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Big Turnout for Palin

Drumstick Dash Helps Bring Thanksgiving to Less Fortunate

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The Drumstick Dash raises money for meals the Rescue Mission serves on Thanksgiving and every other day of the year.

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Sarah Palin steps off the bus Sunday morning in front of an energized crowd with son Trig in her arms. Over 2,000 people were on hand to greet Palin and her family as they swept through the valley on her national book tour.

Sarah Palin Wows Valley for Second Time With the peaceful town friend from Yorktown, of Wasilla, Alaska but a Denise Spencer, who speck in Sarah Palin’s rear left behind her husband view mirror these days, and 3 sons to get a sure the former Governor of shot at the opportunity Alaska is once again makto have her book signed. ing news on the national Richmond just shook his scene with the kickoff of head when expressing her “Going Rogue� book his feelings on how hard tour. Here in the Star City some of the media have she is no less popular than been on Palin; “She has she was when making just been savaged—what’s campaign stops last fall to going on? What did she crowds that would make do wrong?� Speculating any seasoned politician on why this may be the swoon. Her appearance in case, he said it “might be Salem last year drew over because she‘s not the stePhoto by Cheryl Hodges 16,000 in spite of frigid Tess Lynch, 13, shows off her signed copy of “Going Rogue.� reotypical feminist, she is weather, and her Barnes & not politically correct—is Noble book signing event pro-life, a member of the size and enthusiasm of the crowd that this past Sunday brought people out in showed up. According to Casey Bar- NRA, which is part of her appeal. She droves in hopes of getting a signed copy ham, a Barnes & Noble employee, “a just presents herself as ‘This is who I of her new book “Going Rogue, An lady from Missouri called to ask if she am.’� American Life.� The book is published could bring her lawn chair and a lady Spencer, also an avid Palin folby Harper Collins and was number one from California asked if she could get a lower who is involved in the grass on the New York Times best-seller list signed copy sent to her.� For the record, roots 2012 Draft Sarah Committee, two weeks before publication. the answers were yes and no respec- (www.2012draftsarahcommittee.com) People started lining up at 8 a.m. Sat- tively. Patrons had to get their copies handed out cards to anyone who was urday, with several hundred arriving by (limit 2) signed in person. interested. Spencer says she got inevening prepared to camp for the night. Billy Richmond, a big Palin sup- volved after hearing Palin’s speech at Calls that were coming in as early as porter, drove up from Norfolk for the > CONTINUED last week to the Valley View Barnes event and camped out along with a P3: Palin & Noble gave a hint as to the possible

Local Governments Call on Congress to Support Climate Action Roanoke City Council Member Rupert Cutler joined Senators Mark Warner (D-VA), John Kerry (D-MA) and local officials from Florida and South Carolina to urge support for policies that will create jobs and build a strong, clean energy economy in the Southeast. The Senate briefing was part of Local Climate Action Week, which brought dozens of local leaders from across the county to Capitol Hill last week, to advocate for comprehensive energy and climate legislation that will help local governments create green jobs and reduce carbon pollution. Warner called efforts to reduce

greenhouse gas emissions a “job creator.� Virginia officials highlighted local government projects, supported by federal stimulus funds, that are creating new jobs, saving energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. “The City of Roanoke and other local governments are leaders in improving building codes, encouraging renewable energy, and creating other incentives to reduce energy use in commercial and residential buildings, which account for more than 40 percent of Pictured left to right: Roanoke City Council member Rupert greenhouse gas emissions,� Cutler, Mayor of Purcellville Robert Lazaro, Loudoun County Supervisor Andrea McGimsey, Sen. Mark Warner, James City County Supervisor John McGlennon and New Kent County > CONTINUED Supervisor James Burrell. P3: Climate Summit

The American tradition of Thanksgiving revolves around a lavish meal, usually with turkey as the centerpiece, and in most families a special prayer of thanks is offered prior to gathering around the table. For those not as fortunate, organizations in the area including the Roanoke Rescue Mission, Roanoke Area Ministries (RAM), and Local Office of Aging (LOA) Meals on Wheels rise to the ocDrumstick Dash casion. Since 1948, the Rescue Mission has continued a tradition of comprehensive care to those in

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Valley Celebrates National Adoption Day

Judge Philip Trompeter interacts with families who participated in National Adoption Day. November is National Adoption Month and the Saturday before Thanksgiving, November 21st, is National Adoption Day. In Honor of that day, Roanoke County Judge Phillip Trompeter made a number of adoptions “final� and local Departments of Social Services, along with private providers held a celebration at Andrew Lewis Middle School in Salem. “As we approach the holidays and everyone is thinking about being with their families, it’s a good time to think of children who don’t have a permanent family,� says Adoption Supervisor Kelly Bennett of DePaul Community Resources, which specializes in finding homes for foster children. The Adoption Day Celebration was marked by a finalization ceremony at the Roanoke County Courthouse. Actors including some children who > CONTINUED P2: Adoption Day

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crisis. The Roanoke Rescue Mission’s recent motto for beginning Thanksgiving Day is “moving your feet so others can eat!� Since 2006, the StellarOne Drumstick Dash 5K Run & Family Walk has raised funds to help provide food and safe shelter for an average of 366 people each night. Last year’s 5,000 runners, walkers, strollers, volunteers and well-behaved dogs participated in the event, which raised $150,000. As of Friday, November 20, more than 5,500 participants had registered to participate. Roanoke Rescue Mission’s Director of Development & Administration Lee Clark said, “The goal is to have 7,500 participants.� Families coming from 26 different states came together last year to make this the largest road race in the region. Registration in person continues Monday through Wednesday 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily and Thanksgiving morning from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. at the Rescue Mission located at 402 4th Street, S.E. The 4th Annual StellarOne Drumstick Dash starts at 9:00 a.m. near the intersection of Williamson and Franklin Roads. “If the weather is good, we literally have hundreds of people sign up on Thanksgiving Day,� said Clark. People will gather for the

Roanoke Rescue Mission’s “Thanksgiving Feast� at 1 p.m. and will eat in shifts; there will be music playing in the waiting area. The meal includes turkey, ham, and all the fixins’ (over 350 pounds of mashed potatoes!) as well as hundreds of pies donated by individuals. Approximately 140 volunteers will be on duty to help, according to Clark. Roanoke Area Ministries Executive Director Debbie Denison said their Thanksgiving meal would be served beginning at noon at the RAM House Day Shelter located at 824 Campbell Avenue, S.W. On December 7, 1987, RAM opened its doors as a day shelter facility with the belief that all people deserve safe shelter and a hot meal. The shelter provides access to a washer and dryer, personal hygiene items, a day-labor program, employment program, a place to turn for emergency financial assistance, and a hot meal. RAM collects hats, coats, gloves, and socks each winter to give to people in need. The shelter is open daily. Volunteers work with staff members in the kitchen, shelter, administrative offices and financial aid office when needed and they keep the pantry organized, make food deliveries and assist with special events. The annual Thanksgiving lun-

