Vinton Voice (Volume 2, Issue 16) April 21, 2010

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VINTON YOU ARE WONDERFUL !!! BIG THANK YOU to all that did anything in anyway shape or form to add to the success of Vinton’s 3rd Relay for Life . It would take a book to thank all the people that helped . As they say it takes a Village to raise a child ,well it takes a Town to raise a Relay for life and you did it, under the leadership of Carolyn and Don Williams. You still have a chance to give until July 31. We are around $70,000 and hope to reach our goal of $85,000. WE CAN DO IT!!!. We are all tired but remember cancer never sleeps. Kick cancer’s butt. “CANCER SUCKS”. Love to all!!!

Get well wishes and prayers go out to Pat Wheeler (at home) , Carl Mann (RMH) and Duane Rice (surgery Tues.) and of course Michele Yeatts (she made it to relay and received a check for $1000 from Rud Peters for his fund raiser) Hope everyone under the weather will be well real soon.

Congratulation is in store.

The President of the United States by Executive Order awarded meritorious Service Medal to Captain Alfred C Anderson Jr Headquarters Company, 844th Engineer Battalion for meritorious Bootie Bell Chewning service while assigned as Battle Captain & Iraqi Partnership Liaison Officer during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Captain Anderson’s BOO_TEE@msn.com leadership & perseverance were essential to the success of the battalion’s mission.

Captain Anderson’s outstanding performance, initiative and dedication to duty are in keeping with the finest traditions of military service & reflect great credit upon him, the 194th Engineer Brigade (Combat Support Brigade) and the United States Army.

Captain Anderson returned home to Tennessee on Easter Sunday. He is the son of Ann & Fred Anderson and a 1990 WBHS graduate. So very Proud of him for his service to our country.

Here’s an idea about a dinner party you might want to do sounds like fun.

Keith Liles’s brother Kerry who lives in Denver has a group that takes turns hosting a dinner party once a month (it started w/ 6 couples and now has 20 plus). This passed February at Snowshoe they were all in the hot tub and he ask everyone if they want to start a “dinner club”. Since They were all in the hot tub at the time....they named it “The Vinton Soup”. He agreed he would host the first one at his house.

They are sharing the responsibility w/ another couple when it’s your turn to host. So last week Chuck and Tracy Kelly ( neighbors helped), Lisa Abshire and Keith cooked for the rest of “the soup”. In attendance

was Todd and Stacy Brinkley, Stephanie Brown, Ryan and Kimber Pennington, Eddie and Karrena Glover, Stephen and Heather Gabris.

(Zeph and Kelly Cunningham, and Vic and Barb Pennington could not make this one) Although we call it “The Vinton Soup”....soup was not on the menu...they had Italian bruschette pork loin, blackened peppercorn beef chuck filets, grilled chicken, with grilled asparagus, rosemary red potatoes, salad, bread, and chocolate trifle in a “Vinton Soup” souvenir glass. A Great time was had by all. At the end of the night, They paired couples and put their name in a soup kettle, the host picks the next host......and the next “soup” will be at the Brinkley’s w/ Stephanie assisting.

They can’t wait.....such a great time! Great Idea for fun. Thanks Keith for info.

Valerie, Chase and Cade Hendricks enjoyed a once in a lifetime opportunity on April 5, 2010. They were invited

by Val’s friend Ginger Johnstone to join her and daughter Catherine at the White House Easter Egg Roll. The adults enjoyed seeing Al Roker, Apolo Ohno and Reese Witherspoon read an Easter story. The kids were more than thrilled to talk to Dora, the Yo Gabba Gabba cast, Wow Wow Wubzy, Curious George, Sid the science kid, and other PBS characters. They all enjoyed the show by the cast of Glee.

Chase, Cade and Catherine participated in the famous egg roll, Easter egg hunt, hoola hooping contest, and the thrill of doing it all on the White House lawn, where, as the kids said “the President of the United States lives”. Barack Obama came out right after they left, so they did not get to see him, but they still had a great time and a great experience.

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In Brief Fundraiser for After-Prom

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Each year, the WBHS After-Prom Committee works diligently to solicit donations from individuals and businesses to support the after-prom event. In current economic times, these donations are becoming more and more difficult to obtain. After-Prom is a free event open to all juniors and seniors (and their dates) from midnight to 4:00 AM on the evening of prom.

Many students attend After-Prom even if they do not attend prom. The event is completely free to students. This is an especially important night to provide a safe, fun alternative to students.

This year, WBHS After-Prom will be offering Kroger Cares cards to help in our fundraising efforts. Each card can be obtained for $5.00. The card is pre-loaded with $5.00 and is linked to the WBHS After-Prom account. When you receive your card, simply load the card (at the service desk or with a cashier) when you arrive at the store with whatever amount you will spend (up to $500 at any one time) and then do your shopping. The After-Prom account will receive (in cash) 5% of whatever amount you spend using this card. Pre-load the card on each of your shopping trips, and After-Prom reaps the financial benefit. You can use your card either in the store or at the gas pumps. It is good for as many times as you use it.

After-Prom Kroger cards will be available at our booth at the Vinton Dogwood Festival on Saturday, April 24. Or you may contact Sonia McGuire at 761-0455 to get a card or if you have any questions.

Please consider purchasing a Kroger Cares card and help us continue the After-Prom event to keep our students safe!

Bonsack Elementary’s Math-A-Thon success

Bonsack Elementary has been doing the Math-A-Thon for the last 4 years for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.

Thus far, Bonsack has raised $101,000.00 for the hospital.

“This is really quite amazing since the school receives no big donations from companies.

This money is all hard earned by the students and their families and given in love,” says Bonsack kindergarten teacher Joy Watson.

Last year St. Jude’s announced a prize would be given to the school that raised the most money. It was just for the 2009 amount raised and a playground worth over $50,000.00 would be the prize.

Bonsack Elementary won the playground and it has been installed and is ready to play on.

“We found out that we raised the most money in the nation last year. We also found out that 12,000 school across the nation participate in the St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital MathA-Thon,” Watson noted. “Pretty amazing for a little elementary school in Roanoke, Virginia!”

Bonsack Elementary just launched their 2010 Math-A-Thon and raised $5,000.00 in their first four days.

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In conjunction with the Baseball Alumni Weekend, the Terriers will host a golf tournament on Sunday, May 2 at Blue Hills Golf Course. The entry deadline for the event is April 24, the cost is $65 per person or $260 per four-man team. The charge includes cart and green fees, lunch and range balls. Prizes will be awarded to the first, second and third place finisher. Hole sponsorships are available for $100 or a sponsorship with a four-man team is available for $300. More information is available by contacting Gary Walthall, the tournament director at 330-4155 or 427-1977.

The Alumni Weekend begins Friday, April 30 when the present day Terriers host Alleghany at 5:15 at Terrier Field.

On Saturday, May 1 at 2:00 will be the Alumni Home Run Derby and Game. As of Monday, April 19, 24 former players are confirmed for either the derby or game or both. Among those confirmed are co-head coach Chris Carr (1995), Larry Light (1987), Josh Herman (1992), Tommy Chambers (1997), Assistant Coach Nick Baker (2003) and 2009 graduates Andrew Minnix and Dylon Hurt, among others.

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The Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Crime Watch will have it’s annual meeting Monday April 19, 2010 at 7:00pm. The meeting will take place at the Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church.

Guest speaker will be Sheriff Mike Winston. Plans for the upcoming National Night Out will be on the agenda. The crime watch community invites everyone to come out and meet Sheriff Winston.

On another note: Neighborhood Watch Coordinator, Marie Ham has announced her decision to step down as Coordinator. The search for a new Coordinator has begun. Anyone wishing to volunteer or needing more information on what a Neighborhood Watch Coordinator does can contact Marie Ham at 427-3108.

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Wood’s Service Center and Motorcycles and More will be bringing the Bike Rally back to the Dogwood Festival this year. After a 3 year lay off of the Bike Rally it will return bigger and better. In addition to the BIKER BURNOUT CONTEST will be the all new LOUDEST PIPES CONTEST. DJ Kellin Williams from RSP Entertainment will start at 9 o clock Sat morning April 24th with the live band TOTAL PACKAGE starting at 10:30. There will be bike related vendors, give always, and a Raffle for two lucky people to win $250 worth of gas from Stop In Food Stores. Raffle tickets will be on sale at Woods Service Centers, Motor Cycles and More and other Vinton Businesses for $1. There will be no charge to get in to the Rally. If you have any question please contact Tommy Wood at twoodtow@aol.com or by cell at 540-580-4675.

