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Budget Approved; Mayor Unhappy With Staff Change

Celebrating Rail P3– N & W retirees were on hand at the Link Museum to answer Rail Day visitors’ questions about locomotives.

After months of belt tightening, public hearings and work sessions, Roanoke City Council approved a $257 million budget Monday for fiscal year 2009-2010. The total represents a 2.8% decrease from the current budget. With a decline in tax revenues related to economic conditions, the city was forced to cut some services, but found the money during a final work session last week to open and run the city’s two public pools, Fallon Park and Washington Park, for the summer. A series of ordinances and amendments were passed before putting the budget in place. Councilman Court

Rosen was the single “no” vote on the first amendment, most likely an objection to not allocating more money for the city’s public school system. He did not comment before the vote. “This has been a very grueling and daunting several months,” said Mayor David Mayor Bowers before the votes authorizing the budget were taken. Bowers also said council was involved months earlier in the budgeting process this time – before City Manager Darlene Burcham put her

final numbers together and passed it on for review. “There was some spirited discussion back and forth,” said Vice-Mayor Sherman Lea, adding that council members always had the best interests of taxpayers at heart. “Tough decisions,” said Lea, “especially regardBowers ing the school system.” At one point, there was discussion concerning keeping the Fallon Park pool open, but not Washington Park, but funds were eventually located for both. “I would have had trouble support-

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P4– Columnist Lucky Garvin and a childhood friend find trouble after “wriggling through the milk door.”

Colonels Commit P7– Troy Daniels and Jamelle Hagins sign on the dotted line to play college hoops.

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Gallop Through Downtown: About 600 runners took part in the 3rd annual “Gallop 4 the

Greenways 5K” race Saturday evening, an event started by Valley Forward to raise money for the valley’s growing greenway system. Others participated in a 1-mile Fun Run or the 5K Fun Walk. The overall men’s 5K winner was Jeremy Bartlett of Covington, crossing the finish line in 17:14. Sarah Krycinski of Bedford took first female honors at 20:12, Star-Sentinel features editor Pam Rickard, just back from the Boston Marathon, was 7th with a time of 22:53. Valley Forward donates all proceeds to Pathfinders for Greenways, with this year’s total coming close to $25,000, according to organizer Gretchen Weinnig.

ing the opening of one pool and not the other,” said Rosen on his Forward/Together blog. “Though public/ private partnerships [as discussed for Fallon Park] can be a model for good government, in a city as divided as ours, opening one pool without the other would have sent the wrong signal to our residents.” The Washington Park pool in northwest city is closer to much of Roanoke’s African-American community. Rosen was critical that council did not provide the city > CONTINUED schools with P3: City Budget

Roanoke Postal Workers Help “Stamp Out Hunger” Roanoke Valley letter carriers join thousands throughout the Commonwealth in picking up non-perishable food - along with the mail - last Saturday during the annual “Stamp Out Hunger” food drive. Bill Roop, President of Branch 524 of the National Association of Letter Carriers in Roanoke, said residents of Southwest Virginia donated 204,000 pounds of food during last year’s drive, exceeding their goal of 150,000 pounds. This year’s goal was 209,000 pounds. “Boxes of macaroni, boxes of potatoes, things like that. Anything that’s non-perishable is really what we’re looking for,” Roop said. Roop also noted the Southwestern Virginia Second Harvest Food Bank, which took in the donated food, especially appreciates meat, including cans of tuna, SPAM, etc. “That will really help the local food banks.” Southwestern Virginia Second Harvest Food Bank Executive Director Pamela Irvine said national statistics show 1 in 8 Americans are struggling with hunger; in Virginia that number is 1 in 4. The food collected now will carry their partner programs through the spring and early summer. “It’s a time of year that we don’t see a lot of donations through national manufacturers and other partners. We would typically see donations in early fall and then moving into winter,” said Irvine of the Salem-based food bank. “So it helps supplement our > CONTINUED P2: Hunger Drive

“FarmTeam” Hopes to Grow More Female Candidates

Art Debut P11– Artists working in everything from watercolor to hand-sewn skirts, display their works in Vinton.

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Back in September of 2008, Mary Sue Terry, the first woman to serve as Attorney General of Virginia and the first and only woman elected statewide in Virginia, invited 22 women to her southwestern Virginia farm for a weekend retreat focused on involving more women in government. “It was really awesome,” recalled one of Terry’s guests, Roanoke County Supervisor Charlotte Moore. (Moore was elected to the Cave Spring seat by upsetting Republican Rodney McNeil in a GOP-leaning district two years ago.) Terry resume also includes a run for governor in the ‘90’s in which she was defeated by George Allen. During that September weekend, issues such as campaign strategies for women running for office were discussed and various workshops were held. The group enjoyed a hay ride and even got to witness one of Terry’s cows giving birth -- a symbolic event, as the weekend also marked the birth of “The Farm Team,” a Virginia political group for women who desire to see other capable women elected to government. Gena Doyle, chair of the Roanoke

Charlotte Moore (with now-U.S. Senator Mark Warner) is an elected official in southwest Roanoke County and a member of “The Farm Team.” branch of “The Farm Team,” said that at its core, the group is a support team for other women. The members are not all involved with politics, but most of them are activists of some sort. “It’s women from all walks of life – community activists, PTA members, environmental organizations,” Doyle said at a recent monthly meeting of the

local “Farm Team,” held at Montano’s. “It’s an opportunity to focus on women and give women a support group for their campaigns.” The group welcomes all political affiliations, though Doyle acknowledges that many members do lean Democratic. “[But] it’s broader than Democrat, Republican or independent,” she

added. ‘The Farm Team’ members support women as elected officials because they often share a different perspective than men. “Sometimes you see a board of all men, and they have a vision, but it may not be conducive to families,” Doyle said. Moore notes that women also tend to be more environmentally conscious than men, perhaps because in caring for their families, they become more aware of how much trash is produced – diapers, food packaging, etc. – or how much water is used when doing the dishes or laundry. “Not that we don’t support men,” Moore clarifies. “It’s just that women have a different perspective.” She adds that women also tend to be more compassionate and nurturing than men. However, “The Farm Team” does not endorse candidates on the sole basis of their gender. “Basically, just be of good character,” Moore said. “I would be looking for

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Roanoke Fire-EMS Receives 2009 “Get Alarmed!” Virginia Mini-Grant A few showers are possible Thursday with highs in the mid 70s and a low Thursday night around 55. Better rain chances move in along and ahead of a cold front for Friday and the weekend. Highs Friday will top out in the upper 70s with a low Friday Night of 61. Temperatures will be warmest just ahead of the front on Saturday with highs near 80. Low Saturday night around 60.

Roanoke Fire-EMS has received a 2009 “Get Alarmed!” Virginia Mini-Grant, which allows the department to install smoke detectors at no charge in local homes. As part of this mini-grant, Roanoke Fire-EMS will receive 100 smoke detectors that will be distributed to citizens in need. These detectors will be installed in single-family homes located in the City of Roanoke. The grant was made possible by the Virginia Department of Health’s Division of Injury and Violence Prevention. Roanoke FireEMS has received over 6,000 smoke detectors from the grant since 2001 and has installed them in local Roanoke homes. For more information about the smoke detector program or other public education information, call Tiffany Bradbury at 853-5785.

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someone who would be a true voice of the people.” Currently, the group is endorsing Jody Wagner, who is running for lieutenant governor, and Roanoke City councilwoman Gwen Mason, who is running for delegate in Virginia’s 17th House district. Besides listing these and other Farm Team-supported candidates on their website, they also give money, go doorto-door, and provide other support. “Whatever we can do to help, we do,” Moore said. “The Farm Team” currently has more than 200 members

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member, $250 to become a “Cowgirl,” $500 to become a “Wrangler,” and $1,000 to become a “Cowbell Sister.” Moore said she hopes “The Farm Team” will become a national, or even worldwide, organization. “We need to reach out to whomever we possibly can. How wonderful would it be to be able to spread the word globally?” Moore said. Membership information can be found at farmteam.org.