Virginia Western Culinary students prepare meals at the Roanoke Rescue Mission. cheon is a highlight of the year for some; it is a chance to gather, say a prayer and then break bread in fellowship. Unlike previous years, the Local Office on Aging (LOA) will be delivering the ‘Meals on Wheels’ turkey dinner the day prior to Thanksgiving along with an extra bagged lunch. LOA officials say delivery on the actual holiday has become cost prohibitive. The Meals on Wheels program serves a hot, nutritious lunch to more than 500 homebound senior citizens [age 60 and older] located in the Fifth Planning District. Seniors that are screened as a higher nutritional risk receive breakfast as well. The senior must be unable to prepare a mid-day meal

with no one available or willing to prepare the meal for them. Spouses and disabled dependents under age 60 may also qualify. Those who may be eligible for Meals on Wheels or anyone interested in volunteering may contact the Local Office on Aging by calling the LOA office in their area: Roanoke Valley (540) 345-0451, Botetourt County (540) 966-1094, Craig County (540) 864-6031. LOA also has a corporate volunteer program. LOA Staff will be calling all meal recipients and volunteers will be adopting seniors who have no family for Thanksgiving. By Susan Ayers info@newsroanoke.com

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There are 347,000 Southwest Virginians who live in poverty, and many will receive fresh produce for their holiday dinner tables thanks to Kroger and the Southwestern Virginia Second Harvest Food Bank in Salem. What had been the annual “Produce Frenzy� has been renamed the “Harvest of Hope.� Food Bank CEO Pam Irvine says to eliminate confusion and a rush to collect the produce, they had the agencies sign up for a specific time to pick up their produce, which was distributed over three days. “We’re hoping to stretch it out to at least 40 to 60 agencies,� said Irvine. “This is probably going to reach at least 50,000 to 65,000 individuals.� Kroger solicited the Grade A produce from their vendors across the U. S., resulting in 36 pallets containing 100 thousand pounds of produce;

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everything from peppers and asparagus to apples and squash was donated. Kroger officials also presented the Food Bank with a $23,000 check to buy even more food. Irvine says they're still seeing a huge increase in clients. “We’ve moved a million more pounds [of food] from July until [now] than we did last year. We’re seeing a horrendous increase--20 to 30 percent. There’s been some talk about a recovery in the economy; however, we’re not seeing that right now. It’s going to be a while, I think, before families see that.� Jim Cameron from Lake Christian Ministries at Smith Mountain Lake agrees. “We are like everybody else; our numbers are just escalating immensely. We used to figure 20 to 22 clients in a morning was busy. We did 47 clients, I think it was, [last Tuesday].� Cameron is also part of the

membership advisory committee for the Food Bank. He said “agencies in Franklin and Bedford County have a similar story to tell.� Irvine said the new faces of those in need are those who used to contribute financially to the Food Bank. “We’re hearing from them in letters and emails that they used to give to the Food Bank but now they’ve lost their jobs.� According to Cameron, that's happening at Lake Christian Ministries as well. “We’re having some come in that have been donors or would donate clothing or money and are laid off and just can’t do it. We’re very fortunate in that we do have enough resources that we’re carrying on.� Irvine says the Food Bank (on Rt. 419 in Salem) is able to survive by partnering with Kroger and similar businesses and individuals “to bring to every family an education

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that the average American is struggling to put food on their table right now.� She looks to the average person for donations as well, even for their neighbor down the street. “It may not be a lot out of their pocketbook but it actually will mean a meal for someone who doesn’t have [one] today. We’re conduits of goodness that flows through us on to somebody else.�

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have been adopted, performed a play entitled “They Chose Me,� which highlights the emotions children experience during the adoption process. The Play was followed by lunch, children’s games and family activities. It is estimated that there are currently more than 6,600 children in Virginia’s foster care system. More than 1,400 of these children are waiting

for adoption. National Adoption Day is a collective national effort to raise awareness of the 129,000 children in foster care waiting to find permanent families. For the last eight years, National Adoption Day has made the dreams of thousands of children come true by working with courts, judges, attorneys, adoption professionals, child welfare agencies and advocates to finalize adop-

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the convention. “I did my research and became convinced that she is genuine and would be great for our country.� Peter McGuire traveled from Elkin, NC along with his wife, who joked that, “she came along so I wouldn’t run off with Sarah.� He compares Palin to Harry Truman, saying “she’s not a country club Republican.� Two sisters from South Boston may have been among the oldest of those who braved the entire night in the cold: Liz Dyer (63) and Lois Choquette (76) set up camp with plenty of blankets. Choquette said, “we’ve raised 6 kids apiece; we’re tough! --for Sarah I would do this.� She quickly added, “I think she’s got so much common sense... she could run this country better than any man around.� According to Denise Spencer, Palin’s Twitter site had an update Saturday at 9:40 p.m. saying they were leaving Rochester, NY bound for Roanoke. At about 11:05 p.m., much to the crowd’s complete shock and delight, Palin’s bus pulled in for a sur-

prise visit. Palin and her family disembarked and she spoke to the group, thanking them for their dedication, saying how happy she was to see all of them. In light of the fact that they were braving the night ahead, she said, “You guys are the real patriots!� By Sunday morning security was visible everywhere with agents even stationed on the roof of Barnes & Noble, who kept watch over a sea of Palin supporters in the parking lot in front of the store. Shortly before 10 a.m. the tour bus, adorned with the book cover design, rolled slowly into the parking lot to a chorus of loud cheering. Palin’s daughter Piper was first off the bus, followed by Palin holding son Trig on her arm as they entered the store. The crowd wasn’t disappointed as Palin extended her scheduled appearance by two hours to accommodate as many people as she could. By one estimate, she autographed nearly 2,000 books. She tried to make eye contact and personally addressed as many

as she could, thanking them for coming. Just prior to beginning the bus tour, Palin made the rounds on TV and radio talk shows alike, causing the usual pundits to offer a variety of opinions on almost everything she has said - including whether she is doing all this as a prelude to a possible Presidential run in 2012. She answered that question on Oprah by saying that “what I’m finding more and more every day is that a title isn’t necessary to make a difference.� Palin brings out an extra measure of passion both in her supporters and detractors alike -- and for her book tour, the supporters are showing up in huge numbers. Whether they would show up at the voting booth to pull the lever for a Palin for President Ticket remains to be seen but judging from the scene in Roanoke on Sunday there are a lot of people who would like nothing better than to do just that. By Cheryl Hodges and Carla Bream info@newsroanoke.com

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Businesses Near Taubman See Benefits

On Salem Avenue in Roanoke you’ll find an eclectic shop, specializing in one-of-a-kind gifts. Across the street there is a gallery showcasing some of the most unique and dramatic art in Roanoke. Both these shops cater to a specific crowd. “Everyone had great expectations for when the [Taubman] museum opened,� said John Reburn, owner of Roanoke Valley Printworks. One year ago, the buzz was the museum would bring heavier foot traffic to the once not-so-busy Salem Avenue. It appears to have happened. “A lot of people come to my store and say they’ve never seen me and didn’t know of me before. [Now] people find me,� Reburn said. Along with the museum, the street itself received a facelift. “In just the year since the museum opened, we’ve got brand new sidewalks and new infrastructure like plumbing and electric and street lamps,� Reburn said. What used to be a tattoo parlor is now the Pamela Jean art gallery owned by Pam Floyd. “I had two choices of where to put my business and I knew the museum was going to relocate so I

