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How close is Roanoke to regaining public rail service? Looks like at least four to five years, according to Kevin Page, the Chief of Rail Transportation for the Virginia DeTransportation partment of Rail and Public Transportation. Page spoke last week at a forum hosted by State Senator John Edwards, held, appropriately, at Roanoke’s former passenger train depot, now the O. Winston Link Museum and a visitor’s center. Dozens showed up to hear Page and Edwards; some were nostalgic about the days when they used to ride trains from Roanoke to points elsewhere. Page said it was a matter of funding and demand, noting that track work on lines, owned for the most part by Norfolk Southern and CSX, are part of the equation. Public money put into any improvements or the adding of side railings would give the Commonwealth and the federal government some more influence over how those lines are shared by freight carriers and by passenger rail service. “How many people want passenger rail service here in Roanoke?” asked Edwards; his answer came in the form of loud applause.

n Friday, Oct. 16 at 2 p.m., the sacrifices of law enforcement dogs in Virginia will be remembered in a ceremony and memorial dedication on the campus of the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech. The Commonwealth of Virginia’s hundreds of law enforcement dogs work to locate drugs, alert to explosives, and help apprehend criminals. They stand ready

to put their lives on the line to protect those of their handlers and the citizens of the commonwealth. Over the past 47 years, twelve dogs have died in the line of duty. “The most common image of a dog is as a companion animal and beloved member of the family,” says Dr. Gerhardt Schurig, dean of the veterinary college.

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Asphalt Plant Meeting Draws Skeptics, Supporters Concerned community members in western Roanoke County got the chance to ask questions about a proposed asphalt plant on Peaceful Drive. Dozens of people went to the meeting at Glenvar Middle School on Monday. Rick James is the Executive Vice President of Adams Construction, the asphalt company. He said it would benefit the community, “[and] provide a more effective and affordable local source of asphalt.” The site on Peaceful Drive is zoned for heavy industrial buildings, but some of those who live in the area came prepared to tell why they think the plans wouldn’t work out for the best. (Others were more

supportive of the plant in the proposed which are to the left of the site. “What we’ve said is 30 to 50 truck trips new location. Many in Glenvar had opposed the original site desired, which a day. A truck trip is a trip on-site and a trip off-site,” James said. was closer to schools and homes.) Bryant had another concern. “One of Henry Bryant expressed his concerns, which include “ecological safety, [and] the main water supplies for the Roanoke the amount of carcinogens this plant will Valley is right here, water supply for Roanoke, Salem is all tied right here.” generate.” James explained the prodJames answered by pointCommunity ing out that their products do uct is not water soluble or not have carcinogens and are chemically active. He said not classified as hazardous. the plant uses a neutralizing Others worried about traffic, espe- agent to virtually eliminate odor. When cially since there are homes on Peaceful it comes to air quality, James said emisDrive. James explained how the trucks sions are low and well controlled. Typiwould turn to the right out of the park- cally, their plants are seasonal and opering lot, which will avoid all the homes, ate from April to December.

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Adams Construction workers wanted people to know they would be a good neighbor, but any move-in process will come after more decisions and paperwork. On November 2, the company will meet with the Roanoke County Planning Commission to request a special use permit. An asphalt company is allowed in the area by zoning, but only under a special use permit. Then on November 17 the Board of Supervisors will meet on the issue. If approved, that is when the company will go through the permitting process with the Department of Environmental Quality. (From media partner WSLS-10)

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Sherman Holland (left) and Douglas Walker are in the running for Roanoke City Commissioner of Revenue.

Q&A with Sherman Holland and Douglas Walker Candidates for Commissioner of Revenue, Roanoke City Sherman Holland is a native Roanoker and a product of the Roanoke City School system. He graduated from Roanoke College and has worked in the Commissioner of the Revenue’s office for over 28 years, the last 12 as Commissioner. In 2005, a news report said his office wasn’t effectively performing its duties and was losing as much as $500,000 to $1 million a year in tax revenue and that there were over 500 businesses that did not pay the city’s business, professional and occupational license tax. Holland has stated that most of those businesses are inactive or likely have gross revenues of less than $100,000, meaning they’re subject only to a $50 flat tax. He insists his office is performing its fiduciary responsibilities. Douglas Walker was born in Rocky Mount, NC and returned to the area in > CONTINUED P3: Commissioner

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Page said there are “sufficient” right of ways in place that could support a public rail link, possibly to existing Amtrak service in Lynchburg, by 2015, which is when Edwards has said previously that funds might be available from the General Assembly. “We hope that we’ll be able to tap in to [that],” added Page of the existing railroad track system. He noted a “close relationship,” with freight carriers such as Norfolk Southern. “Finding a dedicated revenue source out of Richmond is another hurdle to overcome,” said Page, who fielded questions from the audience when his formal presentation was over. Many local governments, including those in the valley, have passed resolutions supporting rail service. He noted that high-speed service isn’t feasible with the current track system, some of which was built more than 100 years ago. Now the trick is paying for it, and sustaining passenger levels. “Roanoke must have the patronage in place,” warned Page. Until the train comes, he urged Roanokers to consider “connectivity options” that include Greyhound bus service to the Lynchburg Amtrak terminal. “It will take some Kevin Page (at podium) and time, but we will get there,” promised Page. By Gene Marrano Senator John Edwards discuss gmarrano@cox.net passenger rail service.

While there will still be the chance for scattered showers on Friday, it does not look to be quite as wet as Weds. or Thurs. However, temperatures will stay well below normal, only reaching 50 degrees. Mainly cloudy skies will stick around into the weekend with highs both days in the upper 40s to near 50. There is only a slight chance for showers on Saturday, but on Sunday, we could have spotty showers return. We should all see more sunshine by Monday with a stray shower or two possibly lingering. It will not be as chilly with temperatures in the upper 50s to around 60.

NRHS Rail Excursion Nov. 7

After a 12-year absence, the Roanoke chapter of the National Railway Historical Society (NRHS) has announced the return of an Amtrak excursion train to Roanoke. Train travel enthusiasts will have the chance to ride the rails in our area once again over the weekend of November 7 and 8. In cooperation with Amtrak and Norfolk Southern, NRHS will operate two round-trip excursions. An excursion train will depart the former N&W passenger station at 8 a.m., November 7, bound for Bluefield, West Virginia, via Christiansburg Mountain and rolling along the New River Valley before climbing the grade into Bluefield. The second day trip is scheduled for Sunday, November 8, bound for Shenandoah, Virginia traveling through the Shenandoah Valley. For more information go to www.roanokenrhs.org, or email Terrapin66@cox.net. Or send a stamped, self-addressed business sized envelope to: Amtrak Excursions, Roanoke Chapter NRHS, P.O. Box 13222, Roanoke, VA 24032.

