October 2006 - The South Roanoke Circle

october 2006 ~ premier issue
centered
on
community.
family.
you.
To New Beginnings...
When the old tree on Carolina fell, the neighborhood
gathered to commiserate and to remember. Stories
swept over sidewalks and across playgrounds. The
tree was a touchstone, one that held a place in our
hearts . . . even when it was gone. When the new tree
was planted, we gathered again to express our longing for what was, to register our collective belief in forever starting over, and to sustain the tree's legacy for
generations to come. But that's only part of the story. In
this first year of our publication, we want to hear more.
Share with us your recollections of the tree, and we'll publish
them in upcoming issues.
Halloween, Stanley Style
As thoughts around town turn to pumpkin carving and caramel
apples, crowds of children — and their parents — envision the
near-epic happy chaos of Stanley Avenue. Brimming with fairies
and goblins — both young and old — Halloween night on Stanley
is a tradition with deep roots and a community spirit.
Twenty-five year Stanley resident Fayetta Weaver recalls her
early years in the neighborhood. "On Halloween, I would pop
about 125 bags of popcorn and hand that out. The first twenty
years or so, we would know almost everyone who came trick-ortreating. Lots of our friends and neighbors would stop in for a drink
along the way." Fayetta's voice shifts; "To this day, one of our children's fondest memories of growing up on Stanley is Halloween."
Nowadays, she says, it's all grown tremendously.
Cheri Hartman, who moved to Stanley in 1982, realizes as
she's talking, "I don't know if I ever enjoyed Halloween before
Stanley. It's a street that's always been all about kids and dogs and
families. And on Halloween night, it's just great, clean fun." Her
first year in the neighborhood, she recalls buses dropping off kids
to come to the street: "We're a destination on Halloween night for
a lot of groups."
Both Cheri and Fayetta say their children were always especially thrilled by the Ryder's haunted house, a scene that was "so
scary, so terrifying" that Cheri's son Doug wouldn't go in. They
would play gothic music through speakers out into the yard, luring
kids from all over the neighborhood. Both Fayetta and Cheri also
point to the Garrett family tradition. Rather than giving out conventional treats, they offered up their own Halloween "spook juice," a
tradition they've since carried with them over to Cornwallis. These
days, Cheri drags out her witch's cauldron, a spooky prop for her
own trick of pulling out various treats from her foreboding stew for
the bunches of ghosts and goblins who line her yard.
According
to
Patrick
O'Donnell,
many
neighborhood
f a m i l i e s
inside
look forward to
— See “Stanley”
on page 3
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In the last year-and-a-half, my family and I have lived in three houses — both the first
and the third on Richelieu, ironically. (Well, maybe not so ironic; my parents lived in successive houses on Longview and then Nottingham, so it seems to be my destiny.) There was
nothing wrong with our in-between house: great layout, great yard, great neighbors. But
something was missing. Understanding this something haunted me and, in part, led me to
this paper.
I tried to exorcise this ghost by speaking to it very loudly. I offered it fantasies of ridiculous vanity: “Faulkner had to leave home to write his great works,” I reasoned. I created a
persona that sounded a bit like a member of the chamber of commerce: “My house lies in
close proximity to all the things I love about Roanoke: Grandin Village with its progressive
attitude and artistic flair, the newly vibrant downtown, and it’s only a seven minute drive
from my old house." But still the ghost whispered back in quiet moments, late at night, and
— most of all — while driving. Listening closely, I found myself making excuses to drive
through South Roanoke prowling for realty signs. My obsession made me realize that by
leaving home, I had found mine. The irony was thick, deep, exhausting. I knew our destiny
lay in boxes and heavy tape.
The successive moves brought us some minor super powers. I can estimate instantly what
size box a collection of tchotchkes needs, and my wife has committed to memory the hookup numbers for all of our utilities. Of course, we plan never to use these newfound abilities
again. I keep telling my friends and family that the only way I’m leaving our current house
is on a gurney. Many of them remain unconvinced. But I’m not moving.
I know this, because I now understand the implications of seven minutes. It's far when
you need a can of coconut milk from your old neighbor who also loves Thai, when you want
to get snowed-in with friends, and when you want your children to be able to walk to their
great-grandmother's house on Crystal Spring.
And so, our moving superpowers will diminish. What they'll be replaced with, I hope,
is a deeper relationship with the neighborhood's history, connections with people I might
otherwise never have known, and a better understanding of this wonderful little corner of
the world in which we live. I look forward to your help in this endeavor. — Brent Stevens
southroanokecircle.com
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It’s been almost a year since Brent first suggested the idea of a neighborhood newspaper. I don’t recall the moment — most likely it was in the midst of the chaos of our life and
I probably mumbled a perfunctory “uh huh” and then went about whatever I was tackling at
the moment: a scrap between the kids, a looming deadline, an avalanche of laundry. But in
some quieter, saner moment, I came back to the idea and found myself turning it over in my
head and then with Brent.
My own relationship to South Roanoke has been rather circular. It started on a visit to
Brent’s family, less than a year into our marriage. On our way out of town, I had this sudden urge to hit an open house on Wycliffe. I climbed the steps stretching up the side of the
hill, and as I looked around the sunny jewel box of a house, I fell in love with the idea of
being a part of this neighborhood. It stood in such sharp contrast to the planned community borne of the early 70s that I grew up in. Here, every house had its own flavor and feel.
There were no codes that legislated careful color choices in shades of beige. Instead, the
homes had personality, depth, promise. And within them — or so I hoped — so did the people. Thus I found myself in the odd position of talking Brent into coming back to his home
town.
It’s this same sense of belief in the people who make this community what it is that has
become the push behind creating this publication. We’ve started with our own circle and
pushed along the edges, asking friends to ask friends about the people and places, the
images and icons that breathe life into our back yards, our hearts, our minds, this city. And
so, in this spirit, we turn to all of you who fill in the larger circle of the neighborhood and
ask that you share with us your thoughts and ideas about how to make this paper a reflection of the nooks and crannies, the allies and attics of the neighborhood we share. — Jill
Hufnagel
As you flip through our inaugural issue, we hope you notice those businesses —
small and large — who have chosen to spend their advertising dollars here, with a
burgeoning neighborhood newspaper. They've made an investment in the community
we share. Consider doing the same, letting them know you appreciate their approach
to doing business by sending your own business their way.
