Seasons Pest Control

Directory Insurance Agents

27 Satterfield Insurance Agency, Inc. 165 Holt Garrison Pkwy #590b, Danville, VA 24540 434.835.1300 www.satterfieldinsurance.com

Lawn Care

25 Cunningham Home Improvement

757.237.5470 or 434.228.5062

Mortgage Lenders

26 Beacon Credit Union 3320 Riverside Drive Danville VA 24541 434.237.1566 www.mybcu.org

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First Citizens Bank

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15 URW Community Federal Credit Union (Main Location)

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523 Main Street Danville, VA 24541 434.792.3000 www.hauserrealtygroup.net

314 Lowes Drive Danville, VA 24540 434.793.1278 www.urwfcu.org

Pest Control

25 Kim Fowlkes

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Real Estate Agents

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Sponsored Content Dental Health

Healthy Mouth Healthy Body

by Donna Helton, D.D.S., PC Photo by Brooke Klauss

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our mouth is the

window into the health of

your body. The mouth can signal if you are eating a healthy diet or if you are at risk for a disease. Some diseases which affect the entire body, such as diabetes, heart disease, or autoimmune diseases, may first be noticed because of mouth sores or other oral problems.

Your mouth has countless bacteria which can affect tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease. Periodontal disease may be connected to diabetes and cardiovascular disease (heart disease and stroke). A link between these whole body (systemic) conditions does not mean that one condition necessarily causes the other but you should consider the impact that they have on your overall health.

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Even though periodontitis (gum disease) may relate to these health concerns it does not mean that one condition causes the other. However, it has been shown that diabetics and smokers are at a higher risk for developing periodontal (gum) disease.

This disease not only causes persistent bad breath but early tooth loss.

How can you help prevent these conditions?

• Brush your teeth at least twice a day for 2 minutes.

• Floss your teeth at least once per day.

• Eat a healthy diet, low in sugar • Visit your dentist regularly for professional exams and cleanings • Tell your dentist about changes in your overall health.

Diseases like diabetes, blood cell disorders, HIV infections and autoimmune conditions lower the body’s ability to fight infection and tend to make periodontal conditions worse. Multiple studies show links between chronic inflammations from gum disease with heart disease, artery blockage and stroke.

If you are pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant, pay close attention to your teeth and gums.

The hormonal changes in pregnancy can increase some dental problems. Taking good care of your oral health is important to you and your baby.

Diabetes tends to attack soft tissues like eyes, kidneys and gums. People with diabetes are more likely to develop more severe gum disease than non-diabetics. Some studies show that inadequate oral hygiene and periodontitis make it harder to control blood sugar.

If you are looking for a dentist who helps you make the connection between your dental health and your overall health Dr. Donna F. Helton is the dentist for you! Call us at 434.792.5416 to schedule your appointment.

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Sponsored Content The ARc of Southside

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hen you hear the word inclusion, what does it mean to

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Our mission here at The Arc of Southside is to promote and protect the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively support their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes. The Arc of Southside works every day to ensure that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities have the services and supports they need to be included in their communities, like the rest of us.

It is important that people understand and distinguish the difference between the term integration and inclusion. These two terms are often used interchangeably however, integration is not inclusion.

Integration is more about placing a person with a developmental or intellectual disability in a setting with others but the interactions are limited and they are not fully included. For example, a person may be “at” the mall, but not “with” the people at the mall. A person may be “at” or even “in” the classroom, but not “with” the classmates. We will

often see people present but not participating in the activities along with the others.

Inclusion is when barriers to participation are removed. It entails accepting, embracing, and celebrating the talents, gifts, and differences that we all have. It is supporting people to build connections and be a respected and valued member of their community. It is recognizing that we are ‘one’ even though we are not the ‘same.’ This is what shapes our community and makes it a welcoming place for ALL people.

The Arc of Southside has spent the last several years working to move programs from segregated settings that offered support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities but were not set up to offer full inclusion. Today, our supports and services promote inclusion and help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities become a part of their community and have… A Life Like Yours.

We have come a long way but we still have a long way to go to ensure that all the people we support have the life they choose and are fully included. We are happy to be your neighbors, your coworkers, your employees, your classmates, your friends, and community members.

Think about what you can do today to include someone in your world.

Maybe it is sitting with a coworker at lunch or inviting that kid to play with you during school or talking to that person you see at the gym or in yoga class. Maybe it is going to a concert or movie together. Whatever it is, this first step will enhance the understanding that at the heart of every person are similarities that we share.

