Vinton Voice (Volume 1, Issue 6) September 30, 2009 by Vinton Voice Newspapers

BOOTIE’S PLACE pg.02 • BARRY BROOKS PHOTOGRAPHY pg.17

October Sports Schedules pgs. 12/13

Volume I • Issue 6

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BOOTIE’S PL ACE pg.02 • BROOKS PHOTOGRAPHY pg.17

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The Berkley’s Bottom train tracks.

October Sports Schedules pgs. 12/13 Volume I • Issue 6 September 30, 2009

Primary Cover Photo by Dan Vance • Byrd golfer Jacob McMillan and volleyball player Sarah Vipperman lead into the WB Athletic Schedule for the month of October. • Longtime Vinton business Barry Brooks Photography is featured in this week’s Business Spotlight. • Always something going on in Bootie’s Place.

116 S.Poplar St. - Suite 1 Vinton, VA 24179 540.904.5836 - Office 540.904.5838 - Fax

EDITORIAL Chris Manning Publisher chris@vintonvoice.com Dan Vance Editor-in-Chief dan@vintonvoice.com Brian Manning Circulation Director brian@vintonvoice.com Ashlee Manning Advertising info@vintonvoice.com

COLUMNISTS Bootie Bell Chewning General Info BOO_TEE@msn.com Dale Russell Financial wheresmymoney@vintonvoice.com Erin E. Delauder-Brooks Pharmacy askthepharmacist@vintonvoice.com

CONTRIBUTORS Gene Marrano Senior Contributor gmarrano@cox.net Kristin Adams Contributor news@vintonvoice.com Barbara P. Dillon Contributor news@vintonvoice.com Troy Mueller Contributor news@vintonvoice.com Danae Wensley Contributor news@vintonvoice.com Danny Cruff Photo Contributor dannycruffphotography@cox.net Paul Griffin Photo Contributor news@vintonvoice.com David R. Jones Jr. Photo Contributor news@vintonvoice.com

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Rainy Night in Georgia at the Windermere Country Club, in fact it rained the whole weekend. However we all weathered the storm and the sunshine was inside for the beautiful wedding of Dr. Claire Magaha & George Deaton Bell II. She is the Daughter of Ann Magaha and he is the son of Dr George H. Bell and Linda Kennison Bell. Hunter Bell was his brothers best man and Kim Clay was Claire’s Maid of Honor. Bridesmaids were Lauren Ross, Jenny Perez and AnneMarie Salamone. Groomsmen were Beau Estes , Rob Stone and Albert “Scooter” Vertino Jr. Bridesmaids were Catherine & Elizabeth Alvord. Flower girls were Victoria Thomas & Amber Wells, ring bearers Chase & Cade Hendricks. Ushers Drake and Abbie Lewis. Officiate -Dr Janice Hume. Readers were Deborah R. Alvord and Wesley Thomas. Vocals by Claire Abreu and Hunter Bell. Others in party; Dr Steve Jones, Don Gardner and Naomi Holt Roberts. Support group from Vinton and Richmond; Angie Chewning Lewis, Valerie & Kyle Hendricks, Lindsey Bell Wells and John Wells, Jim and Suzanne Bell and Carter Alvord. Claire’s decorations for the reception were elegant like something out of Modern Bride, just beautiful. A really special treat Bootie Bell Chewning for the reception was the friends from Title Of Show, Jeff Bowen, Susan Blackwell Hunter and on the keyboard BOO_TEE@msn.com Larry Presgrove singing and of course we all joined in dancing . Imagine that!!! What a wonderful time we had. Congratulations to Gerald & Sylvia St.Clair of Vinton who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on August 29 at East Gate Church of the Nazarene with 90 plus people attending. Among out-of town guests attending was Rev. Terry Harper (brother of Sylvia) of Hurricane, West VA and Vickie Milliken (sister of Sylvia) of Hampton, VA. The celebration was hosted by their children, Cheri Williams and husband •See ‘BOOTIE’ - Page 03

With a little help from our friends It isn’t easy running a weekly newspaper or any publication for that matter. There, I said it. It doesn’t matter whether it is an established publication that’s been around for a hundred years or one that’s been around six weeks. Try as we might, we’re going to spell something wrong, get a name wrong, put down the wrong date or just flat out miss something that we should have covered. It happens to everyone, it’s happened to us already… everything on that list. So then, dear reader, what makes us different, you ask? First and foremost, passion. We actually care about every single story/ column/picture we put in the Voice. We’ll never give you a half-hearted effort and we certainly will never, ever turn our backs on you. It’s happened, but we won’t be the ones to do it. Secondly, prior to launching the Voice, we surrounded ourselves with the best possible people to make sure that we reached our goal. What is that goal? Well, it’s kind of silly, but we’re going to try it anyway. You know that old saying “you can’t please everyone?” We don’t believe in that, our goal is to try to please each and every person who picks up a copy of the Voice. So far, considering how many times I get asked “where can I get one, everywhere I go is out of copies,” I’m hoping we’re at least coming close to our goal. But back to that goal, there are plenty of people who want to “write for the local paper” and some of them are probably very good, but

•‘BOOTIE’ continued from page 02 T.G., Karen Carter and husband Doug, Paul St.Clair and wife Casey, their niece, Debbie Foutz and her daughter Ciji Good and husband Kip. The party was catered by Sylvia’s nephew, Kenny Harper and wife Melissa. Along with their 3 children, they have 7 grandchildren; Ashley & Kevin Williams, Tyler & Chase Carter, Callie, Addisyn, & Hayden St.Clair, (all attended). Gerald & Sylvia have not finished celebrating yet, for they have a cruise planned in October. Also Congrats to Danielle & Jay Brown who celebrated their 17th anniversary and due in January a new little Brown and to Duane and Renee’ Rice on their 16th. May you all have many more years together. Happy Birthday wishes go out to Andy Slusher, Carla Weaver, DeeDee Polvich Borden, Sheryl Stallard McCormack, Harold Clayton Jim Bell, Michelle Rose, Jamie Hensley

we wanted to make sure you had the very best. Some of them were familiar faces, Bootie and Gene you’ve known for years and you like what they do. How could you keep up with all the “gossip” without Bootie? We’ve also been fortunate enough to have John Montgomery, publisher of Play by Play and a man who has had his fair share of running publications, join us once a month for our “Sports Spotlight.” As you’ve probably seen thus far, there is no one in the Valley who knows sports better than John. I’ve been telling him for quite some time (and yes, I stole this back from his column after he stole it from me) if they were to build a Mt. Rushmore of Roanoke area sports journalists, we’d certainly see his smile up there. Vinton resident Dale Russell is our financial whiz and he keeps cookin’ up the advice week after week, you won’t get this kind of advice for free anywhere else. Ashlee Manning is our recipe queen and just so happens to be my beautiful bride of 10 years, so if you take a look at me, you’ll see she knows her way around a kitchen. My dad, Brian Manning makes the business run the way it’s supposed to. My step-dad, Fred St. Clair and Byrd baseball standout Jacob Clifton make sure everyone who is supposed to get the Voice, does. What’s the point of all these pages if you never get the paper, right? That leads me to our editor, Dan Vance. A lot of you have had the chance to meet Dan, but some of you haven’t. If you’re not sure who he is, take a look on the sidelines of the football game this Friday, he’s the skinny 6’6 guy. Those of you who have given compliments to me about how great the Voice looks…that’s all because of Dan, he designs it. Dan was working behind the scenes with me while we were planning on launching the Voice and he has just as much passion and drive to bring you the best that you deserve week in and week out as I do. So, next time you want to compliment someone about the Voice, as much as I appreciate the compliments, give those to Dan….or Bootie…or Gene….or Ashlee…or John, or any of our contributors who grace us with their excellent work that makes the Voice what it is. If you see Erin Brooks, tell her or anyone from the schools what you think, they’re just as much a part of this as I am. I couldn’t do this without any of them…and we couldn’t do this without you. We still need your submissions, your stories and your Voice…after all, we are trying to make ALL of you happy.

