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Fralin won’t run again; speculation begins Delegate William Fralin (R-Roanoke, 17th District) has announced that after three terms in the Virginia House of Dele- William Fralin gates, he will not seek reelection this coming November. The 47 year-old attorney cited as a major reason an increased workload at Medical Facilities of America, where he is general counsel and senior vice president. Fralin said earlier this week in an interview with the StarSentinel that he never wanted to reach a point where he couldn’t give enough attention to his constituents due to the pressing duties at his regular job. “I just felt like it was time for me to move on [but] I will miss it,” he said. Fralin noted a number of qualified people have expressed interest in running on the Republican ticket in his place and expressed confidence the party would hold on to the seat. The names of Todd Putney, > CONTINUED P2: Fralin

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Former Roanoke City Councilman Rupert Cutler was selected on Tuesday to serve on council again, filling the Rupert Cutler unexpired term of Alvin Nash. Cutler, a former Carter Administration official, first served on council from 20022006, after which he chose not to run again. He will serve until June 30, 2010, in the seat Alvin Nash held for a year – after he replaced Alfred Dowe Jr. Cutler has previously said he would not run for a new term in 2010 if appointed as a council member City Council to fill this remaining term, but has recently indicated that he has changed his mind and will run at the end of the appointed term. Cutler was selected by the other six members of city council By a 4-2 vote, with Mayor David Bowers and councilwoman Anita Price voting for yet another former member – William White. Sworn in after he was named at the morning session, Cutler

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us had to shovel a bit - but after such a long time between snowfalls it didn’t seem quite so bad . . . Forecast temperatures for the weekend were well into the 70’s so the remaining patches won’t be around long, which seems appropriate enough given that the meteorological first day of Spring for our area is March 1st. But, with the more official and long standing celestial date falling twenty days later, don’t be surprised if Old Man Winter has yet one more trick up his sleeve!

Tom Fame has led a double life since 1996. In addition to his practice at Lewis-Gale Medical Center, the Salem physician has made dozens of trips to the impoverished Caribbean nation of Haiti, helping to raise the funds necessary to build schools. During his time in Haiti, Fame has seen crushing poverty, but he’s also found a hopeful spirit and a sense of community that Americans can learn from. Fame describes his experiences in a new book, “The Lambi’s Call – A Haitian Journey,” available from Amazon.com, Trust Publishers in Salem, or through Our Lady of Perpetual The Lambi’s Call details Tom Fame’s school-building trips to Help Catholic Church in Salem Haiti. (Fame’s home parish). Proceeds go towards building projects in Haitians appreciated the funds a people that have few financial Haiti. Fame has high praise for needed to build schools for resources and lack infrastrucfellow parishioners and others young children, the locals want- ture. Yet, parents there want in the valley who have contrib- ed to construct those schools – what parents seek anywhere uted to efforts to build schools they didn’t want crews coming – to see that children have a in from the states proper education, enabling and raise money for to do the work. In a them to do better in life. teachers over the Local Author place “with almost That’s where Our Lady of past dozen years. zero cash, ” said Perpetual Help came in, by Fame said he is Fame, being hired to work on a “twinning” [collaborating] “caught up in their powerful construction crew could have a with another Catholic parish sense of hope… in the face of major impact. in Haiti, then moving forward material poverty,” during his A democracy founded by to build several schools and setrips to the island of Hispanformer slaves, Haiti shares an cure the money to pay teachers. iola, where Haiti is located. island with the Dominican Re- One hundred percent of book “They have a richness we public. The sparking waters of don’t have in the United States,” the Caribbean and colorful tra- > CONTINUED he said. ditions clash with the reality of Fame also found that while P2: Tom Fame

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It was an occasion. Smiles, hugs, and heartfelt greetings were shared, and all were dressed to match the high spirits at Addison Middle School for the Black History Tribute Ceremony, held February 27. Principal Robert Johnson welcomed all and introduced Addison staff historian Benecia Hale-Hilton. She spoke of school namesake Lucy Addison, who, although small in stature and frail in body, possessed an indomitaPhoto by Gail Tansill Lambert ble spirit that exemplified the Beatrice Burwell (seated) virtues of “Character, Schol- Class of 1929 from the first arship & Caring,” the motto graduating class of Addison of Addison Middle School. High School, with Mignon Hale-Hilton acknowledged Chubb-Hale (L), and Mae the assembled black educa- Huff (R). tors, in many ways the legacy of Lucy Addison, as “the most audience to their feet. Stuoutstanding and revered peo- dents Javontae Patrick and William Morris gave a talk enple in the Roanoke Valley.” Tiffany Woods, spokesper- titled, “Addison Today,” quotson for Roanoke City Public ing civil rights lawyer Oliver Schools, introduced the Addi- Hill who said that the struggle son Band and Choir, accom- for civil rights did not begin in the 1960s, but in the panied by Band Di1920s, by people like rector Mr. Ely and Education “Lucy Addison….” Choir Director Ms. Superintendent Dr. Hopkins, as well as Rita Bishop presented forthe Step Team, led by Danielle mer school board member Donner and Megan Ward. and retired educator Mignon The students provided enerChubb-Hale with a framed getic entertainment to great applause as well as a beautiful rendition of the Addison > CONTINUED Anthem that brought the P2: Educators

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Jason Bingham and David Carson – all Roanoke City School Board members - have come up in Republican circles, as well as Roanoke City Republican party chairman Adam Boitnott. “The GOP is very focused on finding a candidate to continue Fralin’s legacy and as the Legislative District Chairman my next step is to pick the nomination method then to qualify candidates,â€? said Boitnott before his own name came into the picture. “A lot of great people are interested on the Republican side,â€? said Fralin, who is ready to offer his counsel if it is requested. Carson, the Roanoke City school board chair, said earlier this week he would not be a candidate. On the Democrat side, city council members Gwen Mason, David Trinkle and Court Rosen have been the subject of speculation, with Mason reportedly open to considering a run for the Democrat nomination. Roanoke businessman Rich Cranwell – son of state party chair Dick Cranwell – may also be interested. Running for elected office in the future isn’t out of reach, if Fralin’s workload permitted it. He said, “I would certainly look at it again.â€? Only the one-day veto session on April 8 remains from the current General Assembly session. “You learn as you go,â€? said Fralin of being a state lawmaker for six years. It’s not all about backroom maneuvering however: “a good idea is a good idea. It’s going to pass [and] be a law.â€? Fralin was grateful that other delegates “stood up and said good things about me,â€? when he announced his retirement on the floor. By Gene Marrano Fralin said the good relationship he maintained with fellow Roagmarrano@cox.net noke Valley Republican Morgan Griffith – also the House Majority leader – and Democrat Onzlee Ware (11th District, mostly in Roanoke City) was important when battling more populous parts of the &''()*+(,-'. /0''123 state for a piece of the financial pie. He likes to point out that Fairfax County alone has 17 delegates in the General Assembly’s House. Stop In!"#$% Food Stores...Fast, friendly and Convenient “Its is very important that [my successor] work across party lines, on both sides of the aisle. We must work together and I think we 2 for have done that [in the valley],â€? Fralin said. 3.69 Coke $7.50 1.49 Dozen Fralin’s term expires next January at the start of the 2010 General 12 packs large eggs Pet Milk Assembly Session. He is a member of the Courts of Justice, GenGallons

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eral Laws, Education, and Transportation Committees. The district encompasses parts of the City of Roanoke, Roanoke County, and Botetourt County. He is proud of changes to the law that permitted more people to receive health care for their children – especially for those with mental health issues - without having to give them up to a foster home. “That was a three or four year slog,â€? said Fralin. Internet safety legislation that placed a curriculum in schools was a high point, as was helping to find money for the new regional jail and the Carilion-Virginia Tech medical school. He is quick to credit Griffith and Ware for their roles as well, with all agreeing on the same priorities at key times. Helping to pave the way for Freight Car of America and Mennel Mills, which built plants and created jobs, was “very, very rewarding,â€? he said. Being able to pick up the phone and help a constituent may have been the best part of being a delegate, according to Fralin. He also looks for budget issues to be crucial when his replacement takes office next January, figuring fights will be “intense ‌as the pie gets smaller.â€? Transportation funding will continue to “be a fight,â€? added Fralin, who expects some federal stimulus money to help there in the short term. “It was a difficult decision because I really enjoyed the work,â€? said Fralin. “I really felt a camaraderie ‌in the General Assembly – both Republican and Democrat.â€? It was just time to move on for Fralin, who first ran for state senate against John Edwards before winning a seat in the House of Delegates. “It’s a great honor and privilege to represent Roanoke in Richmond, but I guess we all have a duty to our families and our businesses,â€? he said. By Gene Marrano gmarrano@cox.net

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weighed in on several issues in the afternoon, including deer overpopulation and environmental concerns – one of the downtown resident’s favorite topics. “We did give consideration to everybody [that applied],â€? said Bowers, who called Cutler “a distinguished member of council in years past.â€? “I feel right at home here‌ back in the swing of things,â€? said Cutler, who intends to resign from several boards to avoid any conflict of interest concerns. He also “pledgedâ€? to support the financially strapped school system, noting he taught in the past at Michigan State.