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Feature The Launch Place

Reality Check Part III

It’s all about the Cash Flow

By Anna Brooks Photos provided bY The Launch Place

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ll businesses are equal in the eyes of financial failure.

Many people are under the false impression that well established businesses are safe from any form of financial collapse; however, the reality is that all businesses are at risk of financial mishaps. Companies, large and small, are vulnerable. Likewise, just as easy as a company can find itself in financial trouble, there are ways to avoid and prevent these financial troubles. Varun Sadana, Vice President of The Launch Place, simplifies many problems that a business may face into one determining issue, unbalanced cash flow. On paper a business that appears to be profitable can end up in financial turmoil due to poor cash management. Sadana states, “The source of this is the length of time in between which you make payments to suppliers and employees and the time you receive payments from customers or other revenue sources. Often, there is lag time in between which creates a problem. The bigger the time period between collection of cash (from customers) and payments (to suppliers), the more challenging it is for a business to manage cash. To put it simply, the cash flow problem is when cash outflow is faster than cash inflow at that point for the business.”

What does it mean if a business is experiencing an issue with its cash flow? It means that it leads to delays in payment to critical suppliers, purchase of inventory, compensation of employees, and it hurts the creditworthiness of the business. One misconception companies have is receiving payment from a sale immediately. If a sale is made today, then it does not mean they are going to be getting paid today. Therefore implementing good cash management strategies are critical to operating any business.

frame of thirty days, rather than sixty days, for example. If this is implemented then the company will be bringing in income more frequently.

Other ideas are to use an electronic system or utilize a payment plan. Electronic systems can bill invoices immediately and also track slow paying customers to send reminders for payments.

Payment plans are also another way to get cash in the door.

Rather than depending on a customer to pay the grand total all at one time, allow them to pay an initial fee of 30% of the total cost, thereafter have them pay another 30% of the total cost, and at the end of the payment process have the customer pay the

VitalFlo The Launch Place has added another young company to their diverse portfolio. Raleigh medtech company, VitalFlo, will receive a $75,000 pre-seed investment from The Launch Place to help them in developing their lung health analytics platform and patent-pending mobile spirometer.

Founded in 2017, VitalFlo represents an ideal candidate for The Launch Place’s Pre-Seed Fund. VitalFlo has had successes in competitions such as, NASA Tech Briefs’ Create the Future Contest, North Carolina State University’s Lulu eGames, and The

To avoid a cash crunch, Sadana suggests that a company keep an eye on their sales cycle, making sure they not only have healthy margins but also have manageable sales cycles. The appropriate margin, steady sales, shorter sales cycle, as well as well as manageable collection time frame will allow past sales to keep the cash inflow at the appropriate level for cash outflow. An excellent tool to manage the inflow and outflow of cash is a detailed forecast. The forecast will tell the business owner where and when the cash is coming in from, i.e. product sales and services rendered, and how and when the cash is flowing out, i.e. supplier payments, rents, employee wages, utilities, insurances, etc.

Remember profit does not equal cash flow therefore in order to ensure adequate inflow of cash companies should review their receivables processes and look for ways to incentivize customers.

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remaining balance. Sadana explains, “If you are working on a ninety day project, you do not want to be incomeless for ninety days, you want to continue the flow of cash. Milestone based payments give you this flexibility.”

in a timely manner. Inventory checks should be conducted regularly. If you find large amounts of inventory sitting beyond the allowable business cycle time, then offer discounts in order to sell the inventory as soon as possible.

Another good cash management practice is to create accounts payable strategies that will focus on cash outflow. It is best for a company to hold onto cash for as long as they can; therefore when purchasing something from a supplier, they should postpone the date in which it must hand over its money to said supplier for as long as it can. If a supplier gives a company sixty days from final purchase, unless you receive discounts for paying early, a company should wait until the last few days before making the payment. Electronic fund transfers can assist in managing such payments. Another option is to develop favorable payment terms with the suppliers. For example, if you experience a cash crunch then you can request extended terms.

Oftentimes, these extended terms are as good as a line of credit from the bank.

Another option is to work with your bank and apply for a line of credit. Having a line of credit available will ensure smooth operations and sales will be able to continue during a short-term cash crunch. There are other options to manage cash flow such as raising private capital or factoring. Sadana says, “There are costs associated with these options, but that’s the price you pay to manage cash and have a sustainable growth.”

Inventory management is also a key piece to managing cash.

You need inventory to sell, but at the same time your cash, i.e. the inventory, is stuck if you are not able to sell the inventory

Launch Place’s own Big Launch Challenge. The Launch Place President and CEO, Eva Doss, believes VitalFlo has the drive to build and streamline their product, while also tapping into a $50 billion market opportunity.

