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On the Cover This May marks the 40th Annual Festival in the Park Celebration in Danville.

Contents

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The Nutrition Paradigm

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9 HE SAID SHE SAID

Also Inside

The Winding Road of Equality

By Larry Oldham & Dena Hill

10 The Money Club

Investor Beware: Safety of Principle

By Todd Boaze

Celebrating Forty Years of Fun Tour-ific Southern Virginia Museums

14 A Better You

Spring...a Health & Fitness Renaissance!

by Dave Gluhareff

34 Life in the Fat Lane

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From the Editor

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Area Events Guide

Fun and Games

Crossword, Word Seach, & Sudoku

Paws for The Cause

By Paulette Dean

The Sixth Mile: Tough Love

by Bobby Allen Roach

42 Mystified

Offside, Winter!

by Misty Brooks

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Health Care Reform and You

Open Enrollment Ending Soon As we approach the end of the initial open enrollment period of The Affordable Care Act, there are still millions of uninsured Americans. Many consumers have given some effort to figure out which health insurance options may be best for their families, only to become more and more confused. This confusion has led many Americans to simply wait and see. This “wait and see” approach, may be costly for those that miss the end of the open enrollment period.

Here’s what you need to know.

The deadline for the open enrollment period is March 31st 2014. If you do not have health insurance that meets the “minimum essential health benefits” as outlined by The Affordable Care Act, you will be penalized. (This law does have some exceptions for those who qualify and more information can be found on our website).

The 2014 penalty for an individual not having coverage is 1% of income, or $95 whichever is greater.

There are many places to learn about the law and what options may be best for you and your family. There are numerous websites, articles and local resources for you to gain information. The best source of information, in our opinion, is your local health insurance agent. Independent agents are not working for a federal program and are not being compensated by a federally funded grant. Thus they are able to show

you all of the options that meet The Affordable Care Act. If you were to speak with someone through a local non-profit or federally funded program, you will only be given options through the exchange or marketplace. This may or may not be the best option for your family. All of the plan options on www.healthcare.gov are plans that are “on exchange.” Visit our website to learn why you may want to look “on or off exchange.”

The longer you wait prior to the deadline to enroll, the longer it will be before coverage will begin. There are “enrollment periods.” For example, in order for coverage to begin on April 1st, you would have needed to enroll in a plan by March 15th. If you enroll on March 16th or after, coverage will not begin until May 1st.

Making sure you and your family have health insurance coverage is essential. It is essential not only so that you will abide by the law, but it is also essential so that you will not face unrecoverable financial hardship due to a major medical condition.

If you are in need of help in figuring out what the law means to you and you family, come see us. We have studied the key components and will take time to explain The Affordable Care Act with you. We will be able to help you get enrolled so you do not have to take that burden on yourself.

To read more articles we’ve published on the topic, please visit our website and click the button titled, “The Affordable Care Act.” Visit us at www.CBTBI.com.

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F RO M T HE e d i tor In an interview with famed author Stephen King, he was once asked, “How do you write?” King’s reply was, “One word at a time.”

At face value, King’s answer may seem a bit snarky. But take a minute to think about it. King’s reply was more about being patient than being sarcastic.

We’ve all heard the saying, “Rome wasn’t built in a day.”

Well, Michael Jordan wasn’t born the greatest basketball player of all time either. It took drive and determination. Going back to King, he also said, “Talent is cheaper than table salt. What separates the talented individual from the successful one is a lot of hard work.”

Hard work and patience go hand and hand. New seasons equal change. Spring more so than others. The weather is warming up.

Cabin fever is nearing epidemic proportions. Maybe you’ve spent winter researching something new to try this year. Maybe obstacle course racing, that’s a thing now, I hear. Or maybe you can’t wait to take your laptop to the park and get started on that novel that’s already written in your mind.

Whatever you choose to tackle this spring, just know that to be

successful, you’ll need to work hard, and be patient.

You ran your first obstacle course, but you finished at the bottom of the pack. Guess what? You finished. Be patient and work harder.

You published your first novel, but it’s not selling as well as you imagined. Guess what? You published a novel. Be patient and work harder.

The unofficial theme for this issue of Showcase is hard work.

In our cover feature, we take a look back at forty years of the Festival in the Park, an event that wouldn’t be nearly as successful today without the hard work of volunteers. The Nutrition Paradigm delves into what it takes to get healthy. Want a hint? Hard work.

Remember, for every Michael Jordan there are dozens of JR Riders. I’ll let you figure out what separates them.

Enjoy the issue.

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She Said...

First of all, reread your second sentence and define equality. Never mind....I’ll save you the chore of actually getting up to look for the dictionary. Webster defines equality as “in an identical manner.” That means I cut the grass one week and you do it the next. I rake one round of leaves and you rake the next. I prepare dinner one night and you do it the next.

We have had many discussions about who should drive to Greensboro or to the beach. I always say that, Do you get my drift? pHOTO BY mICHELLE dALTON pHOTOGRAPHY as equals, we should share the experience. Sometimes you drive and sometimes I drive.

We both work full-time, although I usually work more We have agreed on that most of the time. hours than you do. I know what you’re going to say...I have all of these board meetings to go to so it evens out. I’ll give Last month you told your sister that since I was you that one. About driving...when we go to Greensboro recuperating from surgery you would be driving to every Saturday, I drive one way and you drive the other.

Greensboro to meet them for dinner. At that time we had nine inches of snow on the ground with about two inches If I understand you correctly, you want us to participate of that being ice. Even though I know you are a good driver, equally in everything we do. So how about this...we’ll put we do have a new car. Neither of us want to wreck the car all of our tasks in a jar with points assigned to each job. or get injured. My thought was that we either cancel the As we perform each one of them, we put those points in plans or I somehow have to get up to speed health-wise in another jar. Then when it comes time to cash in our points order to drive the car in snow and ice. (example...I may not want to drive to the beach, but just ride along and relax) we can subtract points from those I lived in New York, Iowa, and Indianapolis. Fifteen inches accumulated. I kind of like this new plan! of snow was a great beginning of a snow storm, but school wasn’t cancelled and people still went to work. I learned By the way, in February, with all of the snow and your to drive in those conditions. I’m not being mean, but I surgery (rendering you disabled), I have a boatload of really don’t think you are qualified to drive in those road points already. So let me think, I’ll have tea and cookies on conditions. I am. the front porch while you get the yard ready for spring.... following my directions of course! SM Please understand that I’m not being sexist, just practical.

Any harsh road conditions, I drive. Any baking cookies, fixing meals, keeping the fire going by hauling wood, while it snows, you handle. I hope you don’t take that the wrong way. I just want to protect us and keep our car in one piece.

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he said...she said...

Normally, I am not a sexist person. I believe in equality for both genders. I think you would agree with that. After all, I think you do a great job cutting the grass and raking leaves. I know you enjoy those tasks, so I always encourage it.

The Winding Road of Equality

by Larry Oldham & Dena Hill

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Investor Beware: Safety of Principle

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Whatever amount of money that you want to keep intact for a specific purpose, safety of principle will be increasingly vital during an economic downturn. You may want to save your home mortgage, protect your children’s education, or establish a special emergency fund in the event of illness.

