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Thursday, Apr. 21, 2011
“Paws-itively Hilarious Comedy” from 6 p.m. to
10 p.m. at Kirkley Hotel Ballroom, 2900 Candlers
Mountain Rd. in Lynchburg. 434-846-1438 ext
13 www.lynchburghumanesociety.org Lynchburg
Humane Society & Wlni Present “Paws-itively Hilarious
Comedy.” A Lynchburg Humane Society Benefit. Come
“WOOF it up FUR the Lynchburg Humane Society” at
The First Annual “Paws-itively Hilarious” Comedy
Benefit. Proceeds to benefit ongoing programs at the
Lynchburg Humane Society. The night will begin at
6:00pm with a cash bar cocktail reception where you
can mingle with our pet friendly sponsors & vendors as
well as visit with pets available for adoption. And then
we will tickle your “Funny Bone” as the Funny Kicks Off
at 7:30pm with a “Paws-itively Hilarious” “PG” comedy
show featuring headliner and animal lover Dale Jones.
To order tickets call the Kirley at 434-237-6333 or visit
our ticket partner at www.lynchburgtickets.com
Riverviews Artspace Third Thursday from 7 p.m. to
10 p.m. at Riverviews Artspace, 901 Jefferson Street
in Lynchburg. www.riverviews.net The April Third
Thursday event features readings by six creative
writing students from Lynchburg College and Sweet
Briar College, 7:30pm in the Craddock-Terry Gallery.
Doors open at 7pm. Question-and-answer period
follows each 10-minute reading. Free and open to the
public.
The Phantom of the Opera at LU Tower Theatre
from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at LU Tower Theater,
1971 University Blvd. in Lynchburg 434-582-2085
Email: theatre@liberty.edu www.liberty.edu/index.
cfm?PID=14619 THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
is composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber, with lyrics by
Charles Hart, additional lyrics by Richard Stilgoe, and
a book by Lloyd Webber and Stilgoe. Based on the
classic novel Le Fantôme de l’Opéra by Gaston Leroux,
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA tells the story of a
masked figure who lurks beneath the catacombs of the
Paris Opera House, exercising a reign of terror over all
who inhabit it. He falls madly in love with an innocent
young soprano, Christine, and devotes himself to
creating a new star by nurturing her extraordinary
talents and by employing all of the devious methods
at his command. Tickets on sale now. Regular ticket
prices apply. Student: $7.00 LU Faculty/Staff: $10.00
Senior Citizen (60 & over): $10.00 Adult: $12.00.
Friday, Apr. 22, 2011
Ellington Fridays from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at The
Ellington, 421 Rivermont Ave. in Lynchburg. 434-
845-2162 www.theellington.org Do you want to hear
some of the best local bands and grab a bite to eat
for only 10 bucks? Come out to hear The Mark Miller
Band and bring your friends. Doors open at 5:30 with
music from 6:00 to 9:00. Tickets are $10 and available
at the door only. Cash bar available. Ellington Fridays
are the second and fourth Friday of each month
September-April (second Friday only in November and
December).
The Comedy Zone Lynchburg from 6:30 p.m. to
10 p.m. at Kirkley Hotel Ballroom, 2900 Candlers
Mountain Rd. in Lynchburg. 434-455-1319 www.
comdeyzone-lynchburg.com Headliner - Dale Jones.
Rated “PG-13”
Living Cross 2011 “Not Guilty” from 7 p.m. to 9:30
p.m. at Hyland Heights Baptist Church, 11452 Wards
Road in Rustburg. 434-821-6906 www.thelivingcross.
com. For more than 20 years, Hyland Heights Baptist
Church has brought the story of Christ to life through
the music and drama of the Living Cross. This ministry
has touched thousands over the years, seeing lives
and hearts changed for eternity. This year’s theme is
“Not Guilty.” “Not Guilty”! These were words that Mary
Magdalene had rarely, if ever heard. Her life spent in
sin caused her to be scorned, judged, ridiculed, and
shamed. This all changed in the streets of her home
town one day when the Pharisees and an angry crowd
threw her at the feet of Jesus and demanded His
judgment. As He wrote in the dirt and the stones began
to drop, for the first time in her life she understood what
forgiveness was all about. Reservations are required
at $5 per person. www.itickets.com/events/253487/
Rustburg_VA/The_Living_Cross_2011_Series.html (A
75 cents itickets processing cost will be added to the
order.)
The Phantom of the Opera at LU Tower Theatre
from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. (See description Apr. 21.)
‘God’s Favorite’ from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Renaissance
Theatre, 1022 Commerce Street in Lynchburg. 434-
845-4427 www.renaissancetheatre.info Successful
Long Island businessman Joe Benjamin is a modern-
day version of the biblical character Job -- but with a
high-maintenance wife, ungrateful children and wise-
cracking household help. Just when it seems things
couldn’t get any worse, he is visited by Sidney Lipton,
aka “A Messenger from God” (and compulsive film
buff). Sidney’s mission: to test Joe’s faith and report
back to “the Boss.” The jokes and Tests of Faith fly
fast and furious as Neil Simon spins a contemporary
morality tale like no other in this hilarious comedy.
Tickets: $17 Regular Adults ~ $15 Seniors and groups
of 10 or more $12 Students and Children. Unless
otherwise noted, the box office opens 1/2 hour prior
to showtime. All shows, dates, times, and prices are
subject to change.
Deanie Blues Band performs at The Stoney Badger
Tavern at 3009 Old Forest Rd. in Lynchburg. 434-594-
3674 or stoneybadger.com For more information on
Greg visit www.gregkirby.webs.com
Saturday, Apr. 23, 2011
Overeaters Anonymous meets at 9 a.m. in the
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Carriage House of the St. Paul’s Episcopal Church,
The Lynchburg Times
at the corner of 6th and Clay in central Lynchburg.
OA is a fellowship of men and women who share
their experience, strength, and hope in our common www.lynchburgtimes.com
struggle against compulsive overeating. The only
requirement for membership is a desire to stop eating
compulsively. There are no dues or fees. We follow a
12-step program of spiritual development patterned on
that of Alcoholics Anonymous. For directions or info
call Mary at 434-656-1472. Newcomers are always
welcome.
Annual Easter Egg Hunt from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at
Amazement Square, 27 Ninth Street in Lynchburg.
434-845-1888 www.amazementsquare.com It is time
to hop on over to Amazement Square for the museum’s
Annual Easter Egg Hunt! On Saturday, April 23rd
at 1pm, we invite guests to join us as we follow the
clues that the Easter Bunny has left on his bunny trail
throughout the museum. For our younger guests, ages
4 and under, Easter eggs full of surprises will be hidden Publisher & Editor:
in The Big Red Barn. When there, guests will make a Dan McDermott
bunny tail craft and then hunt for their eggs, counting
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as they go. Our older guests, ages 5 and up, will use
their problem-solving skills to decipher the clue-filled
letter that the Easter Bunny left behind to find eggs
throughout the museum. As guests uncover hidden
eggs, they will be rewarded with special Easter treats,
coupons for the Kidz Warehouse, and other surprises!