Lantz, Mark Scherier, Christelle Russ Whorley, Donna Hodges Conner and Angie Chewning Lewis. Hope you all had a wonderful one. Get well wishes and prayers go out to Steve Claris (recouping at home ) Shirley Rice (Doing better after surgery) , Karen Miller, April Hall(Carrington Place) Essie & Wade Pence ( Pheasant Ridge Asst. Living), Connie C. Byrd , Jim Jones, Bill Hufton, and Mary Belle Schaff (Lewis Gale) Robbie Craft (doing great) . You all are in our thoughts and hope you are better real soon. Our sympathy and prayers go out to Lyn and Family and Friends of Bobbie Thomas. She was a shagger and just a wonderful person. New Babies are in town- A new Musselwhite Little Asher Cade made his debut Sept. 13. Proud Parents are Bryan & Renu and Grandparents Billie Sue & Steve M. and Larry and Betty Jay. I know he will have a great time with all his cousins. Congrats to all!! Also welcome Bradley Matthew Counts Born 9/17 2009 His proud Parents are Valerie Gurevich & Robbie Counts . Grandparents Alex

& Kira Gurevich and Patti Dillon & Ron Counts. Congrats to you all!! Looking forward to our WBHS 55th reunion this weekend at the War Memorial where it all began. Can’t wait to see everyone. It’s Back on Thursday nights with Jerry English DJ at Holiday Inn Tanglewood, in the Lounge that use to be the ELEPHANT Walk . You don’t have to stop dancing since Party in the Park ended, you can go there. Don’t Forget “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown”” WBHS PLAYERS , NEXT WEEK . be there!!!!

From last week’s Thrasher’s Got Talent

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Where can you get YOUR Vinton Voice? A Plus Auto Sales Alarm Detection Services Anytime Fitness Barry Brooks Photography Bass Transmissions Berkshire Nursing Home Best little Hairhouse in Vinton Bob’s Restaurant Bojangles Bonsack Elementary School Country Crossing Foodette Cundiff‘s Drug Store Curves Cyndi’s Fashions Desert Sun Tanning Salon Dogwood Restaurant East End Baptist Church EZN Famous Anthony’s restaurant Frank’s pizza Grand Rental Station Greenway Construction Herman L Horn Elementary School Hooters Jerry’s Family Restaurant Jiffy Automotive Kinsey Crane and Sign Co Lancerlot M and M insurance Magic City Motors McDonalds Vinton Mt. Pleasant Elementary Napa Auto Parts New York Life Insurance-Anthony Conner New York Pizza Northwest Hardware Olde Colony Realty Parkway Physicians Parts Unlimited Perma Clean Power Line Rent Equipt Powers Tractor PSS Gun Range & Training Quantum Tire & Auto R & R Automotive Rancho Viejo Reed’s Automotive Shear Acts Hair Salon Steve’s Automotive Teaberry’s Restaurant The Barber Shop The Barbeque Grill The Edge Sports Performance Center Village Family Restaurant Vinton Area Chamber of Commerce Vinton Car Connection Vinton Chiropractic Clinic Vinton Library Vinton Veterinary Hospital W.E. Cundiff Elementary School White Tire William Byrd High School William Byrd Middle School. Wooding’s Auto Body Wood’s Auto Parts Wood’s Auto Edge Wood’s Service Center

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even at road games....

Everybody reads the Voice

The William Byrd High School varsity and junior varsity volleyball teams and their coaches check out issue five of the Voice before their September 24 road match with Hidden Valley.

Ask the Pharmacist Q: How can I tell the difference between a common cold and the flu?

Erin E. DeLauder-Brooks, Pharm.D., MBA askthepharmacist@vintonvoice.com

A: The symptoms of the common cold and the flu can be very similar. In some cases, it can even be difficult to tell these two viruses apart solely based on your symptoms. However, in general, the common cold is usually less severe than the flu. Symptoms of a cold may include sore throat, cough, stuffy or runny nose, and sneezing. You may experience slight aches or mild fatigue. Colds typically resolve on their own within 7 to 10 days. Good hand washing and hygiene are essential to preventing colds. The flu usually starts suddenly

Hands-on Social Media Course starting in Oct. What: Vinton Area Chamber of Commerce partners with Virginia Western Community College to offer Social Media Course Why: Hands-on instruction will be given in social media tools like Facebook, Linked In, Twitter and Blogging. When: Course runs for 4 consecutive Thursdays (Oct. 29, Nov. 5, Nov. 12 & Nov. 19) from 3:30pm – 7:00 pm Where: The Roanoke Higher Education Center at 108 North Jefferson Street. The cost is $99.00 per person for chamber members/$125.00 for non-chamber members. Participation can earn one college credit upon completion of this course. We need 10 people to sign up to be able to run this course. So sign up today!! MUST RSVP no later than Friday, October 16; call 3431364 or email info@vintonchamber.com for registration form.

Vinton Wakeup to Business The Vinton Area Chamber of Commerce and Cox Communications will have a presentation on October 21 from 8:30 to 10 am. The event, at the Vinton War Memorial, will educate businesses on how to use the social media tools Facebook, Linked In, Twitter and Blogging to create a powerful digital footprint and branding for their business. The presentation will be given by social media consultants Patsy Stewart and Janeson Keeley. Cost, at the door, is $5 for chamber members and $8 for non-chamber members.

and can be very serious. Common symptoms include a fever, muscle and body aches, fatigue, weakness, and cough. Sometimes people might have a stuffy or runny nose, sneezing, or a sore throat. Flu symptoms are generally more severe than cold symptoms. The flu typically lasts for 7 to 10 days, but symptoms may continue for 2 to 3 weeks. Pneumonia can be a life-threatening complication of the flu. The flu can be prevented by receiving an annual flu vaccine. For more questions about colds or the flu, including overthe-counter medications, feel free to call or stop by your local Walgreens pharmacy. Dr. Erin DeLauder-Brooks is the pharmacy manager of the new Walgreens on Franklin Rd. If you have any pharmacy related questions, feel free to ask her at askthepha rmacist@vintonvoice.com.

Riverland Road Baptist welcoming Donna Douglas The Riverland Road Baptist Church is presenting “Come and Sit a Spell,” on Sunday, October 4 with special guest Donna Douglas. Douglas starred as Elly May Clampett on the hit television comedy series The Beverly Hillbillies in the 1960s. The church invites you to join them for a great trip down memory lane and simpler times. The worship service starts at 11 a.m. on Sunday and the church is located at 459 Riverland Road SE in Roanoke. If you need more information, call 540-400-8389.

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In Brief

Obituaries

Candidates Night

KATIE BELLE PUGH QUESENBERRY, 78, of Roanoke, Va., went to be with the Lord Monday, September 21, 2009. She was born October 4, 1930, the daughter of the late John Carroll Pugh and Bessie Lee Bowles Pugh. She was also preceded by brothers, Russell Pugh, Clyde Pugh, John “June” Pugh, William “Bill” Pugh; sisters, Leah Kelley, Mary Short, Nellie Chittum. She attended Vinton Wesleyan Church and worked for many years at Eli Lily Company. Surviving are her husband of 58 years, Lonnie W. Quesenberry, of Roanoke; her two children, Michael W. Quesenberry and his wife, Susan, Deborah K. Lang and her husband, Rayburn; grandchildren, Chad Quesenberry, Andrew Jones, Jason Lang and wife, Beth, April Lang Long and husband, Randy, Bradley Lang; greatgrandchildren, Brittany Lawhorn, Taylor Lawhorn, Hunny Quesenberry, Mikayla Lang, Andrew Lang, Benjamin Lang; brother, Percy Pugh and wife, Martha; sister, Edith Pugh Hall and husband, Bob; sisters-in-law, Pat Pugh and Jeanette Pugh; brother-in-law, Q.D. Quesenberry and wife, Tammy, Franklin Chittum; many nieces, nephews and friends; very special friend, Selena Yopp. Funeral services was conducted 12 noon Thursday, September 24, 2009 at Lotz Vinton Chapel with Rev. Jason Lang, the Rev. Ricardo Rodriguez and Pastor Adam Watts officiating. Intermet followed in Mountain View Cemetery. The family received friends Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Lotz Vinton Chapel. Online condolence at www.lotzfuneralhome.com.

