The Roanoke Times: The Botetourt View http://blogs.roanoke.com/botetourtview/ The community notebook of The Botetourt View. en Copyright 2008 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:58:12 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=3.31 john.jackson@roanoke.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Jamison Design jamisonblog.JPGDaleville is looking more modern. Next to the Bank of America, since that the old house has been moved, Jamison Design is working hard to get the parking lot finished for its new business complex. "Jamison has been in business in Botetourt for 11 years," said Steve Jamison, beginning in 1997.

The finishing touches on the new complex prior to the house removal on the front of the lot about a month ago.

]]> http://blogs.roanoke.com/botetourtview/2008/07/jamison_design.html http://blogs.roanoke.com/botetourtview/2008/07/jamison_design.html Business & real estate Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:58:12 -0500 Daleville is looking more modern. Next to the Bank of America, since that the old house has been moved, Jamison Design is working hard to get the parking lot finished for its new business complex. "Jamison has been in business... "Annie Get Your Gun"! annieblog.JPG"Annie Get Your Gun" coming soon to Attic Productions! Evening Shows: July 31, August 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, Matinee Shows: August 2, 9 and 16.]]> http://blogs.roanoke.com/botetourtview/2008/07/annie_get_your_gun_1.html http://blogs.roanoke.com/botetourtview/2008/07/annie_get_your_gun_1.html Arts & entertainment Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:37:41 -0500 "Annie Get Your Gun" coming soon to Attic Productions! Evening Shows: July 31, August 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, Matinee Shows: August 2, 9 and 16.... Second annual Oriskany Fall Festival Sept. 27 oriskanystringsblog.JPG"Last year the festival was a blast and raised much needed money for the parsonage,so the fine folks of Oriskany are planning to do it again," said Carol Lewis, an area resident, volunteer and member of the Oriskany Strings. Mark your calendars.

Members of the Oriskany Strings, the local group that will play at the fall festival. Courtesy of the Oriskany Strings.

]]> http://blogs.roanoke.com/botetourtview/2008/07/second_annual_oriskany_fall_festival_sept_27_1.html http://blogs.roanoke.com/botetourtview/2008/07/second_annual_oriskany_fall_festival_sept_27_1.html Events Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:12:16 -0500 "Last year the festival was a blast and raised much needed money for the parsonage,so the fine folks of Oriskany are planning to do it again," said Carol Lewis, an area resident, volunteer and member of the Oriskany Strings. Mark... Online guide to the July 25 edition of The Botetourt View Are you having summer fun? On vacation? If you have photos you'd like to share, send them on in to news@botetourtview.com or visit botetourtview.com and click the "Share" button. Meantime, while you're soaking up summer, you'll want to catch up on The Botetourt View. Here's a guide to some of our special online extras this week:

* Photos of a house's 12-mile trek
* Bunnies seized in the spring have recovered and are ready for good homes
* Class assignment information for summer reading
* Photos from 4-H camp
* More information from the July 17 school board meeting

And more...

]]> http://blogs.roanoke.com/botetourtview/2008/07/online_guide_to_the_july_25_edition_of_the_botetou.html http://blogs.roanoke.com/botetourtview/2008/07/online_guide_to_the_july_25_edition_of_the_botetou.html Miscellaneous Fri, 25 Jul 2008 02:33:18 -0500 Are you having summer fun? On vacation? If you have photos you'd like to share, send them on in to news@botetourtview.com or visit botetourtview.com and click the "Share" button. Meantime, while you're soaking up summer, you'll want to catch up... Dance Troupe wins gold threestoogesFloydWardblog.JPGThis Trio of Mo, Larry and Curly from Floyd Ward Dance studio in Daleville came back from Dance Troupe Inc. held in Savannah and won the entertainment award also winning High Gold.]]> http://blogs.roanoke.com/botetourtview/2008/07/dance_troupe_wins_gold.html http://blogs.roanoke.com/botetourtview/2008/07/dance_troupe_wins_gold.html Sports & recreation Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:55:22 -0500 This Trio of Mo, Larry and Curly from Floyd Ward Dance studio in Daleville came back from Dance Troupe Inc. held in Savannah and won the entertainment award also winning High Gold.... Troutville girl wins Rookie Divison in golf tournament lyndseyhunnell_01.jpg

Lyndsey Hunnell of Troutville won the Rookie Girls Division at the Andrew Haley Memorial SML Lions Junior Open Golf Tournament.

