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Amy White to replace Sloan as supervisorDALEVILLE – Buchanan District

Supervisor I. Ray Sloan announced his resignation during the Dec. 22 Board of Supervisors meeting and recommended Amy Stinnett White as his replacement.

“I have enjoyed my time as a BoS member and have gained life-long friends and, much like Fire/EMS, have been educated on lots of projects and processes that will stay with me for a lifetime,” he told the board. “As I reflect on the topics, Fire/EMS, economic development opportunities, educational support and the pandemic are the cornerstones of my time on the board. Three of these were great and the fourth was bad; however, how the county has delivered services and support through the pandemic has been awesome.”

Sloan will continue serving as an active member of the Buchanan Volunteer Fire

Department, the reason he cited for the resignation. “I do not feel I can fully serve on the fire department and serve on the BoS, so I hereby submit my resignation ...,” he said, adding Dec. 30 is his last day as a supervisor.

The supervisors voted unanimously in appointing White to the remainder of Sloan term, which ends Dec. 31, 2021. “I have no idea how I could have found a more capable person to take my spot on the BoS than Amy White,” Sloan told the board.

White said it’s an honor to be appointed to the board.

“I’m humbled by the appointment,” she said last week. “I want to be as effective as possible.”

The Buchanan resident has two main objectives when she starts: to help with “tangible relief,” mainly bringing broadband access to more areas of the county and bring

people together to make the county even better, she said.

On the broadband front, she would like to ensure the county does all it can to distribute funding that help the citizens, small businesses and agriculture efforts. “I want to be effective and as fair as possible,” she said.

Bringing people together, White said, is one of her strengths. White, dean of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math at Western Virginia Community College, enjoys seeing people work together. “At WVCC I am known as a good collaborator,” she said.

As a new supervisor she is coming in during a tough period, with the county hit hard by COVID-19 and the upcoming

Amy White replaces I. Ray Sloan as Buchanan District Supervisor.

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Courthouse grounds site recommended for Confederate monument’s move

DALEVILLE – It appears the county’s Monument and Memorials Committee will recommend to the Board of Supervisors that the controversial Confederate statue stay on courthouse grounds, but move a few yards from its current location in front of the Botetourt County Courthouse.

The decision was made during its recent meeting earlier in December. The committee viewed a list of pros and cons on three sites where the controversial obelisk could be moved, if the Board of Supervisors approves removal of the monument at its Jan. 26 meeting.

The list was drawn up by Lynchburg-

based Architectural Partners, the firm hired to redesign and renovate the courthouse.

The firm’s initial assessment shows the courthouse grounds and south of the historic jail sites have more pros than cons; whereas, Madine Way has more cons.

While the exact location of the possible placement of the monument is not currently known, the architecture firm advises it’s somewhere in the middle of the block bounded by Main Street, Roanoke Street, Back Street and Route

See Monuments, page 3

The Botetourt County Monuments and Memorials Committee voted 7-1 to recommend that the controversial Confederate monument be moved a few yards from its current location in front of the courthouse, but stay on courthouse grounds.

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Landowners request a new zoning hearing for RV living in Troutville

T R O U T V I L L E – Dennis and Robin Edwards asked Troutville Town Council at a Dec. 21 meeting for a rehearing on the couple’s rejected zoning request citing m i s c o m m u n i c a t i o n between them and town officials.

The Edwardses, through their real estate agent, Richard Scherrep, said they were unaware of the conditional use permit/special exception permit hearing at a Nov. 16 meeting. At the meeting, both the town’s planning commission and council voted to deny the Edwards permission to park a recreational vehicle on Valley Road while they construct a house on the same plot of land.

During the November meeting, Mayor David Horton said he wishes the couple attended to explain their plans. At the town’s December meeting, Scherrep told council the Edwardses were never informed of the November meeting and would have attended if they’ve known. He continued the couple thought they would receive a phone call or a mailed letter from the town about the hearing date; instead, they found

their request was denied in The Fincastle Herald.

The mayor said by law the town is required to print a hearing notice in the newspaper, which appeared in the Nov. 4 edition of The Fincastle Herald. “We don’t get the paper,” replied Dennis Edwards.

Throughout the 40-minute discussion, council members said if the Edwardses did attend the meeting salient questions could have been answered. However, council doubts the outcome would have been any different, because the Edwardses cannot provide a timeline for the completion of their house. “It would have been 12 months or five years,” said Councilmember Granville Grant.

When Grant asked for a timeline, neither Scherrep nor the Edwardses gave an answer.

“All the Edwardses wants is a rehearing,” the agent said. “A rehearing where they can answer your questions.”

The Edwardses said the land cost about one-third of their retirement savings and if they cannot live in the RV, they will sell

See Zoning, page 3

See Supervisor, page 5

The Grinch and his friends from Whoville visited The Bank of Fincastle Tinsel Trail on Friday, Dec. 10 and 18, spreading holiday cheer throughout the Town of Fincastle.  All who met the Grinch enjoyed hot chocolate with marshmallows served by the Whos. The Grinch said he will surely be back next year and, “what happened then? They say that the Grinch’s small heart grew three sizes that day!”

How the Grinch visited Fincastle

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Rocky Forge Wind launches community grant of $10,000 to Botetourt groups

Rocky Forge Wind is currently accepting applications for its new community grant program. Rocky Forge Wind has committed to donating $10,000 to local charitable causes in the coming six months.

Funds will help support organizations and projects related to

community development, environment, education, health and recreation that benefit Botetourt County and the surrounding area. Half of these funds will be allocated in February 2021, and half will be awarded in April 2021.

Charlie Johnson, senior development manager with Apex Clean Energy,

said, “We are excited to begin this program and continue our work within Botetourt County and the surrounding region. Once built, Rocky Forge Wind will be a great addition to the area, and we want to do our part to contribute to the community, especially in this difficult time.”

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DAR welcomes Lois Fritz from New Freedom Farm

The Roanoke Valley Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held their annual Christmas Party on December 12 – from home. Due to the pandemic, this year’s party did not take place at St. Timothy’s Lutheran Church in Vinton where the organization usually meets. Instead, it was a virtual party via Zoom.

Regent Cindy Higgins welcomed members, many of whom were dressed in Christmas or elfin finery.

She also welcomed guest speaker Lois Fritz, founder and director of New Freedom Farm in Buchanan. The local DAR chapter is heavily involved in community service projects for veterans, locally and beyond.

According to Fritz, New Freedom Farm is a non-profit community farm dedicated to aiding veterans and first responders with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), depression, substance abuse, and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) by using the therapeutic activity of interacting with horses, farming, and peer-to-peer support. The end goal is to personally empower veterans and help them heal through the realization of their own efforts and contributions.

“New Freedom Farm’s mission is ‘healing heroes through horses,’” Fritz said. “Oftentimes, veterans develop deep friendships through equine activity and gentling, fostering physical, emotional, and spiritual health, which helps with reintegration into civilian life.”

Fritz, a U.S. Navy veteran herself and forensic nurse, discovered firsthand that the invisible wounds of war are often more difficult to overcome than those visible to the eye. While traditional therapy may have limited results with those suffering from PTSD or TBI, therapy with animals is often quite successful.

Fritz founded the 15-acre New Freedom Farm in 2016. In 2017, she enrolled in The Advancement Foundation (TAF) Gauntlet Business Program and Competition – emerging as one of the top winners. Her purpose in joining the Gauntlet was to make the program at the farm sustainable.

She told DAR members that when she first started,

she thought working with one or two veterans a month would be a great accomplishment. However, before COVID took hold, the farm was up to 12-18 veterans per day at the farm.

With the onset of the pandemic, the program was forced to go virtual, which did not prove to be as fruitful. Recently in-person group sessions have started up again in the barn or at the veterans’ center on the farm.

Fritz says that veterans and first responders – especially those in law enforcement – are reluctant to be labeled with PTSD, TBI, or depression. They are leery of traditional therapy but are willing to come to the farm to communicate about flashbacks and their daily struggles. Being outdoors with animals helps as well as “being accountable to get out of bed and come see your horse.”