Selling Roanoke 360: The Roanoke Valley isn’t just a great place to work or locate a business – it’s a fun place to live and play. The Roanoke Regional Partnership (RRP) intends to focus on that message in the years ahead, and has begun by updating its website, making it more user friendly. Recruiting businesses remained an over-arching goal in 2008; even in tough economic times, $102 million was invested, with 300-plus new jobs entering the region. In reporting to city council Tuesday, RRP Executive Director Beth Doughty called the new Roanoke.org “more accurate‌and more comprehensive.â€? She also said there were many “simple and exciting things,â€? the partnership (supported by eight localities), and the region, could do

to promote the area. The RRP has also set up up a Facebook page and a YouTube channel featuring testimonials about the area. Doughty mentioned the “outdoor branding� the partnership plans to do under the leadership of new hire Pete Eshelman, extolling assets like the nearby Appalachian Trail, the Blue Ridge Parkway, the greenway system, etc. “There’s a ton of potential in the outdoors,� said Doughty. Mention Roanoke to many from outside the area she noted and some think you’re talking about the 16th century’s lost colony of Roanoke – which was in North Carolina. “I don’t think we have a bad image,� Doughty told City Council members, “we have no image.� Etc: A planned update on

the prospects for an amphitheater in Roanoke, either at Elmwood Park or at the old Victory Stadium site – was scrapped when the company hired to consult on the project (Red Light Management) canceled due to the snow. Mayor Bowers also recognized two representatives from Roanoke’s Sister City of Florianopolis, Brazil at the council meeting. Cited as well was Stonewall Jackson Middle School teacher Walter Zander Sheffield, recently honored as Teacher of the Year by the Sons of the Revolution for his “innovative teaching techniques,� as Bowers put it.

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picture to be placed in the halls of Addison showing her holding the city’s first Black History Month Proclamation standing beside the statue of Martin Luther King, Jr. Vice Mayor Sherman Lea took the opportunity to ask school board members present to stand for a round of applause for their hard work “on behalf of all Roanoke’s schoolchildren.� Then the highlight: Mignon Chubb-Hale, organizer of the Black History Tribute Celebration, presented framed certificates recognizing the some 40 honorees present who had taught in formerly all-black schools. Beatrice Burwell, at 98 years of age, in addition to her certificate, received a crystal star pendent, representing Roanoke, the Star City. The honorees gathered for refreshments in the conference room adorned by a single framed picture of Miss Lucy Addison. People congratulated “star� Beatrice Burwell, who was, at the same time, keeping an eye on the time for her Radar ride home. It is evident that this former student of Lucy Addison, a graduate of the first class to finish Addison High School in 1929, was always a step ahead of the feistiest students throughout her 47 years of teaching. Success stories in spite of legal barriers that short-changed black students’ futures were shared; among the barriers were both facts and figures that belied the words “separate but equal.� “How did we do it?� mused Shirley Powell, recalling profoundly deprived students going to college and earning bachelor’s and master’s degrees. How, indeed. They seem nothing short of remarkable. By Gail Tansill Lambert info@theroanokestar.com

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Hannah George was, by all accounts, a bright, happy, compassionate, 15-year-old girl. When she was killed with her father, prominent Roanoke cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Jeffrey George, on Dec. 3 in a tragic car accident, there was heartache for many. "She was just always glowing with the most radiant smile on her face. No matter what the situation was," said Sam Cox, headmaster of Faith Christian School in Roanoke where Hannah was in the ninth grade, "and her greatest passion in life was horses." It was Hannah's passion that led friends of the Georges, Bob, and Susan Heath and their children, to make a donation for equine compassionate care to the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech in Hannah's memory. "Hannah loved horses," wrote Susan. "She was a beautiful person who is so missed." In the mountains of West Virginia, a horse she never met is continuing to help others thanks to Hannah's kind spirit, the Heaths' generosity, and the talents of the surgeons in the veterinary college's Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences. "Gracie" is a 12-year-old Appendix Quarter Horse mare from the equine assisted therapy program at New River Ranch in Fayette County. The ranch has provided residential group home care and health services to abused, neglected, and unwanted children since 1988. "Gracie, as well as other

horses that belong to New River Ranch, provides a unique and valuable resource in the treatment of the children we serve," said Carl White, executive director of the ranch. "Our children have the opportunity to learn from their relationship with our horses a wide variety of lessons -- such has how to give and receive love." Gracie was first brought to the Harry T. Peters Large Animal Hospital in late 2008 for help with wound care after she received a severe laceration on her left hind leg caused by high tensile wire. She had received the wound several months prior to her trip to the hospital and, while she had received very good care at the ranch, several inches of hard, granulation tissue had formed on the leg, preventing it from healing properly, according to Dr. Linda Dahlgren, an assistant professor in the veterinary college, who first treated Gracie. The first step toward recovery was to remove the abnormalities and get the wound bed healthy. Dahlgren successfully completed this with the help of Dr. Erik Noschka, a resident in the college, and several students. This prepared the leg for a later skin graft. After a week or so of recovery and observation, Gracie was sent home to heal over the holidays. Gracie returned to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital early in the new year for evaluation. The wound was healing properly and was ready for the graft. Dr. Julie Settlage, a clinical assistant professor in the college,

Bill Deyerle graduated from William Fleming High School in 1963, where he was a star quarterback. He also graduated from Guilford College in 1967 and the Dental School at Medical College of Virginia in 1970. He married his high Bill Deyerle school sweetheart (and cheerleader), Linda Moore. They have two sons and one daughter, plus twin grandchildren. Dr. Deyerle volunteers at the Bradley Free Clinic, enjoys golf, working out at the gym, and running. He is also active in church work and the Big Lick Study Group. He and his wife live in the Southwest area of Roanoke County. A recent donation in memory of 15-year-old Hannah George was used to help "Gracie," a therapy horse for abused, neglected and un-wanted children. Gracie is pictured above with Dr. Julie Settlage who assisted with her treatment. and Noschka performed the procedure. "During this time, grafts can adhere to the bandage instead of the wound and be inadvertently removed during change," she said. "In fact, grafts do not become firmly adhered to the wound bed until around the 10th day." Because of this risk, it was recommended to keep Gracie in the hospital for extended observation. "The Heaths' donation allowed Gracie to stay in the hospital during these critical 10 days and we were able to supervise the bandage changes and graft success," said Settlage. "At the time of discharge, it appeared as if we had a greater than 90 percent survival of the grafts - which is even higher than expected." Since she has returned home,

Gracie's wound has continued to heal with the help of the staff at the ranch, who have documented the process in pictures for the veterinarians who helped her. A full recovery is expected, according to Dahlgren. "While we obviously cannot offer financial assistance in every case, we are very pleased the Heaths' donation in memory of Hannah George allowed us the unique opportunity to offset a percentage of Gracie's care," said Dr. David Hodgson, head of the Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences. "We are especially pleased since Gracie's good health will contribute to other children's success." VT News Service

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ately I have noticed an increase in news stories regarding multiple births. These unsettling reports always seem grab my attention as if a smarmy carnival barker has spied my curiosity and has begun to slowly reel me into his sideshow. Although twins run in my family, my sisters and I have (so far) successfully dodged the doublebarreled bullet, managing to produce, or in my case, help produce, but one offspring at a time. Please don't misunderstand, I love my sixteen year-old son Will with all of my heart, but if there were two of him I would surely be broke, exhausted and alternately signing my paychecks over to Food Lion and Progressive Auto Insurance. By now, you may have heard the bizarre tale of the California woman who gave birth to octuplets, thus answering the prayers of every tabloid editor on the planet. Eight babies! I'm not an expert at this kind of thing, but isn't that considered a liter? Imagine the confusion in that home! My Mom had some difficulty getting all of my sibling's and my names straight, often calling role before reaching the right handle, and there were only six of us spread out over quite a few years. Thirty years ago I had the opportunity to coach identical twins and gained first hand knowledge of the havoc they can inspire. Their names were Brad and Chad. I will refrain from revealing their last name out of respect for their long-suffering parents. These boys were lunatics and their reputation as hooligans in my hometown was that of legend. At age ten, when I had the privilege to coach them, they were just beginning their reign of terror. Brad and Chad were nearly exact replicas of each other. They walked, talked, ate, and spoke identically. The

difference in the inning Chad was two could only late coming back be ascertained on from the bathroom the baseball field. and the umpire alBrad was a wonlowed me some exderful hitter, but tra time to retrieve could not catch a him and escort him ball if it was covback to the field. ered with industriWhen I reached al glue. Chad was the facilities, I a gifted infielder could hear some Jon Kaufman but could not hit a scuffling as I piñata with a boat opened the men's oar. Through some odd ge- room door. Inside I found neric disaster authored by Chad feverishly switching the scornful baseball Gods, uniform tops with his brother together they equaled one Brad, who had been hiding in very good ballplayer. the restroom since the game Previous to a night game began. The twins had been in mid-May, Chad arrived planning this for months. at the field looking pale as Brad would arrive at the field a rosin bag. He explained in Chad's uniform (knowing that he was suffering from we were the visiting team and the flu and that Brad was at would be batting first) and home unloading everything hit for Chad. Brad would that he had eaten for the past then run to the bathroom, two weeks on the kitchen switch jerseys with Chad and floor. With only eight play- Chad would play the field ers in the dugout, I pushed until it was time to hit again, Chad into quarantine on the when Brad would take over. far side of the dugout in- The shear genius of the plot structing him to stay away was stupefying. from the other players. Sick Shocked and a little emor not Chad had showed up barrassed, I alerted the umand would have to play or the piring staff to this clever chateam would forfeit. rade, and threw myself on I batted Chad first in the their mercy. Naturally, my lineup so he could return to heartfelt speech praising the the bench quickly after his boys for pooling their talents usual weak at-bat; however, to help the team fell on deaf to everyone's surprise he ears and we were forced to lined a double into the left- forfeit the game. I have nevcenterfield alley and scored er coached twins since. a run later in the inning. As Not all twins are as daffy he crossed home plate Chad as Chad and Brad, but many grabbed his stomach, dashed pairs that I have met do tend past the dugout and bolted to carry an air of mischief towards the restroom behind about them. Do you suppose the grandstand. When the that Tiki Barber has ever inning ended, Chad emerged considered sleeping in and from the men's room and slipping brother Rhonde past staggered out to the field. the Today Show producers Following each inning one morning? Hey, perhaps Chad would dart directly to that has already happened? the bathroom after he hit or Only Roanoke's most famous after he came in from the twins know for sure. field, looking more deathlike with each trip to the commode. Despite his apContact Jon at pearance Chad was having a Jon.Kaufman@sprint.com career day at the plate, driving in three runs and scoring two. At the end of the fifth