For more information visit our website.
Living Cross 2011 “Not Guilty” from 2 p.m. and
4 p.m. at Hyland Heights Baptist Church. (See
description Apr. 22.)
The Phantom of the Opera at LU Tower Theatre
from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. (See description Apr. 21.)
‘God’s Favorite’ at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. at Renaissance
Theatre. (See description Apr. 22.) Advertising Sales Manager:
Angie Buterakos
The Comedy Zone Lynchburg from 6:30 p.m. to angie@AdvertiseLynchburg.com
10 p.m. at Kirkley Hotel Ballroom, 2900 Candlers 540-683-9197
Mountain Rd. in Lynchburg. 434-455-1319 www.
comdeyzone-lynchburg.com Headliner - Dale Jones.
Rated “PG-13”
Sales Team:
Paddy Dougherty & Tom Kimmel in concert at 7:30
p.m. at Bower Center in Bedford. Lynchburg’s singer/ Dianne Tranks: 434-258-3326
songwriter Paddy Dougherty and her favorite singer/ dianne@AdvertiseLynchburg.com
songwriter Tom Kimmel from Nashville will perform.
Tickets for this cabaret style concert are $15.00 and Michael Bull: 540-660-1199
can be purchased at Bedford’s Welcome Center, michael@lynchburgtimes.com
Given’s Books, Arthur’s Jewelry, and the Bower
Center. Get more details at bowercenter.org or call
540-586-4235.
Alison Duvall: 540-551-2072
alison@lynchburgtimes.com
Tinsley Ellis performs at The Stoney Badger Tavern
at 3009 Old Forest Rd. in Lynchburg. 434-594-3674 or Sceauncia Parr: 434-207-8581
stoneybadger.com For more information on Greg visit sparr@AdvertiseLynchburg.com:
www.gregkirby.webs.com
Sunday, Apr. 24, 2011
Political Writer:
‘God’s Favorite’ from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Renaissance
Theatre. (See description Apr. 22.) Emily Williams
emily@lynchburgtimes.com
Living Cross 2011 “Not Guilty” from 6 p.m. to
8:30 p.m. at Hyland Heights Baptist Church. (See
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Thursday, Apr. 28, 2011
‘God’s Favorite’ at 8 p.m. at Renaissance Theatre.
(See description Apr. 22.)
Rory Block performs at The Stoney Badger Tavern at
3009 Old Forest Rd. in Lynchburg. 434-594-3674 or
stoneybadger.com For more information on Greg visit
www.gregkirby.webs.com
Friday, Apr. 29, 2011
The Phantom of the Opera at LU Tower Theatre
from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. (See description Apr. 21.)
‘God’s Favorite’ at 8 p.m. at Renaissance Theatre.
(See description Apr. 22.)
Breakin’ Bad performs at The Stoney Badger Tavern
at 3009 Old Forest Rd. in Lynchburg. 434-594-3674 or
stoneybadger.com For more information on Greg visit
www.gregkirby.webs.com
Overeaters Anonymous meets at 9 a.m. (See
description Apr. 23.)
Barboursville Vineyards Winery Tour from
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Premier Limousine Service,
LLC, 3727 Old Forest Road in Lynchburg. www.
premierlimousineservice.net Leave the driving to
Premier Limousine Service as you enjoy a fabulous
tour of the Barboursville Vineyard and sample award
winning wines during the wine tasting. You can also
do some shopping for wine books and accessories
in the gift shop, or just relax at a table or on lawns
overlooking the vineyards and the Blue Ridge, with
your favorite wine. Seating is limited.
Saturday Concert Series from noon to 5 p.m. at
DeVault Family Vineyards, 247 Station Lane in
Concord. www.devaultvineyards.com Join your family
and friends at DeVault Family Vineyards for some
great music by Rare Form. This is a great event for
the entire family. The swimming pool will be open for
the kids to swim with a lifeguard on duty. Enjoy wine
tastings with a food vendor available. Bring your lawn
Who Was Reuben Goldberg? from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
at Amazement Square, 27 Ninth Street in Lynchburg.
www.amazementsquare.com Have you ever thought
about making a contraption that would make orange
juice? Or make a napkin wipe your mouth on its own?
Well Reuben Goldberg did and brought his ideas to
life through his highly amusing cartoons and movies.
Join us as we talk about some popular movies that
have Goldberg-like inventions, play a game that is
Goldberg-esque and brainstorm about new, complex
inventions for simple tasks.
The Phantom of the Opera at LU Tower Theatre
from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. (See description Apr. 21.)
‘God’s Favorite’ at 8 p.m. at Renaissance Theatre.
(See description Apr. 22.)
Bad Circus performs at The Stoney Badger Tavern at
3009 Old Forest Rd. in Lynchburg. 434-594-3674 or
stoneybadger.com For more information on Greg visit
www.gregkirby.webs.com
The Phantom of the Opera at LU Tower Theatre
from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (See description Apr. 21.)
Glorious Voices from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at E.C. Glass
Auditorium, 2111 Memorial Avenue in Lynchburg. www.
lynchburgtickets.com “Glorious Voices” will fill the air
when the Jefferson Choral Society joins the Lynchburg
Symphony Orchestra for the world premiere of a
composition by JCS Musical Director Aaron Garber.
Also, allow yourself to be swept away by the voices
and music of Dvorak and Mandelssohn.
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Pardon me sir, is this a meth lab?
Lynchburg Police raided a suspected meth lab in an apartment at
2103 Park Ave. early Tuesday April 19, 2011.
By Dan McDermott
The Lynchburg Times
Lynchburg police raided a Park Ave.
apartment early Tuesday, Apr. 19, after be-
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crew that they may have just left what ap-
peared to be a meth lab.
According to Lynchburg police Lt. Danny
Marks, medics were called to 2103 Park
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Ave. about 12:30 a.m. to treat a man and
discovered unusual chemicals common
in the production of methamphetamine.
Meth, also called ‘crystal meth’ is a po-
tentially highly addictive stimulant legally
used to treat attention deficit disorder and
obesity. It is sold on the street because of
the euphoric high and enhanced libido it
can produce. Meth abuse can lead to tissue
damage, severe tooth decay and hypother-
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mia.
On top of destroying the body, meth can
also blow up the building it is being con-
cocted in.
“They did a lot of testing of the air and it
wasn’t volatile but if you put certain chemi-
cals together it can be quite volatile,” Marks
said.
Bentley
Commons’
As a precaution, Marks said the block
was closed for half a day and the residents
in the building’s five other units were evac-
uated so Lynchburg police along with state
police and local fire department HAZMAT
workers could test the air (it was okay) and
remove everything to ship off to a lab for
Jewelry &
analysis.
Marks said that the man’s initial illness
was not related to the chemicals and that
medic crews stumbling into meth labs is
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Here are signs from the DEA that your
neighbor might be running a meth lab:
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- Large amounts of lithium batteries, espe-
cially ones that have been stripped.
