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Criticism of Sniper Training Continues Eco Lodge P2– After traveling the globe, Carol Ann Garrett returns to Roanoke to build a very green-friendly home.

Bugaboo Blues

P5– Hitch-hiking to Bugaboo Provincial Park in British Columbia is not for the faint of heart.

Several candidates for Roanoke City Sheriff are criticizing Sheriff Octavia Johnson for her handling of the sniper training in- Joe Bush called it cident at the “irresponsible.”

Dixie Caverns shooting range in Roanoke County. An outside consultant, paid more than $3,000, was apparently training deputies on sniper techniques – with other officers down-range in the vicinity of targets.

According to candidate Joe Bush, Johnson did not appear to know about the tactics until Roanoke County Police Chief Ray Lavinder informed her. Bush also criticized the money City Police spent for the sniper training.

Bush is vying for the Democrat nomination in a June 9 primary with several others for the right to face Johnson (a Republican) this fall. He said it was “ill advised,” adding that he was “disappointed at the irresponsibility,” of the training and the Sheriff ’s response, which first

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Hot Cycles P10– Stratton Delany and Aaron Dykstra believe that Roanoke may be on the verge of becoming a biking mecca.

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The Roanoke City School Board signed off last week on a modified “Option 3” version of its new attendance zone remapping, a plan that keeps more students closer to home and turns Fishburn Elementary into a magnet school with a focus on math, science and the environment.

The school board had delayed the attendance zone decision last week to address concerns that the option would leave Fishburn greatly underutilized. The board estimates the modifications to Option 3 Education should boost Fishburn to over 200 students from the 100 projected before modifications were made.

A modified transfer policy will make it easier for students who want to attend Fishburn to do so. The school, which adjoins James Madison Middle, has a tract (10 acres total, including a greenhouse and amphitheater) that could be used for environmental classes and urban gardening.

The Roanoke chapter of the NAACP had earlier criticized each of three attendance rezoning options, saying it would support none of them as an organization. It described each of the options as not being diverse

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Hollins College students Madeline Marion, Catherine Zanetti, and Brianna Kinney display their protest placards to passing motorists at Roanoke’s Tax Day Tea Party. Their signs read, “Attn: Washington – No Public Money for Private Failure,” “Looter Don’t Tread on Me!” and “Steep Tea – Not Taxes.”

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There were over a thousand people lining Reserve Avenue as the two-hour Tax Day Tea Party rally on Wednesday gathered momentum. The event was one of many held around the country in response to recent Federal Government actions including bailout plans and proposed tax code changes.

There were numerous placards protesting

all of the spending in Washington and President Obama’s stimulus plans. “We don’t want 15% inflation again!” read Barbara Martinet’s handmade sign. “I’m worried that the country is headed for serious financial difficulties,” said Martinet, alarmed that the federal government is printing money to pay for > CONTINUED P3: Tea Party

Local Author Takes Readers to “The Other Side of the Clouds” Its okay to have a dream, in fact, it’s healthy, says Joe Dupuis. Just turn it into a vision and then a goal – and work towards it. That’s the focus of his new memoir, “The Other Side of the Clouds,”. The retired Army and Navy veteran (an aerial cameraman during the Vietnam War) grew up the son of a poor sharecropper in Louisiana.

Dupuis, a Roanoke resident who ran his own video production company for two decades after leaving the mili- Joe Dupuis with his recently published book and in his tary, would stare up at those military days as a cinematographer. clouds, wondering what was seek out a mentor, much like back to the states, cataloged on the other side.

“I would lay in the field as he did after dropping out of and filed. Much of that footage they moved, as they formed high school and joining the is now seen in cable TV docudifferent shapes,” recalls Du- Army. His mentor, Jim Rob- mentaries about the Vietnam puis. “My imagination would inson, urged Dupuis (pro- War. nounced Doo-pwee) to finish On more than one occarun wild.” his GED requirements and sion he had to pick up a gun With much older siblings, earn a high school diploma. when traveling by helicopter Dupuis ruminated about such The diploma in a “hot zone,” and Dupuis things as he spent lead to his enrollwould often work side-by-side Local Author time on his own. ment at the famed with television reporters from “What were clouds USC film school in CBS or other networks.

Later, made of? From Southern California, where he he also worked as a freelance where did they come? Where were they going? What was on came close to having Steven “grip” on movie sets following the other side?” Dupuis writes Spielberg and George Lucas his years in the military. as classmates. Dupuis made “The Other Side of the in his memoir. training films for the miliClouds” speaks to failure as Now a volunteer for Junior tary after his tour in Vietnam. the beginning of another Achievement in Roanoke, he While in that war theater, afgreat opportunity, not the visits schools, talking to stuter attending a military film end.

His own failure in high dents about the importance training school, he shot stills of having a vision and goals. > CONTINUED He also urges young people to and movie footage that he often never saw; it was shipped P2: Dupuis

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Nicholas Taubman to Deliver Virginia Tech Graduate Commencement Address Businessman, philanthropist, and statesman Nicholas Frank Taubman will deliver the keynote address at Virginia Tech’s 2009 Graduate Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 15, at 3 p.m. at Cassell Coliseum.

Approximately 1,000 Virginia Tech graduate and professional students are expected to complete their degree requirements and participate in commencement ceremonies.

Photo by Stuart Revercomb Retired United States Air Nicholas Taubman Force Gen. Lance L. Smith, a graduate of the Pamplin Col- Valley. He also serves as presilege of Business who served dent of Mozart Investments in as the commander, U.S. Joint Roanoke.

Forces Command, Norfolk, He was appointed U.S. AmVa., and NATO Supreme Al- bassador to Romania, where lied Commander for Transfor- he worked to bring new indusmation from 2005 to 2007, will try to Romania and improve deliver the University Com- health care. He also helped mencement address later that bring a NATO summit to Roday. mania, which involved a threeTaubman and his wife, Jen- day visit by President George ny, are the largest donors to the W. Bush. Before leaving the new Taubman Museum of Art country in December 2008, he in downtown Roanoke, was awarded its highTaubman which was named in est civilian honor, the their honor.

Star of Romania, by Taubman is a naRomanian President Traian tive Roanoker and the retired Basescu who praised Taubman chairman and chief executive for helping strengthen defense, officer of Advance Auto Parts, economic, and cultural ties befounded by his father in 1932 and the only Fortune 500 busi- > CONTINUED ness located in the Roanoke P2: Taubman

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Roanoker Builds a Unique, Eco-Friendly Lodge A retired fashion designer that lived and worked all over the world for 30 years, Carol Ann Garrett settled in Roanoke ten years ago. During a trip to Tibet, she was saddened to see the amount of pollution choking the air in the Himalayan nation. Garrett, now working on a career as an educator, was inspired to return, buying a 40acre tract in Copper Hill and begining work on what has become “The Lodge at Lick Creek Lane.”

The eco-friendly building is largely solar powered and is insulated in several unique ways, with 16” logs surrounded by mortar in some places, and

tightly bound bales of hay used in other walls, again surrounded by mortar. Radiant heat sends hot water through the floor, water that will soon be warmed by a solar panel array outside.

There are DC-run refrigerators as well as DC lighting inside.

The Lodge at Lick Creek Lane features a lower level apartment that rents for $125 per night.

Outside visitors can fish in the stocked pond or walk the trails through the woods.

“It’s never ending,” said Garrett of her work at the Lodge.

An onsite property manager is helping her market the rental unit, which is four miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway and

also help insulate the basement level.

When the electricity went out this winter, cutting off the heat, “we were not uncomfortable,” noted property manager Bonnie Cranmer.

Some of the design features are so unusual, said Garrett, such as the wood and straw used for insulation, she had to seek fire insurance via Lloyd’s of London when no American insurer would offer a reasonable policy.

“They don’t get it [because] it’s out of the box,” said Garrett.

Leftover fabric from designs Carol Ann Garrett’s green she worked up for J.C. Pen- lodge includes a rental space. ney clothes (Garrett designed mostly for women) cover chairs ern now, Garrett may go on to in the upstairs kitchen. A single Hollins this fall and possibly mother, her son, Shawn, now at teach at the college level in the UVA-Wise and a former North future.

“If you can make a difference Cross student, often helped her in a kid’s life …” she muses. as she built the lodge.

There are plenty of teachable “[It was] a wonderful project to do with my son,” said Gar- moments for those interested rett, adding there were many in going green at The Lodge at “sleepless nights” as her labor Lick Creek Lane. “I wanted it to be forever,” said Garrett of of love came together.

A student at Virginia West- her creation, which she hopes

about 20 miles from Roanoke.

The Sweet Providence eatery in nearby Floyd supplies meals for guests that desire to stay in.

The Lodge is part of the April 25, Green Home Tour, providing the northernmost stop of the tour. (visit vtymca.org/ Greenhometour.asp for more information on tour stops and seminars being offered the same day.)