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Obituaries MARY LOIS BARTON CATRON, 98, of Vinton went to be with the Lord Friday, April 16, 2010. She was a longtime member of Barnhardt Baptist Church and Sunday School teacher for several years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James (Jimmy) Lou and Mae Barton; husband of 52 years, Ira Vernon (Mike) Catron; brothers, Russell and Billy Barton; sisters, Annie Ferguson, Gracie Ashwell, Geneva Catron, and Frances Collins. Survivors include her son Larry W. Catron and wife, Judy of Vinton; daughters, Verna Catron Chisom of Vinton and Mary Catron Maxey and husband, Roy of Chamblissburg; sister, Clara Barton Doyle of Hagerstown, MD; several nieces and nephews; dear, dear friend and faithful caregiver for 6 years, Mary Jane Light; and friend, Willie Craig, helping occasionally.

Also surviving are six grandchildren, Wanda Caldwell and husband, Bob, Ronald Chisom and wife, Kathy, Jerry Chisom and wife, Debbie, Michael Maxey and wife, Patricia, Mark Maxey and wife, Sandra, and Michelle Dooley and husband, Frank; thirteen great grandchildren, David Caldwell, Timothy Caldwell, Chad Chisom, Matthew Chisom, Monica Chisom, Andrew Chisom, Amanda Carter, Zachary Dooley, Nicholas Dooley, Peyton Dooley, Glenn Maxey, Brooke Clavelous, and Leslie Maxey; and seven great-great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted 10 a.m., Monday, April 19, 2010 at Oakey’s Vinton Chapel with Pastor Joe Peters officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m., Sunday, April 18, 2010 at Oakey’s Vinton Chapel, 982-2221.

LILLIE MAY STUMP, 88, of Roanoke went to be with the Lord Tuesday, April 13, 2010.

She was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church for over 40 years and retired from K-Mart on Franklin Road in Roanoke. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ennis Stump; infant daughter, Deborah Faye Stump; infant son, Michael Ennis Stump; sister, Evelyn Wommack; and three brothers, Robert, Walter, and Billy Kingery.

Surviving are her daughters and sons-in-law, Joyce and Norman Blankenship, Mary and John Maynard, Susan Hobbs, and Cathy Walker; nine grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; sister, Hazel Hairfield; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 12 noon, Friday, April 16, 2010 at Oakey’s Vinton Chapel. Burial will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family wishes to express special thanks to the caring staff of Pheasant Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. The family will receive friends Thursday, April 15, 2010 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Oakey’s Vinton Chapel, 982-2221.

SHELBY JEAN HALL, of Montvale, died on Tuesday, April 13, 2010. She was born December 20, 1940 in Anawalt , WV to Eden Quesenberry and Ivory Quesenberry Combs .

She graduated from Andrew Lewis High School in Salem in 1959. She worked for Tultex (Roanoke Mills) for 40 years and was most recently employed by Orvis. She attended Faith Life Baptist Church in Montvale and was an Awana leader there for 14 years. Shelby was preceded in death by father, Eden Quesenberry; stepfather, Wesley Combs; and numerous aunts and uncles.

Survivors are mother, Ivory Combs of Roanoke; three sons, Steven (Susan) of Hardy, Darrel (Nancy) of Troutville, and Jeffrey of the home; sister, Janice (Daryl) Burton of Bluefield, WV; brothers, James (Bertie) Combs of Thaxton, Wesley, Jr. (Joyce) Combs of Elliston, and Bobby (Martha) Combs of Roanoke; grandchildren, Darrel Hall, Jr., Michael Hall, and Kaitlyn Hall; great grandchildren, Colena Harris and David Hall; father of sons, Leon Hall; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles.

Funeral services will be conducted 10 a.m., Friday, April 16, 2010 at Oakey’s Vinton Chapel with Pastor Johnny Basham and Dr. Ken Scoggins officiating. Services will be continued at 1 p.m. at Captain George Quesenberry Cemetery in Floyd County. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., Thursday, April 15, 2010 at Oakey’s Vinton Chapel and at other times at the home of son, Steven at 1172 Windhurst Drive, Hardy, VA. Arrangements by Oakey’s Vinton Chapel, 982-2221.

HARRY THOMAS BRADLEY, 77, of Moneta was born October 20, 1932 and died Monday, April 19, 2010.

He was a beloved father and grandfather who was always there and loved life.

He loved auto racing and the outdoors. He was preceded in death by his mother, Nora Hubbard; father, George Washington Bradley; wife, Mary Nellie Bradley; three brothers; and step grandchild, William Austin.

Surviving are one son, Eugene Bradley; daughter, Mary Jane Austin and husband, Denver; grandchildren, Steven, Brandy, Valerie, and Lee Bradley; great grandchildren, Noah, William, and Isaiah Thompson; step grandchildren, Lynn Kingrea and Ray Austin, Jr.; numerous step great-grandchildren; and special friends, Mary Divers, and Rick and Sherry Bradley Fox. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at Oakey’s Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Ken Butterworth and the Rev. Rick Mallory officiating. Burial will follow in Diamond Hill Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m., Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at Oakey’s Vinton Chapel, 982-2221.

JAMES THOMAS (TOM) WILLIAMS JR., 46, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2010, at Lewis Gale Medical Center. As the son of the late James T. Williams Sr., and surviving mother, Janice T. Gowen, he was born on December 22, 1963, in Nashville, Tenn. With a servants heart Tom was the afternoon news anchor at WFIR 960 since 2005.

He was a graduate of the University of Tennessee.

Thankful for his caring heart is his wife, Mary Kelly, and his adoring sons, Jeremy and Evan. Tom is also survived by half sister, Deanna Bonniwell, of Indiana; mother and father-in-law, Patricia and Henry Eubank, of Lynchburg, Va.; brother and sister-in-law, Scott and Wendy Eubank; two nephews, Gavin and Caleb Eubank; and niece, Hannah Eubank. Memorial services were conducted 5:30 p.m. on Friday, April 16, 2010, at the Vinton War Memorial with Pastor Karl Hofheinz officiating. The family received friends from 5 to 5:30 p.m. before the service and from 6:30 to 8 p.m. after the service. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton, Va. SHIRLEY LYNNETTE GALLAHAN, 41, of Roanoke, Va., passed away Sunday, April 11, 2010.

She was predeceased by her grandparents, Shirley and Earnest Maxwell and Beatrice and Mack Gallahan.

Surviving are her parents, Brenda M. and LeRoy Gallahan and a number of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Funeral services were held 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 15, 2010, at Oakey’s Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Dr. Ken Scoggins officiating. Interment followed at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. The family received friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at Oakey’s Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221.

WILLIAM C. (BILL) STOTHART JR., 68, of Vinton, Va., died on Sunday, April 11, 2010. Bill was a retired machinist and was preceded in death by his parents, William C. Stothart Sr. and Anne T. Stothart. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Maryellen Stothart; three children, Lori Montieth, of North Carolina, Suzann Argilin and husband, Rob, of New Jersey and Lynn Stothart, of Pennsylvania; three grandchildren, Alec Tucker, Brandon Tucker, and Britney Stothart; a sister, Dorothy Anne Mathews and husband, John, of Virginia; several nieces and nephews; and his best friend, Maggie. Funeral services were conducted at noon on Thursday, April 15, 2010, at Oakey’s Vinton Chapel with Dr. Bill Booth officiating. Burial followed in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family received friends on Wednesday, April 14, 2010, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Oakey’s Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221.

Outrage from SPJ over raid made against Virginia college paper INDIANAPOLIS – The Society of Professional Journalists condemns the raid made by Virginia police and Marsha Garst, Commonwealth’s Attorney for Rockingham County and the City of Harrisonburg, of the James Madison University student newspaper, The Breeze. According to reports, officers confiscated more than 900 photographs, over 600 of which were of the Springfest riot on April 10. The following is a letter the Society sent to Garst: Dear Ms. Garst: The leadership of the Society of Professional Journalists is outraged by your actions when you barged into the offices of The Breeze at James Madison University on Friday, April 16, 2010 and seized over 900 published and unpublished photos from the newsroom. We are especially troubled that your actions appeared to have violated the federal Privacy Protection Act of 1980.

The office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney has trampled on the freedom of the press by trying to use this media outlet as an arm of law enforcement. In a democratic society it is vital to have an unfettered press free to exercise the First Amendment without fear of government intervention.

