Equity Loan - The South Roanoke Circle
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Equity Loan - The South Roanoke Circle
centered on community. family. you. may 2013 Good Food-Good People: Great New Spot! By Adam Markham With the burgeoning foodie movement, foodstuffs are getting GFGP aimed for a goal of 20 participants in the shares program fresher than ever before (or at least since the time when we all grew to make it worth their while. As of this writing they are already what we ate) and the organization Good Food-Good People (GFGP) up to 53. According to Christy Pugh, Farmshares Coordinator for is at the forefront of that trend. A Community Supported Agriculture GFGP, people “want control” of their food choices and this plays (CSA) program, GFGP was founded fifteen years ago by wife and right into the hand of Carilion’s bigger picture: the wellness of not husband team Tenley Weaver and Dennis Dodd. Weaver says they only their patients but that of their employees and our community as were “blessed to catch a wave.” Indeed, the timing of their venture a whole. “We are really excited to have it in Southwest Roanoke,” could not have been says Weaver. more perfect. The farmer’s Weaver and Dodd market table at were running their own Roanoke Memorial small farm and were will feature fresh fruits looking for a more and vegetables, herbs, efficient way to move meats, eggs, cheese, product to market. and many value-added Joining forces with foods all locally sourced other farmers was just and either organically or the ticket. Today, GFGP biologically produced. has evolved into what “Biologically-produced” Weaver describes as foods are those that are more of a farmer’s largely produced using “collaborative” than organic practices but are a cooperative. She not certified, therefore and her staff collect the organic label may The family who started it all (left to right): Tenley’s daughter, SummerRain Ursomarso, vegetables, fruits, not be used. In May for Dennis Dove, and Tenley Weaver at Full Circle Farm in Floyd, VA. meats, cheeses, honey, example, you might find Photo courtesy of Good Food-Good People molasses, and other bok choy, cucumbers, products from around 30 separate agricultural operations within kale, radishes, spinach, hydroponic tomatoes, arugula, cilantro, a 100-mile radius. They then distribute them through wholesale thyme, cherries or strawberries. In June, seasonal vegetables will be channels (they are now, for example, consistent suppliers to The joined by blackberries and raspberries. July brings a profusion of River & Rail Restaurant on Crystal Spring Avenue), to seven farmer’s summer tomatoes, summer squash, blueberries, melons, and peaches. markets and through “farmshares.” Farmshares are pre-paid shares Every month you will find only what is seasonally appropriate and of farm products. Consumers may pick from vegetable, fruit, egg at the peak of freshness. or “all-farm” shares. All-farm shares include veggies, fruits, eggs, Weaver says that 75% of their farmers are “livelihood” farmers, herbs, granolas, breads, pastas, pesto, pickles, meats, cheese, or meaning they do this to make a living. That is significant because the any of a number of locally-produced delights. The customer is able University of Nebraska estimates that “on average, only 10 cents of to pick up their share at any of 15 established weekly pickup sites each dollar spent on food returns to the farmer. The other 90 cents in this area. goes to corporations for packaging, marketing, transportation, Most interestingly to those of us living in South Roanoke, the etcetera.” Farmers who sell direct to the customer, however, receive newest drop site is due to a collaboration between GFGP and 80 cents of each food dollar spent. Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Starting May 9th, a farmer’s Another significant trend for GFGP is their virtual market or “a market table will be set up at Carilion near the footbridge over la carte” program. Each week an spreadsheet is emailed out to the Roanoke River. It will operate every Thursday from 2:00-6:00 around a thousand people on a special mailing list. They are then p.m. and is open to the public. The location will also function as a — Continued on page 11 farmshare pickup site. When plans for the Carilion site were laid, Equity Loan Member FDIC 1 to 60 Months * with a Valley Bank MyLifestyle Checking account or a Valley Bank Money Market account. 