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Vinton’s Relay for Life 2010. The American Cancer Society’s Theme is Help Create a world with less cancer and more birthdays!!! So the first Vinton Relay for Life 2010 Steering Committee was a big Birthday Party and it was successful. With Pizza , birthday Cake and celebrated with survivors each lighting a candle and watching a video of last year’s start to finish (Thank you Bill Hufton). What an inspiration. Thank You goes out to the Pizza Hut providing the pizza. All the chairs & co- chairs were introduced. Vinton Relay for Life will do well because of this great Committee. Goals were set for next year. DRUM ROLL PLEASE!!Fundraising Goal $85,000, Total survivors invited - 300, Registered Teams-60, Total Participants - 600. Can we do it.... Absolutely. LET’S DO IT AGAIN IN 2010!!!!!!!!!!!!! We need everyone to help us so if you want to jump on board just let us know,. We would love to have you. Carolyn Williams, Suzanne Bell, Sue Feazell, Lora Johnson and I Attended the conference at LewisGale. Our award at Relay Leadership Conference was being 4th per capita in the South Atlantic Division with Bootie Bell Chewning a total $8.09. Our grand total was BOO_TEE@msn.com $63,624. This year we are going for $10.75 per capita which could possibly put us #1 in the nation. Congratulations to Chase Hendricks son of Kyle & Valerie Bell Hendricks. Chase has been selected as a “Terrific Kid “For this quarter at Crestview elementary School in Richmond Va. Students are selected from each class based on good citizenship, outstanding manners, & Academic dedication. What a great way to begin his school career. That is terrific Chase. We all are so proud of you!!!!!!! Maybe you could hold classes for others. If every kid would be like this, school would be fun for everyone. I know Teachers would love it. Suzanne Bell , Lindsey Bell and Amber Becca Sweeney, Suzanne Bell, Carolyn Wells have returned from California visiting with Williams, Bootie, Sue Feazell and Corrol Camden,Jason , Lora Johnson. Taylor & Skyler Sandhu. They had the chance to visit with Kevin & Heather Justice and children Dillon & Logan. While there they went to Disneyland. Amber was so excited to see Mickey & Minnie and all the princesses. It was her first plane ride and she loved it. For a 3yr old that’s saying something. I know Corrol love having you all. Welcome to the world Little Leighton Musselwhite Walker, born Nov 11 . Proud parents are Alison Musselwhite & Eric Walker and Big Brother •See ‘BOOTIE’ - page 09
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Chbosky comments on ruling by Roanoke County Schools Dan Vance Editor-in-Chief Last week, Roanoke County Schools reinstated the book “The Perks of Being a Wallflower,” to the shelves of their schools with restrictions. The book’s author, Stephen Chbosky, is very happy to hear not only about the decision, but also the restrictions. “I am very, very happy that it is still in the libraries,” Chbosky said. “I am also happy, as it pertains to the sophomores and freshmen, that it is up to the parents now. I think wonderful when parents are involved.” When the book was reinstated, Roanoke County Schools did so with the note that the students in those younger grades must have parental permission to check the book out. “I spoke to the teacher Kathleen Renard (who first passed the book along to a student at William Byrd HS), and I want to thank the librarians and the school board in general
having confidence to look into it,” Chbosky said. “It could have been very easy for them to quietly get rid of the book and not saying anything. And I think it’s encouraging that they didn’t.” Part of the ruling by RCS, made by a committee of three librarians, stated this: ‘In judging the book, careful consideration must be made of the positive reviews and awards by numerous respected and established literary entities and mainstream book vendors illustrating the work’s literary value and age-appropriateness for high school age students. The book complies with the collection development policies of the Roanoke County Public Schools including the six objectives for collection development.’ “I have really admired how your community there has been very responsible about it,” Chbosky said. The book has already been returned to the shelves at both William Byrd High School and Hidden Valley High School, as first noted in a briefing in last Wednesday’s (11/18) edition of the Vinton Voice.
In Brief Vinton Post Office raises money for MDA at recent Bowlathon The Vinton Post Office raised $300 at the Vinton P.O. to help the MDA at a recent NALC Bowl for Jerry’s Kids and MDA, but as a whole, (including all area offices) $2519.47 was raised. That will allow MDA to help purchase a wheelchair, set of leg braces or speech communication device for one of the local families they serve, plus pay for a year of repairs to medical equipment. Pictured are: Postal Employees Paul Griffin,Mike Whitley, Rick Vitullo, Steve Young and retired Joe Mays. Photo by Diane Boardman
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“A Baby Changes Everything” Presented by Villa Heights Baptist Church– 4080 Challenger Ave Roanoke, VA 24012 (Across from the new Kroger on 460 in Bonsack) Three presentations Friday, Saturday and Sunday December 11, 12, and 13 at 7:00 PM. Call (540) 977-7305 for additional information.
Boy Scout Troop completes Merit Badge Pictured is Boy Scout Troop #3 members Quintin Arthur, John Dollman, Wil Nuckolls, Tiller Prillman and Merritt Pino with Mayor Brad Grose. The picture was taken when Mayor Grose visited a troop meeting to help the scouts complete their Citizenship Merit Badge. “The scouts were very interested in local government, it was a great evening, Grose said.
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What we’re thankful for... Yes, this is the obligatory “issue before Thanksgiving” column that may appear in every newspaper in America over the next few days, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t right. So, with that said, here is what we are thankful for, in no particular order, at the Vinton Voice. Loyal Readers- In a very short amount of time, you, the people of the Vinton area look to the Voice as YOUR paper. You send us things to print, pictures to put in and stories you’d like to see. You pick up nearly every single one of the 3,000 copies we put out there every single week and you keep on picking them up. You’re vocal, you’re appreciative and you’re happy that you’re getting what you asked for; unmatched coverage of news, sports and everything in between. You appreciate the Voice and we appreciate you. The great Vinton area- There are a heck of a whole lot worse places to have to cover than our Vinton area. Great schools, great people who have pride in their neighborhoods and communities…there is just so much to cover and so much to be able to show the people who love this area. Our contributors- From Bootie and Gene to Monty, Dale, Danny, Jacob, the Brooks Family and the Terrier Times staff as well as everyone else who contributes to the Voice, we’ve got the best contributors any publication could ask for. They are the ones who make this publication what it is and keep all of you picking it up. Our advertisers- Hey, they’re the ones that pay the bills to allow us to continue to put out your favorite publication every single Wednesday. We’ve got a great group of advertisers, who continue to grow, that advertise in the Voice because they want your business and you’ve shown them the same consideration in return by keeping them busy. Of course, our families- For my wife Ashlee, my children Parker, Piper and Payden and all of my family, I am very thankful. For Dan’s family back in Indiana, he is thankful as well. Have a great Thanksgiving everyone.
