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3. Roanoke resource officer's quick action saved young girl

4. East Carolina poses new challenge for Virginia Tech football

5. Lowe's tapes may hold clues to Roanoke woman's death

6. William Byrd stuns Salem in football win

7. Roanoke County electrical short quiets 5 Wheeler radio stations

8. Captive in Roanoke County describes harrowing time with angry friend

9. Concert review: Timeless Willie Nelson plays to appreciative crowd

10. History says this one will matter for Virginia Tech

Donald Atkinson | A reader in Roanoke

Saturday, August 24, 2013

A while back, one of my sons bought me a model Army tank to work on.

I started the model, which consisted of several hundred small plastic parts. I had to use a magnifying glass and tweezers to assemble some of the small parts.

It became so frustrating at times. This model took what seemed like forever to complete and really tested my patience.

Anyway, I got it done and I must say for a 78-year-old with shaky hands, it really looks professionally done.

Then I compared the completed model with the picture on the box — and I noticed the instruction: “10 years old or older.”

Well … duh! Welcome to my world.

Saturday, September 14, 2013