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A tribute to a remarkable woman who knew how to Live

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great woman passed away ing woman. She had her suitors. last Sunday. You probThere were plenty of men interably do not know her. She ested in her. But, she loved her has never been in the news. She has husband. Becky once told me that not done anything to make her faher husband was such a wonderful mous. Yet, to many, especially to her man, she would never get married family, she was a hero. I have loved again. No man could ever measure and been in awe of this woman for up to her husband so why bother? over 20 years. Her name is Rebecca I first met Becky when I startCollins - Becky, to her family and ed dating her daughter. Becky let friends. me know right away how she felt Jeff Artis Becky was 85-years- young. She about anyone who dated one of was not old. To say so would be a her daughters. When Sandy and mistake. Becky never let age get in the way I got married, Becky then let me know what of doing things. In fact, Becky never let any- she expected of any man who married one of thing get in the way of doing things. She was her girls. Becky never had a problem looking one tough woman. I mean that as a compli- you in the eye and telling you exactly what ment. Becky had an iron will. She never al- was on her mind. lowed herself to be a victim regardless of her Actually, I did not have it so bad. One of circumstances. That is why I am so much in my brother-in-laws had it much worse than awe of her. Never mind that this wonderful I did. Still, I knew I had passed the final test woman was also my mother-in-law. when I ran for office in 1995. Becky told me, Becky had 5 children. Her husband passed “I will not vote for you just because you are away from a heart attack 45 years ago. Be- my son-in-law and I do not vote for Republicause of her husband’s early passing, she cans. But, I will vote for you.” raised those 5 children largely by herself, no Family and friends came from all over to whining, no complaining and no excuses. She spend time with and say goodbye to Becky did what she had to do. None of her children in her final days. There was no fussing, feudbecame statistics. All of her children be- ing or fighting, only love. The greatness of a came productive citizens. Her reward was 14 person should always be measured by what grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and 3 that person left on this earth when they are great-great-grandchildren. That was fine with no longer with us. Rebecca Collins is not in Becky. She had everything she ever wanted. the history books. However, she left a loving Becky never re-married or even dated. She legacy beginning with her children. If that is had a crush on the singer Kenny Rogers un- not greatness, I don’t know what is. til Kenny did his wife wrong. Kenny quickly Contact Jeff at lost his biggest fan. Becky was a good lookcolumn@jeffartis.com

The Recipe of the Week from The Happy Chef by Leigh Sackett

Pan fried Shad Roe with parsley

I bet you didn’t know its Shad Roe season! Tinnell’s has Shad Roe as one of their specials this week and after talking with George down there I became inspired to research recipes with this wonderfully tasty yet rarely prepared food. Thanks to the internet I can learn most anything I need to know in a matter of minutes but before such a resource was available, I always called my mom for advice on food. I hope we don’t forget to ask our family, friends, or local grocer the many great questions on our minds just because we have such a wealth of information plugged into the walls of our homes. Learning from each other is far more interesting than anything I have ever seen or heard on the internet. So Thanks George - everyone follow me to Tinnell’s for your set of Shad Roe and share a good recipe with a friend this week! Shad roe set (1 set usually serves 2 people) bunch parsley 2 lemons butter salt and pepper -Chop parsley -Juice 1 lemon, slice the other. -Melt 1 Tbs. butter in cast iron pan and add a layer of parsley. -Place roe on top and add another layer of parley and lemon slices. -Cook over med-high heat until the bottom layer of parley starts to crisp a little.

-Season to taste with salt and a little pepper. -Sprinkle with lemon juice and cover. -Cook for about 15 minutes. -Remove roe and cook parsley and lemon slice a little to remove some liquid. -Serve roe with parsley and lemon slices on top. These 'garnishes' are complements to the roe and should not be ignored. *The cook that posted this recipe said they served the Shad Roe with halves of eggplant that were seasoned with olive oil, garlic and rosemary and broiled with rice, YUMMY!

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Captain Sully is a good example of who is flying our planes

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ver since U.S. Airways pilot Chesley Sullenhind the pilots. The examiner had a control panel berger landed his Airbus A320 safely in the in front of him that he could use to create many difHudson River in New York City, he has been ferent flight conditions (thunderstorms, bright sun, hailed as a hero and rightfully so. The combination of hail, etc.) combined with a variety of in flight emerskill and calm necessary to accomplish such a feat is, gencies. of course, outstanding. But it didn’t come as a surprise Not long after liftoff, he created a flameout in the to me. port (left) engine, then set it on fire. We were at an Over the years I have had many commercial pilots altitude of almost 5,000 feet when this “emergency” as neighbors and friends. One U.S. Airways Capoccurred. He then set the other engine on fire and tain and I use to spend a lot of time fishing on Smith killed the power. Both pilots responded immediateMountain Lake together. He was always after me to ly to the emergencies, ultimately extinguishing the Jim Bullington show him some of my “honey holes” where all the nice fires, and restarting the engines. bass lived. We finally agreed on a deal where I would show him This type of scenario went on during the entire check ride, the “hot” fishing spots and in return he would take me on his which lasted over an hour - one emergency after another. Bells next “check” ride in the flight simulator at Douglas Airport in clanging loudly, red lights flashing, a female voice saying “pull Charlotte, N.C. up, pull up”, were among other warning sounds. The thing that I had no idea what I was in store for. most impressed me was there was never any doubt between the When the time arrived we left Roanoke one afternoon for two pilots as what to do as these catastrophic events were thrust the drive to Charlotte, which takes about four hours. My friend upon them. Invariably they calmly, but intently, carried on with Ron, the pilot, hardly said a dozen words during the entire trip, keeping the aircraft in flight and dealing with every problem that as he was studying his flight manual. Anytime I tried to start a arose. Conversation was minimum and precise. “You catch cold conversation he would end it by saying “busy, can’t talk.” This and I will sneeze,” type conversation. The intense training that from a fellow who normally talks non-stop. they receive gave them an obvious confidence that they could Once we arrived at the U.S. Airways hanger we were met by deal with most anything that came their way. another U.S. Airways Captain, who was a former neighbor of And indeed they had - a few years earlier one of the pilots also mine. He was also scheduled to take his check ride at the same had to deal with a bird strike similar to the one in New York. He time. Both pilots were intently focused and the seriousness of also lost both engines but was able to safely land his aircraft. the upcoming testing was evident on their faces. When the “flight” was over both pilots were drenched in sweat, We were “flying” in a 737-400, a new aircraft at the time. as was I. It was an incredibly intense hour and the cockpit simulaThe flight examiner and I were sitting at a station directly be- tor is so lifelike I felt as if I had been through one real emergency

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after another! I respect and greatly admire Captain “Sully” and his Airbus crew, but it should be noted that there are thousands of highly skilled and highly trained commercial “Captain Sully’s” flying today. No one is sitting in those pilot seats that should not be there. In preparation for this story, I had a conversation with long time friend and retired U.S. Airways Captain, Terry Collette. He was very complimentary of the crew and credited all of them for doing the jobs they were trained to do. He emphasized that the entire crew working together saved all of the lives, not just one person. He also pointed out to me “in the event of a crash, the pilots get there first! They also want to go home.”

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There is only one Harriet – and that’s not such a bad thing

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arriet Violet Washburn didn't merely walk up the hallway, she commandeered it. Hers was a no- nonsense trudge, belligerent and unstoppable; a monstrous cargo barge moving relentlessly through heaving seas. She was a one-woman austerity crusade. The scowl on her face set small mammals to flight and sent the birds of the air fleeing for shelter. She seemed a menace to every living thing. I had seen her every week for God knows how long. Never had I diagnosed her problem; never had she let me forget that I had never diagnosed her problem. Yet, for reasons known only to the daft, she continued to return, every week, to me. Every week. "Just have a seat in Bay 3," my nurse began, extending her arm to indicate the way. Harriet brushed past her. "Know the way. God knows I’ve been here before." Her tone was a living rebuke to medical science. She resolutely refused to disrobe. She would secure her hospital gown over her clothes, and sit there, arms crossed, awaiting Round One. I summoned courage and went into her room. "Good morning, Harriet. How are you?" "If I felt well, I sure as hell wouldn't be here!" Presenting complaint: weak and dizzy. Every week I saw her; every week the same complaint; every treatment a failure. "Have you spoken to your regular doctor about this problem, Harriet?" "Hate to bother him."

