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6/13/08

Roanoke Valley YMCA keeps growing

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A New Chapter P7– Faith Christian seniors happily anticipate await commencement at graduation.

Odyssey of the Mind P7– Crystal Spring Elementary students compete in the world ďŹ nals of Odyssey of the Mind.

They say the numbers never lie. For the YMCA of the Roanoke Valley, all numbers add up to unprecedented growth and the need to expand - again.

The ‘Y’ is celebrating its 125th year in Roanoke by renovating and expanding its Family Center YMCA (off Orange Ave.), Kirk Family YMCA (downtown) and Salem Family YMCA. YMCA leaders and volunteers have launched the “Grow the Y� campaign, seeking to raise $2.5 million towards the

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will also include additional Wellness Center space, as well as areas dedicated to enhancing children’s programs, summer camps, youth and teen activities, group exercise, cycling studios and multi purpose/ meeting rooms.

When it comes to raising donated money in today’s economy, only four years after wrapping up a $10.5 million campaign to > CONTINUED P3: YMCA

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When Jesse Hall graduated from Virginia Tech in 1975 he had three job offers. “Two of them were in far away places and one was with the city,�

Hall said. “I wasn’t anxious to go off way away.�

He stayed close to his Service roots and took the position with the City of Roanoke as an internal auditor and he’s been with city ever since. June 30, 33 years and five job titles later, he will retire as Roanoke City’s Director of Finance. The date isn’t coinci-

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here was no doubt about it: the annual Art Museum of Western Virginia “Sidewalk Art Show� was a red-hot experience this past weekend, as vendors and patrons braved temperatures that approached 100 degrees on the pavement surrounding the City Market building.

The booth space fees charged go to support

Art Museum outreach programs and participating artists keep all proceeds from the sale of their work. How long browsers wanted to linger and look at art on Saturday and Sunday was debatable because of the heat wave.

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$4 million needed to complete the proj- and strength training equipment, comects. The remainder of the funds will come plete locker room facilities and updated from operating revenues. space and equipment specifically for chilConstruction at the Family dren and teens.

Center YMCA is already underAt the Kirk Family Y, plans Lifestyle way. Built in 1953, the Family include doubling the size of the Center serves some 3,000 kids Wellness Center, as well as renofrom surrounding neighborhoods, as well vating and expanding the Teen Center, as more than 400 senior citizens and 350 group exercise areas, youth activity rooms families. Renovations for the Family Cen- and adding a fourth handball/racquetball ter include new space dedicated to health court. and wellness activities, additional cardio The Salem Family YMCA’s expansion

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The Roanoke Branch of the NAACP welcomed more than 500 supporters to the Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center on Friday, June 6. The occasion was the 10th annual Citizen of the Year Awards Banquet. Sponsors and supporters were treated to a wonderful evening of acknowledgement, praise in song, and encouragement.

Internationally acclaimed, Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist, Leonard Pitts, spoke to the throng of civil rights advocates and urged them to “begin talking about talking about race�. His message was one of continuing the fight for equality. Pitts alluded to the history of African NAACP Americans in the USA. In referring to the history of Blacks since slavery, he pleaded that, “we should not get over it as has been suggested by media and legislators. It is part of our motivation.�

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When Pam and Randy Mitchell’s four children grew up and moved out, there was emptiness in their home.

Randy, who was working at a local printing company, saw a DePaul Family Services “Become a Foster Parent� brochure. “The idea of becoming a foster parent appealed to us because we felt we had more to give children and enjoyed being parents.

We thought and prayed about the decision and then we made the call to DePaul Family Services,� Randy said. “Being a foster parent isn’t always easy.

The key to being a good foster parent is being flexible and being willing to accept change. You never know what may be coming but it is all worth it in the end when you see a child have pride in himself and to see him have a sense of self-worth,� Randy said.

Children deserve to be happy, to be safe and to have a home. Unfortunately, this doesn’t always happen. In Virginia, more than 8,000 children are in the foster care system. Many of these children are victims of abuse and neglect, which can result in behavioral and emotional problems, according to Sue Bentley, DePaul Family Services Executive Director.

Over the past two years, the Mitchells have helped Cindy grow into a confident and happy child. “Today, Cindy will gladly tell you she is a princess and when we ask her the same question, Cindy says: ‘I want to be a doctor and a ballerina’.�

Being foster parents has not been without heartaches as well. However, when times are difficult, the Social Work staff at DePaul Family Services is there to help. “The staff at DePaul is always available.

They have met me at the emergency room in the middle of the night. They have been there in the good times and the bad,� Pam said.

One of these times was when the Mitchells had to explain to their foster child that his birth mother had passed away unexPhoto submitted pectedly. “This was so hard but our social worker Brandon and Jean Dudley were brought together by DePaul Family Services. was right there with us through the whole Over the past three years, the Mitchells When Cindy came to their home she was event,� Pam said. have opened their home to sixteen foster only three and “she was a scared little girl,� “Helping foster parents to help foster chilchildren, ranging in age from two to teens. Pam said. dren is critical to the success and happiness Some are there for a few days, “When we asked her what of the foster family. DePaul has a very atwhile others have been there for she wanted to be when she Foster Care weeks, months, and even years. grew up, Cindy replied: ‘I can’t > CONTINUED Today, they are the foster parbe anything because I am ugly P2: DePaul ents to a five-year old girl named Cindy*. and mean’.�

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who has also taught art classes at Hollins University over the years. Her sister Katie Wallace, a local advertising firm owner, is about to renovate an old Heronimus warehouse downtown near Community Hospital, turning it into artist studios and retail space.

Glover said her award came for either the materials used (mainly recycled items) or for the overall composition. “I’m not sure,” she admitted. Also a painter who uses other media as well, Glover called her work “an assemblage, a collage. The effect is similar to painting [because] it is color on a flat surface.” Most of one piece was done in “Christmas reds,” as she flattened empty holiday cookie tins to use in her work.

Glover said she saw “a ton of assemblage” art during the decade she lived in Southern California, works that used bottle caps, roofing materials and other

items, often discarded.

What she does is more like a quilter said Glover, noting that others are welding pieces together instead of tacking them down with brads (small tacks or nails).

It is recycled art of sorts: “I’m helping people clean out a lot of basements,” chuckled Glover, “[and] its really fun to do.” It was all assembled on plywood and involved much patience to tack down all the pieces of tin. “As a painter you develop it. That’s the whole thing, patience.”

Another award was in honor of the late metal sculptor Paul Ostaseksi, who used to exhibit at the show.

Those who exhibited and others who came looking for art this past weekend had to have patience when it came to the topical weather at the annual Si d e w a l k

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As is customary the juried show meant awards and more than a dozen were handed out.

This was only the second time that the show has been juried.

Roanoke artist Mary Bullington took home the “Best in Show” prize. Long time Roanoke artist Ann Glover took home several, including one for excellence in design, for entries she made with pieces of tin, nailed down with brads and patched together to look like a quilt of sorts.

Glover has exhibited off and on at the sidewalk show dating back to her high school years in the 1960’s.

As for the weather, “I can’t remember anything this hot recently,” she said. “We’re all drinking water and tea the whole time.” Those who were serious about coming down to the market to look for art were “unfazed by the weather,” claimed Glover,

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“People are kind of shortwinded with the heat, for obvious reasons,” said painter Brian Sal Corral, who was renting a booth for the first time at the decades-old Sidewalk Art Show.

Saturday morning was the best said Corral, but once it got hot attendance dropped off. Others estimated that there might have been only about half as many people as in the past, while some felt there were fewer artists’ booths as well. “Right after lunch time [on Saturday] I think everybody figured out it was hot and they went and did something else that involved water,” said Corral, who was pleased otherwise and said the crowd on Sunday was consistent if not overwhelming. He noted that most seemed to be local residents. Corral networked and gave out hundreds of business

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Soon the Mitchells will face their biggest challenge as foster parents.

Cindy will be leaving them to go to an adoptive home.

“We are so happy for Cindy. We love her enough to let her go. We want to see her in a home where she can thrive and have the happy childhood she deserves,” Pam said.

With the help of DePaul Family Services’ staff, the Mitchells will be working with Cindy’s adoptive family to ensure a smooth transition and a successful adoption.

Danny and Sylvia Wilson called DePaul Family Services with the intention of becoming adoptive parents. Sylvia is a nurse and at the time, one of her patients was a foster child with medical disabilities, who was named Hope*.

“We fell in love with this little girl,” Sylvia Wilson said.

The Wilsons had grown children but they felt they were being called to start a second family.

In order to be adoptive parents, the Wilsons had to go through the foster care approval process, as well as meet the adoption guidelines.

The Wilsons served as Hope’s foster parents for six months, which is required by state guidelines, and then they adopted Hope.

“DePaul Family Services provides adoption services free of charge to families wanting to adopt children from the foster care system. Our adoption staff goes through specialized training to help both the child and the adoptive family through the process” said Janet Barr, DePaul Family Services Adoption Program Director.

Little did the Wilsons realize that this was not the end of their commitment to children and DePaul’s foster care program.

“We thought that if we adopted Hope, we would have our new family and be satisfied and happy,” Sylvia Wilson said.

“But we found that making Hope happy and watching her grow, opened our hearts even more. We realized that being a foster parent can give new life to

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Pam and Randy Mitchell became foster parents after their four children had grown and moved out. a child that has seen more trouble than most adults, so we decided to continue our journey as foster parents,” Danny Wilson said.

Foster care is truly a family affair for John and Jean Dudley.

Jean’s sister, niece, and nephew all are foster parents.