We recognize the need to investigate an out-of-control public event where crimes may have been committed but there are more appropriate tools available to law enforcement than to bully the student newspaper.We would like to point out that your own state’s constitution says that, “The freedoms of speech and of the press are among the great bulwarks of liberty and can never be restrained except by despotic governments.”

We ask that you return ALL of the materials, as well as copies, taken during your raid and issue an apology to the student newspaper, its staff and the University community.

Sincerely, Kevin Smith SPJ President Sue Kopen Katcef SPJ Campus Adviser At-Large George Daniels SPJ Campus Adviser At-Large Neil Ralston Vice President of Campus Chapter Affairs Bill McCloskey SPJ Director At-Large

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Everybody Reads the Voice

Photos by Danny Cruff (left) and Melanie Meador (right)

Jamey Singleton and his wide array of “dates” from the Local Celebrity Auction/William Byrd students (left) as well as Byrd baseball players Alex Brown and Evan Otey take time at last Friday night’s Relay for Life at William Byrd to check out the April 14 issue of the Vinton Voice with Smoke N’ Mirrors on the cover and show that even when you are raising awareness and money all in the name of fighting Cancer....

Everybody Reads the Voice.

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Now What?

Dale Russell, Sr., MBA wheresmymoney@vintonvoice.com Whew...What a tax season. I am completely worn out, but in a good way. How did you guys do?

Did you do your returns on your own or did you pay someone? How do you feel about things?

If you did your return on your own, how do you know they are right and you didn’t leave any money “on the government table”? Unless you are in the business, how do you know that you got the most that you could?

See here’s how this works...Planning for your tax return starts in January of the prior year, not January of the current year. So right now, if you haven’t done anything looking forward to the 2010 filings, then you are almost 5 months behind.

Just because you keep everything neatly filed doesn’t necessarily mean that you are READY for the tax season. Just some food for thought.

So, you have filed and everything is hunky dory...just waiting on that big refund to come.

Not so fast. What happens if there’s a problem?

What happens if there is an error? What are you going to do? Have you thought about your backup plan? Likely not...

Here’s a list of the most common errors that folks make and is by no means an all inclusive

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1. Incorrect social security number: You’d be surprised at how many folks put in the wrong social security number for themselves, their spouse, or their kids.

2. Omitting income: just because you didn’t get a W-2 from that company you worked three days for doesn’t mean you don’t have to go get it.

3.Incorrect deductions: Pretax medical insurance premiums are not deductible so they don’t belong on the Sch A...This is where knowing the tax code comes in handy.

4.Incorrect filing status...Again, knowing the rules makes a huge difference.

5.Procedural errors trying to beat the system like trying to file Married Filing Separately and attempting to split the kids for an Earned Income Credit double dip...

6. Incorrect payment records to the IRS: The IRS knows exactly how much you have paid in and typically is the first place they go when processing your return. Just make sure that if you made estimated payments, they are accurately reflected on the return.

Those are just a VERY few of the many mistakes that are made by folks that try to do their own returns. Just remember, the US Treasury Secretary did his own return and made errors. So while I’m sure you are on top of things, mistakes happen and the IRS never accepts ignorance as an excuse. It’s like changing the breaks on your car by yourself and then getting into a wreck because the repair wasn’t done correctly. Just as it’s your responsibility to keep your auto in proper working order, so is the same for your taxes.

Ultimately, it is your responsibility to ensure they were done correctly.

So what happens now? What happens if you get an IRS notice adjusting your return?

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What happens if you find a mistake?

First things first, if you get am IRS notice, RELAX...Take a deep breath and read it. It may be nothing. It may not. But wait to be upset when there is something to be upset about.

Second, what if there is an error? It depends on what the error is. Some things require no action on your part at all. Some require quite a bit. For the bigger errors, there is always the amended return that can be filed.

But be warned, I wouldn’t try that one on your own. Get some professional help. If you did your own return and made a mistake requiring an amended return, don’t make matters worse and try to fix it on your own. Amended returns require a greater level of documentation and explanation and I wouldn’t recommend you attempt it.

The moral of the story is that you should always seek professional help in matters that you have little or no expertise in. You hire folks for other things like repairing your AC or your car, but feel ok trying to conquer over 3 million lines of tax code. Possibly you are in over your head and don’t know it. I guess that’s the result of effective marketing.

Until next time, keep the e-mails coming to wheresmymoney@vintonvoice.com, I love reading them.

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Thirty seven volunteers from the Midway Community, Roanoke Chapter of Trout Unlimited and Duck Unlimited, Orvis, Roanoke River Roundtable and interested citizens held a tree planting day this past Saturday, April 17. Three hundred and forty eight trees were planted along Tinker Avenue. These trees will protect Glade Creek and increase the tree canopy in the Roanoke Valley. The planting was made possible by a $10,000. grant from the Virginia Department of Forestry and a $5,000. grant from Orvis.

And we didn’t want kids to miss out on the fun of Arbor Day! On Thursday, April 15, students from Herman L Horn Elementary School took a field trip, where they met Ranger Bob. Ranger Bob taught the students about the importance of trees and how to care for them. Students then worked together to plant a tree right here in Vinton! A total of seven Red Maple October Glory trees were planted. This planting was made possible by a $1200 grant from Valley Beautiful and through the efforts of the Town of Vinton Planning and Public Works Departments.

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(4) Yards across Vinton have continued to grow colorful with political signs yet again. It may seem like only yesterday that Board of Supervisors and School Board races captured the community’s attention, but May is near and that means Vinton Town Council’s race is weeks away. In the front lawn of Bruce Mayer’s office on Washington Avenue, each of the four candidates are represented (1) with Bobby Altice and Matthew Hare defending their spots against Aaron Lyles and write-in candidate Paul St.Clair. Last Tuesday at the office of the Vinton Area Chamber of Commerce, a candidate forum was held with Hare and Lyles choosing to participate (2), taking their turns to talk to the small crowd about their ideals, views and plans should they be elected this May (3) & (4). Check out the Voice next week for a special Meet the Candidates section where you can hear from and about each of the four candidates who will battle for the four spots.

Also last week, Faith’s Hair Studio celebrated their ribbon cutting with some of the local Derby Girls on hand (5), including the owner of the establishment. Though the company has been open for a couple of months, the ribbon cutting officially invited the community in and was a chance for the town and Chamber of Commerce to welcome the Studio to downtown.

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Warm, sunny weather on Saturday afternoon brought in a JV/ Varsity double header at Terrier Field and that means those great platter meals, complete with fresh-off-the-grill entrees, some of which were compliments of Mike and Patsy Stovall, parents of JV player Patrick Stovall (6).

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A Female Perspective

Don’t make me have to hurt you

Amanda Stump info@vintonvoice.com You’re out for an evening jog with your Ipod cranked up with “Living on a Prayer” to help you go from mile two to mile three. It’s a little dark out but you’re on a well lit street that you know tons of people on and you use as your route everyday… … and hey it’s Vinton nothing bad happens here! Somehow female intuition kicks in and something doesn’t strike you right about the car that has passed you three different times in the last couple minutes, nevertheless you keep jogging along. Then it happens, a man much larger and stronger than you stops the car and approaches you and its not to tell you he is inspired by your commitment to exercise.

Now what?

According to statistics 1 out of 6 women will be attacked or sexually assaulted in their lifetime and close to 60% of these are NOT reported. This statistic became very real to me in my life when one of my very close girlfriends was attacked after the release of a concert at the Roanoke Civic Center. She (who I will call #1) and the other female (#2) she attended this concert with were taken from behind in a very well lit area and totally caught off guard. The assailant was determined to take #2 but my friend wasn’t having any part of that idea! She jumped the man from behind and attempted to hit him with her 4” stilettos (good wardrobe choice that night) and he immediately turned his attention to her punching her in the face to the point of unconsciousness, ripping her clothes and leaving her with cuts/bruises and more importantly a memory that will probably never escape her for the rest of her life.

Now unfortunately the man above was never caught and is still roaming the streets

and got me thinking “What if that happened to me?”. Now I feel pretty confident in the fact that I am a somewhat strong natured and physically strong female and I tend to have a pretty good judge of character … but all of that tends to go out the window when you are faced with the “Fight or Flight” situation. Personal safety has become an issue of importance for everyone, but especially for women.

So what do you do?