Mt. Pleasant Civic League invites you to “Meet The Candidates.” Candidates running in the November 2009 elections will address our community and be available to talk with residents about the issues they feel are important. The event will take place on Thursday, October 1 at Mt. Pleasant Elementary School Gym. The start time for the event is 7:00pm This meeting is open to all residents of Roanoke County, Roanoke City and Vinton. Candidates for the following races are scheduled to speak: 17th District candidates Bill Cleaveland and Gwen Mason, Roanoke County School Board candidates Jay Peters, Mike Stovall and Russell Wise and Roanoke County Board of Supervisors candidates Mike Altizer and Patrick Patterson.

National Kidney Walk

The Kidney Walk to support the National Kidney Foundation is a fundraiser designed to raise both money and awareness for the fight against kidney disease. It will held Saturday, October 17th at the Mill Mountain Zoo. Registration begins at 9:00am and the walk at 10:00am. Everyone is welcome to participate. For more information go to www.kidneywalk.org or call 540-562-0992.

Pay for School Lunch online

Roanoke County Public Schools has begun using myLunchMoney.com, a new service for parents to prepay for their child’s school breakfast, lunch, and a la carte food items using a credit or debit card. Using www.myLunchMoney.com is easy and convenient for parents. Enrolling and adding money to a lunch account is simple and completed online,” said Ed Tutle, supervisor of Nutrition Services for Roanoke County Public Schools. “Once a student’s account is established, parents can check balances, view student purchases and add money to their child’s account via computer, phone or fax.” Tutle said. All transactions are kept secure. All personal and payment card information is protected by the most advanced internet security. Best of all, with the recurring payment option, money will always be in a child’s account. When a child’s account balance is low, money can be automatically added to the student’s account. To enroll in the program, parents should go online to www.myLunchMoney.com and click “enroll now.” Parents should create an account for themselves and their children. Parents will need to know their child’s lunch ID number. Parents needing assistance can call the toll-free customer support center at 1-800479-3531 for questions or assistance with enrollment. Support personnel are available Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Parents needing assistance also can send an email to mlmsupport@sl-tech.net.

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BARRY KEITH RATLIFF, 65, of Vinton, died on Wednesday, September 23, 2009. He retired from General Electric after 30 years. He was honorably discharged from the US Air Force in 1966 and served in the Vietnam War. He also worked part time at Advance Auto for 10 years. He loved to fish and loved Smith Mountain Lake. Barry was preceded in death by parents, Luther Roscoe and Virginia Ratliff and sister, Bonnie Ratliff Harris. Survivors are sons, Kevin Ratliff, Roanoke, Brian Ratliff, Vinton, and Jeremy Ratliff, Roanoke; grandchildren, Alexis Ratliff and Zachary Ratliff, Roanoke; and girlfriend of 16 1⁄2 years, Mary Vest. Graveside services were held on Friday, September 25, 2009 at 12 noon at Mountain View Cemetery with Dr. Ken Scoggins officiating. The family received friends from 6-9 p.m. on Thursday, September 24, 2009 at Oakey’s Vinton Chapel, 982-2221. ELVIE M. “ELLIE” REID, of Vinton, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, September 23, 2009. Ellie retired from Syms in Falls Church, VA, having worked there for a number of years, lastly as the office manager. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Frances Perkey. Ellie is survived by her husband, Lawrence “Larry” Reid; daughter, Frances Thomas and husband, Roy; son, Fred Burns and wife, Karen; stepdaughters, Pamela Reid Owens and husband, Al, and Kelly Reid Nesbeth and husband, Gauntlet M. Nesbeth. She is also survived by grandchildren, Kinsey Thomas, Tyler Burns, Brian Thomas, Daylon Owens, and Jade Bryant Taylor and husband, Milton Taylor and Emeri Reid; great-grandchild, Greyson Taylor; sisters, Judy Ward, Treva Ayers, Brenda Yopp, Kathy Hitt, Debbie Hall and Donna Morris; brothers, Wayne Perkey and Danny Perkey; and numerous other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday, September 26, 2009 at Oakey’s Vinton Chapel with Dr. William Booth officiating. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday, September 25, 2009 at Oakey’s Vinton Chapel, 982-2221. JERRY THOMAS VAUGHAN, age 67, of Vinton passed away Friday, September 18. 2009. He was born August 2, 1942 the son of the late Percy Walker Vaughan and Laura Catherine Whitworth Vaughan. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He is survived by his son, Matt; grandson, Dakota; two sisters; two brothers;three nieces; nephew; aunt and many cousins. The family received friends Saturday, September 26, from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Lotz Vinton Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the American Cancer Society, 2480 Electic Road, SW, Suite 106A, Roanoke, VA 24018. Online condolences at www.lotzfuneralhome.com.

HELEN U. PERDUE, God took another angel home, Helen U. Perdue, 96, of Roanoke on Wednesday, September 23, 2009. She was a member of First Church of the Nazarene and was preceded in death by her husband, Alonza F. Perdue; son, Glenn E. Perdue; and a grandson, Dwayne A. Curd. Surviving are daughter, Betty P. Duvall, daughter-in-law, Brenda F. Perdue; three grandchildren, Teresa P. Thomas, Tania P. Fretwell, and Daryl Curd, all of Roanoke; great grandchildren, Emily Thomas, and Brook and Josh Fretwell; and sister, Blanche Yates of Shawsville. Graveside funeral services will be conducted at Sherwood Memorial Park 11 a.m. Saturday, September 26, 2009 with Dr. Ken Scoggins officiating. The family will receive friends 5-8 p.m. Friday, September 25, 2009 at Oakey’s Vinton Chapel, 982-2221. JAMES GORDON SILVEY, age 62, began his final ride into the sunset on Saturday, September 26, 2009, from his home in Goodview after a valiant fight against Cancer. Jim was born in Knoxville, Tennessee to the late William Hickman Silvey and Bonnie Kate McPhetridge Silvey Also predeceasing him was half sister Elizabeth Ann Monceaux. Jim is survived by his wife, Cindy Murray Webb Silvey; step-children John E. Webb II of Boones Mill; Britteny Nichole Webb Hill and her husband John of Roanoke; and an adored grandson, John Michael Hill II. He is also survived by family members Vickie and Calvin Altice of Rocky Mount, Virginia; Charles and Linda Murray of Boones Mill, Virginia and Katie and Eddie Mullins of Boones Mill, Virginia. Also left to cherish his memory are many special nieces, nephews, cousins and friend way too numerous to mention. He leaves behind a very cherished aunt and second mother, Helen Rutherford, of Andersonville, Tennessee and her wonderful family. Also surviving in Tennessee are his aunt, Ruby Greene, and he children. He was blessed with many wonderful friends and neighbors. Truly special to Jim was his friend and brother Steve Chattin along with his wife, Debbie; Larry and Edna Chattin (his Virginia parents) and the entire Chattin family of Goodview. The family appreciates the friendship of Scott McCampbell of Valrico, Florida for his support to the family and for coming to Virginia to help Cindy accompany Jim to several cancer treatments. Also by his side at most treatments were daughter Britteny, his person chauffeur and restaurant guide. Treasured neighbor Barbara Kidd, has been with Jim and Cindy holding them up in the toughest of times and always there to share wisdom, laughs, tears and countless cups of coffee. Jim attended school and college in Tennessee and graduate with a degree in Criminal Justice from American University in Washington, DC. After serving two tours in Vietnam, he returned to the States to work for the Counter Intelligence Agency in Washington, DC. He began a long career with the Treasury Department as a special agent with Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, retiring as a Resident Agent in Charge of the Roanoke office in 1997. Throughout his difficult journey with cancer, Jim made many new and cherished friends and the family wishes to thank Dr. Matthew Skelton, Dr. Robert Heath and their wonderful staff at Blue Ridge Cancer Care, as well as staff of Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, particularly the workers and caregivers on Eight Mountain, the oncology and palliative care units on 10 South, and the stroke unit on 12 West. A special thanks to Rev. Jim Steel and Rev. Joey Phillips for their visits and prayers with the family and the many, many people who included them in their daily prayer and prayer chains. Sometimes called a Cowboy and sometimes called an Indiana, Jim was always a true mischievous Tennessee boy at heart. He pursued many hobbies with passion and persistence, including flint napping, bow and arrow making, fishing, boating, hunting, travel, golfing, and others. He never lost his desire for education and continued to read and research his many interests and maintained his sense of humor until the end. Visitation was held at Oakey’ Vinton Chapel from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, September 29, 2009, with a praise and song celebration presented at 7:15 by dear friend Kenneth Childress. Visitation will be held at Rose’s Mortuary Service Broadway Chapel, Knoxville, Tennessee, from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 1, 2009, with a memorial service immediately following. Interment with full military honors will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 2, 2009, at Greenwood Cemetery, Knoxville, Tennessee. The family respectfully request the those wishing to visit the home or to bring additional food consider donations to the Rescue Mission or Ram House in Roanoke, Virginia, or a donation to the Boones Mill Baptist Church Family Life Center, Boones Mill, Virginia. It was Jim’s request that friends and loved ones send a gift of flowers to someone in their lives or a shut in, nursing home resident, or hospital patient. Flowers will be accepted but Jim always believed in sending flowers to the special living people in his life. In Roanoke, the family is being serviced by Creative Occasions in Vinton, (540) 345-8385 and in Tennessee by Flowers by Bob (865) 992-8184.