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started looking at all buildings around it,� said Floyd. Even in this tough economy, the business owners say they’re remaining optimistic. “If we all can just hold on and stick together we’ll do fine. Because of the kinds of people that are younger and cool and interested in education and art and design, they’ve buoyed the business that wouldn’t be here. It’s good.�

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Kelly Hall Bowles was born and grew up in Roanoke, Va. She attended William Fleming High School, graduating in 1980. Kelly then went to work for a local dentist, Dr. Robert Trout, training as a dental assistant and learning various other responsibilites in the dental office. Kelly Hall Bowles Kelly and her husband, Chris, were married in 1998. She worked for Dr. Trout for 15 years and then took time off to raise their 4 children Alex, Sydney, MacKenzie, and Ian. They live in the North County area.She has been employed by Dr. Barry Wolfe for the last 4 years. Kelly’s favorite places in the Roanoke Valley are the Mill Mountain Star, Roanoke City Market, Grandin Theatre, and Carvins Cove.

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or most people, turning fifty-three years of age is NOT the end of the world. Aside from the usually body aches and thoughts of retirement, few of us fret over such a benign number. However, if your date of birth is December 12, 2012 (like mine) the ancient Mayans have predicted a rather serious kink in your birthday celebration. According to the Mayan calendar the world will end on either December 12, 2012 or December 21, 2012. I am not sure why, but there is some debate regarding which date will spell the end of mankind. Was the Mayan prophet who forecasted our demise dyslexic, inverting vital numbers which will determine our fate? Either way, I wouldn't make plans for New Year’s if I were you. The Mayan calendar (which resembles a big old pizza with

a face in the middle) stops on the year 2012 leading researchers to believe that this was the ancients’ way of telling us not to buy ripe bananas. Maybe they just ran out of paper? Maybe the guy who was chiseling the calendar in stone got a cramp and was sacrificed to the record keeping gods? I don't recall these Mayans predicting a rise in gas prices or warning us about Bernie Madoff, so why should we lend any credence to their foretelling now? Whenever any form of prognostication is being discussed, Nostradamus, the fourteenth century mystic, always seems make an appearance. Being dead for a few hundred years never seems to deter this chap from putting his visionary two-cents in. He too believes that the earth will cease on or near the Mayan's prescribed date. For those of our read-

ers who don't get The History Channel in their cable package, Nostradamus's method of divining the future was to stare into a bowl of water and envision events yet to come. Similarly, I have stared into a bowl of water many times in my life and have failed to portend any visions of the future. I have, however, bargained with a higher authority promising that I would never drink tequila again if, somehow, I was temporarily empowered with the ability to lift my head out of the aforementioned bowl. Conceivably, Nostradamus could have experienced clouded conditions when foreseeing our impending doom. Suppose, one evening, Mrs. Nostradamus substituted a bowl of clam chowder in place of the prophet's favorite tureen? A diced potato mistaken for the anti-christ might make quite a difference in the accuracy

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The truth is you just can’t beat a plain ol’ left-over Thanksgiving turkey sandwich with some Duke’s mayo and a slice of American cheese toasted in the oven. But if you are like me you buy a turkey that is way over-sized (with leftovers in mind) and at some point in the days following Thanksgiving, when the mashed potatoes and stuffing are gone but there is still plenty of turkey, you feel the need to change things up a bit, to get creative with all that left-over turkey. Soup is great, Turkey tetrazzini and a la king are all very nice but a Pressed Turkey Reuben is unique! I found this recipe on the Good Morning America website when I was thinking about what I might do this year with that giant bird resting in my fridge. So hey – the very best in Holiday left-overs await you - surprise your family with something new! (And don’t forget to keep that giving of thanks thing going too . . . You just can’t do too much of that . . .) Enjoy! 1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise 2 tablespoons chili sauce (or ketchup) 2 tablespoons dill pickle, finely chopped 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice Kosher salt and freshly milled black pepper 8 slices rye bread 4 to 6 ounces Gruyere (or

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-Combine the mayonnaise, chili sauce, pickle, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Spread one side of slice of bread with some of the dressing. -Arrange half of the cheese on four of the slices. Divide the turkey, sauerkraut, and remaining cheese among the cheese-topped slices and bread and top each with one of the remaining bread slices, dressing side down. -Heat the butter in a larger skillet over medium-low heat; add the sandwiches and something heavy (a cast-iron skillet, a flat saucepan lid, or heatproof plate and a weight, such as a food can or a full kettle) to firmly press the sandwiches down. -Cook for 6 minutes a side or until golden and the cheese has melted. Cut the sandwiches in half and serve. By Leigh Sackett leigh@newsroanoke.com

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of his prognosis, I been giving some dare say. thought as to how Another apocaI will spend my lyptic theory, also fifty-third birthday pointing to Decemamidst the devastaber of 2012, centers tion. Rising at my around the alignusual hour (7 a.m.), ment of planets on I will shower, let the the prescribed day. dogs out and turn Still another speaks on Headline News. of dangerous soIf Robin Meade lar flares causing does not announce Jon Kaufman significant damage that the world is to our little blue ending, I might planet. There is even a movie have a bowl of cereal in celeentitled "2012" that depicts bration. I am a big fan of Robincredible disasters and the in's. She often makes me late destruction of landmarks all for work, my thoughts hopeover the globe, including in lessly lost in her loveliness. I New York, which seems to al- once mentioned my unwavways be obliterated in films of ering passion for Robin to a this type. Why do these Hol- friend who thought I had said lywood studios always pick on Robin Reed instead of Robin New York? Isn't bad enough Meade. While the "Dean of that New Yorkers have to live Roanoke Weather Forecastnext to New Jersey? ers," is a fine fellow and a local In preparation for the up- icon, I have never found mycoming annihilation, I have self gazing into his eyes as he

analyzes a low pressure system closing in on Covington. Should Robin fail to deliver any good news, I will let the dogs back inside and relax in my recliner. I always said that I wanted to be buried in my recliner, remote in hand, and on that particular day, I just might get my wish. Hopefully all of this nonsense will pass with a Y2K whimper, and the world will continue moving forward until another extinct civilization predicts an enormous global cataclysm. Just in case, I will be checking with Dairy Queen on the quick availability of an Armageddon-themed ice cream cake with fifty-three candles. There is no sense in waiting until the last minute. Contact Jon at Jon.Kaufman@sprint.com

