Spiderman!! Photo by Michael Meise
BOO!
Check out photos from the Roanoke County HQ/419 Library. Michael Meise sent us photos from their Halloween party on Wednesday morning.
Children enjoyed dressing up and hanging with their parents for a morning of fun “halloweening”.
To see the rest of the photos check out our gallery.
To send us your Halloween photos email them to news@swo-co.com.
Oh, and Happy Halloween!
Chloe Oliver, 1st-grader, at Oak Grove Elementary School with dog. Photo by Barbara Jeremiah
Barbara Jeremiah sent us more photos from the Walkathon at Oak Grove Elementary School. Our story was written with more photos on October 15 and can be viewed here.
Check out our gallery of the photos Barbara Jeremiah was so kind to send to us. Thank you!
And as usual, if you would have photos for SWoCo, send them our way by e-mailing them to news@swo-co.com
* Photo of the Bushkar family and friend from Southwest Roanoke County at the rally
* Photo of Southwest Roanoke County family who arrived early at the rally
* More photos and coverage on our Salem community news site
* How many people were there?
The hospice, with an office based in Southwest Roanoke County, has sent this information about events to be held in November:
Good Samaritan Hospice Celebrates the Love and Care of Hospice during National Hospice Month
“Hospice…Love…Dignity…Hope”
November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month and hospices across the country are reaching out to raise awareness about important care issues for people coping with life-limiting illness.
“Every year, more than 1.5 million people living with a life-limiting illness receive care from hospice and palliative care providers in this country,” said J. Donald Schumacher, president and CEO of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. “These highly-trained professionals provide quality medical care and work to make sure patients and families find dignity, respect, and love during life’s most difficult journey.”
Hospice is more than traditional healthcare. Hospice and palliative care programs provide pain management, symptom control, psychosocial support, and spiritual care to patients and their families when a cure is not possible. Hospice and palliative care combines the highest level of quality medical care with the emotional and spiritual support that families need most when facing the end of life.
“Hospice care is comprehensive, embracing the whole person, including his or her family,” explained Cindy Hagerman, Director of Community Relations for Good Samaritan Hospice. “For example, Good Sam offers programs such as Complementary Therapies which incorporates music, massage, pet and/or stress management into patient care when appropriate. Another program called Memory Catchers allows patients to preserve their stories as an heirloom to share with loved ones in the years ahead.”
** In honor of National Hospice Month, Good Samaritan Hospice will have a “Hospice Open House” at Tanglewood and New River Valley Malls every Tuesday during the month of November from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Stop by the information tables to learn more about Advance Directives, initiating end-of-life discussions, the hospice philosophy of care or to ask specific questions. Hot cider and cookies will be provided.
Additional information about hospice, palliative care, and advance care planning is available from Good Samaritan Hospice at www.goodsamhospice.org or by calling 540-776-0198 (Roanoke) or 540-381-3171 (NRV).
Mike & Becky Fogarty of Southwest Roanoke County sent this photo in to us!
From L to R:
Ben Walker, Eric Anderson, Tony Simmons, Sam Wright, Austin Mobley, Justin Sloan, Cody Bushman and Clay Woody
Devon Tanner, Amory Mayo, Taylor Sloan, Katie Beckwith, Abbie Click and Kaitlyn Stells
To see more photos of Cave Spring’s homecoming dance, check out our photo gallery
These aren’t the only homecoming-related photos we have. Here are photos from the homecoming game. We have both action on the field, and some of the hoopla surrounding the night.
So, do you have photos from homecoming events you want everyone to see? You can share them at news@swo-co.com
OTHER RECENT CAVE SPRING COVERAGE
* Oct. 28: Order fruit online through the Cave Spring band boosters
* Oct. 27: Cave Spring cheerleaders take second place in competition
* Oct. 27: Cave Spring jazz cafe will be Nov. 6
* Oct. 25: Photos from golf tournament to benefit Cave Spring boys basketball
* Oct. 24: Mid-Knight Madness set for Nov. 14
* Oct. 18: Another photo from Cave Spring homecoming
* Oct. 17: More on Cave Spring’s homecoming
* Oct. 13: Photos from the Cave Spring homecoming dance
* Oct. 11: Photos from the Cave Spring homecoming game
* Photos of Cave Spring fall sports teams.
The Yard Baseball and Softball Training Facility, Inc. sent us this release about their open house:
The Yard Baseball and Softball Training Facility, Inc. will be having an Open House on Saturday, November 1st 2008 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM to celebrate it’s one year anniversary.
Tanglewood Mall’s annual Halloween event, Tanglewood Trick-or-Treat, will be held this Friday, Oct. 31 from 5-7:30pm. This night of Halloween fun for families includes trick-or-treating with mall tenants from 5-7:30pm, games and other activities from 5-7pm, and a Costume Contest at 6:30pm.
The Costume Contest will be emceed by STAR Country’s own Brett Sharp. Children ages 12 and under are encouraged to register for the chance to win mall prizes. Registration begins in Center Court at 6 p.m., with the contest at 6:30 p.m. Judges include Betty Perry, owner of Perrywinkle Toys; Iris Kaltenbaugh, manager of Global Management Solutions; and Mandy Williamson, office manager of Small Smiles Dental Center.
Tanglewood Trick-or-Treat is hosted by Tanglewood Mall in partnership with Roanoke County Parks, Recreation & Tourism, Star Country Radio, and Small Smiles Dental Center.
Submitted by: Rebecca Spaid, Marketing Manager
For more information on Tanglewood Mall, visit www.shoptanglewood.com
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The Carter Center Aquatics (CCA) Marlins traveled to Cary Oct 24-26 to kick off their 2008-2009 short course swimming season with grand style.
The North Cross varsity soccer team advanced to the VIS Division II quarterfinals and will travel to Atlantic Shores Christian School (Chesapeake, VA), a member of the Metro Conference, at 4 p.m. on Fri., Oct. 31. Atlantic Shores is ranked second in the state, while North Cross School holds the seventh ranking.
“The players are excited for the opportunity to defend their state title. Atlantic Shores had an outstanding season, which included winning the Metro Tournament, and we look forward to facing such a quality opponent.” said Head Coach James Brown.
The winner of the Oct. 31 game will go on to compete in the semi-finals against the winner of the Oct. 31 Virginia Episcopal School and Highland School game. The semi-finals and finals will be held at Sports Backer Stadium in Richmond, on Nov. 4 and Nov. 7.
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Junior Achievement of Southwest Va., Inc. sent this news release about recent honorees:
A distinguished committee of Roanoke Valley business leaders has selected Billy H. Branch, chairman of Branch Management Corp., and Lorinda “Rindy” and Samuel L. Lionberger, Jr. as the 2008 Business Hall of Fame Laureates.
They were selected because of their great influence in the business world and their deep commitment to community, education and children. Approximately 230 guests attended the Laureate induction at the 18th annual Southwest Virginia Business Hall of Fame dinner on Oct. 14 at the Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center.
For 18 years the Southwest Virginia business community and Junior Achievement honors its own by recognizing the lifetime achievements of at least two Laureates. This premier event upholds the mission of Junior Achievement to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy.
This year’s Laureates have been very instrumental in the growth of Southwest Virginia and each has had a hand in spurring on economic development through their vision, teamwork and ethical manner. Together they have cleared land for emerging highways, developed the first “green” residential community, created four new companies, provided their workers an ESOP, build a prison, erected the Rescue Mission, created industrial work sites, hospitals, universities, churches, schools, and state of the art camp sites. The three Laureates have done so much to improve the quality of life in Southwest Virginia, and they have created strong companies that are now under the leadership of their sons. Read more »
