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Roanoke Times & World News, October 19, 2009

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'Green' Is the Theme at Roanoke School

A steady stream of traffic along Roanoke's Colonial Avenue muffles the playful screams of children romping on the playground at Fishburn Park Elementary School. Just a few feet away from the monkey bars is a serene spot where the young students can observe nature -- a kidney-shaped pond with a healthy habitat of algae and several shiny goldfish. Two pondside benches face the busy thoroughfare, but the view is obstructed by the shrubs and foliage along the artificial water's edge.

Change of Command for the 29th Army Band

The crisp, clean notes of a military brass band filled the big drill floor/basketball court at Roanoke's Virginia National Guard Armory at midday Sunday. What's now known as the 29th Army Band has been playing in the building on Reserve Avenue since 1954 and traces its origin to the city to 1922.

Looking Back

1999 (10 years ago) - "Sen. John Edwards, D-Roanoke, would like to see less truck traffic on Interstate 81 and more cargo being handled by Norfolk Southern and other railroad companies. Edwards sent a letter to state Secretary of Transportation Shirley Ybarra on Monday requesting a study on ways to shift more freight from Virginia's roads to its rail system."

A Rocky Path for 11th District Candidates

It has been a contentious campaign season for three-term Del. Onzlee Ware, D-Roanoke. But the twist is that his loudest, most persistent critic is in his own Democratic Party.

Lawmakers Stuck to Party Lines On 'You Lie' Vote

Q: When Congress voted to reprimand Rep. Joe Wilson of South Carolina for his outburst during President Obama's [health care] address, how did the Virginia delegation vote? Georgie F. Brizendine, Roanoke A: Boy, do I feel like a sap.

Cray's ; Style Still; Thrills His Fans

Attempts to pin a single label on guitarist and singer Robert Cray are pointless. There's no doubt when he launches into a guitar lead that he is deeply rooted in the blues. His playing summons up the old guide stars -- Albert King, Albert Collins, B.B. King, Jimi Hendrix, T- Bone Walker.

Early Autumn Snowfall Rare in Our Region

Locations in states to our north such as Binghamton, N.Y., and State College, Pa., got their earliest recorded snowfall of at least 1 inch late this past week. That snow event was a little like the one that brought a snowfall to a region from the Central Appalachians through the mid-Atlantic states and into the Northeast 30 years ago.

Obit - Toney, Shalynda Monique

Obit - Page, Lenora Kathleen Brewer

Obit - Thompson, Berta J.

Obit - Bohon, William Matthew

Obit - Price, Lewis Crawford

Obit - Zell, James William Iii

Obit - Witt, Bonnie J.

Obit - Bennett, Fred Dice Sr.

Obit - Janney, Albert Cleveland

Obit - Mckinney, Ruth Finir Perkins

Obit - Childress, Connie Ann

Obit - Burnette, Virginia Elizabeth

Obit - Waschler, Lisa Michelle Williams