Pictured above (from left) are Korey Watts of Buchanan (Boys 2nd place), Drew Lagan
of Roanoke (Boys 3rd place), Lyndsey Hunnell, and Adam Witt (Club Pro
at Mariners Landing). (Back Row) Andrew Butts of Salem (Boys 4th
place), Brandon Bailey (Boys 5th place) and SML Lion Tom Hofelich. Courtesy of Jim Miller

]]> http://blogs.roanoke.com/botetourtview/2008/07/troutville_girl_wins_rookie_divison_in_2008_golf_t.html http://blogs.roanoke.com/botetourtview/2008/07/troutville_girl_wins_rookie_divison_in_2008_golf_t.html Sports & recreation Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:18:18 -0500 Lyndsey Hunnell of Troutville won the Rookie Girls Division at the Andrew Haley Memorial SML Lions Junior Open Golf Tournament. Pictured above (from left) are Korey Watts of Buchanan (Boys 2nd place), Drew Lagan of Roanoke (Boys 3rd place),... Cheerleaders' open gym has them flying high! flyinghighblog.JPG Twice per week all summer long the James River varsity and junior varsity cheerleaders have practiced in open gym. Next week on August 1, the competition squad can begin practice as a squad. Guess what? Two guys are basing for the squad this year!

JRHS varsity cheerleader Tracey Costa comes down from a stunt as the rest of the squad spots or catches her.

]]> http://blogs.roanoke.com/botetourtview/2008/07/cheerleaders_open_gym_has_them_flying_high.html http://blogs.roanoke.com/botetourtview/2008/07/cheerleaders_open_gym_has_them_flying_high.html Sports & recreation Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:06:17 -0500 Twice per week all summer long the James River varsity and junior varsity cheerleaders have practiced in open gym. Next week on August 1, the competition squad can begin practice as a squad. Guess what? Two guys are basing... JRHS Volleyball Summer Camp with Va. Tech spikeblog.JPGVirginia Tech's Women's Volleyball Team held a summer camp this week at James River High School for the junior varsity and varsity players. The camp, which took place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. all week, ends today and concentrated on skills and teamwork. Having fun was part of the day!

James River players Taylor Statome sets for Whitney Painter to spike in the summer camp.

]]> http://blogs.roanoke.com/botetourtview/2008/07/jrhs_volleyball_summer_camp_with_va_tech_2.html http://blogs.roanoke.com/botetourtview/2008/07/jrhs_volleyball_summer_camp_with_va_tech_2.html Sports & recreation Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:06:17 -0500 Virginia Tech's Women's Volleyball Team held a summer camp this week at James River High School for the junior varsity and varsity players. The camp, which took place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. all week, ends today and concentrated... New Kroger opened this morning to a packed crowd krogerblog.JPG While the latest and greatest addition to the Kroger chain is not located in Botetourt, it is very close in Roanoke County on U.S. 460 about a mile from the county line and is called the Bonsack Kroger. Shoppers packed the lot way before 8 a.m. today and by 10 a.m. a steady stream of cars pulled in and out of the lot. One of the opening specials today involved door prizes, but for the next several days anyone with a Kroger card can purchase gasoline for ten cents off per gallon without the customary $100 purchase of grocery.

The old Kroger at King Street and U.S. 460 will now be closed. The outlying strip mall shops in Kroger Square have yet to open.

]]> http://blogs.roanoke.com/botetourtview/2008/07/new_kroger_opened_this_morning_to_a_packed_crowd.html http://blogs.roanoke.com/botetourtview/2008/07/new_kroger_opened_this_morning_to_a_packed_crowd.html Business & real estate Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:17:33 -0500 While the latest and greatest addition to the Kroger chain is not located in Botetourt, it is very close in Roanoke County on U.S. 460 about a mile from the county line and is called the Bonsack Kroger. Shoppers... Calling all artists Historic Fincastle Inc. is looking for artists to participate in their 5th annual Gather to Gavel Art Auction on Saturday, Sept. 20, at Botetourt Center at Greenfield from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 pm.

Event details and a registration form are available at www.hisfin.org. Participants must register by Friday, Sept. 12. Contact Historic Fincastle Inc. at (540) 473-3077.

]]> http://blogs.roanoke.com/botetourtview/2008/07/calling_all_artists.html http://blogs.roanoke.com/botetourtview/2008/07/calling_all_artists.html Arts & entertainment Thu, 24 Jul 2008 10:37:27 -0500 Historic Fincastle Inc. is looking for artists to participate in their 5th annual Gather to Gavel Art Auction on Saturday, Sept. 20, at Botetourt Center at Greenfield from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 pm. Event details and a registration form are... Local florists give smiles for National Smile Week smileblog.JPGCahoons Florist of Fincastle teamed up with Floral Expressions in Daleville to send 72 bouquets from the Blue Ridge FTD chapter to shut-ins at the Brian Center, Carrington Place and Cave Creek Adult Home. "We are specially sending these to folks who have few visitors in honor of National Smile Week." said Rita Young of Floral Expressions. Family members including children joined the pair to make the floral bouquets.

