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DYLAN MOOREWhy you should take time to dance in the rain

‘FAITHFULLY FIT’Fun and fellowship for your mind, body and soul

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Breaking bread with family andfriends during the holidays isalways a blessing. If you areexploring non-traditional fare, wehave some fabulous suggestionsstarting on page 5.

HOLIDAYFare, Exercise & More ...

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7Finding Time to Exercise during the Holidays

8Last Minute Shopping Tips

10Raising Children to be Successful Adults

12RVW News: Local Lady Scot goes FOWL

14Faithfully Fit: Mind, Body & Soul

18Take the time to Dance in the Rain

21RVW Fashion

22Out & About, Business, Art & Music

26Calendar


or Roanoke Valley catererSabrina Webb, a traditionalholiday meal should appear tobe complicated on the table,but in the kitchen simple and

basic in nature.Webb, who owns Catering & More in

Weldon, starts the meal with basic ingredi-ents. “But we put a twist and hint of some-thing different to add our signature,” shesaid.

All of the recipes Webb suggested for atraditional but time-friendly meal are remi-

niscent of ones cooked by her grandmother— but with a twist.

A traditional turkey dinner with sideitems such as green beans, ginger-rum car-rots, and red potatoes and mushroomstakes about an hour and a half to twohours to make.

“The motto for the holidays is for thefood to be good, be healthy and (for thecook) to be out of the kitchen,” she said.“The cook should be able to sit down andenjoy the meal.”

In the past, women would spend a week

in the kitchen preparing the holiday meal.“And now, it (cooking) can be done in lessthan a third of the time,” Webb said.

Webb suggested baking the turkey in acook bag. "You will not have the cleanup.It will cook in its own juices and be ten-der."

Instead of cooking red potatoes with but-ter and garlic, Webb prepared them with acan of cream of mushroom soup and awhole portobello mushroom.

“Don’t be afraid to experiment,” she said.

FOR THE HOLIDAYSUnique sides, entree and appetizer for your family’s celebration

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Red Potatoes & Mushrooms Serves 102 lbs. red potatoes6 oz. portobello mushrooms1 (16 oz.) can of cream ofmushroom soup1 t. pepper, to tasteCook the potatoes forabout 10 minutes. Addmushrooms and soup.Serve.

Ginger-Rum CarrotsServes 107 c. chicken broth1/2 c. sugar1 (2 inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled & sliced into six pieces4 lbs. carrots, cut diagonally into 1/2 inch slices1/2 c. butter1/4 c. finely chopped onion2 T. minced fresh ginger2 T. minced garlic1/2 t. salt1/4 t. freshly ground black pep-per1/4 c. spiced rum or dark rum(optional)1/2 t. vanilla extractCombine first ingredients in a Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Add carrots.Reduce heat and simmer uncovered 12 minutes or until almost tender. Drain; discard ginger slices. Set carrots aside.Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, minced gingerand garlic; saute two to three minutes or until onion is tender. Add reservedcarrot, salt and pepper; saute three more minutes. Stir in rum, if desired, andvanilla. Cook one minute.

Green BeansServes 102 lbs. green beans, fresh or frozenOlive oil, enough to cover frying pan4 cubes of chicken bouillon, or to taste2 t. garlic powder1 onion, sliced1 yellow bell pepper, slicedHeat frying pan on medium heat

and cover the bottom with oliveoil. Put onion, bell pepper,chicken bouillon and garlic inthe pan. Cook two to threeminutes. Put the green beansin the mixture and cook forseven minutes. Serve.

Grilled Spaghetti Squash & ZucchiniServes 10 3 spaghetti squash (one for spaghetti strands, two for slices)2 onions, sliced3 zucchini, sliced (one will be for spaghetti and two for slices)Seasoning for squash: salt, pepper, onion powder, chicken

brothPrep one of the spaghetti squash into spaghetti strands. Cut

two of the spaghetti squash and the zucchini into slices. Spraygrill with nonstick spray. Put seasoning on the slices. Grill slicesuntil done about four to five minutes.

In a saucepan sprayed with nonstick spray, cook the onionsuntil caramelized. Add the spaghetti squash and zucchini, cooktogether for two minutes for same seasonings. Once done, pouronions in middle of servingplate. Put the spaghettisquash around the onionsand the sliced squash andzucchini on stop. Serve.

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More Good Eats ...A change of pace for a holiday snack and main dish

hese unique holiday recipe ideas arefrom Carla Hutcherson, co-owner ofthe 1020 Restaurant and Pub onRoanoke Avenue in Roanoke Rapids.

Hutcherson specializes in seafood.

These are two of her favorite recipes,which would be great for a holiday party orevents.

“The recipes are quite quick, and the tunais a hearty meal,” she said.

She chose Tuna with Mud Sauce as anentree because she feels people don't valuetuna like they should.

