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LBHS Competition Squad.

The girls did well in the District Competition on 10/28/09 and are advancing to the Regional level this coming Sat. 11/7/09. They have worked extra hard this season and the quote of our squad this year was "With Dedication and Pride, how can we go wrong, This year we maybe few, but we are Strong"
Thanks for your time,
Alexandra Peters

Roster:
Rachel Bailey
Alex Caldwell
Hannah Minnick
Savanna Honaker
Mallory Cook
Kristina Walker
Stephanie Shepherd
Cate Nash
Madison Hardin
Cora Wingfield
Shannon Gross
Katie Stewart

submitted by Alexandra Peters

The Eagle Rock Fire Dept. and Rescue Squad is currently conducting a raffle for a $300 Wal Mart gift card and a $150 Kroger card. Tickets are $1.00 each or 6 tickets for $5.00 and a book of 12 for $10.00 . Drawing to be held December 6, 2009. Contact any Eagle Rock Fire Dept. or Rescue Squad member if you'd like to purchase some.

submitted by Dee Dee Bruce

Teams of volunteers are today combing Charlottesville, looking for any evidence that relates to the disappearance of Morgan Harrington, the Virginia Tech student (and Lord Botetourt grad) who went missing at the Metallica concert last month.

We have more on this story from the newsroom of The Roanoke Times.

PREVIOUS COVERAGE OF MORGAN DANA HARRINGTON:
* Nov. 4: Family seeks community help in finding missing daughter
* Oct. 30: Police say Harrington suffered facial injury at concert
* Oct. 28: Police say Harrington last seen on bridge in Charlottesville
* Oct. 26: Metallica adds $50,000 to reward fund
* Oct. 23: Video from vigil for missing Lord Botetourt grad
* Oct. 21: Police set up tips line
* Oct. 20: Police ask Metallica fans to check video and photos for images of missing fan
* Oct. 20: Former teacher describes Harrington as "genuinely nice person"
* Oct. 19: Missing Tech student is Lord Botetourt grad

Colonial Elementary Preschool planted flower bulbs at the school's Kirby Learning Center.

Tucker Jacobs, Bailee Masters, Mrs. Wilkerson, Emily Thompson, and Emi Dollar are shown here planting flower bulbs around the weather station in the Kirby Outdoor Learning Center. The children are students in Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Wilkerson's Pre-K class at Colonial Elementary.

On the right, Stewart receives his award for Animal Control Officer of the Year

Botetourt Animal Control Officer Charlie Stewart has worked tirelessly on numerous animal cruelty investigations, going above and beyond the call of duty to secure solid criminal charges and ultimately convictions. In the case Commonwealth vs. Moore, Officer Stewart persevered in an extremely difficult investigation, securing funding for extensive tests to prove a sexual assault of a small dog. The dog received medical care and was re-homed. The defendant plead guilty. As part of the plea agreement, the defendant has been forbidden from owning or possessing any animals.

This is only one example of Officer Stewart's commitment to animal welfare and the animal control profession. I hope that you will consider him for the Animal Control Officer of the Year award.

submitted by Botetourt County Sheriff's Department

The father of missing Virginia Tech student Morgan Harrington today announced a volunteer search effort to be conducted this weekend.

Dan Harrington, along with wife Gil, asked for help from community members in the effort that will take place Friday through Sunday. Harrington did not provide specific details, but said information would soon be posted on the Web site findmorgan.com.

Harrington is a 2007 graduate of Lord Botetourt High School.

The newsroom of The Roanoke Times has more on this story.

PREVIOUS COVERAGE OF MORGAN DANA HARRINGTON:
* Oct. 30: Police say Harrington suffered facial injury at concert
* Oct. 28: Police say Harrington last seen on bridge in Charlottesville
* Oct. 26: Metallica adds $50,000 to reward fund
* Oct. 23: Video from vigil for missing Lord Botetourt grad
* Oct. 21: Police set up tips line
* Oct. 20: Police ask Metallica fans to check video and photos for images of missing fan
* Oct. 20: Former teacher describes Harrington as "genuinely nice person"
* Oct. 19: Missing Tech student is Lord Botetourt grad

American Heritage Girls Troop VA 2009 making donation to Troutville Fire and Rescue.

Seeking to bless our local fire and rescue teams, American Heritage Girls (AHG) Troop VA2009 surprised the Troutville Volunteer Fire Department on October 10 with cases of bottled water and Gatorade, two beverages in high demand by first responders after answering an emergency! AHG is a Christian scouting organization for ages 5-18 dedicated to developing women of integrity through service to God, family, community and country! The Roanoke-area chapter was started this Summer, and already has 19 girls participating! Meetings are held across the street from the Troutville Fire Department on Rt. 11 at Living Hope Fellowship Church. For more information about AHG, contact Connie Davis via email at noahslanding1@cox.net.

submitted by Jennifer Blugerman

A voter arriving at Orchard Hills Church of the Holy Spirit on Cloverdale Road hit the building, according to Virginia State Police Sgt. Rob Carpentieri. The driver, 55-year-old Virginia Berry of Botetourt County, apparently pressed the gas pedal instead of the brake.

Nobody was hurt, but the building was damaged. We have details on our election site.

Virginia State Police confirmed today that missing Virginia Tech student Morgan Harrington sustained a facial injury before she vanished from an Oct. 17 Metallica concert at the John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville.

State Police spokeswoman Corinne Geller said investigators didn't disclose the fact earlier because the injury was consistent with what a person would sustain after falling and doesn't appear to be related to her disappearance.

Harrington is a graduate of Lord Botetourt High School.

The newsroom of The Roanoke Times has more on this story.

PREVIOUS COVERAGE OF MORGAN DANA HARRINGTON:
* Oct. 28: Police say Harrington last seen on bridge in Charlottesville
* Oct. 26: Metallica adds $50,000 to reward fund
* Oct. 23: Video from vigil for missing Lord Botetourt grad
* Oct. 21: Police set up tips line
* Oct. 20: Police ask Metallica fans to check video and photos for images of missing fan
* Oct. 20: Former teacher describes Harrington as "genuinely nice person"
* Oct. 19: Missing Tech student is Lord Botetourt grad

An apparent accident at the stoplight at Food Lion on US 460 Blue Ridge Blvd in Botetourt County is holding up traffic on US 460 west reported a driver. Fire and Rescue are on the scene along with state police. Heed the caution when heading that way!