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October 29 - November 4, 2010

Moore Declares Independent Candidacy Painting Puzzle P4– A very old sketch allows Mary Jo Shannon to discover that it’s a very, very small world indeed.

Cave Spring supervisor Charlotte Moore, elected as a Democrat in an upset three years ago, is set to declare that her race for a second term starting in 2012 will be different. That’s because the first term supervisor will eschew party lines to run as an independent. She made the announcement on Thursday outside the Roanoke County Administration building.

“I don’t label myself as being a politician, but as being your voice,” said Moore in prepared remarks.

“I feel that County Govt. it’s imperative that we stay focused on issues. We should make decisions based on facts and citizen input [not party lines].”

Moore said she had always “promoted and supported bipartisanship in government. I would like to go another step forward and say that I would like to promote nonpartisanship in local government. I have been involved in situations where partisan politics had created an environment so intense that people were barely speaking to each other.”

Moore, who has made environmental issues a focus of her work on the Board of Supervisors, claimed that, “sometimes issues become more confusing and complicated than they should be - due to partisan politics.” Moore said she is weary of the political infighting that gets in the way of good government at the local level. “People are barely

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Flyin’ High P11– The Virginia Museum of Transportation announces “Wings Over Virginia” - a fundraising reception to kick off the development of its new aviation gallery.

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Boucher And Griffith Meet in Debate

A Picture Perfect Event

On Thursday evening 28-year Democratic incumbent Congressman Rick Boucher and Virginia Republican Delegate Morgan Griffith met for the first time. The 9th congressional district is normally considered safe for Boucher, but this election he has his hands full as Griffith is now leading the race according to a recent SurveyUSA poll.

Griffith was at the WSLS Channel 10 studio more than an hour before airtime. Boucher arrived about 10 minutes before the 6 p.m. half-hour debate, which led to a few anxious moments.

Both Boucher and Griffith were all smiles and cordial as they were outfitted with microphones. During breaks they relaxed, smiling and making idle conversation, but Elections the contrasts between the candidates became clear as the questions came from WSLS anchor and moderator, Jay Warren. The half-hour whizzed by as Warren pressed the candidates on topics that included extending the tax cuts, balancing the budget and Cap and Trade.

How To Pay For A Balanced Budget: Griffith said, “take the regulatory scheme off the backs of businesses.” This would encourage businesses to come back and expand in the U.S. Revenues will increase without raising taxes, according to Griffith. He suggested rolling back congressional pay and other perks as a way to reduce spending.

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tephen Michael Harris strikes the perfect pose as he is “caught in the act” by Star-Sentinel contributing photographer Jessica Dodds in front of the Taubman Museum of Art. The Taubman hosted a free Halloween event this past Saturday for kids and their families to enjoy a variety of activities.

Between face painting, costume contests, pumpkin decorating contests, mask making

and trick-or-treat bag decorating, there was something for all ages to enjoy. (See picture collage on page 12!) Halloween is, of course, scheduled for Sunday night the 31st and the last we heard, Roanoke City Council wasn’t debating the date, so fire up the Jack-O-Lanterns, stockpile the Snickers bars and watch out for all the Ghouls and Goblins as they scurry about - Happy Halloween All!

Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office Wins Awards Sheriff’s Office Wins 1st Place HEAT WAVE Award Sheriff Octavia Johnson and the Roanoke City Sheriff ’s Office were presented with the 2010 First Place Heat Wave Award in their division at the Virginia Sheriff ’s Association Conference held recently in Newport News, Virginia.

H.E.A.T. is an acronym for Help Eliminate Auto Theft. The Virginia Department of State Police and the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles work together with local law enforcement agencies to increase Photo by Carla Bream public awareness of the HEAT program. HEAT trains local Deputy Antonio Hash, Virginia State Police Superintendent law enforcement officers and Colonel Steven Flaherty and Sheriff Octavia Johnson. provides support by supplying presented in recognition of an The Sheriff ’s office also set equipment and promotional agency’s efforts to promote the up HEAT displays at the Chili materials to assist in the fight HEAT program and to con- Cook-Off and the Henry Street against auto theft. duct activities to increase public Festival and informed hundreds Sheriff Johnson was especialawareness. To this of local citizens about the proly grateful to Deputy end, the Sheriff ’s gram and upcoming VIN etchAnthony Sowder, City Govt. office and the Po- ing events. City Sheriff Deputhe HEAT coordilice Department ties also hand out materials at nator for her office, conducted a free VIN etching the School Extravaganza, Harand Deputy Antonio Hash event in August at Valley View vest Festival, and other public and Deputy Tamita Saunders, Mall. Volunteers and officers for their dedication to the pro- etched 67 vehicles and eight > CONTINUED gram. motorcycles.

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New Wasena Bridge and Park Dedicated

For months, construction and landscaping equipment has been chugging along across the river at the west end of Wasena Park in Southwest Roanoke. Countless bikers have buzzed by as soil has been pushed Photo by Chris Sisson up the riverbanks.

Dickie Cranwell, David Bowers, Chris MorThis Tuesday, citizens and local of- rill, Bob Goodlatte and others cut the ficials got a clear ribbon at Tuesday’s bridge dedication. look at the result fort between the city and the of all this work at ribbon-cut- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers ting ceremonies for the new along with the new park, was Wasena bridge and a new park described by David Bowers “as named after the late friendly and solid 17th District Del. as the mountains of Greenway Vic Thomas of RoaVirginia” before he noke. and other officials The park is accessible from cut the ribbon on the bridge Wasena Park by a 215-foot to allow a crowd of over 100 steel pedestrian bridge done people to venture over to the in the style of many of the trussed bridges used for rail> CONTINUED roads in southwestern Virginia. The bridge, a joint ef- P2:Wasena

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cordial to each other. We should be able to do the right thing no matter what side of the fence you’re on. There’s good people on both sides. It has to do with standing up for what you believe in.”

Moore will announce her intention to run again for a new term starting in 2012, and said that Republican Windsor Hills supervisor Ed Elswick also plans to announce his switch to independent status on Thursday as well. (Elswick was not available to confirm this information as of press time.)

Fellow supervisor Joe “Butch” Church was set to introduce Moore on Thursday – he was elected several times on the Republican ticket in the Catawba district but now serves as an independent. Moore would like to see the Board of Supervisors pass legislation requiring that candidates run as in-

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From page 1 dependents in the future, although she isn’t hopeful of that being approved, at least for now. “[Political partisanship] shouldn’t enter into it,” said Moore, who said she would vote her conscience in local elections, not because of any party lines. “I’m so tired of the bickering and the fighting.” Moore upset Republican candidate Rodney McNeil in GOP-leaning southwest Roanoke County three years ago.

Richard Flora (Hollins) and Mike Altizer (Vinton) remain on the Board of Supervisors as Republicans. “Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we [were all independent?],” said Moore, who is hopeful that Democrats will not run a candidate against her in the November 2011 election, although she has heard “rumors” the party was looking for

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fairs and back to school nights. (Citizens wishing to get the VIN etched on their vehicle can contact the Roanoke City Sheriff ’s Office for the location and time of their next event.)

Sheriff’s Office Awarded Federal Reimbursement for Criminal Illegal Aliens The United States Department of Justice recently announced the awards for fiscal year 2010 for the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP). The Roanoke City Sheriff ’s office was awarded $14,439 to reimburse the office for some of the costs of incarcerating undocumented aliens who have committed serious crimes in the United States. Sheriff Octavia Johnson plans to use the award money to replace a transportation van.