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Lillian King Meidlinger editor, right brain [email protected] 761.0728 Lisa Boschen Bowers advertising executive, left brain [email protected] 353.2380 Mary Anne Marx photographer, creative consultant [email protected] 345.6279 Amy Takacs, Creative Outlet graphic designer [email protected] Johnny Meidlinger internet kung fu Jill Hufnagel & Brent Stevens founders, creative consultants The South Roanoke Circle 2517 S. Jefferson Street Roanoke VA 24014 540.353.2380 southroanokecircle.com Though its current stint of trendiness is no doubt waning, I am still in the thrall of Les Misérables. The movie was released nearly six months ago, our local high school’s acclaimed production has long been a wrap, Oscars have been awarded, and the DVD has been out for weeks but I can’t let go. At some point in this obsession I decided I should read the masterpiece behind the musical. After all, Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables is reputedly one of the best novels ever written. Having been a French major, I thought perhaps I’d even give it a go en français. Then I saw the book. I love to read but 1500-ish pages of mid-nineteenth century prose gave me pause. Reading Les Misérables in French became laughable, reading it in English, daunting. My allotted reading time these days is after kids are tucked in and I’m tuckered out and prone in bed. The likelihood of me remaining awake for more than a page or two of dense reading? Zéro. And anyway at that rate I’d finish the tome The gamin Gavroche in an 1886 engraving for Victor sometime in May of 2015. Hugo’s Les Misérables by Enter audible.com. As of today, I have listened to 50 of 60½ Émile Bayard. unabridged hours of the Les Misérables audio book (in English, sigh). I know, I know...reading snobs out there will not approve of this less than laudable way of accessing the classics. But I have found audiobooks can make the most distasteful of household chores (e.g., folding a seemingly bottomless basketful of whites) quite bearable. And if you get a good reader–oh là là!–what a difference it makes! My Les Misérables narrator, George Guidall, has made Hugo’s profound characters, both male and female, so real. I particularly love his take on the impish gamin, Gavroche, and shed a tear when Gavroche was shot dead while scavenging cartridges for the revolutionaries at the barricade. What is it about Hugo’s ill-fated characters and their desperately sad stories that is so compelling? Why are we captivated by their misery? I’ve pondered but can’t come up with a good answer for this. Plus I’m distracted: my clothes dryer is dinging, Javert is captured, Marius is wounded, and Cosette has no idea that he or her adopted father are smack in the middle of the revolt. Where did I put my headphones?!? — LKM Thirsty? Not Yet... Our intent is to provide a neighborhood publication that celebrates community and fosters connection among neighbors. In so doing, we seek to strengthen the neighborhood bond, to encourage our children to share their voices, and to nurture a future of collective growth. Finally, we wish to share in the discovery of the people and places that make this neighborhood thrive. ~ We reserve the right to refuse publication of any material we deem unsuitable for this venue and/or our readership. America’s Toughest Road Marathon? Not for SoRo’s Lori Fitchett! She steps it up with a smile, sailing past aid station with Dustin Eshelman and Rett Ward working the sidelines. See story on page 7 about Dustin’s mother-in-law, Nancy. Photo by Mary Anne Marx copyright 2013 The South Roanoke Circle, LLC all rights reserved. 2 The Scene From Somerset by Bill Burtch DINTY MOORE AND BEER I’ve never been very domestic. Oh, I’m housebroken, just not very good around the house. One of our sons cooks and cleans for himself and his daughter and does a fine job. Our other son would burn water. I fall more into his category. Before I was married, I took care of myself. Dinner was frequently a can of Dinty Moore beef stew and beer. Or a fried hamburger the size of a skillet. And beer. You get the idea. I did my laundry and tidied up my apartment once a month, whether it needed it or not. Of course I stopped all this effort the day I got married. That’s what women love to do, isn’t it? The husband works at a real job while the little woman cooks, cleans, raises the kids, and, oh yeah, she works a full-time job too. But it’s okay, because we (guys) know women love this stuff. It’s domestic bliss. About two months ago, my bride of 48 years was felled by acute bronchitis. At first we thought it was just a bad cold but after a week we stopped self-medicating and went to our family doctor, picked up his prescriptions, and came home to wait it out. She wasn’t very hungry, so I’d warm up some soup for her and a can of beef stew for me. After a week, she was tired of soup and I was sick of stew. I brought home food like we were used to eating and I attempted to cook it. Boy, did I discover how she has spoiled me! I was terrible at homemaking! As the weeks went by, I discovered I didn’t