September 2015
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From the President By Kit Hale
Aretha Franklin had init right — The email came Saturday “all I’m askin’ little respect.” morning whenisI for wasahaving breakfast Or, as Laurence Sterne once said,in at the Blue Ridge Restaurant downtownforFloyd. Ann guides Hackworth, “Respect ourselves our GRCCL Newsletter Editor sent me morals, respect for others guides her trademark gentle nudge for my our manners.” My guess is most newsletter column. I don’t deserve is, her of you know who Ms. Franklin benevolence, as I am routinely tardy but a clue about IMr. Sterne withhaven’t my responsibility. committed (thanks, Google…). He was a novelist who lived and to have it to her the following Monday without a clue about died in the butSo, hissitting way of thinking is my certainly the topic or 1700s, substance. there enjoying bacon, applicable today.I wondered how I was going to pull this off eggs, and grits, when topic came tocan me.beBefore get to that, letgenerme set One’smy idea of respect ratherIsubjective and the stage. The Blue Ridge Restaurant, for those not familiar, ally a function of our upbringing. Most of us were raised is located on Main Street just east of Floyd’s lone stoplight. with the idea of you get what you give. Put another This particular Saturday morning I stopped in on the way, front treat others as you would have them treat you. Respect, in my mind, joins a long list of Come to supper! character attributes that make The Greater Court Civic League will hold us who we are. Raleigh Honesty, integits first membership meeting of the new fiscal year rity, compassion, responsibility, on Thursday, Sept. 10, 7 p.m. at the CoLab, 1327 tolerance, acceptance also supper. The Civic Grandinand Road. This is a potluck comeLeague to mind. Most of us get will provide chicken,itbeverages and paper because our parents it.aSadly, products. Please got bring dish to share and invite a neighbor along, as well. somenew folks don’t to getcome it because their parents didn’t. And, some folks don’t get it because they
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end of a daylong Harley ride. It was a beautiful morning and, even though I had lots of chores at home, I couldn’t help myself. The place was packed and as I looked around, my topic became clear: It has to do with community. There were good ole boys in bibbed overalls, John Deere and Red Man hats, and a variety of boots. There were good country ladiesNote and children of all ages. were even a Court few hippies, the venue! TheThere Greater Raleigh as Floyd has its share. They all seemed to know one another Civic League will right hold its membership meeting and shared fellowship there in the diner. They were Thursday, May 14, 7 p.m. at the CoLab, 1327 a community. Grandin Road. In addition to a presentation Outside, there were folks lining the street anticipating from Chief Chris andFun his team the of the 9th Annual FloydPerkins Tractor Run. from A parade Police of Department, we will and be holding sorts,Roanoke farm tractors all shapes, makes, sizes parade right downelections Main Street. for ourHmmm, board of another directors.community, I thought. A community of local farmers and farmer wannabes gathering for a good cause raising money for local charities andincidents to bring of smiles to the faces young to time, there are vandalism, theft,ofassault, and old. They succeeded. drug use … the list could go on. In my mind, most crimes As from I lefta lack Floydof traveling Airy,(orNorth stem respect fortoward others.Mount A bad guy gal) Carolina, I passed a bunch of motorcycles. taking something that doesn’t belong to them;Motorcycle breaking people wave tointo one aanother. (Continue on commandeering page 8)... car; slashing tires; the benches in Grandin Village without regard to language, trash, or noise are all examples of encroachments on our qualof life. The vibrancy and success of3 our Branch libraryity renovations are on track........................... depend on many things, not Potter revels inneighborhood ‘journey’ with clay...................................4 which is our sense of safety and Raleigh Court the Thenleast andof Now. ........................................6 Neighborhood security. calendar of events.....................................10
Community safety the issue at our May membership meeting
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At our May 14 membership meeting, we will be treated to a visit by Roanoke City
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Branch library renovations are on track By Susan Koch