- Soft silver or gray metallic ribbon (in
chunk form) stored in oil or Kerosene.
- Propane tanks with fittings that have
turned blue.
- Occupants of residence going outside to
smoke.
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Amherst man killed in
single vehicle crash
Virginia State Police are currently inves-
tigating a fatal crash in Amherst County on
Tuesday, April 19, 2011. Sr. Trooper R.E. Keen
was notified at 6:38 a.m. of a single vehicle
crash that occurred on Route 642 just 2/10’s
of a mile east of Route 799.
According to a preliminary investigation, a
1995 Dodge Ram was traveling east on Route
642 when it lost control, veered to the right
and hit an embankment causing the vehicle
to overturn. The driver, Justin M. Kerr, 21, of
Monroe, Va., was ejected from the vehicle and
died at the scene. He was not wearing a seat-
belt.
An individual traveling on Route 642 dis-
covered the crash Tuesday morning and noti-
fied authorities.
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Based on preliminary information, the crash
is believed to have occurred on Monday, April
18, 2011, sometime after 7:09 p.m. However,
state police are still piecing together a timeline
and investigating a cause of the crash.
Area youth participating in ‘Real
World’ experience
On Thursday, April 21, over 100 young peo-
ple from throughout Region 2000 will gather
at Heritage Baptist Church, 219 Breezewood
Drive in Lynchburg to participate in Real
World Central Virginia. Real World Central
Virginia is an annual simulation event that fo-
cuses on teaching young people skills to bet-
ter prepare them for living independently in
today’s world. The event will be held from 8:30
a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
The event simulates the real world by ad-
dressing education, employment, financial
and lifestyle decisions that youth will soon
have to make. Information is provided on how
to make daily responsible decisions necessary
for adult life including creating educational
and career plans. Seminars will be held on
balancing a checkbook, developing a budget,
selecting insurance and interviewing for jobs.
The “Real World 2011” program is planned
by volunteers throughout the Region 2000
area.
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Temper your typi-
cal Aries urge to charge into a situation and de-
mand answers. Instead, let the Lamb’s gentler
self emerge to deal with a problem that requires
delicacy.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You are aware
of what’s going on, so continue to stand by your
earlier decision, no matter how persuasive the
counter-arguments might be. Money pressures will
soon ease.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) By all means, have
fun and enjoy your newly expanded social life.
But don’t forget that some people are depending
on you to keep promises that are very important
to them.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You need to wait
patiently for an answer to a workplace problem and
not push for a decision. Remember: Time is on your
side. A financial matter needs closer attention.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) You now have informa-
tion that can influence that decision you planned
to make. But the clever Cat will consult a trusted
friend or family member before making a major
move.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Good news:
You’re finding that more doors are opening for you
to show what you can do, and you don’t even have
to knock very hard to get the attention you’re seek-
ing.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Your gift for
creating order out of chaos will help you deal with a
sudden rush of responsibilities that would threaten
someone less able to balance his or her priorities.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Congratu-
lations. Your energy levels are coming right back
up to normal -- just in time to help you tackle some
worthwhile challenges and make some important
choices.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21)
The sage Sagittarian should demand a full expla-
nation of inconsistencies that might be cropping up
in what had seemed to be a straightforward deal.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A con-
flict between obligations to family and to the job
can create stressful problems. Best advice: Bal-
ance your dual priorities so that one doesn’t out-
weigh the other.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Don’t
guess, speculate or gossip about that so-called
“mystery” situation at the workplace. Bide your time.
An explanation will be forthcoming very soon.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Boredom might
be creeping in and causing you to lose interest in
a repeat project. Deal with it by flipping over your
usual routine and finding a new way to do an old
task.
BORN THIS WEEK: You can warm the coldest
heart with your lyrical voice and bright smile. You
find yourself at home, wherever you are.
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CASA: Thanks to the community for support of shoe sale
Editor:
CASA of Central Virginia’s 12th An-
nual Heart and Sole Shoe Sale was held
April 8-10 in the Lynchburg Armory.
With the help of incredible volunteers
and supporters, the event brought in
over $70,000. Because of sponsorships
– which covered all of the expenses
– every penny spent on shoes goes di-
rectly to support the mission of CASA.
CASA stands for Court Appointed
Special Advocates, and our volunteers
Spring Savings
Spring is a great time to do repairs and
preventative maintenance on your vehicle
and home, and to save money in other
ways, too. Here are some ideas:
Car maintenance: If you live in a snow
area, run your vehicle through a car wash
that includes under-carriage spray to re-
move road salts and avoid corrosion.
Schedule a tune-up and oil change. Make
sure fluids are topped off and tires are at
the right air pressure. Invest in a small tube
of car paint (get this from your dealer for
an accurate match) to cover any dings or
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advocate for abused and neglected chil-
dren in the Juvenile and Domestic Rela-
tions Court System. Since the Central
Virginia CASA program began in 1989,
over 400 CASA volunteers have stepped
up to protect and provide a voice for
over 2,700 abused and neglected chil-
dren in our communities. During the
previous year, 93 volunteers devoted
7,682 hours to serving 429 children,
nearly half under the age of six. This
was a 30% increase in the need for ser-
vices from the former year. This year,
the numbers continue to rise and we
have already served over 420 children.
Our vision is to provide a voice for ev-
ery child, a safe, permanent and loving
home, and hope for a brighter future.
With the community’s support we are
getting closer to this vision, which
brings me back to the Shoe Sale.
CASA of Central Virginia would like
to thank all the volunteers, donors,
community supporters and shoppers
once again for making our work with
scrapes.
House: Compare heating bills from this re-
cent winter and winters past. While the pric-
es might have changed, you can compare
your actual usage. If your heat usage went
up this winter, consider why. If you have an
older home, you might be in line for more
attic insulation before next winter. While up
in the attic to check insulation depth, use
a flashlight to look at the plywood roofing,
and around vents and eaves: Are there any
signs of water leaks?
If you had window drafts, you might find
sales on new windows over the summer. At
the very least, put caulking on your list of
things to do.
Walk around the house and check for any
winter damage to siding and the roof. Don’t
forget the foundation. If you need repair
work you can’t do yourself, get estimates
early, as summer is the busiest construc-
tion season.
Children: Scout charity and thrift shops for
children’s summer play clothes. If you find
bargains on items they can wear to school
in the fall (and if you’re sure of sizes), select
children possible. Special thanks must
go to Consolidated Shoe Company
which has supported the event from
the first year and Wachovia, our Title
Sponsor. We look forward to seeing
you in 2012.
Kris Shabestar
President
CASA Board of Directors
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last-minute shopping panic.
Local summer day camps can be an eco-
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camp without going too far from home. In-
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House starts redistricting part 2, governor renews call for Senate map changes
By Amanda Iacone
Virginia Statehouse News
RICHMOND —The House of Delegates
moved Monday to advanced a revised map
following Gov. Bob McDonnell’s veto last
week of redistricting plans.