Letter to the Editor What makes Vinton a hometown My name is Michelle McCarthy (Messer in high school) and I have lived in Vinton for many years. My son is a senior at William Byrd. I wanted to write an article about what makes Vinton a hometown. I see the answer every single day. As the Assistant Manager of EZN Shell station on Hardy Road I spend my days face to face with the wonderful people who live in or are passing through Vinton. At any given time you can enter the store and see why I am proud of this town. You will hear laughter or merely discussion depending on the day coming from our back table. There sits a prime example of community. Jimmy, Sarge, Coloniel, Sammy, Boone, David, Jim, Ashley, Dennis, Gary, Benny,
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O’dell, Carl, Charlie, Gus, and the list goes on. They meet at our store to remember years gone by, discuss today and predict tomorrow. They treat me as if I am a part of their family just as they treat all of the employees. To be honest they are a part of our family. They show us what Vinton is supposed to be. A small town that has not forgotten its’ roots. Every day I see the town of Vinton workers coming in to get their drinks or snacks and I am reminded of how hard these individuals work. Come rain, snow or sun, there they are maintaining this town. I watch our police officers and feel safe knowing they protect this town with professionalism and courtesy. It is not the businesses that make Vinton great, it is the
people. Whether you look at our schools, our fire department, our police department or any of the other many places there is one common thread. A sense of community. I want to thank our extended family at EZN for making our days better. You guys have taught me a lot and I am grateful. I would like to thank the town of Vinton for all of your hard work in maintaining this town. Whether picking up the trash, sweeping the roads, water department, fire, police and rescue, you all make this town a beautiful place to live and work. We are the “voice” of Vinton and we are proud. -Michelle McCarthy
Obituaries KENNETH BOYCE HURLEY, age 73, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, November 18, 2009. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, having served in Korea and was a member of the V.F.W. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Vivian Wood Hurley. Surviving are four sons, Kevin Hurley and wife, Amanda, Eric Hurley and wife, Carla, Donald Hurley and wife, Tasha, and Toby Hurley; daughter, Mary Doyle; three grandchildren, Chad Hurley, Makayla Hurley, and Ava Hurley; brother, James Hurley and wife, Iryna; sister, Judy Hurley and husband, Danny; former wife, Anita Hurley; and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be conducted 10 a.m. Saturday, November 21, 2009 at Oakey’s Vinton Chapel with Dr. Ken Scoggins officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park with military honors. Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to a local V.F.W. The family will receive friends Friday, November 20, 2009 from 5-8 p.m. at Oakey’s Vinton Chapel, 982-2221. SUE HUTTON, 70, of Moneta, Va., passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2009. Sue was born April 4, 1939, in Surveyor, W.Va. Preceded in death were her parents, John and Evelyn Westmoreland; five brothers, Jack, Johnny, Tracey, Doug, Jimmy Westmoreland. She is survived by her husband of 4 3 years, David L. Hutton; her children, Susan Young and husband, Chad, and Sherrie Drawdy, David B. Hutton, Christopher T. Hutton and fiancee, Heather Mullen; nine grandchildren, Jamie, Adam, Danielle, Kelly, John, Nicky, Brooks, Maggie, Raina; one greatgrandchild, Cameryn; two brothers, Gene Westmoreland, and Billy Westmoreland; three sisters, Beulah Trimboli, Hazel Lawson, Barbara Wood; many nieces and nephews, and other family and friends. Sue worked most of her life in the restaurant industry but always said her greatest accomplishment was the joy she received from being a loving wife, mother, and friend to so many. Sue was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Lodge # 4344 in Moneta, Va. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials be made to the Hutton Family. Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 23, 2009, at 6 p.m. at Oakey’s Vinton Chapel. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. The family wishes to thank all the Health Care Professionals at Roanoke Memorial Hospital for the compassionate care given to Sue during her illness. Arrangements by Oakey’s Vinton Chapel, 9822221. WILLIAM FRANCIS (PAT) PATTERSON, 86, of Moneta, died on Friday, November 20, 2009. He was a beloved husband, daddy, brother, grand-daddy and greatgrand-daddy. Surviving are his wife, L. Lavonia Patterson; children, Sharon P. McCarty and husband, Kenneth (Butch), Joyce P. Carr and husband, David, Frances P. Garrett, Bettie P. Haupt and Austin M. Patterson. Other family members are Margaret Ware and husband, Willard, Ruth Short, Marie Chitwood, Dorothy Moore, Raymon Patterson and wife, JoAnn, Darlene Wingfield and husband, Bill, Lettice Hoal and husband, Barry, Debra Huff and husband, Jerry and Cathy Fisher and husband, Donald; grandchildren, Melinda, Jennifer, Stephanie, Jeff, Amy, Danielle, Bradley, Kristi and Scott; nine great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Pat was a founding member of Stewartsville Chamblissburg Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad and a founding member of Vinton Moose Lodge. He was a self employed auto mechanic; owned Pat’s Used Parts. He taught for Roanoke County Schools and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was voted Roanoke Valley Father of the Year. Funeral services will be held at Oakey’s Vinton Chapel on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Andy Rice officiating. Entombment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 22 and Monday, November 23, 2009 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at Oakey’s Vinton Chapel, 540-9822221.
DAVID (CROCKETT) MYERS MOORMAN, 57, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday morning, November 15, 2009 at his home surrounded by his loving family. David was a tank driver for PTC Transport Company, and was preceded in death by his parents, Aubrey and Alice Moorman; his brothers, Michael (Bo), Richard and Wayne Moorman; and his sister, Dorothy Moorman. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 33 years, Robin Buchanan Moorman; sons, Robbie A. and David A. Moorman, both of Roanoke; daughter, Holly J. Lucas and husband, Jackie of Brookneal; grandchildren, Jordan, Destiny, and Allison Moorman, and Dallas and Kelly Lucas; brothers, Bobby Moorman and wife, Jane of Vinton, Donnie Moorman and wife, Mary Jane of Thaxton, and Ellie Moorman, of Roanoke; sister, Charlean Thompson of Thaxton; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; and a dear, special friend, Arnold St.Clair. A funeral service will be held at Oakey’s Vinton Chapel Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 2 p.m. with Dr. Ken Scoggins officiating. Interment will follow in Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Bedford County. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Tuesday at Oakey’s Vinton Chapel, 982-2221. CHARLES E. HOPCROFT, 73, of Hardy, VA, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, November 11, 2009. Mr. Hopcroft served in the United States Navy during the early 50’s He is fondly remembered for his love of music and his talented play with the Endurance Gospel Group, which volunteered their time at the VA Medical Center and area churches. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry Norman Sr. and Annie Victoria Hopcroft; and three brothers, Theodore, Harry Norman Jr. and James Hopcroft. He is survived by his wife, Judy F. Hopcroft; son, Charles David Hopcroft; stepdaughter, Leah Bates; and stepson, Jeffrey Shaver. He is also survived by five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; four sisters, Virgie Brown, Nel Christian, Annie Payne and Fran Worley; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services were conducted 1 p.m. Saturday, November 14, 2009, at Gravel hill Baptist Church with the Rev. Burrell Baker officiating. The family received friends one hour before the service at the church. The family suggested memorials be made to Gravel Hill Baptist Church. Arrangements by Oakey’s Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221. HOWARD CORBIN BOARD, Sr., age 77, of Vinton passed away Thursday, November 12, 2009. He was born July 18, 1932 the son of the late Sherman Howard Board and Minnie Witt Board. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Nina Board and a sister, Betty McGhee. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army serving in the Korean War. He retired from the Town of Vinton. Surviving are son, Howard Corbin Board, Jr. and his wife, Sharon of Roanoke; two grandchildren, Chase Board and Mikala Board; sister, Polly Overstreet and her husband, Carlton of Vinton; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted 1:00 P.M. Monday at Lotz Vinton Chapel with Rev. Brian Geiser officiating. Interment followed at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family received friends Sunday from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel. Online condolences www.lotzfuneralhome.com
FRANCES JEANETTE CONNER (FANNY) KARNES, 88, of Chamblissburg, VA, joined her savior on Sunday morning, November 8, 2009. She was the daughter of the late Charles A. Conner Sr. and Martha Elizabeth Conner of Rockbridge County, VA, and the beloved wife of the late Waller E. Karnes, of Goodview, VA. Frances is survived by her brother, Charles A. Conner Jr. and wife, Frances, of Lexington; sister, Mrs. Clara Lewis, of Lexington; sons, Fred W. Karnes and wife, Barbara, and Thomas A. Karnes and wife, Ellen, of Goodview; daughter, Martha Jane Mosse and husband Dan, of Bedford; along with six grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and her special friend Bob Miller, 98, of Goodview. She was an active member of Beaverdam Baptist Church in Chamblissburg for over 60 years, teaching Sunday school and supporting WMU, Missions and VBS. She loved red birds, card games and traveling. Funeral services and internment were held at 11 A.M. on Wednesday, November 11, 2009, at Beaverdam Baptist Church with calling hours on Tuesday evening, November 10, 2009, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Oakey’s Vinton Chapel. A special thanks to Amedisys Hospice of Salem for the care and compassion shown to Fanny. Arrangements by Oakey’s Vinton Chapel, 540982-2221.