Stone fireplaces use materials harvested from the property and the cordwood employed as insulation came mostly from downed trees. Garrett, a substitute art teacher for Roanoke City Schools this year, did much of the cosmetic work herself, including painting and the designing of plumbing fixtures.

Old pieces of furniture, even a church pew, were salvaged by Garrett and restored for use in the lodge. The kitchen includes a cherry tree counter.

Salvaged Styrofoam from a shop in Radford will line a pipeline designed to deliver solarheated hot water to the building when that part of the project is completed. Styrofoam blocks

serves as a model for green technology. Visit lodgeatlickcreeklane.com for more information.

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Chris Penn teaches Ian Joynes how to use the scraper to remove old paint from the West End Center building’s exterior wall. Volunteers are donating their time over several Saturday’s to help scrape old paint, prime exterior walls and build interior walls, helping prepare the West End Center for its 30th Anniversary celebration, scheduled for September 2009. Email annette.taf@gmail.com for more information.

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“You don’t need to buy all that bike gear,” said Laker, the English-born “CarLess Brit” who is also the force behind the library’s Emerging Artist series. “This is to show that you can wear anything and ride a bike.”

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school propelled him into the military and a future in film. It starts with the visioning process, says Dupuis, “dreams are what causes us to produce… however dreams require goals.

[Otherwise] its nothing but a wish, and wishes [often] do not come true.”

Dupuis’ goals literally took

him to the other side of the clouds, via the jet fighters and helicopters he often flew in.

His first training flight, and the pilot determined to give him an experience he would never forget, are the subject of an entire chapter in the 66 page book.

“The Other Side of the

Clouds” from Author House is available at authorhouse.com and other online booksellers.

Joe Dupuis will appear at the WVTF Public Radio studios this Friday from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm, April 17, as part of the monthly art open house series.

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tween Romania and America.

He has served on numerous other regional, national, and international boards including the Roanoke City Council from 1976 to 1978. He was elected to the board of trustees for the Virginia Historical Society, to which he has donated to capital and program initiatives.

He has served as a director of the Shenandoah Life Insurance Company and served for four years as president of the Board of Regents of Mercersburg Academy, his preparatory school.

He received the Distinguished Service Award from the Roanoke Jaycees in 1978,

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and was awarded the Brotherhood Citation from the National Conference of Christians and Jews in 1981.

Other directorships in which he served include the Virginia College Fund in Richmond; Roanoke Valley Industries and the Roanoke Merchants Association; Roanoke Symphony Orchestra; the Alliance Tire and Rubber Company in Hadera, Israel; and president and director of the Roanoke Valley Chamber of Commerce. He was also a trustee of Burrell Memorial Hospital and of Hollins University. He was director president of the Automotive Associates, Rochester, N.Y., and president of the Automotive Executive Association.

He is a graduate of the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in economics. He received an honorary degree from Hollins University in 2005.

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appeared to be a defense, then a repudiation.

Bush said he had spoken to law enforcement officials elsewhere about such training, using officers down-range, close to targets, where a sneeze or some other hitch when pulling the trigger could prove disastrous.

“Nobody has ever heard of such training. I don’t see any benefit of it,” Bush said.

The incident has also put a strain on city-county relations when it comes to the Dixie Caverns range, said Bush.

“We are essentially guests

at their facility. [If the situation can’t be smoothed over with Roanoke County, the city would] “be at a loss because they can no longer use [the shooting range],” he said.

The incident was just another in a string of “mishaps” since Johnson was elected to her first term four years ago, said Bush.

“Things get overlooked and mismanaged,” he said from the Roanoke City courthouse steps on Monday.

Meanwhile, independent Sheriff ’s candidate Brian Keenum has also weighed in on the sniper training and Octavia

Johnson’s handling of the situation.

“I do know Lieutenant Chuck Ferguson is a very competent leader of the Emergency Response Team, and they are all highly skilled operators. I would find it hard to believe he would put his team in danger,” said Keenum via e-mail.

“I wouldn’t sanction any training or any other work-related activity which would put the team in danger unnecessarily. It is the Sheriff ’s responsibility to protect the employees who protect the citizens. I can’t imagine it would be necessary

to have a human down-range from a weapon with live ammunition to complete sniper training,” Keenum added. “I believe the Sheriff is accountable to the people for all actions of his or her employees, or incidents relating to the Sheriff ’s Office. When a decision is made, it needs to be explained by the Sheriff. With that said, there is a Sheriff in office at this time, and she needs to answer those questions.”

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stimulus and bailout programs.

She noted that another president – Lyndon B. Johnson - attempted to keep financing a war at the same time that he introduced sweeping social programs, “and it nearly ruined the country,” said Martinet.

“How’s that change working for you?” read another sign, referring to the change Obama ran on during his 2008 campaign. Bonnie Martin wore a hat adorned with tea bags. “I’m here to show my disgust for our government, period – both parties. All of this unnecessary spending and the bailout – and these ridiculous bonuses that they voted [in] late at night. Clean house and start over,” said Martin.

Rich and Sherie Hilts held up “Fair Tax” signs as cars crawled down Reserve, honking their horns to support the Tea Party protestors. “The centralist government is not supposed to be [as big] as it is today,” said Rich Hilts, co-owner of a small gourmet spice manufacturing company. “There’s not supposed to be this much power and cradle-to-grave legislation.”

His wife has little confidence that those inside the Beltway can enact legislation and spend money wisely: “The government can’t run themselves,” said Sherie Hilts. “How can they possibly run our investments and our fiscal future?” She compared it to the climates in fascist Germany and Italy before World War II, when Hilts claimed that constant dire predictions about the economy made it easier for politicians to enact programs that ultimately proved to be catastrophic.

Organizers of the tax day “tea party” had hoped for a huge turnout Wednesday afternoon and were clearly pleased with their contribution to an event being played out across the country. Backers of

the tea party movement, which takes its name from the Boston Tea Party of the American Revolution era, would prefer to see tax cuts used to spur spending and job creation.

Rather than dump tea bags into the Roanoke River after gathering on Wiley Drive near the footbridge to the Victory Stadium site, local tea partiers dumped bait instead using a “I didn’t take the bait” theme.

“We’re feeding the fish without government help or a government mandate,” said co-organizer Sharon Nicely. “We would like to dump [the bait] from tea boxes,” she said prior to the event.

Organizers collected tea as well, and plan to deliver it to the offices of Democratic U.S. Senators Mark Warner and Jim Webb, and “perhaps some other representatives who seem to be ignoring ‘We, the People’ who are contacting them and asking them to be more diligent for us,” said Nicely.

Fox News has helped fan the flames for a movement that leans Republican, with many objecting specifically to the Obama administration’s continued bailouts that started under President Bush, with legislation passed by Congress. April 15 was chosen nationally as the day for tea parties because it is the IRS tax filing deadline. The local group even has a Facebook page (Roanoke Tax Day Tea Party) with more than 400 members to date.

“Tired of the government creating more debt? Worried about the taxes your children will pay in the future? Sick of pork spending and corruptness in government? Then join us!” the group wrote on its page. Many did just that on Wednesday, even traveling from points well outside the valley for the occasion.

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Roanoke Star of the Week

Charlotte Kidd was born and grew up in Lewisburg, West Va. She graduated from West Va. University with her undergraduate degree in Home Economics and then received her Masters Degree from Virginia Tech in Consumer Studies. After college she worked for the Virginia Cooperative Extension Service for over eleven years. That work involved helping low income Charlotte Kidd families and working with different 4H projects.

Charlotte then went to work for Virginia Tech College of Liberal Arts and Science as Director of Development, a position she held for approximately ten years. In 2006 she joined the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation as Executive Director, a position she holds today.

Charlotte enjoys all of the scenery in the Roanoke Valley, especially the area on Mill Mountain and the Star. Other favorite places are downtown Roanoke, the market area, Starbucks, the Grandin Theatre, Alexanders, and the Hotel Roanoke restaurant. She resides in the Southwest County area.

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enough. In some cases, as in one scenario where Lucy Addison Middle School would have been more than 90% African-American, the group called the plan “re-segregation.”

Chapter president Barbara Hale seemed more philosophical after the school board vote last Friday.

“There is no perfect solution,” Hale said. “They had a very challenging [task].”

Hale said the NAACP’s education committee would study the

matter further before issuing any possible statement. She said she does see some of the changes proposed as a “great opportunity” for a better learning environment.

“We commend the school board for their challenging mission,” Hale said shortly after the vote. “Now we’re going to evaluate the consequence of the decision.” School Board member Courtney Penn cast the lone dissenting vote against the resolution to adopt Option 3.

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The Great Outdoors Not All it’s Cracked Up to Be

ccording to the "Adventure Travel Report", one third of American adults have gone camping in the past five years. I am not one of those Americans; in fact, I am part of the six percent of American adults who, according to the same source, has "no interest in camping whatsoever."

