Howard R. “Spud” Chrisley never let the affects of polio stop him from leading an active life. The Max Meadows resident married, fathered two children and held a steady job for 30 years.
Chrisley was recently named Participant of the Year by the Appalachian Independence Center Inc., which promotes full participation in society by people with disabilities. He was chosen for exemplifying the spirit of independent living.

I have some comments concerning the Parks and Recreation Department of Wytheville and the Wythe County Recreation Department.  The town of Wytheville has a beautiful Recreation Center and Meeting Center and a paid staff to operate and run the facility and recreational programs. They offer a really great organized recreational program and have a lot of kids that participate mostly within the corporate limits of the city. This is a great opportunity especially for the youth of Wytheville. To help pay for the new recreation center in Wytheville the county residents have to pay more in fees then the “In town residents” do and are limited in the recreational opportunities provided. 

At the Wytheville Community College Fall Esprit on October 8th, it was a pleasure to see my favorite local band, Lucky 65, whose concert served as the event’s main attraction.  With the departure of bassist Mindy Jackson, the band is still in search of a full-time replacement.  Filling in for this particular show was their good friend, Drivn bass player, Ben Caudill.  This electrifying performance was their last for the year and it is safe to say that they have ended 2008 on an extremely high note.  First of all, the release of their debut self-titled CD was highly successful.  Secondly, the band their first music video for their original song, “Lights Out.” After making the video at VPS Studios in Roanoke, they were approached by station producers about shooting a local promotional ad for the popular sitcom, “Two and a Half Men,” starring Charlie Sheen.  They readily agreed and the ad is expected to be airing on FOX by the time this column is published. 

Tots who are in the age range of 2-5 year olds MUST BE CLOSELY SUPERVISED AT ALL TIMES.  The responsibility rests totally on YOU the parent or guardian to ensure safety and not on Tot.  When speaking to Tots, it is essential that you give your Tot the information and provide the security needed for them to feel safe and secure without frightening Tot.  It is very important to gradually begin emphasizing safety lessons using the rules and reminding before an occasion may arise rather than a constant harassment of warnings and threats.  Safety lessons can be taught by using puppets, situational role playing, and by telling stories and coloring to emphasis points you wish to instill in your Tot.  Always remember the word “Stranger” rhymes and denotes danger.  It can also be defined as a friend you haven’t met as yet. 

Paul Brewster was riding his wooly worm and chasing a frog.  The frog leaped across the green meadows hanging just below Horse Heaven Mountain.  Paul heard music coming from nearby Cripple Creek.  To him it seemed people were dancing in the street. 

The job is complicated, but the choice is simple.
John McCain should be the next president of the United States.

Worry is a common denominator in our world today with the ever tightening global financial crisis, concerns about the forthcoming presidential election, and assorted personal issues and illnesses. We know that worry results in increased anxiety and uneasiness, which can affect our health, our sleep patterns and our overall outlook on life.

Daytona may have its Daytona 500 with 40 to 50 drivers competing for a chance to spend the day hurtling down the speedway for 500 miles at speeds up to 200+ miles per hour and huge amounts of cash for the winner. Indianapolis may offer huge paydays for the 33 drivers to wheel through the “Brickyard” in tiny “Indy” cars at speeds well over 200 mph, during the Indianapolis 500.  In Louisville, Kentucky, as many as 23 horses have run hoping to win big bucks in a race that normally takes around two minutes to complete.

Recently I read an old facsimile edition of the first Girl Scout handbook—How Girls Can Help Their Country. Originally copyrighted in 1913 by Juliette Low, it offers spunky, can-do, often-hilarious advice for grappling with life’s troubles—and thus helping the entire country.

When I think about conspicuous consumption, I think about my pocketbooks. I have too many.  I also have multiple bags working at one time.