The investments you make for this purpose have a low yield. This means the percentage of profit on the principle will grow in value relatively slowly. In reality, it is next to impossible to lose the principle with government securities, CDs and strong corporate bonds in insured institutions.

But, while those securities with a fixed interest return with a constant number of dollars, the purchasing power of those investments, when liquidated, decreases in times of inflation. The results are, as prices go up, dollars buy less and less.

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

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

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However, you must also give careful thought to how widely you wish to diversify what proportion of your funds you want to dedicate to various investments.

The real reason this should be a concern is that if you divide your money into smaller amounts, you reduce the number of investment alternatives available for each portion of your portfolio.

For example, let’s say you set a limit of $1,000 for any particular investment; you restrict your choice of bonds, CDs, stocks worth $10 a share or less. And yes, since stocks are usually traded in round lots of 100 shares, gold coins, and a couple of other instruments are available for consideration.

Another example–you increase your investment to $5,000, you can also consider small real estate properties, such as rental houses and duplexes, and stocks up to $50 a share.

In many instances, this creates increased interest rates which may counteract inflation. Whether you are lending your money to others, or you actually own all or part in an investment, make sure you put safety of principle and income return at the top of your list.

With a $10,000 limit per investment, you can include on your list of possibilities small commercial real estate properties, such as small apartment buildings, T-Bills, and stocks worth $100 a share or less.

Although the 2008 Great Recession delivered a heavy blow to investors, confidence slowly made its way back into the markets. Before you think about reinvesting, first decide how much money you are willing to risk.You might be able to save $2,500 a year.

Market risk is the uncertainty of future prices of an investment due to changed investor attitudes or other influences. Knowledge of investor psychology plays an important role in determining security prices. These attitudes toward particular markets are commonly reflected in such phenomenon as a soaring or plunging Dow Jones Industrial Average.

To anyone who is new to investing, I strongly suggest you consider the principle of diversification. This simply is the art of investing portions of your money in different things so that, if one of them goes south and bottoms out, you will not lose the entire portfolio of wealth. This is also a good way to reduce your risk.

Overlooked Currency Speculation

Speculation in the rise and fall of currency values provides no income from dividends or interest payments.You are hoping for capital gains, either from the increase or decrease in the exchange rate, and you should be prepared to take substantial risks.

Economic and political factors affect the value of foreign currency. A thorough knowledge of those factors is vital to maximizing your gain or loss. Gains made from currency speculation are taxed as ordinary income.

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Market Risk vs. Investor Psychology

Additionally, government bonds, high-grade corporate bonds and securities with low financial risk are less vulnerable to investor whims than real estate or common stock. Typically, the better an investment withstands shifts in investor psychology, the lower the financial risk on it.

The good thing is the larger amount you are willing to commit to any one investment, the broader the range of choices open to you. But, keep in mind too that the greater amount you commit as an investor, the more your whole financial standing will be affected by the success or failure of your invested ventures. SM

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A Better You

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Spring…a Health & Fitness Renaissance!

How do you see yourself? What is shaping or limiting this idea?

From Fitness Professional Dave Gluhareff of Train With Dave:

From Fitness Professional Suzanne Stowe of Train With Suzanne:

Spring is about to blossom right around the corner. Aside from getting in great abdominal workouts from sneezing due to the pollen here, spring affords the opportunity to get back outdoors more and get healthier.

When my daughter, Marlena, was three years old, she went through a phase where she wanted to wear a costume every day. Her favorite was a blue, poofy, Cinderella gown.

Wearing it to pick up her older brother from preschool seemed acceptable, but she turned a few heads when we walked into the Danville Public Library and local mall. I was not concerned with what people thought in that situation, I was more interested in nurturing her imagination and confidence in herself and her ideas.

Spring in Southside Virginia is absolutely gorgeous and wakes up a sleeping cold giant. In a way it’s a Renaissance period of the year, a rebirth for nature. We should all look at this as a Renaissance in terms of our own health and wellbeing. Many of us have struggled through the winter months and holiday meals and parties, so we have gotten a bit off track. Now is the time to take advantage of this awakening of Mother Nature, get back outside, and get back into your gym or personal training facility to get your buns in gear!

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Dave Gluhareff Suzanne Stowe

Neglecting fitness is fairly common during winter in this area, even though it doesn’t get too cold compared to other regions in the USA. Many times the colder weather becomes a crutch. People talk themselves into wimping out and skipping exercise, workouts, and regular healthy activities. Poor excuses and enabling thoughts become bad habits, and then before you know it many gain body fat and are starting their fitness from ground zero. Don’t be that person. Stop making excuses. Be a problem solver and find other ways to stay healthy no matter the climate. Temperature cannot dictate our health. Please always remember we have the power to make wise and healthy nutrition decisions even when we have to miss a workout. With that said… we should never get too far behind or too off track. Make healthy goals, stick to them, and be a fitness problem solver! We have to be healthy troubleshooters not excuse makers.

It’s not about why we can’t…but why we “can”!

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 March of 2009 David earned the elite status of Master of Fitness Sciences (MFS) by the ISSA, their highest level of personal training qualifications. As a personal trainer, Dave has been helping people take charge of their physiques to help them feel, look, and move better through life. Visit www.

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I have heard people say they do not like to go to a gym or take part in a group exercise class because they are not comfortable with their body image. They want to lose weight before joining others who are trying to get into shape. I encourage you to not wait until you are someone else’s idea of what you should look like.

Embrace your size and shape and your ideas, and begin where you are, whatever it is that you want to do. I stepped out of my comfort zone recently by taking swim lessons and I took my kids to a Salsa dance class.

How do you see yourself and what is limiting that idea?

As the temperatures get warmer this spring, get out of the house, and out of your comfort zone. Take a class, sign up for a 5K, ride a bike, hike the trails, give yourself permission to nurture your ideas and confidence in yourself.

“In a world where you can be anything, be yourself.”

–Etta Turner“People look at the outward appearance, but God looks at the heart”. (1 Samuel 16:7) SM For more detailed Exercise, Nutrition, and Rest tips, plus sample meal plans from Dave visit www. showcasemagazine.com and click the A Better You tab.

www.TrainWithDave.com Along with all of the great outdoor activities the Southside gives us, there are also tons of local organized walks, runs, and bike races coming up. Here are a few: March 8 The Green Legs and Hamstrings 5k, 10k, ½ Marathon March 15 The Shamrock 5k Run/Walk March 22 Running 4 a Reason 5K Run/Walk/Fun Run April 12 Bridge to Bridge 10K Run, 5K Run/Walk, 1 Mile Fun Run April 26 Dan River Autism Awareness 5k Run/Walk, 1K Fun Run May 17 Nestle 5K Run/Walk/Wheelchair, 1 Mile Fun Run Awesome races for awesome causes! Visit the Danville Running and Fitness Club at www.DanvilleRunner.org for more info on all these cool upcoming races and more!

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The Nutrition Paradigm

feature Paul Seiple

a dietitian and a nutritionist. A nutritionist has a four-year degree in nutrition. A dietitian also has a four-year degree in nutrition as well as a six-month to year-long internship and has completed the Registered Dietitian (RD) exam. To work in most medical facilities you must be a registered dietitian.