"Just to refresh my memory, how Her Emile, a small, dapper long have you been having weak Frenchman with a thirties' pencil and dizzy spells?" mustache and a ceremonial bearing "Long time," she answered with a was an accountant at a local firm. solemn precision. I patted her shoulder. "There, "What do you mean a long time? now, Harriet. Maybe he is right Hours, days, weeks?" busy. How could he look at another "Yeah." woman when he's got you?" `Think "Yeah, what?" of the carnage! When you got done "Yeah, it's been a long time." with him, he’d be the world’s first It clogged thought to try to living organ donor.’ Lucky Garvin imagine Harriet Washburn weak. "UNHAND MY WOMAN, Dizzy, maybe; but to house the SIR!" The outraged command isword "weak" with the word "Harriet" choked sued from the opening in the curtain which the throat. I couldn’t circle her solid forearm surrounded the treatment bay. In stepped with both hands. Complaints of weakness Emile, looking like a munchkin off to a State came awkwardly from a woman who could Department function. Emile, at rest, had a probably set power poles by herself. Next to certain antic charm. On the scrap, like now, Harriet, the winner of The Strongest Man in there was a quaint, Old-World austerity the World Contest seemed like an asthmatic about him. sissy. "Taking up with a man twice your age; and I took her pulse. Despite her stolid exterior, a bald one at that!" eyeing me up and down Harriet's heart was racing. I kept my hand on with ill-disguised disapproval, stiff with her wrist and bent a bit more near her. You moral outrage. have to know how to approach Harriet. The `Oh sure, pal, pick on my one weak point.’ `muffled oars’ approach is best. I whispered, Harriet, sensing an exposed pulse, stabbed "Have you and Emile been fighting again?" at it. "Well, at least he [indicating me with a Her head moved quietly against my chest flippant jerk of her head] doesn't run around and she began to cry softly. "He worked with other women!" late again last evening. Then first thing this "Easy to see why!" morning went out again. He said he went to `Hey, Roscoe, I'll do the jokes around here! the job, but I know he's seeing another wom- My Emergency Department, my jokes! Dig an." it?' "How often does he work late?" He came quickly to the side of her stretch"Once a week for months now." er. "Come home with me, ma chere. We'll call

Preacher’s Corner New habits and an ageless message By Pastor Joe Lehman

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ost of the Christian world is living in its first full week of Lent - our annual and intense preparation to celebrate Easter with a new heart, a new spirit and new fervor. In lean and hard times like those our world finds itself, the words and actions most often associated with the Lenten season don’t sound all that stark, unusual, or out of place. Sacrifice. Cut back. Simplify. Learn to do without. Pay attention to the plight of our neighbors who might be worse off than us. Readers might recognize that these words have been part of our president’s message to the nation even before he was president. But there’s a huge difference between the message we tell and hear in our houses of worship and what we hear elsewhere. That difference is in the tone and in the reasons given for our needing to learn to live with less. The latter’s message is frightening, uncertain, and depressing. And it sounds temporary: “we need to do this or that just until things get back on track again, that is, until life returns to what it was before.” In contrast, the message and call of lent is to develop habits for a new normal. It’s an appeal to recognize that the lasting things in life are not our possessions and toys, our lifestyles, our status or prowess, our creature comforts. What is lasting (read eternal) are our relationships: with God, with others, and with our true, deeper, generous and more reflective selves. (Socrates believed the unexamined life is not worth living). In Lent,

we’re challenged to come to our senses so as to not slip back into our old ways after the season is over. We’re exhorted to develop new ways of living together in community, to connect with those with whom we have yet to connect, and to deepen and expand our commitments to better serve this world which God is continually saving and reconciling. In these Lenten days, we hear the ageless message of how God is faithful to us…and has been from our beginnings. We read the great stories of salvation: of how Noah and his family stayed afloat when the rest of the world was washing away and how God covenanted with all creation never to destroy it by flood again. We listen to how God invited Abram and Sarai to become unsettled and to trust as God led them to a better place. We hear how God’s people were freed from their slavery and were brought safely through the chaotic and frightening to a place where God could speak directly to their hearts. And, of course, for Christians, the image and story of the cross is kept front and center. For us, it is THE sign of a new and eternal covenant, THE invitation to trust as God leads us to better places, THE reminder that we’ve been freed to live FULLY… not for ourselves, but for those whose lives are much more shattered than are ours. Joe Lehman, Pastor of Our Lady of Nazareth, Roanoke

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the boss. He'll tell you that I really have been working late. I told him no more though, because it was upsetting you!" Harriet slid down from the stretcher. She took Emile into a tremendous hug against her capacious and roomy bosom. Soon he was flailing for air. "You did that for me?! Emile, you’re such a man!" Emile screamed, “I camp breeve!” Harriet released him. To his credit, Emile submitted to her praise with an appealing reticence. "Awww, Harriet, you know you're the only woman for me!" He scowled at me; and stuck out his tongue. Harriet slung a beefy arm around her husband's thin shoulders. As they left the bay, in such a way as to be hidden from the jealous Emile, Harriet wiggled her fingers at me in a surreptitious farewell. I stood at the stretcher. `For this I went to medical school!?'

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Riding it out together . . .

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Claire Winters and Taylor Summerlin took advantage of the recent snowfall to do some tobogganing together on a nearby hill at the top of their street. The ride wasn't always smooth and several runs ended with the girls crashing in the deep powder while laughing hysterically, but they survived their adventures none the worse for wear and tear. Childhood memories don't come much better.

Roanoke City Schools have announced a series of public meetings where proposed changes in attendance zones will be discussed before the school board votes on those revisions. The closing of several schools this fall, including Ruffner Middle and Raleigh Court Elementary, necessitates a shuffling of attendance zones. Informational Meetings on Proposed Attendance Zone Changes Tuesday, March 10 6:30 p.m. Fallon Park Elementary School Gymnasium Thursday, March 12 6:30 p.m. Breckinridge Middle School Cafeteria Tuesday, March 17 6:30 p.m. William Fleming High School Auditorium Wednesday, March 18 6:30 p.m. Patrick Henry High School Cafeteria Public Hearing: Thursday, March 26 6:30 p.m. Addison Middle School Auditorium Regular School Board Meeting: Tuesday, April 7 6:30 p.m. Roanoke Valley Governor's School

Roanoke County Science Fair Winners Prepare for Regional Competition

More than 100 Roanoke County middle and high school students competed in the Roanoke County Science Fair on Saturday, February 28 at William Byrd Middle School. Students competed in different categories and school levels. Projects ranged from determining the optimum blade count for windmills to the effect of storage temperature on battery energy to the effect of climate on bacteria. First- and second-place winners qualified for the regional level. In all, 40 projects (30 high school and ten middle school) advanced to the Western Virginia Regional Science fair, to be held at Virginia Western Community College March 21. First and second place winning projects will compete in the regional science fair (first place winners only noted below): High School Division: Physics and Astronomy, Earth and Planetary Sciences category: • 1st place: Exploring the Magneto-Transport Properties of a Semiconductor Sample by Nadia Aly (HVHS/RVGS – 12th grade) Chemistry category: • 1st place: What is the Effect of Storage Temperature on Battery Energy? by Dylan Tokotch (CSHS – 9th grade) Plant Sciences category: • 1st place (tie): The Effect of Irradiating Raphanus sativus Seeds on Growth by Matthew Meise (NHS/RVGS – 10th grade) • 1st place (tie): The Effect of UV Exposure on the Growth of Lactuca sativa by Ethan Scott (CSHS/RVGS – 11th grade) Microbiology/Biochemistry category: • 1st place: Effectiveness of Preservatives to Inhibit Botrytis cinerea Growth on Strawberries by Jared Johnson (NHS/RVGS – 11th grade) Animal Sciences category: • 1st place: The Effect of Bisphenol A on the Development Artemia by Sarah Zillioux (CSHS/RVGS – 11th grade) Engineering: Electrical and Mechanical Energy and Transportation category: • 1st place: Effect of Different Temperatures on Electrical Efficiency of Solar Panels by Alexander Paul Thomas (CSHS/RVGS – 9th grade) Environmental Management – Environmental Sciences category (group 1): • 1st place: Efficiency of Cleaning Solutions on a Bench Scale Sand Filter by Nicholas Kidd (GHS – 10th grade) Environmental Management – Environmental Sciences category (group 2):

Governor’s School students take part on a robotics team.

