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The Attic Raggle Taggle Children’s players put on a really cute show for the 1st and 2nd graders from Greenfield and Cloverdale Elementary Schools this morning at Greenfield Elementary School.

The play centers around the Ivanova Family and an entertaining rendition of the classic fairy tale, “The Emperor’s New Clothes.” The players are Wally Adcox, Marsha Campbell, Celie Holmes, Bill Joppich, Dan Naff, Wendy Neuman, Al Nierwinki, Terry Vaughn and Freda Wood.

The general public can see the play Nov. 5 at the Geraldine Lawson Theater  Attic production in Fincastle at 10 AM

If you have unused electronic devices and personal records taking up space but you have no idea of how to get rid of them properly, help is on the way.

A free electronic recycling and personal document destruction event will occur Saturday, April 30th from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm on the driving range/south parking lot at LBHS.

There you can safely dispose of your personal documents such as taxes, medical records or old checks. Underwritten by Bank of Botetourt and The Bank of Fincastle, a document shredding truck will be on site where you can watch your records being destroyed without any concern of anyone being able to use them for identity theft. This service is available for personal or household records only; records of a business or commercial enterprise will not be accepted. The on-site shredding service is provided by H&R Contractors, Inc.

You also can safely dispose of electronic devices such as computer components, telephones, VCR’s, microwave ovens, small appliances and TV’s. Scott Recycling LLC will assure that any and all information on hard drives will be drilled through and the hard drive will be destroyed. White goods such as refrigerators, freezers, washers and dryers, dishwashers cannot be accepted.

The response at the first of these events at LBHS last November was overwhelming.. Approximately 147 vehicles from 15 different zip codes utilized the drive through convenience to dispose of 2,860 pounds of documents and 11,479 pounds of electronic equipment. An official of the document shredder company commented that it was “…the most paper I have seen at one of these events.”

This free event is a community service project of the Key Club of Lord Botetourt High School and the Kiwanis Club of Botetourt County.

submitted by Botetourt Kiwanis

Close to 350 bankers from all over Virginia made their presence known at the General Assembly last week at the VBA’s annual Banker Day event. Bank of Botetourt was represented by 6 employees: Watts Steger, Jennifer Theimer, Andy Shotwell, Paul Murphy, Cari Humphries and Tina Simpson. This year’s record attendance number clearly demonstrates that Virginia bankers are engaged and understand the importance of a strong grassroots effort as the 2011 General Assembly session begins. Led by VBA Chairman Charley Majors and VBA Government Relations Committee Chairman Chris Bergstrom, the day started with a greeting by House Speaker William J. Howell and a briefing by VBA staff. Bankers then met with their state legislators throughout the morning. Bank of Botetourt staffers met with Bill Cleaveland, Ralph Smith and Lacey Putney. The luncheon featured a discussion with Governor McDonnell, who provided a timely and insightful update on key issues before the General Assembly. Both legislators and lobbyists from other industries took note of the significant banker turnout at this key event.

submitted by Cari Humphries

The Botetourt County Library offers weekly story-times for children at all four locations. Along with the stories children participate in songs, finger-plays, and crafts geared to their abilities.

The story-time schedule is:

Blue Ridge Library: Monday at 10:30 for children 2 and 3 years old.   Thursday at 10:30 for children 4 and 5 years old

Eagle Rock Library: Tuesday at 10:30

Buchanan Library: Tuesday at 11:00 for ages 2 and older

Fincastle Library: Wednesday at 10:00 for children ages 2 and older.

The Tiny Tot Time program for babies previously scheduled for Friday mornings at the Fincastle Library has been discontinued.

– submitted by Jackie Mullins

James River After Prom was a Mardi Gras theme. Parents and other volunteers worked diligently on Friday night and during the day on Saturday to decorate the school for the annual party. Students and parents and volunteers stayed up til after 4 a.m. playing games and winning prizes. On Sunday, the decorations came down in about two and a half hours. This morning the school once again looks like James River High School.

Looking for the paparazzi photos from James River prom? We’ll be putting those up sometime this afternoon. Do you have photos from either James River or Lord Botetourt prom? You can share at news@botetourtview.com.

Dylan Turner and Michael McBane of LBHS both have proud mothers in Lori Turner and Jennifer McBane who were happy to supply photos of Saturday April 24th’s Blue Ridge Marathon. The boys were the two youngest official runners and finished  first and third in their age divisions and 43rd for Dylan and 50th for Michael over all. Neither young man had ever run 26.2 miles all at once and considering the difficulty of the altitude climb in the marathon they really rocked and rolled! Both finished under four hours.

Lori Turner had this to say

“I just wanted to reemphasize that Peter Walton, L.B. track coach and running mentor, spent the day on his bike moving to different locations to support the boys and keep them focused as they ran the marathon. He has been a constant support and influence in preparing them and seeing them to the finish line!”

She added:” After a successful run, Dylan donned a tux and escorted his date to the LB prom. It was a great day and these boys have much to be proud of!”

We had a previous story.

Blaine Compton performs as Elvis. Courtesy of The Roanoke Times

Celebrate Elvis’ 75th birthday on January 8 at the Buchanan Theatre with impersonator Blaine Compton. The show begins at 7:30 and complimentary birthday cake will be served following the concert. Compton is a resident of Franklin County and shared his talents last year at the theater to a delighted crowd. Tickets are $12.00 and are available at the door or in advance at the theater during regular business hours and at the Buchanan Town Hall. Call 520-6919 to have tickets held for you at the window.