Changing Habits Step by Step

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ave you ever wanted to change a habit? It may seem odd to have an article like this around Thanksgiving, but when our normal routines and schedules are interrupted, it is often a great time to focus on behaviors and habits that we want to get rid of or alter in some fashion. Depending on who you listen to a habit may take three months or even as little as a few weeks to change. I have heard for years that once you have done something for 21 days, you have created a new habit. I do wish it was that simple, but changing a habit or behavior is very individual and depends on many factors of the behavior and individual wanting to change. Regardless of time frame, changing a behavior or habit does follow a simple process whether it is over a few weeks or many months. How we adapt to this process dictates the speed and effectiveness of our behavior change. The first stage of changing a behavior is the Unaware stage. At this point we are not alert to the fact that what we are doing is problematic. Most routine behaviors or habits are subconscious and therefore do not require any conscious thought to be performed. Behaviors of this type can exist over long periods of time without the individual being aware of either how fre-

quent they occur or the fact, the process how negative they becomes more and may be. For the sake more highlighted in of discussion an exour awareness. This ample of this is yellleads to the next ing at our children stage in the process. when they need Aware During. correction. This is This is where most probably the most of the work is done. common complaint Here we start to that I hear from parcatch ourselves in Keith McCurdy ents that they want the midst of the bad to change. Very few habit or troubling of us actually think, “I am go- behavior. We start to think, ing to yell at Johnny now.� We “Oh man, here I go again.� The just yell. Few of us know why great thing is we are still in the or when we started yelling but middle of it. When this occurs, the habit was built and main- the healthy response is to stop, tained easily without a second acknowledge and apologize if thought. At some point we re- needed, and then redirect to alize or it is pointed out to us a healthier choice of behavthat we yell too much. This ior. The Aware During stage takes us to the next stage. is usually the longest and most Aware After. At this point painful of the process because many think behavior change our conscious choice is actively has occurred. It has not. What battling our habit, head on. As has changed is our awareness. one parent told me recently, Now we begin to realize after “This is where you have to eat the fact that we have yelled at a lot of crow.� Once we have fiour kids. We begin looking nally had enough crow, we are back after different situations pushed into the last stage. and our awareness of just how Aware Before. This is where much we do this begins to we have changed the behavgrow. This is where it is im- ior. A stimulus occurs, we are portant to make things more tempted to respond negatively conscious. When we catch but our conscious state that ourselves after, we need to ac- is now so used to paying atknowledge what we have done, tention to this area of our beapologize if needed, and then havior catches us and we say, plan what we will do differently “Wait a minute, I am not going next time. As we do this each that direction� and we choose time we catch ourselves after a healthier response. At this point the change process is complete and the habit or problematic behavior has been replaced. So don’t wait until New Year’s for a resolution. Take time while you have it with family over the upcoming holidays and think what habit or behavior you may need to work on. Here are a few ideas: Do you focus too much on the negative and not the positive? Do you lecture and interrupt instead of listening to you spouse or kids? Do you regularly make threats instead of using good accountability? Do you complain instead of giving thanks for the many things we have in this life? The removal of We Smooth a bad habit is significant and Out the often what you replace it with Wrinkles is even more valuable. Have a 3346 Shenandoah Ave fun Thanksgiving!

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A Little Less Hysteria Please Giving Thanks for Penicillin

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s it just me, or do you notice that we seem to become unhinged with very little provocation these days? To name just a few, think of the swine flu pandemic, now apparently on the wane even before anyone can figure out how to get the vaccine to those who might really need it. Sad for those who have suffered and died from it, but it is a fraction of the numbers who die annually from seasonal influenza with nary a headline. When the Powers That Be began to craft legislation that thoughtfully suggested we all should have a conversation with our physicians and families about what care might be appropriate when the light at the end of the tunnel is truly a freight train, the headlines read “Let the Rationing Begin!� The government didn’t help itself (or anyone else) by issuing a report that mammograms and Pap smears have been greatly overused. There are scientific data to support both and, as is true in any such study, there are countervailing opinions that also have merit. Instead of a calm and reasoned comparison of the facts, we were treated to shrill and accusatory comments from everyone. It was coincidental (perhaps) that these “rationing� thoughts were tied to pending legislation on health care reform.

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To try suspected the hackneyed sayterrorists on Amering goes. For every ica soil or to house one of the scenarios them in federal you can name one prisons will surely that was real . . . and invite an invasion just as devastating. from our enemies It has been going who must be exteron since recorded minated at all costs; history. Read of the this from a televiserial pandemics of sion pulpit in Vir- Hayden Hollingsworth bubonic plague ginia Beach. Any that killed hunthinking person dreds of millions will identify such hysteria as in Europe between the 13th beyond reasonable. His will- and 17th centuries. Spanish ingness to inflame and incite flu of the 20th century and panic transcends the bounds wars without end are more reof good sense, yet he contin- cent memories. September 11, ues; and he’s not by himself. 2001, a date that we will never The media, in all forms, seem forget, gives credence to any unable to discern needed in- awful thing you can imagine. formation from what will sell We know it can happen and advertising time and excite we, as individuals, can do little their base. to prevent it. There is good evidence that What’s a rational person to the Chinese are perfecting a do? First of all, let’s try to be pocket-size electromagnetic rational. In most cases there pulse generator which, as we are data to be interpreted by all know, will disable every those who have cooler minds computer in the United States. than the talking heads of teleI just made that up; but you vision. It may be possible that can bet such a story would we have too much informanot be hard to propagate and tion but more likely it is that would soon create a market we react to what we are told for shielding ourselves from in a more visceral way than is the “impending EMP from justified. our enemies.� Obviously, I have no solution The AIDS pandemic will to our fragile tranquility but I destroy the world; we’ve heard will offer one suggestion: Take that before. There is an as- a deep breath and be thankful teroid on the way the size of everyday that the vast majority New York State; it will happen of the terrible things that we someday. Ebola virus is being think could happen, never do. manufactured in Africa for If we can carry that thought our destruction. And speak- beyond today, then Thanksing of destruction, have you giving should continue with seen any WMD in Iraq lately? every sunrise we live to see. What about those financial bubbles . . . they always burst, Contact Hayden at don’t they? jhayden2003@cox.net Why is it that we are so prone to reel at such thoughts with impending panic? It’s probably because we have been there and done that, as