Your first step of defense should always be AWARENESS. Now some women will think that in terms of self defense I mean swift kicks to the groin or blocking punches but I am speaking more of the necessary knowledge to keep yourself safe. Always be aware of your surroundings this includes places, people and even an attacker’s strategy.

Next would be TRUST, trust in your “instincts”, “third eye”, “sixth sense” whatever you choose to call this aspect. If you are somewhere that just doesn’t make you feel comfortable, seems shady and just gives you’re the willies chances are you aren’t in a good spot and should jet. Remember this doesn’t necessarily mean a group gathering or if you head out to dance with the girls, this can also be on a blind date or something where you just don’t feel safe. Make an excuse like “My alarm company just called and apparently my alarm just went off” and get the heck out of there!

Don’t do something not believable though because if you are with someone who has intentions to hurt you they will pick up on your sense of nervousness and make every attempt to keep you there.

Next up… and this can be one of the best parts… it’s SELF DEFENSE TRAINING TIME!! Now really what woman in her right mind wouldn’t love to go to an hour long class and get all her aggressions out while learning how to protect herself?? My advice is to find a class that teaches with simulated assaults.. nothing like practicing the real thing so if in the event you are able to handle the emotions and adrenaline that will overtake you.

Another quick tip while we are on self defense is to invest in a key chain size version of pepper spray but please know how to use it! I have heard so many stories of women who buy these and realistically have no clue how to open

and spray it! Take a little time to read up on it, attackers aren’t going to look at your key chain and simply back off because they see a can of pepper spray (now they might look at your arm muscles from your self defense classes and get a little intimidated by the size of the guns).

Now let me touch very quickly on the fact that attacks don’t just happen at the mall or while you are out getting your fitness on, they can also happen in your home, hotel room or while you are travelling. Always , always, ALWAYS know who it is you are letting enter any of the three above! While I sometimes do feel sorry for the people I see walking down long roads or interstates I don’t think I will ever open my car up to be their ride.

Probably one of the last things that is important to mention is CYBERSPACE AND SHARING INFORMATION. In short… don’t share things like your full name, address, phone number or places you frequent. Also don’t give your phone number out to every person you meet … not every guy you meet is “the one” and requires your phone number to be given just as casually as sharing hand

sanitizer.

So if the scenario below happens to you…

Make sure you are as well prepared as possible! Females shouldn’t have to alter their lives, places they frequent or hobbies in order to feel safe. What we do need to do is listen to our intuition and also realize the world isn’t quite so June Cleaver anymore and be ready if anything happens… and when it does you will have some mad self defense skills poised and ready for some serious butt kicking!

Keep it Classy!

PS: Come out to the Vinton Dogwood Festival this weekend for some great family fun! While you’re there stop by the Cox Kid’s Zone and visit with the Smith Mountain Lake, Blue Ridge and William Byrd High School titleholders!

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A History of Vinton, Virginia, 3-of-5 Barbara Dillon Contributor Jack, Christian, and George Vinyard settled near Wolf and Glade Creeks.

Jack and Christian chose to stay while George chose to live in Montgomery County. Jack was given 175 acres between Washington Avenue and Route 24 (Hardy Road) by a grant in 1753. Jacob also acquired land around what is now Virginia Western Community College. Issac White Vinyard, son of Abraham, led a group of men from Roanoke out West in covered wagons, looking for gold. While many returned home empty handed, he returned with so many gold nuggets he was able to purchase the mill and plantation from David Gish. Having gold left over, Mr. Vinyard minted the rest and hid it in a rock chimney of one of his homes where it was found years later.

Gish’s Depot on the Atlantic, Mississippi & Ohio Railroad, which was nothing more than a box car, was burned by Stoneman’s Calvary in 1865.

After the Civil War the railroad constructed a more substantial depot.

Before the War Between the States, William Gish operated a store near the depot.

Several Vinton men served in these wars.

There is no doubt that the Gish’s, Preston’s and Vinyard families played an important part in establishing our town.

Among the other early families also were Fox’s, Jone’s, Funk’s, Pollard’s, Pedigo’s, Walker’s, McLain’s, Bush’s, Ruddell’s and others.

Among the census of 1880 reported 96 inhabitants, 10 of whom were black. Also listed were one physician, two merchants, two ministers, a shoemaker, a harness maker, a cooper, a house contractor, a miller and a depot agent.

The first people to live in Vinton were Indians, but they were transients, and probably moved westward.

The first street car with mule power operated in 1887 and electric lights arrived in 1888. In 1890 a trolley line connected Vinton and Roanoke with half hour trips. This enabled Vinton citizens to work in Roanoke and Roanokers to go into business in Vinton.

A Vinton Fire Unit was formed in 1886.

On March 17, 1884, the Town of Vinton was incorporated by the general assembly with a population of 584 and a land area of 1.5 square miles.

The boundaries of the town shall be “commencing at the crossing of First Street and Washington Streets in said town, and extending from there from one-half mile north, south, east, and west, embracing the area contained therein.

First street was later changed to Pollard Street, named after Vinton’s young mayor, Samuel H. Pollard, who died at the age of 28 about a year after he filled the office. The first councilmen were B.A. Jones, R.S. Funk, I.W. Vinyard, George T. Walker, John McFalls and P.B. Stevens, and any three shall constitute a quorum.

W.P. Lunsford, an attorney, prepared the original charter. The new town was instructed that all land in this area that was used for farm land was subject to taxing. The new council could levy taxes at a rate up to but not more than 10c per $100. Also, they could appoint a sergeant and such other officers as necessary and fix their salaries.

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Dogwood Festival launches with fun and games of Carnival, live music and more

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School student will be crowned and receive the honor of representing in the 55th Annual Parade which will step off at 2:30 pm. Grand Marshals this year are Elmer Hodge and Bob Hope, cochairs of the Blue Ridge Parkway 75th Anniversary with United Way acting as the Honorary Grand Marshal unit. The Dogwood Festival Parade will feature music by local high school bands, a Mummers Band, and more music on floats by Be Bop Hoedown and Island Trio. Kids and parents alike will also enjoy the larger than life character helium balloons, Ziggy the Clown and stilt walker, big head celebrity heads, historical fire trucks, and much more.

On Saturday night, on the Vinton’s Farmer’s Market Stage, live music with a smooth blend of soul, R & B and beach music will be presented

by The Tams. Gate open 6-11pm with Adult Beverage Garden.

On Sunday, April 25th the Dogwood Festival finishes with the carnival from 1:00-6:00 pm.

The 55th Annual Vinton Dogwood Festival is packed full of fun for the whole family. Save the date to come out and enjoy our spring celebration For more information, call (540)983-0613.

Major sponsors are Town of Vinton, County of Roanoke, Plastics One, Bath Fitter, Orvis, Woods Service Center, Kroger, Apollo Designs, Vinton Voice.

Supporting sponsors are: Oakey’s Funeral Service, J.E. Patsell Heating and Air, L.T. McGhee & Company, Vinton Chiropractic Clinic, Kevin & Ralph Greenway, D.D.S., Dr. Neal Jessup Optometrist, Cundiff Drug Store.

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Celebrate the beginning of spring with our traditional 55th Annual Vinton Dogwood Festival April 21-25. We will kick off the celebration on Wednesday evening at 6pm with rides at the carnival, games and live music with the ‘forward thinking’ bluegrass band, Blue Moonshine Band. On Thursday evening at 6pm, enjoy more carnival rides and live music from Fuzzy Logic, a rock n’ roll and country band. On Friday night, the live music moves to the Vinton Farmer’s Market.

The gate opens at 6:00 pm with an Adult Beverage Garden (must show ID). The featured music that night is the original and contemporary music by The Worx.

On Saturday, April 24, we have a jam packed day of fun activities starting off with a 5k Distance Run, full day and night of carnival rides and games, craft show, business showcase, Roanoke Valley Region AACA Auto Show, a variety of food vendors, a free Cox kid’s zone (new location this year on the grounds of the Vinton War Memorial), and live entertainment on 3 stages featuring bluegrass, variety and jazz, dancers and karate. Also back by popular demand, the Bike Rally at Woods Auto Center.

The Bike Rally will feature a Biker Burnout Contest, Loudest Pipes Contest, Live Music by Total Package, raffle for $250 worth of gas, bike wash, and food vendors. Free entry on all make and model motorcycles, contact Tommy Wood at 580-4675.