Thanks. . . to our supporters and to you!
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Bluestocking Brief
clubbing it with hot reads from the
neighborhood’s many book clubs
THE GIVER by Lois Lowry
Reviewed by Janey Mountcastle
Ah, great
expectations
. . . don’t
we all have
them! Perhaps like you, I have had many.
Among mine was the idea that I would read
all the books my children were assigned as
they navigated the maze of their English
requirements. Expectations, however, are
often not met, so when our book club selected The Giver by Lois Lowry, I was thrilled as
this was one of the many books I had not
read with my children years earlier. When
I bought the book, read the cover, and realized I was embarking on a science fiction
tale, I wanted to scream. I hate science fiction! But this was for book club, so I was
trapped and felt compelled to forge ahead.
Sadly, I sat down, book in hand, and was
surprised
to
become
immediately
engrossed in an unforgettable journey. Of
the myriad books that I have read--and for
that matter thoroughly enjoyed--few remain
in my consciousness. The Giver is among
them.
Lois Lowry received the 1994
Newberry Prize for her creation of a sterile
society where its residents never worry,
never fear, never deviate, never choose
and never, ever question. As the tale artfully unfolds, the characters remain compla-
cent within their uniform community. The
protagonist is the exception, a boy named
Jonas who slowly begins to understand the
societal constraints surrounding him. The
book’s conflicts evolve when on his twelfth
birthday, Jonas alone is selected to receive
the community’s collective memory and
therefore he will experience love and loss,
success and failure. Jonas’ conflicts become
the reader’s as we are asked to examine
our own difficult societal issues—among
them adversity, euthanasia and free will.
These issues and the conflicts they create
haunt the reader’s consciousness long after
turning the last page, as Lowry’s civilization
emerges as a distorted mirror of our own.
Like many thought-provoking books
before and since, The Giver is commonly
banned from the public arena. The irony of
restricting access to a book which advocates individual rights in an informed society is surely not lost on us, and this in itself
may be recommendation enough. Lowry
gives us more however; The Giver is a book
that transcends middle and high school
reading lists, a book to be read, discussed,
and savored by citizens. Most of all, this
book demands we question.
Janey is a pleasantly entrenched member of the book club, The Page Turners.
stanley
Halloween all year long. He maps out the
holiday planning: "We usually start stocking up on candy about a month in advance.
The week before, we'll typically organize
with our neighbors, Watt Dixon and the
Binghams, whose trademark is projecting
The Wizard of Oz on the side of their
house. We'll roast hot dogs, have a cooler
for the kids and one for the adults, and really do it up!" For about an hour and a half
or so in the middle of the evening, Patrick
explains the need "to double up, and have
two people handing out candy. In the past
couple of years, we've gone through 75
bags of candy and had roughly 750 trickor-treaters. It's awesome . . . for us and the
kids!" Fayetta's comparison of the hoards
of people out and about is apt: "Stanley on
Halloween night is like Broadway after a
big show lets out."
When the Binghams moved to Roanoke
from Huntsville, Alabama six years ago,
they quickly joined in on the Stanley
Halloween tradition. You can sense the joy
in Shelby Bingham's voice as she explains,
"It's truly one of those incredible family
events. Even our 13-year-old, Alex, can't
imagine that trick-or- t reating isn't an
option." Last year they had over 700
treaters, based on the count of individual
Little Debbies they handed out. In some
cases, the celebration is larger still. Over
the past three years, Shelby's nine-year-old
niece has come from Tennessee to trick-ortreat and join in the festivities.
This year, Stanley has had the lion's
share of newcomers to the street. To this
group of new families, Cheri's remarks
clearly reflect the perspective of a veteran:
"There's always the shock of your first
Halloween. You're not prepared for the
onslaught, so be warned!" Shelby jokes
that newcomers need to plan on having a
Halloween savings account; "It really
should be part of the real estate contract."
At the same time, she remarks that friends
will often stop by to contribute a bag of
candy to the cause. "So really," Shelby
says, "the Stanley celebration is a neighborhood effort . . . I feel like I've moved to
the 21st century Mayberry!" — JH
Pick-up Basketball: Saturdays @10:30am at Crystal Spring Elementary playground.
OLD HOUSES REQUIRE SOMEONE
WHO UNDERSTANDS THEIR HISTORY.
That do-it-yourselfer who
plumbed the guest bath in
the 50's.
The electrician in a hurry
who wired the attic.
The great termite invasion
of '82.
Old houses have a history;
to maintain them you need
someone who respects it.
Wes Smith
581.1358
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Jocks on Your Block
featuring profiles of local athletes and a round-up of races
by Kate Ericsson
For
m o s t
athletes,
sleep deprivaJeff with newborn Henry.
tion is not part
of a successful training plan. However, for
marathon-distance runner Jeff Smith, sleepless nights with a colicky baby motivated
him to start hitting the pavement and clocking some miles before most people were
sipping their first cup of coffee. “I’d be up
at 4 in the morning comforting the baby
and just decided that instead of going back
to bed I’d go out and get in a training run,”
explained Jeff. Those long runs and sleepless nights paid off. Jeff successfully completed his first marathon in 2004
(Richmond), achieving his personal goal of
running the infamous 26.2 mile race before
the age of 40. This year he will run his third
marathon in Richmond again on November
11. He hopes to beat his personal record
of 3:55 in order to qualify for Boston.
Jeff was not always a competitive distance runner. He ran cross country in high
school but took a break from track to play
intramural sports in college. He continued
to run to stay in shape for team sports, and
while he has suffered various sports injuries
along the way, running has been the single
most consistent activity throughout his life.