LEWIS ARTHUR CLARK, 74, of Roanoke, VA., went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 14, 2009. He was predeceased by his mother and father, Nettie Belle and William Clark. Lewis was also predeceased by five brothers. Wayne C. Clark, Sidney D. Clark, James Leonard Clark, Lacy O. Clark and Elmer H. Clark. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law. Charles A. and Karen D. Clark, of Hardy; a sister and brother-in-law. Evelyn P. and Robert J. Rice, of Roanoke; and a brother and sister-in-law, Roy and Shirley Clark, in Reading, Kansas. Lewis is also survived by many nieces and nephews. An avid sports fan, he enjoyed watching NASCAR racing and the Washington Redskins. He was a devoted pet sitter to Riff, Reese, Reba, Precious, and Ashley over the years and loved them dearly. Lewis was a retired carpenter and a served in the United States Marine Corps, 1952-1955. Special thanks are extended to the staff at Virginia Veteran’s Care Center (VVCC) in 2 east and to Good Samaritan Hospice for the loving care they provided to Lewis. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Roanoke Valley SPCA and Good Samaritan Hospice are appreciated. Arrangements are being handled by Oakey’s Vinton Chapel, 982-2221. The family received friends there on Thursday, November 19, 2009, from 6 to 8 P.M. The family also received friends at 6 P.M. on Friday, November 20, 2009, in the chapel. A memorial service began at 7 P.M. Reverend Rolando Twine officiated. ROBERT M. (BUTCH) SAUNDERS, JR., 69, of Vinton, died Saturday, November 21, 2009. He was co-owner of Saunders Dental Lab for over 40 years and a member of Vinton Baptist Church. He was also a member of Vinton Masonic Lodge #204 A.F. and A.M. where he was a Past Master, and was a member of the Kazim Shrine Temple, where he was part of the Kazim Motor Patrol. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ada Johnson Saunders and Robert M. Saunders, Sr. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Janet Massie Saunders, one daughter and son-in-law, Rita and Greg Huffman, two granddaughters, Kayla and Grace Huffman, one sister Kathi Pennington and husband, Wayne, two brothers, Mike Saunders and wife Janice, Don Saunders and wife Sherry, also many other loving relatives and friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 12 noon Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at Oakey’s Vinton Chapel with Pastor Betty Davis officiating. Burial with Masonic Rites will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Shriner’s Children’s Hospital, 1-800-237-5055. The family will receive friends Tuesday, November 24, 2009, from 2 to 4 and from 6 to 8 P.M. at Oakey’s Vinton Chapel. (982-2221)
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Sweet-Orange Roasted Baby Carrots Ingredients 1 pound baby carrots 1 tsp orange zest, freshly grated 1/2 cup orange juice, fresh
2 tsp canola oil 1/4 tsp table salt 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
Directions Preheat oven to 400째F. Toss all ingredients together in a 13 X 9-inch baking pan until well-coated. Cover with foil and bake, shaking pan once to toss, until carrots are crisp-tender, about 30 to 35 minutes. Uncover pan and roast until carrots are tender and most of the liquid has evaporated, about 8 to 10 minutes more. Yields about 3/4 cup per serving. -Submitted by Charlotte Vance
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Moe wants YOU!... so do the police Gene Marrano gmarrano@cox.net They tried in September but not enough folks signed up, so they will try again in February. The Vinton Police Department is sponsoring another of its Citizens Police Academy programs then, after canceling the earlier one due to low attendance. Co-sponsored by the Vinton Area Chamber of Commerce, the 10week no-charge program, limited to 15 people maximum, is designed to give people a glimpse into what police work in Vinton is really like – from the routine paperwork, the rules of law, fingerprinting, forensics (popular with some after the CSI TV series), to ride-alongs and, yes, a day at the shooting range. Vinton Police have also held an advanced citizen’s academy in the past and may do so again – if the interest is there. Local insurance broker Larry “Moe” Mattox, no stranger to the Vinton Voice, says the interest should be there. He’s been through both academies and now as a “graduate” is called upon from time to time by the town to help with crowd control at events like the upcoming Christmas Parade in downtown Vinton. “A lot of interesting things,” says Mattox, who learned how police react to having a weapon drawn on them. He’s been into shooting sports himself for some 40 years but the Citizen’s Academy experience gave him a new appreciation for gun safety and the responsibility of using a deadly weapon. “You’ve got to make a split second decision,” says Mattox, who has been asked to participate on a board that is considering officer promotions. In the advanced academy program
attendees went to the “shoot house”, where they used paintball guns and made quick decisions about whom to shoot and when. Cursory background checks are performed on those who do sign up says Mattox. Mattox wants to help promote the new target date of February 22 and is hoping that the town will allow him to put up a banner in an empty lot, promoting the Academy. (This writer has also gone through both the initial and the advanced programs. It is well worth it for those who live in Vinton – or not – that want to know more about how the police operate.) Chief Herb Cooley welcomes attendees to the opening session; Sgt. Steve Doyle oversees the Citizens Academy, bringing in other officers, attorneys, etc. as needed. The shooting range day (a variety of weapons can be tried out on targets) is always a hit and the patrol car ride-along can be pulsequickening. Pulling someone over with cruiser lights flashing, asking to see ID (academy members don’t get out of the car) makes one realize that there is always an element of uncertainty, even danger. On very rare occasions Vinton officers have had guns pulled on them. One came within a “hair’s breadth,” of firing on a suspect earlier this year, before that person surrendered the gun, noted Mattox. Pulling a gun on someone, even in selfdefense, is a serious matter. Some had never held a weapon before spending time at the county shooting range. “[They] got to realize damage they could do if you pointed it and shot at someone,” says Mattox. Call Moe Mattox at 342-5355 weekdays; he will fill you in, or go to the Chamber website (vintonchamber.com) to fill out an application for February’s Citizens Police Academy, which will end with a recognition ceremony. Vinton Mayor Brad Grose went through an earlier Citizen’s Academy.
“Its something that can be interesting and entertaining and educational,” promises Mattox, adding that, “there’s not a lot to watch on TV on Monday nights. Make the commitment.”
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Dale Russell, MBA wheresmymoney@vintonvoice.com Ok, I lost count…Point is still going strong with no illness. Hope all of you are doing well also as we enter into the cold and flu season. As you may have noticed, I haven’t added many questions from the ol’ mail bag at the end of the articles because I get long winded and run out of space…So, here we go with another installment from the MAIL BAG.
because your household income exceeds the current (which could change before this goes to print) $69,950.00 exception and thusly, a whole different set of rules are used to calculate your allowable deductions. The AMT tax rate is applied and compared to what your tax would be under normal rules and…you guessed it. That amount is added to the regular tax amount as an Alternative Minimum Tax. The other issue with AMT is that it hasn’t been consistently adjusted for inflation therefore it has become a huge financial fishing net that is catching more and more middle income earners which is directly contrary to what AMT was originally designed to accomplish. Trick is, plan ahead. Do a tax estimate. Know what your income and tax situation is before December 31. January 1 is too late. So really, it is a tax or a limitation on deductions based on income.