Blessed with a comfortable home and the joys of indoor plumbing, I am hard-pressed to grasp the benefits of sleeping outdoors under a nylon covering. Perhaps it is my up bringing?

In Brooklyn, New York "camping" consists of tossing an old mattress on the fire escape and counting the gunshots until you fall asleep. In the borough of Manhattan camping is not an elective activity and is often know by another name; homelessness.

Born south of the Mason-Dixon Line, my son and wife enjoy the outdoor living and relish the rugged challenge of the pioneer days. Each year they seek to convert me to the simpler life, free of ESPN and The History Channel, and filled with fresh air and woodland creatures.

For a person who considers a Motel 6 without the availability of complimentary shampoo "roughing it", this foray into the forest is just too large of a leap.

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of my impending pants disaster was becoming more and more difficult to impede. Stumbling towards a nearby tree my limp arms dangling by my side, I turned around and attempted to remove my pants by rubbing myself against the tree in much the same way as a bear scratches its back. If the "America's Funniest Home Videos" crew were on site they would have written me a check for $10,000 on the spot.

Following some vigorous and determined scraping, my somewhat frayed trousers settled around my ankles, the dam burst and all was satisfactorily if not belatedly resolved. I couldn’t help but wonder if Daniel Boone had ever faced such biological adversities when blazing through the Cumberland Gap. Regaining the blood flow to my arms, I returned to the softness of our den couch and watched Sportscenter, shaken but dry.

As you might imagine, there is little to no chance of my return to the great outdoors in the foreseeable future. For now, I am happy to be in the minority, joining my fellow six percent anti-campers in the quiet comfort of our very own homes.

Contact Jon at Jon.Kaufman@sprint.com

American Families Need Tax Simplification

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Getting to the Bugaboos

illy tosses raisins and steep and rugged trail. granola bits at me We have yet to see a single from across the road, vehicle. OK it is Sunday mornand I laughingly attempt to ing, but still this is the only catch them in my mouth. It’s just road leading south in this huge after sunrise, on the outskirts part of the province. Finally, a of the small town of Golden, weathered pickup approaches.

British Columbia. We’re hitch- We hold out our thumbs and hiking south on Highway 37. put on our “happy and harmAn hour ago the Provincial bus less” faces, but the truck does on which we had ridden from not even slow down. Did he Prince George dropped us off even see us, we wonder. Oh at the combination post office- well, no worries, as I juggle trading post-gas station before rocks and wait for our next oplumbering off on its eastward portunity. A bit chilled, we heft heading. our packs and start walking.

Our destination is BugaMoments later the silence boo Provincial Park, a remote is broken by something in the place in the midst of the stark distance coming down the road and moody Selkirk mountain from Golden. We can’t see it yet range. As rock climbers we’ve but it’s coming fast. The sound been dreaming of climbing has a notable rhythmic thumpthe soaring granite ing, and as it draws crags which comcloser we hear more prise the Bugaboos. of an indistinct yet The legendary spires strangely syncohave such names as pated cacophony.

Snowpatch, Pigeon, Mesmerized, we Brenta, and Bugalook back and can boo, and the granite now see the loud of which they are little dot become composed is said to a diminutive and be of extraordinarinondescript auto John W. Robinson ly high quality. The careening towards rock is solid –not us. Instantly it is loose and crumbly as in much upon us and then past us, but of the Canadian Rockies- and a half mile down the road it textured just right for climbing. screeches and lurches to a halt Adding to the mystique, the amid mechanical shrieks of area is truly alpine in character pain. Now we can hear the un- the jagged rock soaring from derlying thumping again as the glaciers and holding snow in its car weaves in reverse towards deep crevices year-round. us. “Well what have we here?”

From Golden, it’s 40 miles is my inaudible response. We of hard surface to the logging jump to the side of the road to road cutoff, and then another make room as the little beige 35 miles of dirt track to negoti- Toyota stops abreast of us. The ate. The final ten miles into the tattooed young man at the heart of the Bugaboos is on a wheel smiles slightly, but not

enough to betray an otherwise blank countenance. “Ya might as well come with me.”

Faith coupled with questionable optimism and subpar levels of intelligence is a strong combination, and Billy and I load our packs, one in the trunk and one in the back seat, and hop in. Rod –that’s his name- has turned the volume down on the Mettalica tape a few notches but it is still difficult to hear anything else, especially for me in the back seat, my head is inches from the one partially-blown-out speaker on the rear deck. Within seconds we are rocketing down the road, and I’m frantically mining the crevice in the seat in quest of the lost seat belt buckle.

It seems that Rod is a bit of an outlaw –surprise, surprise- and obviously manic-depressive.

On the quick 40-mile ride to the logging road cut-off, where he drops us off in a cloud of tire rubber dust, we get a glimpse into his rugged life. It seems that certain law enforcement agencies long for his arrest, and his girlfriend just broke

up with him. Rod produces a crumpled phone bill from the litter on the floor mat.

“Twelve hundred dollars in phone calls to her and she left me!” He makes it clear, amid colorful expletives, that the bill will never be paid. As I get the unpleasant feeling that ol’ Rod might decide to end it all right there and aim the Toyota into a utility pole, Billy changes the subject, pointing to the speedometer and asking Rod, “How fast is 137 kilometers per hour in miles per hour anyway? And how does that compare with the speed limit signs of 100 km/hr?” Hint, hint.

We’re shaking our heads and giggling in nervous relief as the sounds of Rod and his derelict ride fade in the distance, leaving us once again in the silence of the morning, with 35 miles of logging roads ahead of us to consider before our climb. We don’t always travel smart, but we travel.

Contact John at jwr77@verizon.net

You Just Can’t Say Thank You Enough . . . (Especially if you’re me)

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hen I up your weekends became for all of those Boy a parScout camping trips, ent, I realized what a using your vacaselfish, self-centered, tion for all of those self-indulgent, selfweeks of summer absorbed jerk I was camp, and rushing when I was kid. A lot through dinner for of people did a lot of all of those Monday nice things for me night troop meetalong the way, and I ings. seldom thanked any Thanks to David Perry of them. So I'd like George for trying to remedy that. to teach me how to play the guiThanks to my mom for taking tar. It just wasn't meant to be. me to the library and letting me Thanks to Nedra Underwood get a cinnamon-sugar twist at for teaching my Sunday school the doughnut store afterwards. classes.

Being a good reader has made Thanks to Susan for my high all the difference. school cross-country team. I still Thanks to my dad for teach- run today although I'm quite as ing me to ride a bike and catch svelte as I was back then. a ball.

Thanks to my grandparents' Thanks to my grandfather for boarder, Paul, for the Boston all of those trips to McDonald's Celtics t-shirt back in 1984. I'm for breakfast in the summer. still a fan.

Thanks to my grandmother Thanks to Vic Brancati for for making those incredible teaching me to get closer when ham-and-cheese-and-tomato- I take pictures. That's the most and-mayonnaise sandwiches on important rule in photography. white bread from the backseat And for teaching me how to of the car on vacations. And for write a good lead. sitting with me while I did my Thanks to Mrs. Akers for lethomework. ting us play softball in her vaThanks to Tal for teaching me cant lot across the street (it's all how to drive a manual trans- townhouses now). mission, likely at the expense of Thanks to my 11th grade Enghis clutch. lish teacher at Blacksburg High Thanks to Eddie's dad for School, Jane Carr, for teaching hauling us to Sunday school and me how to write a term paper. back each week, and getting us a You gave me a C- on mine, but Slurpee afterwards. that's okay. To be honest, I wrote Thanks to my 12th grade Cal- the whole thing from the Cliffs culus teacher, Terry Maddy, for Notes version and deserved farmaking me believe I could get less. an A in her class. I even took the To everyone I missed—and optional final just before gradu- there are far too many to count, ation to try to scrape out a few much less mention—thanks. I more percentage points. I got a may be too self-absorbed to reB, so I also learned to accept dis- member what you did for me, appointment. but rest assured, I appreciate it.

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Preacher’s Corner

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t’s spring! For some, that means it is time to plant a garden.

A gardening craze is spreading across our nation, even reaching Roanoke. The “square foot garden” is the garden anyone can have because all you need is a square foot of soil in which to plant the seeds.

I wish my father had been into the square foot garden craze back when I was in Junior High School. Raised on a farm, my father craved the big garden.

In Marion, Indiana where we once lived, he found one. I remember it being about ¾ of an acre; though aching-back-memories may have embellished the size. Point is, it was a huge garden. And my father knew how to cram as much into that large garden as any square-foot garden expert; corn stalks doubled as green been poles, late spring vegetables were planted where the early spring vegetables were harvested. Dad knew what he was doing. He took soil samples, nourished the soil,

Field of Rocks by George Anderson and rotated the crops. He was successful at growing everything except watermelons, the one thing I most wanted him to be successful at growing.