John and Jean were only interested in being foster parents and never considered adopting a child until they met two-year-old Brandon.

At that time they were foster parents for a child with a medical disability, they started providing respite services for Brandon as well. Respite care is a temporary placement for child with another foster family. It is designed to give foster parents a break in times of stress or due to emergencies.

“We were afraid that we were too old to adopt a young child.

But we fell in love with Brandon.

We called our social worker anyway and talked it over,” Jean said.

Soon after, Brandon came to live with the Dudleys as their foster child.

“Although we were approved foster parents, we had to go through the adoption approval process. During this time we worked closely with the Adoption Specialists at DePaul Family Services to ensure a smooth transition for Brandon,” John said.

Today, Brandon is four years old and even though his adoption has been finalized, the Dudleys continue to use DePaul Family Services’ post-adoption services.

This service is available through a grant DePaul received to provide support to families after adoptions are completed.

“This has been a saving grace for us,” Jean said, adding that there are “issues from Brandon’s past that have caused behavioral problems.

DePaul has been able to be there for us and to help us with any challenges that arise.”

The Dudleys also continue to serve as foster parents and have now opened their home to a teenager.

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by Voices for Virginia’s Children, approximately half of the children in Virginia’s foster care system are teenagers.

“Teens are the hardest to place and often many of these children will age out of the foster care system without ever having a permanent home,” said Bentley.

Virginia currently ranks 50th out of 50 states in achieving a permanent home for children before they age out of foster care.

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Art museum prepares for the move

The next few months will mean cataloging, packing and transporting everything a few short blocks as the Art Museum of Western Virginia prepares to be reincarnated as the Taubman Museum of Art this November. The museum closed its doors at Center in the Square on Sunday and will reopen in its stylish if somewhat controversial 65 million dollar home on November 8. Over the last few months an interactive exhibit called Past, Present, Future gave patrons the chance to write messages about the museum on the walls or on small pieces of paper for a “wishing tree,” although external affairs director Kimberley Templeton said the exhibit morphed into much broader topics of discussion and expression. All of the paintings were gone and bare walls greeted patrons, who had a chance to write or draw whatever they wanted to, about the museum or anything else.

More than 2000 paintings, drawings, sculptures and other items

are being readied for the move to Salem Avenue several blocks away.

Whereas the old museum space could only exhibit about four to six percent of the permanent collection at any one time, Templeton said “we can double that,” at the Taubman Museum, which was renamed as such after a large donation by former Advance Auto CEO Nicholas Taubman and his wife.

“Exhausting but exciting,” said Templeton about the move from Center in the Square, which will free up that space for the Harrison Museum of African American Culture to move in and provide some space for current tenants that are bursting at the seams as well. The new art museum building was about 90 percent completed as of several weeks ago, when Travertine marble flooring was being installed on the first floor. Meanwhile maple flooring on the second floor was being put down before the “new media” gallery is built and framing for ad-

ministrative offices on the third floor has been completed. Installation of stainless steel roof panels continues and the building takes on a slightly different look almost every day as it looms over the market area downtown.

The recently announced price hike from $3 adult admission to $8.50 has drawn little criticism that Templeton has heard, with some people willing to give the new museum the benefit of the doubt that it will be worth the extra money when it reopens. Museum membership prices go up on July 1; with membership comes free admission. Those that show up after the doors open this November will be “surprised” Templeton adds – it will not be same old, same old at the Taubman Museum of Art, with rotating new exhibits drawing people back and the permanent collection having more room to spread out. In the meantime the staff will work all summer getting ready for

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Juneteenth ’08 has arrived

The 140th anniversary of Juneteenth has nearly arrived, and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference is ready to celebrate early on Saturday, June 14, with their event--Juneteenth ‘08.

Juneteenth ‘08 is the second annual event the SCLC has coordinated to celebrate the Juneteenth anniversary. Jeff Artis, who is a founder and organizer of Juneteenth ‘08, said, “we wanted a multipurpose event, to, number one recognize the day the last slaves knew they were free on June 19, 1865, and to provide an anti-gang activity to show that there are positive role models out there.” Another goal of the SCLC is to bring the community together. Artis said, “Roanoke is one of the most segregated cities in Virginia, and its in the top 30 most segregated cities in America.”

Artis and the SCLC want this event to reach out to everyone

in the community.

Artis promises that Juneteenth ‘08 will be “better and bigger” than last year’s event.

The festivities begin at 12 p.m. at Washington Park. Food will be served from Noon to 4 p.m., and the entertainment will last until 6 p.m. Wal-Mart, FritoLay, Pepsi and other businesses have provided food and drinks for the event. Donations and canned goods will be taken at Juneteenth ‘08 for the Southwest Virginia Second Harvest Food Bank.

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The support has been overwhelming, and the event is totally free. Artis said the only thing needed are “friends, family, relatives, a chair and an appetite.”

The history of Juneteenth originated on June 19, 1865 when Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas with news that the war was over and all slaves were ordered to be set free. This was two years after President Lincoln’s Emanicpation Proclamation. This news called for celebration, and the coined phrase “Juneteenth” soon caught fire.

There are Juneteenth festivals and celebrations around the nation to celebrate the 140th anniversary. More information and history can be found at www.juneteenth.com.

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dental as it coordinates with the city’s fiscal year and gives him a chance to leave an orderly break, an attention to detail his colleagues note when talking about Hall, who holds both an MBA and CPA. “June 30 probably won’t look much different than a regular day,” Hall said. “I’ll still be tidying things up, finishing up projects and trying to pass on tidbits of...current projects.”

Hall was appointed the city’s director of finance in 2002, a position that oversees the city’s fiscal operations. He said he’s leaving the city in good shape and that despite the current economic struggles the country is facing, the city will weather this as it has in the past.

“This [2008-2009 budget] was the most difficult one I’ve seen since I’ve been here,” Hall said.

He said a slow economy and state cutbacks were the large contributing factors for the revenue shortfalls this year compared to others.

He said he’s looking forward to golfing more and, “playing to,” his 5 handicap along with riding his motorcycle and spending more time at his lake house.

He said his wife Laura, who he’s been married to for 25 years, wasn’t worried about Hall having too much time on his hands.

“Actually she’s been encouraging me because we both have hobbies and enjoy doing things,” Hall said, “and she won’t dis-

courage me if I take over more of the house-hold duties.”

He said being a city employee who reports to an elected body is something that just comes with the territory.

“I’ve always had the greatest respect for our council members,” Hall said, who’s a veteran of better than 100 council meetings and special sessions. “Regardless of the diversity of opinion...they’ve got a constituency they’re representing. I’ve never perceived that they’re just trying to be obstinate or disagree with someone. You know, that’s the nature of politics.”

He counts his role in the development of the regional Roanoke Valley Juvenile Detention Center and the Western Virginia Water Authority as two of the projects he’s most proud of during his tenure with the city.

He said the aspect he’ll miss most about his job are the people he works with.

“All the relationships I’ve got here at the city,” Hall said. “I’ve got so many friends here. This is just an absolutely wonderful group of people. The city councils I’ve worked for have all been very kind to me.”

One of those he’s worked with for 27 years is Roanoke City Treasurer Evelyn Powers. Powers and Hall both started in the same auditor’s office, but at different times.

“Jesse will always go out of his way to help a person,” Powers

said. “He has just been instrumental in my career here at the city.”

She said Hall knew her ambition of becoming the city’s treasurer and was there for advice and encouragement.

“Since I’ve had this position he has been just very gracious to help me and guide me and give me good advice,” Powers said.

“I’m going to miss him a lot. He’s a person who, if you go to him in confidence, you know that you can talk to him about anything and it won’t go any further. That’s a comfort level that I can’t say you have with everybody.”

Sherman Stovall, Roanoke City’s director of Management and Budget, said Hall has helped guide him too.

“Jesse has helped me a lot,” Stovall said. “ Not only has he been a mentor and a colleague, he’s been a friend as well.”

Stovall said Hall showed him how to have a conservative approach on financial matters and, “always being professional in what you do.”

Stovall said the city’s double-A bond rating is due in large part to Hall’s financial management.

The bond rating is important because it determines the city’s ability to borrow for projects.

“That [rating] speaks to his financial stewardship,” Stovall said. “Jesse isn’t always on the front line, that’s why I consider him an unsung hero.”

Ann Shawver, the deputy di-

rector of Finance for the city, echoed that credit. She said the bond rating companies look at both quantitative and non-quantitative factors for determining the rating and that Hall was a part of both with his financial policies and experience.

She said she’s going to miss Hall’s expertise and that she’s warned him she may be calling him for advice.

“He’s always a great teacher,” Shawver said. “He has a wealth of knowledge about the city.”

She said Hall, “sets the bar high. He’s a demanding boss, but in a good way.”

City Manager Darlene Burcham said Hall was leaving the city in good shape.

“It has been a pleasure working with Jesse,” Burcham said in a release. “He has been a team player and done whatever he could to support City Council and the administration. We regret his departure but we know he is leaving the city’s finances in good condition.”

Stovall said Hall’s tenure with the city speaks to his character.

“He’s a very dedicated employee,” Stovall said. “I think that anyone who gives 30 years to a given entity shows their dedication. In our line of work, typically, you don’t hear that a lot.”

“I grew up on the farm and you know, I was a little farm-hand my whole young-life, which taught me work ethic,” Hall said.

“It’s just been a real privilege to

approximately 24,000 served through membership and programs, representing one out of every nine people in the Roanoke Valley.