know how to do anything. After her brief stay at Lewis-Gale and another visit from the rescue squad, I knew I had to get my butt in gear and learn how to take care of both of us. She still has to remind me of which temperature and rack I’m using in the oven for whatever it is I’m trying to cook, but I’m gradually getting it. I can now broil meat, bake potatoes, and steam fresh vegetables. I can iron my own shirts, clean the oven, operate the microwave, vacuum, make the bed, use the dishwasher, do the laundry, and not screw up the garbage disposal. I do all the grocery shopping, water the plants, feed the pets, clean the cat box and birdcage, and trim and paint my wife’s nails. In addition, according to season, I will continue to perform such manly feats as shoveling snow and mowing the grass. In short, I have become a man for all seasons! I sure hope she’s all well and things are back to normal by the time this is printed*, but you know, it hasn’t been so bad. At least she knows what kind of care she’d get if (God forbid) she gets sick again and I know I can take care of both of us. Without Dinty Moore and beer. Or at least without Dinty Moore. It’s what we domestic guys do. *As per Bill and as of this printing, Mary Jane is bronchitis free, feeling much better, and back in her studio! Bill Burtch is a former advertising copywriter and florist, (but not at the same time). Recently retired, he now focuses on writing whimsical children’s stories, reading cheesy detective novels, and taking long afternoon naps. He and his artist wife, Mary Jane, moved back to the area six years ago. City of Roanoke Neighborhood Events for May Waste Collection Schedule May 5: Bottles & Cans/Bulk May 1-30: The Market Gallery (downtown) features new member artists Anne Way Bernard and Nancy Dahlstrom; also featured are Nan Mahone Wellborn and her special guests: Gray Dodson, Debra Sheffer and Priscilla Whitlock. May 12: Paper Products/Brush May 1: Longtime Local Jeweler F. Geoffrey, Ltd. begins by appointment only hours May19: Bottles & Cans/Bulk May 1-12: The Marvelous Wonderettes plays at Mill Mountain Theater May 26: Paper Products/Brush May 3: Art by Night (downtown) June 2: Bottles & Cans/Bulk May 3&4: Community School’s Strawberry Festival (downtown) May 9, 16, 23, & 30: Good Food-Good People Farmer’s Market Table open at footbridge near Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital Stop by Tinnell’s and ask about our rapidly growing Wine of the Month Club! For that matter ask your neighbor - they are probably already a member! May 12: Mother’s Day May 18, 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.: Local Colors Festival (downtown in front of Main Library) May 18: Science Museum of Western Virginia Grand Reopening at Center in the Square May 27: Memorial Day Wine and Cheese tasting every Friday 4-7 p.m. May 30: Last Day of School for Roanoke City Schools 2205 Crystal Spring Ave (540) 345-7334 May 30-June 2: 15th Annual Lebanese Festival (St. Elias Church) ShopTinnells.com 3 Full weeks starting June 16 llite Choose from day camps for grades K- 5 with sate ety of transportation from Tanglewood Mall, or a vari 4 overnight camps for grades 3 -11. (540) 387-611 Est. 1925 e Mor ps Cam Bush-Flora Shoes Did you know that Roanoke County offers over 200 weeks of camp for ages 3 to 17? You don’t have to be a resident to sign up! Visit www.RoanokeCountyParks.com. 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Spring décor? No, they are signs of sheer love and support from friends and neighbors of one of their own, who recently began chemotherapy treatments for breast cancer. Carol Jessee started the gesture to let her neighbor know in a visible way that her community “has her back”. New wreaths pop up daily. The gracious patient summed up her gratitude: “I think the whole concept of ‘neighborhood’ is so clearly displayed in this creative and very kind act.” Photo by Mary Anne Marx Shouldn’t you choose your rehab as carefully as you chose your surgeon? &DOOXVIRUDWRXUDQGWRGLVFXVVDSODQRIFDUH WRÀW\RXULQGLYLGXDOQHHGV ® Raleigh Court Health & Rehabilitation Center *UDQGLQ5RDG6:5RDQRNH9$ZZZOLIHZRUNVUHKDEFRP 5 Education Matters In this issue, we welcome a new occasional column aimed at promoting understanding of current educational issues from preschool on up. This inaugural article was written by Dr. Christian Proctor, current Headmaster of North Cross School. Using Your Summers to Create a College Advantage by Dr. Christian Proctor As a parent of two teenagers and an educator, I frequently get asked to comment on the considerable difficulty of getting a student into a top tier school. After all, we hear the stories of students with near perfect College Board scores being denied admission to colleges that only ten years ago seemed