He was a Pharaoh, however, because he used forced laborhis children- to till, plant, weed and harvest the garden. It was hard but productive work. I wish I loved vegetables then as much as I do now, because we ate the fruit of our labors all year long.

Work in the garden was especially difficult the first couple of years. Dad rented the plot at a dirt-cheap price because the owner didn’t think much of his dirt. He said Dad was wasting his time because the plot was worthless. As a forced laborer, I agreed with the owner. I don’t know what happened thousands or millions of years ago on that patch of land— maybe a meteor shower or some huge stone-age rock fight— but that field was loaded with rocks.

At first, we couldn’t run the tiller. We dug rocks out by

hand and carted wheelbarrow after wheelbarrow, filling up trailer load after trailer load. I don’t understand how this can be, but the second year seemed as bad as the first. It was like carrier pigeon rocks had flown back home during the winter.

By the third year, though, it was clear we were making headway for there were significantly less hauls. And by the fourth year, you could hardly find a small stone. Then the owner, recognizing how valuable the field had become, raised the rent so substantially that dad couldn’t afford it anymore. That was my early lesson in capitalism.

Where was I? Oh yes, that garden.

When dad had us digging and carting rocks, it seemed to be a waste of time. Of course, any manual labor seemed a waste of my time, but this was ridiculous. How can you grow vegetables in a rock garden?

Then, once the land was fertilized and tilled, Dad showed us

how to plant dry, dead looking seeds. “Push your finger down this far. Drop in the seed, cover it with dirt, go the distance of the tip of your finger to your wrist bone and do it again.”

Those instructions were about corn. For squash, we piled together mounds, and made six finger holes, five around the edge and one in the middle. It took us at least a day to plant a garden.

When we were through, the sun was setting, the air was crisp, and we stood and stretched our aching muscles and looked out over the field to see the results of our labor… and saw nothing. Just a field.

Anyone who has early childhood memories of a garden know exactly what I’m talking about. You know what it is like to go back the next day to see if anything happened and seeing nothing again. But just a day or two later, there they are; little green threads slicing their way out of the dark soil. I remember being on my knees with

Dad, studying these threads like they were ancient Norse runes.

We wouldn’t be studying just one or two threads, but a long delicate line of them running down the entire row; a thin, green line of hope. Some time later, the hope was fulfilled and the dinner table was laden with fresh vegetables.

Is there a point to all this?

Such a question is often asked

of a life full of rocks. Imagine the God who Jesus addressed as "Father," being asked that question. What do you suppose would be the answer?

Rev. George C. Anderson is the Senior Minister at Second Presbyterian Church. You may contact him at: pastor@spres.org or visit them on the web at www.spres. org

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Ware Says He’s Ready to Take On Challengers Whether it’s facing off against Martin Jeffrey in a June 9 Democratic primary or taking on Republican challenger Troy Bird next November, 11th District delegate Onzlee Ware is ready for the fight. “I take all opposition seriously,� Ware said several days after his formal announcement.

When Ware announced his intention to run for a fourth term to about 50 supporters at the Dumas Center, he said, “The worst thing that an elected official can do is overlook an opponent.�

Several members of Roanoke City Council (Gwen Mason, Court Rosen, David Trinkle) and Delegate Ward Armstrong, the House of Delegates Minority leader, were among those on hand to support Ware, whose district covers much of Roanoke City and the Vinton area.

“We will simply run our race the way we strategize.

It doesn’t change that much from opponent to opponent,�

Ware said.

Ware said he was most proud of being able to work with other delegates, across party lines if necessary, to get things done in the General Assembly. “Its not so much about Democrats or Republicans.

[You] have to figure out a way to reach across the line and make at least enough friends in the majority party to get your legislation through. I’ve been able to do that for the last six years,� he said.

Critical of the recent Republican-led vote that led to the state turning away $125 million in additional unemployment benefits, alleging that politics got in the way, Ware said, “We should have accepted the money from the federal government.�

Onzlee Ware says he has reached across party lines.

Ware also said he understood the feelings of some in the business community that accepting the money would have placed future burdens on companies once stimulus money to support expanded benefits ran out. “But these are unusual times,� said Ware. “We’ve never seen these many people out of work, and that includes

even the Great Depression.

We have to do something unconventional. We have to think outside the box. I was real saddened that it didn’t pass. There’s going to be a lot of suffering because of that.�

Governor Tim Kaine had urged passage of the legislation, authorizing acceptance of the money.

The next session will be all about jobs, said Ware, who is also an attorney. “We’ve got to figure out a way to grow our economy,� he said. “We need to get government officials to the table and aggressively attract high-paying jobs with great benefits.�

First, Ware will have to be renominated in June and reelected this November.

By Gene Marrano gmarrano@cox.net

17th District Candidates React to Defeat of Unemployment Bill Bill Cleaveland, candidate for the Republican nomination for the 17th House of Delegates district, commends incumbent Delegate William Fralin for his vote to reject Governor Kaine’s proposed amendment to SB1495. Cleaveland supports efforts extending the usual 26 weeks of unemployment compensation to an additional 20 weeks for fulltime workers. With today’s unfortunate impact on job markets, Cleaveland also supports the recently enacted additional extension of 13 weeks of benefits, passed last week by 100% of those voting in the General Assembly.

Cleaveland said that the Governor’s amendment would weaken the support for families and the unemployed by creating dependency on the state, instead of looking at other alternatives to help restore jobs to Virginia. Furthermore, the Governor’s amendment would increase state spending even beyond the expansion of the benefits mentioned above. That expense would require higher taxes for future funding, something our struggling businesses do not need as they attempt to get back on their feet.

Mike Wray, another Republican hopeful in the 17th, was also pleased with the amendment’s defeat, telling the Star City Har-

binger blog, “If the federal government was serious about helping the unemployed they would send the money without conditions.

Virginians are in the best position to determine how to help our citizens. It would be logical that we would want to target monies to certain localities hit the hardest in this recession, particularly in Southside and Southwest Virginia. If some of the money was used to create tax incentives for businesses that would hire unemployed workers, it would create a long term solution.�

However, Democratic primary candidate (and de facto nominee) Gwen Mason laments southwest Virginia’s loss of opportunity and argues that Virginia Republicans are outside the mainstream on this crucial issue.

Also commenting on the Harbinger blog, Mason said, “It’s too bad folks in Richmond couldn’t have worked it out so that small businesses are not dramatically hurt, retraining for new industries can continue (which is needed in this area), and people who are working to make ends meet can afford to further their education. Virginians should get their fair share of Federal stimulus tax monies back like folks in every other state,� Mason said.

By Gene Marrano gmarrano@cox.net

Going Green.

Oakey’s would like you to meet “Little Brother.�

The latest addition to our fleet.

It’s a comfort to know that Oakey’s is here for you.

Grandin Court gets a Visit from Wild Kingdom

When it comes to “walking on the wild side,� our special guest Peter Gros, from the original Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom, has encountered some of the world’s most dangerous animals.

Gros has wrestled alligators and anacondas and has traveled to the far corners of Africa to study lions. Students at Grandin Court were given opportunities to pet various animals as well as hold a 100 pound snake! Animal Planet now has five new shows on Sundays at 7 pm that began April 5th. What a wonderful experience for our students!

Puppy Love – for a Good Cause Despite the economic downturn, both businesses and individuals donated more than 100 items including original artwork, electronics, trips, jewelry, and more for the silent auction benefitting the The Roanoke Valley Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RVSPCA) Puppy Love Ball, held recently at Hotel Roanoke.

Kathy Perdue, Roanoke Valley Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Director of Marketing and Special Events, said, “the Puppy Love Ball is a major annual fundraiser for the RVSPCA, having raised $300,000 over its nine-year history with almost $50,000.00 of that amount having been raised [this year].�

A “Celebration Wall,� honoring furry family members andmemorializing those that have been lost was provided for pet owners. The funds raised enable the RVSPCA to work toward its stated mission, “to improve the quality of life for animals and the people they touch in our community�.

Previous RVSPCA fundraising events include; the “Spayghetti Dinner,� “Wine, Whiskers and Song,� “Best in Show� and “Howl-0-Ween Walk for the Animals. Charity Navigator, which evaluates non-profit events, awarded the RVSPCA a Fundraising Efficiency Rating of “four-stars�, the highest possible rating.

The Society receives no federal, state, or local tax support; it is not affiliated with, nor does

At Oakey’s it’s a comfort to know that everything we do reflects the lives of those you’ve trusted us to honor.

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Independent living is about being exactly who you are. Maybe you stand out from the crowd. Maybe you easily fit in. Maybe you’re up all day moving and going. Or maybe you enjoy a quiet afternoon with a good book. No matter who you are, Friendship Independent Living™ is a great place to live. Because we take care of the chores, so you can do whatever it is you like to do. Now that’s living.

Friendship does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, or age in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment. For further information about this policy, contact the Corporate Compliance Officer (540) 265-2222.