"It is an under-appreciated piece of fish,"she said.

TCarla’s Crab Dip2 cans of crab meat1/8 oz. cream cheese, softened1/4 c. shredded sharp cheese1/8 c. Worcestershire sauce3 t. old bay seasonings

Mix all the ingredients together.Then bake at 350 degrees for 25minutes. Once done, take outof oven and sprinklewith Old Bay season-ing. Serve hot withcrackers or pita bread. "The crab dip is a big sell-er at the restaurant," she said. "Icould eat my weight in it."

Tuna with Mud Sauce

1 6-to-8 ounce fresh tunaMud Sauce1 small onion, chopped1 small or 1/2 bell pepper, cut in

strips1/8 c. of Dijon mustard

2 t. butter2 t. honey

Heat all ingredients togetheron slow or low burner until itis a gravy-like consistency. Turn

off burner and let sit.Spray with oil and place tuna on

grill or in a hot pan for three min-utes on each side.Once tuna is done, place it on a

plate. Top it with mud sauce andserve.


Last-minute shopping tips for the holidays

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Dec. 25 isn't that far off and lateshoppers are lucky to havebegun their holiday shopping.The panic may be rising in thatyou might not have enough timeto get everything done.Shoppers have the best inten-tions to get their gifts early, butdue to work obligations or socialevents, the task seems to get pushed further and further intoDecember. Many others may be putting off holiday shopping sim-ply because of the current state of the economy and affordability.According to a Steelhouse Marketing Consultants poll of 1,000consumers, 62 percent predict they will spend less money on the2011 holiday season. Plus, 56 percent of families predict they willcomparison shop more than they have in the past. These factorsmay contribute to just how long shoppers put off actually gettinginto stores or going online.For the scores of shoppers who consciously or subconsciouslywait until the last possible minute to shop, there are ways to sur-vive and surprise friends and family with great gifts.• Gift cards: They may not have sentimental meaning, but giftcards are fast and easy. Chances are you can run into a store andbe out with a handful of gift cards in less than 15 minutes,depending on checkout lines. Also, many supermarkets, book-stores and other retailers offer gift card kiosks enabling you toshop for different gift cards all in one place.• Food and beverages: While everyone is heading to the mall indroves, you can be stepping inside a gourmet food or spirits store.Splurge on fine cheeses or that trendy bottle of liquor that a giftrecipient has mentioned, but not yet purchased for him- or herself.• Magazine subscription: A magazine subscription is an easy fixas a last-minute gift. Purchase one copy of the magazine at thenewsstand and wrap it up nicely. Put a note that a year’s worth ofthis periodical is on the way. • E-certificates: Retailers like music or book sellers will email agift certificate code to the person of your choice on a selecteddate. • Gas card: It may sound funny and tacky, but a gas card from a

brand-name station is a uni-versally acceptable gift foranyone who drives regularly.With fluctuating gas prices,filling up the tank can be anexpensive venture. Having apre-paid gift card can help.Online retailers are also thereto help last-minute shoppers.Many guarantee in-time-for-Christmas shipping even ongifts ordered as late as Dec.23. However, overnight ship-ping charges will cost more. Waiting until the last minutefor shopping can induce someanxiety. But knowing abouteasy gifts for procrastinatorscan take the stress out of thistype of shopping.


rom the end ofNovember until thebeginning of January,most individuals arebusy with family and

festivities celebrating the hol-iday season. Unfortunately,the downfall of this time forsome may be a lack of timefor other activities such asexercise.

For those of you who strug-gle to find that preciousworkout time during the holi-days, there are simple solu-tions to this problem.

The American College ofSports Medicine recommendsevery individual get at least30 minutes of moderate phys-ical activity on most, if notall, days of the week. Formost people — especiallywomen during the holidayseason — finding 30 minutesfor yourself during this timeof the year would be difficultand most would likely notwant to spend that precioustime exercising.

Luckily, research hasproven even three 10-minutebouts of exercise have thesame health benefits as 30minutes of continuous exer-cise. Even better, these exer-cises can be performed inthe comfort of your ownhome.

For example, chair squatsare a great way to get a niceleg workout and get yourheart rate up. So whileyou’re in the kitchen cookingthe turkey, grab a chair fromthe kitchen table and per-form three sets of 15 chairsquats. A chair squat is most efficientwhen you can squat down to tap theseat of the chair and straighten backup.

Make sure when you squat, yourknees do not move over the top ofyour toes, but yet stay parallel withthem as you bend your knees. Thischair squat will help tone your but-tocks and legs. By doing multiplesets with a short rest time, yourheart rate will be able to increaseand remain at that higher level,

which in turn will burn more calo-ries.

