May 31, 200810th Botetourt Relay for Life raises more than $82,000 On Friday night into Saturday morning Relay for Life celebrated 10 years in Botetourt County at the Town Park in Buchanan.Over $82,000 has been raised by the event thus far. Continue reading "10th Botetourt Relay for Life raises more than $82,000" » May 30, 2008Photo of Lord Botetourt girls' soccer team April Bednarek sends us this photo of the Lord Botetourt High School's girls' soccer team -- the Blue Ridge District champs. The team plays for the Region III championship tonight and then heads to the Group AA state tournament next week. Our last post about Lord Botetourt High School was May 27. International Day flourishes at Greenfield Fun, soccer, crafts, music goods and cultural diversity are filling the halls today at Greenfield Elementary! Carolyn Perez and Atabeyra Guzman show some items from Puerta Rico Continue reading "International Day flourishes at Greenfield" » Four employees retire from Sheriff's OfficeFour of Botetourt County's finest are retiring from the Botetourt County Sheriff's Office: O.E."Bud"Shires, Judy L. Drewry, Dennis N. Harris and Ed Kozlowski. A reception in their honor will be held on Sunday June 1, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Fincastle Baptist Church. Shires joined the department on July 1, 1980, Drewry on October 19, 1977, Harris on May 14 1990 and Kozlowski on August 15, 1998. Sheriff Ronnie Sprinkle commended them on the fine work they have done for the department over the years. Webcast: Tincher is 95 percent of Tech's success Sportswriters Doug Doughty and Randy King have a lot to say about Angela Tincher -- James River High School grad and now Virginia Tech softball star -- on this week's Sports TimesCast, our weekly college sports webcast. Randy says she's responsible for probably 95 percent of Tech's success this year. Tech's next game in the College World Series is Saturday at noon. If you can't catch it on ESPN, you can get updates Saturday on our Pressbox sports blog. Check it today and you'll find two posts from yesterday's first round, which Tech lost 1-0. Our last post about Tincher was May 17. May 29, 2008An online guide to the May 30 print edition of The Botetourt ViewOur latest issue of The Botetourt View comes out Friday, destined to reach more than 90 percent of the households in Botetourt County. (How do we do that? Here’s how: Subscribers to The Roanoke Times get it included in their Friday paper; non-subscribers have it mailed to them as part of the weekly Simply Savings advertising flier. Those two add up to more than 90 percent. Plus, we have some free copies available at these locations.) In the May 30 issue, you’ll see several places where we direct folks online for more photos or other coverage. Consider this blog post your shepherd to point out where those links are: SPECIAL ONLINE EXTRAS: * Our special shout-out to graduating seniors
Continue reading "An online guide to the May 30 print edition of The Botetourt View" » James River band raffle won by Pam Stump Emily Kettelson, James River High School Marching Knights member, recently presented a queen sized quilt to Pam Stump. The quilt was raffled to benefit the James River band program. Special thanks go to Nadean Jacobsen and Cathy Osterman for donating their time and talent to make the quilt. Our last post about James River High School was May 28. We also have a special shout-out to graduating seniors anywhere in Botetourt County. "The Curious Savage" opens tonight Attic Productions presents the comedy by award-winning playwright John Patrick tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the D. Geraldine Lawson Performing Arts Center in Fincastle -- with other shows Friday, Saturday and again next weekend. Adults are $10, seniors and children are $8. Call 473-1001 for reservations. