By Joanne M Anderson Rotary International has a presence all over the world, and its motto, “Service Over Self,” is exemplified in high ethical standards, volunteering, donating, fund raising and helping others. When the Vocational Service Committee for The Rotary Club of Blacksburg meets to evaluate nominations for annual Outstanding Career & Technical Education Awards, they look for those same positive characteristics in Montgomery County high school seniors. “In addition to academic achievements, personal character and spirit of service, these …
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Visible merely from the light of the robust moon reflecting off the glass-like water of Claytor Lake, the faint figure of our coach utters: “It’s a great morning to learn to row.” …
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“Cooking is an adventure,” enthuses Candice Matthis. Her love for food and cooking began at a young age and was inspired by her Austrian Oma (grandmother). In fact, Matthis almost went to …
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For those new to the world of river sports, here’s why this mighty grandfather of East Coast Rivers is the perfect place to get your feet wet. We cannot help but feel …
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In the same year that Google was founded, the TV show “Seinfeld” came to an end and the highly acclaimed books “The Not So Big House” and “Eclectic Style in Interior Design” …
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Kelly Donoughe’s 2009 Smart fortwo passion has a name: Mrs. Einstein. The smallest four-wheel car available for sale in the U.S., she originally called it Einstein for the physicist. When she added …
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There isn’t another country in Europe quite like it. Italy is a land of dreamers who produce creative ideas that come alive. “You can have the universe, if I can have Italy,” …
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It’s Farmers Market Season ~ a favorite time of the year when everyone should be visiting local markets to engage with the hardworking folks who produce wonderful farm products across the New …
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Flowers in all the gardens not only give us something beautiful to view, smell and enjoy, but also they have a greater ecological purpose. Flowers and herbs attract humans as well as …
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(Local resident Joseph Alberts, now 35, playing at Caboose Park in 1981) A playground is more than just a place for kids to get their wiggles out before lunch time. Parks and …