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Linking Individual Needs in Our CommunityOctober 2018 lincletter.com Volume 20 Issue 5

Replacing Fotheringay’s Marker

One of the most significant historic sites in Montgomery County and our surrounding area is Fotheringay, the

home of Revolutionary War Colonel George Hancock. It is located to the side of the straightaway between Elliston and Shawsville.

According to records from local newspapers, the historical roadside marker shown here disappeared from the highway median in front of Fotheringay sometime during 2010 or 2011. (It was erected in 1998.) Officials with the Virginia Historical Highway Marker Program know the marker is missing but currently do not have funding to replace it.

Meadowbrook Museum has taken on the project of raising funds ($1,770) to replace the marker.

Once funds are raised and another marker produced, it will be replaced by the Virginia Department of Transportation. Since this historic site is located in our own community, we feel strongly that it is something the museum should support.

Anyone wishing to make a contribution to this project should make checks payable to Meadow-brook Museum and mail to the following address:

Meadowbrook MuseumP. Box 809, Shawsville, VA 24162

All contributions are tax deductible.

Thanks to Danny Sisson for letting us know about the unmarked grave of Thomas Lewis of the Lewis–McHenry Duel. Danny takes care of the Madison Cemetery, where Lewis, a grandson of General Lewis, was laid to rest. The Meadowbrook Museum was able to raise funds to purchase a grave marker, and Danny in-stalled it for us. A ceremony celebrating Lewis and our purchase of the marker will be held in the near future.

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Vote

It’s always an election year in Virginia. This year, you have an opportunity to vote for a U.S. senator, a representative in the U.S. House of Representatives, and a delegate in the Virginia House of Delegates. You can also vote on two proposed amendments to Virginia’s constitution.

You can do all that provided you’re eligible to vote. Voters have to be at least 18 years old. They have to be citizens. They have to register. The last day you can register to vote in this year’s election is Monday, October 15. November 6 is Election Day.

If you want an absentee ballot mailed to you, you have to request one by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, October 30. You can request an absentee ballot in person as late as 5 p.m. on Saturday, November 3.

Connie Viar is Montgomery County’s registrar. Her office is in the county office building at 755 Roanoke Street in Christiansburg. It’s open from 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. on weekdays. (By state law, it’s open the two Saturdays just before the election, too.) The phone number is 540-382-5741. The email address is govote121@montgomerycountyva.gov.

The folks in that office can probably answer any ques-tions you have about voting. The Virgnia Department of Elections website (www.elections.virginia.gov) is helpful, too. You can even register there and find out all aout those proposed constitutional amendments.

Once you’re registered, vote. Actually, do some research about the candidates (that means more than looking for an “R” or a “D” beside a candidate’s name) and those amendments. Then vote.

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A Physician’s Role in Promoting Good Health in a Now Society

Medical school did not train me on how to prevent dis-ease and promote wellness. The general public does not seek physicians trained to promote future good health but those that can treat immediate problems. We are living in a society that demands care for problems right now. The majority of the health care system, with a few exceptions, is directed primarily toward finding and treating health issues that are already present. In this now society, that is where the demand lies and where health care resourc-es are going. Our now society lives for the moment and looks for a pill or procedure to take care of medical prob-lems that our pleasurable lifestyles create. One prominent psychologist called it “the pleasure trap.”

Anyone with common sense knows that prevention is the best policy. Most people already know that healthy living can prevent many diseases and increase life expectancy and long-term happiness while decreasing the cost of medical care. The question then is: Why aren’t medical schools teach-ing prospective physicans that, first and foremost, the job of primary care providers is to promote healthy lifestyles? Because the demand is not there, nor are funds available to train providers. Those whose lifestyle is affecting their health are at the mercy of an addicting environment and diffi-cult-to-change habits learned in childhood.

Why aren’t schools teaching young children how to stay healthy before they adopt their parents’ lifestyle? One reason is that the general public, teachers, and even we physicians have not decided that this is important enough to devote time and money to make the necessary changes in our edu-cational system. We also need professionals who deal in pre-ventative care and wellness promotion. Unfortunately, such providers cannot survive in these times because people are not seeking such a service and are not willing to pay for it.