Not only does New Freedom Farm strive to help heal veterans, most of the horses there are rescued animals.

The farm is 100 percent handicapped accessible and has golf carts for those with disabilities unable walk the pastures. This allows the veterans to not feel so isolated.

Another benefit of the program is intergenerational therapy between soldiers who fought decades ago in World War II and those just returning from combat. Fritz said that one World War II veteran’s message to a younger soldier was “not to wait 55 years to ask for help.” Support groups are available several days each week.

New Freedom Farm is supported entirely by donations and the annual Freedom Fest fundraiser. Veterans do not pay for any of the programs or activities at the farm. There is only one paid employee – a farm helper; all others at the farm are volunteers. Fritz noted that when the program opened there were three volunteers, now there are 168 on the list.

Another program New Freedom Farm sponsors is a color guard of veterans who participate in local parades and funerals for veterans.

The farm hosts a Thanksgiving dinner for veterans in the barn on the actual holiday each year. In 2019, over 200 were served at the dinner.

Debbie Adamsdadams@ourvalley.org

New Freedom Farm works with veterans who have become involved in domestic violence, alcoholism, and substance abuse. It works to find jobs for veterans and those who have been involved in the court system, including courts in Roanoke City, Roanoke County, Botetourt County, and Rockbridge County.

Fritz has just added an RV so that one veteran at a time can stay at the farm for 90 days, working to maintain sobriety.

The organization partners with other animal rescue groups including Angels of Assisi and Harmony Farm to foster dogs, in addition to horses.

New Freedom Farm welcomes veterans, volunteers, and visitors. The DAR group is planning a visit once the restrictions of COVID are lifted. Meanwhile, the members have made a donation to the cause.

For more information on New Freedom Farm, visit https://www.newfreedomfarm.org/.

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COVID-19 Outbreaks by Selected Exposure Settings(Richmond, Va.) —  The Virginia

Department of Health (VDH) launched a COVID-19  outbreak dashboard  in response to the requirements of  HB5048  of the 2020 Virginia General Assembly Special Session. The dashboard includes outbreaks that occurred in medical care facilities, residential or day programs licensed by VDH, Department of Social Services (DSS) or Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS), summer camps, and kindergarten (K)-12th grade schools.  Currently, outbreaks in long-term care facilities

and K-12 schools are displayed in separate public dashboards by VDH. As of December 18, 2020, they will be incorporated into this dashboard.

• Outbreaks on this dashboard represent specific, identifiable outbreak events that were investigated by local health departments in collaboration with the facilities listed. 

• Outbreaks are listed by locality, facility type and by public health investigation status.

• COVID-19 cases and deaths linked to one of these facility outbreaks will be listed. 

• Outbreaks are reported for

residential or day programs, K-12 schools or summer camps that have at least 30 enrolled students or residents and staff.

Some facilities may have more than one COVID-19 outbreak occurring at the same time in different settings or may have multiple COVID-19 outbreaks over the course of the pandemic. Due to confidentiality concerns, this dashboard reports outbreaks at the facility level, and not in a particular unit or subsection. 

• To help protect anonymity of cases, if fewer than five cases or between zero and five deaths are

associated with a facility outbreak, the counts will be represented by an asterisk (*). 

• The dashboard is updated once a week to accommodate for ongoing data collection, quality assurance, and communications. There are inherent delays in public reporting of real-time COVID-19 data. 

To find out more about an outbreak or the measures in place to protect the population affected, please contact the facility listed. The dashboard will be available on the VDH website at  https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/coronavirus/covid-19-data-insights/.

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BuchananTheatre

Main Street, Buchanan

Botetourt County COVID-19 by the numbers as of Tuesday morning:Case Count 1,243

Hospitalization 39

Deaths 16

Source: Virginia Department of Health

Bank of Botetourt appoints Doughty to board of directorsBank of Botetourt has

appointed Beth Doughty to its board of directors. Doughty is retiring after 22 years as the executive director of the Roanoke Regional Partnership. As executive director, she managed a $2.4 million economic development program for an eight-locality, urban-suburban-rural region.  

The Partnership has worked with its partners to create more than 19,000 primary jobs and $19 billion in investment by attracting companies such as Orvis, Altec, McAirlaids, Bimbo Bakeries, Cardinal Glass, Dynax, Balchem, Eldor, Mack Trucks, Constellation Brands, and others to the region.

Doughty led the evolution of the Partnership in creating a holistic approach for regional economic development. Under her leadership, the Partnership created Roanoke Outside to redirect the region’s livability narrative and create large events such as the Blue Ridge Marathon

and GoFest, to build an economic sector in outdoor recreation, outdoor business, and adventure tourism. 

She also oversaw the launch of Get2KnowNoke, a Partnership initiative that is building a talent pipeline from the greater region’s 25 colleges and universities.  It also implements programs designed to attract and retain young professionals. 

Throughout her career, Doughty has served in roles that have been vital to the success and growth of the region. Between two stints as executive director of the Roanoke Regional Partnership, she was president of the Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce. She is a past president of the Virginia Economic Developers Association (VEDA) and received its prestigious Cardinal Award, which recognizes leadership in the field of economic development, outstanding professional accomplishments, and exceptional service to

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Longbeards are offering two $500 scholarships, applications due by Jan. 15

The Botetourt Longbeards Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) is offering two $500 scholarships to graduating seniors from the two county high schools and/or a county home school  or private school. 

The deadline for applications is January 15. Applicants are advised to ignore the January 1 deadline on the application for those applying for the local scholarships.

Applications are available online at  https://www.vanwtf.o r g / n e w - b l o g / 2 0 2 0 / 1 2 / 2 / j a k e s -scholarship-application, or by emailing  botetourtlongbeards@gmail.com. Applications also will be available on the James River and Lord Botetourt High School guidance office websites.

Applications may be mailed or scanned and emailed. The mailing

address is:Botetourt Longbeards  , c/o Ed

McCoy, 489 Back Creek Lane, Buchanan, 24066.

The email address is botetourtlongbeards@gmail.com.

Anyone with questions may email the Longbeards email address or call Ed McCoy at 540-339-0622. 

T h e L o n g b e a r d s ’ top  scholarship  recipient will also be eligible for the State NWTF  Scholarship  in the amount of $1,500. Longbeards’  scholarship winners have won the state  scholarship  in three of the last five years.

Seniors are also invited to apply for the $10,000 National NWTF Scholarship. Those applications must be done online at  https://your.nwtf.org/scholarships/ and are due by March 31, 2021.

Monuments from page 1

Zoning from page 1

220.The pluses of this location include:• No site clearing required• No work in public right-of-way required• Public parking already available provided by county

offices• Unbounded location for whatever degree of

landscaping and hardscaping desired• Relocation can be entirely on site, no transportation

via public roadways requiredThe negatives are that it must be located in

conjunction with long-range site plans for the block, which still needs to be developed and then finalized.

The site south of the historical jail is between the building and Main Street mirrors the pros and cons as the courthouse grounds

As for Madine Way, the story is flipped. That location has more than a half dozen issues and only two positives.

The cons include:•         Site clearing required•         Work in public right-of-way required•        Acquisition of vacated right-of way required if

more than three parking spaces needed•         Parking area limited; a turn-around area would

be needed for the dead-end street•         Traffic on the street could be an issue•               Defined site boundaries might limit design

and landscaping•         Relocation of the monument would require

use of public roads•         Most costly option The two positives are:•         Design could begin immediately•         No conflicts with existing building or utilitiesThere wasn’t an initial assessment given for the

Greenfield site.During the meeting Chairman and Supervisor Steven

Clinton added another con to the courthouse site – the courthouse renovation project will not be completed for another two to three years.

That observation didn’t deter members from commenting either the courthouse or historic jail site appears to be the most appropriate. They said Madine Way had too many cons to be considered feasible. In the

end, Mitch Bowman, representing Historic Fincastle, recommended the monument be relocated to the courthouse site; Beth Leffel, of the Botetourt County Historical Society and Museum, seconded the motion. The motion passed 7-1, with Harriet Francis of the Daughters of the Confederacy voting against.

