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BY: ELSEE, D.H.C.

QUALITY FAMILY TIME TOGETHER

Howdy to all Piedmont Shopper readers. I am

truly excited to be writing this week on one of my favorite “F” words yes, Family. In a world that is fi lled with chaos, violence, suffering, negativity, and even hatred, there’s nothing more comforting to know that you can come home and fi nd some sort of peace, harmony and security there.

Having grown up on the west coast in a large family

setting, the peace and harmony was NOT always there, but there was defi nitely a sense of family unity and time shared within my childhood household. Therefore, the notion of Family ties and time are priceless to me. It doesn’t matter how you were raised whether it be with plenty or just the essentials, what matters is that the family unit was intact. Now when I say the family unit, it may vary from household to household. Perhaps it’s a two-parent home or single parent, or one that was fi lled with extended family members as well. What’s most important is the bond and time that was given from a young age into adulthood. Thinking about my own folks both being working parents, they still provided a sense of stability despite facing fi nancial hardships themselves. The outcome of this family bond and stability resulted in the eight of us developing into adults with a solid foundation of love, security and self confi dence. Today, as an mother and grandmother, I fi nd myself realizing just how important my upbringing was to me as I try to bring those exact beliefs into my own family. As the quote by Ivana Trump states, “Family is the root of all that is good in our lives, and I am so grateful for mine.” This sums up my family ties perfectly.

Being a realist, I am well aware that many of today’s

families involve working parents and the time spent with one’s family may be minimal at best. What is crucial is to make each minute count when there is time to spend it with family members. To establish a balance between work and family can be diffi cult and stressful at times, but both need proper attention. Personally, I feel that the latter needs much more nurturing than the work place, for when the day is over, what is left is returning to a safe haven and a family who eagerly awaits your arrival. This brings to mind another quote, which reads, “If you’ve had wonderful family relationships, you will be able to call yourself a true success in life no matter what else you’ve achieved. - Vic Conant

So what exactly does spending quality family time together mean? It can range from sitting and sharing a meal together around the dinner table, helping a child with their homework, reading to them or vice versa. It also can mean sharing household chores together, mowing the lawn, washing the family car, folding laundry or anything that involves sharing time with your children. Another instance of sharing family time which cannot be excluded are all those countless hours of playing chauffer to music lessons or sporting events, then sitting there and waiting for those activities to be over. Family time may also involve anything and everything that will leave your child with that sense of closeness as you tighten the bond between you and them. I am truly sensitive to the fact that after working eight to ten hours a day, the last thing on your mind is wanting to help out with the children, but it is an essential ingredient to the success of producing wonderful family ties. This time must begin at an early age and carried on throughout the teenage years. Once this time frame has been elapsed, a parent’s greatest joy is to know that they provided wings for the children to fl y on their own. All this is possible due to the time that was given to them as they grew up before your very own eyes. Creating and cherishing those family moments from a young age will leave behind a lifetime of happy memories. As stated in my last quote by Dr. Joyce Brothers, “When you look at your life, the greatest happiness’s are family happiness’s.”

With all this said, I offer you an amazing opportunity

to experience “Quality Family Time Together.” Where and How you may ask? This coming weekend, May 14, 15, & 16th will be a special one in the city of Danville. As a community there will be an opportunity to gather together and share in one of the biggest and most exciting events of the year. You can join in celebrating “Festival in the Park 2010” which will be held in Ballou Park. This three day event will offer a chance not only to spend time with friends that you have not seen in a while but more important with your families. The theme for this year’s celebration is based around the concept of spending quality family time together. There will be activities for every member of the family, for every age group. There will be three stages featuring various types of music, jumpers and games for the kiddies. Also one must NEVER leave out the different food and snack booths that will be available as well. This is a golden opportunity to grab your family members, bring your lawn chairs and take part in three fun fi lled days with those you love. My own personal regret is that while I am on the West Coast, I will not be able to participate in this memorable event myself. It is earnest hope that each of you readers will indulge in the fun while kicking up your heels. An opportunity like this is the perfect setting to have a fantastically fun time with your loved ones, so please don’t let it slip through your fi ngers. ENJOY the Festival or DISFRUTEN el Festival!!!!!