If you have read the above and agree with some of what I have said, give it some serious thought and discuss it with your friends and neighbors. Changes can be made if the demand is there. As an old, retired family physician, I believe that there is nothing that has more potential for increasing our health and happiness than a healthy lifestyle.

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Quilt Show

The Meadowbrook Quilters will hold their annual quilt show at the Harvest Festival on October 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Carilion Community Room at Meadowbrook Center. Our quilt challenge this year was to use a piece of fabric from Theda Webster, a former Meadowbrook quilter, on a quilt of our own choosing. Come and see the many creative uses of these pieces of fabric.

The Meadowbrook Quilters will also be hold-ing a book/magazine sale and a fabric sale during the quilt show. Books, magazines, and fabric will be extremely reasonably priced. Come and stock up.

The Meadowbrook Quilters meet on the sec-ond Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the Studio Room of the Meadowbrook Center. We have an informative, informal program, show and tell, and roundtable discussions. It’s a lot of fun.

Membership is free and open to any skill level. For information, contact Marie Goodwin at margood101@gmail.com,

History at the Tomato Festival

This year for the first time, the Meadowbrook Museum participated in the EastMont Tomato Festival. In addition to the Museum being open that day, we had a booth featuring the two books the Mu-seum published and some artifacts. This resulted in some book sales and also making people aware that the Museum exists.

We had a poster telling about many of the tomato canneries that used to be in this area. It featured names and locations of many canneries, along with labels they used on their products. Pictures of some of the canneries were shown, along with a history of the R.L. Howard & Sons Cannery. Howard’s was one of the best known and longest-lived canneries in the area.

Although the weather didn’t cooperate, we consid-ered it a successful day and look forward to next year!

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2018 Tomato Festival Winners

TOMATO PAGEANTCherry Tomato Baby (ages 0-3) – Melody July LargenTomato Princess (ages 4-39) – Gracie WalkerTomato Price (ages 4-39) – Jerry WuHeirloom Queen (ages >39) – Cara GangloffHeirloom King (ages >39) – Jimmy Valiant

TOMATO GROWERSBiggest Tomato First Place – Charles Rencsok; Second Place – Marie GoodwinMost Unusual TomatoFirst Place – John Shumate; Second Place – Marie Goodwin; Third Place – Tracy BrockenbroughSmallest Ripe TomatoFirst Place – Marie Goodwin; Second Place – Sophia Vishneski; Third Place – Tracy BrockenbroughBest Cherry/Grape TomatoFirst Place – John Shumate; Second Place – AnthonyFlaccavento; Third Place – Gracie WalkerBest Roma TomatoFirst Place – Bonnie Sheppard; Second Place – Marie Goodwin; Third Place – Gracie WalkerBest Set of 4 (all same variety)First Place – Bonnie Sheppard; Second Place – Tracy Brockenbrough; Third Place – Marie GoodwinBest TastingFirst Place – Bonnie Sheppard; Second Place – Marie Goodwin; Third Place – Butch HiltonBest Tomato Grown by a Child 12 and UnderFirst Place – Gracie WalkerMost Tomatoes DonatedFirst Place – Marie Goodwin (135); Second Place – Dena Lester (34); Third Place – Rebecca Sears (32)

TOMATO FOODBest Tomato Condiments: Salsa, Ketchup, Relishes, etc.First Place – Riley Lane; Second Place – Rita Nester; Third Place – Sophia Vishneski

BEST TOMATO ENTREESTomato Pizza, Pasta, Gazpacho, etc. First Place – Juanita Thornton; Second Place – Taylor James Lane; Third Place – Lauren TateBest Tomato Dessert: Pie, Ice Cream, Cake, etc.First Place – Rita Nester; Second Place: Rita Nester; Third Place – Taylor James LaneOthers: Munchies, Hors d’Oeuvres, Salads, etc.First Place: Lauren Tate

ART CONTESTSLibrary and EAA Children’s Art Contest (ages 12 and under)First Place – Nova James East; Second Place – Olivia Boone; Third Place – Taylor PooreArt Inspired by Tomatoes (all ages)First Place – Logan Boone; Second Place – Summer English; Third Place – Olivia BooneGrand Prize Heritage ArtistLinda Bostic Smith