In his 20’s and early 30’s, Jeff competed in various 5K and 10K distance races
while living in Richmond. He is a blisteringly fast runner with a personal record of
15:13 for the 5k. But after years of running
in local races, he started to find them bor-
ing and wanted to challenge himself with
longer distances. He trained for his first
marathon following the Jeff Galloway program. Jeff Galloway is a former Olympic
runner and Runner’s Wo r l d columnist
whose injury-free training principles stress
run-walk (run a mile, walk a minute), lowmileage, 3-day-a-week runs. According to
Jeff, the key to running a successful
marathon is the ability to work in a long,
solid run on the weekends. A long run for
Jeff may vary from 24-29 miles.
These days, as a father of four, long
runs are tricky to incorporate into the family schedule. When he is training, Jeff
wakes between 4:30 and 5:00 on
Saturdays to get in his long run before his
role of Dad kicks in. Jeff admits he may
need a short nap later in the day.
Sometimes that blissfully happens, but now
that he has a newborn baby in the house,
it’s a challenge.
— See “Jocks” on page 8
Have a story idea?
A bit of local history?
A spectacular friend or neighbor?
We're all ears.
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Wikipedia, the new arbiter of all
knowledge, describes “legalese” as a
term, often used pejoratively, for legal
writing that is difficult for non-lawyers to
understand. The goal of this column is
to make legalese easy (or at least easier) to understand.
Legalese often comes in one of four
flavors: specialized English word s
used only by lawyers, common everyday English words given a different
meaning or usage by lawyers,
archaic everyday English words that
only lawyers continue to use, and foreign words (often
either Latin or French) that have special legal meanings or usages.
To create a context, I’ll focus on the area of probate law—the area
in which most of us need a working knowledge. Already we’ve hit our
first example of legalese—“probate”—which is also the first aforementioned flavor. Unfortunately, before we can understand the term “probate” we have some more pressing legalese to cover first. Don’t worry;
we’ll come back to “probate” in a later column.
We will begin with the terms “intestate,” “intestate succession,” and
“intestacy,” all of which are first flavor legalese. You will often hear them
associated with someone who died, as in “When Aunt Maude died, her
assets passed by intestacy.” Or “Aunt Maude died intestate.” What are
we saying about Aunt Maude? By dying intestate, Aunt Maude died
without leaving a valid last will and testament. Had she left a valid last
will and testament, Aunt Maude would have died “testate.” Testate, intestate, and testament all have the same common Latin root, which originally meant “to bear witness” and later “to make a will.” A person who
makes a valid will is either the “testator” (male) or “testatrix” (female) of
that particular will.
So, what is the big deal about Aunt Maude dying intestate? Virginia,
like every other state, has rules that essentially operate as a “default” last
will and testament for those who die intestate. The distribution of assets
according to this “default” will is called “intestate succession” or “intestacy.” Each state has its own rules for intestacy depending on their public policy interests. Most states give the assets of someone who was married and childless to the surviving spouse. Things get more complicated
when children are involved. Some states automatically split the assets
between the spouse and the children — which can cause problems if the
children are young — while others only split the assets if the children are
from a different marriage.
So before deciding whether or not you need a will, you should
always have a clear understanding of what would happen to your assets
if you were to die intestate. For some, intestacy works fine. For others, it
can lead to serious problems. But beware. While you might think the
decision to avoid intestacy is an easy one (given your particular situation), figuring out what you want to happen at your death is harder than
you think.
Carter R. Brothers, a South Roanoke resident, is an attorney with the
Roanoke firm of Melchionna, Day, Ammar & Black, P.C. He proudly uses
legalese in helping meet the estate planning needs of his clients.
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Fall & Holiday 2006
The Sanctity of Pumpkins
by Hank Hudepohl
Ripe gourd, God's eye of autumn
bound to earth, swelling
among the umbilical of rooted vines.
Which one are you?
A head for the scarecrow? The horseman?
The one stolen from our porch in the dark,
smashed in the street?
The one the roadside farmer sold us
with twisted stem, scar of field dirt
along the lower ribbing?
The one on my front steps, uncut,
water-logged, so bottom-heavy
that when I picked it up it spilled open?
The one we will scrape out with our hands,
pull stringy pulp, grope
the wet nest of seeds?
The one where we will carve out teeth?
The one we will light from the inside?
The one that will stare
like the eyes of my lunatic great uncle,
that hangman, haunt of death? Or just a lit pumpkin
flickering in darkness?
I could say:
There is this moment and nothing more.
I could look away from how, all season long
it gathered shape
from air, from water, from a bedding of soil,
how it came into being.
The tree knows nothing of its shadow.
The pumpkin knows nothing
of its hollowed-out self.
This evening, the cold October air
knows nothing of yellow leaves,
of migrations,
of the needles of frost
that will frock the grass come morning.
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Hank Hudepohl earned a BA from Harvard and an MFA
from Hollins University. His work has appeared in numerous
journals and publications, and his first book of poetry, The
Journey of Hands, will be published by Word Press.
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The Jefferson Street Realist
front porch views from south roanoke’s main street
by David S. Bowers
In
college,
while transforming
from a stable math
major with a future
to a liberal arts
drifter (i.e. unemployable), I discovered a category of
American literature
called Realism. Many authors from the late
19th century painted the human condition
as simply a portrait of what was immediately observable. You are your circumstances
and little more. For some reason, this
appealed to me. Being a Realist means teetering between optimism and pessimism,
embracing the truth of what you see. There
is room for hope-- because wonderful things
happen--and there is room for despair,
because rotten things happen, too. As a
philosophy of life, it lends itself perfectly to
sarcasm.
Of course, I was faced with reality several months after graduating. I loved writing, but I thought I should find a way to pay
the rent. I landed in the health insurance
business, and have been similarly ensnared
for seventeen years. My non-business writing waned to an occasional reader-write-in,
but the desire has lingered dormant all the
while. So when this forum landed accidentally square in my lap, it felt like I had best
leap. It started with Chimichangas.
My family and some friends recently
shared a surreal experience at one of our
unique Mexican restaurants. From an email
exchange, where I ranted about this incident, came the idea for the Jefferson Street
Realist. I’m not going to tell what happened. It had nothing to do with the food,
which was hot, tasty, and served with
enthusiasm. My experience has been that
Mexican restaurants NEVER screw up an
order. There might be, say, eleven people
in your party, and chances are, you’re
going to get the proper meal. It may be
delivered by four different servers, but so
what?