One of the best cardiovascularactivities is running or walking stairs.If your house has multiple stories,this is one of the most efficient exer-cises you can perform in a shortamount of time. While your cake isin the oven, you can use the timer tomake one-minute jogs up the stairswith a brief rest period of 20 sec-onds. To increase the level of intensi-ty, grab that chair again from the

kitchen table and do a set ofsquats during that rest period.You’ll definitely “feel the burn”in a short amount of time.

Finally, one of my favoriteexercises to help tone your coreis a plank. These can be doneanywhere, as long as you have aflat surface.

So, whether you’re watchingthe Macy’s Thanksgiving DayParade or a Christmas Daysporting matchup, you can getin a great core workout whilespending time with your lovedones.

Typically, I advise my personaltraining clients to try to holdplanks during commercialswhile you’re watching televi-sion. Each 30-second commer-cial, you can hold a plank or aside plank until the next com-mercial comes on TV.

A plank is performed by theindividual getting in a push-upposition and holding their bodystraight while tightening theircore to remain in that position.A side plank is primarily toincrease muscular endurance inthe obliques and is conductedwith one elbow on the floor andboth feet stacked on top of eachother.

Again, it is important to keepyour body straight while per-forming this exercise. If this taskseems daunting, place one kneeon the floor to decrease theintensity.

Regardless of the way youexercise, it is important toremain active during the holidayseason.

Even if you don’t have time tomake it in to the gym, there are

great exercises you can do at yourhome.

Amanda Futrell, MS, CPT, is the fit-ness manager at Key Fitness. Shereceived her Master of Science inExercise Physiology, and holds aBachelor of Science. Futrell is anAmerican College of Sports Medicinecertified personal trainer and has abackground in leading cardiopul-monary rehabilitation.

Above, a core exercise called a plank, as demonstrated by personal trainer Amanda Futrell. Below she shows a side plank to work oblique abdominal muscles. She advises to use a flat surface and hold the positions working up to 30seconds.

Above, a chair squat demonstration

health&wellnessFinding ways to exercise during the holidaysBY AMANDA FUTRELL & PHOTOS BY KRIS SMITH

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he hustle and bustle of everyday life canprove to be a challenge for parents trying toraise their children to be successful adults.

A local leader and mom wrapped up howshe and her husband accomplished raisingtheir two sons: Be involved.

Roanoke Rapids District 1 CouncilwomanSuetta Scarbrough and her husband Oscar LutherScarbrough Jr. moved to Roanoke Rapids when theirson Keith was 8 years old. “It was quite the adven-ture. My parents made it fun and something to lookforward to. I think it really set the ground work forloving growing up in Roanoke Rapids,” Keith, now46, said.

Second Scarbrough son, Mark, 39, said, “Mom andDad worked together as a team. My parents nevermissed a single game — football, basketball, bandconcert — and I don’t mean they came to mostgames, I mean they literally never missed a singlegame. Now that I have kids, I don’t know how theydid it.”

Suetta, who has been a widow for 15 years, shared,“I think my sons were successful because we (sheand Oscar) were very involved in their activities.”

Part of that involvement included Suetta being pres-ident of the Roanoke Rapids High School BandBoosters, as well as chairwoman for two band com-petitions.

“It is extremely important children are involved insome activities. It can be over done,” Suetta said.“They need to have some breathing room, but theyneed structure in their lives. (Activities) builds work-


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Suetta Scarbrough with sons,Mark, left, and Keith.

Suetta Scarbrough is all smiles looking at pictures ofher family.

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Mara, top, Natalie, left, Pam andKeith Scarbrough.

Natalie, Suetta and MaraScarbrough. When askedfor one word to describegrandchildren, Suettasaid, “Wonderful!”

Mary Brown, Mark and Beth Scarbrough

ing with others. When on a team, you’re working with others — thatteaches you how to get along with others and solving problems withothers.”

Mark stated, “There were clear boundaries set, I knew when I hadto check in and when I needed to be home.”

Keith explained his inspiration for steering clear of trouble whilegrowing up, “My mom met with other mothers at Hardee’s at leastonce a week, and if any kid ever told on the other, the moms foundout about it.”

Suetta said she once asked a neighbor just how she handled sixchildren. The neighbor replied, “Keep them broke and keep’embusy.” Scarbrough said she and her husband heeded their neighbor’sadvice, she added, “My boys worked in high school. Oscar said, ‘Iwant them to know why I want them to go to college. They need tounderstand labor.’ Both (my) sons have a very good work ethic.”

Keith lives in Memphis, Tenn., and is director of clinical informa-tion systems at the University of Tennessee Medical Group, he hastwo daughters, Mara, 16, and Natalie, 14, with his wife Pam.

Mark is a financial advisor in Raleigh at Scarbrough and Associates,and is married to Beth. They have a daughter, Mary Brown, 8.

Mark said his parents’ teamwork worked well because his dad wasquite introverted, and his mom was the opposite, saying, “Mom hasalways been a leader.”