Those voting for the relocation were: Pam Binns, representing Fincastle, Mitch and Bobbie Bowman, Historic Fincastle, Bernard Haynes, Countywide League, Ed McCoy, Botetourt County Clerk of Courts, Leffel, Bill Price, VFW Post, Buchanan and Daleville, Lewis Sifford, Botetourt Artillery.

Not present for the vote included: Chester Adams, Botetourt School Board, Greg Rieley, Botetourt Genealogy Club, Bill Tanger, Oldfields/Reservoir Road Community, Ayden Kinion, homeschooler, Seth Spickard, James River High School, and Parker Hudson, Lord Botetourt High School.

After the vote, there was a general consensus to direct Architectural Partners to design a placement of the monument near the county’s historical museum. There should also be information present to provide historical context of the monument.

the land. They are currently living in a nearby apartment.

Scherrep explained the RV is a new model and meets all current laws and safety regulations. He explained living in an RV is a growing trend across the county, citing a full-time RV living park in Giles County, Va. and on the West Coast.

“I don’t think if they were at the [November] hearing and meeting the outcome would have been different,” said

Councilmember Dean Paderick, who had two conversations with Scherrep about the probability of a special exception permit before the November council meeting. Scherrep, who is with Century 21 in Roanoke, said he called the county five and six times, left phone messages with the zoning and planning department, but “every time I spoke with a different person, I got a different answer. I got six different answers, six different times,” he told council.

Currently, the town’s zoning codes don’t address RV living, explained Paderick, which is why a special exception permit is needed. The town is in the midst of updating its decade-old zoning code.

During the discussion, the Edwardses were visibly upset; Robin Edwards exited the meeting room crying, saying the council ruined the couple’s retirement. Dennis Edwards left the meeting frustrated, saying the council has “backwards ideas” and need

to be “more progressive.” Scherrep just stood at the podium pleading the couple’s case, “All they are asking for is a chance to tell their side of the story,” he said. “If at the end of the day our asses are chapped, our asses are chapped.”

Council asked the town’s attorney, Stephen Wills, to look into if another zoning hearing could be scheduled. Wills said he would investigate, but believes a zoning request can only be heard once every 12 months.

the organization. She was recognized three times as one of the top 50 economic developers in North America by Consultant Connect. 

Bank of Botetourt Chairman of the Board H. Watts Steger III said, “We are excited to welcome Beth to our Board of Directors. As a community bank, our footprint is expansive. We serve more than four counties and four cities covering over 2,500 square miles. Her expertise and knowledge will serve the bank and our communities well in the future as we continue to grow.” 

Bank of Botetourt was chartered in 1899 and operates 12 retail offices in Botetourt, Rockbridge, Roanoke, and Franklin counties and the City of Salem. Bank of Botetourt also operates a mortgage division, Virginia Mountain Mortgage, and a financial services division, Botetourt Wealth Management.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

VFW, American Legion thank their donorsEditor:This has been one of the most difficult

years in history – the pandemic, high rates of unemployment and the closing of many retail outlets and restaurants. Through all of this, the residents of Botetourt County came forward and made generous donations when both Posts had fund-raising events either at Walmart or at the Daleville Bojangles.  These donations have been used to help veterans in Botetourt County and the surrounding greater Roanoke area.

Funds were donated to assorted organizations such as “Vittles for

Vets,” New Freedom Farm, Feeding Southwest Virginia and a recent donation to the Craig County Social Services Department to feed and clothe young people in the New Castle area.

Both VFW Post 1841 and American Legion Post 240 sincerely give thanks to all for the generous donations. Without these people, neither post would be able to assist our veterans in this area.”  

Jerry Jacobsen, Commander VFW Post 1841  Dennis W. Craft, CommanderAmerican Legion Post 240

The holidays are over and the New Year is approaching.  2020 taught us a lot about each other and ourselves. We learned to knit,  work from home, use Zoom, be alone and cook banana bread.  We also learned how diverse  we are.  Not all of us were built the same, look the same, or even see things the same way.  We all dealt with this tumultuous year in different ways;  some struggled while others thrived.  Everyone has their own story. 

It can seem quite lonely at times when we are so disconnected. That is why books are such an important part of our lives. When I was a child, I thought there was no one like me. I was short, loud and a  red-head. I  found more  solace  in my books than I did at school or with friends. My sanctuary was the library where I could find books that  taught me new things  and introduced me to faraway worlds and people. In books, I found people  who  were going through the same things as me. Books let me know that I was not alone. 

Even  when sitting in our living rooms, we can find ourselves in  another country, connecting with

a character, making some new “fr iends” as  we  explore a  world  we  may not be so familiar with or maybe one that seems eerily familiar.  

With the New Year comes new hope. Hope that we can appreciate each other for our differences.  Hope that we can find a way to connect and flourish.

To celebrate and encourage those differences  we have a new challenge for you on our site, botetourtva.b e a n s t a c k . o r g . From January 1 to January 31, Botetourt County Libraries will participate in  Beanstack’s  Fourth Annual Winter Reading Challenge Books Like Us, sponsored by Simon & Shuster.  

Books Like Us  is a celebration of diversity, harness ing the transformative power of seeing oneself reflected in a book. Explore books from  authors spanning an array of diverse backgrounds. Get introduced  to  new cultures  and views that are sure to open  your  eyes  so you can form connections. 

As with past chal lenges,   you can  keep track of the

minutes  you  read throughout the month of January. Help us reach our  community  goal of 10,000 minutes read.  

There are officially over 2,000 schools  and libraries across the nation signed up for this challenge. They will encourage their communities to read a target number of minutes and books  as well. Top-performing libraries and schools will earn rewards from Simon & Shuster, including book collections and virtual author visits.  

We are confident that Botetourt County can exceed the 10,000 minutes and help us bring new books into your libraries. If you don’t already have an account with  Beanstack, be sure to sign up today at botetourtva.beanstack.org and help make a difference in your community. For those participating, remember to use  #BocoLibraries, #BooksLikeUs  and #WinterRead2021  when you tag us in your posts.  

Happy New Year and happy reading, Botetourt County! 

 ~ Jaime DuvalEagle Rock Librarian

Vaccination KickoffLast week, the Roanoke City and

Alleghany Health Districts hosted our first COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic. We were able to deliver the first COVID-19 vaccines to almost 300 of our region’s frontline healthcare workers, including Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and paramedics as well as the laboratory team running COVID-19 tests at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech Carilion. These efforts, along with those by Carilion Clinic, LewisGale, and the Salem VA Medical Center, have launched our area’s initial COVID-19 vaccination response. 

When the initial supply of COVID-19 vaccine arrived at our department, our vaccine coordinator began to tear up. After months of working at COVID-19 testing events, responding to outbreaks, and calling patients who have tested positive, the delivery of the vaccine is a beacon of light near the end of this long, dark tunnel of the pandemic. It represents an exciting shift in our fight against the spread. 

Our goal is to partner with local healthcare providers to deliver this vaccine to every resident who wants to be vaccinated against COVID-19. That process will take time as vaccine availability is initially very limited, but will expand over the coming months. With the current amount of vaccine available, we are following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s and Virginia Department of Health’s guidelines that prioritize frontline healthcare workers and residents and staff of long-term care facilities to receive the vaccine first. We are extremely appreciative of all of first responders, including EMTs and paramedics, during the COVID-19 pandemic. They have often been directly exposed, transporting patients who are sick with COVID and having limited resources available to them in

an ambulance. Vaccination will offer them significant protection along with the physical protections of personal protective equipment such as N-95 masks, gowns, and gloves. 

The headline of this effort is that the vaccine is safe and effective. It is important that everyone get the vaccine when it is their turn. Our job in public health is to ensure that every vaccine received by our community is delivered to the appropriate population. After this first phase of initial rollout, vaccine will be available to essential workers and to those citizens over the age of 75. As more vaccine becomes available, we will endeavor to vaccinate all of those in our community who want the vaccine as safely, effectively, and efficiently as possible. Receiving the COVID-19 vaccine will help keep you safe and help keep the people around you safe. It is a key strategy to slow the spread of this deadly virus. The greater our community vaccination rates, the more our community will be protected and this effort will require all of us to be patient and flexible as the vaccine supply slowly increases.