A Well-Oiled Machine “I want to get in shape.” That’s one of the most common things people say when evaluating their lifestyle. Maybe you’ve put on a few extra pounds. Maybe you’ve developed new pains. Or maybe you just don’t feel as good as you used to. Tired?

Sluggish? Sound familiar?

The first thing people tend to do after coming to the realization there needs to be a shake-up in their day-to-day routine to get “in shape” is to get active. It’s a good start. And honestly, it’s much easier than the one thing you absolutely have to do to be successful–taking a hard look at your diet.

Giving up the things you love, that do not love you back–junk food, soda, fast food, processed food, et cetera–is the key to building a healthier lifestyle.

Exercise without proper nutrition will not lead to desired results, only frustration, and most likely a shelving of the exercise. Why do it if I’m not seeing results?

Liken the human body to car engine that runs on gas. If you accidentally put a little diesel fuel in the car, you’ll probably not notice. But if you fill the tank with diesel, odds are the car will not run.

If it does, the car will run poorly and the engine could be damaged. That scenario is no different than constantly filling the human body with junk.

Eventually it will break down.

The Proper Fuel Documentaries such as Super Size Me and Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead portray accurate accounts of the severe effects neglecting proper nutrition can have on the human body. We’ve turned to registered dietitian Jennifer Dietz of Dietz Nutritional Consulting to shed a little more light on nutrition.

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When you’re ready to change, the first thing you need to do is take a detailed snapshot of what you’re putting into your body. Jennifer says, “Empty calories from sugar and fat are two of the main culprits in weight gain.” Liquids such as regular sodas, sweet tea, juice, and milk are loaded with calories. “We need to limit high kcal drinks.

It is better to eat an apple than to drink apple juice,” Jennifer continues. Using fat for flavoring is another example of empty calories. Sure it may taste like grandma’s cooking, but there are forty calories in one teaspoon of oil. Jennifer says, “Those calories add up fast if you eat fried foods often.”

Getting fit isn’t about tackling the latest fad diet, it’s a lifestyle change.You have to be willing to be in it for the long haul.You have to look at that fried, processed food on your plate and that soda in your glass and understand you’re breaking up with the bad. “Most fad diets have not shown success in keeping the weight off long term. When someone sets their mind to eating healthy and exercising for a lifetime, they will probably be more successful at losing weight and maintaining a healthy weight compared to someone who does a fad diet. Being successful at weight loss is as much a mindset as it is in altering one’s diet choices and exercise routine,” Jennifer says.

Obesity is an epidemic in the United States, with approximately thirty-five percent of the population falling into the obese category. Obesity is defined as carrying a bodyweight of at least twenty percent higher than the normal weight range. According to a study online in The American Journal of Public Health, obesity accounts for eighteen percent of deaths among black and white Americans between the ages of 40 and 85. Obesity is leading cause of preventable death in the United States. With the war against obesity at our doorsteps, it’s time for Americans to become more cognizant of what they use to fuel their bodies. Terms such as clean eating are gaining popularity among the health conscious.

But just what is clean eating? Jennifer says, “Clean eating means eating foods that are unprocessed or as close to the natural state as possible.” Clean eating is a diet consisting of fresh fruits, vegetables, and meats. Examples are–eating a grilled chicken breast instead of a microwaved chicken patty, or

eating a banana instead of dried banana chips. “Everyone needs to try to eat more fruits and vegetables, lean protein sources, healthy fats, and avoid added sugars to try to be healthy and meet the daily nutrient needs. We consume more nutrients and less sodium when we avoid highly-processed food and get back to the basics of more natural foods in our diets,” Jennifer continues.

The Basics of Eating Clean - Eat whole foods - Stay away from processed foods - Avoid refined sugar - Consume five to six small meals a day - Prepare your own meals - Combine proteins with carbohydrates Carbohydrates are oftentimes misunderstood. There is a solid difference in good carbohydrates and bad carbohydrates. Jennifer says, “Good carbs would be foods high in fiber and nutrients like whole-wheat bread, dried beans and peas, fruits, and milk.

Bad carbs would be high-fat, sugary foods like doughnuts, pastries, and biscuits.You should consume healthy carbs every day in their portion sizes. A healthy 2000 calorie per day diet would have around 250 grams of carbohydrates.Your brain prefers sugar (which carbs break down into) for fuel and requires a minimum of 125 grams of carbohydrates per day for proper functioning. This is why diets that severely restrict carbs often leave people feeling tired, cranky, and headachy,” Jennifer says.

Carbohydrates are usually associated with weight gain. Jennifer says, “I believe some carbs such as pasta, potatoes, and rice are eaten in too large of a portion which can lead to weight gain. It is true that these foods have more calories per half-cup than most fruits and vegetables. So, if you have a tendency to eat more starches than other foods, you may be eating too many calories per meal.”

Learn the Language Nutrition labels can be confusing, so know what to look for and what to avoid. Serving size and servings per container are two numbers you should always check.

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choice. “For starches and plant foods it is important to look for more than 3 grams of fiber per serving. For meats and dairy products look for foods with low single digits of saturated fats since this is the kind of fat that raises blood cholesterol levels.

Avoid products that contain trans-fat. Depending on your health issues, you may need to look at the ingredients list located under the nutrition label,” Jennifer says.

The term “grain” can baffle. Whole-grain, 7-grain, multi-grain?

Jennifer suggests not going by the description of the product on the front of the package. Always read the nutrition label. “In the case of breads, looking at the fiber content and making sure the product contains more than 3 grams of fiber per serving would ensure it is a high-fiber product,” Jennifer says. “For cereals, I recommend they have 5 grams or more of fiber per serving.

Usually when a product is made from 100 percent whole-wheat flour it has a good amount of fiber per serving. It would always need to be the first ingredient listed.”

Common Mistakes that Derail Progress Overeating is something that most people are guilty of from time to time. Some more than others. “Even if a meal is healthy, you want to stop eating when you’re comfortably full, not stuffed.

Most people overestimate a portion size,” Jennifer says.

Understanding portion control arms one with the knowledge to ensure that you’re not overeating. Jennifer suggests using visuals to estimate portion sizes.

Racquetball = 1/2 cup

Typically, a half of a cup of most cooked vegetables, canned fruits, and starches (rice, pasta, dried beans, and potatoes) is one serving.

Deck of Cards = 3oz.

Most people need two to three 3 ounce servings of meat per day.

Cupped Hand = 1/4 cup

Thumb = 1 tbsp.

One-fourth of a cup is one serving of most nuts.

A tablespoon is one serving of peanut butter.

“Making meals balanced, meaning divide the plate into four equal sections with one section each for meat, starch, fruit, and vegetable with dairy on the side will provide the nutrients you need per meal and keep portions in check. I often suggest using a salad plate to eat smaller portions. This trick is helpful for those members of the ‘clean plate club’,” Jennifer says.

Another mistake that can make success seem impossible is the idea that water “flushes” fat from the body. “Water may fill you up before a meal causing you to eat less.You will probably have more energy when well-hydrated, and water has no calories, but it doesn’t help you lose weight faster,” Jennifer says.

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The Ideal Weight When people are serious about getting fit, one of the first questions they ask is, “What’s my ideal weight?” Jennifer says that most registered dietitians use the following equation to calculate Ideal Body Weight (IBW).