The original Farm team meeting in September 2008. statewide. A basic membership is $25, but those who have

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Local mail carriers collect food for the annual “Stamp Out Hunger” food drive last Saturday. Visit www.swvafoodbank.org for more information. By Beverly Amsler info@theroanokestar.com

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Two Eras: A current-day Norfolk Southern diesel rumbles past the Class-A 1218 steam locomotive on display at the O. Winston Link Museum Saturday.

VMT, Link Museum Celebrate Rail Day “Rail Dayâ€? 2009 was celebrated with a full day of festivities last Saturday. The event, celebrated at the Virginia Museum of Transportation and the O. Winston Link Museum, included guided tours and photo opportunities for rail enthusiasts of all ages. Visitors had the opportunity to visit the cab of a Class J 611 Locomotive, the last one existing anywhere in the world. The Museum’s well-known Class A 1218 Locomotive also traveled by rail to the O. Winston

Link Museum as the centerpiece of the celebration at the station. “We always encourage our visitors to enjoy a stroll up the Railwalk [path], watch live trains and visit the O. Winston Link Museum,� said Bev Fitzpatrick, Virginia Museum of Transportation Executive Director. Norfolk & Western retirees were on hand at the Link Museum to answer Rail Day visitors’ questions about locomotive engines or trains.

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Now in its 19th year, the Local Colors celebration of ethnic diversity may be bigger than ever this year, according to organizer Pearl Fu, with almost 90 countries represented. All reflect people with ethnic backgrounds living in the Roanoke Valley. Culturally specific music, dance, clothing and, of course, food will be on display or available for sale. The festival at Elmwood Park in downtown Roanoke runs from 11:00 am 5:00 pm and kicks off with the Parade of Nations at 11:00 am. On the main amphitheater stage festival-goers will find music and dance performances from people representing Tahiti, Burundi, Lithuania (new this year), China, India and Hawaii to name a few. There is an international fashion show at 3:00 pm, and the grand finale at 4:55, which includes the Local Colors International Choir, conducted by Cheryl Lunsford. Visit localcolors.org for more information and a complete schedule. There are activities elsewhere at Elmwood Park during Local Colors, including another appearance by the Sons of Norway, those would-be Vikings that also take part in the nonprofit’s year round diversity out-

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additional resources “to help boost enrichment in summer school offerings, stave off elimination of teacher’s assistant positions or fill 10 empty elementary teacher positions. “I believe this is a mistake and, if you recall, made a proposal a few weeks back that would have provided $1.6 million of taxpayer money from the Budget Stabilization Fund (rainy day fund) to accomplish just this,â€? Rosen said. Rosen wrote (at courtrosen.blogspot.com) that the city’s school division was ranked second worst in the Commonwealth of Virginia. “Education is the key to fighting poverty in our City and to improving the quality of life for everyone. I’m disappointed that we did not do more ‌ but I know that [the school system] will do the best they can with the resources they do have.â€? As part of the budget voting process, city council will cut their pay for the next fiscal year and vehicles with unpaid parking tickets will be subject to “bootingâ€? earlier. Bowers miffed about secretary’s removal: Roanoke City Mayor David Bowers tells the Star-Sentinel he feels the decision to cut the mayor’s secretary position (as a result of the tightened 2009-2010 budget) was “personal and political.â€? Bowers said Joyce Johnson, who will be moved elsewhere within the Roanoke City civil service system, was always busy. He wonders why “in a city of 100,00 people,â€? Clerk of Court

Stephanie Moon has her own administrative support staff but the mayor’s office does not. “I could use two [secretaries],â€? said Bowers, who will have work farmed out to other city staffers. “This decision is petty, personal, political. I think it’s inconsiderate [to] the mayor, whoever that is.â€? Bowers said it was also inconsiderate [to] Joyce Johnson, who he said has been a “devotedâ€? city employee for 12 years, serving under three mayors. She is just short of retirement and must keep working according to Bowers. Bowers also said it was inconsiderate to the public. “Joyce is the conduit [to the mayor’s office].â€? Borrowing from Casablanca, Bowers said, “I’m shocked‌ I’m shocked to discover that there is politics going on [in] Roanoke City Hall.â€? He doesn’t blame his sometime-sparring partner, City Manager Darlene Burcham, for the removal of Johnson. “Disappointed and perplexed,â€? said the mayor earlier this week. “It’s darn near impossible for me to figure out how the [work] is going to get done.â€? Bus drivers called out on sick days: Roanoke City school bus drivers were summoned to a mandatory meeting on Monday, to address the spike in sick days being taken recently. The absences have led to longer waits at bus stops, and in some cases, students arriving late to school, or late getting home in the afternoons. A statement released by Roa-

noke City Public Schools on Monday called it “an unacceptably high level of absenteeism.� Some drivers have commented publicly that they wanted to use up their sick days before the school system privatizes the transportation system this summer. The RCSP said some drivers were “violating� sick day guidelines in order to use them up. Assistant Superintendent Curt Baker also issued a memo announcing a new “perfect attendance bonus� of $40, for those drivers showing up every week day. Drivers must also produce a note from their doctor or the school division’s employee health office after calling in sick. Baker noted in his memo that the majority of employees are coming to work every day, and “are doing their jobs in a professional manner.� For those abusing the sick leave policy, Baker said, “such actions are unacceptable and must cease immediately.� Drivers must call in sick between 5:00 am and 6:00 am and must leave contact information, according to the policy guidelines. A Pennsylvania company will take over the transportation service this summer, and is expected to hire many of the drivers working for Roanoke City. RCPS will also pay drivers who will see their jobs terminated any sick leave balances owed. By Gene Marrano gmarrano@cox.net

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ou may want to punch my more?) and the commercials follow a Elitist Card after reading this, pattern. For the first twenty-five minbut bear with me. In casting utes, there will be none. Then the will about for a column topic, I decided be three and twelve minutes later there that I would watch television from 6 will be five. Subsequently, now that PM to 11PM two nights in succession, you have invested forty-five minutes one on a major network and the other of your time and are hooked, the ads on a cable station, both randomly chowill come in groups of seven every six sen. There would be no channel surfminutes. As the movie drags intermiing, no muting, no leaving the room nably toward a conclusion, the nature for any reason. I would just sit there, of the ads changes. In the early hours take notes on content, count the Hayden Hollingsworth of the show, the ads are for innocucommercials, and try to determine if ous things like soft drinks, beer, or television is—how can I put this nicely—as idiotic deodorant. After three hours and seventy-eight and inane as my random samplings have led me commercials (many repeats in case it was too to believe. complicated to understand the first three times), I realized there might be serious side effects, we get down to the basics of hemorrhoids and not the least of them being the loss of my sanity, feminine hygiene. In the final thirty minutes the so I have not accomplished my project. Let me heights of obnoxiousness are continually scaled. tell you what my preconceptions include. If I ever During the break between commercials (called get my test done, it will be interesting to see how “the program”) one will likely be treated to multiclose (or off) the mark I am. ple murder and mayhem, constant sexual double Decades ago Marshall McLuhan, I believe it was, entendres, and banalities beyond description. In described television as “an intellectual wasteland.” any case the actor-persons, dead or alive, will be If he could see what’s offered today he might call it stunningly handsome and beautiful, to say noth“a desert for the desperately bored.” ing of provocative. Just like real life. Only slightly more than fifty percent of viewEven the children’s nighttime programs are ing time is expended in watching programming. geared for adult understanding with its emphasis The rest is filled with commercials, usually not to on sexual precocity and violence When you couexceed seven in number at each break. During ple that with the level to which the ads are pitched, the evening news segments the preponderance a mental age of about ten, one might conclude that of advertisements are related to matters of health. no sensible person whose IQ is more than that of Undocumented claims for remarkable recovery a tree is watching. from an endless list of ailments are qualified with These prejudices have been nurtured by dehurriedly read side effects, such as death. They cades of not regularly watching anything beyond all conclude with, “Ask you doctor if XenoBastion educational TV, sports, and news; even the latter is right for you.” To cut to the chase for pharma- is becoming increasingly tainted. How can I be ceutical ads, they should be banned. They are so so judgmental without having done my two-night slanted as to be worthless and the billions spent on marathon, you may well ask? You have a point the commercials could be much better invested. that has been brought home to tens of millions in Pick a physician who knows what he/she is doing, the last few weeks: Don’t make a judgment until let them figure out what medication, if any, you you have all the data. need, not some Madison Avenue wag who has To prove that point and concede that I may yet snagged your attention with a couple who dances have to study the problem more closely, I offer exquisitely now that he has discovered Viagra. only two words: Contact Hayden at Watch a TV movie (does anyone do that anySusan Boyle. jhayden2003@cox.net

