Sheriff Ronald N. Sprinkle has released information that a decomposing body was found in a ravine near Moose’s Hollow Road, north of Troutville on Friday afternoon Sept. 30. There are no other details at this time.

An autopsy will be performed by the Western Virginia Medical Examiner’s Office to determine the identity of the remains. The investigation continues. “At this time we cannot confirm the name of a victim,” said Sprinkle who is awaiting notice from the Medical Examiner.

–Press Release submitted by Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office

One of the two missing people reported in Botetourt County this week, Jeffrey Walker, resides very close to the area where the body was found. On Monday and Tuesday many efforts were used to locate Walker. Those efforts included Reverse 911 to area residents and also EMS, law enforcement and Search and Rescue who traversed the same landscape looking for the missing man. Walker was last seen on Saturday evening, Sept 24.

Fincastle Eagles Soccer Team 2011

Fincastle Eagles Soccer Team 2011

Submitted by Alicia Lovern

Botetourt Service Unit Girl Scouts sponsored a Twilight Party led by Robin Meador. The girls played games, made dream-catchers, God’s eyes, paper flowers, and colored hearts. For their service project, they made Get Well and encouragement cards for a local Girl Scout who recently had heart surgery. Refreshments were served. The event opened and closed with a flag ceremony.

Pictured left to right: Brittanie Fisher, Lauren Zion, Ashley Meador, Kylie Deemer

Submitted by Jane Garnett

Tasty treats are for sale.

Today and tomorrow the Friends of the  Fincastle Library  have a book  sale continuing Friday and Saturday.

Here are a two photos.

submitted by Rena Worthen

Book Sale customers shop for fall and winter reading!

Dr. Paul C. Kaiser of Troutville, graduate of Salem High School and Roanoke College, claimed his first National Road Race Championship at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.
In the FFR Class No. 8 Paul Kaiser, from Virginia, pulled away from the field on lap nine and never looked back, winning in his Factory Five Racing Cobra, posting a fast lap of 1:38.407. In second was the pole sitter No. 64 Scott McKay, Florida, and third was No. 5 Paul Arnold, from Tennessee.
“I couldn’t be happier. This has been a long time coming,” Kaiser said. “We’ve worked hard the past few years, and we really worked on our car preparation. I really want to thank Jeff Bowles who setup my car. There’s nobody better than Bowles. The car was a dream. Seven is my lucky number, this my seventh time here, and I was born on the seventh. McKay is a three-time champion, in any sporting event that is hard to do. I am happy to beat him today. I want to thank my family for helping me do this and for all of their support.”

Submitted by Paul Kaiser

Twenty Fifth Annual Bank of Fincastle Fall 5k&10K Run

RACE DAY -  October 15, 2011

START TIME – 9:00 AM SHARP

LOCATION
Central Academy Middle School
Lower Parking Lot, Fincastle, Virginia 24090

PRE-REGISTRATION FEE
Children 18 and Under – $10.00
Adults – $15.00
Pre-Registration Deadline is September 29, 2011.
NO PETS OR STROLLERS

LATE REGISTRATION FEE
After September 29, 2011 and Race Day (7:30 to 8:30 a.m.) – $20.00

GENERAL INFORMATION
The race will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m.
Both courses are challenging with several steep inclines and declines through the historic town of Fincastle.  Participants of all levels of ability are welcome.  The streets will be closed from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. and the course will be marked and staffed by volunteers.  Traffic will be
controlled by county officials.  Splits will be given at each mile marker.   Water stops will be at 1.5, 3, and 5 mile markers.  Fresh fruits and drinks will be provided to all runners at the finish line.  Bathroom and shower facilities will be available at Central Academy Middle School.

Submitted by Nikki Cook, Marketing Officer, The Bank of Fincastle

Botetourt County tallied the  gate and after the Sept 24-25 Division 1 Military Appreciation softball tournament. the county matched the funds and cut  a check for $2,500 dollars  that will be sent to the Military Support Center in Salem! Thanks to Jim Farmer at the Botetourt Sports Complex for the report.

Weather journalist Kevin Myatt

James River travels tonight up to Alleghany for a 7 p.m. kickoff.

Lord Botetout has a bye week.

Weather journalist Kevin Myatt has this forecast:

A cold front is blowing in Friday. It will get breezy Friday night with temperatures falling into the 50s during the games. There is a slight chance of showers, but they should be short-lived if they occur.