The crowning of the Dogwood Queen takes place on the porch of the Vinton War Memorial at 12:00 noon. One deserving William Byrd High

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The Advancement Foundation, a nonprofit organization in Vinton, VA that provides strategic planning, fundraising and board development for other health and human service organizations in the Roanoke Valley, will be showcasing our Charity Cottage products at the Vinton Dogwood Festival on Saturday, April 24th from 9am – 4 pm. Stop by and visit us at booth #61.

Our hand-crafted products will include: life-like 20� dolls, handmade Christmas stockings, decorative wall pockets, gift boxes, and more.

The Charity Cottage products are created, marketed and sold by participants of the LEAP program sponsored by The Advancement Foundation. Through the LEAP Program, participants develop a comprehensive life plan, execute worksteps toward empowering themselves and gain valuable business experience by managing the Charity Cottage as a way to gain confidence and to give back to the program for future participants. All proceeds are committed to furthering the lives of Roanoke area citizens. For more information, visit our website at www. theadvancementfoundation.com

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DOGWOOD COURT AND QUEEN C rebecca brittany lane

Parents: Chris & Elaine Lane

Parents: Pam & Robert Johnson

Parents: Connie & Gary Houff

Future Plans: Attend Radford (Nursing)

Future Plans: Attend JMU (Physicians Asst.)

Future Plans: Attend High Point Univ.

Brittany was a captain of the WBHS Swim Team, plays Tennis and has participated in BETA and LEO clubs as well as JV Soccer at Byrd. Brittany volunteers at MANNA Ministries, Appalachian Service Project and Roanoke Rescue Mission. She is also a lifeguard at Aqua-Net

ariel lackey Parents: Melvin & Ruth Lackey Future Plans: Attend VCU, Liberty or Radford (Nursing)

Ariel is CPR and First Aid Certified and has been a Lifeguard at the Vinton Pool At Byrd, she participates in Drama, Swimming, Marching Band, Jazz Band, Powderpuff, BETA and Reindeer Clubs, SeniorFaculty Games and the Relay for Life

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A Roanoke Memorial Hospital Volunteer, Rebecca also is a member of Thrasher United Methodist. She enjoys camping, hiking, fishing and golfing and at Byrd has participated in YOVASO (member/secretary), Gold, JV Basketball, BETA, LEO and Reindeer Clubs and the National Honor Society

lexi mycock Parents: Ken & Kathy Mycock Future Plans: Attend JMU (Math Science)

Lexi’s hobbies include media production, volunteering, mission trips and has been a Bible study leader for 3 years.

At Byrd, she played Varsity Soccer for 3 years, was a Skills USA Historian for 1, Vice President for 2 and a member of the BETA AND LEO Clubs

Callie enjoys photography and music, as well as getting involved with outlets like MANNA Ministries and Appalachian Service Project.

At Byrd, she has been part of BETA, Reindeer, LEO and Spanish Club, YOVASO, plays alto sax in the band and played basketball from her freshman-junior years

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amber cannaday

Parents: Robert & Dianne Cannady Future Plans: Attend JMU or Virginia Tech (Communications and PublicRelations)

A Varsity/Competition Cheer Captain, Amber also is a Commonwealth Scholar, Sr. Class Secretary, SCA Homeroom Rep., Reindeer Club Treasurer, Yearbook Editor-in-Chief, Member of DECA, LEO, FBLA, Spanish, Natural Helpers and BETA Clubs. Holds two State Cheerleading Titles

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CANDIDATES stephanie broyles

Parents: Susie & Steve Broyles Future Plans: Attend JMU or Virginia Tech

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candace brady Parent: Linda Brady Future Plans: Pursue being broadcast news anchor

Candace is the SCA President, was a Volleyball Captain at WBHS as a Junior and Senior and participates in BETA Club, Natural Helper and was a Skills USA Participant.

In her free time, she enjoys hiking, swimming, photography and scrapbooking

Parents: John Thomas & Kathy Legge

Future Plans: Attend Liberty (Music/Vocal Performance)

Future Plans: Attend Longwood (Business)

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Parents: Jeff & Julie Hayden

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Holly is the President of YOVASO at WBHS, a captain on the tennis team, the Secretary of SCA, a DECA officer and a member of the BETA, LEO and Reindeer Clubs Her hobbies include running, tennis, volunteering and church youth group.

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Nick Janowicz:

Three-sport varsity athlete staying grounded while shooting for the stars Danny Cruff Senior Contributor

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William Byrd’s Nick Janowicz, the three-sport standout, keeps his feet on the ground, while shooting for the stars. Nick has played two Varsity sports already this school-year for the Terriers, and is now in the midst of his third, playing in goal for the boys soccer team.

Surprisingly, Jano, as he’s affectionately called by friends and fans alike, hasn’t been in goal his whole life as last year’s 0.94 goals against average as a sophomore would suggest.

“I’d played baseball through middle school,” Nick stated remembering how he ended up in goal of the Terriers. “My Freshman year came and the day before tryouts I decided I wanted to play on the soccer team because they needed a goalie on the JV team.” Nick hadn’t played soccer since playing recreation soccer in elementary school, but excelled immediately. “Later that year, I was called up as a swing player on the Varsity team and have played goalie ever since.” As a Junior, Janowicz is a leader on the defense for the Terriers, helping direct the defense and, of course, stopping goals. With plenty of games left in this year’s season, Jano will continue to improve his goal-keeping skills.

Moving back through the seasons takes us to basketball, where Nick was a member of the William Byrd Varsity team. You can tell just by talking to him how much Janowicz loves playing basketball. “I’ve played my whole life,” Nick says with a sparkle in his eyes, “Everyone likes basketball. It’s just constant movement, something’s always happening.” Nick started his journey on the basketball court the first year he was able to play in the Vinton recreation league, with his only time away being during his seventh grade year. But, he couldn’t stay away and rejoined the WBMS team again for this eighth grade year. His time on the Junior Varsity team at William Byrd stands out as a turning point in Janowicz’s game, where he added the defensive element and started considering that a legitimate part of the game.

“Coach Grey helped me buy into defense,” said Jano when talking about that season, “Defense is the thing I do best. Defense creates offense.” With a solid defense added to his repertoire, Nick was ready to join the Varsity team this season, where he excelled from the bench and figures to play greatly in next year’s team. “This year was a lot of fun,” Nick said as he smiled, “I’ve never played in a Regional anything before.” Basketball for Janowicz doesn’t stop when the high school season stops, though. He is currently a member of the Virginia Magic, an AAU team made up of mostly Byrd basketball players.

“Billy Shepherd is the coach. It’s just a bunch of guys from the school team, trying to keep our basketball going,” Nick commented about the Magic, “playing together so that you can know you can trust our teammates. We’ve won a couple of tournaments this season.” The AAU season will last until the District Tournament begins for the Boys Soccer team. With a number of soccer players on the Magic, the team needs to be sure to be healthy for the tournament.

The third of Nick’s three sports is football, which he virtually took up this year. His only other experience in football pads had been in eighth •See ‘JANOWICZ’ - page 24

Stidham finds openings in non-District closer >Senior catcher raises average in 4-RBI outing vs. Hidden Valley; Jacob combo leads the way in victory over Cave Spring, all in preparation for Blue Ridge District play Dan Vance Editor-in-Chief Senior Aaron Stidham had been hitting the ball hard all year– on Saturday afternoon, he finally found the right spot for it. The catcher homered in the first, doubled and walked twice to lead the Terriers to a 10-4 win over Hidden Valley.

“Stidham’s always been kind of a streaky guy,” said co-head coach Chris Carr. “When he starts hitting, he usually gets on a little bit of a roll.”

The victory was their second against the Titans this year, where they beat the Southwest County foe by a total of 20-6.

The high scoring Byrd affair came with only one homerun on a day when the heavy wind was consistently blowing out.

“I don’t think it was really a factor on Stidham’s homerun,” Carr said of the wind.

“That was going out regardless of the wind.”

A pair of first inning walks allowed Byrd to jump out to a four-run lead early. Jacob Clifton singled in the first run, his team leading ninth RBI of the year, before Stidham homered in Clifton and Kevin Bowles.

The Terriers added three more runs in the fifth and two in the sixth to keep the Titans at bay.

Hidden Valley had threatened in the sixth with back-to-back homeruns from Ian Trampe and Logan Blankenbeckler off Clifton, who had come in as a reliever. Following the homeruns and a groundout to Dallas Chocklette, the Titans looked to keep momentum when Austin Gregory lined a sharp shot off Clifton’s ankle, sending the senior to the dirt. The right hander eventually shook off the injury, finished the inning on the mound and played the seventh back at third base.