The Senate, however, is not expected to
meet again until next week and few chang-
es are expected to the Senate district map.
McDonnell vetoed the redistricting bill
largely because of concerns he had with the
Senate map, which was drawn by Demo-
crats. Republicans unsuccessfully pushed
for their own map and have said they had
no input in the final map.
McDonnell said Monday he vetoed the
bill instead of suggesting amendments be-
cause he does not believe it is the gover-
nor’s role to draw district lines. He said he
wants to see the Senate work together to
come up with a better plan.
He also said he wants a lawful bill that
protects communities of interest, which
was among the chief priorities identified
by the governor’s bipartisan redistricting
commission, McDonnell said.
“I’d rather not tell them how to do that. I’d
rather outline for them at least a brief road
map of the problems,” McDonnell said.
“Look, these are smart people of goodwill.
I’m pretty confident if Republicans and
Democrats sit down in the Senate and if I
work with them, provide a little guidance,
we can get this done,” McDonnell said.
McDonnell said he is hopeful the Senate
From left, Va. Commerce Sec. Jim Cheng looks on as Del. T. Scott
Garrett chats with Sen. Steve Newman and Gov. Bob McDonnell
April 21 – 27, 2011 • The Lynchburg Times • Page 
will not submit the same plan, as Senate of the Senate. He said lawmakers consult- Democrats to overhaul its map.
Majority Leader Dick Saslaw has threat- ed with Republican Senators and called it Sens. Thomas Norment, R-James City,
ened. The governor said he wants senators disingenuous for the Republicans in to say and Stephen Newman, R-Lynchburg,
to make a real effort to address his con- they concerns weren’t addressed. praised the House for improving its plan,
cerns, he said. “The issue is here is not how this plan which already had bipartisan support.
He pointed to the House’s quick biparti- compares to the one 10 years ago. It’s “Now, Senate Democrats need to do the
san approval of a revised map and said the whether it complies with the law and we same, and begin working in a bipartisan
Senate should take the House’s led. certainly believe that it does,” Marsden manner to craft a redistricting plan that
Delegate Chris Jones, R-Suffolk, who said. satisfies the governor’s legally and consti-
crafted the House map, said he was sur- He said the Senate will return to Rich- tutionally valid concerns and objections,”
prised that the governor chose to veto mond on April 25 to address the veto. Newman said in a statement.
the bill instead of offering recommended But Republicans continued to pressure
changes. He said felt legislator had com-
pleted their work.
Jones said he took the opportunity to re-
unite several precincts mostly in the Rich-
mond area. Few other changes were made
however, and the House Privileges and
Elections Committee voted to send the
map to the House for consideration.
He defended the map and said it was al-
ready a strong plan and that Democrats
had significant input into drawing the
lines. The House had passed the original
map with strong bipartisan support.
The House is expected to consider the
plan April 25 and then send it quickly to
the Senate for their consideration, said G.
Paul Nardo, spokesman for the Speaker of
the House Bill Howell.
That gives the Senate time to resolve its
differences, Nardo said.
But Democrats aren’t backing away from
their plan.
Sen. Dave Marsden, D-Fairfax, said the
governor will see a similar plan come out
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RMA supports
Green Wednesday
Your local Retail Merchants Asso-
ciation has been holding their monthly
“Coffee Talk” on the last Friday of ev-
ery month for the last year and a half.
This networking event is at various
locations throughout the Lynchburg
area and is open to anyone wanting to
network with fellow business partners
in a casual open atmosphere. Several
door prizes are generally provided by
RMA members adding to the already
positive energy of these gatherings. In
support of the Lynchburg Community
Market’s first GREEN WEDNESDAY of
the season, the RMA team decided to
move their Coffee Talk event from the
last Friday of the month to Wednesday
May 4th, downtown. This event will be
open from 8am through 10am, drop in
any time. Look for the RMA banners,
bring business cards to distribute www.
LynchburgRMA.com
Green Wednesday growers only sell
what they grow so your choices are
fresh picked.  Low spray and certified
organic is the main focus.  Most fruits
and vegetables are picked that same
morning, giving you produce so fresh
it will taste like you picked it yourself. 
Growers vary by season.  For a current
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It’s time to peek at Lynchburg’s parks!

By Emily Williams
The Lynchburg Times
With gas prices high, near-by getaways are
more valuable than ever. Lynchburg boasts a
number of impressive parks that will appease
just about any palate. Now that spring is in full
swing, isn’t time you got out and explored a
few of the city’s green spaces?
Blackwater Creek Bikeway: Going the Dis-
tance
With seven miles of paved path and over 10
miles of dirt trails, the Blackwater Creek Bike-
way and Natural Area provide enough track to
satisfy avid runners, bikers and walkers alike.
The Blackwater Bikeway mimics the creek
from which it takes its name, winding through
the woods following what once were railroad
tracks until it reaches Lynchburg’s down-
town.
Along these first three miles of trail, exercis-
ers pass through the Hollin Mills Tunnel and
under a railroad bridge. If you’re lucky you’ll
see the train pass overhead.
Once downtown, the trail meets the River
Walk. This scenic section of the bikeway
crosses the James River to Percival Island and
then again to Amherst County before ending
just past a parking area off Fertilizer Road.
Perhaps the most exciting parts of this sec-
tion of trail are the old railroad bridges that
cross the river and the views they offer of
downtown.
Those interested in going the distance can
make a 14 mile round trip of the trail, start-
ing and ending at the Ed Page entrance on Old
Langhorne Road. For those wishing to break
up the trip, there are five access points with
parking lots scattered along the path.
For the more hiking boot and mountain bike
oriented out there, the Blackwater Natural
Area has a decent trail system that stretches
from the Blackwater Athletic Area off Mon-
ticello Avenue to the Point of Honor branch
of the bikeway. The dirt trails are hillier than
the bikeway and offer a number of primitive
suspension bridges that are sure to thrill an
adventure lover. The section of trail extend-
ing out towards the Athletic Area also touts
See PARKS, 13

Trees in bloom at Riverside Tongues out at the Blackwater

Park Creek Natural Area

Batter Up! At Peaks View Park A runner braves the hilly terrain at Blackwater Creek
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Tuition increases on the rise in state’s public universities
Alderman Library, University of Virgina, Charlotte, VA. Courtesy of Wiki-
pedia user Vtn5n
By Felicia Howard
Virginia Statehouse News
A Virginia public university will increase tu-
ition for the upcoming school year, an action
expected to be repeated by other state-funded
schools.
The Board of Visitors at Old Dominion Uni-
versity last week voted to increase tuition for
the 2011-2012 school year. Residents of the
state will pay $8,144, up 5.7 percent from this
year. Out-of-state undergraduates will see
their tuition and mandatory fees rise 6.3 per-
cent, to $22,484.