TOMATOLYMPICSMater TossFirst Place – Louis Semtner; Second Place – Ella Semtner; Third Place – Kellan StewartTomato Worm SquirmFirst Place – Griffin Stewart; Second Place – Kellan Stewart; Third Place – Louis SemtnerTomato Obstacle CourseFirst Place – Marshall Tate; Second Place – Louis Semtner; Third Place – Kellan StewartTomato AccuracyFirst Place – Jack NovakOverall OlympianLouis Semtner

TOMATO EATING CONTESTKids: First Place – Chase Novak; Second Place – Soren Marshall; Third Place – Gracie WalkerAdults: First Place – Steve Novak; Second Place – Lisa Korb; Third Place – Mike Mars

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Look, Listen, and Learn! by James R. Bower, Deputy Coordinator, Montgomery County Emergency Services

Every year, the majority of fire deaths in North America happen at home. Today’s fires burn faster than ever. In a typical home fire, you may have as little as one to two minutes to escape safely from the time the smoke alarm sounds.

Fire Prevention Week 2018 is being celebrat-ed during the week of October 7 through 13. This year’s theme is “Look. Listen. Learn. Be Aware. Fire Can Happen Anywhere.” the campaign works to educate people about the three basic but essential steps to take to reduce the likelihood of having a fire and how to escape safely in the event of one:

“LOOK” for places fire could start. Take a good look around your home. Identify potential fire harzards and take care of them.

“LISTEN” for the sound of the smoke alarm. You could only have minutes to escape safely once the smoke alarm sounds. Go to your outside meeting place, which should be a safe distance from the home and where everyone should know to meet.

“LEARN” two ways out of every room, and make sure all doors and windows leading outside open easily and are free of clutter.

Situational awarness is a skill people need to use wherever they go. No matter where you are, be aware of your sur-roundings and look for available exits. If

the fire alarm system sounds, take it seriously and exit the building immediately.

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Veterans Corner Parks & Recreation

Medicare Part DWhat’s new? When can I enroll or change my plan? These and other important questions and information on plan changes and deadlines will be presented by Deena Flinchum, VICP Counselor with NRV Agency on Aging. Deena will discuss ways to get coverage, what the drug plan covers, the types of costs you’ll pay in a Medicare drug plan, and how Part D works with other insurance.

Don’t miss out on this important yearly update on Medicare Part D. The program will be held in the Con-ference Room of the Parks & Recreation Office. Light refreshments will be served. Registration deadline is September 26. Wednesday, October 3, 10 a.m. at the Montgomery County Government Center. Free.

Shred-A-ThonShredding sensitive documents is one way to reduce your risk of becoming an identity theft victim. Attend this free community shred sponsored by the Chris-tiansburg/Montgomery County TRIAD event to keep your personal information out of hands of crooks. No businesses, please. Do not bring stiff metal, plastic bags, or other items that will jam the shredder. Please bring your documents in a box or tote. No plastic bags! Tuesday, Octoer 16, 3 to 6 p.m. at the Christians-burg Rec Center. Free.

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What’s Happening at Meadowbrook Public Library?

Meadowbrook Public Library267 Alleghany Springs Rd.

Shawsville, VA 24162268-1964

www.mfrl.orgHours of Operation:

Monday –Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.Friday & Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Sunday 1:00 to 5:00— ALL PROGRAMS FREE —

Storytimesfor young children and parents

Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.

Children’s Craft TableAvailable during library hours. Check out the free

crafts that may be made at the library or taken home.

GED Prep or learn English at Meadowbrook Public Library

Classes will be on Tuesdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Childcare will be available. For information,

please call Literacy Volunteers at 540-382-7262 or the Meadowbrook Library at 268-1964.

Classes are FREE.

Fall HarvestSaturday, October 6, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Meadowbrook Public Library Courtyard 267 Alleghany Spring Road, Shawville

Lots of Free Activities! Fun for the whole family!

• Vendors

• Food

• Music

• Darin Handy Exotic Animal Show

• Music by Stonehouse and Fort Vause

• Best Cake & Pie Contest

Special thank you to our sponsors: Farmland Equipment–Christiansburg, EastMont Thrift Store, Montgomery County Friends of the Library, Bill Ryan, Scott Hagood, Meadowbrook Quilters, and Mountan Valley Charitable Foundation. Don’t miss this fun-filled event. For more information, call 268-2964.