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Aaron Stidham attempts to tag a Hidden Valley runner at home last Saturday off a throw from freshman Devin Cassity. Stidham homered in the 10-4 win for the Terriers.

“He’s a pretty level headed kid, he kind of keeps chugging along and doing what he needs to do,” noted Carr. “He could have asked to come out after he got hit in the ankle, but he stayed in there and got himself out of the mess. I think that says alot about the kind of competitor he is.”

Clifton had come in to the game in relief of Bowles, who started with a limited pitch

count. Bowles, who had been throwing into the 100’s, threw 68 pitches and struck out seven (increasing his season total to 44) to improve to 3-1 in the non-District games.

“We kind of went into the game knowing we wanted both our guys [Bowles and Jacob McMillan] ready to for the Northside game [played Tuesday afternoon], so we put Bowles •See ‘BASEBALL’ - page 24

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Important numbers stay zero for Mahoney >Junior extends unbeaten streak to seven, shutout innings to 49 at Strike Out Cancer game Danny Cruff Senior Contributor The William Byrd Lady Terriers softball team marched towards Blue Ridge District play this past week with two more shutout wins. The victories over the Christiansburg Blue Demons and the Hidden Valley Titans brought the Terriers record to five wins and one loss and Junior Jessica Mahoney’s consecutive shutout streak to seven games; sixth all time in Virginia.

The long drive south on Interstate 81 was on tap Thursday, April 15th, taking Byrd to Christiansburg to visit the Blue Demons. Jessica Mahoney would pick up where she’d left off in the Terrier’s previous meeting by blanking Christiansburg while striking out fifteen and only giving up one hit and one walk.

The Blue Demon’s only hit came when pinch-hitter Amber Muncy reached with two outs in the bottom of the seventh inning.

William Byrd’s hitting continued to come along as Brittany Mattox went 3 for 4 with an RBI and a run scored. Mattox was leading the Terriers with a .480 batting average after the Christiansburg game.

“It don’t matter if I bunt her or hit her, “ Head Coach Greg Barton said as he spoke about Mattox’s surge in hitting as of late, “I know she’s going to produce.

She’s a leader and I can’t say enough good about her.”

Junior rightfielder, Lindsey Brown stole bases in the third and fifth innings to set up her two runs, while sophomore catcher, Danielle Powell went 2 for 4 with two RBIs. The Terriers out-hit the Blue Demons 6 to 1 and went on to win 4 – 0.

“Everybody hit the ball well. We got up in the first inning, and when we do that, “ Head Coach Greg Barton said after the game, “we can win a pile of games. That one run means a lot.”

The “Strike Out Cancer” game on Saturday afternoon brought the Hidden Valley Titans and a standing room only crowd to William Byrd.

The Titans would provide the Terriers with their toughest test to date, putting the bat on the ball and threatening to score multiple times throughout the

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Jessica Mahoney hurls a pitch during Saturday’s game against Hidden Valley. Mahoney stayed perfect in her record while helping lead to a sweep (Middle School, JV, Varsity) of the Titans. game. Hidden Valley didn’t waste any time putting runners on base with consecutive hits in the first inning by the Titan’s Heather Luckay and Amanda Radford. Luckay reached third before Mahoney notched her second strikeout of the game to end the inning.

“This team is dangerous, “ Barton said of the Titans, “One dink and it could have been a different ball game, but our defense is playing really well behind Jessica.”

Brittany Mattox would reach after being hit by a

pitch in the Terrier’s half of the first before stealing third and scoring on a sacrifice by first baseman Jamie Green.

Hidden Valley threatened again in the top of the sixth inning with Amber Brooks and Luckay reaching second and third after consecutive one-out hits. Jessica Mahoney struck out the next batter, before the defense picked up the final out of the inning on a 4 – 3 ground-out.

Lindsey Brown and the Terriers responded in •See ‘SOFTBALL’ - page 24

Hurting Terriers draw tie visiting Eagles >Broken collarbone in practice sidelines Gallagher; Highfill’s team moves forward in his absence to harness hard charging Franklin County in non-District closer Danny Cruff Senior Contributor The William Byrd Boys Soccer team took a detour in their road to District play Monday night, traveling to Rocky Mount to take on the Franklin County Eagles. April 19th contest pitted the two teams against each other for the first and only time this season, just one day before the Terriers entered District play.

Byrd was a man down to start the game after 2009 All-District player Daniel Gallaghar broke his collarbone during practice going for a header earlier in the week.

“He was having a great a year.

I thought he was a top kid,” Head Coach Jeff Highfill said of the loss of Gallaghar, “[He] would certainly be considered for a Player of the Year.”

With the Terriers gaining their footing without Gallaghar on the field, the Eagles struck first with an early goal to take the lead. William Byrd would answer a little over 20 minutes later with a goal by Junior Kyle Hedrick, assisted by fellow Junior Nick Leffell. Franklin County followed with their second goal to head into halftime leading 2 – 1 over the Terriers.

“We gave them a couple of shots where nobody covered the guy with the ball, “ Highfill said of the Eagles

Photo Danny Cruff

Zach Barnes works the ball up field in Monday’s tie with Franklin County to move the Terriers in BRD play at 3-4-1. Barnes will be looked to step up more with the absence of Daniel Gallagher. the most dangerous man; somebody has to be on him. And, we just left them open and let them get the two shots that they scored on and put us in a hole.”

Byrd came back strong in the second half, outplaying F r a n k l i n C o u n t y ’ s aggressive game.

Nick Leffell struck for the Terriers early in later half to tie the score at two. Both teams played strong

“He was having a great year. I thought he was a top kid.” two first-half goals, “We are always talking about the guy with the ball is

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throughout the remainder of the second half, trying to break the tie and avoid overtime. Despite 2 break a ways in the last ten minutes of the game, the Terriers couldn’t score before the end of regulation.

“I thought we played much better and had some great opportunities,” Highfill commented about the second half performance of his team, “Had a couple of Golden opportunities and couldn’t finish them.”

Neither the Terriers nor the Eagles could put the other away, even through two overtime periods, and the game ended in a 2-2 tie.

“If you gotta live in a tie, you’d

rather do it where you came from behind and played better down the stretch instead of giving one away.”

The Terriers can live with this tie considering they had a 9-3 shooting advantage over Franklin County in the second half and overtime periods.

“We don’t have much time to live with it. It’ll get serious tomorrow (Tuesday),” the Terriers Head Coach said about Monday’s tie and the quick turn around for the start of the District season, “I wouldn’t mind having longer to play without Gallaghar.”

The Terriers head into Blue Ridge District play with a 3-4-1 record.

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Byrd track and fielders compete at Amherst Invite Danny Cruff Senior Contributor The 17th Annual Amherst Invitational was the William Byrd Boys and Girls Track teams’ objective this past Saturday, April 17th. The trip to Amherst brought the boys team a 16th place finish out of 24 teams, only 4/10 of a point behind Franklin County, Salem and District rival, Northside while the ladies finished 23rd, only a half point behind Monticello High School.

The Terrier boys were led by Kevin O’Connor, who finished the

1,600 meter with a personal-best time of 9:56.54 and 3rd place in the event.

Justin Smith also took 3rd place, but in the High Jump event.

Smith reached 6’0”. Chris Boyd also had a good day with strong run in the 800 meter finishing 4th with a time of 2:05.84 and also finished with a strong time in the 1,600 meter, finishing 15th.

Johnathan Murphy turned in a season-best time in the 400 meter, which was good enough for a 10th place finish.

New comer Eric Slone also had a great day with personal bests in two events; the Long Jump (19’6”), High Jump (5’10”). Slone

captured 5th place in the High Jump and also ran a strong leg in the 4 x 400 meter relay.

The Lady Terriers top finishers were the relay teams. The 4 x 800 meter squad finished 5th, over 50 seconds ahead of Blue Ridge District rivals Northside and Lord Botetourt and scoring the Byrd girls’ only points of the meet.

Cynthia Stinnette, Emily Yeatts, Kara Kingery and Nicole Frey ran their way to a 10th place finish in the 4 x 400 meter relay to round out William Byrd’s top ten finishers.

Head Coach Eric Royal remained upbeat about the outcome of the meet.

”We went to the meet missing several key members of the team for various reasons and it hindered our team score, but you run who you have and ask them to do their best, that is exactly what they did,” Royal commented after the meet.