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday with a Saturday matinee at 2:30 p.m. For more photos from the show, see our May 21 post. Recycling above and beyond the callPeople have been leaving their old and new phone books in the post offices around the county. Guess what? They've been recycled -- thanks to Botetourt County Public Works for going to pick them up after the Daleville Post Office called The Botetourt View. We hooked them-up and now the problem has been recycled. Speaking of that, there's something new in the recycling world. Troutville Cub Scouts take memorable trip to Philadelphia Cub Scout Packs 82 & 137 from Troutville shared an incredible Memorial Day Experience -- they camped out at the second most haunted site in America and slept on the most decorated battleship in US naval history! Continue reading "Troutville Cub Scouts take memorable trip to Philadelphia" » May 28, 2008The Class of ‘08 shout-out begins! Awhile back, we asked graduating high school seniors from Botetourt County to write their own graduation blurb and we’d use it -- and a photo -- in an upcoming issue of The Botetourt View. We’d like to say congrats to Greer Sullivan of James River High School, who was the first to respond, so we’d like to share: Greer Sullivan has been accepted by early decision into the College of Biological Science at Virginia Tech, where she will study pre-pharmacy. If you’re a graduating senior from Botetourt County, send us your blurb -- your favorite part of high school, what you’ll be doing next, and a photo -- to news@botetourtview.com and we’ll use it in an upcoming issue. Rain doesn't dampen Breckinridge Field Day The Breckinridge Elementary field in Fincastle was empty on field day today, but inside the gym things rocked and rolled. A little rain could not dampen the spirits of the Breckinridge Bears. In the morning grades 3rd -5th had relays and events and in the afternoon, preschool through 2nd grade had a "field day" in the gym! Relays are a component, matching grade level t-shirts are a component and parent volunteers help PE teacher Tony Hart keep the students moving. A particular favorite is the Army crawl through a tunnel of legs. Field Day has been an annual event for at least two decades and is a fun way to be fit. Continue reading "Rain doesn't dampen Breckinridge Field Day" » 4H Club visits Wildlife Refuge The Fincastle 4-H Community Club recently visited Roanoke Wildlife Rescue. Club members learned many interesting and useful facts about wild animals in our area, including how to determine if an animal is truly orphaned, whom to call and what to do if they discover a wild animal in need. The club wishes to thank all the volunteers at Roanoke Wildlife Rescue and especially director Dorothy Runion for granting them this unique opportunity. Shown here are club members Jordyn Duffy, Anastasia Donnini, Collin Anderson, Alex Wolfe, Emily Duffy, Rescue volunteer Laurie Wallace, Valentina Donnini and Laura Anderson. The club would love to welcome any interested youth aged 9 through 18. For more information, please contact Glenda Snyder at the Virginia Cooperative Extension Office at 473-8260. James River advances in regionalsThe reports are in-- all four of the sports teams at James River High School in the regionals won last night! Girls soccer, boys soccer, girl's softball and boys baseball all won handily last night. Three of the four teams played on James River fields. "It was an exciting night at River." said Beth Bell attendance officer who went to some of the games. Two of the wins were against George Wythe which has become a regional rival of the Knights. Here were the scores from Tuesday night: May 27, 2008Any bears in your part of Botetourt? If not, well, some of our neighbors in Botetourt have seen bears lately. We've just added four bear sightings to our map of bear sightings -- and all were in Botetourt County. I don't know if that means there's an outbreak of bears in Botetourt -- or whether folks in Botetourt are just more diligent about reporting ursine encounters. I've lived in Botetourt close to 26 years and I've never seen a bear. But if you have, e-mail our resident bear spotter Matt Chittum the date, time, location, description and any photos or video and we'll post it on our bear map. It's part of our Datasphere storehouse of data. Cathy Benson, our community journalist for Botetourt, had a blog post about one particular bear sighting earlier this month. Lord Botetourt girls head to regionals after winning the Blue Ridge district Lord Botetourt's Girl Cavs soccer team beat Northside Friday night in the Blue Ridge District championship. After an undefeated season, the Cavs are on the way to regions. Senior Katelyn LePore is a driving force as a forward at LBHS on the girl's soccer team. She will attend Emory and Henry and play soccer next year Our last