Jack from Vinton asks…” Dale, a friend and I have a little disagreement that you Michelle from Bonsack asks…” Dale, I’m might settle. What is AMT and how does it ready to start investing. Where do I start?” work. I say it’s another government tax and they don’t agree…who’s right?” Hey Michelle, the short answer is to start with a reality check. Make a list of the Jack, as it turns out, you both are depending on how you look at it. The Alternative following items: Fully functioning budget, Minimum Tax, aka AMT was introduced by fully funded emergency account equal to the Lyndon Johnson administration in 1969 6 months living expenses, consumer debt as a part of the Tax Reform Act as a means of eliminated including student loans… and recapturing the income tax that wealthy folks then check those items off IF, and only IF, could and would avoid paying by utilizing they are in place. After that, determine what you are legal deductions. Over the years, the AMT have been changed and modified through investing for and write it down. Please keep various presidential administrations via in mind that any kind of real investing is different legislations including the Tax Equity LONG TERM. Do not believe the late night and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982, the Tax ads selling the magic “Secrets of Day Trading” Reform Act of 1986, and the Omnibus Budget systems guaranteed to make you a gazillion Reconciliation Acts of 1990 and 1993 which dollars in only 2 hours a week, ‘cause it’s just raised the AMT rates to 24%, 26% and 28% not true. Reality: Only long term investing will from 21%. employ compounded interest which is your Here’s how it works…and forgive me, this friend. is a HUGE oversimplification because the Reality: Do NOT invest short term or as AMT rules are extremely complicated, and a speculation activity. You will lose virtually truth be told, could take up this article and every time. That would be like saying your many more without some restraint. Let’s say you are filing Married Filing investment plan was to go to Vegas and rack Jointly and your household income is up. Not going to happen. Reality: Know what you want to $100,000.00. The AMT calculator cuts on
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accomplish through your investment strategy and write it down. Reality: Do not listen to your friend that has a HOT stock tip because everyone has one. Rarely do they turnout very hot, and why risk the friendship when it fails and you lose some money. Reality: Do not invest in single stocks… PERIOD. That violates the theory of diversification. There are plenty of mutual funds to be invested in that have a great and positive 5, 10, or 20 year track record. And finally… Reality: If you can’t explain your investment strategy to a 7th grader, stop. You don’t know what you are doing yet and need to learn some more before you jump in. The fact that you don’t understand what you are doing well enough to explain it in a way that a kid would understand it should just make sense to you. After all, it is YOUR money, should YOU understand what YOU are trying to do with it. One last word on investments and investing, if I might be so bold…there are plenty of Investment Advisors out there that are ready to help you. And by help you, I mean you pay them fees and commissions by investing in their company’s financial products. Now, understand…I’m not upset with financial planners or advisors. It’s up to you to understand that many of these fine folks are salespersons trying to make a living and are paid by either the amount of assets (your money) under management or transaction commissions (or a combination of the two). If you intend on using a Financial Planner, take some time to speak with them, interview them, maybe get some references of current clients and ask how they have liked working with them. One last thing…if you just can’t get enough of this article and want more, I’m happy to oblige. In addition to this article, I will be creating a weekly newsletter starting in December with items relevant to your financial health and well being. Best part is, it will come right to your e-mail box…thanks to the kind folks at the Vinton Voice. Just send me an e-mail to wheresmymoney@ vintonvoice.com and in the subject line, put NEWSLETTER…its that easy.
A first hand account of Miss Virginia USA Amanda Stump Special Contributor This past weekend was truly an experience I will remember for the rest of my life. Representing Roanoke in the Miss VA USA pageant that was held in Virginia Beach was nothing short of amazing. Although I didn’t walk away with the crown and the opportunity to advance to Miss USA in April I walked away with an accomplishment not many young women have the opportunity to experience. The three main areas of competition were a private interview, evening gown and swimsuit. I went into the pageant confident and ready for whatever path might have been laid before me and it helped me to remain calm throughout the whole weekend. All the contestants (both miss and teen) were wonderful and I now have 30 new friends from across the state. My goal was to make “Top Ten” and from that point anything after was the icing on the cake (which I haven’t ate any of in quite some time). When I was called for “Top Five” I was the last one called so I was truly excited and nothing less than thrilled. The final part of the night was the on stage question which I love! My question was something that I am truly passionate about
Stump competed in Miss Virginia USA over last weekend, finishing as the 2nd Runner Up. Pictured to the left are all four Runner Up placers, from left to right, Stump, 3rd Runner Up Tiffany Torrance, 4th Runner Up Traci Poole and 1st Runner Up Cassandra Clark. The winner was Samantha Casey. “What is the most pressing issue facing women in society today?” I answered truthfully and said stereotyping. Women in today’s society are breaking barriers never before attempted but there are still walls that need to be broken. After the questions were answered the judges did a final ballot and the “Top Five” was narrowed down to the winner. As the finalists were being called my name wasn’t called, its the only time in a pageant you DON’T want to
hear your name! Once they called third runner up I started thinking “This really could be me!”. Then I was called as second runner up and again although I would have loved to heard my name last and have the Miss VA USA crown placed on my head I was thankful to have accomplished so much. Samantha Casey who represented Jeffersonton VA will now represent Miss VA in the Miss USA pageant and good luck to her.
•‘BOOTIE’ continued from page 02 Jalen. Grandparents are Billie Sue & Steve M. Now they have a half dozen grandkids. Great family. So glad she is here. Congrats! to all Pastor Lynne Alley Grant was excited Leighton as born on her Birthday. Happy Belated B-day Lynne. Another exciting thing is having her son Aubrey in for thanksgiving. Dad Herb is too! Happy Birthday wishes go out to Zack Doss (16th) Shirley Rice,Ellouise A. Figgart, Lora Johnson, Kelly C. Hambrick, Lori Horne, Denise A. Reedy, Justin Clements, Cindy Gardner, Michelle Bennett, Jacob Dickerson( 5 yrs ), Get well wishes and prayers go out to Russell Short, Roy Minnix, Whitney Lonker (back Problems), Ann Brown (Broke her foot ,in a cast) Dorothy Forbes, Bill Hufton, Billy Obenchain, Curtis Hodges (Just celebrated his 95th ) Curtis and Loving wife Flossie have been married 73 yrs. Congratulations to Jeff & Amanda Altice who just celebrate their 17th wedding Anniversary, may you have many more together. Congratulations to Amanda Stump 2nd runner up in the Miss Virginia / USA Pageant last weekend. I understand she did a great job. Not many Volleyball Coaches can be a beauty queen. You showed them Amanda. Proud Of You!!!! Dec.1 -7:00 pm Cave Spring HS. Community Band in Concert. -Free. See lots of folks you know bringing back the Big Band sound. Should be a great, evening. A Goodwill offering will be taken. Thursday Dec.3rd Christmas Parade/ Tree lighting and Special entertainment at the municipal building before the parade. And after the parade at the War Memorial. Plan on attending all the festivities. Look for listing in this paper. I know you all have stories to tell about things you are doing don’t be shy send them to me and let’s let everyone know what fun you are having. HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL!!!!! Hope It is a safe one.
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PHOTOS RIGHT: Barry Brooks arranges William Byrd athletes at his studio on Walnut during the photo shoot for this week’s cover of the Voice. FAR RIGHT: William Byrd students Tyler Wiggins and Mackenzie Brewer perform in the early part of their one-act “Stage Kiss” on Saturday at William Byrd. The performance was part of the Region III Competition in which eight teams took part. BOTTOM RIGHT: Wiggins and Christie Vernon in “Stage Kiss.” Just three Byrd students took part in their one act, while most schools had ten or more actors. Photos by Chris Manning (right) and Dan Vance (far right and bottom right)
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Last Thursday, the Advance Auto Parts on Washington Ave. held a ribbon cutting for their new store, adjacent to where their previous store was. The original Vinton store was the 100th Advance store in the country, where there are now thousands. Company President Jim Wade and former CEO Garnett Smith (right) were both on hand.
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ABOVE: New Vinton Area Chamber of Commerce President Sabrina Weeks with current President Hal Mabe during last week’s State of the Town meeting at the Vinton War Memorial. The event also featured Mayor Brad Grose and Town Manager Chris Lawrence discussing some new and exciting things for the Town of Vinton.