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For Sale, 4 cemetery plots in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. Retail at $1400 a piece, will sell all 4 for $2900. Call 540 589 3936

RECIPE of the WEEK

by Ashlee Manning

CARAMEL APPLE CIDER CIDER 1/4 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup brown sugar 3 cups apple cider 1/2 cup water

CARAMEL WHIPPED CREAM 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 tablespoon brown sugar

First, bring the cream and brown sugar to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium hear. Stir in the cider and the water and raise the hear to medium high, heating just until the cider begins to seam, about 4 minutes Divide among 4 mugs, top each one with 2 tablespoons of caramel whipped cream (recipe follows) and serve immediately. Caramel Whipped Cream: In a small chilled bowl, whipe the heavy cream with the brown sugar until soft peaks form.

If you have a HALLOWEEN OR FALL recipe or a tip you’d like to share, send them to RECIPES@vintonvoice.com

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Vinton Baptist will “Reach Out” once again

Gene Marrano gmarrano@cox.net Groups of people tend to stay within themselves, to form a barrier of sorts to the outside world. It’s just human nature. 2000member strong Vinton Baptist Church has attempted to remove that partition in the past few years with “Operation Reach Out”, a whole day of community activities designed to help others in Vinton. You do not need to be a VBC member if you want to take part. (On any given Sunday more than 700 may attend a service at the church.) This is the fifth year for Operation Reach Out: Beyond the Walls, which on average takes on a dozen or more projects. More than 300 chipped in last year, according to Denise Salvi. “The goal is for our church members to get outside the walls of the church and do good in the community,” says Salvi, the director of children’s activities at Vinton Baptist, “and also to pull the community in.” Facebook campaigns (of course) and other networking activities are underway now, hoping to draw more volunteers before the October 24 event. This year backyard Bible Clubs will be held at two Vinton apartment complexes, complete with pumpkin decorating for youngsters living there, a moonwalk “bouncy house,” food and face painting. There will also be a “pumpkin prayer,” Bible story. Most of the projects are scheduled between 9am and 2pm. A “penny mile” using more than 84,000 collected pennies will be laid out in the Kroger parking lot on Hardy Road, with that money (more than $800) later donated to the Vinton fire department. A “ton of spuds” – potatoes - will also be

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Young volunteers rake leaves during a previous Operation Reach Out collected at the church (200 E. Washington), then re-bagged and sent over to Manna Ministries on Third Street, which feeds and distributes food and other items to the economically disadvantaged every Wednesday night. Anybody who donates potatoes will be considered part of the event this year notes Salvi. Reach Out volunteers will supply quarters to those at a local laundromat (Skyline Dry Cleaners). Now says Salvi, some make sure they are doing laundry there on the day of Operation Reach Out every year, so they can get some needed help paying for their washing and drying. “The [volunteers] just hang out there all day in fellowship, and talk,” according to Salvi, “we do lots of neat things.” She recalls the $1500 in free gas given away last fall, when it was a lot more expensive than it is now. They even pumped the gas. Operation Reach Out “has been growing,” says Salvi; participants get a t-shirt as well. She’s co-chairing the event as well this time.

A heavy rainstorm last year put a damper on things but for the first time says Salvi a handful of people that were not church members showed up to help out. She’s looking for more to do the same this year. It’s another way to draw the church closer to others in the Vinton community, while doing a good deed or two at the same time. “I’d like for the community in Vinton to know about it,” says Salvi, “and therefore volunteer for it. It’s a neat day.” A number of activities appropriate for grade schoolers will also be scheduled; in the past they’ve raked leaves for example. Operation Reach Out may help overcome any “bad connotations,” some may have about a church being involved says Salvi, that’s its just about Vinton Baptist “within itself. We don’t just stay within our church and help our own …we go out to the whole community. We want to be a part.” Call Denise Salvi at 343-7685 if you are interested in being a foot soldier this year as part of Operation Reach Out. See the church website as well: vintonbaptist.org.

What’s the next step?

Dale Russell, MBA wheresmymoney@vintonvoice.com Hey there ...It’s time for us to have that chat. Pull up a chair and get out that pad you have been taking notes on. Did you and your spouse work on that “budget”? Look, I know it’s a real bother and for some it will seem like a financial straightjacket at first, but you have to do it. Even folks like Bill Gates, Warren Buffet, and the like use a spending plan to tell their money what to do. So I ask you, if they think it’s a good idea, shouldn’t you? Remember me telling you in an earlier writing that if you want to be financially free you should find someone that is and do what they do? Well, here’s your chance… It’s extremely important that this step be done before you move along this road to the promised land of financial freedom and security. If you have not built a draft of a budget, then stop reading and take care of it right now. I’ll be here when you get back, I promise. For those of you that did, let’s make sure we have the priorities right. Do you have what I like to call an “oh, man…” fund? You know what that is. Oh, man the car just broke down. Oh, man…the A/C just went out. Oh, man the refrigerator just broke. Oh, man…the roof leaks.

The “Oh, Man…” fund is an emergency reserve that you have for those things you just can’t plan for. It doesn’t have a lot of money in it, maybe $500 to $1000, but enough that when you have an “Oh, Man…” you’re ready for it. Have you made plans for the Basics? You remember the Basics, right? Home, Utilities, Food, Transportation, Savings…then move on to the other items. Does your income exceed your expenses? If not, then you have a choice to make. You can either INCREASE your INCOME or DECREASE your EXPENSES. It really is only Choice “A” or “B”. As I mentioned last week, maybe you take on a part time job for a short time to supplement your full time income. Maybe you can see some of those nagging expenses that could very easily be eliminated. Whichever you choose should make sense for your personal situation. Take a good honest look at your situation and determine with your spouse what the best course of action should be. A few quick works of caution for you if your choice was to search for expenses to cut; before you get pencil happy and start slashing expenses, make sure you look at things realistically. For example, maybe you have a brainstorm that you will reduce the minutes on your cell phone plan. Be warned, the cost of the additional minutes outside of your plan will run your bill up even more. You might try and eliminate eating out at fast food places altogether. I can tell you that if you have kids, that’s not realistic and it’s not fun. So, look at your situation and be honest and realistic. Failure to plan these things only work against what you are trying to accomplish, so just be smart about things. Finally, make sure you track your expenses. Make sure you keep your check book balanced. Make sure you stay on top of your finances because I promise you, no one else will. I leave you with these final words. You

will not get your budget right the first time you do it. The numbers will be off and you will screw it up. That’s ok. Some things will not have enough budgeted and others will have too much. It’s a learning process. With each failure comes a tremendous lesson. Don’t give up on it, keep working and reworking it until you get it right. Getting it right could take up to 90 days or so keep the train moving. Keep it SIMPLE…the more complicated you make it, the less likely you will stick with the budget or maintaining it. If you are having a hard time, I have some sample budgets that are really pretty good. If you’d like one, I’d be happy to e-mail it to you. Just send me an e-mail with the word BUDGET in the subject line. Now to the mailbag… “I am considering buying budgeting software to help me. Which is better: Quicken, Money, an Excel Spreadsheet, or Mint.com? -Thomas, Vinton The short answer, Tom, is that the best one is the one you are going to use faithfully. It makes no difference which one you buy if you aren’t going to use it. Now that we have that out of the way, each of the ones you mention offers some really good features. Keep in mind that Microsoft has pulled Money so it won’t be around much longer and Quicken and Mint.com have teamed up. So, there are still some really good choices out there but you have to own this process and do your homework. Buy the one that best suits your needs and your situation, and then use it. Hey thanks for the great questions and feedback. I really enjoy reading your e-mails, so keep them coming. As always, if there is something specific you’d like me to write on or you have a question, email me at wheresmymo ney@vintonvoice.com.