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he neighborhood where I black paint in an open pail. When fate grew up did not permit the presents you with an open can of paint milk to be left on the porch. - and you have only marked four laps The long-suffering milkman was around the sun - it is not a coincidence, constrained to bend down and open it is a sign. a small aluminum door - usually loIn due course, Coddy and I, helpless cated next to the front door - and set to deny the forces of destiny, were covthe milk inside. ered in black. The sleepy inhabitant of the home I have since wondered why anyone would come trance-like down the would paint an indoor porch floor with stairs in the morning to find his milk creosote. within this door, inside his home, It didn’t take long for Coddy and I Lucky Garvin much as mail could be found inside to discover that creosote burns. Suffice the house, below the slot in the door. to say, our exit from that porch was achieved with Our immediate neighbor was the redoubtable considerably more alacrity and notably less preciMr. Porter, the brooding and irascible keeper of sion than our entrance. the realm next door. He had established his milk It was probably somewhere in the process of door at the rear of his home for reasons which, tearing off all of our clothes, including our shoes then as now, elude me. This door led to a small, and socks, that we uncovered the happy fact that enclosed porch. the breeze eased the burning. Sometimes I would see him scowl at me as he Question: How does one create a breeze? By shuffled bent-backed and mean-spirited down his running, of course. Now, if all of the backyards are driveway. I was astonished he didn’t encircle his fenced and you want to run without being interproperty with a high-voltage fence, dotted here rupted, there is only one place to run - the front and there with the charred remains of curious sidewalk. pre-schoolers. Having said this of him, perhaps A neighbor visiting my mother watched us as you will be better able to forgive my pre-occupa- we ran by. She turned slowly from our front wintion with entering his milk door. dow and broached the subject diplomatically. "ElI stood by that fence and wondered, innocently lie, I think Lucky and his friend just went running enough, if that door was large enough to accom- down the street." modate say... one four-year-old boy. Even at that, "Couldn't be - he's in the back yard," Mom reI might have never gotten into trouble, but I had sponded with confident inattention, focused on a friend named `Coddy'. He was the `Huck Finn’ her knitting. But then, responsive as the best of of the neighborhood. Shorter than I, as memory mothers are to the gentle prickings of doubt, she serves, and slightly built; he was crowned blond, made further inquiry. "What was he wearing?" and had mischievous eyes. Mom told me his head "Well," the friend responded hesitantly, trying was so blond that she could see it for miles and to allow for error, "I'm not wearing my glasses, but that if she found it, she would find me. I didn't notice any clothes." Coddy had an unerring instinct for trouble. As the memory trails off (mercifully having One day, the two of us figured out how to undo failed to record whatever punishment must have the gate which, until that time, had protected Mr. certainly befallen me) I see two little black and Porter's hearth and home from the predations of white perpetrators, running clumsily down the four-year-olds. We entered that little door with no sidewalk and a distraught but determined young small amount of strain and contortion, struggling mother in dedicated pursuit. madly to be the first to crawl inside; two piglets I have concluded since that it is just as well that competing for a teat. We soon found ourselves milk doors and milk men have passed from style. trying to contain stifling conspiratorial giggles If milk doors still existed, who knows - I might covered by dirty little palms. once again yield to the irresistible compulsion to The floor of the porch had been recently painted give it a shot. as in very recently painted. Coddy and I encounNo telling just what you might find on the other tered this unexpected good fortune with a com- side. Contact Lucky at mendable poise. Imagine our additional delight, info@theroanokestar.com if you will, at finding a half-gallon of this same

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Taking the Lord’s Name in Vain by Pastor Quigg Lawrence

ou shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain.” – Exodus 20:7 OK, so I am no prude and being honest, I have, at some time in my life said most of the seven words that George Carlin said are not allowed on TV! I think the last major stumble was in October when I hit my thumb with a big ol’ hammer . . . I am not proud of having talked “like a sailor”; it was a bad habit I have almost licked. I really do not want to do it anymore. The Bible has clear instruction in Ephesians 4:29 about not using coarse talk: “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your

mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.” So if you hear me talk that way, feel free to do what my mom did - - wash my mouth out with soap! Having confessed my own “feet of clay” I want to go on record that I hate hearing people take the Lord’s name in vain. It is offensive, ignorant and just wrong. Both Christians and non-Christians do this with great regularity and with amazing fluency. There are two ways folks misuse the Lord’s name. One way is using the Lord’s name as a cuss word or with the intent to demean the Lord. We often hear folks say, “Jesus Christ” or “Jesus H. Christ” or a few I cannot put in

print. It is clear they are saying his name and title in a sarcastic, insulting manner. The second way people take the Lord’s name in vain is to use it carelessly in hyperreligious talk. I am sure you have heard Christians who use Jesus’ name or reference Jesus in almost every sentence. We hear “Praise God” or “Oh, Praise the Lord” used so often that it is, in effect a careless, trivial use of the Lord’s name. So what are we to do, if anything, when we hear some one take the Lord’s name in vain? I am open to suggestions. You could try what I do. When someone says “JESUS Christ” in an insulting way, I will look at them and say, “He surely is!” It is a clear yet non-religious way to

let them know to cease and desist. When folks say the blasphemous “G.D.” I will likewise look at them and unashamedly say, “No He didn’t”. As to believers who over use God’s name or say “Praise God” every sentence, I would just encourage them to reread what the Lord commanded us in the third Commandment. Now may we all go in peace – speaking in ways befitting the extraordinary gift and calling that is life! Quigg Lawrence is Senior Pastor at Church of the Holy Spirit located at 6011 Merriman Road in Roanoke.Visit them on the web at www.coths.org

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Teachers Deserve Our Appreciation It’s that time of year when warmer weather returns and students all across Virginia are preparing for their final tests of the school year while dreaming of their summer vacation. But it is also important that as the school year winds down we thank the hard working teachers who educate our children. Teacher Appreciation Week, which is officially celebrated this week, is a time to say thank you to our teachers for all of their help and show our gratitude for all the time and effort that they have put into our education system. Having highly qualified teachers in our nation’s classrooms is essential to ensuring all children have an opportunity to receive the most valuable education possible.