There are federally mandated programs that require the Sheriff ’s office to provide these services at local costs. The federal government is pushing localities to assume more responsibility for the administration and delivery of government services. This means that Roanoke City has to pay to house and transport criminal illegal aliens, with citizen’s tax dollars.

The Sheriff ’s office has been identifying federal funding opportu-

nities in order to be reimbursed for some of these costs. The interaction between federal, state and local political entities is complex and often too burdensome for most local political entities; therefore most do not seek reimbursement. However, Sheriff Johnson was determined that Roanoke City would not shoulder the entire burden of these costs.

Sheriff Octavia Johnson implemented an aggressive program of researching and applying for little known federal programs to supplement the local tax burden by hiring a company out of Dallas, Texas Justice Benefits, Inc. JBI is a public sector consulting firm that specializes in locating and accessing hard to find federal reimbursements for local and state entities. It was the joint effort between the Roanoke City Sheriff ’s Office and JBI that ultimately led to the receipt of this award. The Roanoke City Sheriff ’s Office was one of only 865, out of an eligible 3,140 entities across the United States, that successfully applied for these monies.

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new park. The park extends the greenway system to a total of 10 miles and adds outdoor trail fitness equipment such as pull-up bars to the paths so often covered by bikers and runners.

The park, formerly the site of a trailer park court, provides additional benefits beyond extending the greenway. It facilitates a bench cut built by the Army Corps on the bank that pushes the soil up to create a plateau as part of the Roanoke River Flood Reduction Project. The park, which is landscaped, will also serve as a riparian buffer to protect the river from adjacent land use. Riparian buffers are vegetated areas that work to intercept sediment and prevent erosion along streams and rivers.

At the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the park, a number of individuals extolled Thomas personally and politically. Mayor

Bowers hammered home again repeatedly that Thomas was “a man of the people.” Mason Powell, who lived in southwest Roanoke in the 1970s, noted how Thomas was the first and only politician that came knocking on his doorstep to introduce himself when running for office.

Former councilmember Rupert Cutler, trained in wildlife management and involved in Virginia environmental policy for decades, put forth the resolution in city council to name the park after Thomas before his final term completed last year. He suggested that Thomas be the park’s namesake due to the latter’s dedication to those who made use of Virginia’s natural resources: “The park land is on the river and he was a great supporter of fishermen.” An angler and hunter, Thomas acquired funds for parks and open space along with fish hatch-

eries and game wardens during his 31-year stint as a delegate.

Former Del. Dick Cranwell, who served 28 years with Thomas in the Virginia House of Delegates, joked about his colleague’s dedication to conservation efforts. While Thomas’s wife “Dot” always came first in his life, said Cranwell, he also “had a lifelong romance with Mother Nature.”

Bowers noted that even though this project was complete, plans are already underway to extend the greenway to Bridge St. in the Norwich neighborhood. Noting the interconnectivity of the disparate paths, he playfully noted his hope that the Roanoke River Greenway would become an “interstate of greenways.”

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Less than two years after pleading guilty to a violation of the Clean Water Act, Novozymes Biological Inc. – a subsidiary of Denmark-based Novozymes A/S, one of the largest biotechnology firms in the world – has satisfied the terms of a plea agreement entered into with the United States to turn an area adjacent to the Roanoke River into a walking trail and park.

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off-specification and outdated products to floor drains inside the company’s Salem, Virginia warehouse. The drains led these waste materials directly to an adjacent creek known as Masons Creek, which is a tributary of the Roanoke River, an interstate river.

Novozymes took full responsibility for the spill and, as part of a plea agreement, consented to constructing a park and walking trail along the Roanoke River to better control runoff and water quality in the river.

The park, named in honor of Vic Thomas, was dedicated on Tuesday.

“This case demonstrates the Department’s commit-

ment to protect our environment and prosecute those who violate Federal laws meant to protect our air, land and water resources,” United States Attorney Timothy J. Heaphy said today. “Today’s dedication of Vic Thomas Park is a good example of this agreement’s main benefit – the Clean Water Act violator’s creation of a beautiful, productive new outdoor space. We commend Novozymes for their corporate responsibility and effort to create Vic Thomas Park, a resource that will be enjoyed by our entire community.”

Novozymes, located locally in Salem, manufactures, packages, stores and distributes a wide variety of industrial microbiologi-

cal products used for wastewater treatment, soil remediation, septic and drain line maintenance and grease degradation, among other uses. Representatives from the company have admitted to discarding a foaming agent through a warehouse floor drain. The foaming agent traveled from Masons Creek into the Roanoke River where three children who were playing in the water suffered minor skin rashes and eye irritation. In addition, approximately 6,670 fish were killed along the stream as a result of the water contamination.

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Griffith got a jab in here – “so Mr. Boucher doesn’t get a car paid by taxpayer expense.”

Boucher responded to Warren’s question saying, “extend the tax cuts for a limited period - perhaps for two years.” During an economic recovery period the last thing you want to do is raise taxes on anyone he declared.

Boucher advocated bringing noncombat troops home from Iraq as a way to reduce spending. Griffith wasn’t for bringing the troops out of Iraq just yet, saying the Iraqi troops were not yet prepared to handle the country by themselves.

Boucher wants a commission that would then report back to Congress on what it would take to balance the budget. “Then take an up or down vote in the house and the senate on the entire package of recommendations,” said Boucher. “No amendments and no changes,” he added.

Warren then asked the candidates, “if the commission recommended raising taxes would you agree?”

Boucher said he would consider it as long as expenditure cuts equally balanced with the increase in taxes. Griffith said, “Boucher has had 28 years to make that happen and wants to cede control of the budget to a commission.” Boucher objected to Griffith’s assertion. He then advocated for closing military bases as a cost cutting measure adding,“we were balancing [the budget] until 2001 when

the administration of my opponent’s party came into office,” which caused budget deficits to follow, according to Boucher.

On social security (entitlements) Griffith’s solution was to eliminate fraud and waste. Boucher said the trust fund for social security is in sound condition until 2040 and adjustments now can prepare for solvency in later years.

Cap and Trade: West Virginia Democratic Congressman Nick Rahall voted against Cap and Trade saying it would cost coal jobs and raise energy rates. Boucher said his Democratic colleague was wrong.

Boucher explained that the Environmental Protection Agency was getting ready to regulate utility companies to address greenhouse gases. “The EPA does not have the tools to protect coal and coal miners and to protect our coal economy and protect our elecPhoto by Valerie Garner tricity consumers,” said Boucher. The coal leaders came to him and asked that he negotiate protections for them. All the utilities en- Rick Boucher and Morgan Griffith at the start of their debate. dorsed the policy once he made the changes to protect them. had “no doubt whatsoever” that the 9th district would remain his.

Griffith said, “absolutely I disagree with it – Governor Manchin (Democratic Governor of West Virginia) put that bill up on a tree The Star-Sentinel would like thank our news partner WSLS for inand shot the thing.” He added that electric rates would go through viting us into the studio to cover this debate. the roof,” … kill coal jobs … kill manufacturing jobs.”

Time was up and they shook hands. Boucher wouldn’t reveal

By Valerie Garner - info@newsroanoke.com what they talked about during the break but he made it clear that he

Q&A With the 6th District Congressional Candidates Griffith and Boucher Answer Healthcare Questions Stuart Bain - Bob Goodlatte - Jeff Vanke Following the debate Thurs- drew from the market because what we do.”

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Would you repeal Obama's health care plan? If so, what would you propose in its place?

Bain - Yes, I would repeal the PPACA because it is unconstitutional. I propose changes to our regulations and laws to do away the government driving up health care costs and do away with the government-enforced health insurance monopolies.