Suetta taught home economics for one year after graduating col-lege in Cedartown, Ga., at what was then Georgia State College forWomen. She and a colleague were called into the school’s presi-dent’s office in 1959. They were hired as the first full-time travelingadmissions counselors in the state of Georgia. Then Suetta taughtsecond grade for one year in Rockingham, before moving toRoanoke Rapids, where for 13 years she had a preschool for 3 to 4year olds.

Suetta said she believed it was her organization and leadershipskills at RRHS that led to her being elected to the Board of Trusteesat Halifax Community College. She also served as chairwoman twicefor the trustees, as well as serving on the board for 18 years. Whileon the Board of Trustees, she was also on the State Trustee Board ofCommunity Colleges.

“My mom is just an inspiration to me, I mean it sincerely,” Keithsaid. “I am extremely proud of her ... I admire all that she has doneand accomplished.”

When asked if he is following his parents’ lead when raising hisdaughter, Mark responded, “I hope so, but I don’t think I’m as goodat it as my parents were.”


li Lubbock, born in Edinburgh, Scotland, nearly 60years ago, considers Scotland Neck home. "I alwayssay I'm the last Scottish settler of Scotland Neck,"said Ali, operations manager for Sylvan Heights BirdPark. "There are no more Scots."

Ali, who helped co-found the park with her husband Mike, saidScotland Neck wasn't part of the original plan for the park. In fact,a park wasn't part of the original plan.

Ali and Mike met in England while both were working for theBritish Wildfowl Trust. Ali had grown up a bird watcher and hadlived all over the world due to her father's work with BritishIntelligence. Mike was director of aviculture for the trust, and ashared love for birds led to a love of each other that continues tothis day.

That love of birds and each other led the couple to leave the trustin 1982, shortly after Mike nearly lost his life on an expedition forthe trust to an island off the coast of Chile.

"We actually lost him for two weeks," Ali said. "This was beforecell phones and the communication we have now. He managed toget off the island, and we got him back, and he said, 'I'm not goingto do this for other people anymore.' "

The pair took their young son Brent and moved to Alabama tobegin their waterfowl breeding program, designed to supply birdsto zoos and facilities throughout the United States. However, theprevalence of snakes, particularly water moccasins, necessitatedrelocation. In 1984, the Lubbocks moved their waterfowl breedingoperation to Sylva, located in the mountains in the western part ofNorth Carolina.

However, when their benefactor died, it became necessary tomove again, and in 1984 the breeding center moved to ScotlandNeck, where it remains today.

"We had over 2,000 birds and more than seven miles of fence,"Ali said. "It took 18 months to move everything here from themountains."

Still, the operation remained low-profile, with no plans to go

public. Ali said funding from the national zoo and other organiza-tions helped keep the facility going, but it became apparent, shesaid, a public arm would be necessary.

"Through the Zoo Society, we bought 18 acres of land," Ali said."My husband described what we needed, and we built the park."

The park now houses more than 4,000 birds and serves as theeducational arm of the breeding operation, displaying birds fromall over the world, including American birds, South American birdsand Australian fowl. More than 100,000 people have visited thepark since it opened five years ago, and they have come from allover the world.

That international aspect of the park's attraction is important tothe economic success of Scotland Neck and Halifax County, saidHalifax County Convention and Visitors Bureau President/CEO LoriMedlin.

"They have brought a national and international focus to ourarea," Medlin said.

"They have been featured in world-renowned publications fortheir conservation and preservation efforts for several species ofwaterfowl, and they are a tremendous marketing partner for us."

Ali sits on the board of directors for the bureau, as well, and saidshe's seen the impact her park has made on the Scotland Neckcommunity.

"When people come here, they want to eat something," Ali said."We don't have a restaurant on site, so they go into town to eat. Ithink it would be a bit of a nightmare running a restaurant here. Ihave a hard enough time getting the hang of a gift shop."

While having a park might not have been part of the plan, Alisaid the extra work has been worth it, and she wouldn't want itany other way.

"We went out of our way before to not let people know where wewere, but the pleasure of seeing people go, 'Oh wow!' when theycome here has made it all worth it," she said.

"People have no idea what they are coming to. It's been ratherfun sharing this place. I didn't think I would like it, but I do."

Lady Scot works for 'fowl' cause

STORY & PHOTO BY ROGER BELL

Sylvan HeightsBird ParkOperationsManager AliLubbock interacts withtwo of thepark's VictoriaCrownPigeons.

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reating a judgment-free environment for women to work-out and become closer with God was the goal of DonnaFender and Jodie Barrett.

Almost 18 months later, Faithfully Fit is going strong, andthere are plans to expand efforts in 2012.

The free workout class, which is open to anyone, meets twice aweek from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the CalvaryBaptist Fellowship Hall, 1405 Bolling Road.