Susan Malandrino, director of marketing
and communications at ODU, said, “A large
portion will go to increasing our campus-
based student financial aid. Another substan-
tial portion will cover ODU’s portion of the
state’s 5 percent salary increases for Virginia
Retirement System participants.”
The remainder would be targeted to new
faculty positions and key support infrastruc-
ture needs of the university, she said.
Malandrino said other universities in the
state are also gearing up to make their own
tuition increases. Each school has a Board of
Visitors that decides whether to increase tu-
ition and how much to increase it.
Honey-Glazed Radishes
and Turnips
This quick vegetable side dish is perfect for spring par-
ties. Radishes and turnips with a honey glaze and sprin-
kled with fresh mint and chive are a bright addition to any
menu.
2 tablespoons margarine or butter
1 large shallot, finely chopped
Virginia Commonwealth University’s board
is set to meet May 20. Virginia State Universi-
ty’s board is slated to meet this Thursday and
Friday. George Mason University’s board will
meet May 4.
Other public universities in the state plan to
meet within the coming months as well, and
are expected to consider raising tuition, Mal-
andrino said.
Kirsten Nelson, director of communica-
tions and government relations at the State
Council of Higher Education in Virginia, said
the universities have increased tuition during
the past several years because of a lack of state
funding.
“Higher education funding was cut because
of the recession, so what else is there to do
than raise tuition?” Nelson said.
The General Assembly has cut ODU’s an-
nual general fund appropriation from $109
million to $79 million during the past three
years.
The higher education council’s report on
2010-2011 tuition and fees at public Virginia
universities underscores the impact of the
poor economy. “The Commonwealth of Vir-
ginia, like the rest of the nation, has endured
the effects of an historical economic reces-
sion for the past three years. While Virginia is
1 1/2 pounds radishes, trimmed and cut in half or quarters
if large
1 1/2 pounds small turnips, trimmed, peeled, and each
cut into 8 wedges
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup lower-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon honey
Salt
Pepper
2 tablespoons thinly sliced mint leaves, plus whole leaves
for garnish
1 tablespoon finely chopped chives
1. In 12-inch skillet, melt margarine or butter on medium-
high. Add shallot and cook 2 minutes or until golden and
tender, stirring occasionally. Add radishes and turnips; stir
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perhaps no longer in recession, the still fragile
economy is a major cause for concern,” the re-
port states.
The report also stated that “shrinking tax
revenues and the need to balance the state’s
budget led the 2010 General Assembly to re-
duce state support for public higher education
• It was American novelist and editor Ed-
by more than $400 million or 27% by FY2012
when compared to the original FY2010 bud- gar Watson Howe who made the follow-
gets.” ing sage observation: “Americans detest
The council annually calculates its findings all lies except lies spoken in public or
and then reports the data to the universities. printed lies.”
“We say, ‘here is what we think is reason-
able,’” Nelson said. “We supply those numbers,
and based on that information the Board of • Those who study such things say that
Visitors decides what their tuition could be. ancient Egyptians had bowling alleys.
The tuition calculations for the 2011-2012
school year have yet to be determined by the • In 1980 a woman named Rosie Ruiz
council.
appeared to have won the Boston Mara-
Although the State Council of Higher Edu-
cation for Virginia calculates suggestions, tu- thon in the fastest time ever recorded for
ition is ultimately based on each individual a woman in that race. However, after a
school’s board of visitors. But Gov. Bob Mc- number of suspicions surfaced (includ-
Donnell and the Virginia Legislature put mon- ing a strange lack of fatigue at the end
ey back into higher education this year.
of the long race), it was found that she
“The Legislature and governor feel very
strongly about keeping tuition down, after hadn’t actually run the entire race and
all, these are state schools,” Nelson said. “This was stripped of her medal. The tale
year McDonnell and the Legislature have been doesn’t end there, though. Once word got
putting money back into higher education. It’s out about her fraud, people came forward
been several years of budget cuts and tuition
with information regarding her recent run-
increases.”
The council’s 2010-2011 reports also noted ning of the New York Marathon. It seems
that the in-state student share of the cost of that Ms. Ruiz started the race and then
education at Virginia universities has reached took the subway to a spot 2 miles from the
its highest level in history – estimated to be finish line. And in a further note, she didn’t
41.6 percent of per capita disposable income.
come to a good end: Two years later she
The cost of education at ODU is likely to re-
main in the middle of the pack among Virgin- was arrested for embezzling $60,000 from
ia’s 15 four-year public colleges. her employer, and she was later arrested
“In our current academic year, ODU is the again for allegedly trying to sell two kilos
most economical of Virginia’s doctoral insti- of cocaine to a Miami police officer.
tutions. When other universities release their
2011-2012 tuition rates, we expect that ODU
will remain one of the most affordable options • If you’re afraid of lightning, you might
in the Commonwealth,” Malandrino said. want to skip over this next tidbit: At any
given time around the world, there are
1,800 thunderstorms taking place.
until well-coated. Stir in water, broth, honey, 1/4 teaspoon
salt and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Heat • You may have heard that the air that
to boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook leaves your body when you sneeze can
15 minutes.
2. Uncover and cook 7 to 10 minutes longer or until veg-
reach speeds of up to 115 mph, but you
etables are glazed and most of liquid has evaporated,
stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in mint
may not know that ordinary exhalations
travel at about 15 mph.
and chives. Transfer to serving platter and garnish with
mint leaves. Makes 8 side-dish servings.
Thought for the Day: “When a man says
• Each serving: About 70 calories, 3g total fat (1g satu- he approves of something in principle, it
rated), 0mg cholesterol, 190mg sodium, 10g total carbo-
hydrate, 3g dietary fiber, 1g protein.
means he hasn’t the slightest intention of
putting it into practice.” -- Otto von Bis-
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Teacher merit-pay pilot starts, state to update performance evaluations
By Abby Rogers
Virginia Statehouse News
Some Virginia teachers may receive a perfor-
mance-based pay raise thanks to an initiative
through the governor’s office.
Gov. Bob McDonnell Wednesday announced a
pilot program to grant up to $5,000 in awards to
teachers in hard-to-staff schools based on their per-
formance, according to the governor’s office.
But teachers question the proposed evaluation
method and said the state is rushing the program’s
start.
The program provides $3 million in state funding
for teachers at 169 eligible schools.
A school can be considered hard to staff it its
percentage of special education students is greater
than 150 percent of the state average or it has one or
more teachers with less than one year of experience
teaching a critical shortage area, such as a math or
science, among others, according to a memo sent
out by the Virginia Department of Education.
Fauquier County Public Schools found it had two
schools, Greenville Elementary School and Kettle
Run High School, on the hard-to-staff list when the
news release came out — something it wasn’t ex-
pecting.
“This initiative was news to me,” spokeswoman
Karen Parkinson said. “I really can’t comment on it,
because I was somewhat surprised to see those two
schools listed as hard to staff.”
While she said she wasn’t sure why the schools
were listed, she said it would probably be due to
their proximity to Prince William County. Prince
William County pays teachers more than Fauquier
County, so some teachers leave Fauquier for Prince
William as a result, Parkinson said.