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The Baldwin locomotive will be refurbished at the VMT. is now going to the Roanoke chapter of the National Railway Historical Society," said the former city council member. The VMT made a swap with the owner of that locomotive; the one that belonged to the society and was housed in the Transportation Museum will be given to the owner. The Museum's locomotive and tender are behind the museum outside the fence. “Because it won't roll, we had to put it somewhere where it wouldn't be in the way of us having to move

other exhibits," said Fitzpatrick. All in all, “our project's complete the way we had hoped. By putting together a partnership, we got a whole lot done and I don't know of another partnership that's been put together in the Roanoke Valley like this in my lifetime. I think it's pretty cool. I think it's a good example [of cooperation] that government could follow if they chose to." By Beverley Amsler info@newsroanoke.com

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Q&A: Mike Altizer and Patrick Patterson (Ed. note: Incumbent Mike Altizer is a member of the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors, from the Vinton District. Patrick Patterson, a guidance counselor at William Byrd High School, is challenging him next month. This is the first in a series of candidate Q&A interviews that will appear in the Star-Sentinel before Election Day on November 2.) Q: What is your party affiliation? ALTIZER: Republican PATTERSON: Democrat Q: Where did you grow up? ALTIZER: Salem and Roanoke. PATTERSON: Wheaton, Illinois. Q: Why are you qualified for this position? ALTIZER: I have served on the board for seven years and it has given me the experience in government that is truly needed as we try to recover from our recent recession. Being retired, I have the time to dedicate to solving the problems we will face and spend whatever time is needed at the General Assembly session to lobby against things that will be detrimental to local government. PATTERSON: I am passionate about serving our citizens and giving them a voice at the county level and our citizens are deserving of better, more progressive representation. Who better to serve the citizens of the Vinton Magisterial District than an educational leader, business owner and board member of our own Vinton Area Chamber of Commerce? Q: Name three major endorsements. ALTIZER: Congressman Bob Goodlatte, Roanoke Regional Chamber Business Leadership and Roanoke County Firefighters Association PATTERSON: Delegate Onzlee Ware (11th District), Roanoke County Sheriff Gerald Holt and Clerk of the Circuit Court Steve McGraw Q: What do you consider your best accomplishment in life so far?

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Mike Altizer ALTIZER: Forty-one years of marriage. PATTERSON: Our family and life that my wife Annette and I have built together. Q: Name two good reasons people should vote for you. ALTIZER: Integrity and dedication. PATTERSON: I am citizen centered and believe we need to focus more on regional partnerships. Q: Why did you decide to run? ALTIZER: We are in challenging times and I knew my experience would be needed in helping guide Roanoke County in the next four years. I have the desire and time to give citizens what they deserve and expect from this position. PATTERSON: I believe the citizens should have a voice and should be heard

by their elected officials. I see the need for progressive thinking and for a significant change on the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors. Q: Say something nice about your opponent. ALTIZER: Dedicated to education. PATTERSON: Mike cares about his fellow citizens in Mt. Pleasant, as I do, and he loves his family with all his heart. Q: Do you have any pets? ALTIZER: Doberman Pinscher, Rat Terrier and Chihuahua. PATTERSON: We have a rescue dog named Miley that we adopted from the Angels of Assisi four years ago – part golden retriever and part lab. Q: Did you vote in the last three elections? ALTIZER: Yes. PATTERSON: No, only in the last two. Q: How long have you lived in your district? ALTIZER: Twelve years. PATTERSON: Since 2005. Q: Who do you admire now? ALTIZER: My wife. PATTERSON: My wife, my children, my parents and our teachers. Q: Do you owe any back taxes? ALTIZER: No. PATTERSON: No. Q: If elected, what are your top three priorities? ALTIZER: Public safety, education and reducing real estate taxes. PATTERSON: Improve upon the support of our schools, job creation and economic development. Q: What is your religion? ALTIZER: Baptist. PATTERSON: Catholic. By Carla M. Bream info@newsroanoke.com

Roanoke Star of the Week Dean Wadsworth was born in Schenectady, New York, and grew up in Waynesboro,Va. After graduating from high school in 1972, he attended Old Dominion University, graduating in 1976 with a degree in Marine Biology. He then went to work for the Va. Institute for Marine Science, but Dean Wadsworth decided to change careers and went to work for Paine Webber in 1980 as a stock broker. He obtained his Certified Financial Planner designation in 1986 and in 1989 he affliated with Morgan Stanley, where he is still working as a Financial Planner and Wealth Advisor. (Now known as Morgan Stanley Smith Barney.) Dean and his wife, Susan, were married in 1978 and have 3 children, Meredith, Sarah, and Gordon. They live in the Southwest City area. Have someone in mind for “Roanoke Star of the Week?” E-mail Jim Bullington: JBullPhoto@Hotmail.com

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receive her medical care for a brain tumor. Grimes said if she had waited and accepted care under a public option in Canada, she would be dead today. Other speakers included Senator Jim DeMint, R-South Carolina, Stephen Moyer of the Wall Street Journal and Herman Cain, radio host and Fox News contributor. During his address former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Newt Gingrich said the economy could turn around, increasing jobs and wages with three steps; reduce payroll deductions

(for two years) for Medicare by 50 percent, adopt the Chinese model of a zero percent capital gains tax and adopt the Irish model of a lower 12 percent corporate tax rate. The afternoon included breakout sessions with classes on grassroots training, countering media bias and investigative reporting skills, among others. Roanoker Roxanne Christley said she and her husband attended the summit, “because we have to do it for our kids. People need to get educated on the is-

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1988. He graduated from the University of Virginia with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. After graduation, he joined the E & J Gallo Winery Management Development Program, where he rose to the position of District Manager in a short time. Walker then decided to switch careers and went to Munich, Germany where he graduated from the BMW Dealer School, returned to Lynchburg and joined The Hammersley Group, where he became General Manager. He and his wife Brittany, owner of two dogs, live in the Roanoke Valley. Walker decided to run for office because he feels the City of Roanoke needs a better business plan to ensure fair taxation. He promises to audit and penalize any business in the city without a business license, and welcomes annual audits of the commissioner’s office.

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1. What is your party affiliation? HOLLAND: Democrat WALKER: Republican 2. Are you a fiscal conservative; do you manage money well? HOLLAND: Yes, I bill $112 million of revenue with an operating budget of less than ½ of 1% for the Commissioner of the Revenue office WALKER: I am a fiscal conservative. I have been responsible for business plans and budgets throughout my professional career and my colleagues consider me to be an excellent money manager 3. Have you made any campaign promises, something you will absolutely stick to? HOLLAND: Fair, consistent, firm (not over intrusive) assessment of taxation and promise to use the NADA valuation book and assess values

for vehicles based on lowest loan value WALKER: Yes, the Commissioner’s office desperately needs to be audited, something my opponent refuses. In my first 30 days in office, I will have a plan for a comprehensive audit of all of our records and procedures 4. How old are you? HOLLAND: 56 WALKER: 33 5. Name two good reasons people should vote for you. HOLLAND: My office has been audited yearly by the Commonwealth of Virginia Auditor of Public Accounts and found to be in full compliance. I am a native City of Roanoke resident and have served in this City for over 40 years in various organizations WALKER: I have the desire to work hard and do an excellent job. I have real world business experience that our current Commissioner does not have, and that is seriously lacking in our municipal building 6. How does your work background qualify you for this position? HOLLAND: I have worked in the Commissioner of the Revenue’s office for over 28 years, with 12 years as Commissioner of the Revenue. I proudly served my country as a Finance Specialist with the U.S. Army whereby I received the Army Commendation Medal for outstanding service WALKER: Before running for office, I was General Manager of The Hammersley Group. My duties included financial statements and business plans for all aspects of our business. Our current Commissioner has no plan for his office; this is a recipe for failure 7. Name three major endorsements. HOLLAND: Jerome Howard, former Commissioner of the Revenue, Clifton “Chip”