The idea behind VitalFlo came to company co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, James Dieffenderfer, while participating in a product innovation class at North Carolina State University (NCSU). Tasked with finding a solution for asthma management, Dieffenderfer and his team formulated a concept for a mobile spirometer where data would be recorded with an accompanying smartphone app. The team’s design for a mobile spirometer was then nurtured by Dieffenderfer within the NSF Advanced Self-Powered Systems of Integrated Sensors and Technologies (ASSIST) Center at NCSU. Here the device was developed to reliably help asthma patients manage their condition.

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in 13 people have asthma, which totals to about 25 million Americans. The CDC also reported that around ten people die every day from asthma related symptoms. In 2015, it was recorded that 3,615 people died from asthma just in that year. Between doctor visits, medications, and hospital treatment, patients can spend upwards of $5,000

Each of these strategies, if applied to a business, will help in ensuring the flow of cash remains smooth. All businesses strive to be seamless, with as few problems as possible, but they can still find themselves juggling with cash. Sadana thinks, “Making cash management your habit and adopting strategies at various departments helps to distress situations.” Ultimately a business wants to eliminate any conflicts within its cash flow and stay cash flow positive. If it stays cash flow positive, then navigating turbulent waters will not be as difficult as they once may have seemed.

on treating asthma symptoms alone.

VitalFlo is not simply providing a bandAid for the problem, says company cofounder and CEO, Luke Marshall. They are building a lung health data repository to support their product. There is hope that, one day, VitalFlo will open the door to a future without asthma attacks.

Marshall shared that he is optimistic about the direction VitalFlo can take with the help of The Launch Place. “They are enabling us to get geared up for our fourth clinical trial this summer,” says Marshall. “We want to become a lung health data company and build a data set for our predictive algorithm. The goal is to predict exacerbations to enable preventive interventions before an attack, keeping people out of the emergency room.”

Over the next year, VitalFlo plans to finalize their mobile spirometer design and get clearance from the Food & Drug Administration (FDA), which will allow them to go into market.

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Feature Sometime Last Month

Sometime Last Month A Look Back at Derby Day Photos by Von Wellington Photography

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paWs FOr A CAuSE

Paws for a Cause In 2006, a young, thin, dirty little kitten was picked up in the parking lot of a busy store on riverside drive and was brought to us. That little guy had a lot of personality and a huge will to get well.

Written by PAulette deAn eXeCutiVe direCtor dAnVille huMAne soCiety

He was immediately taken to a veterinary clinic and was placed on medicine. He was even given a bath (yikes!). After a few days, he began to get stronger.

Working at an animal shelter is an emotional job and employees have a hard time not getting attached to all the animals. For some reason, this stray kitten won everyone over and the decision was made to add another cat to our growing circle of mascot cats. It took several days for everyone to agree on a name for the handsome white cat with tan markings. We decided to name him Jeremy.

Jeremy chose April, the shelter manager, to be his special person. He loved taking naps on her tote bags, her sweatshirts, and her lap. He also loved curling up in the basket on the counter and taking naps. He loved, actually, taking naps just about any place!

Jeremy had always been a healthy cat (except for being a flea magnet!), and when he started losing weight, we knew something was up. Last month, his veterinarian told us that his problem was a huge one, and she recommended euthanasia.

Meet HENRY This guy has a big heart in a small body. He loves cats and other dogs. In fact, we’re not sure if he dislikes anyone! He is about three years old and was found in our drop-off cage, so we have no other information about him.

When he was well enough, he was neutered and eventually was trusted enough to spend his days out of the cage and napping on the front counter. Jeremy fit in so well. He loved everyone who came to the shelter; in fact, he never met a stranger. He and the other mascot cats got along very well, even if they did have some boyish scuffles at times.

All of the employees were notified, and some came in on their day off to say one final goodbye to our good boy, Jeremy.

We miss him, and the counter seems so empty now. Thank you, Jeremy, for being such a wonderful ambassador for shelter cats.

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Feature Big Bear’s Wife

From the Kitchen of

Big Bear’s Wife Summer Fruit Dessert Pizza Written by Angie Barrett of BigBearsWife.com Photo by Angie Barrett

This Summer Fruit Dessert Pizza has a sweet sugar cookie “crust” with a marshmallow fluff cream cheese spread that is topped with slices of fresh fruit!