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Since I have been living here all my life and attended school from Roland E. Cook , Wm Byrd Jr (at the Jr building), WBHS up on the Hill, and Thrasher Memorial Methodist also Bootie’s Hallmark and Gifts and Vinton Interiors . The People and their support. I have always been proud to say I’m a Vintonite. Wouldn’t want to live any other place.

Introducing Bootie Bell Chewning What attracted you to the Vinton Voice? I saw the excitement Chris had for the paper and telling the story of Vinton and I wanted to join forces with someone that cared. If you were talking to a stranger about Vinton, what would you tell them? What a wonderful town we have here. Great and Friendly people , Schools and churches, Festivals and events. Welcoming everyone in. Everyone who know anything about Vinton knows about you, what makes you so proud of Vinton?

If you ran Vinton (even though some say you do) what would you do? I wouldn’t want to . I feel we have a fine town Council and Town Manager that does a great job. Now that’s not to say I don’t speak up on issues,from time to time.

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•What do you do in your spare time? What spare time? Since Angie ,Drake and Abbie moved back to Vinton . My Grandkids take a lot of it. Plus As most people know I’m a Professional Volunteer. Just need to find a way to make money at it.

•Favorite Movie; Don’t get to a lot of movies . Even though I work promoting moive making in The area. I did Like Momma Mia and Dreamgirls, the old Musicals were my favorites. Not too much on all the action packed ones. •Favorite Book; At This Time I have to say “Title Of Show” Written by Hunter Bell. A Broadway Musical , for which he received a Tony nomination. •Your “soundtrack” song (song that best describes you?); Most People say “Crazy” I like “I Hope You Dance” By Lee Ann Womack

Learn more about Ashlee Manning in next week’s sixth installment of Voices of the Voice.

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Museum receives grant Story by Barbara P. Dillon Vinton Historical Society The Vinton Museum was recently awarded a grant of $3,000 for special projects at the

museum. The money was from the Foundation for Roanoke Valley, The Melva P. Jones Fund. From this grant, the museum has already purchased two new cabinets to use to preserve and show objects. Also, they will purchase a piece of art from a

Vinton artist and a portion will be used to help present a wonderful musical program at the Vinton Baptist Church on Sunday, October 25th at 6 p.m. The show will present “Revelation” quarter as well as The Hall Trio and other outstanding performers. There is no charge for their presentation but a love offering will be taken. The performers all donate their time and talents. If you want an evening of wonderful music, just attend this presentation. It usually lasts just a little over an hour. The grant will also help finance the purchase of some much needed mannequins at the museum and the printing of a historical calendar of Vinton for the year 2010. Many thanks to The

Foundation for Roanoke, Valley, The Melva P. Jones Fund for the wonderful help they have provided the Vinton Historical Society so that they can do a much better job making the museum a place that Vinton can really be proud of. By the way, the Vinton Historical Society would love to have new members and all interested persons are invited to visit us and join us. The dues are only $15 per year as on June 1st and we have six meetings a year with special projects just any ol’ time. We like donations of family histories to put in our files and photographs of any building in Vinton during the long years ago. Let us know if you have old photos and we would love to make copies of them for our files.

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Tuesday

Monday

WBHS Golf (Region III) @ Winton Country Club - 9:30 am WBMS Football vs. CAMS - Home @ 4:45

JV Football vs. Alleghany - Home @ 6:00

*All WBHS Volleyball matches are Varsity and JV unless otherwise noted WBHS Volleyball vs. Staunton River-Home @ 6:00

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WBMS Football vs. ALMS-Home @ 4:45

Golf-State Tournament @ Williamsburg National

The rematch with LBHS (Byrd plays there Oct.1) could be critical in late District play. WBHS Volleyball vs. Lord Botetourt @ 6:00

WBHS Volleyball vs. Alleghany-Home @ 6:00 (SENIOR NIGHT)

Photos by Chris Manning

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WBHS Volleyball @ Lord Botetourt -6:00

WBMS Volleyball vs. Andrew Lewis –Home @ 4:45

Homecoming Night 2009

WBHS Football vs. Patrick County - Home @ 7:30

WBHS Cross Country @ VMI - 9:00 am

BHS Cross Country w@ Greenfields-4:30

WBMS Football @ Northside -4:45

BHS Cross Country Salem-Home @ 4:30

BHS Cross Country @ Greenfields Lord Botetourt -4:30

WBMS Football @ Read Mtn -4:45

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WBHS Volleyball @ Alleghany-6:00

WBMS Football vs. Staunton River-Home @ 4:45

WBHS Volleyball @ Northside- 6:00 JV Football @ Northside – 6:00

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Viking rusher Philip Scott has been efficient and almost led an upset of Salem. How will Byrd’s ‘D’ handle him? WBHS Football vs. Northside-Home @ 7:30 (SANDLOT NIGHT)

WBHS Football @ Lord Botetourt - 7:30

JV Football vs. Northside –Home @ 6:00

It may be a young team but this is your last chance to see 11 seniors play at home. WBHS Football vs. Staunton River-Home @ 7:30 (SENIOR NIGHT)

WBHS Cross Country @ Jefferson Forest (Running with Wolves) 9:00am

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Photo by Chris Manning

PHOTOS RIGHT: Byrd sophomore Mandi Hough goes down the inflatable slide Saturday during the W.E. Cundiff Elementary Fall Festival.

Photo Submitted by Rachael Leigh ABOVE: Stacie Brinkley (left) joins her sons Aiden (5 yrs.) and Dawson (3 yrs.), husband Todd and mother Ann Brown to enjoy pancakes at the Bonsack Applebees this past Saturday. The pancake breakfast was held by the Vinton Area Chamber of Commerce. BELOW LEFT: Parker Humphreys at this past Sunday’s Allie Jamison Golf Tournament at Lord Botetourt. For more on the tournament, see page 16.

BELOW: The candy bar walk was one of the many activities at the Cundiff Fall Festival.

BELOW RIGHT: Rain and dreary weather led to a dismal turnout last Saturday at the Mt. Pleasant Chicken Barbeque.

FAR RIGHT: Kamryn Brown and Dylan Leigh at the Festival.

Photos by Dan Vance

Photo by Chris Manning

Photo by Dan Vance RIGHT: The recipients of the WBHS Reindeer Club Scholarship (left ot right): Candace Duffelle, Ashton Witt, Megan Dudley and Lauren Whorley with club founding member J. Len Hale. FAR RIGHT: Byrd band members perform the Lollipop Guild song during presentation of their competition show “The Wizard of Oz” during the 14th annual Parade of Champions at WBHS on Sept.19.

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Photo Submitted

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Story by Danae Wensley Vinton resident Sue Ellen Tyree has an interesting family history. Her husband’s family first came to Front Royal, Virginia in 1764. The house they first built in 1764 is the same place her husband was born. Tyree works as an author, painter and photographer, and also teaches scrapbooking. She strongly believes in the importance of preserving and sharing history, which is one reason for her participation in the new Vintage Market at the Vinton Farmers’ Market. The first Vintage Market was held on July 17, and was a great start to what will hopefully become frequent events. There were many nice things for sale and on display, such as antique utensils, jewelry, clothing, hats, glassware and toys. Vendor Frank Stone said the Vintage Market definitely attracted an older crowd. “People are most attracted to things from when they were young. Younger people want things from the 70s through 90s and older people want things from the 30s and 40s. [The items] that stand out most are the unique or unusual things,” he explained. In an effort to reach younger crowds Retro Markets took place June 25 and August 18. The Retro Market featured items from the 50s through the 90s. The event on June 25th included DJ Joey Nicely providing excellent music and karaoke “From the Decades” and the very versatile band Fuzzy Logic and classic cars were featured on August 18th. The next Vintage Market will take place on October 17 and there is still plenty of space for vendors and displays. Tyree, a regular at market events, said the market is very vendor-friendly, with a permanent canopy over the vendors and stage. There are also electrical outlets available, which is something you don’t always see at market-style spaces. Tyree also said there is good camaraderie between the vendors. “Everyone blends in and visits each other’s tables, and you see people from the last event,” she said. “I really like where the Farmers’ Market is headed,” she said. “It’s so smart to alternate the different events like [they’re] doing. If you have an ultra-modern home you’re not going to be interested in vintage and