The YMCA of Roanoke Valley also includes the Waldron Family YMCA in Shawsville, and YMCA Magic Place, its before and after school childcare branch. Magic Place has grown into the largest provider of school age childcare in the Roanoke Valley, serving some 800 kids through 21 sites throughout Roanoke City, Salem and Botetourt.

The YMCA’s growth can also be seen as a significant economic development driver, with a $9 million operating budget and ap-

proximately 450 employees. The Y reports providing more than $890,000 in financial assistance to those seeking help over the past year for programs and memberships.

“An important part of our mission is giving back to the community,” Johnson said.

Several years ago, the Y’s corporate board of directors unanimously voted to keep the original Y downtown, ultimately resulting in the construction of the Kirk Family YMCA, and with the current redevelopment efforts stretching as far west as 6th street, the Y’s presence downtown is an asset to developers.

As far as future growth, John-

son sees the current capital projects as the building blocks to meet the challenges and opportunities ahead - serving even more children and families and addressing the ever growing need to help people live healthier live

work for government and work for the citizens of Roanoke.”

Powers said that is shown in Hall’s work.

“He cares about the city, he cares about people,” Powers said, “he’s going to be very missed.”

City council will recognize Hall with a resolution at the June 16 council meeting. His replacement is expected to be announced prior to his departure.

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Johnson reports that individuals and businesses that have been approached thus far have been supportive and enthusiastic.

“These are astute people”, Johnson said, “they see that it is positive to grow…we have remained committed to doing what we said we were going to do,” and that has resulted in growth even beyond original projections.

Association-wide membership has tripled since 2004, growing from 6,500 to more than 18,600.

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Mixed greens with fried goat cheese medallions, crispy pecans, fresh mango, and honey-balsamic vinaigrette. $7.95

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Who can explain sidewalk art? Protecting our children comes first

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he Sidewalk Art Show is now in the books.

As a former participant, I have a real understanding of what it takes to prepare for and then present your creations. In addition to that, the artists must contend with the weather, which can be unmerciful. In some years it’s a true washout with unending rain.

For those who use this show as their major sales event for the year, that’s a financial disaster.

This year we had the other extreme: blistering heat. Fortunate indeed were those whose displays were by the Market Building where shade was available.

At the outset let it be understood that I am not an artist; my work was photography, which as an art form does not, in my opinion, require the talent of a painter or sculptor. To be sure, there are the Ansel Adams of the world, but they are far fewer than those who work with oils and acrylics, with clay and marble. That’s true locally when you see how few photographers are shown. In either case, the degree of talent on display in the market is staggering. In my younger days, I was mystified by some of the art I would annually see hanging from the fences. There were paintings of such exquisite execution and detail that it took my breath away. Conversely, there were offerings that came from an inner source that defied my understanding.

Elsewhere, I have seen paintings actually done by elephants and chimpanzees. While their motor skills are amazing, I al-

ways wonder what know enough about was going on in the creative process their minds as to believe that it they worked at the is like an artesian easel.

Certainly, well: The pressure that’s beyond our for release becomes comprehension so intense the wabut such paintter bubbles its way ings have sold for to the surface. And thousands of dollike the water that lars. Most of us flows unbidden Hayden Hollingsworth who have exhibfrom those wells, ited would be ecstatic at such much will be nourished by reward. what is creatively shared.

Many comments have been When I look at works of art made about artistic endeavor. that I don’t understand, I reBeauty is in the eye of the be- member that I can be fed by holder, or there’s no accounting the energy of creation. Not to for taste, come to mind. I can put too fine a point on it, the certainly identify with both of soon-to-be-opened Taubman those thoughts, but this comes Art Museum is an example. from one who looks at a Pica- More than enough has been sso that sold for 20 million dol- said about the design and I can lars and sees nothing but color- tell you there will be paintings ful chaos. That speaks only to housed there that I will believe my lack of understanding for could have been more pleaswhat those who are purported ingly produced by the painting to know speak of as unmatched pachyderm. genius.

The appreciation of artistic I did not see the winner of talent goes beyond what we this year’s juried show. Mary see and should be coupled with Bullington walked away with understanding the passion bethe prize and I can imagine her hind it. I know that to be true. sense of pleasure in having her Now as far as the chimps and creation so honored. I do think the elephants are concerned, it about the 129 other entrants probably is more related to the who will find contentment, I promise of peanuts than pashope, from the inner satisfac- sion for painting or expressing tion of having expressed them- inner feelings. selves in their work.

To the 130 participants and To me all those who exhib- the thousands who inspected ited are winners. Having sat their works it all is a reminder in the rain and blazing sun in that creativity is important in the past, the part I enjoyed the every aspect of life and the satmost was soaking up the energy isfaction of pursuing the promand dedication that goes into ise of fulfillment is certainly all the work. I don’t always un- more than peanuts. derstand where it comes from Contact Hayden at or even what it represents, but I jhayden2003@cox.net

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n my present her worry and job, I work fear when the sky very hard to darkens and thunprotect children der rolls. We know from situations and this now and try people who might to help her feel bring harm or fear safe when storms to them. I love to do appear. However, this because I believe when I was a child deep down, that this I was never aware Diane Kelly is my job to make of her fears because sure the environshe so deliberately ment is safe for them to learn protected me from her fear of and grow. I imagine myself do- storms. ing something very brave for On hot summer days when the sake of children. I would do she could ‘feel’ a storm brewanything to protect them. ing, she gathered all five of us I can look back and remem- children in the living room. ber people in my own life who She closed the curtains, and we have done the same thing for all sat together on the couch me even though I wasn’t aware while she read stories to us. It at the time. The recent severe was a most pleasant time. We storms in Roanoke brought a never realized how afraid she memory back to me. My moth- was and none of us inherited er has always been very afraid her own fears. She protected of thunderstorms. Stories are us from her fears and replaced told that even as a young child them with a warm safe feelshe tried to escape the fright- ing. That was her job, and she ening storms by crawling un- did it well. Perhaps it was her der her bed to wait out the loud own way of coping by having claps of thunder and flashes of us all nearby, but it worked to lightning. Still we can sense prevent her fears being passed

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Protection comes in many forms. We protect our children from danger, fears, and anything that would harm them by deliberately keeping them close to us. We have to be the brave ones. We have to stay calm when danger is near so as to model a strength that builds courage and character.

To this day I love to sit on our large side porch and watch a thunderstorm pass. I have great respect for thunderstorms and would be the first to have great caution when they are nearby. Perhaps for me, part of the beauty in thunderstorms is the great reminder of my childhood experiences of courage in the midst of fear. We are the mothers and fathers now. We have to do the hard thing and model strength and courage to our own children because children will always need protection in every generation. We cannot let our fears or inadequacies get in the way of that.

Contact Diane at dianekelley@gmail.com

I may have the world’s worst workrelated calamity to tell, what’s yours?

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id you ever have had an unusually rot- gears ground, the plastic housing shuttered, and all ten day at work? To clarify, I'm not copying activities ceased. talking about those normal daily anSeizing the moment I quickly explained that noyances that plague us all, but rather a spectac- clearing jams were a snap with this particular model ularly horrible series of disasters that haunt your and began searching compartments for the offenddreams and occasionally produce a bed jarring, ing paper. What I hadn't realized was that my tie full-body flinch during the REM cycle. had slipped into the sorter/stapler during my franSeveral years ago I survived such an tic search. A well meaning teller sensed experience and thanks to the profound that I was in distress and stepped in to advances in the area of pharmaceutical help me. She dislodged one of the jams sciences, I am able to tell you about it. and accidentally activated the machine Selling copiers is not for the faint into copy mode, riveting my tie with a of heart, in fact, it's a difficult gig that blast of staples. My neckwear was now looses more employees to insanity than stuck in the copier and I struggled to espostal positions and junior high teachcape. Thankfully, my helper was able to ing jobs combined. Look it up. For free me by borrowing a scissor from a nearly two years I managed to hold nearby desk and severing my tie at the down a job in the office machine indusknot.

Jon Kaufman try without selling a single copier, not Nearly choked and disoriented I gathone. Amazingly, my managers never ered up my belongings and ended my lasted more than a few months at the helm and demonstration with the promise of bringing back the new bosses always kept me around resolved another machine. Humiliated, I pushed my goods to draw out my true selling potential. I was able to the van and opened the double doors. When to fly nicely under the radar without as much as I turned to face the copier, the machine had vana scratch until one fateful day in March when the ished! Failing to engage the dolly break, the damwheels came off, literally. aged duplicator and half of my tie were now rolling Opportunity knocked when a bank in a small lo- down the sidewalk at a high rate of speed. Adding cal town called into my office inquiring about pur- to the excitement, the runaway dolly was on a colchasing a new copier. Stunned at first, I feverishly lision course with a group of pedestrians on their answered their questions and booked a demonstra- way to work. Horrified, I dashed down the street, tion appointment for the following week. Could arms flailing, warning these innocent bystanders of the great copier sales drought of the 80's be coming the oncoming juggernaut. Citizens scattered in all to an end for me? I was excited. directions avoiding serious injury as the rambling On the morning of my big demo I strapped a calamity jumped the curb and t-boned a paneled brand new machine onto a dolly, loaded the copier truck waiting for a traffic light. A tidal wave of liqinto the company van and headed out to make sales uid ink rose from the scene of the accident coverhistory. Arriving in town just before 8 am, I spied ing me and several onlookers. Three month later I a perfect parking space right in front of the bank. I was still finding ink spots on my skin. had been in this tiny hamlet once before for a sales Sadly, this incident ended my office equipment presentation to the Knight's of Columbus (both of sales career pretty much on the spot and cost me a them), and I knew that the bank sat atop a steep few bucks in reparations and dry cleaning. hill in the middle of town. For once, I didn't get Since this episode I have been searching the globe lost on the way to an appointment, the day showed for work related disaster tales others have endured great promise. in hopes of making myself feel better. Do you have With little effort I freed the dolly from the back a work experience that torments your very soul? If of the vehicle and rolled into the bank brimming you are amenable to sharing and are the keeper of with confidence. A crowd of eager bank work- a particularly bizarre tale please e-mail me at jon. ers gathered around the machine as I launched kaufman@sprint.com. I may use your nightmarish into my pitch. Producing a crumpled piece of pa- account in a future article. per from my jacket inside pocket, I attempted to Until then, be careful out there, danger lurks show my audience how I could run even a battered around every corner and sometimes it is carrying document through this marvelous machine and five gallons of ink. avoid the usual jams associated with more inferior Contact Jon at models. What followed was the mother of all jams, jon.kaufman@sprint.com

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We’ll be in this old house for a while The harsh reality of “splitting up”

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hen I turned fifty, I claimed with male pride that physically, I could still do pretty much whatever I wanted. My minor aches and pains plus some slight decline in energy and motivation at that round number really didn’t slow me down if I set my mind to a task. And at just about that time of life, we found before us the biggest task we’d ever undertaken.