In a Mexican joint you should laugh
and carry on. Savor the companionship of
your tablemates with excitement and vigor.
You are there to have fun and you mean it!
Have a margarita as big as your head. Get
all up into a couple of burritos and a mess
of beans. It’s a place to let it fly.
If you have children, why, please yes,
keep them at your table, but by all means
make them part of the celebration. You’re
not sitting there acting dour and forlorn;
why should they? I try to get my son to
order a taco. He always gets chicken
nuggets. He thinks chicken nuggets are
from Mexico. Ay, yi, yi . . . but it’s OK,
because we are having a raucous good
time. The setting demands it! My goodness,
let the kids eat what they want, join in the
fun, proclaim the fiesta that is childhood!
But apparently, not everyone agrees
with me on this point, as we were coldcocked by another patron, demanding pro-
Fabulous Pairings
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Roanoke, Virginia 24014
857-5888 & 345-4848
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priety from the children. Ouch. ¡Cómo es
triste! I guess she failed to notice the giant
Vegas-neon gumball machine by the
entrance. I call that fair warning. Believe
me, I am no fan of wild kids in public, but
no one is acting like it's Chuck-E-Cheese
here. We’re just trying to do Mexican as
Mexican should be done. OK, I digress. I
was telling you about the Realist. This blurb
may sometimes be a rant, sometimes a
rave, about Roanoke, the South, and this
life we lead. I don’t plan to be political,
although something may reveal itself. I’m
sure not touching Victory Stadium. There is
no new perspective I can offer that has not
been considered and then some in other
fine publications out there. My wife thinks I
can beat a dead horse, but I’m not beating
that one. Maybe we should put a giant
Ferris Wheel on the site, like they did in
London. Let’s replace this misery with . . .
whimsy!
Now that I think about it, the sawdust
has settled on the new Cave Spring El
Rodeo. Let's build a bigger one right there
on Reserve. You know you would go. Oh,
and be sure to bring the kids!
David is a native New Yorker, who
sounds like he's been in Roanoke his whole
life, but he still talks with his hands when he
gets riled up. He has a busy wife, a nonstop five-year-old son, two cats, two cars
and a mortgage.
Hippocrates’ Corner is a monthly health column with a strong
emphasis on preventive medicine. According to the World Health
Organization, “health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social
well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” The health
of an individual depends on biology, environment, lifestyle, and access to healthcare services. Living in South Roanoke, we are literally within walking distance of a
large, modern hospital and myriad medical specialists. As a community, we share a simby Carolyn H’Doubler, M.D.
ilar environment and lifestyle. Many South Roanokers even share the same genes. Therefore,
the health of our neighbors is relevant to all of us. Thousands of years ago, Hippocrates, considered the father of modern medicine, observed the importance of environment and lifestyle on an individual’s health. In Hippocrates’ Corner, the science and practice of modern medicine will be discussed in
the spirit of this ancient Greek wisdom.
Hippocrates’
Corner
What does Crystal Spring Elementary
School have in common with the Lyceum of
ancient Athens? The answer: a program
called “Walk and Talk.” In an effort to promote mental and physical fitness, the
Crystal Spring faculty and students converse while walking around the playground
after lunch each day. Many of the students
do mathematical calculations and learn
map skills as part of this activity. Similarly,
Aristotle conducted academic discussions
while walking about the Lyceum in 335
B.C. Hence, the word “peripatetic”
describes “a person who walks about from
place to place on foot” or “a follower of
Aristotle.” Like our modern educators, it is
possible the ancient Greeks surmised that
walking actually promotes intellectual creativity and problem solving. Did they also
know that walking is good for your health?
Walking is a fabulous form of exercise
at any age. The current epidemic of diabetes in our children and young adults has
been linked to poor dietary habits and a
sedentary lifestyle. Walking can help prevent and control diabetes. Increasing the
intensity and duration of the walking pro-
gram has a direct correlation to improvements in insulin sensitivity and cholesterol
levels. A study in The New England Journal
of Medicine showed that walking at a moderate pace (3 mph) for about 3 hours each
week can reduce the risk of heart disease
in women by as much as 40% to 50%.
Previous studies have shown a similar risk
reduction in men. The cardiovascular benefits of walking (or an equivalent vigorous
exercise program) were shown regardless
of age, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status.
Walking
can
also
decrease body fat, increase
bone density, enhance the
immune system, alleviate arthritis,
strengthen muscles, improve lung function,
relieve stress, and improve emotional wellbeing. In fact, every minute of walking may
increase your life span by 11⁄2 to 2 minutes!
This is all great news for our teachers
and children at Crystal Spring. However,
they are not the only folks “walking and
talking” in South Roanoke. Look out your
window and watch the walking brigade of
your neighbors and their canine companions. What could be more invigorating
than a stroll down Avenham on a crisp
autumn morning? So, jump off the bandwagon and on to your feet. After all,
Hippocrates did say, "Walking is man's
best medicine."
Dr. Carolyn H'Doubler was an Assistant
Professor of Medicine at Emory Medical
School in Atlanta prior to practicing at the
Lewis Gale Clinic. Currently, she volunteers
at the Bradley Free Clinic and takes care of
her three children.
Just say no to McDrugstores.
And say yes to quick, personal
attention, decades of neighborhood
service, and the same co-pay you
might otherwise hand over to
the big guys.
Lipes Pharmacy
2201 Crystal Spring Ave.
342-3479
Kate Ericsson, M.T., M.Ed.
Reading specialist and
private tutor
540.915.1655
[email protected]
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jocks
Jeff is rather old-school when it comes to running. He sticks
with Gatorade, Cliff Bars and sometimes brings along pretzels to
eat on long runs. To keep hydrated, he wears a fuel belt (a belt
that holds pocket-sized water bottles). He hasn’t jumped on the
iPod bandwagon; however, he will occasionally listen to NPR on
the radio when he runs. He buys his running gear locally at Fleet
Feet and continues to run in races around town, his favorite being
the Fab 5 at Green Hill Park. When asked for advice for those
ready to venture into long distance running, Jeff said, “find a partner to run with — it makes the time pass faster”. Whether or not
he can find a partner for a 29 mile run commencing at 5 am
remains to be seen.