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Thanksgiving Tradition Samantha Hoback Contributor 3433 Springtree Dr. • Roanoke, VA 24012 • (540) 981-2790 Thanksgiving is one holiday that often is overshadowed by the anticipation of Christmas carols and candy canes. Nestled between trick-or-treating and decking the halls, Thanksgiving is nonetheless a significant part of American culture. The twinkling lights and yards of garland that begin to appear at the beginning of November cannot overpower the Turkey Day traditions. For many people, Thanksgiving means a day off of work. For students, it means a break from school. For some college students, it is the first time of the semester that they can travel home. Families come together, traveling by plane, train and automobile, to partake in a hearty feast and spend time with loved ones. There are many things about Thanksgiving that I love. I always watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade while my mom and I start prepping in the kitchen. My grandmother loves to watch the dog show after the parade, and we always watch a football game at some point during the day. The best part of Thanksgiving, however, is not the holiday programs or the sporting events. It’s the food. Turkey, dressing, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes and gravy, broccoli casserole, green bean casserole, corn bread, cranberry relish, pumpkin pie, pecan pie, chocolate pie and apple pie: my family makes it all. We joke every year that it takes thirty minutes to devour a day’s worth of cooking. This will be my second Thanksgiving since I graduated high school. After a year and a half ‘Thanksgiving is more than of college, I’ve come to appreciate turkey and pumpkin pie. the time that I get to spend with my family, and holidays are my favorite It is more than football times of the year for this reason. and the oversized Big Bird While the break from school is nice, the best part is just spending time balloon in New York City...’ with my family. Every year it breaks my heart when I turn on the radio the day after Halloween and start hearing “Jingle Bells” or “White Christmas”. Jack-o-lanterns are replaced by poinsettias and mini Christmas trees, and haunted houses are transformed into the North Pole. Don’t get me wrong, I love Christmas. I love driving around neighborhoods and looking at the light displays. I have a playlist on my iPod full of Christmas songs. Decorating the Christmas tree is one of my favorite family traditions. Just not until after Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is more than turkey and pumpkin pie. It is more than football and the oversized Big Bird balloon in New York City. It is more than a break from school and a day off of work. Thanksgiving is a day of family. Thanksgiving is a day to forget about work and school and other commitments. Thanksgiving is a day to reflect on the year gone by and the year ahead. Thanksgiving is a day of rest before the frenzy of Black Friday and Christmas shopping. Most importantly, Thanksgiving is a day of thanks. And despite the shaky economy and wobbly job market, we all have things to be thankful for this holiday season. Over Thanksgiving break, I have to write two papers, prepare a presentation and start studying for final exams—such is the life of a college student. Nevertheless, I am thankful for the time that I will have at home this Thanksgiving.
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William Byrd’s wrestling tradition owes considerable gratitude to a prominent alumnus Recent William Byrd High School graduating classes may not readily recognize the name of Barry Trent, but for past generations he was synonymous with wrestling excellence as a player and a coach – not just in Vinton, but throughout all of Virginia. And this year, local students are beginning to learn his name all over again. Trent coached Byrd wrestling for 17 seasons (1978-95), all but two of those as head coach; during his tenure the Terriers amassed well over 150 dual match victories, an impressive yearly average by any measure. In fact, until Christiansburg’s dominance in area wrestling during the past decade, the only other school in this part of the state that could approach Byrd’s long-standing tradition is Northside. In the fall of 1999, Trent moved from the Byrd faculty to the Roanoke County Schools central office, assuming a position as coordinator for Health, Physical Education and Driver Education; today, his office oversees 54 teachers. “I don’t have anything to do with [overseeing interscholastic] athletics anymore,” he says with a wry grin. He remains interested as a parent and a fan, however. One of the reasons Trent gave up coaching in 1995 was to spend more time with his wife, Nancy, and their then-very young son. Will is a senior at Byrd this year, bringing John A. Montgomery back fond memories for Trent of his own senior year (1974), when the jmonty@cox.net Terriers captured the Group AA state wrestling championship and Barry was the individual champion at 132 pounds. Byrd has won three state championships in the program’s storied 50-year history, and Trent was an integral part of all three. Trent was a junior in 1973, finishing fourth individually at 126 pounds, when coach Perry Altice led the Terriers to their first state title. Trent had returned to his alma mater as a PE teacher and a coach when Byrd won its third title in 1982, capping an outstanding 10-year run. When Trent stepped down as wrestling coach, Byrd’s cumulative record since the program’s inception was 320-133-6 (a winning percentage of .706). The Terriers had produced 18 individual state champions and 12 runners-up. Trent remembers being introduced to wrestling as an eighth-grader, when his coach was Ivan Winston, a Northside graduate and coach Ken Shelton protégé. Trent was quickly hooked. “I remember going to
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a Northside-Byrd [high school] match in 1969 and the gym was packed,” he says wistfully. “Byrd won just one match that night; it was O.J. Thomason’s dad.” (Nearly 30 years later, O.J. Thomason, who was profiled in an earlier issue of the Voice this fall, established the Virginia High School League career football rushing record as a premier running back for Byrd.) Trent became a solid football player in his own right, starting as a defensive back his senior year when the Terriers were undefeated during the regular season before losing to Brookville in the playoffs. “I was proud to become a decent football player given my size,” Trent says. Trent also coached football for many years; he was on staff when current Byrd coach Jeff Highfill was hired and then served as a Highfill assistant for 10 seasons. But it was the sport of wrestling where Trent shone, including a stint as part of the Virginia
Tech program for several seasons. “I couldn’t crack the starting lineup there,” he says. An off-the-field activity where Trent has been a mainstay for decades is the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He currently serves on the board of directors for the local chapter. “That’s been my driving force,” he says. Trent has returned to the Byrd classroom part-time this year; as a result of a budgetcutting measure, many central office personnel are teaching classes. Trent says that he enjoys teaching health to Terrier sophomores once again, but misses the rapport that he was able to develop by teaching all day and then coaching after school. Nancy Trent was once a PE teacher at Byrd, too, so it makes sense that Will has inherited some athletic genes. Will is playing for Dave Culicerto’s Byrd varsity basketball team for the second year this season. After participating in several sandlot sports in his formative years, Will has found basketball to be his calling. He’s also interested in sports journalism, and has written articles for the Voice. Will’s looking at Virginia Tech and JMU among his college
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choices. “It’s nice that Will’s carving his own path,” his father says. Trent has accumulated a number of honors through wrestling. A strong academic student (ranking 17th in his high school class), Trent was the co-winner of the B’nai B’rith Award for all-around student excellence in the Roanoke Valley in 1974. In 2002, he was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame; more recently, he’s also become a member of the Roanoke Valley Wrestling Hall of Fame. Trent projects a sincere modesty regarding his achievements. “I feel like I’ve gotten my attention,” he says. Trent has no retirement plans in the immediate future. “Will’s got at least four more years of schooling,” he says. That’s good news for future Byrd students who may just learn to appreciate personally a prominent alumnus.
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As I’ve been around the school in the past week, I have seen the winter sports teams beginning their practices. As with most seasons, there is quite a bit of conditioning that takes place in the early days of the season. Watching the kids train has reminded me of the importance of commitment to not only ones team, but to their teammates. I think back to my time as a player at William Byrd, and I know that part of my willingness to train was to better myself, but I didn’t want to let my teammates down either. I was never a fan of the running or strength work that we did during practice, but when I felt like taking it easy, all I had to do was think about my teammates. They are there giving their best, so I was obligated to match that effort. I have come to know many of the athletes at the school over the past few months, and I know that many are committed to making themselves better. However, I am not sure how many are genuinely concerned with their teammates. So as the winter season gets underway, I encourage the kids with words that took from Coach John Wooden. “When team success becomes more important than individual success, then the team, and all its individuals, will be more successful.”
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Break the Walls Down!
It is officially that time of the year. Time to put away the pigskin, those orange and white balls that Sammi Webster liked smashing into blockers faces, the golf clubs, the pom-poms and the running shoes (though don’t put all those too far away just yet). Instead, the winter season means slapping on the headgear, jumping in the pool, pulling out some more running shoes and of course, that beautiful orange sphere (have to expect that love for the roundball religion from an Indiana boy). This new season will offer many exciting opportunities with teams that will be very competitive in the Blue Ridge District. In putting together this Winter Sports Preview, Chris and I were able to get an in depth look at these teams through the eyes of coaches Culicerto, Royal, Recchia, Carpenter and Martin, as well as some of their athletes (and our cover models) Derrick Palmer, John Mooney, Samantha Webster, Dustin Woods and Kacy Edsall. What we both found is a strong passion, not only to succeed for themselves, but to make William Byrd the dominant name in BRD athletic competition by breaking down the walls that may be between themselves and Northside, Lord Botetourt, Alleghany and new-kid-on-the-block Staunton River. But to do so, each of these coaches, players and teams need to break the code of District domination. And that code runs through various opponents and various in-house growth. It would be simple to say that our cover models were just your ordinary, every day student-athletes, but their coaches chose them to represent the school and their programs for a reason. Last season, as a freshman, Kacy Edsall placed in the State swimming meet...Samantha Webster returns as the school’s leading scorer and rebounder in each of the last two seasons...Derrick Palmer, a pure athlete, is coming off a sensational end to football season winning 4-of-5 games with tons of
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momentum...Dustin Woods is considered a state contender in the heavyweight division for Reed Carpenter’s wrestling team...and John Mooney leads the indoor track team as someone who can and will compete in a wide variety of events, giving the runners and edge. As of press time, only one team has competed against another team, with the women’s basketball team opening with a scrimmage against Brookville on Monday night. The girls looked strong, but also showed some holes that Coach Fran Recchia plans to handle as the year goes on. The boys basketball team opens things the day before Thanksgiving, and judging by a practice/ tryout session I was able to sit in on this week, Coach Culicerto looks to have plenty of raw athleticism to work with and they all communicate well with each other, better than most teams this age would even midway through a season. All in all, this will be another fun season of William Byrd athletics, with plenty of memorable moments to come.