While it is incredibly exciting that we have begun vaccinating healthcare workers in our community, we must recognize that our local cases have continued to surge. Our families are spreading the virus across generations, our hospitals are seeing younger patients, and we continue to lose our community members each week. Our hospitals are responding heroically, but their staff are exhausted. Now, more than ever, it is imperative that you protect yourself and those around you by staying home, wearing a mask, washing your hands, and watching your distance.

We are in this together, and we appreciate all that you are doing to stay safe. I wish you a wonderful, healthful New Year.

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to the editor, as long as the submissions are not in bad taste and refrain from attacking individuals without supporting documentation or a rational and legally defensible justification.

We are most interested in sincere personal views as opposed to canned publicity releases or talking points for an individual or a cause, therefore if a writer cannot assure us that their submission is individual and personal, it may be rejected. 

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Ray Sloan’s farewell to Botetourt County Board of Supervisors Editor’s Note: Ray Sloan resigned from the county’s BOS at its Dec. 22 meeting effective

today. The following is his farewell speech.

Mr. Chair and BOS Members, as you all have known I have a passion for Fire/EMS also known as Emergency Services. I have been an advocate for Emergency Services because this is where Botetourt County can directly impact individuals and families at possibly the worst times of their lives. I started my Fire/EMS Career at Blue Ridge Volunteer Fire Department some years ago. I was also a Member of the Buchanan Fire Department for many years and had moved away from running calls as a BOS Member.

As a BOS Member, I was gladly appointed to the Fire/EMS Board Committee along with Chairman Martin and have supported Fire/EMS from this seat. I was pleased to assist in the selection of the current Chief, who is doing a fabulous professional job. I was also GLAD to support the creation of the Fire/EMS Capital Reserve process where Fire/EMS are able to create support for their own needs without draining the BOS Fund Balance. AND I was HAPPY that we started acquiring some “gently used” equipment such as the Ladder Truck at Troutville and the crash truck at Buchanan (that were purchased for pennies on the dollar) and we have also purchased 4 Ambulances during my time on the BOS that are helping the citizens today.

This year has been one for the record books with the

pandemic and I have been amazed at how the County has stepped up to the cause. Starting with the $2.3 million Real Estate tax relief program and the excellent usage of the CARES funds are going to make a long-term difference in Botetourt.

I have enjoyed my time as a BOS Member and have gained life-long friends and much like Fire/EMS, have been educated on lots of projects and processes that will stay with me for a lifetime. As I reflect on the topics, Fire/EMS, Economic Development opportunities, educational support and the Pandemic are the cornerstones of my time on the Board. Three of these were great and the fourth was bad, however how the County has delivered services and support through the Pandemic has been AWESOME!

With all of this being said, I have taken the opportunity to continue serving Botetourt County by being a recent active member of the Buchanan Volunteer Fire Department. I have met with Chief Crouch and the membership to start down this path of service. And I do not feel as if I can fully serve on the Fire Department and serve on the BOS, so I hereby submit my resignation effective at 5:00 pm on December 30th. This decision was not easily made; however, I have rarely passed opportunities to serve Emergency Services. I will be serving, just in a different capacity.

I would NEVER wish to

leave the BOS in a bad place, so I have quietly been searching for an available and qualified replacement for my BOS seat. I have thought about this long and hard and have a person that I would like the BOS to consider. She is a resident of the Buchanan District and has agreed to serve if the BOS wishes for this to happen. Her name is Ms. Amy White.

Projects Driven by a lifelong love of the natural sciences, Amy White received her undergraduate degree in Biology from James Madison University, and her master’s in microbiology and Immunology from Virginia Commonwealth University. She also earned a Certificate in Field Epidemiology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Following completion of her graduate degree, Amy worked for a private consulting firm in environmental toxicology until beginning her teaching career at Hollins University in 2001.

She also taught at James Madison University from 2003 – 2005 and has worked at Virginia Western Community College since 2005. At Virginia Western, she has held various roles, including Assistant Professor in Biology, Biology Program Head and Assistant Dean. She now serves as Dean of the School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), while continuing to teach part-time in the Science department.

As a native of Botetourt County and the Buchanan

District, Amy is honored to work in the region and is committed to the success of Botetourt and the region at large.

In her current role, she strives to provide meaningful educational opportunities for the local students, as well as helping develop and support strong academic programs that contribute to the economic vitality of the region.

Amy resides on her family farm near Arcadia with her husband Corbin. Her two children, Lindsey and Davis, attend The University of Georgia. Lindsey is pursuing a degree in Veterinary Medicine and Davis is in graduate school studying Poultry Science.

Mr. Chair and BOS Members, I have NO idea how I could have found a more capable person to take my spot on the BOS than Amy White and I would respectfully move that the BOS appoint Ms. Amy White to the BOS starting at 5:01 on December 30, 2020.

Mr. Chairman, you have a motion.

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vote by the board on where to move the Confederate monument currently located in front of the county courthouse in Fincastle.

White said she doesn’t shy away from making hard decisions. “I learned in a class once if you’re not making tough decisions, you’re not doing your job,” she said.

With a Master’s in Microbiology and Immunology from Virginia Commonwealth University, she said, she’s in a good position to help the county with its COVID-19 response.

According to a press release from the county, White has experience in state, regional and local education, agriculture and economic development policy and innovation, including on the Virginia State Manufacturing Development Commission (on which she currently serves), the Virginia STEM Education Task Force, the boards of directors of RAMP, a regional economic development

accelerator, and the Botetourt County Chamber of Commerce, and in leadership positions with Buchanan Presbyterian Church and the Botetourt County Fair.

Driven by a lifelong love of the natural sciences, White received her undergraduate degree in Biology from James Madison University.  She also earned a Certificate in Field Epidemiology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Following completion of her graduate degree, she worked for a private consulting firm in environmental toxicology until beginning her teaching career at Hollins University in 2001. She taught at James Madison University from 2003-2005 and has worked at Virginia Western Community College since 2005.

At Virginia Western, she has held various roles, including Assistant Professor in Biology, Biology Program Head and Assistant Dean. She now serves as Dean of the School

of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), while continuing to teach part-time in the Science department.

She resides on her family farm with her husband Corbin. Her two children, Lindsey and Davis, attend The University of Georgia. Lindsey is pursuing a degree in Veterinary Medicine and Davis is in graduate school studying Poultry Science.

Reflecting on his time as a supervisor, Sloan said he is proud of his work with the county fire/EMS, pointing to hiring a new chief, supporting the creation of a fire/EMS Capital Reserve process, and the purchase of “gently used” equipment for the county’s fire departments.

“I have been an advocate for Emergency Services because this is where Botetourt County can directly impact individuals and families at possibly the worst times of their lives,” he told the board.

Supervisor from page 1

The Botetourt County Sheriff ’s Office has reported the following arrests December 21-27:

• Eldon L. Stout, 34, of Buchanan, domestic assault, December 21

• Kimberly N. Vandyke, 34, of Macon, N.C.,

drunk in public, assault, December 22•  Larry W. Swartz Jr., 56, of Buchanan,

manufacture, sell, distribute a Schedule drug, December 23

• Olivia A. Sink, 31, of Buchanan, manufacture,

sell, distribute a Schedule drug, December 23• Austin S. Gibson, 25, of Troutville, domestic

assault, December 26• Mary A. Hensley, 36, of Buchanan, driving

under the influence, December 27

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ANGLICANOrchard Hills Church - 6032 Cloverdale Rd. next to Read Mountain Fire Station. Wor-ship at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sun-days. Home group Bible stud-ies available throughout the week. Pastor Scott McLucas, 977-6800. To nd out more about Orchard Hills Church go to the website at www.orchar-dhillschurch.org.St. Thomas Anglican Church- located at 4910 Hubert Rd, NW Roanoke, Va. Traditional Liturgical Lenten Services, Sunday at 10:30 am. Call (540) 589-1299 or visit www.sttofc.org for midweek masses and events. (In Roanoke, go E on Hershberger, L on Hubert to 4910).

