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Other establishments in Virginia’s Blue restaurants that are participat- Ridge during the slow season, ing next week as of press time event organizers are hopeful for a Wednesday morning include good 2021 turnout. Farmburguesa, Nishi Food and “Th e winter months tend to La Case Del Burrito in Vinton; be more diffi cult for restaurants and Inka Grill as well as Holly- compared to the rest of the year, wood’s Restaurant & Bakery in and the COVID-19 pandemic Roanoke County. has contributed to the challenge “We want to recognize and restaurants are currently fac- thank the organizations and in- ing,” Roanoke County Director dividuals it takes to plan and of Economic Development Jill launch initiatives like Restaurant Loope said. “Our offi ce has part- Week. Th is will help restaurants nered with the Roanoke Regional continue to build exposure and Chamber of Commerce, Vinton relationships with the com- Area Chamber of Commerce, Sa- munity and generate economic lem-Roanoke County Chamber PHOTO BY SHAWN NOWLIN growth. With COVID-19 im- of Commerce and Visit Virginia’s Macado’s Restaurant at 211 E Main Street will be offering discounted lunch and dinner prices from See Restaurant Week, page 5 Blue Ridge to extend the reach Feb. 15 through Feb. 28. David Goodman, Salem’s Good Assistant Principal Man, is the 2020 Offi cer of the Year named at Salem In this age of unusual unrest and of glasses can really go a long way. I do edented start of another. uncertainty, Salem’s 2020 Police Of- my best to try and acknowledge the “At Andrew Lewis, we are fortunate fi cer of the Year off ers a welcome an- little things, because the little things can because we could have no better role High School tidote. turn into big things later in life.” model,” says Matt Coe, Andrew Lewis “I was taught to be kind, respectful Goodman’s fellow offi cers named Assistant Principal. “In a building full of of adults and to treat people the way him the recipient of this prestigious educators, it is Offi cer Goodman who – Versatile Sara Epperly will that I want to be treated, and those are honor for the many ways he has profes- teaches the important subjects of kind- values that I have held onto and prac- sionally and creatively handled himself ness, character, and life.” return to Administration and ticed my entire life,” says David Good- during the current pandemic. He not When COVID-19 restrictions man, Salem Senior Police Offi cer. “As only navigated the end of one tumul- continue to serve English learners – a law enforcement offi cer, people do tuous school year, but also the unprec- See Goodman, page 7 not always treat you the best or say the nicest things to you, but you can never stoop down to that level.” Goodman has been killing folks with kindness his entire life. In his cur- rent position as the Resource Offi cer for Andrew Lewis Middle School, his actions and mere presence have made immeasurable impacts on the staff and the student body. “Offi cer Goodman plays such a critical role in our school climate,” says Jamie Garst, Andrew Lewis Middle School Principal. “He goes out of his way to build positive relationships with students and staff and he has become an integral member of our Andrew Lewis Family.” “A lot happens in a teenager’s life in middle school, as they go through all types of emotional and physical chang- es.” says Goodman. “Just congratulat- ing and recognizing kids on the small things like a new haircut or a new pair Officer David Goodman SUBMITTED PHOTO Sara Epperly SUBMITTED PHOTO Salem School Divi- ated from Salem High Puppy Bowl title won by Salem dog sion Superintendent, Dr. School in 2001, has Alan Seibert, is pleased three degrees from the Shawn Nowlin stadium, was aired on February 7. vailed in Puppy Bowl XVII with a to announce that Sara University of Virginia [email protected] Th e 2021 contest between Team 73-69 victory. Epperly has been named – a bachelor’s degree in Ruff and Team Fluff featured 70 Not only did Marshall, a Bos- an assistant principal at Politics and East Asian Th is year’s Puppy Bowl, an an- puppies from 22 diff erent shelters ton terrier who lives in Salem, Salem High School, ef- Studies, a master’s degree nual Animal Planet program that across the country and concluded participate in the event, he also fective July 1. She re- in Teaching and an edu- mirrors the Super Bowl using in dramatic fashion. When it was took home game MVP honors ceived formal approval cation specialist degree puppies in a canine-sized football all said and done, Team Ruff pre- after scoring two touchdowns for from the School Board in Administration and his team. this week at its February Supervision. In 2020, “SportsCenter” host Sage Steele 9 meeting. Epperly has she earned her doctor- and ESPN play-by-play announc- extensive administrative ate from Old Dominion er Steve Levy provided human experience in Salem hav- University in Education- commentary, while hip hop mu- ing previously served the al Leadership. sician Snoop Dogg and business- division as an assistant “Sara brings a wealth woman Martha Stewart were the principal at both An- of talent, experience, event’s hosts. Actor Dan Schach- drew Lewis Middle and and knowledge to this ner served as the contest’s “ruff er- G.W. Carver Elementary position, but more im- ee.” Th e event also featured a half- schools. portant than what she time show and a national anthem “My parents moved brings is who she is,” performance. to Salem when I began says Scott Habeeb, Sa- Said Steele in the opening min- high school, because the lem High School Princi- utes, “textbook leverage by Muffi n school provided special pal. “She sees education against Marshall as she gets low opportunities and the as a mission and knows and digs in. What a spin move, school division inspired how important it is to but Marshall is just as tenacious. their trust,” says Epperly. impact students beyond Th e fi rst touchdown of the game “I hope to help ensure a the content they are is scored by Muffi n.” similar experience for learning. Her desire to Added Levy, “it’s a battle of ter- today's students, as we love, engage and inspire riers in the trenches. Marshall is work to provide a rig- young people aligns per- pulling wicked high. Muffi n gets orous, vibrant and safe fectly with our division's control, but Marshall does not learning environment.” purpose.” give up. We have a legit grudge Epperly, who was Sara See , page 5 match here. A statement is being Page when she gradu- Epperly made early.” An estimated one million peo- ple nationwide watched the con- SUBMITTED PHOTO test live. Marshall’s parents, Chris On Feb. 7, Salem puppy Marshall, a Boston terrier, won the 2021 Puppy and Christina Lee, are founders of Bowl, a yearly event aired on national television that mirrors the Super the nonprofi t Deaf Dogs Rock in Bowl. Salem. Page 2 • Thursday, February 11, 2021 • Salem Times-Register www.ourvalley.org Riley presents free “St. Quarantine’s Day” stay-at-home concert on Valentine’s Day Riley is a duo consisting of Erinn Dearth and Dan Beckman. SUBMITTED PHOTOS Erinn Dearth performing a scene. The Feb. 14 concert hosted on both Facebook and YouTube will be free. The multitalented Dan Beckmann embracing a character. Looking for something on February 14. Titled “St. in Boonville, NC. huge surge in the amount of periences and more from their to do with your Valentine’s Quarantine’s Day,” the musi- “Instead of renting out a ‘live stream’ entertainment home office. Each week, you Day sweetheart during a time cal performance will feature theatre to record the concert, available this year, but we real- can catch them on RileyLive, without restaurants, movie classic love songs from artists we decided to really celebrate ly wanted to set ourselves apart their off-the-cuff variety talk theatres or live entertainment? of all genres, ranging from the circumstances of quar- from the crowd by ramping up show featuring games, in- Erinn Dearth and Dan Cole Porter to Queen while antine”, said Erinn Dearth. the technical elements and re- terviews, songs, and, some Beckmann might just have the embracing the “stay-at-home” “Singing in the bedroom can ally putting on a fully-realized would argue, comedy. The perfect evening for you. zeitgeist we have all been ex- be just as fun as a big stage production,” he said.