— Don’t forget to check out the Friends of the Library Book Sale. Great bargains on used books! —

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Talking About Books — the Library’s Book Discussion Group • Wednesday, October 3, 6 p.m.

– I’ll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara

• Thursday, October 11, 11 a.m. – Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate

• Wednesday, November 7, 6 p.m. – Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate

Join us for coffee and great discussion. Call to reserve your copies.

Creative Writing Group in October and NovemberJoin us to improve your writing! Bring your work for small-group feedback and editing. We’ll meet the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 3 to 4:30 p.m.

Evening Creative Writing GroupBring your work for small-group feedback and editing. This group meets every third Tuesday of the month from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Genealogy–DNA UpdateSaturday, October 13, 1 p.m. Robert S. Lockett, avid genealogy sleuth and past presdient of the Wyth County Genealogical and Historical Association will present “DNA Update.” This program is a must for anyone interested in genealogy and DNA.

BookMarks: RECYCLE*RECLAIM*RECREATE.Saturday, October 13 and Saturday, November 17. Stop by all day and enjoy making a recycled craft.

Halloween Costume ManiaThursday, October 18, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Pick out a free costume for children or adults while they last. First come, first served.

Halloween Costume DriveWe are looking for gently used costumes in all sizes. Drop off a Halloween costume during library hours through October 18. Come to the Halloween Costume Mania and select a costume for children or adults while they last.

Finger KnittingSaturday, October 20, at noon. Learn to knit a funky bracelet, headband, or scarf using only yarn and your fingers! Free supplies provided. Recom-mended for ages 8 and up. Registration required.

Trunk or TreatSaturday, October 27, 3 to 5 p.m. Dress the kids up in their Halloween costumes and bring them to the Meadowbrook Center. This event is for children 12 and under. Trunk or Treat will be held in the parking lot near the playground — behind the Mead-owbrook Public Library. There will be sponsors with trunks filled with treats for the children. Many of these vehicles will be decorated as well. Sponsors for this event include: VFW Elliston–Shawsville Post 4920 and Ladies Auxiliary Post 4920, Meadowbrook Public Library and Friends of the Library–Meadowbrook Chap-ter, and other community groups. No pets allowed. Contact the libary for more information.

Cards for Veterans at the Salem VA CenterThursday, November 1 to Thursday, November 8 at the Meadowbrook Public Library. Supplies will be provided for you to make a card thanking a veteran for his/her service. Place your cards inside the red, white, and blue mailbox in the library. Cards will be delivered to the Veterans at the Salem VA Center before November 11 (Vet-erans Day). Co-sponsored by Elliston–Shawsville VFW Post 42920& Aluxiliary and Meadowbrook Public Library.

Help the Veterans with Your Donations.All during the month of November at the Mead-owbrook Public Library. The library is a collection point for items needed at the VA Center in Salem. Bring your donations of the following items to the library: 3-in-1 body wash/shampoo/conditioner, body lotion, toothpaste, nail clippers, sweatpants, sweatshirts, t-shirts (M, L, XL), and new baseball caps. Co-sponsored by Elliston–Shawsville Post 4920 and Meadowbrook Public Library.

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What’s Happening at Meadowbrook Library – continued

Veterans’ ProgramSaturday, November 3, 3 p.m. at the Meadowbrook Library. All veterans and family are invited to a spe-cial program to honor vetearns. Early dinner will be served after the program. Co-sponsored by Elliston– Shawsville Post 4920 and Ladies Auxiliary Post 4290 and Meadowbrook Public Library.

Quilting Treasures & Memorial BarnQuilt Dedication Honoring Linda Wilson November 17, 1:30 p.m. Please join us for the un-veiling of a memorial barn quilt in the garden of the Meadowbrook Courtyard in honor of Linda Wilson, who passed in January. Linda’s love of quilting, gar-dening, and art are reflected in her years of dedicated service to the Meadowbrook Center. She was also instrumental in the creation of the Meadowbrook Library. Immediately following the dedication, we will have Quilting Treasures with textile artist Kevin Woman in the Carilion Room. Kevin will present ex-amples of his work spanning the last 30 years, incud-ing traditional quilting, art quilting, hand-dying, and surface design techniques. Light refreshments will be served after the program. Presented by the Meadwo-brook Public Library and the Meadowbrook Quilters.