ASSEMBLIES OF GODNew Beginnings Assembly of God, 1317 Narrow Passage Rd., 43 North. Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Sunday night Worship 6 p.m., Wednesday Prayer & Bible Study, 6:00 p.m., Pastor Wanda Scaggs, 704-310-6946; Jack Scaggs, 540-314-4243. Everyone welcome.Troutville Assembly of God, 118 Conner Lane, P.O. Box 728, Troutville,VA 24175, Pas-tor Dennis Carroll, 540-960-1224, Sunday Morning Wor-ship 10:30 a.m., Children’s Church 11:00 a.m., Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m., Every-one welcome.

CHURCH OF GODTrinity Church of God, “Friends Gather Here”, 4752 Read Mountain Rd., Cloverd-ale, VA 24077, 540-493-5853. Trinity offers a Pentecostal worship experience where the presence of God is experienced in a powerful, faith- lled at-mosphere. Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.; Children’s Church; Ladies’ Prayer Group, Tues. 5:30 p.m.; Wednesday Disciple Training, 7 p.m. Sen-ior Pastor Terry M. Shaw.

CHURCH OF CHRISTCommunity Christian Church of Christ at Clear-brook, 3679 Saddlewood Road, Roanoke (220 South, right on Buck Mountain Road, left on Sanddlewood Road, Church on right). Come study the Bible with us. Sunday Bible Atudy 10 a.m., Sunday Wor-ship 11 a.m., Wednseday Study 5 p.m. Phone 540-206-6160, on the web at www.christian-churchofchristclearbook.org.

CHURCH OF GOD OFPROPHECY

Botetourt Church of God of Prophecy - (formerly Flat-woods COGOP & Fincastle COGOP), Roanoke & Acad-emy Streets, Fincastle, Va 24090, Sunday School 10:00 AM, Worship 11.00 AM, Sun. Evening 6:30 PM, Wed. Evening 7:00 PM, Pastor Peg-gy Brown, 540-992-3696.

INDEPENDENT BAPTIST

Colonial Baptist Church–221 Hillcrest St., Blue Ridge. Phone 540-977-5683: Senior Pastor Joel A. Wegner: Sunday: Sunday School, 9:30AM; Wor-ship 10:30AM (Tots & Chil-dren’s Church); Family Serv-ice 6:00pm; Wed., Prayer/Bible Study, 11AM & 7PM, Impact Teens: (G7-12) 6:45PM; Chil-dren’s Club 7PM (Age 3-G6). Email: of ce@cbcblueridge.org. www.cbcblueridge.org. Also on Facebook.Crossroads Baptist Church - 1128 Wheatland Rd., Bucha-nan, Pastor Elmer Clemons, 761-5074 Home, Sunday School 10:00 A.M., Morning Worship, 11:00 A.M., Sunday Evening 6:00 P.M., Wednes-day Prayer & Bible Study 6:00 P.M.Faith Baptist Church– 4258 Botetourt Rd., 4 miles N. of Fincastle; Dr. John W. Rey-nolds, pastor- teacher, 473-2325, jwr56fbc@Yahoo.com. Sunday School, 10 AM; Wor-ship, 11 AM. Wed. Bible study, 7 PM. ncastlefaith.com.First Baptist Church Fincas-tle- Rev. Montie Brown Sr.; 6529 Blue Ridge Turnpike, Fincastle; 473-1623; Sunday

School, 9:45 a.m. worship, 11 a.m.; Wed. Bible study/prayer service, 6:30 p.m.; Commun-ion 1st Sun. monthly.New Hope Baptist Church– 2315 Blue Ridge Blvd. (US 460), 977-6610, Pastor Dav-id McNeill; Sunday School, 9:45AM; Worship, 10:45AM, 7PM; Wed., Bible Study 7PM; Kings Kids, 7PM; Daycare and Preschool, Mon-Fri. 6:30AM-6PM.Valley View Baptist Church– 17471 Main St., Buchanan; Rev. Daniel Boone, 254-2760 (church), 254-2570 (H). Sun-day School, 10 AM; worship, 11 AM, Sunday Evening, 6:30 PM; Wednesday: Prayer and Youth Ministries, 7 PM, Word Of Life youth ministry for 4 year olds-12th grade Wednes-days at 7 p.m.

SOUTHERN BAPTISTBonsack Baptist Church - 4845 Cloverdale Rd. (Alt. 220) Dr. Chris Cadenhead, 977-5701, Sunday School, 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 6:30 p.m.; Worship 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 6:30 p.m.,; Wed. Bible study, 6 p.m.Buchanan Baptist Church – 19730 Maiå Street, Buchanan, Sunday Bible Study for all ages 9:45 a.m.; Worship at 11 a.m. Wednesday Fellowship Meal at 6 p.m. followed by Bible Study and activities for all ages. Fa-cebook - Buchanan Baptist Church; Web Site - buchanan-baptist.com; Phone - 254-2253, Pastor - Darrell Naff; Associate Pastor & Minister to Students - Brad Turner; Minister of Music - Stephen HarrisCatawba Valley Baptist Church, 10922 Catawba RoadTroutville VA 24175. Senior Pastor: Aaron Mans eld, Asso-ciate Pastor: Stephen VaughanSunday Sschool 9:30 AM, Worship Service 10:30 AM, (540) 380-8448 www.cataw-bavalleybc.orgCave Rock Baptist Church - 2233 Stoney Battery Road, Troutville. Pastor Mark Childers, 540-765-8855. Sun-day School 10 a.m., Wor-ship Service 11 a.m., Outside. Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m., on FacebookDaleville Baptist Church–Corner of Valley Rd. and Or-chard Dr., 992-1570; Senior Pastor Wes Belcher; Sunday School 9:00 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday: Youth 6:30 p.m., Children (age 4-5th grade) 6:45 p.m., Bible study & prayer 7:00 p.m.Fincastle Baptist Church– Located at 7330 Roanoke Rd., Fincastle, Rt. 220, 1 mile south of Fincastle, 540-473-2861; www. ncastlebaptist.org; Sr. Pastor Kevin B. Cum-mings. Sunday Mornings, we offer a dual Bible Study/Wor-ship Service at both 9:00 am and 10:45 am. On Wednesday evenings, we offer events for the entire family: Kids Club (3 years-5th grade) 6:15-7:30 pm; Middle School Ignite (Grades 6-8) 6:15-7:15 pm; Adult Bi-ble Study 6:30-7:30 pm; Ignite High School Group (Grades \9-12) 7:45-8:45 pm; and child-care (birth-36 months).Forest Grove Baptist Church– 693 Mt. Moriah Rd. (Rt. 681), Eagle Rock, Rev. Jerry Marsh, Pastor. Sunday School, 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:35 a.m., Wed., Bible Study 7 p.m.Glade Creek Baptist Church–3148 Webster Rd., Blue Ridge; 977-1686 or 309-1908, Dr. Philip Ayers. Wor-ship, 11 a.m.; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Wedne day, Bible study starting with supper at 6 p.m.Lithia Baptist Church–201 Church Hill Road, Buchanan. Sunday School, 10 a.m., Wor-ship, 11 a.m.; Wed. Bible study, 6:45 p.m. For more informa-tion, call (540) 819-7723.Mill Creek Baptist Church –11475 Lee Hwy., Fincastle, 992-3474. Danny Quirin, Pas-tor. Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Worship 8:30 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.; Wednesday night activi-ties begin at 6pm: Bible study, children and youth activities,

choir and handbell rehearsals follow. of ce@millcreekbc.comPleasant Hill Baptist Church– 4930 Country Club Road at in-tersection with Haymakertown Road. 540-992-5556. Rev. Bob Moore, Interim Pastor. Wor-ship Service can be viewed live on Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Facebook page or the video on our church website. Additionally a Thursday night bible study can be viewed live on our website and facebook page. www.phbcweb.com.Springwood Baptist Church 0– 88 Copps Hill Rd., Bucha-nan; Pastor Brian Clingenpeel, 977-1722. Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m.; Wed. prayer service, 7 p.m.Troutville Baptist Church –5520 Lee Hwy. N. Troutville, VA; 992-1026, Pastor Reggie Warren (434) 316-8467. Sun-day School 9:45 AM; Wor-ship 11 AM. Wednesday: Adult Prayer & Bible Study, 6:30PM; Youth & Children Activities 6:30PMZion Hill Baptist Church– Intersection of Old Fincastle/Zion Hill Roads, Pastor Lee McIntosh, 884-2285; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m., Evening Worship 6 p.m.; Wednesday: Youth 6-12th grade 6pm, Kingdom Kids, ages 4 years-5th grade 6-7pm, Adult Bible Study 6-7pm.