Stuart Bain This will spur competition between insurers and drive down health care and health insurance costs to provide better coverage and more coverage for everyone.

Goodlatte - I’m working to repeal the new health care law that kills jobs, raises taxes, and threatens access to care for millions of Americans. It must be replaced with commonsense reforms that lower costs and empower patients, including allowing individuals to purchase health insurance across state lines and providing malpractice reform.

Vanke - I oppose government-run health care, and I support universal health coverage (Dutch private system). The new law has too many regulations. I would repeal those, keep the expansion of access, and keep good reforms for health insurers to compete across state lines and not to breach contracts for preexisting conditions.

2. What plan do you pro-

Jeff Vanke pose for immigration control?

Bain - I propose we secure our borders and ensure individuals who want to come to America legally to chase the American dream have the opportunity to do so. I do not support blanket amnesty plans.

Goodlatte - We need to examine our legal immigration laws to make sure they reflect the needs and best interests of America. However, we first need to secure our borders and crack down on illegal aliens and those who employ them. In addition, we must not grant amnesty to illegal aliens.

Vanke - No full Reagan-like amnesty. If immigrants can support themselves for three years on visas, then green cards, otherwise deportation. Enforce law on employers. Secure border – 47% of Mexicans (50 million) want to move to the U.S. (Pew survey). Immigration is good for our economy if controlled to match economic conditions.

3. Where to you stand on

the gay and lesbian marriage issue?

Bain - I believe marriage is a religious institution and the government does not need to be in the business of licensing and regulating marriage.

Goodlatte - I stand on the side of traditional marriage between one man and one woman.

Vanke - I’m for full civil union rights. States can decide for themselves whether to call it “marriage.”

4. Do you favor offshore drilling?

Bain - I do favor offshore drilling provided the government enforced liability limitations (at the behest of the oil company special interest groups and lobbyists) are lifted so companies will increase safety enforcement, increase proper safeguards, and be held accountable for their actions.

Goodlatte - I support offshore drilling. However, we must continue to increase the safety of oil and natural gas exploration and production. Our country needs to become energy independent.

We need access to all our nation’s energy supplies, both traditional and renewable energy

Bob Goodlatte resources, to make energy more affordable for American families.

Vanke - In principle, yes. But the previous system where oil companies had a hand in selfregulation must be reformed.

5. Do you favor extending the Bush tax cuts?

Bain - In lieu of passing the FairTax Plan into law, I do support extending the Bush tax cuts provided we also cut government spending to match.

Goodlatte - I’m committed to permanently stopping all jobkilling tax hikes. I strongly support extending the current tax cuts. The last thing our economy needs is crushing tax increases. Instead Congress must focus on policies that allow individuals and businesses to keep more of their hard-earned tax dollars, which would encourage investment.

Vanke - We need pay-go, variable income tax rates that increase by 1 percent per year when the budget is in deficit (suspended in times of economic recession) and that decrease by 1 percent per year in surplus.

Resulting public pressure would force Congress to debate wholebudget solutions, not just partial fixes.

6. Did you favor the automotive bailout and/or the bank bailout?

Bain - No. I do not think the government should have to bail out companies and dole out corporate welfare.

Goodlatte - No, I opposed both of these costly, taxpayerfunded bailouts. I believe it is very dangerous for the federal

day on WSLS 10 I had the opportunity to ask Democratic Congressman Rick Boucher and Republican challenger Morgan Griffith their stance of the healthcare reform bill – repeal it or reform it.

Congressman Rick Boucher said he would “reform it” and not repeal it. “We have too many benefits that are already in effect,” said Boucher. Among the benefits he listed – children can stay on their parents insurance until age 26, children cannot be denied insurance due to preexisting conditions, if you get sick insurance companies can’t cancel your policy when you’ve reached the lifetime spending limit. “The American public I think deserves to have those benefits,” said Boucher.

However Boucher said, “I am prepared to vote for very substantial reform.” Boucher explained he voted against the bill because “it was not properly structured for my congressional district.” What troubled him most were the Medicare cuts.

Another worry for him was for small businesses explaining “say you have a transaction that was $600 in value you have to file with the IRS a 1099 form.” The compliance cost of that would exceed whatever savings they get out of the bill. He also does not like the limits that are on the flexible healthcare spending and savings accounts.

Boucher wants to allow insurance companies to be able to sell policies across state lines as long as “they are willing to enter into an agreement where all the consumer protections that apply in the state of the residence of the purchaser remain in effect.”

Boucher believes that would substantially reduce the cost.

When asked the question Griffith immediately answered, “I would vote to repeal.” He believes the existing benefits in effect now are forcing insurance companies to withdraw from

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government to provide an artificial cushion that protects private corporations from the consequences of their own bad business decisions. I also fundamentally oppose government ownership of private businesses.

Vanke - Carilion missed payroll when Wachovia teetered.

1930s-style Depression loomed.

Our country needed TARP, to save innocent accounts, payroll, etc.; Goldman Sachs should have been broken up. Big economies are stuck with investment banking – you don’t throw out the economic baby with the banking bath water. I opposed the auto bailout.

7. How do you propose to break existing partisan gridlock and boost Americans faith in government?

Bain - I propose breaking partisan gridlock by pointing out to both sides of any argument that growing the government to the right or left is not the solution. I propose smaller government solutions be enacted to eliminate wasteful programs and spending so our country can return to a state of peace and prosperity.

Goodlatte - Our nation faces serious challenges and the American people deserve representatives that can work in a productive, bipartisan fashion to address these challenges. To begin restoring America’s faith in government, Congress must be transparent in its actions and dealings and accountable by responding to the will of the people.

Vanke - Partisanship is necessary and good. It’s the tone, the cynicism, and the careerist entrenchment that need fixing.

For example, last July, Goodlatte joined House Republicans to block a Democratic partial repeal of the health care bill (on 1099s reporting). The solution: Term limits. Our District needs a do-over in Congress.

they felt like it would be too expensive to cover them,” said Griffith.

He would “start all over” and support “pooling” of risk groups across state lines. “The more you pool the more you spread out the risk,” said Griffith. He also wants to find a way to encourage mutual insurance associations whereby the insured would effectively create, “an insurance coop.”

When asked if he was concerned about people becoming angry over losing benefits that were just enacted, Griffith said, “people will get mad no matter

Griffith went on to passionately state “my grandchildren will see the 22nd century … We have to decide to start making policies that will keep the United States strong economically well into the 22nd century.” He added, “it may seem like a longrange thing but when you realize that my grandchildren will live to see the 22nd century it’s pretty incredible.”

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fter graduating from UVA Medical School, my son John joined the army to honor his R.O.T.C. commitment.

He was stationed at Ft. Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas. On his first visit home he handed me a large envelope.

“Someone thought you might like to have this,” he said.

Curious, I opened the envelope and stared at its contents. I knew immediately that the black-andwhite picture was a photograph of a painting. And I knew where and when that painting was painted.

The young girl, seated with her elbow resting on a table, was none other than me – thirty-five years earlier at Mary Baldwin College.

Like many college students, I was continually seeking ways to earn money. Besides my job as a student aide in the library, I often babysat the children of professors. When I learned that the art department paid the grand sum of fifty cents an hour for modeling, I immediately looked into it.

Approaching Professor Horace Day, I offered to serve as a model for his art students. I wasn’t anxious about a request for nudity – certainly not at Mary Baldwin – and I knew the closet in the art studio held many costumes. I wondered if he would assign me some sophisticated outfit or perhaps an exquisite evening gown.

Instead, he paused, pondering the matter as he studied my features, and said, “Get one of the peasant blouses and a full skirt – that should be just right.”

Was my farm background so obvious?

