Here are pictures of a mission trip that DaVon Ross took while on Spring break.

DaVon went to the Dominican Republic on a mission trip organized by Project PX.  His group visited a children’s hospital in Santa Domingo, went to village called Fucimana to paint two houses and visited an orphanage.  While there, the group also visted historical sites and went to the beach on their free day.

DaVon is the son of Elaine Goode of Glen Wilton and is a sophomore at Emory & Henry.

Submitted by Angela Smith.

When the sun comes out again,  spring will look very much like these pictures by Matt Flint.

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BTEC has announced the annual “Perennial” Sale.  Listed by:

Plant, Name, Size, Price, Availability, Date Order, Quantity, Total

Perennials

Hosta Sieboldii “Great Expectations 1 qt $3.50 3/28/2011

Lavender “Stoechas Anouk” 1 pt. $3.00 3/28/2011

Penstemon Firebird 1 qt $3.00 3/28/2011

Rudbeckia Goldsturm 1 qt $3.00 3/28/2011

Heuchera harvest Burgundy 1 pt. $3.00 3/28/2011

Phlox subulata Scarlet Flame 1 pt. $3.00 3/28/2011

Iberis sempervirens- Candytuft 1 qt $3.00 3/28/2011

Annuals

Angelonia Serena Mix 4 pack $2.50 April 11-20, May 2

Tuberous Begonia 1 qt. $2.00 April 11-20, May 2

Coleus Carefree Mix 4 pack $2.50 April 11-20, May 2

Impatiens Cha Cha 4 pack $2.50 April 11-20, May 2

Marigold Durango Flame 4 pack $2.50 April 11-20, May 2

Petunia Wave Pink 1 pt. $1.50 April 11-20, May 2

Zonal Geranium Pink Light 1 pt. $2.00 April 11-20, May 2

Zonal Geranium Dark Rd 1 pt. $2.00 April 11-20, May 2

Salvia Navajo Red Bright 1 qt. $2.00 April 11-20, May 2

Scaevola Blue Fan 1 qt. $2.00 April 11-20, May 2- end

Pennisetum seta Rubrum Orn. Grass 1 qt. $3.00 April 11-20, May 2

Bachelor’s Buttons 4 pack $1.50 April 11-20, May 2

Vegetables

Tomatoes

Better Boy 1 pl.per pot $0.50 April 11-20, May 2

Roma 1 pl.per pot $0.50 April 11-20, May 2

Better Boy 1 gal. big $2.00 April 11-20, May 2

Basil 4 pack $1.50 April 11-20, May 2

Peppers

Jalapeno 4 pack $1.50 April 11-20, May 2

Super Heavy Weight 4 pack $1.50 April 11-20, May 2

Cucumber Burpless 3 pl. per pot $1.50 April 11-20, May 2

Big 10″ Boston Ferns 10″pot $8.00 April 11-20, May 2

Hanging Baskets

Boston Ferns 10″ basket $8.00 April 11-20, May 2

Houseplant baskets 10″ basket $7.00 April 11-20, May 2

Ivy Geraniums Merlot 10″ basket $7.00 April 11-20, May 2

Ivy Geraniums Stars and Stripes 10″ basket $7.00 April 11-20, May 2

Mosquito Plant 6″ pot $5.00 April 11-20, May 2

Matt Flint sent these photos of JRHS  soccer verses Highland County on Tuesday, March 29 at JRHS field.

You can share your spring sports photos at news@botetourtview.com.

Breckenridge Elementary's team, "Just Plain Gibberish."

Breckinridge Elementary team “Just Plain Gibberish” earned second place at the recent regional Destination Imagination competition. Team members from left to right: Kate Smith, Marcella Allison, KJ DeHaven, Ian DeHaven and Catherine Amos. Back Row: Olivia Baker and Clara Keeley.

Submitted by Vicki Amos.

Daniel Knight, owner of the Blue Collar Joe’s donut shop in Daleville, says he is finalizing a lease to open a shop in a downtown Roanoke. This would be in addition to his current location.

Business writer Jenny Boone has details on her retail blog, The Storefront.

And a reminder: Knight’s appearance on the Food Network Challenge airs April 10 — we have details here.

Photo from last year's Rec Night, courtesy of Rebecca Evans.

Lord Botetourt Baseball will be hosting Rec Night on Monday, April 4th at the Lord Botetourt Baseball double header against Liberty High School. Rec league baseball and softball teams will be recognized in between the JV and Varsity games.

For more information, contact Coach Todd Smith at tsmith@bcps.k12.va.us or call Coach Smith at 540-992-1261.

Submitted by Rebecca Evans.

The JV and Varsity baseball games today, March 31, with William Fleming have been postponed until April 13.

New schedule:

Varsity Baseball LBHS @ William Fleming April 13 at 5:00

JV Baseball William Fleming at LBHS April 13 at 5:00

– submitted by Chuck Pound

Chris Frost, Automotive Service Instructor spoke recently about a nice donation to BTEC.

“This past November Donnie Sale and myself took several students on a field trip to the SEMA show in Las Vegas, NV. While at the SEMA show, which is the world’s largest auto trade show, we made some contacts with tool and parts vendors. One of which was Marvin Spehar who is Chicago Pneumatic’s Marketing Communications Manager. Chicago Pneumatic is a worldwide, very large air power tool company. I kept in contact with him after the show and through several emails he worked out a very generous donation to help our Auto Service and Collision repair programs. He has donated a bunch of brand new air impact wrenches, orbital sanders, palm sanders, mechanics gloves, hats and a big banner. The value of the tool donation is $4,836.20, not counting all the gloves, hats and banner.  We really send out our appreciation for the donation”

The students in his class are: Ben Alexander, Jake Gray, Shawn Sowers, Kole Bushong, Nick Delp, John Harrison, Spencer Snead, Cody Berkley, Jame O Neill, Cody Bowling and Matt Corvin.

Hummingbirds: Jewels in a Living Garden

Have you ever wanted to look out into your garden and see hummingbirds frolicking about?  Learn how to attract these beautiful little birds during a class offered through Virginia Western at the Greenfield Center. “Hummingbirds: Jewels in a Living Garden” will be held Thursday, April 7th from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. and will be taught by master gardener and nature enthusiast Donna Haley. Learn about this amazing species, their aerial antics, mating, migration, territory and diet.  Find out about their quirky personality traits and how to garden to attract them, as well as healthy feeding practices. Tuition is $30 a student. Contact the Greenfield Center for more information: 540-966-3984.

Dog Obedience

Experience dog obedience trainer Dake Cassen will be offering a six-week class at the Greenfield Center.  Learn basic canine commands to improve your dog’s manners, prepare them for more advance training, and develop a closer bond with your favorite pet. C lasses will be held on Wednesdays from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. starting April 20 and concluding May 25.   Dogs must have all their vaccinations and be at least 4 months old.  The class is $80 per dog.  Contact the Greenfield Center for more information: 540-966-3984.

Submitted by Cassandra Dove, Greenfield Center Coordinator