Woodrum II, former Virginia House Delegate and HamlarCurtis Funeral Home, Inc. WALKER: Bev Fitzpatrick, former Vice Mayor and City Councilman, Brenda McDaniel, former City Councilwoman and William Fralin, Delegate 8. How long have you lived in your district? HOLLAND: All of my life WALKER: I have lived in the Roanoke Valley for six years 9. Who do you admire? HOLLAND: My father and mother WALKER: Politicians who stand up for what is right, regardless of party affiliation 10. Did you vote in the last four elections and primaries? HOLLAND: Yes, and proudly voting in all City of Roanoke elections since the age of 18 years old WALKER: Yes, to the best of my recollection 11. Where is your favorite place to go on vacation? HOLLAND: Myrtle Beach WALKER: Outer Banks, North Carolina 12. What do you consider your best accomplishment in life so far? HOLLAND: My devoted wife, Vivian, and I raising our two sons together WALKER: Personally – my marriage. Professionally – my responsibility with The Hammersley Group and our ultimate success in selling the business despite the difficult economic conditions 13. What is the last book you have read? HOLLAND: Bible WALKER: How To Win a Local Election 14. Do you owe any back taxes? HOLLAND: No WALKER: No 15. How did you meet your spouse? HOLLAND: Introduced by Rev. James Beatty

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Thoughts On Leadership

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t’s that season again. While it’s true, the air is cooler, the leaves are beginning to turn and pumpkins are beginning to appear – I am not referring to autumn. No, it’s political campaign season. Busy street corners are flooded with signs, TV ads are beginning to appear with painful frequency, and the bloggers are burning up the internet. As much as I love history and politics – the political campaign process seems to bring out the ugliness in us as individuals and as a culture. It makes me sad. As the great grand daughter of an important female political leader in our nation’s history, politics was an unavoidable subject throughout my childhood. (My great grandmother, Mabel Bourne Bassett, was one of the first women elected to public office.) There was memorabilia from famous elections; thank you letters from Herbert Hoover; inauguration invitations from FDR; and moving tributes written on the occasion of her death. As a child, there were trips to museums; visits to historical societies and lengthy discussions of family history. But most of all – there were stories of great leadership, humility and sacrifice for the freedoms we all enjoy in this democratic nation. Those stories – that history – are part of who I am and I carry it with me always. Each week, I write this very

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Chicago’s South Side . . . Then and Now

ast week there was an arrestand go to law school at Harvard, the ing story on NPR’s Morning book shifts its focus from the probEdition. Reporter David lems with which he struggled, with Schaper chronicled the events leadonly modest success, to a search for ing up to the beating death of a high personal identity. What makes this school student in the daily aftercompelling reading is that except for school brawls that take place at Fenger the love of a handful of people, our High School in South Side Chicago. President could have easily fallen into It was widely reported in the media, the unchanging pattern of the Altgel everyone was outraged (for about ten teenagers with the same fatal results. minutes) then most of us promptly Hayden Hollingsworth In spite of a father who was little moved on to other concerns. What more than a symbol, and a failed one makes this killing all the more tragic is that it oc- at that, Obama was flanked by two family memcurred in the exact neighborhood where Barack bers, his mother and his grandmother, who quietObama decided to leave his cushy New York job ly and consistently applied just enough pressure to and get involved in community organizing: Altgel keep him from taking to the mean streets as many Gardens, a sprawling and desperately poor public of his friends did. housing project. No one should be optimistic about what a couRegardless of your political persuasion every ple of Cabinet members can accomplish in South thinking person should read Obama’s account of Side Chicago; certainly the President is realistic those years he spent in the decay of those neigh- about their prospects; he’s been there, done that. borhoods. Dreams from My Father: a Story of Here’s the really important message: It only Race and Inheritance could serve as a text book takes a few loving people to turn around a pofor what is wrong with our inner cities, how the tentially violent and dangerous teenager. Throw violence that took 16 year-old Derrion Albert’s life money at the problem, design a new system, reis nothing new, and how resistant to change the build the infrastructure—all that is important, but problem has remained. to defeat the apathy, the real villain, it takes people Obama details the years of frustration in Chica- who passionately care about their children. That go dealing with Altgel Gardens, the bureaucracy the President has now sent two highly-placed ofof Chicago politics, and the sense of apathy that ficials to look at the failure of the work he started led to a paralysis of progress. Because he knows twenty-six years ago indicates two things: He the area and its problems better than anyone in doesn’t give up and he doesn’t forget his goals. government, he sent Attorney General Eric Hold- Many do not agree with his approach to governer and Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, who ing but the story of how he survived is compelwas formerly CEO of the Chicago Public Schools, ling. to investigate. What they discovered is eerily simWhen President Obama received the Nobel ilar to what the idealistic young college graduate Peace Prize last week, he was the first to say he found in 1983: Mothers with multiple children didn’t believe he had earned it. He has a point, but fathered by many different men, none of whom given where his heart has been all these years, we were around; no stable male in the household, should give him the chance to prove he does. high unemployment and crumbling infrastrucIf this book is read as a narrative of change, ture, schools that are failing and spawn violence not as a document for personal purpose you may between neighborhoods, drugs, prostitution, and set aside your politics and your time will be well teenage violence that is a daily occurrence. spent. Contact Hayden at In Barack Obama’s decision to leave Chicago jhayden2003@cox.net

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ecently while talking to a parent of teenagers a comment was made about speaking the “universal language� in their home. I said, “Oh, you mean love.� The response was “No, I mean yelling.� It is amazing how blunt honesty can make you laugh. It is true, yet in some ways sad, that yelling does seem to cross all boundaries of ethnicity, culture and language. It doesn’t appear to be limited to any specific gender or socio-economic level and shows up in virtually every home. Yet, I have never found a single person that can truly, logically defend it as a healthy thing. It doesn’t sound good, rarely gets the result we are looking for and often embarrasses us when we realize the windows are open or the neighbor is at the front door. So why do we do it? Over the years I have asked thousands of parents why they yell, and have heard almost as many answers. Most of the reasons fall into similar categories and here are three of the most common: You think it will help your child understand and be more motivated; You are not managing your own emotions; You don’t know what to do. There are many of us that either have learned or just believe that when we yell, get loud, or just sound threatening, our children will do better. The theory is that when they see how mad I am they will understand how important this is and they will do better with it. Another more negative idea is that when they realize just how mad I am they will want to avoid getting me this mad in the future so they will be more motivated to do what I ask. It is the notion that somehow our anger will teach a lesson. This approach runs the risk of developing a fear based system in the home which in turn will damage any long-term loving relationships with our children. The second reason we yell is that we have poor emotional control. This means we have difficulty managing our own emotions to the point that they get entangled with other processes. The most obvious example of this is when