After donning this appropriate garb, I was introduced to the student who would paint my picture – Ann Schlosser, a senior. And that’s how I

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earned some spending money and saw my likeness appear on canvas. But now, thirty-five years later, how – where …??

“Where in the world did you get this?” I asked John. And from there the story unfolded . . .

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o, what’s up with dental education? you philosophers probably survive dental school betask. OK, so you didn’t ask. I’ll tell you a bit ter than anyone else. anyway. As a private practice dentist for At first, the dental education consists of so25 years, as well as a visiting associate professor at called basic science study in areas such as gross VCU School of Dentistry for half that time, I feel anatomy, neuroanatomy, physiology, pathology, at least somewhat qualified to comment. and histology, to name a few. Along the way, denFirst off, when I started practicing in 1985 I tal-specific courses such as dental anatomy are wondered if there would be a need for much den- introduced. In this traditional and time-honored tistry by this time in the future. Well, now I know, course the dental student is challenged in carvand the answer is a big yes. In fact, there is as great ing out specific teeth from blocks of hard, white a need for dentists now as there has ever wax. Many a student’s hands have been been before. People are living longer and thrown up in dismay upon realizing keeping their teeth longer, and those teeth that his or her hours of toil have reneed care from the wear and tear of life. sulted in nothing more than a still-unIt’s true that many if not most of our recognizable blob. Other dental courses dental problems are preventable, but, husuch as prosthodontics, periodontics, man nature being what it is, most of us endodontics, orthodontics, pediatric still don’t take very good care of ourselves. dentistry, occlusion, and restorative In general, most folks’ oral hygiene could dentistry are all addressed along the be described as inadequate, and furtherdental school path. more, we continue to engage in all sorts John W. Robinson Not far into the first year of school of activities that accelerate the normal the students are involved in patient deterioration of teeth over time, not the least of care. Each student has a lab partner and at least which is consuming a diet which is most definite- some of the initial dental care and experimenly not in our dental health’s best interest. tation with procedures is directed toward said Unfortunately for our teeth –and the rest of our partner. As one can imagine, learning to give anbodies- our modern diet is dominated by what esthetic injections to each other is kind of excitfood writer Micheal Pollen describes as “edible ing, as is making impressions and models of each food-like substances”, that is, highly processed and other’s mouths. modified stuff high in fat, refined flour, salt, and of By the start of the second year the dental stucourse sugars of many varieties. Consuming such dent is practicing –yeah right, that “practice” will a diet makes it more difficult to avoid dental prob- continue for the dentist’s whole career- on real live lems like cavities and gum disease, and therefore patients, not just on each other. Basic procedures tooth loss, especially over the long term. Beyond are performed at first, of course, like oral exams these issues, there is more and more demand for and polishing teeth with rubber-cup polishers, aesthetic dental procedures. then with increasing experience more involved Humankind has valued a handsome, beautiful treatment is introduced. smile probably since back to the time of Lucy, the The patients that come to the dental school for pre-homo Sapiens, and modern dentistry offers treatment are from all walks of life. It’s true that more options than ever to help attain and main- the services are offered at a reduced, state-subsitain such a smile. dized fee, and this is an attraction in itself. Others So much for the background information. So come for the higher-than-average quality of care yeah, dental care is and will continue to be in sig- available at the school; they feel they’re getting nificant demand stretching far into the foresee- the most current techniques and technology. So, able future. This is where dental students and the thankfully, our eager dental students have plenty dental education process come in. of patients to treat and from whom to learn.

Virginia has one dental school, a state-run inBy the time the student graduates from the denstitution that’s part of Virginia Commonwealth tal school and successfully passes the state and naUniversity in Richmond. There are about ninety tional board exams he or she is ready to enter the students in each dental school class. The den- profession as a qualified dentist. The direction one tal school curriculum is four long years. Well, may take from this point varies. The graduate may it seemed long at the time. Typically, the dental continue with specialized post-grad study in fields school applicant will have earned an undergradu- such as orthodontics or oral surgery for instance. ate degree in a science such as biology or chemis- Or one can enter an existing practice as an assotry. It’s a little more challenging for the applicant ciate, purchase a practice from a retiring dentist, without a science degree; more scrambling will be become a military dentist, or start a practice from necessary to do well on the Dental Aptitude Test, scratch. as well as to satisfy the basic dental school entry Then the real learning of the art and science of requirements. Every dental class, however, seems dentistry begins. to have its token political scientists, anthropoloContact Johnny at gists and philosophers. Come to think of it, the jwr77@verizon.net

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ave you ever wished that your child who's constitution must have mirrored Wills in had selected a different college to at- that he somehow managed to survive the cafetetend? My son Will is a freshman at- ria. But that's where any similarities stopped. I am tending school in Pennsylvania and although the not certain which set of criteria the school uses to university is beautiful, perfect sized and an excel- match roommates, but after seeing the condition lent academic fit, the actual name of the school is of Will's domicile, the Neil Simon play "The Odd somewhat of a hurdle for parents to explain when Couple" came immediately to mind. Jerry, cast in chatting with friends and family. the role of "Felix", bunked in museum-like tidiKnown in western Pennsylvania as "Cal U", ness, his triumphant academic trophies from high California University of Pennsylvania is not only school gracing his spotless bookshelf. Proudly a mouthful to utter, but confusing in bringing life to the role of "Oscar" was a geographical sense. Unless one has my boy Will, who lives in the same kind managed to skirt basic American geogof clothes-strewn squalor one might raphy through twelve years of primary witness on CNN after a twister bowls and secondary schooling, the average over a small town. Wading through the U.S. citizen knows that California and pants and underwear on his side of the Pennsylvania are not neighbors. room, we were off to the stadium.

Unfortunately, when you say "Cal Cal U would be playing Loch Haven U" to anyone not born and bred in University in a divisional battle. Cal U's the greater Pittsburgh vicinity, their sports nickname is the Vulcan's, which thoughts most likely wander to the naturally requires the same kind of west coast, to say Berkeley, California, lengthy explanation as the name Cal Jon Kaufman home of University of California. So U. Vulcan, according to mythology, is when describing where Will attends the Roman God of Fire and not actor school, my partners in conversation usually look a Leonard Nimoy in pointy ears. Who knew? The bit confused, as if I am trying to give them driving Cal U mascot "Blaze" bears a strong resemblance directions in Turkish. Noticing the furled brows, to the Radford Highlander, although Blaze sports squinting eyes, and a slight tilt of their heads, I a toga instead of a kilt. Other than that one small begin a brief lesson in the landscape of western difference they look as though they were separated Pennsylvania. Despite my best efforts, most peo- at birth somewhere between Milan and Glasgow. ple lose interest when I begin drawings maps on Poor Loch Haven did not stand a chance as Cal a napkin.

U pummeled them with thirty-eight unanswered Two weeks ago Janet and I visited the Cal U points by halftime. Following each score (and campus for parent's day, with Will's good friend there were a lot of them) Blaze would produce a Paul in tow. Loaded up with an assortment of gro- hammer from under his toga and pound out the ceries requested by our seemingly always hungry number of points that had been scored, on his child, the three of us set out for the only region in portable large anvil, as the fans counted along. the world which doesn't need an explanation as The final score was Cal U 58 Loch Haven 0. Blaze, to where Cal U is located. The toll ridden journey was exhausted and I strongly doubt that the "god through West Virginia was scenic, but lengthy, as of fire" could light half of my birthday candles folwe arrived at our destination late in the evening. lowing that gridiron drubbing.