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it receive funding from any national organization.

Based at 1340 Baldwin Avenue N.E., the RVSPCA provides food, shelter, medical care and companionship to unwanted and homeless pets in the community. Pet assisted therapy, humane education emphasizing the importance of the human/ animal bond, training classes for pets and their owners and volunteer experiences are provided.

The RVSPCA’s next fundraiser will be its first ever “Paws for Pancakes� to be held at Applebee’s on Challenger Avenue, Bonsack in front of the Lowe’s store, April 18, 7:00 am to 9:00 am Because statistics indicate that most lost pets without ID will not return home, April 25 from 10:00 am until noon, the RVSPCA will also hold a microchip clinic for cats and dogs at the shelter. For additional specifics regarding either of these events, visit rvspca.org or call 344-4840.

By Susan Ayers

Vinton Dogwood Festival to be Held April 22-25

In an effort to do our part as environmental stewards, Oakey’s has added a fuel efficient hybrid to our vehicle fleet. Having the option of an environmentally friendly car for your use, is just another way that Oakey’s gives attention to detail that is second to none.

Independent.

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The 54th Annual Vinton Dogwood Festival, held April 22-25, will include carnival rides, games and entertainment Wednesday through Friday evenings, and all day events will be held Saturday at various locations. Entertainment begins at 6:00 p.m., including the nightly carnival, The Worx on Thursday evening at the Vinton Farmers’ Market, the 2nd annual Guitar Hero competition on Friday evening at the Carnival, and Part Time Party Time Band on Saturday evening, at the Vinton Farmers’ Market band shell.

Saturday, April 25th, the festival will culminate with a 5k Distance Run, a craft show, an antique auto show, a children’s area sponsored by Cox Communications (featuring inflatables, a rock wall, slide, and adrenaline rush obstacle course), food vendors, and three entertainment stages featuring bluegrass, variety and jazz, dancers, and karate. The annual parade will step-off at 2:30 p.m. In honor of the 125th Anniversary of the Town of Vinton, past mayors and council members will serve as parade Grand Marshals. For more information call (540) 9830613 or (540) 983-0614, or visit www:vintondogwoodfestival. org

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North Cross defender Phillip Call (in white) pressures SW County attacker Frank Boxley

Lacrosse Clash in Roanoke County:

The combined Hidden Valley-Cave Spring lacrosse squad, which competes under the Southwest County name, isn’t a varsity status squad yet, despite growing popularity for the sport. The team has been successful at the club level and defeated the North Cross School varsity team 6-4 Monday.

District Foes Duke It Out on Diamond: Before they took off for spring break, two River Ridge District teams squared off on the baseball field at Hidden Valley High School. The visiting Salem Spartans had the last laugh however, coming back late to win the game 6-5. A state title contender the past few years, the Hidden Valley Titans lost first baseman/slugger Zach Helgeson to the University of Maryland this season, and pitcher Mikey O’Brien to the New York Yankees.

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Salem's Will Fisher takes off for third as Hidden Valley’s Logan Blankenbeckler waits for the throw.

Fisher was safe on the seventh inning steal as Salem rallied to tie the score.

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Raiders Baseball

There’s not many public school sports happening this week due to spring break but private schools are filling the void. North Cross took on Liberty Christian Tuesday afternoon, but were shutdown by the Bulldogs 6-0. Raiders starting pitcher Craig Hoelzer struck out seven LCA batters Photo by Bill Turner in seven innings. North Cross North Cross starting pitcher Craig Hoelzer delivers a pitch is now 6-3 on the season.

Tuesday afternoon.

North Cross Baseball In 2008, the North Cross Raiders baseball team experienced an up-and-down season that ended with a decent enough 10-10 record, but without qualifying for postseason play.

This season, the team has set its sights higher, in hopes of not only playing in the Virginia Independent Conference (VIC) tournament, but also the state tournament.

“We definitely thought that we could qualify for the conference tournament – in fact we have hoped that we could finish in the top four in the league,” Head Coach Eric Lawrence said.

So far, the team is off to a solid start, sporting a 6-3 record (4-2 in the VIC). And should the Raiders safely navigate their way through an upcoming softer part of the schedule, they should be in good position to reach their postseason goals.

“We have a good opportunity to win our next 6 games,” Lawrence said. “So

that’s what we’re looking at now – to go on an extended winning streak. If we can do that, it would really put us in a good spot.”

If the Raiders are able to make a postseason run, it will be no small feat, considering the youthful makeup of their roster. The club starts six to seven underclassmen, and their top two pitchers have yet to reach the eleventh grade.

Offensively, the team has no real power threats, instead relying on timely hitting and good running around the basepaths. “We’re pretty solid from one through six in our lineup, and though we can hit homeruns, we pretty much just try to hit singles and doubles – just trying to put the ball in play,” Lawrence said. Sophomore Fuller Clark, who splits time at second base and shortstop, is hitting .469 so far this season while also leading the team in stolen bases. And left-fielder Garrett Stone has hit well

from the two-hole for the Raiders including launching the team’s only homer – a grand slam.

But baseball is won and lost with pitching and defense – “we’ll live and die by it,” Lawrence said -- so in order for the Raiders to continue their success, their young starting pitchers will have to hold up under the pressure. Staff ace Craig Hoelzer, a sophomore, currently sports a 4.50 ERA – not bad considering he faces the Raiders best competition each time he takes the mound. And Sam Lawrence, just a freshman, is 3-1 with 35 strikeouts in only 24 innings pitched.

“The challenge with younger pitchers is that they have to pitch smarter because they can’t throw as hard as the older guys,” Lawrence said.

“They have to mix speeds and hit their locations.”

By Matt Reeve Matt@theroanokestar.com

Faith Christian Soccer To say the Faith Christian School Lady Warriors have dealt with some uncertainty to start their season would be an understatement.

Over the summer, the team’s coach, Megan Wenz, resigned due to conflicts in her schedule. The school searched throughout the winter for a replacement, but with only a week left before the girls’ first game, the soccer team was still without a coach.

Enter Roy Lax, the former girls head coach at Hidden Valley, who resigned this past fall. Roy was contacted by school athletic direct Jeff Garner to gauge his interest in the position. The next day, he accepted – and then got right out to the field to conduct the team’s first practice of the season.

“It did happen very last minute,” Lax said of his hiring. “I’ve only been here three weeks. When I decided

I was going to do it, we had a practice that afternoon, which was crucial because we had a game the following Monday,” Lax said.

Since that day, the team has only held four additional practices – not much time for the new coach to get a feel for his team, or for the girls to develop any kind of chemistry. But it hasn’t mattered. The Lady Warriors are off to a strong 3-1 start, with victories over Dayspring Academy, Christian Heritage Academy, and a thrilling come-from-behind overtime win against New Covenant.

In fact, had the team not surrendered three goals in the final ten minutes of their match against Bath County, they would be undefeated.

“As a group they are so much fun and they are very hard working,” Lax said of his new team. “I honestly couldn’t ask for a better group of girls to work with.”

The Lady Warriors return a solid nucleus of players from last season’s squad, which earned the #2 seed in the Virginia Association of Athletics (VACA) conference tournament. Melissa Pollard, who scored both goals in the team’s 2-1 win over New Covenant, leads the attack, and Sarah Graninger, one of the team’s two captains, anchors the defense. Basketball standouts Faith Gardner, Rachel Nymeyer, and Morgan Oliver also play important roles.

“They all work really hard and have a great attitude,” Lax said. “I’m having a lot of fun with it so far.”

The Lady Warriors look to capture their fourth win of the season when they face New Covenant at home on Thursday at 5pm.

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Tarps cover part of the stadium seats at Lewis Gale Field.

Salem Sox Open to Packed House The Salem Red Sox opened to a packed house last weekend at Lewis Gale Field, now also known as Salem Memorial Ballpark, as a new era opened in minor league baseball locally. With tarps covering about 1,500 seats, it was standing room only at 5,300-plus, many fans festooned in their Salem or Boston Red Sox gear. About half the team played some portion of the 2008 season in Lancaster, CA, before coming east when the Boston Red Sox moved their high-A baseball affiliation back to the Carolina League.

Jason Rice, Kyle Weiland, Derrick Loop and Jason Blackey help anchor the pitching staff, while another Jason – outfielder Jason Place – is expected to supply some of the long ball power. Place hit 19 home runs last season at Lancaster and was a first round bonus baby in 2006.

He’s still just 20 years old.

Ryan Kalish hit 16 doubles for the Sox’s low-A team in Greenville, SC, last year before being called up late to Lancaster. “I can’t complain – this team is [talented],” said Kalish on media day. He termed the starting pitching and bullpen “strong. [Overall] we have a bunch of really good players.” Through the team’s first four games the offense struggled at times, like many early season teams do; the Red Sox were just 5 for 46 with runners in scoring position.