CHURCH OF THEBRETHREN

Blue Ridge Church of the Brethen, 5484 Blue Ridge Blvd., Blue Ridge, VA, with Pastor Rod Quinn (540) 494-8088. Sunday School 10am, Worship 11am. All are wel-come.Cloverdale Church of the Brethren– 4708 Read Mtn. Rd., 992-1060; Sunday School, 9:15 a.m., worship, 10:30 a.m.; Wed. (Sept.-May), Family Din-ner, 6 p.m., Bible study, 6:45 p.m. Preschool, after-school care & summer day camp for preschool and elementary age children. Patrick Starkey, Pas-tor; Shawna Burkhart, pre-school director.Mt. Bethel Church of the Brethren– 10603 Narrow Pas-sage Rd. (Rt. 43), Eagle Rock. PO Box. 183 Eagle Rock, VA 24085. Pastor Zach Hatcher. 884-2292 (church), 815-9224 (cell). Sunday School, 10 AM; worship, 11 AM; Ladies’ Aid

meets 2nd Thurs. monthly. Please contact church for ad-ditional bible studies schedule.Mt. Joy Church of the Breth-ren– 2565 Buffalo Rd., 10 miles N of Buchanan, 254-2298. Sunday School, 10 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m. Pastor Michael Tabor, (540) 309-7595.Troutville Church of the Brethren - 5133 Lee Hwy., 992-1571; Terry R. Johnson, Pastor; Don Obenshain, Choir Director. Sunday Morning Services: Sunday School, 10 am; Worship Service, 11 am. Sunday Night Meetings: Rain-bows, 5:30 pm; Christ Seekers, 6:00 pm. Wednesday Night Meetings: Bible Study, 6:30 pm, Choir practice, 7:00 pm. Family Fellowship Time will be held each 3rd Sunday of the month. Handicap Accessible. Our email address is: Troutvil-lecob@hotmail.com.

CHURCH OF CHRISTDale Ridge Church of Christ–7165 Cloverdale Rd., Roanoke. 24019. Minister: P.J. Hicks. 992-4385. Please join us for our services from your computer, tablet or smart-phone. Wednesday Bible Study will start at 6:30 pm and Sun-day Worship Service will start at 10:30 am. You can dial in by simply using your phone: By Phone Dial: +1 (872) 240-3212 Enter Access Code: 452-989-701 OR For smartphone, computer and tablet users you can get the app now and be ready when your rst meeting starts by entering this link: ht-tps://global.gotomeeting.com/install/452989701.This allows you to visually join our con-gregation.!

ECKANKAREckankar, the Path of Spir-itual Freedom, is located at 1420 3rd St. SW, Roanoke, VA 24016. Eckankar is a spir-itual path that offers a Light & Sound Service on the 2nd Sun-day of each month at 11:00 a.m. However, due to COVID-19, the Monthly Service and other ECK programs are now availa-ble online through Zoom. Visit www.eck-va.org for program listings or call 540-353-5365 and leave a message. We will return your call.

EPISCOPALSt. Mark’s Episco-pal Church –111 S. Roanoke St., Fincas-tle. P.O. Box 277 Fin-

castle, VA 24090. The Rev. G. Willis Logan, Rector. 473 2370. Our current worship schedule all virtual by ZOOM: Worship Sunday mornings at 10:30am, Morning Prayer Rite I. Wednesday evenings at 7:30pm, Evening Prayer Rite II. Brown Bag Bible Study on Thursdays at 12 noon. Zoom links on website. www.stmarks ncastle.org

LUTHERANOur Savior Evangelical Lu-theran Church (WELS) – 4535 Bonsack Road, Roanoke, VA; Paul Workentine, Pas-tor; Worship Sunday at 10:00 AM. Sunday School at 11:30 AM. Info and calendar at os-lroanoke.com. Phone: 540-977- 4888. Mailing address PO Box 916, Blue Ridge, VA 24064.Wheatland Evangelical Lu-theran Church– 1560 Wheat-land Rd., Buchanan; 884-2312. Sunday School 10AM; Wor-ship, 11 AM; Summer - Church 10:30AM; No Sunday School.NON-DENOMINATIONALGrace Bible Church of Bote-tourt–148 Amsterdam Rd. (beside the south lane of 220 in Amsterdam, 1.5 miles north of LBHS). Sunday School, 10 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m.; evening study, 6:30 p.m.; Pastor Jay Robinette - 855-4620.Mt. Carmel Church, 6 miles south of Eagle Rock at intersec-tion of Rt. 43 and 688; pastor, Richard Ronk; phone # (540) 884-3653; Sunday School at 10:00 A.M., Worship at 11:00 A.M., Wed. Prayer Meeting at 7:00 P.M., 4th Sunday Eve-nings at 7:00 P.M.Woodland Church–A Place

Where You Can Grow – 45Woodland Rd. Troutville, VA.Corner of Blacksburg/Coun-try Club Rds., 3.5 miles W. of Fincastle; 992-1008. Sun-day School, 10AM; Worship, 11AM, Wed. Prayer Meeting 7PM (Call for more informa-tion)Valley Christian Church– 32Shavers Farm Rd., Fincas-tle; Minister - Robert Brown,992-1497; Sunday Fellowship, 10 a.m., worship, 10:30 a.m., Wednesday Bible Study, 6:30-7:30p.m.Grace Calvary Community Church, meeting @ the V.F.W,4902 Roanoke Road, DalevilleVirginia 24083, Family Disci-pleship @ 9:00, Worship serv-ice @ 10:30, Reformed The-ology, Expository Teaching.www.gracecalvarycc.org.

PRESBYTERIANBuchanan PresbyterianChurch – 19559 Main St.Buchanan. 254-1390. Pas-tor Matthew Aldas. Sunday School, 10 a.m. Worship serv-ice, 11 a.m., nursery providedfor 5 and below. Family NightFellowship Dinner is held at6:30 on the rst Wednesday of each month. The BAMA Food Pantry is open from 9 - 11 a.m.on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays ofeach month. Worship throughmusic on fth Sundays. Hand-icap accessible. Visit our Fa-cebook page or website,www.buchananpresbyterian.org forspecial events.Fincastle PresbyterianChurch – 108 E. Back Street,Fincastle, VA 24090. TheReverend David Dickerson isthe minister. Worship Serv-ice 10:30-11:30 am includingChildren’s Sermon and Nurs-ery. Fellowship hour following Worship Service. New mem-bers welcome for Hand Bell and Vocal Choirs. No Expe-rience necessary, just enthusi-asm. Handicapped accessible.For more Information: http://www.fincastlepresbyterian.org/ or (540)-473-2042.Galatia Evangelical Presby-terian Church - 78 Gala Loop Road, Eagle Rock, VA 24085. Sunday School at 10 a.m. eachSunday. Morning Worship & Praise at 11a.m. each Sunday.Communion each 2nd Sunday.We have a Pulpit Supply, RELarry Roberts, 540-649-0648.He is live on Facebook at GalatiaEPC Church on Sunday mornings at 11:00. Virginia Presbyterian Church– 918 Pico Road, Buchanan, 24066. Worship 9:30 a.m. (nursery provided), Sunday School, 10:30 a.m.