I personally know how hard teachers work to make lesson plans, teach our children, and fight for those who are struggling. Three of my sisters are teachers and I know that they, like all teachers, are dedicated to educating the next generation of Americans as best they can. While it is important to show our appreciation to teachers, we must also all strive to strengthen our overall educational system. In 2002, the Congress worked in a bipartisan fashion to enact the No Child Left Behind Act. This comprehensive legislation reformed the primary federal law impacting kindergarten through 12th grade education programs. The original intent of the law was to reform accountability, provide greater flexibility and

local control, and give parents particular students. We must more options. While the basic give states maximum freedom goals of the No Child Left Be- to implement initiatives that hind Act were good I believe work in their particular state in practice it has led to more and reduce regulatory burbureaucracy, dens associduplication ated with fedRep. Bob Goodlatte eral education of testing and programs so inflexibility in measuring the education educators can focus on teachprogress of some of our more ing. This year Congress will bechallenged students. It is important to provide more flex- gin the reauthorization of the ibility and decision-making No Child Left Behind Act and power to the individual states, it does so with the understanding that America’s teachers are parents and teachers. For that reason, I have sup- on the frontlines of a national ported legislation which frees effort to close the achievement states, like Virginia, from the gap experienced by American federal requirements tied to students compared to those funding under No Child Left in other developed countries. Behind and grants them the During this reauthorization flexibility to implement initia- process, I will push for innovatives that they develop to best tive ways to reward these men meet the unique needs of their and women for their successes

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Focus on Education Madison Educator is Teacher of the Year Amy Tlockowski, a sixth grade middle school English teacher at James Madison, will represent Roanoke City schools in the regional Teacher of the Year competition. Tlockowski, along with seventeen other nominees, was honored this week during the annual division Teacher of the Year banquet at the Jefferson Center. Madison Principal Debra Deitrich said, “Amy has a rare ability to make school come to life for her students and shows them the ongoing importance of education to their daily lives. Her English lessons are engaging and inspiring in a way that I have not seen in many classrooms throughout my career.” Tlockowski (La-cow-ski) has presented in regional conferences, trained her colleagues on thinking maps and co-authored a recently published article on thinking maps. She is also engaged in various community service organiza-

Mount Pleasant Elementary Renovations Move Forward

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Fleming Basketball Standouts Make College Choices After leading the William Fleming Colonels to within minutes of a Group AAA state championship in March, Troy Daniels has finally announced where he will continue his playing career – Virginia Commonwealth University. The decision is somewhat ironic, in that Daniels will play his home games on the same court where everything fell apart only a few months ago during a heartbreaking 49-47 loss to King’s Fork. Nonetheless, Daniels is excited about the opportunity. “I just think it was the best situation for me,” he said. “I can come in and play right away, I’ve got a good relationship with the coaches, and I like what VCU has to offer academically.” Several other bigger names, like Big East powers Georgetown and Marquette, as well as Virginia Tech, had interest in the 6-4 shooting guard. “It’s not always about the big school and the big league,” Daniels said. “I get to be a big fish in a small pond, and I want to be known right away.” VCU recently hired former University of Florida assistant Shaka Smart to replace Anthony Grant, who departed to take the head job at Alabama. “They really came hard after Troy,” Fleming coach Mickey Hardy said of the new coaching staff. “They lost two guards and needed him.” One of those guards, Eric Maynor, is headed for the NBA Draft, where he is currently

projected as a borderline lottery pick – yet another attraction for Daniels. “Of course it’s everyone’s dream to go to the NBA,” he said, “and VCU is a school that is producing NBA talent. If I play well, I’ll be able to showcase myself in the tournament Jamelle Hagins (left) will be a against good competition.” Delaware Blue Hen. Daniels, who averaged 16 points and 5 rebounds this sea- made his mind up.” Hagins may be used a little son, will be joining a team that differently at Delaware than he won the Colonial Athletic Assowas for the Colonels. At 6-8, he ciation and nearly upset UCLA mainly roamed the paint at the in the first round of the NCAA power forward or center posiTournament. Photo by Bill Turner tion this season. For the Blue Hagins Commits to DelaHens, he might spend some Cave Spring catcher Jeremy Wimmer frames a strike as a Spartan batter swings through an ware: In another ironic twist, time on the wing. Aaron Clary fastball. Jamelle Hagins signed with “I think he’ll end up being the University of Delaware on one of their combo players, Tuesday, meaning that Hagins playing the 3 and 4,” Hardy said. In a game shortened by the mercy rule, Cave Spring blasted Salem, 16 – 2, in a high school will face his teammate and good “He’ll do just fine there. A lot of baseball game last weekend. Tucker Green hit a three-run home run and tallied 5 RBI’s for the friend for the next four seasons. people don’t know this, but he winners, who played on the road at Salem’s Kiwanis Field. So will there be any trash talk? was actually one of our better “It’s probably coming,” Haballhandlers. ” gins said, laughing. “I’ve been working a lot on Delaware, also of the Colonial my jumpshot,” Hagins said. Athletic Conference, finished “The coach says he’ll play the 13-19 last season, and has covbest five players, so I gotta be eted Hagins for some time. ready wherever. ” “They were definitely near the Blacksburg defeated Cave Spring, 2-1, in a River Ridge The signing of the two Flemtop of my list all season long,” boys soccer battle for first place Tuesday night. Cave Spring Hagins said. “I feel really com- ing standouts gives the Roanoke had snapped Blacksburg’s long River Ridge District winfortable there, and I think it’s a Valley three players who are ning streak on the Bruins’ home turf two weeks ago. The going to compete at the Divigreat fit for me.” visiting Bruins returned the favor by beating the Knights. Hagins, who was also recruit- sion I level next season. Hidden Valley’s Ben Boggs previously (Right) Cave Spring midfielder (#5) Michael Donato aded by JMU, Coastal Carolina, committed to play for Virginia vances the ball past a lunging Blacksburg defender. and Radford among others, avTech. eraged 12 points and 9 rebounds “It speaks volumes about the per game this season. level of ball that’s played down “They were very aggressive in Photo by Bill Turner here, ” Hardy said. “Those guys recruiting him pretty much all [Daniels and Hardy] had outyear long,” Hardy said. “He took one visit up there, and when he standing careers.” By Matt Reeve came back, he had pretty much Matt@theroanokestar.com

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The Patrick Henry Patriots baseball team avenged an early season blowout loss to Salem High School with an explosion of their own, defeating the Spartans 10-2 at PH. Shortstop Yates Sayers and Catcher Will Kaufman both collected three hits in their four at bats, with Aaron Burton and Brad Sowers contributing two hits apiece. On the mound Kemper Steffe held the Spartans to seven hits in seven innings, earning his third win of the season. The Patriots’ next contest was marred by an act of vandalism when unknown intruders spraypainted profanities inside the recently refurbished home team dugout. A simple spray-can could not, however, suppress an oncoming offensive juggernaut as the home Patriots opened up a can of their own, mauling the visiting William Fleming Colonels 28-0. Again, it was senior hurler Kemper Steffe who ruled the mound carrying a no-hitter into the fourth inning, only to be broken up by a lined single off of the bat of the Colonels’ Bradley Smith.

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Offensive heroes were abundant, with multiple RBI performances from Austin "Goose" Dillard, Lucian Grove, Chad Osterhaus and Cameron Simmons. The final game of this three game stretch was contested at Halifax County High School where the Patriots took on the Comets in an important divisional match-up. Beneath overcast skies, PH sophomore right-hander Aaron Burton dueled HC senior Tyler Lewis in a classic mound battle. Burton's outstanding performance and the always magical glove of senior centerfielder Mark Robertson, kept the Patriots in the game throughout; however, Lewis allowed just one hit in his seven innings of work to secure a 2-0 for the divisionleading Comets. Will Kaufman's second inning single was the lone base hit for the Patriots, who will finish their regular season with home rematches against William Fleming and George Washington Danville this week. By Jon Kaufman Jon.Kaufman@sprint.com

High School Soccer Round-Up

Faith Christian School has advanced to the Virginia Association of Christian Athletics (VACA) state semifinals this Friday – on a technicality. The girls soccer team, fresh off of an exhilarating 4-3 come-frombehind victory over New Covenant in the VACA Regional Final, was scheduled to play Stuart Hall in their quarterfinal match. But the Dragons were unable to make the game and were forced to forfeit, sending the Warriors into the semifinals. The way the Warriors have been playing of late, it may not have mattered whether Stuart Hall had showed up or not. The team, currently 8-3-1, is riding a huge wave of momentum from their win in the regional championship.