Kate is a mother of two, teacher, and avid competitor in local
running races and triathalons.
Upcoming Races
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Oct. 14 - Baltimore Marathon, Half-Marathon and
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Oct. 14 - Vinton Fall Festival 5K Run/Walk;
Vinton Area Chamber of Commerce; Vinton, VA
Nov. 11 - SunTrust Richmond Marathon and nTelos 8K;
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Nov. 18 – Cox Communications Star City Half Marathon
And 5K; Roanoke, VA.
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KidSpeak
Judy Moody Gets
Famous
October
Outing
Written by Meagan McDonald
Reviewed by Avery Willett
I recently read a book about a girl
named Judy Moody. It was an interesting
story to read because Judy loved to dream,
she was very competitive, and she would
never give up.
When Judy’s enemy, Jessica Finch, gets
her picture in the newspaper, Judy wants to
capture her own 15 minutes of fame by getting her picture in the newspaper as well.
She decides to enter as many contests as
she can. Judy never gives up hope and tries
her best.
When Judy breaks her friend’s finger by
accident, they head for the hospital. While
they wait, Judy notices broken dolls in the
playroom. Judy decides to sneak them
home, fix them, and then bring them back
to the hospital. Judy was surprised to learn
No More Dead
Dogs
Written by Gordon Korman
Reviewed by Courtney Brothers
Wo w,
who
would
have thought
that always
telling the truth
could get you
into so much
trouble? No
More Dead
Dogs
by
G o r d o n
K o rman combines humor,
football, and
the Drama Club into a fabulous story about
a high school that learned a huge lesson in
friendship. Wallace Wallace, the main
character, has to write a book report.
However, there is one glitch. Wallace hates
the book and is compelled to tell the
teacher so. That gets him into a bunch of
trouble because the teacher has a completely opposite opinion. It's hilarious, and
by the time the curtains close, you'll be
chanting “no more dead dogs” too. Check
this book out at your library and get ready
for one of the best reads yet!
Courtney Brothers is a 6th grader
whose favorite book of all time is Flipped.
(You might read about that later.)
that a
newspaper
a rt i c l e
was
written
about the “phantom doll
doctor.” Judy then learns that fame can
come in all sorts of packages.
I can really relate to Judy. I love to
chase my dreams and I will never say no to
a challenge. I liked the book because it
was silly and I loved finding out what she
would do next. Judy Moody is a great
series. I loved it and hope you do as well.
Avery Willett is a fifth grader at Crystal
Spring Elementary. She enjoys friends, softball, swimming, art, and reading.
Chalk Walk
Time: 30-60 minutes
Materials: Plenty of sidewalk chalk
Cost: Minimal
Preparation: Zip . . . nice weather helps!
Drawings, photos,
creative writing . . .
whatever your
masterpiece,
we're interested.
Submit your work to
jill@
southroanokecircle.com
Are you a bit of a book worm?
Share a bite of the apple with other
kids in the community. Submit your
junior book nook review to
[email protected].
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Grab a bucket of chalk, the kids, perhaps a few of their friends, and head outside. The idea is simple enough; the kids
create a walking map of their trek, changing chalk colors as they go and noting whatever catches their eye along the way.
Choose a place to start and ask each of
the kids to write the word "GO" across the
sidewalk. Then, start your walk. As you go,
ask the kids to draw arrows, indicating the
direction you're heading. When you come
across the home of a neighbor, leave a message; an interesting bit of nature, encourage them to create a quick sketch; a crack
in the pavement, help them write "CAUTION".
When you decide to change your
course, suggest that the kids note that, too,
with "THIS WAY" or "TURN LEFT". Should
you reach the top of one of the neighborhood's many rugged hills, one of the kids
might write "WAY TO GO!" At the end of
the journey, ask each of the kids to write
"STOP" and then to sign their names.
This is a great outing for a group of restless moppets. It encourages them to map
their route, to find connections in the neighborhood, and to get a little exercise. And
the next day, it's awfully fun to share their
trek with a friend or family member who
missed the walk the first time around.
Happy Chalk Walking!!! — JH
KidSpeak
Pet Profile: Snickers the Cat. . .
One Life Down
By Ann Peyton Brothers
Snickers standing
in the middle of
the road. When
she saw him, she
laid down. Just
then a car came
around the corner
and
hit
Snickers, and she
ran off. The car just
kept on going. We
didn't find her until dinner, and that's how we now
have a three-legged cat. Oh,
and she can still jump about three
feet!
Ann Peyton Brothers is a 4th grader at Crystal Spring
Elementary and is currently Snickers' favorite scratching post.
Most of the time you pick the pet. Right?
For us it was the exact opposite. We'd been looking at cats all
day and couldn't find one we wanted. Luckily when we were leaving PetsMart, my sister Courtney saw an Angels of Assisi van.
"Can't we look at the cats there?" Courtney asked my mom.
"Okay" was my mom's answer. So we walked over to the van.
When we were close enough to see the cats through the window, one cat batted at us. When we got into the van, we asked to
see the cat that batted at us through the window. She was a pretty calico. We wanted to get her, but we had to ask dad. On the
way to ask him we thought up names. We decided Snickers was
a good name, because she had the colors of a Snickers bar. So,
after some pleading, Dad said, "Yes." Although it was difficult to
keep our dogs, Scully and Layla, from attacking Snickers, they
bonded quickly.
About a year later, tragedy struck! One morning in November
I awoke to my dad talking to my mom in the hallway. (I think it was
about six in the morning because my dad was finishing his run.)
When I went downstairs they told me to go upstairs. "Oh no," I
said. "Not until you tell me what happened." So they told me the
tragic story. My dad was turning around the corner when he saw
Have a precocious pet of your own? Submit your Pet's
Profile to [email protected].
Volunteers on the Loose
highlighting those who give of their time and energy
U.S. Kids Care, Share, Become, Grow
While much of the world sat before their tvs, stunned by the both locally and beyond. They have a thoughtful structure already
devastation of the December 26, 2004 tsunami, one South in place, including by-laws and other foundational pieces that they
Roanoke family was inspired. Sisters Beth, Katie and Ann Clare envision sharing with other youth who are looking for a way to
invest in community service.