Schools also must implement a teacher-evalua-
tion system in order to be eligible for the grants. The
system has yet to be approved by the state Board of
Education. Those guidelines are up for approval at
the board’s April 28 meeting, education department
spokesman Charles Pyle said.
The guidelines provide “a model for school divi-
sions to use to evaluate teachers,” Pyle said.
State code requires school districts to evaluate
teachers using performance objectives set by the
education board. The revised evaluation standards
will be more objective and will be more data-driven,
Pyle said.
The new evaluation model would include seven
standards that teachers must meet, including in-
structional planning and delivery, professionalism
in the classroom and student academic progress.
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Student academic progress, which will count for 40
percent of the evaluation, will be the sticking point
for assessing teacher performance.
“So that’s something new,” Pyle said, adding that
districts and the department will use data to deter-
mine student growth.
Districts would look at the performance history
from each student compared to students statewide.
If that data are available, it will count for 20 percent
of the overall 40 percent of the progress standard.
While state officials are pleased with the new
evaluation model, there is not universal support.
“In Virginia, we don’t need this particular type of
program,” Virginia Education Association President
Kitty Boitnott said, adding that there isn’t enough
research attached to the plan to make it sustainable.
“The teacher evaluation model that is somewhat
paired with the plan hasn’t even been adopted by
the Board of Education yet,” she said. “It is very sub-
jective.”
Due to the rushed nature of the initiative — it was
announced in April and must be fully implemented
and all principals, assistant principals and teachers
must be trained by September — Boitnott said she
would like to see more time be devoted to research-
ing the plan and other viable options.
However, Pyle said the current model that’s set to
be adopted at the end of the month is based on re-
search.
The initiative places too much emphasis on activ-
ity in the classroom, which is one of its many flaws,
Boitnott said. Hard-to-staff schools are in neighbor-
hoods that often have higher illiteracy rates, higher
poverty rates and children with health problems —
making it hard for children to focus on test scores.
“These are the kinds of things, the services we
need to be providing for children beyond making
sure they have a high-quality teacher in the class-
room,” she said, adding that if a child comes to
school hungry, that child can’t achieve no matter
how good the teacher.
In lieu of the performance-pay initiative, Boitnott
suggested the state invest more money in the Na-
tional Board for Professional Teaching Standards,
a program that offers various teaching licenses. It’s
a one- to three-year process that’s analogous to a
master’s program done through independent study.
“It’s been very rigorous,” Boitnott said of the pro-
gram, adding that teachers who complete this pro-
gram are often highly regarded as exemplary teach-
ers in their districts.
“But there was no interest in that program appar-
ently on the part of the Governor,” she said.
April 21 – 27, 2011 • The Lynchburg Times • Page 11
1. Name the last baseball team before LSU in 2008-10
to win three consecutive SEC tournaments.
2. In 2009, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim set a
major-league record for most hitters in one season hav-
ing at least 50 RBIs. How many were there?
3. Who was the first player in NFL history to earn a Pro
Bowl selection at two positions in the same season?
4. In 2011, David Lighty became the third Ohio State
men’s basketball player to tally 1,000 points, 500 re-
bounds and 300 assists for his career. Name the first
two to do it?
5. In 2009-10, Tampa Bay’s Steven Stamkos, at 20, be-
came the third-youngest NHL player to hit the 50-goal
mark for a season. Who were the two younger play-
ers?
6. Who won the first gold medal in the Olympic men’s
speed skating team pursuit in 2006?
7. Name the last European golfer before Lee Westwood
in 2010 to be No. 1 in the Official World Golf Rankings.
Answers
1. Alabama, 1995-97.
2. Eleven players.
3. Philadelphia’s DeSean Jackson, in 2009.
4. Jim Jackson (1989-92) and Evan Turner (2007-10).
5. Wayne Gretzky and Jimmy Carson, both 19 years
old.
6. Italy.
7. Nick Faldo, in 1994.
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Best of the Bunch
On my top living-room library shelf, the actual sugar
bowl seen and used by Mary Tyler Moore on “The Dick
Van Dyke Show” resides.
Yes ... it was verified through some agency that
supposedly specializes in that sort of thing -- celebrity
sugar bowls, apparently -- but as for me, there was al-
ways room for doubt or, at least, a little skepticism. I’m
thinking that the MTM memorabilia business -- with all
due respect to the resurgent Betty White -- is tepid at
best these days.
Nonetheless, on my shelf that little sugar bowl re-
mains, and someday, when I actually make friends
with the neighbors I’ve so successfully avoided over
all these years (and don’t I just sound like a thrill a
minute), it will be a fantastic “awkward conversation”
destructor.
“Yes, Mitzi,” I’d say, not completely sure that her
name was, in fact, “Mitzi,” but gaming her enough to
bet she wouldn’t make a scene if I was wrong. “Yes,” I
would say, “That is the Stanley Cup of sugar bowls.”
Maybe Mitzi would balk at that notion. Maybe her
husband originally hailed from Canada and actually
knew of the sport called “hockey” and employed some
serious skill when it came to “getting past customs.”
But if you get past that shelf, you run into some of the
greatest sports movies in history. Accordingly, these are
some of the best of the bunch (in no particular order):
“Raging Bull” -- The ultimate sports bio-pic involving
subject matter that wasn’t a bit too short in stature for
Notre Dame or suffering from a terminal illness, Robert
Deniro and Martin Scorsese collaborate to make this
not only one of the greatest sports flicks of all-time (the
boxing scenes are of legend and cribbed by almost
every director in the ring), but one of the best movies
ever, period. This is no “Rocky,” so be warned -- there
are no uplifting moments covered in cheese, and if you
think of Joe Pesci as the lovable ne’er-do-well or if you
have a crush on Catherine Moriarty or hate to see the
sight of De Niro’s blood -- steer clear.
“Rocky” -- I’m not going to go too deep here. Ask
a real boxing fella like Tony Roach, and he’ll tell you
this is a crap movie. But (and I wouldn’t argue with Mr.
Roach, by the way) anyone who confuses this movie
with anything Sylvester Stallone ever did after this
movie is more than merely confused ... they just “don’t
get it.”
“Bull Durham” -- If baseball movies had a character
portrayed more than Lou Gehrig (“Pride of the Yan-
kees”) or Babe Ruth, or could lay claim to a “Rocky”
character, it’d be Susan Sarandon and her former
co-star/special friend (whatever his name was) and
Kevin Costner. It may seem clichŽ now, but that’s only
because this movie helped define what they were.
Pass the popcorn ... more “best sports movies of all-
time” in next week’s installment.
Mark Vasto is a veteran sportswriter and publisher of
The Kansas City Luminary.
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PARKS, from 
raised boardwalks and crosses under both
Langhorne Road and Hill Street.
One downside to this path is the lack of
parking at the Ed Paige entrance, which ap-
pears to be the most popular. While the St.