— Notary Public — Do you need documents notarized?

We can help! This service is available at all four branches and is FREE.

Lots of exciting things are happening around the Waldron Wellness Cen-ter! We had an awesome turnout for our Mater Madness, and partici-

pants recieved a tough workout before taking part in the Tomato Festival.

If you have not been to the Waldron in a while, you may be surprised to see some changes in our layout, paint scheme, and brand new equipment. Our cycle studio has been moved to the back room, leaving that space for a core/ab room featuring the TRX system. We have purchased some new exercise bands, a bosu ball, hex bar, and landmine attachment — with much more to come!

Is there something you want but don’t see? We welcome and encourage any suggestions for new equipment. Stop by the Waldron to check out our additions and participate in one of our challenging classes. Don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram to keep up with what’s going on.

Waldron Wellness Center267 Alleghany Spring Road, Shawsville 540-268-1623 http://waldronwellness.comFacebook.com/WaldronWC

Waldron News

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Gospel Beans and Banjos

Muddy River, a gospel blue-grass group that got together at Sowders Chapel, will be the featured band at the October edition of Beans and Banjos.

Muddy River is Marvin Graham on mandolin and guitar, Jared Belcher on lead guitar, Ben Hall on bass, and Jerry Surface playing guitar and doing the lead singing. George Smith joins in on banjo.

Fort Vause will open the evening with bluegrass and bluegrass-flavored blues, ballads, gospel songs, novelty tunes, and show tunes. Fort Vause features George Smith, who played banjo in the Appalachian Music Masters concert series and on recordings with Jack Hinshelwood and Buddy Pendleton; Jeff Wilcke, a doctor of vet-erinary medicine and rhythm guitar who also plays mandolin; and the newest member of the band, virtuoso guitarist Steven Paul, the myste-rious man with two first names. Tim Thornton, who slipped onto a Black Twig Pickers recording once, plays bass.

In addition to all that music, the evening will feature beans and cornbread and dessert. Supper and music start at 6 p.m. on Saturday, October 27, at Shawsville’s Meadowbrook Community Center. That’s at 267 Allegany Spring Road in Shawsville.

This Evening of Beans and Banjos raises money for the LINC Letter and its LINC webpage. We hope each person who comes will donate $5 or more.

As always, Beans and Banjos operates on granny rules: no drinking, no smoking, no cussing, no spitting on the floor. Y’all come out for supper. Stay to dance or sing along — or just sit there and pat your foot.

Muddy River, appearing Saturday, October 27 at Beans and Banjos, Meadowbrook Community Center in Shawsville.

“Best of Beans & Banjos”CD, Volume One, Price: $10

Order your copy now! Contact Tanner Upthegrove at tannerupthegrove@gmail.com or 540-

529-9047. Also available at Beans and Banjos and other events where the LINC Letter is present.

All proceeds go directly funding the operation of the non-profit Project LINC.

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Shawsville Farmers’ Market News

Hungry? Let’s eat! The Shawsville Farmers’ Market will conclude its 2018 season with Meadowbrook Library’s Fall Harvest Festival on October 6 in the Meadowbrook Courtyard, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring the kids!

Join us in 2019 starting May 4 for EastMont Garden Club’s Garden Day and Meadowbrook Library’s Tractor/Lawn Mower Show. You’ll find the freshest and highest-quality local seasonal foods grown by family farmers, along with great homegrown crafts, at the Market — maybe even a blacksmith!

On Saturday mornings, rain or shine, we’re usually on the grass in front of the Library. We send an email each week with what should be available that week, although additional vendors and prod-ucts may be present. We’ll also have family-friendly special events (like our annual Christ-mas in July), so check Facebook (and like us) for our upcoming acivities. Email us to be put on our mailing list.

New vendors are welcome for 2019. Vendors must live in Montgomery County or any surrounding county (Craig, Floyd, Giles, Pulaski, or Roanoke) or city (Radford, Roanoke, or Salem). We are a commu-nity service, require no commitments, and charge no booth fees or commissions. Come out and join us, whether it’s to buy or sell.