Fender’s husband Justin is youth pastor at Calvary, and she startedpraying about the idea of a workout ministry in early 2010. Afterenlisting Barrett’s help, the duo found many structured workoutregimes required women be charged an admission, which is some-thing that was never seriously considered.

“Our overall goal is to offer free fitness to ladies with a twist, inthat we not only want to work on physical fitness, we want to workon spiritual fitness,” Barrett said. “The workouts are geared towardcardio and looking for total body health, rather than just focusingon weight loss. I am a registered nurse so I know the importance oftotal body health. Weight loss is part of that, but you can loseweight in an unhealthy way. I want to strengthen the heart, because

so many women have heart disease.”In planning the twice-

weekly format,

Fender said they wanted to make sure to meet the needs of themore physically fit and those women who were not, as well asyounger and older.

A mission statement was developed, along with a liability form forpeople to sign so no one can sue the church if they get injured. Apast medical history form is also part of the structured environ-ment.

“We did surveys on what people would want, what kind of equip-ment they wanted to use, why they were coming — Bible studies,exercise or friendship,” Fender said. “We had to establish our rou-tines and decide who was going to do what. I do a lot of thestretching and strengthening part, because that is what I do for aliving. Jodie (Barrett) actually leads the aerobic aspect of the class.”

Neither organizer thought they would reach so many women sofast.

Fender estimates at least 60 percent of the people who come intothe class are not members of their church.

“We have had as many as 50 people in the class at once,” shesaid. “We average anywhere from 20 to 25.”

Barrett thinks 130 women tried out the program in the first year,adding a regular, consistent core group of about 30 women haveaccounted for a steady average.

With a majority of the session’s time devoted to fitness, organizers


Creating a judgement-free

environment forwomen to work outand become closer

with God was thegoal of Faithfully Fit.

Pictured, back row,Donna Fender,

Michele Wrenn, PatsySmith, Leigh

Edwards, LynPoythress, and front

row, Jodie Barrettand Candace Hemelt.

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FAITHFULLY FITFor more information, call 252-537-9828, check out Faithfully Fit on Facebook or contact the church at cbcrr.org

Ladies who are part of the Faithfully Fit gatherings stretch it out at a recent meeting. The group meets at 6 p.m. on Tuesdayand Thursday nights at Calvary Baptist Fellowhip Hall, 1405 Bolling Road in Roanoke Rapids.

have not strayed from their first goal.“Our whole premise behind it was we have to have our

bodies in good shape to go out and spread the Gospel,”Fender said. “You can’t do it if you can’t walk. The trend ismost people are not going to walk into a church anymore.You are going to have to go out to them.”

To tackle spiritual and physical goals, sessions begin with a15-minute devotion and include a prayer time where theladies can talk about any prayer needs before working outfor about 45 minutes.

The gatherings have been a perfect fit for Nancy Hux, whofirst heard about Faithfully Fit from her husband’s aunt, whois a member of Calvary Baptist Church.

Hux said she was looking for a good women’s devotion,and any stress reliever was a bonus.

“It is a very loving, trusting group of women who reallylove the Lord, and we are able to confide in one another,”Hux said.

“We have a very precious prayer time. You know thewomen there, when they say they are going to pray, they do.Many of the women who go there don’t do things (together)outside there, but it is a place we go together and have a

good trust and one faith.“After we have the sweet devotion time, we just laugh and

sweat and have a good time.”Fender said the growth of the program has been wonder-

ful, but the personal benefits are special, adding she has lost60 pounds in the last year and has grown in her walk withthe Lord.

“In order to prepare a Bible study, you have to prepareyourself,” she said. “I have become more free in talking topeople because it gives me a reason to start a conversation.”

Organizers are hoping to start a day program in the morn-ings at a local dance studio, as well as a senior citizen classthat is not as high impact — all of it for free.

Barrett is looking forward to the winter effort, which startsin January and has been termed “the Meltdown.”

“So many fitness efforts dwindle in the winter time,” shesaid. “So many spiritual efforts dwindle in the holiday timebecause people get so busy. I’m just so glad we can offer aconsistent structured place. We’re really going to be tryingto work with women on setting goals. We want to go aheadand continue taking them to the next level, whether theyhave fitness goals or spiritual goals.”



here’s nothing more tragic thanlosing a child. Betsy Mooreknows. She lost her son Dylan, nearly8 years old, after a long battle

with Fanconi Anemia (FA).FA, a rare genetic blood disorder,

prevents one’s bone marrow frommaking enough new blood cells for

the body to work normally.“He was diagnosed just after his

third birthday,” Betsy said.Betsy, an accountant for Halifax

Academy, said Dylan’s illness impact-ed every part of life for her, husbandClyde "Peanut," son Cody, 14, anddaughter Skylar, 12.