Getting those missing team members back will be key when Byrd takes part in the Blue Ridge District meet at Lord Botetourt next week.

The Terriers return to action tonight against the Franklin County Eagles, who squeeked by Byrd in the Amherst Invitational.

The action gets underway at 5:00 pm at Franklin County High School in Rocky Mount.

Byrd tennis jumps out to early BRD lead at 2-0 Lord Botetourt visited Byrd Friday for the first installment in 2010 of this spirited Blue Ridge District rivalry. The Terriers jumped out to the early lead on the strength of two swift victories by Brennan Escobar and Joseph Davis. Just as quickly, however, Botetourt seized the momentum as Jim Fisher and Trevor Perdue fell to Josh Kingery and Tyler Ring.

Bryce Martin’s strong performance put Byrd back on top, and all eyes turned to the pivotal #6 singles match between the Cavaliers’ Brogan Conley and the Terriers’ Will Trent. If Byrd won, they lead 4-2. A Cavalier victory would square the overall match at 3-3. Both young men played compelling tennis, Conley winning the first set 6-4 and Trent fighting back to win the second 6-1. In the end, Trent gained the early advantage in the third set tiebreaker and secured the win.

“Good teams embrace opportunity. Will Trent made the most of his. After losing the first set, he elevated his play and surged to a pivotal victory,” coach Jason Perdue said.

Escobar and Perdue scored a convincing 8-2 victory at #1 doubles to give Byrd an insurmountable 5-3 advantage. The teams split the remaining doubles matches to put the final margin at 6-3. The Terriers are now 2-0 in Blue Ridge District play and 4-5 overall.

“Good teams rely on depth - team members ready to do whatever is necessary in the best interests of the team,” Coach Perdue said. “Blaine Mills filled in at #2 doubles for an injured Jim Fisher and performed admirably.

Earlier in the week, the Terriers visited the Northside Vikings for the district opener for both teams.

It was time to see if the Terriers’ efforts to serve more effectively and to extend points would pay off,” Coach Perdue said.

The answer came quickly, as the Terriers jumped on top 5-0 with convincing wins in #’s 1-5 singles. Davis (#2) and Fisher (#3) lead the way with a pair of 6-1; 6-0 victories. Escobar, Perdue, and Martin added solid wins.

Escobar and Perdue fought off a spirited challenge from the Vikings’ #1 doubles team to win 7-5; 6-2. Martin and Trent won at #3 doubles 6-2; 7-6 (7-1) to provide the final margin of 7-2 against a young and athletic Northside squad.

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Joseph Davis is now 2-0 in District play after a win Friday night against Lord Botetourt at number-two singles. Davis also won 6-1, 6-0 against Northside last Tuesday in the Blue Ridge District opener.

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Letter to the Editor

Jake Mankin

It is somewhat appalling to see the preferential treatment given to athletes throughout the Valley and in what is arrogantly referred to as the “Timesland.” Never has that been more apparent to me than seeing Josh Henderson, a Cave Spring senior, lauded with so many honors despite the fact that he was a mediocre player on a solid team. Had Henderson not won a state title and was not going to play in a big conference in college, nobody would care about the fact he is almost seven feet tall, because he isn’t that good in comparison to someone like William Byrd’s Jake Mankin.

This kid consistently embarrassed opponents all year long, was the leading scorer in this so called “Timesland” and also near the leading rebounder too. To take a look even at Sunday’s paper where the “Timesland” teams were announced, Mankin’s resume as a senior is far superior to Henderson. I live in the Cave Spring community and have had family attend the school. With that, I regularly attended Cave Spring games, but also enjoy traveling around and took in many Byrd games this year specifically to see Mankin. Yes, I understand that basketball is a team sport first and foremost, but if anyone is going to honor individual’s for their accomplishments, then shouldn’t that honor be based on what they did on the court themselves and not what the team did, what school the kid is going to or how tall he might be (I could put in mediocre numbers if I was 6-11 also). Shame on anybody in the Roanoke Valley, media or otherwise that is biased for any reason, including any I have listed. Forget what some newspapers may say, Jake Mankin is clearly the Roanoke Valley’s player of the year in boys basketball and nobody can convince me otherwise.

-Jeremy Dunhill (Roanoke) Photo of Amanda Hollandsworth by Danny Cruff

Terrier dominate Bassett on Kitchens’ four-goal outing The girls soccer team at William Byrd closed out their non-District schedule with their second straight dominating performance over Bassett, 8-0. The Terriers had previously defeated the Bengals 6-0 on the season.

Kelli Kitchens netted four goals do lead the way and help William Byrd to a 7-0 lead at halftime. Laura Wood scored two goals (one in each half), while Kirsten Webber and Ashley Smith each added one of their own.

Smith’s goal was her first of the season.

“We did everything we needed to do and good things happened,” said Coach Russell Dishman. “I feel bad about it but we took good out of it to. Being on the backend of those things, you feel bad but we did it respectfully.”

In their last game before District play, the team set out to use the game like they would a District game with pace and substitution patterns.

Kitchens scored on a good strike early and Dishman was immediately zoned in on making it happen continuously.

“Once we were up two or three and we know we were doing well, the kids didn’t force anything, we stuck to what we were doing,” Dishman noted. “And I think that was the exciting, beautiful part of the game.”

Dishman noted that while Bassett is a

good team, that he feels the Terriers finally clicked. The 7-0 halftime lead allowed him to move people around again to off-positions, but the team kept their offensive awareness strong and their reactions keen.

Hannah Henley started in goal against Bassett and had one save. Tiffany Viette played the first and last 10 minutes of the second half, with Emily Cook in goal between those times for the Terriers.

The game was also used to raise Cancer awareness as the team wore pink t-shirts instead of their normal jerseys.

“Everybody has those nights and I wanted the kids to take part in it as well,” Dishman said. “Now the kids are seeing people that have been affected in one way shape or form

by Cancer and this is a way we thought we could give back.”

The Bassett game will now lead in to three BRD games in seven days, including opening with Northside and Lord Botetourt, who are both 1-0 in District as of press time.

“Here we are coming off a three-game skid...everybody kind of contributes,” Dishman said. “The confidence of a kid getting an assist or their first goal, that kind of brings the weight off their shoulders.”

Game time on Friday is 7:00 following the JV game at WBHS against the Lord Botetourt Cavaliers.

Lady Terrier tennis leads Blue Ridge Coach Amanda Stump’s girls tennis team finished the first week of Blue Ridge District play with exciting wins over Northside and Lord Botetourt on back-to-back days.

The match was tit for tat in some aspects, but Byrd came out ahead in singles clenching four of the six and found a big win in doubles from Brittany Lane and Tiffany Hodges.

“They played into the night so it was difficult for them to see by about the 6th game of the match but they pulled it through,” Stump said.

Singles wins against the Vikings came from Taylor Patterson (6-4, 3-6, Tie Breaker 10-8), GraceAnna Chaney (6-2, 6-1), Holly Thomas (63, 6-1) and Lane (3-6, 6-4, Tie Break 10-6). The doubles win came from the Lane/Hodges duo, 8-3.

On Wednesday, the team kept that momentum while playing the Cavaliers of Lord Botetourt at Hollins.

“It’s always nice to start out districts with some momentum but I told the girls that LB would be a tough day and we needed to be ready to head over with our game faces on” The match versus Botetourt went Byrd’s way, 6-3.

Singles wins against the Cavs came from GraceAnna Chaney, Allena Willard, Thomas and Lane. In doubles, Byrd found wins from Patterson/G. Chaney and Lane/Hodges.

“Turning around with a back to back match is always hard on a team so I was hopeful the girls would show up rested and ready to play.

GraceAnna had a quick two sets and really play good tennis at #3.”

Stump also noted the excitement of Willard’s match at number-four singles. Down 3-0 in the first set, she came back to win 6-3, 6-4.

“She really pushed through and listened to a few cues we discussed and applied that to the match which shows she is growing as a player,” Stump said.

Wednesday’s exhibition match with Julie Ensor and Alex Harris went well as they played doubles after using the practice time to strengthen their skills in their first year of playing.