ROMAN CATHOLICChurch of the Trans gura-tion– 7624 Roanoke Rd., Fin-castle, VA 24090; Fr. StephenMcNally. 473-2656. Saturday Mass at 4:30pm & Sunday at8:30am; Christian formationafter Mass on Sunday.

UNITED METHODISTAndrew Chapel UnitedMethodist Church– 3936 Beaver Dam Road, just off Springwood Road, Spring-wood. Rev. Morris A. Bennett. Sunday School, 9:15 a.m. fol-lowed by Worship, 10 a.m. Eagle Rock United Method-ist Church – Rt. 43, downtown Eagle Rock; Pastor Ray San-difer, 540- 525-0258. Worship,10:15 AM Glen Wilton, 9:15a.m., Shiloh children & adultworship 11:15a.m.Fincastle United Methodist Church – Church Street; Rev.Kwangmin Shin, 473-3001. Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Wor-ship, 9 a.m. & 11 a.m., email:fumc@rbnet.com.St. Mark’s United Method-ist Church – 19 Cedar RidgeDrive, Daleville, Rev. Dr. Jus-tin White, 992-3030. SundaySchool 10am; Traditional Wor-ship 8:30am & 11am; Contem-porary worship 9:15am in the Family Life Center.Trinity United MethodistChurch – 19637 Main St.,Buchanan; Rev. Doug Mitch-ell, 254-2475 (O). Sunday School, 9:45AM, worship 11AM.

Testing and Comfort

Read Genesis 22:1 through 24:67

Rebounding from the joy of his promised son and the dis-tress of dismissing Hagar and Ishmael, Abraham negotiat-ed a peace treaty with King Abimelek and put down his tent pegs in Beersheba. Seed time and harvest became a way of life for this covenant family.

Imagine Abraham’s surprise when God said this:

“Take your son, your only son, whom you love—Isaac—and go to the region of Moriah. Sacrifi ce him there as a burnt offering on a mountain I will show you” (Genesis 22:2).

It is suggested by historians that Isaac was between the ages of sixteen and twenty-fi ve—old enough to know what was going on. Yet he did not resist. He trusted his father’s faith that God would provide. And God did! Abra-ham was listening for and heard the voice of God. Isaac was saved.

Fast forward to the meet-ing of Abraham’s servant and Rebekah at the well—Rebekah knew the God of Abraham, and in His design she was in the right place at the right time. Rebekah, like Isaac, did not resist. She left immediately, willing to trust the servant of Abraham.

Challenge for Today: Dare to trust the guidance of your spiritual leader.

Quicklook: Genesis 22:1–12

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OBITUARIESRosa McCormick Alexander

Rosa Pauline McCormick Alexander, 86, of Buchanan, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020.

She was born August 31, 1934 and worked at Kenrose Manufacturing Co. and the Peaks of Otter over the years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Weldon Eugene Alexander, and parents, Paul Jackson McCormick and Rosa Elizabeth Kelly McCormick.

She is survived by her son, Timothy Eugene Alexander of Buchanan; sister, Linda Diane

McCormick; and numerous cousins.

A graveside memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations to the Buchanan Volunteer Fire Department, the Buchanan Rescue Squad, or your favorite charity in her memory. Arrangements were by

Botetourt Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.botetourtfuneralhome.com or 540-254-3000.

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Elizabeth Fuller Dudding

Elizabeth (Lib) Fuller Dudding, 94, of Eagle Rock, died Saturday, December 26, 2020 at The Glebe in Daleville.

Lib was born on June 22, 1926 in Eagle Rock, a daughter of the late James Austin Fuller and Delia May Bryant Fuller.

She was preceded in death by her husband in 1997, Carl S. (Sam) Dudding; three brothers, Chester Fuller, J.A. Fuller Jr., and E.B. Fuller; and four sisters, Helen Schumaker, Margaret Craft, Blanche Alderson, and Dorothy Miller.

Survivors include her son, Carl Michael Dudding of Eagle Rock; two sisters-in-Law, Mrs. Jerry (Marjorie) Dupree of Buchanan and Margaret Huffman of Madison Heights; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Lib graduated from Eagle Rock High School in 1944, where she enjoyed playing basketball. After graduation, she continued to work at the high school as the school secretary and also coached girls’ basketball. She later worked for Gala Industries for approximately 25 years in various capacities from shipping, to secretarial, and accounting, and other tasks.

Lib was a wonderful Wife, Mother, Sister, Aunt, and Neighbor, and will be sadly missed by many. Family was of most importance to her, and she

was always ready to help whenever there was a need. She enjoyed reading, with American History as her favorite,

and gardening, quilting, crocheting, ceramics, and knitting, and spending time with the numerous dogs, cats, and horses that she adopted throughout her lifetime. After retiring from Gala Industries in 1985, she and Sam enjoyed

traveling throughout parts of the United States.

A graveside memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 2, 2021, at 2 p.m. in the Eagle Rock United Methodist Church Cemetery, with the Rev. Don McKinney officiating. Arrangements are being handled by Botetourt Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Good Samaritan Hospice, 2408 Electric Road, Roanoke, 24018, or to the Eagle Rock Fire and Rescue, 14762 Church Street, Eagle Rock, 24085.

Special thanks to the staff and fesidents of The Glebe, where Lib resided for the past five years, and to the staff at Good Samaritan Hospice. Extra special thanks to Crystal Shelor, who sat with Lib the first couple years at The Glebe.  Online condolences may be made at  www.botetourtfuneralhome.com  or 540-254-3000.

Michael Fechisin

Michael Fechisin of Daleville died Monday, December 21, 2020 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Karen “Kay” Adams Fechisin for 24 years.He was born in Brainards, N.J., a son of the late Nicholas Fechisin and Bertha Hriczak Fechisin. He was a member of Saints Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church in Phillipsburg, N.J., a faithful attendee of Fincastle United Methodist Church, a veteran of the Army National Guard, a marketing supervisor at Ingersoll Rand, an

advisor of Roanoke Valley DeMolay, and a lifelong fan of youth, college, and professional sports, especially

the Cincinnati Reds.In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Christopher Michael Fechisin of Daleville; and a brother, John Fechisin of Freehold, N.J.A Celebration of Life service is planned for a later date.

The family suggests those wishing to make memorials consider the Fincastle United Methodist Church “Backpack Buddies” Program, P.O. Box 63, Fincastle, 24090.

Cynthia Craft Lester

Cynthia “Cindy” Dawn Lester, née Craft, 60, of Hardy, (originally of Fincastle), a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed Friday, December 25, 2020 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital after a lengthy battle with chronic lung disease.

Cindy was a barber in Botetourt and Franklin Counties for 35 years. She was very artistic and enjoyed making jewelry, painting, and making stained glass pieces.

Preceded in death by her father Carter Milton Craft Sr. and mother Eula Marie Craft of Fincastle, she is survived by her husband, James “Jim ”Lester Jr. of Hardy; sons, Shane Wood (Shannon Wood) of Troutville, and Dustin Wood of Roanoke; step-daughter, Amber Sprinkel of Troutville; stepson, Trey Lester (Nikki Lester) of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; grandsons, Julien Davis, Caleb Wood, Beau

Koloda, Grayson Koloda, and Gunnar Lester; granddaughters Teigan Lester and Kendall Koloda; sisters, Joyce

Wood (D.R. Wood) and Juanita Broughman (Doug Broughman); brother, Carter Milton Craft Jr. (Carol Craft); and dogs, Chloe and Madison.

A celebration of Cindy’s life was held at Tuesday, December 29 at Rader

Funeral Home, Daleville with Pastor Ken Nienke officiating. Burial was in Godwin Cemetery. Her family received friends at the funeral home two hours prior to the service. For those with concerns with COVID-19 and social distancing, the service was livestreamed at www.rader-funeralhome.com/tibutes/Cynthia-Lester.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.rader-funeralhome.com.

Teresa Johnson Pankey

Tere sa Ann Johnson Pankey  of Appomattox was born September 23, 1963 and passed away at her home in Buchanan on December 22, 2020.