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Top Young Golfers in the World Compete in Roanoke

Some of the best teen golfers in the world will converge on Roanoke Country Club this weekend for the 26th Bring your Propane annual Scott Robertson Memorial tournament, which Cylinders and get them draws nationally ranked playfilled for: ers from around the country and beyond. Defending girls 20 lb. - $5 champion (15-18 age group) Victoria Tanco of Argentina 40 lb. - $ 10 (ranked #2) is back, along with 60 lb. - $15 three other girls ranked in the top ten nationally. The tourney 100 lb. - $ 20 is split into two age groups, for Photo by Bill Turner both boys and girls, including Hidden Valley’s Meredith Swanson is a local participant a 14-and-under age category. “We’re one of the top ten sister, Danielle, is in the field staff and Robertson Memorial junior golf tournaments in also. Ivan Lendl is always on volunteers is different than the entire United States,� said hand when his daughters play. what the amateurs often en5306-A Peters Creek Rd, Roanoke, VA 24019 tournament administrator “He’s great – he’s entertain- counter elsewhere. www.highlandpropane.com Debbie Ferguson. ment,� said Ferguson of the The focus was awarding Twenty-six states and 17 former tennis great. scholarships to high school countries will be represented, The 15-18 boys field in- seniors who intended to play with a difficult qualifying cludes three Top 20 players golf in college, but the money criterion. Several qualifier and the VSGA junior match raised now goes to the loFaith Christian School, an accredited, rounds will allow more young play champion for 2007 and cal First Tee program, which K-12, Christian classical school in Roanoke Ballet offers three (3) summer to grow as golfers to participate. TheTheatre girls 2008, Mikey Moyers. Cave opportunities works to encourage young Roanoke, is now acceptingRegular ideas forSUMMER CLASSES are offered for seven (7) weeks throughout the summer. DAN field is especially strong, as Spring High School is rep- people from various socioecoProject Faith 2010. CLASSESresented offer an for experienced dancers to p is usuallyCOMPANY the case, Ferguson by opportunity Jack Wilkes and nomic backgrounds to become These are your opportunities to experience dance as a new art or undergo n said. A practice round Thurs- Matt Harmon, while Parker interested in the game. The Scott Robertson Junior What is Dance Camp?day will be followed by rounds and Ryan Davis (Salem) are of golf the next three days, and among the other local high Golf Academydance at the First Tee Dance Camp is an intensive, creative dance program designed to introduce to the awards ceremonies will take school entrants. Parker Davis facility in northwest Roanoke dent. Let RBT’s unique instructors guide you through the basics of dance. place Sunday. played in the First Tee Open at (near Roanoke Country Club) Local players in- the famed Pebble Beach course is the teaching venue. Besides How will Dance Camp benefit me astoawatch dancer? clude Courtney in California year.one-on-one golf,with kidsyour learn instructor. about sportsThis camp gives youBlacksburg’s as a student an opportunity tolast work Ellenbogen and fellow high The Tournament’s namesake manship and honesty. cation benefits; and, the time spent contributes to the quality of your performance. school senior Meredith Swan- is Scott Robertson, a 14-year“We’ve given away over What is Company? son (Hidden Valley, bound for old Roanoker who succumbed $200,000 in scholarships [to the University South CaroliSummer company classesofoffer to the experienced dancer—no matter p to infectious mononucleosis. date],� the saidage—time Ferguson. to “We na), just back from playing in a relaxed summer atmosphere. Robertson’s parents worked built [the academy] through Project Faith is an all-school service project with students donating 2,000 LPGA tour event. Also returnQuestions? Call RBT 540.345.6099 the website www.ro withatRoanoke Country OR Clubcheck scholarship money.@This way volunteer hours to an organization. If your organization is interested in ing is Isabelle Lendl, daughter to start the fundraising tour- we’re touching hundreds of being considered as a recipient of our efforts on April 23, 2010, please send of tennis great Ivan Lendl and ney shortly after Scott’s death. kids.� Roanoke Ballet The a letter with your idea to: a two-time Scott Robertson SummerFerguson Classes for every age -- experienced or said the outstanding 540.345.6099 By Gene Marrano Faith Christian School champion. Another younger hospitality shown by the RCC gmarrano@cox.net Project Faith Committee~3585 Buck Mountain Road, Roanoke, VA~24018.

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summer camp for individuals with intellectual and developmental Phone:__________________________________________ disabilities. Located at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains, campers can enjoy participating in daily Address:________________________________________ activities (swimming, horseback riding, arts and crafts, etc.) and City:________________________________Zip_________ also camp wide evening programs (talent shows, dances, campďŹ res, etc.) . Email:__________________________________________ Camp runs one week sessions from June 14th to August 14th. AcAre you a RBT student?______________________________ cepts ages 7 to 70.

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4– 5 PM 5—6 PM 5—6:30 PM 6:30—7:30 PM 6—7:30 PM 7:30—8:30 PM

Parent/Guardian Contact Information:

June 23/Aug. 4 Thursday June 25/Aug. 6 Name____________________________________________ Take Ballet ages 7-8 (Amanda Willis) 4– 5 PM the leap Ballet ages 8-11 (Amanda Willis) 4– 5 PM

Tuesday

Ballet ages 15 & up (Amanda Willis) Pointe ages 15 & up (Amanda Willis)

into summer at

5—6:30 PM 6:30-7:30 PM

Ballet ages 15 & up (Amanda Willis) Pointe ages 15 & up (Amanda Willis)

5—6:30 PM 6:30 — 7:30 PM

Ballet ages 8-11 (Elyse Hart) 5-6:30 PM Ballet ages 8-11 (Elyse Hart) 5—6 PM Place of Employment________________________________ Roanoke Ballet Theatre Prepointe ages 8-11 (Elyse Hart) 6:30-7 PM Prepointe ages 8-11 (Elyse Hart) 6:30—7 PM Theatre Dance ages 18 & up (Elyse Hart)

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540.345.6099 Turns & Leaps age 15+ (Elyse Hart)

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JUNIOR COMPANY: AGES 8-12 meets Mon./Tues./Thurs./Fri./ 5 — 6:30 PM Sandra Meythaler, instructor Sandra Meythaler Occupation________________________________________ APPRENTICE COMPANY: AGES 12—15 meets Fridays/5—6:30 PM Amanda Willis, instructor BALLET NOVA: AGES 16 AND UP meets Fridays/6:30—8 PM

Executive/Artistic Director

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SUMMERSummer PROGRAM Dance Camp 2009:2009 Daytime Phone_____________________________________ Saturday($225.00)* 24/Aug. 5 July 13--17, 10 Wednesday AM to 2:30 PM, Ballet June Level 4 ages 8-12 June 22/Aug.3 Ballet ages 3-4 (C. Thomas)

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Ballet ages 3-4 (Amanda Willis) Ballet ages 12-15 (Amanda Willis) Theatre Dance ages 12 to adult (Elyse Hart) Jazz ages 12 and up (Amanda Willis) Ballet adult /advanced (Elyse Hart) Ballet all adults– beg/inter (Amanda Willis) Beginner Tap ages 12 and up (Elyse Hart)

4– 4:30 PM

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June 27/Aug. 8

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(Amanda Willis)

Ballet ages 5-6 (C. Thomas) 7-8 PM, (ElyseBallet Hart) 5—6 PM ages 12—17 August 10—14, 10 AMBallet toages 3:30 Level 5/6 ($250.00)* 4:30—6 PM Ballet ages 7-8 (C. Thomas)

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Emergency contact #_________________________________ August 17—21, 10 AM to 2 PM, Modern Level 5-8 ages 10+ ($200.00)* 5—6 PM 6—7 PM 6—7:30 PM 7—8 PM 7:30 — 8:30 PM

Ballet ages 12-15 (Amanda Willis) Beginning Pointe ages 12-15 (Amanda Willis) Ballet ages 18 & up (Elyse Hart) Pointe ages 18 & up (Elyse Hart)