We first laid eyes on this 120year-old house for sale in northeastern Floyd County in February of 1999. Without the slightest temptation to give it a closer look, I drove on past--a money pit if Id ever seen one. But she insisted-rightly, as it turns out--that we belonged here. Three days later, wed bought the farm. The first contractor shared my doubts. He suggested we should offer the house and barn to the local fire department for practice, and build new.

But the house had a sound roof, good ghosts, and a certain unpretentious nobility. We made the decision to sink our teeth (not to mention our life savings) into this massive project of its renovation, knowing that in finding home we ought not defer either gratification or the effort this would take for too many more years. And that chilly May morning in 1999, I stood by

as the backhoe took - will be the year I die. down the outhouse “But Wait. Let’s perched where our think about the future new deer-proof garden this way,” the morning now stands. muse gently offered.

That demolition “If you live as long as marked the beginning your mother is today, of six months of unreyou’ll still be around lenting labor on behalf in 2030. If you match of this old house, a test your grandmothers age of our wills and of our when she died, 2043.

Fred First physical endurance, a There could well be an ticking clock to just do awful lot of new days it. Now it’s done, even with a few ahead for you, sonny boy.” extras like the new garden fence Given those actuarial possibiliand shed. We are almost certainly ties of life yet to come, I guess Id on the downhill side of the hardest better get back to thinking about work we will ever do in our lives-a what it is I want to do when I grow fact the last birthday has written in up. very large letters.

Each morning even yet is full of Turning sixty in April has been new possibilities. Granted, not all a sobering milestone. With this of the choices are available from largish round number of cycles the menu of ten years ago, but I’ve had the feeling that we have there are surely enough to make crested the ridge and started the the selection an interesting proposlow coast toward the end of the sition over the morning’s coffee. line. That we have finally become And you’d think maybe sixty numerically old is a fact I reluc- years of experience, skill, perspectantly accept. I will try to be happy tive and a smattering of wisdom for the free coffee at Denny’s. might just be useful for something But I had the tiny revelation between now and 2043. this morning that maybe I ought To everything there is a season. not pack my bags just yet. The vi- Well just have to discover what sion came of year’s future, their crops we want to grow in this new numbers spreading before me in one that stretches before us. a receding timeline. One of those Contact Fred at numbers - only God knows which fred1st@gmail.com

Protecting the Chesapeake Bay

The Chesapeake Bay, the larg- the House of Representatives reest estuary in the U.S., is an in- cently passed, with my support, credibly complex ecosystem that the bipartisan Chesapeake Bay includes important habitats and Gateways and Watertrails Netis a cherished part of our Amer- work Continuing Authorization ican heritage. More than 64,000 Act. The Chesapeake Bay Gatesquare-miles of land drains ways and Watertrails Network, into creeks, which was crestreams, rivers ated in 1998, is a Rep. Bob Goodlatte and, eventually, partnership systhe Chesapeake tem comprised Bay. Almost 200 miles long, the of over 150 gateways, including Chesapeake Bay is a wonderful museums, historic sites, parks resource, still beautiful and still and wildlife refuges and 1,500 teeming with life that we both miles of water trails. The Gateharvest and appreciate. But un- way Network hosts more than questionably the Bay is in need 10 million visitors annually. and worthy of our attention and The Gateway Network was concern and I believe everyone created with the goal of awardhas a role to play in restoring it. ing grants to projects that conJust a few weeks ago, the Con- serve, restore, and interpret gress passed the 2008 Farm Bill natural, recreational, historiwhich includes critical funding cal, and cultural resources in for conservation of the Chesa- the Chesapeake Bay watershed. peake Bay and directs the Secre- Additionally, the Gateway Nettary of Agriculture to develop a work awards grants to projects comprehensive plan for restor- that link Chesapeake Bay gateing, preserving, and protecting way sites with trails, watertrails, the Chesapeake Bay watershed. and scenic roads. So far these Additionally, the farm bill in- grants have funded more than cludes programs to help farm- 200 projects, including exhibers comply with increasing and its, new interpretive or oriencostly environmental regula- tation brochures, educational tions that benefit the Chesa- programs, water and land trails, peake Bay. and related access improveBuilding upon this success, ments. These grants are primar-

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The Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network Continuing Authorization Act ensures that this important program continues and the Gateway Network and its partners can continue to educate residents of the Chesapeake Bay watershed about the natural, cultural, historic and recreational sites throughout the Bay region and how their communities relate directly to the health of this national treasure.

The Chesapeake Bay watershed includes all types of land uses, from intensely urban areas, spread out suburban development and diverse agricultural practices.

As a member of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Task Force, I remain committed to making restoration of the Chesapeake Bay a priority of federal conservation programs.

The 2008 Farm Bill and the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network Continuing Authorization Act will go a long way toward protecting the Chesapeake Bay for future generations to use and enjoy.

The Recipe of the Week from The Happy Chef

by Leigh Sackett

Shrimp Po’boys

Cut this one out and take it on your beach trip! Last year my family and I went to the quiet and wonderfully peaceful Sunset Beach in sunny South Carolina. My favorite memory from this trip is buying fresh seafood and cooking simple yet delicious meals after a full day of sun and surf. No phone, no errands, no responsibility. Just a beach house kitchen with the bare necessities, music playing, a glass of wine, and some shrimp in a frying pan. It was a big contrast from my other experience with Po’boy sandwiches which was during my senior year in college in New Orleans. I have to say it wasn’t quite as low-key and peaceful as Sunset Beach but it was a lot of fun! The Po’boys were wonderful then just as they are today, which is kind of like life. I think God asks us to cherish all the times in our lives that we are given - the peaceful times, the rough times and even the “less than possibly smart” times as well. Whether you have planned a lazy beach trip, a hot trip to Disney, an adventurous camping weekend or a summer cooling off in a backyard pool, I hope you will cherish the gift of these summer moments!

Po’boys 2 lbs. unpeeled large fresh shrimp 1 ¼ cups all purpose flour ½ tsp. salt ½ tsp. pepper ½ cup milk 1 large egg Peanut oil 1/3 cup butter 1 tsp. minced garlic 4 French bread rolls, split Remoulade Sauce 1 cup shredded lettuce

Remoulade Sauce 1 cup mayo 3 green onions, sliced 2 tbs. Creole mustard 2 garlic cloves, pressed 1 tbs. chopped fresh parsley ¼ tsp. ground red pepper -Stir together ingredients until well blended Directions -Peel shrimp and devein, if desired -Combine flour, salt and pepper -Stir together milk and egg until smooth -Toss shrimp in milk mixture

then dredge in flour mixture -Pour oil to a depth of 2 inches into a Dutch oven or frying pan, heat to 375 degrees -Fry shrimp in batches for 1-2 minutes or until golden, drain on paper towels or wire rack -Melt butter, add garlic, spread sides of rolls with butter mixture, place on baking sheet -Bake at 450 degrees for 8 minutes -Spread sides of rolls with Remoulade Sauce, place shrimp and lettuce on bottom halves of roll, cover with roll tops.

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t is a sad reality in our world toI wouldn’t have to deal with “Him” or day that families are split apart “Her” anymore. Nope! by divorce. The common place Here are just a few things to consider: A divorce rarely finalizes anyof this phenomenon has not only changed how we look at families, but thing to a child, they still have two also how we endeavor to parent our parents. As long as children are alive, children from separate and often difthe parents are connected, even after ferent worlds. Although the divorce they turn 18. When you talk negatively about the other parent, you hurt your process is often extremely difficult, it own relationship with your children. is what comes after the final court date Children eventually see the truth and that many parents underestimate and Keith McCurdy know how each parent treated the struggle with managing.

Why is the time after a divorce so important other. Your ability to support the other parent and potentially damaging? It is because of a and their authority in your children’s lives affects simple misunderstanding…..Our commitment your own credibility with them. When you get as parents does not change even when our com- divorced you need to become the number one mitment as a spouse does. In other words, just advocate for the other parent. Sure does sound because two people get divorced, the commit- tough . . . It is.