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ne doctor’s appointment let that happen to his grandson. AlI can truly say I enjoyed exander’s parents were frightened, was my annual visit to but no one dared refuse the general, my allergist, Dr. Alexander McCaand they packed their son’s clothes usland, who took a “medical leave of and sent him off in the horse-drawn absence� at age 93, due to the infirbuggy with his grandfather. mities of advanced age. Despite his Dr. McCausland recalled the treatage, he kept up with the latest develment he received. “He took me to opments in medicine, and received his home and brought in a country many honors in the medical profesdoctor and paid him by the day. Mary Jo Shannon sion. Visits were never rushed, for He had a lot of household help and he scheduled sufficient time to talk they heated water night and day and with his patients, and took pleasure in recalling kept hot compresses on my arm. And they used the changes he observed during his more than Hunter McGuire liniment. Hunter McGuire 67 years of practicing medicine. doctored “Stonewall� Jackson and was the chief He shared a personal story to illustrate how surgeon of the Confederate Army.� the discovery of penicillin changed our lives. They soaked his arm and rubbed it with the On his left index finger he bore a scar, a re- liniment, which contained camphor and lauminder of an accident with an ax when he was danum (a tincture of opium) and turpentine. twelve years old. They gave him calomel, a tasteless white liquid “I got a new ax for my birthday,� he said, “and intended to purge his digestive tract. I was using it to fix a gate when I accidently cut Grampa would not give up, and soon Alexmy finger.� ander began to heal. The red streaks and the feIt didn’t seem to be a bad cut, and after it ver disappeared. The doctor left and afterward stopped bleeding, he thought it would be all Grampa took him to the doctor’s office to dress right. his arm.. He didn’t know bacteria had invaded the Alexander was in the sixth grade, and the wound and were multiplying. In a day or two General, who taught at VMI, tutored him so his finger was throbbing, his head ached, and he would not be behind in his studies when he he had a fever. went back to school. A doctor cauterized the wound with silver “Every morning after breakfast he would nitrate, which destroyed the infected tissue, but hear my lessons. He was very strict and taught did not kill the bacteria. Soon red streaks shot me like I was a VMI cadet,� Dr. McCausland up his arm from the swollen finger. said. When he was strong enough, Alexander “We know now that what I had was lymphan- and his grandfather rode horses together. He gitis and lymphadenitis – an infection of the liked to say he rode with the man who rode lymph nodes and lymph channels.,� he said. with “Stonewall� Jackson. If the bacteria reached the bloodstream, it Dr. McCausland died in March 2008 after a could be fatal. The doctor decided the arm long life of service which might not have been would have to be amputated immediately to possible except for the courage and drastic acsave his life. His parents were horrified, but tions of his grandfather. Today such a minor agreed it was better to lose a limb than a life. cut would be of little concern. Antibiotic ointBut when Alexander’s grandfather, General ment and a Band-Aid would probably suffice. John McCausland, heard they planned to am- When we name the things for which we are putate, he stormed into the hospital shouting, thankful this Thanksgiving Day, let’s not forget “You will not take that boy’s arm off! I’ll take the “small ones� – including penicillin. care of him myself.� General McCausland remembered the horror of the battle of Cloyds Contact Mary Jo at Mountain during the Civil War, when arms and info@newsroanoke.com legs were stacked like cordwood. He refused to

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Knights Win Easily Photos by TJ Witten

Students storm the field after Cave Spring’s big win. Photos by TJ Witten

Spartans Move On

It wasn’t easy but a touchdown run with under a minute to play gave the Salem Spartans another football game this year after their Region IV postseason win over Magna Vista (14-7) last Friday night. Salem will host River Ridge foe Christiansburg this weekend, a team it beat during the regular season. The Blue Demons topped Hidden Valley last Saturday to advance to the Region IV championship game at Salem. Photo by Wade Thompson

Erik Jacobsen (#12) made his one pass reception count by scoring a touchdown.

A bye week didn’t bother Cave Spring much as the Knights polished off Graham 42-0 in a Region IV Division 3 home playoff win at Bogle Stadium. Cave Spring (9-2) is having a banner season after winning just two games in each of the past three years. Photo by Wade Thompson The Knights had beaten Graham 55-12 earlier this season. Salem head coach Stephen Magenbauer gives last minute instructions to his team in the playoff game against Magna Vista. Photos by TJ Witten Both teams had very strong defensive efforts, Quentin Dill but the Spartans scored racked up late in the final quarter over 200 reon a short touchdown ceiving yards run by fullback Adam Colfor Cave lie to seal the victory for Spring. Photos by TJ Witten Salem 14-7. Josh Woodrum ran for one touchdown and passed for 232 yards.

High School Football: Vikings, Knights Advance

High School football is alive and well across the Roanoke Valley on Thanksgiving weekend, as three area schools (Northside, Cave Spring and Salem) punched their ticket to their respective region championship games. Northside Storms Back in 2nd Half The Vikings (9-2) struggled early against the spread offense of the Brookville Bees Friday night, surrendering two touchdown passes in the first quarter to fall in a 13-0 hole. But Northside remained composed, and after some key halftime adjustments, scored 21 unanswered points in the second half to win, 21-13. “We just had to make sure the kids stayed focused, stayed together, and just tried to concentrate on the next series,� Coach Burt Torrence said of the team’s mindset after falling behind. “To be able to come back, it says a lot about the character of our players, and how they respond when the chips are down.� The difference between the first and second half was like night and day. In the first half, the Bees had 201 yards passing. In the second half, the Vikings defense held Brookville to minus-8 yards of total offense. As usual, Northside had their way on the ground, racking up 192 yards rushing. Dustin Phelps led the Vikings with 106 yards and 2 touchdowns. Northside will face the Lib-

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erty Minutemen on Friday night at 7 p.m. for the Region III Division 3 championship and a trip to the state playoffs on the line. It’s only the second time in 49 years that the Vikings have been in the region title game. “They have an experienced, veteran football team, and we don’t, in all honesty,� Torrence said. “For us, it’ll be about venturing into the unknown, but we’re going to try to treat it like any other game.� Knights Dominate G-Men Having faced the Graham GMen once before, Cave Spring head coach Tim Fulton was nervous. He’d watched a lot of film on Graham (5-7), and saw a different team from the one his players had thrashed 55-12 in September. On Friday night at Bogle Stadium, Fulton found out quickly that his team had no intention of taking the G-Men lightly. On the Knights’ first play from scrimmage, quarterback Josh Woodrum connected with Quentin Dill for an 82-yard touchdown and Cave Spring cruised to a 42-0 victory. “We stayed focused all week, and I’m really proud of our effort, and proud that we didn’t overlook them,� Fulton said. “I thought we were really prepared.� After consecutive 2-8 seasons, the Knights (9-2) now find themselves in the Region IV Division 3 championship,

their first trip to the region title game since 2005. “It feels great, and I’m really happy for our kids,� Fulton said. “They went through the lean times, remained true to the program, and now we’re seeing them reap the rewards of their hard work.� Waiting for them will be perennial power and defending region champ Richlands (10-1). “They’re a young team but they’re definitely talented,� Fulton said, raving about their team speed. “We’ll definitely have our hands full. Kickoff at Bogle Stadium is set for 7:30pm. Titans Fall to Christiansburg Sometimes revenge can be a bitter pill to swallow. Such was the case for the Hidden Valley Titans on Saturday afternoon, as the Christiansburg Blue Demons got retribution from their River Ridge District rival and advanced to the Region IV Division 4 championship with a 28-3 victory. In October, the Titans used a dominating defensive performance to hand the Blue Demons their first loss of the season, 28-21. But this time around, the Blue Demons held the Titans offense in check, limiting star running back David Williams to 86 yards rushing and constantly handing Hidden Valley poor field position. “Everything we did to them the first time around, they

did to us on Saturday,� Titans Coach Scott Weaver said. “They just out-executed us.� Weaver bemoaned mistakes that ruined some of the Titans’ drives. “We honestly moved the ball pretty well, but we had a lot of instances where we’d get a 10 or 15 yard run, and have a holding call, and then we’re looking at 1st and 20 or 2nd and 23,� Weaver said. “You can’t do that against a good team and expect to win.� The season now over, the Titans (7-4) are left to reflect on a campaign full of accomplishments. “I’m just extremely proud of our kids,� Weaver said. “All credit goes to them and our coaching staff for their hard work. For us to go 4-1 in the River Ridge District was phenomenal, to me. Our goal now is to establish a consistent program.� Christiansburg, meanwhile, is off to face the Salem Spartans for the region title. The Spartans registered an uncharacteristically sloppy performance against Magna Vista before escaping with a 14-7 win. One can only hope that the rematch between the Spartans (11-0) and the Blue Demons (9-3) is anywhere near as scintillating as their first meeting – a 45-43 triple overtime win for Salem.