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Basketball knowledge is key for Byrd, with returners, in loaded District >Recchia returns four starters, including two-year leading rebounder and scorer Dan Vance Editor-in-Chief After a premature finish in last year’s Blue Ridge District tournament, coach Fran Recchia’s Terrier basketball team has early expectations of success and the tools in place to follow through. Led by 2008-2009 All-District performer Samantha Webster, the team returns four total starters from a squad that started slow a year ago, but will have a significant amount of experience. Joining Webster, last year’s leading scorer, in returning to the starting lineup are Brittany Mattox, Lauren James and Emily Hanna, who have all had to run the offense at point guard during different times in their William Byrd careers. “They know the offense, they know how to run it. They know the defenses and what we expect of them; so we have a lot of leadership at those positions, which is great for the younger ones to play under,” Recchia said. Last year, Webster scored 29 points in a season opening win over Cave Spring, but then the team lost seven straight, slipping in a win over Northside just as 2008 came to a close. This year, that experience will be expected to rise to the top to avoid another slow start. Though, Recchia knows that the two scrimmages (one this past Monday with Brookville and one this Saturday at William Fleming) may not be the best indicator of that to expect throughout the season. “Obviously when you play a scrimmage a week after the first day of tryouts, it’s not going to be pretty, but I also think with our upperclassmen that we’ll survive,” Recchia said. One of the keys to start quick this season for the Terriers will be guard play. While Recchia notes that pushing the ball up the court and the tempo of the game is something that she wants to work with the team, Webster says that the play of the guards may be the most critical of any aspect for the team. “I think our guards are going to have to step up the most because we will be playing very tough defensive teams this year and their job wont be easy,” Webster said. “When they handle the pressure we will be in good shape.” Joining the returning starters, and hopefully adding depth for the Terriers, are Shaniqua Anderson, Kamera Hagins, Ashley Smith, Jaclyn Hayden, Jessica Rhodes, Lindsey Carver, Jodi Overstreet and Haley Overstreet. “We have a lot of basketball knowledge on this team right now, they really understand the game and they work hard and practice hard,” Recchia said.
The team won’t play their first Blue Ridge District game until January 4, but will have already completed two game series’ with River Ridge District foes Cave Spring and Hidden Valley, as well as with Glenvar of the Three Rivers District, giving them plenty of experience to build on. According to Recchia, adding Staunton River to the District makes it much stronger overall and that the team can’t afford to take any night off in BRD play. “It’s not going to be easy, but I think our District is pretty even and as long as we give 100 percent and play the way I know we can play, we will be a force to be dealt with,” Webster said. Last season, the team lost to Northside in BRD Semi-Final play, again something that experience and unity may go a long way towards solving this season. “We are very positive toward one another and most of us have been playing together since 7th grade,” Webster said. While it may not count in the overall record, Recchia sees many positives to take out of the duel scrimmages this years before the opening tip off with Cave Spring. “It’s always nice to win scrimmages, but you just want to have them in there getting the experience, especially the ones who it’s their first time on varsity,” Recchia says. “I always explain it as there is a light bulb and it’s blinking, then all of the sudden it goes off and it clicks for them. The scrimmage is a great time for them to get in there and try out new things.”
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TOP: Jaclyn Hayden looks for a pass in Monday’s season opening scrimmage with the Brookville Bees. ABOVE: On a fast break, Jodi Overstreet takes off for a layup Monday night. The Terriers will do battle at William Fleming on Saturday morning at 11 a.m.
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Carpenter has high expectations for mostly young team >Big things expected out of senior Dustin Woods in heavyweight division; coach hopes technique and skill payoff Chris Manning Publisher
at 119 and Derek Sheehan at 125. “We need our returners to be strong” Carpenter said during a water break at a recent practice. Carpenter’s and the Terriers’ formula for success is going to weigh heavily, according to the Coach, on his wrestlers buying into what they’re trying to accomplish. “It’s going to take these young kids buying in, working hard and paying attention” Coach said “we’re showing them a lot of technique they can use to be successful.” Carpenter seems confident, “we’re going to have a lot of good athletes and although we may have a rough start, everything is going to work out in the end.” Woods also expects the team to do well “if we all grow up quick and listen to what the coaches are teaching us, we should do well.” The Terriers start off the season at Franklin County in a quad, facing off against the home Eagles as well as Cave Spring and Magna Vista next Wednesday and
When the Terriers return to the mats this season, they’ll have high expectations. The wrestlers themselves, their fans and mostly their coach, all expect big things out of this year’s mat men. “We are going to be young, really young, but I expect us to do well” says 5th year head man Reed Carpenter “we’ve got a lot of talent and some good wrestlers returning.” One of those returners, and 1/5 of this week’s cover, is senior Dustin Woods. Woods is Byrd’s heavyweight literally and figuratively as he is expected to be a leader and is expected to be a state contender in the heavyweight class this year. “Dustin has a good shot at being a state champion” says Reed “I expect he’ll improve and will really be strong.” Woods didn’t place in last year’s state tournament, due to what his coach described as “a couple “It’s going to take these of bad matches” but that’s all in the past young kids buying in, according to the big working hard and paying man “I hope that with the help of some attention. We’re showing former wrestlers who them a lot of technique they have come to work with me and the coaches can use to be successful.” that I can stand on the podium [place] at state this year, if not win a are on the road again the following state championship.” Saturday at EC Glass for a 10 AM Carpenter is also looking for start. They will stay on the road Seth Bass, another senior, who through the month of December, wrestles at the 145 weight class, not having their first home match to do well this year “we’re really until January 6, where they’ll take looking for Seth to step up and on Staunton River in a district make an impact” Carpenter says. matchup. One of the highlights of A few juniors round out Carpenters the season will be the annual Big returners, AJ Kingery at 160, Orange which takes place January Zakk Moorman, who previously 22 and 23. qualified for state competition,
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TOP: Bobby Andrews attempts to take down a teammate during a recent practice. ABOVE: 125-pounder Derek Sheehan attempts a firemans carry on his teammate at a practice on November 20.
Swimmers look for another run at State >Four girls who competed at State return to young team, who is still learning Dan Vance Editor-in-Chief Krista Martin has her roots firmly planted in the William Byrd swimming program. The sport started at WBHS in her senior year and now, as the head coach of the team, she is continuing strides to solidify the program. A big leap in that solid core came just last season, when she sent five team members to the State meet. Though none of those swimmers took home top honors, four of them return, with only Brittany Boxler, lost to graduation. One of those returners, Kacy Edsall, says she would like to improve even more as a sophomore and place in the top three in the State meet. Last season as a freshman, Edsall was fifth in the 100 Free and sixth in the 100 Fly. Edsall believes that this goal is accomplishable and that having a coach like Martin is a big reason why. “I think, especially since she swam in college and knows what its like, people can relate to her and she is so young she can relate to us and knows what its like and struggles we go through,” Edsall said. The admiration goes both ways, as Martin has plenty of fond things to stay about the sophomore standout. “We’re really excited to see what she’s going to do over the next couple of years,” Martin said of Edsall. “She’s got a really good heart, she tries really hard and just has beautiful strokes.” Other returners who went to the State meet last season include senior Chelsea Woolfolk and juniors Caitlin Gerig and Michelle Rose, who all took part in a pair of relay teams at the State meet. Behind them, the team is quite young and partially inexperienced according to Martin. But during the first week of practice, she also saw numbers of up to 40 show interest in the program.