Share your hopes, dreams, and aspirations for the Market. Please help us plot our course. We are Shawsville’s best-kept secret, but we’re YOUR com-munity market. Come grow with us, and bring your family, friends, and neighbors.

ShawsvilleFarmersMarket@gmail.com www.ShawsvilleFarmersMarket.webs.com www.facebook.com/ShawsvilleFarmersMarket

Winter Camp, Summer Staff, and Free Money

Registration for Winter Camp 2018 (December 14-16) at Alta Mons is OPEN! Winter Camp is open

to children in grades 2 through 12 and is only $99 (camperships are available, making the cost as low as $33/camper). Our theme is “Beauty of Thy Peace,” and campers will be learning about how God sent peace to this world through Christ. Activities will include making crafts, attending worship, hiking to the (frozen?) falls, and maybe even zipping down the zipline (weather permitting), as well as much more. Campers will be sleeping in our heated retreat facili-ties! Don’t miss out on this retreat — register today! Register online at www.altamons.org/winter-camp or call 540-268-2409 for more information.

Summer staff applications are available and ready to be filled out! Do you know someone who would be interested in spending a suumer in ministry at Alta Mons? If so, tell them to check out www.altmons.org/summer-staff for more information.

Help Alta Mons win FREE MONEY for printing! Simply go to www.conquestgrahpics.com/new/non-profit-partners-2018/altamons while you are logged onto your Facebook account and click the blue “like” button. Last year, Alta Mons received $300 in free printing through this program.

Remember, Alta Mons is open to the public every day from sunrise to sunset. Come out for a hike to the falls or just a walk around camp. We have picnic tables for community use, as well. We will be closed to the public during Winter Camp, but are otherwise open each day!

Alta Mons News

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What’s Happening in Our Schools?

Eastern Montgomery Schools Focus on Boosting the POSTIVE, Shrinking the NEGATIVE!

Eastern Montgomery schools are moving forward in their effort to build students’ character and improve academic success through a system called Positive Be-havior and Supports (PBIS). This approach focuses on teaching students the meaning behind “good behavior” through positive reinforcement. Rather than concen-trating on students’ “bad” choices by punishing them, PBIS aims to reward good choices, so students want to be the best they can be.

Each school has developed a specific set of expec-tations for everyone to follow. The plans address similar expectations but are tailored to fit the

specific individual and developmental needs of each school’s unique community.

All three schools’ expectations center around “Being Respectful” and “Being Responsible.” Eastern Mont-gomery Elementary includes a focus on “Being Safe,” Shawsville Middle School on “Being a Community,” and Eastern Montgomery High School on “Being Resourceful.”

Each may have a slightly different message, but overall, a student will be able to move from school to school knowing exactly what to expect.

At the beginning of the year, we teach all the stu-dents what these expectations look like, sound like, and feel like. When all students are knowledgeable about the expectations, they usually respond as directed, and when students behave better, there is less time spent on discipline and more time devoted to teaching and learning.

Our 2018-19 Mustang Girls’ Volleyball Team! The girls have had a wonderful start to their season, with a 2-1 home against Chris-tiansburg Middle School for the season opener. We look forward to the rest of the season being just as successful. Top row (l to r): Lilly Underwood, Madison Bruce, Allison Bower, Abigail Felty, Logan Boone, Anna Ryan, Coach Drew. Bottom row (l to r): Emily Graves, Mack Hubbard, Madison Boone, Haily Akers, Caiden Roupe.

Mrs. Hollifield’s Civics 8 class has

been learning about the ideas that are

the foundations of our government. The

students made visuals to represent some of

these principles.

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What’s Happening in Our Schools?

Lunchtime Looks a Little Different at EMHSTime management and prioritizing tasks are necessary skills for students today. At Eastern Montgomery High School, we are changing our schedule to give students more practice learning these important skills.

This year, EMHS will be implementing a new schedule to include a PowerHour in the middle of the school day. Schools across the country are using PowerHour as a way to build in time for tutoring, remediation, club activities, and physical activity during the school day. Instead of having an assigned lunch period that students must attend, students will have the ability to choose when they have lunch. PowerHour is about more than just choosing when to have lunch, though. Student will schedule their lunch so they can participate in clubs, physical activi-ties, tutoring, and remediation. Some students may choose to eat their lunch while remediating with a teacher or while meeting with a peer group to work on a project, or to get some weight-lifting in before grabbing lunch.