Governor’s School robotics team fares well

Visitors check out science fair projects at William Byrd Middle. • 1st place: The Leaching of Bifenthrin through Different Soils by Jordan Gulli (WBHS/RVGS – 11th grade) Mathematics – Behavior and Social Sciences category: • 1st place: Questioning the Roanoke County Public Schools Grading Scale by Hayden Smith (HVHS – 9th grade) Team projects category: • 1st place: Bottled Water: Is it safe? By Andrew Johnson and Matthew Gallimore (NHS – 9th grade) Middle School Division: Animal Sciences, Medicine and Health, Plant Sciences category: • 1st place: Do Different Types of Treated Water Affect Plant Growth? by Charles East (NMS – 7th grade) Chemistry category: • 1st place: Do Different Types of Popcorn Leave Different Amounts of Unpopped Kernels? by Chloe Johnson (NMS – 7th grade) Engineering: Electrical and Mechanical category: • 1st place: Solar energy at Its Best by Sebastian Wellford (CSMS – 7th grade) Physics and Astronomy, Energy and Transportation category: • 1st place: What Type of Aluminum Foil Produces the Most Electricity in an Aluminum Air Battery? by Michael Waering (NMS – 7th grade) Environmental Sciences category: • 1st place: The Effect of Climate on Bacteria by Carly Jenison (WBMS – 7th grade)

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The Cave Spring Knights took the regional title Friday night in Bluefield.

Cave Spring, other local schools reach state quarterfinals Cave Spring used a late fourth quarter charge to stem a Marion rally, as the Knights defeated the Scarlet Hurricane in capturing the Region IV Division 3 title last Friday in Bluefield. The win sent Cave Spring to this weekend’s state quarterfinals at the Salem Civic Center – the first time since 2003 the Knights have advanced that far. Marion had cut a seemingly comfortable Cave Spring lead to 3 points before the Knights pulled away with a 15-5 run to advance to the state quarterfinal against Brookville Saturday night at the Salem Civic Center. Cave Spring scored the last 8 points of the first half to lead 30-22 at the break, and saw the lead trimmed to 5 after the 3rd quarter, but the Knights showed their poise down the stretch in front of a partisan Marion crowd. Clay Lacy’s 20 points led the Knights. Adam Hager added

13, including 6-for-6 at the foul line. The oftdouble-teamed big man, Josh Henderson, tallied 10. The Salem Civic Center plays host to a number of quarterfinal matches involving local teams this weekend, as the VHSL seeks to give more schools a taste of the state playoff experience away from smaller gyms. All quarterfinal winners will advance to the semifinals in Richmond. Hidden Valley’s girls (v. Staunton River) and boys (v. William Byrd) teams play this Friday night at the Salem Civic Center in AA quarterfinals; William Fleming plays a Group AAA semi there on Saturday and Cave Spring meets Brookville in the 8:45 nightcap. Story and photos by Bill Turner info@theroanokestar.com

It wasn’t supposed to happen this way: Maroons fall in semis

Just one day after the men fell in an opening round game, the top-seeded Roanoke College women’s basketball team unexpectedly lost 69-58 to defending ODAC champ Bridgewater in the semifinals last weekend. Former Cave Spring Knight, Rebecca Henderson, dominated in the post; the 6’2” senior helped the Eagles outscore Roanoke 34-14 in the paint. As a consolation, the Maroons (17-4 in the ODAC overall) hoped to be selected as an at-large team in the upcoming NCAA Division III tourney, but capturing the Old Dominion Athletic Conference championship had always been their goal. The girls went 23-4 on the season. Late Sunday night, the squad learned it did not make the postseason field. Roanoke’s standout junior guard Caitlyn Long, also a Cave Spring alum, was held to just four points and did not score until the 9:30 mark of the second half. “I just had an off night, “ said Long, declining to give the Bridgewater defense too much credit. “We just did not hit outside shots.” Meanwhile, Henderson, whose younger brother Josh is now a D-1 prospect at Cave Spring, hauled in ten rebounds

Cave Spring's Clay Lacy (center) lines up in the final minute with Marion's #40 Jason Dotson as Scarlet Hurricane #10 Garrett Johnson senses the outcome.

to go along with agan admitted that her ten points. being denied an Henderson said 11th NCAA postthe team “wasn’t season appearance having any fun” in was tough. the first half, when “We had some it went to the lockreal big time mener room trailing tal mistakes … 30-28. The Eagles and it cost us. They came back out used their personroaring: “we have nel really well,” great team chemisDunagan said. try and we always Rebecca Henplay better when derson was headwe have fun. We Coach Sarah Dunagen ed for Roanoke all wanted to win College before so much it was overwhelming.” “one last weekend” convinced (Bridgewater went on to lose in her that she needed to go to a the finals to Randolph-Macon.) school out of the valley – and Returning to the Salem Civic Bridgewater was the ticket. Center (or Roanoke College’s As for her Maroons, looking Bast Center during the regular back while holding off the tears, season) has always been fun for Dunagan cited the “tremendous Henderson, a senior. job,” her team had done all sea“I like it. I have a lot of friends son. come back and watch,” she said. “[It was] special …because Henderson is good buddies of the chemistry and the teamwith Marci Conner, a Hidden work. The way everything came Valley High School alumna together,” Dunagan said. on the Roanoke College team, Several key seniors are gone and stays in touch with former next season (Conner, Virginia Cave Spring teammates. Beat- Ann Hagood, Erin Jenkins), but ing Conner, plus other friends Dunagan will welcome back a on the Maroons she has made core group that includes Long, through the former Titan “was speedy guard Jaleesa Osborne bittersweet.” and Rebecca Bays. “It hurts,” said Long, “they came ready to play.” By Gene Marrano Roanoke College Susan Dungmarrano@cox.net

Leading scorer Clay Lacy (Left) hits a jumper over Marion's #40 Jason Dotson for 2 of his 20 points Friday. Cave Spring captain #20 Greg Mackey (Right) calls out a play Friday night in Bluefield.

Lady Warriors win Regional Title The Faith Christian School Lady Warriors have continued their dominant run of recent years, winning another Virginia Association of Christian Athletics (VACA) South Region Conference Tournament Championship. It is the third straight regional championship for the Lady Warriors (19-3), who will play in the quarterfinals of the VACA state tournament, at home, this Thursday night (March 5). Roanoke Valley Christian School teams – both boys and girls – are also in the VACA championship hunt. In the regional quarterfinals, Faith Christian cruised to a 39-26 victory over Westover Christian Academy, resting many starters in the fourth quarter. Rachel Nymeyer, recently named as the VACA South Region Player of the Year, led the Lady Warriors with 9 points, while three others scored 8 in the win. “We shared the ball pretty good there,” Coach Pat Wolfe said. In the semifinals, the Lady Warriors soundly defeated Temple Christian (from Madison Heights) 44-24 in a game “that was a lot closer than the score reflects,” Wolfe said. Nymeyer again led the team with a double-double, scoring 15 points to go along with 15 rebounds. Faith Gardner chipped in with 14 points. “They’re a really young ball club and our maturity was too much for them,” Wolfe said of Temple Christian. “But that’s a team that is going to be really good in a couple of years.” The regional final pitted Faith against a familiar opponent – Pathway Christian Academy. It was the third matchup of the season between the teams, the first two won by Faith Christian, including a 30-24 victory February 20 to end the regular season. The Warriors got off to a good start, jumping out to an 11-4 lead in the first quarter. But the Panthers stormed back in the second to trail by only one at the half, 18-17. The game was back and forth until the final minute of the fourth quarter. With the Lady Warriors clinging to a 33-31 lead, Jackie Jessop

stole an errant pass and converted a layup to give Faith a 35-31 edge with less than 30 seconds to play. They would hold on to win 3532. “They’re just a really tough team,” Wolfe said of the Panthers. “They’re bigger than us at every position, and they play very physical. Just a scrappy, scrappy group, and we were fortunate to come out on top.” Rachel Nymeyer had another outstanding performance, scoring 16 points to go along with 10 rebounds and 6 steals. Faith Christian will now seek to repeat as VACA state champions. They will host Stuart Hall in the quarterfinals Thursday night in a rematch of a thrilling game last season, when the Lady Warriors won on a last second shot by guard Monica Pollard. “I’m sure they haven’t forgotten that,” Wolfe said. “They probably have revenge on their minds.” Tipoff Thursday at the FCS campus is set for 8:00 pm.

Honors: several players from Faith Christian were honored as the VACA announced its regular season All-District and All-Region Teams. VACA Southwest District First Team: Rachel Nymeyer, Faith Gardner, Monica Pollard, Morgan Oliver. VACA South Region Team: Nymeyer, Gardner VACA State Championships, co-hosted by Roanoke Valley Christian School and Faith Christian School: FCS hosts four quarterfinal games this Thursday, March 5. Three boys’ games and the Faith Christian girls will play in the first round. Games will be held at 3:30, 5:00, 6:30 and 8:00 p.m. The FCS girls play at 8:00 pm on Thursday. Earlier that day, the Roanoke Valley Christian boys play their quarterfinal at 3:30 pm in the FCS gym, while the RVCS girls play in their own gym at 8:00 pm. Roanoke Valley Christian will host the VACA semifinals and finals (for boys and girls) March 6 and 7, respectively.