For men: For the first 5 feet of height give 106 pounds. Then multiply each additional inch by six.

For a man who is 5’10” - ideal weight is 166 pounds +/- 10% For women: For the first 5 feet of height give 100 pounds. Then multiply each additional inch by five.

For a woman who is 5’5” - ideal weight is 125 +/- 10%

Another way to calculate IBW is to chart Body Mass Index (BMI).

(Weight in pounds) multiplied by (703) divided by (Height) twice.

For a person who is 150 pounds and 66 inches tall, BMI would be 24.

What does your Body Mass Index say about you?

BMI Weight Status Below 18.5 Underweight 18.5 – 24.9 Normal 25.0 – 29.9 Overweight 30.0 and Above Obese Jennifer says, “Often, the client will decide where they feel most comfortable weight-wise. Any weight loss, even ten pounds, for someone who is overweight or obese can be beneficial to his/her health.”

Scale Watching When people make the decision to get fit a lot of time is spent on the scales. Don’t become discouraged if the weight isn’t dropping as fast as you would like. Getting in shape isn’t always monitored by how much weight you’ve lost.

Just dropping a few pounds can make a difference in factors such as better fitting clothes, more energy, and less aches and pains. “Sleeping better can also be a benefit from weight loss. People with diabetes may notice blood sugars improve. People with hypertension may notice improved blood pressure. Cholesterol numbers can also be reduced with weight loss,” Jennifer says.

The human body is one of the most complex machines known to man. Taking care of yourself doesn’t have to be complicated. It’s simple. And it starts with what you chose to fuel your machine. SM

Healthy Diet for the Average Person • Six servings of high-fiber starches • Two to three servings of fruits • Three to four servings of vegetables • Two servings of protein (3 oz per serving)

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21 - What Do I Do Now? - Gretna Little Theatre’s premier of a new play by Gretna native, Rodney Stone. a domestic comedy about what happens after the wedding vows.” Gretna Movie Theatre, 107 N Main. 434-656-3637.

Arts/Exhibits/ Entertainment

Ongoing - Strengthening Families: A Program to Improve Family Relationships - Session begins in March.

Danville-Pittsylvania Community Services. 434-797-3981 Ext. 15.

4 - Art with Judie - This event occurs weekly on Tuesdays. Judie Moseley will help her students learn how to paint with acrylic, oil or water color. Ages 18+. $25 per month session ($30 Non City Residents). 10am-12pm. Ballou Annex.

434-799-5216.

4 - Frontier Living Skills - Learn how 18th century settlers lived when Danville & Pittsylvania County were the

13 - Mystery Trip - It’s a surprise where we will visit! Wear comfortable shoes.

We travel by van; so, trip is limited to ten people. 11am-12:30pm. Ballou Recreation Center, 760 West Main Street. 434-799-5216.

18 - Lexington,VA Seniors on the Move Trip - Join us for a day trip to historic Lexington,VA. We will explore VMI Museum, Lee Chapel and area shopping and dining options. Meals are on your own. $87 ($104 Non City Residents).

7am-7pm. Ballou Recreation Center, 760 West Main Street. 434-799-5216.

18 - Paint/Craft/Create Series - In March, we will create a vintage sign. $15 includes all materials. Ages 18+. 3pm4pm. Ballou Recreation Center, 760 West Main Street. 434-799-5216.

18 - Explore Lexington,Virginia - Travel with us on a guided tour of historic Lexington. Meals are on your own. Cost is $87 city residents. 7am-7pm. Departs from Ballou Recreation Cener. (434) www.showcasemagazine.com

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4 - Deco Mesh Wreath Making Class - March’s wreath theme is Mardi Gras.

Mesh wreaths are the hottest trend going because they’re so easy and quick to make! Ages 10+. Cost includes all materials to make one wreath. $20 ($25 Non City Residents). 3pm or 6pm.

Ballou Recreation Center, 760 West Main Street. 434-799-5216.

7 - Book Swap at Ballou - This event occurs weekly on Fridays. Take a book or two to read and bring a book or two to share. Free program for ages 50+.

9am-5pm. Ballou Recreation Center, 760 West Main Street. 434-799-5216.

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6:30pm-8:30pm. Coates Recreation Center, Westover Drive. 434-799-5216.

6 - Technology Woes Lifeline - This event occurs weekly on Thursdays. Bring your tech woes to one-on-one troubleshooting sessions with a computer-savvy technician. $3 per 30-minute session.

Call Ballou for an appointment. 3pm4pm. Ballou Recreation Center, 760 West Main Street. 434-799-5216.

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6 - Autism Workshop - Dr. Jill Hamlin of Averett University presents this Autism Workshop session 2 of 3. Topic: “Creating Harmony in Your Homes: Constructive Approaches to Raising Children on the Autism Spectrum.” $7 in advance; $10 day of event. 6:30pm-8pm.

Ballou Recreation Center, 760 West Main Street. 434-799-5216.

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21 - What Do I Do Now? - Gretna Little Theatre’s premier of a new play by Gretna native, Rodney Stone. a domestic comedy about what happens after the wedding vows.” Gretna Movie Theatre, 107 N Main. 434-656-3637.

27 - Gallery on the Go! - This is a free program for ages 50+. Bring your lunch and hear Averett University Associate Professor of Art Lee Sandstead discuss the history and meaning of an interesting piece of artwork. 11am12pm. Ballou Recreation Center, 760 West Main Street. 434-799-5216.

frontier. Ages 10-adult CR-$5/NCR-$6 Register by February 25th. 7pm-8:30pm.

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Bring a stringed instrument or just sit and listen. 3pm-5pm. Ballou Recreation Center, 760 West Main Street. 434-7995216.

hold auditons for this Shirley Jackson thriller to be produced in May. Roles for 2 men, 3 women, 1 girl, 1 boy. A murder mystery waiting to be solved. The set requires a Victorian kitchen, designers and carpenters needed. 7:00 - 9:00, both Monday and Tuesday. Gretna Center for the Arts, 101 Main Street. 434-656-3637.

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5 - Art with Flo - This event occurs weekly on Wednesdays. Flo Haynes will teach the wet on wet technique of oil painting. Ages 18+. $31.50 per month session ($44 Non City Residents).

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25 - A Conversation About Lung Cancer - This free, dynamic and interactive program will be presented by Dr. Q. Bill Gai, Medical Oncologist. The focus will be on lowering your risk and prevention, detection, and treatment of lung cancer, one of the leading cancers in our area. All your questions will be answered. Tuesday, March 25, from 11:30-1:00, at Ballou Recreation Center, lower level, Danville. Presented by the Cancer Resource Center of Southern Virginia in partnership with Danville Parks & Recreation, with the support of Danville’s Cancer Task Force. Bring your lunch and a friend! Drinks and dessert are provided. Boxed lunches can be ordered in advance for $6.00. Call the Cancer Resource Center to make a reservation, 434-766-6650, or email cllitzenberg@vcu.edu.

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19 - The Balancing Act - Information, nutrition and exercises to help prevent slips, trips and falls. Sponsored by Liberty Home Health & Hospice and Centra Rehab. $5 includes light lunch. Call Ballou to register. Ages 50+. 11am3pm. Ballou Recreation Center, 760 West Main Street. 434-799-5216.