On tap for the following morning were a visit Heading home, I must say that I enjoyed the to Will's dorm room and a jaunt to the football trip and it was wonderful to see my son so happy stadium to watch Cal U's undefeated team. Will in his new environment. Still, I am no closer to had not lived with a roommate since the second finding a better elucidation to describe where day of school, when Sam, his original roommate, Will attends school. Heck, maybe I'll just tell folks required emergency appendectomy surgery fol- that he's going to Harvard to make things simpler. lowing their first meal on campus. Quite a com- That's in Massachusetts, right? mentary on the Cal U cuisine, I dare say.

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ur Thanksgiving holiday is just a few weeks away.

In many ways, the regular observance of holidays can be a great spiritual help to us, if we will make them an opportunity to prepare in the right ways. As followers of Jesus, the Thanksgiving holiday gives us an opportunity to “practice thanksgiving.” As with any spiritual discipline, practicing thanksgiving takes a bit of work and discipline, but it can be done.

The concept is very simple, and can be found in numerous places in the Bible, especially the Psalms. A passage that I find helpful is found in the New Testament letter of 1 Thessalonians: “...give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. (1 Thessalonians 5:18, NRSV).

This instruction is helpful, for often our circumstances are not ones where giving thanks comes naturally.

Consider just these two examples of the negativity that abounds around us: • Our TV and radio airwaves are currently saturated with political advertisements; I believe 100% of these criticize one person in the race, as if they have done everything wrong and nothing right. Regardless of party, we know this is not true.

And yet, how often does our speech and opinion reflect

the negative half-truths of our political ads?

• Just last week Patrick Henry and William Fleming High Schools played football; the game unfortunately ended in a fight. What could have been (and mostly was) an opportunity for all of us to be proud of Roanoke will be remembered for the unfortunate choices of a few.

From just these two illustrations (and many more we could think of), stop and think how easy it is to take a negative approach to life.

Do you find yourself being more critical or more positive in your outlook on life?

How does your life conform to the 1 Thessalonians 5:18 passage? Are you a thankful person?

As one who seeks to follow Jesus, I find it very helpful to practice thanksgiving. This helps me to stop thinking about myself and start thinking about what God is doing in my life and congregation.

It is so easy to get caught up in the challenges and opportunities of life and miss the ways the Kingdom of God is breaking in all around us, God’s will being done “on earth, as it is in Heaven.”

So how can we begin practicing thanksgiving? Here are a few spiritual disciplines that I have found helpful in my life; I pray that you will find them to be of equal benefit:

A simple way to practice thanksgiving is to stop what you are doing, find a quiet place, and start writing down all the reasons you have to be thankful. Be specific: name people, places, dates, conversations, blessings. Plan on this taking some time. Once you start, the floodgates will open and you will be amazed at how many reasons you have to be thankful.

Another option can involve your family and friends: Between now and Thanksgiving day, begin each meal by naming one thing for which you are thankful. Write it down on a piece of paper, and put it in a container. On Thanksgiving Day, pull the papers out of the container and read them out loud.

Finally, follow the previous example, but for each entry, agree to contribute a certain amount to mission or ministry.

I’m sure there are many more ways you can begin to practice thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving Day is November 25; how thankful can you be the first 24 days of November?

Tim Harvey is the senior pastor at Central Church of the Brethren in Roanoke.

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f you had lived in Philadelphia in the 1800's, tentiary, the world's first modern prison. Built in you would have feared this place. As you ap- 1829, "the castle" was one of the largest and most proached it, its 30-foot-high fieldstone walls expensive public buildings in the country. It was would have scared you silly. Once you designed around the revolutionary passed through the narrow entrance, idea that prisoners kept in solitary the iron gates would have clanged shut confinement would be more likely to behind you, sealing your doom. You'd atone than if they were kept in groups. be led past a central tower and down a The prison was laid out like spokes in hallway with an arched ceiling remia wheel, with a central guard tower niscent of a church. On either side you looking out over 7 radiating cell blocks. would have seen dark rooms just large Each prisoner was assigned to a tiny enough to hold a prisoner. When you cell, with a small high-walled "back arrived at your cell, you would have yard." Access to the yards was very had to bow your head to fit through limited and synchronized so that only the doorway. Once inside, you'd noone prisoner could be outside at a Mike Keeler tice a skylight, put there to expose you time. On the rare occasion a prisoner to the judgment of God. And God would be just left his cell - to see the warden, or visit the doctor about your only companion for the duration of - he would be hooded the entire time to prevent your sentence. him from seeing any other humans.

You are now an inmate of Eastern State PeniEastern State was the model for most of the

prisons in this country and for over 300 prisons worldwide. But it never fulfilled its promise of prisoner rehabilitation. Solitary confinement was intended to cause reflection, but in practice it often drove prisoners mad. Hundreds of prisoners perished here, unrepentant. And over the years, things just kept getting worse. First it became horribly overcrowded. A second story was added to many of the blocks, depriving many prisoners of skylights and yards. Then the prisoners started getting violent. The guards responded by torturing them, strapping them to chairs for days, or throwing them into an unlit cellar known simply as "the Hole." By 1913, much of the prison was repurposed for group housing, and the prisoners started conspiring. There was a mass breakout in 1945; a sweep of the prison found 30 unfinished tunnels. Security was tightened even further, and the inmates became more violent. By 1971, Eastern State - run-down, filthy and dangerous - was

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Among the other inventions are soccer balls that generate light and cell phones that diagnose medical conditions.

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Patrick Henry Downs William Fleming Wild Bill’s Fearless Football Forecast 17-0 In Noel C. Taylor Classic Patrick Henry staked itself to a 10-0 halftime lead and the Patriot defense made it stand up as PH battled to the 17-0 win over crosstown rival William Fleming last Friday night at Gainer Field.

PH got all the points it would need on a 29yard Remington Crenshaw field goal early in the second quarter to open a 3-0 lead. Later in the quarter Patriot QB David Prince broke loose for a 70-yard touchdown run, one of his 21 keepers

totaling 169 yards. Zach Cochran ran for 78 yards for PH. Malcolm Hardy led the Colonel rushing attack with 50 yards. Devin Richardson added 36 yards on the ground for William Fleming and pulled in 6 receptions for 41 yards.

It was the first win for PH (5-4) over Fleming (0-8) since 2006. Fleming hosts Halifax County Friday night (Oct. 29th); Patrick Henry has this week off before returning to action Nov. 5th when they hit the road to play the same Halifax Blue Comets.

William Fleming running back #28 Malcolm Hardy picks his way around the right end for a Colonel gain.

PH quarterback David Prince rolls out to pass as Fleming linemen #60 Mike Hicklin and #44 Jamal Holland pursue.

Cave Spring Third Quarter Onslaught Secures 49-21 Win Over Blacksburg

Cave Spring #28 Sam Wright breaks into the open for a big gain as the Knights drive down the field in the first half.

Cave Spring broke away from a tight 20-14 halftime lead with 22 third quarter points as the Knights rolled to the 49-21 win over Blacksburg last Friday night at Dwight Bogle Stadium.

The Knights used Josh Woodrum touchdown passes to Michael Cole and Reece Kemp as well as a 33-yard run by Cole to start the second half, ruining any upset hopes by the pesky Bruins.

Sam Wright led the Cave Spring rushing game with 130 yards on 19 carries, including two first half touchdowns. Cave Spring travels to Christiansburg Friday night in a battle of River Ridge unbeatens.

Knight linebacker #4 Adam Anderson cuts off the running lane as #59 Nick Frohock corrals Blacksburg QB Terrence Travis with authority.