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Continued support of the canceled annual 12th Night Charity Concert requested

The annual Fincastle 12th Night Community Concert has been cancelled for 2021 due to the pandemic. Each year, the St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Twelfth Night Charity Concert has presented a free family evening of entertainment for the entire community. The need to support the people in the community still exists with more requests for funds to pay electric and fuel bills, the organizers said. Past concerts have used the funds collected to aid the community by supporting the food pantry and the fuel/electric fund administered by the Botetourt Department of Social Services (DSS). This year, gifts will go to support the DSS’s Energy Assistance Program and

the COVID-19 Assistance Program, both administered by Botetourt DSS. One hundred percent of all donations will benefit these programs.

Donations may be mailed with checks payable to Fincastle Twelfth Night Fund, Attn: Treasurer, P.O. Box 277, Fincastle, 24090-0277. Credit card donations and bank drafts may be used. Visit www.stmarksfincastle.org and click the Donate Button and select 12th Night Programs in the drop-down box. All gifts are IRS approved as a charitable donation. Recognition of supporters will be acknowledged in next year’s program and in The Fincastle Herald. Donations are requested by January 5, 2021.

Blood drive January 9 at St. Mark’s in DalevilleSt. Mark’s United

Methodist Church in Daleville had six successful blood drives in 2020, collecting 320 units that could impact almost 1,000 people.

Now it’s time to launch the 2021 blood drive season. Sign up now for the first drive on January 9.  There are many open spots throughout the day.

Also, sign up now for the March 13 blood drive

to secure a favorite time slot.  If plans change, just call organizers will adjust the schedule.

Mark your calendars with the rest of 2021’s blood drive dates: March 13, May 8, July 10, September 11 and November 6.

People who are healthy and have a mask are welcome to volunteer at each blood drive.  Workers are

needed for registration, taking temperatures, sanitizing tables, chairs and stations and signing up people for the next blood drive. 

Call 1-800-RED-CROSS, v i s i t RedCrossBlood.org or RedCro s sB lood .o r g /RapidPass to schedule an appointment. Call Don or Susan Rose Ditzler to sign-up, volunteer or ask questions at 977-2675.

Southwest Virginia Deputy Commissioners of the Revenue Donate $3,500 to Foodbank

In its December meeting, the Southwest Virginia Deputy Commissioner of the Revenue Association voted to donate $3,500 to Feeding Southwest Virginia, a regional branch of the Feeding America Organization. Association President and Smyth County Master Deputy Sara Kegley remarked, “This action is yet another example of how giving deputy Commissioners of the Revenue are of their services and resources.”  

The motion to appropriate a portion of the fund was offered by Wise County Master Deputy John Mullins in response to the association’s quest to give to a worthy cause.

“This year has been a year many of us would like to forget,” said Mullins. “It has changed our lives, at home and the workplace.  But Southwestern Virginians are strong and resilient.  We are our best when we are helping others.”

In an overwhelming

show of support, association members voted to donate the entire amount to help foodbanks throughout the region.

After receiving news of the very gracious gift, Feeding Southwest Virginia associate Joe Kessler offered his heartfelt appreciation.

“Thanks so much for contacting us with regards to the donation being made by the Deputy Commissioners of the Revenue Association,” he said.  “We are so grateful in having your support to help us fight hunger all across our 26-county, nine-city region. With the Association’s gift, we will recognize you as an official civic partner under our Funds, Fun, and Food partnership initiative. Our posts on Linkedin and Facebook will recognize that the Association has made a donation that will help us to provide 17,500 meals to the region!  Thank you for helping us feed our neighbors this winter!”

The Southwest Virginia Deputy Association was one of the first Deputy

Commissioners of the Revenue organizations to form in the Commonwealth. Its members have always stressed the desire to grow in professionalism, knowledge, and service. In a subsequent email communication to the group, Kegley stated, “Bless you one and all...I am so very proud of our deputies for supporting this program. This is truly a team effort.”

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One of the lucky people who received a Nestle Toll House pie was Landon Clark. Brent Hersey hands Clark a pie during an event on Dec. 23 hosted by Brent Hersey State Farm Insurance, Bryant Orchards Farm Market and FitBody Bootcamp. One hundred fifty pies were given out during the event.

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Etzler Road project gets a green light from BoSDALEVILLE – During its final

meeting of 2020, the Botetourt County Board of Supervisors approved a request to change the county’s Comprehensive Plan’s Future Land Use Map and Sewer and Water Infrastructure Maps after rejecting a similar request in July.

Representing Elizabeth Ann Demaury and Michael and Melinda Amos, Family Builders, LLC, of Daleville requested authorization to forward to allow the expansion of public sewer and water on two plots of land on Etzler Road property, across from Botetourt Sports Complex.

By the supervisors approving the Comprehensive Plan’s Water and Sewer infrastructure Map, the county’s Planning Commission will now hear the request first, then hold a public hearing on the matter and then a final

public hearing before the board.The request in July asked for a

Traditional Neighborhood Design Use District for a proposed subdivision to have included 175-single-dwellings, 618-multi-family dwelling and 70,000 square feet of commercial and retail space.

The approved proposal also asks for the rezoning from A1, agricultural to R1, residential.

Additionally, the supervisors approved an appropriation of more than $200,000. The county will hire seven full-time emergency service workers to serve in the Blue Ridge area after the ending of the area’s ambulance service.

The recruits must attend the Fire and EMS Academy for training before heading to the station.

Coombe on Dean’s ListKyle Coombe of Daleville was among the 665 students named to the Dean’s List

of Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, Pa., for the fall 2020 semester. He is majoring in criminology, law and society. In order to qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must achieve a semester grade point average of 3.5 or better out of a possible 4.0.

Videos, podcasts, newsletterhighlight I-81 improvements

There are three new ways to keep up with Improve81, the $2 billion capital improvement program for Interstate 81 in Virginia. The first in a series of videos, podcasts and newsletters are now available on the News & Multimedia page of Improve81.org.

The video and podcast focus on upcoming improvements at the Troutville Safety Rest Area along I-81 southbound near mile marker 158 in Botetourt County. These materials show and tell how ramp extensions and increased truck parking

will improve safety and traffic flow. Future videos and podcasts will highlight other capital projects and operational improvements.

The “81 Insider” newsletter offers articles, interviews and photos about current and upcoming projects. It also profiles the men and women who are working to make these improvements along the I-81 corridor in Virginia. The newsletter will be distributed several times a year.

The I-81 Corridor Improvement Program

was approved by the Commonwealth Transportation Board in December 2018. The $2 billion package of targeted improvements was funded by the Virginia General Assembly and signed into law by Governor Ralph Northam in spring 2019.

Additional information about the I-81 Corridor Improvement Program is at Improve81.org. The website includes interactive maps, timelines and details about projects that are designed to improve safety, increase reliability and foster economic growth along the 325-mile corridor.

Botetourt County History

This little clay jug was made in the pottery shop of Philip Firebaugh (1776-1852). He was born in Pennsylvania and moved to Botetourt, buying “Stonelea” in 1818. At the time, it was called the “Rock House” and there was a stone quarry close by. Philip used a potter’s wheel to form the symmetrical shape and added the handle. The glaze was made using “minnie balls” that his son, Philip Miller Firebaugh, brought home from the Civil War battlefields when on furloughs. The balls created a metallic glaze that has a glassy iridescence and unusual color. Philip Alfred, Betty and Clara Firebaugh were his descendants and donated this jug to the Botetourt County Historical Museum.

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It was a big day for the Lord Botetourt football team last Thursday as eight Cavaliers officially declared to play in collegiate ranks beginning with the 2021 fall season. The Cavaliers assembled in the LB gym with masks and social distancing in effect due to the coronavirus pandemic. That didn’t stop the Cavaliers from making some nice comments about LB head coach Jamie Harless and his staff as Harless handed the microphone to each student after wiping it off between remarks. Here, the Cavs are social distanced in the gym. Top to bottom; Appalachian State signee Kyle Arnholt with parents Brian and Linda; Appalachian State signee Troy