19 - AGLOW Meeting - Danville Community Lighthouse. Topic: Identity - Seeing Ourselves as God Sees Us. Everyone Welcome. 285 W. Main St. 434-799-0947.

handling practices and skills and qualifies for the Concealed Weapons Permit. Register by March 24th. Ages 12-adult. 6pm-9:30pm. Ballou Nature Center. 1-888-516-0844.

Hobbies/Sports

3 - Pickeball - Open Gym - Coates Recreation Center - Coates Recreation Center will be open for Pickleball play/practice on March 3,5,7,10,12,14,17,21 from 8-11am. Cost $1.50 ($2 Non City Residents). 8am-11am. Coates Recreation Center, Westover Drive. 434-7995216.

20 - Senior Citizens Club - This is a free program for ages 50+. Join us for our monthly meeting and covered dish luncheon. 12pm1:30pm. Ballou Recreation Center, 760 West Main Street. 434-799-5216.

3 - Tai Chi - Instructor Paul Schwarz. Tai Chi increases strength, blance, flexibility and allows you to explore your inner self. $6 per class or $20 month. All ages. 11:15am-12:15pm. Ballou Recreation Center, 760 West Main Street. 434799-5216.

20 - Garden Basics - Planting Flowers and Vegetables - Stuart Suptphin,of Virginia Cooperative Ext., will share information on gardening and answer questions. No Fee. 12pm-1:30pm or 6pm-7:30pm. Library Auditorium. (434) 797-8848.

4 - Pickeball - Open Gym - Glenwood Community Center - This event occurs on March 4,6,18,20. Glenwood is open for Pickleball play/practice. All ages. $1.50 ($2 Non City Residents) or $20 month. 5pm-7pm.

Glenwood Community Center. 434-799-5216.

22 - Concealed Handgun Class - You will learn when and where you can a take a gun. How to handle guns and etc. 9am-2pm. The Community Center at Chatham. 434-432-3115 Ext.1.

7 - Friday Night Dance - This event occurs weekly on Fridays. Live music, dancing and refreshments. $5. Ages 50+. 7:30pm-10:30pm.

Ballou Recreation Center, 760 West Main Street. 434-799-5216.

24 - Boating Safety Education-March 24-25, 2014 - Meet all personal watercraft and boating operation state laws in this free sixhour course. Register by March 7th. Ages 12-adult. 6pm-9:30pm. Ballou Nature Center.

1-888-516-0844.

25 - Keeping Well Program Series presented by the Cancer Resource Center - This month, Dr. Q. Bill Qai, Oncologist will discuss “A Conversation About Lung Cancer.” This is a free program for ages 18+. Bring your lunch or order a box lunch for $6. Drinks and desserts will be provided. Call (434) 766-6650 or email cllitzenberg@vcu.edu to register. 11:30am1pm. Ballou Recreation Center, 760 West Main Street. 434-766-6650.

29 - PFLAG Meeting - This meeting is to welcome new friends, discuss helping feed the hungry through Grace and Main, and support the local community the best way we can. For more information, contact us at PFLAGofdanvilleva@gmail.com. 2pm. Danville Yoga Meditation and Wellness center, 2000 C Westover Dr. 434-429-1078.

31 - Hunter Safety Education-March 31& April 1 - Class covers safe hunting and gun

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7 - Singing at Ballou - Join us for karaoke - sing or just sit, listen and enjoy! Free program for ages 50+. 2pm-3:30pm. Ballou Recreation Center, 760 West Main Street. 434-799-5216.

8 - Green Legs & Hamstrings Trail Run - Run a 5K,10K or Half Marathon on the mountain bike trails in Anglers Park. Ages 10 and up.

10am-1pm. Anglers Park. (434) 799-5215.

10 - Senior Bowling Tournament - $5 for shoe rental and two games. Have your blood pressure and body mass index checked for free while you wait. Ages 50+. 1pm-3pm. Riverside Lanes, Riverside Drive. 434-791-2695.

13 - Spring Peeper Time Trials-Thursdays, March 13-April 3 - Improve personal biking times and endurance during this five mile time trial. $5 per session Ages 16-adult. 5:30pm7pm. Anglers Park. 434-799-5215.

14 - Zip Line-Night Flight - Fly through the moonlit sky as you zip through the trees.

Ages 8-adult Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. $12 Register

by March 3rd. 7:30pm-9pm. Phillip Wyatt Memorial Skate Park Shelter. 434-799-5215.

15 - Danville Line Dance Invitational - This event occurs Sat Mar 15 - Sun Mar 16.

Welcome intermediate dancers and above for a weekend filled with classes and a dance with DJ Saturday night. Ages 18+. $35 in advance/$45 day of event. 10am-10pm. Ballou Recreation Center, 760 West Main Street. 434799-5216.

15 - 21st Annual Shamrock 5k - The Free Clinic of Danville is hosting it’s 21st Annual Shamrock 5k on Saturday, March 15th. The race starts at 9:00am and is on the Riverwalk Trail by the Community Market. The Free Clinic of Danville serves low income, uninsured residents who are suffering from chronic diseases such as asthma, diabetes, and heart disease. For more information on registering visit our Facebook page (Free Clinic of Danville) or email us danvillefreeclinic@comcast.net. We hope to see you there! 9:00am-12:00pm. Community Market/ Riverwalk Trail. 434-799-1223.

15 - Spring Dance - Music by DJ Danny Daniels; Tickets, $5 per person, may be purchased in advance or at the door. 7:30pm - 10:30pm. Cedars Country Club, 1029 Anderson Mill Road. 799-5402 or 251-9057 (Connie), 656-8036 (Lisa).

22 - Moonlight Bike and Bite - Bike from the Riverwalk to Anglers Park then roast hotdog & marshmallows as you listen to adventurous stories. Ages 12-adult CR-$12/NCR-$15 Register by March 7th. 7:30pm-9:30pm. Meet behind Biscuitville on Riverside Drive. 434799-5215.

26 - Hoop Dance Classes - This event occurs weekly on Wednesdays for six weeks. Certified Hoopnotica Instructor Karen Maute teaches hoop dancing which reduces stress, increases flexibility, improves self-confidence and is lots of fun! Ages 18+. $30 for 6 week session ($35 Non City Residents). $20 for hoop. 2:30pm3:30pm. Ballou Recreation Center, 760 West Main Street. 434-799-5216.

29 - Beginner Line Dance Workshop - Receive a step book, instruction from Sue Ann Ehmann and Bonnie Matthews and dance between classes. Ages 18+. $15 in advance/ $18 day of event. 10am-4pm. Ballou Recreation Center, 760 West Main Street. 434-799-5216.

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1 - Read Across America Kickoff - Cosponsored by the library and the Halifax Education Association, come and meet Virginia

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434-575-4228.

3 - Needle Social - Drop by the Halifax Public Library and learn all about knitting and sewing.

Halifax Public Library. 434-476-3357.

a fused glass open lab for completing your projects and designs. Experience required. 5:30 pm-8:30 pm. The Artisan Center. 276-656-5461.