Photos and recap by Bill Turner

Well, after the 10-0 performance two weeks ago, I came through last week with a notso-shabby 7-1 record. This runs the season’s winning percentage to .828, which in Vegas would have you driving a Ferrari in a heartbeat. However, being in Roanoke, I’ll have to be content with my AMC Pacer which now sports new curb feelers and 8-track player. I turn quite a few heads when I roll into Bogle Stadium with Perry Como blaring away. Just can’t figure all the pointing and laughing. Oh well, let’s move right to the mailbag.

Dear Wild Bill: I love all the high school mascots and nicknames. How do these get selected and what are the most unusual ones you’ve encountered? ( Tina / Vinton ) Answer: Well, Tina , they typically fall into three catagories: a) the Esteemed Figure, like the Patriot, the Colonel, or the Knight b) The Vanquishers, like the Vikings, the Raiders or the Titans c) or Animals, like the Bruins, the Terriers or the Cougars.

The one that had me confused for a while was Bath County, where the Chargers hold court.

At first glance it seemed this was a great nickname for a towing service. Then, I found out it referred to a horseman leading a calvary. Suddenly, it seemed Bath County may be my favorite mascot - after all its hard to beat a mounted rider on a beautiful horse leading the team onto the field. What a geat tradition to get the home crowd stirred up before a game; as long as the stallion doesn’t poop on the 20-yard line on its way to midfield. (Known to happen.) But, a phone call to a school secretary this week deflated my balloon.

They don’t have a horse; heck, they don’t even have a rider on foot. But, at least they have a good football team.

The one that has me stumped, however, requires a trip into wild and wonderful West Virginia where Bluefield High is the home of the Beavers. Although I think the furry little member of the Castoridae family is quite cute and the inspiration for one of America’s great engineering feats, the Hoover Dam, the mascot thing seems somewhat suspect. Although Bluefield is 7-1 so far, you want your sports teams to be ferocious and fleet of foot - not waddling and gnawing. Plus, I see big problems with the cheering squad, which

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would also be the Beavers. By Spring and Christiansburg. Hidnature’s description (as well as den Valley continues to improve the dictionary) the beaver is with a young team, but the Sparheavyset with short legs and a tans may want to impress its disbig tail. I’m sorry, but I’ve seen appointed fans. Salem - 31 Hidthe ultra-attractive Bluefield den Valley - 13 cheering squad and they don’t fit In the marquee matchup of the Beaver mold at all. And, that the week, Cave Spring (6-2) vishalftime cheer- Two bits, four its undefeated Christiansburg bits, six bits, a dollar. All for the (8-0) for the River Ridge title.

Beavers stand up and holler!

This one may seem obvious, Wow, I think I better move on given the Blue Demons are the to this week’s predictions where #1 ranked Group AA team in two teams will most certainly the state. Coming off their win at shed goose eggs from Salem, Christiansburg their records. may be flying high.

In the Western ValBut, it may be nothing ley District, William if the Cave Spring air Fleming (0-8) hosts show climbs into high the Blue Comets from gear. Cave Spring - 35 Halifax County. AsChristiansburg - 31 suming no suspenUndefeated Eastern sions of any magnitude Montgomery (8-0) result from last week’s travels to Glenvar (5wrestling match with 3) in a Three Rivers PH, the Colonels battle. Glenvar can Bill Turner bring home their put points on the first victory for Lee board, but the MusJohnson. This one is long over- tangs can put up more. Eastern due for a great coach. William Montgomery - 38 Glenvar - 28 Fleming - 28 Halifax - 12 Roanoke Catholic (5-2) Northside (7-1) travels to makes the trip to Richmond to Lord Botetourt (3-6) as the Blue play powerful Blessed-SacraRidge race heads into the last ment. After giving up 59 points two weeks. Northside was off to Fuqua last Friday, the Celtlast Friday, so Botetourt may ics, unfortunately, may be in pay the price in its season finale. for more of the same this week.

Northside - 38 Lord Botetourt Blessed Sacrament -45 Rke. - 13 Catholic - 20 William Byrd (4-4) makes the North Cross (6-3) takes its trip down Rt. 24 to visit Staun- hurry-up offense to Covenant ton River ( 6-2) where the Gold- (1-7) where home field advanen Eagles are pointing to next tage in the upcoming playoffs is a week’s game with Northside for factor for the Raiders. Covenant the Blue Ridge title. Staunton has given up 35 or more points River has too many guns for the in all seven losses and over 50 Terriers in this one. Staunton in three of those. Get ready for River - 40 William Byrd - 14 a playoff game at Thomas Field.

Salem (6-2) heads to Bogle North Cross - 44 Covenant Stadium to play winless (0-8) 12 Hidden Valley. The Spartans are

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Patrick Henry Wins District But Falls to Cave Spring Patrick Henry completed a perfect 8-0 season in the Western Valley District with a 3-0 sweep of GW Danville Tuesday night.

On Monday, PH squared off with 4-time Group AA state champion Cave Spring in the Patriot gym before falling in three straight games. PH is 14-5 on the season and has gone 13-2 since September 10th, with both of the losses coming at the hands of the Knights.

Cave Spring is 16-3 on the season and will face off against Hidden Valley Thursday night (Oct. 28th) for the River Ridge regular season championship.

PH senior captain #8 Liz Brailsford rejects a Cave Spring shot Monday night as #4 Taylor Sparrow backs up the play.

Roanoke Valley Christian School Teams Finish Strong Year Three teams from Roanoke Valley Christian Schools finished their fall season as VACA South Region Champions. RVCS is a part of the VACA (Virginia Association of Christian Athletics). VACA is made up of 24 teams; 13 in the South Region and 11 in the North.

Cave Spring #10 Morgan Shannon serves for the Knights in their win at PH Monday.

The JV men defeated New Covenant after double overtime in the second Photos and recap by Bill Turner round of penalty kicks to clinch the title.

North Cross defeated Grace Christian School Tuesday night in the first round of the postseason Blue Ridge Conference volleyball tournament 25-16, 19-25, 25-10, 25-10. The Raiders will next play conference powerhouse Eastern Mennonite in the semi-finals on Thursday night in Harrisonburg.

The JV Volleyball team rallied from a 7-1 deficit to win the championship game and title.

The Middle School Soccer Team finished their season UNDEFEATED, allowing only 8 goals during the season, scoring 69 goals, and handing out 10 shutouts.

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Kaki Comer (#11 white) and Lauren Oddo attempt a block against Grace’s Mary Hrovat, Gussie Revercomb (#13) readies to cover the tip.

Roanoke Seniors Tennis Team Heads To Palm Springs For Championship Co-captains Dave Osterhaus and Steve Kanetzke are leading a team of ten 50-plus year old doubles tennis players to Palm Springs, California this weekend after winning several rounds of local and regional championships. The team, informally dubbed Roanoke-Kanetzke, is a “4.0 rated USTA seniors doubles team,” according to Osterhaus. They won district and sectional tourneys to become one of 17 squads playing for a national championship in a round-robin event this weekend.

After competing locally the Roanoke team won Morris Turner, Dave Osterhaus, Bill Carico, Clay playoff events at Wintergreen and in Newport Lester, Bill Haynie, Tracy Sledd, Dan Cullather News to advance, beating squads from Maryland and Steve Kanetzke. Not pictured Butch Trayand Washington D.C. along the way. “Now we go lor and Randy Dickey. to play in the nationals,” said Osterhaus, noting Palm Springs doesn’t sound half bad: “we’re lovthat this is the first year for the team – in previous ing life…we’re ecstatic,” said Osterhaus. “It’s been years they often played against each other. a wonderful experience.”