Taiwan natives Che-Hsuan Lin and Chih-Hsien Chiang, both participants for their country in the recent World Baseball Classic, are expected to supply some offensive pop as well. A translator, Mickey Jiang, is on hand to help make life easier.

Kalish looks forward to the team’s first year in Salem,

where the left field wall has been painted green – a la the Green Monster at Fenway Park in Boston. That’s where he hopes to roam as an outfielder one day. “I like it. We’re going to have to get used to it [anyway].”

Meanwhile Kalish and the other Salem Red Sox will focus on the task at hand, contending for a pennant under manager Chad Epperson.

“The defense up the middle is ridiculous and the bats are strong too,” said Kalish as the wind blew out to center the day before the home opener – just the way long ball and gap hitters like it to. “We’ve got tons and tons of talent on this team.”

Former Baltimore Orioles manager Earl Weaver once said, "The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals … and three run homers".

Within their two game, backto-back series verses the Patrick Henry Patriots, the Northside Vikings baseball team nearly managed to check off all three of Weaver's key elements, defeating the Pats 12-6 and 8-1 recently.

Hard-throwing right-hander Trent Cundiff kept PH hitters in check during the opening game at Patrick Henry High School, scattering four hits over five innings, while striking out five.

Cory Sandres blasted a two-run home run in the second inning, while Ben Bechner and Andy Pound collected two hits a piece for the visiting Vikings. Yates

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PH third baseman Aaron Burton tags out Northside’s Blake Thornberg.

Sayers, Brad Sowers and Zach Whitaker all contributed two hits each for the Patriots.

The following day at Northside, the mound belonged to Vikings left-hander Matthew Lynn who struck-out twelve and allowed only two hits in a masterful performance. Lynn also lined a double and a single to aid his cause, driving in two runs. Taylor Sutphin reached base four times and drove in four runs for the Vikings, adding a double and a triple. Throughout the series, the Vikings displayed

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Coach Houser: I’ve been frustrated with the camps that my daughter has been attending. It’s been our experience that most camps at universities are overloaded and unless you are over 6' tall they don't give you the time of day. My daughter is 5'6", has a big-time vertical, can hit the ball hard and can block. The

By Gene Marrano problem is that she goes to these gmarrano@cox.net camps and they don't take the time to get to know her abilities before they place her in the overloaded group of “short girls.” I guess she will never play as an outside hitter in college. She currently plays all the way around in school ball and her school team has been incredibly successful. Should I be angry? Or should I just accept my daughter’s fate?

Hey Mom: Your situation sounds just like the one I lived with for 5 years; however, as my 5’6” stepdaughter got older, she was chosen to play with the top group at summer camps.

I don't know why your daughter hasn't been selected to play in the top group; but, if you think some of the camp di-

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Hearing an expert’s opinion about your child’s potential is a good thing.

Let’s supposed you’re told that your daughter just wasn’t quite good enough to play in the top group. Does that give the camp director the authority to ignore her? NO. Does that give the camp director the power to put her in an overloaded group, while the “stars” have a 4:1 camper to coach ratio? NO. If each kid at a camp is paying the same amount, and each kid should be given the same opportunity for improvement, regardless of their talent. And parents should demand it. If your daughter has been stuck in the

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hot, small, overloaded gym with the 19 year old coaches, I'd encourage you to send an email telling the director how upset you are, that you won’t be returning, and you’re telling every parent who asks the truth about the camp. It’s been my experience that your email will do no good, because kids attend ABC University camp just like bees are attracted to flowers. But, I’d send the email anyway.

Yes, I’ve always been amazed that parents will send their children to a camp, knowing nothing more about the college than its school colors. The parents send their children there because their children will say, “I want to go to XYZ Camp. I have to go!

My friends are going!!” But choosing a camp is another article for another day.

Can your daughter play OH at a D1 school? Probably not.

She’s just too small. And, sure she blocks and hits well in high school. But can she continue being that successful when every opponent is 6’, 6’2” or 6’3”?

I doubt it.

However, I'm sure there are some smaller schools in your area that would like to have your daughter on their team. So don’t say, "She has no chance of playing OH in college,” because that is dependant upon where she chooses to go to college.

My advice to you: a) Love the high school game! Love your daughter's team winning championships! b) Keep on going to camps.

Have her school coach email the camp director that the girl WANTS to be on the top team. It won't be guaranteed, but that email will get her a closer look. c) Keep on sacrificing the money to allow her to play club. She has practically NO CHANCE to play at a D1 school if she's only playing 3 months a year while the other girls her age are playing 7 or 8 or 9 months!! d) Encourage your daughter to attend a college she likes.

Then, maybe the volleyball team will need her.

And love the ride! It'll be over soon.

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Spring Fling BThe Virginia Western Community College Justice Club will host several law enforcement guests its Spring Fling this Friday, including the Roanoke City Police Department Mobile Command Center, which students, faculty and staff can tour as well as meet and speak with members of the Tactical Response Team (TRT).

Additionally, there will be a juried student art show, activities, potential employers, and food at the event for students and employees.

When - 11 a.m.to 2 p.m.

Where - Virginia Western Community College. Parking lot next to Brown Library and the Courtyard of Four Seasons

> April 18

Celebrate Earth Day Be sure to come by Grandin Village on Saturday, April 18, for the annual Earth Day celebration. There are free talks, local farmers and vendors, lots of samples, children’s activities, a raffle, organic seedling sale and more at Roanoke Natural Foods Co-op.

There is a free film on solar energy at the Grandin Theatre and demonstrations, artists, musicians, gardens and more at Grandin Gardens. Free music at the end of the day. 8am-8pm.

River Guerguerian Percussion Workshop and Concert 3:00-4:15 Beginners Drum Workshop: explore tone production and our internal rhythm, play harmoniously with others; $20, $5 for children 4:30-6:00 DrumWorkshop Intensive: learn finger-style rhythms, vocalizations and odd time meters from the Middle East and other cultures;$25 8:00 Multi-media Earth Day Concert: featuring a collaboration of unique drums, gongs and Himalayan bowls, guest modern dancer Liza Deck,and captivating visual images from around the world; $15 ($10 if attending a workshop) Where - Roanoke Ballet Theater Studios 1318 Grandin Road,SW Call to Register for your Workshop: 540-206-2472 www.ShareTheDrum.com No Child Left Inside Days at Lakewood Park No Child Left Inside Days! Come out and see one of Roanoke’s most interesting parks. Bring a magnifying glass,a butterfly net and other Inspector Gadget type tools, to discover the lovely nature right in our back yards.Help us celebrate Earth Day by exploring this lovely park.Then head up to Grandin Road for their annual Earth Day celebration.

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When - 9 am - 2pm Where - Valley View Wesleyan Church is located on Oakland Blvd next to Round Hill School (just off Williamson Rd). Call Norman for details - 977-1003 or the church office 366-5053 The April Meeting of the RoanokeValley Chapter,NSDAR Patricia Hanzel of Blue Cross and Blue Shield ofVirginia will be presenting a program dealing with women’s health issues immediately following the business portion of the meeting.

Interested prospective members are welcome.

When - 10:00A.M. Where - St. Timothy Lutheran Church, 1201 Hardy Road, Vinton, Virginia For more information contact Regent Lee HardinWoody at 397-3173 or lhwoody@gmail.com Green tour of landmark in Raleigh Court The Greater Raleigh Court Civic League is sponsoring a tour of a ‘green’ renovation project as part of the Grandin Village Earth Day this Saturday. The “Living Green in a Landmark “ The tour is FREE and available from 12noon to 4:00 PM on Saturday,April 18 at 2049 WindsorAvenue SW.

> April 21

First Steps to Starting a Business Learn the basics of what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur at this introductory seminar for prospective business owners. Tuesday, April 21, 5:30 - 9:00 PM, Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce Boardroom. Cost: $25/person. Prepayment and pre-registration required by Friday,April 17. Sponsored by: Business SEED Capital, Inc., BB&T, Cox Business, and City of Roanoke.

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Financing Commercial Real Estate Improvements Worksgop Wondering what kind of help is available to reduce costs and enhance the value of your commercial property or business located in the city? Local incentive programs and grants can assist you. Interested? Then you’re invited to attend a free workshop sponsored by the City of Roanoke onThursday,April 23,from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Noel C.Taylor Municipal Building,Room 159. This is the second of two workshops held by the city for this purpose.

AnnualWine & Cheese Fair The Roanoke Valley Democratic Women will host the eleventh “Annual Wine & Cheese Affair.” It will be held on Thursday, April 23, 2009 from 5:30 to 7:30 P.M.at the Ramada Inn, 1927 Franklin Rd. S.W. Tickets are $10:00 and available at the door.

Candidates for up coming elections and local and state officials have been invited. You won”t want to miss this event which is well attended by Democrats and guests. Come and enjoy good food, music, fellowship and much more. Contact Mary A. Bowers at 343-1186 for additional information.