3 - Meet the Cat in the Hat - Meet the Cat in the Hat at the Halifax Public Library on March 3 at 4:30 p.m. There will be stickers and face painting. Halifax Public Library. 434-476-3357.

10 - Beginner’s MS Excel Class - Come to the library at 6:30 p.m. and learn the basics of using MS Excel. Halifax Public Library. 434-476-3357.

17 - Herbs for Spring Cleaning - Participants will learn about the astringent and antibacterial properties of some herbs and create some product to take home. 5:30 pm-8:30 pm.

The Artisan Center. 276-656-5461.

13 - Wii Night at the South Boston Public Library - Kids 6 and older come and enjoy Wii Game Night starting at 6:30 at the South Boston Public Library. South Boston Public Library. 434-575-4228.

22 - Edible Crafts: Bit O’Green - Kids 6 years and older can come and enjoy a fun Saturday program at 2:00 p.m. at the South Boston Public Library. South Boston Public Library.

434-575-4228.

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8 - The Musician Within: Tambourines - Kids 6 years and older can participate in a fun Saturday program at 2:00 p.m. at the South Boston Public Library. South Boston Public Library. 434-575-4228.

20 - Movie Night at the South Boston Public Library - Enjoy a free showing of a popular children’s movie starting at 6:00 p.m. South Boston Public Library. 434-575-4228.

25 - After Hours with the Author - Author and professor Bunny Goodjohn will discuss her writings at 6:30 p.m. Halifax Public Library.

434-476-3357.

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19 - Beginner’s Internet Class - Come to the library at 10:00 a.m. and learn how to successfully navigate the internet. South Boston Public Library. 434-575-4228.

27 - Woodworking Open Studio - We are offering a woodworking open lab for completing your projects and designs.

Woodworking experience required. 5:30 pm8:30 pm. The Artisan Center. 276-656-5461.

24 - MS Publisher Class - Come to the library at 6:30 p.m. and learn how to use MS Publisher.

Halifax Public Library. 434-476-3357.

27 - Intermediate Woodturning - The student will be introduced to the turning of hollow forms, elements of design and form for artistic merit. 5:30 pm-8:30 pm. The Artisan Center.

276-656-5461.

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4 - Intro to Wire Wrapped Jewelry - Students will learn the basics of wire wrapping using multiple gauges and types of metals. Several projects will be completed during this class.

5:30-8:30 pm. The Artisan Center. 276-6565461.

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4 - Stained Glass Open Studio - Open lab for completing assignments or individual designs and to work in a self-paced, supportive and creative environment. Woodworking experience required. 5:30 pm-8:30 pm. The Artisan Center. 276-656-5461.

April 12 - Bridge to Bridge 5K & 10K Run/ Walk - sponsored by the Danville Cancer Association - registration 8 a.m. run/walk 9 a.m. Riverwalk Trail - 434.791.3227. 8 a.m./9 a.m. Riverwalk Trail. 434-791-3227.

April 26 - 3rd Annual Autism Awareness 5k - Join us April 26 for the 3rd Annual Autism Awareness 5k. Compete in a 5k run or walk or Walk for the Cause. Help raise awareness today! Register at danriverautism5k.org.

8am-12pm. Anglers Park Riverwalk Trail, 350 Northside Drive. 336-471-5461.

4 - Correct Digital Photos using Adobe Photoshop - Use Adobe Photoshop, learn to correct your digital images. 5:30 pm-8:30 pm.

The Artisan Center. 276-656-5461.

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As this is being written, we are in the middle of a snowstorm. Several inches are on the ground, and snow is still falling. My dog, a dachshund/poodle mix, is not an outdoorsy kind of dog in wet weather. My cat is, of course, a completely inside cat. When it’s cold, they snuggle into blankets. Animals love to be comfortable.

Many concerned citizens have placed calls to us, worried about animals that are outside. Kindhearted people have asked about the legality of dogs and cats being kept outside all the time. Yes, it is legal as long as at least the standards of care are maintained. No, it is not humane. What is legal is not necessarily humane.

The common questions we are asked hundreds of times each year are, “Why do people get a dog, just to keep it in a lot all the time?” and “Why do people think cats should be outside?” We have no answer to those questions.

The law can require that your companion animals have adequate food, adequate water, and adequate shelter, and each requirement is very clearly outlined in the definitions of the Virginia Code.

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The law, however, cannot force people to love their pets and provide the extra touches that each pet should have.

For example, a loving dog owner would want their dog (if it is absolutely not possible for the dog to be inside the house) to have soft, dry, warm bedding in the doghouse. A loving cat owner should realize that a cat can meet a lot of danger wandering around a neighborhood.

The law cannot force a pet owner to love their pets, and to force them into spending time with them.

We recognize that what is legal is not necessarily always humane, and that is one of the many reasons that we carefully screen homes before placing shelter animals in them. SM

Polly

This beautiful tortoiseshell was received as a stray kitten two years ago. She gets along well with other cats and is very loving.

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In May, Danville’s own Festival in the Park will celebrate its forty-year anniversary at Ballou Park. Through the years the festival has grown from a small community gathering to a highly-anticipated event that entertains thousands of locals and visitors every year.

From inception in 1974, the Festival has undergone many transitions and evolved into a major event for the Danville area. Each year brings a little something different, and is always a joy for those who attend. John Gilstrap, past President of the Festival in the Park, was on the first advisory Moriah Davis Submitted by Danville committee of the Festival in 1973 preparing for the inaugural event in 1974. Gilstrap says, Parks & Recreation

40th Annual Festival in the Park Ballou Park May 16, 17, and 18, 2014 Hours: Friday, May 16 4 p.m.- 8 p.m.

Saturday, May 17 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

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“The first year we had the Festival in the Park it truly started as a community picnic. It was a good turnout and overall we had around 200 people attend. One of the difficulties was finding funding to make everything happen, but thankfully there were many local organizations involved which helped the event become a success.”

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Since budgeting was an issue everything had to be provided by the community. From food vendors to games, local organizations stepped up to the plate and were able to use the event as a fundraising opportunity. One of games present at an early Festival in the Park was a goldfish toss presented by the YWCA. Would-be hopefuls would toss a ball into a fish bowl in order to win a goldfish. As the years passed, more things were added to the Festival, and the event became much larger transitioning into a threeday extravaganza. For entertainment the Festival had three stages for adults and a fourth stage for children. Local groups such as the Meredith Gravely School of Dance, George Washington High School (GWHS) Choir, GWHS Band, Fred Motley’s dance group, and many others provided the entertainment. Sundays saw an appreciation for gospel music, and was such a success it is a tradition to this day.

To attract more people, the Festival committee tried several different events to tie into the Festival such as canoeing on the Dan River. The one which gained traction and has sustained, due to participation of the community and the sponsorship given by Nestle, is the Nestle 5k run.

The Festival in the Park has a very unique structure. It survives on a mutually beneficial relationship between a core group of volunteers and many City of Danville services. The festival would not be possible without either of these groups. Bernice Moore, volunteer coordinator, has been working with Festival in the Park since 1992. Bernice says, “We usually have around 100 volunteers, some of which transition over from Racin’ and Tastin’. The thing that I enjoy most with the Festival is interacting with all of the people.” From the people on the Festival Committee Board to the greeters at the park, Festival in the Park is built from the

come together with ease year after year was Lee Davis. The current President of the Committee Board, L.C. Moore says, “The person who really got me involved in the Festival years ago was “Mr. Festival in the Park,” Lee Davis. To watch this man and his drive to make each Festival better than the last was very inspiring.