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United Way Honors Long Term Donors The sunny Terrace Grill at the Roanoke Country Club was the setting last Monday for a heartwarming celebration of the Loyal Donors of United Way of Roanoke Valley. The Loyal Donors, those givers to the United Way cause who have supported the organization through good times and bad, through thick and thin, and through recessions and boom times, are the lifeblood of United Way and the many programs it supports throughout the year to make the community stronger, healthier, and better.

Many members of the Greatest Generation were represented at the luncheon, along with people who have been giving regularly to United Way for 50, 40, 30, 20, or 10 years. Bishop Heath Light gave a stirring blessing, reminding the assembled about grateful hearts. Planned Giving Chair Lora Katz spoke movingly of her personal experience of the positive changes regarding religious tolerance she has seen

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“Heart Walk” to Honor Survivors, Raise Much Needed Support With all the attention being paid to breast cancer awareness during the month of October, it could be easy to overlook another important cause and accompanying event this month. The American Heart Association is holding one of their two annual signature fundraisers on Saturday, October 30 – the three mile “2010 Start!

Roanoke Regional Heart Walk” at Green Hill Park in Salem.

To add to the festivities, there will also be a costume contest for all ages. Elizabeth Vail, area representative at the American Heart Association, said that they will again be following the Supporters from last year’s Heartwalk event. tradition of honoring several “survivors who will be recognized before the walk and awarded lars awarded to other research locations around red caps” which they will wear as they lead off the state of Virginia.”

The Association’s many efforts are summed the event. up in the testimonials of survivors and their The Heart Walk has a goal of $350,000 which families; the site describes native Roanoker actually includes three area walks: one each in baby “Laine” who nearly died at age one from Roanoke, Southern Virginia and the New River a congenital heart condition. Fortunately, she Valley. The Green Hill event will conclude the was diagnosed in time and corrective surgery region’s fundraiser which has raised $236,000 so was performed, which was successful thanks in far. Registration begins at 9 a.m., with the walk part to the research and funds invested by the starting at 10 a.m.

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Lewis-Gale Medical Center will retain its current name, combining Lewis and Gale into one word, while the other three hospitals -- Alleghany, Montgomery, and Pulaski -- will adopt the LewisGale Hospital name followed by their geographic location (i.e. Montgomery Regional Hospital will become LewisGale Hospital-Montgomery). The new regional brand will represent all 38 HCAowned patient-care facilities as well as 550 independent physicians at more than 160 locations throughout the region.

“In the past three years, we’ve experienced significant growth which parallels with our decision to create an integrated healthcare delivery system,” said Victor E. Giovanetti, President, LewisGale Regional Health System. “However, with this growth we realized that the public, in general, was not aware of the size, scope, and expertise that our health system offers.”

“We believe the new brand – LewisGale Regional Health System -- will clearly and strongly link our facilities and more effectively symbolize the depth and breadth of our health system,” added Giovanetti.

Giovanetti attributes the health system’s growth to a number of factors including the development of its “integrated healthcare delivery system model; its high quality scores that rank among the top Tyler Smith of Roanoke maneuvers through the course during the "Freakout at Fallon" bike race last week that was sponsored by the Roanoke City Parks and Recreation Department. The event was a 4 race series with a Halloween theme that attracted a variety of ages and skill levels.

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Victor E. Giovanetti, President of LewisGale. in the nation and its philosophy of viewing both independent and employed physicians as indispensable partners. “ Blacksburg cardiologist Daniel Osimani of Valley Cardiology (which will be known as LewisGale Cardiology - Blacksburg) said, “I am excited about the change – it will make it easier for my patients to realize I’m connected to a vast healthcare network … which is a healthcare leader in this region.”

“Our patient-care facilities are now closely aligned, with physicians and staff coming together as one team to identify ways we can continually improve patient care, patient access, and health outcomes,” said Giovanetti. “This also ensures patients have access to the right physician and the right facility, at the right time.”

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Virginia Tech Space Center to Host International Meeting at Hotel Roanoke The Virginia Tech SuperDARN (Super Dual Auroral Radar Network) Radar group of the Center for Space Science and Engineering Research is hosting a meeting of the National Science Foundation Upper Atmosphere Facilities at the Hotel Roanoke Oct. 26-29.

Approximately 50 of the world’s leading space scientists, engineers, program directors, and managers will meet to discuss the continued operations of the state-of-the-art experimental facilities, new directions in space science research, and other opportunities. Virginia Tech is considered a leader in this community due to its management of the SuperDARN space weather radar facility.

SuperDARN is a high-latitude network of radars used to obtain increasingly sophisticated views of electric fields, plasma structures, atmospheric waves, and other effects in the ionosphere and atmosphere. The network is an international collaboration with support provided by the funding agencies of more than a dozen countries. The radars combine to give extensive views of the upper atmosphere in both the Arctic and Antarctic regions.

Virginia Tech’s J. Michael Ruohoniemi associate professor of electrical and computer engineering, is the lead principal investigator on a $6 million grant announced in 2009 to build additional radar units. Nearly $2 million of the award was directed to Virginia Tech and Ruohoniemi’s research center, Space@VT, directed

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Ruohoniemi, formerly of the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory and involved with SuperDARN since his days as a junior scientist, was instrumental in the move of the highly prestigious SuperDARN Radar Group to Virginia Tech in 2008. The enticement of the Blacksburg campus was due to several key factors including Scales’ build-up of Space@VT and Virginia Tech’s ability to attract students and award Ph.D.s in the engineering

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Construction of the new radars is occurring in pairs at a rate one pair per year at each of four sites, for a total of eight radars over four years. The new radars will join three existing mid-latitude radars to make up a continuous chain of coverage that extends from Europe to eastern Asia.

As Ruohoniemi explained the science, “The Earth’s magnetosphere is immersed in the tenuous, fully-ionized outer atmosphere of the sun, which is responsible for the solar wind and its structured and dynamic magnetic field. In the aftermath of severe solar disturbances, such as solar flares, energized solar wind plasma impinges on the Earth’s magnetic and plasma environment and initiates a broad range of interactions. These reactions lead to the onset of disturbances in the magnetosphere.

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Virginia Museum of Transportation Artview: International Exhibition Announces “Wings Over Virginia” to Feature Installation Art

The Virginia Museum of Transportation announces the “Wings Over Virginia” fundraising reception to kick off the development of a new Aviation Gallery on Thursday, November 4 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Museum, with the program beginning at 6 p.m. The featured speaker for the event is Commander Paul E. Galanti, former Vietnam POW and current Commissioner of the Virginia Department of Veteran Services. The flight jacket belonging to the late Admiral John Summers will be presented to Cdr Galanti by Mary Louise Summers, widow of the Admiral, for display in the new gallery.

A graduate of the U. S. Naval Academy, Paul Galanti was trained as a Navy jet pilot and flight instructor. He flew 97 combat missions over North Vietnam in his A-4C Skyhawk before being shot down. He was held as a prisoner of war in North Vietnam's infamous “Hanoi Hilton” for nearly seven years until his release in 1973. After a rehabilitation period, he held a series of Navy leadership posts, including a record-setting tenure as Commanding Officer of the Richmond Recruiting District.

After retiring from the Navy in 1983, he has been a leader in the private and non-profit sectors, as well, and is a much sought-after motivational speaker. Galanti is currently the National Director of the organization American Ex-Prisoners of War. Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell has recently appointed Paul Galanti as Commissioner of Veterans Services for the Commonwealth of Virginia. Galanti’s military decorations include the Silver Star, Two Legions of Merit for combat, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Bronze Star for combat, nine Air Medals, the Navy Commendation Medal for combat and two Purple Hearts, and he has been inducted into the Virginia Aviation Hall of Fame.