Levy began brainstorming and, together
All projects are the brainchild of the
with friends Taylor and Sarah Riley and
youth members, who propose and then
Courtney and Anne Peyton Brothers, put
lead the ventures based upon their perin motion what would soon become
sonal interests. Since their inception less
U.S. Kids Care. A youth-led organizathan two years ago, U.S. Kids Care has
tion, U.S. Kids Care's mission is "buildhad plenty to feel good about. Their
ing young leaders through community
accomplishments include painting over
service." Their work is comprised of
100 picture frames for Hurricane
t h ree major components: community
Katrina victims, along with raising
service, individual development, and
$3,000 for the American Red Cross'
fund raising. While their work is very
Katrina recovery efforts, a sustained
present focused, their hope is future-oripartnership with the Angels of Assisi
ented: "Children who are involved with
animal shelter, two school supply drives
U.S. Kids Care will develop skills and
to benefit area refugees, a holiday
insights that will enable them to be effecparty for residents of South Roanoke
tive community leaders." This grassNursing Home, hosting and moderating
roots effort began with a massive drive
a city council candidates forum, ongoto sell U.S. Kids Care rubber bracelets-ing leadership training activities, and
an effort that resulted in a $6,000
much more. As they look ahead, memdonation to UNICEF's tsunami relief
bers have been hatching new projects,
fund in 2005 and the honor of the
including plans to adopt Fern Park,
Emissaries Award from UNICEF.
The U.S. Kids Care's second annual school supply
Current President, 16-year-old Beth drive to benefit area refugees was another smash- along with a raking day at Ronald
Levy, explains, "The only problem we ing success, resulting in seven vans chock full of McDonald house. Wondering what the
have is that often times we have more notebooks, pens, backpacks, markers, and more. holidays will inspire in these young
minds? We'll keep you posted.
ready members than space available on
Inspired to join U.S. Kids Care? To donate to one of their many
a project. Really, it's a nice problem to have." At last count, they
have over 100 members, ranging in age from 7-18. The organiza- projects? Simply contact Beth Levy at [email protected] or call
tion draws from a mix of public and private schools in the city and 345.0438. —JH
county. Their long-term hope is to foster U.S. Kids Care chapters,
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KidSpeak
Teacher Feature
And your
worst? In
5th grade,
my
best
friend and I
offered to
take
the
classroom
guppies home
over vacation.
The walk home
from “junior high”
was about a mile and on
the way I dropped the jar containing the prized pets. To this day I can still see those tiny fish flopping around in the street as we tried to save them. You can imagine how that story ended…..
What would your classroom theme song be? “We Are
Family”
How would you spend the perfect
summer day? In a barn (minus the flies) on
the day the first cutting of hay is being put in
the loft — what a wonderful smell.
What’s your down the road dream? To
watch my own children and the children I have
taught grow into happy, productive adults, and
of course, ride some more horses and raise
some more goats!
Name: Maggie Moen
School: Crystal Spring
Grade: Kindergarten
Years teaching: 30
How did you get here? Literally speaking, I came to Virginia
from Pennsylvania because my mother was from Roanoke. I fell into
teaching sort of as a “try on” career and early on I realized it was
a perfect fit. I taught at Oakland Elementary and Garden City
Elementary before coming to Crystal.
What inspires you? Kids!
What exhausts you? The first 2 weeks of kindergarten — after
that it is wonderful!
What’s your secret indulgence? It is no secret to those who
know me — my true indulgence is horses.
What’s your favorite book? Charlotte’s Web — my all time
favorite — adult or children’s!
What’s your best school memory? I went
to school from 1st thru 4th grades in a small
neighborhood school with four classrooms —
that was it — not even an office. The 4th grade
teacher was the principal — proven by the fact
that she had the only telephone in the school on
her desk! It was a wonderful experience. We
walked home everyday for lunch and on special occasions the teacher would come home
with us for lunch.
Stepping Up
Going back to school is
enough to make kids go crazy
from stress. So then leaving the
school you had gone to for
years is at least ten times as
stressful, right? We talked to
three kids facing this situation
this
school
year.
Abby
Moomaw, a freshman at Patrick
Henry High School, said this
about stepping up to high
school.
MP: How are you feeling
about being a freshman?
AM: Excited, but kind of
scared.
MP: Excited, about what?
AM: Just being a freshman.
MP: Any nerves?
AM: Yeah, about the work I'm
going to do.
MP: What are you most looking forward to?
AM: Homecoming, I guess,
and making new friends.
MP: Least looking forward to?
AM: The school work.
MP: What about getting
around; are you worried about
getting lost?
AM: Oh yeah.
By Maggie Pillis
MP: What are you guys most
looking forward to?
AO: Riding the bus.
MP: Why?
AO: Cause it’s fun . . . I've
never ridden the bus to school
before.
MP:
What
about
you,
Arizona?
AM: Meeting people and just
starting school.
MP: What are you least looking forward to?
AO: Being at the bottom of the
school, grade, you know?
AM: Um, the tests and stress of
grades.
MP: Are you worried about
getting lost?
AO: No, I've been on tours
multiple times.
AM: Me neither. I took this program that gave tours and we
got to try out our lockers and
meet the teachers.
MP: What about the work
load?
AO: What about it?
MP: Well, it might be heavier.
Do you think you can keep up?
AO: I hope so.
AM: I think I can handle it.
MP: Are you worried about the
workload and studying?
AM: Yeah I am. I'm not used to
doing a lot of work
MP: You play volleyball for PH.
Any worries about getting the
work done and having daily
practices?
AM: Yeah, I'm really nervous
about that.
MP: Do you think middle
school has prepared you for
high school?
AM: No.
Alexander Off e rman and
Arizona Murray are two new
sixth graders at James Madison
Middle School. These kids have
mixed feeling about being on
the bottom of the totem pole
once again.
MP: How are you guys feeling
about being sixth graders?
AO: Good.
AM: Excited.
MP: Are you nervous?
AO: Just a tad.
AM: Yeah, but I'm ready to go
and I'm just wondering what
it's going to be like.