> April 24

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> April 25

Letters to the Editor Another good reason

FUN! Dust off that leisure suit and go go boots or your tie dye shirt to say “thank you” to and peace sign.Tickets: order online AEP at smwv.org ($40 each for 10+; $45 each for 2-9;$50 for 1) Thank you, (Ed. note: several months ago Lynne Pope bentpopes@aol.com the Star-Sentinel ran a story on a public hearing in Roanoke Earth Day County, called after concerns Earth Day 2009 Celebration at the Williamson Road Library. 11:00-2:00 that chemical spraying to conSaturday.April 25th. Earth Day activi- trol tree growth on a rural road ties at the Williamson Road Library had killed a deer and posed will include conversation, story tell- a potential health concern to ing, a puppet show, food sampling, humans - which AEP denied. music,creating family trees - including Crystal Creek Drive resident a medical tree – plus discussion of David Barudin led the fight to green jobs and careers, and develop- have spraying practices halted.) ment of a green, healthy and ethical economy.

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> April 26

The Future of Creation n interfaith celebration of Earth Day 2009, presented by Spirituality and Ecology, 5:30 - 7:30p.m. Sunday,April 26th,St.James Episcopal Church 4515 Delray Street,N.W.(one block west of Williamson Road). Topics include: can waging peace on nature lead to peace among men?; Kimoyo, which continues building bridges of understanding and support between cultures, and Sabbath Economics: an alternative to our maximum consumption, 24/7 culture that exhausts rather than restores creation. Also at 5:30, children are invited to participate in a face painting and maskmaking workshop.

> April 25 - 26

Open Studios of Roanoke Saturday 10 am - 5 pm;Sunday Noon - 5 pm.Feel free to ask questions or simply stroll through any or all of the studios on the Tour.Well-known artists including Ann Glover,Sarah Hazelgrove,John Wilson and Jamie Nervo are part of the tour.See openstudiosofroanoke. com for more information and studio locations.

> May 9

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The 86th National Federation Music Club’s National Music Week The event will be celebrated at Tanglewood Mall, Roanoke,Va. on Saturday,May 9,10:00 a.m.to 6:00 p.m.

The theme, “Music…Poetry of the Heart,” is being presented by the Thursday Morning Music Club.

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I want to extend a hand personally and in joined applause at AEP’s decision to clear power lines of overhanging limbs and brush by means of chainsaws and bush-whackers …when crews work along Crystal Creek Drive. AEP confirmed in a phone call that cutting is the method to be employed instead of herbicide spraying.

Crystal Creek Dr is vulnerable to the possible dangers of chemical spraying along Back Creek. The decision to cut instead of spray here is welcomed. However, this should extend throughout Roanoke County except where targeted chemical applications are no risk to aquatic life, waterfowl, ornamental shrubs, gardens, orchards, pets, and local wildlife.

Special thanks to Roanoke City Councilman Rupert Cutler and to Laurie Fowler, J.D., LL.M., Managing Director and Director for Policy, River Basin Center, Odum School of Ecology & School of Law at the University of Georgia. On [Cutler’s] request, Dr. Fowler is offering her students a practicum on legal precedents that empower local governments to prohibit or restrict the use of chemical pesticides Paying cash for WWII German helmets, uniforms & memorabilia!

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Reader wants bicycle accommodations in traffic circle plan for Southeast

Dear editor, Livability and lifestyle, but also a sense of being part of the community - without having to drive a car to get there - is what I value in transportation design planning.

Last week I attended the public hearing at Garden City elementary school. I still have the same concerns I voiced earlier this year to City Council and VDOT. Still absent from the preliminary plans are a sidewalk in from of the SE Carilion Medical Clinic.

And then there is the 12-foot outside lanes. This is hardly enough road surface to accommodate bicyclists and automobiles if they are sharing the road. I dig being to live and work and being able to walk or bike to my job in an accessible community. I love a wide shoulder or bike lane.

When is Roanoke going to get with it and actually implement Complete the Street Policy? You have the opportunity to ask questions prior to approving this project in a final vote. Please ask the right questions and advocate for pedestrians and bicyclists.

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Mass Meeting Of Roanoke City Republican Committee As Chairman of the Roanoke City Republican Committee of the Republican Party of Virginia, and pursuant to the Plan of Organization and as recommended and directed by the Committee, I, Adam W. Boitnott, do hereby issue this call for a MASS MEETING to be held at Roanoke City Council Chambers, 215 Church Ave., S.W., City of Roanoke, at 6:00 p.m. on May 12, 2009, for the following purposes: • Electing Candidate for Commissioner of Revenue, Treasurer, and Commonwealth Attorney •The transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting.

Qualifications for Participation All legal and qualified voters of Roanoke City under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, regardless of race, religion, national origin or sex, who are in accord with the principles of the Republican Party and who, if requested, express in open meeting, either orally or in writing as may be required, their intent to support all of its nominees for public office in the ensuing election, may participate as members of the Republican Party of Virginia in its mass meetings, party canvasses, conventions or primaries encompassing their respective election districts. All individuals desiring to participate in the Mass Meeting may be required to present some form of identification such as a voting card, drivers’ license or other positive identification.

In addition to the foregoing, to be in accord with the principles of the Republican Party, unless otherwise stipulated by the appropriate Official Committee, a person otherwise qualified hereunder shall not have participated in Virginia in the nomination process of a party other than the Republican Party after May 1, 2004, or in the last five years, whichever is more recent.

A single exception to this shall be approved for a voter that renounces affiliation with any other party in writing, and who expresses in writing that he/she is in accord with the principles of the Republican Party and intends, at the time of the writing, to support the nominees of the Republican Party in the future. Any voter that utilizes the foregoing exception, and thereafter participates in the nomination process of a party other than the Republican Party, shall not have the benefit of the exception thereafter.

Candidate Pre-Filing Requirements No Pre-filing is needed.

Mass Meeting Registration Registration for the Mass Meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. and end at 6:00 p.m. All persons in line by 6:00 p.m. will be allowed to register for the Mass Meeting.

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Young Bicycle Designers Set Up Shop in Roanoke Two wheels are better than one.

So says Stratton Delany and Aaron Dykstra, two young bike designers who hope to encourage Roanokers to use twowheeled vehicles.

“Roanoke could be a small Portland; its got all the aspects to bring in outdoor enthusiasts,” said Dykstra, who grew up in Roanoke and recently moved back after spending time in bigger cities like Chicago and New York.

Both Dykstra and Delany recognize the potential for Roanoke to become a biking mecca, and they’re both trying to cater to the everyday rider. Delany, owner of the brand Kazane, opened his shop, Keirin Culture, last November, and started building “track bicycles,” with the goal of making affordable models.

“The whole point of my brand is to offer an affordable race bike,” Delany said.

His track bikes – which have only one gear and no brakes – sell for less than $600, for the frame and fork, as opposed to $800-$1,000 for a similar Japanese bike.

A team in Richmond is using his frames. (see keirinculture.com for more information) Delany’s road bikes typically sell for around $2,000, but he can create a bike to fit any budget. Road racing models are made out of high-tech aluminum, sometimes carbon fiber, and the track frames are made of steel.

The low overhead cost of his shop on 13th St., and less emphasis on advertising, means the bikes can sell for less, allowing Delany to use profits for causes that matter more to him.

“A full-page ad in Bicycling magazine costs $14,000,” Delany said. “That’s great and everything, but I’d rather sponsor professional racers that have given their lives for the dream.”

Besides the relative affordability, it is the custom racing geometry that makes Keiren Culture cycles unique.

“They’re sexy and fast,” Delany said.

“I’m really proud of my custom geometry, and I have a good reputation for that. It’s fast and stable.”

Kazane has become a brand that is sold all over the United States, and in a few shops overseas in the UK and Italy - about 20 in all - according to Delany’s estimate.

While Delany alone is his brand’s designer, his bikes are fabricated in Taiwan.

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Stratton Delany is a cycle designer in Roanoke. frame, he recommends Dykstra, who makes custom bikes by himself in a basement shop. Dykstra’s goal is to make a custom bike for riders who can then use them forever.

Custom steel bikes are all about “ride quality and an appreciation of the beauty of a bicycle – kind of a classic styling,” said Dykstra. “It’s a bike tailor-fit to your needs – kind of like getting a custom suit made instead of getting something off the shelf.”

He works exclusively with steel, preferring it to aluminum or carbon fiber, mainly for the long life of the material.

“A lot of people say ‘steel is real’ – that’s the industry term,” he said. “You can really become a nerd about bikes. The difference in steel is, you can almost compare it to wine tasting: the different quality, the liveliness and responsiveness.”

All of Dykstra’s custom-made creations are based on what sort of riding the buyer will be doing and their style – aggressive racing versus laid-back touring, for example. His frames typically run between $1,200 and $2,500.