He had his hand on every detail, and that brought Festival together.

Unfortunately, Lee passed away, leaving shoes that no one will ever fill.”

passion of each volunteer. Sonya Wolen, Assistant Director at the Danville Science Center, moved to Danville several years ago, and is a volunteer with Festival. Sonya says, “People of all walks of life are able to share the festival setting filled with fun and resources that might otherwise be inaccessible or invisible to them. Because I believe in this richness, I have spent the past several years finding ways to support the Festival through various volunteer roles.”

Since the Festival’s beginnings there have been hundreds of volunteers, but the one volunteer who made everything

This year’s Festival in the Park, sponsored

by Pepsi, is set to be just as amazing as years past. The Committee Board has been working and planning tirelessly since the end of the 2013 Festival. This year will incorporate the Nestle 5k Run, the children’s area sponsored by URW Community Federal Credit Union, and a health fair sponsored by Sam’s Club. For people interested in the arts, Crafter’s Row will be set up along with adult and children’s art. As a special treat there will be a children’s stage featuring Shakespeare’s plays. As always, Food Alley will be in full swing with phenomenal vendors, and this year there will be a Cruize-In on Saturday. There will also be a wide array of entertainment.

Come and celebrate the community with Festival in the Park.

For information on how to become a vendor or to volunteer call Bernice Moore at 434.793.4636 Sponsors of Festival in the Park include: Pepsi, URW Community Federal Credit Union, Budweiser, Danville Distributing, and Sam’s Club. SM

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The Sixth Mile: Tough Love

life in the fat lane

I’m not keen on lectures, but sometimes a bit of tough wisdom is what it takes to overcome obstacles. Let’s see what my grandmother has to say about it.

Dear Grandson, You know how much I’ve tried to help support you in your weight loss.

I even told you I would give you a dollar for each pound you lost.

If only you knew the prayers I’ve said for you.

You have to want this more than I want it, for this to work. Bobby has to be willing to suffer for awhile and get this weight off. Each time you eat a pizza you are taking time off your life.

I will work with you on your weight loss as much as possible. I will help you with lists of food that would be healthy for you and and encourage you daily to exercise.

Will help make lists of foods and amount that you can I consume daily to stay under 1200 calories and encourage you to pack your lunch for work.

Leave things at the store that would be tempting to you to eat. I mean junk foods like chips, candy, and all the other junk you bring home almost every day.

If you fail one day at the calorie count. Start over again the next day. Never give up until you have succeeded in the amount that you can live with and be comfortable with.

Bobby Allen Roach twitter.com/Bobby_Roach

Be willing to listen to others’ ideas on weight loss.

Ask questions of them. How did it work for them and the amount they lost?

Look up exercises to take. Then try different ones.

Join a gym. Would be a very nice start. Remember each person that is at gym is there to lose weight or to keep from gaining more and to keep their bodies in shape.

When you start losing weight, after the first ten pounds, reward yourself with an item

These numbers are very discouraging to me, but I’m keeping my focus top-center. I know I can do this, and I will.

that you have been wanting to purchase. Not food.. set another, higher goal.

Remember I will be here to encourage you each day, Because I want a more healthy Bobby.You will be much happier and so will those around you.

Start with a healthy breakfast. I mean eggs, toast and juice..( Not a fast food breakfast). Around 10 a.m. would eat an apple. Drink lots water through out day.

For lunch repeat a healthy meal with a nice salad with very little dressing. Have broiled chicken or another wise choice of meat.. Maybe a jello salad or yogurt for desert. Try another apple if you aren’t full. Have milk or water with lunch.

Think about dinner after work. Make wise choices always!!

Take time before work or after work to exercise.

Both would be great for starters.

Try one of the juices you like. Then have a good meal for dinner. Again, no drive through food.

Limit yourself one beverage per day for a week.

Then skip every other day for beverage. Water, juice and milk.

Always count the calories and try to start with 1200 per day. Stay within that range of calories.

Keep almonds around to help with the munchies and low calorie jello and etc. Always use good judgement on the portions of any thing you eat, Fruits and vegetables daily. Exercise daily. Stay focused.

In six months of doing this dilinglintly you will be in the slimmer lane. Good luck.

Last on the agenda: set a goal and stick to it.

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No more talking about weight loss.

Just do it!!

-Granny Thanks, Granny. I will try harder. I promise. SM

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ou nt A n rts Does spring fever have your family itching to get out of the house? Cure that case of the winter

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Tour-ific Southern Virginia Museums

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blues by visiting a museum. Several options are available right here in Southern Virginia to inform, educate, and entertain your restless crew for hours. Here are five suggested museums to check out the next time your kids cry, “We’re bored!”

At the Virginia Museum of Natural History, located in Martinsville, guests can experience the natural diversity of Virginia through a variety of permanent and traveling exhibits. Current exhibits such as “Dinosaurs,” “How Nature Works,” and “Uncovering Virginia” provide lots of hands-on opportunities to explore the topics ranging from demonstrations and puzzles to multimedia experiences. The building is not just a museum but also a working research facility. I personally enjoy watching the staff scientists at work in their labs. An expansive Jennifer Doss wall of observation windows allows guests to peek in Director of Tourism and see scientific discoveries being made. Scientists Martinsville-Henry might be examining a 65 million-year-old triceratops County, Virginia skull or sifting through buckets of debris for shards of Economic Development Native American pottery. You never know what you might see them working on. My preschooler loves spending time at the museum’s Discovery Reef play area, an indoor ship, complete with a reading nook and climbing wall that offers kids a safe place to play. Moms enjoy this space too because of the comfy couches for lounging and free Wi-Fi. (vmnh.net)

Tips for Visiting Museums with Does the thought of taking a young child into a museum make you nervous? Did your last trip to a museum result in chasing the kids while hollering, “Wait! Don’t you want to see this?” Get creative and plan ahead before your next outing. With the right kind of preparation, kids (and parents) can go into the experience with both enthusiasm and respect. Here are a few suggestions to try: • Set the scene and read themed books before you go. Books can provide a point of reference through story preparing children for what they might see and build excitement about

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the upcoming journey. Christy Deatherage, Museum Education Coordinator, suggests Bones, Bones, Dinosaur Bones by Byron Barton as a great read prior to visiting the Virginia Museum of Natural History.

• Time it right. Plan your visit for a time when the children are well-fed and

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Danville Science Center, located at the historic Crossing of the Dan in Danville, is a fun place for families to explore. The museum offers a variety of traveling exhibits such as “From Here to There” and “Bloodsuckers” which are both on display through May. Young scientists, ages 3 to 7 can explore Spoutsville, a play area designed with activities just for them. Across from the main building, museum patrons can visit the 1899 Southern Railway Passenger Station for additional exhibits featuring both live and preserved animals. The architecture of this historic station is magnificent and my son, who is a fan of trains, enjoys getting to go inside the museum’s red caboose on display behind the train station. (dsc.smv.org)

rested to avoid grumpiness. If they become hungry or thirsty during your visit, take a break to address those basic needs.