to regularly accept students that were mere mortals. I want you to relax, take a deep breath, and know that it is definitely possible for your child to be admitted to the selective college of their choice. First off, is it really that hard to get into a highly competitive college or university? The answer to this question should be apparent from the descriptor “highly competitive”. Of course it is difficult. At Vanderbilt University this year, 25% of all the applicants had perfect 800’s on each section of the SAT. Imagine that your child scores 790-790 for a total score of 1580 and they fall in the middle 50% of all applicants. What is most interesting, however, is that many of those perfect 800’s will be denied admission to Vanderbilt in favor of students that score considerably lower on the SAT’s. To extend this line of thought, at all selective colleges a number of students with higher test scores will be denied admission in favor of student with lower test scores. What can your student do over the summers to make sure they are the standout applicant and not the student who is denied? The first thing is to use your summer travels to make official visits to potential schools. Each spring, consult your school’s college counselor and ask advice on which colleges and universities you should visit over the summer. Competitive colleges attempt to increase their national ranking by reducing the number of students they must accept to yield their desired freshman class. One thing many selective colleges look for in an applicant pool is which applicants have visited the campus and which have expressed a strong interest in attending. Make sure when you visit, you sign in with admissions and take the official tour to document your visit. Even better, if it is possible and appropriate, schedule a fact-finding meeting with a member of the faculty in a major of interest. Have your child apply as a visiting student to a local college or university to take a course in summer school. Choose an area that reflects their interest as you are helping them craft their own specific academic identity. Be sure to take the course for credit and make sure your child understands they must work for a grade of “B” or more. Colleges regularly see applicants with expensive summer coursework that is ungraded and this does not carry the same weight as graded work with credit. Sometimes ungraded summer coursework can be seen negatively as an extra opportunity provided to a student with significant financial means. Summer mission trips with church or youth groups, while tremendously beneficial, have become quite commonplace and no longer set your child apart from other highly-qualified applicants. Should your child develop a passion for mission work, encourage them to take a leadership role in the organization and execution of the trip. Even more important is the development of an ongoing and continued relationship with a specific organization that demonstrates real interest and commitment. Your child must be able to make the case that they played an integral role and that they will bring this passion with them to college. Look for summer research and study opportunities that require you to go through a competitive application process to gain admission. The more prestigious the opportunity, the better the bang for the college admissions buck. A competitive writing class at Washington University or work in a laboratory at Stanford University with credit being given in a subsequent publication will identify your child as a serious scholar. Paying for a student tour of Europe with a travel group could be an exceptional experience for your child but it does not have the same cachet as summer plans that require admission. Always remember that the most competitive schools do not necessarily want well-rounded students. They want a well-rounded freshman class. Each student plays a particular role in their wellbalanced class and you must use the summers to create and nurture an identity that best matches your child’s honest interests as well as the unique needs of the colleges in which they are interested. Start early as the summer before senior year is too late to create the depth of interest in a discipline that will make your child stand out. Develop a relationship with your college counselor early on and use the faculty members that really know your student to help you identify the unique identity your child will use to get accepted to the school of their choice. Long-time South Roanoke resident and mother of two, Liz Frankl, has experienced the parenting of this process. Her son, James, is currently a student at Virginia Tech, and her daughter, Meghan, has just made her decision to attend the University of Virginia. Liz says, “As a parent, I believe it is