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Colonels Win Northwest Regional Championship The William Fleming Colonels added to an already impressive season last Saturday, claiming the Northwest Region Title in a thrilling 4241 victory over G.W. Danville. It was the fifth time the schools had met this season, and the third time that Fleming (23-4) ventured down to Danville to play the Eagles. The Colonels will now try to win their second state title in four years, beginning with a state quarterfinal matchup Saturday at 3:30 p.m. at the Salem Civic Center. None of their previous four games ended like this one, however. With the Colonels up by one, with less than seven seconds remaining in the game, Troy Daniels missed the front end of a one-and-one. The Eagles’ Jerail Howerton grabbed the rebound and quickly turned up-court, getting off a shot at the buzzer that hung on the rim before falling harmlessly to the floor. “We’re pretty tired – both the coaches and the players,� Coach Mickey Hardy said. “It’s been a lot of traveling for us this last week.� The Colonels played each of their three regional games on the road, winning at Stafford 51-45 February 24 in the quarterfinals, then traveling up to Prince William County two days later, where they disposed of Gar-Field 59-42 in the semifinals. In the final, the Colonel’s defense again led the way.

“G.W. really wants to get out and run and gun, but that’s not our game,� Hardy said. “We wanted to keep them in the 40’s and play our game.� To help slow the Eagles, Fleming stayed in a 2-3 zone for much of the contest, and played methodically in half court sets on offense, refusing to run with Danville. Fleming had three players in double figures, led by Eric Thomas’ 16 points. The team’s two leading scorers, Jamelle Hagins and Troy Daniels, chipped in with 12 and 11 points respectively. Hardy did not have an explanation for the team’s ability to pull out so many close victories recently. “We have just done whatever it takes to win – other than that we’re not doing anything differently than we’ve done all year. We’ve just been blessed to win these games.� G.W. Danville (23-4), on the other hand, is probably glad they don’t have to play the Colonels again this season. All four of their losses came at the hands of their Western Valley District rival. Hardy doesn’t care who they face Saturday, or in the semifinals, should the Colonels win; “this is the state tournament now – everyone we face from here on out can really play.� By Matt Reeve Matt@theroanokestar.com

The Roanoke Juniors 16 National volleyball team won an 8-team tournament in Richmond on Saturday February 21st. Roanoke finished as the only undefeated team in the tournament.  Players in the picture include: Front row: Shannon Craighead (Cave Spring) Lauren Sledd (Cave Spring), Sam Washburn (Franklin Co), Macey Tyree (Lord Botetourt) and Kimberly McDow (Hidden Valley). Back Row: Aidan Guilfoyle (Roanoke Catholic). Jordan Hawkins (Jefferson Forest), Emily Quesinberry (Christiansburg) Morgan Shannon (Cave Spring), Liz Brailsford (Patrick Henry), Sarah Church (Hidden Valley) and Erin McIntyre (Jefferson Forest). Coaches: Tom Hauser and Shannon Haynes.

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without spending a weekend there with a member of the team! 6. You and your daughter will also want to see all the teams play. You should tell the coaches in advance that you’re coming so that the coaches can meet with you and talk to you. The coaches will often want you to meet the team, eat a meal, stay overnight, etc. Perfect!! I was the head varsity coach at Bassett High for 16 years. Believe me: If you’re willing to put in the hundreds of hours, you don’t need to pay anyone to find a school your daughter will love I made all my players’ skills tapes. I had a girl sign with D1 Campbell University in 1995. Her mom & dad did most of the work. I had three more sign in 1997. Two of the families did all the work, but I did the work for the third one. That third girl and I went to the campus to meet the coach and see a match. Three girls went D3 in 2000. I don’t remember their families needing my help much at all. No one hired anyone to help them. If you have the time, do it yourself. You'll have a lot of fun/satisfaction/bonding helping your little one find the school that she wants to attend. But if you don't have the time because you're busy 100 hours a day with your job, your younger children, your coaching, etc., then maybe consider hiring someone. But, first, talk to people you know who have hired agencies and see if they were satisfied. Tom Houser Director, STAR Volleyball Camps. Camps will be held at Roanoke Catholic, EC Glass, Timberlake and 4 other locations in Va, Pa, Del and Alaska

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World Day of Prayer Sponsored locally by Church Women United in the Roanoke Valley. When - 9:30 a.m. Where - St. Marks Lutheran Church For more - call 343-5165

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Business Basics Discover business planning, forms of organizations, marketing strategies, and the realities of being a business owner at this quick introduction to owning your own business. Tuesday, March 10, 4:00 - 5:30 PM, Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce Boardroom. Cost: $10/person. Prepayment and pre-registration required by Friday, March 6. Sponsored by: Business SEED Capital, Inc., BB&T, Cox Business, and City of Roanoke. For more information or to register, call 540. 983.0717 ext. 242

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St. Patrick’s Day Parade Parade Starts at 11:00 a.m. Downtown Roanoke,VA (Jefferson Street, Campbell

Ave. and Williamson Road) HomeTown Bank Celtic Festival: New Festival location! Parking lot at corner of Williamson Road & Church Avenue 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Roanoke Valley Chapter, NSDAR Open House The Roanoke Valley Chapter, NSDAR, will host an Open House for prospective members on Saturday, March 14, 2009, from 11 A.M. until 1 P.M. at St. Timothy Lutheran Church, 1201 Hardy Road, Vinton,Virginia . For more information contact Lee Hardin Woody, Regent, at 397-3173

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JDRF 6th Annual Star City Gala 2009 A Night of Denim & Diamonds - Honoring our diabetic children Saturday, March 21, 2009 at the Shenandoah Club. Excitement begins at 5:30 PM A fancy evening with denim & diamonds as suggested attire. Cocktail reception, silent and live auctions followed by dinner and music by Jeff Todd Jazz Guitarist and Deborah Liles

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Business Survival Series: Your Business – Looking Ahead A Regardless of how small your business is, learn simple techniques that can change your business from status quo to a leader in your area. Presented by Tom Tanner, VSBDC Certified Business Analyst. Tuesday, March 31, 8:30 – 10:00 AM in the Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce Boardroom. Cost: $25/person (Register before March 17 and receive 20% off!). *Guaranteed to increase your profits or the seminar is free. Sponsored by: The Daily Grind. For more information or to register, call 540.983.0717 ext. 242 Have an item for the calendar? E-mail it to submissions@theroanokestar.com

Volunteer Needs Training OpportuniOn-Going Volunteer ties Conflict Resolution Cen- Needs ter will hold basic mediation training March 4th – 6th. Contact Cherie Hall at 3422063 for more information. Good Samaritan Hospice will offer training for Family Support Volunteers March 17th – April 9th, Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6PM – 9PM. These volunteers work directly with terminally ill patients and their families, visiting for 2 -4 hours each week. No experience needed, only a caring heart. Please contact Becky Harris (bharris@goodsamhospice. org) or Melinda Bern at 7760198. Deadline for registration is March 12th. Refugee and Immigration Services will hold a training session on Saturday, March 14th from 9AM – 3PM for volunteers who would like to teach English to refugees. Commitment is twice a week and scheduling is flexible. Training and teaching materials are free and no experience is needed. Contact Alice Duehl at aliced22@risroa.org or 342-7561.

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EventZone needs volunteers for the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Celtic Festival March 14th from 10AM – 5PM, and for the March 20th Cabin Fever event from 5PM – 10PM – dinner provided. Visit www. eventzone.org or call 3422640.

American Cancer Society Discovery Shop would love some volunteers who love to visit yard sales and antique malls. Carilion Clinic has many opportunities for volunteers who have an affinity to help others. Volunteer opportunities include working in gift shop; staffing waiting rooms; running hospitality cart; and working with employees on patient floors. Commonwealth Catholic Charities needs volunteers for friendly visitors to seniors. Free training, flexible schedules! Conflict Resolution Center is seeking volunteers willing to be trained as mediators, as well as general volunteers for occasional administrative tasks and special events. Family Service of Roanoke Valley Be a mentor for a youth in need! Mentoring a local child is a way to make a huge impact in our community. It doesn’t take much – just a little time each week and a desire to make a difference. Joseph C. Thomas Center would like volunteers for one-to-one visits with residents, St. Patrick’s Day entertainers, and volunteers to help with a painting class.

Medi-Hospice is seeking patient care volunteers, special project volunteers, and administrative volunteers. Presbyterian Community Center is seeking volunteers to work at the front desk (greeting clients, answering phones, etc.). Volunteer client interviewers, pantry helpers, tutors, and computer skills are also needed. Rescue Mission is seeking volunteers for data entry, reception/office work, Microsoft Office instruction, physicians/physician assistants/ nurse practitioners/pharmacists, men’s hairstylist, Recovery Program helper, thrift store help. Southwestern Virginia Second Harvest Food Bank offers volunteer opportunities Monday – Thursday for individuals and groups of up to 25. These volunteers sort, inspect, and repackage food items for distribution to the hungry. Two-hour commitment per visit is requested. Great opportunity for team-building! These are only a few of the many volunteer opportunities available in the community. Contact us for more information! VOLUNTEER ROANOKE VALLEY 540-985-0131 ext. 500 vrv@councilofcommunityservices.org

Presbyterian Community Center will be holding its annual fundraiser, “Dancing Under the Stars” on Friday, March 20th. Volunteers are needed for silent auction tables and decorating. Contact Cheryl Poe at volunteers@ pccse.org or 982-2911. Southwest Virginia Second Harvest Food Bank needs volunteers to make phone calls between March 16th and 27th. The calls will be to law firms throughout the region that have been invited to participate in a food drive by the legal community to ask whether they plan to participate. A call script will be provided. Calls can be made from the Food Bank or a location chosen by the volunteer. Contact Harry Van Guilder at hvanguilder@ swvafoodbank.org or 3423011 x42.