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our children are defiant and parents, it is the same things we take it personally. The again and again. This is a thought in our head is “how sign of needing to develop or Friendships, we all have them - Some deep, some casual, some ever-changing, some solid as a dare they‌..â€? At this point follow a better system of acrock. Like with anything in life, we get what we put into them. The most beautiful and true relawe have lost perspective and countability and consistency tionships are when we can really see into a person’s heart and love them for what is there and in instead of looking with your children. turn open our heart and share ourselves. Of course it is a risk - we make ourselves vulnerable to at the situation as Clearly they are not another and trust them with that vulnerability. It is a great gift to be given and the only way to one of defiance or being motivated to truly love. It is how God asks us to love. Yet in this rough, selfish and often unkind world, where violation of a rule change their behavsuch true friendships seem hard to find, it is easy to wonder why God even bothers with us. What that needs a conseior and you are still makes us so worth it and so beautiful? And then it always hits me it is that potential for us that God quence, we see it as a yelling. If you find knows and then I understand. personal attack. We that you are taking My friend Kelly is one of the reasons why I understand the potential of friendship and how we become offended everything personare to love one another. Just thinking about my friend Kelly makes me smile. I know why God and wounded and ally or just getting loves her. She is fun and funny and her heart is so good but most of all she is honest and sincere our anger builds. too angry, back off and she shares who she really is with me and I love her for that. She is moving away from Roanoke In response to this and don’t attempt this week and I will miss her so much. I know we will always have our friendship but I will just Keith McCurdy we get defensive to engage your miss having her here. No recipe from some Happy Chef who is sad could express my gratitude for and then react. We child until you are the blessing of her friendship but I couldn’t let her go without such a send off. So goodbye Kelly, forget that part of teaching a calm and have decided what here is that delectable popcorn recipe that Mary made for bunco. Feed this to your new friends and child is dealing with defiance, you are going to do. Get your give them some of Gina’s Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka and they will wonder how they ever survived it happens a lot. This type of own emotions in check before in Richmond without you! You will be missed here but I know you will be loved there. Some very parent is the one that kids re- you engage your child. lucky people await you. fer to in my office as “crazy.â€? 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Nestle tollhouse to boil on medium heat, By Leigh Sackett When we don’t have a plan for swirled milk chocolate and stirring constantly for five leigh@newsroanoke.com discipline, teaching, accountcaramel morsels minutes ability, etc. we get caught off guard. We are not personally offended, we don’t believe that fear is a teaching tool, we are just unprepared. Defiance creates frustration, we can’t think of what to do in response because our emotions are over-riding our rationale, we can’t believe this is happening again, we experience a sense of helplessness‌‌. then we yell. In this situation we don’t usually lose a relationship with our children, but we do open the door to being manipulated by them, seeing poor behaviors continue and in general we make the whole process of parenting Choices. more difficult and uncomfortable. This lack of having It’s a comfort to know that Just like the comfort of your best friend, it’s comforting to know that Oakey’s a plan or strategy can even Oakey’s is here for you. take us over time to where we provides choices. No matter where in the Roanoke Valley you live, each of operate in one or both of the our five chapels is available to you for visitation and services. If you prefer the categories mentioned above. assistance of a particular Oakey’s funeral director, we are happy to assist you at The next time you find whichever chapel you prefer. If you prefer cremation or a traditional service, yourself motivated to yell, ask a couple questions. What we provide options. Honoring your wishes with comfort and compassion is what am I angry about? What did is most important to us. Contact an Oakey’s chapel of your choice and let us they do wrong? Do I have a know how we can serve you. consequence for this? Does this seem to happen all the time? 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North Cross Middle School Students Are Passionately Pink On Oct. 9, North Cross School's middle school students joined the Susan G. Komen foundation and registered with the campaign to go "Passionately Pink for the Cure." The middle school Student Council Association chose to sponsor the event when interest was expressed from one of its members. Ninety-three percent of the student and faculty of the middle school arrived to school dressed in pink from their head to their toes in honor of the event. The students and faculty raised $325 to donate to the Susan G. Komen research fund, surpassing the goal of $250. "I am delighted by the enthusiasm of our student body to embrace the spirit of our Pink Day event," said Ed Dickenson, director of the middle school. "The SCA and Amanda Amos deserve a great deal of credit for organizing today's speakers and for setting the tone of this fundraiser. It is an unfortunate fact that cancer touches every member of our society in some way, but today the students heard a message of hope and survival that they will not soon forget."

North Cross Middle School students were excited to be “in the pink� for their Susan G. Komen fundraiser. Students also attended a presentation by guest speakers Robin Kingery and Barbara Whitlock, assistant to the middle school director. Both are breast cancer survivors. Each lady highlighted details that one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. Education and prevention was stressed. All students were told to encourage their moms, aunts, grandmothers and family friends to get a yearly mammogram and seek medical attention for any abnormal-

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Family Service of Roanoke Valley is inviting you to nominate an individual for the Family Champion Award, a part of National Family Week. The award recognizes an individual who has advocated for policies and services that promote the well-being of children and families, and who is parenting a special needs child GRAPHIC DESIGN or youth. ILLUSTRATION The Family Champion Award will be presented during the luncheon on November 18 at the Salem Civic Center as a part DIGITAL RETOUCH of the Bridging the Gap: Families Come First conference. The President andCORPORATE CEO of the national Alliance for Children and COMMUNICATIONS Families will be in attendance to present the award. 540.345.6 Award guidelines are as follows: A candidate may not nomi540.343.3290 www.grandintheat nate him/herself; decisions of the Review Committee will preGrandin Road, GRAPHIC DESIGN | ILLUSTRATION | CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS vail; recipients must reside in the greater Roanoke1310 Valley. Nominations must be received at Family Service of Roanoke Valley by November 2. All nominees (or the top 12) will be invited to attend the Bridging the Gap event on November 18. For more information, or to mail nominations, contact Dr. Cheri Hartman at: Family Service of Roanoke Valley, 360 Campbell Ave SW, Roanoke, VA 24016, fax 540-563-5254, email chartman@fsrv.org. or call 540563-5316 ext.3030.

Special Fall Activities at Mabry Mill

The annual fall gathering at Mabry Mill will take place on Saturday, October 17 and 24 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Demonstrations include apple butter making and other activities that mountain folk had to do in earlier times to get ready for winter. Mabry Mill is at milepost 176 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. It is open daily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. through October. The water wheel is turned on for demonstrations at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. The Giles Mountain String Band will perform from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct.18 and The Mountain Ivy Band will perform Sunday, Oct. 25. Everyone is invited to the Rocky Knob Campground on Saturdays at 6 p.m. for a campfire talk. For more information, call the Rocky Knob Visitor Center between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Mabry Mill, Rocky Knob and most National Park Service visitor facilities on the Blue Ridge Parkway, with a few exceptions, will close for the season on November 1. Blue Ridge Parkway information is available year round online at www.nps.gov/blri or by calling the Parkway information line 828- 298-0398.

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Spartans are the Cream of the Crop - Again

More than halfway through the season, high school football in the Roanoke Valley has witnessed several surprise teams. Cave Spring, a year removed from a 2-8 record, is off to a 5-1 start. Hidden Valley, 4-6 in 2008, sits at 4-2. And Northside, only a .500 team last fall, currently is 5-2 (records before the games on October 16). But in a seemingly recurring theme of the past few years, the Salem Spartans currently sit head and shoulders above the rest of the pack. And if the Spartans’ (6-0, 1-0) last three victories serve as a barometer, this team is ready for yet another deep postseason run. That shouldn’t really shock anyone, either. Since 2004, Salem is 65-6, winning four River Ridge District titles, three Region IV championships, and two state titles during that span. “We seem to be coming together, and everything just seems to be coming together right now, at least I hope it is,” Head Coach Stephen Magenbauer said. What makes the Spartans so consistently good? “We have great community support, just so many people excited about Salem football,” Magenbauer said, noting that many home games draw upwards of several thousand fans. “We have been fortunate enough to have some stability on the coaching staff. And we have kids who love playing football here.” Other coaches see a strong commitment to winning as the key ingredient. “As a school they are willing to hire the coaches they need, they’re willing to pump money into the program, they have top notch facilities and a great feeder system from the rec leagues all the way up,” William Fleming Head Coach Rob Senseney said. His Colonels were shut out in Salem earlier this season. When asked about the Salem fans, Senseney added: “You have people tailgating before the game, tons of people come out…it’s like a college football atmosphere over there.” With the increased commitment comes increased pressure to win, which Magenbauer has