We have made divorce so easy today that many ment that they previously made to their children and to each other as parents does not. Yes, that see it as a valid alternative to putting the effort is right; the commitment to each other as par- required into a troubled marriage. Remember ents does not change. This means that each per- that what we often see as a solution can cause son is still responsible for supporting the other damage of its’ own. And that potential damage and their position as a parent. In most cases it lingers long after the paperwork is signed. Kids requires more effort working together as parents don’t get divorced. to effectively raise children after a divorce than it Contact Keith at did prior. What? I thought after I got a divorce psycyou@msn.com

Preacher’s Corner In the best and worst of times, Americans must turn to God I love Charles Dickens opening in A Tale of Two Cities: “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” How clever. Almost anyone over the age of fifteen can repeat the second part of the phrase if you say the first part. “It was the best of times, . . .”

While Dickens was referring to life in 1750’s leading up to the French Revolution, I think that phrase is an apt description for our day.

Obviously there is much that is wrong, much that troubles: gasoline priced at over $4.00 a gallon (by the time this piece goes to press, it might be higher than that!), a gallon of milk at over $5, or trips to the doctor that require an equity line draw down. As a nation and as individuals, we are drowning in debt. Even people of means like Ed McMahon are defaulting on their house loans; even those who are prudent money managers are finding they cannot take their family vacations, eat out, or buy new clothes without going deeper into debt. Times are tight. To quote a country song by Marty Stuart, we have “too much month at the end of the money!”

More than financial woe, our country is mired in conflict in Iraq and Afghanistan and is playing a deadly chess game with Iran. I am pro-military, having a son who is active duty in the Navy.

After visiting the war zones of Southern Sudan and the site of the twin towers in New York City, I understand that there are times that our country has to stand up to tyrants, terrorists and murderers. But it troubles me deeply that our young men and women are sacrificing their lives to bring freedom to people who for the most part hate us and refuse to live in peace.

How is this the best of times? In my view, this is the best of times because as a nation and as

individuals, we are coming to the realization that we are not self-dependent. America is finally realizing that we can no longer live without God - no longer live like God is a decorative piece of parsley on the plates of our lives. Our pride and self-sufficiency is being stripped away. God is allowing these hard times to say, “OK, if you think you can live without me, go ahead . . . but how has it been working for you?”

This time is a great opportunity for our country and for each of us to personally turn to the Lord and confess our sin, pride, and greed to Him. Confess that we have lived for ourselves, not for Him. Ask the Lord to forgive us. It is great time to dust off our bibles and find a place and a time each day to read His Word. (I recommend the One Year Bible® to those who are just beginning). Spend some time praying to the Lord - not praying to the Lord as though He is your Aladdin’s lamp to rub to get what you want, but praying to the Lord from your heart.

Praise him. Confess to him. Listen to him. Pray for the needs of others. If we do, we will all look back and say these were the best of times.

“God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come near to God, and he will come near to you.Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Grieve, mourn and wail.

Change your laughter to mourning and your joy to gloom. Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up. “ (James 4:7-10)

Quigg Lawrence is Pastor of the Church of the Holly Spirit located at 3011 Merriman Road. www. coths.org.

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Lucy Addison Middle gives away bikes for SOL week perfect attendance On Friday June 6, some 20 bicycles were given away to students at Lucy Addison Middle School who had a 94% attendance rate during the week of SOLs. This is the second year Lucy Addison has hosted the bicycle incentive program, and it has been a huge success. Students see the bicycles hanging in the atrium every day and they are reminded about the prize for perfect attendance. Students who have met the attendance requirement are entered into a drawing to win a bicycle. The following businesses helped sponsor the giveaway: Roanoke Valley Credit Union, Custom Apparel of Salem and Jimmy V’s Restaurant. Donations were also given by faculty and staff and other community members.

Roanoke City Public Schools Superintendent, Rita Bishop, draws a winning name (left). A student gets to pick out the bike he would like (center).

Students of the 600 Club were also honored (right).

The members of the 600 Club are students who received a perfect score of 600 on one or more SOL tests.

Photos by Stephen Nelson

The Foundation for Roanoke Valley Grandin Court Youth Art Winners grants VWCC $2,000 for ESL course The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation received a two-thousand dollar grant from the Katherine Nelson Fishburn Foundation Fund which is managed by the Foundation for Roanoke Valley. The purpose of the grant is to help reduce the college’s tuition costs for English as a Second Language (ESL) classes for individuals living in the Roanoke Valley. The course assists students, who in the past have represented 35 different countries, and whose English is limited.

“Virginia Western made significant changes in the ESL program in 2005 by moving the classes from credit to non-credit. This move allowed us to bridge the financial barrier faced by many students and has resulted in a substantially larger program,” said Elizabeth Wilmer, dean of the Humanities Division at Virginia Western, the department that administers the ESL courses. “This grant will help to keep this initiative strong,” she added.

Demographic trends indicate that the limited English proficiency (LEP) population continues

to grow. The class assists students with basic conversational English, basic English grammar and writing skills, and social and cultural literacy skills. The class also prepares individuals for employment or for becoming a future Virginia Western Community College student.

The class is offered as a non-credit course at a fixed rate of $65.00 to reduce the cost to students, many of whom would pay the out-of-state tuition rate of $256.89. Funding to offset the cost of student tuition is not provided by the state.

Virginia Western Community College is a twoyear public institution of higher education operating under a statewide system of community colleges. The College operates under the policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Virginia Western Community College Board. It offers day, evening, and weekend classes on a 70-acre campus located in Southwest Roanoke as well as at off-campus locations in the area. The College was established in 1966 and has grown from an initial enrollment of 1,352 to its current enrollment of over 12,500 students.

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Two Grandin Court Elementary Students received awards in the Festival in the Park Youth Art Show. Rachel Adams won 1st place 4th grade for the entry "Matisse Still Life" in tempera, and Laura Pence won the 1st place People's Choice Award and the 2nd place 5th grade award for the entry "Autumn Still Life" in pastel. These students are under the direction of their art teacher, Mrs. Susan Light.

Roanoke County honored by the Arts Council of the Blue Ridge Roanoke County Public Schools was presented the first ever Outstanding Arts Education Program Award by the Arts Council of the Blue Ridge during the 23rd Annual Perry F. Kendig Awards ceremony at Hollins University June 10.

The award was presented to Roanoke County’s Specialty Center for Performing Arts and the Specialty Center for Visual Arts and Museum Studies. Both centers are located at the Burton Center for Arts and Technology.

The Arts Council also presented the annual Laban Johnson Arts Scholarships to several local high school students including four students from Roanoke County Public Schools: • Nigel Huckle – Hidden Valley High School • Ana Morales – Northside High School

• Alice Perrin – Cave Spring High School • Collette Riddle – William Byrd High School “We believe the arts play a vital role in the educational experience of every student and we strive to provide opportunities for our students to experience the arts and to expand their own creative abilities through the arts,” said Roanoke County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Lorraine Lange. “Programs like the Center for Performing Arts and the Center for Visual Arts and Museum Studies give our students many opportunities to excel and expand their own skills, to learn from highly qualified instructors and to work with the local arts community. We would like to thank The Arts Council of the Blue Ridge for this distinct honor,” Lange added.

You can still worship this summer!

Come as you are to “the Gathering” worship Service at St. John’s every Sunday evening at 5 p.m.

You have found your Summer Church!

The Gathering is a casual acoustic Communion Service on Sunday nights from 5 to 5:45 p.m.

The liturgy is contemplative, the music is both ancient and new, with hand drums, guitar, mandolin and piano. You belong here — empty nesters, families, singles, professionals, children, cut-off jeans and sandy flip flops are all welcome! Nursery is available during the 5 p.m. service.

If Sunday mornings are your time to shine, come to our 8 a.m. or 10 a.m. Eucharist Services. Nursery is available for the 10 a.m. service.

St. John’s Episcopal Church is downtown at Jefferson & Elm. Call 540-343-9341. Surf www.stjohnsroanoke.org.

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Faith Christian seniors graduate

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Above, graduates smile during the commencement at Faith Christian. Right, Cullen Reed receives the Fides Award presented to the student who most consistently demonstrates faithfulness in all areas of life.

The Class of 2008 move their tassels after receiving their diplomas.

RU President NC commencment speaker Crystal Spring competes in the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals

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Two teams competed in the 29th Annual Odyssey of the Mind World Finals, the “Eccentrics” and “Tee-Structure.” The competition was held on the University of Maryland campus.

The Crystal Spring Elementary “Eccentrics” OM team - Warner McGhee, Patrick Elder, Jack Hitchins, Emily Shafer, Elizabeth Perkins, Matthew Withers Rebekah Ayles with coaches Page Shafer and Jean Hitchins.

Radford University President Penelope Ward Kyle addressed the North Cross School community during the School’s 45th annual Commencement activities on Mon., June 2.

The ceremony will recognized the accomplishments of the 41 members of the senior class. The school also honored an alumna with the Alumni Service Award, presented each year by the School’s alumni association.

Kyle became Radford University’s sixth, and first female, president when she took office on June 1, 2005. She came to RU with more than 30 years of experience in state government, the corporate and legal worlds, and higher education. A native of southwest Virginia, Kyle is a product of the Galax public schools system. She graduated from Guilford College in Greensboro, North Carolina and did her postgraduate studies in English at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. She received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Virginia School of Law and later earned her MBA from the College of William and Mary. She is the mother of Patricia Lee and is a member of the

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Tech College Bound program helps students transition College Bound, a transition program for students with disabilities who are interested in attending college, will be hosted at Virginia Tech June 18 through June 20.