Submitted by Sharon Coleman

One word: paparazzi.

Another word: homecoming.

Two more words: James River.

Yes, our paparazzi photo crew was at James River’s homecoming last weekend. You’ll find a photo on the cover of this week’s print edition of The Botetourt View — and two pages of photos inside. But we took pictures of everyone who wanted to be photographed and we share them all online in this photo gallery – including this one of Olivia Williamson, Reanna Hamm, Alexis Brown, and Ceira Webb.

Those aren’t the only online extras we have this week. Here’s an easy way to find the others:

* James River grad Debrissa McKinney featured on new jazz CD
* Lord Botetourt students visit Australia in People-to-People program
* More photos from Heritage Days
* More photos of Botetourt Republicans honoring Del. Lacey Putney
* Not one, but two photo galleries from the James River homecoming parade
* More photos from “See You At the Pole” at Botetourt schools
* More photos from the Attic Productions show, “Moon Over Buffalo,” which opens Oct. 8.
* More photos from KidsFest
* More photos from the Greek Festival
* More photos from last year’s Heritage Days at Camp Bethel

AND IN SPORTS . ..
* More photos from the James River homecoming game
* More photos from rec night at Lord Botetourt’s football game
* More photos of the Flyboys vs. the Cobras
* More photos of 18u fall ball
* Photos of Blue Ridge Bears vs. Blue Ridge Superstars
* Photos of James River volleyball
* Photos of James River grad Da’Von Ross playing at Emory & Henry

So how can you get your news and photos in The Botetourt View? Easy! Just share at news@botetourtview.com.

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There are lots and lots of rec league games going on each weekend in Botetourt (and some weekdays, too.) Goodness knows, we can’t be at all of them. So how do we decide which ones to drop in on with our roving camera?

We use a very scientific method. Sometimes, yes, we go by the team names.

So when we spotted a match-up on the schedule between one girls soccer team named the Storm and another named Category 5 — as in a Category 5 hurricane — well, we just couldn’t resist that one.

You’ll find photos of that game in this week’s print edition of The Botetourt View — and you’ll find the entire photo shoot from the game online in this gallery.

Those are just some of this week’s online extras. But before we get to the rest, well, like we said, we can’t be everywhere. But you can be! So if you have photos of your favorite rec league team, send ‘em on to us. We’d love to help you show them off!

And now, the other online extras of the week:

* Three Lord Botetourt students hurt in wreck in Salem
* Spaghetti dinner to benefit Amanda Petty on Oct. 17
* Paparazzi photos of Botetourt people at Greek Festival
* Parks and rec wins honors from state association
* Virginia Forge, Blue Ridge Vineyards sponsor Dabney S. Lancaster fundraiser
* “Mommy and Me” classes begin Oct. 15.
* More photos from the Heritage Days festival in Fincastle
* More photos of the James River and Lord Botetourt bands
* More from Lin-Z-Jack’s Hot Dog Shack
* More photos of ZZ Top fans
* More paparazzi photos from Olde Salem Days

AND IN SPORTS . . .
* More photos from Knights Crossing cross country
* Photos of Lord Botetourt volleyball
* Photos of Flyboys vs. Cobras soccer
* Photos of Botetourt Wasps football team
* Swimming lessons for children begin Oct. 27

So how can you get your news and photos in The Botetourt View? Easy! Just share at news@botetourtview.com.

For more information — including how to advertise and reach more than 90 percent of the households in Botetourt County – see below:

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It’s a bird! It’s a plane!

No, it’s a hot air balloon — one you may have seen floating over Botetourt recently.

If not, well, you’ll see some photos of it in this week’s print edition of The Botetourt View — and lots more online.

Because, well, that’s what we do. We put things online first — and when it comes to photos, we often put them up in vast quantities.

So for those of you who like extras, well, here’s the guide to finding all of this week’s online extras:

* More on the Youth Risk Behavior Survey
* More on the llama visit to Everything Art
* More photos from Troutville’s Party in the Park
* More photos from the Oriskany Festival
* More photos from the Antiques Roadshow at The Glebe
* Fire damages home in Blue Ridge
* PETA offers to lease Botetourt Correctional Facility to create “Chicken Empathy Museum” — original story and follow-up
* Denise Sprinkle named Educator of the Year
* Paparazzi photos of Botetourt people at Olde Salem Days
* Photo of flying squirrel and other Botetourt wildlife
* Last class at Troutville High School holds reunion
* Business PAC endorses Austin, Clinton for Board of Supervisors
* More photos of Meritha Rucker in Greece
* More of Sheila Terry’s deer photos
* More on Destiny Booze’s second romance novel

AND IN SPORTS . . .
* More photos from Lord Botetourt – Hidden Valley football
* More photos from James River – Altavista football
* More photos from Lord Botetourt vs. Glenvar JV volleyball
* More photos from the North Botetourt Titans vs. Cave Spring Saints
* Photos of Botetourt runners at Knights Crossing cross country meet
* Lord Botetourt cross country results

So how can you get your news and photos in The Botetourt View? Easy! Just share at news@botetourtview.com.

For more information — including how to advertise and reach more than 90 percent of the households in Botetourt County – see below:

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