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The Salem Spartans (dark jerseys) easily handled Cave Spring all night, on offense and defense. done consistently since taking over in 2004, following a stint at Hidden Valley. The Spartans experienced a down year of sorts in 2008, finishing second in the River Ridge District behind Pulaski - before getting blown out 38-0 by the Cougars in the Region IV title game. With four games left in the 2009 regular season the Spartans appear to be back on track, poised to add a few more titles to the record books, if only because they have already beaten some of the best competition the area has to offer. In the midst of a tough four-game stretch, Salem has whipped the previously unbeaten Cave Spring Knights 42-0, blanked defending Western Valley District champion William Fleming 27-0, and knocked off the Blue Ridge District leading Northside Vikings 26-22. The Spartans have dominated on both sides of the ball thus far, outscoring their opponents by an average of 23 points per game. Offensively, Salem has been the epitome of balance, forcing defensive coordinators

to pick their poison in choosing how to stop them. Through six games, the Spartans have racked up 954 yards and 15 touchdowns on the ground (an average of 159.6 yards rushing per game) using four different tailbacks. The team has been just as efficient through the air; junior quarterback Adam McGarrell, in his first season as a starter, has already thrown for 880 yards and six scores, with just two interceptions. McGarrell’s main target, senior Stephen Barnette, has 25 receptions for 539 yards and three touchdowns. As good as the offense has been, particularly in the last three weeks, the defense has been even better. Led by junior linebacker Seth Fisher (48 tackles, 2 fumble recoveries) and senior safety Bud Tolliver (45 tackles), the Spartans are holding opponents to just 6 points per game, and have already forced 11 turnovers. In the blowout victory over Cave Spring, Salem held the Knights to just 115 total yards of offense. “Our defense is playing really

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well,” Magenbauer said. “And when they are playing like that, you’ll be in every game you play in.” Despite the team’s dominance thus far, Magenbauer refuses to look too far ahead – and with good reason. Another big showdown awaits October 23rd, when the Spartans have to travel to currently undefeated Christiansburg (6-0) to take on the Blue Demons. Also left on the schedule are the muchimproved Hidden Valley Titans (October 30th), and Pulaski on November 6th. “We don’t want to feel too good about what we’ve done so far,” he said. “There are too many good teams left on the schedule.” If the Spartans continue at their current level of play, it may not matter. By Matt Reeve Matt@theroanokestar.com

Faith Christian Sports Snapshots Faith Christian School goal keeper Zach Moorman leaps to make a save against Southwest Virginia Home School

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Faith Christian School forward Rhett Adams heads the ball towards team mates in a game against Southwest Virginia Home School at the FCS Buck Mountain Road campus.

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Hokie Hockey Back This Weekend

The 25th season of Virginia Tech hockey opens at the Roanoke Civic Center with a game against Maryland this Friday night at 7:30 p.m. The Hokies club-level hockey team is fresh off a win at the four-team Commonwealth Cup tourney in Richmond. Head coach Mike Spradlin said the Hokies lost a number of key seniors but a fresh infusion of talent makes him think last season’s 186-1 overall record can even be improved upon. “We’re really deep this year,” said Spradlin before a practice earlier this week. Adult ticket prices are $4; children 12 and under are free. Last season, the Hokies claimed their best record in Atlantic Coast Collegiate Hockey League (ACCHL) team history with a record of 9-0-1. The opening night against Maryland will begin with the

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Edward Arrington took top honors in Oct.’s Senior Golf Tour.

Senior Golf Update

Edward Arrington of Salem was the overall winner in the Roanoke Valley Senior Golf tour's October tournament held Tuesday, October 13th at Blue Hills Golf Club. Playing in Division 3, Arrington completed his round with a net score of 63. Other Division 3 net score winners were: 2nd place, Roger Nichols - 65; 3rd place, Ralph Gravely - 66; 4th place, Charles Kennedy - 67; 5th place, Dennis Flannagan - 69. In Division 2 Hugh Martin of North Roanoke picked up the 1st place award with a net 66; 2nd place, Frank Rott - 66; 3rd place, Ken Rhodes - 66; 4th place, Bruce Lupton - 67; 5th place, Jim Williams - 68. Division 1 1st place went to Jim Ketron of Bonsack, VA with a net score of 64. 2nd place, Joe Surkamer - 64; 3rd place Ken Gross 64; 4th place, John Hubbard - 65; 5th place, Jim Snidow - 65.

ceremonial Raising of the Banners, which will include the team’s ACCHL Tournament Champions, ACCHL Regular Season Champions and Commonwealth Cup Champions banners. Miss Virginia 2008, Tara Wheeler ,will also be in attendance for the first home game of the hockey season. The 2009-2010 Virginia Tech Hockey season home games will be held on the following dates: · vs. Liberty, Oct. 23, 7:30 p.m. · vs. (5) UNC, Oct. 24, 7:30 p.m. · vs. (4) NC State, Oct. 30, 7:30 p.m. · vs. (2) Duke, Oct. 31, 5:30 p.m. – Halloween Hat Trick or Treat

· vs. (3) Georgetown, Nov. 7, 7:30 p.m. · vs. (6) UVA, Nov. 20, 7:30 p.m. – Toys for Tots night · vs. Louisville, Jan. 15, 7:30 p.m. · vs. Louisville, Jan. 16, 7:30 p.m. – Hooters of Roanoke Wing Bowl Finals · vs. Clemson, Jan. 22, 7:30 p.m. · vs. Temple, Jan. 23, noon

(see hokiehockey.com for more information) By Gene Marrano gmarrano@cox.net

Hokie Star Darren Evans Will Kick Off Tap Head Start Fatherhood Program Virginia Tech Hokies’ star rusher Darren Evans will be the keynote speaker at Total Action Against Poverty’s Head Start Fatherhood Program kickoff on Wednesday, Oct. 21 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Head Start Child Development Center and Community Room at Lincoln Terrace. The TAP Head Start Fatherhood Program increases involvement of fathers in Head Start and in the lives of their children. The program imple-

ments creative practices designed to enhance father participation in Head Start. The purpose of the kickoff event is to inform fathers and fatherhood figures of the importance of their involvement in their children’s lives, including in their children’s education. Evans became a father at age 17, just as Virginia Tech was recruiting the high school football standout from Indianapolis, Ind. to join the Hokies as a running back. Evans

decided to come to Tech, but longed to be part of his son’s life and have him and the child’s mother nearby. Evans, who was MVP of the Jan. 1 Orange Bowl and rushed for 1,265 yards and 11 touchdowns last year, is out this season with an injury, but continues his course work at Tech. “We are so excited that Darren Evans will speak at TAP Head Start’s Fatherhood Program kickoff,” says Selena Childress-Mayo, TAP Head

Start Director. “Mr. Evans, a single father himself, supports our efforts to get other fathers involved in the lives of their children. We are sure that his presentation will help more fathers understand the impact their presence has on the lives, hopes, and successes of their children.” For more information about this event or the TAP Head Start Fatherhood Program, please call Amy Hatheway at 345-6781, ext. 4407 or visit www.tapintohope.org.