Work is progressing at a brisk pace on our neighborhood library, and it should re-open early next spring. If you’ve driven by the branch this summer, you’ll quickly realize how impressive the renovations are. In fact, the Raleigh Court renovations are more extensive than those of any other branch. In addition to adding 5,000 square feet, the project was complicated by having to replace the perennially leaky roof. And after years of planning and months of community input, it was almost torpedoed when the initial construction bids came in significantly over budget. However, library staff, city management and City Council united in their determination to move the project forward. Working with the architect and low bidder Avis Construction, they made some hard choices such as changes to the heating and cooling system and the roof. While still making it environmentally friendly, they decided to forgo LEED certification and the hefty fees required. They made cosmetic changes to the sun-blocking fins on the outside and eliminated the outdoor fireplace. They almost had to scrap the outdoor patio, but a private donor came forward to help underwrite the costs. Everyone was committed to keeping the planned square footage and the expanded parking area, so even with cost cutting, the project was over budget. This winter, City management and City Council demonstrated their commitment to libraries and our neighborhood. They were able to squeeze enough extra money from other city projects to cover the shortfall. The project began in earnest two months later than expected, but has stayed on schedule since. In addition to separate children’s and adult areas, the new branch will include a teen space which has had a lot of design input from Patrick Henry kids. The branch will also offer wonderful meeting space to community groups after hours. Not only will they be able to use the community room, but the courtyard, teen area and break-out rooms will be available for meetings. To accommodate the anticipated increased usage, the parking lot will double, and the branch will include a drive-through. Selfcheckout kiosks and easy pickups for holds, CDs and movies will make for more efficient use of staff. In case you’re wondering what’s happened to the friendly faces you’re used to seeing in the
branch, you’ll find them working on various projects at the newly renovated downtown library. Roanoke City head librarian Sheila Umberger anticipates greatly expanded programming at the branch for adults, teens and children. She says the branch will house at least 30,000 books, the majority of which will be new. And, based on community use patterns, the branch will have the city’s largest selection of newspapers and periodicals for readers to enjoy in the new adult and self-serve café spaces. Umberger says the book drop at the corner of Grandin and Memorial, which is designed to hold 500 books, has seen “huge usage” and will stay even after the library reopens. While hours haven’t been announced yet, she expects the branch will have expanded hours. Susan Koch is a former president of the Greater Raleigh Court Civic League.
Council seeks nominations for citizen of the year
City Council invites you to submit a nomination for 2015 Citizen of the Year to recognize a Roanoke citizen’s efforts in making Roanoke a better place to live. To be eligible, the citizen must: • Be a citizen of the City of Roanoke. • Have made a significant contribution to the life of the community. • Have demonstrated a personal concern for the City’s well-being and progressive development on a voluntary basis. • Have performed activity, or a portion of the activity, in the previous year. In other words, it can be anyone whom you feel has voluntarily made a positive impact on our city during the past year who is also a citizen of Roanoke!
Renovations to the Raleigh Court library are more extensive than those of any other city branch.
To submit a nomination, contact the City Clerk’s Office, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Ave. S.W. - Room 456, Roanoke, VA 24011 or email clerk@ roanokeva.gov. The deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30. For additional information, contact the city Clerk’s Office by calling 853-2541 or visit the City Clerk’s web page at www.roanokeva.gov/clerk
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Potter revels in her ‘journey’ with clay Potters Guild, area ceramic arts conferences, and a regular “clay day” with pottery-loving friends. Slowly, my “voice” in clay evolved from throwing functional pottery ware to slab, sculpture and altered work. This shift from asking “What do I do with it?” to “What do I see through it?” led me to making forms that employ lines, shapes and colors metaphorically.
Potter Nan Fooks is shown in the studio she and her husband built in their Raleigh Court home. Photos Courtesy of Nan Fooks
By Nan Fooks, Member, Blue Ridge Potters Guild I came under the influence of clay and making pottery shortly after I retired from teaching in June 2006 when I brashly walked into the Brambleton Center and registered for a pottery class. A friend, who happened to be a potter, had inspired me by her serenity and calm outlook on life. After 41 years of dealing with 8th graders, I needed all the serenity I could get, and concluded that playing with clay would give me plenty! Four years of classes at the Brambleton Center were indeed what I was looking for.
The serenity I initially sought through working with clay has become a journey -- a pathway generated by subliminal images stored up from life’s memories and spiritual experiences. Finding messages through the metaphors produced by my hands, eyes, and memory has been more than fulfilling. Using earth, water, and fire to bring images and metaphors together, rewards me. For me, making pottery is both organic and evolutionary, a life-giving process. Nan Fooks taught for Roanoke County, beginning at what is today Hidden Valley Middle School. She has lived at 2231 Grandin Road for 18 years.
