GIRL SCOUT FUN DAY
Botetourt Service Unit Girl Scouts sponsored its third Annual Girl Scout Fun Day Saturday, Sept. 13 at Cloverdale Church of the Brethren. Girls ages kindergarten to seniors in high school were invited to learn more about Girl Scouting and to join or form a troop. The activities included games, crafts, s’mores, popcorn, edible fires, camp scene, face painting, a community project, Girl Scout Hall of Fame, Girl Scout vintage uniform display, age level displays, flag ceremony and videos starring local Girl Scouts.
For more photos, see The Notebook on botetourtview.com.
Submitted by Jane Garnett
Historic Fincastle hosts book signing
Historic Fincastle is hosting a book signing for the re- publication of the beautiful Fincastle book “Around Town” on Sunday, Sept. 28.
Time: 2:30 PM Ceremony honoring 1st & 2nd printings and authors, 3:00 p.m. Book Signing
Location: Fincastle Presbyterian Church
Details: Book signing and celebration in honor of the 2nd printing of “Around Town: A Pictorial Review of Old Fincastle Virginia.”
This is a lovely hard bound book that was developed and published in 1990 through the work of eight HFI Volunteers. All the original volunteers and authors will be present to sign the new books and also the 1st edition, if you have one.
Additionally, the 2nd editions will have an original jacket cover from the first printing. Books cost-$32.00.
Visit www.hisfin.org or call 473-3077 for additional information.
Submitted by Historic Fincastle
Car seat safety check set for Sept. 27
Cadette Girl Scout Troop 59 and Botetourt County Sheriff’s Department are sponsoring a car seat safety check Sept. 27 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Troutville Church of the Brethren, 5133 Lee Highway, Troutville . Various surveys have shown that 90% of car seats are not installed properly, putting you and your child at risk. Ensure safety by having your car seat checked by Botetourt County Sheriff’s Department. For more information please contact Sharon Coleman at (540)-473-8351. Babysitting will be provided.
Submitted by Jane Garnett
James River Class of ’74 plans reunion
Members of the James River High School Class of 1974 interested in planning a class reunion may contact Charlie Alphin @ 254 1418 or email: [email protected]
Waller completes Hollins graduate program
Donna M. Waller, daughter of Dorothy and John Martin of Buchanan, has completed all degree requirements for the Certificate of Advanced Studies Program (CAS) at Hollins University. The sixth- year academic degree consists of an additional 40 credit hours beyond a masters.
Waller graduates with honors with an overall GPA of 3.5. She earned her MBA from Averett University in 2000 and she also holds a Bachelor of Science in Resources Management from Troy State University; a Journeyman in Logistics Management from the Community College of the Air Force and a Certificate in Inventory Management from the USAF Technical Training Center at Lowry Air Force Base.
Waller is a graduate of James River High School and is currently employed by Virginia Forge Company.
GIRL SCOUTS THANK CHURCH FOR HELP
Pastor Glenn McCrickard and Assistant Pastor Karen B. Cassell of Cloverdale Church of Brethren were presented with a Girl Scout Appreciation Plaque for the church’s contribution for supporting Botetourt Girl Scouts. The church has supported Girl Scouting for over 25 years. The ceremony took place during the 3rd Annual Girl Scout Fun Day. The event is Botetourt Service Unit’s recruitment for girls ages kindergarten through Senior high school. This year there were approximately 100 participants, including 25 non-Girl Scouts.
HATCHER COMPLETES NAVY BASIC TRAINING
Navy Reserve Seaman Recruit Derek M. Hatcher, son of Laura J. and James M. Hatcher of Fincastle, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.
During the eight-week program, Hatcher completed a variety of training which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. An emphasis was also placed on physical fitness.
The capstone event of boot camp is “Battle Stations.” This exercise gives recruits the skills and confidence they need to succeed in the fleet. “Battle Stations” is designed to galvanize the basic warrior attributes of sacrifice, dedication, teamwork and endurance in each recruit through the practical application of basic Navy skills and the core values of Honor, Courage and Commitment. Its distinctly “Navy” flavor was designed to take into account what it means to be a sailor.
Hatcher is a 2007 graduate of Lord Botetourt High School.
Scouts help with park
Troop 333 located in Fincastle, a combo of Cubs, Bears, Wolves and Webelos are helping the Town of Fincastle with Big Spring Park. Pictured here are Brycen Ford, Mitchell Boone, Ben Rakes, Dalton Simmons, Wyatt Smith, Zach Spickard and Austin Boone. They have spruced up the place by scraping and priming the footbridge. A wedding party painted the bridge before they finished! The boys have begun to wash the mold from the white fences surrounding the park. They have also painted some of the fire hydrants in the town a bright red. The troop is led by Mary Bess Smith.
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