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Preacher’s Corner

Letters to the Editor Is It Time For A Revolution ? Dear editor, There comes a time when we reach a tipping point.Today I found out that on October 2nd, 2009 the U.S. Department of Homeland Security awarded federal funds to ACORN, only 3 weeks after Congress voted to cut off such funds to that organization. This is the Lie that shows just how meaningless Congressional votes are in reality. This is my tipping point. No one is in charge, the Bureaucracy serves the Bureaucracy, re-election is the only concern of elected officials, billions of dollars are given to failing companies and banks and their executives are rewarded with bonuses, other billions of dollars are siphoned off by Non-Profits who reward mainly the permanent underclass while the hard working American Middle Class continue to pay for ineptitude. What is needed is a leader for the vast Middle Class, a person or group that asserts authority and begins a revolt against a government run amok. A person or group which puts country before self; Sam Adams, Lech Walesa,

Gandhi. Enough is enough when seemingly and probably no promise is made to be kept. The Bureaucracy is more complex than the wiring diagram for the Super-max Computer, and elected officials cannot read and certainly cannot understand issues and bills for which they will cast a vote. What is wrong with us? What is wrong is that we have grown apathetic, political correctness has overtaken common sense. We continue to support a government that lies to cover lies. We do not stand up for ourselves. We bow to those who consider themselves the elected elite. We had better wake up and refuse to be pushed back any further, we must refuse to yield on more inch, and then we must begin to recover what we have lost. I feel it is my responsibility to express this sentiment and it is our job to take our country back. As responsible citizens, let us work together to restore America to it's former Glory. Dick Robers Roanoke,Va

Praise for Sheriff Johnson

Dear editor, This letter will enumerate the many splendid programs that Sheriff Octavia Johnson has initiated since she has been in office as our sheriff. She saw what was necessary to be done and she did it. Sheriff Johnson has installed additional security in the “intake� area of the building. More effective metal detectors have been installed. “Language Line� permits the office to have an interpreter available 24 hours a day. Personnel has been equipped will cell phones. These are “firsts� for positions for both men and women. For instance, a woman is now firearms instructor and uniforms for prisoners have been made more conspicuous. Training has been expanded and it includes tactical matters for local law enforcement as well as offices in other jurisdictions. Cooperation among other jurisdictions has been obvious. A group of us had an opportunity to meet some of Sheriff Johnson’s siblings during her first campaign for sheriff. Her family is a warm, fun-loving group--talented too. Margaret Haley Roanoke,Va.

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Washing Our Hands—and Souls by Mark Graham

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f you haven’t heard, it might be too late already. It’s flu season—or should we say, flu seasons. Not only do we have to contend this year with the regular, I-feel-so-badI-think-I’m-going-to-die influenza, but now we have the infamous Swine Flu on top of it. What to do? We’re told that our best defense against these attacks is to wash our hands thoroughly and often. In fact, to help us remember how long we’re supposed to scrub our hands, a person on the radio recently suggested that we should wash with soap and water for as long as it took to sing the first stanza of Amazing Grace. I found that suggestion startlingly refreshing. Not counting to a 100 or spelling MISSISSIPPI ten times but singing Amazing Grace. Suddenly, I feel like washing my hands more often! “Amazing grace, how sweet the sound,

that saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now am found; was blind, but now I see.� And just like that, I discover that not only have my hands been washed but so has my soul. Not only are the germs rinsed away but also the fear, the despondency, the lack of hope and joy that so often cover my soul like a nasty case of the flu. Those timeless words, that opening stanza, restores my soul to health. What a wonderful way to be reminded of what many consider the most beloved hymn of all time. So maybe having to deal with one flu season on top of another is not all bad. Now we know to wash both our hands and our souls several times a day.

Mark Graham is Senior Pastor at St. John Lutheran Church Visit them on the web at: stjohnlutheran.org

WSLS to Host Gubernatorial Debate WSLS 10 announces plans to host and broadcast the Commonwealth’s gubernatorial debate between Democrat Creigh Deeds and Republican Bob McDonnell. The debate will be held Tuesday, October 20th from 7-8 p.m. at Olin Hall on the campus of Roanoke College in Salem. WSLS Anchor Jay Warren will serve as moderator. Political Analyst Dr. Bob Denton will serve as panelist. “WSLS 10 is thrilled to host another critically important debate and offer it to viewers across Virginia as they determine their voting preference for the November election,� said WSLS Vice Presi-

dent and General Manager Warren Fiihr. “Jay’s expansive knowledge of politics in general and Virginia politics, in particular, makes him uniquely qualified to host the debate,� said WSLS News Director Melissa Preas. “He’ll help the candidates focus on the issues most important to Virginians.� The WSLS 10 hosted debate will be the final debate between the two candidates for governor leading up to the election on November 3rd. WSLS 10 will broadcast the debate in SW Virginia and stream the debate state-wide on wsls.com.

Commentary: Roanokers Won’t be Paying Higher Taxes, Just a $60 Million Increase in “Fees.�

The September 20th Roanoke additional debt with which to Times contains an article that manage the storm water utility/ reports that the city is “consid- sewer problem. No problem, as ering� a plan to create a “storm the ever clever planers at City water utility.� The article was Hall have proposed a fee schedSponsored by Cave Spring Middle School PTA, Cave Spring a bit vague, but then the “pro- ule and we all know that fees are posal� is a bit vague. As usual not taxes. High School PTA and the Fees come from your left Prevention Council of Roanoke there will be “citizen� input followed by a “public hearing� pocket and taxes from your County.You are invited to after which the council will vote right. Fees can increase indeattend a Panel Discussion about for a preordained outcome and pendent of taxes. Prevention no one will be exactly sure what The city will be meeting its -Break down the communication has happened. responsibility for storm sewbarriers with your children Briefly, as the fiscally respon- ers, with your money, but taxes -Help your children avoid risky sible council members would won’t increase. Initially hombehaviors say, the city has failed to main- eowners will pay a modest $3 tain its storm sewers and there monthly fee. I have no idea -Help them make healthy is a $60 million problem. Sixty what the monthly fee will be in choices Speakers include:The Honorable million dollar problems don’t ten years. I doubt if it will be happen overnight. modest. These things seem to Judge Phillip Trompeter and Something has to be done acquire a life of their own. Marian Kelley, Chief Asst. because the problem can’t be For those activities with large Commonwealth’s Attorney ignored any longer. runoff areas (i.e. parking lots), for Roanoke County, Middle The drains/sewers back up ev- malls, Berglund Motors and yes and High school youth, the Prevention Council of Roanoke ery time there is a moderate even churches the fees will be a rainstorm and environmental “bit� higher. In fact, quite a bit County, Officer Dan Walters, regulations are becoming more higher. CSMS, Caroline Overfelt, stringent. Maintaining and upWill the fees take care of the e-Learning Coordinator and grading storm water sewers (the Student Assistance Program city prefers the term drains) is Coordinators. Parents and students are invited. the responsibility of the city, just as paving streets is a city responExtra Credit in Health given in sibility. exchange for attendance However, fiscally irresponRefreshments provided by sible city councils (at least four Foodies. votes) have opted to have things such as the world’s ugliest > October 25 civic center, Countryside Golf Fall Festival Course, an Amphitheater, and Grandin Court Baptist Church totally renovating the farmers will hold its annual Fall Festival market building complete with on Sunday, October 25, 2009, street scapping to name a few, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. rather than maintaining infraCome dressed in your favorite structure. costume to enjoy the fun of hay The current council (five rides, a spooky room, a moon votes) decided it would be all bounce, cookie walks, crafts, right to take the City right up music and more! There will be to its $264.4 million dollar debt hot dogs and popcorn available limit, with council members as a fund raiser for the church’s Tinkle and Cutler assuring us Wee School. The festival will an amphitheater will be culturend with trunk or treating. Call ally uplifting and add to our the church for more information quality of life. at 774-1684. DD2585-Show-Roanoke_RS-Aug:Layout 1 8/11/09 10:28 AM Being at the debt limit means the city has no capacity to sell

Community Calendar > October

Haunted House Transportation Museum to Host “Terror at the Station.� The Roanoke Jaycees have announced plans for the groups annual Haunted House “Terror at the Station�. The Haunted House will be held October 16-17, 23-24 and 30-31 from 7:30-11pm at the Virginia Museum of Transportation, located at 303 Norfolk Ave in Downtown Roanoke. The cost of admission is $10, or $9 with a canned food item. Please visit www.terroratthestation.com for more information and to print an admission coupon.