As Dylan’s disease progressed,it was

decided he needed a bone marrowtransplant. Betsy and Clyde stayedwith Dylan in Minnesota, where hereceived his transplant in FairviewChildren’s Hospital at the Universityof Minnesota Medical Center.

“It was by far the most challengingtime of our lives,” she said. “Cody andSkyler had to adjust to their familybeing 1,800 miles from home foralmost a year.”

Betsy said the family compensatedwith a webcam and tried to have fam-ily time every night. They would talkand play games on the computer.

“We were very fortunate that wehad family and friends that took careof them,” Betsy said. “It would havebeen too dangerous for Dylan to havethem with us, but we thought itwould be a temporary thing. ‘Onehundred days,’ we kept saying. ‘Wecan do this for 100 days.’ Yet on day100, Dylan was fighting for his life inthe intensive care unit.”

Betsy said the outpouring of loveand generosity toward her family bythe community during and afterDylan’s fight ended was overwhelm-ing. Fundraisers were held, peopleprayed, everyone rallied around him.

The operation was designed to saveDylan’s life, but complications rippeda hole in the fabric, and on July 26,2009, Dylan was gone.

“The Roanoke Valley adopted Dylanas the ‘Roanoke Valley Cowboy,’” shesaid. “There were some days that wedidn’t know how we would make itthrough ... but with support from ourfriends and family, we found thestrength to go on ... Even though the

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Dylan’s sister, Skyler, carries the flagduring Dylan Moore Day at the 4-HCenter and Horse Complex in Halifax.Contributed photo

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pain is hard to bear, we wouldn’t trade a momentthat we spent with Dylan.”

Betsy said she feels like Cody and Skyler had togrow up a lot sooner then they should have.

“Most children don’t ever have to experience beingseparated from their parents for such a long periodof time,” she said. “Most children don’t have to dealwith the loss of a brother. I am very proud of bothCody and Skyler, and how they have both 'cowboyedup' to deal with this loss.”

She said the term “cowboy up” was a catch phrasewith Dylan, it means you face whatever life throwsat you and make the best of it.

“I wouldn’t be human if I didn’t get angry some-times,” Betsy said. “There are days that are almostunbearable.”

She said her son made a lasting impact on her life,so she tries to follow his lead.

“Even though Dylan was dealing with what nochild should ever have to face, he always thought ofothers and wanted to help,” she said. “When he gotan electric guitar, he hosted a concert at home andcharged admission. He was so proud when hemarched into George Ragsdale’s office and handedover the money he earned to the Children’s MiracleNetwork for the children’s hospital in Greenville andChapel Hill.”

Dylan also wrote a cookbook, with the help of ateacher, to raise money for the Fanconi AnemiaResearch Fund.

It’s for that reason, the family comes together Sept.18 for Dylan Day — a time to celebrate all thethings Dylan loved and to raise money for a family incrisis.

“I am honored to be the first recipient of the DylanDay Fundraiser to benefit others ... words cannotexpress the caring, compassion, love and all the hardwork the Moore family has shown to me and my fami-ly to make Dylan Day possible ... Dylan’s light contin-ues to shine bright as he reflects what Christian love isall about,” wrote T.W. Chambliss to The Daily Heraldin 2010.

In 2011, proceeds went to the family of Lisa SeuisWright.

Halifax Academy also gives the annual “Cowboy Up”scholarship to a worthy senior who exhibits the 10 mosthonorable traits in accordance with the “cowboy way,”(see page 21) and in honor of Dylan. This year’s recipientwas Sarah Daughtery

“We learned so many lessons from Dylan,” Betsy said.“From simple lessons like wearing our socks inside out sothat the seams don’t aggravate us, to the really complexlessons like ‘Life’s not about waiting for the storm to pass.It’s about learning to dance in the rain,’ and then to savorthe rainbow, because like Dylan, the rainbow is only withus for a brief time, but it has such a huge impact,” Betsy

said. “It takes your breath away, amazes you and makesyou smile.”

Betsy said she remembers that one night while at theapartment in Minnesota she read Dylan his bedtime story,tucked him in, turned out the light, turned his music on,kissed him good night and turned to leave his room.

“It had been a hard day,” she said. “I stopped, wentback over to his bed, lifted him into my arms and wedanced. We danced in the rain! As we danced, Dylanhugged me and patted my back. I can close my eyes andstill feel that pat on my back. I will never forget thatdance.”

She said if she could give people any advice in life itwould be to “Slow down, enjoy your friends and family,take those family photos, and make memories. Don’tmake plans. Just do it!”