5—6:30 PM 6:30—7:30 PM 6—7:30 PM 7:30—8:30 PM

Educational Class age 12+ (C. Thomas)

JUNIOR COMPANY SUMMER CLASSES beginning JUNE 15

August 17—21, 4 PM to 8 PM, Ballet Level 7 ages 18+ with experience ($200.00)* MON. @ 5-6:30 pm, TUES. @ 5-6:30 PM, THURS.@5-6:30 PM, AND FRI. @ 5-6:30 PM (Sandra Meythaler, teacher)

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Summer Classes for every age Day of class________________________________________ -Experienced or not! Ballet ages 7-8 (Amanda Willis) Ballet ages 15 & up (Amanda Willis) Pointe ages 15 & up (Amanda Willis) Ballet ages 8-11 (Elyse Hart) Prepointe ages 8-11 (Elyse Hart) Theatre Dance ages 18 & up (Elyse Hart)

4– 5 PM 5—6:30 PM 6:30-7:30 PM 5-6:30 PM 6:30-7 PM 7—8 PM

Ballet ages 8-11 (Amanda Willis) Ballet ages 15 & up (Amanda Willis) Pointe ages 15 & up (Amanda Willis) Ballet ages 8-11 (Elyse Hart) Prepointe ages 8-11 (Elyse Hart) Turns & Leaps age 15+ (Elyse Hart)

4– 5 PM 5—6:30 PM 6:30 — 7:30 PM 5—6 PM 6:30—7 PM 7:30—8:30 PM

JUNIOR COMPANY: AGES 8-12 meets Mon./Tues./Thurs./Fri./ 5 — 6:30 PM Sandra Meythaler, instructor APPRENTICE COMPANY: AGES 12—15 meets Fridays/5—6:30 PM Amanda Willis, instructor BALLET NOVA: AGES 16 AND UP meets Fridays/6:30—8 PM

Sandra Meythaler, instructor

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Ballet/Tap ages 5-6 (Amanda Willis) Ballet ages 7-8 (Elyse Hart) Ballet ages 12-15 (Amanda Willis) Beginning Pointe ages 12-15 (Amanda Willis) Ballet ages 18 & up (Elyse Hart) Pointe ages 18 & up (Elyse Hart)

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Ballet ages 3-4 (Amanda Willis) Ballet ages 12-15 (Amanda Willis) Theatre Dance ages 12 to adult (Elyse Hart) Jazz ages 12 and up (Amanda Willis) Ballet adult /advanced (Elyse Hart) Ballet all adults– beg/inter (Amanda Willis) Beginner Tap ages 12 and up (Elyse Hart)

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Our Take: Downtown Roanoke and that “V” word

The word “vibrant” is used so often to describe certain places that it has become cliché. But that was the word that came to mind – along with alive, hoppin’ and buzzing - on several recent forays into downtown Roanoke. Two weekends ago the chili cook-off and the strawberry festival, held on the same day at Railside Plaza (Salem Ave.) and Elmwood Park, respectively, drew thousands to downtown. Some were also there to check out the graphic novels Roanoke City public school students had crafted with the help of well-known local artist Katherine Devine and the Young Audiences of Virginia program. There were lines inside the iconic Roanoke Weiner Stand, curled around the middle counter, with Gus and Co. putting hot dog orders together as fast as they could. Just outside, visitors to the Farmer’s Market checked out the herbs, flowering plants and other flora offered for sale. Some still carried their strawberry sundaes from the festival at Elmwood Park. Hopefully, a lot of folks wandered over to the Taubman Museum of Art on Salem Av-

enue - perhaps after checking out the City Market food court along the way. Ditto for Center in the Square museums. There was music in the plaza outside of 202 Market Street, which was thankfully blocked off from vehicular traffic. The city does need to do something about all those cars downtown, at least on the weekends and/or during big events. A series of spring/summer concerts sponsored by Ukrop’s drew a sizable crowd and at least one interpretive dancer. (Who may not want to quit his day job.) Bicyclists whizzed by and downtown visitors milled in and out of the boutiques on Market Street. For those not flush with cash for a shopping spree, it was also a fine day just to people watch. (Downtown needs more benches or perhaps a fountain, where people can sit at the edge of the pool and watch the world go by.) Flash forward a few years: people wander over to downtown after taking in a concert at the new Elmwood Park amphitheater, built in the downtown venue after the long “Roanokian” debate about where it should go finally ended. May-

“Why I’m Running” Editor’s note: Martin Jeffrey is challenging incumbent Delegate Onzlee Ware for the Democratic nomination in Virginia’s 11th District. The primary is June 9. I have lived in the Roanoke Valley for over 25 years and have worked, played, and volunteered in many ways. I have helped to raise three children, and my wife and I are now enjoying the privilege of sharing our days with our five-year-old son. I’m also enjoying being a grandparent of two. I have tutored children and taught choir at the West End Center, served as a scoutmaster, and taught Sunday school. I have had the pleasure and privilege to serve on numerous not-for-profit boards such as TAP, the Miss Virginia Pageant, the Red Cross, the Roanoke Neighborhood Partnership, VA C.A.R.E.S., United Way Minority Leadership, NAACP, Arts Council of the Blue Ridge and others. The most rewarding was time that I spent as Director of Community Development & Outreach for TAP. Most of my time was spent organizing and helping communities build their capacity for problem solving, and create institutions that sustained those solutions.

Once again downtown was loud, crowded and fun, for people of all ages. Okay, maybe “vibrant” isn’t such a bad word after all to describe the past several weekends in Roanoke, and what’s happening there in general. By Gene Marrano gmarrano@cox.net

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Farmer’s Market shoppers check out Walter’s Nursery booth. Memorial, down to Wiley Drive and then eventually back to Elmwood Park for a postrace party, complete with food, music and plenty of high-fives for those that completed their journey through the streets of Roanoke. Congressman Bob Goodlatte stood on the sidelines as the showcase 5K “Gallop” race got under way; the 6th District Representative helped secure the original $64 million dollar loan for flood reduction work

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After much deliberation and consultation with my wife and others, I realized that there was one place from which I could build on this commitment to my community. The most effective way for me that best utilized the collective experiences, skills and knowledge I have gained is in public office. I have a proven record of results. Some of those results include, but are not limited to, the following: led the efforts that formed the Leftwich-Tate Coalition resulting in the development and passage of the City of Roanoke’s Rental Inspection Program.; led the efforts to develop a successful economic development strategy for completion of the Dumas Center on Henry Street, and helped to lead efforts to secure storm doors for the renovated Villages At Lincoln. My community service record is one of bold, courageous and effective action. I believe this is truly what we need in our representation within the General Assembly going forward. That is why I am running, and because of this, I humbly ask for your support. Martin Jeffrey Roanoke

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Land Trust to Hold Workshops for Attorneys, CPAs The Western Virginia Land Trust will hold three continuing education workshops for area attorneys, CPAs, and other interested professionals in May. The workshops, entitled Conservation Easements: What You and Your Clients Need to Know, will cover the basics of conservation easements including legal and financial aspects and the appraisal process.Tuesday, May 19, Forest Library, Forest, 9 am-12 pm; Wednesday, May 20, Roanoke Higher Ed Center, Room 408, 9 am-12 pm; Thursday, May 21, Patrick Henry Community College, West Hall 127, Martinsville,1-4 pm.