post about Lord Botetourt High School was earlier today. Police release identities of two killed in crash near Eagle RockVirginia State Police have identified the two people who died Monday in a wreck on U.S. 220 involving a fire truck in Botetourt County. They were a man from Covington and a woman from Clifton Forge. For more, see this story. Terrific Tuesday Feeling a little lazy today after the long weekend? Me, too. Memorial Day is over and it's back to work. Botetourt tourism office gets grant Kevin Costello the director of tourism for Botetourt County is a happy guy because of the news released today about a grant to stimulate the three towns promoting business and tourism. Fifty flocked to Senior Swing in Troutville
After a social hour where the history of the town and old year books were discussed, members of the assembly danced to big band hits and then had a old fashioned square dance Saturday night May 24. Every one appeared to be having a great deal of fun. Organized by Lee Minnix and her committee of workers, they promised the crowd year two for the event next year. National Wild Turkey Federation awards scholarships At the annual banquet the local National Wild Turkey Federation branch awarded three scholarships to Botetourt students. They are Tyler Kelly of James River High School and Robert Nave, Jr. and Melissa Honaker at Lord Botetourt High School. Each student received a $500 scholarship. Our last post about Lord Botetourt High School was May 19. Our last post about James River High School was May 23. May 24, 2008Twin Rivers Outfitters open for business Want to canoe or kayak the James this weekend? Try Twin Rivers Outfitters' new canoe barn on the James River at Buchanan! Continue reading "Twin Rivers Outfitters open for business" » Buddy Poppy for Memorial Day Three generations of Neils handed out "Buddy Poppies" at Daleville Kroger to signify the VFW and Memorial Day. Buddy Poppy has been part of the VFW since 1922. Charlie Neil (right) is a Vietnam veteran. His son Matthew (left), a Boy Scout, and grandson Julian helped him with the Poppy drive at the Kroger doorway. May 23, 2008When's the big rush at the Bonsack Wal-Mart?Why are the lines so long at some Wal-Marts? Business writer Jenny Boone investigates -- and comes up with an interesting answer on her retail blog, The Storefront. What's particularly interesting for Botetourt readers -- Wal-Mart cites its Bonsack store as an abberation of sorts. It's big rush comes not in the evenings, like others, but at 1:30 p.m. Why? You'll have to read Jenny's blog, right here. Looking for a pet? Our Happy Wag pet blogger tells about Cora, who is up for adoption at the League for Animal Protection in Fincastle. Check out this post. Five arrested in connection with break-ins at James River High SchoolFive people -- three adults and two juveniles -- have been arrested in connection with a series of three break-ins at James River High School, according to Botetourt County Sheriff Ronnie Sprinkle. The official release from the sheriff follows: Continue reading "Five arrested in connection with break-ins at James River High School" » Blue Ridge man charged in drug store break-ins A Blue Ridge man has been charged in connection with break-ins at drug stores where rocks were thrown through windows to gain entry, according to Botetourt County Sheriff Ronnie Sprinkle. The official release from the sheriff follows: Continue reading "Blue Ridge man charged in drug store break-ins" » Marine Biology class traveled to the Virgin Islands for the 14th year Susia Corvin of Fincastle, a senior at James River High School, traveled with the Marine Biology class to the Virgin Islands. She sent a brief synopsis about the trip over spring break. Students snorkeling and studying the coral reef at Tecite in the Virgin Islands. Continue reading "Marine Biology class traveled to the Virgin Islands for the 14th year" » Matt Ramsey plays at Buchanan Theatre on Saturday Matt Ramsey, a former Buchanan resident who is now a songwriter in Nashville, returns home this weekend for an acoustic set at The Bucahanan Theatre. He's had a nice run lately, writing songs with Phil Vassar and Maureen McCormick (TV's Marcia Brady) -- the latter for the CMT reality show "Gone Country." Details: 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Buchanan Theatre, 19778 Main