George Greek Orthodox Church, located
near the entrance, generously offers parking
to trail users when church is not in session,
An exercise station at Peaks View Park
A Canada Goose explores Sandusky Park
A stroll among Sandusky’s flowers
on a sunny weekend afternoon, spaces are still
limited.
The city’s next step for developing the Bike-
way, extending the trail to Linkhorne Middle
School by way of a pedestrian bridge, could
solve this problem. Due to budget restraints,
however, the bridge may be a few years out.
Peaks View Park: Sports Galore
April 21 – 27, 2011 • The Lynchburg Times • Page 13
Boasting seven Baseball fields, tennis courts,
six soccer fields, basketball courts and a Fris-
bee golf course, Peaks View Park is a sport
lover’s paradise.
In the western half of Peaks View lies the Bill
Foot Recreation Area, which is riddled with
mountain bike and hiking trails. These paths,
with names such as Tomb Stone, Cyclone and
Roller Coaster, offer an array of difficulties for
bikers interested in mudding up their wheels.
Peaks View is also home to the Ivy Creek
Greenway. This 1.75 mile paved path has a
number of small hills and some trailside exer-
cise stations such sit-up benches and pull-up
bars. At just over five kilometers roundtrip,
the Greenway is a great measured distance
for those training for races or just getting in
shape.
It should be noted that the park is also very
dog friendly. Grassy fields and an abundance
of conveniently placed trash cans make for a
fun outing for you and your furry friend.
Sandusky Park: Flowers and Fields
Located off of Rhonda Drive, Sandusky Park
is a great spot to enjoy the spring blooms.
While the park is no stranger to flooding dur-
ing rainy weather, the dogwoods and wild-
flowers seem not to mind. The sweet smell of
flowers in the air makes this a great spot for a
romantic stroll.
Sandusky also has an impressive field that
may be the largest unobstructed open space of
all the parks. The field is perfect for kite flying,
Frisbees and Foxtails. The city’s bird watchers
will be pleased to know it also regularly at-
tracts migrating Canada Geese.
Riverside Park: History Lovers Wanted
Historic Riverside Park is a treasure trove
for those hoping to delve into the city’s past.
It also is very kid-friendly with a large play-
The Riverside Park overlook
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ground and a “Sprayground” for wet summer
fun.
The mile long Alpine trail that follows the
park’s cliffside border with the river dates back
to 1920. Walkers who brave the several steep
sections of the trail will be pleased by the river
views.
Along the Alpine trail lies the Overlook.
This stone structure was constructed in 1931
from stone left over from roadwork and some
quarried in the park. According to the city,
the laborers that built the overlook were bor-
rowed from the City Farm and paid 20 cents
an hour.
It was recently brought to the City Council’s
attention that the overlook is slowly sinking
down the cliff towards the river. While still
structurally sound, the city will need to ad-
dress the overlook’s condition in the future.
Riverside houses some of the city’s historic
transportation artifacts. Visitors will find the
hull of the package boat Marshall, which car-
ried the coffin of General Stonewall Jackson
from Lynchburg to Lexington. Also hidden
in the park is one of the world’s two surviv-
ing Fink truss bridges, designed to carry heavy
Railroad loads over large expanses.
– Emily@LynchburgTimes.com
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No COLA for 2012
Either?
Those in the know are already predicting what
will happen with our Social Security Cost of Liv-
ing Adjustment (COLA) in 2012. They’re consult-
ing charts and graphics, sharpening their pencils
and guesstimating. At this point there’s good and
bad news, assuming the experts are correct.
The good: We’ll likely get an increase of 1.1
percent to 1.2 percent, the first increase since
2009.
The bad: All of it likely will be eaten up by in-
creases in Medicare Part B, which is deducted
from our Social Security checks before we re-
ceive them.
On the other hand, if the Part B increase is
larger than the Social Security increase, they
won’t take the difference out of our checks.
VA Health System
Software Upgrade
VETERANS POST
by Freddy Groves
It’s been called VistA, which stands for Veterans
Integrated System Technology Architecture, and it
is the backbone of the electronic health record sys-
tem for the Department of Veterans Affairs. VistA
has allowed health-care providers to read and up-
date a patient’s records with just a few keystrokes.
It can keep track of prescriptions and tests ordered
by any VA medical facility, keep special diets
straight, handle nursing notes and improve overall
efficiency. Veterans who wish to sign up can get
prescription refills ordered online, access their re-
cords and send messages to their health team.
Supposedly when consumer prices go up, so
does our monthly check. A tiny increase appar-
ently means our daily costs haven’t gone up
much.
For those who haven’t applied for Social Se-
curity yet: If you take Social Security before your
Normal Retirement Age, you get dinged for the
money you make. You are penalized $1 for every
$2 you make above $14,160. That goes up to $1
for every $3 above $37,680. Income from pen-
sions, capital gains and annuities is not count-
ed.
Still, if you’re “under age” and still working, yet
you want to collect Social Security, do the cal-
culations carefully. Call Social Security at 1-800-
772-1213 to have it do the calculations as well.
This is no time to be wrong. Remember, too, that
you’ll pay taxes on Social Security if your income
exceeds a certain amount: $25,000 if you’re
single, and $32,000 if you file jointly.
The COLA figures for 2012 will be finalized in
October. Cross your fingers.
Matilda Charles regrets that she cannot per-
sonally answer reader questions, but will incor-
porate them into her column whenever possible.
Write to her in care of King Features Weekly Ser-
vice, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475,
or send e-mail to columnreply@gmail.com
© Copyright 2011 King Features Syndicate, Inc.
It’s part of the Open Source Electronic Health Re-
cord, and the VA wants to update it.
Therefore the VA has taken the initial steps to
award “custodial services” to put an open-source
version of VistA in all its many facilities and to
upgrade the software. In tech-talk, “open source”
means that the software itself is out there in the
public domain, and the VA is hoping that others will
create complementary software that will work with
VistA. The custodial agent will be the gatekeeper
through which all new parts and pieces flow.
Dr. Peter Levin, adviser to the secretary and chief
technology officer of the VA, described in a long
article the “13,000 kinds of medical diagnoses,
6,000 medicines, and 4,000 possible procedures”
necessary for them to practice medicine. He says
that opening up the source code can “ensure cyber
security by exposing code to large communities of
technical reviewers.” He concludes that “vendors
will have a clear path to the enormous federal
healthcare IT market.”
Are you nervous yet?
Inquiring minds want to know how these “custodi-
ans” will be selected, and what criteria they’ll use
to “ensure” the cyber security of the information
that the software will handle.
Write to Freddy Groves in care of King Fea-
tures Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando,
FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to columnreply@
gmail.com © Copyright 2011 King Features Syndicate, Inc.
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Stop Muscle Loss Due
to Aging
DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Can I reverse sarcope-
nia, or just slow it down? What I would like to
know is what can I do for my thighs? How often
should I do it? And I’d like something for my
stomach. -- J.H.
ANSWER: For readers: Sarcopenia is muscle
shrinkage that comes with age.