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Center & Museum. In the or I enjoy taking my son to play in Pallete the restored courtroom on the second evolution of telephone communication dating Discovery Dog’s Art Room. This kid-friendly play space offers opportunities to make music, put on puppet shows, paint, make collages, and more. If you stop by the information desk, you can pick up a scavenger hunt and search the galleries for clues left behind by Pallete.

Free Wi-fi and an art library are also available.

Admission is free. (piedmontarts.org)

• Plan ahead and know what’s inside so your child can look for things. Some museums offer activities for kids on their websites or at their information desks. Piedmont Arts offers a fun scavenger hunt featuring Pallete the Discovery Dog. Families can explore the galleries while searching for clues left behind

by Pallete. If none of these resources are available at the museum you visit, plan your own scavenger hunt. (“Find an animal with a tail in this exhibit.”)

floor, you can sit in the jury box and at the judge’s bench to hold a mock trial or explore historical exhibits on display in the witness rooms. Do keep an eye out for spirits that roam the building. According to the museum’s Executive Director, Debbie Hall, “We do have a ghost here. Sometimes when I am here alone and the doors are all locked, I will hear footsteps coming up the stairway to the second floor and will get up to see who it is before I remember that I am alone, well, except for our ghost. Others have heard our ghost and have also witnessed doors being opened and items being moved, then returned to their original position and then moved again.” Downstairs in the clerk’s office and vaults, a variety of historical exhibits are on display and are changed throughout the year. One current exhibit, “On the Shoulders of Giants,” details the founding furniture, textile, and tobacco industries of the region.

Admission is free. (mhchistoricalsociety. org)

back to a replica prototype of Alexander Graham Bell’s first telephone all the way up to modern day cell phones. Seeing telephone switchboards and learning how the operators managed them was fascinating. My son enjoyed seeing the many interesting tools that linemen use when working on telephone poles. For a healthy dose of nostalgia, it’s well worth a visit. Be sure to also check out the Wild West Gambling Exhibit located on the first floor to see a replica 1900s game room and some interesting stories both tragic and humorous.

Admission to both the museum and exhibit is free. (ruckersantiques.com) SM

• Get maps for everyone at the information desk or give the kids sketch books to draw what they see — occupied hands are less tempted to wander onto works of art.

• The best way for children to enjoy a museum is to get them involved.

Ask thought provoking questions; you might be surprised by some of their answers. o If you were inside this painting, what would you hear? Smell? Feel? o What would it be like if you lived when the dinosaurs were alive? o What shapes do you see? What colors? o What does this remind you of?

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Repeat Performance!

Don’t Let “Backstage” Come “Onstage”

situations. Have you ever had a service provider focus more on a task he or she was completing, or on a conversation with a coworker, than acknowledging your presence as a “valued” customer?

Since this article originally ran, I’ve had numerous requests for a reprint, and many people have told me they want to take copies with them everywhere they go so the article can be left with businesses who have “backstage” issues. So here’s the encore performance....Enjoy! (originally printed June 2013)

Here are a few more examples of backstage invasions: • Employees texting on cell phones • Employees who have their two-way radios turned up so high that everyone in the store is exposed to their backstage business • Closet doors or store rooms left open, or customer areas crowded with boxes • Overhearing negative employee comments about the company, eagerness to take a break, or annoyance with a previous customer

With dance recitals, graduations, and various other “onstage events” lingering in our memories, you may have realized that there’s a LOT of “backstage” effort for every moment that happens “onstage.” This concept also exists in every business, every day.

I first read about this concept in the book Lessons from the Mouse by Dennis Snow.

It’s about the secrets of success at Disney World. Disney has a concept called “behind the magic.” Guests are never to see or hear what goes on behind the magic. You don’t see Snow White taking a smoke break or hear Mickey Mouse complaining about how hot it is and how he hasn’t had his break yet. Guests are entitled to the “onstage” experience, with none of the backstage drama. Disney looks great onstage because of what is kept behind the curtain ... the stuff customers don’t want to know about. Seeing or hearing backstage activity spoils the onstage experience for customers.

This happens in lots of customer service

Every business can benefit from a discussion of onstage vs. backstage behavior.

Determine how the onstage show should look, sound and feel for your business, and then train employees to keep backstage operations behind the curtain! **Special note to Managers and Business Owners: If this article was given to you, please call me. I’d be happy to prepare a customer service training course for your business!

Kristina R. Barkhouser, CPLP Direct: 434.797.6770 Mobile: 434.489.1309 kbarkhouser@ExcelenPerformance.com Kristina R. Barkhouser is the founder and President of Excelen Performance, Inc. She has over 20 years of experience in technical and interpersonal skills development.

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Offside, Winter!

mystified Misty Brooks

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

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

My world consists of five children, two dogs, two cats, and a husband.

Jason is 21, Corey is 13, Spencer is 12, Tucker is 11, and Kendall is 10. Scott, my husband of three years, is still trying to figure us all out. Every day is a winding road.

OK, show of hands — Who loved the snow last month?? ME! I was glad to finally see a snow that actually turned everything white. I didn’t even mind the six (I didn’t have any articles laying by the door because I stayed inside!) pairs of wet boots, coats, gloves, scarves, and hats by the back door for three days. I didn’t mop the floor for a week afterward.

What was the need? I’ve learned to embrace messes.

We were also very thankful for our tractor-operating neighbors who cleared our private road and driveway.

With that being said, I’m ready to see the last bit of snow melt, and move on with my life. I’ve already booked a few days at the beach this summer, and I’m in the process of planning a fun spring break for us. I need some warmer weather.

I need some outdoor fun. I need ocean waves, swimming

pools, and fresh vegetables from the garden. OhEmGee, if I don’t get my garden spot tilled this year, I will NOT be happy. If I have to get out there and till the ground myself then that’s what I will do.

forward to getting back to the trail. I love to walk. Scott bought me a pretty bike last year that I hope will get to leave our neighborhood this year.

Between bikes, scooters, and inline skates, the children and I all enjoy the trail in some way.

For me, the real first sign of spring is soccer. My children play soccer for the Danville Soccer Club and really enjoy it — except Corey.

For the past few years I’ve made him play. He is a good soccer player, so it wasn’t like he endured torture while playing. This year he’ll be 14-years old, and I’m not going to make him play. I will make him attend though. He doesn’t get to stay home in the bed while the rest of us are at the field every Saturday morning at 8:30am.

My children have tons of energy. I can’t think of a better way to exert that than by playing an organized sport.

The thing I despise the most about the warm weather is warm weather pests. Chiggers are little red spawns of Satan!

We had more bouts with chiggers last summer than mosquitoes! (And don’t even get me started on the poison oak.) I spend a fair amount of money on bug repellant, and the total grows each year.

Aside from a few weeks of soccer, I’m also looking

Registration ends March 8th.

Late registration must be submitted by March 15.

Online registration info at www.danvillesoccerclub.com Season starts April 5th

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But still, a few pesky pests aren’t going to ruin my fun. And maybe that much needed snow we had killed off a lot unwanted pests around here.

Now, if only I can step up my workout routine, so I’ll be ready for beach attire in a few months! SM

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