Dylan drinking a milkshake. Contributed photo



Tuff-Up, get back on your horse, don’t back down, don’t give up,and do the best you can with the hand you’re dealt. If there’s everbeen a true cowboy, Dylan was it.The recipient of this scholarship should be chosen based on thefollowing cowboy characteristics:Honesty — The highest badge of honor a person can wear ishonesty. A cowboy always tells the truth.Respect — If you want to be respected, you must respect others.It’s the “cowboy way.”Sunny attitude — A good cowboy always has a positive attitude,whether it be with horses or people, because every trail has somepuddles.Modesty — Your good deeds always come to light, so a cowboydon’t boast or show off.Courage — “Courage is being scared to death, but saddling upanyway.” — John Wayne Kindness — A cowboy is helpful and when anyone’s in trouble,he always lends a helping hand.Intelligence — A cowboy learns from his mistakes … neversquat with your spurs on.Flexibility — Life isn’t about how fast you run or how high youclimb, but how well you bounce when you fall out of the saddle.Determination — A cowboy always gives it all he’s got. Whenhe’s in a pinch, he tightens up his cinch, spurs his horse andrides right through it because that’s the way the Duke did it.Firm in Beliefs — A cowboy always stands by what he believesin, even if others disagree. He pulls his hat down tight and does-n't back down from what’s right.

‘Cowboy Up’ means ...

Above, Dylan Moorewas barely 3 years oldwhen his family learnedhe had a rare geneticdisorder called FanconiAnemia.

Left, the Moore familyfrom left, top, Dylan,Clyde “Peanut”, Cody,Betsy and Skylar.Contributed photos

COWBOY UP SCHOLARSHIP FUND ... to make contributions, call 252-578-4964

Ladies around the RoanokeValley are stepping out inpretty dresses, suits and

casual wear, adorned with accessories to add a

special touch to their look,including unique necklaces,

earrings, shawls and

bracelets.

Photos by Jacqueline Hough and Jonas Pope IV Coletta Edwards, of Pleasant Hill,

Weldon STEM High School Guidance Counselor

Erin Mainhart, of Conway,

Bearfield PrimarySchool Second Grade Teacher

Sharon Askew, of Ahoskie,

Halifax Community College Communication Instructor

Kim Bracy, of Weldon, KapStone Kraft Paper Corporation

Halifax Mill Communications Manager

Loredana Valtrierra, ofRoanoke Rapids,

Weldon Middle SchoolSeventh Grade

Language Arts Teacher

Laura Snyder, of Roanoke Rapids,

Chowan University Junior

NatashaCapehart, of Halifax,

RoanokeRapids High

SchoolHorticulture I

and II Teacher


Business After Hours at The Daily HeraldOut&About Photos by Della Rose

The Roanoke Valley Chamber ofCommerce’s monthly Business AfterHours meeting on Aug. 18 was hosted byThe Daily Herald in conjunction with the1020 Restaurant and Pub, which provid-ed appetizers and potables.

AnitraCollins

Temple Maan

Kim Terpening

Judy Evans-Barbee

Florine Bell

Judge BrendaBranch

From left, Peggy Bullock, Joon Garkey and Cheryl Respass

Tammy Britt, left,and Rhonda Irby


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Out&AboutCanvas Halifax

Nearly 200 people were on hand at the Roanoke River Mill in Weldon Sept.23 to see Napoleon Hill revealed as the artist for the second annual CanvasHalifax, and his painting unveiled. The painting, which featured workers pick-ing cotton, was auctioned off for $3,000 to Charlie Drum, of Enfield. The eventis a major fundraiser for the Halifax County Arts Council.

Photos by Della Rose

At left, Kathy Brown and CathyMcDonald

Betty Martin, left, talks with DianeHaverstock.

Enfield Mayor Barbara Simmonsand husband Jeremiah came outto support Enfield artistNapoleon Hill.

Sandra Byrant, left, serves appetizers to Dorothy Whiteand Bessie Tillery.

Canvas Halifax artistNapoleon Hill and ArtsCouncil President SherryWade

Halifax County Arts Council member Caroline Longshows one of the prints made from Hill's painting.


Out&AboutDream Acres Music Festival

Photos by Della Rose

It was all about a good time and rais-ing money for The Daily Herald-Adrienne Ivey Scholarship fund. TheDream Acres Music Festival in PleasantHill is a great weekend of camping,music, good food and friendship thatmakes for an annual gathering for manyattendees. If you would like more infor-mation about the festival log ontowww.dreamacresmusicfestival.webs.com.

Wanda Taylorr and Penny Jones

Phyllis Harris and Barbara Newsome

Michella Batts

Nicole Clemmons

Meredith Collins

Chrissanne Curry


CALENDARCALENDARCALENDARCALENDARCALENDARNovemberNov. 17 & 24Roanoke Canal Mountain Biking Clubrides every Thursday at 5:30 p.m. Tosign up, visit the Roanoke CanalMuseum, 15 Jackson St. Extension, orwww.roanokecanal.com, or call 252-537-2769.

