There’s little doubt one sign of a high-heeled newspaper is one that has a restaurant critic.
So, I’m proposing to The Chief that I brush up on my culinary skills, reviewing techniques and my impeccable French to bring that glory to The Star. No doubt The Chief will want to tag along with his entourage since this gig usually means some free food.
I’m hoping to pattern my critic’s skills after noted English reviewer Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, whose show “Cook on the Wild Side” seems to mesh with this column. It’s also important to note that Fearnley-Whittingstall is one great food critic who looks amazingly like The Chief.
Now, we just need to hand out some blue-ribbon awards to the top eateries in the area. Hopefully, they’ll be lining up for a review.
In the meantime, I’m ready for our grand entrance to the maitre d’: “Le Chef veut une table pres de la fenetre (The Chief wants a table by the window) or “Ces cuilleres sont sales” (Those spoons look dirty). I say steak and lobster for all.
Now, to girls and boys basketball awards where a large number of our “Big-11” players garnered post-season recognition. Here’s the list furnished through the end of March.
VHSL 4A Girls All-State First Team: Desiree Keeling and Gracie Doane-William Fleming
VHSL 4A Boys All-State First Team: Warren Craft-William Fleming
VHSL 3A Girls All-State Second TeamTeam: Kate Spradlin-Lord Botetourt
Group 2A Girls All-State Second Team: Hayley Green-Glenvar
Group 2A Boys All-State Boys Team: Jeremy Williams-Glenvar
VISAA Division 3 All-State Boys Team: Bennett Holley – North Cross
VISAA Division 3 All-State Girls Second Team: Gabby McClelland – Roanoke Catholic
Group 3A West Girls All-Region First Team: Kate Spradlin-Lord Botetourt
Group 3A West Girls All-Region Second Team: Cassi Parulis-Cave Spring, Drew Freeland-Hidden Valley
Group 3A West Boys All-Region First Team: Kendrick Tucker-Northside, Brody Hicks-Cave Spring
Group 3A West Boys All-Region Second Team: Damon Childress and Evan Owens-William Byrd
Conference 32 All-Conference Girls First Team: Cassi Parulis and Hailey Sitze-Cave Spring, Drew Freeland and Hailey Singleton-Hidden Valley
Conference 32 All-Conference Girls Second Team:Reagan Delp and Cait Flippen-Cave Spring, Senia Garay and Jordyn Sadler-Hidden Valley, Honorable Mention-Kerry Dooley-Hidden Valley,
Coach of the Year: Jessica Ficarro-Cave Spring
Conference 32 All-Conference Boys First Team: Brody Hicks and Cager Hicks-Cave Spring
Conference 32 All-Conference Boys Second Team: Zac Foutz and Mason Reyer-Cave Spring, Graham Whitaker-Salem, Honorable Mention-Alex Emery and Zach Shannon-Cave Spring
Player of the Year: Brody Hicks-Cave Spring
Coach of the Year: Jacob Gruse-Cave Spring
Congratulations to all from The Star.
Until next time, “Le Chef veut que ce repas pour être sur la maison” (The Chief wants this meal to be on the house) The ole boy never gives up.
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– Bill Turner