Karen Peery, Kathy McClung, Tiffany McClung, Taylor Peery, Jacob Peery, Rita Young, McKenzie Martin and Hollie Martin worked diligently to bring smiles to the elderly at three area resident facilities.]]> http://blogs.roanoke.com/botetourtview/2008/07/local_florists_give_smiles_for_national_smile_week_1.html http://blogs.roanoke.com/botetourtview/2008/07/local_florists_give_smiles_for_national_smile_week_1.html Business & real estate Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:52:09 -0500 Cahoons Florist of Fincastle teamed up with Floral Expressions in Daleville to send 72 bouquets from the Blue Ridge FTD chapter to shut-ins at the Brian Center, Carrington Place and Cave Creek Adult Home. "We are specially sending these to... School system gets Capital Reserve Fund bradsblog.JPGSchool Superintendent Tony Brads, County Administrator Jerry Burgess and Finance Director Tony Zerilla made presentations to the Botetourt County Board of Supervisors Tuesday, asking them to set aside a $1.1 million left over in the school division budget for a capital reserve fund.]]> http://blogs.roanoke.com/botetourtview/2008/07/school_system_gets_capital_reserve_fund_1.html http://blogs.roanoke.com/botetourtview/2008/07/school_system_gets_capital_reserve_fund_1.html Government Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:00:26 -0500 School Superintendent Tony Brads, County Administrator Jerry Burgess and Finance Director Tony Zerilla made presentations to the Botetourt County Board of Supervisors Tuesday, asking them to set aside a $1.1 million left over in the school division budget for a... Summer school graduates 2008 DSC06290.JPGOn Tuesday, July 22, six Botetourt students received their high school diplomas from both James River and Lord Botetourt High Schools.]]> http://blogs.roanoke.com/botetourtview/2008/07/summer_school_graduates_2008.html http://blogs.roanoke.com/botetourtview/2008/07/summer_school_graduates_2008.html Schools & education Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:50:13 -0500 On Tuesday, July 22, six Botetourt students received their high school diplomas from both James River and Lord Botetourt High Schools.... Storms tear though Botetourt Cresstreeblog.JPG Cress house lost this beautiful old tree

Tuesday night thunder, lightening, hail and winds accompanied strong storms. In Fincastle trees fell, creeks spilled over their banks and driveways and ditches washed across roads from secondary roads to U.S. 220. At least one vehicle got stuck in the median.

On Herndon Street a tree fell across the road. "U.S. 220 closed during the weather melee as traffic backed up," said Terry Tucker, a local resident. Herndon Street was closed for clean-up at 8:30 a.m. this morning. Tucker said they had five inches of rain according to her rain gauge. The ancient tree in the yard of Jake and Phoebe Cress in the town fell. Power was out for several hours in and around the town. Five miles west of Fincastle, Jack Thomas reported just under two inches of rain but severe lightning and some hail.
A tree fell near the recreation department in town. Spencer Suter, head of emergency services and assistant county administrator, said "We had emergency crews on call at the stations and ready to respond. Some areas according to our iFlows information had less than an inch while others had five inches of rain. The storm seemed to stall over head between Daleville and Fincastle."

More storms are expected today.


]]> http://blogs.roanoke.com/botetourtview/2008/07/storms_tear_though_botetourt.html http://blogs.roanoke.com/botetourtview/2008/07/storms_tear_though_botetourt.html Public safety Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:08:48 -0500 Cress house lost this beautiful old tree Tuesday night thunder, lightening, hail and winds accompanied strong storms. In Fincastle trees fell, creeks spilled over their banks and driveways and ditches washed across roads from secondary roads to U.S. 220.... Terrific Tuesday snakeblog.JPG Jeanne Riley of Troutville found this black snake dead in the bird netting of her Blueberry patch! Hey, it's Terrific Tuesday and it is terrifically hot. How's everything in your neck of the woods? Thanks to the Sharon Riley Porter for sending the snake picture for her mom, Jeanne Riley a real community worker and nice lady all way around. The berry patches of Botetourt are well-known for their "snakeyness!" Send us more pictures, folks, we love to post them and print them.news@botetourtview.com]]> http://blogs.roanoke.com/botetourtview/2008/07/terrific_tuesday_10.html http://blogs.roanoke.com/botetourtview/2008/07/terrific_tuesday_10.html Miscellaneous Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:27:00 -0500 Jeanne Riley of Troutville found this black snake dead in the bird netting of her Blueberry patch! Hey, it's Terrific Tuesday and it is terrifically hot. How's everything in your neck of the woods? Thanks to the Sharon Riley...