vice versa. The different events appeal to more people.” The second and last Vintage Market of the year will be held on Saturday, October 17 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Whether you’re looking for that long lost item from your childhood, want to learn about and help preserve our history, or just need a reason to be nostalgic, the Vintage Market is the place for you! For more information or to sign up to be a vendor, please contact Mary Beth Layman at (540) 983-0613 or mblayman@vintonva.gov. Additionally, the Town of Vinton has recently begun work on our 2010 Town Calendar. Upon completion the calendar will be yet another way to preserve our history and show our children and grandchildren what life was like in 2010. But we need your help to make it happen! So, please send us your good quality photos of the Vinton area. Photos should be 300 dpi or higher and photographers must give permission for public distribution. Landscape, architecture or event photos are all acceptable. Photographers will be given credit. To submit a photo for consideration, please e-mail it to Mary Beth Layman at mblayman@vintonva.gov. We would appreciate a response by October 12. For more information about the Town of Vinton, our Farmers’ Market or upcoming events, please visit our website at vintonva.gov or become a fan on Facebook (search for Vinton).

Annual Kidney Walk coming Oct.17 October 17 – the 3rd annual Kidney Walk at Mill Mountain Zoo! Registration begins at 9 a.m. in Mill Mountain Park and the Walk starts at 10 a.m. This is a fundraising event to raise awareness about kidney disease and organ donation. Participants

raising $100 will receive an event tshirt. All proceeds benefit the local programs of the National Kidney Foundation Serving Virginia. The Walk will feature music by DJ Shock, children’s activities to include games and a ride on the Zoo Choo, food by Henry’s

Memphis BBQ and Frito-Lay, prizes and recognition for top fundraisers, a wellness area, guest speakers, and of course lots of animals! For more information and to register online, visit http:// walk.kidney.org/roanoke2009 or

call (540) 562-0992. Registration is free. This year’s walk is sponsored by Sam’s Club, Elizabeth Arden, Valley Nephrology Associates, DaVita, Fresenius Medical Care, Frito-Lay, AEP, and Shock DJ Services.

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Allie Jamison Golf Tournament a success Story by Chris Manning This past Sunday the Allie Jamison Golf tournament was held at the Botetourt Country Club. Allie, who was featured in the 9/9/09 issue of the Voice, was in attendance to see over 200 people who were there to help raise money for her medical expenses for her upcoming procedures and travels. The tournament had nearly 50 teams and was so full that according to Stacy Wiseman, who was instrumental in organizing the event, “we had to turn ten teams down.” When you’re talking about such a great cause, it’s heartwarming to know that there are enough people out there who care and who took the time to help contribute to this. Along with the over 200 people and nearly 50 teams, funds were also raised by nearly 40 hole sponsors, raffle tickets and cash donations being taken all day at the course. Wiseman was especially thrilled with the staff of BCC, who not had representatives play, but were also handing out donations all day long. She also wanted to give special thanks to the Salvi and Lang families, the Barnabus Sunday school class at Vinton Baptist Church and Allie’s grandmother Linda Lilly, without any of these folks, she says “it would have never been as successful.” There were three separate flights with a first, second and third place winner in each flight. The names of the winners were unavailable, but this wasn’t about winning and losing, it was about helping. Wiseman and her husband Tony, will continue to try to help with another benefit at Abuelo’s in the Valley View area on October 13th, where 20% of that day’s proceeds will be donated to Allie’s cause. For more information, check out their Facebook page by searching for “Roanoke Abuelo’s Allie Jamison Benefit Night.” Photos by Dan Vance

Publisher’s Note- We received a call at the office from Amy Jamison, Allie’s mom. She wanted to make sure that everyone who was involved knew how grateful she was for their support. She also wanted to send an extra special thank you to Tony and Stacy Wiseman, Ryan and Denise Salvi and Travis and Lisa Lang, all of whom, Amy says, were the driving force behind the Allie Jamision Golf Tournament.

To find out more about Allie Jamison and the charities that benefit here, check out the Sept. 9 issue of the Voice, currently available online at: issuu.com/vintonvoice/docs/issuuv1i3

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30 years behind the camera sure makes Vinton look good Story by Chris Manning One of the staples in Vinton and let’s face it, all of the Roanoke Valley, is Barry Brooks Photography. Like many of our businesses here in Vinton, it is family owned and operated. Barry and Jennifer Brooks, along with their son Scott, have been making people’s dreams come true through the power of photographs for nearly 30 years. You can go out of town and you can find “flashier,” you can certainly find more expensive, but you would be hard pressed to find anyone in the Roanoke Valley who will give you the quality and service of the Brooks family. After spending 3 years in the Army and serving in Vietnam as an Army Photographer he returned home and spent the next decade gaining experience. Then in 1980, he made it official and the company was born. Along with his wife Jennifer, Barry worked hard to create

his great reputation throughout the Valley, while being based in Vinton where Jennifer grew up. Doing a lot of “on location” work, they were constantly seen at weddings, taking sports pictures and everything in between. Little did anyone, including the Brooks’, know what they’d be capable of today, including taking the pictures for and designing advertisements that appear in nationally circulated magazines. After years on a smaller studio on Walnut Avenue, an opportunity struck for them to take over a much larger studio, giving them the opportunity to do much more in the way of studio photography. It was around this time that Scott joined the business, bringing what his parents called “a jump to the next level.” Along with their large portrait room, which accommodates nearly any size group, they also have smaller areas and separate changing rooms for those shoots which will require wardrobe changes. Their pride and joy, however, has to be their commercial shooting room which is 32’ x 50’ feet and is accompanied by a 10’ x 10’ foot garage door opening. This

room can handle cars, motorcycles, large groups of people and pretty much anything else you might need photographed. Looking on the walls of the studio is almost like a “who’s who” from local celebrities like John Carlin, to current and former Byrd students to nearly every major performer who has graced the stage at the Roanoke Civic Center, where Scott is the “in house” photographer. They are also the official photographer for Q99’s “Second Chance Prom” as well as doing some work with K92. Over the years, they’ve seen the business change, especially with the digital age, leaving film a distant memory, however Barry says that makes things faster and better for their customers, again showing their dedication to service. The things that matter most to the Brooks family is quality and personalized service, and that is something they just keep doing better than the rest

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So What’s Wrong With America? Story by Pastor Troy Mueller East End Baptist Church The United States of America that we live in today is characterized by many problems. Our economy is on the verge of collapse, our national debt is staggering, our schools are no longer safe places to learn and we are under the constant threat of a new act of terrorism. But solving and fixing these things are not the greatest needs facing us today. Our nation is also characterized by moral decline of every kind. All of the traditional core values that made this nation great – all of which have their origin in the bible—are under attack. God and truth are being systematically taken out of the public arena and the slippage toward relativism and chaos continues. But all of these things are just symptoms, symptoms of the real problem. What is the real problem, you ask?? Well, the real problem is me! It’s me, and possibly you as well. We’re responsible! We, as individuals, have failed in our financial, family, national and spiritual responsibilities -- and this is the underlying cause of the problems in this country! Many of us have failed to live according to the means that God has given us and we have gone into debt, abusing credit cards and feeding a system that is built on greed and the idea that stuff makes you happy and fulfills you -- when we all know that it really doesn’t. Because of our financial irresponsibility, we are not able to give enough at church and to others in need. Declining finances limits the ability of the church to spread of the good news that God has provided a Savior for all mankind in His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. In living above our means we are also feeding a system that requires 2 incomes, even 2 professional incomes just to keep our heads above water. This system requires the wife and mother to work outside of the home when our children desperately need their mom at home and the whole family desperately needs her there to make the house a real home. We need to learn to be content with what we can really afford to pay for in cash. We need to get all our debts paid off and then stay out of debt as much as possible. We need to lay aside the sin of financial irresponsibility and become better stewards of what God has entrusted to our care. We also need to lose our entitlement mentality and realize that in the physical realm we only deserve what we work for, and save for and that we, and not the government, are responsible to see that our family’s needs are met. Many of us have also failed in our family responsibilities. We have