The event’s Honorary Chairman is Captain William B. Overstreet, USAF (Ret). World War II Ace Bill Overstreet was part of the 357th fighter group that escorted bombers on their missions over Germany. His P-51 Mustang, dubbed “The Berlin

“The Berlin Express,” is a well-known painting by artist Len Krenzler that depicts Roanoker Bill Overstreet chasing a German fighter through the base of the Eiffel Tower.

Express,” is featured in a well-known painting by artist Len Krenzler that depicts Overstreet chasing a German fighter through the base of the Eiffel Tower—a German pilot who didn’t get away.

“We are excited about the leadership in this community and across Virginia who are helping us form our new aviation gallery,” said Donald F. Moser, who is both a pilot and the Museum’s Deputy Director. “After more than a year of planning, the gallery’s design is beginning to capture the thrill of flight and the amazing stories of Virginia’s pilots. To fly represents a dream shared by so many of our visitors—and by visitors of all ages.” The Museum previously housed an aviation gallery which was destroyed by an intense storm that blew the roof off the building in 2006.

The Leadership Committee for “Wings Over Virginia” includes Terry Austin, Bill Bestpitch, David Bowers, Butch Church, Roy D’Ardenne, John Edwards, Randy Foley, Brad Grose, Wes Hillman, William B. Hopkins, Captain Larry Johnson, Granger Macfarlane, Captain Harold McGrath, Bittle Porterfield, Claude Smith, David Smith, Jay Turner, Brigadier General Scott Van Cleef, Sherry Wallace, and Art Whittaker.

The third annual 40+40 Nights of Arts and Culture is taking place now through November 9th. It’s a loosely connected slate of events in the area highlighted on the 4040fest. com website. The Arts Council of the Blue Ridge came up with the idea for 40+40 when the Taubman Museum opened in November 2008 and has carried on the effort ever since.

This year 40+40 winds up with a new event: an international installation art exhibition from November 5-7 at the Roanoke Civic Center. “Artview: Visions &Voices,” will feature both regional and international artists, who will create their works in a juried competition, on site in the Special Events Center.

The international guests, who will arrive over the next week or so, will also conduct workshops and demonstrations in area schools, universities and for local arts organizations.

Six regional artists selected by juror Ray Kass for Artview include Jennifer D. Anderson (Roanoke); Martha A. Olson (Blacksburg); Christine Kosiba (Blacksburg); Judith Love Schwab (Newport, VA); Charlie Brouwer (Willis, VA); and sculptor John Wilson (Roanoke, the WilsonHughes gallery). Student artists will also get involved with the installation pieces being created at the Civic Center by regional artists.

“We’ve got the [local] art community involved,” said

Rhonda Hale, the artist services & education director for The Arts Council of the Blue Ridge.

Hale put together an artist advisory committee that helped get Artview off the ground. With Roanoke City’s public art effort already underway, Hale said the Civic Center, “wanted to do a fine arts component.”

An international exhibition was one concept the advisory committee came up with. Brian Counihan, a local artist/art teacher and a driving force behind the Marginal Arts Festival in the spring, suggested a connection to Roanoke’s Sister City program. Artview is also linked to the Blue Ridge Parkway’s 75th anniversary celebration.

The international visiting artists are associated with Roanoke’s Sister Cities; they will create on-site installations inspired by their two week residencies in the area. They include Robert Suchinski, Opole; Poland; KukHyun Park, Wonju, Korea; Jane Motin, Saint-Lo, France; Grigory Guerivich, Pskov, Russia; and Patricia Secco, Florianopolis, Brazil. “There should be local influences [on the art created] during their time here,” noted Hale.

A VIP dinner will take place at the Special Events Center on Wednesday, November 3 ($100 per person). Participants will receive a sneak peak of Artview and meet the visiting international artists, along with area artists. On Friday, November 3,

A piece by Polish artist Robert Suchinski, who will create another work on site at the Civic Center. from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, area schools and students may attend the show at no cost. “Its huge for us, actually,” said Hale of the first Artview, which is also designed to raise the awareness level for arts in the region. (see more at artview2010.com) Admission to Artview: Visions &Voices on Nov. 5-7 is $8 for adults; students are $4 and children 12 and under are free. To purchase tickets call the Roanoke Civic Center Box Office 540-8535483 or email tickets@roanokeciviccenter.com. Hours: Friday, November 5: 10am-2pm (Group Tours), 2pm-8pm, Saturday, November 6: 11am-8pm, Sunday, November 7: 1pm-4pm.

Steve Roberson: From Chopper Pilot to Award Winning Artist

Steve Roberson hasn’t been painting fine art all that long but he has always like to doodle and draw. That’ll happen when your father was an artist and a public school art teacher. “That’s where I learned... the rest was just practicing and looking at other artist’s techniques,” said Roberson, who also studied books on art and artists’.

For the past two years Roberson, who flew transport helicopters during a nine-year hitch in the Marines, has painted impressionist landscapes, a la Claude Monet, one of his favorites. He started with pencil sketches of Marine Corps aircraft “and sold a bunch of those for a while.”

“The stuff I’m doing now is really different than what I usually do,” said Roberson of his new mixed media work.

Roberson is still branching out and will debut yet another facet of his work during the next “Art By Night,” on Thursday, November 4 from 5-9 p.m. You can see his creations at the Center in the Square building, in the first floor gallery. That’s when a number of downtown Roanoke galleries will remain open until 9 p.m., as they do on the first Thursday of every month.

“I like to experiment and try different things, to see what I can come up with” said Roberson, who did a takeoff on the famous “Scream” painting with “Stinkbug Scream,” a nod to the noxious little creatures that have invaded Roanoke Valley homes this year.

“Everybody could relate to it,” said Roberson, who was inspired him-

self by a stinkbug flying around his house.

The original stinkbug painting and several prints were snapped up when Roberson placed the oil piece on display at a Roanoke County boutique. “I actually had held off from doing oils for so long,” said Roberson, who claims he is still trying to nail down what his specific style is as a painter, even as his impressionist pieces seem to have found a niche. “I just love trying new things.”

Making the jump from pencil sketching to color oils “really kind of scared me,” said Roberson, who thought his work looked cartoonish at first. He kept at it and finally found more earthy tones that satisfied him.

Roberson (38), a Chesapeake native who used to sketch helicopters while in the Marines, found an online course about the Flemish technique and impressionist paintings. He began to tackle the impressionist genre in earnest only about two years ago.

Facebook has been a “great marketing tool,” for Roberson, who Photo by Gene Marrano often posts pictures of his paintings and bulletins about upcoming Steve Roberson amidst some of his landscape impressionist showings online. “You can really figure out quick who likes your paintings at Center in the Square’s first floor gallery. work and who doesn’t.”

One of his pieces, The Path, recently took second place oil painting day, figures he will continue to learn and grow as an artist: “I hope to honors at the Smith Mountain Arts Council juried show. (Another never stop doing this.” See srobersonstudios.com or srobersonstudios Roanoke artist, former Patrick Henry High School librarian Anna on Facebook.

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Representatives from the Garden Club of America and the American Chestnut Foundation along with David Bowers and City Manager Chris Morrill planted several of the latest "recovery strain" of the American Chestnut tree on Mill Mountain last week. The new hybrid trees are 96% American Chestnut and 4% Chinese Chestnut and so far have resisted the blight that all but wiped out the species that was once the dominant deciduous hardwood tree in America. The trees are located across from the Discovery Center atop the mountain and should grow to be tall and strong once again above our fair city. To learn more about the re-introduction of the American Chestnut in our area visit www.vatacf.org/

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