For the scheduling of activities, PowerHour will be broken into two 30-minute times: A time and B time. Lunch will be offeed during both times, as well as dif-ferent club meetings, tutoring opportunities, remediation, intramural activities, and weight-lifting. Based on what activities the student wants to participate in and when they are offered, the student may choose to have lunch during A time and attend a club meeting during B time today and tomorrow work out in the weight room during A time and have lunch during B time. This flexibility should allow students to become involved in a wider range of activities.

In the past, many of our students have been unable to stay after school for extra help because of transportation, athletics, or after-school jobs. We see this as a great opportunity for our students to meet with teachers for tutoring or remediation multiple times throughout the week during the school day to get the extra help they need. They also will be able to partici-pate with peers in clubs that interest them more regularly than before. We are especially excited that students will not have the opportunity to have physical activity during the day, whether or not they are participating in gym class.

Students have a schedule of when each club will meet, when a teacher will be available for tutoring, when intramural activities are, and what days the weight room is open. Thy will manage their time and prioritize what activities they partic-ipate in. We hope that this encourages them to be more involved in extracurricular activities at school while also learning the important skills of time management, prioritization of tasks, and personal responsibility.

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RemediationIntramural ActivitiesPeer Group Projects

SMS Student Council Representatives with their sponsor, Mr. Rudasill

6th grade — Tori Caldwell, Aija McHone, and Osman Amaya

7th grade — Gage Akers, Mack Hubbard, and Maddie Brown

8th grade — Logan Boone, Abigail Felty, and Jamie Racqynski

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Jennifer McGhee – Mathematics Instructional CoachJob Role: Assist math teachers in developing and delivering math content to studentsEducation: B.S., Virginia Tech, M.Ed Curriculum & Instruction, VT; Ed Specialist, VTExperience: Seven years as Instructional CoachQuote: “I love the welcome shown to me since join-ing the Mustang family.”

CJ Kostenblatt – School CounselorJob Role: Work with students and families who are having academic, behavioral, social, and mental health concerns in school; assist in developing relationships among peers; and seek out interventions that will posi-tively impact the over well-being of students.Education: M.Ed., School Counseling Radford UniversityExperience: 18 years’ experience as middle and high school counselorQuote: With a return to middle school, “It’s like coming back to where it all began for me.”

Amy Guerin – Gifted Resource TeacherJob Role: Assist teachers with delivery of rigorous course content to identified gifted and talented studentsEducation: B.S., Eckerd College; M.S., Nova South-eastern UniversityExperience: 16 years teaching in Florida, Louisiana, and VirginiaQuote: “I enjoy working with students of all ages and watching the light bulb go on when they understand a new topic.”

Alysha Bates – Grade 8 English TeacherJob Role: Deliver English Language reading and writing instruction to 8th gradersEducation: B.A. English Liberty UniversityExperience: 3.5 years teaching experienceQuote: “It’s encouraging to see how well the Mustang family works together and how well loved the students are.”

Chelsey Wooten – Administrative Assistant –Guidance & AttendanceJob Role: Administrative support to school counselor, attendance clerk, and student recordsadministratorEducation: Graduate of EMHSExperience: Three years as classroom and office area substituteQuote: “I am so thankful for all of the kindness every co-worker has shown to me since becoming part of the Mustang family.”

Wanda Thompson – School NurseJob Role: Support students and teachers by providing medical attention and assistance and assisting parents when students become ill/injured at schoolEducation: B.S. in NursingExperience: More than 40 years’ nursing experienceQuote: “I grew up in a small town. I feel at home already at SMS.”

New Faces at Shawsville Middle School 2018–19

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What’s Happening in Our Schools?

The 2018 SMS Cross Country Team with Coach Beckner.

The SMS Boys and Girls Club made a trip to Splash Valley iin Roanoke County.