When my husband saw how playing with clay enchanted me, he gave me my own potter’s wheel. Over the next two years, he and I set up my own studio, adding a slab roller, wedging table, work space, storage units, and kiln. I could work at home, but the need to interact with other potters and ceramic artists led me to join in small group efforts at raku firing, programs and shows sponsored by the Blue Ridge
Show and Sale The Blue Ridge Potters Guild hosts its 16th annual show and sale Oct. 16-18 at Patrick Henry High School. Free admission. With more than 70 potters displaying and selling their works, this is the largest all-pottery show in Virginia. Chris Gryder is this year’s invited juror. “Invasion” is the title of one of Nan Fooks’ recent efforts
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Grandin Village Store was the spotVillage to shopByfor kids’ shoes A look back at the heart of Grandin Nelson Harris By Nelson Harris to get land’s shoes! drugstore). Dr. Kirk was a noted In 1955, Ned and Helen Stogner opened Stogner’s Shoes children is where the Grandin Theatre to is him located Stogner’s Shoes was not the only shoe store to be in the at 1324 Grandin Road in the Grandin Village. The shoe store today. The theater was constructed in rose gardener, and his yard contained carried only children’s shoes. I can recall growing up and going Grandin Village. Propst-Childress Shoe Store opened at 1328 earlycontaining 1930s. WhenGrandin VirginiaRoad Heights rose beds. dad, Charlie in 1960 large and would later My move to the mall.Harris, Today, to Stogner’s where the walls were lined withthe shelves was developed in the early 1900s, the recalls the home and serpentine Reid’s shoe boxes. Each child’s foot was measured and shoes were the storefronts for those two stores is now occupied by driveFine Furnishings. retrieved from the boxes on the wall, sometimes with Ned orthe commercial area that is today center way. Where the Co-Op stands today was Helen Stogner passed away in January of 2008, having been Helen having to use a small step ladder to reach the uppermost of our neighborhood, the Grandin a 3-story apartment building that was boxes. The Stogners had a small counter in the back corner predeceased by her husband for several years. I had the residences. For actually moved toservice the backside of the privilege of conducting her memorial and recalling of the store and a file box was under the Village, counter was with almost each all example, a beautiful home belonging lot and eventually razed. The accompacustomer’s name, last shoe size, and a record of all purchases with many in attendance getting my feet sized by her for Evenlocated today, when walk by the was old provided Stogner’s by Shoes made. Helen would let you look at your cardtoso Dr. you Kirk, could see a shoes. was a physician, nyingI photograph the doorway I cannot help but think of walls of shoeboxes, my record of how much you were growing … or at least your feet, Grandin Village, circa 1919. where the CoLab sits today (old Gar- late Dan Chrisman. anyway. Once a pair of shoes had been purchased Helen would name on a little file card, and colored balloons. take you to the back storage room where a tank of helium was Ne l s o n Har r i s, pastor of Heights C ommunity Church at Recognize this image Nelson Harris,pastor Heights Community at Memorial Avenue and Grandin ial AvenueChurch and Grandin Road, prov ides the CRoad, our t kept and give this you building a colored in balloon. I can remember asking my ofMemor from 1919? It is the building where Repor with ter w ith hi stor items about the from neighborhood mom to go to Stogner’s just for the balloon! will provide the Court Reporter historical itemsical about the neighborhood time to time. Ned and Helen Stogner lived for years Avenel Avenue and f rom time to time. T h e a u t h o r o f “G r e at e r R a l e i g h Grace’s Pizza is today, making it one of on The author of “Greater Raleigh Court: A History of Wasena, Virginia Heights, Norwich and owned and operated Stogner’s Shoes for 30 years before retiring. C o u r t : A Hi s t o r y o f Wa s e n a , V i r g i n i a H e i g h t s , the oldest commercial buildings in the Raleigh among many N o r wtitles, i c h Harris a n d grew R a l eup i g in h Raleigh C o u r tCourt. ,” a mReach o n g him m a naty nharris@ titles, They were the only shoe store in the Roanoke Valley Court,” that catered Grandin Village. The home to the left exclusively to children. By the time Ned closed the store he said H a r r i s g r e w u p i n R a l e i g h C o u r t . R e a c h h i m a t virginiaheights.org. that some of his early customers were now bringing their own n h a r r i s @ v i r g i n i a h e i g h t s . o r g .