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ABOVE: 2002 Byrd graduate and third year head coach Krista Martin goes over some strokes with her team in a preseason practice at the Lancerlot. RIGHT: Chelsea Woolfolk and Michelle Rose are two of four swimmers returning who competed at the State meet last season for Byrd.
“I’m really excited to see the interest. I think the Olympics has helped a bit get more excitement around the sport,” Martin said. “And I think the veteran swimmers help more, just stepping up in practice.” On the boys side, Martin expects Luke Johnson and Holden Fleming to be strong, especially in the relays. With a little more time than some other WBHS sports to prepare, Martin is taking a couple of weeks to work with the team on the basics of stroke and technique before getting into endurance work and increasing their speed with various intervals along with assistant coach Kyndal Terrell, who swam with Martin at Radford. When that comes, Martin says
they will start defining roles to see who fits best into the different strokes and events. The team does not want to get into a situation where they have no swimmer competing in any race. The team opens their season on December 9 with a home meet against Northside at Gator Aquatic Center. The two teams shared a District title last season. “We really have a lot of work to do to get ready to go quickly,” Martin said of the quick District meet. “It can be overwhelming at first to get everything squared away but it will all fall into place.”
After Northside, the team competes in an Invitational at Radford, but then returns for three more home meets. But even when they are ‘away,’ the team still finds home at Gator, with two of three last January away meets taking place in that facility. “To have one competitive pool is nice, moving from pool to pool is kind of stressful,” Edsall said. The Terriers will host Districts on February 2 and hope to advance several swimmers to Regionals at James Madison on February 13 and State at Old Dominion on February 19 and 20.
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Culicerto looking at little experience, much potential >Palmer, one of two major returnees, sits to start season; Mankin and others will need to step up to fill offensive void Dan Vance Editor-in-Chief Coach Dave Culicerto doesn’t exactly know yet who will fill a rather gapping void in scoring for his young William Byrd Terrier team, but he has formulated a game plan until he gets there. The majority of that plan revolves around senior Jake Mankin, who is one of just two players returning to the team who played significant varsity minutes a year ago. Mankin, a 6-foot-5 post who can also play a perimeter game, is a big advantage for the Terriers and one they will need. “Jake’s going to be providing most of our scoring until some other guys step up and we don’t know who those guys are going to be,” Culicerto said. The less experienced players will also have to step up in the interim to replace Derrick Palmer, a senior guard, who is currently nursing an injury from football season with no specific timetable currently set for a return. “In Derrick’s case, we have a fingers crossed that we will get him back sooner than later. I think we’ll get him back one way or another, but in time I’d like to get him back sooner,” Culicerto said. “We are looking for him this year to provide a good amount of leadership.” Byrd’s head coach also let’s it be known that Palmer brings much more to the table other than leadership, including a fierce edge competition and many things that are hard to specifically coach in a player. “It is important for us to lead by example so they see what they need to do, but also lead verbally because if we are able to motivate this team to buy into what coach C is teaching us, then we have a chance to be special,” Palmer said.
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Culicerto notes that he has several players who he knows can score, but need to adjust to the speed of a varsity game, including Scott Cole, who is up from JV, and players who saw some varsity time a year ago– Ben Hayden, Will Trent, Michael Hammond, Eric Slone and Eric Pearson. “We’ve got some guys coming up from JV, we’ve got some guys who were on varsity last year that haven’t scored much in varsity competition. We have to find some scoring outside of Jake, it’s going to be hard to do and he’s going to have to carry us until we get there.” Joining the varsity returners are Cole, Zack Barnes, Akie Williams, Tyreik Talley, Nick Janowicz as well as seniors Leon Williams and Jordan Ronning, who did not play last year but are expected to add depth inside. “Some of them have worked really hard in the offseason to increase their skills and make themselves better athletes, that doesn’t automatically translate into points, but they are going to get an opportunity to prove that they can be one of the people we count on to score,” Culicerto said. “I expect everyone that steps on the floor to step up,” Palmer added. The team will officially start their season on December 2 with a trip to Cave Spring, the defending Group AA-D3 State Champions. The Knights boast a 6-foot-11 senior in Josh Henderson, who recently signed with Vanderbilt. In the same week, they will host Salem and play at Glenvar, a quick start that sees them in action just two weeks after tryout began. “It is a blessing because it gives the team that sense of urgency that is needed to be successful and win games,” Palmer said. “It could be a negative, because we have less time to sharpen plays and get conditioned, but we’ll see how things work out come the first
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TOP: Jake Mankin is one of only two returners with significant varsity experience. ABOVE: One of two seniors who weren’t with the team last year, Leon Williams, is expected to add depth in the post when Mankin is on the perimeter. week of December.” “In the past we’ve had four weeks to prepare, and then it got cut down to three and now it’s down to two and we’ve had to make adjustments on how we prepare in a two week period,” Culicerto added. “And you’re always asking yourself ‘do you sacrifice fundamental work for the sake of doing team stuff, putting all your stuff in?’” The team starts Blue Ridge District play on January 9 with a trip to Northside, the first of five straight road games. Both the Vikings and Alleghany have several returning players, while Staunton River joins the District and adds a new element to the equation. All things considered, Culicerto needs to find the most
positives he can early to get and keep his team on the right track as the season continues to progress. “I think the biggest strength is that these kids are willing to play together,” Culicerto said. “They seem to want to share the basketball, they seem to want to defend as a group. We don’t have any one person that can just take over a game on either end of the floor, we have to play as a unit.”
Returning Blue Ridge Champs hope to repeat >With major departures from last year, Royal expects tough road ahead year. “This year’s girls are young and there isn’t a lot of depth, but Chris Manning we’ve got around fifteen girls Publisher signed up right now which is an improvement” Royal says “but its going to be tough to find those The formula for success for points that we’ll need.” this year’s indoor track team is Overall, the team has about simple, score more points than forty-five people out this year, the other team. That may sound a major improvement from last too simple, but it truly is what it year, which is exciting to see takes. Coach Eric Royal knows, the program building both in better than anyone, what it takes, numbers and interest. “It’s nice as the boys team is the defending that kids were coming up to me Blue Ridge District Champions and asking when indoor started and although it won’t be easy, as opposed to constantly having Royal would like to repeat. “We’re to PR and find someone to come missing some skill people and out to run” Royal says of the that’s where you can make up a newfound interest. lot of points” Royal says “it’s not The season is a long one impossible to win without them, starting with two meets in the but that’s going to be a challenge.” first three weeks of the season, Royal expects Northside to be but then when the school heads the favorite in the district this year in to winter break the season due to some of their returners, seemingly comes to a halt, then especially those with great speed, another meet and what Royal “but you never know” Royal describes as a “hit and miss quickly remarks. Royal looks to season” all the way until the end returners like John Mooney in the of February, another challenge for 300, 4x4, 4x2 and long jumping, a sport still trying to find its way Josh and John Williams who will at the high school level. Another be running the 500, 1000, 4x4, challenge is the fact that although 4x8, AJ Thompson, a sophomore all of the meets are indoors, hence returner who Royal expects to the name, Royal says most of the improve on his throwing and practices are outdoors due to lack the distance runners who just of facilities “I tell them to wear finished up with Cross Country their hats, their gloves, wear your like Kevin O’Connor, Nick Lefell, long warm clothes” which seems Phil Gilmore and Chris Boyd, all a little awkward, but serves a of whom he expects to place in purpose as they can “get more the 1000 and up. Mooney, who done outdoors away from the graces the cover of the Voice, is school where we’d have teachers, expecting big things from his self students, custodians and just “I’d like to see myself be more other distractions, it’s just not the competitive in individual events” ideal situation, but you do what says the senior. you can and go with the flow.” The girls’ team had a Although a lot of the people surprising second place district who are part of the indoor team finish last year, a feat unto itself, will move on to outdoor track in but one even more so when you the Spring, that isn’t always the know that they only had nine total case as there are athletes from competitors on the girls’ team last other sports who are using indoor
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TOP: Joseph Fisher (left) and Michael Staples run around a wet track during Monday’s practice. Due to a lack of facilities, the team is practicing outdoors, even for the forthcoming indoor track and field season. ABOVE: Several runners race around the track during a wet practice session on Monday afternoon.
track to try to get in better shape or improve on something for their main sport, a point that doesn’t bother Royal, as a matter of fact, he welcomes it “if I can help make a kid a better athlete, then they’re
becoming a better athlete for William Byrd and that’s good for them” Royal says “running is the essence of any sport, you can’t be good at any of them if you can’t run.”