failed to love our spouses the way we should to keep our marriages together. We have failed to love and raise our children the way God would have us to. We have failed to adequately pass on to the next generation the precious truths of God’s word and to make them real by the way we live them out. We, who are men, need to take the leadership of our homes more seriously and realize that our failures in this area have repercussions on our wives and children and that these repercussions spill over and add to the problem in America. We have also failed in the national realm. We have failed to pray adequately for our nation and to lift our voices up in the market place defending the biblical truths that this nation was founded upon and that made her great. We have failed to take an active role in our local, state and national governments to hold our elected officials accountable to represent the people that elected them and not their own interests or special interests. We have failed to hold them accountable to serve their public – that’s what they are supposed to be right—public servants, and to uphold our constitution and the good, God honoring laws of this land. We have failed to speak out against the moral slippage in our country – Christianity, traditional marriage and the nuclear family are the God ordained foundation that made this nation great and they are what is required for it to return to greatness and to avoid a further cosmic spanking from on high. Many of us have also failed in our personal spiritual responsibilities. We have failed to make the pursuit of God our chief passion and joy. We have failed to read and meditate upon and memorize scriptures as we should. We have failed to pray earnestly and passionately for the great needs of the day in which we live and we have failed to proclaim the salvation that is found in our Savior. So, I’m the problem and very likely you are as well. Listen to 2 Chronicles 7:14 -- where God says this to His people – “If My people, who are called by My name will humble themselves and pray, and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways; then I will hear from heaven, I will forgive their sin and I will heal their land”. What is the key to seeing our land healed?? God’s people repenting of where they have contributed to the problem and then turning back to Him. Not like we did after 911, superficially and only outwardly, merely seeking from God protection and what we can get from Him. Instead we need to turn back to Him inwardly with deep conviction and brokenness over our own sins and the sins of our nation. May God give us the grace that we need to make this turn back to Him so that the main problem can be solved. To God alone be the glory!!

Preliminary applications being taken for pageant The second annual Miss Smth Mountain Lake scholarship pageant is coming up at the end of the year and applications are now being taken for the second annual event. It is coming up on December 12, 2009 and will be held this year at Virginia Western Community College Theater, it was at William Byrd High School last year but due to a schedule conflict and construction, it had to be moved this time.

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They are accepting preliminary application for Miss, Teen and Preteen catagories and also are taking applications for Wee Miss and Tiny Miss. There is also a Princess Program which is a mentoring program and these girls don’t compete, but will receive a tiarra the night of the pageant. Preliminary applications as well as the Wee & Tiny Miss and Princess applications can all be obtained on the website,

www.misssml.webs.com. If you have any more questions please contact Cindy Stump at 540-427-1129. The title holders from last year have done an amazing job in representing their titles in many appearances, as well as the Miss William Byrd Outstanding Teen, Holly Farris, she placed in the top ten in the Teen Pageant and the Miss Smith Mountain Lake, Chinah Helmandollar also placed in the top ten at Miss Virginia.

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COACHING DIARY PART IV Story by Sydney Ransom Terrier Times Staff Was it hairy shoes with nails and date’s address with matching tired. Or was it date, dress, tie, shoes, hair and nails. William Byrd High School’s homecoming dance is this Saturday, so it is understandable that students are a bit flustered as they make final preparations. Take for example the stress of finding that perfect dress. “We had to hit EVERY store at the Lynchburg mall, and I still hadn’t found the perfect dress or any dress at all for that matter. I found it at the last store we went into,” said freshman Ashley Mills. David’s Bridal, Delaines, and Brides House and Formal are some of many popular local places to purchase homecoming dresses. Often, the experience gets a little less exasperating for upperclassmen who have experience preparing for school dances and therefore have more of a mellow attitude in the midst of the chaos. “Even though I got my dress last minute, I’m not that worried,” said senior Julie Helm. Girls spend weeks, even

months looking for a dress, what kind of shoes they’re going to wear, and where they’re getting their hair done. Some have been ready since before school started in August. Most guys, however, take simpler path. They just wait for the girl to pick out a dress and then go shop for a matching tie. A more simplified shopping experience, does not indicate apathy. “I’m very excited about homecoming, it’s the most exciting part about school besides prom,” said junior Zachary Dalton. Plans for the actual event vary after the shopping is done. There’s transportation, dinner plans, eyepopping family photo shoots. As for the dinner part, some people go to places like Olive Garden and some people take a more practical approach to save money. “My friends and I are going to McDonalds before homecoming,” said senior Autumn Shepherd. All of the stresses of shopping and planning will fade away as WBHS students escort their dates to school for a memorable evening of dancing and fun.

I would like to take this opportunity to invite each of you to play in our captains choice golf tournament on October 25th. It will begin at 1:00 at Ole Monterey Golf Club. This tournament is a fund raiser for the baseball team and will be used to continue to put our games on the radio. Also, we have a work day scheduled at the field on October 24th at 8:00 A.M. I would love to see some baseball alumni come by and see what is going on. We won’t make you work, but it would be great for the current players to see that you’re still supporting them. Lastly, this week is homecoming for the football team. I am sure the team would love to see a full stadium. Lets all come out and support the Terrier football team as they get back on the winning path.

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Photo by Dan Vance

Rough finish holds Byrd golf back at Districts •Three advance as individuals, 2-over score places Firebaugh in second Lord Botetourt was pushed to a Blue Ridge District golf title last Wednesday, September 23, on behind senior Kevin Foster, who shot a four under 67 to pace the field and add the team and individual titles to the Cavaliers’ trophy case. Teammate Clay O’Connor had previously won the regular season District title. William Byrd, needing a second place team finish to advance to Regions as a team, suffered late and wound up eight shots behind Northside, taking third place. “ We did not post one of our best scores but Northside played very well and a couple of their kids played their career rounds,” noted Byrd coach Kevin Tuck. Byrd will however send three players individually to next Monday’s Region III tournament. Ben Firebaugh, Brandon Bailey and Jake Mankin will all take part in the tournament at Winston Country Club in Amherst. The following week, each of the three will play at Williamsburg National for a chance to advance to the State Tournament. Firebaugh and Bailey were right on target as the first and second golfers out of the gate for Byrd. Firebaugh posted a 73, six shots behind Foster, but good enough for a second place. Bailey’s 74, just behind his teammate, was good enough for third. O’Connor from Lord Botetourt, also shot a 74 to tie Bailey for third. Mankin, though shooting a 81, will advance to Region play by virtue of his birdie on the first playoff hole.

WBHS SCORES Ben Firebaugh - 73 Brandon Bailey - 74 Jake Mankin - 81 Jacob McMillan - 82 Chris Beckman - 91 Tyler Boothe - 92

Dan River offensive flurry overwhelms Terriers early, enough to hold on for win Like a sputtering engine, the William Byrd Terriers were unable to get started properly last Friday night, falling to 1-4 after a 46-20 defeat visiting Dan River. The Wildcats used a first possession touchdown from Demario Hunt to give them the needed momentum to plow past Byrd and into the locker room at halftime with a 32-7 lead. Dan River had scored five touchdowns (four rushing) before Byrd put any points on the board. That score for Byrd came with just 15 seconds remaining in the half on a pass from Levi Haymaker to fellow freshman Caleb Richmond. A 13-point unanswered late plunge by William Byrd put them into potential striking distance, but the Wildcats woke up from their

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slumber to put the game away on a 46-yard touchdown run by Ezander Shelton. Before Shelton’s score, Byrd was in the process of a drive that could have closed the deficit to five points before the Wildcats picked off a Byrd pass. Byrd’s second half surge was put on the scoreboard with two runs from Derrick Palmer, one from a yard out and the other from five yards. Palmer’s one-yard score made for the only points by either team in the third quarter. Dan River ran the ball 47 times for 313 yards. The Wildcats defense was anchored by 19 tackles from RJ Meyers. The Terriers return to action on Friday for the Homecoming contest with Patrick County after two weeks on the road.

ABOVE: Sophomore Tyler Boothe attempts a putt on the 16th green last Wednesday at the Blue Ridge District tournament at Botetourt Country Club.