> May-June

Roanoke County Public Library sponsors “Picturing America” Contest In conjunction with the “Picturing America” grant program and the theme of this year’s Teen Summer Reading Program (Express Yourself), the Roanoke County Public Library system will be sponsoring a young adult (ages 12-18) photography contest. The photo must be submitted in hard copy, 8” X 10” size,and matted to 11” X 14”.Photographs may be black and white, sepia, or full color: They can be traditional photography or digitally manipulated images. You can only enter one per contestant. The theme of this contest is how you “Picture America.” The photo must communicate the theme of how you picture America in your local area or community. The contest will last until June 11. The winner will be announced at a reception at the Hollins Branch Library, on Wednesday, June 17, 6:00 -7:00 p.m., where all the photos will be on display. Entry forms can be picked up at any Roanoke County Public Library. If you have any questions please contact David Wilson, Roanoke County Public Library system YA Librarian, at 561-8024. Carilion Clinic Hospice Mutt Strut Dogs with proof of rabies vaccination will compete for prizes in events such as Best Trick, Dawg/ Owner Look-a-Like, Best Costume, Frisbee & Ball Retrieval and Limbo & High Jump.The Mutt Strut is fun for the whole family and all proceeds will support the Carilion

Clinic Hospice patient fund. 9:00-2:00 PM Wasena Park, Roanoke,VA For more - www.carilionclinic.org/ muttstrut Help Needed at PH After-Prom The Patrick Henry High School prom is this Saturday, May 16th. More volunteers are needed at the PH gym from 11:30pm until 3:30am, to help with games and other activities that have been planned. Please contact at 8532502 or 400-8638 or Angie Link 342-5310.

> May 17

Pizzazz Star City Twirlers Spring Recital Bring the whole family and friends. Enjoy performances by the State and National ChampionshipTeams; our Dance Team, Pom Team and also our newest members.You will also be able to see individual performances by our very talented Twirlers. When - 3 PM until 4 PM Where - Faith Christian School. Admission is free. For more information contact Joan Duus. 540-537-2960

> May 19

Writer’s Workshop Series Sponsored by the Arts Council of the Blue Ridge: May 19, 7-8:30 p.m. Melanie Almeder- ‘Giving Praise and Writing Rants”

> May 21

No-leash Dog Park almost ready The City of Roanoke will hold a celebration event for the newly constructed 1-acre Highland Park dog park. The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. with remarks from city leaders and project partners, and will be followed by a “leash cutting” at 6 p.m. The first phase of the park features a separate area for small and large dogs, with water bowls and fresh water available in each area of the park. The park also includes a pervious concrete patio, four park benches, Mutt Mitt stations, and trashcans to dispose of pet waste.

> May 29 - 31

Toastmasters Club The eleventh annual Lebanese Festival at St. Elias Maronite Catholic Church will be held Friday May 29th, Saturday May 30th and Sun-

day May 31st at the church property, 4730 Cove Road, Northwest Roanoke.A popular event drawing visitors from all over the valley and surrounding regions,the festival will continue its successful formula of delicious home cooked Lebanese cuisine, energetic Lebanese music and dancing, church tours and children’s games. Enjoy traditional, cultural dance demonstrations performed and choreographed by the youth and parishioners of the parish.There are plenty of fun games and prizes for children of all ages all weekend. The festival will be held rain or shine on Friday from noon-8 pm, Saturday noon-10 pm and Sunday noon-8 pm. Admission is free, with moderate charges for food, beverage and games. The festival menu features a multitude of Lebanese delicacies including tabbouli, spinach pies, stuffed grape leaves, falafel, various wraps, grill cooked entrees and wonderful Lebanese pastries. Takeout orders will be available by phone or fax; call 5620012 for details.For more information, call St. Elias at 562-0012 or visit the church’s website at www. steliaschurch.org.

> May 31

Bicycle Friendly Business Workshop The Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission was the first business in Virginia to receive the League of American Bicyclist’s Bicycle Friendly Business designation. Senior Planner Shane Sawyer and RIDE Solutions Program Director Jeremy Holmes will walk business owners and other interested professionals through the programs and policies implemented by the Regional Commission to achieve the designation When - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Where - RoanokeValley-Alleghany Regional Commission, 313 Luck Ave., Downtown Roanoke Cost - FREE, though space is limited For more - Shane Sawyer, ssawyer@rvarc.org, 343-4417.

> May 30

A Celebration of Services: Roanoke Valley Speech and Hearing Center 50th Anniversary Presented byVirginia Relay and the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Center of Roanoke When: Saturday, May 30, 2009; 10am – 2pm Where: Roanoke Valley Speech

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> May 16

be they head to the much-improved market building, now home to several stories of prepared food vendors, farmer’s market stalls and retail booths. There are bike racks and cyclists all over downtown, the result of a pedestrian-friendly push and new bike lanes that can deliver people safely from outlying neighborhoods. Outside, expanded al fresco dining and closed-off streets, part of the market building makeover, attract throngs of visitors. Across the street the newly refurbished Center in the Square is doing brisk business – both in the redesigned museums and at the rooftop café. The “new” Mill Mountain Theatre, perhaps a bit more low-key in its anticipated return, is welcomed back by faithful patrons and adds to the mix. Back to the present: this past weekend Gallop 4 the Greenways attracted several thousand more to the area around Elmwood Park, as runners and walkers of all ages came out to support Roanoke’s burgeoning greenway system. Participants cruised up South Jefferson to Carilion Roanoke

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and Hearing Center 2030 Colonial Avenue S.W.; Roanoke,VA 24015. Educational opportunities will include demonstrations of the latest equipment and discussions of speech and hearing topics. There will be hearing dog demonstrations, tours of the center and free speech and hearing screenings. Organizations that serve children and adults with communication disorders will be on hand to share their information. This event is free and open to the public. Contact: J. Andree’ Brooks; President; Roanoke Valley Speech and Hearing Center; 540-343-0165 National Eagles Toastmasters Club Meetings are on Saturdays at National College at 1 p.m. in Room 129.Summer schedule is as follows: May 30, June 13, June 27, July 11, July 25,August 8,August 22, September 5. Thereafter meetings are every week.Toastmasters is an organization dedicated to helping people improve their communication and leadership skills in a supportive environment.

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Carilion’s New Lifeguard 10 Smaller - Faster - Quieter Carilion Clinic retired the old Lifeguard 10 Bell-4 helicopter this week, introducing its $6.5 million dollar replacement. The new patient transport chopper, based near Carilion Roanoke Memorial hospital, is smaller, quieter and more technologically advanced than the retired 19-yearold model. The new Lifeguard 11, based in the New River Valley, is scheduled to arrive later this week. Staffed 24-7 by a pilot, paramedic and nurse, Lifeguard 10 transports patients to hospitals in and out of the Carilion system within a 150 mile radius, and from accident scenes within a radius of 60 miles. Business development manager Melanie Morris said that while the older aircraft was something she likened to the military’s big, noisy Blackhawk helicopter, she said, “this one is a lot quieter, it’s a little bit smaller, a little bit faster and has a lot of the newer safety technologies on board.” New features include equipment that can detect other aircraft flying nearby, and terrain hazards, such as radio towers. It will also be fitted with NightVision technology this summer. “It served us very well but it was time,” said Morris of retiring the old Lifeguard 10 for the new Eurocopter EC-145, which can carry three crewmembers and 1or 2 patients. “It’s exciting…pretty,” said Morris, an RN who, at one time, often flew with patients. Another Eurocopter used by Carilion means the four pilots based in Roanoke were already cross-trained. Paul Davenport, the Senior Director for Carilion Clinic Patient Transportation, said the new helicopter was “several years in the making,” after planning and specifications were outlined. “Really an amazing aircraft, lots of power …all the equipment we normally carry in intensive care or ER is on board. The aircraft was a great model to use for coming out of the larger [helicopters] into the smaller. We still have good range,” Davenport said. By Gene Marrano gmarrano@cox.net

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Thinking of becoming a published author by going the self-publishing route? Be prepared to spend some of your own money, do your own marketing, and it will certainly help if you have a lot of friends who will buy the book. About 30 people who attended a recent workshop at the Roanoke City Public Library’s main branch heard about “The Pros and Cons of Self-Publishing,” presented by Valley Writers Chapter of the Virginia Writers Club. Local authors Rodney Franklin (memoir, non-fiction), Jim Morrison (history), Sally Roseveare (fiction) and former Roanoke City school teacher Becky Mushko (fiction, humor) talked about their own experiences with selfpublishing. Most have had more than one book published and learned as they went along. True self-publishing is “a major hassle…you have to make a lot of decisions,” said Mushko, who just won a Perry F. Kendig Award for support of the arts, along with other members of Mushko’s women’s writing club. It is also up to the author, said Mushko, to supply “as clean a copy as you can,” since with self-publishing there is no one else doing the editing. Shipping costs are a factor, as well as pricing the book appropriately. Morrison, who wrote “Bedford Goes to War,” about the men who fought on D-Day, went the traditional publishing route (with Warrick House in Lynchburg) because he was “confident that the book would sell. I went ahead and spent a lot of money up front,” Morrison said. Morrison has sold several thousand copies, but noted that another bestselling book on the same subject by Alex Kershaw is being made into a major motion picture. The highest per capita losses during the D-Day Allied assault at

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Becky Mushko talks about getting her books published as fellow author Jim Morrison looks on.