Nov. 18-19 & Dec. 2-4, 9-11 A Lakeland Christmas Celebrationbegins at 8 p.m. in Littleton. Enjoy thefestive performance including stories,poems and tales with a host of tradition-al carols and holiday songs. This showwill provide a perfect time to warmhearts, stir memories and give laughterduring the hectic holiday season. Ticketsare $15 for adults and $8 for students.For more information, call 252-586-3124.

Nov. 26Enfield Christmas Parade starts itsmarch at 2 p.m. For more information,call 252-445-3146.

DecemberDuring December and through Jan. 3,2012, the "12 Birds of Christmas" isoffered from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdaysthrough Sundays at Sylvan Heights BirdPark, 1829 Lees Meadow Rd., inScotland Neck. Learn facts about someof the birds that have traditionally beenpart of “The 12 Days of Christmas.” Ifyou really don’t know what a Partridge in

a Pear tree looks like, visit SylvanHeights and find out. Normal parkadmission rates apply. For more information, call 252-826-3186.

Dec. 2-3Fall for Enfield will take place from 9 a.m.to 5 p.m. when 10 Enfield businesseswill participate. This inaugural event,sponsored by the Downtown EnfieldRestoration and PreservationCommittee, features a variety of localmerchants offering drawings for prizes,as well as refreshments. Parking is free.Start your holiday shopping with local,unique gifts.

Dec. 10Santa will be visiting at the Lake GastonVolunteer Fire Department. For tickets or more information, call 434-636-FIRE.

Dec. 10Christmas in Halifax will be from 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. near 25 St. David St. in HistoricHalifax. Enjoy a colonial-style Christmascelebration with an encampment ofRevolutionary-era soldiers, who will fire“brown bess” muskets and demonstratetypical military drill. Tour buildings deco-rated for the season using all naturalmaterials; enjoy food, music and memo-ry making with activities throughout thetown. For more information, call 252-583-7191.

Dec. 10The North Carolina Symphony HolidayPops Concert will take place at TheRoanoke Rapids Theatre, 500 CarolinaCrossroads Parkway in RoanokeRapids. It’s a chance to let festive musicget you and your loved ones into the hol-iday spirit. The concert is presented by the HalifaxCounty Arts Council. Tickets will beavailable at the Halifax County VisitorsCenter, 260 Premier Blvd. in RoanokeRapids. For more details, call 252-535-1687.

Dec. 16Christmas on the Canal will begin at 6p.m. at the Roanoke Canal Museum &Trail, 15 Jackson Street Ext. in RoanokeRapids. The annual kids workshopreturns with games, crafts and more.Plus, your kids may have dinner with theprice of admission. Recommended forages 6-10. To register, call 252-537-2769. For more information about Christmason the Canal, call 252-537-2769.

Dec. 17The Lakeland Singers ChristmasConcert begins at 8 p.m. at LakelandTheatre Company, 411 Mosby Ave.,Littleton. The holiday event offers a mixof old favorites and a spicy variety ofnew Yule tunes. Tickets are $15 foradults and $8 for students. For more information about the Lakeland Singers concert, call 252-586-3124.

Dec. 18Valley Life Church Christmas Cantataoffers music to uplift and inspire atten-dees during the holiday season. Theevent will take place at The RoanokeRapids Theatre, 500 CarolinaCrossroads Parkway in RoanokeRapids. For more details, call Caroline Long at252-678-2315.

JanuaryJan. 19Get set for O’Sail’s “Guess Who’sComing to Dinner?” event starting at 6p.m. at WatersView Restaurant, 2109Eaton Ferry Rd. in Littleton. O’Sail is theOrganization to Support the Arts,Infrastructure and Learning on LakeGaston. For more details about Guess Who’sComing to Dinner?, visit www.osail.org.

Jan. 20-22Lakeland Play Reading Festival atLakeland Theatre Company, 411 MosbyAvenue, in Littleton, will consist of “dra-matically” reading short plays and snip-pets from longer plays to see how theaudiences like them — and maybe getideas from patrons on what shows to doin 2013. Festival times are Friday and Saturdaynights 8 p.m., and Sunday matinee at2:30 p.m. For more information, call 252-586-3124or visit www.lakelandtheatrenc.org.

The Roanoke ValleyChamber of Commerce willhold its annual Women’sConference from 9 a.m. to 2p.m. on Feb. 25 at TheCentre on the campus ofHalifax Community Collegein Weldon.

The popular event cele-brates and includes allwomen, from seniors in highschool to senior citizens.

There will be food, inform-ative and fun seminars, ven-dors, speakers and the pres-

entation of the 2012Woman of the Year.

Commemorative tributesare available for the keep-sake program book to honora special woman or womenin your life.

Tickets are available to stu-dents for $20 and adult tick-ets are $30.

For additional information,contact the Roanoke ValleyChamber of Commerce at252-537-3513, or visitwww.rvchamber.com

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