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Commentary: Council selection and appointment process lacking The anointed, appointed has been announced. To the surprise of few it is Dr. M. Rupert Cutler. I welcome Dr. M. Rupert Cutler's addition to the Council as I have sorely missed my friend Reverend Dr. C Nelson Harris as a sitting member. The “selection of Dr. M. Rupert can’t be dignified by the term process. Bizarre is more apt. Initially our recycled Mayor David announced, that, well it would be an “informal process” - whatever that meant. What it probably meant was a retreat to the back room, by the voting six, out of sight and unquestioned as to why or how, for a list of “acceptables” to select the favored one. Mayor David had a list of 17 names of alleged "candidates". Some had approached him directly and expressed an interest. Some were names suggested when others told Mayor David, "you know, old so and so would be a good council member. Among those names were William White, Bill Carder and Bill Bestpitch! The White, Carder and Bestpitch, like Dr. M. Rupert would be recycled council members, whose common feature was one year's experience several times over. Well, the informal process was scrapped in favor of "applications" for which, there was no assurance it wasn't anything but a pro forma, collecting of names, before retiring to the back room and completing the selection, unimpeded by anything so trivial as public citizen input. Much was made of a need for the appointed council member to have "qualifications", particularly those applicable to the current fiscal problems of the city, and no conflicts of interests! I'm not sure how four years as a council member (one year's budget experience four times over), or fiftyPaying cash for WWII German helmets, uniforms & memorabilia! Also BUY/SELL/TRADE ∙ All wars All Countries ∙ All items

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New Profession for Carlin; New Home for Access For more than 20 years viewers knew him as the face of the WSLS-10 news. John Carlin turned his world sideways last fall when he left broadcast journalism after two decades. He ended up just a few blocks away from the heart of downtown at the brand new home of Access Advertising & Public Relations. The agency recently purchased and renovated an old Buick showroom at 701 Patterson Avenue. Carlin joined Access last December, just before the agency moved to the Art Deco/ Streamline Moderne style building, which also served as a bottling plant before Access principals Tony Pearman and Todd Marcum purchased it in May 2007. “It was a mess,” admits Pearman, [but] we loved the building.” Access spent about $ 1 million during the renovation process. Pearman estimates that they looked at about 30 buildings before he walked into 701 Patterson and said, “this is the space.” “There are a lot of great buildings in Roanoke that have an amazing character to them,” said Pearman, who had to appeal to the public to find pictures of what the original façade looked like. He needed to recreate the orginal look in order to qualify for tax credits. Fortunately, someone stepped

forward with vintage photos of the old Buick dealership. Many trappings of the original showroom remain, including wooden doors leading from the lobby area to the studio, and original woodwork in back offices, which is where the dealership stored vehicles. Pearman and others – including his father, a retired Roanoke City teacher - handled much of the interior renovations themselves. The elder Pearman, also a talented machinist, created custom parts for sliding doors and other features. He’s working on a new version of the Addy Award – Access wins a bushel every year – that involves a railroad spike design, incorporating the region’s heritage. A table the Pearmans are still putting together for the front conference room is “an engineering masterpiece,” said Tony Pearman. It is topped with “plyboo”, a plywoodbamboo hybrid Carlin and Marcum discovered while in Richmond. Moving from a cramped house in the Grandin Village area to a 17,000 sq. ft. building on Patterson has allowed the 15 employees of Access to expand their creativity as well, said Pearman. “We’re doing some of the best work we’ve done in ten years.” There are no private offices or separate rooms in the new

space, just desks and cubicles. That has fostered more camaraderie and a team approach to work. “You walk in and feel the need to create something,” said Carlin of the new environment. Carlin had admired the boutique firm from afar. Several years ago, after Channel 10 did a story on the firm’s impending move to Patterson Avenue, (a place Pearman jokes is “the western front of downtown revitalization,”) Carlin wished he had the “courage” to make a bold move like that. Shortly thereafter, Pearman called him about becoming a Senior Vice-President, overseeing the public relations department, and Carlin made the move. “Total happenstance” Carlin terms it, but the timing was right. Carlin, 48, has had to learn a whole new profession, which involves prospecting for new clients and learning the business at the same time. He calls it “very humbling,” but said he was ready for a new challenge. “I knew that other job [TV news] pretty well,” Carlin said. Carlin is looking at the “entire state of Virginia,” for future Access business, working with clients like small Roanoke manufacturer ADM-Micro, as they attempt to get their message out to the world via ad

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John Carlin (left) and Access CEO / Creative Officer Tony Pearman in their new space. placement, magazine articles, social networking sites, etc. “The whole social media thing is exploding,” said Carlin, who calls YouTube, Facebook and Twitter “so important,” to future growth plans. The media relations end of the profession according to Carlin, “is my strong suit.” He’s kept his hand in the video business a bit by shooting and editing Access podcasts, avail-

able at the company website, visitaccess.com. “I speak video,” explains Carlin, whose son Jonathon is now an intern for the Channel 10 news department. The winner of three Emmys while a news anchor, Carlin wants to “bring that skill set forward in my new job.” Carlin’s first glance at Access’s new home about three years ago left two impressions:

“it was extremely rough… [but] you could see the potential. That really intrigued me.” It intrigued Carlin enough that he left a comfortable home at WSLS for uncharted waters at Access. By Gene Marrano gmarrano@cox.net

Mayflower Transit honors local company

Website owner starts social networking events

Mayflower performance Transit has honas measured by ored Lorraine Mayflower’s cusSpaulding of tomers on its Premier Transpost-move surfer and Storage, vey. Winners were headquartered in chosen within Christiansburg, agency size catwith the annual egories in the “Heart of Quality” Mayflower sysaward, which was tem for calendar Lorraine Spaulding of created to recogyear 2008. The nize Move Coordi- Premier Transfer and awardees were nators throughout Storage chosen from the the van line. more than 350 Premier Transfer and Stor- domestic Mayflower agencies. age, Inc. is a locally owned and An integral part of the operated agent of Mayflower moving process, it is the move Transit with offices located coordinator’s role to serve as a in Christiansburg and Salem. single point of contact for the Premier is a full service mov- customer and all service proing company providing office, viders throughout the entire commercial, industrial, and move, so that the relocation household goods moving ser- experience is successful from vices as well as storage. the preparation through the The recognition acknowl- final delivery stages. edges excellent individual

happening,” she explains. Dayna Palmer isn’t all that satisfied with the typical chamber mixer, so she’s started her own With her events, she hopes to “create a new ensocial networking events. The owner of three vironment,” for those she may not encounter on websites geared towards women and children, Facebook or elsewhere in the Cyberworld. Palmer has held one event, and has scheduled an“I’m always trying to find new ways to meet other at the downtown Higher Education Center people,” said Palmer, who reports linking to over in Roanoke, next Thursday, March 12 from 5:30 400 people on her Roanoke,Va Business Networkpm -7:00 pm. ing Facebook page. What started online has now spread to events Members of that social networking site suggestlike the one next week, where some still want to ed a face-to-face event. Palmer is now planning rub elbows. bi-monthly gatherings, open to all small business “It’s a matter of tapping into that,” said Palmer. people, like the one scheduled for March 12. Palmer also coaches youth swimmers, in addiThomas Becher, of the tba advertising agency, tion to caring for own children and tending to the will give a short presentation that night on the Dayna Palmer websites. The sites act as clearinghouses for indifferences between advertising, sales and marformation geared towards women and children. keting. Palmer urges small business owners to try Online ad revenue from local small businesses provide sup- social networking on the web. port for the sites, with lynchburg4women.com added most “I’m on Facebook for business – I’m not on there to reconrecently. nect with friends. There are women or [other] business ownPalmer said the typical Chamber of Commerce meet-and- ers that maybe I can use,” Palmer said. greets haven’t been effective enough for her. Visit roanoke4women.com, roanoke4children.com, lynch“If I have to spend two hours away from my family I actu- burg4women.com for more information. Contact Dayna ally want people to know what makes my business different Palmer at dayna@roanokeforwomen.com. than someone else’s. I don’t want to stand around drinking By Gene Marrano beer with a bunch of people I already know. That’s what is gmarrano@cox.net

Roanoke nonprofit receives grant for international scholarship fund Godparents for Tanzania, a Roanoke-based nonprofit supporting students in Tanzania, East Africa, has received a $10,000 grant to begin a scholarship fund for young Tanzanians pursuing a career in wildlife management. The Mazingira (Environmental) Partnership and Scholarship Fund will send deserving students to the College of African Wildlife Management, internationally recognized for excellence in wildlife management training, in Mweka, Tanzania. Students will receive tuition support and a stipend for living expenses in exchange for their commitment to live and work in the area of wildlife management in Tanzania for at least five years. The Mazingira Fund is a new and exciting opportunity for Godparents for Tanzania (G4TZ). Established in 1995 by Lutheran pastor Dwayne Westermann of Roanoke, "G4TZ" matches up North American donors with Tanzanian students to provide scholarships and support. Tanzania is one of the poorest countries in the world – more than half of its people live on less than a dollar a day, and school fees are prohibitive for most families. UNICEF estimates that only 10% of Tanzanian youth attend secondary school, and far fewer have the opportunity to attend a university or vocational program. Individual donors and congregations currently support 124 students of all ages, with many more on the waiting list. The Mazingira Fund will provide students career training in the growing field of wildlife

management, nearly guaranteeing a paying job after graduation. Tourism is Tanzania’s third largest source of revenue, so caring for the nation’s wildlife refuges and national parks is a promising career opportunity for young people. G4TZ founder and president Dwayne Westermann says, “We really believe that programs like the Mazingira Fund can break the cycle of poverty and unemployment for as many students as we are able to reach, while improving the environment and the economy of the country at the same time. There’s no shortage of ability or motivation among our students – the only thing holding them back is a lack of opportunity. If we can just give them a chance, they are going to succeed and make their country a better place.” This starter grant was awarded by Environmental Resources Management (ERM), one of the world’s leading providers of environmental and related consulting services. ERM works for Global Fortune 500 companies in over 160 different countries. The ERM Foundation supports social and environmental projects around the world. It is led by ERM employees who volunteer their time to undertake the majority of fundraising and practical involvement. To learn more about Godparents for Tanzania and contribute to the Mazingira Fund, go to www.godparents4tz.org