Normandy were suffered by troops from Bedford. Print on demand is another format recommended by the group to new authors, a category that will also get a book listed by online sellers like Amazon.com. Mushko said there is often a setup fee of approximately $1,000. Roseveare looked at a number of print on demand publishers before settling on an outfit called “Infinity.” First things first, said Franklin – “write because you love to write. I’ve learned a lot about myself through my writing.” The Valley Writers Chapter is a local support group for aspiring and published authors.

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Campaign Notebook: Wagner Reveals Energy Plan Former Virginia Treasurer and Secretary of Finance, Jody Wagner, has unveiled a five-point plan concerning renewable energy production and energy efficiency. Wagner is vying for the Democratic nomination for Lt. Governor of Virginia, making an appearance in Roanoke at a dinner several weeks ago. Fellow Democratic candidate Jon Bowerbank has visited twice recently, touring a Roanoke City TAP Head Start pre-K center last week. The plan is the third released by Wagner, following an Economic Agenda and Education Plan. Details are available at http://www.jodyforva.com/files/wagner_energy_environment.pdf)

“As Virginia moves into the new economy, it is critical that it becomes a leader in the research, development, and production of renewable energy, while implementing a rigorous plan to become more energy efficient,” said Wagner in a news release. “ This plan presents comprehensive steps to meet those goals, so we can follow Governor Kaine’s lead in positioning Virginia for the future.” Wagner’s energy plan provides money for research and development, public education concerning energy efficiency and a public-private Conservation Corps initiative.

Western Virginia Land Trust to Hold Workshops for Attorneys, CPAs The Western Virginia Land Trust will hold three continuing education workshops for area attorneys, CPAs, and other interested professionals in May. The workshops, entitled Conservation Easements: What You and Your Clients Need to Know, will cover the basics of conservation easements including legal and financial aspects and the appraisal process. Dates, times, and locations are as follows: Tuesday, May 19, Forest Library, Forest, VA, 9 am 12 pm Wednesday, May 20, Roanoke

Higher Ed Center, Room 408, Roanoke, VA, 9 am 12 pm Thursday, May 21, Patrick Henry Community College, West Hall 127, Martinsville, VA, 1-4 pm Presenters include F. Fulton Galer, CPA, with McLeod & Company in Roanoke; Roger B. Holnback, executive director of the Western Virginia Land Trust; Robert B. Lambeth, Jr., a practicing attorney in Bedford, VA; Stephen W. Lemon with Martin, Hopkins, and Lemon, PC, in Roanoke; and Samuel B. Long, MAI, SRA, with Miller,

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High School Art Exhibition Celebrates Twenty-five Years

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Coffey’s father, Lynn, had a series of heart attacks last fall, the family was faced with large medical bills and no insurance. Genevieve Coffey, Deana’s mother, said that “the hospital was gracious,” but they could only do much to ease payment. That’s when Deana stepped in. Deana told her mother that she would make jewelry to sell to help to cover some of the bills. An array of items in styles such as cloisonné and cameo, crafted from crystal, glass, pearl and gemstone, by both Deana and Genevieve, covered two tables at the Art Market. Genevieve, married to Lynn for 21 years, considered her child’s endeavor as she held a gemstone necklace up for display: “When an 11year old says ‘I’ll make it so you can sell it and pay bills,’ it says a lot.” The family can be reached at Gcsservices@ cox.net. The Art Market will be held again July 11 and September 12, at the Vinton Farmer’s Market. Contact Mary Beth Layman at (540) 983-0613 for vendor information.

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Artists working in everything from watercolor to hand-sewn skirts, displayed their works under sunny skies May 9 for the inaugural debut of the Art Market in Vinton. The event will be held at the same downtown Vinton venue on two more occasions this summer. Special Programs Director Mary Beth Layman said the genesis of the Art Market came from an e-mail blast sent out by Rhonda Hale of the Arts Council of the Blue Ridge last August to artists, asking for input regarding an arts and crafts show. Layman found many felt the opportunities to show and sell artwork had decreased. “I felt like the Vinton Farmer’s Market would be a great place for an art market,” Layman said. In addition to the Arts Council, Layman found allies in the League of Roanoke Artists, and League VicePresident Mary Anne Meador, in particular. “[Meador] …has been instrumental in notifying other artists about the art market,” Layman said. Layman also said she “looked at a few pieces [from everyone] beforehand because we want to maintain good quality.” Vicki Holt, a Vinton-born artist who has won international photography competitions, was on hand displaying her work. Another artist sold paintings and skirts that she had sewn, while Paula Milotte displayed vividly colored paintings. Local singer/songwriters Greg Trafidlo, Brent Mistele and David Simpkins entertained as patrons checked out the art, which also included handmade jewelry. When 11-year old Deana

The Arts Council of the Blue Ridge and the Roanoke Arts Commission are presenting the 25th annual High School Art Exhibition this month at Center in the Square. Awards were presented recently at an opening reception, and the exhibit is open through May 30, at the Center in the Square second floor galleries. Participating local high schools include the Burton Center for Slide by Alanna Compton Arts and Technology (Roanoke County’s Vo-Tech school), Cave Spring, Glenvar, Hidden Valley, Lord Botetourt, Northside, Patrick Henry, Salem, William Byrd and William Fleming. More than750 submissions were submitted, with 147 pieces chosen for the juried show. Paul Ryan, professor of art at Mary Baldwin College, the director of Hunt Gallery and a contributing editor for ‘Art Papers’ magazine, served as the show’s juror. Awards included: Best in Show – “Slide” by Alanna Compton, Northside; Second Place – “Granny” by Billy Fitzgerald, Parry McCluer; Third Place – “Dirty Dishes” by Lindsay Barrett, Lord Botetourt. Charles Cash Award for Best Art from Nature – “A Plea for Peace In a Violent World” by Martin Burch, James River; Clean Valley Award (given by Ann Masters) – “Kaught” by Michael Todd, Burton Center for Arts and Technology; Mabel & James Weddle Memorial Award – “Can’t Look” by Meghan Baker, Staunton River; Commission’s Choice Award – “Hope From the Past” by Kara Brownlow, Burton Center for Arts and Technology; Wentworth Prize for Best use of Media – “All Dressed Up” by Lauren Herbst, Staunton River. Certificates of Distinction: Marcie Hancock, "77 Sparrows and a Tail, Marcie Hancock, Heidi Reed, "Touch", All Dressed Up by Lauren Herbst Northside; Shane West, "Utah Highway", Staunton River. Honorable Mentions: Molly Meador, "Solar Systems", Cave Spring; Madeline Blake, "Arsurs", Hidden Valley; Allison Romeo, "Taubman Knobs", Staunton River; Colleen Fitzgerald, "Organ Donor", Northside; Adair Kennedy, "My Korean", Patrick Henry.

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