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MP: Have you guys signed up
for band or strings or anything?
AO: Band!
AM: Band. I singed up for the
flute.
MP: Do you think elementary
school has prepared you for
middle school?
AO: Yeah.
AM: Uh…sort of, I guess the
teachers told us it would be
harder.
All three of these kids are
back on the bottom and they
feel great! When I was in their
position as a sixth grader and
again as a freshman, I was not
as excited as they were. I was
nervous and scared about
meeting new people, getting
lost, and not liking my teachers,
but after a week of school I
realized that there was nothing
to be afraid of.
Maggie, who is a sophomore at Patrick Henry High
School, does not have to do
any more moving up until she is
in college. Even then she will
have to have a cup of coffee to
write a paper.
a red wagon welcome to just some
of our newest neighbors
Eric & Angie Reichardt with 4-year-old Sydney, a preschooler
at 1st Pres and 2-year-old Olivia. From Roanoke County to Stanley.
Angie: "What didn't bring us here? We love it. We are so happy
with our move, and with all the social activity right at our front
door!"
Troy & Cami Russon with 5-year-old Marissa, a preschooler at
SRUM & 2-year-old Emily. From Charlottesville to Wycliffe on a
one-year transition post with Carilion. Troy: "We like the neighborhood and playing racquetball at the RAC. We're really having a
good time in Roanoke."
Spencer & Melissa Ashton with 4-year-old Ben & 2-year-old
McKenzie. From Charlottesville to Stephenson on a one-year transition post with Carilion. Melissa: "We've really liked it here, being
in a neighborhood after family housing. It's very family-friendly."
Trey & Lisa Smith with daughter Ryan, a kindergartener at CS;
& 4-year-old son Cade, a preschooler at 1st Pres; & a baby boy
due in November. From Windy Gap Mountain to Crystal Spring.
Lisa says, "We've been walking everywhere . . . .to school, the
park, to church. We're exploiting the conveniences at every turn."
Daniel & Twila DiMarco with 2-year-old Adrian.
From Read Mt. to Wycliffe. Daniel: "The neighborhood and the
schools were a major draw. It's 1.5 miles from my door to my desk.
I've never had a commute this short!"
Steve & Laurie Sprecher with Stuart, a kindergartener at CS
and 3-year-old Andre w, a pre-schooler at 1st Pres. From
Chesterfield, VA to Carolina. Laurie: "The people have been very
friendly. And the area has lots to offer, especially given the size of
the town."
Lori & Tom Fitchett with 4-year-old daughter Jordan, a preschooler at SRUM & 2-year-old Tommy, also at SRUM. From
Arlington, VA to Stanley. Lori: "We wanted to move to a place that
was more laid back--especially with the kids. We love it. We still
feel like we're on vacation."
Lee & Melody Stephenson with almost 2-year-old daughter
Sawyer. From Grandin Ct. to Jefferson. Melody: "I like a walking
neighborhood and we love old houses!"
Corey Hunley & Rachele Koviak with Carsen, a 2nd grader
at CS & Camryn, a kindergartener at CS. From Raleigh Court to
Richelieu. Rachele: "Being able to walk to schools and shops and
restaurants — with homes that keep their value--brought us over
here. People have definitely opened their arms and been very
friendly."
Brett & Jessica Young with 2-year-old son Corban & 5-monthold son Asher. From Rochester, Minnesota to Stephenson on a oneyear transition post with Carilion. Jessica: "We love it! I don't thing
we'll ever live in such a great neighborhood. It seems like it has it
all!"
Denise & Tom Knisely with Sam, a 2nd grader at CS &
Brooke, in pre-K at 1st Pres. From Wuerzburg, Germany to Stanley.
Denise: "We wanted a taste of city life with a neighborhood atmosphere. It's been great! Within a couple of hours, we met several
neighbors. And many of the neighbors brought us welcoming
gifts."
Have we overlooked you? (Please accept our apologies!) Want to
welcome other newcomers? Please send contact information to
[email protected]. Thanks!
The ENERGY that
sets us apart.
Randall & Tish Mitchell with Reid, in pre-K at Fishburn & 3year-old Lillie, a preschooler at 1st Pres. From Old SW to Stanley.
Tish: "I have always had good friends over here --and the schools
are great."
Sonny Nguyen & Staci Maroney with Nathan, a 2nd grader at CS; & Emmeline, a kindergartener at CS. From a suburb of
Houston to Avenham. Staci: "Fortunately, it's a much slower pace
of life here. And we love the weather and the mountains!"
The EXPERIENCE that
brings it together.
Frances & Skip Phillips with twin 3-year-olds Ava and Addison
& 9-month-old Jake. From Hunting Hills to Stanley. Frances: "I really wanted the neighborhood feel, the sidewalks, the playgrounds
— especially with three small kids."
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Date Night
During a period of high stress
while planning our wedding, I
responded to my wife's repeated
requests for my ideas with some
version of the following: "I'm
thinking of a Halloween at
McDonalds theme. I'll come as
Mayor McCheese dressed as a
vampire and the bridesmaids can
wear Grimace purple." In honor
of this not-so-great moment in our
marital history, I offer up some
horror movies to frighten you and
yours this Halloween.
Something Old: Night of
the Living Dead (1968). Zombie
films are currently all the rage. I
think it has something to do with
a lack of individuality in the current cultural landscape. We all
secretly worry that we are not
unique snowflakes. This film is the
standard of the genre. It holds up
remarkably well. The black and
white cinematography and its
nihilism provide an atmosphere
that is thought-provoking and
downright eerie. It also offers a
subtle critique of racism through
the fate of its male protagonist,
Ben.
Something New: The best
horror film I've seen in a while is
The Descent (2005) which follows six women spelunking in the
North Carolina mountains. After
a shocking opening sequence,
the film actually does the work to
get us to identify with the characters. So when the horror comes,
we feel it intensely. I also like the
fact that the film doesn't treat its
cast of young attractive women in
the manner that the genre usually
does: as objects and stereotypes.
Something Borrowed:
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
(2003). Hollywood has cranked
out lots of horror remakes lately.
