ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1997, Roanoke Times
DATE: Saturday, April 12, 1997 TAG: 9704140002
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-2 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
Barbara Michelsen of Blacksburg may be retiring from her position as director of the Virginia Tech YMCA, but apparently she's not going to be slowing down much. After 13 years at the "Y," 10 as director and three as director of student programs, Michelsen says she will enjoy her retirement - but she will be spending the first six months of it as a half-time employee there, helping with several ongoing and new projects involving student programs, international programs and the YMCA's Thrift Shop. Michelsen's proudest accomplishment during her directorship was involving 500 students in 20 community projects.
That sounds reasonable. But then she lists a few other, more personal, interests and the term "retirement" takes on a new meaning. She would like to travel with her husband, Don, visit her two grandchildren in Washington, and take a more active part in the two book groups she belongs to. She will be able to begin the training at her church, Blacksburg Presbyterian, to become an elder. And she expressed an interest in working with the New River Valley Voluntary Action Center Board's new plan, "Vision 20/20."
The graduate of Bucknell University, mother of three, and former schoolteacher became involved with the YMCA initially through her work with Cooper House, the Presbyterian campus ministry, where she is chairman of the board. Michelsen was honored with a party on April 6 by her friends, co-workers and fellow board members, and faculty at Virginia Tech, to help her begin her busy "retirement."
Mark Camphouse, Radford University associate professor of music and director of bands, received a world premiere performance of his most recent composition by The Honor Band of America at the National Concert Band Festival on March 22 at the Murat Theatre in Indianapolis, Ind.
Commissioned by the William D. Revelli Foundation, Camphouse's new work, entitled "Whatsoever Things ..," is a "tribute, hopefully worthy of a man I revere as a musical father figure," said Camphouse in an article that appeared in the January/February Bands of America Newsletter. Camphouse dedicated the work in memory of John J. Paynter, who was director of bands at Northwestern University, where Camphouse received his formal musical training. The title is from Philippians 4:8, which serves as the motto of Northwestern University.
Camphouse has been invited to accompany The Honor Band of America on its 1997 summer European performance tour to Holland, Germany and Austria. He also serves as conductor of two Virginia-based professional ensembles, The New River Chamber Winds and Skyline Brass Ensemble.
Brad Dulaney, son of Haden and Kathy Dulaney of Shawsville, sang one of the leading roles in Emory & Henry College's annual Opera Workshop on Friday night. He will do so again at 8 p.m. tonight in Wiley Hall auditorium. Dulaney sang the roles of Judge Danforth in "The Crucible" and Dr. Gregg in "Gallantry." He is a senior music major at the college.
Main Street Radford's annual membership meeting was held March 27 at the Alleghany Cafe. New members elected to the board of directors were Pat Morris, Jenny Fast-Branscom, Darryl Gillespie and Fred Heilich. Elected to a second term were Curtis Graham, Brenda Williams and Jim Graham.
Curtis Graham was re-elected president for 1997 and Patty Meredith was re-elected secretary/treasurer. Ed Cox was elected vice president.
Louellen Brumgard of Virginia's Department of Housing and Community Development and manager of the Virginia Main Street Program was the keynote speaker at the meeting.
Rick Sparks of Pembroke, a student at Radford University, was one of the 1997 winners of the Governor's Substance Abuse Prevention Awards. Sparks participated in the Youth Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Project, one of the eight groups recognized for their work in the fight against substance abuse. The program helps high school students and adult sponsors create positive peer leadership roles with the goal of safe and drug-free schools and communities.
The Area 2 contest for Toastmasters International clubs was held at the Blacksburg library on March 29. Annette Perry, Radford, and Cindy Harrison, Blacksburg, were winners from the New River Phoenix Club 2870. Other winners were Patrick Forbes and Nora Smith from the Blacksburg Toastmasters Club 3351. All first and second place candidates move forward to the District contest to be held April 19 at the Dutch Inn in Collinsville.
Women Run Down Violence, a women's 5K run and one mile walk/run, was held on March 22 in Blacksburg. Proceeds from the event go to benefit the Women's Resource Center of the New River Valley. Results of the 5K portion of the competition were: overall winner, Laura Nakovich; Catherine McNeeley, first place; and Deborah Flowers, second place in the 15-19 age group; Shiloh Crawford, first place and Jennifer Dillard, second place in the 20-24 age group; Mary Norris, first place and Kimberly Robers, second place in the 30-34 age group; Constance Bowden, first place and Cindy Easterwood, second place in the 35-39 age group; Heidi Bernard, first place in the 40-44 age group; and Thomas Evans, first place and Daniel Breske, second place in the Men's category.
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