St., Buchanan. $10. -- Tad Dickens We had a previous post about Matt Ramsey on April 17 -- and music writer Tad Dickens had stories about him on March 7 and April 18. Photo by Ron Jaffe. Sawyer Russell heads to Regionals James River's Senior Sawyer Russell is hoping to do better in regions and state competition he says. He came in second in district in shot put and discus, but qualified for the next two levels. Track and field regionals begins today in Radford. State will be held next week in Radford. He has set school records in the two field events. Sawyer also played football and will go on to a college prep school to play football this fall. Our last post about James River High School was May 22. May 22, 2008An online guide to the May 23 edition of The Botetourt ViewHello again. Our latest issue of The Botetourt View hits the streets Friday. As you may have figured out by now, we often use the print edition to refer to things online where we have more photos or more coverage. Well, you've found The Notebook, where all those things are. This is our news blog which we update multiple times each day -- so to make things easy for you, here are the links to some of the things we're talking up this week in print: SPECIAL ONLINE EXTRAS * Photos from our ice cream party at the Daleville Kroger * Photo from the Relay for Life Survivor's Luncheon * Jessica Justis of Lord Botetourt High School wins award at art show * Arby's wants to build at Bonsack Kroger * Brittany Cornett of Lord Botetourt High School talks about running * Battle of the Bands at Lord Botetourt High School. * Memorial balloon found near Springwood. To find out how to get your news and photos in The Botetourt View, keep reading: Continue reading "An online guide to the May 23 edition of The Botetourt View" » Run for the Wall rolls through Botetourt County For the past twenty years veterans have been riding motorcycles across the United States to arrive on Memorial Day weekend in Washington, DC. For the past 7 years they have come through Botetourt and gassed up -- the past five at the Cloverdale Stop-in on Alt. 220 the Cloverdale Road. Continue reading "Run for the Wall rolls through Botetourt County" » Gas leak scare leads to evacuations in DalevilleA gas leak at a business in Daleville near Lord Botetourt High School has prompted some evacuations, but the threat appears over. For the latest, here's an update from reporter Neil Harvey. Botetourt prosecutor named to investigate Roanoke political ad Botetourt County Commonwealth's Attorney Joel Branscom has been named special prosecutor to look into whether any laws were broken by a citizens group that launched an attack ad against a candidate for the Roanoke City Council earlier this month. Reporter Laurence Hammack has more on this developing story. James River students win awards at B'nai Br'ith
Three Li'l Pigs celebrates five years on Friday
"On Friday May 23, get on by and see if you are lucky number 5!" The restaurant is open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Stay tuned for more! May 21, 2008Photos from "The Curious Savage" at Attic Productions Attic Productions, Botetourt's community theater group, sends us three photos from the upcoming show, "The Curious Savage." The show opens Thursday, May 29 and runs May 29-May 31 and June 5-7. For ticket information, see the Attic website. Here we see Keith Muron as Titus, J.W. Rhoades as Samuel, Vickie Haynie (right, in mink) as Lily Belle, and Freda Wood (foreground) as Ethel Savage. Below: Freda Wood, Marsha Campbell, and Stevie Holcomb. Bottom: Kurt Kandy, Marycatherine Cecil, Jayne Brill and Ross Laguzza. Continue reading "Photos from "The Curious Savage" at Attic Productions" » Photo of Sherrie Andrews' piano students Sherrie Andrews of Daleville presented her piano students in their spring recital on Sunday, May 18th, at Bonsack United Methodist Church. Students performing included David George, Jaclyn George, Mark George, Nick George, Alexis Holland, Asia Holland, Russell Killian, Elyssa McMaster, Honor Mealey, Cathy Moniot, Jessica Powell, Lauren Rakes, Jenna Reed, Jill Tucker Continue reading "Photo of Sherrie Andrews' piano students" » |
"Every fifth table gets a meal for free!" So said Bill Gaul the owner of the eatery that relocated to Botetourt County five years ago to Botetourt Commons on Kingston Drive in Daleville.