> October 17

Run for the Arts for Public Art 2009 The Arts Council of the Blue Ridge in partnership with the Roanoke Arts Commission will present a Run for the Arts on October 17th.The Start/Finish will be at the Roanoke Civic Center.The event starts at 9 am. Below are a listing of streets affected: No parking from 8 am 11 am at the following locations on October 17: Wells Avenue: -North side between Commonwealth Avenue and median cut west of Jefferson Street -South Side between gainsboro Road and median cut west of Jefferson Street Market Street: -West side between Salem Avenue and Norfolk Avenue Wall Street: -West side between Salem Avenue and Campbell Avenue Campbell Avenue:

-South side between Salem Avenue and Campbell Avenue Church Avenue: -North side between 3rd Street SW and 1st Street, SW 1st Street SW: -East side between Church Avenue and Salem Avenue The following streets will be closed from 9 am 10:30 am on October 17: -Gilmer Avenue, Eastbound Lane, East Of Gainsboro Road And East Of Jefferson Street (Street Closed) -3rd Street, Sw, Northbound Lane, North Of Church Avenue And North Of Salem Avenue (Street Closed) -Norfolk Avenue, Eastbound Lane, East Of 1 1/2 Street, S.W. And East Of Jefferson Street (Street Closed) -1 1/2 Street, S.W., Northbound Lane, North Of Salem Avenue (Street Closed To Thru Traffic) -Centre Avenue,Westbound Lane,West Of Jordan Alley And Entrance/Exit To Parking Garage (Street CLosed) -Centre Avenue, Northbound Lane, North Of Shenandoah Avenue (Street Closed To Thru Traffic) -Centre Avenue, Northbound Lane, North Of Entrance/Exit To Coca Cola Plant (Street Closed) City Police and volunteers will be directing traffic along the course route. For any questions about Run for the Arts please contact 540.224.1203.

> October 19

Be a Prepared Parent Forum Monday, October 19th, 7pm, Cave Spring Middle Auditorium.

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“problem�? Under the current proposal the fee schedule will generate $60 million in 17 plus years, by which time the problem will probably be $120 million, so no the fees won’t take care of the problem, it will just make it look like something is being done. It is my firm belief that the major problem at City Hall is leaving in March. However, it is the Council that has the ultimate responsibility for insuring that tax dollars are spent wisely and for the benefit of all taxpayers. I’m convinced several of the council members don’t understand that and should be leaving as well. As a Roanoke citizen it is your responsibility to stay informed and vote for the appropriate “change(s).�

Robert Craig Roanoke,Va.

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Northrop Grumman Opens Office at Virginia Tech’s Corporate Research Center

Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding of Newport News hired its first Virginia Tech engineering graduate in 1898. Today, with some 348 Virginia Tech alums working at the facility, Northrop Grumman has decided to have its own business address at the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center (CRC). “It’s important to us, to have a presence here ­not only to attract the best and brightest graduates to come work for us, but also to be close to where the new technologies are being developed. At Northrop Grumman, our strength is taking those technologies and integrating them into new applications and platforms. The relationship has worked very well for us so far, and we expect it to get even better,” said Matthew Mulherin, sector vice president and general manager of Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding. Mulherin cited the prolific number of collaborative projects that already support Northrop Grumman’s aircraft carrier and submarine programs. “I think Virginia Tech, in large part because of its history as a land-grant university, is grounded in the real world, day-to-day challenges in engineering,” Mulherin added. “In other words, how engineering can help society. And that really is the basis for this relationship.” The Blacksburg office represents all of Northrop Grumman,

Virginia Tech administrators and College of Engineering faculty who conduct research that is of interest to the company. Corporate Research Center Director Joe Meredith, who has an aerospace engineering bachelor’s degree as well as a Ph.D. in industrial engineering, both from Virginia Tech, spent the first 22 years of his career at Newport News Shipbuilding. “I believe I have a unique perspective on how Northrop Grumman and Virginia Tech will be able to complement each other,” he said. In the future, Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding says they plan for the opening of a second office at the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center Also, Northrop Grumman recently signed a $1 million research agreement with the university. The College of Engineering and Northrop Grumman plan collaborative efforts to jointly pursue government research contracts, and the company plans to provide philanthropic funding for the College’s new nuclear engineering program, the new Virginia Tech Foundry Institute for Research and Education program initiative, and alternative energy initiatives. The new office is a suite located at 1715 Pratt Drive in Blacksburg. By Lynn A. Nystrom info@newsroanoke.com

Officials from Northrop Grumman and Virginia Tech at last week’s Corporate Research Center opening. not just the shipbuilding sector. With 120,000 employees in offices around the world, it is the second largest defense contractor in the United States in terms of revenue. Some 22 Northrop Grumman executives from Newport News, Va., attended the dedication of the new office, as well as a host of

Fair Trade Makes Good Sense for Co-op

The Roanoke Natural Foods Co-op welcomed a visitor from Nicaragua to its Grandin Village store earlier this week, who spoke about fair trade practices when it comes to coffee and other food products. Clark Webb, the Virginia coordinator with Witness for Peace, said the organization calls itself a “Latin America solidarity group,” that educates the North American public about issues in Mexico, Central, and South America. Making sure that farmers there get a reasonable price for the coffee beans they grow is one small part of that effort. It’s called Fair Trade, which came to life explained Webb, after NAFTA free trade legislation was passed in the ‘90’s, laws which hurt some Latin American businesses. Fair trade practices simply mean that businesses here agree to pay a fair

(L-R) Eddy Gutierrez, Clark Webb (Witness for Peace), Bruce Phlegar (Roanoke Natural Foods Co-op General Manager), interpreter Galan Baynes (courtesy photo) price for goods produced south of the border, prices which allow those producers to make a decent living. The fair trade issue is “operating largely below the radar of our national government,” said Webb. That includes the “shade grown” coffee of Nicaragua, which the Natural Foods Co-op sells under the Equal Exchange

label. Via an interpreter, Gutierrez spoke first to employees and then to the public about fair trade practices. “We don’t hear a lot about South America,” said Webb, who is based in Blacksburg and represents natural food producers for a living. “[It’s] largely unrepresented in our national media.” Gutierrez spoke in several places as part of a Witness for Peace tour. He credited the cooperative movement in Nicaragua with helping to improve the lives of farmers that produce shade grown coffee – coffee bushes planted without clear cutting of trees. “This preserves the environment…plus it produces a quality coffee grown on rich, volcanic soil.” “Roanoke Natural Foods Co-op is part of a movement that sells fair-traded coffee,” said Webb, “providing Latin

American producers a much greater return for their investment of hard labor and capital input.” That return can be 3-4 times what they might receive otherwise on the international market. Chocolate, honey and other products from South America are also fair traded items in the U.S. “There’s certainly a social value [to Fair Trade] coffee,” said Webb, who noted that other countries promote the practice more than does the U.S. About 50 percent of the coffee in Great Britain is fairtraded, compared to less than five percent in this country. “We have a long way to go to educate the American public as to the advantages of the Fair Trade movement.” By Gene Marrano gmarrano@cox.net