Defense struggles with Hidden Valley power Story by Dan Vance William Byrd spent game three a person short, hindering any comeback hopes last Thursday in a 3-0 loss visiting the Hidden Valley Titans. The Lady Terriers’ defensive specialist Kalyn Molnar went down late in the second game clutching her inner thigh in pain and did not return, signaling further frustrations for a team that struggled all night with the Titan serve and power in general. “Defensively we were a little off in our transition,” noted coach Amanda Stump. “Being a younger team you are going to have some players who “over cover” and some who “under cover” so it throws off where everyone is supposed to be at what times.” Hidden Valley jumped out to a 16-8 lead in the first game, working the line well. Byrd senior Samantha Webster bailed her team out a little with clutch kills while Molnar began playing solid all around defense. However the Titan serve, as would become a trend, was difficult to handle and they closed out the game 25-12. William Byrd jumped out early in game two on the serve of Macie Hoback, who landed an ace quickly to put the Lady Terriers up 3-0. The Titans struck back, by their reign was cut short on a service ace from sophomore Sarah Vipperman, who was following a nine ace outing three days earlier. The Lady Terriers sustained the lead for a while but Hidden Valley stormed back on their hitting prowess, and pulled ahead by six points midway through the game. Down 15-21, things got worse for Byrd when Molnar took her bad spill, likely on a slick spot on the floor and play was stopped. After a brief squabble with the referees and Stump, the visiting team tried to come back but couldn’t

Photo by Dan Vance Captains Candace Brady, Sierra Spain and Laura Belcher join the Hidden Valley captains in receiving pre-match instructions from the referees last Thursday. get closer than four points and fell 25-19. The lack of the libero Molnar was obvious in the final game as Hidden Valley came out on a 9-0 run off the serve of Samantha Ringer and powerful kills from Liz Burke. Down 10-2, Kayla Mabe joined the game for a defensive boost and Byrd pulled as close as 15-8 but could not capitalize further. “Passing is something that the girls have struggled with since I started last year. It isn’t a skill you can just pick up in three or four months, to be really consistent and good you have to learn it correct early and carry that through your seasons,” Stump said. The Titans took a long volley to make it

William Byrd Baseball Fall Golf Tournament Sunday Oct. 25th, 2009 Fund raiser golf tournament for William Byrd Baseball Radio Show on ESPN for 2010 season & William Byrd Baseball Boosters Club ** Entry deadline is Saturday Oct. 17th ** • Date: Sunday Oct. 25th, 2009 • Time: 1:00 – Shotgun start • Location: Ole Monterey Golf Course • Cost: $ 60 per player / $240 per 4 man team- Includes cart & green fees, lunch & a goody bag • Prizes: To top 3 teams: • Longest drive contest & Closest to the Pin contests • Minimum handicap for the 4 players will be 50. Teams may be asked to verify their handicaps. (Must use everyone’s drive on at least 3 holes) • Hole sponsorships are available for $ 100 or; A hole sponsorship and a 4 man team entry is $ 300, saving $ 40 • Mulligans will be available for purchase at the registration table. They can be used on any shot! There will be a maximum of 2 mulligans per person that can be purchased.

22-11 and crush any hope that Byrd had left, winning 25-14. Molnar combined with Laura Belcher for 32 digs in the match, while Sierra Spain added 10 and Candace Brady had seven. Spain also had four assists and Brady had seven. Helping out Byrd offensively was Alison Disher with three kills and Webster with four. The senior Webster also added five solo blocks. Stump said over the weekend that Molnar suffered a pulled groin in the contest but should have been near 100 percent for Tuesday’s home match, which took place post deadline. The team plays next Thursday, October 1 at Lord Botetourt.

Sports Briefs Rained out Poker Run rescheduled

The first ever “running with the Terriers” Motorcycle Poker Run was not held this past Saturday because of the rain. Therefore, they have rescheduled the event for Sunday, October 18, 2009. The event will run from 9am-5pm at William Byrd High School and will feature food, a classic car show, bike show, live music, vendors and Poker Run. Poker Run registration begins at 9 with the last bike out by noon. Bike show registration begins at 11.

Heat Carwash Scheduled

The 12U and 14U Heat Softball team will be holding a car wash this Saturday, October 2nd, from 1-2 at the Advance Auto on 460 in Bonsack. Come support the wonderful girls. The money will be used to help form the new 14U team and help the teams play ball in 2010.

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Photo by Danny Cruff

ABOVE: Vinton Raiders football. RIGHT: William Byrd freshman Haley Maddox looks to knock down a shot in the JV match last Thursday at Hidden Valley.

Photo by Dan Vance

FAR RIGHT: Jacob McMillian takes a shot on 17 during last Wednesday’s Distrcit Golf Meet. CENTER: Byrd volleyball coach Amanda Stump celebrates a point in Thursday’s 0-3 loss to Hidden Valley. BELOW: The Byrd JV cheerleaders at last Thursday’s home game. BOTTOM CENTER: William Byrd Middle School football battles Ben Franklin last Thursday. BOTTOM RIGHT: WBHS senior Kalyn Molnar takes a swing at Hidden Valley.

All Volleyball Photos by Dan Vance

Photos (above and right) by Danny Cruff

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•‘ROYAL’ continued from page 24 adjust to the move, but was told by his friends “don’t worry about it, your kids are well-adjusted and will be fine.” Once enrolled at Byrd and with both being athletes, they were, while Royal was making another adjustment, he took a teaching position at William Fleming who made an offer after he visited both Fleming and William Byrd. (He jokes that at the job-fair where he met Fleming principal Susan Willis and our own Dr. Richard Turner they got into a tug-o-war, with both principals saying “I’m going to hire him!”) Once he got to know his colleagues at Fleming he started to adjust and was enjoying coaching in 2005 and ’06 until the Byrd cross country job came available. During the ’07 season he was teaching at Fleming while coaching at Byrd and enjoyed being back to coaching his two children. Finally a teaching position at Byrd opened up and Coach Royal is now in his second year at the school. The move made everything fall into place as he is now able to see both kids and his wife Carol is in charge of the Cross Country booster club, making it a family affair. When you look at Royal’s resume and see the back to back district titles, 11 state individual champions and 13 scholarship athletes during his coaching career, you’d think it could go to his head, but it doesn’t. He speaks of how fortunate he is to have such great athletes (and wishes more people got to see what great athletes they are) how fortunate he is to have former head coach Gene Riggs as an assistant and just how fortunate he is to be here at Byrd. That may all be true, but it is Byrd that is every bit as fortunate to have Coach Eric Royal.

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Eric Royal: Going the distance for Byrd XC and Track Story by Chris Manning Eric Royal is the coach of the two-time defending Blue Ridge District Cross Country champions, the indoor track coach and the outdoor track coach, talk about a busy schedule! He hopes to go for the three-peat this year in the District and he’s not afraid to say that his team is the favorites as well as the fact that they’re the third ranked team in the region with their eyes on another trip as a team to the state. Born and raised in Youngstown, Ohio, Royal was a three sport letterman multiple times in high school he was the equivalent of all-district in Cross Country, Track and Basketball. After high school, he went to West Virginia with plans to be an athletic trainer, but the thought of being away from home was too much, so he returned home and to Youngstown State University where he met his wife Carol, who ran cross country and track for the Penguins. During their senior year, they were blessed with their daughter Alisha, now a standout runner for Byrd, and after graduation

Royal spent five years trying to find a teaching and coaching job in Ohio, with no luck. He worked a summer job which turned into a full time career and a move to South Carolina where the Royals called home for thirteen years. A chance meeting with Alisha’s rec cross country and track coach led Royal back to the classroom as a substitute. “It was meant to be,” Royal says “I was meant to be a teacher and I was meant to be a coach.” He credits Coach Robbins from South Carolina as his mentor and major influence on his coaching. It would be time to move again when Carol’s job with Wachovia had a position available for her that would allow the family to get a little closer Ohio and Roanoke was within the areas they were looking at. It was a tough move, as they had roots in South Carolina. They looked at Greensboro and Charlotte, but ultimately Carol got the position in Roanoke and that had Royal living in Florence, SC with Alisha and son Dalton while Carol was living in Vinton and coming down on the weekends. They did this

“It was meant to be,” Royal says. “I was meant to be a teacher and I was meant to be a coach.” for nine months, which Royal says “made us even stronger as a family.” Once the family was reunited, Royal was worried about how Alisha and Dalton would •See ‘ROYAL’ - Page 23

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