Steel Orchestra concert is benefit for CIA
The Panamania Steel Orchestra under the direction of Richard Rudolph will give a free hourlong outdoor concert on Sunday, Sept. 13, at 6:30 p.m. in the courtyard of Heights Community Church, corner of Grandin Road and Memorial Avenue. The concert – which will include traditional steel drum music as well as jazz, pop and rock music -- is a benefit for the Congregations In Action program, which supports five southwest Roanoke City elementary schools that provide items for needy children. Concessions will be available for sale and donations received with all proceeds going to the Congregations In Action program. Rudolph says the concert will also be the time to find out about a new class for those who want to learn to play steel drums. Classes are for anyone from the fourth grade and older and will begin after Labor Day. For more information, contact quest.academy@cox.net
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Grandin Automotive property is being actively marketed again Last May, Bill Millner, owner of Grandin Automotive service station, closed his business after operating at that location for 12 years. Earlier this summer, the Grandin Road property was under contract, but Millner and the then-buyers didn’t want to disclose details. In an email to the Court Reporter on Aug. 21, Tom Turner of Hall Associates, who is handling the sale of the property, wrote, “The property is actively being marketed once again. The potential purchaser did not move forward to settlement. The current listing price is $495,000. The underground fuel tanks have been removed and the building has been cleaned out. It is a prime corner location with a 3,132 square feet building that has potential for many commercial neighborhood uses.” Turner can be contacted by email at tsturner@rev.net or by phone at 857-5858.
Village to see major restaurant changes In mid-August, The Roanoke Times reported that The Village Grill owner Nathan Webster had recently bought the Jimmy Sardines’ building at 1820 Memorial Ave. with plans to expand. Village Grill, which is located next door to Jimmy’s, will remain the same. Jimmy Sardines plans to relocate its business to the former hardware store at 1418 Grandin Road, which has been empty for the past several months. Its owner, Jimmy Muscaro, is a former owner of Village Grill, but now Webster is the sole owner of the business and, as of Aug. 3, the Village Grill building
as well. He said Jimmy Sardines will move at the end of the year and Webster will open a new restaurant in its place a few months after that sometime in 2016. The new restaurant is going to serve breakfast with delivery options. In the evenings, it will be a pop-up restaurant for different chefs and food vendors to use at different times. “It’s all about bringing new things into the neighborhood and providing different options for this neighborhood we all love down at The Grill,” Webster said on his Facebook page.
Community is everywhere. Come be a part of ours. (Continued from page 1)... While I was riding and waving, it dawned on me right there on two wheels is another community. Harley riders wave low and cool. Honda riders wave like regular people. BMW riders wave sort of like aristocrats. But we all wave. Even mopeds get a wave. When I got to Mount Airy, I found another community. Mount Airy is the home of Andy Griffith and also known as Mayberry. The town is a tourist mecca for groupies of Andy, Opie, Barney, Otis, Aunt Bee, etc. that form their own community. You can even “cop” a ride in an authentic Ford Galaxy 500 Sheriff’s car. If you’ve never been, go. It’s a blast. On this Saturday, I realized that community is everywhere. While there may be a debate as to what defines a community, many folks believe it is a sense of cohesiveness among a group of people. Nowhere is community more prominent and prevalent than in our own neighborhood. We are an engaged, diverse, stable, and thriving community. Our treelined streets and sidewalks, rocking chair front porches, bustling Grandin Village, top quality schools, soon-to-be finished awesome library all contribute to a quality of life
that is second to none. The Greater Raleigh Court Civic League Board of Directors is honored to serve the neighborhood. We appreciate your support and thank you in advance for being involved and attending our neighborhood meetings. And remember — you don’t have to be on a motorcycle to wave. There’s a lot of waving right here in our neighborhood.
The 9th annual Floyd Tractor Fun Run brought out a healthy, friendly cross-section of Floyd residents.
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Neighborhood Calendar of Events •
Saturdays through Oct. 31: Grandin Village Community Market, 8 a.m.-noon, rain or shine. behind Nopales, corner of Westover
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Aug. 29: Succession Planting at Lick Run Farm. 10-11:30 a.m. (Rain date, Sept. 5). Learn what soil nutrients are needed, what to
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Sept. 10: GRCCL membership meeting: Potluck community supper with chicken, beverages and utensils provided by the civic
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Sept. 11: Earth Friendly Friday, “Explore Park: Master Plan Update” 6:30 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church of Roanoke, 2015
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Sept. 12: Classic Movies at the Grandin Theatre: “In the Heat of the Night” (1967, not rated) 10 a.m., free
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Sept. 13: Panamania Steel Orchestra concert, 6:30 p.m., courtyard of Heights Community Church.