Most of them are dreadful. The
only thing scary in House of
Wax, for example, is Paris
Hilton's acting. But I like the new
version of the Tobe Hooper 1974
classic. Good horror films are
lenses that allow us to see current
cultural fears. The random and
sudden violence in the original
Chain Saw reflects the crimes of
the Manson family and the late
stages of the Vietnam War. The
newer version adds child abduction to the monstrous family's
crimes. Like so many current horror movies, the film falls a little
too much in love with the digital.
(We travel with the camera
through an exit wound at one
point. Yuck.) But it is ably acted
and offers good "cuddle factor."
Something Blue: Blue
Velvet (1986). I'm including this
even though it's not technically a
horror film. But if the measuring
stick is the amount of fear a film
produces in the spectator, then
this one wins hands down for me.
This film is really not for the faint
of heart. Its emotional textures
keep you constantly off-balance.
After you see it, I promise — my
apologies to Bobby Vinton here
— you will still see Blue Velvet
through your tears for many years
afterwards
And since no wedding is
complete without the kids, here
are some suggestions for the wee
ones. For tweens hungry to test
their fear threshold, check out The
Lady in White (1988) and
Something Wicked This Way
Comes (1983). The former uses
1 0 - y e a r-old Frankie Scarlatti's
ghostly encounter on Halloween
1962 as a framework for a
charming coming-of-age story.
This film is genuinely scary without being traumatic. The setting
of Something Wicked This Way
Comes is reminiscent of the stormt o rn Kansas that we see just
before Dorothy is whisked off to
Oz. Both films are scary, but not
scarring.
For younger kids, you have to
go with It's the Great Pumpkin,
Charlie Brown (1966). For those
of us who grew up in the seventies, "I got a rock" is short-hand
for a moment of disappointment.
I see no reason why we shouldn't
inflict this life lesson on the current generation. Besides, the
sequences of Snoopy as a
downed WWI pilot in France are
hilarious.
So there you have it. Open
the window and let in the autumn
chill, snuggle up with someone
you care about, and let me know
what you think. Thoughts or suggestions for future columns?
Send
them
my
way:
B re n t @ s o u t h ro a n o k e c i rc l e . c o m .
— Brent Stevens
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Economics 24014
you say it’s your birthday?
by Paul Higgins
Everyone’s having a birthday this year, but some are
more important than others.
Here are some choices and
opportunities that come with
reaching a “milestone” age in
2006.
Age 50: You become eligible to make “catch-up,” or
extra, contributions to your IRA
and 401(k), or similar retirement plan. This year, the 401(k)
catch-up amount is $5,000
over the basic limit of
$15,000, which brings the
total contribution allowed to
$20,000. For an IRA, the
catch-up is $1,000 over the
basic $4,000 contribution, for
a total of $5,000.
Age 55: If you leave your
job or retire, you may withdraw
savings from your 401(k) without paying a 10% early withdrawal penalty. However, you
will need to pay income tax,
unless you roll the money into
an IRA or another 401(k).
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Age 59 ⁄2:: You may withdraw money from a 401(k) or
Security yet. “Medicare and
You 2006” is a good, basic
source of information (go to
www.medicare.gov for
a
copy). If you want to retire
before you turn 65, be sure to
explore other options for health
insurance because this expense
could eat up a substantial portion of your retirement income.
Age 62 to 70: You can
start collecting Social Security
any time now, but the longer
you wait, the larger your benefit will be. The size of your benefit will depend on the year you
were born, which determines
your “full retirement age,” an
arbitrary point when you will
receive what Social Security
calls your full benefit.
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Age 70 ⁄2:: Uncle Sam
requires
you
to
start withdrawing
money
f r o m
y o u r
401(k)
your IRA without paying the
10% penalty—regardless of
your employment or retirement
status. You’ll have to pay
income tax, unless you roll the
money into an IRA or another
401(k).
Age 62: You’re eligible to
start receiving Social Security.
However, you may want to consider waiting. The longer you
wait (up until age 70), the higher your benefit will be. Another
reason to delay is the “earnings
test.” If you receive Social
Security while you're earning
money from a job, your benefit
will be reduced if your earnings
exceed the annual minimum.
Age 65: You’re now entitled to Medicare coverage.
Take it, even if you don’t
plan to go on
Social
and Traditional IRA (but not a
Roth IRA) in the form of a
“required minimum distribution” (RMD). The exact amount
you must withdraw, based on a
formula pegged to your life
expectancy, is subject to
income taxes (ask your financial or tax advisor to calculate
your RMDs and potential tax
consequences). Failure to take
an RMD will result in a 50% tax
penalty on the balance not
withdrawn.
Paul Higgins is a Financial
Advisor with Smith Barney
located in Roanoke and may
be reached at 581-0700 or
[email protected]
Citigroup, Inc., its affiliates, and its employees are not
in the business of providing tax or legal advice. These
materials and any tax-related statements are not
intended or written to be used, and cannot be used or
relied upon, by any such taxpayer for the purpose of
avoiding tax penalties. Tax-related statements, if any,
may have been written in connection with the "promotion or marketing" of the transaction(s) or matters(s)
addressed by these materials, to the extent allowed by
applicable law. Any such taxpayer should seek advice
based on the taxpayer's particular circumstances from
an independent tax advisor.
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Inc. Member SIPC.
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“Before the Fall”
Mary Anne Marx
Fine Art and Photography
Photos available at
Tinnell's Finer Foods and
Roanoke Ballet Theatre
on Grandin Rd.
Brick by brick.
Home by home.
Family by family.
Building a reputation...
19 YEARS STRONG.
345-6279 • E-mail: [email protected]
Craving crepes?
Longing for a latte?
Pining for a panini?
Come savor the Spoon . . .
Jeannine Hanson,
the only place in the city serving
gourmet breakfast, fabulous lunch fare,
& bag lunches to go.
GRI, CRS, Realtor®
Fall hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Mon thru Sat.
798-8640
And a sensational
Sunday Brunch
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Evenings available for
warm private
gatherings & hip
holiday parties.
Please contact:
Anne Colleran at
540-904-5895
2123 Crystal Spring Avenue
South Roanoke (540) 904-5895