Dykstra is just getting started, building frames for friends and for a racing team he’s involved with in Chicago. He plans to go live with his website sometime over the summer and eventually is interested

Mark Hekman of Team Mountain Khakis on a Stratton Delany track bike. in opening a shop outside his Roanoke basement.

Both Delany and Dykstra recognize that there is a lot of potential for Roanoke to become a biking town, where right now the local emphasis is more on recreational riding than on racing.

“I want to see people not wearing Lycra [tight-fitting Spandex], not racing, just riding … making it a lifestyle,” Dykstra said.

Maybe it’s because of the hills, maybe it’s the lack of the bike lanes, Dykstra muses.

But if there’s one thought that he wants to share with Roanoke after his time in New York and Chicago, it’s that biking is cool again.

“The potential is amazing, but there’s a lot of work to be done,” Dykstra said. “I’m looking forward to getting involved in the advocacy part of it.”

Hong Kong restaurant opens a buffet.

Retail Update: Hong Kong Adds Buffet

City Manager Darlene Burcham, Delegate Onzlee Ware and Local Colors organizer Pearl Fu were on hand for the recent grand re-opening of the Hong Kong restaurant.

Hong Kong took over an adjacent space in Hunting Hills Plaza, adding a Chinese buffet, featuring some 70 items, including Japanese sushi and American fare. “[We are} very excited,” said Mandy Chen. Fu transBy Caitlin Coakley lated during much of the info@theroanokestar.com

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Hong Kong has hired a new chef from upstate New York to oversee the buffet offerings.

“The food is fabulous,’ said Burcham of the original Hong Kong a la carte menu, which is still available.

Burcham recognized the postive nature of the expansion, “its wonderful to see a business grow in our city,” she said.

U.S. Senator Mark Warner Announces 2009 TechNite Award Nominees

Signaling the growing stature of the NewVa Region’s technology community, U.S. Senator Mark Warner joined local industry leaders on Wednesday to announce the nominees for this year's NewVa Corridor Technology Council (NCTC) TechNite Awards.

Winners will be named in five categories – Rising Star, Entrepreneur, NewVa Leadership, Innovation, and Educator – and will be recognized at the TechNite Awards Banquet on May 21 at The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center. Senator Warner, the Governor of Virginia from 2002-2006 after 20 years as a business leader in the high-tech industry, spoke at Metamorphosis and announced the following nominees: Rising Star Award: “This award recognizes a local technology company whose ‘star is rising.’ It may not be a household name yet, but it could soon be another local success story in the NewVa Region.”

88Owls, Aegisound / Adaptive Technologies, ADMMicro, Design Marketing/Performance Link, FITnokem, Inorganic Ventures, Koofers, Librato, Modea, Prime Photonics, Schultz-Creehan Entrepreneur Award: “Entrepreneurs are a different breed - sometimes it takes nerves of steel to blaze a new path. This award recognizes someone in our community who exemplifies what it means to be a risk-taker in the technology field.”

Kevin Bloomfield, NetVentures, Anne Giles Clelland, Handshake 2.0, M. Tyson Daniel, Esq., LimbGear, Jonathan Hagmaier, Interactive Achievement, James Rancourt, Polymer Solutions, Dan Sable, VPT, Tracy Wilkins, TechLab NewVa Leadership Award: “This award recognizes those who not only succeeds in the workplace, but also leads by example by contributing significantly to the community in which they live.”

Stanley Breakell, Breakell, Bev Fitzpatrick, Virginia Museum of Transportation, Jim Flowers, VT KnowledgeWorks, Stuart Mease, City of Roanoke, Andre A. Muelenaer, Jr., M.D., Carilion, Dan Smith, Valley Business Front, Neil Wilkin, Optical Cable Corporation Innovation Award: “This award recognizes an individual, a group of individuals, company, or other organization that sets the standard for thought leadership and innovation in their respective fields. By definition, they are doing something new or different, and they are doing it well. Their innovation represents a significant technological breakthrough or addresses a great market opportunity or both.”

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Molly Bullington -Burton Center for Arts and Technology, Michael Collver - Montgomery County Public Schools, Dr. Kurt Grosshans - Montgomery County Public Schools, Rebecca Hertling -Montgomery County Public Schools, Cathy Huffman - The Gereau Center for Applied Technology & Career Exploration, Nancy McCrickard - Science Museum of Western Virginia, Stuart Rawlings - Cave Spring Middle School, Kim Williams - Roanoke City Public Schools, Georgette Yakman - Pulaski County High School TechNite is an annual celebration of the NewVa Region’s technology community, providing an opportunity to network with more than 300 leaders in business and innovation. This year’s Master of Ceremonies will be Peter Jobse, President and CEO of the Center for Innovative Technology.

TechNite will be held on Thursday May 21, 2009 at the Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center (5:30 p.m. Reception /7:00 p.m. Dinner & Awards Ceremony.) For more information visit www.TheTechnologyCouncil.com.

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Roanoke Symphony Announces Young Artist Winners The Young Artist Awards (YAA) is an annual competition hosted by the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra (RSO) for members of the Roanoke Youth Symphony Orchestra (RYSO). This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s competition was held on Saturday, March 21 in Talmadge Recital Hall at Hollins University in Roanoke County. Harpist Rachel Hall of Roanoke is the first place winner of the 2009 YAA. Miss Hall will perform as a soloist with the RYSO during the 2009-2010 school year. The second place winner is cellist Justin Hall of Roanoke. The third place winner is trumpeter Alexandria Smith also of Roanoke. The YAA was initiated in 1983 by a generous gift from Mr. Eldon C. Grover, a former RSO Board member and patron.

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ship is percussionist James Ritchie of Blacksburg. Mr. Ritchie is a graduating high school senior and will study music as his primary focus at the undergraduate level. The Anne Jett Rogers Scholarship Program is designed to further the musical education or training of talented and promising young musicians. This collegiate scholarship offered through the RSO is available to current and alumni members of the RYSO and is funded by the Anne Jett Rogers Endowment Fund, established in 1989 in honor of the late Anne Jett Rogers, an active volunteer and friend of the RSO. Since its inception, the program has awarded over $6,500.00 to 21 winners.

Harpist Rachel Hall (above) of Roanoke is the first place winner of the 2009 YAA. James Ritchie (right) is the recipient of the 2009 Anne Jett Rogers Scholarship.

Hollins Art Festival this weekend

The 2009 Hollins Art Festival will take place in the universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Richard Wetherill Visual Arts Center and the Eleanor D. Wilson Museum, Saturday, April 18, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s festival theme, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Art, Photography, and Collective Memory,â&#x20AC;? will feature two nationally acclaimed artists, Binh Danh and Jim Campbell.

A California-based photographer, Danh has received wide acclaim for his work, which deals with our collective memory of the Vietnam War and genocide in Cambodia.

Also from California, Campbell is one of the leading electronic artists in the country. He incorporates light, sound, and computer-generated images in works that feature memory as a major theme. Campbell is featured as the afternoon speaker.

Also highlighting this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event is a Memory Wall on the second floor of the Wetherill Visual Arts Center. Between now and April 18, Hollins students, faculty and staff are invited to post artifacts on the wall that represent their own experience or memory in the form of art work, photographs (from family albums or other sources), documents, or writings. The wall itself will then become an installation, providing a collective portrait of memories of those attending the festival or participating in the project.

The Taubman Museum of Art will host a unique benefit concert Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Arias and Airsâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; featuring the unlikely combination of opera and Celtic music.

Proceeds will go to the Montgomery Museum and Lewis Miller Regional Art Center in Christiansburg, where a second concert will be held on Saturday.

The Christiansburg museum, housed in an 1852 building originally built for a church, features historical artifacts, and materials for genealogical studies and a gallery focused on local artists.

Branches are also in Shawsville and Riner.

Robert Chafin, a tenor solo now living in Germany, supplies the opera music for Arias and Airs. Chafin is a Christiansburg native; all set to attend Virginia Tech, before those that heard him sing suggest he study music. He attended the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music and on to a career that has taken him throughout Europe, singing lead roles.

The Roanoke-based Celtibillies, who cross a number of genres, will supply the Celtic/ Appalachian music. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a first for us,â&#x20AC;? said new executive director Sue Ferrar of the fundraising concerts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are a lot of things that we hope

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Jack Hinselwood has led the Celtibillies since 1994. The group has recorded and toured extensively, even making it to Alaska last summer.

As for placing opera and Celtic on the same playbill, Hinselwood seems non-pulsed, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mixing genres is certainly not new to us. I think weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have an interesting evening,â&#x20AC;? he said.

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Weeks later, it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the melody or the music, but a simple statement that is resonating in my head.

Just before the music began, my friend Maestro David Stewart Wiley looked to the audience and said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now more than ever, we need to support the arts.â&#x20AC;? While the plea of the sentence was direct and right on target, there was no way for me to fully embrace the profound nature of that simple statement right away.

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