The line judge signals a touchdown for Salem fullback Adam Collie (27). Collie’s 1-yard score put the Spartans up 7-0 over Magna Vista early in the second quarter.

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Salem wide receiver Anthony Tolliver stretches for the goal line in Spartan’s playoff game against Magna Vista. Tolliver’s long reception set up 1-yard touchdown run by Salem fullback Adam Collie to start the second quarter.

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After weighing offers from other schools, Cave Spring big man Cave Spring High School golfers Matt Harman and Jack Wilkes Josh Henderson has committed to Vanderbilt and the Southeast have committed to play golf with their chosen schools. Harman will Conference. The Knights begin their basketball season soon and take his skills to Radford University and Wilkes to the University of are the defending state champs in the Region IV Division III VHSL Richmond. classification. Henderson’s father Dave played basketball at the UniHarman was also sought by James Madison University and Wake versity of Maryland. Forest. However, when it came down to his final choice, he said, “Radford was the first to put trust into me.� Harman also found that the academics at RU were the best fit for him. He also has a good relationship with the golf coach there. Mike Harman, Matt’s father, said at a signing ceremony last week that he would have been comfortable with any of the schools seeking his son’s golf prowess. “He asked us how we felt. It needed to be his decision,� said Harman. The future RU student has been playing golf all his life, but became serious about the sport when he was 14. “Playing golf for me develops friendships around the world and is a great business sport,� said Matt Harman. Jack Wilkes will go to the University of Richmond, choosing that school over VCU Josh Henderson will be a Commodore and Wisconsin. Wilkes Matt Harman in good form during a played his first tournament when he was recent golf match for Cave Spring.

Cave Springs senior Jack Wilkes, flanked by his proud parents, Lynn and John, signs on the dotted line committing to the University of Richmond.

7-years-old. He plays at Roanoke Country Club and Hunting Hills Country Club, which “is very narrow and is a hard course,� said Wilkes. He chose the University of Richmond because of the campus and its academic program. Wilkes will major in Business with a minor in Personal Leadership. Lynn Wilkes, Jack’s mother, is very supportive of her son. “I was just thrilled that he really wanted to go to the University of Richmond,� she said. Jack Wilkes is glad that he has a sport, “that could get me into a better school and a strong golf team.� Both Harman and Wilkes have won major scholastic tournaments and been among the top finishers in many others. Jon Hartman, athletic director at Cave Spring, explained how Harman and Wilkes were noticed and offered scholarships: “the colleges follow the golfers during their junior year and summer golf tournaments. They are also noticed by their Junior Golf ranking.�

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Salem to Host D-III Football Senior Classic

The City of Salem is adding another marquee Division III football game to its December schedule. Besides the Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl, which is set to kickoff at 11am on Saturday, December 19, Salem Stadium also is playing host to the inaugural D-III Football Senior

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Classic All-Star game. The Collegiate Developmental Football League is coordinating the first time contest that will showcase 90 players from 238 D-III football programs in the nation. The game will feature a North vs. South distribution of players and it will kick-off December 5, at 2 p.m. “It is an honor to be the host site for the inaugural NorthSouth D-III Football All-Star Classic,� said Salem’s Director

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Commentary: $60 Million Storm Drain Question Should be Major Issue in City Election

I applaud Councilmen Trinkle and Cutler’s willingness to serve as members of the City Council. However, I’m often mystified by the conclusions they reach and programs they advocate in the face of "other" requirements. I deplore their recent opinion piece in the RT that seeks to address the City's (alleged) $60 million Storm Drain (Sewer) problem. It deliberately obfuscates a serious problem by implying environmental items that are valid but not relevant to this issue as having cost implications in the $60 million amount. To be clear, the $60 million dollar amount is the cost to repair and/or replace storm sewers in two hundred identified “problem” locations and

to administer this (separate) program. There is no environmental cost associated with this amount. If done as a public works project, funded with bonds, the cost would be less. Doing this would avoid $2.5 million of unnecessary “administrative” costs that add no value. Consider: The storm sewers are in horrible condition because the City allowed them to deteriorate through benign neglect, deliberate neglect, or both. I’ve come to the conclusion “preventive maintenance” may be an unknown term at City Hall – or sacrificed for pet projects. I believe maintaining storm sewers is a responsibility of the city, just as paving city streets is a city responsibility. Certainly

I don’t expect to pay a “fee” for the city to lay asphalt in front of my home. Storm sewers are a problem of long standing. There isn’t any public money to fix/improve them because the council has maxed the credit card (can’t borrow more money). Council thinks its nice to have Capital Improvement priorities such as; an amphitheater ($14 million), market building renovation with faux brick street scaping ($8 million), and Countryside golf course ($6 million and counting), are more important than storm sewers. I fault Trinkle and Cutler for their logic on advocating fees. They are also unwilling to re-order capital improvement projects - Trinkle on the

amphitheater because he says he “owes” it to those who voted for him - which is disingenuous. In reality the first thing he “owes” Roanoke’s citizens is fiscal responsibility. An amphitheater isn’t more important, in the great scheme of things, than a citizen’s flooded basement on Delaware Ave because the City failed to maintain the storm sewers. Trinkle and Cutler claim: “Everyone is doing it”. Children justify things because: ”Everyone is doing it.” We pay council members to make responsible decisions. This is not some sort of game. Citizens’ hard earned money is at stake. Why are we even talking about this? Initiating the proposed fee system does not address the problem. The fee sys-

tem would raise $3.5 million a year, $60 million in 17 years - by which time the problem would be overwhelming, or the fees astronomical, or both. Trinkle and Cutler know that. So should the rest of the council For those who disagree, I propose we let the contenders, vying for the three council seats in the upcoming May election, (presumably including Mr. Trinkle), thrash this out as one of the most important issues facing Roanoke. That is: How taxpayer money should be spent. Doing so would clarify their positions - specifically what it is that candidates claim to bring to the table, as opposed to “moving Roanoke forward”, rah, rah, rah. The specific (and generic)

issue(s) merits greater, informed, debate than just: “everyone is doing it!” Storm sewers have been deferred for 30 years; another 8 months won’t matter. It would also be nice to get value, rather than dazzle from our tax dollars plus added, unnecessary fee(s). When the new council convenes on July 1, the successful candidates can walk the walk, after having done the talk. This election is a unique opportunity for voters to say how they want their tax money spent and they won’t be able to quibble with the result. We might even have a meaningful election, not a popularity contest. Robert Craig, Roanoke, Va.

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Closing the Market Building Dear editor, It's hard to believe that Valley View Mall,Walmart And Kroger can do complete renovations without interruption of service and the market building will have to be totally closed for a year or two. It's been pretty obvious that the powers that be in the city want the vendors out of the market building and the current vendors off the market to be replaced by more arts/ crafts oriented vendors. After all, why would anyone want to come down to buy fresh produce or to eat at a local eatery, both of which

have made the market unique for many years. This just affirms our decision a couple of years ago to relocate our business out of downtown after 69 years. Apparently the businesses that have served this city for years are considered passe' and are no longer wanted in downtown Roanoke. What a pity. Danny Washburn Roanoke,Va.