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MURRAY 18SPD BICYCLE ultra extreme

terrain, like new, $80, 434-251-1939

24FT ROUND POOL LINER for sale, brand

new, 434-489-9850

KING COBRA GOLF CLUBS 3-pitching

wood irons, 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 woods, $250, 434- 203-3163

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WOODEN OUTDOOR PLAYHOUSE With

Slide $500 and you must move. 434-724- 4900

200 GOLF BALLS FOR SALE $30.00 Call

434-793-1828

CANOE MOTOR MOUNT. Bought from Old

Town but is universal and will fit all $35 Call 434-797-3222 or 434-770-6999

CANOE OR KAYAK DOLLY Don’t lift and

carry when you can pull $50 Call 434-770- 6999 or 434-797-3222

2001 EASY GO GOLF CART completely

restored from frame up, new battery, tinted windshield, custom paint, must see, $2200, 434-251-7599

GOLF BALLS all brands, very nice, call for price 434-724-6768

LEFT-HANDED GOLF CLUBS (1) Tay-

lorMade 3 wood, V-steel, w/head cover, like new; (2) Adams Idea hybrid 5 iron w/ graphite shaft, w/head cover, $75, call 434- 724-6768

PAINTBALL Tipmann 98 gun hopper mask and tank, $85, 434-822-6099

PAINTBALL alpha black tactical marker, 20 oz tank, hopper, and full helmet, supper clean, excellent condition, $130, 434-822- 6099

INTEX METAL FRAME POOL NEW In

box,15ft x 4ft, Includes vacuum, skimmer, ladder, ground and debris covers $250. Call 434-250-7803

COLEMAN CAMPING EQUIPMENT stove,

heater, lanterns, 434-836-2472

SWIMMING POOL 4 x 16 VG cond. Cus- tom ordered sand filter and 1/2 HP pump. All accessories, $400.00 434-489-8440

OF TITLEIST 690CB FORGED GOLF

Irons. 2-PW with 6.0 Rifle shafts. Excellent condition. $175 Call 434-836-2859

14-1/2 FT COLEMAN CANOE Only used

once, paid over $400 from Dick’s Sporting Goods. Will sell for $200!!! 434-334-8026

BUCK GRILL Like new. Great Reviews. (Same cooking style as Holland but w/2 burners) Paid $750 sell for $500 (incl. tank / cover) 434-203-7158

80’S SEGA TURBO ARCADE DRIVING

game sitin and drive screen froze up pow- ers up fine cool game $100 OBO 434-489- 9981

2 CANOES call 336-939-2578

GAME TABLE like new, 4x42, $125, 434- 432-4123

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

COUNTRYSIDE SERVICE

CENTER Complete RV Service. Certified A / C & Refrigeration Repair. Full Service ONAN Deal- er. Call 434-822-6994

84 FOXFIRE CAMPER made by Gulf-

stream, new 8-ply tires, excellent cond., many extras $5,000 434-799-3677

2005 ROCKWOOD POP UP Loaded with h/

a and electric wemch, Call 336-598-2791

1997 PROWLER 5th wheel, 30ft, Loaded, $6995. Call 336-598-2791

PULL ALONG TRAILER 2006, 29ft smooth

side, lightweight, slide out, excellent condi- tion, seldom used, call for details 434-770- 5863

26FT NOMAD TRAVEL TRAILER sleeps 5,

self contained, propane gas stove, shower, refrigerator w/freezer, $6700, call between 8:30am-9pm 434-432-8277

2008 SUPER SPORT CAMPER trailer,

21ft, 4yr bumper to bumper warranty, 434- 793-4117, 276-398-3083, 336-414-0250

96 COLEMAN POPUP camper $2695

OBO. 434-349-3019

GOLF CART FOR SALE 2 stroke with

lights and hood $1100 OBO call 434-489- 9749 for info

1995 COACHMEN CATALINA LITE Travel

trailer, 24FT. A/ C-ElecHeat, DualAxels/ elec brakes, Queen-size bed, rear-bath tub/ shower, Elec/ Gas water heater, $5500 Call 434-770-6034

32FT JAYCO CAMPER setup on lot at Elk- horn w/deck, sleeps 9, asking $2900, call 434-250-8212

1975 DODGE ITASCA Class C Motor

Home 21 foot. Sleeps 6, stove, refrigerator/ freezer Heat and air conditioning. $1500.00 OBO. Call 434-836-8259.

2002 SUNNYBROOK FIFTH WHEEL 33 ft.

3 slide outs 32” flat screen tv sat. & cable ready ac roof vents ethan allen leather dbl recliner couch and leather recliner glass enclosed shower queen bed washer/dryer. very clean no smoking no pets.. 434-203- 1757

1999 (95HP) & 1997 (120HP) Polaris Jet Ski’s with double trailer. $4300.00 call 434- 489-3467 or 434-489-3466

TRUCK & TRAVEL TRAILER 2003 con-

quest 29.5ft, sleeps 6, slide, with 2002 Chevrolet 2500 heavy duty 4x4 truck, 40k, both excellent condition, will accept cash & trade, 336-694-4935

RENTAL PROPERTY

MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT in Brosville & Danville area. Washer, Dryer and A/ C included. Rent either weekly or monthly, utilities included by week. Call 434-685-3463, 434-685- 1234, 434-251-3545, 434-793-9027 or 434-822-8000

WE ARE PLEDGED TO THE letter and

spirit of Virginia’s and HUD’s equal opportu- nity housing policies. Virginia’s fair housing law makes it illegal to advertise any prefer- ence, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, elderliness, familial status or handicap. This newspaper will not knowingly accept advertising for real estate that violates the fair housing law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. For more information about Virginia’s Fair Housing Law or to file a fair housing complaint call the Virginia Fair Housing Office at (804) 367-8530. Toll free call (888) 551-3247. For the hearing impaired call (804) 527-4290.