High school juniors, seniors, or rising college freshmen and their parents are eligible to attend. In addition, sessions are provided for educators, counselors, and college disability services professionals. Now in its 10th year, participants at this workshop experience the life of a college student, spending two nights in a residence hall, enjoying meals in the university dining facility, interacting with college-bound peers and college students with disabilities.

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“The transition to college is a challenge for all students,” said Susan Asselin, a professor in Virginia Tech’s School of Education <http://www.soe.vt.edu/> (http://www.soe.vt.edu/) and codirector of the program. “College Bound offers students with disabilities the opportunity to learn what it takes to succeed in college, said Asselin. “During our three day program, participants get a chance to spend time with successful college student leaders with disabilities and participate in informative sessions focusing on advocacy skill, assistive technology, study and or-

ganization skills, and balancing social and academic college life.

This year we will be adding visits to engineering and science labs and research centers to encourage student interest in STEM [science, technology, engineering, and mathematics] careers.”

For parents of students, College Bound is an opportunity to acquire transition information as it uniquely relates to preparing for this critical life transition.

It also gives parents the opportunity to network with their peers and explore aspects of their changing role as the parents of a college student.

Since 2006, College Bound has also served special education teachers, instructional assistants, transition specialists, guidance counselors, rehabilitation counselors, and high school administrators. These professionals have several sessions to choose from, including assistive technologies, transition curriculum, disability documentation, and networking with parents.

According to Asselin, their

favorite sessions have been with successful college students who share their transition to college experiences and the impact of professional support. “We recognize that planning for college begins well before entry into secondary education,” said Asselin.

“If professionals have these tools, they can improve the chances that their students with a disability not only enter but successfully complete a college degree.”

College Bound is a collaborative effort between Virginia Tech, New River Community College, and Radford University and is co-sponsored by the Virginia Department of Education’s Training and Technical Assistance Center at Radford University, the Virginia Department of Rehabilitation Services, Virginia Assistive Technology System, PEPNet-South, and Virginia Tech’s School of Education.

For more information, contact Asselin at (540) 231-8206 or visit the website (http://www. cpe.vt.edu/collegebound/index. html).

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Roanoke Parks and Recreation Workshop Roanoke Parks and Recreation will hold a workshop for the department’s Feasibility Study to develop the third phase of the Lick Run Greenway. The Lick Run Greenway extension could eventually connect to schools, parks, the Roanoke Regional Airport, the Countryside area, and surrounding neighborhoods. The public is invited to this workshop to provide their input.

When- 7 p.m.

Where- the cafeteria at William Fleming High School, 3649 Ferncliff Ave. For more - contact Donnie Underwood, Parks and Greenways Planner, at 540-853-1166, or Donnie.Underwood@roanokeva.gov

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from Tiroir A Films is a comprehensive, provocative look at how we make and use energy. It explains how our dependence on imported energy and fossil fuels places our very society at risk and what we must do to recover from an unsustainable energy policy.

Concrete suggestions are given for those who want to educate themselves and be part of the solutions.

Optional, bring a healthy snack to share.

When- Mingling and snacks at 6:30, Program at 7 p.m.

Where- Unitarian Universalist Church, 2015 Grandin Road, across from Patrick Henry High SchoolFor more- Bob Egbert (3847448) or visit the Sierra Club’s website at http://virginia.sierraclub. org/roanoke

> June 14 Garden Gala The fourth annual Hahn Horticulture Garden Gala - “Blue Ridge Blooms” - will be held on Saturday, June 14,The theme this year is “Blue Ridge Blooms” and the garden will be specially decorated for the gala, further enhancing what is already a beautiful location. Guests are asked to come in elegant casual attire for a festive evening.

Attendees will enjoy gourmet hors d’oeuvres, beverages, and live music by the Celtibillies.The Roanokebased ensemble, with Celtic and Appalachian influences, was selected to represent the best of music from Appalachia at the 37th Smithsonian Folklife Festival.The evening will also feature the dedication of the Hahn Meadow Garden, which includes Peggy’s Meadow and the new amphitheater.

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raising effort includes silent and live auctions, featuring an array of unusual plants, art, and gardening goodies.

When- from 5:30 to 9 p.m.

Where- the garden on Washington Street on the Virginia Tech campus.

Cost- $50 For more- to request tickets or for more information visit the garden online (http://www.hort. vt.edu/hhg/), call (540) 231-5970, or contact garden staff via e-mail (mailto:vtgarden@vt.edu).

“One-Year-Since-WeStarted-CelebrationExtarvaganza” - Emerging Artists All the bands & all the artists presented during this past 12 months of Emerging Artists are featured at this one-year-since-we-started-celebration-extravaganza. All musical guests and artists will be featured at the event.And we couldn’t resist showing some bands & artists that have not yet appeared at Emerging Artists! Of course...the best hip-hop (& hopefully) breakdancing this side of NYC! Delicious refreshments are provided by Deb’s Frozen Lemonade, Blues BBQ Co., Maggie Moo’s and Blue Ridge Catering.

When-11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Where- Roanoke Main Library For more- 540-853-1057

Braden The Theatre Organ and Broadway Show Tunes First Presbyterian Church, Roanoke June 22 Oliver Wolcott, Charlottesville,VA 16 year old award winning organist First United Methodist Church, Salem June 29 Richard Cummins Celebrating the 4th of July Greene Memorial United Methodist Church, Roanoke July 6 Music by Children. Music for Everyone!

Demonstration of the varied sounds of the organ.

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Salem July 13 John T. Lowe,Jr. Organist from Gainesville, Florida Calvary Baptist Church, Roanoke July 20 Kelly Wheelbarger Symphony No. 5 C. M.Widor First United Methodist Church, Salem July 27 Karen Harwood Dean, Roanoke Chapter AGO Windsor Hills United Methodist Church. Roanoke

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American Guild of Organists Summer Concerts The Roanoke Chapter of the American Guild of Organists will be in its 27th year presenting the Summer Organ Concerts.

This summer programing ranges from traditional organ repertoire, theatre organ, patriotic music, demonstration of the varied sounds of the organ, children playing, and the extraordinary skills os a sixteen year old organist.

The public is invited. There is no charge for the programs, but donations are accepted to insure the continuation of the series.

Live Jazz on the Patio Roanoke Public Libraries has a new monthly summer series, “Live Jazz on the Patio” starting Tuesday, June 17. The first band featured is The Bob Hale Jazztet, with great sounds from the 50’s, in the style of Miles Davis and Duke Ellington. Dancing is encouraged at this event and light refreshments are provided by Blue Ridge Catering. The event is free.And while you are here have a browse through the extensive CD collection of jazz music that the library provides.

When- 6:30p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Where- Brody Room patio at Roanoke Main Library.

For more- 540-853-1057.

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College Bound A transition program for students with disabilities who are interested in attending college, will be hosted at Virginia Tech June 18 through June 20. High school juniors, seniors, or rising college freshmen and their parents are eligible to attend. In addition, sessions are provided for educators, counselors, and college disability services professionals. Now in its 10th year, participants at this workshop experience the life of a college student, spending two nights in a residence hall, enjoying meals in the university dining facility, interacting with college-bound peers and college students with disabilities.

Where- Virginia Tech For more- contact Asselin (mailto:collegebound@vt.edu) at (540) 231-8206 or visit the website (http://www.cpe.vt.edu/collegebound/index.html).

> June 19 VDOT Holds Citizen Information Meeting For Riverland Road Intersection Improvements In Roanoke The Virginia Department of Transportation will hold a citizen information meeting to discuss proposed plans to improve Riverland Road’s intersection with Bennington Street/Mount Pleasant Boulevard in the City of Roanoke.The proposed project would include widening pavement, installing curb and gutter, constructing a roundabout, building a bike and pedestrian path and modifying the existing traffic signal at the intersection of Riverland Road and Garden City Boulevard.

When- 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Where- Garden City Elementary School, located at 3718 Garden City Boulevard in Roanoke.

For more- E-mail comments can be sent to saleminfo@VDOT. virginia.gov. Please reference “Riverland Road Intersection Improvements Comments” in the subject heading.

> June 20 A Taste of Austria The Wine and Dine Series pres-

ents a taste of Austria on June 20th.

Guests will experience the exquisite 4,000 year science of Austrian wine making and cuisine. Executive Chef Billie Raper and Regency Room Chef Jud Flynn will pair a five-course meal to compliment the selected wines. “These innovative wines and dishes will awaken your senses and bring your taste buds to life,” said Chef Raper. “The Wine and Dine Series has been a fantastic way to showcase the pairing of wine and food.” The “Wine and Dine” series is open to the public and will feature the James Pace Little Big Band.

When- 6:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Where- Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center Cost- $85 For more- Call 540.985.5900.

Menu and wine information will be posted on www.hotelroanoke. com when available.

> June 22 Old Starkey School Reunion Let’s “Get Together” with former students of Old Starkey Elementary School. The school was closed in 1962-1963 and is currently in the process of being renovated. A picnic and tour of school will he held to reunite old students and old memories. Bring a dessert!

When- Picnic at 2 p.m. and tour at 3 p.m.

Where- Picnic Shelter on Commonwealth Rd., behind the old school.

For more- Benton Hopper 540.400.7288 or Bob Saunders at 540.774.6203

> June 28 Screen on the Green An event of Roanoke County Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism and begins with “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”. The movie begins at dusk and is free to the public. Affordable concessions will be available, the movies begin at dusk, so arrive early to get a great spot. Enjoy the show!

When- 8 p.m.