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Tired of the lay offs and cutbacks in the telecommunications field that had been his chosen profession for almost four decades, Kevin Kitts decided to do something about it: the Bonsack area resident has now opened his own business. Caring Transitions is a franchised concept, specializing in helping seniors as they move from their own homes to another living environment, such as a retirement community. Kitts also helps people deal with downsizing, disability, divorce and death in the family, by helping with moving logistics, estate sales and other issues that some don’t have the time or will to deal with on their own. Kitts used his life savings to start the Caring Transitions franchise several months ago, and has employed several part-timers in Roanoke and Lynchburg (where he has partnered with a retirement community) over the past few months. The company is based out of Cincinnati and bills itself as the only nationwide firm of its kind. That said, Kitts does allow one franchise to hand off the care of a family or person moving long distances, to a retirement home in Florida for example. Kitts is also marketing his services to attorneys, real estate agents and anyone else who deals with seniors on a regular basis. “Everybody has a mother, father, grandmother… who no longer needs a four bedroom house. They have 50-60 years of accumulated personal possessions.” He’s amazed at how many people rent storage buildings, when the stuff they have won’t fit in their homes.

With many children having no desire to take on those possessions, Kitts helps to remove the “stumbling blocks,” that can keep seniors from having a less stressful transition. He may help pack, move, unpack and hold estate sales to relieve that burden. Other estate sales services “don’t offer a complete package,” he points out. Kitts will also arrange for painting and landscaping of a property if that is needed to help it sell, and is already working with several realtors. He is working with an appraiser as well who can help determine the selling price of artwork, heirloom furniture and other valuable items. Kitts even uncovered a Picasso print in Clearbrook (SW Roanoke County) when helping to clean out a garage recently, something that had gone undetected in a stack of artwork. Kitts takes a 30 percent commission on merchandise he helps sell and seems to think the demographics of Roanoke make it a good market, since it features what he terms “a high percentage of people over sixty years old.” It’s not just about making money – he was searching for something to do that makes a difference. “I’ve been looking for something that would help people – something meaningful,” said Kitts, “and I landed on Caring Transitions.” (See caringtransitions.net, e-mail Kkitts@caringtransitions.net or call 798-0554 for more information.)

Roanoke Businessman Tapped For Small Business Veteran Of The Year Award

Retired Lieutenant Colonel Charles R. Allen, a Roanoke attorney, has been named the 2009 Small Business Veteran of the Year by the Roanoke Regional Small Business Development Center (SBDC). Allen was presented the award at the Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce's Small Business Awards. "Charles Allen is an individual who has made a significant difference in the lives of veterans and has contributed to the Virginia economy by operating a successful law practice in Roanoke for 30 years." said Tom Tanner, business counselor with the Roanoke Regional SBDC. Allen also served with the Roanoke City's Attorney's office before moving on to private practice. Allen served in active and reserve duty in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1966 - 1994 and retired with 26 years of service. Allen has been active with several veterans' associations to include the Buchanan American Legion Post, the Marine Corps League, The Retired Officers Association and has served as the attorney for the Marine Corps Reserve Association and on the board for over 20 years. Allen also serves as the OMBUDSMAN for the Employer Support

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Virginia Tech alumnus William C. Latham, former member and vice rector of the university's Board of Visitors, has established the William C. Latham Lecture Series in Civil War History, which will bring outstanding Civil War historians to campus and will be organized by university's Virginia Center for Civil War Studies. Each speaker will deliver three public lectures, which are open to the public at no charge, during the course of an academic year. Richard M. McMurry, a noted author and former professor, has been selected as the first Latham Lecturer. McMurry will deliver his first lecture, "Southern Armies East and West," on Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. in the Haymarket Theatre of Squires Student Center on the Virginia Tech campus. His second lecture will be presented at the Hotel Roanoke, with his third talk scheduled on the Blacksburg campus. Topics, dates, and times for the last two events will be announced later. McMurry, who has taught at Valdosta State and North Carolina State universities, has writ-

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The “Breaking Southern Ground Tour” featuring the Zac Brown Band (ZBB) hit the stage with a hard-rocking show and candid storytelling that captivated a nearly sell-out crowd recently at the Salem Civic Center. Along with the six-member band’s high energy and talented musicianship, there was another reason for the bandleader’s enthusiasm. Brown’s wife gave birth to their third daughter [on September 9], prior to the beginning of the tour. On that same date the Georgia-based group was nominated for Best New Artist, Best Vocal Group, Best Single, and Song of the Year. Winners will be announced at the Country Music Association (CMA) ceremony in Nashville, Tennessee on November 11. “Chicken Fried,” has sold more than a million copies to date, hit number one on Billboard’s Hot Country chart for two consecutive weeks and debuted as the second most downloaded single on iTunes. The toe-tapping ditty that has fueled group’s success was very well received by the audience in Salem. Most recently, the band’s major-label debut album, “The Foundation,” was certified platinum in August, for shipment of at least one

million copies. Touring with the Zac Brown Band and kicking off the concert in Salem was Southern Ground - Nic Cowan, Levi Lowery and Sonia Leigh. ZBB then took to the stage with a dynamic performance that incorporated both an eclectic and homegrown approach. “Toes,” an ode of tropical escapism, is reminiscent of Jimmy Buffet’s music about beach life. “Different Kind of Fine,” Photo by Susan Ayers written by Brown, Wyatt Dur- The Zac Brown Band brought their high energy “chicken fried” rette and Stokes Nielson, was a music to Salem. tribute to lust. “Junkyard” was Southern cooking. Brown has “We want to make sure that it all about the beautiful house been developing a new meat gets enough funding so that it Brown grew up in - that wasn’t sauce line to be used for mari- can be rebuilt.” full of love. Toward the end nating pork or chicken that will Upcoming events at the of the performance Southern be available soon. Salem Civic Center: Women’s Ground musicians joined ZBB He is also developing a Health Beauty Life Expo on on stage. Highlights also in- charitable foundation that will October 16-17; USSBA Band cluded covers of “The Night run a children’s camp. Despite Competition on October 31; They Drove Old Dixie Down” his many interests and fam- the Roanoke Symphony Pops and “The Devil Went Down to ily responsibilities, Zac Brown with Natalie Cole on NovemGeorgia.” called his foundation and camp ber 5; Hokie Wrestling TourIn a nod to clever marketing, his life’s work. nament on November 8; Old Brown announced that a DVD In a show of loyalty to his Crow Medicine Show on Noof the evening’s performance roots, Brown also announced vember 11; Roanoke Valley would be available 30 minutes during the concert that he Comicon on November 14; following the show, and said he and his band would be tak- Gem and Mineral Show on would stay as late as needed to ing a break from their tour to November 27-29. personally autograph the DVD play a benefit show on October or his CD’s. 30 in Georgia, to help revive By Susan Ayers The Dahlonega, Georgia a historical theater there that info@newsroanoke.com native is a former restaurant was lost in a fire. “My band owner and chef known for his and other bands have come up homemade special sauces and playing there,” noted Brown.

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Stephen Biscotte, a science teacher at Cave Spring High School is one of 100 finalists in the ING “Unsung Heroes” grant program. Biscotte won $2,000 to help start a new innovative career development program he created called "The PIT Crew: Physicians in Training." The program is designed to incorporate realworld experiences and career-driven assignments into the anatomy and physiology curriculum, giving students at Cave Spring High School a taste of what it is like to be a real healthcare professional in the classroom. Components will include a book club with guest speakers, a chance for students to

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