Weightlifting stops the wasting away of muscles
and builds them up. Older people are not going
to develop the same muscle size that a 20-year-
old can, but they can see a marked improvement
in their strength and an increase in muscle size
through weightlifting.
For your specific thigh problem, the squat is a
good exercise. From the standing position, you
bend your knees until your thighs are parallel to
the ground. You don’t have to touch your heels with
your buttocks. Lower yourself only to the position I
mentioned. Farther than that can hurt the knees.
Start out doing the exercise with no additional
weight. Your body weight is enough at first. As
you gain experience and strength, you can use
additional weight, either a barbell supported be-
hind your neck and on your shoulders, or you can
hold on to weights. When you start using weights,
exercise three times a week with a full day’s rest
between exercise sessions.
For your abdomen, the bicycle maneuver is one
of the best exercises. Lie on the floor and raise
your legs straight up. Then bend the knees to a
right angle so your lower legs are parallel to the
floor. Now start pedaling as though you were riding
a bike.
Readers interested in starting an exercise pro-
gram can obtain the booklet on exercise by writing
to: Dr. Donohue -- No. 1301W, Box 536475, Or-
lando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money
order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the
recipient’s printed name and address. Please allow
four weeks for delivery.
DEAR DR. DONOHUE: When you and others
tell people to walk for exercise, exactly what
does that mean in terms of speed? -- L.M.
ANSWER: The ideal walking speed is 3 to 3.5
miles an hour or 1 mile in 17 to 20 minutes. If that’s
too fast a pace for you, walk at a speed you can
maintain for at least 10 minutes. Every week try to
increase the tempo and the time spent walking.
The ultimate goal is to walk for 30 minutes every
day of the week -- if possible.
DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I’m 61, and I don’t take
medicines. I feel good. I have been exercising
for two years. I would like to increase my ac-
tivity. What’s considered a safe way to do so?
-- L.P.
ANSWER: Follow the 10 percent rule. It’s safe to
increase exercise by 10 percent each week. In-
crease means increasing exercise speed, exercise
duration, the number of repetitions you lift a weight
or the number of pounds you lift. Don’t increase all
aspects. Take one at a time. If you jog, increase
either the distance or the time by 10 percent. One
week make it distance; the next, speed.
Dr. Donohue regrets that he is unable to answer
individual letters, but he will incorporate them in
his column whenever possible. Readers may write
him or request an order form of available health
newsletters at P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL
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Sudoku! Hocus-Focus
ACROSS 80 Crank’s comment DOWN 60 Smidgen
81 Skater Lipinski 1 Physicist Niels 62 Throw a party
1 Big - 82 Noun suffix 2 “The Time Machine” 67 Custom
4 “Stop, sailor!” 84 Sundown, to Shelley people 69 Message board? by Henry Boltinoff
9 James of “Misery” 85 Actor Arkin 3 English port 71 Goblet part
13 Swashbuckling novelist 87 See 106 Across 4 Simile center 73 Lost luster by Linda Thistle
18 Grand - Opry 88 “Love Train” group 5 Feud 74 - apso
19 Actress Berger 91 Thick of things 6 Novelist Seton 75 Gray or Moran
20 Mournful music 95 Denizen 7 Pack 76 - Domingo
21 “F Troop” corporal 97 Geological 8 Homeric characters 79 “What’s - for me?”
22 Start of a remark by phenomenon 9 Pres. Clinton, e.g. 80 Candy quantity
Milton Berle 99 The Chipmunks, e.g. 10 Performer 83 Spotted rodent
24 Mid-size band 100 Comic Carvey 11 Actor’s actor? 86 Belarusian city
25 “Andrea -” 101 Galena, for one 12 Irritate 89 Puppy protests
26 Costa - 103 - -ski party 13 Rigoletto, to Gilda 90 Withered
27 “Family Feud” host 105 Priest’s robe 14 Actor Tognazzi 92 Downspout
29 Division word 106 With 87 Across, type of 15 - Gras 93 Bank deposit?
31 Aachen article liqueur 16 Sharon of Israel 94 “Twelfth Night” role
32 Basilica feature 109 Merit 17 Trap 96 Spanish surrealist
34 Part 2 of remark 112 - blanket 20 “Tiny Bubbles” singer 97 Equipment
38 TV’s “General -” 114 Part 4 of remark 23 Comics’ “Andy -” 98 Happened again
42 Like some sheep 118 Well-informed 28 He gives a hoot 102 Heal a rift
43 Part of HOMES 119 “So that’s your game!” 30 “- the fields we go . . .” 104 Eat in the evening
44 Inclined 120 Nonflowering plant 33 Slangy sib 107 Right - the bat
45 Senator Thurmond 121 “The Addams Family” 35 Ain’t right? 108 A hole near the sole
47 “Waking - Devine” (‘98 uncle 36 Extensive 110 Allude (to) How to play: Place a number in the empty boxes
film) 125 Does Little work 37 Toast start 111 Dundee denial in such a way that each row across, each column
49 Wee serving 128 Croc’s kin 38 Grapefruit serving 113 Loud laugh down and each small 9-box square contains all of
52 Composer Schifrin 131 Chateau valley 39 October birthstone 114 Bet
54 Circus performer 133 End of remark 40 Curved lines 115 “Pal Joey” author
the numbers from one to nine.
57 Put on a pedestal 135 Wear away 41 Forsaken 116 Boca -, FL
61 Soft tissue 136 Computer key 46 Ditch under a 117 Maine town Difficulty this week: CHALLENGING
63 Tangle 137 “The Lady -” drawbridge 122 Willowy
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66 Baseball’s Boudreau 139 Rock’s Meisner 51 Brawl 126 “I could - horse!”
68 Enchilada alternative 140 Stocking stuffers? 53 Sonja Henie’s 127 Break suddenly
70 “Trinity” author 141 Dispositions birthplace 129 Eccentric Toward the unity of all believers:
72 Neighbor of Wyo. 142 “The Bells” monogram 55 Acts like an ass? 130 Curious George’s Question: Mr. Glenn, Is the Bible really God’s word? If the Bible is the word of
73 Obeys the dentist 56 Spirits creator God, two things are true. One, God exists. Two, He has communicated his will
77 Part 3 of remark 58 Amritsar attire 132 Musical syllables
78 ‘80s Joe Penny series 59 Nonsense 134 Pitches
(truth) to man. We cannot afford to ignore it if it is truly the word of God. The
Bible claims to be the word of God in many passages (2 Timothy 3:15-17; 2
Pet. 1:16-21; John 17:17). Claims are not proof. However, if the Bible were to
contain information that it could not contain unless the writers had the super-
natural help of God, then, God does exist and the Bible is His word. This infor-
mation could be historical, geographical, biological, astronomical, physiologi-
cal, etc. Space limitations preclude me from including the proof in this article.
However, I will be glad to send you free of charge and postage paid a CD and
a written study on the inspiration of the Bible. Both of these will lay out the
proof that the Bible is the word of God.
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