Where- Green Hill Park, 2501 Parkside Rd., Salem,VA 24153 Cost- Free Bird Fair The Southwest Va. Bird Club will hold it’s 14th annual Bird Fair/Seminars on Sat. June 28, 2008. There will be educational exhibits, including the largest parrot in the world, a hyacinth macaw. Vendors will be selling birds, cages, bird food, toys and gifts for parrots. Speakers will be Karen Justice (Parrot University), Robin Shewoski (The Leather Elves) and representatives from Phoenix Landing. All proceeds will go to Parrot rehab, re-home and conservation agencies.

When- 9 a.m.-4 p.m. with seminars hourly starting at 9 a.m.

Where- St. Elias Catholic Church, 4730 Cove Road.

Cost- Admission is $4 for adults and children 12 or under free.

For more- go to www.SWVBC. org RVSPCA to Sponsor Microchip Clinic One in three animals will be lost at some time during their lives. Of the 6-8 million animals who end up in pounds each year throughout this country, only 30% of dogs and 2-5% of cats are ever reunited with their owners. This leads to overflowing conditions and an unacceptable rate of euthanasia of loving companion animals.

On June 28, 2008, a microchip clinic will be held at the RVSPCA to anyone in the area wishing to have their pet microchipped. Cost of the procedure will be $15 for any animal previously adopted from the RVSPCA (with proof of adoption) or $25 for non-RVSPCA adoptees. Proceeds from the clinic will be applied to the Robin Smith Noah’s Ark Memorial Fund to offset the cost of microchips and registration.

When- 10 a.m. - Noon Where- RVSPCA Adoption & Education Center, located at 1340 Baldwin Avenue

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perts on the secrets of preparing delicious organic and all natural food on June 29th. “These items are all the buzz right now and getting hotter. Organic and allnatural foods are not a trend. This class will cut through the clutter to find the best products in the market,” said Chef Raper. “We will work with some organic produce, organic and all-natural meats and maybe even some ways to green up your kitchen.” A minimum of eight people will be required to hold each class.

When- 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Where- Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center Cost- $85 For more- www.hotelroanoke. com or to register, call the Regency Room at 540-985-590083

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July 5th – Speaker Donna Haley – “ The Good,The Bad And The Ugly”.

Good and bad bugs and the use of pesticides.

July 12th – Speaker Suzan Anderson- ‘No Rain No Problem’. Learn about native plants who adopt to drought conditions.

July 19th – Speaker Nancy Goodman,- “Floral Arrangements With Weeds, Yes Weeds! Really”. Make a floral arrangement with flowers and weeds from your yard.

July 26th – Speaker Trina Nicholson.-” Got Butterflies?” We’ll show you plants that attract them.

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7thAnnual Virginia Southern Gospel Jubilee The Pentecostal Outreach Church in Buena Vista will sponsor its 7th Annual Virginia Southern Gospel Jubilee on July 10, 11, and 12.

On Thurs.- special guest singers: Kevin Spencer and Friends; The Browders; and Mike Upright, Friday -Restoration; The Singing Cookes; and The Cooke Brothers will perform. Then on Saturday the event will conclude with The Bowlings; The Oxendines; and Carla and Redemption. Food concessions and camping will be available.The event will be held rain or shine. Everyone is advised to bring a lawn chair.

When- Thurs. & Fri. - 6 p.m., Sat.- 5 p.m.

Where- Our event will be held in Glen Maury Park; 10th Street; Buena Vista under the multipurpose shelter.

For more- call Pastor Larry Clark 540-261-2556 or go to the event’s web-site:www.VaSouthernGospelJubilee.com

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Jefferson High School 60th Reunion Jefferson High School Class of 1948 is planning its 60th year reunion When- August 8-9 Where- Hotel Roanoke For more- Lorena Terry (540)774-0283

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Virginia DeRailers Series The series continues with the final three races in the fall with the MW Windows Mountain Bike Race in Franklin County on September 6th ,Assault on Liberty Mountain in Lynchburg on September 20th and the final race the Poor Mountain HillClimb in Roanoke County on October 5th . Camp Roanoke will once again host the championship award ceremony for the entire series. Racers will have plenty of time to train throughout the summer months and come back strong for the finish this fall.

There are presently 156 competitors able to qualify for the series if they continue to race this fall.

Cash awards totaling $2000 will be awarded to winners at the conclusion of the DeRailer series. Due to course difficulty no one under 14 years of age can participate in the Poor Mountain HillClimb. For information on how to join the series visit the DeRailer website at www.vaderailerseries.com

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Hunting Hills hosts annual Heart Association Tennis Tournament

Last weekend, June 6-8, Hunting Hills Country Club hosted the 33rd annual American Heart Association Doubles Tournament, the longest running tennis tournament in the Roanoke Valley.

The tournament was founded

by Larry Lineberry, former Head Tennis Professional at Hunting Hills, to raise money and awareness for cardiovascular disease.

Lineberry’s inspiration for the event came from his sister, who died of heart disease.

Over the years, participation in the tournament has grown tremendously. In 1976, roughly a dozen people entered the event, including several from the Branch family (Mike, Tom and Bill Branch own Branch Management Corp. in Roanoke). Last weekend, however, there were 118 people signed up (59 teams) to compete.

All proceeds for the event are donated to the American Heart Association. According to current Head Tennis Professional John Barker, the event has raised upwards of $100,000.

Many of the players involved in the event have ties to cardiovascular problems, either through personal experience or through family members or other loved ones, according to Barker. One such example is Arnold Masinter, who has had two previous heart attacks.

Though the event’s primary purpose is to serve as a fundraiser, it is still very competitive. “We try to have it be fun, but it’s still competitive enough,” Barker said.

“They all play for pride.”

The following are the winning teams from the American Heart Association Doubles Tourna-

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Roanoke Star Sentinel contributor Gene H. Marrano and Alice Faith Cains were married on March 28, with four of their seven combined children on hand. Alice is back in school as a nursing student and is a former Army intelligence analyst who was in the Desert Storm theater.

She’s also a freelance writer. Roanoke County Sheriff Gerald Holt presided over a short ceremony at his home in Roanoke County’s Back Creek area. The couple spent a brief honeymoon on Chincoteague Island and look forward to the adventures that life will hold in the coming years.

ment: RESULTS Mens 3.5 Champions: Sean Li -Chris Migliarese Finalists: Jim Reynolds-Phillip Reynolds Mens 4.0 Champions: Brandon AlteriSammy Schwartz Finalists: Nick Barker-Michael Drougas Mens 4.5 Champions: Jim DrougasDoug Johnson Finalists: John Barker-Nick Barker Womens 3.0 Champions: Kara Barker-Linda Hawes birth Meador Finalists: Kim Pendelton-Carolyn Phelps Womens 3.5 Champions: Christy BaronganJamie Bruner Finalists: Suzi Carder-Leslie Craighead Mixed 6.5 Champions: Denise KniselyTom Knisely Finalists: Josh Pratt-Marie Pratt Mixed 7.0 Champions: Michael DrougasLara Min Finalists: Tina Spiccuza-Mike Tilley Hayden Grace Hawes was born to Valerie Ann Hawes and Jason Mixed 8.0 Wesley Hawes April 10, 2008 at at 4:31 p.m. She weighed 7 pounds Champions: Donna Donato- and 4 ounces and was 20 and 1/4 inches tall. She has two brothers, Ken Riding Jordan Wesley Hawes who is 6, and Kellen Jacob Hawes who is 4.

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CHiP partnership addresses tooth decay

CHiP of Roanoke Valley has partnered with the Healthy Tomorrows Partnership for Children program to address and prevent early tooth decay in infants and toddlers chip serves

Dental caries (cavities) affect a child’s growth, lead to malocclusion, and result in significant pain. Low-income children tend to experience dental disease and its consequences in epidemic proportions—20% of indigent 3 year-olds in Virginia have visible tooth decay and by kindergarten, 25% have visible, untreated decay.

In September 2006, CHIP’s Board of Directors voted to implement the Begin With a Grin Program, an innovative approach to providing preventive dental care to children who are at risk for dental caries and long term dental disease. The program combines timely oral assessment, dental hygiene education and semi-annual in-home application of protective fluoride varnish to CHIP enrolled children between 6 months and 36 months of age.

Since the program’s initiation, 498 CHIP-enrolled children have received over 709 dental varnish applications through the Begin With a Grin program.

An estimated 344 enrolled children are in the eligible age range to receive varnish applications.

“Tooth decay is preventable,” said Bud Conklin, DDS and Director of Carilion’s Dental Care Program. “Nationally, children from low-income families have Social Items 5 times more tooth decay than Do you have an engagement, wedding, birth or obituary you’d like middle to high-income famipublished in the paper? We’ll do it for FREE! Just send a photo and lies. As a former member of the description to info@theroanokestar.com and we’ll run it on a space- CHIP of Roanoke Valley Board available basis.

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Travis Barham, DDS, of Carilion Dental Care Pediatrics, added, “a similar fluoride varnish program in North Carolina produced a 40 percent reduction in caries rates of young children.”

CHIP’s Begin With a Grin dental varnish program was recently awarded a five-year grant through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service’s Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Healthy Tomorrows Partnership for Children. The grant will provide support for the Begin With a Grin program in the amount of $35,555 each year through 2013.

The Healthy Tomorrows Partnership for Children’s Program is a collaborative effort between the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and Maternal Child Health Bureau that distributes grants to promote community planning and problem solving at the local level. CHIP’s mission is to promote the health of medically under-served children in the Virginia cities of Roanoke and Salem and the counties of Roanoke, Botetourt and Craig by ensuring comprehensive health care, strengthening families, and coordinating resources in a public/private partnership.