difficult to strike a balance between helping your child through the college admissions process and taking over. In this stressful time, the most important things a parent can do are encourage, listen, and offer gentle guidance. We need to embrace our children through both their successes and their potential disappointments. I encouraged my children to look early and explore colleges both large and small. I reminded them to evaluate potential schools based on their experiences, their learning style, and most importantly, what felt right to them–not what I thought was best for them. I reminded them they could be happy in more than one place and encouraged them to believe that what was right for them would evolve. The end result being that your child is excited about their college choice and confident that they will succeed at the school they ultimately select.” Dr. Christian Proctor has been Headmaster of North Cross School for nearly 2 years and has over 23 years of experience in education. His time in the field has been marked by creativity, innovation, and school growth. A native of Chapel Hill, NC, Dr. Proctor and his wife, Ellie have two children, Katherine, a college sophomore and Andrew, a junior at North Cross School. Congratulations to All of Our Recent Graduates! 6 Grand Transplants Five Grands Growing New Roots in SoRo, Part 3 This is the conclusion of a three-part series on those who have moved to Roanoke to be closer to their kids and grandkids here in the ‘hood. Whether from across the country or the state, these folks have found a home in Roanoke tying them to the generations in their wake. by Jill Hufnagel NANCY ESHELMAN When Nancy Eshelman first moved from Pittsburgh to Roanoke to be close to her son, SoRo resident Pete; daughter-in-law, Dustin; and grandkids, Case and Sally, she admits to feeling impatient. “I felt initially like I really had to search out opportunities. When you grow older, sometimes friendship circles are already established.” Knowing that she needed a space of her own and to be surrounded by a diverse population, Nancy chose to live in the downtown Cotton Mill, where she sees herself as something of a “dorm mother,” as the bulk of residents are younger, busy, and often in the area only for a while. This mix of energy works for Nancy, who has taken full advantage of her downtown location. “Living on the third floor,” says Nancy, “I miss the dirt.” Because of her interest in gardening, she was asked to serve on the board of the Roanoke Community Garden Eshelman Association (RCGA). From there, Nancy Photo by Mary Anne Marx what did industrious Nancy do? She rented one of RCGA’s $15 garden plots on Campbell Avenue. There she has dug in, planting tomatoes, beans, peppers, and getting her dirt fix just blocks from her new home. She also volunteers at the Jefferson Center, doing everything from ushering for shows to helping out with spring cleaning. The Kirk Family YMCA has been another draw. She laughs, “I have a sweet trainer there who keeps me hopping.” At the moment, she has her sights on trying out Zumba, if only because “It looks like so much fun!” After some church shopping, Nancy has found a home at Greene Memorial, yet another community connection that has led to her meeting friendly, outgoing people. This year, she joined 25 other women in the church for an ornament exchange that was, she says, “simply a ball!” Like son Pete, who works for the Roanoke Regional Partnership–the non-profit behind area adventures like the Blue Ridge Marathon–Nancy is not one to sit idle. She was quick to join the Roanoke Ski Club, a membership that meant fulfilling a lifelong dream. Last year, she went with the club to Italy; “I wanted to ski the Alps at some point in my lifetime, and I did it by George!” While it’s hard to say just what might be next for Nancy, she has her sights set on further exploring the library and perhaps the Newcomers club. STEPHEN & DUNJA BRAILO While Stephen & Dunja Brailo may be 4,700 miles from their childhood home in Croatia, they have found life in Roanoke to feel like second nature. Perhaps it’s the decade they spent visiting 2-3 times a year from their home in San Diego County, California. Says Stephen, “Each time, we loved Roanoke more, with its beautiful season changes and slower pace of life.” Or perhaps it’s the comfort that comes when your children and grandchildren are within walking distance. Either way, the Brailos have Stephen and Dunja Brailo with grandkids Parker and Caroline Mills. made easy roots here Photo by Mary Anne Marx in Roanoke after three short years. Daughter and son in law, Marnie and Mark Mills, with their children, Parker (11) and Caroline (8), are constants in the Brailo’s day-to-day life. “We are so happy to be here, seeing them grow up.” The pair