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Roanoke Police Department Begins Extra Traffic Enforcement
Written by Ronald D. Walton   
Friday, 09 November 2007
The Roanoke Police Department has begun its increased traffic enforcement in preparation for the holiday season. As a result of the increased enforcement, officers working on November 6, 2007 wrote 109 traffic summonses for various violations. The department is enforcing traffic safety laws with zero tolerance in an effort to decrease crashes as drivers travel during the holiday season. The officers are focusing on DUI, aggressive driving, and safety belt and child safety seat violations.
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Roanoke Police Department Investigates Home Invasion
Written by Ronald D. Walton   
Friday, 09 November 2007
The Roanoke Police Department is investigating a home invasion that occurred on November 6, 2007. Officers responded at 9:53 a.m. to a residence on Marr Street. The victim stated that he woke up to find the suspect in his home.
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Sinkland Farms Pumpkin Festival Starts Today PDF Print E-mail
Written by David Grimes   
Saturday, 29 September 2007

Hayrides to the Pumpkin Patch, mountain music and pony rides are just a few of the many activities in which you will find at the 14th Annual Sinkland Farms Pumpkin Festival, which starts today.

Every Saturday and Sunday from this weekend, all the way through the final weekend of Oct. 27-28, festival goers will find a vast array of activities for the young and the young at heart on Saturday’s from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday’s from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Family fun will include hayrides to the patch, barnyard animals, a kid’s corn maze, music, arts/crafts, and face painting are just a few of the many things you will want to check out.

As for food, there will be plenty, including kettle corn, ice cream, barbecue, homemade bake goods and hotdogs.

For those looking to buy and decorate not only for Halloween, but for the Fall season as well, you will find plenty of pumpkins, gourds, straw bales, Indian corn, squash and corn stocks.

They are also booking for special events, meetings, birthday parties, weddings and company picnics. For more information on these special activities you can call (540) 382-4640.

Sinkland Farms is located on Route 8 towards Riner/Floyd. Just take I-81 to Exit 114 (Riner/Floyd) and head south. The farm is 2.2 miles from the interstate.

Photos by David Grimes

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