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Byrd students turn teachers for HLH preschool students Tiffany Hodges Terrier Times Some William Byrd High School students got to become teachers on Wednesday November 18. On that day the art room was buzzing with a newfound energy as the preschoolers from Herman L. Horn paired with teenage mentors to create clay pinch pots. The pairing was coordinated by Mrs. Allyson Goin, an art teacher at WBHS, whose child was in the preschool class. “It gives younger kids who don’t have someone to do a hands on activity with them the opportunity to do so,” said Candy Lumb, a Herman L. Horn preschool teacher. “The high school students are working well and being patient with them which is great.” Each and every student who helped with this event gained something from the experience. “I worked with a child who only spoke Spanish, so I got to experience firsthand how what I was learning in Spanish class could be used on a daily basis,” said junior and art student Samantha Shockley. Working with younger children brings out a parenting quality in teenagers. “It was a great experience for the kids and all of them seemed to have a great time,” said junior and art student Miranda Wilson. “They all have independent minds and it was nice to see them working. I would love to do it again in the future.” The high school students were not the only ones learning from this experience. “I had fun,” said preschooler Paige Davis. “The girl I worked with was nice. I also want to come back.” The high school students turned art teachers made special opportunities for a few extra experiences. “I liked playing with the clay. I even got to make some trees,” said preschooler Emory Whitehead. The one-on-one attention was appreciated by the younger students. “Playing with the clay was fun especially since I had someone to help me do it,” said preschooler Benji Greer. What the preschoolers created with the high school students is something that they will be able to keep forever as a memory. They may even want to take art when they become high school students because of this experience. “Seeing them working with their hands and watching their faces was wonderful,” said volunteer helper Ruthie Aker. “You should have seen it.”
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The Roanoke County Planning Commission and Town of Vinton Planning Commission will hold a joint public hearing at 7 p.m. on Monday, December 7, 2009, in the South Ballroom of the Vinton War Memorial, 814 Washington Avenue, Vinton, VA, on a proposed amendment to the Roanoke County Comprehensive Plan and the Town of Vinton Comprehensive Plan. The proposed amendment would incorporate the Vinton Area Corridors Plan into the Roanoke County Comprehensive Plan and the Town of Vinton Comprehensive Plan. A copy of this amendment is available for inspection in the Roanoke County Department of Community Development, 5204 Bernard Drive, Roanoke, VA, and in the Town of Vinton Planning and Zoning Department, 311 S. Pollard Street, Vinton, VA. Dated: November 13, 2009 Philip Thompson, Secretary, Roanoke County Planning Commission Anita McMillan, Secretary, Town of Vinton Planning Commission
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Vinton had a dairy Barbara P. Dillon Vinton Historical Society Back in 1936 Vinton had a dairy that bottled and delivered milk to Vinton stores and homes. Joe Pedigo, who later became mayor of Vinton, owned a farm in Bedford County and he had several cows and would bring milk into Vinton and sell it. This went on for about five years. He owned the property at 709 Second Street where his mother lived. The lot extended all the way from the top of the hill down to Bedford Road, now Raleigh Avenue, which was in use as a big
garden with lots of fruit trees On the corner of Bedford Avenue and Second Street he built a brick dairy building that was equipped with the most modern pasteurizing and bottling equipment that was available. Milk was brought from the farm and bottles were sterilized and the milk was bottled and refrigerated until delivered to homes and stores all over Vinton. Also you could by it at the dairy from the front counter. They had ½ pints of chocolate milk after they opened the dairy and boy did I love that. They also had whipping cream and buttermilk. I was a young teenager when the law was passed that all milk had to be pasteurized before
being sold. Up until this time people sold raw milk. I told my mother that I was not going to drink that old cooked baby milk. But you know what, that chocolate milk sold me and now I think nothing of drinking milk. My brother Frank started driving to the farm and getting the milk and bringing it to the dairy when he was 16 years old. Then he would help sterilize the bottles before use. The dairy was sold to Clover Creamery in 1938 and later the building was remodeled into a family residence that is still there on the corner. The Vinton Museum has one of the these half-gallon buttermilk jugs and two of their calendars.
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In celebration and honor of Thanksgiving, we the Town staff would like to share what we are most thankful for. “A job I enjoy, especially in this economy. Family and Friends that are loving and supportive. God’s Grace.” Joanna Heaps, Police
“I am thankful for our servicemen and women who continue to put the safety of this country before themselves. We owe it to them to serve and protect their families here at home, while they are serving and protecting us throughout all corners of the world.” Det. Monica McCullough, Police Dept
“I am thankful for really cheesy things that I try not to take for granted, such as the sunshine, a warm roof over my head and more than enough food to eat. I am thankful for blue skies and angels in disguise that I encounter every day. I am thankful for my husband, who treats me like a queen even if I don’t deserve it! I am thankful for a family that has faith strong enough to make it through the darkest of days. I am thankful that I was raised in a loving household that taught me the true meaning of happiness and loving unconditionally - even when it is really difficult! I am thankful for laughter and working with wonderful people who can make me laugh. I am thankful that I live in America, where even if I don’t agree with the politics, I still have the right to disagree! I am thankful for passionate patriots who are fighting for something so much bigger than I am. Oh, and my cat and dog!” Laura Reilly, Vinton War Memorial
“ I am thankful for my wonderful husband and our family, for my health and for my “fids” (A.K.A. feathered and furry kids), which include: RC Ramah (Arabian horse-age 10), Pippin (rescued dog-age 1) and Kazuri (Senegal parrot-age 6).” Julie Tucei, Planning & Zoning
“I am most thankful for my wonderful family - my husband of 21 years, my 16 year old son and 11 year old daughter and for their understanding and patience with my work schedule and numerous night meetings.” Anita McMillan, Planning & Zoning
“My greatest blessing is my family and friends. The most important things we have in our lives are the people around us.” Barbara Hoer, Finance
“I am most thankful for my amazing wife and my family and that I have a job that helps make a difference for people when I am called upon.” Chad Helms, Fire and EMS
“I am thankful first of all that I live in a free country that believes in God and thankful for the many men and women in our armed forces that choose to make sure it stays that way. I am thankful for my family, my husband, children and especially my grandbabies and all the extended family I have. I am thankful for my job and the many wonderful people I work with. I am so thankful for God’s artistic talent when I look at the mountains, sky and trees, especially this time of the year when the trees have all the colors. I know this is just the wonderful beginning of what we’ll have when we join our Heavenly Father.” Bonnie Bailey, Finance
“This Thanksgiving I am thankful for good health, my wonderful husband and sons, a loving family, kind friends, good co-workers, people who share ideas and their time helping others, employment and the good people of Vinton.” Mary Beth Layman, Special Programs
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“Count your blessings, name them one by one. Count your blessings, see what God hath done!’ As a child singing that song in church, it was just a song to me. As an adult, the words have meaning and really speak to my heart. I have lots of blessings in my life, and I am thankful for each and every one of them. I’m thankful for my job, for the food on my family’s table, for the roof over my family’s head and for a bed to sleep in at night. And I am thankful that I am able to give back, in some way, to help those families who don’t have the opportunities that my family does. I am extremely thankful for my husband and daughters, the love that we share and the support that we offer to each other. But, what I am most thankful for is the fact that God has given me these blessings that I can be thankful for.” Karla Turman, Planning & Zoning