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Marginal but colorful parade: Roanoke’s second annual Marginal Arts Festival featured the first annual HooRah Marginal Arts parade, an all-comers event designed as an homage to Mardi Gras and Carnivale. The procession of costumed participants wound their way over the Martin Luther King Jr. Bridge through downtown to the city’s public library branch on Jefferson Street, where an Emerging Artists event drew more than 400 people. The long weekend in late February featured poetry, films, author readings, power tool racing, boxing exhibitions and a touch of the bizarre. (submitted photos by Erin Wommack, Katherine Devine and Lo Lo Monae. Send your photos from events around town to submissions@theroanokestar.com)

Artfeast: votives tell personal stories

“I’m thankful my sister was not injured when a friend of mine and I accidentally set her on fire when we threw a Pond’s cold cream jar full of gasoline into my mother’s trash fire,” said Anna Wentworth, referring to a piece of her life-illustrating art. “The picture shows the trash exploding, my sister on fire, and an angel sort of creation blowing the fire out. But that was not exactly true. My sister rolled on the ground to put out the fire.” Wentworth, a Patrick Henry High School librarian, currently displays her “Ex-Voto” work at the “Artfeast” show, in the former Art Museum of Western Virginia space, at Center in the Square. An entire wall of votive art can be found at the ArtFeast show, which debuted several weeks ago with the works of many local artists. These 40 smallish, personal pieces carry on an old tradition of illustrated prayers. As the European style moved to Mexico, artists would take commissions for Ex-Voto works to celebrate answered prayers. These pieces generally showed saints in everyday scenes.

“And since this is a Spanish tradition,” Wentworth explained, “I decided to go on the internet to get my votive translated into Spanish.” When asked how this type of art came to Roanoke, Wentworth said, “I’m taking a class with Ann Glover…Ann made the metal pieces and cut them for us to use for the votives.” Votives tell personal stories; Glover’s relates a childhood incident of near poisoning. “I ate a bottle of aspirin when I was two years old, while under the care of a baby sitter,” said Glover. She says she liked the orange candy taste - her gourmet impulse, she calls it, but had to have her stomach pumped. You can view 41 interpretations of votive art by area artists, including one by Wentworth, who used to be a part time art critic for WVTF Public Radio. Soon to retire from the library at Patrick Henry High School, Wentworth now plans to be “part of the process, not just an observer.” She plans a onewoman show at the WVTF gallery for September 2009. Her husband, Phil Craun, had

Mojo open house:

The featured artist at Mojo Café (2825 Brambleton Avenue SW) this month is Floyd County painter Emily Williamson, in her Roanoke debut. It is a beautiful collection of mixed media three one-act plays he “would like to painting and portraits. Please come meet the artist Saturday, presented at the become an architect March 14, from 12- 2 pm. now-defunct Mill and design buildMountain Theater, ings.” Art may be so the couple are in his genes, as his not strangers to the grandmother is Roanoke has a arts scene. well-known RoaSaltwater Fish Store! Another wall at noke artist Virginia • Large selection • Live corals Artfeast is covered McGuire. • Aquariums & equipment • Delivery & set-up with self-portraits, Eric Pfeiffer, a stu• Maintenance for home or business painted on Madent from BlacksAnna Wentworth 540-580-7755 1428 Roanoke Road (Across from Lord Botetourt High School) sonite boards. These and the votives burg, has a large work small but engrossfeaturing words and ing portraits use images covering many different memost of one wall. Plants • Shrubs • Decorative Stone • Mulch Fertilizers & Garden Chemicals • Topsoil dia, such as an anHe expects to start www.mulchnmore.org tique photograph, at Virginia Comand molded facial monwealth Univer- 4529 Plantation Road 4927 Starkey Road T-F 3-7 pm, Sat 12-6 pm, Sun 1-5 (540) 265-0532 (540) 776-8718 features. sity in the fall. A piece by Seth “I plan to be creMcGuire, a junior ative, and do art,” he at James River explained. High School, shows Artfeast runs him wearing white Photos by Priscilla Wentworth through March 20, wooden sunglasses. Eric Pfeiffer with his Thursdays through “I wanted the artwork. Saturdays, 11:00 glasses to stand out p.m. until 4:00 p.m., so I made them white,” he said at the second floor space in McGuire didn’t take an art Center in the Square, formerly class until he came to high used by the art museum. 345-7821 school, where he found his teacher, Dorothy Barnett, “very By Priscilla Wentworth helpful.” He likes both art and info@theroanokestar.com math, which makes him think

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Thursday Morning Music Club viola and piano concert Violist Joseph J. Nigro and British pianist Nicholas Ross will be the program for the 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 2 meeting of the Thursday Morning Music Club at Calvary Baptist Church in Roanoke. The concert is free and non-members are welcome to attend. Nigro is a NYC native and a graduate of the Manhattan School of Music. He appeared with the Orchestra of St. Luke’s, the American Symphony and the New Jersey Symphony. He has performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and the White House, as well as the Roanoke Festival, Randolph College, Lynchburg College, and the Martha Washington Inn in Abingdon. Mr. Nigro is the founder of the James Piano Quartet, with whom he performs all around Virginia. He also plays with the Roanoke Symphony and maintains a private studio for both vio-

lin and viola. Ross, an Associate Professor of Music at Sweet Briar College, has performed extensively in Europe and the United States. His first solo CD recorded on an historic 1907 Steinway, was released on the Soundside label in 2003. Ross is also pianist for the James Piano Quartet. The Thursday Morning Music Club is one of Special Event! March 14th 5:30pm COME TO THE FAIR! the oldest clubs in the Roanoke Hoedown, Games, Dinner & Show! Reservations: (540) 309-6802 Valley, having been organized in 1908. For more information contact President Judy Barger Edgell, 563-478

Area high school students provided with real world art exhibition experience and scholarships More than 19 area schools and school districts will participate in The Arts Council of the Blue Ridge’s annual High School Art Exhibition. This year makes the 25th anniversary of this unique program, which allows students to learn how to submit their art work, write an artist statement and listen to a juror’s point of view in making selections for an exhibition. Paul Ryan, Professor of Art at Mary Baldwin College, will serve as this year’s juror. The High School Art Exhibition will take place in the Second Floor Galleries in Center in the Square in downtown Roanoke. The free opening reception and awards

presentations of the Blue will take place Ridge and on Thursday, past Perry April 30 from F. Kendig 6:00 – 8:00 Award recipip.m. The exent. Laban hibition will Johnson Arts run through Scholarships May 31. offers grants The awards of up to $500 presentations to high school will also instudents clude recipithroughout ents of this southwest Viryear’s Laban “Aftermath” by Lindsay Maxginia to help Johnson Arts well - Salem High School 2008. them pursue Scholarships. a r t s - re l at e d Laban Johnactivities. son was the Special Events For additional information, Coordinator for the City of contact The Arts Council of Roanoke, a former Board the Blue Ridge at 540-342member of The Arts Council 5790 ext. 4.

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Boxing as art At “An Exhibition of the Sweet Science” at the Dumas Center (part of the 2009 Marginal Arts Festival), Eric Fitzpatrick took his work in yet another direction, this time “following in the steps of Thomas Eakins and George Bellows, and other major artists and writers who have essayed on the venerable world of boxing throughout the years,” said Roanoke Arts Festival manager Rick Salzberg. The city’s arts organization sponsored the event with boxers from the Melrose Gym. Fitzpatrick is one of Roanoke’s best-known visual artists.

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The David Stephens/All Hands Productions Puppet Show Award winning puppet performances! For Grades K - 2

Roanoke Symphony Program “Carnival” Island Music Trio. This program traces the origin of the steel drum. It's African, Cuban, European, Brazilian and North American influences are explored. Ages Elementary - Grade 5

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2 - 4 p.m. Safety Awareness Class with Roanoke Police Dept.

4 - 5:30 p.m. Online Music Workshop For all ages. Bring your MP3 player and learn how to find free music online and download it to your player.

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10:30 - 11:30 a.m. The David Stephens/All Hands Productions Puppet Show Award winning puppet performances! For Grades 3 - 5 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Button Craft for Teens Make your own unique buttons!

Homework Help for Parents Discuss common struggles and learn new solutions to help your child. 6 - 8 p.m. Café Night! with Bob Hale Jazz Band Refreshments

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