LAKESIDE MOBILE HOME PARK Quiet, family park with 2 and 3 BR’s available. $110-$125 per week with water/ sewer incl. Each unit has 2 car metal canopy’s. Please call 434- 250-2468.

CONVENIENT TO AVERETT-

DRMC Nice 1 or 2 BR apartment, water included, $425mo/+dep, call 434-724-5044 or 434-251- 5610

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FREE RENT 1ST MONTH

1BR, eat-in kitchen, living room. Rent $265-$325, 1 mth deposit, $25 app fee. 324 Cleveland, Dan- ville. 919-632-0133

2BR, 1BA MOBILE HOME for rent,

$130wk, $130 goes toward the light bill, call 434-792-7732

2-BR 2-BA IN TUNSTALL AREA W&D

hookup, stove, refrigerator, $400mo or $100wk, call 434-489-5754

FOR RENT HOUSE & MOBILE HOME

separate areas Deposit, No Pets one mile off 58E. Call 9am & 5pm 434-822-6025

2BR RENT SPECIALS 3 Albert St,

$300mo; 813 Bonner, $300mo; 319 Central St, $300mo, call Wilkins & Company 434- 797-4007

TWO HOUSES FOR RENT 827 Cole St. - 3 BR, 2 Bath - $425. 233 Gatewood Ave. 2 BR - $475 Call 434-799-0827

PROVIDENCE 4BR, 2BA, sunroom, ga- rage, 1 1/2 acres, 2300sq ft. NO pets. Option to buy, $650mo/+deposit, call 434- 792-6773

2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME In the

county. Private lot. Appliances & Water furnished. 58 East. 1 Mile Beyond Airport. 434-793-2422

2-BEDROMM APARTMENT All major ap- pliances & Water Furnished. Central Heat & AC. Convenient to Intertape & Nestle. In County. 434-793-2422

FURNISHED 2BR MOBILE

HOME for rent, $250 deposit + $120wk, 1130 Ferry Rd, Deer- wood MHP, 434-799-8656

2BR GROUND FLOOR APT. Private lo-

cation on 4 acres. Ceiling Fans, Carport, heat pump, spacious den, very nice neigh- borhood, attractive yard, No Smoking, 1 mile from Danville City limits 58W area. $550mo/+deposit, Call 434-724-6016

HOUSE FOR RENT 3BR, 1BA, 1619 Lanier Ave, $475mo, call 434-822-2847

2&3 BEDROOM MOBILE

HOMES $250 & $225 month, Appliances included. Brosville Area 434-685-7920

TAKING APPLICATIONS for 3BR 2BA mobile home in Whitmell community, no pets allowed, $325mo/ +$150 deposit, call 434-724-7600

RECENTLY REMODELED WHOLE floor

apartment within walking distance of DCC, bus line and shopping center. Large fenced yard. $295 per month. 434-797-4663

2BD, 1BTH, Cental H&A, $500 Dep & $500 Monthly. Schoolfield area. Leave message 434-441-0686

2 BRICK HOMES FOR RENT Both In

Vandola Community 2BR $500 per month. Also Taking applications for 3BR $775 per month. 434-685-1863

IMMACULATE 3-BR 2-BATH 2 Story

home. Right on Piney Forest rd. Zoned for buisiness or nice residence. 2 car garage! $1000 per month. 434-429-4597

2 BEDROOM APT Hard wood floors, ce- ramic tile baths, near bus line $350/ m $300 Deposit / 1 Bedroom Apt on the North Side Heat included $300/ m $250 deposit call 434-791-0809

2BR BRICK DUPLEX AC, refrigerator/

stove, carpet, DW, W/D hook up. 1 year lease, security deposit required, $360.00 per month. 434-724-1616, 434-685-4628

3BR FOR RENT 1 1/2BA, on quiet street off Westover, $640mo, 434-429-2853

2BR APT 515 Second St, $380mo, all appli- ances, 434-489-7700, 434-489-7701

NORTH DANVILLE 2BR, 1BA, all appli- ances furnished, $550mo; off Westover 2BR 1BA, all appliances, $500mo, 434- 822-2852

119 WEST STEPHENS ST 2BR, central

heat, wash room, range, w/d, $375mo/+$375 deposit, 434-489-1949

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