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Principal responsibility is developing and project managing integrated communications plans. Delta Dental 540-989-8000 HYPERLINK “http://jobzcafe.com/ jobdetails.asp?jobid=2670” CADD Technician 1 - Electrical Under supervision of an Architect or Engineer, edit and plot existing CADD drawings, and draft 2D construction documents including but not limited to preparation of plans, details, sketches, drawings, and designs.

HSMM 540-857-3133 HYPERLINK “http://jobzcafe.com/ jobdetails.asp?jobid=2609” Application Project Manager Performs work involving the analysis of business systems, design, and documentation of system solution and serves as project manager of a wide variety of information system projects. Supervises a project development team. Prepares project plans and schedules, task lists, work assignments, etc. City of Roanoke 540-853-2279 Electrical Designer Searching for an Electrical Designer that can provide professional and practical electrical designs, schematics, and design and construction specifications for simple to moderately complex commercial and residential electrical

systems. Individual will conduct field investigations which may include load studies, secondary distribution systems, fire alarm systems, and mechanical systems. Virginia Tech 540-231-7773 Assistant Office Manager Ideal candidates will possess a strong clerical background and data entry skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Office. QuickBooks knowledge is also required. Hours will be 8:30-5:30 but could move to 9:00-6:00 Express Employment Professionals 540-3898979 Maintenance Worker I Performs unskilled manual work in the completion of maintenance and construction projects.Loads and unloads gravel, dirt, timber, chemicals, and other materials, tools and equipment. Performs general laboring and custodial tasks such as cutting grass, raking leaves and cleaning buildings. City of Roanoke 540-8532279 Computer Design Engineer

Position is responsible for understanding customer requirements and designing computer solutions to meet those requirements.

Manages the evaluation of new products and new components and acts as a pre-sales technical resource to help customers. CCS Inc. 540-3824234 Quality Assurance Analyst Performs functional, regression and performance testing for DCS2000® applications and associated components. Designs and executes test cases, coordinates end-user testing and coordinates the resolution of faults. Delta Dental 540-989-8000 Engineer 2 - Electrical Design of electrical systems for commercial and industrial facilities, including building power, lighting, communications, security and control systems. Lead and supervise project design and development including studies, drawings, calculations, cost estimates, and specifications. HSMM 540-857-3133

Pool Lifeguard Performs responsible, professional, specialized work as it pertains to public safety and recreational work in enforcing rules, regulations and preventing injuries at aquatic facilities.

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eLearning Faculty Support Specialist Design, develop, and deliver professional development activities for distance and distributed learning faculty on topics related to software supported and managed by Institute for Distance and Distributed Learning Provide support and assist with design and development of instructional materials. Virginia Tech 540-231-7773

Commercial Insurance Representative Experience necessary. Must be able to quote, place and service all commercial lines of insurance including, but not limited to auto, property, liability, and workers compensation. Monday through Friday 9-5. Express Employment Professionals 540-389-8979

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Roanoke School Foodservice Manager wins national recognition Child nutrition professionals work tirelessly to provide millions of children healthy and nutritious meals at school everyday.

The national, non-profit School Nutrition Association (SNA) has awarded Kimberly Stevens from Roanoke, VA the Louise Sublette Award of Excellence, which is

considered the highest honor a foodservice manager can earn, for her dedication and work ethic in providing healthy and nutritious meals for students.

With a minimal proportion of students at Hidden Valley High School purchasing school lunches, Kimberly Stevens, a foodservice manager, deciding it was

time to make a change. Stevens talked with students to gather their opinions of the school lunch program in order to make changes to accommodate to their likes and dislikes. She started by designing a completely new design for the food service area to attract the students into an inviting atmosphere. Also, new popular

food selections were added that followed health guidelines were added to give students more options.

Louise Sublette Award of Excellence is in memory of Louise Sublette, a leader in school foodservice programs in Tennessee and in SNA. During her 43 years in the profession, she worked

with many areas of foodservice— public schools, colleges, hospitals and elderly feeding programs.

Her name is given to this high award because throughout her life, Sublette emphasized that the success of school foodservice depends upon those professionals who work in school foodservice programs.

Kimberly Stevens will receive the Louise Sublette Award of Excellence award during a special presentation at SNA’s Annual National Conference being held in July in Philadelphia, PA. I’d be happy to connect you with Kimberly to discuss the Louise Sublette Award. I’ll be in touch shortly to discuss further.

Governor Kaine stops in Roanoke to sign critical Human Services legislation During a visit to Roanoke a few weeks ago, Governor Tim Kaine signed into law several key provisions for families.

Those include a budget that: • Increase Payments To Foster Care And Adoptive Families $20.4 million • Raises maintenance payments made to foster family homes on behalf of foster children by 23% over the biennium.

It also increases adoption subsidy funding to ensure that adoption subsidies keep pace with foster family rates. This increase will facilitate stability in foster home placements, enhance local departments’ ability to recruit families and avoid placement in more costly residential facilities.

• Enhance Child Welfare Worker Training $790,000 • Provides funding to enhance child welfare worker training throughout the state. Improved worker training will enable child welfare workers to serve children more effectively and improve overall performance outcomes associated with permanency and repeat occurrence of neglect and abuse.

• Associated legislation requires VDSS to establish minimum training requirements for foster care and adoption workers and ensure consistency in training.

• Improve The Recruitment And Retention Of Foster Parents $1.8 million • Provides funding to increase foster and adoptive family recruitment, support, training, and retention efforts and improve permanent connections for older youth in foster care. The increase is an essential component in the department’s current effort to transform child welfare in Virginia toward a more child centered, family focused, community based approach. Funds would be used to implement a relative identification program and provide standardized training using the Parent Resource Information Development Education (PRIDE) curriculum.

• Provide Incentives To Localities Serving Children In Community-Based Settings

dependent living services have been discontinued, with the local board or licensed child-placing agency regarding the terms and conditions of his receipt of independent living services.

Case Management For Residential Care HB503 (Hamilton) and SB487 (Hanger) Requires the State Executive Council to develop, and localities to implement, a program of case management for residential care to include a provision for residential care plans. Requires family assessment and planning teams (FAPTs) to develop, and community policy and management teams (CPMTs) to review, residential care plans that include goals for residential care treatment, a provision for monitoring and review of plans, evaluation of progress toward identified goals, and a plan for returning the youth to his home or community at the earliest appropriate time.

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Surrounded by local students/participants in Family Services of the Roanoke Valley’s Teen Outreach programs -- Governor Kaine signs critical Health and Human Service Legislation into law.

• Provides incentives to localities to provide communitybased services by changing the match rate for residential and community based services. Localities will receive a higher match rate from the state for services provided in community settings, and a lower match rate for services provided in residential settings.

• Continue TANF Benefits For Abused And Neglected Children Placed With Relative Caregivers - Savings: $283,000 • Accounts for savings associated with proposed legislation that allows a relative of a child in a 24-month period of ineligibility to receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).

• Associated legislation allows a relative to receive TANF payments for relative child who is in a 24-month period of ineligibility if the child was removed from the home of their biological parents because of abuse and neglect.

He singed the following legislative provisions: Foster Care Code Of Ethics And Mutual Responsibilities HB850 (Orrock) and SB643 (Ticer) The Board of Social Services will approve, in foster care policy, the language of the written agreement to be entered into by local boards and licensed childplacing agencies. This bill also provides that such agreements shall include at a minimum a Code of Ethics and mutual responsibilities for all parties to the agreement.

Sibling Placements HB1530 (Nixon) All reasonable steps must be taken to place siblings together in the same foster home and requires that, where siblings are placed in separate foster homes, a plan shall be developed to encourage frequent and regular visitation or communication.

Sibling Visitation Rights HB1143 (Fralin) Circuit courts and juvenile and domestic relations district courts are provided the authority to grant visitation rights to siblings, in addition to the natural parents and grandparents, of any child entrusted or committed to foster care.

Independent Living Definitions HB149 (Fralin) and SB249 (Howell) Defines independent living arrangement as placement of a child at least 16 years of age who is in the custody of a local board or licensed child-placing agency and has been placed by the local board or licensed child placing agency in a living arrangement which does not include daily parental supervision. Defines independent living services to include services and activities provided to a child in foster care who is 16 years of age or older

or to a person who was in foster care on his 18th birthday and has not yet reached the age of 21. This bill requires, for children aged 14 years and older that the child’s needs and goals in specified areas are included in the written foster care plan for that child.

Restoration Of Independent Living Services HB1141 (Fralin) Provides that any person who was committed or entrusted to a local board or licensed childplacing agency may choose to discontinue receiving independent living services any time before his 21st birthday in accordance with regulations adopted by the Board. The local board or licensed child-placing agency shall restore independent living services at the request of that person provided that (i) the person has not yet reached 21 years of age and (ii) the person has entered into a written agreement, less than 60 days after in-

CSA Best Practice Training SB479 (Hanger) Requires the Director of the Office of Comprehensive Services to identify, disseminate, and provide annual training for CSA staff and other interested parties on best practices and evidence-based practices related to the CSA Program.

CSA Performance Measures And Data Management SB483 (Hanger) Requires the State Executive Council to (i) oversee the development and implementation of uniform data collection standards, utilizing a secure electronic client-specific database for CSA-funded services; (ii) oversee the development and implementation of a uniform set of performance measures for evaluating the CSA program; and (iii) oversee the development and distribution of management reports that provide information to the public and (CPMT) to help evaluate child and family outcomes and public and private provider performance.

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