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Sept. 18: Midnight Movies at the Grandin Theatre: “The Usual Suspects” (1995, Rated R) 11:59 p.m., free
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Sept. 19: National Public Lands Day. 9 a.m., Mill Mountain Discovery Center Parking Lot. Join fellow trail enthusiasts to start
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Sept 25: Grandin Chillage, 6-9 p.m., behind Nopales, corner of Westover Ave. and Grandin Road. Music by Barefoot West. $5
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Oct. 6: MindMatters film series at the Grandin Theatre: “Black or White” (2014, Rated PG-13). 7 p.m., free. This screening is part of Mental Health America Roanoke Valley’s MindMatters film series to create awareness by screening a film every Tuesday in October for Mental Health Awareness month.
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Oct. 10: Classic Movies at the Grandin Theatre: “Invasion of the Body Snatchers” (1956, not rated) 10 a.m., free
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Oct. 13: MindMatters film series at the Grandin Theatre: “The Notebook” (2004, Rated PG-13) 7 p.m., free.
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Oct. 16-18: 15th annual Blue Ridge Potters Guild show and sale. Open Friday, 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday,
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Oct. 20: MindMatters film series at the Grandin Theatre: “Lars and the Real Girl” (2007, Rated PG-13). 7 p.m., free.
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Oct. 23: Midnight Movies at the Grandin Theatre: “American Psycho” (1995, Rated R) 11:59 p.m., free
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Oct. 24: “Dracula,” performed by the Roanoke Ballet Theatre company. Place, time TBA.
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Oct. 27: MindMatters film series at the Grandin Theatre: “It’s a Wonderful Life” (1946, Rated PG-13). 7 p.m., free.
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Nov. 14: Classic Movies at the Grandin Theatre: “Annie Hall” (1977, rated PG) 10 a.m., free
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Nov. 20: Midnight Movies at the Grandin Theatre: “Planes, Trains and Automobiles” (1987, Rated R) Special start time: 11 p.m., free
Ave. and Grandin Road. 100 percent locally produced products; accepts and doubles SNAP-EBT benefits.
plant net and how to prep beds. 1626 10th St. Reserve a seat by calling
343-5652 or email roanokecoop.education@gmail.com.
league. Please bring a dish and a new friend. 7 p.m., CoLab, 1327 Grandin Road.
Grandin Road. Free.
building a new trail. Lunch, trail tools, instruction provided by city of Roanoke and trail crew leaders of volunteer organizations. Free. Please register. Teens welcome. playroanoke@roanokeva.gov
admission, $4 beverages.
noon-5 p.m. Patrick Henry High School. Free.
Register for Citizen Police Academy The Roanoke Police Department is currently accepting registrations from citizens interested in participating in the upcoming fall 2015 Roanoke Police Department Basic Citizens Police Academy. The program has been scheduled for Thursday evenings starting Sept. through Nov. 19 and will be held at the Roanoke Police Training Academy, 5401-B Barns Avenue N.W. in Roanoke off of Peters
Creek Road. The program is free, but registration is required as seating is limited. Topics being covered include E911 Dispatch, Tours of the City Jail and Police Department, Computer Crime Investigations, Gang Investigations, Auto Theft Investigations, Crimes Against Person Investigations, Domestic Violence Investigations, Crime Scene and Evidence Collection, Tactical Response, Team Defensive Tactics, K9 Unit and Demo, Page 10
Driving/Shooting Simulator. For additional information or to register online, go to http://www.roanokeva. gov/85256A8D0062AF37/ CurrentBaseLink/ N253NQZY542SALYEN or contact: Investigator J.N. Owens by calling 540-853-5441.
A century of service in Southwest Virginia £ Evergreen Burial Park
Roanoke 540-342-2593
£ Mountain View Cemetery
Committed to Everlasting Care Traditional Cemeteries Mausoleum Crypts and Niches Granite and Bronze Memorialization Natural Burial Cremation Arrangements Pet Cemetery
Vinton 540-342-7566
£ Forest Rest Natural Cemetery
Boones Mill 540-334-5410
£ Green Hill Mausoleum
Buena Vista 540-342-2593
£ Mountain View Memorial Park
Boones Mill 540-334-5410
Aeration Mowing Mulching Your Insurance Agent Should be Down to Earth, And Down the Street!
Do you buy your insurance from an agent that “SELLS” insurance or do you buy it from a Trusted Advisor that “KNOWS” insurance? Auto Home Life Health
Lisa Wright (540) 342-2626
Roanoke County Farm Bureau 1422 Grandin Rd, S.W. Roanoke, VA 24015 www.farmbureauadvantage.com
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Greater Raleigh Court Civic League P.O. Box 3092 Roanoke, VA 24015
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