enjoy going to the kids’ soccer and lacrosse games, and find that their youthful energy infuses spunk in their lives. Caroline is the queen of family wrapping, invaluable at the holidays. And together with brother Parker, the duo are quick to share sparks of their own creative minds during visits to granddad Stephen’s Grandin Village studio, where he works as a mosaic artist. A long-time special education teacher, Dunja confesses, “When I thought about retirement, I wondered: ‘Am I going to be bored?’” Her answer a few years in: “The day doesn’t have enough hours for me!” The couple walk the greenway, love antiquing, and have taken to watching the birds they never saw while living on the west coast. Stephen says, “Last summer I was befriended by a little squirrel, which to my amazement, was not afraid to eat from my hand.” The one vexing struggle for the gardener in Dunja: “I always had good luck with roses in California. Here? Not so much.” At the same time, she says, “I’m not giving up yet. I’ll try another variety. And another.” If you see the Brailos spying your flowers, now you’ll know why . . . 7 Not Yer Mama’s Page Interview with LAX Coach Fourd Kemper By Jack Ericsson (age 9) I interviewed my lacrosse coach Fourd Kemper. He’s helped and I played club lacrosse at Duke, and then in a club in Denver out with my teams before, but this is the first time having him for a year. as my head coach. He is coaching both Q: What is the most challenging thing my RVLA U11 (Roanoke Valley Lacrosse about coaching? Association 11 and Under) team this year A: Getting the boys to listen and stop hitting and the U11 team from RVLLA (Roanoke each other with sticks [chuckle]. Valley Ladies Lacrosse Association). He’s Q: What is the most rewarding thing about awesome because he expects a lot from us. coaching? I asked him a few questions before practice. A: Watching the kids improve, and probably Here’s what he said. getting the kids to pass where before they Q: When did you start coaching and what weren’t passing. made you want to? Q: What is the biggest difference between A: I love lacrosse, so when Lilly got to coaching boys and girls? be a 2nd grader I volunteered to help out A: Well, the girls seem to be more naturally your Dad coaching the girls. That was my cheerful and listen well. They also seem to first time doing it, and I got into doing it be more supportive of each other. The boys Jack and his coach take a break from because I love lacrosse. are definitely more physical. cradling and dodging to smile for the Q: Did you play lacrosse growing up? Q: Who is your favorite 3rd grade U11 camera. Photo by Kate Ericsson A: Yes, we had a bunch of kids come player? back from a Virginia Episcopal High School sports camp where A: Well, Jack Ericsson [the only 3rd grader on the team]. they had played lacrosse, so then everyone went out and bought Q: What do you like to do when you aren’t coaching? lacrosse sticks around 4th or 5th grade. Then I played in 9th A: I love to spend time with my wife and children most of all, but grade at North Cross and 10th-12th at VES. Coach Scott Perkins if I have the chance, I also love to ski. The Spring Day By Sallie Boxley (age 7) 8 A Community Event about plastic surgery Botox and Filler Information Session Join us to learn about ways you can enhance your natural beauty. By attending this educational seminar, you will have the opportunity to schedule an appointment for Botox and receive a special price of $10 per unit (regular price $13). Light refreshments will be provided. Tuesday, May 21 6 p.m. 3 Riverside Circle, Roanoke Speaker: Kurtis E. 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The following is a transcript of Pearl: What have you learned about humans as a species? their conversation, convertly obtained by the Bolling boys, Austen, 1 and 2: You are a very unique and beautiful species. You can Alex, and Connor. look very different on the outside but are quite similar on the inside. E.T.s: Hello! We have chosen you, Pearl Fu, as our “Intergalactic You love and laugh and argue and have so many feelings – this is Goodwill Ambassador” for our first earth interview. We recognize very different from our world. you and the Local Colors organization as an important link to all Pearl: Really, how? the diverse humans with whom we have had contact. We are very 1: On our planet, we all look the same and feel the same. It is pleased to have our first official dialogue very uninteresting. and to learn more about what Local 2: Yes! That is why we took this Colors is all about. assignment. We are fascinated by Pearl: Welcome to earth! We take your variance in language and pride in acknowledging and appreciating culture and are always looking for all multi-cultural and diverse life forms in new ways to