Response to Roundabout Dear editor, I read your article (New Roanoke County Roundabout) and wanted to provide a little feedback. I experienced a car in front of us that came to a dead stop at the "Yield" with no other car in the circle. People do not seem to be aware of how to enter the roundabout. We've experienced this improvement while down in Destin, Florida, several years ago - people here should be informed that a "Yield" is not a dead stop. As to landscaping the roundabout, I certainly would NOT suggest a tree in the center or any high growing flora that would hinder or block the visibility of the 3 entries into the Oak Grove Elementary School’s 50th anniversary celebration took place last week, featuring a roundabout. Drivers should be able to view all parade, music from the Hidden Valley Middle School band and other festivities. Students sang entries free of any obstacle. two special songs - "Possibilities" and “I Like School,” written by Teresa Jennings and “jazzed up” for the occasion by music teacher Gloria Howell. The event ended with the viewing of a Stephen A.Toth video montage featuring former and current staff and teachers, as they recounted their days Roanoke,Va. at Oak Grove, located along Route 419 in southwest Roanoke County.

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Rail Heritage is Good Business for The Region Pinkerton Chevrolet Expands to Lynchburg Market The Virginia General Assembly designated areas running from Covington to Lynchburg to Roanoke as “Virginia’s Rail Heritage Region� in February, laying the groundwork for six railrelated museums and historical societies to formalize their relationship and join forces for the purpose of creating a regional tourist destination in Western Virginia. The region’s heritage involves the largest concentration of rail facilities in the state. William H. Fralin, Jr., the retiring 17th District Delegate, and John Edwards, State Senator (Roanoke) were chief patrons of the resolution. Last week executives of C&O Railway Heritage Center in Clifton Forge, the National Railway Historical Society in Lynchburg and Roanoke, the O. Winston Link Museum, the Norfolk & Western Historical Society and the Virginia Museum of Transportation in Roanoke announced their intention to seek and attract more railroad enthusiasts to the region. The main goal of the partnership is joint promotion of the region’s rail heritage and related assets, including multiple museums, active rail lines, historic sites and the activities of the related societies. By promoting multiple attractions, it is anticipated that visitors will stay more nights in the region and spend

more while here. This is “one of the more significant developments in the Roanoke Valley,� said Virginia Museum of Transportation Executive Director Bev Fitzpatrick. O. Winston Link Museum Director Kimberly Parker remarked, “This is a great example of the diverse audience that can attract and support regional tourism and create a destination for the area.� Virginia Tourism Corporation’s research indicates that visitors to museums in Virginia spend 4.5 nights, compared to an average of 3.2 nights by nonmuseum visitors. Traveling parties that visit museums spend an average of $968, more than double the $449 spent by traveling parties that do not include a museum visit. Research conducted on a national level by the U.S. Cultural & Heritage Tourism Marketing Council, in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Commerce, indicates that 40 percent of all leisure travelers in the U.S. actively engage in cultural and heritage travel. Twenty four percent of U.S. leisure travelers (36 million adults) plan to take a cultural / heritage trip within the next 12 months. Roanoke hopes to take further advantage of those numbers. There is evidence of the national and international draw of tourists by the partner organiza-

tions. The O. Winston Link Museum reports New York, Washington, D.C., and London as its second, third, and fourth top cities of travel party origin. The Virginia Museum of Transportation reports that 65 percent of its visitors originate from more than 100 miles away, with half from out of state or out of the country. The Norfolk & Western Historical Society reports that it has members in 40 states and 16 foreign countries. The recent jam-packed excursions hosted by the Roanoke Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society included passengers from California and Canada. “Per Hotel Roanoke, the most sought out package is the rails package,� said Fitzpatrick. Virginia’s Rail Heritage Region will soon have a website. Plans are underway for live rail web cams in Roanoke, Lynchburg and Clifton Forge; the creation of signage to be strategically placed on interstate highways and other roadways, promotion of the region through online tourism marketing; advertising in Trains magazine; the further development of hotel packages, and agreements with travel agencies and tour bus companies.

Pinkerton Chevrolet, a Salembased General Motors dealership, announced today that it has acquired Royal Chevrolet, Cadillac in Lynchburg. The acquisition extends Pinkerton's customer base to the Lynchburg market and will allow the company to expand its services capabilities, including providing car rentals, complete body shop services, and an expanded used car operation to customers in the Roanoke Valley, Lynchburg and surrounding areas. "After 18 years of dedicated service to customers in the Roanoke Valley, we're thrilled to expand our services to the Lynchburg market," said Bill Pinkerton, owner of Pinkerton Chevrolet. "We're fortunate to be in a position to expand in today's economy and hope to continue the Royal tradition of excellent customer service to our new customers in Lynchburg. We look forward to working with Royal's sales and service staff at our new location." Royal Chevrolet, Cadillac will be renamed Pinkerton Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac, reflecting the broader sales lines available to Pinkerton customBy Susan Ayers ers. The acquisition will also info@theroanokestar.com allow Pinkerton to significantly

expand its used car operation, by bringing more than 100 used cars to the new dealership right away. "We're excited about being a part of the Pinkerton family," says Tracy Cooper, sales manager for Pinkerton Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac in Lynchburg. "And we're pleased to be able to continue providing the Lynchburg community with excellence in customer service and vehicle ownership," he adds. Existing and new Pinkerton customers will also benefit from the full body shop at the Lynch-

burg location, a service not offered at the Salem location, as well as an on-site Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Royal Chevrolet, Cadillac has been operating in Lynchburg at its current location at 801 Graves Mill Road since 1997. The company employs a staff of 85, and offers a service facility, parts and body shop operations. Among GM dealerships nationwide, Pinkerton Chevrolet has consistently ranked at the top for customer satisfaction and the strength of its business operation.

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Blue Ridge PBS Provides Civil War Film to Schools

Blue Ridge PBS recently mailed nearly 2,000 DVD’s of “Virginia in the Civil War: A Sesquicentennial Remembrance” to every public school and library system in the Commonwealth. The new three-hour documentary, designed for use in the classroom, was produced by Blue Ridge PBS in partnership with the Virginia Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission and the Virginia Tech Center for Civil War Studies. The DVD’s were provided without charge, along with a 15-page teachers’ guide. “Virginia in the Civil War,” featuring Virginia Tech historians James I. “Bud” Robertson, Jr. and William C. “Jack” Davis, was produced as part of the state’s commemoration of the Civil War sesquicentennial. Nearly two years in the making, the documentary covers the coming of the war, slavery, military campaigns, leading personalities of the war years, challenges on the home front, the common soldiers, and legacies of the war. The documentary was produced in high definition and chaptered into nine 20-minute segments. Virginia was a pivotal state in the Civil War. As the mother state of the Union, it was a reluctant addition to the Confederate States of America. Over 60 percent of the battles in the four-year Civil War were fought in Virginia. The Old Dominion suffered more damage in that period than any other area in the western

of how we can address educational and historical needs at the local, regional and even the state level.” “Virginia in the Civil War” has already generated broad interest with the National Endowment for the Humanities recently requesting a DVD copy. Blue Ridge PBS will broadcast a onehour version of the documentary on Dec. 1 at 7 p.m. during its Winter Festival. Robertson, an Alumni Distinguished Professor of history at Virginia Tech and executive director of the Virginia Center for Civil War Studies, served as executive producer for the longer documentary and co-wrote the script with Davis, director of programs for the center.