For more weather news, see Kevin’s Weather Journal blog.

Last week we had two galleries from the Lord Botetourt game in Blacksburg– one from Karen “Cookie” Blair-Mitchell and one from Wendell Jones. We also had one photo gallery from a very rainy James River game against Staunton River.

Will you have photos from tonight’s game? Or anything else going on around Botetourt County? You can share your own at news@botetourtview.com or use the “share” tool to upload 10 at a time.

4 Tues. Storytime: Clifford the Big Red Dog. Join us and hear stories about Clifford and his adventures. We’ll also play a fun Clifford game and color a cute Clifford picture. Sign up at the front desk or call the library at 540-884-3880. 10:30am.

7 Fri.  Craft Time: 3-D Pumpkins. Hey kids! Join us for this Autumn-themed craft time and make a cool three-dimensional pumpkin out of basic supplies. Sign up at the front desk or call the library at 540-884-3880.  2:45pm.

10 Mon. The library is closed in observance of Columbus Day.

11 Tues. Storytime: Leaves & Trees. During this storytime, we will read about the falling leaves and the season of Autumn. For our craft, we will do leaf rubbings from leaves we gather during a fun nature walk (weather permitting). Sign up at the front desk or call the library at 540-884-3880. 10:30am.

14 Fri.  Craft Time: Ink & Leaves Picture. Hey kids! Have you ever made art using a drinking straw? During this fun craft time, we’ll do just that – using black ink and dried leaves to create an image of an autumn tree. Sign up at the front desk or call the library at 540-884-3880.  2:45pm.

17 Mon.  Friends of the Eagle Rock Library Monthly Meeting. Join the Friends Group and learn how you can help raise funds for their Fill the Shelves campaign to help grow the Eagle Rock Library’s small collection. 6:00pm.

18 Tues. Storytime: Caterpillars. Join us as we read stories about creeping, crawling, cute caterpillars! We’ll also make a caterpillar craft to take home. Sign up at the front desk or call the library at 540-884-3880. 10:30am.

21 Fri.  Craft Time: Scary Skeletons & Spiders. Join us for this most frightening craft time, where we’ll create terrifying mini-skeletons and spiders to decorate our houses with for Halloween.  Sign up at the front desk or call the library at 540-884-3880.  2:45pm.

25 Tues. Storytime: Halloween! Join us for this fun storytime where we’ll read all about Halloween. For our craft, we’ll make frighteningly fun paper plate bats. Sign up at the front desk or call the library at 540-884-3880. 10:30am.

27 Thurs.  Book Club. Join us as we discuss Garth Stein’s clever and touching book The Art of Racing in the Rain – a story about life, and the end of life, all from a dog’s point of view. We will also hand out our November selection. Delicious refreshments will be provided and new members are always welcome! 10:30am.

27 Thurs.  Movie of the Month: Spooky Buddies. Hey kids! Join us after school for a free showing of Spooky Buddies: Disney’s irresistible talking puppies are back in an all-new movie that takes them far across town to a mysterious mansion where something very spooky is going on. With the help of some unexpected new friends, including a friendly ghost, this exciting adventure is howling-good Buddy fun. In a race against a no good hound, the Buddies and their new friends, Pip, Zelda, Rodney, and Skip, must stop Warwick the Warlock and save the world from his dastardly deeds. (Rated G/88 minutes long). Free popcorn and bottled water will be provided. 2:45pm.

28 Fri.  Craft Time: Spooky Clothespin Bats. Hey kids! Join us for this bat-tastic craft time where you’ll get to make your own spooky Halloween bats to place around your house. Sign up at the front desk or call the library at 540-884-3880.  2:45pm.

Submitted by Michael Hibben, Branch Manager, Eagle Rock Library

Gallery by the James, Main Street in Buchanan Classes will be held on Friday evening from 6 to 8 PM, unless other wise noted. Fees are $20 per person, unless otherwise noted. Inclement weather cancels class. Call 540-254-9708 for more info on each class and to register for classes. Thank you.

October 7th, Bobbie Caton teaching watercolor on Masa Paper. 6 to 8 pm, $20

October 21st  Hazel Bowers teaching acrylics. 6 to 8 pm, $20

November 12th, Helen Hubler teaching oil painting. 10:30 am to 2:30 pm.

Call gallery for price of class and more info.