Students in Shawsville Middle School Chorus are beginning the school year with activity and excellence! Quizziz and Quizlet competition refresh note reading skills. Music choices for concerts are being explored. Student leadership is being established as the chorus looks forward to All District, auditions, and concerts; winter and spring concerts; com-petition trips in the spring; and general fun in learning. These students are already working in a way that will reflect a proud tradition at SMS. Thanks to all the community for their support.

A. Artrip and K. Weeks racing to dress a man-nequin at Old Navy, where the SMS Boys and Girls Club did job shadowing.

SMS Boys and Girls Club members playing banana grams.

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October 2018

DATE & TIME EVENT LOCATION

Monday, October 1, 6 p.m. LINC Board Meeting Library

Tuesday, October 2, 7 p.m. School Board Meeting Government Ctr., Christiansburg

Wednesday, October 3, 10 a.m. Medicare Part D Update Government Ctr., Christiansburg

Wednesday, October 3, 6 p.m. Talking About Books Library

Saturday, October 6, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fall Harvest and Quilt Show Library

Monday, October 8, 7:15 p.m. Board of Supervisors Government Ctr., Christiansburg

Tuesday, October 9, 6:30 p.m. Meadowbrook Quilters Library

Thursday, October 11, 11 a.m. Talking About Books Library

Thursday, October 11, 7 p.m. Ruritan Club Meeting White Memorial Methodist Church

Saturday, October 13, 1 p.m. Genealogy Program Library

Tuesday, October 16, 3 p.m. Shred-A-Thon Recreation Center, Christiansburg

Tuesday, October 16, 7 p.m. School Board Meeting Government Ctr., Christiansburg

Thursday, October 18, 5:30 p.m. Halloween Costume Mania Library

Thursday, October 18, 7 p.m. VFW & Auxiliary Meeting VFW Elliston/Shawsville

Thursday, October 18, 7 p.m. Eastmont Garden Club Library

Saturday, October 20, 12 p.m. Finger Knitting Library

Sunday, October 21, 2 p.m. SW VA Blacksburg Guild Great Road Craft Guild, Elliston

Monday, October 22, 7:15 p.m. Board of Supervisors Government Ctr., Christiansburg

Thursday, October 25, 10 a.m. Food Pantry Open Old Firehouse, Elliston

Saturday, October 27, 3 p.m. Trunk or Treat Library

Sunday, October 28, 2 p.m. Needle Crafting Library

Community Calendar

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November 2018

DATE & TIME EVENT LOCATION

November 1-8 Making Cards for Veterans Library

Saturday, November 3, 3 p.m. Veterans’ Program Library

Sunday, November 4 Daylight Savings Begins

Tuesday, November 6, 7 p.m. School Board Meeting Govenment Ctr., Christiansburg

Wednesday, November 7, 6 p.m. Talking About Books Library

Thursday, November 8, 11 a.m. Talking Aboout Books Library

Thursday, November 8, 7 p.m. Ruritan Club White Memorial Methodist Church

Monday, November 12, 7:15 p.m. Board of Supervisors Government Ctr., Christiansburg

Tuesday, November 13, 6:30 p.m. Meadowbrook Quilters Library

Thursday, November 15, 7 p.m. Eastmont Garden Club Library

Thursday, November 15, 7 p.m. VFW & Auxiliary Meeting Alta Mons

Saturday, November 17, 1:30 p.m. Barn Quilt Dedication Library

Sunday, November 18, 2 p.m. SW VA Blacksmith Guild Great Road Craft Guild, Elliston

Tuesday, November 20, 7 p.m. School Board Meetin Government Ctr., Christiansburg

Thursday, November 22 Thanksgiving Library

Thursday, November 22, 10 a.m. Food Pantry Opens Old Firehouse, Elliston

Saturday, November 24, 5 p.m. Community Choir Concert Big Spring Baptist Church

Sunday, November 25, 2 p.m. Needle Crafting Group Library

Monday, November 26, 7:15 p.m. Board of Supervisors Government Ctr., Christiansburg

Recurring Events at Meadowbrook: Every day, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. — Arts and Crafts MarketTuesdays and Fridays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Friendship Cafe (free lunch)Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Spring–Fall) — Farmers’ MarketWednesdays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Meadowbrook Museum 2nd and 4th Thursdays, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. — Creative Writing, Library

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