Prep Time: 15M; Cook Time: 15M; Total Time: 30 Yield: 9-10 Large Servings INGREDIENTS 16-ounce roll refrigerated sugar cookie dough 1/2 cup marshmallow fluff 1/4 cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 5 -7 large strawberries, sliced 2 -3 kiwis, sliced 1/2 cup blueberries 1/2 cup sliced and pitted cherries INSTRUCTIONS • Preheat oven 325F. • Roll cookie dough into a large square, about 1/2 inch or 1/4 inch thin on a baking sheet.

• Bake for 11-14 minutes.

• Let cookie cool completely.

• In a medium mixing bowl, mix the cream cheese, marshmallow fluff, powdered sugar, vanilla together.

• Mix until smooth.

• Spread over baked and cooled cookie.

• Top icing with sliced fruit.

• Slice into bars and serve.

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• Starfish can re-grow their arms. In fact, a single arm can regenerate a whole body.

Baur invented the Pringles can. When he passed away in 2008, his ashes • Fredric were buried in one. than 2,500 left-handed people are killed every year from using equipment • More meant for right-handed people. total weight of all the ants on Earth is greater than total weight of all the • The humans on the planet. survey, 58% of British teenagers thought Sherlock Holmes was a real • Inguy,a 2008 while 20% thought Winston Churchill was not.

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Explore Martinsville

Space Festival

at Virginia Museum of Natural History Written by Zach Ryder Photos Provided By Virginia Museum of Natural History

Space. We’ve all dreamed of it, but few of us have ever had the opportunity to venture into the final frontier. On Saturday, June 16, the Virginia Museum of Natural History in Martinsville is set to bring us all closer to our unrealized, intergalactic dreams, when it hosts its first-ever Space Festival from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Through a partnership with NASA, the museum is offering its visitors a glimpse into space exploration, by featuring items NASA uses to study space travel, as well as objects astronauts rely on during their journey into orbit.

“Paleontology, archaeology, geology, zoology, and mammalogy are all scientific fields that the museum researches on a daily basis and fields that the museum is world-renowned for studying,” said Ryan Barber, deputy director of the museum. “Space and astronomy, however,

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are not fields the museum actively researches. Being able to partner with such a prestigious agency, such as NASA, allows us to venture into a new realm of science and offer visitors a high quality experience they would normally have to drive hours to find elsewhere.”

The festival, geared towards children and youth, is designed to give a broad overview of space exploration, while introducing a wide range of actual NASA objects, along with fun visuals and interactive.

“NASA is loaning a variety of exciting displays for us to put on exhibit during the festival,” said Barber. “Visitors will get to experience an inflatable moon habitat, an 8-foot inflatable replica of Orion, a wide variety of tools and items essentials to astronauts during their travel to space, and much more.”

Games, crafts and activities will also be offered throughout the festival.

“As with all the museum’s family festivals, visitors can expect a lot of hands-on activities taking place throughout the duration of the festival,” said Barber. “Of course, everything we offer during the day will have a space theme to it.”

Additionally, visitors to the Space Festival will have access to all the museum’s exhibits.

“If you have never been to the museum, or you haven’t visited in a while, festivals are a fantastic time to checkout everything VMNH has to offer,” said Barber. “Not only do you get to see the museum’s exhibits, but you have the added benefit of all the festivities that take place throughout the day without any additional cost.”

The Space Festival is one of two major festivals the museum is offering this Summer. On Friday, July 27 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, July 28 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the museum is offering the incredibly popular Dino Festival.

The Dino Festival features a plethora of actual dinosaur fossils, as well as life-size, cast skeletons of highly favored dinosaurs, such as Stegosaurus, Triceratops, Acrocanthosaurus and more.

“We’re extremely excited again for this year’s Dino Festival,” said Barber. “We have some incredible displays available to visitors, and we’re introducing the Dino Maze, a humongous walk-through, indoor maze that features fossils and spectacular visuals at every right - and wrong - turn.”

Admission to each festival is $7 per adult, $5 for ages 3-18, and free for children under 3, museum members, and members of a museum or science center that participates in the ASTC Passport program.

“The ASTC Passport program is an exceptional opportunity for anyone who enjoys visiting museums,” said Barber. “If you are a member of institutions that participate in the passport program, such as the Danville Science Center, Science Museum of Western Virginia, and the Greensboro Science Center, we will honor your membership to those institutions with free admission to our museum, including our family festivals, such as Space Festival and Dino Festival.” www.showcasemagazine.com

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The Final Word

with Aaron & Brooke Klauss PhOTO BY BROOKE KLAUSS

What’s your advice for first-time home buyers?

“Take a leap and enjoy the process. home buying can be scary and chaotic, but there’s no greater feeling than getting to create a safe place for you and your family and having the peace that when you go to sleep at night, you’re home.”

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