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Aaron Stidham

Joseph Davis

Darby McPhail and Courtney Chattin (#13)

WBHS Girls Basketball Banquet

Darby McPhail

Jacob McMillan

William Byrd and Hidden Valley softball teams

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•‘JANOWICZ’ continued from page 16 grade on the William Byrd Middle School team. “I liked it, but I didn’t love it,” were the sentiments remembered by Nick after that first season, “I wasn’t as big, and I was like ‘I don’t know if I want to play this throughout high school.’” And, he didn’t play again, until this past season, when Assistant Coach Jeff Highfill, Jr. approached him about trying the sport again. The decision to play was a good one, as evidenced by Janowicz’s reaction when asked what he thought about playing now. “It’s the greatest sport,” Nick answered, “The games are a blast and a lot of people come, and that makes it even better.”

Football is still a work in progress for the junior, who admits he still has more to learn.

“I didn’t know what I was doing at first, but you learn as you go, “ Nick said of the learning process in football, “If you get beat the first play of the game and you get beat, you will face

that guy again sometime during the game and you’ll know how to handle it.” Jeff Highfill, Jr. has been a big help with Nick’s return to football, helping in reading defenses and how to make good tackles, while the senior Highfill has taught the three-sport stand-out the importance of the weightroom. “He convinced me the weightroom is where it’s at. In sports, it’s the difference between a big guy and a little guy, “ he says about Highfill, Sr.’s direction.

Jano loves playing for the William Byrd fans, whose support helps drive his play, “You wanna play good for the crowd,” Nick says about the Terriers fans. “Before the game you know you’re going to have that home crowd and it gets your adrenaline rushing. And, you’re going to go out there and play for the people.

They give you that extra boost of confidence, and boost to win. They make you play faster, stronger, jump higher. It’s a feeling that is indescribable. I wouldn’t want to play anywhere but at William Byrd High School.”

With all of the time Nick Janowicz devotes

to sports, you may think he wouldn’t have time or dedication for school, work or other outside activities. But, Nick is a master scheduler, who makes it a priority to schedule time for his school work. “I don’t let many things distract me from school work. My parents are a big part of that,” Janowicz said, “In order to get good grades you really have to want good grades. I find that I do better in school when I’m playing a sport.”

He also works weekends at the Botetourt Athletic Center as a lifeguard. “Occasionally I get free time to do stuff,” Nick says with a smile.

In wrapping up the interview, I asked Nick if he had any final thoughts or anything else to add. He said the following, which I believe is a fitting end to this week’s Sports Spotlight: “For people who say they don’t want to play sports because they don’t have time. There is always time because you will never have a chance to play another Varsity sport. There is nothing better than that. Playing a sport makes you a better person on the field and off the field.“

•‘SOFTBALL’ continued from page 18 their half of the sixth by scoring the teams second run of the game on a double by catcher Danielle Powell.

The two runs scored by Byrd’s offense would be all Jessica Mahoney (7-0, 0.00 ERA) needed as she went on to strike out thirteen while scattering five hits.

Heading into District play this week against the Northside Vikings (10-0), Barton feels the team is ready for the challenge.

“It’s going to be good pitching against good pitching. They are the District favorites going in [to the season],” said Barton, looking forward to Northside, “but I think we’ve got something for ‘em.”

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Brittany Mattox reacts after taking a ball off her finger on a bunt attempt in Saturday’s game with Hidden Valley as part of a triple header for the Byrd family of Softball.

•’BASEBALL’ continued from page 17 on that pitch count.

Stidham turned his attention to the mound in the seventh and final inning, giving up two hits but still ending the game rather easily.

Before the Titans had their chance to attempt a comeback in the sixth, Byrd pulled away in-part due to a two-RBI single from Jo Stickney, who had seen his batting average drop dramatically in going 0-for-8 with six strikeouts before breaking through with the fifth inning hit.

“Stickney had been swinging at some bad pitches, of course we never anticipated him hitting .600 for the year,” Carr said. “We bumped him down in the order a little bit, maybe take some pressure off him. He cooled off a little bit and hopefully he’s going to pick it back up.”

On Tuesday, the team picked up a 3-1 win over the visiting Cave Spring Knights. McMillan pitched arguably his best game of the young season, striking out eight and not giving up a single hit until late in the game.

Behind the plate, Clifton knocked in all three runs in what was a rare low scoring game for the Terriers.

“That’s huge for us,” Carr said of McMillan. “Mac started off kind of cold, but has warmed up a little bit. Like I’ve said in the past, Mac is a kid that just needs to throw a lot.”

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A post-deadline meeting with Northside leads into Friday’s game at Lord Botetourt, where Bowles is expected to start again after McMillan was pegged to start against 11-0 Northside on Tuesday. The Vikings opened District play with a win over Alleghany.

“In the Blue Ridge this year, there is so much parity, a lot of it depends on who’s starting pitcher is hot that day or not,” Carr said.

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Steering Committee for Relay 2010.

Co-Chairs - Publicity Walt Hodges Charles Manuel Co-Chairs - Sponsorship Gerald and Carol Simmons Co-Chairs - Survivors Sara Camden and Jo Brooks Co-Chairs - Team Recruitment Suzanne Bell Co-Chairs - Entertainment Bootie Chewning Carol Webster Chair - Luminaries Sherry Williams Chair - Online Data Entry Lora Johnson Co-Chairs - Logistics & Facilities Jill Harris Jill Morris Angie Lewis Chair - Accounting Lora Johnson Chair - Overnight Activities Sue Feazelle Co-Chairs - Children’s Activities Valerie Hendricks Lindsey Wells Co-Chairs - Community Awareness Roger and Mary Saunders Co-Chairs - Volunteers Richard & Julie Vance Co-Chairs - Registration Michelle Beabes David Peters Chairman - Fundraising Teresa Fitzpatrick Co-Chairs Roanoke Fire-EMS Dale and Kim Barker Chair - WBHS - Faculty/Sponsors Amanda Stump Chair - NSH - Faculty/Sponsors Tracey Lange Chair - WBHS- Student Coordinator Michelle Rose

“Friday April 17, 2010 was one of the best and most encouraging nights of my life! I was privileged to participate with other supporter at the Vinton Relay for Life 2010. Lora Trout, thank you, for being “A Way To Help”! Charles Cullen and Greg Hankins, I am so looking forward to our ‘dates.’”

-Dana Cook Photo by Melanie Meador

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Photos by Cindy Stump

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Back Page (clockwise from right): Morgan Willis and Mackenzie Brewer sing national anthem, Smoke N’ Mirrors singer Noah Sterling and Auction participant Quintin Bennett.

Right Page (from left): Derrick Palmer & Tyreik Talley, Survivor Walk, Carolyn & Don Williams, Survivor Walk and Samantha White from Saturday’s Breast Cancer Awareness day for WBHS Softball.

This Page (clockwise from top right): Trevor Perdue celebrates his birthday, enjoying the evening, Miss WBHS Jenna O’Leary and Miss Blue Ridge PreTeen Emma Johnson with Asst. Principal Otis Dowdy, O’Leary and Johnson with Michele Yeatts, Jamey Singleton meets his “dates” from the auction, aerobic time.

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“As usual, it was an incredible pleasure to work with each and everyone of you. Relay For Life is an incredible experience and my heart is so light after a night so long. I truly appreciate your vision and passion Carolyn and Don. You are the Vinton Relay For Life’s poster face. The brilliance behind your leadership is that each of the committee persons below feel valued and respected--and I thank you for that. Your desire for them to be successful, has made Vinton RFL successful. So many new faces were at VRFL and that means that this very important event will continue to grow and touch lives! Thank you all!”

-Carol Lyn Webster

“Good teams demonstrate a sense of purpose. The Terrier men focused well while winning the match with the Cavaliers, but shortly after the victory was final, the Terrier men joined with members of the Lady Terrier tennis team in an endeavor with a larger purpose - fighting cancer. Together, these young men and women formed the Relay for Life team “Serve for the Cure” and raised money to fight cancer. Two exciting wins in one night. Doesn’t get much better than that.”

-Jason Perdue

Photos by Melanie Meador (second from left) and Danny Cruff (all others)

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Our host William Byrd High School, the Town of Vinton, the Steering Committee, Teams, Participants, Roanoke Fire/EMS and many volunteers made it happen.

Being Co-Chairs for Vinton’s Relay for Life has certainly been our honor and we have been touched by how many said ‘yes’ to any and all requests for help and then thanked us for what we do. Relay is an event that is suppose to bring a community together and that is exactly what happened in Vinton. services totaling $150 or more VINTON ROCKED RELAY. Our motto thistires yearand hastowing. been Relay is Excludes our PASSION and a cure is our DREAM. Thanks for sharing our dream.

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