experience the people the Roanoke Valley, as well as all the of earth. countries of our world and to infinity and Pearl: In that case, please allow beyond. me to invite you to this year’s Local E.T.s: Thank you! Maybe you’ve Colors Festival on May 18, from seen us before? We like to hang out near 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. It will take the corner of Avenham Avenue and 22nd place in front of the Main Library Street. We have many visitors that take on Elm and Jefferson Streets. We photos of us doing things like chores for will have food from around the our hosts, roasting marshmallows, and world, beautiful creations for sale, waving at the metal machines containing clothes from all around the earth, people as they pass by on some kind of and entertainment to show you how asphalt conveyer belt. we celebrate not only where we are Pearl: Your antics are well known in but also where we are from. Sounds the neighborhood! May I ask you your like fun, huh? names? 2: This sounds like a wonderful (Due to translation difficulties, we display of togetherness and will refer to them as “1” and “2”) diversity. Pearl: How do you communicate 1: On our planet, we have a with your home planet? festival similar to the Local Colors 1: Generally we “phone home,” Festival. The only difference is that South Roanoke neighbors and colleagues Pearl Fu, Dian though intergalactic cellular service is Bolling, and “Man In Black” Robert Bolling welcome some instead of the different nations very bad. In order to maintain contact exotic visitors to Roanoke at The Local Colors offices. coming from one planet, we have Photo by Dian Bolling species that come from many planets. with our planet, we must reside in the Bollings’ yard where we obtain the Pearl: Please come – I promise necessary signal of intergalatic nanowaves powered by a steady you will have a wonderful time! supply of Reese’s Pieces. 1 and 2: This we will do! I hope many others will come as 2: Enough about the technical side, 1! Let’s talk about something well! But we have no little green pieces of paper that you humans we all have in common: we enjoy the diversity of beings. On earth, use as currency! you have a wide and varied assortment of peoples and cultures. In Pearl: Don’t worry, admission is free! See you there! **UPDATE** The Bollings’ aliens have been removed from their property. They have had these little guys for over a decade, miss them dearly, and would really appreciate them being returned. Please contact the South Roanoke Circle at [email protected] or 761-0728 if you have any information about the “abducted” aliens. Thank you! Watching Out for One Another in SoRo by Lynn Meyer We have all seen the signs: “Warning: Neighborhood Watch Program In Force.” They either have some big eyes or a figure that’s wearing a black pointy hat and cloak. I’ve always imagined that, if I were to join the ranks of “The Watch”, I’d be lurking around my house - or your house for that matter – in the middle of the night with a flashlight and a walkie-talkie. Sounds like something I’d do for fun as a kid. But now, as a reasonable adult, I think that concept would simply weird out my neighbors. However, there is a movement afoot to develop a neighborhood watch program within the South Roanoke community. Why? The best reason is that it can be the backbone of a stronger and friendlier place to live. Speaking to Officer Travis Akins of the Roanoke City Police Department, there are numerous programs actively working 10 towards better communication, education, and support in different areas of the City. If you would like more information, you can get in touch with Officer Akins directly and, as a member of your South Roanoke Neighborhood Association, you are welcome to contact me as well. No flashlight required. Officer Travis L Akins, CPS, City of Roanoke Police Department Certified Crime Prevention Specialist, Roanoke Valley Project Lifesaver, Chair Roanoke Valley TRIAD/SALT, Chair Office (540)853-2132, Cell (540)632-7326, www.facebook.com/rpdsafercity, www.twitter.com/rpdsafercity Lynn Meyer, [email protected], Home (540) 344-5621 Cell (540) 354-3289 Continued from page 1 — able to place orders for whatever they like – all to be picked up at the nearest farmshare pickup site. This aspect of their business has also led to the formation of a few “buying clubs.” Weaver had noticed one lady in particular who was buying up hundreds of dollars per week in produce. Upon inquiring, she learned that this woman had formed a buying club with her friends and neighbors. People are also known to “share shares.” Neighbors might, for instance, split the cost of the farmshare program and alternate the week that they each receive their share. 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