“Virginia in the Civil War” features Virginia Tech historians James I. “Bud” Robertson, Jr. and William C. “Jack” Davis. hemisphere. “Virginia in the Civil War” concentrates on Virginia’s contributions, its sacrifices, and the gallantry displayed by citizens at all levels during this nation-molding struggle. “PBS is known for exceptional educational programming that is also entertaining,” said James Baum, Blue Ridge PBS President and CEO. “This Civil War documentary is a wonderful example

City Dedicates First “Artsy” Bus Shelter

The City of Roanoke, the Greater Roanoke Transit Company (GRTC) operating as Valley Metro, and the Roanoke Arts Commission dedicated the first of two collaborative public art bus shelters on Grandin Road near the entrance to Patrick Henry High School. The Patrick Henry High School Band was scheduled to provide music for the occasion but had to decline due to a cold steady rain. A unique feature of this public art project is the collaboration among the city, Valley Metro and Roanoke City Public Schools, and the opportunity given to high school art students to participate in the process. Artists applied for the project through a Request for Proposals issued by the city and the GRTC, in which they were asked to outline how they would work with high school students to create a design

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The new bus shelter was already in use during its dedication on a cold rainy Monday. for a unique bus shelter near sculptor who resides in Baseach city high school. The se- sett, Va., studied at the Corlection panel reviewed the re- coran School of Art and cursponses and recommended Ed rently serves as adjunct faculty Dolinger based on his artistic at Hollins University. His puband teaching experience. Mr. lic art commissions include Dolinger worked with the stu- the Salt Lake City Library; dents of Patrick Henry High the Park City, Utah, Transit School art teacher Jennifer Center; and the Lynchburg Fowler in the spring of 2008 to Children's Museum. He was design the shelter. the founder and director of Dolinger, a painter and MetroArts, a nonprofit com-

Opera Roanoke Receives $250,000 Fundraising Challenge

An anonymous donor is offering a dollar-for-dollar match up to $250,000 for contributions to the Opera Roanoke Endowment Fund. Contributions and pledges paid within the next three years are eligible for the matching opportunity. When successfully completed, the challenge would increase the value of the fund to $1 million. The Endowment Fund is a permanently invested fund that provides a stream of income to Opera Roanoke annually, based upon a formula created by the Endowment Committee of Opera Roanoke. A portion of the earnings are made available to the company and the remaining earnings are reinvested in the fund to provide for future growth and as a hedge against inflation. As the value of the fund grows, the amount of money available to Opera Roanoke increases. "This is a wonderful opportunity for our supporters to not only make a gift that will continue to provide income to the company in perpetuity, but

to get double the bang for their buck," stated Katherine Watts, Chair of the Endowment Committee. "In this economy, we are all looking for ways to stretch our dollars and this is a way for a one dollar investment to automatically become a two dollar investment. And a gift to the Endowment Fund truly is 'the gift that keeps on giving' as it benefits Opera Roanoke each and every year." "We know that many arts organizations are struggling right now and we are very gratified that this donor not only believes in the value of what we do, but is willing to make such a significant investment in our future," said Roger Dalton, President of the Board of Trustees. "It's just a great way to make an investment in the future of Opera Roanoke." For more information on the Endowment Fund Challenge, contact Opera Roanoke at 540982-2742 or visit the website at www.operaroanoke.org

munity arts facility in Salt Lake City, prior to returning to Virginia in 2000. Dolinger is represented in public and private collections across the country and has received numerous fellowships and awards. His work recently received the Best in Show award at the 2009 City Art Show. He is a partner in Dialog Gallery in downtown Roanoke. The city's public art program is funded by a Percent for Art Ordinance as a way to provide public art in city neighborhoods and public places to reflect Roanoke's vibrancy and heritage. The fund is comprised of one percent of the budgets of certain projects in the city's capital improvement program. Public art policies and decisions are guided by the 15 volunteer members of the Roanoke Arts Commission, with final approval from City Council.

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Sign Ups Begin for Susan G.Komen Race for the Cure The Greater Roanoke Valley Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure invites people to register to participate in the area’s first 5K run / walk and one-mile fun run. The Race for the Cure event, which will take place April 10, 2010, is designed to raise awareness about breast cancer and funds for research, and will be held at Green Hill Park in Roanoke County. “We invite women, men and their families and friends to sign up on our Affiliate website,” says race organizer Wendi Schultz. “Registering is simple. To learn more and to register, just go to http://www.komenroanoke.org and click on the Race for the Cure heading and click on the word register.” “You may register yourself, start a team or join a team and even start your own personal fundraising program using our online registration system,” Schultz adds. Schultz says there will also be a one-mile walk / fun run, and that people of all ages and abilities are encouraged to participate in Race for the Cure on April 10. The Komen for the Cure

races are the largest series of runs / walks in the world, and have grown to attract more than 1.5 million participants annually across the U.S. The event is designed to promote positive awareness, education and early detection of breast cancer. Participants will also raise money to fight the disease. Seventy-five percent of the net income stays in the communities where the event is held. The remaining 25 percent is used to fund groundbreaking breast cancer research, meritorious awards and educational and scientific conferences around the world. For more information, please visit http://www.komenroanoke. org.

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One thousand or so moviegoers flooded the Carmike Cinemas at Tanglewood Mall on November 20th for the 12:01 a.m. showing of “The Twilight Saga: New Moon.” The employees of the theater were very well organized despite the chaos and guided the vampire lovers to their seats, popcorn in hand. New Moon, the second installment in the Twilight series, brought in $140.7 million in the first three days and landed third in all-time revenue for an opening weekend behind Dark Knight and Spiderman 3. New Moon also broke all records for an opening day with $72.7 million in sales. Daniel Bennett, who served midnight popcorn, said, “This

is crazy! I love my job! It is so much fun.” He scooped popcorn and poured drinks in rhythm with the waves of excitement at Tanglewood. Some people, many teens up past their normal bedtimes, were dressed in vampire attire; others wore pajamas. The excitement was palpable. The teenagers were loud and the moms in attendance seemed to be just as excited. I think I have been looking forward to this more than my kids,” admitted one. Another attendee commented, “I am 26 - and I feel like a kid waiting to open Christmas presents.” Along with Tanglewood, Valley View also showed the movie on multiple screens to accommodate the large

crowds. Many bought tickets in advance. New Moon continues the saga of the Twilight series written by Stephenie Meyer. The main character, teen Bella, played by Kristen Stewart, and her vampire boyfriend Edward (Robert Pattinson), were back, along with the boy / werewolf Jacob (Taylor Lautner) who takes on a much larger role in this installment. The ending of the movie perfectly sets up the sequel “Eclipse,” which will be flying into movie theaters on June 30, 2010. Hopefully the kids -- and adults too -- can wait that long. By Alice Shook info@theroanokestar.com

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